{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67854e9318c69df1bd255e64/69bc25983bbfcfe8db0bd830?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Longevity, Nature, and Preventative Medicine: Lessons from a 98-Year-Old Life","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67854e9318c69df1bd255e64/1773938048554-17a33e25-27d8-46aa-8d85-f11ae520a9d3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this special episode of the Healing Through Dentistry podcast, Hana and Eva record from Sedona, Arizona, after attending conferences in Boston and San Antonio. Surrounded by nature, they share a deeply personal reflection inspired by their stay at Briar Patch Inn and a powerful encounter with its 98-year-old owner.</p><p><br></p><p>Through her life story—and the story of her husband, a dentist who became a nutritionist after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis—they explore the true foundations of longevity, healing, and preventative medicine.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode goes beyond dentistry and into what truly supports long-term health: nutrition, movement, connection, purpose, and the ability to disconnect and return to self.</p><p><br></p><p>“We’re learning from a 98-year-old woman that longevity is not one thing—it’s a way of living.”</p><p><br></p><h1>What You’ll Learn in This Episode</h1><ul><li>Why <strong>preventative medicine</strong> is the future—and has been practiced for decades</li><li>How nutrition played a key role in managing <strong>chronic disease like multiple sclerosis</strong></li><li>The importance of <strong>whole, unprocessed foods</strong> for long-term health</li><li>Why <strong>daily movement and exercise</strong> are essential for longevity</li><li>How <strong>nature and disconnection from technology</strong> support nervous system balance</li><li>The role of <strong>community, friendships, and shared experiences</strong> in healing</li><li>Why having a <strong>sense of purpose and mission</strong> contributes to a long life</li><li>What “Blue Zones” teach us about living longer and healthier</li><li>How simple daily habits can create <strong>profound long-term health outcomes</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><h1>Key Takeaways</h1><ul><li><strong>Longevity is built on daily habits</strong></li><li>Nutrition, movement, sleep, and emotional wellbeing are the foundation of long-term health.</li><li><strong>Preventative medicine matters</strong></li><li>Supporting the body before disease develops is more powerful than treating symptoms later.</li><li><strong>Food is information for the body</strong></li><li>Whole, unprocessed, nutrient-rich foods support healing and resilience.</li><li><strong>Movement is essential</strong></li><li>Daily activity, even simple walking or swimming, has a profound impact on health.</li><li><strong>Disconnection is healing</strong></li><li>Time without technology helps regulate the nervous system and reconnect with self.</li><li><strong>Nature restores balance</strong></li><li>Being in natural environments supports mental, emotional, and physical health.</li><li><strong>Connection is medicine</strong></li><li>Relationships, shared stories, and community play a key role in wellbeing.</li><li><strong>Purpose supports longevity</strong></li><li>Feeling needed and having a mission contributes to a longer, more fulfilled life.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h1>Resources &amp; Mentions</h1><ul><li>Briar Patch Inn, Sedona – Nature-based retreat and lifestyle inspiration</li><li>Blue Zones – Longevity research and lifestyle principles</li><li>Preventative Medicine – Foundational approach to long-term health</li><li>Healing Through Dentistry Podcast – Episodes on holistic and biological health</li><li>DUO Smile – Health-Focused Approach</li><li><a href=\"http://www.duosmile.cz/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.duosmile.cz/en</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h1>What’s Next?</h1><ul><li>In the next episode, Hana and Eva return to clinical insights and continue bridging <strong>biological dentistry with lifestyle, nervous system regulation, and long-term health</strong>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h1>Join the Healing Movement</h1><ul><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/duo_smile\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@duo_smile</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DuoSmileDentalCare\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Duo-Smile Dental Care</a></li><li>Website:<a href=\"http://www.duosmile.cz/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.duosmile.cz/en</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform.</p><p>Healing is not just about treatment. It’s about how you live every day.</p>","author_name":"Duo Smile"}