Release Date: 11/18/22
Podcast Duration: 27:11
A summary by Brandon Johnson, DC
5 Key Takeaways
Western medicine is great for treating acute "traumatic" cases but lacks the capabilities to treat most chronic diseases
Western medicine and alternative medicine can be very effective if used together
Diet, Exercise and Stress play the largest roles on health
33% of human tissues are made up of collagen proteins
Bone broth, animal skins and organ meats are the best natural sources of collagen
This Podcast begins with Dr. Oz introducing a Chiropractic doctor by the name of Josh Axe. He specializes in functional medicine with a strong emphasis in nutrition.
Background Information
The mother of Dr. Axe was diagnosed with cancer
She lived a sedentary lifestyle
The family decided to try alternative treatment for 4 months
Several life changes were implemented
Stress reduction (meditation)
Nutrition (leafy greens, juicing, whole non processed foods)
Regular exercise
The tumor shrunk and eventually became dormant
After describing the origin of Dr. Axe's background the two doctors begin to discuss the differences and synergies of multiple approaches to medical care.
Western Medicine Vs Alternative (holistic) Medicine
Western Medicine
Usually more invasive
Involves use of drugs
Surgical intervention
Great for treating acute (traumatic) issues
Broken bones and cuts
Aggressive cancers
Alternative Medicine
Usually minimally invasive
Uses natural herbs/vitamins and lifestyle change
Great for treating chronic (long term) issues
Type 2 diabetes
Autoimmune disorders
Metabolic disease
Using Western & Alternative Medicine Together
First try everything naturally with minimal invasive action
Monitoring progression via Western testing
Manage lifestyle variables
Diet
Exercise
Stress
Dr. Axe concludes his thoughts by saying "do everything naturally, and then fill in the gaps" with western medicine. The Doctors then begin to discuss foods and the role of collagen in human physiology and health.
Favorite Food for medicine
Herbs and spices
Can be powerful antioxidants
Can have drug like properties without strong side effects
American men in the US consume 1/8 of herbs and spices (antioxidants) when compared to men in japan
Indian and Asian diets are filled with herbs and spices
Live longer healthier lives on average
Vegetables and Berries
Offer phytonutrients and polyphenols that can improve bodily functions
Bone broth
Good source of collagen and other crucial minerals
Why is Collagen Important?
⅓ of protein in human body is made up of collagen proteins
Skin
Hair
Nails
Bones
Discs
Ligaments
Tendons
Fascia
Connective tissue
Gut lining
Arterial walls
Women (placenta is mostly collagen)
How to Increase Endogenous (your body's ability to make) Collagen
Eat foods that are rich in:
Vitamin C
Iron
Zinc
Easiest for the body to create collagen when it has the direct building blocks
Proline
Glycine
Hydroxy proline
Found in bone broth and other dense collagen foods
Best Natural Sources of Collagen
Bone broth
Animal skin
Chicken
Beef
Fish
Organ meats (liver)
Eating skeletal muscle of animals (normal meat cuts in grocery store) supplies the body with muscle building amino acids (building blocks of proteins)
What is the Next Super Food?
Adaptogen herbs are going rapidly in society
Mushrooms
Reshee
Lions mane
For brain and nervous system
Foti
For testosterone and energy
Dong gui
For Iron
Chinese Medicine
Did not do double blind studies
Did 3,000+ years of case studies
Based on bodies internal environment
Is it too hot or cold ?
Is it too damp or too dry ?
Too much movement (wind) or stagnation?
Why do we call sickness a cold?
Stems from Chinese medicine
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