Why Lifestyle is the BEST Medicine | Meagan L. Grega

Why Lifestyle is the BEST Medicine | Meagan L. Grega | TEDxLehighRiver

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The United States spends more per person on healthcare than any other nation in the world, yet our health outcomes are near the bottom of the list when compared to countries with similar education and economic resources. The chronic disease epidemic that has emerged over the last 50 years, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia, can be attributed to the cumulative effect of lifestyle choices we make every day. 
Meagan L. Grega, MD, is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Kellyn Foundation (www.kellyn.org), a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice. Kellyn provides school-based healthy lifestyle education and “Garden as a Classroom”
programs; supports access to nutrient-dense produce via the Eat Real Food Mobile Market and Lehigh Valley Corner Store Initiative; engages participants in hands-on, plant-based cooking classes in community settings and offers intensive therapeutic lifestyle change interventions for individuals and families. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Bucknell University with a B.S. in Biochemistry/Cell Biology and earned her MD degree from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School.
Child/Family health in general, and the obesity epidemic in particular, are issues in which Dr. Grega has had a long-standing interest. She believes the benefits of regular exercise, adequate sleep, supportive social connections, healthy food choices and the art of balance are the keys to improving our children’s future, as well as our own. Towards that end, she is committed to
finding practical solutions that can be implemented by families and communities to strengthen each other physically, emotionally and spiritually. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@aperson2020 2 жыл бұрын

One of the outstanding talks that can transform the world.

@virginiadavidson7862 2 жыл бұрын

We can take our Blue Zones along with us! I was born at Loma Linda, one of the Blue Zones identified in the study, and my family embraced the healthy lifestyle even though they later moved elsewhere. My parents aged gracefully and are now gone, but those who I know, who also embrace basic healthy choices, are still living in that Blue Zone. It can be done wherever you are, if you want it.

@jffungaming5615 Жыл бұрын

4 ways to decrease chronic disease like heart disease , cancer, asthma,dibetic are 1.bmi

@tradersview434 2 жыл бұрын

in my opinion this video tells us how important it is to have good nutrition in order not to have so many problems in the future and it also tell us that we need to they care our nutrition.

@janecaswell7579 2 жыл бұрын

This doctor is a true healer! When I realized that I didn't eat a lot of vegetables..... I also came to terms with the fact that I didn't really know how to cook them that well. Then a little while later I came to terms with the fact that I needed to buy some books on how to cooked vegetables so that I would enjoy them. However, I believe I need nudging from some new friends. Would love to become involved with her foundation. She has done the research and put together a complete package. Please pass this video along to everybody you know! We citizens have to create our own tsunami to combat Madison avenue's marketing strategies.

@bradzimmerman3171 Жыл бұрын

Jane ! Jane? Stop the vegetable thing you are on the wrong path girl, do research and find out how horrible the Standard American Diet is a complete mess not healthy at all *

@Bagellatte 2 жыл бұрын

Insightful video. I did all 4 of those points you said for many years & I practise self control in choosing what I eat.. exercise 5-6 times a week. Indeed it is true, one’s lifestyle contributes greatly to their general health. Sadly many people are unable to practice self control and indulgences..until the disease hit them.

@cathleensmith4717 Жыл бұрын

IF has helped me with developing self control and to not connect cravings with need, or hunger with an excuse for dietary abuse.

@karmadorjee8204 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for your beautiful talk on healthy lifestyle!

@unjongestrabela5916 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@krmaheshvit Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ma’m for the wonderful information

@thurpatinainesh5868 3 жыл бұрын

Good habits payoff in long run never underestimate power of good habits 👍

@sleepsmartsmashstress8705 2 жыл бұрын

never

@williammaldonado3516 2 жыл бұрын

Yes 👍

@te.5104 2 жыл бұрын

Being Healthy is more cheaper than ill, choice is yours.

@anthonygarcia3097 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation.

@JaneAusten-bn5pr Жыл бұрын

I’m very impressed by the evidence based argument for the importance of lifestyle in a populations health. I do think however that we need to consider the large economic barriers that may people have in making healthy choices. While encouraging, I don’t think the speaker emphasized how challenging this can be for people. Even though lifestyle changes can improve outcomes, there are genetic and mental health considerations. Certain populations and people may need more “social nudges” than others to achieve the same result. I love the idea of integrating the community and bringing together farmers, physicians, and others. I wonder how we best integrate this type of model in “food deserts” however. For children I wonder if focusing on school lunch programs might improve the number of people who develop chronic health conditions. In Japan, many school aged children participate in cooking and cleaning up their school meals which are very balanced nutritionally. This model could ensure that all children can learn health eating/cooking skills.

@princess-zq9vc 2 жыл бұрын

She's so on point 💯💯💯💯💯💯

@jimmydalkiewicz8955 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!!

@gailordkereda3903 2 жыл бұрын

Knowledge Is power 🔋 watching from Nairobi kenya

@trinhvien 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@DoctorSoyemi 5 ай бұрын

Highly Valuable Information. Thank You for the depth of this Communication. ❤ We have to be committed to our own health. Making Right and Healthy Choices are Essential. This Resonates so well with me🙏🏾.

@SouthDublinPaintingRathfarnham Жыл бұрын

3 weeks ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, great video ....profoundly powerful message......information is personal power.

@jillpotts7472 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely!

@oceanabellevue5999 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Information..Thanks...

@Terradiva Жыл бұрын

Fabulous talk!!!!

@ancythomas4062 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly....I totally agree with you mam👏👏

@corneliusprentjie-maker6715 2 жыл бұрын

I like it. Thank you.

@sleepsmartsmashstress8705 2 жыл бұрын

Lifestyle is the BEST Medicine

@inmaculadamonserrathernand1790 2 жыл бұрын

excellent speech

@quinnpauly8612 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent talk Dr. Grega! I applaud your references to the pertinent literature, and your "boots on the ground" experience and recommendations. Keep up the good fight!

@positiveandhealthy2728 2 жыл бұрын

I always make time for the gym like hour and half working on different muscle groups, and focusing on mental health is huge. Thanks for the videos man. Love to be a better version of myself

@Zinu4 6 ай бұрын

Excellent talk!

@DOlovesmedicine Жыл бұрын

I think Dr. Grega does a fantastic job at explaining the benefits of changing our lifestyle in response to disease. As a current osteopathic medical student, we are taught to incorporate the body, mind, and spirit when treating a patient. Pharmacotherapy is an incredible advancement the science community has made and continues to be one of the best first-line therapies for many conditions; however, it is not the only therapy available. I appreciated the emphasis Dr. Grega placed on living a healthier lifestyle to prevent disease, but I do think it is easy to overlook how difficult this might be for certain individuals. Eating healthy and organic foods might be too expensive for some people; for others, they might not have time in their day to workout for 30 minutes. I think as a society, we need to remember that some people are doing the best they can just to survive, and adding additional pressures such as healthy eating and daily exercise is not always a choice for some. The concept of beneficence in medicine is the obligation to do what is in the best interest for the patient. I think it is important to remember that what physicians might think is best for the patient, may not actually be. Prescribing a healthier diet may not be in the patient’s budget, but prescribing a pill might be covered by their health insurance. It is best for all medical professionals to keep the whole patient in mind when selecting the right treatment for them. For those patients who do have the flexibility of trying lifestyle adjustments, I absolutely think that it should be added on to any necessary prescriptions. Something as simple as time outside in the sunshine could make all the difference to one patient. As technology continues to advance, doctors must remember that while there are dozens of prescription medications and procedures to be performed, sometimes it is better to stick to the basics.

@younglee6718 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Grega for sharing your thoughts on the importance of health nutrition. I feel like many people nowadays forget just how important a balanced diet has on our overall health and this was a perfect talk to remind us of it.

@larsgustafmartin2556 2 жыл бұрын

Scrapped the carbs and reduced my blood pressure in a few days, corrected my blood lipids in 6 weeks and dropped 17 kg in 3 months. Now health is maintained by mainly animal food, with some cabbage, cauliflower, etc as side dishes. Excess energy from above automatically leads to more physical excersice after a while, to try to force weight loss by more excersise is futile, it only leads to more hunger and more consumption of lousy food.

@kevinwilson3337 Жыл бұрын

You lost me

@t.h.nguyen5193 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, there are other essential elements that were not included such as emotional support, mental health, and life purpose as we are body, mind, and spirit.

@MC-dz8be 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for encouraging my lifestyle, I still need to work on finding an accepting community and self worth though, but I will keep this talk in mind when I face self doubt, thank you

@yahalife 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent talk and absolutely true.

@inaram8511 2 жыл бұрын

Inconceivable..resilience shaman enscound. Solace

@saharmohsen7237 3 жыл бұрын

incredible

@frankgrill90 2 жыл бұрын

Hello sahar

@nayinzn1205 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent speech

@sleepsmartsmashstress8705 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@user-lx7jb3it1t Жыл бұрын

As an osteopathic medical student, I am appreciative of the fact that Dr. Meagan Gregan is having a talk on lifestyle. One of the osteopathic tenets is that the body is a unit where everything is related and connected to one another. We have to consider all parts of our being like spiritual, emotional and physical when taking care of ourselves. Focusing on preventative medicine and lifestyle is fulfilling the ethical principle of beneficence where we are promoting good, and preventing removing harm that is disease in our patients. I think the biggest role that fits in with this for our patients is patient education. By educating our patients on what could happen if they don’t make lifestyle changes it can show them the risks without having the disease. For example, with type 2 diabetes we want to make sure our patients are at a healthy weight, and consuming a healthy diet which can help reduce their risk of getting T2D.

@JS-ld2qd 2 жыл бұрын

fabulous

@buddhaneosiddhananda8499 Жыл бұрын

A healthy life is a life of service... if you want to be happy... you should be a giver... selfish people don't have a good life...

@princess-zq9vc 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the fast lifestyle, working long hours to pay bills won't give you room for exercise, and cooking healthy meals. The system is the root of the problem, but can be achieved with tremendous efforts.

@virginiadavidson7862 2 жыл бұрын

Half an hour of walking, even *only* back and forth in your house, will make a difference. And if you don't have time to "cook," making sure the food you *do* eat is healthy will go a long way toward helping *you* to be healthy. People who can't find time for a healthy lifestyle will find time to be sick...or so it seems to me. 😕

@lisawhite8718 Жыл бұрын

It's only a tremendous effort if you're unhealthy 🤯

@wave5493 Жыл бұрын

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@jonvandermolen2879 Жыл бұрын

The system isn't the problem, it's you making excuses for yourself and pointing the blame anywhere other than the person you see in the mirror. Get up, get off the internet and make it happen lmao

@missaurelia5940 8 ай бұрын

Dumbest comment. Take the responsibility of ur life !

@kmrsong 3 жыл бұрын

Very relevant and useful talk. The traditional Indian diet contains fresh vegitables, grains and pulses with little processing and ofcourse very little or no red meat. One may find this trait in covid19 fatalities rate per million of population which is the lowest in the world. Thanks for focussing on physical activity and harmonious relations with community and friends.

@gatemanor 2 жыл бұрын

I disagree with you. India is now diabetic capital of the world. The amounts of sugar fructose refined grain starchy vegetables are what they eat nowadays.

@kmrsong 2 жыл бұрын

@@gatemanor Now Indian people are consuming higly polished rice instead of unpolished raise and or coarse grains , large quantities of factory produced sugar instead of traditional Jaggery, highly refined vegetable oils instead of traditionally produced oils, refined wheat flour like maida instead of atta , factory processed milk etc., Obviously the change of consumption pattern will adversely promotes metabolic disorders like Diabetis,BP in long run

@janecaswell7579 2 жыл бұрын

Studies have shown that vegetarians are doing better with covid.

@pedrolahoz 3 жыл бұрын

Excelent

@amyfretz2270 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, informative, and encouraging!

@lunafringe10 2 жыл бұрын

keep on shopping Lady, all the best

@marksinger2360 7 ай бұрын

This is fine as far as it goes. At the core, however, is the social message that says "consume": either consume a Big Mac, or consume a pop-science talk or a book that tells you that you can cure disease if you just eat the right things.

@merrymeltv5191 3 жыл бұрын

nice one... ! keep it up... ! new friend here.. ! Thank you for sharing.. ! keep safe.. !

@frankgrill90 2 жыл бұрын

Hello merry it a pleasure meeting you

@wellbodisalone 2 жыл бұрын

A healthy lifestyle will prevent some problems in the future.

@sheilacrowed.c.2023 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent talk. You are a Shaman.

@davidblue7703 Жыл бұрын

Hey 👋,, how are you doing today; hope it was a blessed & lovely day for you Sheila?

@draustinchiang2755 3 жыл бұрын

Nice👍

@toppertin92006 Жыл бұрын

In the exposition to her main point, Dr. Grega mentioned four components, when followed, would significantly decrease adverse health outcomes. These included a BMI under 30.0, no smoking, participation in about 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day, and following an unprocessed diet. She follows this by stating that an overwhelming minority are unable to attain all four of these components throughout their life. However, she fails to recognize that perhaps some members of the community would rather have a shorter lifespan filled with more of the guilty pleasures than a longer lifespan with none of them included. When I was a scribe several years back, there was one patient who adamantly refused to modify her high carbohydrate diet despite knowing what the implications included further down the road. She explained that she would prefer to “live to eat” rather than “eat to live.” Of course, the mindset of consuming everything in moderation is idealistic and beneficial to prolonging the lifespan. In American culture, the desire for autonomy reigns supreme over other ethical components including beneficence or maleficence. I do see tremendous value in maintaining a strong sense of purpose and community as it has helped me with my experience during stressful life events, including medical school. As a future physician, I hope to be a fiduciary for my patients and provide them with the information to make informed decisions so that they can live healthy and meaningful, fulfilling lives. At the end of the day, ensuring that a person is happy with the decisions they have made is the most important role of being a physician. Sure, keeping someone alive for as long as possible may also be a factor, but to me, that is not the end-all-be-all. In American longevity I have seen firsthand an emphasis on quantity over quality. Not to condone self-mutilating habits and behaviors, but perhaps a person’s desires and vices should be factored into the equation of a healthy life instead of being marginalized and vilified.

@RickFerns Жыл бұрын

I was fascinated by your story of the patient who “lives to eat.” What an interesting concept to not only view food as a means of indulgence or pleasure rather than a source of nourishment, but also to have no desire for longevity. We live in such a world of focusing on the habits of the centenarians in the Blue Zones, of carb cutting and fasting, that I don’t think I’ve ever heard someone say that they prioritize immediate gratification over longevity and health. These folks must simply not be concerned with the long-term consequences of their actions. While I can see the appeal of this attitude, especially in a culture that also places a high value on five star restaurants and frequent social gatherings, it is important to recognize the potential implications of prioritizing food pleasure over longevity and health. First and foremost, the “live to eat” mindset can contribute to the development of chronic diseases and other health problems. Heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure are all closely linked to poor dietary habits. By consuming excessive amounts of saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and processed foods, individuals put themselves at risk for these and other health problems that can negatively impact their quality of life and lead to premature death. From an ethical perspective, this raises important questions about the responsibility that individuals have to prioritize their own health and wellbeing. While it is certainly true that food can be a source of pleasure and enjoyment, it is also a fundamental part of self-preservation. As such, individuals have an obligation to make choices that promote their own health and longevity, rather than prioritizing short-term pleasure. And it might seem extreme, but another important ethical consideration is the impact that the “live to eat” mindset can have on the environment and other individuals. Many of the foods that are most indulgent and enjoyable to eat, such as red meat, processed snacks, and sugary desserts, are also some of the most environmentally damaging and socially unjust foods available. For example, the production of red meat is a significant contributor to climate change, and the overconsumption of processed foods and sugar has been linked to a range of social and environmental issues such as obesity, food insecurity, and poverty. In this context, the “live to eat” mindset can be seen as a form of ethical hedonism, in which individuals prioritize their own pleasure and enjoyment at the expense of others and the planet. This raises important questions about the extent to which individuals have a moral obligation to consider the broader impacts of their dietary choices on society and the environment. While I understand the appeal of the “live to eat” mindset, I believe that it is important to recognize the potential ethical implications of prioritizing food pleasure over longevity and health. By taking a more balanced and holistic approach to food consumption, individuals can ensure that they are meeting their own needs while also considering the needs of others and the planet. This might involve seeking out more nutritious and sustainable food options, incorporating more plant-based meals into one’s diet, or simply being more mindful and intentional about food choices on a daily basis. By doing so, individuals can promote their own health, while also contributing to a more just and sustainable system for all.

@laquerisma 2 жыл бұрын

What I want to know is why is movie popcorn stale when it's popped right in front of you?

@toasterwaffles9306 2 жыл бұрын

The mention of popcorn made me crave popcorn 😨

@missproton6342 2 жыл бұрын

12:18, 15:47

@Etherealbeautyservices 3 жыл бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@dbunnysport Жыл бұрын

Hopeful… Difficult when work and stress are such difficult things to deal with these days.

@jenrich111 Жыл бұрын

Any diet is better that the SAD diet the Standard American Diet.

@guruprasadchaudharya6024 3 ай бұрын

How much pay the for lifestyle medicine education

@muskanrathoure1529 3 жыл бұрын

I was never worried about my lifestyle, as may be it was very well from my Childhood, just the studies, schooling, fun, games with my grandparents and some cartoon shows. So, I never felt my lifestyle to be bad in my growing years. But, that was not the only growing age, it was a lot after that, the life outside the home, hostel life, hostel food, fast food, craving for parties, functions and the roadside snacks, during college days, it all was on high, intake of food became 10% of the whole diet of the day. But, it all got realized when the life's struggle started, job, mental stress, and the responsibilities. I always thank God, that still I didn't have to struggle a lot, I found this amazing brand of Herbal Supplements soon, and could control all my diet and lifestyle accordingly. And that's not only about the Brand but its owner, who always help his patients like his family. Thank you Planet Ayurveda and a big thanks to Dr. Vikram Chauhan.

@wellnessmorristown1500 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Grega, please take a good look at the work of Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and her mentor, Dr. Donald K. Layman.

@susanlynn6545 2 жыл бұрын

6:40

@MJ-vf1im 2 жыл бұрын

If they wouldn't charge such a greedy, astronomical price for insulin then the diabetic costs would be cut by 75%

@oluchiamaechi355 2 жыл бұрын

Meeting Dr IGUDIA KZfaq channel was the beginning of a new life for me after using his herbs medication in curing my Diabetes disease.

@davidblue7703 Жыл бұрын

Hey 👋,, how are you doing today; hope it was a blessed & lovely day for you Oluchi?

@RubenGarcia-iz3lh 3 жыл бұрын

you're telling me that this doctor was mind blown by the fact that how you eat is the main factor in your health, she had to dig through medical literature to figure that out. Just think about how humans evolved for a second, we didn't evolve to eat heavily processed food

@majesticallymade6177 2 жыл бұрын

We didn't evolve at all. We were created

@seattlecathy 2 жыл бұрын

Easier said than done. Reduce stress? A challenge. I agree with her…lifestyle is more important than anything a doctor does. Most doctors don’t want to hear about those options. They’re seeing patients for 7 minutes. Blue zone? You’ve got a gene pool, not just a common lifestyle and food pattern.

@candykandy 3 жыл бұрын

Funny how people who pray to God for healing think that people who do mindfulness and lifestyle changes are wacky 🤣 it’s the same thing! Find what works for you and stay positive in your thoughts.