Summary: In this episode, Dr. Shan Hussain is discussing the real drivers behind the current COVID19 lockdown with Dr. Aseem Malhotra, author, cardiologist and honorary professor of evidence-based medicine. They discuss the problems faced by the NHS currently as well as those which have been building over a number of years ,and as positive advocates for the NHS they review the solutions that could build a healthy population for the future. This is an insightful episode with extensive information and listening will help you to understand both the challenges and solutions for us as individuals and as a nation in these unusual and challenging times. KEY TAKEAWAYS The reason the health service is so overstretched is because of problems that have been building over a period of years; failure to address prevention in connection with lifestyle disease combined with too much medicine – unnecessary treatments and over medication. Lots of people struggle to see the connection between obesity and healthy lifestyle choices. The data strongly indicates that excessive body fat contributes to immune dysregulation. Metabolic disease can be altered through lifestyle choices, it’s about empowering people to remove ultra-processed food from their diet. Anything that is a packaged product and has more than 5 ingredients is likely to be ultra-processed and should be avoided. Wholefoods are the way forward and we can support our immune system through the food choices we make. The public deserves to know that the obesity problem is one of the biggest drivers behind this lockdown because we have failed to deal with the obesity crisis. Less than 1 in 3 people who have a normal BMI are metabolically healthy, there is no such thing as a healthy weight only a healthy person. It’s never too late to change your lifestyle and the impact can be profound in a relatively short amount of time. What you put in your mouth is one of the most important factors in maintaining your health. Prevention is not better than a cure, prevention is the cure. BEST MOMENTS ‘If the population was healthy and there was preparation in place, it is possible that a lockdown would not have been necessary’ ‘Physical activity has a positive psychological effect and you should try to complete a physical activity daily as part of your routine’ ‘People are suffering from a pandemic of fear alongside the virus pandemic’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Enduring Health Podcast Dr. Aseem Malhotra website 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 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
