AIL 2026-04-14 Wildwood’s Life-Changing Health Programs - Dr. Sonja DeRose

Dr. David DeRose, MD, MPH, interviews his wife, Dr. Sonja DeRose, MD, about her experience going through the 11-day lifestyle program at Wildwood Health Institute. You’ll learn practical pointers about diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and more from Dr. Sonja’s experience. She entered the program intentionally, wanting to understand it from the perspective of an actual participant rather than a clinician. During the interview, she describes what it was like to follow the daily schedule, interact with staff, and engage in the structured lifestyle interventions. Dr. Sonja explains how the program’s environment, routines, and education helped her see its impact more clearly. She also highlights how the approach can be highly beneficial for people dealing with chronic conditions. These include obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Her insights show how immersive lifestyle change can support measurable improvements in health and well‑being. For More Information Visit: WildwoodHealth.com; or YouTube.com/@WildwoodHealth

American Indian and Alaska Native Living, is a one-hour weekly talk show focusing on current health issues in Indian country presented by David DeRose MD, MPH. This program covers a broad range of health issues, viewed in a holistic way in keeping with traditional Native perspectives.

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