Longevity Roadmap: Eating For Longevity

01/19/21 • 18 min

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In this special episode, you will hear a sneak peek into episode 6 of my new docu-series, Longevity Roadmap. In this episode, we discuss using food as medicine. We’ll talk about eating to prevent and beat disease, as well as all the superfoods that we recommend to enhance healthspan. Learn more and sign up to watch the Longevity Roadmap docu-series at longevityfilm.com

In the Longevity Roadmap docuseries, we will walk you through the latest research on longevity, healthspan, and how to live better, longer. We also dive into the science behind preventing the most prevalent diseases of aging, and we’ll talk about what it means to build a resilient body. Each episode will take on a specific focus to help you understand the diseases of aging and what Functional Medicine teaches us about prevention, testing, nutrition, and more.

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Panic Attacks: Biology or Psychology with Dr. George Papanicolaou

Panic Attacks: Biology or Psychology | This episode is sponsored by ButcherBox and Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master Class

We are living in an age of anxiety; and we know that stress wreaks havoc on our health in so many ways, physiologically, emotionally, and mentally. For many people of all ages, stress can lead to anxiety and debilitating panic attacks. While conventional medicine typically treats anxiety and panic attacks as a diagnosis, Functional Medicine views anxiety and panic attacks as symptoms and seeks to get to the root cause underlying these issues.

In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. George Papaicolaou to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to treating panic attacks. They explore the range of physiological considerations they explore when treating patients who are experiencing panic attacks, as well as how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma can be treated to reduce anxiety and eliminate panic attacks.

George Papanicolaou is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is Board Certified in Family Medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital. He is also an Institute for Functional Medicine Practitioner. Upon graduation from his residency he joined the Indian Health Service. He worked on the Navajo reservation for 4 years at the Chinle Comprehensive Medical Facility where he served as the Outpatient Department Coordinator. In 2000, he founded Cornerstone Family Practice in Rowley, MA. He practiced with a philosophy centered on personal relationships and treating the whole person, not just not the disease. He called that philosophy “Whole Life Wellness”. Over time as the healthcare system made it harder for patients to receive this kind of personal care Dr. Papanicolaou decided a change was needed. He began training in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. In 2015, he established Cornerstone Personal Health – a practice dedicated entirely to Functional Medicine. Dr. Papanicolaou to join The UltraWellness Center in 2017.

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In this conversation, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Papanicolaou discuss:

What are anxiety and panic?
How conventional medicine typically treats anxiety and panic
Patient cases they have treated
How diet, hormone and blood sugar levels, nutrient deficiencies, gut issues, inflammation, and other physiological issues can lead to anxiety and panic attacks
Foods and supplements to reduce anxiety
The important role of sleep, exercise, and meditation in reducing anxiety and panic attacks
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma
Emerging therapies for treating anxiety and PTSD, including CBD, psilocybin, and EMDR

Additional Resources

Is One Minute Of Meditation Enough?

https://drhyman.com/blog/2019/01/09/podcast-ep35/

How do psychedelics help you reach enlightenment or at least happiness?

https://drhyman.com/blog/2019/06/26/podcast-ep60/

Magical Magnesium

https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2020/03/11/magic-magnesium/

How to Naturally Support a Child with Anxiety

https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2018/08/09/how-to-naturally-support-a-child-with-anxiety/

Top 5 Lifestyle Changes to Combat Anxiety and Depression

https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2017/06/22/top-5-lifestyle-changes-to-combat-anxiety-and-depression/

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html

Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)

https://maps.org/

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Fasting: Hype Or Ultimate Health Hack? with Dave Asprey

Fasting: Hype Or Ultimate Health Hack? | This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens, Paleovalley, and Cozy Earth

There’s been a lot of buzz about fasting in recent years, but sometimes it can be hard to tell a true health-promoting practice from a trend that lacks any real science behind it. Well I’m here to tell you today that fasting falls into the first category, with plenty of proven benefits to optimize health and slow the symptoms of aging. Fasting also does more than change the physical body. It’s estimated that 30% of our thoughts are about our next meal. That’s a lot of time and energy wrapped up in food, and fasting can help us regain control of ourselves, our minds, and so much more.

On today’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m thrilled to sit down with my good friend and an expert on fasting, Dave Asprey. Dave is the founder and Chairman of Bulletproof 360, a high-performance coffee and food company, and creator of the widely-popular Bulletproof Coffee. He is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, host of the Webby award-winning podcast Bulletproof Radio, and has been featured on the Today show, Fox News, Nightline, CNN, and dozens more. Over the last two decades Dave, the “Father of Biohacking”, has worked with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists and global mavericks to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques, and products for enhancing mental and physical performance.

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Here are more of the details from our interview:

The first fast Dave ever did to confront his fears of being alone and being hungry (7:50)
The three F-words that take up a bulk of our time and energy (13:04)
How fasting works and how to eliminate the pain of fasting (15:50)
How time-restricted eating and other types of fasting support healthy aging and full-body rejuvenation (21:52)
Supporting your body with supplements and electrolytes while fasting (26:16)
Special considerations for women regarding fasting (33:48)
Creating a sense of emotional safety while fasting (42:14)
How our diet drives our emotions and societal divisiveness (46:38)
Fasting as an entry point into self-awareness and spirituality (51:00)
Breaking the cycle of overconsumption (58:30)

Learn more about Dave Asprey at https://daveasprey.com/ and find his new book, Fast This Way, at https://fastthisway.com/.

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