Dairy-free Jain Diet: A Health Perspective

Sep 16, 2024
9:00 - 10:30 AM PDT

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Presenter: Pritesh Mutha, Physician & Professor, UT Health Houston

Dr. Pritesh Mutha is a triple board certified physician in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Lifestyle Medicine with advanced training in Interventional Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. He is an associate professor at UT Health Houston, Texas and has published several peer-reviewed publications in esteemed medical journals. He is also the Director of the Third Space Endoscopy program for the Center for Interventional Gastroenterology (iGUT) at UTHealth, a comprehensive program focusing on cutting-edge endoscopic management of gastrointestinal diseases. Beyond his clinical endeavors, he is a co-founder of the altruistic non-profit organization, "Stress Academy," dedicated to empowering individuals in conquering stress from within. Dr. Mutha has been a passionate learner and lifelong practitioner of Jain philosophy. He has been imparting teachings of Jain philosophy to both children and adults for over a decade.

Dairy-free Jain Diet: A Health Perspective
In this enlightening session, Dr. Pritesh Mutha will meticulously explore the intricate parallels between the twelve tapas (or austerities) of Jainism and the foundational six pillars of lifestyle medicine. The overarching goal is not merely to address chronic diseases but to actively prevent, control, and even reverse them.

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