Ep 28 The Liver, Loneliness, and Listening to Our Bodies with Sarah Weaver
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Summary
In this episode of Dare to Age Well Now, host Angela Belford speaks with Sarah Scott Weaver, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, about the importance of personalized healthcare. They discuss metabolic stability, the role of the liver in overall health, and the significance of social connections in maintaining wellness as we age. Sarah emphasizes the need for individualized approaches to health, including understanding blood sugar levels and the impact of loneliness on physical health.
Takeaways
Personalized healthcare is essential for effective treatment.
Metabolic stability is crucial for preventing aging-related diseases.
Blood sugar spikes can lead to inflammation and cognitive decline.
Understanding individual metabolic health is key to wellness.
The liver plays a vital role in detoxification and hormone balance.
Social connections are critical for mental and physical health.
Loneliness can have severe health implications, comparable to smoking.
Community support is essential for longevity and well-being.
Functional medicine provides a comprehensive view of health.
Listening to our body's signals is important for maintaining health.
Sound bites
"The liver is our filter."
"Your body is trying to communicate."
"Community is medicine."
Learn more about Sarah and Entourage Health: entouragefm.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Personalized Healthcare
01:33 Understanding Metabolic Stability
06:30 The Role of the Liver in Health
10:38 The Importance of Social Connections
20:37 Resources for Functional Medicine
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