In this episode of the Me&My Health Up podcast, Dr. Joe Jacko discusses the importance of preventive medicine and the foundational elements of health, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management. He emphasises a personalised approach to health care, the significance of having a purpose in life, and the need to return to basic health principles. Dr. Jacko also shares insights on nutrition, the importance of understanding food labels, and the role of exercise in maintaining health. The conversation concludes with a focus on stress management and resources for listeners to further their health journey.

Takeaways

• Preventive medicine focuses on optimal health rather than just treating illness.
• Basic health principles include sleep, nutrition, exercise, and community involvement.
• Having a purpose in life is crucial for motivation and health.
• Nutrition should be based on whole foods and understanding personal triggers.
• Food labels can be misleading; shop the perimeter of the grocery store.
• Exercise should include flexibility and strength training for overall health.
• Sleep is essential for recovery and hormone regulation.
• Stress management is key to maintaining health and well-being.
• Personalised health care considers individual goals and conditions.
• Research and education empower patients to take control of their health.

About Dr. Joe Jacko: 
Dr. Joe Jacko is a physician specializing in internal medicine, sports and regenerative medicine, preventive medicine, and longevity science. He is the author of Bamboozled, Duped, and Hoodwinked: Keys to Escaping the Tricks, Deceptions, and Half-Truths of the Medical Industry, a guide that empowers readers to navigate corruption and misinformation in healthcare. With expertise in sports injuries, hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy and functional health strategies, Dr. Jacko helps individuals achieve optimal health and vitality beyond the limits of conventional medicine. 

A published medical author and respected speaker, Dr. Jacko has contributed chapters to the Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic: Sports Medicine Book and lectures on hormonal health, aging, exercise, and nutrition. He earned his BA in Biology from Wittenberg University and his MD from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic. 

Connect with Dr. Joe Jacko: 
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJoeJacko 

About me&my health up & Anthony Hartcher:    
me&my health up seeks to enhance and enlighten the well-being of others. Host Anthony Hartcher is the CEO of me&my wellness which provides holistic health solutions using food as medicine, combined with a holistic, balanced, lifestyle approach. Anthony holds three bachelor’s degrees in Complementary Medicine; Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine; and Chemical Engineering.  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Preventive Medicine

03:58 Foundations of Optimal Health

08:24 The Importance of Purpose in Health

12:26 Nutrition: Starting Points and Principles

22:17 Exercise: Building a Sustainable Routine

25:02 Sleep: Foundations for Restorative Health

26:59 Stress Management and Personal Boundaries