SarahElfekyMD

Summary

• Dr. Sarah Elfeky is an internist in San Diego, California .She received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and has been in practice 4 years.
  
  Dr. Elfeky focuses on well-being in every stage of life, during sickness and health.
  
  Given her emphasis on lifestyle medicine; it is no surprise that she is a strong advocate for a whole foods plant based diet. Moreover, she recognizes the importance of a holistic approach which can not ignore mental health, social structure, sleep , stress and family ties.
  
  There is strong evidence that our social support systems and family ties can increase or decrease survival even in the face of metastatic cancer.
  
  She is very culturally sensitive and dedicated to her patients and colleagues at all levels.
  
  Proper nutrition, stress management and social ties are fundamental for well being. Dr. Elfeky recognizes this and emphasizes all these factors in her practice.
  
  There is strong evidence that animal protein and animal fat are the root cause of diabetes, cancer, arthritis, heart disease and autoimmune disease. Any transition towards a diet that incorporates more fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes and less processed food and/or animal derived products is a step in the right direction.
  
  Most people (unless those with specific allergies or intolerances or rare genetic disorders/refractory seizures) would benefit from a “plant forward” lifestyle.
  
  Dairy has a strong association with cancer and autoimmune disease as the protein casein has been shown to promote cancer growth.
  
  We can reverse 85 to 90% of all cancers and diseases including heart disease with a whole foods plant based diet.
  
  She is a strong advocate for prevention with lifestyle choices that not only focus on food choices but also acknowledges the importance of family and interpersonal relationships on wellbeing.

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