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What Is SELF Principle?

SELF Principle is a time-tested, evidence-based approach to living your best life based on 4 tenets:

Sleep is Medicine

Exercise is Medicine

Love is Medicine

Food is Medicine

The Ultimate Guide to Sleep: Improve Your Health with These Tips!
30:46
Sean Hashmi MD

The Ultimate Guide to Sleep: Improve Your Health with These Tips!

Discover the vital role sleep plays in your overall health and well-being! In this video, we delve into the science behind sleep, its impact on your body and mind, and share practical tips to help you achieve better, more restful nights. Whether you’re struggling with insomnia or just looking to improve your sleep quality, these expert-backed strategies will guide you towards a healthier, more energized life. Don’t miss out on unlocking the power of a good night’s sleep! References: 1. Alvhild Alette Bjørkum, Leandra Griebel, Even Birkeland, Human serum proteomics reveals a molecular signature after one night of sleep deprivation, SLEEP Advances, Volume 5, Issue 1, 2024, zpae042, https://doi.org/10.1093/sleepadvances/zpae042 2. Gardiner C, Weakley J, Burke LM, et al. The effect of caffeine on subsequent sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Med Rev. 2023;10164. doi:10.1016/j.smrv.2023.101764 3. Emmanuel Frimpong, Melodee Mograss, Tehila Zvionow, Thien Thanh Dang-Vu. The effects of evening high-intensity exercise on sleep in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 2021; 60: 101535 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2021.101535 4. Afaghi, Ahmad et al. High-glycemic-index carbohydrate meals shorten sleep onset. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 85, Issue 2, 426 - 430 5. Kitamura S, Katayose Y, Nakazaki K, Motomura Y, Oba K, Katsunuma R, Terasawa Y, Enomoto M, Moriguchi Y, Hida A, Mishima K. Estimating individual optimal sleep duration and potential sleep debt. Sci Rep. 2016 Oct 24;6:35812. doi: 10.1038/srep35812. PMID: 27775095; PMCID: PMC5075948. 6. Jean-Philippe Chaput, Caroline Dutil, Ryan Featherstone, Robert Ross, Lora Giangregorio, Travis J. Saunders, Ian Janssen, Veronica J. Poitras, Michelle E. Kho, Amanda Ross-White, Sarah Zankar, and Julie Carrier. 2020. Sleep timing, sleep consistency, and health in adults: a systematic review. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 45(10 (Suppl. 2)): S232-S247. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2020-0032 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9LQOhavwlGM58bIWbnXTDA/join If you enjoyed this video and found it informative, please give it a thumbs up. For more insightful content on important health topics, don't forget to subscribe to our channel. 🔔 Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SELFPrinciple?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you for your support! FOLLOW US: ✅Website: https://www.selfprinciple.org ✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanhashmimd ✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SELFPrinciple.org ✅Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seanhashmimd Medical Disclaimer: The content presented on this channel serves informational purposes only and is not intended to replace individualized medical consultation. We strongly recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical advice before initiating any treatment or program. Utilizing any information from this channel is solely at your own risk. The SELF Principle YouTube channel, Podcast, and website are not responsible for any actions taken based on the content provided. Do not disregard or delay seeking professional medical guidance due to information obtained here.
Ozempic and Suicidal Ideation: What You Need to Know
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Sean Hashmi MD

Ozempic and Suicidal Ideation: What You Need to Know

This week, we explore recent research findings regarding Ozempic (semaglutide) and its association with suicidal thoughts. We’ll delve into an observational study that analyzed a World Health Organization database, revealing a 45% greater rate of reports of suicidal ideation linked to semaglutide compared to other drugs. However, it’s essential to note that this observation doesn’t necessarily imply causality, and the overall occurrence of suicidal thoughts remains low. Join us as we discuss the complexities surrounding GLP-1 drugs and their potential impact on mental health. Reference: Schoretsanitis G, et al "Disproportionality analysis from World Health Organization data on semaglutide, liraglutide, and suicidality" JAMA Netw Open 2024; DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.23385. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9LQOhavwlGM58bIWbnXTDA/join If you enjoyed this video and found it informative, please give it a thumbs up. For more insightful content on important health topics, don't forget to subscribe to our channel. 🔔 Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SELFPrinciple?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you for your support! FOLLOW US: ✅Website: https://www.selfprinciple.org ✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanhashmimd ✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SELFPrinciple.org ✅Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seanhashmimd Medical Disclaimer: The content presented on this channel serves informational purposes only and is not intended to replace individualized medical consultation. We strongly recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical advice before initiating any treatment or program. Utilizing any information from this channel is solely at your own risk. The SELF Principle YouTube channel, Podcast, and website are not responsible for any actions taken based on the content provided. Do not disregard or delay seeking professional medical guidance due to information obtained here.
Higher Protein linked to lower Mortality in Kidney Disease?
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Sean Hashmi MD

Higher Protein linked to lower Mortality in Kidney Disease?

In a new study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated the impact of protein intake on all-cause mortality among older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Here are the key findings: Risk Reduction with Higher Protein Intake: Among 8543 adults aged 60 years and older, those with higher total protein intake experienced significant risk reductions for all-cause mortality over a 10-year period. The risk reductions were as follows: 12% lower risk for CKD patients with protein intakes of 1.0 g/kg/d 21% lower risk for protein intakes of 1.2 g/kg/d 27% lower risk for protein intakes of 1.4 g/kg/d 33% lower risk for protein intakes of 1.6 g/kg/d Compared to a reference intake of 0.8 g/kg/d. Incremental Benefits: Each 0.2 g/kg/d increase in total protein intake was associated with an 8% lower risk of death in the CKD group. In the group without CKD, the risk reduction was even more pronounced at 15%. Age-Specific Effects: For adults aged 75 years and older, every 0.2 g/kg/d increase in total protein intake correlated with a 9% lower risk of all-cause mortality. Interestingly, younger adults (under 75 years) did not exhibit a significant survival advantage. Carballo-Casla A, Avesani CM, Beridze G, et al. Protein intake and mortality in older adults with chronic kidney disease. JAMA Netw Open. Published online August 7, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.26577 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9LQOhavwlGM58bIWbnXTDA/join If you enjoyed this video and found it informative, please give it a thumbs up. For more insightful content on important health topics, don't forget to subscribe to our channel. 🔔 Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SELFPrinciple?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you for your support! FOLLOW US: ✅Website: https://www.selfprinciple.org ✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanhashmimd ✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SELFPrinciple.org ✅Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seanhashmimd Medical Disclaimer: The content presented on this channel serves informational purposes only and is not intended to replace individualized medical consultation. We strongly recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical advice before initiating any treatment or program. Utilizing any information from this channel is solely at your own risk. The SELF Principle YouTube channel, Podcast, and website are not responsible for any actions taken based on the content provided. Do not disregard or delay seeking professional medical guidance due to information obtained here.
Coffee’s Dark Side & Gut Microbiome Mysteries: Unveiling Health Secrets
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Sean Hashmi MD

Coffee’s Dark Side & Gut Microbiome Mysteries: Unveiling Health Secrets

Join us this week as we explore a fascinating study revealing how coffee consumption might be connected to a decline in brain health. Additionally, we delve into another intriguing research on how the gut microbiome could be influencing food addiction. References: -Yan M, et al "Association of coffee and tea intake with long-term risk of dementia: a prospective study" AAIC 2024; poster 16238. -Gut microbiota signatures of vulnerability to food addiction in mice and humans, Gut (2024). DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2023-331445 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9LQOhavwlGM58bIWbnXTDA/join If you enjoyed this video and found it informative, please give it a thumbs up. For more insightful content on important health topics, don't forget to subscribe to our channel. 🔔 Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SELFPrinciple?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you for your support! FOLLOW US: ✅Website: https://www.selfprinciple.org ✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanhashmimd ✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SELFPrinciple.org ✅Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seanhashmimd Medical Disclaimer: The content presented on this channel serves informational purposes only and is not intended to replace individualized medical consultation. We strongly recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical advice before initiating any treatment or program. Utilizing any information from this channel is solely at your own risk. The SELF Principle YouTube channel, Podcast, and website are not responsible for any actions taken based on the content provided. Do not disregard or delay seeking professional medical guidance due to information obtained here.
Rare cause of blindness and Ozempic
29:35
Sean Hashmi MD

Rare cause of blindness and Ozempic

In this video, we dive into a groundbreaking study published in JAMA Ophthalmology that explores the potential link between semaglutide, a popular medication for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, and the risk of developing nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Reference: Hathaway JT, Shah MP, Hathaway DB, et al. Risk of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in Patients Prescribed Semaglutide. JAMA Ophthalmol. Published online July 03, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.2296 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9LQOhavwlGM58bIWbnXTDA/join If you enjoyed this video and found it informative, please give it a thumbs up. For more insightful content on important health topics, don't forget to subscribe to our channel. 🔔 Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SELFPrinciple?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you for your support! FOLLOW US: ✅Website: https://www.selfprinciple.org ✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanhashmimd ✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SELFPrinciple.org ✅Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seanhashmimd Medical Disclaimer: The content presented on this channel serves informational purposes only and is not intended to replace individualized medical consultation. We strongly recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical advice before initiating any treatment or program. Utilizing any information from this channel is solely at your own risk. The SELF Principle YouTube channel, Podcast, and website are not responsible for any actions taken based on the content provided. Do not disregard or delay seeking professional medical guidance due to information obtained here.

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