Dr. M. B. Kavita, MD (Ayu), Ph.D., is a distinguished Associate Professor in the Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga at the prestigious Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, India, where she merges her 16+ years of experience as an Ayurvedic teacher and practitioner with a dedicated research attitude. Specializing in therapeutic diet and lifestyle modification, Dr. Kavita is highly sought after for her expertise in managing non-communicable health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, arthritis, PCOS, and dyslipidemia. An esteemed PG & Ph.D. guide at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka, Bangalore, she has significantly contributed to the academic field with 26 scientific articles published in international peer-reviewed journals, and is also recognized among students for her strong research and statistical skills. Furthermore, she is a passionate proponent of community health education, having delivered over 35 radio health talks and focusing her outreach specifically on women's and adolescent health. Achievements & Collaborations: Member Board of Studies for PGs in RGUHS, Bengaluru from 2012-2015. Head, Department of Swasthavritta in S. D. M. College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan