A new approach to wellness | Chris Kresser explains the keys to a healthy diet and why Western medicine is failing us

Heart disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes and obesity are
plaguing the country. Nearly half of all adults in the United
States have one such health condition, while 25% have two or more
of these chronic illnesses. And as of now, we are spending close
to 20% of our nation’s GDP on disease management. But here’s the
thing - chronic diseases are also among the most preventable of
all health problems.


In this episode of the Tony Robbins Podcast, we sit down with
Chris Kresser - a globally recognized leader in the fields of
ancestral health, Paleo nutrition, and functional and integrative
medicine. Chris has been studying, practicing, and teaching
alternative medicine for more than fifteen years. He has trained
with world-renowned healers and educators in a variety of
disciplines throughout the U.S., Thailand, and Indonesia. His
website, ChrisKresser.com is one of the top 25 natural health
sites in the world, and his book, Your Personal Paleo Code, was a
New York Times best seller.


 Chris helps us explore the practice of functional medicine
and how environment and behavior can have serious implications
when it comes to some of the most chronic health issues. He
delves into gut bacteria, diet myths, sugar, and carbs. And he
discusses just why the current system of health care is focused
on treating symptoms, when the focus should really be on
addressing the underlying causes of the problem. There is a
profound connection between diet and disease, and Chris helps
shed light on what we can do to and the changes we can start
making right now to achieve a better sense of health and
well-being.