Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic

Dr. Somesh Kaushik, ND, BAMS, MPH, E-RYT-500

Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Physician

Yellow Monkey Village, 792 Rte. 35, Cross River, NY 914.875.9088 (clinic M-F) • 646.670.6725 (telemedicine) drkaushik@drkaushik.com • DrKaushik.com

Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic is a practice that combines the ancient art of Ayurvedic healing with the modern, science-based principles of naturopathy to create a holistic path to wellness. Services include panchakarma therapy, hydrotherapy, vitamins, herbal supplements, homeopathy, diet and nutritional counseling, lifestyle management, support for emotional well-being, detoxi cation, support for food sensitivity parasite elimination, heavy metal detox, therapeutic yoga, anti-aging programs, pediatrics, pain management, and women’s and men’s health.

What drew you to this profession?

Ayurveda understands that the body consists of the ve major natural elements: air, re, water, earth and space/ether. is understanding underlies the philosophy that we are part of nature—not separate— and that keeping these elements in balance is the key to health.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession? e centuries-old healing art of Ayurveda, coupled with scientically proven modern naturopathic research, blends the wisdom of the past with the knowledge of the present to recreate balance and harmony in the body. at’s the basis of health.

What should someone expect from working with you?

Ayurveda recognizes that each individual is unique. A er an indepth analysis of your situation based on your body constitution, treatment options are discussed. Options may consist of supplement, diet and lifestyle recommendations, along with possible detox protocols, such as panchakarma and ozone therapy.

What changes have you planned for 2023?

We will continue the certi cation courses in Ayurveda Health Counseling and Ayurveda Practitioner Training. We follow the curriculum of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, the most authentic for Ayurveda. Our free monthly lectures will involve a yearlong series covering Ayurveda’s approach to common disorders and how Ayurveda can alleviate dysfunctions.

Anything else our readers should know?

We follow Ayurveda’s principles, recognizing that although we are all composed of the ve major elements found in nature, these elements are uniquely combined in each of us. When they are out of balance, illness or disease results. Ayurveda can restore that balance, boost the immune system and bring the body back into its natural state of health by treating the whole person—body, mind and spirit—not just the symptoms.

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What changes do you have planned for 2023?

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Anything else our readers should know?

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