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For long-term physical and mental health, an active lifestyle is necessary. The metabolism and blood circulation in the body of a sedentary individual will go down drastically. As a result, risk of stroke, heart failure and cardiovascular disease will increase significantly. As Dr. London said “Whether it's a structured exercise program with aerobic and strength training or a consistent 10 to 15 minute walk after meals. Daily movement is crucial for my physical and mental health.”
According to Dr. London, we should focus on nutrient-rich and balanced diet with a lot of whole foods. Reduce the intake of ultra-processed and processed foods as much as you can. He said: “Myself and my family try to prioritise a healthy whole foods nutritional plan, but life gets in the way. If we can hit our goals 80 percent of the time, it's a win. Be thoughtful about what you put in your mouth.”
Dr pointed out that his decision to stop drinking alcohol was transformative. The reason being that, this single habit can negatively impact and create toxic elements in almost all the cells in the body. Quoting his own words here for better clarity: “We know that alcohol is toxic to every cell in the body and it just didn't make sense to me to exercise regularly and have a thoughtful nutritional plan and then actively poison my body. It increases the risk of head and neck, GI, and even breast cancer. Alcohol is a personal choice. Just think about it.”
