Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Prescribing Lifestyle Podcast, Dr. Avi Charlton welcomes Dr. Suresh Khirwadkar, also known as the Meat Medic. Dr. Khirwadkar is a lifestyle physician based in Queensland and the host of his own podcast. He shares his journey into lifestyle medicine, discussing the importance of prioritizing lifestyle interventions over medications and the challenges and benefits of various dietary approaches. Dr. Khirwadkar emphasizes the value of metabolic flexibility and the need for individualized treatment plans to optimize patient health.
Key Topics Discussed:

1. Introduction to Dr. Suresh Khirwadkar
• Background and professional journey
• Transition into lifestyle medicine
• Hosting the Meat Medic podcast

2. The Importance of Lifestyle Interventions:
• Prioritizing lifestyle changes over medications
• The role of diet, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction in managing health conditions

3. Dietary Approaches and Metabolic Flexibility:
• Experiences with low-carb, keto, and carnivore diets
• The importance of small amounts of carbohydrates for some individuals
• Issues with long-term strict diets and the development of insulin resistance

4. Individualized Patient Care:
• Tailoring treatment plans to meet individual needs
• Social and practical considerations in dietary choices
• The significance of muscle building and exercise

5. Upcoming Events and Conferences:
• Dr. Suresh Khirwadkar's participation in the Lived Experience conference with Tracy
• Details about his talk on navigating fad diets
• Discount code for conference attendance

Guest Information:

• Dr. Suresh Khirwadkar (The Meat Medic)
• Website: drsuresh.com.au
• Dr Suresh’s Facebook: drsureshkhirwadkar
• Dr Suresh’s group: Meat-based tribe groups/184626950960076/about
• Meat medic CZcams channel youtube.com/@themeatmedic?si=By9zrtqE_pzSxr2r

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