The mind and body connection is deeply overlooked in Western science and medicine: Recognizing the interconnectedness of mind and body can lead to better health and wellness through practices like mindfulness and meditation
According to Dr. Andrew Weil, the mind and body are deeply connected, but the current Western scientific and medical paradigm often fails to acknowledge this connection. He believes that they are two sides of the same reality and that non-physical causes of physical events should be recognized. This oversight has hindered research in areas like mind-body interactions, the acceptance of modalities like hypnosis as medical treatments, and the understanding of phenomena like placebo effects. By recognizing the interconnectedness of the mind and body, we can better understand health and wellness as a whole. Try incorporating daily practices, like mindfulness or meditation, to reduce stress and promote overall well-being. Don't miss out on Athletic Greens' special offer for Feel Better Live More listeners at athleticgreens.com/livemore.
Exploring the Power of Ancient Breathing Techniques for Modern Anxiety Relief: Ancient breathing techniques like the 478 breath can effectively reduce anxiety and promote calmness, making them essential components of healthy living often underutilized due to their affordability, efficiency, and enjoyment.
Mind-body medicine, including practices like breath regulation, is an essential component of healthy living that is often underutilized due to its affordability, efficiency, and enjoyment for both practitioner and patient. The ancient Indian practice of focusing on breath regulation has been shown to effectively reduce anxiety and promote calmness, despite receiving little scientific attention. One such technique is the 478 breath, a yoga practice that has been around for thousands of years and has been popularized by the speaker since the 1980s. This technique, learned from Dr. Fulford, involves specific breathing patterns and has been practiced and taught by the speaker to countless patients. The speaker emphasizes that managing stress through mind-body practices is crucial to prevent damage to both the body and mind.
Improve health with the 4-7-8 breathing technique: Reduce inflammation, lower heart rate, blood pressure, and improve digestion with this simple 30-second breathing practice twice a day
The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a simple, free, and effective practice that can significantly improve health by reducing inflammation in the body. This technique, which involves breathing in quietly through the nose for a count of four, holding the breath for a count of seven, and exhaling forcefully through the mouth for a count of eight, can be done twice a day and requires only 30 seconds. By practicing this technique regularly, one can decrease sympathetic tone and increase parasympathetic tone, leading to lower heart rate, blood pressure, and improved digestion. This technique, which has been shown to be effective in large groups of people, can be used as prevention, prophylaxis, and treatment for various diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and depression. The understanding that inflammation is a root cause of many chronic diseases and that focusing on reducing inflammation through lifestyle practices like the 4-7-8 breathing technique can help tackle multiple diseases at once is a powerful theme that emerges from this discussion.
Understanding the interconnected nature of the body for effective health management: Effective health management involves recognizing the interconnectedness of the body and utilizing techniques like breath regulation to foster independence and autonomy, while addressing fundamental aspects like food, movement, sleep, and stress.
The human body functions as an interconnected system, and treating it as a collection of separate parts can limit our understanding and effectiveness of addressing health issues. A powerful example of this is the use of the 478 breath technique for anxiety, which empowers individuals to take control of their anxiety states through breath regulation, fostering greater independence and autonomy compared to relying on external medications that can create dependence. The mind's power and the placebo effect are crucial elements in healthcare, and addressing fundamental aspects like food, movement, sleep, and stress is essential for overall well-being.
The Power of the Mind in Healing: The mind plays a crucial role in our overall health and wellbeing, and placebo responses, often overlooked, are actual healing responses from within, mediated by the mind.
Our mind plays a significant role in our overall health and wellbeing. The way we perceive the world and our belief systems can influence our behaviors and determine long-term changes. The power of the mind is often overlooked in medicine, with the term "placebo" carrying a negative connotation. However, placebo responses are actual healing responses from within, mediated by the mind. Instead of dismissing placebo effects, we should aim to maximize them in medical treatments. The art of medicine lies in presenting treatments to patients in a way that elicits the maximum healing response with minimal direct physical intervention. It's time to reframe the conversation around placebo effects and recognize their importance in the realm of healthcare. To illustrate this concept, try flipping through a medical journal and examining the results in the placebo group. The placebo effect is not imaginary, but a real and valuable aspect of the healing process.
The Power of the Mind to Heal and Boost Confidence: The mind's ability to bring about physical changes in the body can mimic pharmaceutical effects, enhancing mental well-being and overall health. Strategies for boosting confidence and improving relationships are found in 'Happy Minds Happy Life'.
The human mind has the power to bring about physical changes in the body that can mimic the effects of pharmaceutical agents. This is a significant discovery from decades of randomized controlled drug testing. It's crucial to understand and harness this ability to boost confidence in our bodies' resilience and healing capabilities. Most people are healthy most of the time, which is a testament to our bodies' intrinsic healing mechanisms. This discovery can lead to simple and practical strategies for enhancing mental well-being and overall health. My new book, "Happy Minds Happy Life: 10 Simple Ways to Feel Great Every Day," offers such strategies, including dealing with criticism, overcoming lack of motivation, building better relationships, and experiencing more joy in life. If you find my podcast insightful, I believe you'll enjoy this book. It's available as a paperback.
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#471 8 Hidden Habits To Live Your Healthiest, Happiest and Most Fulfilled Life with Robin Sharma
Is it time to redefine what it means to live a rich life? In a world where we're constantly bombarded with images of material success, it's easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others and believing that more money means more happiness. But what if there's more to wealth than just money?
What if the richest people aren't those with the most money but those with the most meaningful lives?
This week, I'm thrilled to welcome Robin Sharma to my Feel Better Live More podcast. Robin is a globally respected humanitarian who has devoted over a quarter of a century to helping humans realise their native gifts. One of the top leadership and personal mastery experts in the world, he advises companies such as NASA, Nike, Microsoft, Starbucks, Yale University and the Young Presidents’ Organization.
He’s the author of several international bestsellers, including The 5AM Club and The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. In his latest book, The Wealth Money Can’t Buy: The 8 Hidden Habits to Live Your Richest Life, Robin aims to change our perception to include not just financial success but seven other essential forms of wealth, too.
In our conversation, we explore Robin’s concept of the ‘eight forms of wealth’, including physical and mental wellness, rich family relationships, fulfilling work and strong community connections. We discuss why traditional self-help approaches often fall short, particularly in the realm of personal growth and happiness, and how society’s obsession with hustle culture and toxic positivity has exacerbated the problem of burnout and dissatisfaction.
Robin is perhaps best known for his thriving 5AM Club community and in this episode, he shares insights on the power of intentional morning routines, including his five-question morning maximiser, and the value of continuous learning. We delve into practical strategies for implementing these principles in various life situations, even for those of us who have busy schedules or family responsibilities.
We also touch on the importance of nature, disconnecting from technology, and finding moments to savour in our daily lives. We explore the value of service, small acts of kindness, and how we can all live our lives to the fullest.
Robin’s perspective on what it truly means to live a rich life is a powerful reminder for us all and his approach offers a much-needed alternative to the endless pursuit of material success, showing us how to create a life that's ‘wealthy’ in all the ways that matter most. I hope you enjoy listening.
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#470 BITESIZE | How To Control Your Blood Sugar, Cut Cravings and Get Your Energy Back | Jessie Inchauspé
CAUTION: The advice in this episode may not be suitable for anyone with an eating disorder. If you have an existing health condition or are taking medication, always consult your healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet.
Today’s guest believes that how you feel right now is directly linked to your blood-sugar level. And if you want to feel better than you do right now, you don’t necessarily need to change what you eat – just how.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.
Today’s clip is from episode 358 of the podcast with French biochemist and author Jessie Inchauspé.
In this clip, she shares some of the ways that we could still enjoy the foods we love, without suffering blood sugar spikes.
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#469 How To Optimise Your Brain Health, Improve Your Memory & Unlock Your Full Potential with Jim Kwik
After suffering a traumatic brain injury as a child, this week’s returning podcast guest was labelled "the boy with the broken brain" by teachers and peers, shaping his beliefs about his own capabilities and potential.
Fast-forward to today, and he’s transformed his challenges into strengths, becoming a world renowned brain coach who’s helped thousands of people around the world enhance their memory and improve their brain performance.
I’m delighted to welcome Jim Kwik back for our second conversation. If you don’t know Jim, he’s spent the last three decades teaching his learning techniques to students from universities such as Harvard and CalTech. He’s also helped executives and employees from companies such as Google, Virgin, Nike and institutions like the United Nations to get the most out of work and life.
Jim is also the author of the bestselling book Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, And Unlock Your Exceptional Life and his first appearance on my podcast 12 months ago now, is one of the most downloaded episodes in this podcasts’ history.
In today's conversation, we cover many different topics relating to our brain and its limitless potential, including:
- the importance of continuous learning,
- how small changes can lead to big improvements in brain function,
- the impact of our self-talk,
- the role of our environment in shaping our productivity,
- the importance of managing our energy and emotional states,
- the power of choice in personal growth, and we discuss many practical techniques for better time management and focus.
One of the highlights of this episode is a real-time memory activity that Jim guides us all through, demonstrating the practical application of his techniques and showcasing how anyone can improve their memory and cognitive abilities if they have the right strategies.
Jim is such a wonderful and caring human being and a quite brilliant communicator, who has lots of practical knowledge that he is super passionate about sharing. And, I think his own journey from struggle to success, serves as a powerful reminder that each of us has a brain with incredible, limitless potential.
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#468 5 Powerful Ways to Transform Your Summer with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
The summer months have a different flavour and feel to the other months of the year; there's something different about our energy, motivation and willpower. And, if we can harness those differences, we have a golden opportunity to make meaningful changes that can have a transformative impact on our health, happiness and relationships and teach us things about ourselves that we previously did not know.
In this BONUS SOLO episode, I share five powerful ideas for you to consider introducing into your life over the summer months, including:
- How to change up your morning routine
- Why you should do your workouts in natural light
- Why it’s the perfect time of year for a digital detox
- How to embrace the slowness of the season
- The importance of mini-challenges
- How to nourish a different part of your brain
This BONUS episode is a little different to my usual podcast episodes, but I very much hope you enjoy listening. And, if you want more short SOLO episodes like this one, do let me know.
Of course, all of the ideas within the episode are just suggestions. So, take a listen, see what you think and, hopefully, one or two of them will make their way into your life this summer. Enjoy!
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