This episode is brought to you by Lifeforce, BiOptimizers, and Lumebox. We are constantly bombarded with the newest technology or hacks that can increase our longevity. But when it comes to true health and disease prevention, we know that consistently putting effort into our daily habits can have the most effective results. Today’s guest is here to remind us which daily habits matter the most.   Today, on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Darshan Shah to discuss the pillars of the Shah Protocol. Dr. Shah emphasizes the significance of dialing in the basics: sleep, diet, and movement. He also shares the ten blood markers everyone should obtain and truly understand. Dr. Shah also discusses the tools he uses to assess and reduce the risk of chronic disease and increase longevity and shares his journey to becoming healthier.  Darshan Shah, MD, is a health and wellness specialist, board-certified surgeon, published author, entrepreneur, and founder of Next Health, the world's first and largest Health Optimization and Longevity clinic.   In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Shah dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The first step in Dr. Shah’s protocol (0:00:29 / 0:00:29) One habit that would change energy levels (3:33 / 3:33) Setting up your ideal sleep routine in the morning (11:53 / 11:53) What Dr. Shah has doubled down on and what he no longer prioritizes (25:39 / 21:35) Dr. Shah’s journey to become healthier (31:20 / 25:54) Eating whole foods and finding what works for you (37:10 / 31:41) The benefits of fiber for your microbiome (41:30 / 35:48) Metabolically fit individuals with higher A1C levels (48:45 / 43:35) Ten blood markers that must be checked (51:12 / 45:27) The importance of moving each day (1:08:42 / 1:03:00) Preventing osteoporosis and osteopenia (1:15:57 / 1:11:59) VO2 Max as a longevity assessment (1:19:45 / 1:14:40) Heart disease and early cancer detection screenings (1:27:09 / 1:21:30) Also mentioned in this episode: Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events Dhru’s apoB results Next Health  Right now, you can save $250 on your first diagnostic and get personalized suggestions. Optimize your longevity and track your progress go to mylifeforce.com/dhru!  Go to bioptimizers.com/dhru now and enter promo code DHRU10 to get 10% off any order and up to 2 travel-size bottles of Magnesium Breakthrough for a limited time.  Lumebox is offering my community $260 off their FDA-approved portable Red Light device! That's over 40% off! Go to thelumebox.com/dhru and get your Red Light device. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.