Prachi R. Garodia, M.D.

08/06/2026

Health is not only biological.
It is relational.

We now understand more clearly that isolation, loneliness, lack of belonging, and chronic disconnection can affect both mental and physical health.

But the opposite is also true.
Meaningful connection can be protective.
Not superficial connection. Not performative socializing.

Real connection.
Being known. Being heard. Being supported. Having someone to call. Feeling that your presence matters.
Lifestyle medicine includes social connection as a core pillar because health does not happen in isolation.

Yoga philosophy and Ayurvedic lifestyle principles have long emphasized relationship too. The yamas offer an ethical framework for how we live with others: non-harming, truthfulness, wise use of energy, non-grasping, and integrity.

Connection is not always about expanding our network.
Sometimes it is about deepening one relationship.

Who helps you feel more grounded, more honest, and more yourself?

07/28/2026

Sleep is not lost time. It is active physiology.
While we sleep, the brain and body are involved in repair, memory processing, immune function, metabolic regulation, emotional regulation, and recovery.

Yet many of us try to compensate for inadequate sleep with caffeine, productivity hacks, or sheer willpower.
Often, the body is asking for something more basic: rhythm, darkness, regularity, enough time, and a sense of safety.

Both lifestyle medicine and Ayurveda recognize the importance of daily rhythms. Consistent wake times, morning light exposure, daytime movement, less evening stimulation, and a reliable wind-down routine can help support healthier sleep.

Gentle yoga, restorative postures, slow breathing, or Yoga Nidra can also create a bridge between the activity of the day and the rest of the night.

Sleep is not an indulgence. It is foundational care.

What helps your body recognize that the day is over and it is finally time to rest?

05/19/2026

If your system is dysregulated, the best and most expensive foods eaten will not be digested, assimilated or metabolized well.

That’s why the ancient wise practices of and paid so much attention to the /digestive fire 🔥 / and the / brain/ thoughts connection.

Starting with being 🙏for everything and everyone contributing to bringing the food on the table, cooking you meals with local, seasonal, wholesome ingredients, 🍓🥑🥥🥭 🥦, with intentions and , and of course, sitting down to eat , in 😊, chewing your food well, and so on…

We definitely need to re-learn/ remember how to truly live this precious life in the best possible way.

Would love to hear what tools you might be utilizing in your daily routine which helps move the needle towards a settled and regulated nervous system?

For me, it is my gratitude 🙏 practices, yogic techniques, and daily 🧘‍♀️ practices. (Besides yummy fresh cooked Ayurvedic 🥗🥙🧆🥘🍛)

Prachi R. Garodia, M.D.

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03/03/2026

Looking forward to presenting "The Green 🌿 Prescription: Leveraging Nature’s healing power for Whole-Person Healing" in our 2nd Annual Lifestyle Medicine conference, 3/3-3/5/2026- 100% online & free while live. 😇

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11/16/2025

I’m happy to let you know that I will be presenting a session at the 36th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 25-27, and the Intensive Training Seminar on March 24.
You may be interested in attending this one-of-a-kind conference for wellness professionals.

This year’s conference theme is Wired for Well-Being, focusing on leveraging our growing understanding of how the brain works to create new approaches to whole-person well-being. My session, titled "Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Brain: Neuroscience Tools for Stress Resilience and Emotional Regulation", will take place on March 26th.
Early-bird pricing is available through February 11. Visit the Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference website for full program details and registration information.
I hope to see you in Colorado Springs this March!
To learn more visit wellnessalliance.org/healthpromotion

10/06/2025

Can’t forget the fun we all had at the positive health retreat led by me and Liana at beautiful San Diego this weekend 🥰🌸🤩🥗

06/18/2025

Excited to lead and host this Positive Health and lifestyle retreat in beautiful San Diego from October 3- 5th, 2025
We'll get inspired, connect, find joy, and develop sustainable well-being action steps. The blend of reflection, self-discovery, embodied practices, and interactive learning is inviting up to 12 participants to experience it.

For details and to sign up, please email Dr. Liana Lianov at [email protected]
Hope to see some of you there :)

02/24/2025

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02/24/2025

Excited to be presenting a 3-hour workshop in Seattle at the 2025 International congress on “Empowering Health Care Professionals and Teams with Well-Being Tools.”
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09/22/2024

Creating a Yummy 😋 colorful Buddha bowl 🍲 full of 🌈

How many colors do you eat in your meal/ in a day? Do you have tips for meal prepping?