49. Maintaining Good Brain Health: A Conversation with Dr. Melissa Sundermann
You may recall how I talked on the podcast back in January about my trip to a spa resort and what I learned on that trip. Well, on that trip, I met Dr. Melissa Sundermann, and I am so happy to have the opportunity to talk to her on this podcast.
Melissa is a double-board certified physician in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine and has been practicing for over two decades, always adding new elements to her methods over the years. I hope that you listen in as she shares her journey and discusses lifestyle medicine and the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine (plus a bonus unofficial seventh one). She also discusses age-related cognitive decline, honing in especially on Alzheimer’s.
This is such a great, fun conversation, and I am grateful for Melissa’s time and having the chance to catch up with her.
Show Highlights
how and why Melissa became interested in Lifestyle Medicine
walkthrough of what Melissa teaches about brain health
importance of sleep
how to better manage stress
why we should spend more time outside
causes of and preventative measures for age-related cognitive decline
book recommendations from Melissa
Resources
Sheila’s Website
Email me: sheila@sheilatully.com
Vivek H Murthy M.D. - Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World
Dean & Ayesha Sherzai - The Alzheimer’s Solution: A Breakthrough Program to Prevent and Reverse the Symptoms of Cognitive Decline at Every Age
Will Bulsiewicz MD - Fiber Fueled: The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome
Melissa’s @motivatormelissa Page on Instagram
