Finding Your Health Truth: Navigating Wellness Trends with Dr. Mark Sherwood - Episode 273

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Important Links:Get in touch with Dr. Mark and his team here:https://sherwood.tv/I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be speaking at the Reverse Aging Summit: Top Experts Reveal Their Secrets to Anti-Aging Naturally Over 40, hosted by Cindy Johnson! 🎉This FREE virtual event starts on May 30, 2025, and is perfect for women over 40 who want to reverse the signs of aging naturally, boost confidence, and feel their best—all from the comfort of home. Sign up here for free:https://reverseagingsummit.com/optin-sandy_kruseJoin my Substack here:   https://substack.com/@sandyknutrition?utm_source=user-menuDr. Mark Sherwood shares his journey from law enforcement to naturopathic medicine, exploring how personalized wellness approaches yield better results than one-size-fits-all health trends. Together we examine popular wellness practices, distinguishing between beneficial protocols and potentially harmful fads while emphasizing the importance of balance over extremes.• Dr. Mark's career transition from 20-year police veteran to naturopathic doctor after discovering the surprisingly short lifespan of law enforcement personnel• Why intermittent fasting affects women differently than men, particularly during perimenopause when hormonal changes already stress the body• How GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy) can be beneficial when used properly as "training wheels" rather than quick weight loss solutions• The danger of focusing on weight loss rather than body composition, leading to muscle wasting and nutritional deficiencies• Why vegan diets often lack essential nutrients like omega-3, complete proteins, iron and B12 despite being promoted as optimal• The importance of "rhythm not robotic" living - finding non-negotiable health practices that still allow flexibility• How genetic factors determine whether practices like cold plunges are beneficial or harmful for specific individuals• Cautions about psychedelics and other brain-altering substances despite potential therapeutic applications• The value of writing practice with the prompt: "What does my soul want me to know today?"Be sure to follow Sandy K Nutrition, rate it, review it and share it. Always remember my friends, balanced living works.Support the showInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgRumble:  https://rumble.com/c/c-5461001Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website:  https://sandykruse.ca