7. How Traditional, Functional, and Longevity Medicine Create a Healthier Future
Nov 14, 2024
Discover how to take charge of your health through a proactive approach rather than waiting for crises. The speaker shares a personal journey from illness to wellness, introducing concepts like the 'wellness wheel' and the importance of functional medicine. Learn about the impact of the profit-driven food industry on health, the significance of nutrition, sleep, and exercise, and the promising future of personalized preventive healthcare. It's a call to action for anyone looking to enhance their well-being and longevity!
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Dr. Shah's Health Transformation
Dr. Shah prioritized work over health, becoming overweight and developing multiple health issues.
Through functional medicine and lifestyle changes, he reversed his conditions, inspiring his patients.
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Western vs. Functional Medicine
Western medicine excels at treating diseases but often neglects preventative care.
Functional medicine focuses on root causes, offering a more holistic approach.
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Wellness Wheel Basics
Prioritize nutrition, movement, and sleep as the foundation of health.
Focus on the 20% of information that yields 80% of the results (Pareto principle).
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In 'Fantastic Voyage: Live Long Enough to Live Forever,' Ray Kurzweil and Terry Grossman present a vision of the future where aging and diseases can be controlled and potentially eliminated. The book advocates for lifestyle changes such as a low-glycemic-index diet, calorie restriction, exercise, and aggressive supplementation to maintain optimal health. It also explores cutting-edge technologies like genomics, nanotechnology, and genetic engineering that could extend human lifespan indefinitely. The authors argue that if individuals can live long enough, they may benefit from future breakthroughs that could make aging a controllable, if not curable, condition[2][3][5].
The Age of Scientific Wellness
Leroy Hood
Nathan Price
Disease Delusion
Jeffrey Bland
Outlive
The Science and Art of Longevity
Peter Attia
Bill Gifford
In this book, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health. The book aims to replace the outdated medical framework with a personalized, proactive strategy for longevity, focusing on creating the best individual plan for long-term health. It covers topics such as the limitations of cholesterol tests, underdiagnosed liver conditions, the importance of exercise, and the integration of overall health with relational health.
Is your health just something you react to when problems arise, or is it something you actively shape every day? For many, the journey to wellness only begins when they’re already facing a health crisis. I’m Dr. Darshan Shah, and I know this personally—I went from being overweight and on multiple medications to achieving a level of health I never thought possible. This awakening transformed how I view medicine and inspired me to prioritize an approach that goes beyond treating symptoms to actively enhancing wellness.
In this episode of the Extend podcast, I will discuss the science behind hyper-personalized health and the simple steps you can take to become an active partner in your wellness journey. Because at the end of the day, no one cares more about your health than you do—and with the right strategies, you have the power to transform it.
I also discuss:
(00:43) Mastering Health With New Medical Protocol
(05:12) The Wellness Wheel and Pareto Principle
(07:44) Prevention Through Early Diagnosis
(11:05) Functional Medicine and Systems Biology
(15:30) Future of Personalized Preventative Healthcare
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD 
