On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Dr Mike ON: COVID 19 Latest Updates & Best Practices To Stay Healthy & Safe

Apr 3, 2020
Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, widely known as Dr. Mike, is a board-certified family medicine physician and social media educator. In this conversation, he discusses the realities of COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of accurate information over myths. He debunks cleaning grocery item misconceptions, shares ways to optimize immune health through lifestyle choices, and addresses the emotional and financial strains of the pandemic. Dr. Mike champions community support and encourages a compassionate approach to health, blending medicine and media for better public understanding.
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ADVICE

Be a Positive Influencer

  • Address misinformation and offer solutions instead of simply criticizing.
  • Doctors should focus on influencing positive change.
INSIGHT

Youth & COVID-19

  • Young people are not immune to COVID-19 and can spread it to vulnerable populations.
  • Avoid large gatherings, even with social distancing, as the six-feet rule is arbitrary.
ADVICE

News Consumption

  • Limit news consumption to reduce anxiety from outbreak alerts and focus on meaningful information.
  • Prioritize medical expert advice.
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