The Aging Mask- A Lifestyle Medicine Podcast
The Aging Mask is a Life Style Wellness Podcast, where Lifestyle Medicine meets curiosity, learning and great conversation.
The Aging Mask is a Podcast dedicated to exploring the transformative power of Lifestyle Medicine. Here is where I will share with you what I have learned, and continue to learn as an "Ayurvedic Health Counselor".
Life Style Medicine is a complete healing system focused on giving you the tools and practices to create greater health and happiness on a daily basis by using your innate healing ability. We will also discuss, and do a deep dive into the
six (6) most important pillars of health; which are; sleep, movement/physical activity, healthy emotions, meditation, nutrition and self-care.
There is no" one size fits all" prescription for your well- being, it is experiential, which means the choices you make about your experiences shape your body and mind, including your choices about food, personal relationships, sensory experiences, sleep, work social interactions and daily routine. As you shift your experiences, your biology will shift because your biology is the metabolism of experience.
Please join me for engaging and educational discussions that highlight how every aspect or your lifestyle contributes to your overall health and happiness!
The Aging Mask- A Lifestyle Medicine Podcast
"FLUNC": Five Foods That Quietly Drain Your Vitality
Vitality isn't just about having energy, it's about having energy, it's about having glow, clarity and presence. It's when your digestion, mood, and radiance all align!
Today's episode is about food- specifically, 5 types of food Ayurveda recommends we avoid if we want to build better digestion, have more energy, and less inflammation.
I am talking about “FLUNC”- a modern acronym that helps summarize certain dietary principles from traditional ayurveda. Now, it’s not a classic Ayurveda term, but it’s a clever mnemonic (nuh Monik)- a memory aid- that has become popular in recent wellness circles to make the concepts I am going to share easier to remember, apply and share.
FLUNC stands for :
Frozen-
Leftover
Unnatural-
Nuked (microwave)
Canned
Five food habits that sound convenient, are convenient, but often lead to sluggish digestion, low vitality and a weakened connection between your body and mind.
Its catchy, right? it’s easy to remember, and it’s a powerful reminder that not all food is created equal- even when it has the same calories, carbs or fat.
I will share what each one does in your system, why they matter from both an Ayurvedic and modern perspective, and how to make simple realistic upgrades that support better digestion, more energy, and overall well-being.
Each of these relate to HOW food quality impacts digestion, energy, and overall wellness, especially the concept of Agni- your digestive fire- which is Huge and central to Ayurvedic thinking.
Whether you are new to Ayurveda or just curious about how your daily meals might be affecting your mood and metabolism, this episode is full of grounded insight, relatable examples, and practical takeaways to help you feel your best.
The goal here, and with everything I share with you is not “perfection’, it’s just about awareness,. It’s not meant to shame you, or complicate your life. It’s to help you feel better, digest better, think more clearly, and live with more vitality. And FLUNC , it’s just a tool to help you remember what to watch out for. Its food for thought- literally.
Enjoy!
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