"Food as Medicine" a presentation by Dr. Shad

In this talk, Dr. Shad (Farshad Fani Marvasti MD, MPH) explores the role of “Food as Medicine,” the interplay with the Baha’i Writings and an update on the state of the science with respect to food as medicine in the care and prevention of disease. The talk draws on his experience as a practicing physician, researcher and medical educator to look at selections from the Baha’i writings as well as evidence from emerging scientific theories and research in this field of medicine. For more information about Dr Shad, visit: www.doctorshad.com This talk was filmed at the Association for Baha’i Studies conference in Orange County, California in August, 2017. You can also stream or download this talk on Soundcloud:   / food-as-medicine-dr-shad   The Association for Baha'i Studies (ABS) promotes the advanced study of the Baha'i Faith and its application to the needs of humanity, it holds an annual conference and sponsors seminars and symposia, engaging participants from all over North America. It publishes a peer-reviewed journal, ‘The Journal of Baha'i Studies’, occasional books and monographs, as well as other publications. It is also engaged in a number of initiatives to advance Baha'i studies among students and young adults and to stimulate broader interest in Baha'i studies. The ABS website can be found here: http://bahai-studies.ca/ Discover more Baha'i-inspired content on BAHAIBLOG.NET