Dr. Darshan Shah ON: 3 Step Process to Reset Your Gut Health and Reduce Inflammation & Why Sitting is Increasing Your Mortality Rate by 10%

This podcast delves into Dr. Shah's journey from traditional doctor to functional medicine specialist, emphasizing the pillars of functional medicine and highlighting key dietary and lifestyle changes for optimal health. It covers the importance of eliminating ultra-processed foods, optimizing glucose management, consuming sufficient protein and vegetables, personalized nutrition, incorporating social exercise, promoting movement and sleep, measuring health metrics, valuing open-mindedness and healthy skepticism, detoxifying the environment, understanding the microbiome, and creating a supportive social network for health and wellness. Takeaways • Understand and prioritize longevity and health span, employing a three-step process to address and potentially prevent chronic conditions. • Avoid ultra-processed foods, increase intake of nutrient-rich fresh foods, and ensure adequate protein intake for optimal muscle mass and health. • Implement personalized nutrition, tailored to individual needs for maximum benefits, and optimize vitamin D levels, glucose levels, and hemoglobin A1c to proactively prevent diseases. • Supplement with vitamin D, fish oil, magnesium, creatine, and AG1 for optimal nutrient replenishment and overall well-being. • Exercise regularly, incorporate social aspects for sustainability, include a variety of activities to suit personal preferences, and emphasize the importance of overall movement. • Measure and monitor vital health metrics to catch any potential health issues early on, fostering personal awareness about one's health. • Prioritize regular check-ups, screenings, and early diagnosis, including regular colonoscopies and PSA or mammogram tests, for timely detection of potential health issues. • Adopt a curious, open-minded approach to new ideas and research in health and well-being, challenging common beliefs and seeking new perspectives. • Detoxify the environment by reducing toxins from air, water, food, and chemical products, minimizing exposure to harmful substances.