How To Hack Your Age To Live Longer

12/06/21 • 80 min

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As the science of longevity has exploded in recent years, we have more access to innovative therapies, techniques, knowledge, and technology than ever before. Traditionally, we view aging as an inevitable consequence that happens to our bodies as we get older. We think that as we gain more years of life, it is a given that we begin to slow down, become less agile, lose our memories, and gain more chronic diseases. We define these things as “aging” when they’re actually signs of dis-ease that can be prevented and often even reversed.

In this episode of my new MasterClass series, I am interviewed by my good friend and podcast host, Dhru Purohit, about creating vibrant, optimal health, to feel younger at any age. We discuss the latest science on whole-body health and longevity and share simple, accessible tips that you can use right now to start feeling younger at any age.

Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30+ million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

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In this episode, we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

Reversing your biological age (4:48 / 1:29)
The difference between healthspan and lifespan (10:22 / 6:45)
Threats to aging well, including insulin resistance, sarcopenia, inflammation, and more (12:55 / 9:30)
Addressing the root cause of disease using Functional Medicine (18:42 / 15:27)
Learnings about longevity from the Blue Zones (23:16 / 20:00)
Eating well for a longer life (28:02 / 24:08)
Why prioritizing your sleep is vital (35:35 / 32:13)
Using supplements to optimize all the systems of your body (40:32 / 36:57)
The importance of relationships and community (45:03 / 41:28)
Your questions on addressing early aging, exercise, stress, and more (59:24 / 55:55)

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This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and ButcherBox.

This holiday, ButcherBox is proud to give new members 2 pounds of ground beef in your first box plus $10 off. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy.

In this episode, we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

Reversing your biological age (4:48 / 1:29)
The difference between healthspan and lifespan (10:22 / 6:45)
Threats to aging well, including insulin resistance, sarcopenia, inflammation, and more (12:55 / 9:30)
Addressing the root cause of disease using Functional Medicine (18:42 / 15:27)
Learnings about longevity from the Blue Zones (23:16 / 20:00)
Eating well for a longer life (28:02 / 24:08)
Why prioritizing your sleep is vital (35:35 / 32:13)
Using supplements to optimize all the systems of your body (40:32 / 36:57)
The importance of relationships and community (45:03 / 41:28)
Your questions on addressing early aging, exercise, stress, and more (59:24 / 55:55)

Mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Hyman at 40 yrs vs. 60 yrs

https://www.instagram.com/p/CVAp0fqFhX1/

EMF Bed Canopies

https://safelivingtechnologies.com/products/bed-canopies/

Dr. Hyman+ (which includes access to the Longevity Roadmap docuseries)

https://drhyman.com/plus/

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The connection between poor diet and Covid-19 outcomes (4:53 / 1:48)
Environmental toxins and the immune system (7:05 / 3:19)
My journey into understanding the power of nutrition and health (8:15 / 4:13)
My approach to working with patients to promote behavior change (12:29 / 8:46)
Improving your diet to improve your health (18:12 / 14:11)
Creating structure to support healthy habits and behavior change (20:30 / 16:50)
Understanding your body as one interconnected ecosystem (25:12 / 21:04)
Becoming Covid-resistant (29:18 / 24:04)

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