Intentionally Well
A podcast that sees no bounds when it comes to the evolving discussion surrounding your health and total well-being. Here, we consistently dive into all aspects of what it means to be WELL, with both an open mind and an open heart. You will undoubtedly gain awareness while listening to an array of different perspectives regarding your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Taking charge of our well-being often requires unlearning much of what we've been taught, and it most definitely requires commitment and INTENTION.
Intentionally Well
Prevent Top Diseases and Live Longer and Stronger with Dr. Mani Kukreja
With conditions like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease at an all-time high, education on prevention is of critical importance today. In this incredibly informative episode, Dr. Mani Kukreja covers disease prevention in a way that is uncomplicated, by giving the "WHYS" behind the "WHAT TO DOS." We are constantly hearing about the primary habits and practices we should be implementing in order to age well, but do we really know WHY?
Some of the questions answered during this discussion:
- What role do genetics play in how we age?
- What is cellular aging?
- What does it mean when someone refers to our "metabolic function?"
- What is metabolic disease and what are the top examples?
- Why doesn't mainstream medicine address the prevention of metabolic disease, or any disease?
- What happens to our cells when we are facing disease?
- What is happening with our body when we sleep? And when we don't sleep?
- What is occurring during the different phases of the sleep cycle?
- How can we take steps to measure our sleep?
- How can intermittent fasting help us age more gracefully?
- Is intermittent fasting right for everyone? Men? Women? All ages?
- How is blood sugar related to top diseases, including cancer?
- Why does blood sugar dysregulation have such a negative impact on aging?
- Doe we need to lower our food intake as we get older?
- How does our intake of sugar impact aging including the appearance of our skin?
- What kind of foods should we be mindful of when we are considering our sugar intake?
- Is alcohol okay to drink in moderation as we age?
- How much muscle mass do we lose after 40 years of age?
- Why is the loss of muscle mass dangerous as we get older and how does this influence the onset of disease?
- What are the pros and cons of sun exposure?
- What should we be using if we are exposed to the sun long term?
- What should you know if you're using or plan to use retinol for as a preventative tool?
For more information, please see below for resources:
- Dr. Mani Kukreja's website: https://livagewell.net/
- Dr. Mani Kukreja on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_mani.kukreja/
- Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/
- Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/
- Vanessa's Linktree (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods
- Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com
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This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.
