Ep152: Understanding the Difference Between Integrative & Traditional Medicine | with Dr. Edison de Mello

<p>When it comes to health and wellness there is no shortage of information on the interwebs. I would argue that there is way too much information, and trying to sift through what's true and what's garbage is enough to make anyone throw up their hands in despair. (And don’t even get me started on the number of “thought leaders” and “influencers” complicating things even further). Because it’s so difficult to discern what works and what’s a gimmick, most people only approach their health on an as-needed basis (who’s got time for anything else?). When something goes wrong, you go to the doctor. In fact, that’s what our traditional medical system is designed to do - treat sickness.</p> <p><strong>But what if you strive to be more than just “not sick” and instead you want to optimize your health?</strong></p> <p>I spent most of my life simply thinking the doctor was there to help me when I was sick, which led me to literally hitting rock bottom both mentally and physically before I decided to take an active role in my health and well-being. When I finally looked for help I was disillusioned by what conventional western medicine doctors had to offer me. Then I found <a href= "https://www.akashacenter.com/our-team/edison-de-mello-md-phd" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Dr. Edison de Mello</strong></a> and <strong><a href= "https://akashacenter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Akasha Center</a></strong>.</p> <p>Dr. Edison de Mello, is the founder, CEO, and medical director of the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine in Santa Monica, CA and has been my doctor for over fifteen years now. He’s also now become a very close friend who has literally saved not just my life but the lives of several of my closest family members and friends. In today’s conversation we help you better understand what “Integrative Medicine” really means (and trust me, it has nothing to do with magic crystals or incense). We also discuss the benefits of having regular doctor's visits (even if you feel fine) and how the work he does