Vegan Boss Radio

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tejal Raju to discuss chronic pain, inflammation, joint pain, and the role that plant-based nutrition can play in supporting overall health and pain management.

Dr. Raju is a double board-certified interventional pain physician in Anesthesiology and Pain Management who has been serving rural Southwest Virginia for over 14 years. In addition to her clinical work, she teaches medical, physician assistant, and resident trainees through her academic appointments at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and Radford University Carilion.

For over a decade, Dr. Raju has followed a plant-based lifestyle and is passionate about the role of nutrition in reducing inflammation and supporting long-term health. She also shares evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle content through her Instagram platform, Fork Over the Pain.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• What chronic pain conditions she sees the most
• The connection between inflammation and pain
• Common chronic pain and joint conditions
• The role of plant-based nutrition in reducing inflammation
• Fibre, gut health, and why most people are not getting enough
• How lifestyle approaches can work alongside conventional medicine

Connect with Dr. Raju on her website tejalrajumd.com and her Instagram @forkoverthepain.

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Vegan Boss Radio is hosted by Shawna Barker, a nutritionist with over 12 years of experience, sharing evidence-based insights on plant-based nutrition, health, and vegan living.

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