Diary of An Empath by Keresse Thompson, LCSW

Ep: 125; How Not To Age; How Choosing The Right Foods & Having Orgasms Can extend Your Life; Dr. Michael Greger


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Dr. Michael Greger. He’s a renowned physician, bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker and has also appeared in Netflix documentary “you are what you eat”

His groundbreaking work has been pivotal in advocating for a plant-based diet to prevent and treat chronic diseases. As the author of the bestselling book “How Not to Age,” Dr. Greger explores the science-backed strategies to optimize our health as we age gracefully. With a background in general medicine and an unwavering commitment to evidence-based practices, he has become a leading voice in the field of lifestyle medicine..

Michael Greger discusses the benefits of a plant-based diet and the impact of lifestyle choices on longevity. He emphasizes the importance of education and evidence-based decision-making when it comes to diet and health. Dr. Greger highlights key foods for longevity, the impact of the American diet on aging, and the role of sleep and social connection in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He also addresses common misconceptions about coffee and supplements, and provides practical tips for preserving mind and body as we age. In this conversation, Dr. Michael Greger discusses various topics related to health, aging, and longevity. He covers the benefits of sex for longevity, the distinctive body odor of the elderly, hormone replacement therapy and testosterone for women, the ethical treatment of dairy cows and its impact on milk, the potential age humans are capable of living up to, and the power of diet and lifestyle for health and longevity.

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:03 The Journey to a Plant-Based Diet

07:45 Plant-Based vs. Carnivore Diet

09:38 Key Foods for Longevity

13:38 The Impact of the American Diet

15:17 The Importance of Sleep

18:05 The Benefits and Risks of Coffee

21:05 The Role of Social Connection

22:45 The Impact of Working from Home

25:51 Genetics vs. Environment

28:20 Preserving Mind and Body

30:32 Slowing the Aging Process

33:42 The Truth About NAD Supplements

39:02 The Benefits of Hot Peppers and Sex for Longevity

41:00 The Distinctive Body Odor of the Elderly

42:10 Hormone Replacement Therapy and Testosterone for Women

43:56 Ethical Treatment of Dairy Cows and the Impact on Milk

47:20 The Potential Age Humans are Capable of Living Up To

49:04 The Power of Diet and Lifestyle for Health and Longevity

Dr. Gregers Book : How to not age:

How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting ...

How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Healthier Aging

NutritionFacts.org

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