#75 - Your body, your doctor with David Duarte

Rocío Périz with David Duarte
#75 - Tu cuerpo, tu médico con David Duarte

The episode explores the UNANI method , a holistic approach to health based on traditional medicine, which seeks to balance the body and mind . David Duarte shares his personal story and motivation to study health, influenced by his childhood and desire to care for his father.


Sufism , a spiritual movement that emphasizes self-knowledge and connection to universal love , is also discussed. Throughout the conversation, topics such as the evolutionary history of human beings, the difference between the animal and plant body, and the importance of treating the causes of diseases rather than just their symptoms are touched upon.


David explains how we can learn to listen to our bodies and addresses key concepts such as hydration vs. dehydration, the effects of alcohol on the body, and why cooking with salt is not recommended for children. He also mentions the state of ketosis , a metabolic condition in which the body uses fats as an energy source instead of carbohydrates.

Throughout the episode, several nuggets of knowledge are shared that invite reflection on how we manage our health and well-being .

David Duarte

David Duarte is a holistic health and traditional medicine specialist, with a focus on the UNANI method, a medical practice with roots in ancient Greece, Persia and India.

Her work focuses on understanding the body from a holistic perspective, promoting changes in diet, hydration and habits to achieve physical and mental balance. In addition, she has studied various philosophical and spiritual currents, such as Sufism, which influence her vision of health and well-being.