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Reversing Chronic Disease: The Simple Steps That Actually Work | Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

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Jan 1, 2025
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, a medical doctor and author known for his expertise in reversing chronic diseases, shares transformative insights on health. He emphasizes that lifestyle changes can reverse conditions like type 2 diabetes. The conversation covers the impact of ultra-processed foods, and how cutting them out can rejuvenate energy and sleep. Listeners learn about the importance of self-awareness in eating habits and the benefits of tools like journaling and meditation for personal empowerment. Practical strategies for improving health are revealed, stressing agency and accessibility.
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INSIGHT

The Real Problem with Sugar

  • People know excess sugar is unhealthy, yet they consume it.
  • The issue isn't lack of knowledge, but the inability to apply it.
ADVICE

The 3Fs for Sugar Cravings

  • Pause when craving sugar and ask: "What am I feeling?"
  • Find alternative behaviors to address the feeling, not the craving.
ANECDOTE

Doctor's Knowledge vs. Practice

  • A doctor, expert in type 2 diabetes, was told by a patient, "Why should I listen to you?"
  • The patient pointed out the doctor's weight, highlighting the gap between knowledge and practice.
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