Food as Medicine Forum Notes
Notes from January 2023 Food as Medicine Forum with Dr. Oren Gersten, and Jason Gootman MS, health coach
Here’s the information Dr. Oren shared about an herbal remedy for respiratory infections.
Here’s the information Dr. Oren shared about the relationship between processed meat and cancer.
Jason’s goal setting workshop
Guidelines
Feel free to work by yourself or in a group of any size.
Let’s keep our conversations respectful even when our opinions differ.
If you’re struggling with a significant challenge, feel free to approach us afterward.
Workshopping Format
Harvesting answers
Clarifying and amplifying answers
Feedback and suggestions from Oren and Jason
Question 1
With regard to food, what are you 100-percent sure cultivates well-being for you?
Examples
When I drink plenty of water, I feel great.
Paleo really works for me.
I have my best weeks when I plan out my meals.
I feel my best when I eat mostly plant foods.
I have a much better day when I make time for breakfast.
Question 2With regard to food, what are your biggest uncertainties and obstacles?
Examples
I’m so addicted to sugar.
I’ve been on and off more diets than I can count.
Why are the recommendations on what’s nutritious always changing?
I have no time to cook.
When I’m stressed, I go off the rails.
Question 3
With regard to food, what kinds of support do you find most helpful?
Examples
I value being able to ask questions of an expert and being able to trust their answers.
It really helps when my life partner is supportive.
I do well when I have an accountability buddy.
I do well when I have someone to keep me on track and challenge me to do my best.
I value expert guidance that’s backed by both scientific evidence and experience.
The One Thing I Commit to Doing to Improve My Well-Being
The One Thing I Commit to Doing to Get the Support I Need to Improve My Well-being
A few upcoming events:
Save the date for Tuesday, April 11th from 5 to 6:30 p.m. New York Time for another Community Wellness Forum presentation when Oren and I will be presenting Movement as Medicine.
Save the date for Thursday, March 16th from 12 to 1 p.m. when I’ll be presenting How to Permanently Overcome Yo-Yo Dieting (synopsis below). Please reply to this e-mail to be added to the early-registration list.
Save the date for Thursday, June 15th from 12 to 1 p.m. when I’ll be presenting How to Permanently Overcome Emotional Eating (synopsis below). Please reply to this e-mail to be added to the early-registration list.
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How to Permanently Overcome Yo-Yo Dieting
The physiological problems created by dieting that lead to yo-yo dieting
The psychological problems created by dieting that lead to yo-yo dieting
Practical strategies for mitigating and eventually permanently overcoming yo-yo dieting
How to turn acts of self-care into positive habits you have for the rest of your life
How to Permanently Overcome Emotional Eating
Why nutrition strategies and willpower aren’t enough to overcome emotional eating
The science of addiction as it relates to food including junk food and sugary food
Practical strategies for mitigating and eventually permanently overcoming emotional eating
How to turn acts of self-care into positive habits you have for the rest of your life