On this episode of Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Torkil Færø, a general practitioner and emergency physician with extensive experience in healthcare. Dr. Farrow discusses the impact of lifestyle stresses on our health using The Pulse Cure, drawing from his 25-year career and thousands of consultations. He shares insights on the evolution of his career and the pivotal moment that inspired a shift in his approach to health. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on optimizing your well-being.

Time Stamps: 

00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:01:07 - Dr. Torkel Farrow's Career Journey 00:02:01 - Personal Health Transformation 00:03:10 - The Role of Lifestyle in Disease 00:04:16 - The Importance of Preventative Medicine 00:05:45 - Proactive vs. Reactive Healthcare 00:06:43 - Smart Choices for Better Health 00:08:09 - The Impact of Alcohol on Health 00:09:07 - Balancing Stress and Recovery 00:09:30 - Heart Rate and Health 00:12:07 - Using Wearables to Manage Stress 00:14:24 - Alcohol and Sleep Quality 00:16:08 - The Vicious Cycle of Alcohol and Stress 00:17:00 - Personal Experience with Alcohol Reduction 00:18:34 - The Value of Wearables in Monitoring Health 00:19:00 - Potential Downsides of Wearables 00:21:18 - Empowerment Through Wearables 00:21:48 - Strategies for a Longer Life 00:22:01 - Key Lifestyle Changes for Longevity 00:25:08 - Exercise and Muscle Health 00:26:25 - The Importance of Good Relationships 00:28:24 - Balancing Work and Social Life 00:30:08 - Overview of "The Pulse Cure" Book 00:32:02 - Key Takeaways on Using Wearables 00:33:35 - Heart Rate Variability and Women's Health 00:35:00 - Understanding Heart Rate Variability 00:36:06 - Advice to Younger Self 00:36:41 - Conclusion and Contact Information

More About Dr. Torkil Færø:

Dr Torkil Færø is a general practitioner and emergency physician, documentary filmmaker, author and photographer.  In 1996, he was one of the first Norwegian medics to work for Doctors Without Borders when he worked in war-torn Angola. Over a 25-year career as a freelance doctor, he has worked all over Norway, had tens of thousands of consultations, and gained a unique picture of the diseases that plague us. He has learned that the cause is most often found in the stresses our lifestyles place on our bodies.

Færø is also an award-winning photographer, author of Kamerakuren (The Camera Cure), and has made documentaries about his pilgrimages to Nidaros and Santiago de Compostela.

An inveterate traveler, he has made his way by bicycle, motorbike, kayak, boat, and car through over 80 countries and speaks eight languages. He lives in Oslo with his wife and two children.

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The Pulse Cure Website

Dr. Torkil on Instagram

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