Book Launch: On Healing by Amitha Kalaichandran

Join us at Village Well Books & Coffee for the launch of this brand new look at medicine and wellness!

Tickets are free to attendees with the option to donate a cover fee to California Fire Foundation, providing relief to those affected by ongoing wildfires.

About the book:

In a time when the boundaries of traditional healthcare are being questioned, Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran, physician, award-winning journalist, and integrative medicine expert, delivers a revolutionary guide to health and longevity in her debut book, On Healing: Finding Wholeness Beyond the Limits of Medicine.

This highly anticipated release is poised to become an essential resource for anyone looking to take charge of their health and embark on a journey of self-empowerment, blending evidence-based practices with ancient wisdom to address chronic disease prevention and management, lifestyle medicine, and the art of healing beyond the confines of the medical system.
Offering practical, research-backed strategies to empower readers in building sustainable, healthy habits, Dr. Kalaichandran explores the impact of community, environment, faith, and workplace culture on health and longevity, creating a blueprint for those striving to find balance and well-being in their lives.

"Kalaichandran presents a lucid, nuanced account of the science behind the unconventional ideas she explored amid an intricate analysis of social and psychological determinants of disease...a fascinating, hopeful meditation on sickness and recovery. An engrossing, inspirational call for a medicine that takes the soul as seriously as the body." –Kirkus Reviews (Starred)

About the author:

Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran, M.D., blends her medical expertise with profound insights into integrative and lifestyle medicine. A Fellow in Integrative Medicine, she is a sought-after speaker and has contributed to publications like The New York Times, Wired, and The Atlantic. As a renowned leader in health tech, she most recently served as the Director of Clinical Content for Function Health, and has held roles on the Health Design teams and Board of Advisors at Twitter, and several startup positions including at Hearty Health. On Healing is her first book and she lives in New York City.

About the moderator:

Dr. Robert Lufkin is a physician, medical school professor, and New York Times bestselling author committed to transforming lives through evidence-based lifestyle changes. After reversing his own chronic illness, he became an advocate for better metabolic health and longevity. His book, Lies I Taught in Medical School, reframes how we approach health and has earned widespread acclaim. With over 200 scientific publications, 14 books in ten languages, and a global social media following of 400,000+, Dr. Lufkin is a leader in medical innovation. He is Adjunct Clinical Professor of Radiology at USC, focusing on the applied science of longevity.

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