Smarter Not Harder
Dr. Ted Achacoso: Nature vs. Nurture in Medicine + A New Framework for Health Optimization
Jan 25, 2023
Dr. Ted Achacoso discusses metabolomics, genetic testing, and the Health Optimization Medicine and Practice framework. Topics include nature vs. nurture, cell danger response, and the importance of metabolites. The podcast challenges traditional views on DNA and emphasizes a holistic approach to health optimization.
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- Metabolomics offers deeper insights beyond genetic testing, highlighting cellular processes and environmental influences.
- Shifting to health optimization focuses on balancing metabolites and cellular functions rather than disease treatment.
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Introduction of Dr. Theodore Ochikoso and Health Optimization Medicine
Dr. Theodore Ochikoso, the founding pioneer of health optimization medicine, and the chief science officer of Smarter Not Harder, Inc., was introduced in this podcast episode. His vast experience in various fields like biology, medicine, pharmacology, and toxicology was highlighted, along with his work in health optimization practice. The importance of metabolomics as a clinical practice and the need for a shift from a DNA-centric approach to broader testing methods were discussed.
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