Dr. Frank Lipman recommends his Six Pillars of Health to restore wellness and internal balance.
- Eat. There is no single, correct diet. A lower-carb diet is a good idea as you age. Your plate should be 70% veggies, 10-20% of protein and 10-20% of healthy fats.
- Sleep. Your body needs time to restore. Your brain needs time for the cleaning crew to tidy up. Allow yourself time to transition to bed.
- Move. Exercise your body daily.
- Protect yourself from toxins. Pay attention to the food you’re eating. Remove as many chemicals from your environment as much as possible. Consume plenty of fiber to move toxins out of your gut.
- Unwind and de-stress. Meditate or engage in a breathing practice to calm yourself down. Laughing may help bring you back to balance.
- Connect with yourself and others. Get in tune with yourself. Honor the seasons and enjoy nature. Enjoy your family. Have a social life. Be kind.
Listen as Dr. Lipman joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss his plan for restoring internal balance.
Dr. Frank Lipman, a pioneer in both integrative and functional medicine, is the founder and director of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City, a New York Times best-selling author and the creator of Be Well, a lifestyle brand which offers premium supplements, cleanse programs and personalized health coaching to help people achieve genuine and sustainable life changes. A leading international speaker in Health and Wellness, he has been featured in all the top magazines and profiled in many too, including the New York Times, New York Magazine and O, the Oprah Magazine, and has appeared on TV shows like the Today Show, Extra and Dr Oz.