Dr. Akil Palanisamay
Akil Palanisamy, MD completed his premedical training in biochemistry at Harvard University, received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and completed his residency in family medicine at Stanford University. He also completed a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona, and is certified by the Center for Mind-Body Medicine at Georgetown University. Dr. Akil practices at The Institute for Health and Healing in San Francisco, the oldest center for integrative medicine in the United States. He is the author of The Paleovedic Diet: A Complete Program to Burn Fat, Increase Energy, and Reverse Disease and, forthcoming from GCP Balance, The T.I.G.E.R. Protocol.
"Palanisamy, a personable and knowledgeable writer, clarifies paleo, demystifies ayurveda, and provides readers with practical methods for customizing the diet to create a compatible body-type fit." —Publisher's Weekly
"This compelling combination of the principles of Ayurveda with the diet of our hunter-gatherer ancestors explains how various spices lessen the toxic effects of inflammation-inducing foods. While fascinating, the book may be a bit heavy for casual readers." —Library Journal
“Integrative medicine expert Dr. Akil Palanisamy makes both timeless knowledge and leading-edge research accessible in this groundbreaking and timely book. The Paleovedic Diet is rich with useful information on such diverse issues as gluten sensitivity, the human microbiome, detoxification in modern times and the rise of autoimmune disease. The Paleovedic Diet is a must-read for anyone serious about achieving optimal health and vitality.” —Andrew Weil, M.D., world-renowned integrative medicine physician and bestselling author
“The Paleovedic Diet represents the best of integrative medicine, combining ancient wisdom with modern science and functional medicine to create a definitive roadmap to health. In an engaging and easy to read style, Dr. Akil presents the most up-to-date, evidence-based health information available today. He sheds light on topics such as optimal nutrition, the 100 trillion bacteria that make up your microbiome, the best way to exercise, and powerful detox practices. He reveals the hidden healing powers of spices and shows you how to use Ayurveda to customize a diet that’s best for you. The Paleovedic Diet can help you lose weight, increase energy, and reverse disease.” —Mark Hyman, MD, eight-time #1 New York Times–bestselling author and functional medicine expert
