Episode 37. Dr Avi interviewed by the Meat Medic, talking about lifestyle medicine incorporating functional breathing

Prescribing Lifestyle

Summary: In this episode of the Meat Medic Podcast, Dr. Avi Charlton returns to discuss her journey as a specialist lifestyle GP and the founder of Melbourne Low Carb Clinic. She shares her experiences with low-carb nutrition, functional breathing, and how these practices have revolutionized her approach to healthcare. Dr. Charlton also discusses the importance of spreading the message through her podcast, Prescribing Lifestyle.

Key Points Covered:

1. Introduction:
   • Welcome back Dr. Avi Charlton, specialist lifestyle GP and founder of Melbourne Low Carb Clinic.
   • Brief overview of Dr. Charlton’s background and current projects.
2. Journey into Low-Carb Nutrition:
   • How Dr. Charlton discovered the benefits of a low-carb diet through personal experience.
   • The impact of low-carb nutrition on her patients’ health and well-being.
   • Founding the Melbourne Low Carb Clinic to spread the word and help more people.
3. Exploring Functional Breathing:
   • Introduction to functional breathing and its benefits for stress management, respiratory health, and overall well-being.
   • How Dr. Charlton’s interest in breathing was sparked by the Huberman Lab podcast and a keto retreat.
   • The science behind breathing techniques and their impact on health, including the Bohr effect.
4. Integrating Lifestyle Medicine:
   • The importance of addressing all pillars of lifestyle medicine, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep.
   • How Dr. Charlton incorporates breathing techniques into her consultations to improve patient outcomes.
   • The role of dopamine in our daily lives and its connection to stress and anxiety.
5. The Power of Podcasting:
   • Dr. Charlton’s motivation for starting the Prescribing Lifestyle podcast.
   • How podcasting allows her to learn from experts and spread valuable health information to a broader audience.
   • Recent podcast topics, including artificial sweeteners and migraine management.
6. Practical Tips for Better Breathing:
   • Simple breathing exercises to improve health, such as nose breathing and the 4-7-8 breathing technique.
   • The benefits of slowing down your breathing to enhance oxygen delivery and reduce stress.
   • The importance of practicing mindful breathing during the day and at night.

Resources Mentioned:

• Books: The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown, Breath by James Nestor, Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke, Dopamine Detox by Thibaut Meurisse.

Exciting News: Announcement of the new e-book, Low-Carb Made Easy, now available. It includes the basic theory behind low-carb eating, a detailed food list, practical meal plans, and delicious recipes. Available at www.mlcclinic.com.au in the online store.

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