Dr. Darshan Shah, founder of Next Health and a Mayo Clinic-trained surgeon, shares groundbreaking insights into plasmapheresis, a therapy that could revolutionize recovery from long COVID and reduce inflammation. He discusses its potential to alleviate chronic conditions like Alzheimer’s and emphasizes the role of diet, natural stressors, and functional medicine in enhancing healthspan. Discover how cutting-edge treatments and personalized care might not just manage disease but help erase it, paving the way for a vibrant life well into old age.
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Dr. Shah's Journey
Dr. Darshan Shah, trained at Mayo Clinic, experienced burnout in Western medicine.
He was sick in his 40s with five diseases, including diabetes, until discovering functional medicine.
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Next Health's Vision
Next Health offers a different approach to healthcare, focusing on creating health rather than treating disease.
It aims to be a place where people can reset their health.
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Plasmapheresis Overview
Plasmapheresis, inspired by ancient bloodletting, separates plasma from blood cells.
Plasma, the fluid portion of blood, carries vital signals and unfortunately, accumulated toxins and inflammatory molecules.
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What if the future of medicine isn’t about managing disease but erasing it? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Darshan Shah to explore cutting-edge therapies like plasmapheresis and their potential to transform health and longevity. Together, we discuss how this innovative treatment reduces inflammation, supports recovery from long COVID, and improves aging biomarkers. Discover how personalized care and functional medicine could redefine how we approach healthspan and lifespan.
In this episode, we discuss:
An overview of plasmapheresis, an advanced medical procedure that replaces plasma to reduce inflammation and aid recovery from chronic conditions.
The potential of therapies like plasmapheresis to alleviate conditions such as Alzheimer's, autoimmune diseases, and long COVID.
Leveraging natural stressors like heat, cold, and oxygen therapy to enhance mitochondrial function and extend lifespan.
Exploring the critical role of reducing inflammation to improve overall health and prevent age-related diseases.
The importance of diet, stress management, and environmental stressors in maintaining health and preventing disease.
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