Holistic Healthcare: The Critical Role of Intuition – #413

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Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Maria Amasanti, a London-based practitioner who has brilliantly combined Western, functional, ecological, and holistic medicine in her practice. Dr. Amasanti shares her unique approach of listening and reframing perspectives to create a supportive network for her patients, setting her apart from many practitioners. We also discuss the role of gut instincts in diagnosis, with a riveting example where Dr Amasanti relied on her intuition to save a patient’s life. In the latter part of our discussion, we delve into the significance of end-of-life care and the necessity of having a “good death.” Dr. Amasanti shares a moving story illustrating the power of compassion and understanding when dealing with death. Our exploration continues with the role of the body, mind, and spirit in the healing process, with insights from integrative oncologist Kelly A. Turner’s book, “Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds.” The conversation wraps up with an exploration of the impact of stress on our health, the consequences of over-the-counter medications on bone density, and the importance of navigating the healthcare system. We also tackle the rising popularity of weight loss shots, the potential dangers of quick fixes, and the benefits of returning to nature. Tune in to gain insights from Dr. Amasanti’s wealth of knowledge, and learn about the holistic approach to health, the power of language in healthcare, and the role of gratitude.

Maria Amasanti, MD, is a General Practitioner (GP) specializing in Holistic, Ecological, and Preventative Medicine who emphasizes health and well-being.

Dr. Amasanti trained at the University of Oxford and King’s College London and holds a Diploma in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine with The Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM).

Dr. Amasanti is also a member of the British Society of Ecological Medicine (BSEM) and the General Naturopathic Council (GNC) and she practices as holistically and naturally as possible.

Dr. Amasanti is a graduate of Julie’s Angelic Attendant Training.

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(0:00:02) – “Julie Ryan Interviews Dr. Maria Amasanti

Dr. Maria Amasanti bridges academic credentials and patients, listens to patients, and reframes perspectives to create supportive networks.

(0:10:07) – Gut Instinct in Medicine

Dr. Maria Amasanti discussed the power of gut feelings in diagnosis, leading to the recognition of a patient’s heart attack.

(0:18:40) – The Importance of a Good Death

Dr .Maria Amasanti and I discuss end of life care, compassion, understanding, and shifting energy when dealing with death.

(0:29:37) – The Value of Compassionate Palliative Care

We discuss intuition, vulnerability, placebo effect, “Radical Remission” and end of life care for healing.

(0:35:31) – Common Denominators in Health and Healing

Dr. Maria and I discussed nine common denominators of cancer recovery, the placebo effect, end of life care, body-mind-spirit connection, and the importance of a good death.

(0:43:08) – The Impact of Stress on Health

We discuss stress hormones, adrenal fatigue, and the two-minute rule to manage stress.

(0:51:22) – Over-the-Counter Medications and Bone Density

Dr. Amasanti and I discuss the consequences of OTC medication, calcium absorption, vitamin/mineral absorption, persuasive drug ads, holistic doctors, and Hippocrates’ advice.

(1:02:20) – Navigating Medications and Maintaining Health

Dr. Maria Amasanti discusses holistic health, bio-identical hormones, vitamin levels, radical remission, and the impact of love and diet on health.

(1:10:22) – Weight Loss Shots and Holistic Medicine

Dr. Amasanti and I discuss potential long-term effects of weight loss shots, past obesity solutions, the dangers of quick fixes, the benefits of nature, and limiting radiation exposure.

(1:22:05) – Multilingual Conversation and Gratitude

Dr. Amasanti and I discuss bridging the gap between body and mind with language, the impact of language on chronic illness diagnosis, and how language can open conversations about health and healing.