137: Eat like the ancients (here’s why)
Nearly 2,500 years ago, the Greek physician Hippocrates had it right: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be your food.”
But in the years since, we seem to have lost sight of that important principal.
Well, my guest today says there’s A LOT we can learn from the ancients, including how to battle depression, reduce pain, and heal our symptoms at the ROOT — all without dangerous pharmaceuticals.
He’s Dr. Josh Axe. Dr. Axe is a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist, practicing in Nashville. And he’s just released a brand new book called Ancient Remedies.
So on today’s episode, Dr. Axe and I are going to discuss what Western medicine has gotten all wrong, the most effective natural ways to boost your immune system, and the best thing you can do TODAY to start improving your health.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The “fishy” food that can help reduce symptoms of depression (5:10)
- The secret to a healthier brain (10:30)
- How scientists recently “proved” a 3,000 year-old health tradition (13:40)
- Why foods DON’T actually heal you (19:15)
- The number one thing you should cut back on to reduce stress and support your immune system (hint: it’s NOT a food) (21:10)
- 2 of the MOST important nutrients you can use to support your immune system (24:10)
- Why your HEART is actually the best thing for helping your loved ones embrace a healthier diet and lifestyle (28:00)
- What the shape of your food can tell you about how healthy it is (32:00)
- What your gut has to do with your skin (and the 2 BEST herbs for dealing with skin spotting) (37:00)
Mentioned on this episode:
The Energy Paradox (now available for pre-order)
If you like this episode, you may also enjoy:
Joel Fuhrman on the ideal human diet
What’s a Genius Life – and can YOU have one?
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Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned heart surgeon and New York Times bestselling author of “The Plant Paradox” and “The Plant Paradox Cookbook.”
Hi, I have a question for your Podcast guest Dr. Axe and Dr. Gundry as well. I love the supplements from both and I used both (Dr. Axe and Dr. Gundry) but I’m worry in a sense of taking all these supplements that I hear are needed for our health but what about our liver? Are supplements damage the liver or not because they are natural and good sources. Should I worry about my liver or not?
Hello Dr Gundry thank you for such a wonderful informative podcast which I look forward to every Tuesday morning for my drive to work. My question is: are lemon seeds safe to eat? Every morning I make a green smoothie with a lemon. I currently remove the seeds but wonder if I should remove them or not worry about it?
Hello Dr. Gundry, Thanks for all you do! Since on this podcast your were talking about the coronavirus, I was wondering what your feelings are about taking the vaccine?
Thanks, Clare
Hello! What was the bread you recommended on your podcast? This information is so helpful!