EP 159: Optimise Your Daily Energy, Live Longer, Feel Better, and Perform At A Higher Level - Dr Sharad P. Paul
What the Blue Zones of the world can teach us about living a healthy, fulfilling life
Dr Sharad P. Paul, M.D is a surgeon, physician, academic, evolutionary biologist, social entrepreneur, and an adjunct professor at Auckland University of Technology. TIME magazine describes Dr Paul as "one of the most inspiring, intelligent and compassionate men you are likely to meet." In his latest book, The Genetics of Health, he analyses our genetic code to determine how our genes can influence stress levels, nutrient metabolism, sports preferences and most importantly, how to ‘eat for your gene type.’ Tune in for a fascinating discussion with a world leader in genetic performance.
Here's what we discuss in this week's show:
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Products or companies we discuss are not paid endorsements. They are not sponsored by, nor do we have any professional or affiliate relationship of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show.... sadly! It’s just stuff we like, think is cool and maybe of interest to you our listeners.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967
Dr Sharad P. Paul, M.D is a surgeon, physician, academic, evolutionary biologist, social entrepreneur, and an adjunct professor at Auckland University of Technology. TIME magazine describes Dr Paul as "one of the most inspiring, intelligent and compassionate men you are likely to meet." In his latest book, The Genetics of Health, he analyses our genetic code to determine how our genes can influence stress levels, nutrient metabolism, sports preferences and most importantly, how to ‘eat for your gene type.’ Tune in for a fascinating discussion with a world leader in genetic performance.
Here's what we discuss in this week's show:
- When people ask Dr Paul what he does, how does he like to reply?
- What is a Blue Zone and where do we find them?
- The story of Stamatis Moraitis, a Greek war veteran who defied medicine to live a long fulfilled life
- The lifestyle of people in Ikaria who nap in the afternoon, stay up late, gather in communities to philosophise, play dominoes, and dance
- What are the commonalities of the Blue Zones?
- What is the psychology around longevity, and why do we all not have a desire to be a centurion?
- How do they deal with stress in the Blue Zones?
- Medicine is not health
- What has Dr Paul taken from the Blue Zones and applied to own his life and the life of his family?
- The Okinawans have a saying, ikigai, which translates to “why I get up in the morning.” How vital is purpose to longevity and fulfilment in life?
- What is a gene?
- Is it true that there is a gene, AVPR 1, for generosity?
- Is it true that our approach to life can influence our genetics?
- How do we know we are having a good impact and are changing our genetic profile for the future?
- Do we have an influence on future generations by the choices we make today?
- How has law assisted Dr Paul's medical practice?
- Dr Paul teaches children creative writing. What's a lesson that a child taught him that had a profound impact on his world?
- What has Dr Paul eliminated from his day in recently?
- Can Dr Paul see a time where one's genetic profile will determine health
The Mojo Radio Show - © Gary Bertwistle & Darren Robertson
Products or companies we discuss are not paid endorsements. They are not sponsored by, nor do we have any professional or affiliate relationship of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show.... sadly! It’s just stuff we like, think is cool and maybe of interest to you our listeners.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967
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Dr Sharad Paul
https://www.drsharadpaul.com
Dr Paul’s Book, The Genetics of Health
http://bit.ly/2AoCyaD
The Mojo Radio Show
http://www.themojoradioshow.com
The Mojo Radio Show on Facebook
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