In this episode, Tracy and Eden zoom out to explore the bigger picture of lifestyle medicine: what it is, how it works, and why it is a game changer in preventing and even reversing chronic disease.
From defining the six pillars (nutrition, movement, sleep, social connection, stress resiliency, and avoiding harmful substances) to unpacking epigenetics and the role of community, the conversation shows how small, evidence-based changes add up to powerful results. Along the way, Tracy and Eden share personal stories, practical examples, and a vision for how society can make the healthy choice the easy choice.
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Key Highlights-
The six pillars of lifestyle medicine and how they prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic disease
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What lifestyle medicine is (and what it is not), and why evidence matters more than wellness fads
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Epigenetics explained: how lifestyle can “turn on” or “turn off” disease-promoting genes
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The role of lifestyle medicine in cancer, dementia, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease
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Why “progress, not perfection” is the real path to sustainable health change
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The power of social connection and community in preventing disease and promoting longevity
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How systemic changes, such as plant-based defaults in schools and stadiums, can shift culture toward health
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The Blue Zones Solution by Dan Buettner
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“Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine and its Evolution” (ScienceDirect)
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