The Four Pillars of Wellness: A Doctor's Guide to Transforming Your Health

summary

Discover the secrets to revolutionizing your health with Dr. Michelle Woolhouse, a leading integrative GP. Uncover the truth about metabolic health, chronic disease prevention, and the four pillars of wellness. Learn how sleep, stress, diet, and exercise interconnect to shape your overall well-being. Explore cutting-edge CGM technology that provides real-time insights into your body's responses. This episode unveils practical strategies to optimize your health, boost energy levels, and potentially prevent conditions like diabetes and cognitive decline. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion on The Wellness Nurse with your host Ros Lindsey and learn how Lifestyle Medicine can help transform your life!

Key Takeaways

Metabolic dysfunction and digestive disorders are on the rise in Australia.
Lifestyle medicine, including stress management, sleep, exercise, and a healthy diet, plays a crucial role in improving metabolic health.
Processed foods, antibiotics, and lack of gut diversity negatively impact digestive health.
Reducing processed foods, increasing fiber intake, and seeking help from healthcare professionals are important steps to improve metabolic and digestive health.

Sound Bites

"Metabolic health is associated with every system within the body."
"Sleep issues impact metabolism and overall health."
"Continuous glucose monitoring can help individuals understand the impact of their choices on their glucose levels."

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Dr. Michelle Woolhouse

01:42Changes in Health Issues Over the Years

04:11Understanding Metabolic Health and Its Impacts

11:14The Connection Between Stress, Sleep, and Glucose Levels

20:34The Rise of Digestive Disorders and the Gut Microbiome

26:05Practical Tips for Improving Gut Health

30:46Encouraging Early Help-Seeking and Collaboration with Practitioners

Contact Dr Michelle Woolhouse

https://www.vively.com.au

Contact Ros: [email protected]

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