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I am a plant based Cardiologist and endurance athlete passionate about promoting health and wellness to all ages.
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Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Brazos Bend 50 mile race in in the books.
Today's episode is my race report and the positive motivations observed at an ultra endurance event. Running all day in hot humid conditions results in great family memories. I know it seems odd, but there is something about the freedom of a state park for adults and kids a like along with witnessing the struggle and accomplishment of completing a foot race that makes people happy and want to join in. There were multiple multi-generation families there to cheer and enjoy time together.
Contrast that with Disney World. Kids crying, parents fighting, lines, complaining, and only disdain for the stranger pushing to get ahead in the line. Forget the cost of such an adventure being 10s of times more for a day of fun than spending it running at a State Park.
Thank you to Addie, Nathan, and Caleb Majnaric for coming out to pace me through the last 13 miles and enjoy a day of fun at Brazos Bend State Park. The memories will last a lifetime. I wonder what Caleb will think when he is older as he remembers cheering for his Grandmother as she finished another 50 mile race. Yes, I will remind him if he forgets.
Thanks for listening. If you want to be an active grandparent then check out our website at doctordulaney.com.
Email this running Dr. mom mom at jami@doctordulaney.com
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Welcome! and Thank you for listening.
Today, I have two special guests, Travis, and Mark Macy. They have joined me to discuss their new book, One Mile at a Time. It is a chronicle of Mark Macy’sjourney with his family after an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s at age 60. Mark or Mace, as his endurance friends call him was a successful practicing attorney at the time of his diagnosis. He has been doing ultra-endurance events for 30 years including the Leadville 100-mile race and many Eco challenge races since the 1980s. The Eco challenge races are stage races that occur over the course of 10 days or more covering over 400 miles by rafting, mountain biking, hiking through jungles, and climbing as a team while navigating through those areas with a compass and map.
There are many forms of dementia with Alzheimer’s comprising the majority. The diagnosis used to be made after autopsy in patients with memory loss. Now MRI scans can distinguish the formation of beta amyloid proteins and Tau proteins in the specific areas of the brain. Other forms of dementia include those do to microvascular disease, degeneration of specific areas of the brains such as the hippocampus, or the frontotemporal regions. Many dementias are multifactorial, and Parkinson’s disease can progress to dementia as well. Most of the treatments to date slow the progression at best and are aimed at the abnormal amyloid and tau proteins. However, new research is pointing in the direction of a metabolic component involving the mitochondria. Just as in diabetes, the ability of the brain to use glucose and process lactate seems to be impaired in many cases.
To me the metabolic component gives great hope to the prevention of Alzheimer’s and dementia through lifestyle changes such as exercise and nutrition. We will discuss these topics and more. My email is jami@doctordulaney.com with any questions.
Website: doctordulaney.com
A Mile at a Time https://redshelf.com/app/ecom/book/2149098/a-mile-at-a-time-2149098-9781632892492-mark-mace-macy-travis-macy-patrick-regan
The Ultra Mindset: https://redshelf.com/app/ecom/book/616608/the-ultra-mindset-616608-9780738218151-travis-macy-john-hanc
Eco Challenge Fiji 2020 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEoRSXMv4yQ
A Long Way From Nowhere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0ddwnZ5CEM&t=84s
Instagram: mmacy146, travismacy
Travis Macy Consulting: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-macy-92607633?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Welcome! and Thank you for listening.
If I knew now what I didn't know then. Have you said that before? We learn as we go. The key is to keep learning and observing.
Do you have indigestion? GERD? The answer to eliminating it is in this episode.
Why don't we worry about our genetics until something goes wrong? We like our genes as long as we are healthy and then blame them for most of our health woes. Do genes fail? Is that the reason why it takes bad genes so long to appear. We surely didn't cause them to fail.
If obesity is caused by bad genes, then why has it taken genetics so long to result in the obesity epidemic we have today?
Do you eat soy? Is it safe for everyone? Is it a good protein or good carbohydrate. Is it a good fat? You may be pleasantly surprised.
Thank you for listening. Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com with questions.
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Welcome! and Thank you for listening.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That applies to x-rays and images well. As physicians we tend to look to fix numbers and pictures and assume it will result in better health for our patients. Sometimes the treatment side effects don't really affect overall life span and certainly not health span. For instance, if there is a torn knee meniscus, surgery to make the picture better may result in need for a knee replacement earlier than if physical therapy was elected. The same goes for coronary artery stenosis. If symptoms are stable, there is no increase in life span or quality of life with a stent. It may even result in more procedures. How can we be sure? Patience is a virtue that few of us have.
The good new is that where there is a will there is a way. Ask question and take an active role in your own health. You are your best advocate. You have many more choices that you realize.
I hope you enjoy today's podcast. Thank you for listening. Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com with qestions.
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Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Stuart Florida claims to be the friendliest small town in Florida. It might just be. It is the host for the Game On! Treasure 26.2 mi Coast Marathon, and 13.1 mi Half Marathon. Stuart is also the place where plant based runners meet to celebrate health and get a little out of their comfort zone.
This past weekend we had 6 members of our practice along with some of their family and friends run the half and full marathon in Stuart. It was the hottest day of 2023 for all of us with temperatures hitting 90 F by the afternoon. It was a particular challenge for our Michigan runners flying out of a blizzard to get to Florida. But our plant based runners are no stranger to challenges, and don't seem to skip a beat when taking them head on. They face challenges as opportunities to grow and learn. None of these runners see themselves as victims or unlucky.
So why subject oneself to the heat and discomfort of running an endurance event in sunny Florida? Perhaps it is the positive energy around the start of an endurance race. Michael and I ran 2.3 miles to the race start at 4:30 am. We were able to run sidewalks the entire way. The road was quiet except for people making their way to the race start. We ran over a bridge with the moon lighting up the inter-coastal water ways that were lined with boats. When we arrive, we met Gary P who had also walked to the start; talk about green runners. Shortly thereafter, we me Erika, her husband Michael and two daughters, Annette, Jan, Ann, Dick, Kathy, and David. Everyone was excited to get the day rolling.
The theme of the day was to stay hydrated and keep the nutrition steady. The temperatures slowed us down but did not keep anyone from finishing with a smile and huge sense of fulfillment. It was a great weekend of positive people meeting other positive inspirational people. Friendships were formed and memories sealed. It was a dream come true for a physician to see members demonstrating health and vitality. Better than any pill or procedure, I would say that this weekend added years of health to all those taking part. I am grateful to have been in the presence of such courageous and humble people.
Listen to this podcast to hear my version of our plant based runner Stuart Marathon story. Thank you.
If you would like to find out more about how to be apart of such a group, visit the website at doctordulaney.com or email me at jami@doctordulaney.com for more information. See you on roads or trails.
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Welcome! and Thank you for listening.
Who is in charge of your health and wellbeing? Are you doing a good job? Most people that are care givers to another human would not care for them based on their worthiness. However, we often do just that when it comes to caring for ourselves. We all want to be loved and cared for but as most people know that is not enough to get someone to appreciate their worthiness. It is one of life's great paradoxes.
If you are not healthy, you cannot care for others. If you cannot take care of yourself, your caring abilities might come in question. Most people choose health and family as two of the most important qualities in life yet often their health is neglected.
Acetylsalicylic acid is the main component of aspirin. It is broken down to salicylate. Salicylate is abundant in broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, mushrooms, and berries. Unlike acetylsalicylic, acid they do not cause gastrointestinal bleeding or hemorrhagic strokes. Both will help to decrease your risk of cancer and especially including ovarian cancer. Your choice.
Are you more likely to do the right thing when someone is watching? Studies show that when a therapist is watching people walk they get better results with walking to decrease peripheral vascular disease complications. Why do you suppose that is so?
People who actively participate in our practice do better than those who miss appointments and follow ups. The most frequent reason is being too busy. Remember the sentence with health and family coming first??????
Thanks for listening. Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com with questions. Visit the website at doctordulaney.com to find out how you can take your health to the next level.
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Welcome! and Thank you for listening.
Vascular disease is usually not isolated even though we focus on the specific area that is causing the present symptoms. What if there are no symptoms? Will screening make you live longer or better? One would think that early detection would lead to a better outcome regardless of the condition. However, one has to take into account the morbidity and mortality associated with testing and treatment.
The good news is that plant-based nutrition has no side effects. The more plants you eat, the better your health will be.
When we look at medicines and interventions, are they treating the symptoms or the causes? Granted medications are sometimes lifesaving, but we fail to see them as a temporary bridge.
Are you interested in prevention or reversal of lifestyle diseases? I believe the individual has the power to decide. Ask the tough questions to your health care provider and yourself. What are the side effects? Is there long-term evidence that I will live longer or better.
Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com with questions. Visit the website at doctordulaney.com
We would love to help you live longer and better.
Thanks for listening
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Welcome! and Thank You for listening.
The Hoka One One Rocky 50 Mile Trail race is in the books. I finished. It was not too rocky, and I did not see a raccoon. However, I did see the leaves, roots, and pine needles up close and personal.
We got to practice a different terrain, run in the dark, and run in the cold from sunup until dark.
However, this plant-based cardiologist still needs practice in plant based ultra-running nutrition.
It was a wonderful day playing outside in the woods. I think we all need a little more play in nature. It allows living in the moment uninterrupted by the outside world. It was not about 50 miles but 5.7-mile segments and 16.7-mile loops. It was about watching for orange reflector ribbons hanging in trees to guide the way up the trail. It was about watching for roots and picking my feet up appropriately. It was about timing of calorie intake every 30-40 minutes. It was about being grateful for the volunteers spending the day in the woods to help runners achieve their goals. It was about being grateful to have the opportunity to run. I heard the wind and the birds, and the music at the finish line coming across the lake. I heard people coming up behind me with their poles clanking on roots, and I heard the falls of people tripping over roots. I saw the welcoming and cheering faces of Addie and Caleb as I can in from my second loop. Finally, I saw the race directors cheering for me at the finish line waiting to give me a high five on the finish of day forever memories.
Thanks for listening.
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Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Once you realize that nutrition plays a huge part in your overall health, you want the world to join you. If eating can reverse lifestyle diseases, why wouldn't anyone want to try it. Obviously, there are many reasons, but everyone gets to make their own choices. Answer questions, when asked, but at the end of the day look for things you share and strive to be the healthiest you can be.
The journey is important. The journey or the process is more important than focusing on the outcome only. Each day we can do something positive to a healthier life. Celebrate the wins and map out the road to your desired outcome. Enjoy the journey and learn from it.
Happy Heart month. See how many days you can get a walk/run in for the heart month. An hour is a great goal for daily cardiovascular health.
I hope you enjoy today's tips.
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Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Welcome! and Thank you for listening.
Have you ever heard it takes two to tango? That is what I feel the degradation of healthcare has become. It is certainly not about the patient anymore. But we physicians are playing way too big of a role in poor healthcare.
Do it yourself labs, glucose monitoring, google searches are only as good as the people providing the answers. Who is asking why? Symptoms are placed in an algorithms and a treatment based on pharmacology is initiated. Rarely, do we stop and ask why does a person have these symptoms. What caused my body to malfunction? The quickest answer is my genetics or bad luck. It is similar to the ad on tv when the doctor says I hope we get lucky and you make it. Yikes. Good luck or bad luck is not a reasonable explanation to help someone get better or prevent it from happening again as in the case of bad luck.
Stop. Take your own pulse and a nice diaphragmatic breath, and start asking why. That includes doctors as well as patients. Our bodies are amazing, but they are not machines with individual parts. Our systems are integrated. Mess with one part or biologic reaction or movement and you will influence many more.
Let's start with taking poisons out in the form of toxic exposures, and chemical based foods and add real food, grown free of contaminates. Let's move our bodies like they were designed to move and not rely so much on things that limit our movements.
We will continue to provide healthy ways to improve health span.
Check out our website: doctordulaney.com. Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com.
Thanks for listening.