Jami Dulaney Md Plant Based Wellness

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   Patients rights.  Informed consent.  Who really benefits from these concepts? If I inform you of the risks and benefits they are supposed to be to the best of my knowledge.  You would need to know the depth of my knowledge to fully understand that.  The other problem is when people are in destress or pain, they often only hear the first sentence or so.  Their minds are racing with their own questions and concerns.  Living often trumps some discomfort or chance of survivable injury.  I often hear that my doctor is the best.  He is one of the top in the world.  Back room news, there is no contest or ranking of the best.  Brick and mortar institutions carry little guarantee of the best.  They are often the most political and often owe quite a bit to their funding organizations.  Bottom line, stay healthy.  If you do become ill, do your research.  Bottom line, it is better to stay healthy.   Staying healthy requires taking some responsibility.  If you want to decrease risk,

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  What are your health journey goals? How about your movement goals?  Do you have a plan to achieve the goals or are you just floating through life hoping for a good outcome?  Most people are told that you cannot reverse lifestyle diseases.  They just happen and you must adjust to taking medications and being a "patient".  I do not believe that is the truth.  However, you must have a specific plan and monitor your progress as you go along.   This is where devices come in.  You have to actually use them instead of collect them.  A dusty scale does not hold you accountable or help monitor fluid balance.  Continuous glucose monitoring only helps if you use the information to adjust your intake.  You must use the data in real time.  Smart watches are great to track heart rate during exercise and at rest.  But you have to wear them and active them with exercise and then look at the data.  By doing this, you can get an idea of what your baseline numbers are and then track the ch

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  What does a 100 mile grueling trail race have to do with wellness? Community, mindfulness, endurance, grace, grounding, connection with others, and connection with nature are just a few words that come to mind.  I experienced them all on a volunteer level and the runners and crews experienced them exponentially.   Dig deep, you can do more than you think you can are words of the race founder, Ken Chlouber.  Those are things to do when motivation deserts you.  And as he says, motivation will desert you when you need it most.   Can't, try, and it is too difficult, are things that we hear too often in the regular world.  Comfort and easy will not be there for you when times get tough.  Yet, most of us prefer comfort and easy.  Hacks to make life more simple.  Prepared food, take out, and pleasure of the palate are what we turn to when motivation leaves us at the alter.   I hope you enjoy my recount of my time volunteering on Hope Pass at 12,100 ft above sea level in a place

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   Camp Mom Mom is over and we are headed out to Leadville to volunteer at the 100 mile trail race at Hope Pass.  Perhaps, we will see you there.   Is your weekly exercise good enough to reduce cardiovascular disease and cancer?  Do you know what moderate aerobic activity, moderate to vigorous aerobic activity, moderate strength activity means in terms of duration and level of exertion.  Tune in.  You pickle ball folks are in for a shocker.  What foods are high in niacin?  Is a high HDL a good thing?   Most people listening to this podcast agree nutrition can promote or decrease lifestyle diseases.  But what about the clothes we wear?  BPA is a hormone disruptor linked to many cancers.  It is found in cans, plastic bottles, pipes and resins.  But did you know your sports bra and tights may also be a significant source?   Thanks for listening.  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2807854 https://www.livenowfox.com/news/high-levels-of-bpa-f

Welcome!  Thank you for listening.   This episode delves into the benefits of kombucha and the down sides of a keto diet.   But what about the carnivore diet?  Grills vs Smokers?  Should you take hormone replacement therapy after menopause? I hope you are enjoying a whole foods plant based diet made in your own kitchen.  Enjoy the summer's in season vegetables and fruit and move your body.  If you would like to learn more about our wellness practice, email me at jami@doctordulaney.com doctordulaney.comhttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1190248/full https://www.amazon.com/Plant-based-Wellness-Cookbook-Generations-Cooking/dp/1733967702/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-nc-drs1_0?cv_ct_cx=doctor+and+diva&dchild=1&keywords=doctor+and+diva&pd_rd_i=1733967702&pd_rd_r=b4b3e11f-e7c1-4a71-a571-54903174e969&pd_rd_w=jpaTr&pd_rd_wg=GNibG&pf_rd_p=8f655ecb-bc8c-4750-9088-950aa74d52dd&pf_rd_r=JMDW81JEWW3K2VMA0JND&psc=1&qid=1608320722&sr=1-1-88388c6d-14b8-4f70-90f6-05ac39e8

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  I am a plant based practicing allopathic physician.  I see people in the office, the hospital, the nursing home, at home and virtually.  I am at my best in person.  My job is to educate and to support.  I graduated in 1987 and I have been a doctor everyday since then.  My goal is to help people heal and do no harm.  Practicing, observing, learning, and questioning.  It is not an algorithm or a protocol.  Everyone has their own health journey and their own life journey which makes them unique.  AI cannot understand the life experiences of a patient and understand what they may feel is best for them.   To do no harm is sometimes in the eye of the beholder.  Harm relative to what? Treat or not to treat? Who is ultimately responsible.  Medical decisions are never easy.  Everyone's path is unique.  Health span is a partnership and the journey is what you make of it.   Find someone that helps you define the health journey that supports your wishes.  You have more control than

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   Donanemab for Alzheimers. Muscle fatigue and its affect on your heart and lungs. Fitness affects on cancer risk and mortality Hypertension treatment and risks. How do these things affect your quality of life?  I believe that you have more control than you realize.  Are you worrying?  Are you living life with your head in the sand?  Are you training for an active life? I will tie these topics together during this episode.  Enjoy the day, it will be a good one.   Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com Website:doctordulaney.com https://www.amazon.com/Plant-based-Wellness-Cookbook-Generations-Cooking/dp/1733967702/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-nc-drs1_0?cv_ct_cx=doctor+and+diva&dchild=1&keywords=doctor+and+diva&pd_rd_i=1733967702&pd_rd_r=b4b3e11f-e7c1-4a71-a571-54903174e969&pd_rd_w=jpaTr&pd_rd_wg=GNibG&pf_rd_p=8f655ecb-bc8c-4750-9088-950aa74d52dd&pf_rd_r=JMDW81JEWW3K2VMA0JND&psc=1&qid=1608320722&sr=1-1-88388c6d-14b8-4f70-90f6-05ac39e80cc0  

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   The Silver Rush 50 Mile Trail race is in the books.  Finish time 13:41:42 .   Third place in the 60-69 age group category.  It was definitely the hardest race I have done to date not only the distance but terrain and altitude.   There are controversies around running ultra distances.  Is it healthy?  Can it even cause coronary artery disease?  Does it shorten life? I believe that is a reductionist way of thinking about it.  In a time where people are looking for longevity and life "hacks", the easy way out, and guaranteed outcomes, ultra running certainly is frowned upon.   After all, who would drive from sea level to a remote area at 10,000 feet to run to 12,000 ft four different times for a distance of 49.2 miles (that is what my watch said).  It was hard and I got tired and dirty.  I was racing the clock to finish within cut off times.  My heart rate was elevated into the 130s for 14 plus hours.  I drained the glycogen from my body.   I saw some of the most beautiful

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   The Silver Rush 50 Mile Trail race is in the books.  Finish time 13:41:42 .   Third place in the 60-69 age group category.  It was definitely the hardest race I have done to date not only the distance but terrain and altitude.   There are controversies around running ultra distances.  Is it healthy?  Can it even cause coronary artery disease?  Does it shorten life? I believe that is a reductionist way of thinking about it.  In a time where people are looking for longevity and life "hacks", the easy way out, and guaranteed outcomes, ultra running certainly is frowned upon.   After all, who would drive from sea level to a remote area at 10,000 feet to run to 12,000 ft four different times for a distance of 49.2 miles (that is what my watch said).  It was hard and I got tired and dirty.  I was racing the clock to finish within cut off times.  My heart rate was elevated into the 130s for 14 plus hours.  I drained the glycogen from my body.   I saw some of the most beautiful

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   Virtues: Perseverance, Patience, Courage, Accountability, and Practical Wisdom How do these virtues apply to plant based nutrition and movement?   Pride, Envy, and Intemperance.  How do these impede our success in attaining ultimate health and wellness.   Dr. Sabrina Little wrote an article in IRunFar.com applying those virtues to sport.   Transitioning to a plant based healthy lifestyle is a growth over time for most of us.  There are obstacle we don't even know exist until we begin.  The path is not perfect but filled with twists and turns.  I hope you enjoy my lament on a more virtuous path to plant based nutrition.  It might even help your running or favorite sport.   Thanks for listening.  Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com Website: doctordulaney.com https://www.irunfar.com/virtue-and-competition-getting-it-right https://www.amazon.com/Plant-based-Wellness-Cookbook-Generations-Cooking/dp/1733967702/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-nc-drs1_0?cv_ct_cx=doctor+and+diva&dchild

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  Have you ever heard the saying, I'm not loosing weight but I am building muscle?  How much does a pound of muscle weight?  The same as a pound of feathers.  If your are working hard enough to build significant muscle, you will be burning energy and digging into your fat stores.  Glycogen is stored primarily in muscle and is accompanied by water.  The only true way to measure muscle content with a Dexa scan.  However, it is not covered by most insurances and exposes one to radiation.  A bioelectrical impedance scale is not a bad weight to estimate muscle.  There are errors if someone retains water secondary to kidney or heart disease but can be used to see changes in body composition.  This episode will look at a study comparing various body measurements with longevity.  Spoiler alert; I hope you are carrying lots of muscle.   Other topics: Vitamin D and Zinc.  How much and what levels are good? Riding 1020 miles at 87 yrs young and Ninja Warrior at 71 on Prime time.  Wha

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  People come to my office with bags of supplements fearing nutrient deficiencies after scanning the internet for life extension hacks.  Sometimes they just feel poorly and hope that the supplements hold the key to more vitality and energy.   Taurine is the latest to make the scene as a much needed supplement for longevity.  It is touted as being a "nearly" essential amino acid.  Essential amino acids are ones our bodies cannot produce and we have to ingest.  Humans make taurine through a series of steps from the essential amino acid methionine.  True carnivores such as cats do not make taurine and have to ingest it from animal sources.  It is most abundant in fast twitch muscle such as wings, thighs, and heart.  Sound great if you are a cat but not so great if you are plant based.   So what do we plant based people do?  We eat methionine in our vegetables and grains and our body makes taurine.  It is true that the blood levels decrease as we age.  It is also true that pla

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  Have you ever played a round of golf, went on a run or played tennis when everything just flowed?  You didn't have to think, it just flowed?  Have you ever taken up a new sport or new task when you had to stress about every little detail and things were still a struggle.  Welcome to whole foods plant based cooking and menu planning.  Perhaps you eat the same thing daily and tell yourself you like it like that and then someone brings over a pizza that smells so much better than the cowboy caviar that you have had for the last 30 days.  Just have a bite.  It won't matter.  Or will it?  How many of those bites, free days, celebrations, no diner plans occur in a month.  Rarely?  Really?   If it were easy, the internet and store shelves would not be full of hacks and supplements.  We would like to help you be fluent in plant based nutrition.  In the zone with menu planning and meal presentation.  If it doesn't look good, smell good, and taste good, then it will not work.  Con

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  What does your skin say about health.  Queen Elizabeth was quoted as saying she earned her wrinkles.  Probably not, but she did have her fair share.  Is our skin like rings of a tree that depict our age? Skin health is associated with nutrition and environmental factors as is any other organ.  In fact, our skin is a major organ capable of helping to eliminate toxins from our body including heavy metals.  The outer layer of our skin is the epidermis.  It is composed mainly of the oldest skin cells and is largely waterproof.  Adding things to the outside layer doesn’t add much to the overall health of the skin.  The key is inside out.  A colorful plate of fruits and vegetables will provide the necessary vitamins for healthy skin.  On the other hand, a plate of processed brown food will result in thin, frail skin prone to infections and disease.  After eating, don’t forget to get out and get some near red uv radiation from the sun.  It will help build collagen in your skin

Welcome! and thank you for listening.   Today I have Paul Youd on the podcast.  He is an 85 year old endurance athlete from the UK.  His knees bothered him so bad in his 50s that he stopped running and started biking.  Then he became vegan after learning about the cruel conditions factory farm animals endure.  One day chasing his grandson, he realized his knees no longer hurt and he resumed running.  Fast forward to the lockdown, he decided to try a 50k distance and  set his sights on a press up goal of one million before age 90.  He is a runner, plant based, and a bread maker instructor.  What’s not to like.  Enjoy this motivating interview.  He is my people.  Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com with questions.   Website:doctordulaney.com   https://runningonplants.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwscGjBhAXEiwAswQqNDTBAPNJ57PhaHcWy9aJRAj4Ylg76_9P8X23361mY3K-swLcxYjGHxoCeXcQAvD_BwE https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Ficouldnevergovegan_movie&e=AT3GgR4NLgz6sebBJco8TmJ-OPmUMwTEFQQEcQEl5-MD5l6XLkyDXOdSzsZw9u

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  I have added running to the title of the podcast given I have been talking about it so often.  I believe wellness must include movement as well as nutrition and running is certainly my favorite movement.   Happy Birthday Diva!  She is certainly a mover and a shaker in all the ways.  Today, I would like to share some highlights from her surprise birthday party.  Most people who know my mother consider her an inspiration.  Perhaps you would like to learn a few secrets from my observations of the Diva.   I hope this episode gives you the encouragement to party plant based in the future.  I think I may have discovered a little trick to pulling it off.  Enjoy this episode and thank you for listening.  Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com with questions.  website: doctordulaney.com https://www.amazon.com/Plant-based-Wellness-Cookbook-Generations-Cooking/dp/1733967702/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-nc-drs1_0?cv_ct_cx=doctor+and+diva&dchild=1&keywords=doctor+and+diva&pd_rd_i=17

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  When I was growing up, mushrooms were something that you got on a pizza when you progressed from straight pepperoni.  They were usually from a jar or can and were nothing spectacular to look at.  I believe that is where they got their bad wrap.  The other place I started seeing mushrooms were on a fancy spinach salad.  They were fresh and thinly sliced but raw.  Not a lot of taste but they made the salad pretty.   Raw mushrooms are actually toxic due to a surface chemical called agaratine.  It is destroyed by cooking a few minutes.  In addition, most of the nutrients associated with mushrooms are released after heating.   I will give you a few more reasons to put a variety of mushrooms on your plate and even perhaps in your coffee! Do you feel like a number or a diagnosis when you go to the doctor's?  Have you had anything prescribed besides a drug or test?  I would encourage you to ask why and what a lot more.  If you would like to become more invested in your health an

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  We have so many nutritional options and things to choose leading to confusion and indecision.  There is more dietary advise advertised than just about anything else.  Eating is glamorous, social, and is portrayed as having a large role in our overall happiness.  Admitting that our food choices play a large role in our overall health is not the reality most people want to hear.   How many times have you said, we eat better than we used to?  We eat better than other people.  We don't eat fast food.  I need a cheat day.  I need a food reward.  Eating healthy is boring and takes too much time to prepare.  I am not a kitchen person.   Meanwhile, people are joining gyms and trying to get healthy.  No one enjoys taking medications.  So we try to improve our nutrition for a few days or weeks then it is back to the old habits.  Why?  Why can't we stick with it? We blame others for sabotaging us, though we always have a choice.  We call the right choice the hard choice.  Hard, is

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  We accumulate metabolic waste just like we accumulate junk in the garage.  You might be able to use some of it, but most likely it just sits there and rusts.  How do you get it out? Does exercise prevent it?  Life long exercisers or very active people seem to have less lifestyle diseases than sedentary people.  However, they are not immune.  How does exercise prevent or delay the onset of disease? Today I will exam some of the whys around these topics as well as some nutritional paradoxes that the medical community seems to ignore.  I hope you enjoy the episode.   Thanks for listening.   Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com  Website: doctordulaney.com https://www.amazon.com/Plant-based-Wellness-Cookbook-Generations-Cooking/dp/1733967702/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1U4J4U0SZUXUF&dchild=1&keywords=plant+based+wellness+cookbook&qid=1621083696&sprefix=plant+based+well%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-3  

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  I took this episode on the road to Riverwood Golf Community where I recorded a discussion of adopting a plant based lifestyle.  Two of my practice members, Bob and Judy Sparanese started a discussion group around plant based nutrition.  I was invited to give my perspective as a plant based physician.  I shared my practice journey and how my thoughts on nutrition have evolved over my years in a cardiology practice.  The common theme is implementation and socializing.  No one really doubted the benefits.  I shared some of my go to meal ideas and ways to make it a little easier.   Bob and Judy are setting a great example by reaching out to meet new friends with shared interest of health and nutrition.  A golf course community is a tough place to implement plant based nutrition.  The perception that "good food" is burgers and fries, steak and potatoes, and the occasional fish and chips would prevail on most menus.  Golf stories and happy hour are more the theme than health a