In this illuminating episode of Truly Healthy MD, Dr. Monica Jauregui welcomes Dr. Myrto Ashe, an MD and MPH who transitioned from 20 years of conventional family medicine to functional medicine. They delve into the core differences between conventional and functional medicine, highlighting how functional medicine focuses on the body's innate ability to heal by identifying root causes of illness rather than just suppressing symptoms. Dr. Ashe, author of "The Simple Science of Wellness," shares accessible and effective health practices often overlooked, emphasizing foundational pillars like sleep, exercise, and the profound impact of coordinated eating with fasting. Learn how these simple yet powerful strategies can transform your health and discover why understanding the evidence behind your health choices is crucial.
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In this episode, Dr. Monica Jauregui engages in a fascinating conversation with Dr. Myrto Ashe about the profound impact of foundational health practices on overall well-being. Dr. Ashe, a functional medicine physician and author, shares insights on the critical differences between conventional and functional medicine, emphasizing the latter's focus on identifying root causes and supporting the body's natural healing abilities. She highlights the power of practices like sleep, exercise, and timed eating, and discusses the importance of evidence-based approaches in health. The conversation also touches on the collaborative efforts among functional and integrative medicine physicians to advance and support evidence-based patient care.
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Dr. Myrto Angela Ashe is an MD and MPH who originally trained and practiced as a family physician for 20 years in community health centers across Massachusetts, California, and Colorado. After witnessing the limitations of conventional medicine in improving symptoms for a close family member, she began studying alternatives to medications. In 2007, the compelling and near-immediate improvement in health for herself and her family led her to reorient her entire practice around functional medicine. Dr. Ashe is the author of "The Simple Science of Wellness" and offers a free weekly newsletter, "Simple Science," to further explore accessible and effective health practices.
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