Balancing health and life with Dr. Vivian Asamoah: prevention, gut microbiomes, and mentorship
In this episode, Dr. Obadan hosts Dr. Vivian Asamoah, discussing her influences, the importance of preventive medicine, and practical health tips. They delve into the significance of sleep, stress management, and a healthy microbiome, highlighting the impact of diet on gut health. The episode also covers balancing professional and personal life, and cultural differences in gut microbiomes.
Key Points
- Eating a diversified diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut can improve and maintain a healthy gut microbiome.
- Our gut microbiome has adapted to cooked foods over centuries, and we digest and absorb nutrients from cooked food better than from raw food, so it's beneficial to cook vegetables to avoid infections and improve nutrient absorption.
- Simple lifestyle factors like managing stress and ensuring adequate sleep are just as crucial for overall health as diet and nutrition.
Dr Obadan is dual board certified in internal medicine, nephrology, and hypertension. Since 2007, she has gained expertise working as a hospital medicine specialist and in the office. She also has cares for patients virtually through telemedicine. Her special interests include caring for patient at risk of kidney disease, prevention of chronic medication conditions like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease. She has developed further interest in lifestyle/obesity medicine and functional medicine.
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DISCLAIMER: You should not substitute this information for medical advice. Please continue to follow the advice of your physician.
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