Indy Singh - United States
Abstract of the presentation
Reimagining Healthcare with Regenerative Farming
Co-authors: Bhaswati Bhattacharya, MPH, MD, PhD Diana Cantu‑Reyna, BSN, RN
Branch: Ayurveda (Ecological Medicine)
Regenerative farming, deeply connected to human health, dignity, and ingenuity, can spark a healthcare revolution. This means understanding how soil health directly impacts our well-being and using regenerative methods that avoid toxic chemicals. By boosting education and development around holistic farming, we can create an equitable healthcare system for all, free from economic, social, and political barriers.
Sunlight is crucial for health. It drive photosynthesis of our food, and its photons influence human biology through melanin. Wise daily sunlight exposure increases the phytonutrient density of our food, linking environmental light directly to our health. Water is just as vital for regenerative farming. Global innovations in water management, including cleaning polluted watersheds, are emerging. Research shows that planting native species can help create clouds, increase air moisture, and benefit human health. Water also "remembers," transforming light and soil into healing plant nutrients for humans and animals.
We will then explore food systems, emphasizing labor justice and cooperative models that empower regenerative farmers while reducing reliance on harmful chemicals. This also includes addressing the often-overlooked mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of rural communities. We will look at new ways to exchange money, land, healthcare, housing, and resources, building resilient systems that can withstand environmental and social shocks.
Finally, we will focus on soil—the foundation of regenerative health. We will highlight the strong connection between soil health and human gut health, and the critical role of vast mycelial networks. This also means rethinking waste management, shifting our view of human waste to see its potential for enriching the soil that sustains us. By embracing these principles, we can build a healthcare system that promotes holistic health, equity, and care for our planet.
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