The answer to common skin issues might be found in the ancient Ayurvedic medicine practice of Panchakarma. This week, Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveetil, Ayurvedic expert, licensed acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and professor at the Southern California University of Health Sciences, stops by to discuss the principles of Ayurveda and the use of Panchakarma in dermatology. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.

Anupama (Anu) is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, licensed acupuncturist and certified yoga teacher. She graduated in Ayurvedic Medicine from Mangalore University in India, received a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and her Ph.D. from Walden University. She is currently the Program Director and professor for Ayurvedic Medicine and provides clinical services for SCU Health System. In her clinical practice she integrates diet, yoga, lifestyle counseling, herbs and various body work therapies individualized to the patient's condition. Her main interests are managing musculoskeletal condition, mental health, women's health and preventative care.