Hormones, Inflammation & The Path to Longevity with Sahar Swidan, Pharmacy PhD | The Deep Six | Episode 23

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 Podcast
02:03 The Role of A4M in Longevity Education
04:31 Paradigm Shifts in Medicine
11:21 The Importance of Hormones
17:12 Understanding Hormonal Balance
23:00 The Impact of Hormones on Health
29:32 Inflammation: The Root of Many Ills
30:01 The Toxin Tidal Wave
31:56 Sweat It Out: The Power of Detoxification
36:03 Nutrition: The Forgotten Pillar
38:00 Peptides: The New Frontier
44:31 The Role of GLP-1 in Health
48:01 Critical Thinking in a Stressful World
58:30 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!

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