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Is cutting back on fat really going to help you live healthily and prevent chronic diseases? In this episode of the Enduring Health Podcast, Dr Shan invites Nina Teicholz, the author of The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet, to challenge mainstream conceptions about having a healthy diet.  Discover today how to choose the optimal diet, what’s the best & worst for your body, and most importantly, why fat is perfectly healthy for your body. Nina urges you to look at the available evidence presented before starting any new diet regime. You might be avoiding foods that are perfectly healthy for you and consuming the food that can deprive you of the needed nutrients. KEY TAKEAWAYS In this episode, Nina breaks down: how to effortlessly lose weight and enjoy food how to burn fat instead of sugar the benefits, risks and myths behind the Keto diet the lack of evidence behind low fat diets why saturated fats and cholesterol are not the enemy a systematic takedown of the EAT Lancet paper how real science has been suppressed by pharmaceutical companies how corporate lobbyists and political influence have shaped nutritional policy BEST MOMENTS • “People need to know the science of it to get healthy.” • “Once you become a fat-burner, you can burn your own fat.” • “Your body is smart. Your body needs nutrients to live… to do everything it needs to be healthy. And your body will keep being hungry until you did what it needs to survive.” • “Being a really overweight person in modern society is painful.” • “The Nutrition Coalition does not promote one diet. We’re just saying… where’s the evidence? If you’re gonna promote diet or dietary patterns, they must be based on rigorous evidence.” VALUABLE RESOURCES • The Big Fat Surprise by Nina Teicholz • Food in the Anthropocene: the EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems | The Lancet • Wellcome • The Nutrition Coalition ABOUT THE GUEST Nina Teicholz is a professor (adjunct) at NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, the Executive Director of The Nutrition Coalition, an investigative science journalist and author. Her international bestseller, The Big Fat Surprise has upended the conventional wisdom on dietary fat–especially saturated fat–and challenged the very core of our nutrition policy. The Big Fat Surprise was named a 2014 *Best Book* by The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Mother Jones, Kirkus Reviews and Library Journal. Teicholz’s writing has also been published in The BMJ, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, The Independent, The New Yorker, and The Los Angeles Times among others. In addition, Teicholz has emerged was a thought leader in the field of evidence-based nutrition policy. Towards this end, she is the executive director of The Nutrition Coalition, a nonprofit, non-partisan group that is free from industry funding. • Purchase ‘The Big Fat Surprise’ here. ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work.  CONTACT METHOD Dr Shan Hussain • Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at http://www.thehealthstudio.net. • If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/enduringhealth   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Enduring Health Podcast, we talk to Dr Raja Gangopadhyay about how to support mental health and emotional wellbeing during pregnancy. Dr Raja is the Founder of the International Forum for Wellbeing in Pregnancy, a global initiative that raises awareness on a pregnant woman’s mental wellbeing. Discover today what should healthy wellbeing means for every individual. Dr Raja also discusses the complications that can happen if we don’t ensure a healthy and positive environment for a pregnant woman. It’s time to know how you can help promote a healthy emotional wellbeing during pregnancy for the woman and her family by learning about Dr Raja’s 4 approaches so make sure to tune in. Find out more about Dr Raja’s work with the International Forum for Wellbeing In Pregnancy here. KEY TAKEAWAYS According to Dr Raja, ‘wellbeing’ should have 3 components: More frequent positive emotions Less negative emotions Happiness and satisfaction with the quality of life Parenthood, from planning a pregnancy to 2-3 years after childbirth, can be very challenging. There will be different kind of stress that can cause pregnancy problems so it is vital that we address the wellbeing and mental health of mothers and their partners. 4 Approaches towards Healthier emotional wellbeing: Diet – The structure of the brain improves if you have a nutrient-rich and vitamin-rich. The brain does its function faultlessly. Hydration is also important. Exercise – There are various physical activities everywhere that you can do and it can be tailor-made depending on your situation and what you need. Rest – When you make sure you get adequate sleep, you’re actually moving away from mental illnesses. It can be quite challenging to get enough sleep when you have a newborn baby so it’s best to ask help from your partner also. Relaxation –This is different from sleep – you also need deep relaxation of your body and mind. Practice mindfulness through meditation. BEST MOMENTS “It is not anything different from any healthy food habit but specifically focusing on avoiding unhealthy food is the commonsense approach.” “Adequate sleep is absolutely vital and taking a break from whatever you’re doing… specifically, if you’re at work, it’s absolutely vital that you take a break on great levels.” “Unless we educate the entire society and encourage them to seek help, we might lose a lot of cases.” “We, as healthcare professionals, should encourage them to talk about their emotional and mental difficulties each and every consultation.” VALUABLE RESOURCES International Forum for Wellbeing In Pregnancy The Big Prescription: Balancing The Three Principles of Enduring Health by Dr Shan Hussain ABOUT THE GUEST Dr Raja Gangopadhyay is a consultant obstetrician and founder of the International Forum for Wellbeing In Pregnancy. He has been passionately campaigning to help provide comprehensive obstetric care for women with perinatal mental health illnesses during pregnancy and after childbirth. In conjunction with his multidisciplinary team, Dr Raja has been championing joint approaches to support perinatal mental health that also take into account infant mental health. He also organises training and educational events for Obstetricians, Midwives, GPs and other healthcare professionals around his area of expertise. He is a renowned speaker and has been invited to talk at many national and international events, conferences and universities. He was recently invited to the House of Lords as a member of an expert panel on perinatal mental health and has also organised and chaired events at the House of Commons in British Parliament. ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. CONTACT METHOD Dr Shan Hussain Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at http://www.thehealthstudio.net. If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/enduringhealth Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Arman Sadeghi shares his inspiring fitness journey and reveals how you can say no to cardio whilst discovering your six pack. Listen in to find out about the successful programme used by Arman and how it could work for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Say no to cardio Cardio should be used as exercise but not as a way of burning calories. It’s not that cardio is wrong for you, there’s nothing wrong with riding a bike for exercise just say no to it as a way to burn calories as its not effective. Being in the gym As an adult with business commitments and a young family, I didn’t have the time to be at the gym for 2 hours every day. I didn’t have the time, but I craved the body. I did start at the gym but challenged myself to do my workout in 25 minutes. I got the strength training I needed and was really pumped. I traded with myself to never do more than 25minutes in the gym but to go every day, so the commitment was for all 365 days of the year. The hardest part was getting myself there then it was about building momentum. Agree with yourself to make a small time commitment but ensure you stick to it. What do you do in the 25 minutes? I have divided the body into 8 different muscle groups and have a rolling programme over 4 days. On each of those days, I hit 2 of the muscle groups. As I don’t have time to have resting periods I work opposing muscle groups. Is there a magic number? The magic number for most people is somewhere between 8 and 12 reps. If I do 12 and still feel ok then it means I have chosen a weight that is too light and so I’ll do more reps. I have no interest in hurting myself, if start to exercise and I can't do more than 5 then I have selected a weight that is too heavy The number of reps also depends on your goals E.g. to avoid gaining muscle bulk you need to use lighter weights and do more reps. Being ready physically, mentally and emotionally Feeling good physically can make a difference to your mindset and how successful you are in other areas of your life. Sometimes the physical activities hurt, and you might not want to complete them, then it's about mentally getting yourself there and the outcome will be increased energy for the rest of the day. Weight is not determined by what you do at the gym It’s about bringing things back into balance and eliminating processed foods as much as possible. For 99.9 % of our history, we have not had processed foods it's very new to us and our bodies are not designed to handle it. When you put garbage into your body that’s all your body has to work with. Foods that are naturally sourced are always going to be better for you. BEST MOMENTS ‘Every one of us has a 6 pack, its hidden underneath layers of fat’ ‘Discomfort is a requirement when going through growth’ ‘Life would happen, I had no time to be in the gym for 2 hours every day’ ‘I had no time, but I craved that body’ ‘The best possible shape I can be and with the most energy’ ‘Those 5 days touch all the different areas of my body’ ‘The gym is where I go to get mentally strong’ ‘You don’t need a personal trainer or to go for hours and hours, you can stick to the basics and succeed’ VALUABLE RESOURCES https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/enduring-health/id1442268572?mt=2  https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=the+big+perscription+ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/titanium-life-with-arman-sadeghi-success-down-to-a-science/id1034653778?mt=2 ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work.   CONTACT METHOD Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at https://thehealthstudio.net/ If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth GUEST CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/arman.sadeghi https://instagram.com/armanioc/ https://twitter.com/arman1234 https://www.linkedin.com/pub/arman-sadeghi/27/766/8b1 https://titaniumsuccess.com/https://titaniumsuccess.com/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with Anna Pinkerton, renowned psychotherapist, author and speaker with over 25 years’ experience helping people recover from chronic stress, trauma, PTSD, burnout and breakdown. Anna works worldwide with business leaders, senior executives, professionals and people in the public eye. Anna differs from other therapists, where she works closely with clients to provide tailored therapy solutions built around individual need. This means clients get the supportive care they need to help them recover more quickly. To learn more about Anna’s incredible work, do visit her website here. Learn more about Anna’s recent book 'Smile Again' here. KEY TAKEAWAYS Background I ‘m in my 26th year of practice and very early on became interested in the long-life effects of trauma. I started to specialise in trauma and recognised that lots of people are ‘walking wounded’ as they don’t even realise they are suffering. I began to look at how I could make a difference. My work has evolved to studying what’s getting in the way of recovery and what speeds it up. PTSD I often see someone who has been poorly for a couple of decades.  There are multiple symptoms and if they have persisted over a long period of time then it is likely they have been suffering from PTSD for all of that time. There are 2 ways of becoming traumatised The stacking of multiple traumatic events A single significant trauma Getting in the way of Recovery People form an opinion of themselves, they internalise it and make a decision that the fault is theirs. With a core belief such as ‘I am bad,’ the psych turns itself against itself creating inner brutality of thought, inner brutality of action or both. Once you educate people about what they have been through and what they are not, then they can ask themselves if I’m not those things who am I? this begins the process of transforming that inner brutality into something useful. Companionability is the medicine for the psych if you want a lifelong recovery you have to have the companionability in place for the self. Companionability, Consideration, Care Companionability – if you have a companionable relationship with yourself it means you can’t fall out with yourself or let yourself down. Consideration of experience, and yourself – once you have a companionable relationship you can then consider who you are Care – how do you care about what you find in the consideration stage. How do you care about who you are and who you want to be? Range of Emotions There are 10 emotions we should be experiencing but mostly we emerge from childhood with just two or three. The range of emotions can be limited as a result of PTSD with people not experiencing highs and lows just a moderate range Someone can be overwhelmed with shame and guilt, but these are the defences to the emotion of grief. Dive into it then you’ve got the chance to dissipate it and move through it. Smile Again This book is the culmination of 25 years of practice. I share with people the elements of recovery that I use every day with my clients.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Feedback for the brain when you move is that things are ok’ ‘You can never cry the same tear twice’ ‘If you have them, feel them you can move through them’ ‘You come out with only half a toolkit’ ‘People can lose everything in an instant, the power is to prevent the break’ ‘We are all at the mercy of our neurology’ ‘It’s helping them get to know themselves in a companionable way’ VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Smile-Again-Anna-Pinkerton/dp/1326166638 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/enduring-health/id1442268572?mt=2 ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. CONTACT METHOD Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at https://thehealthstudio.net/ If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth GUEST CONTACT METHOD https://annapinkerton.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-pinkerton-kindness-incorporated%E2%84%A2-39414647/?originalSubdomain=uk https://twitter.com/AnnaPinkertonKI/status/1044513885880025089 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr Shan Hussain is in conversation with Dr Juan Rivera about his ‘Mojito Diet’ and its underlying principles. If you are interested in not only losing weight and achieving a healthy lifestyle but also understanding the key elements that really make it happen then listening in will provide you with comprehensive answers. KEY TAKEAWAYS What Brought You Into Prevention? I wanted to understand and make changes for people before the heart attack happens. In the USA, the focus has previously been on treating the event but not on its prevention. This led to very skilled responses to a cardiovascular event but fewer skills and expertise in the area of prevention. What Is The Mojito Diet? The diet is based on 2 alternating weeks, the first week is a ‘grain dropping’ week where carbohydrates are significantly decreased, and the diet is very high in protein. The second week focuses on alternate fasting. For 3 days of the week you only consume food over an 8-hour period during each day e.g. there is no eating after 8 pm and the fast continues through to 12 noon the following day. What Does Intermittent Fasting Do? In the process of fasting, you are going from a glucose metabolism to ketosis. Studies show that 16-hour periods of fasting can help you to lose weight and decrease your insulin resistance. Previously breakfast has been perceived as the most important meal of the day as it is breaking your overnight fast. This is correct but it is necessary to understand that breaking the fast can be done at any time and what you eat for this meal is key to your health. The Losing Weight Mindset To begin a successful weight loss regime, you need to have access to A doctor – to help you understand your physiology and how weight loss will your body A Nutritionist – to help plan what you eat A Trainer – to design an exercise programme A psychologist – to change your mindset, the way you feel about food Your diet and mindset are key to weight loss and the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle Steps To Follow Think about your health from a preventive standpoint You have to be proactive, not reactive Don’t wait until you are obese before trying to get to an ideal body weight Whatever time you invest now in preventing disease is the time you're going to enjoy with your family in the future Prevention is key Establish a good lifestyle plan for your health BEST MOMENTS ‘As a preventative doctor part of my practice is getting patients to lose weight’ ‘Be selective about what you eat’ ‘Teach yourself to eat things that are ok for you- select the right things’ ‘70% of weight loss can be attributed to diet’ ‘Physical exercise can help to relieve stress, but you need to find activities you like so that they are sustainable’ ‘You need to connect your motivation to eat with health goals then it becomes motivation for life’ ‘Carbohydrates are required as a part of our diet. It is a balance that is important’ VALUABLE RESOURCES https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/enduring-health/id1442268572?mt=2  https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=the+big+perscription+ ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. CONTACT METHOD Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at https://thehealthstudio.net/ If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth ABOUT THE GUEST Dr Juan Rivera is fast becoming one of today’s most respected, recognised, and sought after medical experts, authors and TV personalities. As a frequent guest on Good Morning America and the co-creator and host of WebMD’s video series My Abuelita Told Me, Dr Juan is a young and trusted bilingual voice whose revered academic and scientific background makes him a leading authority on wellness, diet, exercise, stress, sleep patterns, and the prevention of heart attacks. A board-certified Internist and Cardiologist who trained at Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Dr Juan specialises in the prevention, early detection and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. In addition to his best selling books and frequent TV appearances, Dr Juan has his successful private concierge medical practice at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach where he treats not only his valued clientele within the community, but high profile thought leaders, celebrities and dignitaries. He also holds a voluntary academic appointment in the Department of Medicine at John Hopkins University, and has fast become one of the most powerful and coveted pillars in the world’s medical community.  Dr Juan’s new book The Mojito Diet is based on the latest science, yet designed for real-world results. Combining principles from the most effective diets—low-carb and intermittent fasting—into a unique and powerful 14-day plan, it targets fat without causing carb cravings or hunger pangs. Complete with motivating tips, inspiring success stories, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and 75 delicious recipes bursting with Latin flavour, The Mojito Diet will transform your health, one sip at a time.    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode of Enduring Health, Dr Shan interviews medicial expert and author of ‘The Great Cholesterol Con’ and ‘A Statin Nation’, Dr Malcolm Kendrick. Dr Kendrick lives by the philosophy of enjoy life, enjoy friends and family, do a bit of exercise, and don't worry too much.  Hear about the main factors that can contribute to heart disease and cardiovascular disease and the changes you can make to avoid them. If you’re looking to understand more about heart and how it can affect you, tune in today. KEY TAKEAWAYS   Factors that cause death from heart disease or cardiovascular disease Smoking cigarettes is another factor that causes heart diseases. Age is also a factor that can cause death from heart diseases. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This is also a factor that causes heart diseases. Use of steroids. This is another factor that causes heart diseases. Another factor that can cause heart diseases is sociopsychological factors. Stress is also another factor that causes heart diseases. Social upheaval. This is yet another factor that leads to heart diseases. If you consume more of A, the body produces less of A, or there's a feedback loop to reduce it back down to normal Endothelial layer. This is a protective layer found in the blood vessels which protect any harmful stuff from getting into the blood and damaging the whole body system and also it is slippery which means that no harmful stuff can stick itself there. The cholesterol from outside sources can't get into the brain because the brain manufactures its own cholesterol since it has glial cells, they manufacture cholesterol and that's one of their functions. If you lower the LDL level, it reduces the risk of stroke by a small amount. Primary prevention, you haven't already had a heart attack stroke and or something else like angina there is no increase in life expectancy for men or women and for women this has no impact on cardiovascular disease.   BEST MOMENTS “Don’t eat saturated fat as your cholesterol level is the most important factor behind heart diseases.” “1% fall in cholesterol level leads to a 2% drop in cardiovascular diseases.” “Cholesterol doesn't cause heart disease.” “The higher your LDL level was, the less likely you were to get cardiovascular disease and the longer you are likely to live.” “Saturated fat and cholesterol are unrelated chemicals.” “If you consume more of A, the body produces less of A, or there's a feedback loop to reduce it back down to normal.” “America was the first country to suffer the first, apparently the first epidemic of heart disease.” VALUABLE RESOURCES The Great Cholesterol Con A Statin Nation blog  ABOUT THE GUEST Dr Malcolm Kendrick graduated in medicine and now lives and works in sunny Cheshire as a General Practitioner. He has always tried to question received wisdom where it seems flawed which, to him, seems to be all over the place. He wrote The Great Cholesterol Con and more recently, A Statin Nation as it became clear that the accepted ideas on diet, cholesterol and heart disease were bunk. He has his own blog where he discusses a wide range of health issues. He tries to live according to his own philosophy on health which is simple. Enjoy life, enjoy friends and family, do a bit of exercise, and don't worry too much.  Learn more about The Great Cholesterol Con here Learn more about A Statin Nation here ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. CONTACT METHOD Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at http://www.thehealthstudio.net/ If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this inspirational episode from Enduring Health, Dr Shan Hussain speaks with James Wells about his amazing life journey and the links between his approach to martial arts and dominating cancer. James Wells, international karate athlete and two-time cancer survivor has competed for major titles both domestically and overseas since he was a teenager, winning silverware at world level. Before his exploits in business or his successes as an athlete and fighter, James is proud most of all to call himself a survivor.  James describes how he defied the odds, regaining his physical prowess and representing his country again less than 18 months later.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Karate is a martial art that requires not just physical strength but also emotional and mental strength. The discipline required is huge and demands considerable mental fortitude.   Karate is an individual sport, in a competition fight it’s just you and the man opposite you. There are a number of variables which need to be solved and this requires mental strength.   There’s a lot to gain from winning, a lot to learn from defeat Being taught to review every  performance, look back, evaluate and rectify what you’ve done wrong and make sure it doesn’t happen again is vitally important. There is a stigma attached to failure and defeat and as a result we miss out on learning.   You are influenced by the people that surround you. Character in a person is everything and you need people with strength of character around you when you are going through cancer.   Support from family and friends is essential when fighting cancer and as an athlete support is vital to good performance. The best athletes have amazing support networks and family. Mental fortitude and having something to live for makes a huge difference family and friends provide the strength and make it possible to look forward.   It’s important to set short term and long term goals. Write them down so they are there and can be ticked off clearly showing progress. People can forget how to grow and  don’t acknowledge the stimulus around them or take on board its role in their growth.   Competing with cancer is a movement with the long term goal of implementing exercise structures  for cancer patients. It seeks to include exercise therapy as a treatment for every cancer patient.   The processes that can be used to dominate cancer are essentially the same processes as those used by athletes and can be used by any one.     BEST MOMENTS   “What I did have was tremendous determination.”   “I looked at it (cancer) as a challenge, a fight.”   “I’d go again, I’d keep going and when I failed twice in a row I kept going and went again.”   “Surrounded myself with the right sort of people.”   “Mental fortitude and having something to live for makes a huge difference.”   “I had the mental and emotion strength of  an athlete.”     VALUABLE RESOURCES   The Primal Cure: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Primal-Cure-Avoid-Being-Statistic/dp/1999907132/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1544980820&sr=8-2&keywords=primal+cure   Competing With Cancer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1h97Gz8JOI   ABOUT THE HOST Enduring Health: Our mission is to empower our listeners to learn more about how to easily improve wellbeing, energy, vitality and performance.   GUEST BIOGRAPHY James was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at the age of 21 and twice battled the disease, first in 2010 and again 2011. He spent a staggering 286 days in hospital in just 15 months as an inpatient and beat the illness when a stem-cell transplant from his younger sister saved his life.  After total body irradiation and 11 courses of chemotherapy, he was told he might never be fit to fight again due to the effects of intensive treatment. Seven years on, James is still competing for England, is an inspiring motivational speaker and is at the forefront of the Primal Cure movement: believing in the power of good exercise and a healthy diet to promote a healthy lifestyle.   CONTACT METHOD HOST – Enduring Health  www.patreon.com/enduringhealth   Dr Shan Hussain interviewer https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shan-hussain/?originalSubdomain=uk   https://twitter.com/drshanhussain?lang=en   https://en-gb.facebook.com/drshanhussain/   https://www.amazon.com/Dr.-Shan-Hussain/e/B01NBYO8MJ     INTERVIEWEE –James Wells LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-wells-2807/?originalSubdom   Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/JamesWellsKarate/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesCRWells/media?lang=en   Website:www.jameswellsspeaking.com   Follow The Primal Cure movement @theprimalcure and www.primalcure.com  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another episode of Enduring Health with your host Dr Shan Hussain. In this episode, Shan talks with Ice Cold Chef John Joyce about his personal journey where he lost 3 stone in 6 months. Their conversation takes them from the origins of the Ice Cold Chef, to how his change in diet has dramatically helped Johns wife’s with her MS. John goes on to share some wonderful recipes which could help you too eat healthy over the Christmas period. Tune in now, to hear more.   Key Takeaways Where did Ice Cold Chef come from? Ten years ago my wife was diagnosed the MS, which meant that she no longer could cook. Because of this, my wife taught me to cook. I failed to make lasagne and we had a little argument so my wife then told me to get a cold beer out of the fridge. I then launched the twitter account and chose Ice Cold Chef as my handle. From those humble beginnings, that’s where the project came from. What Did You Learn From Your Wife? My wife's food was amazing so the standard of cooking I was used to was very high. I could only cook cheese on toast beforehand. I started with the slow cooker and then moving onto lasagne and soups. Over a few months in the Spring, my wife said that you were ok and could be left on my own. I felt like I had cracked it. What Are The Health Benefits of the Diet That You Are Cooking? Six months ago we were eating lots of bread, pasta, and other carbs. At that time I was diagnosed with prediabetes. Because of that, I needed to sort my diet out, to beat the diagnosis. That night I put a tweet out for recipes from some of my mentor chefs. From then I started on a low carb diet which has almost cured diabetes. It’s also really helped my wife's MS. For years we have had disturbed sleep every night, but with the low carb diet, we have had a good night’s sleep for over 200 continuous nights for the first time. Losing Three Stone In Weight In Six Months. Both my wife and I have lost 3 stone in six months by eating the low carb diet. We start each day with a smoothie and that keeps us going until lunch. At lunch we have leftovers. We have found that our plate sizes have shrunk dramatically and we don’t eat like we used to. The good fats we are eating mean we are fuller quicker. Which Symptoms Of Your Wifes MS Have Improved? The MS fatigue has reduced drastically, the night tremors have ended, the strength of her body core has now been improved. She can sit up now without the MS band which she has worn around her waist for years. Small things like she has movement in her right foot and the dry flaking skin has stopped. She is now the picture of health. What Is Your Advice In Approaching Christmas, Which Can Be An Unhealthy Time Of Year? It’s all about preparation, you have to prep ahead. You won’t be able to get to Christmas eve and get it all done then. I make my own chocolates using dark chocolate with almonds. I’m going to use celeriac instead of potato. Decide what you are going to eat beforehand and use a slow cooker to free up space in your oven. How Do You Make Green Cabbage Interesting? These simple steps can make your cabbage both healthy and really tasty. Remove the stalks. Pan over medium heat with extra virgin olive oil. Season this up with Basil, Oregano, and Coriander Add garlic and butter five minutes before the end. Maybe add some bacon a the end. What Would You Say To A Cynic? I do sometimes get some brutal opinions on social media. My answer is always that nothing has helped as much ten years as changing our diet. It’s taken 27 years to get the medicine to make the MS relapsing and remit and it’s going to take another 27 years to cure it. We had nothing to lose at this point, the cards had been dealt. There is nothing that we have done in the ten years previous that has changed things so drastically than the diet change in the last 6 months Can You Share A Simple Recipe? As a replacement for bread which is something that a lot of people crave when they give it up. Wraps can be a really great healthy replacement. Whisk together almond flour and one egg with grated parmesan Add Parsley, Basil and any other herb that you want to use. Add a teaspoon of flat-seed. Have your pan on medium heat and treat this like a pancake. Add some extra virgin oil. Add to the pan with some grated parmesan on top When there is air bubbles place the pan underneath the grill Then slide onto the plate when brown. You can make a batch together and place them in the freezer for a quick meal later. What Does the future hold? We have big plans for the website, bringing different experts on board such as a Mindfulness Coach, and other chefs. There will be lots more video content on the site to try and help others. Everything we do is trying to help others. Best Moments ‘I can cook anything now.’ ‘I lost 3 stones in 6 months.’ ‘My energy levels went through the roof.’ ‘My wife’s MS fatigue has drastically reduced.’ ‘Small changes in your diet can have huge improvements.’ ‘Simple as eating real foods.’ ‘Get your veg first on your plate, and make room for the other stuff.’ ‘I don’t boil any vegetables, only use the pan.’ ‘We use a positive mindset to have the ability to get off the hamsters wheel.’ ‘Give people a little tip to change their lives for the better.’ About the Host: Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. Contact Method Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website athttp://www.thehealthstudio.net. If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth About The Guest: John Joyce Around 10 years ago my wife Bev (MrsJ as she is known across social media) was diagnosed with secondary progressive MS. It soon became apparent I would have to learn to cook as the progressive MS condition was taking hold. I had never cooked before, Bev had always done it and was exceptional at it, as we enjoyed foods from all around the world. That's when my lessons started in the home, Bev teaching me at weekends as I prepared meals for the coming week.   One Saturday afternoon I was trying to make a lasagne, it just wasn't happening for me, looking back now I know I wanted to achieve it quicker but couldn't I didn't have the knowledge. Bev and I had a disagreement over how it should be cooked. A lager and glass of wine later, we finished the lasagne that night and enjoyed the meal. At this time, Twitter had just started and I had the idea of updating the food I was cooking, and keeping in touch with the outside world to share my new found passion for cooking. Within a couple of weeks, professional chefs had picked up my tweets along with other restaurant/supplier contacts and then the real mentoring started. Chefs sending me knowledge and pictures of food to try, always pushing me out from my comfort zone and into a new area of cooking. The end result, being a greater control of our lives and food choices. It wasn't long after that many carers started to contact me about my meals and asking for advice. That's when Ice Cold Chef was born, a passion for the Ketogenic diet and my desire to share my meals which are simple and achievable by all of us. Contact Method Website: https://www.icecoldchef.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another episode of Enduring Health with your host Dr. Shan Hussain. In this week's episode Shan interviews TV doctor and founder of Carb Dodging, Dr. Dan Maggs. They talk through the journey of how Dan made small changes in his life and diet to drastically improve his health and wellbeing. The conversation takes them from Dan’s background to how he came to found Carb Dodging. Learn how you can help to improve your health and wellbeing with some simple lifestyle changes. Key Takeaways “Something changed when I went skiing. I saw a man spooning butter into his coffee.” Dan was always taught at medical school how saturated fats were really bad for us and spoke to this gentleman about his diet, but ended up learning about how weight loss is less about calories, and more about insulin. “Having A Low Carb-High Fat Diet really helped me.” After 6 weeks of this diet, Dan felt more energised and because it felt different to the other diets, he continued with it. He lost an incredible 23 kg in six months, and a total of 30kg to date. “Are doctors taught effectively about nutrition? There were certainly lectures around malnutrition but never to the same degree about good nutrition.” Dan highlights that doctors need to spend more time in prevention and less on firefighting illness. Nutrition is a great place to start. “We need a global change to dietary approaches.” There are serious forces against good nutrition in the case of big business and pharmacy who have billion dollar advertising budgets. But there seems to be a change in mindset and a creation of a movement at the moment. There are improvements that can be made, and with better diets we can stop certain medications including statins. Some people just need more help and education. Dan highlights how this can be difficult within his day to day job. So he started writing an internet course, and feels the internet will be a massive disrupter in this area through sharing of information. Dan is working with a recipe creator in developing nutritious meals that are all low in carbohydrates. Best Moments: ‘50% of what you learn in medical school changes by the time your graduate.’ ‘I tried every almost diet going.’ ‘Weight loss is less about calories and more about hormones.’ ‘Don’t fear the fat.’ ‘The National Health Service is more like a national illness service.’ ‘I wish that we as doctors could be having that nutrition conversation with patients.’ ‘Always keep things as simple as possible.’ ‘Higher cholesterol in older patients may be positive according to some research.’ ‘We have to rediscover our cooking skills again.’ ‘We are in absolute control of what goes into the pan if we home cook.’ About the Host: Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. Contact Method Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at http://www.thehealthstudio.net. If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth About The Guest In this episode, I speak with Dr. Dan Maggs, general practitioner, television doctor and founder of Carb Dodging, helping people live longer, leaner, healthier lives. Dan struggled with his weight throughout his life and by the time he qualified as a GP in his early 30s, he was officially obese. Despite feeling embarrassed about this (“after all, who wants to take advice from an fat doctor!”) he had tried all the standard advice on weight loss without any lasting effect. A chance encounter in 2016 led Dan to look at weight loss in an entirely different way. Within 6 months he’d normalised his weight and changed his view of medicine as a whole. He now hopes to help others have the same life-changing transformation by sharing his knowledge via his YouTube channel and his website www.carbdodging.com. Dan describes his experience through medical school, explaining how the half-life of our medical knowledge is rapidly falling in light of so many advances in science and medicine. He talks about a simple approach that he took after learning more about insulin, carbohydrates and essential fatty acids that enabled him to release 26lbs (12kg) of excess weight in just six weeks. Whilst Dan is a qualified doctor, the information here is not a substitute for the medical advice of your general practitioner. Please regularly consult with your physician in matters relating to your health, particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or immediate medical attention. Due to the variance of individuals’ lifestyles and bodies, the methods elaborated on here are not guaranteed to produce your desired result; therefore, the podcast creators, host and guest do not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the choice to implement any of the described health strategies. All opinions are our own and not representative of any other institution, organisation or governing body. Contact Method Dan can be contacted through @drdanmaggs on all social media. Web Links: www.carbdoding.com www.youtube.com/drdanmaggs Support the show. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode of the Enduring Health Podcast, our guest, Mark Bryant, the CEO of Energise Academy, lets us into his secret on how he beat cancer. Mark was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Since then, he decided he wants to take control of his health, not only for himself but also his family. And after seeing immense progress in his health ever since, he also wants to share how he did it to you. One of the takeaways from the discussion is to focus on a healthy natural approach regarding your diet and lifestyle. Of course, this isn’t a substitute for the medical advice for your doctor, but this is always an excellent add-on to your medications. You can improve your quality of life by choosing to stay away from toxins, eating natural foods, and exercising daily. KEY TAKEAWAYS His healing journey: Physical – eating healthy foods, removing toxins by cleansing, doing sensible exercise, having good restorative rest, hydrate, taking supplements Dr Shan believes that stress is one of the root causes of non-genetic diseases. It’s best that we learn how to manage and release stress when it comes. Having a healthy lifestyle can help. What tough decisions did Mark make? Choosing to make the holistic approach: changing his lifestyle Wanting to stay with his doctor in the UK rather than get treatments in the US Don’t just stick into medical procedures, also explore what the natural approach can offer. There are limitations that medications can achieve. Having a positive mindset, healthy diet & lifestyle can significantly help. Mark started Energise Academy to accompany people in their different journeys, not necessarily through illnesses. People can also directly experience on healthy diet & lifestyle. BEST MOMENTS “We gotta mimic some of those communities that have got a high number of centenarians… It’s looking at how we can make almost the lifestyle choices they get naturally in their environment.” “When somebody believes they will get well, they will get well. Those people with a positive mindset tend to recover faster.” “Sometimes, NO is a complete sentence.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Energise Academy The Big Prescription: Balancing The Three Principles of Enduring Health by Dr Shan Hussain ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. ABOUT THE GUEST Back in 2015, Mark Bryant went from being a successful CEO to suddenly receiving a cancer diagnosis with an outlook of six months. At the age of 37, he embarked upon one of the most toxic cancer treatments humans are exposed to, a full intensity stem cell transplant involving high dose chemotherapy and full body radiotherapy. To support his recovery, he began a journey of education around natural health, exploring nutrition, fitness and stress control, and he began to realise how he had played a significant part in creating this cancer. Three years later, Mark is in remission and has also founded the Energise Academy to help share what he has learned on his journey in the hope that it will enrich the lives of others. His goal is to provide the guidance and support to over 1 million families within the next 3 years. CONTACT METHOD Dr Shan Hussain Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at http://www.thehealthstudio.net. If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/enduringhealth Mark Bryant Mark’s LinkedIn Energise Academy   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve bought every diet book, studied every ingredient of your food, and followed every step in the recipe, but nothing is happening – you’re not losing weight and still feeling weak. It’s time to learn about the 12 Core Principles of Mother Nature’s Diet in today’s episode of the Enduring Health Podcast. Dr Shan talks to Karl Whitfield, the CEO of Mother Nature’s Diet. Before Karl became satisfied with his healthy diet & lifestyle, he also was following what the ‘experts’ in the media are telling. So, what worked for him? It’s important to note that what works for him might not work for you. What he advises you to do is to learn about the 12 Core Principles, try them out, and stick with what works for you. As they, one size does not fit all! Alongside a healthy natural diet, a good lifestyle also is helpful. Stay away from vices, toxins, and other negativities. Do physical activities every day and learn to enjoy them. KEY TAKEAWAYS Managing stress better is the key to maintain better health & well-being. When you’re stressed, your immune system goes into a state where it tries to fight everything. According to Karl, we are living in a tidal wave of auto-immune conditions. It can be attributed to our inner environment. Generally, we’re eating a diet higher in unnatural substances. The 12 Cores of Mother Nature’s Diet are not specific. Karl suggests to try them out and observe what works for you. One size does not fit all. Group 1: Taking out the things that aren’t serving you. Refined sugar is a mild poison. It contains anti-nutrient substances. Group 2: Consume natural foods. Group 3: Spend time outdoors and get a dose of sunshine. The healthcare & nutrition industry should agree on the things that people should eat and shouldn’t eat. The contradicting claims around the media are making the people confused. So, they resort to not caring at all most of the time. BEST MOMENTS “When I teach people about healthy living… I’m not the credentialed expert in that way; I’m the guy with the life experience that actually did it.” “It’s different for everyone depending on where there’s starting from, what their end goals are & that unique person’s makeup history genetic.” “You’ll die faster if you eat nothing but sugar than if you allow yourself to starve to death.” “Find something you do enjoy and enjoy doing it daily.” “Weight loss isn’t always a physical problem; sometimes, it’s an emotional problem.” “Stay away from your dementors… Avoid them, they’re not good for your energy.” VALUABLE RESOURCES 12 Core Principles To learn more about Karl’s story and incredible work, please visit mothernaturesdiet.com. To watch Robert Waldinger’s Ted Talk as referenced by Karl, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI. ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. ABOUT THE GUEST “Take your health seriously, before something serious takes your health.” Mother Nature's Diet was started by Karl Whitfield in 2011, borne out of a combination of his passion for healthy living, his own personal health transformation and his frustration with the endless confusion and complexity that pervades the worlds of weight loss, health and well-being. Karl fought with excess weight for over 20 years, yo-yo dieting in and out of obesity for two decades. He smoked for 20 years, was a heavy drinker for 26 years and suffered nasal conditions and skin conditions that had him taking prescription medications for 17 years. Karl turned his poor health around, lost 101 pounds of fat (that's 46 kilos, or 7 stone 3), quit smoking and drinking, cleaned up his life, came off his medications, cured his own health problems and became passionately obsessed with all things health and nutrition. He got fit, ran a dozen marathons, became a qualified Personal Trainer and read over 840 books and research papers on all aspects of health, disease prevention, nutrition, ageing and longevity. In all that reading, it was Karl's frustration at the mass of seemingly-contradictory opinions on almost every aspect of health and fitness, that led him to develop the 12 Core Principles of Mother Nature's Diet. CONTACT METHOD Dr Shan Hussain Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at http://www.thehealthstudio.net. If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/enduringhealth Karl Whitfield Mother Nature’s Diet Karl’s Twitter Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s better to understand everything about food first rather than follow what everyone else is telling you to eat. This episode of the Enduring Health Podcast features an interview with Steve Bennett, serial entrepreneur, author and founder of Primal Cure TV, the UK’s only televised health channel. Steve shares his personal journey from obesity to successfully losing over 40lbs in a few months after discovering a natural approach to health as documented in his new book “The Primal Cure”. He quickly developed a passionate interest and fascination around all matters relating to health after realising that much of the conventional advice we receive around health is inaccurate. Steve's describes how we can drastically reduce our chances of suffering from diabetes, heart disease and mental illness by adopting a simple holistic approach to health, wellbeing and happiness. KEY TAKEAWAYS Steve believes he’s being cheated by the system. No matter how much he follows every way of losing fat – exercising, competing in sports, etc., he remained overweight. “Big companies have an obligation to their shareholders to make profit… Your obligation is to maximise profit regardless of health.” It’s diet, environment, and lifestyle that affects our health. Have a good diet. Avoid toxins as much as you can. Live as natural as you can. Do mindful breathing. It’s not true that it’s bad for your health that you skip meals or do fasting. When the body’s not eating, the body goes into a self-repairing state. Metabolism actually speeds up to make sure we eat the next day. If you’re planning to do any kind of fasting, make sure to consult your doctor. Primal Cure is about allowing the body to do what it’s designed to do. Treat your body like a car so to make the engine run smoothly, you have to put in the right kind of fuel. “The Primal Cure" will be published on 5th December 2018 and features an introduction from Sir Richard Branson, foreword by Dr David Unwin and several endorsements by many practising doctors. To discover more about "The Primal Cure", please visit: https://bit.ly/2PK1uB4 BEST MOMENTS “Eat what the body’s designed to eat, not what corporate organisations are trying to make you eat.” “25 minutes of walking every day can add 7 years to your life.” “We’re designed to miss meals. You’re designed to fast. How you choose how to fast should be around your lifestyle.” “Think about what’s your body is designed to run on.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Primal Cure Primal Cure: The secret to weight loss & a healthy long life that government, food & pharmaceutical corporations might not want us to know. By Steve Bennett Double The Goodness Campaign National Health Service (NHS) ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. ABOUT THE GUEST Steve Bennett is the co-founder of Gems TV and the CEO of Primal Cure TV. Primal Cure is a natural approach towards healthy living just by looking at an individual’s diet and lifestyle. He is also the author of “The Primal Cure” which can help you attain a natural diet and lifestyle. CONTACT METHOD Dr Shan Hussain Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at http://www.thehealthstudio.net. If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/enduringhealth Steve Bennett Primal Cure Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you’re in the healthcare sector, i.e. a doctor, you’re always on call and on shifting schedules with so many responsibilities. It becomes stressful. Unfortunately, no pill that can help you remove stress. In this episode of the Enduring Health Podcast, I speak with The Third Eye Doctor, also known as Dr. Haidar Al-Hakim. Haidar has been relieving doctors of burnout for almost one and a half years now. Haidar and I talk in a very candid manner about our own experiences of stress after working in healthcare for almost two decades each, and he describes several different approaches that people can quickly adapt to manage and avoid burnout. Remember that there’s a difference between releasing and escaping stress. Always choose to release stress whenever possible. While enjoyable, please note this conversation may involve the use of language that has the potential to offend. If you are of fragile disposition concerning the use of profanities, please skip over this episode. All opinions are our own and not representative of any other institution, organisation or governing body. KEY TAKEAWAYS Haidar shares that despite all the trauma he experienced, the stress and challenges he faces as a doctor still surprises him sometimes. It’s vital that there is someone who can help you get you the rough times – someone who can listen to your stories and push you to keep going. You can be physically or psychologically burnt-out, but for Haidar, it was the spiritual burnout that’s difficult for him. His purpose and passion change in life. Introspection is important to check in with your energy levels. You know the roots and causes of everything that’s happening internally & externally. Exercise is a MUST. It’s not just to keep your body healthy and fit, but also to have clarity of mind. For Haidar, new ideas come whenever he’s, for example, on the treadmill. He gets so much inspiration after he does these kinds of physical activities. “Humility is a powerful way to reduce stress and burnout. And the humbler you are, the more successful you are.” – Haidar From a stressed-out senior registrar to the Third Eye Doctor. It wasn’t his purpose anymore to be in the field, then he got interested in being a life coach. BEST MOMENTS “We need to be self-aware. You need to be aware of your energy levels and aware of what the other person is doing to your energy levels. It does take a bit of practice of introspection.” “Quality sleep is actually going to bed happy.” “There’s no shame in apologising. What’s important is focusing on who you are and how you’re serving.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Surgical Spirit Podcast iTunes Physician On Fire by Dr Haidar Al-hakim Brendon Burchard ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. ABOUT THE GUEST Dr Haidar Al-Hakim is a practising ophthalmic surgeon who also provides coaching, mentorship, support and guidance for professionals experiencing stress-related health problems, overwhelm and burnout. He is the author of "Physician On Fire: How to Banish Burnout and Regain Control of Your Mind, Your Body, and Your Life in Just 30 Days” and he runs a successful practice in Knightsbridge, London. CONTACT METHOD Dr Shan Hussain Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at http://www.thehealthstudio.net. If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/enduringhealth Dr Haidar Al-Hakim The Third Eye Doctor Haidar’s LinkedIn Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features an interview with Gareth Presch, CEO and Founder of The World Health Innovation Summit. We discuss how taking a salutogenic approach to person-centred health really is the key to supporting wellbeing across individuals, organisations and communities. Gareth describes his story about how a single Tweet in 2014 led to a global movement today with the support of the United Nations to: Help grow our economies (globally, nationally and locally) Take pressures off our health and social services (staff and resources) Create healthier and happier populations (improve people’s health and wellbeing) Restore the balance to the environment Create equal and safe opportunities Support the most vulnerable people in our society Aside from all these, discover also what’s the future for the World Health Innovation Summit. Gareth is excited to share their future plans to do more and reach more people. KEY TAKEAWAYS What is the salutogenic approach? “Salutogenesis is Aaron Antonovsky’s health tier goals. In contrast to pathogenic, we look for wellness factors instead of risk.” It started with a tweet. It was already 3 years ago when he tweeted and invited people if they would be interested in coming to Carlisle, Cumbria o share knowledge. He got a surprising response from the community. World Health Innovation System (WHIS) is broken down into 5 areas: kids, workplace, elderly, technology, and environmental. What do kids learn about health and wellness? Kids learn about looking after themselves and managing their emotions. There are so many programs that hone the physical health of kids, but this time, WHIS wanna concentrate on teaching kids be in touch & take care of their emotional side. WHIS has become an international global movement which grew through social media. He prides on their business plan which helps them develop as an organisation. Also, 20% of their revenue is reinvested in the community directly. What’s the future for WHIS? Gareth envisions them to be a global platform for health and social care. He wants WHIS to be worldwide-known in the next 5 years and continuously help people. BEST MOMENTS “Work with people that work well with you. Understand the concepts to join & help others in a collaborative way… The further you collaborate, the further you go.” “The whole idea is to create new opportunities, generate income streams, and reinvest those income streams back to the community.” VALUABLE RESOURCES World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) 17 Sustainable Development Goals World Economic Forum National Health Service (NHS) ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. ABOUT THE GUEST Gareth Presch is a social entrepreneur who believes in sharing knowledge. He is the CEO and Founder of The World Health Innovation Summit (#WHIS) which aims to inspire, innovate, and share knowledge to improve healthcare while stimulating vibrant communities. He has experience working in public, private, and voluntary healthcare settings in the NHS and abroad. He is also the former Chief Officer of the National Haemophilia Council, a statutory body in Ireland. He was the winner of the Carlisle Living Innovation award (2016), Special Recognition Award Zenith Global Healthcare (2016), and is the Leadership Fellow St. George’s House, Windsor Castle (UK). CONTACT METHOD Dr Shan Hussain Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at http://www.thehealthstudio.net. If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/enduringhealth Gareth Presch Gareth’s Twitter Gareth’s LinkedIn Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s essential you create yourself a stress-free environment. Why so? In the first-ever episode of the Enduring Health Podcast, learn from Dr Shan Hussain about the importance of social health alongside the physical and mental health of each. He also shares how his book, “The Big Prescription”, can help you have excellent overall health. Learn the three simple principles that can help us to improve physical, mental and social health. We look at lifestyle factors from diet and exercise to mindfulness and environmental interactions, and how these can all potentially show up in our overall health and wellbeing. Our social environment is also what shapes who we are, especially our attitudes, behaviours, and beliefs. The content is from an interview held by Steve Bennett, CEO of Primal Cure TV, and you can watch the full interview on our website www.thehealthstudio.net. KEY TAKEAWAYS The three areas that need to look for in our health are physical, mental, and social – basically your body, mind, and environment. If there’s an imbalance in one of the areas, our health can decline. We can prevent chronic diseases if we consider improving our environmental conditions. Stress is NOT the problem; the problem is how we handle it. Switch to a healthier diet and lifestyle. Exercise and surround yourself with supportive people. Do mindful activities like meditation, cooking, reading, etc. How do you avoid stress-free workplaces? You, yourself, should be conscious & responsible for how you respond or communicate with your co-workers. People easily detect the vibration of someone who’s continuously stressed or emotionally overwhelmed. According to a Harvard Medical School Study conducted in 2013, 96% of senior leaders report burnout. Dr Hussain recommends 7-9 hours of sleep. Having too little and too much sleep is bad for your health. He also suggests that you have a cut-off time on technology from 8 pm onwards. BEST MOMENTS “Only in maybe the last decade or two that mental health has really started to get the attention it deserves, and I think social health will be the one that people will start to talk about and really recognize how and who we’re interacting within our environment and how that shows up in our overall health and well-being.” “Stress is associated with so many chronic conditions.” “Great healthcare doesn’t start with doctors and nurses. It starts with the US and how we’re looking after ourselves.” “Just taking a walk out in nature getting in the environment and just being present and mindful in that situation… That’s really the emphasis that I would want to give.” VALUABLE RESOURCES The Big Prescription: Balancing The Three Principles of Enduring Health by Dr Shan Hussain World Health Organization (WHO) National Health Service (NHS) Primal Cure ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. CONTACT METHOD Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at http://www.thehealthstudio.net. If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/enduringhealth Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.