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Gut Brain Secrets to Longevity

Health Coach Myrel De Castro of Smart Start Session

By Myrel De Castro | Updated on July 27, 2021, 09:20am

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Rat race. The scenario that has been seen in the homes of middle-income earners. Almost everything instant is seen in the cupboard and only during weekends were they able to eat decently. Coffee and bread for breakfast has been a staple and dinner time is the biggest meal time.

After 15 years of working, the husband has gained weight and the wife is experiencing hormonal imbalances. Wondering how come they are not feeling well and strength is slowly waning. A lot of medical issues are surfacing as responsibilities are increasing. Can they gain back their strength? What could have they done wrong?

According to WHO the leading cause of death is Ischemic Heart Disease and stroke which is due to a busy-instant lifestyle. Heart disease and stroke are diseases which are highly preventable with healthy lifestyle changes which should be mindfully done by a person if they want to achieve longevity and preservation of strength even in old age.

In Functional Medicine, the protocol to treating these kinds of non-communicable diseases is food first, medicine second. Address diseases from the root cause not just by the symptoms. Gut - brain connection is very important in considering treatment for lifestyle related diseases.

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