Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, Iowa-52557, USA. Contact address: Linkedin: Dr.

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1 Dinesh Gyawali, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology and Health Ayurvedic Physician, Integrative Wellness Center Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, Iowa-52557, USA Contact address: Linkedin: Dr. Dinesh Gyawali Phone: ; Mailing address: 2000 N Court St #8D, Fairfield, IA A classically trained Ayurvedic physician from Nepal, spreading wisdom of Ayurveda and healing people since Being a parent, I understand the challenges of living in the modern world and the growing interest towards natural medicine. My PhD research was a groundbreaking work in establishing Ayurveda as an evidence based practice. I am dedicated to promote happier and healthier lifestyle through Ayurveda. Papers and publications Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses on Effect of Ayurvedic Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk Factors, a PhD dissertation published by library of Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, Iowa Ayurvedic herbal preparations for hypercholesterolaemia, a systematic review- under review by The Cochrane Collaboration Ayurvedic herbal preparations for hypercholesterolaemia, a systematic review (protocol), published by The Cochrane Library Discovering Cordyceps Sinensis (Yarsagumba) in Ayurveda, a research paper presented at 2 nd World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya, 2006, Pune, India and published in international journal Sanjeevani medical times. Co-authored book Ayurveda Chikitsa Saar, a collection of clinical subjects of Ayurveda, published by K.P. Book Center, Kathmandu,

2 Conducted literary research on Medicinal values of Harataal (Yellow Arsenic) Research submitted to Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University (TU) A dissertation on Jaatiphala (Myristica fragrans) and its medicinal importance, Library research submitted to Institute of Medicine, TU A thesis on Adhikvrikka Granthi (Adrenal Gland): Anatomy and Physiology, submitted to Institute of Medicine, TU Published health related articles, blogs, and radio shows in English and Nepali. Few examples: Presentations: Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses on Effect of Ayurvedic Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk Factors, April, 2018, a presentation in conference by National Ayurvedic Medical Association, Plano, TX, USA Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses on Effect of Ayurvedic Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk Factors, 8-11 May, 2018, a poster presentation in International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health, organized by Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health, Baltimore, MD, USA Evidence Based Ayurveda, a lecture presented to the MS Physiology students, Department of Physiology, CAM Program, Georgetown University, Washington DC, 18 January, 2018 Evidence Based Ayurveda, a talk on Seminars in Ayurveda, 22 January, 2018, National Ayurvedic Medical Association, USA Winter Wellness Webinar by VPK, 6 December,

3 Ayurvedic management of PTSD, a research presentation at 21st AAPNA Conference, April, USA Ayurveda in the Himalayas, a research presentation at 6 th World Ayurveda Congress, 7 th -9 th November, 2014, New Delhi, India Holy or healthy? A modern approach to sacred Vedic plants, a research paper presented at 11 th International Word Association for Vedic Studies (WAVES) Conference, 2014, USA. Discovering Cordyceps Sinensis (Yarsagumba) in Ayurveda, a research paper presented at 2 nd World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya, 2006, Pune, India Academic Qualifications PhD (Physiology) , Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, Iowa Postgraduate Diploma in Social Health and Counseling , Macquarie University, NSW, Australia Masters of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology (specializing in Medical Anthropology) , Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) , Ayurveda Campus, Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University (TU) Intermediate in Science (I. Sc.) , Tribhuvan University (TU), Kathmandu, Nepal Trainings Workshop on developing a Cochrane Systematic Review, January11-13, 2017, US Cochrane Center, John Hopkins University Consciousness Based Education, Maharishi university of Management th August,

4 Training on Epidemics management in Ayurveda Institutions, June, 2012, Department of Ayurveda, Government of Nepal Training/Workshop on Health Systems Research Proposal Development, 8-13 January 2012, Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Government of Nepal Training of Trainers on Yoga and Panchakarma, 7-11 July 2011, Department of Ayurveda, Government of Nepal Training on Treatment and Control of Diarrhea by Zinc Tablet and ORS Solution, 12 July, 2007, Child Health Division, Department of Health Services, Government of Nepal Training/workshop on Panchakarma, 2006, Pune, India, 2 nd World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya, 2006 Training workshop on Health Research Methodology, January 3-7, 2005, Kathmandu, Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) Residential Training on Yoga, Ayurveda & Panchakarma, 12 Jan- 12 Feb. 2008, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar, India Short-term training on public speaking, International Training Centre, Dillibajar Kathmandu, Nepal Training on Reproductive health, Leo Club of Nepal, Butwal, Nepal Professional Activities Current since 2013: Assistant Professor & Ayurvedic Physician Department of Physiology and Health Maharishi University of Management Integrative Wellness Center Fairfield, Iowa, USA Roles and responsibilities: - Train Maharishi Ayurveda Wellness Consultants - Develop courses on aspects of Ayurveda and teach them - Provide Ayurvedic consultations to the MUM community in Integrative Wellness Center (MUM clinic) 15 th June, 2011 August, 2012 : Ayurveda Physician (Gazetted 8 th Level) 4

5 Naradevi Ayurveda Hospital, Department of Ayurveda, Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, Kathmandu Nepal Roles and responsibilities: - Examine patients and design Ayurvedic treatment plan - Take in-charge of the indoor patients admitted during duty hrs - Take partial responsibility of the communication unit of the hospital - Suggest the management regarding betterment of hospital services - Train, supervise and guide junior health staffs, nurses and therapists 8 th Jan th June 2011, Chief Executive District Ayurveda Health Centre, Gulmi Department of Ayurveda, Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal Roles and responsibilities: - Take in-charge and responsibility of all the Administrative, Financial and Clinical activities of the organization and its tertiary centers - Plan and act on different relevant issues and the working area - Conduct training and capacity building activities of the junior staffs - Implement all the programs and activities in the work area as directed by the Department of Ayurveda - Be accountable towards the Department of Ayurveda and report periodically about the institution's activities - Examine patients and design treatment plan - Represent the organization in different development forums and make effort on organization's welfare 1 st Nov th Jan : Clinical In-charge Patanjali Ayurveda Kendra, Swoyambhu, Kathmandu, Nepal Roles and responsibilities: - Examine patients and design treatment plan 5

6 - Take in-charge of the junior staffs within the department - Channelize the department's requisitions, suggestions and problems to the management - Implement and maintain QMS in the work area - Conduct and monitor the research activities within the department Affiliations Professional Member (Ayurveda Doctor) National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), USA Member, American Physiological Society, USA Fellow, Enlightened Leadership International, USA Registered Ayurveda physician (254), Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council, Kathmandu Life member: Ayurveda Doctors' Association Nepal (ADAN) Registered Patanjali Yoga Teacher, Patanjali Yoga Samiti, Nepal Founding Member & Secretary: Conservation for Utilization of the Environmental Resources (CURE-Nepal),2006, coordinated following activities Conducted a national exhibition on Ayurveda Ayu Expo 2003 Conducted 3 Ayurveda Awareness campaign in Nepal Conducted 5 health camps in Nepal Participated various exhibitions Secretary: Nepal Ayurveda Medical Students Society (NAMSS), , conducted Awards following programs Development of Herbal Garden in TU, Kirtipur, Nepal Documentary show on Ayurveda Organized various health camps and trainings Editor for annual publication of NAMSS Ayur Vision Veda Vyasa Award (2017) - Outstanding PhD researcher, MUM Best Teaching Faculty (2017) - awarded by Department of Teaching and Learning, MUM References 6

7 Prof. Dr. Robert Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.C, Institute of Natural Medicine and Prevention Maharishi University of Management 1000 North Fourth Street, Fairfield, IA Dr. Jim Davis, D.O Integrative Wellness Center 1080 North Fourth St Fairfield, Iowa askdrjimdavis@yahoo.com 7