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MORE, MORE, MORE
During the course of the year leading up to and during the time of my elective, I found myself exposed to and exploring a number resources which I feel have added tremendously to my path of discovering Intergrative Medicine and a reflection on this path would not be complete without recognising and sharing some of these here.
THE DOCTOR'S KITCHEN
Dr Rupy Aujla
A GP in the NHS in the UK, Dr Rupy Aujla, is a doctor who firmly believes in plates over pills! After he dove into the research around the benefits of healthy eating and lifestyle to manage (and ultimately reverse) his heart condition, he set out to become a doctor who provides this information to his patients. He has developed a voice on various social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook where he shares his knowledge on food and how to cook with the public.
He has also founded the UK’s first ‘Culinary Medicine’ course, accredited by the Royal College of General Practice. This course aims to teach doctors and health professionals the foundations of nutrition and … how to cook!
His 2nd cookbook "Eat to Beat Disease" is set to launch later this year, in which he has compiled much of his research into the evidence around food and healthy eating.
I believe that he has had a monumental impact on my path to not only rediscovering my passion for medicine but discovering more of the doctor I hope to one day be!
NUTRITION STRIPPED
Dietician Mckell Hill, MS, RDN, LDN
Founder of NutritionStripped.com. McKel holds a master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from Ohio State University, is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian. With more than 8 years of experience, through NS, she teaches the simplicity behind the science of nutrition and art of healthy living through recipes, health articles, and online education programs. Though a teacher at heart, she is always learning, and currently enrolled in training as an Integrative Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner through the accredited Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy™ (IFNA)
A Free Online Global Event
This compilation of talks by doctors and specialists on topics of health and the impact food and specifically healthy eating can have there on, came across my path earlier in 2018 before I had even finalised my elective. I can honestly say that listening to these fascinating and informative podcasts played a significant role in fueling my interest into the impact lifestyle can have on health.
THE DOCTOR'S FARMACY
Dr Mark Hyman
A doctor passionate about harnessing the power of functional medicine, Dr Mark Hyman has set out to tackle the root cause of chronic disease - lifestyle. He and his team are working to transform healthcare by informing people on how to take back their lives through what they put in their bodies.
Dr. Hyman is a practicing family physician, a ten-time #1 New York Timesbestselling author, and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in his field. He is the Director the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. He is also the founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center, chairman of the board of the Institute for Functional Medicine, a medical editor of The Huffington Post, and was a regular medical contributor on many television shows including CBS This Morning, Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, and The View, Katie and The Dr. Oz Show.
BROKEN BRAIN DOCUMENTARY SERIES
By Dr Mark Hyman
After his own battle with what he termed his "broken brain" where suddenly he went from a high functioning doctor to someone constantly plagued by anxiety, depression, forgetfulness and general brain fog, Dr Mark Hyman set about to share the knowledge he had gained on his journey in the form of a documentary. In this series, Dr Mark Hyman interviews a number of experts and specialists within the field to delve into the science behind the brain and its interconnection with other systems and its environment.
DR. AXE
Food is Medicine
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist with a passion to help people eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. In 2008, he started a functional medicine center in Nashville, which grew to become one of the most renowned clinics in the world.
Dr. Axe founded the natural health website DrAxe.com, which at over 17 million monthly visitors is considered the No. 1 natural health website in the world today. Its main topics include nutrition, natural medicine, fitness, healthy recipes, home DIY remedies and trending health news. His website includes a group of credentialed editors, writers and a Medical Review Board.
He has also been a resource for many professional athletes. In 2009, he began working with the Wellness Advisory Council and Professional Swim Teams. He worked with professional swimmers, providing nutritional advice and performing musculoskeletal work on the athletes to increase their performance. He also traveled to the 2012 Games in London to work with USA athletes.
Along with his many endeavours he has also authored a number of best-selling books on health and nutrition.
CONTINUOUS LEARNING
During the course of the year, my elective and still now I make effort to broaden my knowledge, feed my interest and keep up to date by reading a number of article, reports and books. While there have been many, I would like to highlight one or two that I feel are worth mentioning.Â
Firstly, Healthy Medicine by Dr Bernard Brom. This book was suggested and lent to me by my internal supervisor and written by the man who has been dubbed "The father of Integrative Medicine in South Africa". A book dedicated to one man's exploration and discovery of the field and the principles he has come to develop as a practitioner.
Another book being The Mind - Gut Connection by Dr Emeran Mayer which delves into the intricate relationship between the microbes in our gut, the enteric nervous system, central nervous system and how it all plays out in our overarching picture of health. An expert gastroenterologist explores and explains the workings of what is now know as the second brain.
A book which I have yet to get my hands on but which came highly recommended by one of my external supervisors is Brain Maker by Dr David Perlmutter. Again about the incredible impact diet can have on how our brains function.
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