DR. NANA KWAKU OPARE, MD

A Holistic approach to nurtition and wellness with dr nana Kwaku Opare

Dr. Nana Kwaku OpareMD, a physician, author, and health coach discusses the importance ofhaving accurate information about nutrition and the impact of economic and social conditionson people's eating habits. With over 30 years of experience in practicing medicine, Dr. Oparehas a strong focus on lifestyle medicine and believes that many chronic diseases can beprevented or reversed through changes in diet, exercise, stress management, and otherlifestyle factors.

Dr. Opare talks about the addictive nature of fried, sugar,and salty foods and the need toapproach nutrition from an addiction medicine perspective. He also discussed the spiritualaspect of food and how what we eat can affect our consciousness. Dr. Opare emphasizes theimportance of regaining sovereignty over our food and health, especially in light of the colonialstate and its impact on the dietary practices of Indigenous peoples. Moreover, Dr. Oparediscusses the problems with the current medical system and the need for doctors to practicenarrative medicine and listen to their patients. He emphasizes the importance of intuition andanimal instinct in taking care of our health. Dr. Opare talks about his new book, "You Don'tNeed Me," which emphasizes the need to restore our connection with our divine spirit andnature.

Apart from his medical practice, Dr. Opare is a prolific author and educator. He has writtenseveral books on topics related to health and wellness and offers online courses and coachingprograms to help individuals and families make positive changes to their health and well-being.Dr. Opare is deeply committed to promoting health equity and has worked to address healthdisparities in underserved communities both in the United States and abroad. Listeners can findseveral resources on Dr. Opare'swebsite, including books, blogs, and consultation services. Healso invited listeners to visit Northern Tanzania and experience its natural beauty. Finally, Dr.Opare highlighted the need for action steps to make changes in our lives and the importance ofavoiding medical consumerism and entitlement when it comes to nutrition.

Overall, Dr. Nana Kwaku Opare's interview provides valuable insights into the importance ofaccurate information, regaining sovereignty over our food and health, and the need for doctorsto practice narrative medicine and listen to their patients.