Ep 49- Dr. Rob Downey - Lifestyle Medicine

<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The most important of the lifestyle domains is having a peace of mind.”</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Dr. Rob Downey</span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Rob Downey is a functional medicine physician with training in family medicine. He works at Seaworthy Functional Medicine Clinic in Alaska. He has been practicing functional medicine since 2006. In this interview we discuss the importance of lifestyle medicine and how some simple tweaks can really improve your health. Dr. Rob talks about the functional medicine testing he uses with his osteoporosis and osteopenia patients as well as testing for improved gut health.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Link </strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://seaworthymed.com/">Dr. Downey’s website </a></strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Timestamps: </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[02:34] Why shift from traditional medicine to functional medicine?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[06:44] The myth of the “quick fix” and The Five P’s</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[10:26] Achieving great sleep</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[16:46] The initial assessment of stress</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[21:30] Testing for bone density and the gut</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[29:15] What are we seeing in women with osteoporosis or osteopenia?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[35:54] Takeaways from this conversation</span></p> <p> </p> <p><em>DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.</em></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">*In compliance with the FTC g