I’ve been a praticing physician for many years. I absolutely do not trust the medical system and do my best to keep healthy lifestyle habits. Of course, life can be unpredictable, but there’s always things you can do to tip the odds in your favor. My nightmare is to get sucked into the medical-industrial complex. Am I saying that all doctors are bad people? Absolutely not. But something has gone very badly wrong with the medical paradigm over the last couple of decades.
Here are 5 things that I personally consider my daily medicine:
1. Treat Food as Medicine. The simple truth is that every single cell in your body, and every thought that you have— is powered by what you eat. Junk in, junk out. Eat clean.
2. I fast for as long as possible, on as many days as possible. Also known as Time Restricted Eating. First meal of today is in the early afternoon. No breakfast. I only started doing this around 18 months ago, and it has been magnificent for me (it’s also good for fat loss, for anyone needing that, because it keeps your insulin levels naturally low). Your metabolism doesn’t need to be switched on all the time.
3. I walk as much as possible outdoors. Not only does this give you vitamin D, it is outstanding for relaxing and optimizing your brain. I can’t tell you how many ideas I have for my work (e.g. videos) while I’m out on a walk. There is a scientific reason for this.
4. Strength training with dumbbells. I have been into cardio and played sports my whole life, but only started a serious structured strength training gym routine in my 30s. I wish I had started sooner when I was a teenager! I truly believe that anybody, of any age can start a strength training routine. It brings amazing metabolic benefits and helps you feel physically and mentally stronger.
5. I load up daily with natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Plenty of these available in foods and natural supplements. Two of my favorites are fresh organic blueberries and turmeric (curcumin).
I will do anything to avoid a prescription medication, and consider them an absolute last resort.
The best life is lived away from the medical system and drugs. Everybody can do something each day, to try to optimize their metabolic health naturally.
It’s worth the effort.
I hope you can stay healthy and away from doctors and prescriptions.