Improving Global Health with Dr. Josh Levitt

Have you ever considered alternatives to traditional Western medicine? Dr. Josh Levitt is a naturopathic physician based in Connecticut. In practice, Dr. Levitt draws upon the science of both conventional and natural medicine and artfully combines the two into a "best of both worlds" treatment strategy. He employs a unique blend of nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, and physical medicine to treat a wide range of common and complex medical problems. His patients praise him for his ability to educate, motivate, and inspire them with stories and guidance that help them help themselves. (https://www.truehealthinitiative.org/council_member/joshua-levitt/) It was a pleasure to learn from him, and I know you'll take something from this episode.   What you'll hear:   Dr. Levitt's backstory and why he pursued the naturopathic path (1:41) Spontaneity and how he's settled down (5:01) The shift to acceptance of a blended approach to medicine and the catalyst for that shift (7:19) Preventative care vs. treatment (9:40) "Woowoo" in alternative medicine (11:32) The field of study he's most interested in and a field that needs more attention than it's getting (13:09) Barriers to access to traditional medical treatment in the US (14:55) His typical client and their ailments (17:02) The increase in the awareness of and interest in naturopathic medicine (19:20) Reasons for the decline in the overall health of our population as a whole (21:03) Obesity in America (23:58) How to approach the overall declining health of our population (25:50) The epigenetic effect of our declining health (28:35) Flipping the script and having people live more in line with their evolutionary past (29:46) Ketogenic diet from a biological and nutrient availability standpoint (32:47) The importance of building and maintaining muscle tissue (37:13) Biohacks to incorporate to get relatively quick results and benefits (38:43) Hormone replacement therapy (41:38) The aging process (45:36) Chiropractic work (48:52) Taking a holistic approach to treat clients (51:27) Knee health and training (51:55) Compression boots (54:43) What he's excited about (59:24)   Where to learn more from Dr. Levitt:   Up Wellness Instagram   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!