Inside Congresss Mission to Combat Chronic Disease | Rep. Vern Buchanan

Published: Sept. 4, 2024, 10 a.m.

What if the key to fixing our broken healthcare system lies within Congress? On this episode of \u201cThe Doctor\u2019s Farmacy,\u201d I sit down with U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan to tackle one of the biggest crises facing our country: the rise of chronic disease and its staggering economic impact. We dive deep into why prevention, not just treatment, needs to be at the forefront of healthcare, and discuss the groundbreaking work being done in Congress to shift our focus toward nutrition, lifestyle changes, and medically tailored meals.\xa0\nIn this episode, we discuss:\n\nThe staggering economic burden of chronic diseases on the U.S. economy\n\nThe importance of nutrition education for doctors and healthcare providers as a key factor in preventing chronic diseases\n\nCongressman Vern Buchanan\u2019s bipartisan efforts to address the chronic disease epidemic through policy changes and initiatives like the Congressional Preventive Health and Wellness Caucus\n\nThe impact of chronic disease on military readiness and national security\n\nThe critical need for a shift in healthcare focus from treatment to prevention, emphasizing lifestyle changes and nutrition\n\nView Show Notes From This Episode\nGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman\nSign Up for Dr. Hyman\u2019s Weekly Longevity Journal\nThis episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, Bioptimizers, and Adapt.\nStreamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.\nButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $30 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY30.\nTackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit Bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%.\nGet a free pouch of Bio-Avail Organ from Adapt Naturals\u2014when you subscribe to Bio-Avail Multi. Visit AdaptNaturals.com/farmacy today.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices