Episode
Change Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
55:46
Published: Mon Aug 30 2021
Description
My guest today is Dr. Roger Seheult, who is quadruple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the co-founder of MedCram, a medical education company where his mission is to demystify medical concepts for people around the world. You guys really enjoyed the first time we had Roger on, so we brought him on again to really dive into the root cause of disease and how to prevent it!A lot of this information is fascinating and necessary, so I’ve split this interview into two separate parts. The second half will be out later this week.In this episode we discuss, why inflammation is the root cause of disease, how different diets affect our overall health, what happens in your body when you’re infected with COVID-19, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1156Check out his website: https://www.medcram.comListen to our first interviews with Dr. Roger Seheult: www.lewishowes.com/1063 & www.lewishowes.com/1064Adventist Health Study: https://adventisthealthstudy.org/studies/AHS-2Plant based diets, pescatarian diets and COVID-19 Severity Study:https://nutrition.bmj.com/content/early/2021/05/18/bmjnph-2021-000272The Wim Hof Experience: Mindset Training, Power Breathing, and Brotherhood: https://link.chtbl.com/910-podA Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://link.chtbl.com/967-podThe Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson: https://link.chtbl.com/896-podÂ
Chapters
Dr. Roger Schwelt, quadruple board certified physician, discusses the link between inflammation and disease, shares tips for disease prevention and provides insight into how different diets can impact overall health.
00:00 - 03:50 (03:50)
Summary
Dr. Roger Schwelt, quadruple board certified physician, discusses the link between inflammation and disease, shares tips for disease prevention and provides insight into how different diets can impact overall health.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The effects of vitamin D in COVID-19 are still uncertain, but studies have shown that daily or weekly supplementation can reduce the incidence of acute chest infections.
03:50 - 09:00 (05:10)
Summary
The effects of vitamin D in COVID-19 are still uncertain, but studies have shown that daily or weekly supplementation can reduce the incidence of acute chest infections. Inflammation is a major contributor to heart and cardiovascular disease, which is where vitamin D could be beneficial.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode discusses the importance of vitamin D and how people living in northern latitudes, such as northern Europe and Canada, are unable to get enough vitamin D from sunlight exposure.
09:00 - 12:06 (03:05)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the importance of vitamin D and how people living in northern latitudes, such as northern Europe and Canada, are unable to get enough vitamin D from sunlight exposure. It also touches on the ineffectiveness of blue light filters and blockers.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Lack of sleep can impact the immune system and inflammation in exponential ways.
12:06 - 15:18 (03:11)
Summary
Lack of sleep can impact the immune system and inflammation in exponential ways. It is suggested that prioritizing sleep can be beneficial in preventing diseases.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A former chief medical resident discusses the 80-hour work week limitation for medical residents and the pressure placed on them due to staff shortages in medical facilities.
15:18 - 18:17 (02:59)
Summary
A former chief medical resident discusses the 80-hour work week limitation for medical residents and the pressure placed on them due to staff shortages in medical facilities.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The SARS-CoV-2 virus targets the ACE2 receptor, and by reducing oxidative stress and increasing antioxidants, you can prevent an overload of spike protein and the shutdown of the receptor.
18:17 - 21:52 (03:35)
Summary
The SARS-CoV-2 virus targets the ACE2 receptor, and by reducing oxidative stress and increasing antioxidants, you can prevent an overload of spike protein and the shutdown of the receptor.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The human body can only produce one type of sialic acid on its protein and cell surfaces, which makes it difficult to create vaccines for viruses that use these sialic acids as a gateway into cells, such as HIV.
21:52 - 26:18 (04:25)
Summary
The human body can only produce one type of sialic acid on its protein and cell surfaces, which makes it difficult to create vaccines for viruses that use these sialic acids as a gateway into cells, such as HIV.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The association between cardiovascular disease and processed meats, but not regular meats, was found in multiple studies conducted in the US and Europe.
26:18 - 29:37 (03:19)
Summary
The association between cardiovascular disease and processed meats, but not regular meats, was found in multiple studies conducted in the US and Europe. The consumption of red meat is linked to inflammation in the blood vessels and colon which increases the risk of colon cancer.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A new study compares the severity of COVID-19 in vegetarians, vegans, pesco-vegetarians, and non-vegetarians in six different countries, eliminating confounding factors that have previously bias studies on diet and health.
29:37 - 34:39 (05:01)
Summary
A new study compares the severity of COVID-19 in vegetarians, vegans, pesco-vegetarians, and non-vegetarians in six different countries, eliminating confounding factors that have previously bias studies on diet and health.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Healthcare workers and physicians who follow a high protein, low carbohydrate diet have a higher risk of moderate to severe COVID-19, according to recent studies.
34:39 - 38:50 (04:10)
Summary
Healthcare workers and physicians who follow a high protein, low carbohydrate diet have a higher risk of moderate to severe COVID-19, according to recent studies.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The Swiss Cheese Model of Combating COVID-19 focuses on the concept of not relying on just one method or intervention, but rather layering multiple interventions to create a more robust approach to mitigating the spread of the virus.
38:50 - 41:41 (02:51)
Summary
The Swiss Cheese Model of Combating COVID-19 focuses on the concept of not relying on just one method or intervention, but rather layering multiple interventions to create a more robust approach to mitigating the spread of the virus.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A healthcare worker emphasizes the significance of health factors, such as sleep and vitamin D levels, in preventing COVID-19 as she has seen young patients without risk factors getting infected at her intensive care unit.
41:41 - 45:14 (03:32)
Summary
A healthcare worker emphasizes the significance of health factors, such as sleep and vitamin D levels, in preventing COVID-19 as she has seen young patients without risk factors getting infected at her intensive care unit.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The COVID-19 response is hindered by a weak innate immune system, responsible for producing a fever, and an overactive adaptive immune system.
45:14 - 48:49 (03:34)
Summary
The COVID-19 response is hindered by a weak innate immune system, responsible for producing a fever, and an overactive adaptive immune system. The innate immune system includes macrophages that fight infections, while the adaptive immune system creates antibodies against specific pathogens.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the benefits of fever when fighting illness and gives examples from the past.
48:49 - 52:04 (03:15)
Summary
Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the benefits of fever when fighting illness and gives examples from the past. However, she cautions against reducing a fever unless it becomes dangerous to the patient.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Fomentations or hot packs were found to be effective in preventing flu patients from developing pneumonia and progressing to death with a case fatality rate of 1.5% in sanitariums compared to 6% in army hospitals during the 1918 Flu Pandemic.
52:04 - 54:44 (02:40)
Summary
Fomentations or hot packs were found to be effective in preventing flu patients from developing pneumonia and progressing to death with a case fatality rate of 1.5% in sanitariums compared to 6% in army hospitals during the 1918 Flu Pandemic.
EpisodeChange Your Diet to PREVENT DISEASE & Reduce Inflammation w/Dr. Roger Seheult EP 1156
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker encourages listeners to share the podcast with others and leaves them with a quote from Dennis Waitley about the importance of time and health.
54:44 - 55:31 (00:46)
Summary
The speaker encourages listeners to share the podcast with others and leaves them with a quote from Dennis Waitley about the importance of time and health.