#155: Dr. Carlos Yu - Master Your Mind, Master Your Life

#155: Dr. Carlos Yu - Master Your Mind, Master Your Life   On this episode Gary chats with good friend and personal physician, Dr. Carlos Yu. Gary and Dr. Yu both got very vulnerable, opening up to each other, and while this conversation covered many topics, it transcended the traditional doctor/patient interaction. Gary had a few 'aha' moments and some epiphanies and hopes to help others with this new information. Dr. Yu just got back from a lengthy hiatus, and we learn why and what he learned during it, including the Wim Hof cold water therapy. He specializes in Auricular acupuncture and is looking for participants to help in a study, please contact Gary to be part of it. Take notes and listen twice to this one! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why Dr. Yu took an extended hiatus, and what he learned from it The good and the bad of taking an extended hiatus, and how he overcame the bad Just why he plunged repeatedly into Lake Ontario (cold water Wim Hof Method therapy), to help focus on the moment What does being PRESENT really mean, and WHY it's so important to make the most of each moment How good mental health was compromised during the pandemic, and depression and anxiety skyrocketed  Is the mind part of the immune system and the role of mindset How fear compromised the immune system What is addiction and why someone goes down that path Meditation benefits and HOW to do it Flavonoids and good nutrition Generally how to stay healthy and boost your immune system And MORE! Dr. Yu's Bio Dr. Carlos Yu, BMath, MD, CCFP(EM), CTH, FCFP Dr. Carlos Yu is a Psychotherapy, Addiction Medicine, Integrative Family medicine, Emergency medicine, and Travel Medicine Physician at Ajax Harwood Clinic.  Carlos graduated from the University of Western Ontario and completed his residency training at North York General Hospital.  His interests also include promoting population wellness through giving talks or running wellness groups at schools and other institutions.  He runs weekly Accu-stress Reduction and Mindfulness -based Intervention groups open to everyone from his clinic in Ajax. He received group facilitation training through Mindfulness Without Borders, a non-profit organization that delivers mindfulness training to help individuals manage stress and emotional difficulties.    Website/contact info for guest: Web: https://ajaxharwoodclinicblog.wordpress.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlos.yu.940 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.yu765/ This episode proudly sponsored by BM Select - https://bmselect.ca  Are you looking to become a millionaire through real estate investing? Then BM Select is for you! BM Select has helped more people become millionaires over the past 15 years than ANY OTHER mortgage broker in Canada! BM Select focuses on working with Real Estate Investors who are looking to begin or expand their portfolio, as well as specializing in working with customers that are engaged with our host of Realtor contacts across Canada. At BM Select we offer strategic mortgage solutions with dedicated Agent Support along with leading-edge Underwriting and Fulfillment Services that allow you to sleep well knowing your mortgage transactions are being handled by top quality professionals. To find out more, visit the website or email https://bmselect.ca  Other Links: Private Investing, visit https://deep-pockets.ca Real Estate Investment Club visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca  Gary's mentorship program visit https://garyhibbert.ca  Start your own Podcast visit https://www.podcastexperts.ca