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Ep 102102: Dr. Jack Wolfson - What Current Heart Health Treatments Get Wrong and How to Fix This

Dr. Jack Wolfson started out as most traditional cardiologists do -- he went through several years of training and started working with patients in his practice. But, despite using what he was taught, he found that his treatments weren't as effective as they should be. On top of that, his wife opened his eyes to a possibility that he had never considered: what he was taught wasn't going to fix the problem and only led to prolonging poor heart health. Dr. Wolfson followed this path and realized there was more than enough truth to it. So he set out to change how he treats poor heart health conditions in his patients by addressing the root causes that many people don't even realize are connected to it. It didn't take long for him to see success in his patients and now he uses and teaches this holistic approach to heart health both in the United States and across the globe. When you tune into this episode with Dr. Wolfson and Dr. Anthony Gustin, you'll learn why our traditional treatments -- such as statins, low dose aspirin, and high blood pressure meds -- aren't effective and why they contribute to poor health outcomes, not better. You'll also learn Dr. Wolfson's top principles for improving health and keeping your heart in tip top shape. You'll also hear more about cholesterol, chiropractic care and why emergency rooms should be using this form of medicine, and the top areas to focus on starting today. If you don't know Dr. Jack Wolfson, he's a leading natural holistic health physician on top of being a board-certified cardiologist. He's also the author of the best-selling book, The Paleo Cardiologist, and a five-time winner of The Natural Choice Award. By tuning in, you'll learn what you can do to keep your heart health strong and how to reverse poor heart health starting today. Check out the episode now to learn more!

Jul 13, 202051 min

Ep 101101: Diana Rodgers - The Case for Better Meat

Licensed Registered Dietician Nutritionist Diana Rodgers is here to prove that a plant-based diet may not be the answer to better nutrition and a better environment and she shows what is instead in this podcast episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin. When you tune in, you'll hear Diana's case for a higher quality of nutrition, environmental impact, animal welfare, and sustainability through eating a diet that contains meat. Diana also discusses why meat isn't the reason behind global warming and skyrocketing cancer rates. She also tackles issues such as what happens when we pull meat from our schools, if it's possible to raise meat sustainably and ethically, and so much more. You'll also learn about the true water usage of raising meat and whether or not grass-fed versus conventional grown meat really shows much of a difference. As for Diana's background, she's a Licensed Registered Dietician Nutritionist who lives and works on an organic farm in New England. She's also a podcast host and author of The Sustainable Dish Podcast and she's a speaker at both universities and conferences around the world. On top of that, Diana is a Consulting Dietician for many well-known publications, she's also a board member of several prestigious programs, and her work has also been featured in many top publications. Tune in now to learn why a plant-based diet isn't the answer and what is instead.

Jul 6, 202057 min

Ep 100100: Dr. Ryan DeBell - Improving Joint Health and Optimizing Your Range of Motion

You may be working out and thinking that you're doing a good thing for your physical health but if you're not considering things like your range of motion and joint health, you could be doing a huge disservice to your body. As Dr. Ryan DeBell points out in this podcast episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin, many people don't realize just how variable their anatomy is. And without considering this, you could be doing popular exercises like squats and overhead lifts incorrectly for your specific body. Over time, this can lead to injuries and deterioration of joint health despite the fact that you thought you were doing the right thing. So how can you fix things? Thanks exactly what you'll learn about in this episode. Ryan discusses how to improve your joint health with the goal of preserving it and strengthening it for longevity along with figuring out how to optimize your range of motion without putting yourself at risk for injuries. On top of having a passion for health and fitness since a young age, Ryan has also received his Master's Degree in Sports & Exercise Science along with a Doctorate in chiropractic. What he discovered over the years is that, while most people have good intentions, they're not using exercise programs designed specifically for their body. Along with injuries, this can lead to unwanted aches and pains and imbalances. Ryan's goal is to help people understand their own personal movement better so each person can become a master of their own body. And that's exactly what he dives into with this episode. Tune in now to learn more!

Jun 29, 20201h 3m

Ep 99099: Dr. Anthony Gustin - (Q&A #7) - Carb Cycling, Best Carb Sources, and When to Consider Adding More Carbs In

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Dr. Anthony Gustin sits down with Chris Irvin, Perfect Keto's Education Manager and The Ketologist, for another Q&A to tackle some more great questions from their listeners. But this Q&A is a little different from the other six since it covers more of a hybrid style where Dr. Gustin answers questions and shares his latest experiment with Chris Irvin. Dr. Gustin and Chris are experimenting with adding more carbs into their diets to see how they feel and what effects (if any) it has on their blood glucose, body composition, resting metabolic rate, and so much more. They'll also share why they've decided to do this and how it's working so far. You'll even hear if they're going to continue this experiment or abandon it for another testing phase. On top of discussing this experiment, Dr. Gustin and Chris are answering top questions pertaining to their thoughts on cyclical keto, the best times to add in carbs, their top carb sources, and more. So if you've been considering adding more carbs into your keto diet, this podcast episode has a ton of great information in store for you. Check out the episode now to learn more!

Jun 22, 202055 min

Ep 98098: Mansal Denton - Ethical Hunting and Tapping into Nature and Your Emotions

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Mansal Denton isn't your stereotypical hunter. As you'll hear about in this episode with Mansal and Dr. Anthony Gustin, he's not going out to hunt for the thrill of it and he doesn't treat it like a sport. Instead, Mansal believes in ethical hunting, practicing mindfulness while out there, and tapping into the emotions that come up before, during, and after the hunt. Mansal's approach resembles that of many indigenous people and Native Americans. And that's exactly what you'll hear more about when you tune in. Mansal shares how he went from being a vegetarian for 20 years to practicing this style of hunting. You'll also learn why he went down this path, why he treats it so differently than most hunters, and why he uses it to tap into his emotions and suggests that more people do it. Mansal also talks about his guided hunting excursions and what he recommends understanding before going out. Mansal even dives into how he recommends that people spend more time in nature and tap into their emotions whether they hunt or not. If you're not familiar with Mansal Denton, don't worry. You'll learn all about his unique background in this episode. Tune in now to hear more about ethical hunting and how Mansal does things differently.

Jun 15, 20201h 2m

Ep 97097: Dr. Will Cole - Decreasing Inflammation in the Body for Better Health

Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine practitioner and author of two incredible books, was one of the first guests to appear on this podcast. This time around, Dr. Gustin and Dr. Cole will be chatting about some topics from his latest book, The Inflammation Spectrum, to discuss all things related to inflammation. So you'll learn what inflammation is, why it's not a bad thing, and what happens when things go wrong. Dr. Cole also shares what you can do to combat inflammation and how this affects more people than most realize. Dr. Cole also discusses how inflammation can affect your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing and what can be done to stop it in its tracks. If you didn't catch Dr. Cole on his first episode, or you're just not familiar with him, he's a functional medicine expert that focuses on helping people around the globe using telehealth medicine. In his practice, he helps people identify the underlying causes that are contributing to chronic diseases and autoimmune issues and helps them create a customized plan to start healing these issues. Dr. Cole was also named one of the top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the United States and he continues to share his message through speaking engagements, the two books he's written, and as a course instructor for top wellness brands like MindBodyGreen and Goop. When you tune into this episode, you'll discover how inflammation could be at the root of your health issues and some simple strategies you can implement today to start reducing it once and for all. Check out the episode now to learn more!

Jun 8, 202055 min

Ep 96096: Dr. Greg Kelly - Mental Models, Neurohacking, Key Health Markers, and Improving Overall Health

Dr. Greg Kelly, a naturopathic physician (N.D.), has written and published numerous articles on natural medicine and nutrition, he has more than 30 journal articles indexed on PubMed, and he's contributed to three chapters in the Textbook of Natural Medicine. He's also the author of the book Shape Shift and he's the past editor of the Alternative Medicine Review. On top of that, Dr. Kelly has been an instructor at the University of Bridgeport in the College of Naturopathic Medicine and he's now the current lead product formulator at Neurohacker Collective. To say he's very accomplished would be an understatement. In this episode, Dr. Kelly and Dr. Anthony Gustin dive into a number of different topics ranging from key health markers, mental models, optimizing brain health, promoting anti-aging in a healthy manner, and so much more. Dr. Kelly also shares more about vitamins and minerals along with the one nutrient that he feels most people are deficient in and how you can add more of it into your life. You'll also discover more about Dr. Kelly's impressive background, how he found himself down this path of naturopathic medicine and neurohacking, and what the main similarities and differences are between a naturopathic doctor and a traditional one. Tune into the episode now to learn more!

Jun 1, 20201h 6m

Ep 95095: Will Harris - Regenerative Agriculture and Why More Farms Should Switch to this Eco-Friendly Model

Will Harris, a sixth generation farmer, followed in the footsteps of his great-great-grandfather, his great-grandfather, his grandfather, and his father before him. He also went to school for agriculture and he implemented everything he was taught there on his family's farm. But after 20+ years of doing this on his family's farm, White Oaks Pastures, he had a gut instinct that this wasn't the way to run things, despite everything he had been taught in school. He followed his instincts and radically transformed his family's farm going back to the methods his great-great-grandfather used. And now Will Harris uses a regenerative agriculture approach on his farm, which benefits his animals, the environment, and the people on the farm and in the local community surrounding it. Will explains why that is in this episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin and he also dives into how his farm went full circle -- from using industrialization and commoditization after WWII to taking a humane animal husbandry approach and focusing on environmental sustainability. You'll also hear more about how this approach isn't the most profitable and why that doesn't matter to Will. Will also describes the issues he faced early on and why he continues to hit roadblocks despite doing the right thing. If you're not familiar with the term "greenwashing," you'll also discover what that is, why it's so detrimental, and how big corporations are continuing to deceive people. On top of being a sixth generation farmer, Will has become a leader in the humane animal husbandry and environmental sustainability space. He's the immediate past President of the Board of Directors of Georgia Organics and the Beef Director of the American Grassfed Association. Will was even selected as the 2011 Business Person of the year for Georgia. And the reason he's held such prestigious honors is because he's not profit-driven, which you'll hear more about when you tune in. Will cares about keeping mother nature happy along with making sure his animals and the people surrounding them are taken care of properly. When you tune in, you'll discover why regenerative agriculture is so beneficial for the animals, the environment, and the people surrounding it. Check out the episode now to learn more!

May 25, 20201h 1m

Ep 94094: Emily Fletcher - Using Meditation to Stress Less, Sleep Better, and Improve Performance

After working as an actress on Broadway for over 10 years, Emily Fletcher found herself sick, struggling with insomnia, and in a constant stressed out state. It wasn't until she tapped into meditation that she finally found some relief. As you'll hear about in this episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin, this seemingly simple practice turned out to be transformative for Emily, a leading expert in meditation now. She was able to heal her body, sleep through the night, and so much more. After seeing these amazing results personally, Emily knew she wanted to share the gift of meditation with the masses so she went on to start teaching it. Emily eventually created her Ziva Meditation method, which covers mindfulness, meditation, and manifestation, three key ingredients that truly transformed her life. And now she sees the same things happening in her clients from around the world. In this podcast episode, you'll learn more about this unique meditation method, why it differs from most, why it's so effective, and how you can put it into practice starting today. If you're on the fence with meditation, or you've tried it before without success, Emily's eye-opening tips can help. On top of being a Broadway actress, Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and she's a best-selling author of Stress Less, Accomplish More. Her work has been featured on The Today's Show, Vogue, ABC News, and The New York Times. Some of her meditation clients include Apple and Google employees, Harvard Business School and Barclays Bank employees, Oscar, Grammy, Tony and Emmy award winners, NBA players, Navy SEALS, Fortune 500 CEOs, busy parents, and entrepreneurs. So if you're looking to learn more about meditation or learn from the best, this is one episode you don't want to miss. Check out the episode now!

May 18, 202056 min

Ep 93093: Dr. Nicole Rivera - How Functional Medicine Can Uncover What's Really Causing Poor Health

Dr. Nicole Rivera is unlike most doctors out there. Instead of taking one course and broadly applying it to her patients, she continues to learn and get certified in many different disciplines so she can combine a bit of each to help her patients heal. So she takes an integrative approach that really makes her stand out as a functional medicine practitioner. As Dr. Rivera shares with Dr. Anthony Gustin in this episode, she faced her own health struggles that most doctors failed to help her solve. In doing that herself, she realized that she could offer the same type of healing to her patients. When you tune in, you'll discover the elaborate testing she does with her patients, why she does this, and how she takes an integrative approach to health. You'll also learn more about common therapies that didn't work for her despite their claims that they're incredibly effective. Dr. Rivera also shares alternative therapies and why these may or may not be helpful for patients. If you don't know Dr. Nicole Rivera, she's a leading expert in integrative medicine. She received a doctorate in chiropractic, a bachelor's degree in psychology pre-medicine, and she's graduated from the Klinghardt Academy and the Kresser Institute. Dr. Rivera is also an active member of the Institute of Functional Medicine and the Academy for Comprehensive Integrative Medicine and she's the best selling cookbook author of Eat for Your Gut. She founded the Integrative Wellness Group and the Institute for Integrative Wellness which the former specializes in functional medicine and integrative medicine and the latter teaches other practitioners how to do this too. Since founding the Integrative Wellness Group, she now specializes in gastrointestinal issues, autoimmunity, lyme literate, hormone, thyroid, and endocrine disorders, as well as mold toxicity, and safe detoxification methods. Check out the episode now to see how elaborate testing and an integrative approach to wellness can help you address and combat health issues.

May 11, 20201h 2m

Ep 92092: Vivica Menegaz - Ayahuasca, MDMA, and Plant-Based Medicines for Healing Trauma

Vivica Menegaz, a nutritionist and holistic practitioner, comes on the show to share her experience with moving through traumas and shifting to a better mental health mindset using alternative medicines. These medicines aren't your typical treatments but they are ones that are growing in popularity due to their effectiveness. If the title of this podcast hasn't given it away yet, Vivica is going to share her journey with using substances like psychedelic mushrooms, MDMA, and ayahuasca to heal the traumas she's experienced. Vivica also discusses how these traumas could be affecting your health and, even if you work out and eat healthy, they may not be enough to help you feel better overall. That's why she believes that starting to address the traumas that are at the root of your health should be something worth considering. You'll also discover what else you can do if you don't have access to these alternative medicines. For any new listeners who don't yet know Vivica Menegaz, she's most known for being a nutritionist, cookbook author, and blogger of The Nourished Caveman, a site that shares a therapeutic approach to food. She's even created her own Healing Foods Method to help people transform their health by switching to a whole-foods, low-carb lifestyle. But nutrition isn't her only area of expertise. As you'll hear more about in this episode, Vivica is also a holistic practitioner who guides people using plant-based medicines like ayahuasca and others. In this area, she helps people move through emotional and mental blocks and helps them get past traumas that could be holding them back. If traumas have caused you to retreat and you feel you're being held back from them as a result, we highly encourage you to check out this episode now to learn more! Even if you don't think past traumas are affecting you, we still suggest tuning in since this episode may be a real eye-opener.

May 4, 20201h 4m

Ep 91091: Dr. Michael Ruscio - Combating Viruses Through Improving Gut Health

With this Covid pandemic still in full swing, Dr. Anthony Gustin and Dr. Michael Ruscio, a best-selling author and Doctor of Natural Medicine, wanted to share a side that's rarely talked about: combating viruses through improving gut health. In this episode, Dr. Ruscio shares some incredible research on how certain viruses already respond to probiotics and how your gut health can leave you vulnerable or protected from viruses. Dr. Ruscio and Dr. Gustin also chat about their thoughts on the current pandemic, how healthcare is going to change over the next five, 10, and 15 years from now, and so much more. You'll also hear Dr. Ruscio's incredible insight into probiotics, including the three main types, the research behind each one, and what to do if you're not responding well to probiotics right now. He also shares the top sources of probiotic rich foods and how they compare to taking probiotics. Since Dr. Ruscio has been on the show before, he's also going to discuss what's changed for him in his clinical practice since coming on. If you haven't caught Dr. Ruscio's past episodes or you're not familiar with him, he's a Doctor of Natural Medicine, a chiropractor, clinical researcher, and best-selling author. He's also a committee member of the Naturopathic Board of Gastroenterology research division and his work has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals. To say Dr. Ruscio is a pioneer in the gut-health space would be an understatement. By tuning in, you'll learn why your gut health could be the key to combating viruses. Check out the episode now to learn more!

Apr 27, 20201h 5m

Ep 90090: Kelly LeVeque - Four Simple Ingredients to Better Health, Improved Blood Sugar, and Increased Satiety

Kelly LeVeque, a holistic nutritionist, is well-known for the work she does with celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Molly Sims, Chelsea Handler, Emmy Rossum, and so many more. For these A-list clients, Kelly helps them get into shape for roles in a healthy, sustainable way. But that's not all she's up to. She's also authored two best-selling books, Body Love and Body Love Every Day, which brings her simple framework to everyday readers. What's great about Kelly's approach is that she takes complex science-based nutrition topics and simplifies them in a way that anyone can understand them and apply them to their everyday lives. When you tune in, you'll learn about her simple Fab Four framework and how this helps manage blood sugar, improve satiety, and keeps people looking and feeling their best. Kelly also discusses her simple recipe for creating a Fab Four smoothie, why it's crucial to manage blood sugar levels, understanding net carbs, and so much more. Kelly is also a mom who runs a thriving holistic nutrition practice so she understands what it means to live a busy life while still trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. That's why she's sharing her simple frameworks in this episode so anyone can start making healthy habits stick no matter how crazy their schedule is. And that's exactly what you'll learn in this episode. Kelly and Dr. Anthony Gustin also dive into other important areas of health, such as movement and eliminating household chemicals, and how you can weave these practices in without overhauling your entire life. On top of everything just mentioned, Kelly also holds a 200 Hr Yoga Instructor certification and she's an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer. Tune into the episode now to learn more about the simple frameworks Kelly uses on A-list celebrities and everyday clients alike.

Apr 20, 20201h 2m

Ep 89089: Ben Greenfield - Biohacking Immunity and Raising Healthy Families

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Ben Greenfield, a biohacker, performance coach, ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, professional Spartan athlete, professional speaker, and New York Times best-selling author, is a returning guest of this podcast. In his first episode, he dove into how to biohack health by sharing what he does to improve his performance and his overall health using his top principles. Dr. Anthony Gustin and Ben Greenfield take things a step further in today's episode by getting into a number of different topics from fortifying the immune system, raising healthy families, unschooling, and so much more. Ben also gets into what he's doing to keep his family and his immune system protected during this Covid pandemic and how he's keeping his physical and mental health strong while being quarantined. So, when you tune in, you'll hear more about Ben's breathwork, cold work, his blood flow restricted training regimen, and his approach to raising a healthy family, among other topics. If you didn't catch Ben's first episode, or you don't know him, he's a beast to say the least. On top of everything mentioned earlier, Ben Greenfield is also a Spartan SGX certified coach, he won NSCA's Personal Trainer of the Year award in 2008, and he was named one of the top 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness in 2013 and 2014. He's also recently launched another book titled, Boundless, which teaches people how to upgrade their brain and optimize their bodies to defy aging. You'll hear more about this book and some of Ben's top principles when you tune into the episode. Check it out now to learn more!

Apr 13, 20201h 6m

Ep 88088: Tero Isokauppila - The Superpowers Mushrooms and Adaptogens Have on Health

As a thirteenth generation farmer who grew up foraging mushrooms and other wild foods on his family's farm, Tero Isokauppila's passion and curiosity for improving health started at an early age. He went on to pursue a degree in Chemistry, Business, and a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition at Cornell University and later published two best-selling books, Healing Mushrooms and Santa Sold Shrooms. He also founded a company you may have heard of called Four Sigmatic. As you'll learn about in this podcast episode, Tero is an expert in all things mushrooms, superfoods, and adaptogens. And that's exactly what Tero and Dr. Anthony Gustin get into in this episode, among other topics. So you'll discover what an adaptogen is, the foods that fall under this category, and how certain mushrooms have medicinal properties.. On top of that, you'll also discover that mushrooms are much closer to humans than plants and that their microbiome is so beneficial to humans. And this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what Tero and Dr. Gustin chat about in this episode. If you don't know Tero, on top of founding Four Sigmatic and writing two best-selling books, he's also been chosen twice as one of the world's Top 50 Food Activists. He's been featured in Time, Forbes, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Bon Appétit, Vogue and more and he's also been a guest speaker at Wanderlust, Summit Series, Google, WME-IMG, and the Fast Company Innovation Festival. Tune into the episode now to learn more about adaptogenic mushrooms and other proven ways to improve your health from the inside out.

Apr 6, 20201h 7m

Ep 87087: Raphael Sirtoli - The Problem with Tracking Calories and What To Do Instead

If you've ever tried to lose weight by tracking your calories and struggled, you're not alone. This weight loss "tool" rarely works. And oftentimes there's a big discrepancy in how many calories you're supposed to eat versus what you actually should be eating. So the question is, is there a better way to track your food intake that actually gets results? As you'll hear about in this podcast episode with science writer and researcher Raphael Sirtoli, there is definitely a better, more effective approach here and it comes down to tracking a few metrics. Instead of only focusing on calories, there's other variables, such as a nutrient density score, keto score, and insulin index, which are far more effective. When you tune into this episode, you'll discover why this alternative works so much better for reaching your goals -- including fat loss -- and improving your overall health. Raphael also explains why you don't need to measure your food and what you can focus on instead so that you're not tied to weighing what you eat or measuring every ounce you bite into. Raphael Sirtoli is a super bright, well-educated researcher and science writer who's currently pursuing his PhD in the Behavioral and Molecular Lab at the University of Minho. There, his focus is on combining neuroscience and metabolism to understand the side-effects of antipsychotics and whether or not a keto diet can help mitigate them. Raphael is also the co-founder of a food tracking app called Nutrita. Unlike most of these apps on the market, Raphael's focuses on rating foods based on their nutrition score, among other things, so that you can increase your overall nutrient intake instead of worrying about calories only. Through his app, he's helping people reach their health goals by focusing more on behavioral changes that will keep them feeling satisfied instead of hungry for junk foods. Tune into the episode now to learn more.

Mar 30, 20201h 0m

Ep 86086: Emily Schromm - How Emotional Awareness Can Dramatically Improve Your Life

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She's a self-proclaimed "Meathead Hippie", a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, trainer, coach, writer, and creator who realized she could use food and movement to heal from the inside out. But it wasn't until she started doing a deep dive into emotional awareness that she found her true self. And that's exactly what Emily Schromm comes on the show to talk about with Dr. Anthony Gustin. While this is a topic that's not often talked about, it should be for a number of different reasons, as you'll learn in this episode. By taking emotional awareness for granted, you could experience negative health outcomes. And no matter how hard you workout or eat healthy, if you're missing this key ingredient, you could still find yourself suffering from health ailments. As Emily mentions in the show, instead of turning to external sources to find the solutions to all of your problems, it pays to turn inward and tap into your feelings. So how do you do that? When you tune into this episode, you'll hear the exact steps to take to start tapping into your emotional awareness, which can greatly improve your life and health, as Emily experienced firsthand. If you don't know Emily, on top of being a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, personal trainer, and online coach, she recently self-published her book, The Process, which dives into how to do, feel, know, and make without getting in your own way. Emily shares some strategies from the book and also chats about how to crush self-doubt, when to let go of things that don't serve you, how to push past your fears, and a number of other topics. Tune into the episode now to see how you can drastically improve your life.

Mar 23, 202059 min

Ep 85085: Max Lugavere - How to Improve Your Health with More than Just Nutrition

Max Lugavere, the New York Times best-selling author of Genius Foods, has come on the show before to talk about what it takes to feed your mind and optimize brain function. Since that episode, Max has authored another book, The Genius Life, which covers everything else you should focus on to improve your health beyond just nutrition. And that's exactly what Max comes on the podcast to chat about with Dr. Anthony Gustin. Max and Dr. Gustin get into the broader picture of health to see how your environment, what you're exposed to, sleep, and movement can affect you. You'll also hear more about facilitating healthy digestion beyond just what you eat, the problems associated with exposure to endocrine disruptors and eating processed foods, and the one thing most adults don't get enough of. If you haven't met Max Lugavere yet, on top of being a best-selling author, he's also a talented filmmaker and a health and science journalist. He's also the host of The Genius Life podcast, which is a top health podcast on iTunes. Max has also appeared on The Rachael Ray Show and The Doctors and he's contributed to Medcape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily News. When you check out this episode, you'll see what else could be negatively affecting your health and what you can do about it. Tune in now to learn more.

Mar 16, 20201h 9m

Ep 84084: Travis Christofferson - How Our Health Care System Keeps You Sick

If you're a regular listener of this podcast, you've heard Dr. Anthony Gustin talk about how cancer may come from a metabolic origin with other guests on the show. Since this topic was extensively covered already, this episode with author and science writer Travis Christofferson takes the conversation further. So you'll hear more about treating cancer with supplemental theories, but that's just the beginning of what Dr. Anthony Gustin and Travis get into. While diving into this research, Travis quickly discovered that our health care system is failing patient success rates and it doesn't have to be this way. When you tune into the episode, you'll hear more about what's really preventing us from lowering health care costs, why supplemental therapies aren't being used, and what needs to change to fix this. Travis and Dr. Gustin also get into why the war on cancer is so ineffective, why cancer rates are really down, and so much more. If you don't know Travis, he's the author of Tripping Over the Truth, and his latest book, Curable, outlines the exact blueprint needed to transform our health care system. Travis has also earned a master's degree in material engineering and science and he's the founder of The Foundation for Metabolic Cancer Therapies. By checking out the episode, you'll learn more about Travis' background, whether or not it's possible to fix this situation, and how we get to that point. Tune in now to learn more.

Mar 9, 20201h 9m

Ep 83083: Dr. Becky Campbell - Diagnosing and Treating Histamine Intolerance

After seeing five different doctors, Dr. Becky Campbell, a Functional Medicine practitioner specializing in thyroid health and histamine intolerances, was diagnosed with thyroid issues. Despite this diagnosis and treating it, many other symptoms still remained. So Dr. Campbell kept digging to uncover the root cause of these issues. She discovered a histamine intolerance was to blame. In this podcast episode, Dr. Campbell shares her journey along with what a histamine intolerance is and why so many people could unknowingly be affected by it. You'll also hear more about the symptoms of an over or underactive thyroid, histamine intolerance symptoms to watch out for, and how to test yourself at home. If you're not familiar with Dr. Campbell's work, she's the author of The 30-Day Thyroid Reset Plan and The 4-Phase Histamine Reset Plan. Dr. Campbell is also a board certified doctor of natural medicine (DNM) and she has her doctorate in chiropractic medicine. She's also trained under Chris Kesser. Tune in now to learn more about thyroid issues and to see if a histamine intolerance could be causing your unexplained symptoms!

Mar 2, 202056 min

Ep 82082: Dr. Paul Saladino - Sustainability of Meat-Based vs. Plant-Based Diets

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Have you ever wondered if those vegan documentaries were true and that our heavy meat consumption is really ruining the planet? Or is it just the opposite true? You may be surprised by the answers to those questions, which you'll hear about in this podcast episode with Dr. Paul Saladino and Dr. Anthony Gustin. Dr. Saladino, a classically trained physician and functional medicine practitioner, discusses the problem with our current agricultural system, including how it's not sustainable, and what it takes to fix this. On top of that, you'll hear how regenerative agriculture benefits animals, the environment, and our health. As a carnivore expert, Dr. Saladino also takes the chat further by sharing important minerals that could be missing from a carnivore diet, why that is, and why LDL cholesterol is an important molecule in the body. You'll also hear Dr. Saladino's thoughts on whether or not saturated fat is good for you. If you don't know, Dr. Paul Saladino is a classically trained physician, functional medicine practitioner, and board certified in psychiatry. He's also worked as a physician assistant in cardiology before medical school and then worked with Dr. Andrew Weil on integrative medicine and nutritional biochemistry at the University of Arizona. Most recently, Dr. Saladino published a book titled, The Carnivore Code, which dives into all things carnivore diet and more. When you check out this episode, you'll learn more about the sustainability of animal production and so much more. This is one episode that may surprise you, especially if you follow a plant-based or vegan diet. Tune in now to learn more!

Feb 24, 20201h 16m

Ep 81081: Zach Bitter - What a World Record Breaking Ultra Runner Eats

Zach Bitter is a world and American record-holding endurance athlete with three National Champion wins and three Team USA World 100km wins under his belt. And his next 100+ mile race is just a few months away. To say he's an amazing human is an understatement. But how does he do it? You'll find out when you tune into this episode. Dr. Anthony Gustin and Zach Bitter dive into how he does it plus how Zach used to fuel with a high-carb diet, why he switched, what he does now, and the results he's seen since doing so. You'll also hear more about what it takes to keep your mind going through an ultra long race and what Zach uses for fuel during one. For those that don't know Zach, on top of everything mentioned earlier, Zach is also a coach and public speaker with over 50k social media followers. He's made it his mission to find his limitations and help others find theirs. By tuning in, you'll see what it really takes to fuel your body and mind through an ultra run. Check out the episode now!

Feb 17, 202053 min

Ep 80080: Dr. Bret Scher - The Low-Carb Cardiologist Who's Transforming Heart Health

Would you be surprised to hear a cardiologist prescribing low-carb and keto diets to his patients? Dr. Bret Scher, a board-certified cardiologist known as the Low-Carb Cardiologist, definitely received his share of skepticism in the medical field for this. But, here's the thing, Dr. Scher started out prescribing the low-fat, high-carb diet he was taught throughout medical school to his patients. And it didn't work. His patients weren't making improvements despite his and their best efforts. Dr. Scher knew there had to be a better way and eventually, his research led him to keto. You may be thinking that he'd be the last person promoting a low-carb, high-fat diet, but he found incredible results personally and in his patients, especially his most challenging ones. You'll hear more about this, along with the other lifestyle therapies he's prescribing. Dr. Scher also shares what to do about high cholesterol on keto, other blood markers to consider, and his experience prescribing time-restricted eating. Dr. Scher is board certified in adult cardiovascular disease, adult echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. He's also held prior certifications as a NASM certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, as well as in functional medicine and behavior modification. When you check out this episode, you'll learn about the research behind using keto and low-carb diets to improve heart health and so much more. Check out the episode now!

Feb 10, 20201h 0m

Ep 79079: William Shewfelt - How One Actor Fine-Tuned His Diet and Workouts for Optimal Performance

As you'll learn in this podcast episode, William Shewfelt -- you may know him for his role as Brody the Red Power Ranger on Power Rangers Ninja Steel, uses a much more strategic approach to his health and fitness goals. And it's clearly effective. You'll get a sneak peek at exactly what that looks like when you tune in. So you'll hear about what he eats in a day, what his workout split looks like, and how he's found the sweet spot that works for him. William also shares his best tips for getting through personal hardships, why it's crucial that you spend time on personal development, and so much more. If you don't know, William Shewfelt is an actor, speaker, author, and health and fitness advocate who has amassed close to 80k followers on his social media platforms combined. When you tune in, you'll hear more about his health and fitness journey and how he's gone from vegan to keto to carnivore. And that's just the beginning. Tune into the episode now to learn more!

Feb 3, 202059 min

Ep 78078: Robby Sansom - The Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture

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As you'll quickly learn in this podcast episode with guest Robby Sansom, fake meat and monocultures are destroying our planet at extremely fast rates. Robby shares how long we currently have to continue on with the way our agricultural system is set up now-- it's incredibly low -- and how regenerative agriculture can help fix this. You'll also hear more about what regenerative agriculture is, the benefits of switching to this, and how it's transforming the way we raise meat and the future outlook of our planet. If you don't know Robby, he's a land steward who has spent the last several years of his life studying the problems in our current agricultural system and addressing how they can be solved with regenerative agriculture. He co-founded Force of Nature Meats, which is focused on accelerating a global regenerative supply network. Don't sweat it if you've never heard of these terms -- most people haven't. Because of that, we'll keep things simple in this episode to help you see what's really going on -- it's a real eye-opener. Tune in now to learn more.

Jan 27, 20201h 10m

Ep 77077: Aaron Alexander - Movement Principles that Transform Health

Getting enough movement throughout your day isn't just about keeping your body in peak physical shape. To prove this, Aaron Alexander explains in this episode that postural anchoring can affect your mood and that your wrist strength is a surprising indicator of your cardiovascular health. Aaron also discusses how our artificial environment is contributing to more health problems instead of less, what NEAT is and how you can improve it, and why standing desks won't solve this problem. If you don't know Aaron, he's a premier leader in the movement space and has over 10 years of experience studying movement. He came up with five principles that simplify his extensive research, which he published in a book he co-authored, The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind and Stress-Proof Life. In this episode, Aaron's sharing some of his best movement principles -- which can easily be weaved into your day -- and why these matter so much. Whether you exercise regularly or you're on the sedentary side, this episode has some eye-opening points you don't want to miss. Tune in now to learn more!

Jan 20, 202052 min

Ep 76076: Jesse Griffiths - Hunting for Better Food Quality

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In this first episode of The Natural State Podcast, we're starting out with a controversial episode -- Jesse Griffiths and Dr. Anthony Gustin dive into hunting. But they're taking a completely different approach and looking at the other side to hunting in this episode. So instead of killing animals for sport, it's about doing so to improve the quality of the foods you eat. Jesse has a unique way of approaching hunting and he shares this in this podcast episode. You'll also discover how Jesse has respect and admiration for the animals he hunts and how he puts incredible emphasis on sourcing ingredients locally and seasonally. If you've never heard of Jesse Griffiths, he's the owner of Dai Due, a restaurant in Austin, TX that sources its ingredients locally and seasonally. Jesse also hosts and teaches hunting and butchery classes in his hunting schools, which you'll also hear more about. Even if you don't agree with hunting, this is one episode you don't want to miss -- it could easily change your mind. Check out the episode now to learn more about hunting for better food quality.

Jan 15, 20201h 15m

Introducing: The Natural State

If you're looking for The Keto Answers podcast, you're in the right place… sort of. As Dr. Anthony Gustin mentions in this short episode, which dives into what you can expect with The Natural State, keto and nutrition are just one piece of the puzzle and one tool you can use to achieve better health. But they're not the only thing you should focus on. That's why The Keto Answers podcast has transformed into The Natural State, which expands the conversations beyond just keto and nutrition. Join Dr. Anthony Gustin and his guests as they dive deeper into nutrition, sleep, movement, relationships, and so much more. To see what's in store, check out this short episode now!

Jan 10, 202018 min

Ep 75075: Dr. Angela Poff - Ketones, Ketosis, and Cancer Metabolism: A Top Keto Researcher Shares the Latest

In this podcast episode, Dr. Anthony Gustin interviews Dr. Angela Poff, a leading keto researcher based out of the University of South Florida. Dr. Poff has worked with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, another leading researcher at USF, for almost 10 years now to study therapeutic ketosis and cancer metabolism, along with other conditions such as seizures and neurodegenerative diseases. You'll hear more about everything they've discovered along this research journey when you tune into the episode. Dr. Angela Poff holds a Ph. D in Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida, where she's been researching for almost a decade now. You'll discover how Dr. Poff got into this space, why she's so passionate about it now, and what she does on a day-to-day basis as a result of their research findings in this episode. Dr. Poff also shares her knowledge on ketones, ketosis on different cancer models, and how she modified keto for pregnancy. Check out the episode now to learn more!

Sep 23, 201950 min

074: Dr. Anthony Gustin - Keto Answers: Dr. Gustin's New Book on Ketosis, Carb Tolerance, Different Keto Diets, and Whether Carbs Are Bad (Hint:They're Not)

Does your body need carbohydrates? Are all carbs bad for you? Can you change your carb tolerance? Can you get all your nutrients from high-fat foods? If questions like these have come up on your keto journey, you're not alone. That's why Dr. Anthony Gustin wrote his new book, Keto Answers. In it, Dr. Gustin addresses 268 questions about keto, covering almost anything you might wonder about on your keto journey. In this podcast, Dr. Gustin and Chris Irvin, Head of Education for Perfect Keto, talk about the book-writing process, how many carbs your body needs, whether carbs are bad for you, how to change your carb tolerance, and more. If this is your first time checking out The Keto Answers Podcast and you're not familiar, Dr. Anthony Gustin, the host of the episode, is a board-certified chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner as well as the founder of Perfect Keto. Since he transitioned out of his clinical practice, he's made it my mission to help as many people as possible achieve optimal health and well-being. He does this by creating educational pieces -- such as this podcast episode -- and by developing high-quality, clean, keto-friendly products that make living low-carb easier. When you tune into the episode, you'll hear more about Dr. Anthony Gustin and Chris' keto journeys, as well as their thoughts on common keto questions. Check out the episode now and you may finally have the answers you've been looking for.

Sep 16, 201943 min

Ep 73073: Dr. Mary Newport - Using Ketones to Combat Brain Inflammation

An unfortunate circumstance led Dr. Mary Newport down a path of needing to find alternative therapies for treating Alzheimer's. Through her research, she discovered that something she was already feeding preemies in her NICU could help. So she dove headfirst into the research and started supplementing on her own and alongside clinical trials. In this podcast episode, she shares all about her journey and her incredible story, what her research has uncovered, and the powerful results she saw in as little as a few hours. You'll also discover more about MCTs and coconut oil and why she recommends them for preventative purposes and to combat any existing inflammation before it gets worse. For anyone reading that's not familiar with Dr. Newport, she's one of the first to use coconut oil and MCTs to treat neurodegenerative diseases and she's been doing so for over eleven years now. She's also authored three books since starting this journey and has made it her mission to spread everything she's learned in the hopes of helping others. By tuning into the episode, you'll discover just how incredible MCTs can be for combating inflammation. Check out the episode now to learn more!

Aug 26, 20191h 12m

Ep 72072: Justin Mares - The History of Perfect Keto, Problems with Food Manufacturing, Lab-Grown Meat, Sleep Issues, and Why the Blue Zones May Not Be Accurate

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In this week's episode, Dr. Anthony Gustin sits down with Perfect Keto's other co-founder, Justin Mares, who's also the co-founder of Kettle & Fire, to chat about a number of different topics. So you'll discover how Perfect Keto started and how it has evolved, the story behind Kettle & Fire, and why both founders turned to health and wellness products. You'll also hear how they both struggled with food manufacturers when developing their products and what they did to overcome this. Justin and Dr. Gustin also get into their thoughts on lab grown meat, regenerative farming, Blue Zones, and insomnia. If you don't know Justin, he's a best-selling co-author of the book, Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth, among everything else mentioned. He's also had his hand in a number of different successful side hustles, including small SaaS businesses, Udemy courses, email courses, investing in cryptocurrency, and so much more. Join us as we take a break from only talking about nutrition to giving you a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of what it takes to create high-quality health products. Tune in now!

Aug 19, 20191h 3m

Ep 71071: Tim Noakes - CrossFit and Half Marathons on Keto, Carbs and Insulin Resistance, Getting Enough Protein, and the Problem With High-Carb Vegan Diets

Professor Tim Noakes challenged the current dietary guidelines in South Africa and faced heavy opposition -- both persecution and prosecution -- as a result. In this episode, you'll learn why he did this, what really happened when he did, and why it was worth it for him to keep powering through despite everything he faced. Professor Noakes also shares how he used his research to treat his own insulin resistance which he developed despite being active and running half-marathons and several miles each week. You'll also hear more about why he loves CrossFit at the age of 69 and why he recommends it. If you didn't know, Professor Noakes has been published in 750+ scientific articles and books and cited over 19,000 times in literature. He's also authored and co-authored several books and currently teaches medical professionals how to prescribe a low-carb diet to their patients. By tuning in, you'll hear all about Professor Noakes' recommendations for combating insulin resistance and improving your overall health. Check out the episode now to learn more!

Aug 12, 20191h 2m

Ep 70070: Mike Mutzel - The Five Pillars of Health, Tips for Better Sleep, Meal Timing on Circadian Rhythm, Backyard Farming, and How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

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Did you know that your tongue position can significantly impact your quality of sleep? Or that how much light you're exposed to -- both natural and the glowing blue light emitted from your devices -- can also contribute to better or worse health? With exercise and nutrition at the forefront of health, Mike Mutzel is here to share other areas you should be paying attention to -- like those two just mentioned. That's why, in this episode, he dives into his five pillars of health and how to optimize each one. Dr. Anthony Gustin and Mike also chat about how to stay healthy while traveling, getting started with backyard farming, and how to avoid environmental chemicals, especially those in your couch. If you don't know, Mike holds a master's degree in nutrition, he graduated as a functional medicine practitioner, and he wrote the book Belly Fat Effect. By tuning into this episode, you'll hear his best tips and you'll have a sneak peek into the exact steps he takes, both personally and with his family, to achieve an optimal level of health. Hit the play button to learn more now.

Jul 22, 20191h 8m

Ep 69069: Dr. Anthony Gustin - (Q&A #6) - Keto Rash, Common Fasting Mistakes, CrossFit and Keto, and What to Do if You Have Trouble Digesting Fats

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What's the best way to suppress your hunger on keto without breaking your fast? My doctor said my cholesterol is too high and wants me on a statin. Should I consider keto or avoid it? What is keto rash and is it possible to prevent it? Should beginners track their macros and calories when first starting out on keto? If questions like these have come up on your keto journey, you're not alone. That's why Dr. Anthony Gustin sits down with Perfect Keto's Head of Education, Chris Irvin, The Ketologist, to help answer the most common questions they see, including those just mentioned. Chris and Dr. Gustin also chat about CrossFitting on keto, their personal workout routines, and so much more. If this is your first time checking out The Keto Answers Podcast and you're not familiar, Dr. Anthony Gustin, the host of the episode, is a board-certified chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner as well as the founder of Perfect Keto. Since he transitioned out of his clinical practice, he's made it my mission to help as many people as possible achieve optimal health and well-being. He does this by creating educational pieces -- such as this podcast episode -- and by developing high-quality, clean, keto-friendly products that make living low-carb easier. When you tune into the episode, you'll hear more about Dr. Anthony Gustin's and Chris' keto journey and what they would do differently after being several years in. Check out the episode now and you may finally have the answers you've been looking for.

Jul 15, 201958 min

Ep 68068: Dave Feldman - High Cholesterol on Keto, Triglyceride Levels, The Best Way to Gauge Cholesterol, and When to Be Alarmed

Has your doctor recently told you that your cholesterol levels were too high and that your keto diet could be to blame? Wondering if they're right and if you have anything to worry about? While we can't give you medical advice over the podcast, the guest speaker of this episode, Dave Feldman, provides some helpful insight on this topic. Dave studies lipidology, which you'll learn about, to help people prevent cholesterol problems that can lead to serious conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and strokes. When you tune in, you'll discover that high levels of cholesterol may not be a bad thing if these other blood markers are low. On the flipside, high results in those key markers of inflammation could be a huge sign that your doctor is right. By tuning into the episode, you'll find out what it means to have high cholesterol on keto, when to be concerned, and what you can do about it. Dave Feldman -- who has over 50k social followers -- also shares everything he's discovered through his research and his own personal journey from lowering his A1c down from 7.1. So if cholesterol is one of those topics you're unsure of on a keto diet, this is the episode you don't want to miss.

Jul 8, 20191h 11m

Ep 67067: Dr. Anthony Gustin – (Q&A #5) - Camping on Keto, Low-Carb Snacks That Won't Raise Blood Sugar, Exercise and Blood Sugar, and Why You Should Track Your Blood Sugar

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What are the best foods to pack when you're on keto and plan to camp in a tent for a few days? Do artificial sweeteners, stevia, or monk fruit spike your blood sugar? Will the latter two cause inflammation? Should you check your blood sugar even if you have no serious health conditions? Questions like these come up all the time which is why the Founder of Perfect Keto, Dr. Anthony Gustin, makes it a point to answer as many as he can in these Q&A podcast episodes. In this fifth edition, Dr. Gustin sits down with Chris Irvin, The Ketologist, and Perfect Keto's Head of Education, to dive into several topics surrounding blood sugar. So you'll learn what keto foods caused their blood sugar to spike and what didn't, and how exercise affects your blood sugar, among other things. They also share a sneak peek at upcoming Perfect Keto products and what their VIP customers think of them. On top of that, you'll also discover the one snack Dr. Gustin can't believe is marketed as keto-friendly -- you've probably tried it before -- and why he thinks it should be illegal to sell it with that kind of labeling. Tune into the episode now to learn about these topics and more!

Jul 1, 201946 min

Ep 66066: Thomas Seyfried - Upending Traditional Cancer Treatment with Ketosis, Fasting, and Hyperbaric Oxygen

After researching how ketosis combats seizures in children with epilepsy, Dr. Thomas Seyfried realized that it could have even more of an impact. This time, he set out to see what the research showed when it comes to combating tumor growth and cancer in patients. What he discovered was nothing short of incredible. His research proved that cancer is a metabolic disease -- similar to type 1 or 2 diabetes, not a genetic one. So your genes, or even genetic mutations, don't cause cancer. And since cancer is a metabolic disruption, there are ways to restore balance and reduce the size of cancer tumors. But those science-backed strategies don't involve the typical cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation. Instead, Dr. Seyfried's research showed that ketosis, fasting, and hyperbaric oxygen were more effective at treating tumor growth. You'll hear more about this and everything else he's discovered over decades of research when you tune into the episode. And if you haven't come across Dr. Seyfried's work yet, he wrote the book, Cancer as a Metabolic Disease, and has over 150 peer-reviewed publications. This episode is jam-packed with information and it's one you don't want to miss. Check out the episode now to learn more.

Jun 24, 20191h 10m

Ep 65065: Miriam Kalamian - Keto for Cancer: Plus Fasting, Protein Intake, and The Number One Thing You Can Do Today, Even if You're Healthy

Miriam Kalamian's son was diagnosed with a brain tumor that was progressively getting worse and not responding well to treatment. Determined to exhaust all of her options, she dove headfirst into treatments she could use to complement the standard one given. Her research led her to using keto for cancer. Despite her determination though, Miriam's doctors didn't think keto was worth it and advised her to stick to the plan, which did not include the high-fat diet. Eventually, she persisted, did extensive research, and figured out how to use keto therapeutically. And her efforts paid off big time since she saw incredible results in her son's condition. Miriam dives into the science behind why keto works (and when it doesn't), what fuels cancer, and the exact steps to take if you've been diagnosed. She also shares her tip for what to focus on if you're healthy, how to use fasting to reduce chemo side effects, and other therapies. If you don't know Miriam Kalamian, she's authored the book, Keto for Cancer, which shares her journey and the what's she uncovered along the way in much greater detail. In this podcast episode, you'll hear about this and so much more. Check it out now!

Jun 17, 20191h 7m

Ep 64064: Dr. Zoe Harcombe - Reversing Outdated Dietary Guidelines, Understanding Food Cravings, and What it Takes to Stop Overeating Carbs and Sugar

What does the research support when it comes to our current nutritional guidelines? What about with regards to dietary fat and carbohydrate intake? Dr. Zoe Harcombe quickly discovered that our current dietary guidelines are outdated and not supported by science. Instead, the research is proving that just the opposite is true -- following a low-carb, high-fat diet is the key to better health. Dr. Harcombe discusses why that is and she digs deeper into understanding food cravings, especially those for sweet and carb-heavy foods, in this episode. You'll also learn how to stop overeating, what it takes to improve public health, and why she transitioned from being a vegetarian for 20 years. If you're not familiar with Dr. Harcombe, she has a Ph.D. in public health nutrition and has authored six books, including, Why Do You Overeat?, The Obesity Epidemic, and Stop Counting Calories and Start Losing Weight. In this podcast episode, you'll get to hear a condensed version of her top principles from several decades of research. Listen in now to learn more about how rewriting our nutritional guidelines can drastically improve health, combat cravings, and promote weight loss.

Jun 12, 20191h 0m

Ep 63063: Andy Hnilo - Generating Healthy Skin Cells, Personal Care Ingredients to Avoid for Healthier Skin, Why Retinol is Bad and What to Use Instead

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Most people know just how important it is to check food labels to see if there are any chemical ingredients lurking inside. But, for some reason, many don't carry this important step over to other areas of their life, especially when it comes to skincare products. As you'll learn in this episode with Andy Hnilo, the founder of an all-natural skincare line, Alitura Naturals, this is a huge mistake. And we're not talking about causing more wrinkles or creating crow's feet twenty years too early. Rather, you'll see that many skincare products out there contain carcinogenic ingredients, which means they have the potential to cause cancer. And that's just the beginning sadly. Andy explains the real impact these fake ingredients have on your health, he shares the worst offenders to avoid starting immediately, and why expensive prescription skincare products aren't any better. You'll also discover the truth about retinol creams and how to find sunscreens that are toxin-free. If you're wondering who Andy Hnilo is, he's a former D1 baseball player who suffered a huge trauma that led him down this path of uncovering the truth about skincare products and the harmful ingredients in them. He's made it his mission to provide a healthier alternative that's GMO and chemical-free. You'll hear about this and so much more when you check out this episode now.

Jun 3, 201957 min

Ep 62062: Dr. Anthony Gustin - (Q&A #4) - My Daily Routines, Improving Mental Health, Exogenous Ketones and Stomach Upsets, Fiber Intake, and What I Wish I Knew Sooner

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Have you ever wondered what Dr. Anthony Gustin's routines look like? Or how he powers down each night? Maybe you're curious to learn how Dr. Gustin juggles running a business and working out while staying in ketosis. If questions like these have ever come up, today's podcast episode is for you since Dr. Anthony Gustin, the founder of Perfect Keto, sits down to answer these and more. This is the fourth Q&A he's done but it's a little different than the last three. For the first half of the episode, you'll get a peek into what a typical day looks like for him, including what he eats, and how he trains. You'll also discover how long he's followed keto, what he wishes he knew sooner, how to improve mental health, the truth about fiber, and so much more. As a special treat for tuning in, you'll also get a sneak peek into the latest Perfect Keto products that are already in the pipeline. So if you're curious to see how Dr. Gustin does it all and then some, you have some questions about keto, or you want the inside scoop on the latest products, this is the episode to check out. Tune in now to learn more!

May 27, 201954 min

Ep 61061: Gary Taubes - Why We Get Fat, What Calories In vs Calories Out Gets Wrong, and How to Lose Weight Using a High-Fat Keto Diet

You've been told that you need to eat less and exercise more. But, if you've already tried this route, then you know firsthand that it doesn't work. Instead of throwing in the towel and feeling like weight loss is impossible for you, tune into this episode to discover strategies to fix this. As an investigative health and science journalist and researcher, Gary's spent the last two decades studying the science of fat. He's authored several books and made it his mission to uncover why people get fat, why it's hard to lose fat, and what to do. And you'll hear all about this and more in this podcast episode. Gary also shares the research behind these claims and why many refuse to accept it despite having a mountain of evidence to support it. You'll also discover the real culprit behind the obesity epidemic and what it takes to fix this. So if you've ever struggled to lose weight, especially following the calories in vs calories out method, you don't want to miss this episode. Check it out now to find out how you can finally tap into your own fat burning potential.

May 20, 20191h 3m

Ep 60060: Dr. Paul Saladino - Plant Toxicity, The Carnivore Diet from a Doctor's Perspective, and Foods to Add and Avoid When Going Carnivore

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While training to be a physician, he was taught that eating a diet packed with fruits and vegetables was the way to go. But, after practicing for several years, his patients weren't getting any better despite following these orders and were dependent on a mix of prescriptions. Convinced there had to be a better solution for his patients, Dr. Paul Saladino started experimenting with the carnivore diet personally and found great success. After some time, he started testing how his patients responded to it and discovered it was a helpful tool for improving their health.. Since then, Dr. Paul Saladino has made it his mission to help people improve their quality of life by using the carnivore diet. And in this podcast episode, you'll learn all about his science-based approach to carnivore and his opinion on whether or not you should eat plants.. Dr. Saladino also shares his hierarchy of meat, how most people on carnivore are not eating nose to tail right, his thoughts on pork and meat sustainability, and so much more. So if you've already started a carnivore diet or you're thinking of doing so, this is one episode worth checking out. Tune in now to learn more!

May 13, 20191h 24m

Ep 59059: Dr. Jeff Volek - 10+ Years of Keto Research, Cholesterol on Keto, Exogenous Ketones, and How Keto is Reshaping Outdated Nutritional Guidelines

Over 20 years ago, Dr. Jeff Volek was taught that high-carb, low-fat diets were the key to optimal nutrition. But, as Dr. Volek soon realized, this diet had just the opposite effect on health. Instead of promoting a better quality of life, high-carb diets have led to incredibly high rates of type 2 diabetes and obesity. It's even contributed to a national security crisis, as you'll learn in this podcast episode. As a possible solution, Dr. Volek and his team of researchers started studying nutritional ketosis and they haven't stopped two decades later. You'll hear what the latest low-carb diet research supports, where the future is heading, and so much more in this episode. If you're not familiar with Dr. Volek's work, he's a New York Times best-selling author, with five books under his belt. He also has over 300 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and has given 200 lectures across the globe on this topic. As a pioneer in this space, Dr. Volek is a wealth of knowledge and continues to study how nutritional ketosis and exogenous ketones can be beneficial to health. And he shares his latest findings in this episode, which means you don't want to miss it. Tune in now to learn more!

Apr 26, 20191h 0m

Ep 58058: Dr. Michael Ruscio - Strategies for Improving Gut Health, How Histamines Might Be Sabotaging Your Health, and Choosing the Right Probiotic

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Gut health has been such a buzz lately that most people understand its importance on a basic level. This could mean adding in prebiotic-rich foods, taking probiotics, and drinking or eating things like Kombucha and Kefir to promote an optimal gut balance. But what if we told you that this approach could be making things worse if you're not targeting it towards what your body specifically needs? It's true. And if you're continually doing this, it's no wonder that your issues have only slightly improved. The good news is that this is a sign that you're moving in the right direction and, with the help of this podcast episode with Dr. Michael Ruscio, you can keep moving that way. To do that, Dr. Ruscio shares the exact steps he uses in his clinical practice to help his patients improve their gut health. He'll also jump into why probiotics may not be working for you and how to find ones that will, immunoglobulins on gut health, dietary histamines, the best diets for gut repair, sugar alcohols on the gut, and so much more. Tune into the episode now to learn what it really takes to improve your gut health.

Apr 22, 201959 min

Ep 57057: Robb Wolf - Electrolyte Imbalances When Eating Low-Carb, mTOR Activation, Fasting, the Carnivore Diet, and Finding the Right Tool to Reach Your Health Goals

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He was one of the first guys to dive head-first into paleo. He's even dabbled on carnivore for six weeks. Now he prefers a paleo-keto approach. If you haven't guessed it yet, this podcast episode features two-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Paleo Solutions and Wired to Eat, Robb Wolf. Robb sits down with Dr. Anthony Gustin to chat about everything from mTOR activation, fasting, autophagy, electrolyte imbalances, and more. Robb even dives in deep to uncover the mechanisms at work with fasting and being on a low-carb diet and where he thinks things will evolve in the future. So if you're someone who loves to geek out, this episode is perfect for you. And if you're just interested in learning more about how to improve your health and quality of life, you'll find something interesting in this episode too. Robb -- who has close to 300k social media followers -- also shares his best advice for choosing the right tool to reach your health goals. Check out this jam-packed episode now to learn more!

Apr 1, 20191h 11m

Ep 56056: Siim Land - Fasting and Muscle Mass, a Deep Dive into mTOR, and Reaching Autophagy With and Without Fasting

While most people understand the benefits of fasting, few know the true power of reaching autophagy. But what exactly is autophagy and the benefits associated with it? We'll briefly tackle the basics like these before moving on to more complex topics such as long-term fasting, muscle mass, mTOR, and protein synthesis. Don't let the complexity of the topics deter you though -- Siim shares his knowledge in an easy to digest format that both beginners and seasoned pros alike can understand. In addition to that, you'll also hear more about Siim's tips for breaking a fast, prolonging a fast, carb refeeding, and whether or not you should workout while fasting. As a best-selling author with close to 100k social media followers, Siim Land is a wealth of knowledge on the topic of autophagy and fasting and he shares everything he knows in this episode. Whether you're just dipping your toes in the water here or you've been fasting for years now, this episode has something for you. Tune in now to learn more!

Mar 25, 201952 min

Ep 55055: Ben Greenfield - Biohacking Your Health: The Top Hacks From a Professional Obstacle Course Racer

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Have you ever wondered if there was a way to improve your health in less time? While we're not referring to quick weight loss strategies and detoxes that don't work, we are saying that it's possible to biohack your health, as you'll learn in this podcast episode with Ben Greenfield, one of the world's top influential people in the health and fitness world. Ben shares some of his best biohacking strategies, his morning rituals, and what moved the needle the most in terms of performance and health in this episode. You'll also hear more about the specific type of water he swears by for better health, his race performance hacks for both before and during a race, and what he sees as the future in this space. If you're not familiar with Ben Greenfield, he's an obstacle course racer, best-selling author, biohacker, coach, relentless self-experimenter, father to twin boys and has over 400k social media followers. So he understands what it's like to maintain a busy lifestyle while achieving incredible health feats. Find out his insanely simple secrets by tuning into this podcast episode now!

Mar 18, 201956 min

Ep 54054: Dr. Josh Axe - Nutritional Principles from Chinese Medicine, Keto for Cancer, CBD, and 3 Missing Ingredients in Most Diets

You may not have expected Dr. Anthony Gustin of Perfect Keto to sit down with Dr. Josh Axe since their companies are similar, but the reality is they share a similar background as well as some of the same health and nutritional philosophies. You'll hear more about this and Dr. Axe's background as a former chiropractor and how he uses a nutritional approach based on Chinese Medicine. Dr. Axe also shares how he helped his mom use keto during her cancer diagnosis, his thoughts on using keto both short-term and long-term, and whether he follows a keto diet or not. If you're not familiar with Dr. Josh Axe, he's a certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist who has amassed close to 5.3 million followers on his social media channels. We also dive into a number of topics surrounding probiotics, collagen, CBD, and the best herbs and spices for better health. This episode is jam-packed with a ton of information -- it's one you don't want to miss. Tune in now to learn more!

Mar 11, 201953 min