Leonard Hwostow’s Post

This is embarrassing but ... I fumbled my own health for 20 years, even as a doctor. For over half of my life I didn’t realize that normal lab ranges have a wide spectrum and it doesn’t mean my health is all good. I believed that my “normal” test results actually meant optimal. And then I started an integrative medicine fellowship right after medical school. I distinctly remember sitting in class, mouth wide open in shock, at what I was learning. Concepts that I was never taught in medical school. I learned that normal labs are often used to diagnose disease, and not necessarily to prevent you from getting sick. I learned that by the time a lab value is outside of normal range, it might already be too late. My story During medical school and residency, I was constantly tired with heavy periods but all of my labs for iron deficiency anemia came back normal. I was told to get more sleep and sent home to struggle alone. It wasn’t until I asked my doctor to check my ferritin levels that I found out they were dangerously low. My level was 3 ng/mL and optimal is above 50 ng/mL. I immediately started taking the correct iron supplements and my energy improved within DAYS after suffering for years. I was embarrassed that it took me so long to figure this out. Especially as a doctor. I was frustrated that I had to do my own research to get to the bottom of my health issues. But my story does not need to be your story. I created The Optimal Lab Guide so you never have to question yourself and make the same mistake I did. It’s a free resource that I hope you take with you to your next doctor’s visit. Download the free guide below.

The NHRI hosted a free live webinar on “The Power of Thoughts and Health” featuring Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Mhd. Our thoughts are more important than we would believe. Thoughts are real energy that we generate and direct. They travel and affect others both in positive and negative ways…your thoughts can affect others and other’s thoughts can affect you.  Your thoughts literally create your world. Medical and quantum physics research strongly supports the idea that thoughts can have a great impact on our health/life – physically, mentally and spiritually. However, not all thoughts are equal...some are powerful and lasting while other are weak and transient.  Medical research has demonstrated that creating an environment filled with positive thoughts minimizes the effects of negative thoughts…resulting in better health. A negative thought environment is ultimately destructive to body and mind. In this interesting lecture, Dr. Massey explores the physics and medicine characterizing the reality and life altering power of your thoughts, how to enhance positive thoughts and protect yourself from negative thoughts. The Power of Thoughts and Health webinar replay is now available on our Youtube channel at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gbSw43rW

In my professional journey, blending my passion for education with advancements in health science has led me to an intriguing field: redox health. This revolutionary science focuses on the role of redox signaling molecules in cellular communication and regeneration. It's about understanding the body's innate capability to heal and maintain optimal function. Sharing knowledge on this topic aligns perfectly with my goal of improving lives globally. Let's engage in meaningful conversations around health innovation and how redox science could be the next frontier in wellness and longevity. Let's work together. #RedoxHealth #InnovationInWellness #ProfessionalGrowth

In the first episode of Season Two of Periodically, Sofia and Lottie are joined by Tiffany, a PhD student with endometriosis, to discuss their experiences with the condition, from managing physical symptoms and emotional strain to negotiating uncertainties around her PhD funding. 🔑 Key takeaways: Understanding the physical and emotional strain of endometriosis. Managing uncertainties regarding PhD funding due to chronic illness. The critical role of institutional support for individuals with chronic illnesses. The pressing need for systemic changes in academia for better understanding and support. Tune in now to gain profound insights into this often misunderstood condition.  #Periodically #Endometriosis #Academia

Countdown to Longevity Primer course launch: Rewind 101 - designed for individuals aiming to live better for longer and for health professionals seeking a crash course in this fascinating new field of medicine. I read and translate longevity science into insights for you. 145 days.

Stress: friend or foe? We've all heard "pressure makes diamonds 💎," but Harvard physician Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, MD, MPH reveals how to tell when stress is helping vs. hurting you in this latest episode of The Science of Perception Box (a collaboration between Unlikely Collaborators and Big Think). Dr. Nerurkar shares her own experience with burnout from working 80-hour weeks and the key difference between: ✅ Adaptive stress: Pushes you forward, motivates you, and helps you grow. ❌ Maladaptive stress: Drains your energy, leads to burnout, and hinders productivity. Don't let stress control you. Watch the video to learn how to reset your brain in high-stress situations and live a more resilient life. 🌱 #StressManagement #Resilience #BurnoutPrevention #WorkLifeBalance #Productivity #PerceptionBox

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Whilst not a new article; (from 2021) This was an interesting read by Scientific American We know exercise is so beneficial for brain longevity. And this article is discussing how specific proteins created through exercise could be isolated and delivered to those with MCI and/or sedentary and reduce brain inflammation. There’s also a cast away commentary on there being an interplay with liver health. Isn’t that interesting - If there’s two things modern society is guilty of: not exercising enough and punishing our liver with daily unseen toxin exposures of everyday life! #brainhealthmatters #endalzheimers https://lnkd.in/g-MTr-xF

Casey Means and Robert Lustig discuss her new book, "Good Energy", which explores the #mitochondria and how they sit at the center of physiology, medicine, and society today. The #ChronicDisease pandemic is really mitochondrial dysfunction, and fixing the mitochondria is the only way out of our current medical ordeal. They brush on science, politics, and society... don't miss it! (Via Levels) https://lnkd.in/e2uwBNc3