This week we discuss changing the outcome of your health with nutrition & exercise. Our guest today is Dr. James Thompson, the author of Fearless Wellness and a passionate advocate for transformational change. He completed medical training 35 years ago and has dedicated my career to empowering others to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
He experienced a life-changing event in 2012 and participated in a 21-day Daniel Fast with my church community. Though the three-week diet, equivalent to a whole food plant-based diet, was intended to emphasize prayer, the impact of the food intrigued him. By the end of the second week, he had more energy, fewer joint aches, more mental clarity, better sleep, and lower blood pressure. He surmised the benefits were mainly from consuming real food and omitting processed food.
He decided to take a year-long certification course in integrative holistic nutrition which was the start of his transformation to a whole food plant-based lifestyle.
His training course, combined with a decade of studying nutrition science, love of animals, and concerns about climate change, has led me to the current space where he resides, a vegan.
Here is the basic outline & links to his Blog and his new book : "FEARLESS Wellness: Transform Your Life, One Step at a Time"
F – Food: Embrace plant-based eating
E – Exercise: Stay active regularly
A – Avoid toxins: Eliminate harmful habits (e.g., tobacco)
R – Restorative sleep: Prioritize quality rest
L – Lessen stress: Manage and reduce daily pressures
E – Engage your mind: Stimulate mental growth
S – Social energy: Cultivate empathy and connections
S – Spiritual connectivity: Foster a sense of purpose and belonging
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