Another great video. That fifth pillar shook me a bit. Spirituality? My brain immediately thought 'religion'. I had to look up spirituality just to get a better understanding. I stole the following from the interwebs and it suggests what to strive for regarding spirituality (for other dummies like me). 1)Very humble and doesn’t feel superior to anyone. 2)Strives to work his or her duty or task faithfully. 3)Not attached to the material things. 4)Not afraid of losing anything in life. 5)Never looks at the imperfection of others. 6)Happy.
Love this episode! It all makes so much sense. Our bodies absolutely respond to the food we eat and how we live in general. Since I started watching your channel, I have made some huge changes in diet and lifestyle. And I really do feel better. But, there is always more to do….. one day at a time. Thank you for bringing Dr. Steyn in on this very important & informative video, and thank you for all that you do to keep us informed. You are appreciated! Have a great week! 😊
Got it... veggies and 'Alita de Pollo', exercise, sleep, community, spirituality, no tire slashing. Absolutely a super video, informative and LOL's! All the best!
When I was battling depression many years ago, I came up with 5 pillars of mental health. Amazing how close they were to these. Mine were healthy diet, exercise, good sleep, sunshine in the optic nerve, and prayer.
"Where did they find 3000 nurses....if you are out there" best line 💜funny, sad, but so true. Looking forward to the chicken wing video😉 For me the Pillar of Relax & Rest when it comes to sleep. I'll listen to something to help me fall asleep (guided mediation, sleep story, sounds etc.) but it's staying a sleep is the real struggle - between the hours of 2am-4am are the worst. Sound asleep at 5am-6am just in time for the ⏰ to go off!!
Loved the video. I had never heard the topic before. I knew nutrition, exercise and sleep are very important to health. But I was very surprised by Community and Spirituality as being two other Pillars of Health. Fascinating. Thank you!
Hi Dr. Zalzal and Dr. Weening. I need to find a group of friends I guess. Lol. They love to drink and to smoke. I had these wonderful people in my life for over 40 years. I went to high school and Grammer school with them and I wouldn't change that for anything. I think if you do your best everyday than what more does anyone else need except a friend with chocolate, and that's me!!!!! Lol. Thank you for sharing
I try to do three things for exercise. When I am working, I try to get up and walk frequently through the day, go on a treadmill for 30 minutes, and I lift weights twice a week.
Hi, been following for a bit and your clips have been very helpful. Long post here but hopefully this help others realize there is a way forward. 1) I hope you bring Dr. Steyn back periodically to talk about more specifics. 2) in Nov 2023, (I'm 60 years old), I weighed 28slbs and at a dinner party and "playing" with a blood pressure monitor I was at 149/110. Our host who is a RN, pulled me aside and told me I need to deal with this. I told her I was dealing with energy spikes and lows, very lethargic when I got up in the mornings, woke up 2-3 times during the night. It wasn't good. Fast forward to now, my blood pressure has dropped to 130/95 (not great but better than it was), I stopped skipping breakfast (now I eat 1/2 cup oatmeal with a handful of walnuts, with a banana or twice a week sub in frozen fruit), use the "plate method to eyeball my dinner plate so that I have 1/2 plate of veggies, 1/4 plate of carbs (rice, sweet potato, or white potato) and 1/4 plate of meat/fish/shellfish. I also upped my water intake (not incl coffee etc.) to 6-8 cups pr day. Happy to say that this has resulted in higher energy levels (and it took time to adapt, so not over night or event after a week or two) and I now weight 269lbs. I just got a blood pressure monitor so will have some stats on how that continues to improve. I also incorporated a nutrition tracker into my changes in the past couple weeks and WOW, that has been an eye opener . Caution: you don't want to get hung up on that (learned this from some top fitness people out there), but it will help you understand what your decisions mean to help you adapt your changes and as you make lifestyle changes. What I've experienced sine making some minor changes as I start are: not lethargic in the morning (took about 2 months), feeling full **less reaching for a bag of chips or something in the evenings because I felt full), in fact my tracker has told me I am not eating enough calories during the day for safe weight loss in the past week and I need to find ways to compensate for this. Over the past few weeks my energy level has increased and I find myself "wanting" to do "something" because I have this new found energy to want to go do something. So now I am starting to incorporate daily walks + minor weight lifting into my weekly schedule. CONCLUSION: I work from home and have a very sedentary lifestyle. What I've earned is that lifestyle changes do not happen immediately, small steps are the key to sustained success. I still enjoy my pizza, potato chips, even a slice of carrot or chocolate cake once in a while, but its much more moderated now (+ I find with my changes I often don't feel the want or need to have it) and physiologically liberating which is a win too! I'm not a nutritionist/dietician, just a guy making what I think are more sensible choice to improve my life. END NOTE: If this resonates with you reach out, maybe we can form a group on facebook or something to create a group to help each other...
My entire career has been a sitting job but when the pandemic started I changed my focus on my health journey, it’s been hard but I lost some weight & still working on it, great encouraging info…thanks docs yup North America rocks! 😊
Great video so true you become who you hang out with !!!!!!!!! The most used appliance in most houses is the micro wave to cook unhealthy food . A lot of us need life style changes so many things that folks do that lead to premature cemetery nap . You all stay warm some nasty weather up there take care . (great guest doc)
Wonderful conduit of information! Diet is my downfall. I make no excuses, I like to eat! Rest would follow. If I sit still, I feel guilty for not working. My prayer time, meditation time is never compromised. One's life is a marathon journey, not a sprint. Learn, make adjustments but keep a grateful heart.
Great video hope you bring her back. Exercise is tiring but after you have completed it you feel a sense of accomplishment that makes it worthwhile. Being proactive in your life defeats depression.
Excellent! 5 PILLARS OF HEALTH Nutrition & food variety Movement & exercise Community & friendship Relaxation & sleep Purpose & accomplishments You become the average of the five people you hang with. Choose wisely.
Great topic I broke my ankle two years ago and the isolation I experienced was devastating. It made me realize I need to make friends that llve close to me. If I had friends that would have visited I'm sure my recovery would have been better even if it was only the emotional aspect of it all.
Grateful for internet as all my health knowledge has come from this forum along with talk back radio, books.... Wow Dr Daniel Styne I will be following. I am sure being raised by parents in the medical arena must provide these pillars, knowledge to their family members. Without you Docs sharing your advice many of us would not know how to improve our life, thankyou.
Thanks for this. I’m doing well with all 5, but the hardest one for me is Movement. Pain in my knees makes sustained exercise quite painful so I get easily frustrated. In the past 6 months I have made major changes in my nutrition in order to address high cholesterol and inflammation.
YOU guys are my favorite part of the internet. Well, actually, you are my favorite part of any given week. If I had a bewitching nose, I would move to Canada and become your patient!
It all sounds so simple and so difficult to do! I had a big-time health scare, and that made me a total believer in positive lifestyle choices, I changed a lot of habits for the better. The one pillar I could still work on is spirituality, there's always something....
This is why I have no friends, that way they can't be a bad influence on me. Great video guys and lots of info except when I look for Dr. Steyn info you didn't include it in the description, maybe we should revisit the episode on the memory improvement. Thanks guys.
Another excellent video, the “hits” just keep coming. Interesting to hear the issues people face in other lands. I had the opportunity to live in Central India during the 60’s. I returned to the USA with a deeper appreciation for life in my home country. Thanks!
One of your best videos to date. I’m happy I can truthfully say I can check off all of the boxes here. Movement is critical, I heard on tv a long time ago that being sedentary was WORSE than smoking. That’s incredible. Again, very excellent video.
Great video. Very good advice... always make healthy choices..if you slip up every now and then..so what . keep on the journey..I recently have beat diabetes..no more meds..lost weight and healthy lifestyle. now working on blood pressure..which is better now too...always room for improvement..on our health journey..👍💯❤️😃
Could you bring in a cardiologist to explain amolydosis. I have never heard of this but my husband had symptoms for a year before he was diagnosed. It may help viewers.
What a great topic, and another charming doc! I’ve periodically drawn a wheel of life, where things like these are measured on the spokes; once you connect them, you see how lumpy the wheel is, whereas a more balanced life makes a smooth round wheel. I’ve never included spirituality or community as an agnostic loner (lol) so my wheel always has a divot - or in this case, my building would definitely be canted due to wonky pillars! May need to consider some improvements!
Rewatching this I am surprised the lady doctor did not mention pets! Studies have shown havibg a pet increases cognitive function as well as providing companionship (community), making you think faster, and dogs help with exercise. (Not sure about whether my darling bunny🐇 helps in that score, but I am doing a heckuva lot more vacuuming, bending down to get to her level.) Plus the unconditional love (ok 1 condition, my 🐇is a foodie) is absolutely over the moon glorious!
I just happen to see this come up and I guess it has only been up a few minutes. Anyway, another great video. I think the social isolation one is the hardest for me to control in my life and it really does have a huge negative effect on my health. It's interesting about social media because in a way it makes you feel connected but that also is kind of misleading because all the people are inside of the computer, not right there with you. But it also is helpful, and I think this channel is very good for making lonely, disconnected people feel better because it is positive and health oriented and it's pretty cool to get a comment every time you post. I guess that is kind of pathetic but just that can mean a lot to someone who is alone. Sorry for another long post. I tend to go on too long. Thanks for being out there docs. 💗
I appreciate your comment and the comment of the doctors, but I don't think it's strictly a one-way cause and effect. In other words, though I agree that social isolation can contribute to or exacerbate poor health, it's also true that poor health can lead to social isolation. The better I feel the more apt I am to socialize. And if I don't feel well, socializing often makes me feel worse.
I found volunteering helped to a cause that's important to me. I've met like minded people but it's easier to connect since we all are there for the same base reason.
I agree about the social aspect, but the quality of the people you spend time with is huge. I let my department chair cause me so much stress that I had a stroke, and then, ignoring my doctors’ orders, she pushed me into having a seizure, telling me I wasn’t working hard enough. I came within inches of dying. It is better to be alone than to have a bad social group. Bad friends and coworkers are at least as dangerous as smoking.
Great video on the Pillars of Health. I loved Dr Weenings wink after Dr Stein encouraged us to eat more vegetables..😉 (sorry if I misspelled your names)
Well another home run!! Fabulous VLOG. I don't know of any docs. that do what you do. I'm so enjoying the topics that you discuss. And all your guests. Keep hitting them out of the park. You are my 'besties'.
Thanks so much. This is so timely coming out of the COVID fog over the last few years. Helps me to see what I need to work on. I particularly liked the concept of it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. I’m going to make a little spread sheet and put the 5pillars down the left side and days across and see how I do in a month.
I'm lacking in the community pillar. I have many animals that give me daily purpose and keep me healthy and happy. Two dogs, two horses, 9 chickens. I miss riding with friends and going to the barn. Riding my horse in the forest...I always say this is where God lives It's my spiritual place for sure. This year I will be boarding my horse out and not keeping them at home any longer. I find it too lonely. At 61 years old I will be starting my 3rd young horse. God help me !! LOL
Very interesting and informative. I try to follow most of those pillars but the only one I have a problem with is Community. I’ve always have been a homebody and worked many years in an ER so I found solace in quiet and calm at my home.
First, I love all your videos, so glad I found your channel, The point about a ship changing angle and ending up far away in the end is great, Small changes can help people who are discouraged by having to make drastic life changes. I'm 65 , been healthy all my life, never been to a doctor except for a few years ago when I got hit by a car and just a couple months ago a total knee replacement. Later I want to write a comment explaining how your videos actually saved my knee replacement recovery.
Chicken wings. I was vegan 25 years, I ran half marathons, ran 3-6 mi a day in heat and snow, and bike commuted 14 mi r/t to work every workday for 12 years year-round during my 40s. My hip went real bad (which brought me to this channel) and I had a THR but my activity levels never returned. It’s snowing and I just baked a vegan chocolate cake and frosted it with real buttercream frosting for dinner. Because pillars of a life well-lived includes real butter. I’m rambling. It’s the sugar. But I’d love to have my athletic lifestyle back… 🤷♀️ Chicken wings. Thanks Docs!
I've been just sat around isolated and also not exercising and smoking tobacco excessively for about a year or a bit more and my mental and physical health has drastically changed I used to be super fit and healthy before but I'm trying to get healthy again and this helped massively thanks your the best 😁
Prevention are such a timely and overlooked topic in an over burdened healthcare system. A healthier lifestyle is the only sustainable healthcare solution in the long run.
TWDs, I hope someday you both could talk about Purine and Uric acidity and their influence on joints and inflammation. also, thoroughly enjoyed the 2 vids with the special guest, Dr Steyn because my lady was also going through menopause so we both watched together
Nutrition, good. Exercise, good. Rest, good. Community, BAD! Dealing with people is stressful and stress is bad. I had to laugh when Doc Paul said she had a "slight" accent. Like being "a little bit" pregnant! Hahaha. Love the videos.
A huge factor of 'eating right' and 'exercising' enough is to *make it attractive*! To almost entirely eliminate fried foods in my diet (I cook for myself) is learning to make incredible soups. Have those chicken wings (or drumsticks), but cook them in a soup, along with whatever veggies you can find on clearance at the local stupidmarket or grocer. Some veggies you can afford regular price: Carrots, yams, bagged potatoes, onions, cabbage, etc. Experiment with it, and don't be afraid to add some bouillon or tomato paste (a little goes a long way) and spices (Oregano, pepper, etc). Cheap, wholesome and incredibly delicious. And highly digestible! The downside? Well, inevitably it ends up tasting great....errr...and you can eat too much because you can't leave it alone. But even there, at least it's highly nutritional. And exercise? Get a dog, a bike or both. The bottom line for all of these things is to find out how rewarding it is. Dr Steyn mentioned 'endorphins': God's reward for doing what the average person isn't driven to do. The best drug I've ever found.
"sitting is the next smoking" yet I guess that makes sense in way. (lack of exercise). Did not think she was from Africa wow! Seems to know a lot and her comments are good to know. thanks for the info!
Watching talking with docs is now the 6th pillar.
😃😃👍
Yay ME!
Thanks Tory
@@TalkingWithDocs YW Docs 😀
Great conversation! A positive mindset and laughter would be a great addition to the five pillars. You three set a great example!
Shout out to Dr Steyn from a hot and sunny South Africa.💝
Very cool Paula!
Another great video. That fifth pillar shook me a bit. Spirituality? My brain immediately thought 'religion'. I had to look up spirituality just to get a better understanding. I stole the following from the interwebs and it suggests what to strive for regarding spirituality (for other dummies like me).
1)Very humble and doesn’t feel superior to anyone.
2)Strives to work his or her duty or task faithfully.
3)Not attached to the material things.
4)Not afraid of losing anything in life.
5)Never looks at the imperfection of others.
6)Happy.
Great summary. For some that is religion. For others it’s much more generic. All the best
Love this episode! It all makes so much sense. Our bodies absolutely respond to the food we eat and how we live in general. Since I started watching your channel, I have made some huge changes in diet and lifestyle. And I really do feel better. But, there is always more to do….. one day at a time. Thank you for bringing Dr. Steyn in on this very important & informative video, and thank you for all that you do to keep us informed. You are appreciated! Have a great week! 😊
You too Jan!
Got it... veggies and 'Alita de Pollo', exercise, sleep, community, spirituality, no tire slashing.
Absolutely a super video, informative and LOL's! All the best!
Thanks Bill!
When I was battling depression many years ago, I came up with 5 pillars of mental health. Amazing how close they were to these. Mine were healthy diet, exercise, good sleep, sunshine in the optic nerve, and prayer.
Nice.
Absolutely agree 🇬🇧
She's so sweet and pleasant to listen to.
For sure
I m working hard to change my food into healthier
Nice!
She needs to be on again! Loved the analogy about diet and the car tire.
Yes she is great
I appreciate the tag line "Remember you are in charge of your own health."
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We feel that is the purpose of this channel. To empower the viewers
"Where did they find 3000 nurses....if you are out there" best line 💜funny, sad, but so true. Looking forward to the chicken wing video😉
For me the Pillar of Relax & Rest when it comes to sleep. I'll listen to something to help me fall asleep (guided mediation, sleep story, sounds etc.) but it's staying a sleep is the real struggle - between the hours of 2am-4am are the worst. Sound asleep at 5am-6am just in time for the ⏰ to go off!!
Hope it gets better!
Thx again guys, love from Amsterdam
Our pleasure Max!
Loved the video. I had never heard the topic before. I knew nutrition, exercise and sleep are very important to health. But I was very surprised by Community and Spirituality as being two other Pillars of Health. Fascinating. Thank you!
Welcome Esther
Thank you for having Dr. Steyn on! I'm now listening to her podcasts and learning a lot.
Our pleasure!
Hi Dr. Zalzal and Dr. Weening. I need to find a group of friends I guess. Lol. They love to drink and to smoke. I had these wonderful people in my life for over 40 years. I went to high school and Grammer school with them and I wouldn't change that for anything. I think if you do your best everyday than what more does anyone else need except a friend with chocolate, and that's me!!!!! Lol. Thank you for sharing
Exaxtly MArie
I try to do three things for exercise. When I am working, I try to get up and walk frequently through the day, go on a treadmill for 30 minutes, and I lift weights twice a week.
Hi, been following for a bit and your clips have been very helpful. Long post here but hopefully this help others realize there is a way forward. 1) I hope you bring Dr. Steyn back periodically to talk about more specifics. 2) in Nov 2023, (I'm 60 years old), I weighed 28slbs and at a dinner party and "playing" with a blood pressure monitor I was at 149/110. Our host who is a RN, pulled me aside and told me I need to deal with this. I told her I was dealing with energy spikes and lows, very lethargic when I got up in the mornings, woke up 2-3 times during the night. It wasn't good. Fast forward to now, my blood pressure has dropped to 130/95 (not great but better than it was), I stopped skipping breakfast (now I eat 1/2 cup oatmeal with a handful of walnuts, with a banana or twice a week sub in frozen fruit), use the "plate method to eyeball my dinner plate so that I have 1/2 plate of veggies, 1/4 plate of carbs (rice, sweet potato, or white potato) and 1/4 plate of meat/fish/shellfish. I also upped my water intake (not incl coffee etc.) to 6-8 cups pr day. Happy to say that this has resulted in higher energy levels (and it took time to adapt, so not over night or event after a week or two) and I now weight 269lbs. I just got a blood pressure monitor so will have some stats on how that continues to improve. I also incorporated a nutrition tracker into my changes in the past couple weeks and WOW, that has been an eye opener . Caution: you don't want to get hung up on that (learned this from some top fitness people out there), but it will help you understand what your decisions mean to help you adapt your changes and as you make lifestyle changes. What I've experienced sine making some minor changes as I start are: not lethargic in the morning (took about 2 months), feeling full **less reaching for a bag of chips or something in the evenings because I felt full), in fact my tracker has told me I am not eating enough calories during the day for safe weight loss in the past week and I need to find ways to compensate for this. Over the past few weeks my energy level has increased and I find myself "wanting" to do "something" because I have this new found energy to want to go do something. So now I am starting to incorporate daily walks + minor weight lifting into my weekly schedule. CONCLUSION: I work from home and have a very sedentary lifestyle. What I've earned is that lifestyle changes do not happen immediately, small steps are the key to sustained success. I still enjoy my pizza, potato chips, even a slice of carrot or chocolate cake once in a while, but its much more moderated now (+ I find with my changes I often don't feel the want or need to have it) and physiologically liberating which is a win too! I'm not a nutritionist/dietician, just a guy making what I think are more sensible choice to improve my life. END NOTE: If this resonates with you reach out, maybe we can form a group on facebook or something to create a group to help each other...
Wow congrats and thanks for sharing hour experience
Another wonderful, informative video!! Thank you all so very much!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
My entire career has been a sitting job but when the pandemic started I changed my focus on my health journey, it’s been hard but I lost some weight & still working on it, great encouraging info…thanks docs yup North America rocks! 😊
Very welcome Mary
Great video so true you become who you hang out with !!!!!!!!! The most used appliance in most houses is the micro wave to cook unhealthy food . A lot of us need life style changes so many things that folks do that lead to premature cemetery nap . You all stay warm some nasty weather up there take care . (great guest doc)
Yes Kubota. Big storm right now
Wonderful conduit of information! Diet is my downfall. I make no excuses, I like to eat! Rest would follow. If I sit still, I feel guilty for not working. My prayer time, meditation time is never compromised. One's life is a marathon journey, not a sprint. Learn, make adjustments but keep a grateful heart.
Well said!
Thanks guys and girls.
Welcome!
Great video hope you bring her back. Exercise is tiring but after you have completed it you feel a sense of accomplishment that makes it worthwhile. Being proactive in your life defeats depression.
Volunteering at community needs is a great way to adjust your point of view and your life.
Love it!
Stopping by to learn more about health.
Welcome aboard!
One of your best episodes. I’d like to hear more from her.
Yes us too
Joining a rec centre for different social services as well as exercise and swimming. Painting classes, crafts, lunches, walking groups, etc. 😊❤️
Sounds great!
Loved this episode and totally concur. I personally feel better when I am out with people, volunteering to help out veterans and craft with friends.
Yes for sure!
Excellent!
5 PILLARS OF HEALTH
Nutrition & food variety
Movement & exercise
Community & friendship
Relaxation & sleep
Purpose & accomplishments
You become the average of the five people you hang with. Choose wisely.
Well said!
I love ALL of your videos. You are so fun and so informative. You motivate us. I'm so glad I found you.
We are more glad!!!
She is a delightful.
Yea Bob
1) Nutrition 2) Movement 3) Relaxation/Sleep/Meditation 4) Community 5) Spirituality ❤️
Love the flat tire analogy. Thank you for this.
You are so welcome
Excellent info, thanks for making the time to do these videos. Love your sense of humor!!
Glad you like them!
Great topic I broke my ankle two years ago and the isolation I experienced was devastating. It made me realize I need to make friends that llve close to me. If I had friends that would have visited I'm sure my recovery would have been better even if it was only the emotional aspect of it all.
We agree Hula.
Thanks for the great summary of the "pillars". They are all important and they all work together, but we prefer to deny it.
Very true!
Always good information thank you.
Our pleasure!
Grateful for internet as all my health knowledge has come from this forum along with talk back radio, books.... Wow Dr Daniel Styne I will be following. I am sure being raised by parents in the medical arena must provide these pillars, knowledge to their family members. Without you Docs sharing your advice many of us would not know how to improve our life, thankyou.
Great points, great information. I particularly like the small movements concept. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this. I’m doing well with all 5, but the hardest one for me is Movement. Pain in my knees makes sustained exercise quite painful so I get easily frustrated. In the past 6 months I have made major changes in my nutrition in order to address high cholesterol and inflammation.
So much great information in such a short time! This was wonderful, and perfectly time for my situation. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the great information, and entertainment. Along with the 5 Pillars; "laughter is the best medicine". Stay safe.
Thank you! You too!
YOU guys are my favorite part of the internet. Well, actually, you are my favorite part of any given week. If I had a bewitching nose, I would move to Canada and become your patient!
Coke on uo Debbie. Having said that we are getting pounded by snow right now ❄️
Love this one on 5 pillars 😊 and it looks great too follow
Going to work on number 4
Thanks so much
77 year Senior
You're so welcome!
Definitely yes you two are one of the pillars on here. 😊😊 Great Channel! Thanks as always!
Very sweet Darlene!
@@TalkingWithDocs I love watching you Docs! I do learn a lot from you and with much humor which helps when a person is stressed! Thanks for being you!
Excellent points for these 5 issues. So very important how little changes can make a difference over time.
Yes Gregg.
Great video! It’s so true that little steps add up over time to help us feel/be more in control of our own lives. Thanks. I love chicken wings ❤
So true!
It all sounds so simple and so difficult to do! I had a big-time health scare, and that made me a total believer in positive lifestyle choices, I changed a lot of habits for the better. The one pillar I could still work on is spirituality, there's always something....
For sure. For all of us
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Fun, educational, interesting, IMPORTANT!
Glad you like them!
Reading the comments it’s clear these docs are compelling viewers to act out. You two are incorrigible troublemakers and I want us to hang out.
Bring it on!
I loved the thought about community. Thinking of the isolation during Covid this makes a lot of sense.👍🏻
Absolutely!
Every day you are better making this videos, cheers from Mexico
Glad you like them Antonio! Doing our absolute best!
This is why I have no friends, that way they can't be a bad influence on me. Great video guys and lots of info except when I look for Dr. Steyn info you didn't include it in the description, maybe we should revisit the episode on the memory improvement. Thanks guys.
Ok we will work on that part!
Another excellent video, the “hits” just keep coming. Interesting to hear the issues people face in other lands.
I had the opportunity to live in Central India during the 60’s. I returned to the USA with a deeper appreciation for life in my home country. Thanks!
For sure Roger. We all have a lot to learn
Thanks sharing God bless everyone 🙏♥️😇🙏♥️🙏😇♥️😇🙏♥️
Welcome!
One of your best videos to date. I’m happy I can truthfully say I can check off all of the boxes here. Movement is critical, I heard on tv a long time ago that being sedentary was WORSE than smoking. That’s incredible. Again, very excellent video.
Glad you liked it William
Great video. Very good advice... always make healthy choices..if you slip up every now and then..so what . keep on the journey..I recently have beat diabetes..no more meds..lost weight and healthy lifestyle. now working on blood pressure..which is better now too...always room for improvement..on our health journey..👍💯❤️😃
For sure Johnny
What a great list!
Glad you think so!
Could you bring in a cardiologist to explain amolydosis. I have never heard of this but my husband had symptoms for a year before he was diagnosed. It may help viewers.
We can add it to the list for sure
What a great topic, and another charming doc! I’ve periodically drawn a wheel of life, where things like these are measured on the spokes; once you connect them, you see how lumpy the wheel is, whereas a more balanced life makes a smooth round wheel. I’ve never included spirituality or community as an agnostic loner (lol) so my wheel always has a divot - or in this case, my building would definitely be canted due to wonky pillars! May need to consider some improvements!
For sure!
Great video! I agree with all the pillars!
Thanks!
Rewatching this I am surprised the lady doctor did not mention pets! Studies have shown havibg a pet increases cognitive function as well as providing companionship (community), making you think faster, and dogs help with exercise. (Not sure about whether my darling bunny🐇 helps in that score, but I am doing a heckuva lot more vacuuming, bending down to get to her level.) Plus the unconditional love (ok 1 condition, my 🐇is a foodie) is absolutely over the moon glorious!
You 2 crack me up- love your guest! Always enjoy your videos
Thanks so much!
I just happen to see this come up and I guess it has only been up a few minutes. Anyway, another great video. I think the social isolation one is the hardest for me to control in my life and it really does have a huge negative effect on my health. It's interesting about social media because in a way it makes you feel connected but that also is kind of misleading because all the people are inside of the computer, not right there with you. But it also is helpful, and I think this channel is very good for making lonely, disconnected people feel better because it is positive and health oriented and it's pretty cool to get a comment every time you post. I guess that is kind of pathetic but just that can mean a lot to someone who is alone. Sorry for another long post. I tend to go on too long. Thanks for being out there docs. 💗
I appreciate your comment and the comment of the doctors, but I don't think it's strictly a one-way cause and effect. In other words, though I agree that social isolation can contribute to or exacerbate poor health, it's also true that poor health can lead to social isolation.
The better I feel the more apt I am to socialize. And if I don't feel well, socializing often makes me feel worse.
@@chaz6399 Very true.
I found volunteering helped to a cause that's important to me.
I've met like minded people but it's easier to connect since we all are there for the same base reason.
Nope Words. We are here with you!
Agreed Chaz!
You guys are great.
Thanks David!
Man, I love this channel. Great work docs 👍
Agree with every point. You earned my sub. Thank you!
Welcome aboard!
I agree about the social aspect, but the quality of the people you spend time with is huge. I let my department chair cause me so much stress that I had a stroke, and then, ignoring my doctors’ orders, she pushed me into having a seizure, telling me I wasn’t working hard enough. I came within inches of dying. It is better to be alone than to have a bad social group. Bad friends and coworkers are at least as dangerous as smoking.
Probably true.
Great video, Thanks! Very informative and fun 😂
Glad it was helpful!
I wish I had learned earlier about sitting. I have paid the price for sitting 22 years at my job.
Never too late Barbara
Thanks!
Welcome!
Great video on the Pillars of Health. I loved Dr Weenings wink after Dr Stein encouraged us to eat more vegetables..😉 (sorry if I misspelled your names)
Close Steyn. Glad you liked it!
Well another home run!! Fabulous VLOG. I don't know of any docs. that do what you do. I'm so enjoying the topics that you discuss. And all your guests. Keep hitting them out of the park. You are my 'besties'.
Thank you so much MArie that is so great to hear!
Thanks so much. This is so timely coming out of the COVID fog over the last few years. Helps me to see what I need to work on. I particularly liked the concept of it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. I’m going to make a little spread sheet and put the 5pillars down the left side and days across and see how I do in a month.
You can do it!
This episode just sounds so interesting and it makes sense. These 5 pillars are simple you should have 10 pillars 😊
Yes more pillars!
@@TalkingWithDocs thanks docs!
I'm lacking in the community pillar. I have many animals that give me daily purpose and keep me healthy and happy. Two dogs, two horses, 9 chickens. I miss riding with friends and going to the barn. Riding my horse in the forest...I always say this is where God lives It's my spiritual place for sure. This year I will be boarding my horse out and not keeping them at home any longer. I find it too lonely. At 61 years old I will be starting my 3rd young horse. God help me !! LOL
Good luck!
Love this video Docs. You guys are the best.
Thanks so much geo!
Great video
Thanks for the visit
Very interesting and informative.
I try to follow most of those pillars but the only one I have a problem with is Community. I’ve always have been a homebody and worked many years in an ER so I found solace in quiet and calm at my home.
Thanks for sharing!
Great info, great to have laughs. Food for mental health seems to be more important now which makes sense
Awwww just love this video- my weekly dose of funny and education 😂😊🤓
Glad you liked it Lynn
First, I love all your videos, so glad I found your channel, The point about a ship changing angle and ending up far away in the end is great, Small changes can help people who are discouraged by having to make drastic life changes. I'm 65 , been healthy all my life, never been to a doctor except for a few years ago when I got hit by a car and just a couple months ago a total knee replacement. Later I want to write a comment explaining how your videos actually saved my knee replacement recovery.
Please do! Glad you like them.
Another great video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Always enjoy talking with DOC'S. How about a video about smaller portions.
Mother's overfeeding thier children.
Yes that’s a good idea. We do eat too much. And the wrong stuff 😀
Chicken wings.
I was vegan 25 years, I ran half marathons, ran 3-6 mi a day in heat and snow, and bike commuted 14 mi r/t to work every workday for 12 years year-round during my 40s. My hip went real bad (which brought me to this channel) and I had a THR but my activity levels never returned.
It’s snowing and I just baked a vegan chocolate cake and frosted it with real buttercream frosting for dinner. Because pillars of a life well-lived includes real butter. I’m rambling. It’s the sugar. But I’d love to have my athletic lifestyle back… 🤷♀️ Chicken wings. Thanks Docs!
Sounds delicious RT!
All great advice! Thanks for sharing. My 5 pillars need some help, for sure, except for relaxation-I have that one down pat! 😊
You got this!
I've been just sat around isolated and also not exercising and smoking tobacco excessively for about a year or a bit more and my mental and physical health has drastically changed I used to be super fit and healthy before but I'm trying to get healthy again and this helped massively thanks your the best 😁
You’re not “your”
@@bobbybeasely6915 They didn't say they wanted better grammar/spelling!! lol
Time to turn it around
Having good friends (community) is INDEED one thing. Because being surrounded by mean and flaky people can definitely take away points from my health.
For sure Gilbert
Purpose is very important. I think.
It sure is Bren. Underestimated
Prevention are such a timely and overlooked topic in an over burdened healthcare system. A healthier lifestyle is the only sustainable healthcare solution in the long run.
Could not agree more
My main pillar is the one I sleep on. Seriously though, another entertaining and informative video. Great to have a variety of guests.
Glad you enjoyed!
Just love your talks!! I had a laugh at the broccoli moms.....I'm that mom 🤣
They are everywhere
TWDs, I hope someday you both could talk about Purine and Uric acidity and their influence on joints and inflammation.
also, thoroughly enjoyed the 2 vids with the special guest, Dr Steyn because my lady was also going through menopause so we both watched together
We can add it to the list. Glad you enjoyed Dr Steyn
Nutrition, good. Exercise, good.
Rest, good. Community, BAD!
Dealing with people is stressful and stress is bad.
I had to laugh when Doc Paul said she had a "slight" accent. Like being "a little bit" pregnant! Hahaha.
Love the videos.
Glad you liked it Tom
#6 sunlight
+1!
Yes Chaz
Love these guys, is the 5th pillar really your relationship with yourself?
Something greater than yourself.
With others! Community.
A huge factor of 'eating right' and 'exercising' enough is to *make it attractive*! To almost entirely eliminate fried foods in my diet (I cook for myself) is learning to make incredible soups. Have those chicken wings (or drumsticks), but cook them in a soup, along with whatever veggies you can find on clearance at the local stupidmarket or grocer. Some veggies you can afford regular price: Carrots, yams, bagged potatoes, onions, cabbage, etc. Experiment with it, and don't be afraid to add some bouillon or tomato paste (a little goes a long way) and spices (Oregano, pepper, etc).
Cheap, wholesome and incredibly delicious. And highly digestible! The downside? Well, inevitably it ends up tasting great....errr...and you can eat too much because you can't leave it alone. But even there, at least it's highly nutritional.
And exercise? Get a dog, a bike or both.
The bottom line for all of these things is to find out how rewarding it is. Dr Steyn mentioned 'endorphins': God's reward for doing what the average person isn't driven to do. The best drug I've ever found.
Well said
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
"sitting is the next smoking" yet I guess that makes sense in way. (lack of exercise). Did not think she was from Africa wow! Seems to know a lot and her comments are good to know. thanks for the info!
Very welcome Joseph
This is awesome! Thanks docs!
Glad you like it!