In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, today's episode features a special guest, Lee Stroy, a stroke survivor and advocate for stroke awareness. Lee suffered multiple strokes and underwent rehabilitation to recover from their effects. He was featured in the documentary film A Teachable Moment, which follows four stroke survivors and their journeys to recovery.

During the interview, Lee shares his story of surviving multiple strokes, his challenges during his recovery, and how he has become an advocate for stroke awareness.

Key points:

• The importance of recognizing the signs of a stroke.
• The value of raising awareness of stroke risks and prevention. 
• The role of rehabilitation in stroke recovery.

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Omron Blood Pressure Monitor
• Watch A Teachable Moment
• Stroke Assessment
• Dr. Riz's Guide to Preventing Atherosclerosis
• Leave us a voicemail
• Leave us a review

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In this episode, host Maya Acosta speaks with Dr. Rizwan Bukhari, a vascular surgeon, about stroke prevention and treatment. As May is Stroke Awareness Month, the episode aims to educate listeners about strokes and their risk factors. Dr. Bukhari explains that stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., and the most common type of stroke is ischemic, which is caused by a blockage of blood flow. Dr. Riz explains a stroke and how it can affect the brain. He also shares statistics about strokes in the U.S. and emphasizes the importance of knowing the risk factors. Dr. Riz shares that carotid surgeries help prevent strokes, and many patients receive them after being diagnosed with a blockage.

Key Points:

• Stroke costs the U.S. billions of dollars annually, with direct medical costs estimated to be around $34 billion in 2017, not including indirect costs such as loss of productivity and wages. The average lifetime cost of care for a stroke survivor is around $140,000.
• The most common type of stroke is ischemic, which comprises anywhere from 70-90% of most strokes, while hemorrhagic strokes account for the remainder and are caused by the rupture of an artery.
• Knowing and managing one's risk factors can significantly reduce the risk of having a stroke.

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Omron Blood Pressure Monitor
• Dr. Riz's Guide to Preventing Atherosclerosis
• Watch A Teachable Moment
• Lee Stroy- Stroke Survivor
• Stroke Assessment
• Leave us a voicemail
• Leave us a review

About Dr. Rizwan H. Bukhari
Rizwan H, Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified vascular surgeon who treats various vascular issues, including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on his patients’ health. Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes, are mainly diseases secondary to the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices.

Dr. Bukhari promotes food as medicine and lifestyle medicine to help his patients and the general public prevent, halt, and sometimes even reverse disease. He owns North Texas Vascular Center, where he offers diagnostic services and minimally invasive outpatient procedures largely related to amputation prevention and limb salvage.

Connect with Dr. Riz

• North Texas Vascular Center
• More DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE episodes
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_riz_bukhari/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrizwanbukhari/
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrRizBukhari
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dr_Riz_Bukhari

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In this Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Podcast episode, host Maya Acosta discusses chronic inflammation and its link to chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. She explains how a plant-based diet, rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, can reduce inflammation and improve overall health. 

Key takeaways:

• Chronic inflammation is a natural response of our immune system to infection, injury, or stress. However, when it becomes chronic, it can lead to a wide range of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.
• Plant-based diets are linked with a lower risk of chronic diseases due to their anti-inflammatory properties. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber and are lower in saturated fats and cholesterol.
• Check out a list of twenty foods you should add to your diet regularly. Maya will provide meal ideas.

Resources mentioned:

• National Health Association's Virtual Conference
• Seven Reasons Why Your Gut Needs Fiber
• Doctor In The House episodes

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In this episode, we meet Dr. Robyn Tiger and Dr. Melissa Sundermann, two board-certified lifestyle medicine physicians who have created the REVIVE program to support physicians struggling with burnout to prioritize their health and well-being.

Key takeaways:

• Physician burnout is prevalent and has increased during the pandemic. 
• REVIVE includes the pillars of lifestyle medicine, focusing on exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and social connection.
• Sustainable progress is better than perfection when implementing lifestyle changes. The REVIVE program provides simple and easy-to-follow steps for adopting healthful behaviors.

Meet Dr. Robyn Tiger
Dr. Robyn Tiger is a double board-certified physician in Diagnostic Radiology and Lifestyle Medicine. As founder of StressFreeMD, she teaches physicians a whole person approach to relieve stress, build resilience, and improve overall health and well-being through CME courses, coaching, presentations, and her podcast. Dr. Tiger serves as lead faculty for stress management in the Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Manual, and is also a Healthy Healer Partner for the Western Carolina Medical Society and a Self-Care Key Opinion Leader for Surgeons on the SurgeOn app.

Connect with Dr. Tiger

• [email protected]
• Website
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

Meet Dr. Melissa Sundermann
Dr. Melissa Sundermann is a double-boarded physician with over 20 years of experience in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She believes in partnering with patients to guide them towards healing through self-care using Lifestyle Medicine principles. Her 7 pillars of health include wholefood plant-slant diet, daily movement, restorative sleep, avoiding risky behaviors, stress management, social connection, and daily exposure to nature. Dr. Sundermann is known as “Doctor Outdoors” and chairs the Nature as Medicine sub-committee for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She specializes in Lifestyle Medicine at Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort and enjoys outdoor activities with her family.

Connect with Dr. Sundermann

• [email protected]
• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

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In this episode, Maya Acosta and Dr. Rizwan Bukhari discuss how plant-based diets can help manage diabetes. They offer books, films, and websites as additional resources on diabetes. They discuss studies and jumpstart programs that show how effective plant-based diets can be in helping to manage diabetes.  

Key takeaways:

• Consider food as medicine and a plant-based diet to manage diabetes.
• Check out the recommended resources.
• Consider that in just 10 days; you can lower your numbers by eating a whole food plant-based diet.

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Dr. Riz's Guide to Preventing Atherosclerosis
• Leave us a voicemail
• Leave us a review

 About Dr. Rizwan H. Bukhari
Rizwan H, Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified vascular surgeon who treats various vascular issues, including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on his patients’ health. Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes, are mainly diseases secondary to the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices.

Dr. Bukhari promotes food as medicine and lifestyle medicine to help his patients and the general public prevent, halt, and sometimes even reverse disease. He owns North Texas Vascular Center, where he offers diagnostic services and minimally invasive outpatient procedures largely related to amputation prevention and limb salvage.

Connect with Dr. Riz

• North Texas Vascular Center
• More DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE episodes
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_riz_bukhari/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrizwanbukhari/
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrRizBukhari
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dr_Riz_Bukhari

All the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:
https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/

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In this podcast episode, we delve into the fundamental concepts behind Blue Zones, regions worldwide where people live longer and healthier lives than the rest. We discuss the commonalities in lifestyle habits and diets of people living in Blue Zones. These have led to practical recommendations for people worldwide who want to improve their health and increase their chances of living long and healthy lives. The episode explores the importance of a plant-based diet, regular physical activity, social connections, and having a sense of purpose and belonging. The episode also provides examples of common foods in Blue Zones and their health benefits.

Key takeaways:

• Blue Zone communities have a predominantly plant-based diet, emphasizing whole, unprocessed foods.
• The regular physical activity built into daily life rather than being a separate activity is another key aspect of the Blue Zone lifestyle. 
• Social connections and having a sense of purpose and belonging are also essential aspects of the Blue Zone lifestyle. 

Resources:

• Attend The Virtual NHA Conference.
• Sign up to download Dr. Riz's new Cardiovascular Guide: https://bit.ly/JoinDrRiz. 
• Leave a review here: https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/reviews/
• Leave me a voicemail:  https://www.speakpipe.com/HLS

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In this episode, Dr. Riz and Maya reminisce on how they initially started the podcast together. Nearly five years later, Maya has taken the podcast to focus more on women's health while adding a new segment titled "Doctor In The House" that features Dr. Riz as a guest expert. 

Key Takeaways:

• From simple beginnings to a thriving podcast: Maya and Dr. Riz take a walk down memory lane, reflecting on the early days of their podcast and how it has evolved over the years.
• Learning from mistakes: They discuss some of their mistakes and how they've used these experiences to improve the show.
• Looking to the Future: Maya and Dr. Riz share their vision for the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast and plan to continue inspiring and educating listeners to live their best lives.

Resources

• Attend The Virtual NHA Conference.
• Sign up to download Dr. Riz's new Cardiovascular Guide: https://bit.ly/JoinDrRiz. 
• Leave a review here: https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/reviews/
• Leave me a voicemail:  https://www.speakpipe.com/HLS

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In this episode, Dr. Rizwan Bukhari and Maya Acosta discuss the cost of managing and living with type 2 diabetes and the healthcare disparities that prevent people from accessing quality medical care and education. They delve into the multifactorial problem of access to healthcare, which is not just financial but also cultural. 

Dr. Bukhari emphasizes the need for patients to be empowered to take control of their health and work with healthcare providers who share their beliefs. He also discusses the importance of lifestyle medicine and prevention in managing and preventing type 2 diabetes.

Key takeaways:

• Healthcare disparities are a multifactorial problem, which makes access to quality healthcare a complex issue.
• Patients need to be proactive and empowered to take control of their health, especially in preventing and managing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle measures.
• Lifestyle medicine and prevention should be the primary focus in managing and preventing type 2 diabetes, with medication as an adjunct as needed.

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Dr. Riz's Guide to Preventing Atherosclerosis
• Leave us a voicemail
• Leave us a review

 About Dr. Rizwan H. Bukhari
Rizwan H, Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified vascular surgeon who treats various vascular issues, including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on his patients’ health. Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes, are mainly diseases secondary to the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices.

Dr. Bukhari promotes food as medicine and lifestyle medicine to help his patients and the general public prevent, halt, and sometimes even reverse disease. He owns North Texas Vascular Center, where he offers diagnostic services and minimally invasive outpatient procedures largely related to amputation prevention and limb salvage.

Connect with Dr. Riz

• North Texas Vascular Center
• More DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE episodes
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_riz_bukhari/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrizwanbukhari/
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrRizBukhari
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dr_Riz_Bukhari

All the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:
https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/

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Maya Acosta discusses the popular tool which categorizes foods into green, yellow, and red based on their nutritional value and health impact. Whether you are dealing with diabetes or heart disease or simply want to lose weight, you will want to look closely at green-light foods for optimal health.

Key takeaways:

• Adhering to the traffic light system can help individuals make healthier choices and improve their health by emphasizing the consumption of green light foods, limiting yellow foods, and avoiding red light foods.
• Learn how foods can be used to improve your health.
• The green light category includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. The yellow light category includes foods higher in fat, such as nuts, seeds, avocados, olives, and soy products. The red light category includes animal-based foods, processed foods, and all oils.

Resources

• Check out the blog on the Traffic Light System.
• Sign up to download Dr. Riz's new Cardiovascular Guide: https://bit.ly/JoinDrRiz. 
• Leave a review here: https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/reviews/
• Leave me a voicemail:  https://www.speakpipe.com/HLS

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Anne and Jane Esselstyn, the dynamic mother-daughter duo leading the charge in empowering women through plant-based living. Ann Esselstyn, a trailblazer in the plant-based movement, has spent decades refining her culinary skills and sharing her passion for delicious, health-promoting recipes. Her daughter, Jane Esselstyn, is a registered nurse with a wealth of experience helping women prevent and reverse chronic diseases through plant-based living. The pair have co-authored Be A Plant-Based Woman Warrior, combining their culinary talents to create a must-have guide for women seeking to improve their health and well-being.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• Discover the incredible impact of plant-based diets on women's health and well-being
• Boost your confidence by learning about and embracing your sexuality
• Grasp the significance of education and community support in promoting women's health
• Master the art of preparing delectable and nutritious plant-based dishes

Resources: 

• My Beef With Meat
• The Seven-Day Rescue Diet
• Plant Strong
• Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook
• Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior: Live Fierce, Stay Bold, Eat Delicious
• Kripalu

Visit Ann & Jane Esselstyn’s Social:

Website (Ann’s): http://www.dresselstyn.com/site/

Website (Jane’s): https://janeesselstyn.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jane_esselstyn_rn/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JaneEsselstyn/videos

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