Dr Gemma Newman - The Six Healing Health Habits You Need to Know
Feb 16, 2024
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Dr Gemma Newman, family doctor, shares free healing practices that we can adopt into our daily lives. Topics include the power of gratitude and integrating emotions, prioritizing sleep and tips for improving sleep quality, and the healing power of love and letting go.
Treating the whole self is crucial for healing, incorporating practices like gratitude, mindfulness, and healthy eating into daily life.
Love plays a significant role in improving overall health, emphasizing self-compassion, acceptance, and effective navigation of challenging emotions.
Deep dives
The Importance of Treating the Whole Self: Mind, Body, and Soul
In this podcast episode, Dr. Gemma Newman discusses the significance of treating the whole self, including the mind, body, and soul. She emphasizes that helping people feel better is a complex task that goes beyond just prescribing medications. Driven by the concerning decline in mental and physical health, she emphasizes the need for practical, evidence-based tools that are accessible and free to everyone. Additionally, she highlights the importance of a supportive community within the healthcare profession and the impact of moral injury on mental health.
The Power of Love and Self-Compassion in Healing
Dr. Newman underscores the importance of love in improving overall health. She explains that love, both towards oneself and others, is a powerful emotion that can positively impact physical and mental well-being. She emphasizes the value of self-compassion and explores practical exercises to promote self-love and acceptance. Dr. Newman also discusses the integration of challenging emotions and grief, encouraging individuals to move through them effectively for healing and growth.
The Benefits and Practical Tips for a Plant-Rich Diet
Dr. Newman advocates for a plant-rich diet and its positive impact on health. She acknowledges the diversity in dietary choices and suggests that increasing plant consumption is advantageous for overall well-being. While she addresses concerns about protein intake and carbohydrates, she provides a range of options such as beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds as excellent sources of protein. Dr. Newman encourages individuals to prioritize making healthier food choices and highlights the benefits of plant-based diets for preventing chronic diseases.
Understanding the Importance of Sleep and Practical Tips for Better Rest
Dr. Newman emphasizes the significance of sleep for overall health. She acknowledges the challenges and anxieties some individuals face regarding sleep and offers practical advice. Dr. Newman highlights the effectiveness of insomnia-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy and discusses thought patterns and exercises that can promote better sleep. She encourages individuals to find a balance that works for them and emphasizes the importance of self-care and creating a positive sleep routine.
Family doctor Dr Gemma Newman has come to understand that body, mind and soul are not separate, and that only through a ‘whole body’ treatment plan can we truly heal. From gratitude to love, from mindfulness to healthy eating, Dr Newman joins us to share free healing practices that we can adopt into our daily lives.