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#317 ‒ Reforming medicine: uncovering blind spots, challenging the norm, and embracing innovation | Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H.

The Peter Attia Drive

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Progressive Medicine Requires a Paradigm Shift

The current medical education and practice model is perceived as inadequate, with excessive focus on memorization and outdated training. Doctors and medical students recognize a need for a broader approach that includes understanding chronic diseases through lifestyle changes rather than medications alone. Topics such as nutrition, cooking classes for diabetes management, and the importance of sleep in treating high blood pressure are highlighted as vital areas for discussion and research. The evolving mindset among healthcare professionals emphasizes the necessity of innovative solutions like food as medicine, the impact of the microbiome, and addressing inflammation, moving towards a more integrative and holistic model of care.

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