Ep 121 Reclaiming Sovereignty Over Our Health: A Holistic Approach to Nutrition and Wellness with Dr. Nana Kwaku Opare

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Dr. Nana Kwaku Opare MD, a physician, author, and health coach discusses the importance of having accurate information about nutrition and the impact of economic and social conditions on people's eating habits. With over 30 years of experience in practicing medicine, Dr. Opare has a strong focus on lifestyle medicine and believes that many chronic diseases can be prevented or reversed through changes in diet, exercise, stress management, and other lifestyle factors.

Dr. Opare talks about the addictive nature of fried, sugar, and salty foods and the need to approach nutrition from an addiction medicine perspective. He also discussed the spiritual aspect of food and how what we eat can affect our consciousness. Dr. Opare emphasizes the importance of regaining sovereignty over our food and health, especially in light of the colonial state and its impact on the dietary practices of Indigenous peoples. Moreover, Dr. Opare discusses the problems with the current medical system and the need for doctors to practice narrative medicine and listen to their patients. He emphasizes the importance of intuition and animal instinct in taking care of our health. Dr. Opare talks about his new book, "You Don't Need Me," which emphasizes the need to restore our connection with our divine spirit and nature.

Apart from his medical practice, Dr. Opare is a prolific author and educator. He has written several books on topics related to health and wellness and offers online courses and coaching programs to help individuals and families make positive changes to their health and well-being. Dr. Opare is deeply committed to promoting health equity and has worked to address health disparities in underserved communities both in the United States and abroad. Listeners can find several resources on Dr. Opare's website, including books, blogs, and consultation services. He also invited listeners to visit Northern Tanzania and experience its natural beauty. Finally, Dr. Opare highlighted the need for action steps to make changes in our lives and the importance of avoiding medical consumerism and entitlement when it comes to nutrition.

Overall, Dr. Nana Kwaku Opare's interview provides valuable insights into the importance of accurate information, regaining sovereignty over our food and health, and the need for doctors to practice narrative medicine and listen to their patients.

Find Dr Nana Kwaku Opare at:

Website: www.Opare.net

Book a Consultation: https://bit.ly/3zu7ORS

Book: Rule Book and User Guide for Healthy Living – Dr Nana Kwaku Opare, MD – For PDF See Website https://opare.net/

Book: The Optimum Fast - Dr Nana Kwaku Opare, MD - https://a.co/d/9qmaeFh

Discussed on the PODCAST:

Dr Michael Gregor, MD – www.drgreger.org

Dr Burkitt – English physician surgeon – https://a.co/d/3shGONJ

Dr Walter Kempner Retina Research - http://bit.ly/3GcFjMa

Salt Sugar Fat – Michael Moss - https://a.co/d/8o3aZcg

BLISS Point Effect - http://bit.ly/3ZHF9mS

Ayurvedic Foods - www.ayurveda.com

Conscious Eating, Gabriel Cousens, MD - https://a.co/d/3nqq20q

The Three Gunas: Sattva, Rajas & Tamas - https://bit.ly/3MfY4lW

Grounded In My Roots - www.groundedinmyroots.com/

Northern Tanzania - http://bit.ly/3ZDSzAt

Mount Kilimanjaro - www.climbing-kilimanjaro.com

Zanzibar - http://bit.ly/411FFxn

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