E242: Unlocking Longevity: Secrets to Living a Longer, Healthier Life with Dr. Darshan Shah

Darshan Shah, MD is a health and wellness specialist, well-known, board-certified surgeon, published author, tech entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Next Health. As an expert on all body systems, he has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures, including trauma surgery, general surgery and plastic/reconstructive procedures. As a health and wellness specialist, he has advised thousands of patients on how to optimize their well-being and extend their lifespan, culminating in the creation of Next Health, the first health optimization and longevity center to offer life-extending and enhancing technology and treatments in a beautiful, welcoming environment. Dr. Shah's credentials include being a graduate of Singularity University, Harvard Business School, and Mayo Clinic.  In this episode you will learn: Dr. Shah's 3 step process that he recommends to achieve your optimal health and longevity.  The 10 blood markers that Dr. Shah recommends for all of his patients, including the one that can detect whether you have a genetic predisposition for heart disease. The 4 pillars of Next Health that they believe will move the needle 80%+ towards improving your healthspan.  The negative impact that prolonged sitting has on our mortality rate. How Next Health's innovative longevity centers motivate individuals to live a healthier and longer life. Dr. Shah's thoughts on full body MRIs, GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and his tips to live a life full of vitality.  Helpful links and resources: https://www.next-health.com  FB: @nexthealth IG: @darshanshahmd @next_health --------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our amazing Sponsor, Vivarays Are you looking for a way to improve your sleep and boost your energy during the day? Meet Vivarays' Circadian Light Harmonizing Glasses! Unlike regular blue light blockers, these glasses are engineered with a deep understanding of light and its impact on your body. Designed by leading sleep experts, Vivarays helps keep your circadian rhythm in sync with nature, improving your hormonal balance, sleep quality, energy levels and productivity. Head over to https://vivarays.com/livingwell to check out their amazing glasses and use promo code ARTOFLIVINGWELL during checkout to save 10%. --------------------------------------------------------- Need more protein and energy in your day? Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, creatine and protein powders, which we both use daily.   Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase. ----------------------------------------------------------- Revitalize your body and prepare for fall with our self-guided 7-Day Vitality Reboot designed to leave you feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to embrace the season ahead! We now have a program where you can do it on your own schedule but still receive all the wonderful support and recipes of the full program.  Register here! ----------------------------------------------------------- Ask us a question/make a recommentation We'd love to hear from you! Click here to share your feedback and suggestions. ----------------------------------------------------------- Sign-up for your 15 minute Health Transformation Audit - Click here. ----------------------------------------------------------- Let us help you get to the root cause of your unwanted symptoms. Schedule a 15 minute consultation to discuss at-home functional medicine lab testing here. ----------------------------------------------------------- How can you support our podcast? Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts,we make sure to read them all. Android users, please be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts so that you don't miss any of the action. Tell a friend about The Art of Living Well Podcast® and our community programs. Share your favorite episode on social media and don't forget to tag us @theartofliving_well. Subscribe to our Youtube channel Shop our Favorite Products: https://www.theartoflivingwell.us/products Connect with us on social media: IG: @theartofliving_well FB: theartoflivingwell Get on our list so you don't miss out on announcements, programs and events. You can download our guests' favorite reads here. Learn more about your hosts: Marnie Dachis Marmet Stephanie May Potter