42: The power to live well with Dr. Esser

Dr. Stephan Esser MD is a sports and lifestyle medicine physician and fourth generation plant-based eater. He is an advocate for educating and motivating patients to achieve their best health through personal lifestyle changes. He completed medical school at the University of South Florida, residency at Harvard and sports fellowship at Mayo clinic. He runs a busy sports medicine practice incorporating nutrition, standard care and cutting edge stem cell and growth factor injections. He is team physician for the University of North Florida varsity athletics, faculty member of two medical residencies and fellowships. In addition he and his wife host people in a healthy living Juice bungalow for those who need a retreat from the VP world to renew.What we talked about:3:30- Dr. Esser’s favorite food5:55- Growing up in a plant based family and continuing on that lifestyle8:25- Introduction to Dr. Esser’s career10:55- Top ways to boost your immune system12:45- Tips for switching from a standard American diet to a more optimal way of eating16:20- How animal products decrease our immunity26:30- Maximizing your sleep29:15- Magnesium that he suggests for better sleep31:20- The importance of exercise34:30- Emotional poise43:10- His thoughts on the flu shot47:45- The importance of sunlight48:45- Vitamin D supplementation49:45- Avoiding toxins53:25- Dr. Esser’s morning routine54:00- Wrap-upShow notes:Dr. Esser on InstagramDr. Esser’s WebsiteConnect with Stacey:Stacey on InstagramStacey’s WebsiteJoin The Herban Farmacy Facebook GroupShop BeautycounterShop NeogenBook a call with meJoin Holistic Entrepreneur SocietySandyBoy Productions Shows:Why is Everyone Yelling?The Up and Running PodcastThe Illuminate PodcastI’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein