Ep 120 How Plant-Based Eating Can Disrupt Cultural Oppression: A Conversation with Dr. Milton Mills
12/06/23 • 84 min
Dr. Milton Mills, MD is a practicing urgent care physician in the Washington DC area, with a focus on the use of nutritional measures to reduce the risk of major chronic diseases. He is an Associate Director of Preventive Medicine and a member of the National Advisory Board for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), where he has been a major contributor to position papers presented to the United States Department of Agriculture regarding Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Dr. Mills has published several research journal articles dealing with racial bias in federal nutrition policy and has been the lead plaintiff in PCRM’s class action lawsuit that asks for warning labels on milk. He is also a frequent volunteer at free medical clinics and travels widely, speaking at hospitals, churches and community centers throughout the country.
Dr. Mills was featured in the documentary “What the Health” and will also appear in the upcoming film “The Silent Vegan”. He is a strong advocate for plant-based eating and addressing cultural disruption in the food system, particularly in communities of color. Through his work, Dr. Mills aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health and to promote the use of sustainable, plant-based diets for both personal and planetary health.
Dr. Mills discusses the impact of cultural disruption on plant-based eating and health in the BIPOC community in Nicolette’s seventh PhD Podcast. Dr. Mills explains that BIPOC communities have become dumping grounds for agricultural excess, leading to food scarcity and a lack of access to nutritious food. He advocates for the use of core crops, such as the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash), which provide good calories and adequate nutrition while also being sustainable and renewable.
Dr. Mills highlights the historical impact of Western culture on the diets of POC, including the use of commodity crops, and how it has resulted in systemic and structural racism. He argues that Western medicine operates from a disease model and must change the way it practices medicine, as band-aids will not cure diseases. Dr. Mills emphasizes the importance of decolonizing our diet, mindset, and way of relating to the world to protect the planet and ourselves. He advocates for narrative medicine to address trauma and abuse and for doctors to unlearn bad habits and become part of the solution.
Find Dr. Milton Mills at:
Website: www.drmiltonmillsplantbasednation.com
Instagram: @MiltonMillsMD
Book:
Discussed on the PODCAST:
The Silent Vegan Documentary - https://youtu.be/RaSK8DqZhLo
Dr Loxman Opreary – Midwest veg fest -
They’re Trying To Kill Us Documentary - www.theyretryingtokillus.com
Casablanca - www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/
Physicians Committee
Dr. T Colin Campbells Centre for Nutrition Studies
Dr. Dean Ornish -
Dr C Esselstyn -
The Gerson Therapy
Learn More:
Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse
Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from Nov 1-4, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat
Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc
Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil
Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS
Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW
Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://bit.ly/ERTHolc
Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG
Dr. Milton Mills, MD is a practicing urgent care physician in the Washington DC area, with a focus on the use of nutritional measures to reduce the risk of major chronic diseases. He is an Associate Director of Preventive Medicine and a member of the National Advisory Board for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), where he has been a major contributor to position papers presented to the United States Department of Agriculture regarding Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Dr. Mills has published several research journal articles dealing with racial bias in federal nutrition policy and has been the lead plaintiff in PCRM’s class action lawsuit that asks for warning labels on milk. He is also a frequent volunteer at free medical clinics and travels widely, speaking at hospitals, churches and community centers throughout the country.
Dr. Mills was featured in the documentary “What the Health” and will also appear in the upcoming film “The Silent Vegan”. He is a strong advocate for plant-based eating and addressing cultural disruption in the food system, particularly in communities of color. Through his work, Dr. Mills aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health and to promote the use of sustainable, plant-based diets for both personal and planetary health.
Dr. Mills discusses the impact of cultural disruption on plant-based eating and health in the BIPOC community in Nicolette’s seventh PhD Podcast. Dr. Mills explains that BIPOC communities have become dumping grounds for agricultural excess, leading to food scarcity and a lack of access to nutritious food. He advocates for the use of core crops, such as the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash), which provide good calories and adequate nutrition while also being sustainable and renewable.
Dr. Mills highlights the historical impact of Western culture on the diets of POC, including the use of commodity crops, and how it has resulted in systemic and structural racism. He argues that Western medicine operates from a disease model and must change the way it practices medicine, as band-aids will not cure diseases. Dr. Mills emphasizes the importance of decolonizing our diet, mindset, and way of relating to the world to protect the planet and ourselves. He advocates for narrative medicine to address trauma and abuse and for doctors to unlearn bad habits and become part of the solution.
Find Dr. Milton Mills at:
Website: www.drmiltonmillsplantbasednation.com
Instagram: @MiltonMillsMD
Book:
Discussed on the PODCAST:
The Silent Vegan Documentary - https://youtu.be/RaSK8DqZhLo
Dr Loxman Opreary – Midwest veg fest -
They’re Trying To Kill Us Documentary - www.theyretryingtokillus.com
Casablanca - www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/
Physicians Committee
Dr. T Colin Campbells Centre for Nutrition Studies
Dr. Dean Ornish -
Dr C Esselstyn -
The Gerson Therapy
Learn More:
Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse
Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from Nov 1-4, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat
Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc
Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil
Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS
Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW
Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://bit.ly/ERTHolc
Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG
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Ep 119 Integrating Conventional and Alternative Medicine for Global Health and Environmental Justice with Dr. Warren Bell
In this episode of Nicolette’s PhD Podcast series, Dr. Warren Bell, a family physician based in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, shares his expertise on social and environmental issues. With past presidencies of several organizations, including Physicians for Global Survival, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, and the Association of Complementary and Integrative Physicians of B.C., Dr. Bell emphasizes the importance of addressing existential threats such as social inequalities, climate change, pollution, and overconsumption of resources. He advocates for policies prioritizing food justice, environmental justice, and respect for the planet and its content.
Dr. Bell discusses the need to listen to stories and anecdotes to remind ourselves that we don't have all the answers and the importance of narrative medicine to bridge the gap between diverse communities. He also emphasizes the detrimental effects of refined processed foods and corporate messaging on public discourse. Dr. Bell urges listeners to pay attention to the interconnectedness of all living creatures and to stop drawing lines in our minds. With his 46 years of medical practice and experience in Inside Orientated Psychotherapy, Dr. Bell shares his insights on social inequalities, environmental degradation, and existential threats, advocating for food security and sovereignty and diverse perspectives and narratives in medicine.
Find Dr. Warren Bell at:
Podcast Website: https://voiceoftheshuswap.ca/podcast-library/#warrenbell
LinkedIn: Warren Bell - https://bit.ly/3JUUV84
Discussed on the PODCAST:
Food Conversations Podcast Ep39 https://bit.ly/3lU2Z0P
Food Conversations Podcast Ep40 https://bit.ly/40p7qQf
Film - My Octopus Teacher - https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81045007
Book - The Shaman’s Apprentice, Zacharias Kunuk - https://a.co/d/f9DymyU
Canadian Society for International Health – www.cagh-acsm.org
Book - Dead Doctors Don’t Lie, Joel Wallack – https://a.co/d/1RJskqB
Greta Thunburg – www.instagram.com/gretathunburg
Book - I’m Ok, you’re Ok, Eric Burn - https://a.co/d/4ZpbEMt
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross - https://bit.ly/40JwC3I
Learn More:
Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse
Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from Nov 1-4, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat
Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc
Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil
Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS
Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW
Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://bit.ly/ERTHolc
Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG
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Ep 121 Reclaiming Sovereignty Over Our Health: A Holistic Approach to Nutrition and Wellness with Dr. Nana Kwaku Opare
Dr. Nana Kwaku Opare MD, a physician, author, and health coach discusses the importance of having accurate information about nutrition and the impact of economic and social conditions on people's eating habits. With over 30 years of experience in practicing medicine, Dr. Opare has a strong focus on lifestyle medicine and believes that many chronic diseases can be prevented or reversed through changes in diet, exercise, stress management, and other lifestyle factors.
Dr. Opare talks about the addictive nature of fried, sugar, and salty foods and the need to approach nutrition from an addiction medicine perspective. He also discussed the spiritual aspect of food and how what we eat can affect our consciousness. Dr. Opare emphasizes the importance of regaining sovereignty over our food and health, especially in light of the colonial state and its impact on the dietary practices of Indigenous peoples. Moreover, Dr. Opare discusses the problems with the current medical system and the need for doctors to practice narrative medicine and listen to their patients. He emphasizes the importance of intuition and animal instinct in taking care of our health. Dr. Opare talks about his new book, "You Don't Need Me," which emphasizes the need to restore our connection with our divine spirit and nature.
Apart from his medical practice, Dr. Opare is a prolific author and educator. He has written several books on topics related to health and wellness and offers online courses and coaching programs to help individuals and families make positive changes to their health and well-being. Dr. Opare is deeply committed to promoting health equity and has worked to address health disparities in underserved communities both in the United States and abroad. Listeners can find several resources on Dr. Opare's website, including books, blogs, and consultation services. He also invited listeners to visit Northern Tanzania and experience its natural beauty. Finally, Dr. Opare highlighted the need for action steps to make changes in our lives and the importance of avoiding medical consumerism and entitlement when it comes to nutrition.
Overall, Dr. Nana Kwaku Opare's interview provides valuable insights into the importance of accurate information, regaining sovereignty over our food and health, and the need for doctors to practice narrative medicine and listen to their patients.
Find Dr Nana Kwaku Opare at:
Website: www.Opare.net
Book a Consultation: https://bit.ly/3zu7ORS
Book: Rule Book and User Guide for Healthy Living – Dr Nana Kwaku Opare, MD – For PDF See Website https://opare.net/
Book: The Optimum Fast - Dr Nana Kwaku Opare, MD - https://a.co/d/9qmaeFh
Discussed on the PODCAST:
Dr Michael Gregor, MD – www.drgreger.org
Dr Burkitt – English physician surgeon – https://a.co/d/3shGONJ
Dr Walter Kempner Retina Research - http://bit.ly/3GcFjMa
Salt Sugar Fat – Michael Moss - https://a.co/d/8o3aZcg
BLISS Point Effect - http://bit.ly/3ZHF9mS
Ayurvedic Foods - www.ayurveda.com
Conscious Eating, Gabriel Cousens, MD - https://a.co/d/3nqq20q
The Three Gunas: Sattva, Rajas & Tamas - https://bit.ly/3MfY4lW
Grounded In My Roots - www.groundedinmyroots.com/
Northern Tanzania - http://bit.ly/3ZDSzAt
Mount Kilimanjaro - www.climbing-kilimanjaro.com
Zanzibar - http://bit.ly/411FFxn
Learn More:
Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse
Watch our new short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/
Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil
Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS
Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW
Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://www.richerhealth.ca/
Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG
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