Exploring Physical Wellness: The Foundation of Your Health

In this episode of the Wellness, Rewired: HealthHippieMD Podcast, Dr. Jeff Taekman, Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology at Duke University and fellow of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, takes a deep dive into the Physical Dimension of wellness.

He explains how physical wellness encompasses more than just fitness—it includes movement, nutrition, sleep, and preventative health habits. Dr. Taekman emphasizes the importance of functional fitness and offers practical advice on maintaining a balanced diet and improving sleep quality.

He also discusses how physical wellness interconnects with other aspects of health, such as Emotional, Social, and Environmental Dimensions. This episode introduces listeners to simple steps and actions, termed 'Wellness Microdoses,' to improve their physical wellness and overall health.

Links to the Comprehensive Nine-Dimension Wellness Assessment and a 7-Day Sleep Challenge.

Link to the accompanying blog post: Navigating the Physical Dimension of Wellness

Nine Pillars, One Foundation: Physical Wellness with Dr. Taekman

00:11 OPENING

01:20 WHAT IS THE PHYSICAL DIMENSION?

02:01 MOVEMENT – MORE THAN JUST EXERCISE

02:54 NUTRITION – FUEL, NOT JUST CALORIES

03:48 REST AND SLEEP – THE SECRET PERFORMANCE ENHANCERS

05:04 PREVENTIVE HEALTH – KEEPING THE SYSTEM TUNED

05:38 HEALTHY CHOICES – WHAT YOU SAY “YES” AND “NO” TO

06:04 THE INTERCONNECTIONS – HOW PHYSICAL WELLNESS TOUCHES EVERYTHING ELSE

07:30 CLOSING

08:25 OUTRO

Want to learn more?

* Accompanying Substack Post: Navigating the Physical Dimension of Wellness

* About

* Substack

* Self-Assessment and Reflection Guide

* Comprehensive Nine-Dimension Wellness Assessment

* 7-Day Sleep Reset — 10 minutes a day to deeper, uninterrupted sleep

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