Episode Details

In this episode, Dr. Sunjya Schweig—an expert in complex chronic illnesses—speaks about the first responder health program he devised for the Berkeley Fire Department.

Exposure to extreme stressors leaves first responders prone to many health risks themselves. To date, the top two killers within this profession are cancer and suicide.

Recognizing the need to help first responders with their physical and mental health, Dr. Schweig built a program that follows many of the best practices we use at our clinic.

Hear what gut health, nutrition, stress management, and sleep techniques can help improve overall health.

• https://rudermanfoundation.org/white_papers/police-officers-and-firefighters-are-more-likely-to-die-by-suicide-than-in-line-of-duty/

• https://www.wshu.org/news/2019-04-01/suicide-the-leading-cause-of-death-for-police-officers-data-show#stream/0

• https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Crisis-Intervention/Law-Enforcement

• https://www.police1.com/police-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/tackling-the-obesity-epidemic-in-law-enforcement-Wjww8YOny7DXry6Z/

• Effects of Stress on the Brain: https://drruscio.com/effects-of-stress-on-the-brain/

• California Center of Functional Medicine's Project Wellness Program: https://www.ccfmed.com/functional-medicine/first-responders

• HeartMath Biofeedback App: https://www.heartmath.com/

• Buddify Meditation App: https://buddhify.com/

• Align Podcast: https://www.alignpodcast.com/

• Neuroplasticity Healing: https://drruscio.com/neuroplasticity-healing/

• Breath by James Nestor: https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615

• Gupta Program for Brain Retraining: https://www.guptaprogram.com/

• Zemedy IBS & Gut Health Care App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zemedy-ibs-gut-health-care/id1442789941

00:00 Intro

05:33 Wh