The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast #269 Spices to beat colds, how to nourish your gut and the best tactics to support brain health
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Oct 15, 2024 Sakina Okoko, a science writer and researcher at Doctor's Kitchen, shares fascinating health insights. They discuss the medicinal power of spices for cold prevention and gut health. Sakina emphasizes how nutrition, movement, and even plant-based proteins play crucial roles in brain function. Listeners learn practical strategies like incorporating fiber-rich foods and redefining social drinking habits to improve well-being. The conversation also highlights the importance of balancing traditional remedies with modern dietary practices for overall health.
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Exercise and Hippocampal Volume
- Exercise increases hippocampal volume, which shrinks with dementia.
- This brain benefit has been known since the 60s, surprisingly overlooked in medical education.
Practical Exercise Tips
- Don't aim for perfect exercise routines, start small and stay consistent.
- Incorporate "exercise snacks" throughout the day, like squats or lunges, to avoid prolonged sitting.
Rupy's Exercise Hacks
- Rupy Aujla uses a kettlebell in his clinic as both exercise equipment and a demonstration to patients.
- He also demonstrates exercises like squats and lunges in the office to encourage movement.