Plant-Based Cardiologist, Dr. Monica Aggarwal Discusses Coping with Stress

Join us as we chat with Dr. Monica Aggarwal, plant-based cardiologist and co-author of “Body on Fire: How Inflammation Triggers Chronic Illness and the Tools we have to Fight it” (https://www.amazon.com/Body-Fire-Inflammation-Triggers-Chronic/dp/1570673926) and the upcoming companion cookbook (https://www.amazon.com/Body-Fire-Anti-inflammatory-Cookbook-Disease/dp/1570674078).

Dr. Aggarwal is an associate professor of medicine in the University of Florida Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Serving as the Director of Integrative Cardiology and Prevention at the University of Florida, she focuses on promoting food as the foundation of healing and for its medicinal value. She is also the Director of Medical Education for Cardiology, where she directs education for medical residents and cardiology fellows, with a focus on prevention, nutrition and lifestyle. In the hospital, she has multiple initiatives including developing a 100% plant based menu for cardiac and vascular patients!

Dr. Aggarwal, who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis shortly after the birth of her third child, will discuss ways to manage anxiety during stressful times.

NOTE: Dr. Aggarwal is now accepting Telemed patients in Maryland! To schedule an appointment, see her website: https://www.drmonicaaggarwal.com/