The Glen Merzer Show Real Men Eat Plants

Dr. Jonathan Yunis, founder of the Center for Hernia Repair in Sarasota, FL, discusses the intricacies of hernia surgery and the different techniques used. Dr. Yunis specializes in non-mesh hernia repair techniques such as the Desarda repair and the Shouldice repair. The conversation also touches on the relationship between diet and hernia surgery, the low recurrence rates of certain non-mesh repairs, and the influence of the mesh industry on surgical practices. He also shares his experiences volunteering in third-world countries. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the use of mesh and the need for more surgeons skilled in non-mesh techniques.

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00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jonathan Yunis and Hernia Surgery
03:37 The Complexity of Hernia Surgery and the Appeal of Non-Mesh Techniques
07:23 Choosing Non-Mesh Hernia Repair: The Desarda and Shouldice Techniques
13:22 The Relationship Between Diet and Hernia Surgery
15:28 The Influence of the Mesh Industry on Surgical Practices
33:09 The Evolution of Mesh
36:23 Anesthesia Options
39:27 Volunteering in Third-World Countries
48:04 The Impact of Weight on Surgery Outcomes
51:14 The Decision to Use Mesh
53:11 The Need for More Surgeons Skilled in Non-Mesh Techniques

Dr. Ted Barnett, president and board chair of Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute, shares his journey to veganism and the evolution of lifestyle medicine. He discusses the motivations behind his decision to go vegan, including environmental and animal rights concerns, as well as the health benefits. Dr. Barnett also talks about the growing momentum of lifestyle medicine and the increasing number of healthcare professionals embracing plant-based diets. He highlights the importance of nutrition in lifestyle medicine and the challenges of incorporating it into medical practice. The conversation also touches on interventional radiology and the role of diet in heart health. Dr. Ted Barnett discusses the importance of a whole food, plant-based diet and the impact it can have on health and the environment. He emphasizes the need to focus on the ratio of processed to unprocessed foods and the percentage of calories that come from animal products versus plant products. Dr. Barnett shares his experience founding the Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute and running programs like the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) and the 15-day Whole Food Plant-based Jumpstart. He also discusses the challenges of conducting studies on behavior change and the importance of grassroots movements in promoting a plant-based lifestyle.

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https://www.rochesterlifestylemedicine.org/pale-blue-dot
https://www.rochesterlifestylemedicine.org/

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Dr. Ted Barnett
02:24 The Motivations Behind Going Vegan
08:38 The Growing Momentum of Lifestyle Medicine
12:22 Challenges and Integration of Lifestyle Medicine in Medical Practice
29:59 Individual Choices and Preferences in Managing Health
35:19 The Evolution of Dr. Barnett's Diet: From Low-Fat to Whole Foods
42:04 The Role of Interventional Radiology in Heart Health
43:35 The Importance of Processed vs. Unprocessed Foods
44:28 The Success of the Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute
47:19 The 15-day Whole Food Plant-based Jumpstart Program
48:13 Challenges in Conducting Studies on Behavior Change
52:32 The Role of Grassroots Movements
57:47 The Environmental Impact of a Plant-Based Diet

Joanne Irwin, has been a PCRM certified Food for Life Chef, and is now a Certified Educator and personal coach in the Radical Remission Project. She shares how adopting a plant-based diet improved her health and led her to become involved in the Radical Remission Project. The Radical Remission Project focuses on the 10 factors that contribute to cancer remission, including nutrition, exercise, herbs and supplements, strong reasons for living, empowerment, releasing suppressed emotions, increasing positive emotions, social support, spirituality, and accessing and strengthening intuition. Joanne emphasizes the importance of these factors in boosting immunity and overall well-being.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Joanne's Journey to a Plant-Based Diet
08:31 Introduction to the Radical Remission Project
14:47 The 10 Factors of Radical Remission
25:15 Accessing and Strengthening Intuition
28:37 Releasing Suppressed Emotions
31:26 Increasing Positive Emotions
32:24 The Importance of Social Support
34:35 Spirituality and Inner Peace
37:54 Acceptance and Forgiveness

Chuck Burt shares his journey from being a cattle rancher to becoming a vegan, driven by a voice in his head. His transition led to a shift in his spiritual and philosophical beliefs, advocating for animal welfare and environmental consciousness. He reflects on the impact of his decision on his social circle and family. Chuck shares his journey from ranching to veganism, influenced by a voice in his head. He discusses the impact on his family, cognitive health, and future plans to advocate for animal welfare and environmental conservation.

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Mark Stosberg shares his journey to veganism and becoming an endurance athlete, overcoming sciatica and back pain through lifestyle changes, and his experience with long-distance running. Mark shares his journey of overcoming back pain, adopting a vegan diet, and embracing a running lifestyle. He discusses the mind-body connection, parenting as a vegan, and the impact of his diet on his running performance. Mark also talks about his use of Instant Pot and his philosophy of 'progress at the edge of blur.'

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Richard Hubbard shares his extraordinary weight loss journey, transitioning to a whole food plant-based diet, and the impact on his health and family. He discusses the challenges of body shaming, the influence of vegan bodybuilders, and the struggle to inspire change in family members. Richard's story is a testament to the power of plant-based nutrition and the impact it can have on overall health and well-being. Rich Hubbard shares his journey from being addicted to unhealthy foods to embracing a plant-based lifestyle, leading to significant health improvements. He discusses his addiction to sugar, ethical veganism, and the impact of his diet on his resting heart rate and cholesterol levels. Rich also shares his workout regimen and reflects on his past struggles with weight and food choices.

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https://healthylivingct.com
https://plantbasedrich.com
https://plantbasedcoaches.net
 
Richard's book: A Plant Based Journey to Health https://a.co/d/5Um0U1Z
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