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So many of us take breathing – a vital bodily function – for granted because it happens on an unconscious level. So much so that we're oblivious to how our lungs work or what factors could potentially put us at risk. 

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death of both men and women in the United States. Chronic lower respiratory disease is the #4 cause of death. Nearly 37 million Americans live with chronic lung disease. With those stats in mind, it’s critical that we understand not only the circumstances that lead to respiratory illness and disease but to learn about and apply preventative measures to protect your lungs over a lifetime. 

Today, I speak with Dr. MeiLan Han in-depth about respiratory health. Dr. Han is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Michigan. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Han is a spokesperson for the American Lung Association and serves on the scientific advisory committees for both the COPD Foundation and American Lung Association. She is currently an Associate Editor for the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine and serves on several editorial boards.

MeiLan is also the author of “Breathing Lessons: A Doctor’s Guide to Lung Health” (coming 11/2/21)

 In this episode, we discuss:
·      How the lungs function
·      Common risk factors for respiratory illness and disease
·      The dangers of smoking and vaping
·      Using nutrition to optimize fetal lung development
·      The importance of clean air
·      The role of exercise in long-term respiratory health
·      Mask efficacy in preventing transmission of respiratory infections
·      How to protect your lungs for life
·      Breathing techniques that strengthen the lungs in people with chronic lung disease
·      Who's at greater risk of developing respiratory illness
·      The lung microbiome
·      And so much more! 

Connect with MeiLan:
Book
Website
Facebook: @DrMeiLanHan
Twitter: @meilan_han
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meilan-han-03753133 

Connect with Ahmed:
Website
Instagram: @the.ahmed.nayel
Twitter: @theahmednayel
YouTube

References:
Available on the episode page!

Reminder: Listening is great, but don’t forget to apply what you learned in your life.

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Have you ever had a hard time losing weight? Does the health & wellness industry make you feel guilty or undisciplined for eating sweet or fatty foods? If so, you may have found yourself wondering why we eat the foods we eat, and why it’s so difficult to resist temptation. Turns out there’s more to our dietary choices than taste. 

This is a fascinating topic that Dr. Rachel Herz has studied in depth. Rachel is a neuroscientist and one of the world’s foremost experts on the psychology of the sense of smell. She is a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, professional consultant, professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, and faculty member in the Food Studies program and Brown University, and a part-time faculty member in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Boston College. She has spent over 30 years researching and writing about the perception, emotion, behavior, and cognition surrounding smell, taste, food, and flavor. She is also the author of several books, including “Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food”. 

In this episode, we discuss: 
·      The connection between our psychology and our eating habits
·      The role of evolutionary biology in our attraction to high-calorie foods
·      How big food marketing tricks you into making dietary choices that undermine your health
·      Why our mindset around what we eat is more important than what we consume
·      How moral superiority around food choice can undermine your progress
·      Actionable techniques to sustainably improve our relationship with food 
·      How the loss of smell can negatively impact food choices
·      How to train our sense of smell

 
Connect with Rachel:
Book: https://amzn.to/3BxFfm3
Website: https://rachelherz.com/
Twitter: @Rachel_Herz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelherz/
TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmGLsMER58g 

Connect with Me:
Website: https://ahmednayel.com/
Instagram: @the.ahmed.nayel
Twitter: @theahmednayel
YouTube 

References:
·      Milkshake Study
·      Loyola Study

Reminder: Listening is great, but don’t forget to apply what you learned in your life.

Thank you for tuning in!

EndoGenius with Ahmed Nayel - Coming Soon! 
 
My goal in creating this podcast is to share and continue my journey of self-improvement with you, and explore ways to optimize all 8 dimensions of well-being: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, intellectual, financial, and occupational. 
 
Upcoming episodes will feature experts in these fields, where we discuss how to navigate our health, relationships, work, and everything in between, and provide tools and strategies to help you live more fully. 
 
To suggest additional topics or desired guests, please leave a review and include that information. New episodes and content will be determined by your feedback! 
 
Thanks for listening! 
 
- Ahmed