The Liver, The Brain, and The Gut: Nurse Doza's Holistic Health Revolution
Sep 23, 2023
auto_awesome
Dr Jonathan Mendoza, brilliant nurse practitioner and chiropractor, discusses the epidemic of fatty liver disease and its link to diabetes, dementia, and more. He shares science-backed advice for enhancing energy and focus through nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset shifts. Nurse Doza emphasizes the need for community support for true behavior change. Tune in for practical wisdom and inspiration on functional medicine and addressing root causes of illness. #liverhealth #fattyliverdisease #functionalmedicine
Improving liver function is key to preventing diabetes and dementia.
Dr. Jonathan Mendoza's holistic approach combines chiropractic and nursing to provide comprehensive care.
Fatty liver disease is prevalent and linked to diabetes, heart disease, and dementia.
Deep dives
Improving Liver Function and Overall Health
In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Mendoza, known as Nurse Doza, shares insights on improving liver function and overall health. He emphasizes the importance of getting lab tests done, monitoring biomarkers, and optimizing health beyond average numbers. Fatty liver disease is discussed, along with its surprising connections to diabetes and dementia. Simple lifestyle changes are highlighted as ways to enhance energy and cognition. Dr. Mendoza's approach focuses on nutrition, health, and wellness, applying his knowledge as a nurse practitioner and chiropractor. He encourages listeners to take proactive steps in optimizing their liver health.
Dr. Mendoza's Personal Journey to Health and Wellness
Dr. Jonathan Mendoza shares his personal journey that led him to focus on health and wellness. He discusses his own experience with back pain, which sparked his interest in natural healing methods. Dr. Mendoza pursued chiropractic and nursing education, combining both approaches to provide comprehensive care. His passion for nutrition and helping others with chronic illnesses led him to become a nurse practitioner. Dr. Mendoza's vision is to address growing health problems such as obesity and heart disease and promote preventive measures to improve overall well-being.
The Significance of Fatty Liver Disease
Dr. Mendoza highlights the significance of fatty liver disease and its prevalence. He explains that one in four US adults have fatty liver disease, which impacts liver function and inflammation. Fatty liver disease is linked to various health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. Dr. Mendoza stresses the importance of addressing fatty liver issues to reduce inflammation and lower the risk of associated diseases. He advocates for lifestyle changes and offers guidance on weight loss, nutrition, and support to improve liver health and overall well-being.
Taking Control of Your Health and Advocating for Yourself
Dr. Mendoza discusses the role of taking control of one's health and becoming an advocate for oneself. He emphasizes the power of data and lab results in understanding how the body is functioning. Dr. Mendoza encourages individuals to proactively track their health by getting regular lab tests, observing key indicators such as energy levels, sleep quality, and consistent bowel movements. He recommends using wearable devices for real-time data tracking and suggests personalized supplements to support specific health needs. Dr. Mendoza empowers listeners to become active participants in their own well-being.
Optimizing Health through Simple Lifestyle Changes
Dr. Mendoza emphasizes the significance of simple lifestyle changes in optimizing health. He suggests focusing on key factors such as sleep, hydration, movement, nutrition, and surrounding oneself with positive influences. Dr. Mendoza shares practical tips like reducing screen time, practicing good sleep hygiene, getting regular exercise, and seeking community support. He underscores the importance of prioritizing health, addressing underlying metabolic issues, and embracing a holistic approach to well-being. Dr. Mendoza's goal is to help individuals lead fulfilling, healthy lives by making small changes consistently.
Get ready to optimize your health and prevent disease with brilliant nurse practitioner and chiropractor Dr Jonathan Mendoza, aka Nurse Doza! In this power-packed episode, Jonathan blows the lid off the epidemic of fatty liver disease and how improving your liver function could be the key to averting diabetes, dementia, and much more. You’ll learn surprising stats about just how common yet overlooked these preventable conditions are, and get science-backed, yet simple advice for enhancing your energy, focus and overall wellbeing through incremental nutrition, lifestyle and mindset shifts. Jonathan shares his own journey to optimal health after overcoming back pain at a young age, and why community support is essential to facilitate true behavior change. Tune in to gain tons of practical wisdom and inspiration from this dynamic healer’s functional medicine approach to addressing the root causes of illness, rather than just treating symptoms. This info could truly save your life!
01:58 Why are you called nurse Doza? 02:55 Why did you get into the world of health & wellness? 05:17 You're also trained in Functional Medicine? 06:14 Do you specialise in anything? 07:42 What has surprised you? 08:19 Everyone has a fatty liver? 10:48 Why is fatty liver worse now? 13:29 You said people don't want to hear this, can you expand on that? 14:47 The China Study 16:49 That is seen as normal 21:17 Going against the social landscape 24:27 How can people track their biomarkers? 32:13 You're not deficient in caffeine, you're deficient in energy! 33:58 Optimal vs recommended 38:20 Which blood tests should I get for me? 44:01 Recommended book 44:41 How to get in touch with nurse Doza 45:13 Discount code 45:51 Fave quotation 46:39 Next weeks episode
The Art of Living Proactively (Harnessing the Power of Your Choices) links: Website - tonywinyard.com Facebook Page - facebook.com/TonyWinyard.HabitsAndHealth Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/habitshealth Twitter - @TonyWinyard Instagram - @tony.winyard LinkedIn - uk.linkedin.com/in/tonywinyard YouTube - .youtube.com/@tony-winyard How to leave a podcast review - tonywinyard.com/how-to-leave-a-podcast-review/ Details of online workshops to create habits for health - tonywinyard.com/training/ Are you in control of your habits or are they in control of you? Take my quiz to find out - tonywinyard.com/quiz Embark on an enlightening journey to discover the essence of proactive living in my podcast, "The Art of Living Proactively: Harnessing the Power of Your Choices". Your guide is none other than Tony Winyard, a multifaceted professional committed to the cause of health and wellness. He's a qualified Functional Medicine Health Coach, Oxygen Advantage Instructor, HeartMath Certified Coach, nutrition coach accredited by Precision Nutrition, a Laughter Yoga Instructor and a Tiny Habits coach. This comprehensive set of skills allows Tony to navigate the complex web of interconnected wellness disciplines, providing a holistic approach to health. Tony champions the cause of busy individuals, helping them reclaim their health through gradual and transformative changes in lifestyle, habits, and nutrition. With an impressive career spanning over 20 years in coaching, public speaking, and workshop facilitation, Tony has impacted lives from diverse backgrounds and cultures. He is fervently dedicated to empowering individuals to upgrade their health, well-being, and overall life quality. With Tony, your journey to wellness is grounded in the five core pillars of health - sleep, stress management, breathing, nutrition, and physical activity. He assists clients in embracing beneficial habits while shedding unwanted ones. Whether you seek online sessions or in-person engagement, individual coaching or group interaction, or are looking for corporate health and wellness programmes, Tony's offerings cater to all your needs. Ready to conquer your health journey? Reach out to Tony and discover the power of proactive living.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
