Ep. 400 Proven Health Secrets from a Top Longevity Doctor with Dr. Darshan Shah

Published: Sept. 28, 2024, 7 a.m.

I am delighted to connect with Dr. Darshan Shah today. He is a health and wellness specialist, a board-certified surgeon, a published author, an entrepreneur, and the founder of Next Health, the world's first and largest health optimization clinic.\xa0\nIn our discussion today, we dive into the current state of U.S. healthcare, contrasting how the traditional allopathic model focuses on acute care and disease treatment with a preventative approach. We cover the health of children and teens, mitochondrial dysfunction, the impact of shift work on circadian rhythms, hormonal regulation through HRT and lifestyle changes, looking at Akkermansia, gut physiology, and the implications of ultra-processed foods. We also explore cutting-edge therapies like IV NAD and exosome treatments.\xa0\nI am sure you will love this enlightening and informative conversation with Dr. Darshan Shah as much as I did.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nThe present state of healthcare in the United States\n\nWhy we need to be personally responsible for our health\n\nHow modern lifestyles impact mitochondrial health\n\nThe impact of shift work on healthcare providers\xa0\n\nThe interplay between gut health and hormonal changes\n\nWhy it is essential to address gut health and hormone deficiencies concurrently\n\nThe health implications of eating ultra-processed foods\xa0\n\nWhy do we need to track biomarkers regularly?\n\nThe benefits of novel therapies like IV NAD and exosome therapy\n\nSome tips for making simple and nutrient-dense meals\n\n\nBio: Dr. Drashan Shah\nDr. Shah graduated from the accelerated 6-year MD/BS program at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and earned his medical degree at the age of 21, becoming one of the youngest physicians in the country. He then continued his training in general surgery and trauma in Kern County, California where he performed over 10,000\xa0operations on all body systems.\nFrom trauma surgery to reconstructive surgery, Dr. Shah has seen and done it all.\xa0He was also prolific in writing many articles published in dozens of academic journals, started a surgical education website, and was an outstanding teacher of fellow medical students and residents.\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\xa0\xa0\n\nFollow on Twitter\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Darshan Shah\n\n\nNext Health\xa0\xa0\n\nOn Instagram