Episode 5 – Strategies for Optimal Aging: Leveraging Nutrition and Fitness for Practitioner and Patient

Dr. Sarah Clarke, DC interviews Dr. Kimberly Besuden, DC, CFMP

In this lively conversation, Dr. Besuden, DC, CFMP, shares all of her tips, tricks and recommendations for aging optimally and gracefully. Drs. Sarah and Besuden discuss strategies for maintaining healthy habits and routines for practitioner and patient alike. This episode is full of gems including specific supplementation to fill nutrition gaps, easy-to-maintain exercise routines, and a deep dive into hormesis practices.

Dr. Kimberly Besuden is a Chiropractor and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner; owner of The Health Factor; and owner of Bay Street Wellness. She has a long history as a competitive athlete, extensive training in clinical nutrition, and many years working as a personal trainer and strength coach.

· 1:30 Inspiration to become a Chiropractor

· 3:30 Inspiration to pursue Functional Medicine and Detox and Purification

· 5:00 Dr. Besuden's Clinical Practice

· 5:45 Active Lifestyles for Aging Populations

· 8:50 Strength Training for the Aging Population – key for optimal aging, and connection between strength training and naturally increased GLP-1

· 13:00 Tips for sticking with a strength training routine – for practitioners and patients

· 16:15 Hormesis and it's role and optimal aging – HIIT, hot and cold therapy, intermittent fasting

· 21:18 Intermittent Fasting

· 26:10 Maintaining healthy diets and habits with busy schedules and traveling

· 29:05 Hot and cold therapy

· 30:50 The Modified Mediterranean Diet – low carb, healthy fats, moderate protein

· 38:55 Super foods for training

· 41:20 Biomarkers, body composition, and metrics – equipment, devices and best practice

· 45:30 Bloodwork Panels and Supplementation for Nutritional Gaps

· 48:00 Other Diet and Lifestyle Recs for optimal aging

· 50:58 Final thoughts for practitioners – Practice what you preach