The JNC-8 is one of the most important published papers that guides our blood pressure management. The most recent one was published in 2025, and the last one was 2017. Let's not talk about which medications to use but what 11 lifestyle interventions were recommended in this list to help you lower your blood pressure naturally. 

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I'll explain what a health coach does and doesn't do. We'll discuss the importance of a health coach espcially for those of you who've never worked with one. 

In today's healthcare scene we get only a short time with our doctor and there are so many questions, so many choices. A health coach helps bridge that gap and supports the patient through the entire journey. 

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If you are looking for a guide to help you navigate your health, book a 1-hour paid session with me. If you're not quite ready and want to get to know me better, book a free 15-minute introduction session. \ Not ready to book a session? Get your healthy aging score or find out your healthy aging type by taking these fun, free quizes on my website.  Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. 

-Dr. Ashori MD

Many of us feel pressure to order more labs and scans, whether for reassurance or curiosity. But testing isn’t always the answer. In this episode, I walk through how to know if a test is actually worth it. You’ll learn why normal results don’t always mean you’re healthy, why abnormal results don’t always mean you’re sick, and how to avoid wasting time and money on unnecessary panels. I’ll also share a simple checklist you can use before saying “yes” to any test, plus which early tools can be genuinely helpful.

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If you are looking for a guide to help you navigate your health, book a 1-hour paid session with me. If you're not quite ready and want to get to know me better, book a free 15-minute introduction session. \ Not ready to book a session? Get your healthy aging score or find out your healthy aging type by taking these fun, free quizes on my website.  Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. 

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2 different doctors can be great at what they do but completely disagree on the treatment plan for the same patient. There are so many reasons for this and if you understand them then you'll get so much more from your healthcare. I want to arm you with the knowledge you need to be your healthiest self.

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If you are looking for a guide to help you navigate your health, book a 1-hour paid session with me. If you're not quite ready and want to get to know me better, book a free 15-minute introduction session. 

Not ready to book a session? Get your healthy aging score or find out your healthy aging type by taking these fun, free quizes on my website.  Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. 

-Dr. Ashori MD

In this episode, I share why setting healthy boundaries is not just about relationships or time management — it’s a core part of protecting your health as you age.

For many of us in our 30s and 40s, the pressure to perform at work, take care of family, and say yes to every request can leave us drained. Over time, that constant stress adds up. Learning to set clear, compassionate boundaries can lower stress, improve sleep, and even help prevent chronic conditions.

You’ll hear practical strategies for recognizing when your boundaries are being crossed, how to reset them, and why giving yourself permission to protect your time and energy is one of the most powerful health decisions you can make.

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If you are looking for a guide to help you navigate your health, book a 1-hour paid session with me. If you're not quite ready and want to get to know me better, book a free 15-minute introduction session.  Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. 

-Dr. Ashori MD

In this episode, I break down one of the most common questions I get: When should I start taking meds?

For many people in their 30s and 40s, the first prescription can feel like crossing a line — a sign of aging or of something being “wrong.” But the reality is more nuanced. Sometimes medication can be life-saving and preventive. Other times, lifestyle changes may be just as powerful, if not more.

I’ll walk you through how I approach this decision as a physician: looking at risk, long-term outcomes, side effects, and whether there’s a real opportunity to prevent disease through other means. My goal is to give you a clearer framework to make these decisions with confidence.

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If you are looking for a guide to help you navigate your health, book a 1-hour paid session with me. If you're not quite ready and want to get to know me better, book a free 15-minute introduction session.  Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. 

-Dr. Ashori MD

In this episode, I explore the powerful role of mindset and beliefs in shaping our health as we age. Many of us in our 30s and 40s are starting to notice changes in our energy, recovery, or focus. What we often overlook is how much our beliefs influence the choices we make every day. I’ll walk you through how shifting your mindset can open the door to better habits, greater consistency, and a more positive outlook on aging.

You’ll hear practical ways to recognize limiting beliefs, reframe them, and use your mindset as a tool to support long-term health and disease prevention.

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If you are looking for a guide to help you navigate your health, book a 1-hour paid session with me. If you're not quite ready and want to get to know me better, book a free 15-minute introduction session.  Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. 

-Dr. Ashori MD

Most of us spend the majority of our day sitting at our desks, in the car, or in front of a screen. This sedentary lifestyle makes us stiff, tired, and it quietly accelerates the aging process. In this episode, I break down why movement is such a powerful form of preventive medicine, what sitting all day really does to your body, and simple, realistic ways you can bring more activity into your life without an overhaul.

Whether you’re in your 30s or 40s and just starting to notice changes, or you’re already feeling the effects of long hours at work, these insights can help you age well and stay strong for the decades ahead.

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If you are looking for a guide to help you navigate your health, book a 1-hour paid session with me. If you're not quite ready and want to get to know me better, book a free 15-minute introduction session.  Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. 

-Dr. Ashori MD

When it comes to overall health and living well, Longevity medicine is a hot field that promises more life years tacked on to your final decade. The consensus, however, is that at best it will only give you an extra 5-7 quality years. This isn't bad at all - but each of my patients and health coaching clients has to decide for themsevles what's important to them, what they are willing to sacriice, and what good quality living means to them. 

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If you are looking for a guide to help you navigate your health, book a 1-hour paid session with me. If you're not quite ready and want to get to know me better, book a free 15-minute introduction session.  Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. 

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The TREND framework has 'D' for 'Downtime. 

T - Testing

R - Relationships

E - Exercise

N - Nutrition

D - Downtime

Rest, recovery, sleep are all encapsulated in downtime. We may think that we can be constantly stimulated from food to entertainment, aclohol, exercise, and stress without much harm. But without proper downtime, the tissues can't heal. Some studies have a shown a link to cancer, inflammation, and dementia because of this lack of rest and recovery. 

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If you are looking for a guide to help you navigate your health, book a 1-hour paid session with me. If you're not quite ready and want to get to know me better, book a free 15-minute introduction session.  Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. 

-Dr. Ashori MD