111: Functional Medicine & Optimal Health w/ Dr. James Lewerenz
111: Functional Medicine & Optimal Health w/ Dr. James Lewerenz  
Podcast: Harder Than Life
Published On: Tue Oct 29 2024
Description: In this riveting episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with the trailblazer of functional and regenerative medicine, Dr. James Lewerenz. With over 27 years of experience, Dr. Lewerenz has dedicated his career to helping people thrive through innovative health approaches. As the founder of the Longevity Health Institute and fellow podcast host of The Deep Six Podcast, he blends traditional medicine with cutting-edge functional approaches to ensure his patients live longer, healthier lives.Key Takeaways:Proactive vs. Reactive Health: Dr. Lewerenz emphasizes that true health comes from a proactive approach—focusing on prevention long before symptoms appear.Hormonal Health Is Critical: Hormones play a huge role in how we age, and balancing them can be key to maintaining energy, vitality, and longevity.AI in Medicine: New AI technologies like the Grail Galleri test are transforming how we detect diseases like cancer early, potentially saving lives.The 6-Point Model: Achieving optimal health requires addressing six key areas: hormones, genetics, gut health, detoxification, mind-body connection, and structural health. "You can’t solve everything in a 7-minute doctor visit. Real healthcare requires deep dives and proactive planning for decades ahead." Dr. James Lewerenz’s Links:Website: https://longevityhealthinstituteinc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevity_health_institute/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LongevityHealthInstituteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/longevity-health-institute/about/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deep-six/id1733753748 Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/Shop HTL merch: https://harderthanlifeshop.com/Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Harder-than-Life-Overcoming-Addiction/dp/1544539126/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V9ID7MLAX3XX&keywords=harder+than+life+kelly+siegel&qid=1673314631&sprefix=harder+than+life%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harderthanlife.pod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71