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 Hi, I'm Dhru (like Drew), and every week, I interview the top experts in health, medicine, and mindset to provide you with in-depth, step-by-step protocols to take your health to the next level.Dhru Purohit Show 2024 Enfermedades Físicas Hygiene & Healthy Living Medicina Alternativa y Complementaria
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  • The Best and Worst Habits to Age Well, Avoid Frailty, and Keep a Healthy Weight with Dr. Mary Pardee

    The Best and Worst Habits to Age Well, Avoid Frailty, and Keep a Healthy Weight with Dr. Mary Pardee
    Jun 18 2025
    This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Branch Basics, and Fatty15. Aging well isn’t just about looking young on the outside—it’s about building habits that keep our bones strong and our body composition healthy. Today’s guest ranks the top habits that support these goals and help enhance our healthspan. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Mary Pardee to rank the best and worst habits for aging well, avoiding frailty, and maintaining a healthy body composition. Dr. Pardee breaks down the staggering statistics on osteoporosis and highlights the importance of a DEXA scan, plus when you should consider getting one. She also shares her insights on longevity-specific testing, including a full lipid panel and coronary CT scan. Finally, Dr. Pardee ranks key lifestyle habits, such as achieving 10,000 steps a day, walking after meals, strength training, and following specific diets. Wondering where GLP-1 medications and hormone replacement therapy fall on the list? Dr. Pardee shares her nuanced take on those, too. Dr. Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializing in preventative medicine and longevity in Los Angeles, California. She has an undergraduate degree in human nutrition and has worked in exercise physiology and performance research for the US government. She holds a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University. Dr. Mary is the founder of modrn med, a medical practice that provides medical and health services to patients via in-person consults as well as telemedicine. Her primary focus is on closing the healthspan-lifespan gap, extending lifespan, and enhancing healthspan. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Pardee dive into: The statistics on osteoporosis and other bone fractures (00:30) What the DEXA bone density scan is and why it matters (3:07) The importance of grip strength (5:02) VO₂ max: what it is, exercises to improve it, and how to get tested (9:10) Longevity-specific testing (24:05) A full lipid panel and everything you need to know about ApoB (28:41) The importance of getting a coronary CT angiogram (40:56) Why getting 10,000 steps a day matters (42:01) Strength training and why tracking your workout progress is essential (57:24) Diet: tracking macros and auditing your calorie intake (1:06:10) GLP-1s: what they are and their impact (1:10:44) Ranking the Mediterranean diet and why calories matter (1:13:31) Sauna, cold plunge, meditation, and mindfulness (1:21:15) Hormone replacement therapy nuances (1:31:36) Top screenings for aging well (1:35:05) Supplements: what’s worth it and what’s not (1:44:08) Where to find Dr. Pardee’s work (1:54:36) Also mentioned in this episode: Plaque Begets Plaque, Not ApoB, JACC Journals Try This Newsletter Ginny McGonigal Chris Kresser Article about Misguided Mercury Concerns For more on Dr. Pardee, follow her on Facebook, Instagram - Modern Med, Instagram, TikTok, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, and her Website. This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Branch Basics, and Fatty15. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com/dhru and use code DHRUP. Right now, Branch Basics is offering 15% off the Premium Starter Kit; just go to branchbasics.com and use coupon code DHRU. Make 2025 your cleanest, healthiest year yet with Branch Basics! Fatty15 is offering an additional 15% off its 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Go to fatty15.com/dhru and use code DHRU to replenish your C15 levels for long-term health. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 57 m
  • Big Idea: What Your Feet Say About Your Health and How to Strengthen Them With Exercise and the Right Shoes with Courtney Conley

    Big Idea: What Your Feet Say About Your Health and How to Strengthen Them With Exercise and the Right Shoes with Courtney Conley
    Jun 16 2025
    This episode is brought to you by Manukora Honey, Square, and Levels. We don’t often think of foot health as a factor in longevity. However, falls, hip fractures, and early mortality statistics show that foot health is just as essential for long-term wellness as other factors we prioritize. Today’s guest has made it her mission to bring foot health to the forefront of conversations about optimal health, especially as we age. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re sharing one of our most talked-about moments with Dr. Courtney Conley, an expert in foot and gait health, on why your feet matter more than you think. She explains why you should be able to move your feet as freely as your hands, how to assess your foot health at home, and the key signs it’s time to improve your foot and toe strength. Dr. Conley also shares simple exercises anyone can start doing today, along with her top recommendations for everyday footwear. Dr. Courtney Conley is a leading foot and gait specialist and the founder of Gait Happens, where she helps people restore healthy movement from the ground up. She also leads patient care at Total Health Solutions and Total Health Performance in Colorado, focusing on gait mechanics and foot function. As a founding member of the Healthy Foot Alliance, Dr. Conley advocates for natural footwear and strengthening the feet to reduce unnecessary surgeries and support lifelong mobility. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Conley dive into: Building toe strength for beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels (2:01) What you can do at home to improve foot strength and overall foot health (7:00) The shoes Dr. Conley recommends—and her non-negotiables (17:00) The ideal number of daily steps for optimal health (30:19) Top hacks and habits for people with a sedentary lifestyle (32:10) Final thoughts and key takeaways (35:49) Also mentioned: Full episode with Dr. Courtney Conley This episode is brought to you by Manukora Honey, Square, and Levels. Upgrade to the creamiest honey, packed with antioxidants and prebiotics. Just go to manukora.com/dhru to get $25 off the Starter Kit and boost your energy, immunity, and digestive health today! Get everything you need to run and grow your business, without any long-term commitments with Square. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/DHRU Right now, Levels is offering my listeners an additional 2 FREE months of the Levels annual Membership when you use my link: levels.link/DHRU. Make moves on your metabolic health with Levels today. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • Bad Posture Is Making You Look Older and Aging Your Body – Here's How To Fix It

    Bad Posture Is Making You Look Older and Aging Your Body – Here's How To Fix It
    Jun 11 2025
    This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Birch Living, and Maui Nui. Poor posture doesn’t just lead to stress and pain—it can also make you look older. So, how do we counteract this in today’s modern, desk-bound world? Today’s guest shares simple, effective habits you can build into your daily routine to help you stay vibrant, mobile, and pain-free—even if you spend most of your day sitting. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Grant Elliott to discuss posture, back and neck pain, and the common misconceptions surrounding them. Dr. Elliott explains the importance of movement variability and staying active throughout the day, without falling into a fear-based mindset. He highlights what traditional practitioners often overlook when they rely solely on imaging, emphasizing the value of understanding a patient’s story and lifestyle to uncover the root causes of pain. Looking for simple exercises you can do at your desk? Dr. Elliott shares those, too. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to prevent or address back and neck pain. Dr. Grant Elliott is the owner and founder of Rehab Fix, an online program designed to help people around the world overcome low back issues. He holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic and a Master’s in Sports Science and Rehabilitation from Logan University. Dr. Elliott is passionate about teaching people how to relieve pain through better movement and self-reliance—rather than dependency. Through his Online Low Back Program, he empowers individuals to take control of their recovery, believing that healing is most rewarding when people can do it themselves. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Elliott dive into: Exercises to reverse poor posture—and how often to do them (00:11) The impact of holding one posture for too long vs. staying mobile for optimal alignment (6:15) How a hunched-over posture can age us faster than we realize (8:20) Core principles and common myths about joint movement (13:45) The ideal movement routine for long-term health (16:05) Neck pain: causes and exercises that actually help (17:40) How to address and relieve lower back pain (27:20) Why standard imaging alone falls short—and the benefits of movement-based testing (30:36) Red flags to watch for when choosing a provider (41:30) Neck cracking, the truth about stretching, and picking the right pillow (45:32) How diet and mobility are more connected than you think (52:36) Why physical inactivity is the new smoking (1:01:36) Stretches and postural tips to improve hip and lower back mobility (1:05:43) Dr. Elliott’s personal journey and what led him to this work (1:11:33) What causes sciatica and how to handle muscle tension effectively (1:17:48) The link between tight hips, lower back tension, and stubborn hamstrings (1:23:44) Dr. Elliott’s best advice for managing and preventing back pain (1:31:51) Final takeaways and closing thoughts (1:37:13) Also mentioned in this episode: Vivobarefoot shoes For more on Dr. Elliott, follow him on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and his Website. This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Birch Living, and Maui Nui. Optimize your energy and mental clarity with the Momentous Three: Protein, Omega-3s, and Creatine made by and used by the best. Head to livemomentous.com and use code DHRU for 35% off your first subscription. Get 20% off your Birch Living mattress during their Summer Sale—just head to birchliving.com/dhru today! Right now, Maui Nui Venison is offering my listeners a limited collection of my favorite cuts and products. Just go to mauinuivenison.com/dhru to secure your access now —but hurry, supply is limited! Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 40 m
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Commentary that is stimulating and thought provoking. A wonderful show to listen to with a variety of topics. I appreciate the dialog between Dhru and the guest being spontaneous vs overly scripted.

Intelligent, educational, and stimulating

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Dhru respects his guests, allowing enough space for answering. Great choice of guests. Love this podcast.

Great interviews

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Great information shared in a balanced way in an easy to understand method. Provides insights on how to modify diets to improve health.

Great actionable Information!

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