In this episode of The Deep Six, Dr. James Lewerenz welcomes doctor of Pharmacy and global lecturer Sahar Swidan for a deep dive into longevity, preventative care, and functional medicine. Sahar shares her journey from traditional pharmacy to a more holistic approach, emphasizing the power of integrative medicine.They explore why addressing root causes—rather than masking symptoms—is key to long-term health. Gut health takes center stage as the foundation for overall wellness, with a focus on anti-inflammatory diets and detoxification. Sahar also breaks down the role of hormone replacement therapy in maintaining memory, mobility, and vitality. Plus, they discuss the emerging field of peptide therapy and how stress management techniques like meditation can improve cognitive function.Tune in for an insightful conversation on optimizing your health span, and don't forget to like and subscribe! 00:00 Welcome to the Deep Six Podcast02:03 The Role of A4M in Longevity Education04:31 Paradigm Shifts in Medicine11:21 The Importance of Hormones17:12 Understanding Hormonal Balance23:00 The Impact of Hormones on Health29:32 Inflammation: The Root of Many Ills30:01 The Toxin Tidal Wave31:56 Sweat It Out: The Power of Detoxification36:03 Nutrition: The Forgotten Pillar38:00 Peptides: The New Frontier44:31 The Role of GLP-1 in Health48:01 Critical Thinking in a Stressful World58:30 Embracing Love Over Fear Guest Links: Website: https://sahar.world/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaharSwidanPharmD/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saharswidan_pharmd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahar-swidan-68b644b/   About:Dr. James Lewerenz takes a multifaceted approach to impact the lives of his patients. Using functional medicine, he looks at every patient on an individual, case-by-case basis, asks lots of questions, and works diligently to find the root cause of the individual's chronic pain or illness. Dr. Lewerenz is passionate and dedicated to bringing his personal experience, knowledge, and training to enhance one’s quality of life, at any age. Be well! Longevity Health Institute633 E South Blvd. Ste 2200Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 289-6643https://www.longevityhealthinstituteinc.com/