Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients.
Dr. Warrick Bishop interviews Dr. Khan about anti-aging medicine. Dr. Khan, an expert in the field, explains that mainstream medicine is often reactive, treating illness after it occurs, whereas anti-aging medicine focuses on prevention and root causes. Dr. Khueng shares her personal journey into anti-aging after experiencing burnout and a Graves' disease diagnosis, which led her to explore alternative approaches to healing. She emphasizes that aging doesn't have to mean declining health and that proactive optimization is key.
Dr. Khan discusses comprehensive blood work and hormone optimization, particularly testosterone for men, as foundational elements. She highlights that 'normal' ranges in traditional medicine may not be 'optimal' and that personalized hormone levels can significantly improve energy, mood, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Dr. Khan also touches on the interconnectedness of bodily systems, including thyroid, cortisol, and vitamin D, stressing the importance of addressing these foundational aspects before more complex interventions. She advocates for a holistic approach, viewing the body as one system rather than isolated parts. The podcast series plans to delve deeper into specific anti-aging techniques and case studies in future episodes.
Takeaways:
- Anti-aging medicine is a nascent field, contrasting with traditional mainstream medical practice which is largely reactive, focusing on treating illness after it occurs.
- Dr. Khan’s transition to anti-aging medicine was prompted by personal burnout and a diagnosis of Grave Disease, leading to a deeper exploration of root causes rather than symptom suppression.
- Mainstream medicine often overlooks early signs of aging and suboptimal health markers, telling patients ‘it’s just part of aging’ when they experience issues like low energy or brain fog.
- Preventative and proactive healthcare, akin to regular car maintenance, aims to identify and address potential health issues before they manifest as serious conditions.
- Hormone optimization, particularly testosterone for men and a broader range for women (estrogen, progesterone), is a foundational aspect of anti-aging medicine, significantly impacting mood, energy, and overall well-being.
- The ‘normal’ range in medical testing often signifies ‘normal for age’ rather than an ‘optimized’ state, suggesting that levels considered average might not be ideal for peak health and longevity.
- Optimizing hormone levels can offer protection against serious conditions like dementia, depression, osteoporosis, heart disease, and stroke.
- Anti-aging medicine views the body as an interconnected system, necessitating a holistic approach that considers multiple hormones (thyroid, cortisol) and foundational health markers (vitamin D, B12, magnesium) simultaneously.
- Addressing root causes like chronic inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and microbiome imbalances can lead to widespread health improvements across various bodily systems.
- The ‘sick care’ model, focused on reacting to illness, is contrasted with a proactive ‘healthcare’ model that seeks to prevent disease by identifying and mitigating risks early on.
Australia, like the rest of the western world, has a heart problem.
Over 9 million people around the world die from heart disease every year.
Every 10 minutes, someone in Australia suffers a heart attack. And 21 lives are lost daily because of it.
The devastating fact in all of this is…
Almost every one of those cases could have been prevented.
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