3. Whole-Food, Plant-Based Lifestyle - Common Misconceptions, Curing Chronic Diseases & Other Health Benefits w/Dr. Justyna Sanders

Dr. Justyna Sanders provides and incredibly insightful discussion on modern-day medicine. She explains her approach to health which she defines as “Lifestyle as Medicine”. A key component of her philosophy on health is maintaining a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle or “unprocessed veganism.” We look at the many benefits of this lifestyle and address some of the most common misconceptions when it comes to an unprocessed vegan diet. Along with this, Dr. Sanders explains her own history in the health field, what led her to question standard Western medicine, how whole-food, plant-based lifestyle can cure and prevent many chronic diseases and more!Other Topics Discussed:Dr. Justyna’s background and introduction into medicineWhat led her to question the mainstream approaches of Western medicine and seek a more holistic and integrative approach to healthHow animal products contribute to chronic diseasesThe diseases and illnesses that a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle can actually cureSupplementsHow to ask your doctor for the right blood work to get an in-depth look at your healthIntro Links:Great article on how to care for the gut when taking antibioticsInterview Links:Dr. Sanders’ resources pageBook: Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease, Dr. Caldwell EsselstynBook: How Not to Die, Dr. Michael GregerDr. Mark HymanDr. Dean OrnishDr. Andrew WeilFood Matters TV ServiceForks Over Knives DocumentaryGame Changers DocumentaryWhat the Health DocumentaryOutro:Amazing Whole-Food, Plant-Based RecipesSimple Vegan RecipesWhere to Find Dr. Justyna Sanders:WebsiteInstagramConnect w/Me & Learn MoreWebsiteInstagramTiktokYoutube