The Dr. Hyman Show How To Get To The Root Cause Of All Chronic Disease
Feb 25, 2022
Dhru Purohit, a podcast host and health entrepreneur, joins to delve into the keys of chronic disease prevention. He emphasizes eliminating sugars and starches to combat insulin resistance, a major factor in many health issues. The conversation covers the impact of diet, sleep, and stress on overall health, advocating for functional medicine approaches to tackle metabolic health. Dhru also shares insights from his experiences that highlight the benefits of traditional lifestyles and the critical importance of holistic health in today's world.
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Metabolic Health Crisis
- 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy, often due to insulin resistance.
- This means they have high blood sugar, blood pressure, or abnormal cholesterol.
Functional Medicine Principles
- Simple factors like diet, sleep, and movement can significantly impact health and longevity.
- Functional medicine seeks to address the root causes of diseases rather than just treating symptoms.
Healthy Aging and Modern Lifestyle
- Dhru Purohit's wife's grandfather lived healthily until 95, highlighting that aging doesn't always mean sickness.
- Modern lifestyles often lack the natural movement of past generations, necessitating exercise.
