Dr. Ted Achacoso: Nature vs. Nurture in Medicine + A New Framework for Health Optimization
Jan 25, 2023
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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.
Shifting to health optimization focuses on balancing metabolites and cellular functions rather than disease treatment.
Integration of metabolomics with evolutionary medicine, chronobiology, and epigenetics forms a comprehensive health optimization framework.
Deep dives
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.
Challenges with Genetics and Focus on Metabolomics
The podcast explored the limitations of genetics-centric approaches in medicine and emphasized the significance of metabolomics. It delved into how metabolomics provides a more comprehensive view of cellular processes, revealing insights beyond genetic testing. The discussion highlighted the importance of focusing on what happens inside cells, such as chemical reactions and the impact of environmental and physiological factors on an individual's health.
Shift in Perspective towards Health Optimization
The episode emphasized a shift from disease-focused practices to health optimization strategies. By utilizing metabolomics testing, practitioners can proactively identify deficiencies, toxins, and imbalances in the body's cellular processes. The podcast advocated for a holistic approach to health maintenance by emphasizing the balance of metabolites and cellular functions.
Importance of Balancing Network-wide Values
The episode underscored the significance of restoring balance in the body's cellular network-wide values. It discussed the importance of correcting deficiencies and toxicities in vitamin, mineral, and co-factor levels through bio-identical and bioactive substances. The podcast highlighted the necessity of ratio correction and optimizing the body's overall metabolic function.
Foundational Principles of Health Optimization Medicine
The podcast detailed the foundational principles of health optimization medicine, focusing on the unit of selection as the cell. It emphasized the integration of metabolomics testing with other pillars such as mitochondrial health, gut health, and immune system function. The importance of evolutionary medicine, chronobiology, and epigenetics in creating a comprehensive framework for optimizing health was discussed.
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder podcast, we are joined by Dr. Ted Achacoso, the founding pioneer of the clinical practice of health optimization, medicine and practice and the Chief Science Officer of Smarter, Not Harder Inc. Listen along as Dr. Ted and host Boomer Anderson discuss metabolomics, your metabolome, genetic testing, and the health optimization medicine and practice framework. What we discussed: 00:22 - About Dr. Ted Achacoso 4:00 - Why DNA isn't as important as we think 8:03 - Dangers of detoxification or genetic-based diets 10:00 - Nature vs. Nurture 15:30 - How metabolites help trace back autoimmune diseases 17:53 - Health Optimization Medicine and Practice 24:00 - Understanding the cell danger response 26:42 - The importance of Metabolomics 32:00 Quality vs Quantity of Life 34:28 - How metabolomics fits into the overall health optimization medicine practice 52:11 - What Made Dr. Ted formalize Health Optimization Medicine Education? This podcast is brought to you by Health Optimization and Practice and Troscriptions, both founded by Smarter Not Harder Inc. Get 10% Off Your Purchase of Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Trosciptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.
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