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Degrees of Health

Dr Melissa Sundermann | Take A Simple Idea - And Take It Seriously.

19 Mar 2025

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Can it be this simple?Simply? Yes.Dr. Melissa Sundermann ('Doctor Outdoors') - lifestyle medicine physician - shares how six pillars (plus one extra weapon) can prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic disease - no fancy gadgets or prescriptions needed. Melissa's message is pivoted on the fact that our genes are not our destiny - if you disagree, read on. If you agree, hi, we like you, agent of your own health 👋We cover:🥗 Food as Medicine - your gut, brain, and mood are all connected🏋️‍♀️ Movement That Matters - walking 10,000 steps cuts dementia risk by 50%💤 Sleep & Brain Health - how sleep "cleans" the brain and supports creativity & memory🚫 Risky Substances - why there’s no safe threshold for alcohol (and other habits to rethink)🧘 Stress Management - the power of easy, accessible mindfulness tools👥 The Power of Social Connection - loneliness and isolation: just as risky as smoking🌳 Nature as Medicine - the science of forest bathing, phytoncides, and why trees may outperform pharmaceuticals🎯 Her message? The simple ideas, pursued with consistency, are the real “cheat codes” to lifelong vitality.Find Dr Melissa:Instragam - @thedoctoroutdoors @motivatormelissaLinktreeMentioned in this episode:Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune functionEffects of forest environment (Forest bathing) on health promotion and disease preventionAge-associated chronic diseases require age-old medicineMore on Forest BathingWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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