The Science of Stress and Optimizing Your Health with Dr. Ryan Greene

Dr. Ryan Greene is a doctor who practices integrative medicine. He is the Chief Medical Officer of a new health and wellness model called Monarch Athletic Club--the first fully multi-disciplinary health and wellness center that's completely evidence-based, physician-directed and objective. Dr. Greene also has a concierge medical practice, wherein he focuses on helping people help themselves by optimizing their health. In this enlightening interview, we discuss contemporary and alternative medicines and the role they play in helping treat health conditions from a holistic perspective, the science and physiology of stress and how you can start taking control of your own health and well-being just by paying more attention to nutrition, hydration, and exercise.   IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: Who Dr. Greene is and how he got into integrative medicine What a multi-disciplinary health and wellness center looks like, and what the future of medical treatment can look like The science and physiology of stress When stress is a good thing (and when it isn't) Ryan’s shift from an analytical, science- and measurement-based approach to a more intuitive, emotional and holistic approach Recommendations for people looking for integrative health and wellness centers but who don’t have access to such resources Where to get started on taking control of your own health and care, particularly with regards to nutrition and exercise. The importance of finding a community in making and sticking to lifestyle changes. Plus much more…   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE   Mentioned: Organifi Green Juice (Code: BRYANNA15) Monarch Concierge Medicine Dr. Andrew Weil True Food Kitchen SportsFit lululemon The Ohana-Kane Project “Ep. 002: Love Based Medicine with Acupuncturist Noell Eanes” Redefining Medicine Podcast Own The Day, Own Your Life: Optimized Practices for Waking, Working, Learning, Eating, Training, Playing, Sleeping, and Sex, by Aubrey Marcus The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer and Happier Live, by Dr. Jeffrey S. Bland Dr. Mark Hyman “Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet: Insights From the PREDIMED Study,” by Martínez-González MA1, Salas-Salvadó J2, Estruch R3, Corella D4, Fitó M5, Ros E6; PREDIMED INVESTIGATORS. Blue Zones Documentaries by Michael Pollan on Netflix Blue Apron   Connect with Dr. Greene: Instagram: @dr.g_monarchweho LinkedIn: Ryan M. Greene, D.O., M.S.   QUOTES “A lot of people have a lot of chronic conditions that are modifiable, yet we created a medical system that’s financially penalizing for you to reach out and actually inquire about health and wellness information.” “Keeping people healthy is not lucrative.” “The mind-body component of medicine is rarely discussed, and that has a huge effect on our health.” “How you feel mentally has a huge effect on how you perform physically and vice versa.” “Stress is good and bad. It’s absolutely necessary. We just tend to focus on the negative stress.” “Nutrition is 100% the most crucial thing that you can dial in.” “Water is the key to energy.”   LET’S CONNECT Website: Bryannadee.com Instagram: @bryanna_dee Facebook: Facebook.com/bryannadee Pinterest: Pinterest.com/bryannadee/