Did you know that a recent CDC report shows that in the U.S. (the most unhealthy nation in the Western world) lifespan is declining for the first time in many years?

In this episode, Derek Berkey sits down with Emily Gold Mears, research analyst and biohacker. Emily is a former attorney and distance runner who began researching health and lifestyle when she was taking care of her father who was declining rapidly with vascular dementia.

Derek chats with Emily about how to sift through the abundance of health information available and make healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. From lifestyle changes to supplements, Mears provides practical tips on how to become your own health advocate. Plus, she shares her personal journey and advice on how to stay motivated while optimizing your health.

The Invigor Medical podcast’s mission is to provide personalized medical care through scientifically backed education and wellness solutions. The show is co-hosted by Natalie Garland and Derek Berkey.

Websites / Social Media:

Book Optimizing Your Health - https://www.amazon.com/Optimizing-Your-Health-Approachable-Reducing/dp/1637582919

Emily Gold Mears LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-gold-mears-ba783414/

Emily Gold Mears - https://www.optimizingyourhealth.co/

Emily Gold Mears Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/emilygoldmears/

Invigor Medical - https://bit.ly/3wNNMjW

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@invigormedical

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/invigormedical

Twitter - https://twitter.com/InvigorM

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Timestamps:

00:57 - Emily’s research-based book and motivation

02:40 - Attorney to researcher, the process, scientific studies and finding out the facts

05:40 - Tools to use when looking for data, asking questions constantly

07:15 - Taking care of her father with vascular dementia

09:58 - David Sinclair, genetics vs. environment and lifestyle

11:37 - Diseases, your gut, toxins,

14:45 - Resource guide in Chapter 19

15:15 - The microbiome- what you can do with food, stress, and supplements

21:09 - Fermented foods - they’re good for some people

22:22 - 5 pillars of health from Invigor

24:50 - Social interaction, community, and tachykinin neuropeptides

26:50 - Overcoming genetic predispositions

31:00 - Cellular health, chronic vs. acute stress, and lifestyle choices

37: 00 - Innate vs. adaptive immune systems

40:00 - Changing personal lifestyle choices - better late than never

42:39 - Glucose spiking

47:30 - Deficiencies - Magnesium, Vitamin D, B vitamins and certain genes

49:00 - Advice for becoming your own advocate - do not take anything at face value- you know your own body