"Nutrition and Optimal Performance" with Stephan Esser, MD

Stephan Esser, MD is a physician, author and motivational speaker specializing in sports medicine and lifestyle modification. He is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their best health and maximize fitness, fun and function. Dr. Esser completed a Bachelor of Science at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Medical School at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He currently works as a Sports & Spine Physician with Southeast Orthopedic Specialists in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. where he offers detailed clinical evaluations, lifestyle counseling, acupuncture and regenerative PRP and Stem cell injections. Prior to his career in medicine he was a competitive tennis player, achieving a ranking of #1 in the US in Men’s Open Doubles (2002). This is a conversation about nutrition, its effect on muscles and joints, and optimal performance. Dr. Esser talks about mind-body connection, importance of sleep and recovery, and overall lifestyle. He discussed the orthopedics issues that he sees on daily basis, his comprehensive approach of treating the whole patient, and how plant-based diet plays into the process of healing. How to decrease inflammation in joints? What are the differences between different kinds of fat, and how abdominal fat specifically can disrupt hormonal balance? What can we do on daily basis to significantly alleviate chronic pain and even reverse some chronic conditions? Dr. Esser answers all those questions on this episode. To learn more about Dr. Esser's work please visit: Website: http://esserhealth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esserhealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EsserHealth/