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Episode 32: What is Functional Medicine? Holistic Healing Explained



Do you want to learn how an approach to health not solely reliant on pharmaceuticals can improve your longevity and quality of life? In this episode, Jason sits down with Dr. Robert Saper, holder of the Nancy J. and Michael F. Roizen Chair of Wellness and the Chair of Preventive Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Saper, a specialist in integrative medicine, shares his vast knowledge on the intersection of functional medicine, wellness, and preventive care. With over 80 peer-reviewed papers and more than 200 lectures globally, Dr. Saper explains how functional medicine addresses chronic conditions by focusing on the root causes rather than just symptoms.  

 

Key Topics Discussed: 

  • Defining Wellness and Functional Medicine: Understand the role of wellness in all aspects of life and how functional medicine addresses systematic imbalances to resolve chronic health issues 
  • The Role of Lifestyle Changes in Health: Learn how making intentional lifestyle adjustments can significantly improve chronic conditions and overall health 
  • The Power of Purpose and Meaning: Find your “why” to enhance health outcomes and longevity 
  • Integration of Medicine: How the Cleveland Clinic combines functional and wellness medicine with traditional Western practices to provide a holistic approach 
  • Evidence-Based Research: Learn through Dr. Saper’s research the importance of yoga to a growing body 

Episode 3: Be a Blessing: How to Increase your Potential & Live a Healthier Life



Welcome to the Holistic Wealth and Health Podcast, your gateway to a prosperous, balanced, and purpose-driven existence!

Are you eager to unlock your potential but not sure where to start? Join one of our hosts and partners at JL Smith, Bryan Bibbo, AIF, NSSA, BPC, for an enlightening episode featuring Dr. Kevin Elko — motivational speaker and best-selling author.

Dr. Elko explains the transformative power of ownership, responsibility, passion, and motivation in achieving success, as well as the role faith — especially in oneself — can play in achieving goals. Tune in now to learn simple ways you can drive your personal growth and health!

Episode resources:

Ten Steps to an “I Believe” Mindset e-book by Dr. Kevin Elko 

Dr. Elko’s books and CDs

For more information about the Grant Study of Adult Development conducted by Harvard, visit: https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/

For more information on Cathy Hughes:

(correction, she bought her radio station for $995,000, not $980,000) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_One#:~:text=Urban%20One%20was%20founded%20as,from%20an%20African%20American%20perspective.

For more information on Thomas Edison’s story: https://www.businessinsider.com/thomas-edison-in-the-obstacle-is-the-way-2014-5 (based on varying inflation calculations, his comeback revenue mentioned is between $240 – around $300 million in today’s dollars)

For more information on the factors Dr. Elko describes as being drivers of health outcomes:

Stress

Anxiety

Diet’s impact on genetics and health outcomes