The Financial Solution To Your Health Problems: How Financial Independence Affects Your Health With Dr. Vimal Thomas George (MD, MSc)

When talking about health and chronic diseases, people don't really talk about financial freedom and what it can do for you. People are always trying to find solutions to their problems without really going in on the root cause. Just like a chronic disease, it can be cured and financial independence is a good way to start. Learn how to invest in what really matters with, family physician, Dr. Vimal Thomas George. Dr. George practices medicine at the Austin Diagnostic Clinic in Austin, Texas. He is also the author of Health in Flames. Join your host Corinna Bellizzi as she talks to Dr. Vimal George about the connection between your financial freedom and your health. Listen in and start living a happier and healthier life today!

About Guest: 

Vimal Thomas George, MD, MSc is a family physician that practices medicine at the Austin Diagnostic Clinic in Austin, Texas. He graduated from the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center. With a medical degree, a master’s degree in healthcare quality and safety management, and experience as the executive quality director of his clinic, he has a unique and broad understanding of population health. He also recently published a new book, Health in Flames: A Doctor’s Prescription for Living BEYOND Diet and Exercise.

- Guest LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vimal-george-71b1061b/

- Guest Website - http://healthinflames.com/

Show Notes:

1:03 - Introduction

3:00 - Why Write A Book?

7:09 - Mindless Consumerism

12:16 - Achieving Happiness With Financial Independence

17:35 - Working Class Opportunities

20:26 - Keeping Up With The Joneses Phenomenon

26:26 - Index Funds

29:11 - Fear Of Investing

31:22 - Spending More Mindset And Life Happiness

36:28 - Financial Independent Vs Working For Money

39:50 - Other Investment Plans

40:42 - The Science Of Happiness

42:00 - Conclusion

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