Dr. Frank Lipman is a New York Times bestselling author and a pioneer and internationally recognized expert in the fields of Integrative and Functional Medicine. He's the founder and director of Eleven-Eleven Wellness Center in New York City. Dr. Lipman practices "Good Medicine," a unique approach combining western and alternative medicine. He's helped thousands of people reclaim their vitality and recover their zest for life.

In this episode, we discuss:

The truth about getting old
Growing up in South Africa during apartheid
Getting turned on to alternative medicine by traditional healers in South Africa
The power of belief or placebo effect
"Good Medicine," a combination of both western and alternative medicine
Dr. Lipman becoming pre-diabetic by eating too much fruit and grains
Stop fearing healthy fats and calories
The majority of people thrive on a low carb diet
The blood sugar rollercoater... get off this ride
When you don't know what's going on, treat the gut
The majority of your serotonin (happy neurotransmitter) is made in your gut, not your brain
Testing and healing the gut (the four R's)
Inflammation is at the root of most diseases
How sleep is like taking out the trash for your brain
Why do most people neglect sleep?
Slow down and start meditating
The stress threshold
The easiest way to start meditating
Finding passion and meaning in your life (you don't need to quit your job)
Dr. Lipman's morning routine... a good day and a bad day
Learning to control your mind

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