Sick of white-knuckle health fixes that fizzle out? We sat down with Dr. Ann Hester—board-certified in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine—to map out a smarter, kinder way to better health. Instead of waiting for problems to erupt, she shows how small, strategic habits can prevent disease, treat root causes, and sometimes reverse conditions like type 2 diabetes and high LDL cholesterol.

We unpack the six pillars that drive real results: a whole-food, plant-predominant diet, meaningful movement, restorative sleep, stress management, strong social ties, and avoiding harmful substances. Dr. Hester explains how food pairing turns everyday meals into therapeutic tools—think broccoli with mustard to supercharge sulforaphane, or turmeric with black pepper to boost curcumin absorption. She shares practical wins, including a case where LDL dropped from the high 180s to 129 without pharmaceuticals by combining targeted nutrition, fiber, movement, and natural compounds like berberine and red yeast rice. Along the way, we talk gut health, the microbiome’s role in mood and immunity, and why “eat the rainbow” is more than a catchy phrase.

You’ll also get a tour of the PTR Reset—Prevent, Treat, Reverse—a stepwise method with quick starts, deeper dives, and a 30-day breakthrough program that builds coaching into your routine. We break down SMART goals so you can turn “be healthier” into clear actions you can track, adjust, and actually enjoy. If you’ve felt stuck between rigid protocols and vague advice, this conversation offers a practical middle path grounded in evidence and designed for real life.

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