About

Hi!  

My name is Dr. Jonar de Guzman, M.D.  I am board certified in Internal Medicine as well as certified in Lifestyle Medicine.  I currently practice as a Hospitalist in Los Angeles, California during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.  I am a big proponent of Lifestyle Medicine, an evidence based approach to preventing, treating and potentially reversing chronic disease.  I help patients make drastic lifestyle changes and give talks as a frequent corporate speaker on healthy living.  I have been a plant-based enthusiast since 2017, a student of mindfulness meditation since 2004, and running aficionado for most of my adult life. I earned my B.A. in Politics and Economics from New York University and my M.D. from Georgetown University.

I became inspired to launch this podcast, the Glass Half Healthy, during the COVID-19 pandemic since we’re in the midst of fighting the battle against both coronavirus and chronic disease.  And its these same chronic illnesses that make a person high risk for severe Coronavirus infection.  So I want to address the ongoing crisis of chronic disease and to challenge the conventional attitude towards health.  With my expertise, I will further explore these issues with thought provoking guests to help redefine what health should mean for all of us.  I hope my podcast inspires you to take action towards a happier thriving life and to always remember, your state of health depends on your state of mind.  So enjoy the process, my friends.

Much Love,

Dr. Jonar