“Food as Medicine” a Presentation by Dr. Shad [Audio]

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.

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.

Their website can be found here: bahai-studies.ca

This talk can also be watched on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube channel here: “Food as Medicine” a presentation by Dr. Shad

For more Baha’i-inspired talks, visit Baha’i Blog’s Soundcloud page here: soundcloud.com/bahai-blog/sets/bahai-talks

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Naysan Naraqi

Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.