In this episode, Maya and Dr. Riz share their recent camping adventure at Cooper Lake State Park in Texas, emphasizing the importance of connecting with nature and embracing the outdoors. They discuss their Blue Zone-inspired weekend, featuring plant-based meals, a 4.6-mile hike, lakeside yoga, and activities that promote positive social connections. The episode highlights the physical, emotional, and mental health benefits of spending time in nature and showcases their upcoming adventures, including attending Dr. Riz's daughter's white coat ceremony and witnessing a partial eclipse at Caprock Canyon State Park.Key Takeaways:Embrace the joy of camping, whether it's primitive or glamping, and prioritize connecting with nature.Explore the concept of Blue Zone living, focusing on plant-based eating, physical activity, social connections, and a positive outlook.Upcoming adventures, including a white coat ceremony, a retreat, and an eclipse-watching experience, offer opportunities for personal growth and connection with others.Mentioned on the podcast:Live to 100 Docuseries: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/live-to-100-secrets-of-the-blue-zones-documentaryCooper Lake State Park: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/cooper-lakeAbout Dr. Rizwan H. BukhariRizwan H, Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified vascular surgeon who treats various vascular issues, including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on his patients’ health. Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes, are mainly diseases secondary to the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices.Dr. Bukhari promotes food as medicine and lifestyle medicine to help his patients and the general public prevent, halt, and sometimes even reverse disease. He owns North Texas Vascular Center, where he offers diagnostic services and minimally invasive outpatient procedures largely related to amputation prevention and limb salvage.Connect with Dr. RizDr. Riz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_riz_bukhari/Dr. Riz's Guide to Preventing Atherosclerosis: https://bit.ly/JoinDrRizDoctor In The House episode: https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/category/doctor-in-the-house/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrizwanbukhari/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRizBukhariSupport the showConnect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: @healthylifestylesolutionsYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailRate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hls