Thank you for listening. We hope this podcast has been informative & an inspiring resource to create the kind of life you want with your health in mind.
Ever wonder if your doctor is the right one for you? 2020 has taught us all to read the fine print when dealing with our health and wellness. Dr. Tony Hampton breaks down Functional Medicine and how it can take a traditional doctors appointment to the next level with customized care.
Think about the last time you went to the doctor, chances are you went to the wrong person for medical advice.
In this episode of Well Honestly, the ladies dig deep into the work of Dr Tony Hampton and uncover one of the major reasons many brown women globally aren’t receiving the quality medical care that they need.
What is the difference between a traditional doctor vs a functional doctor? According to the institute of functional medicine “the Functional Medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. It requires a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors and leverages that data to direct personalized treatment plans that lead to improved patient outcomes.”
During a traditional doctors appointment you’d meet with a physician and a few supportive medical team members to categorize your current level of health. The goal is to determine any concerning health issues and document the severity. We’ve all been there. You go in to see your doctor to learn about what is going on with your body and you take a few tests and leave with a new medication. The medication is usually prescribed to treat the symptoms and not the cause for the disruption of your health.
That is where Functional Medicine comes in. Within this realm of treatment, the patient’s health is the main priority and not the symptoms. The goal is to find the root of the problem and work as a team to restore the patient to optimal health and wellness. This is especially important during the pandemic.
When breaking down why Black and brown people were impacted the most during the pandemic Dr. Hampton focused on communities of color dealing with stress, unbalanced cultural food choices, lack of sleep and even trauma. His well documented data set that allows him to outline health via the NEST model is shocking. (Featured below as 😉
N is for Nutrition, which consists of whole, unprocessed foods with no sugar that are low-carb. “I tell them they can have ribs, but not with barbecue sauce.”
E is for Exercise, even just walking or easy resistance exercises like pushups and squats at home. “It can be very hard to jog in some communities that are not safe.”
S is for less Stress and more Sleep. “Sleep is so important to health but it can be hard to get it if you work the night shift or are under a lot of stress.”
T is for “what you are Thinking” and for how you deal with Trauma in your life. “Instead of focusing on everything that is bad, look for the good, like the fact that it is a beautiful day and the sun is shining.”
With the common notion that vitamin D is a game changing factor for minorities looking for preventative measures to dealing with Covid 19, Dr. Hampton pinpoints the safest levels of vitamin D consumption for most. This was pivotal information as he also mentioned that where you live can determine how long you live. It’s best to know what elements your body produces naturally so that you can find ways to support your health and fill in the gaps to ensure you are functioning at your highest capacity. The aim is to be as physically , mentally and emotionally strong as possible.
Mikey has a list of roughly 1,000 key nuggets that he’s pulled/learned from in meetings. Come join us in the Sober.Coffee shop as we line of the espresso shots and do a “rapid fire” round focusing on 6 of them.
She published a collection of essays, Violation, in 2015. Her incredible work has appeared in Harper’s, Antioch Review, Conjunctions, Threepenny Review, The New Yorker, and Tricycle, among other journals. Tisdale also teaches at Dharma Rain Zen Center in Portland, Oregon.
It’s a Power Hour! That’s one shot of beer every minute for a full hour! This is one you should definitely watch, if you can! The Youtube link is below! See (or hear) the Bummy Bears slowly descend into madness as the clock keeps ticking down into the New Year! Also, we have our first guest (kind of)!
In this weeks episode we breakdown a few pressing health statistics that are flying underneath the radar of the black community. We share statistics, impact and advice on the questions to ask, research and tips to tackle managing your journey.
Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat.
We are all about community and wellness on this episode so lets jump right into it.
Introduction
[06:30] Overview of the Topic: Did you know about the side effects of “Creamy Crack”? Source: Article
[13:25] Did you know this about Black Women & Lupus? Source : Article
[16:45] The Key Takeaway for Managing Your Wellness. Source: SHARE Cancer Support Ambassador: SITE Foodbites : SITE Sisters Are Us Circle of Survivors: SITE TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance : SITE READ THIS ARTICLE for a deep dive into black women and the wellness journey: HERE
Thank you for listening. We hope this podcast has been informative & an inspiring resource to create the kind of life you want with your health in mind.
Join Mike and Glenn in the Sober.Coffee shop where Glenn shares a recent experience with the need to “Reboot” his MacBookPro. Listen in as we explore the benefit of “Rebooting” as we kick off 2022.
The guys discuss “Rage Quitting” holidays, the appropriate amount of effort required to sell items that were previously earmarked for the curb, and Ted flies after a false confirmation of safety.
