The Knew Method by Dr.E

If you have ever felt like something is off in your gut and nobody has been able to explain why, this episode is for you. On this episode of the Medical Disruptor, I sit down with Dr. Supriya Rao, a quadruple board certified gastroenterologist, to talk about what chronic gut symptoms are actually telling you, why the gut-brain connection is one of the most undertreated areas in medicine today, and what it looks like when a doctor goes beyond the standard workup to find real answers. We cover the truth about IBS, how hormones affect gut health in ways most people never get told, where GLP-1s actually fit into the picture, and the one question Dr. Rao says almost no patient ever thinks to ask. Your gut has been trying to tell you something. It's time to listen. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:51 - Why Quadruple Board Certified04:42 - What Is IBS Really?08:39 - Her Motility Program Explained11:55 - Women's Gut Health & Hormones16:11 - Advice for Women Who Feel Dismissed17:33 - Her Take on GLP-1s19:14 - Who Should NOT Use GLP-1s24:49 - The Supplement Myth27:50 - Final Thoughts Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/gutsygirlMD IG: www.instagram.com/gutsygirlMD YT: https://www.youtube.com/@UC9kajE017PYU9eew6ijVLuA Website: www.gutsygirlmd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You had COVID. You recovered. Except you didn't. The fatigue is still there. The brain fog. The shortness of breath. The feeling that your body just isn't yours anymore. And when you brought it up, you were told to give it time.  That's not an answer. That's medical gaslighting. In this episode I'm breaking down the real biology behind why so many people never fully bounce back after COVID, and why the standard workup misses it almost every time. We cover what Long COVID actually is, why the severity of your infection has nothing to do with whether you get it, and how it can hit your brain, gut, heart, and nervous system all at once. I'll walk you through the ACE2 pathway, what happens when it gets disrupted, and why that single mechanism explains so many of the seemingly unrelated symptoms people are living with. We'll also get into mitochondrial dysfunction, why it's the reason you crash after any exertion, and the six recovery pillars that address the actual mechanism instead of just managing what's loud. If you have been dismissed, told to be patient, or made to feel like you're overreacting, this episode is for you. Your experience is real. The biology backs it up. And now you have the language to prove it. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor  #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - What Is Long COVID 02:30 - Symptoms by System 05:00 - Why Long COVID Happens 06:00 - Immune Dysregulation 07:00 - The ACE2 Problem 08:00 - Nervous System Disruption 09:00 - Mitochondrial Damage 10:30 - Recovery Framework 12:00 - Supplements & Inflammation 15:00 - Brain Fog Explained 18:00 - Gut & Microbiome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've hit your 40s and suddenly feel like you're losing it, waking up at 3 a.m., feeling on edge for no reason, exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix, I want you to hear this: it might not be anxiety. It might be perimenopause. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly, a double board-certified physician in internal and integrative medicine, to talk about the symptoms most of us are normalizing and most doctors are missing. We get into why progesterone decline shows up as anxiety, insomnia, and those 3 a.m. wake-ups long before any hot flash ever does, and why so many women in this stage of life are sent home with an antidepressant or an Ambien instead of an honest conversation about their hormones.  That's medical gaslighting, and it's stealing years of quality of life from women in their 40s. We talk about why hormone testing isn't the answer, what to track instead, and when to ask your doctor about progesterone even if you're still getting a regular period.  If you've been told to lose some weight, try meditation, or just push through, this one is for you. You're not crazy. You're not weak. You're hormonal, and there is so much we can actually do about it. Self Gaslighting yourself in the exam room? Get this FREE guide to avoid it!   https://freechapter.lpages.co/self-gaslighting-habits-to-watch-for/ Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter!  https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor  #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 00:00 - Intro 07:59 - What Is Perimenopause? 11:40 - Anxiety & Insomnia 13:10 - The 3AM Wake-Up 15:38 - What Labs to Get 18:35 - Should You Start HRT Early? 27:49 - Patch vs. Oral Estrogen 30:25 - How Long on Hormones? 32:55 - Weight Gain on HRT Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/drbojana/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_bojana/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.bojana-mindfulhealingan8584 Website: https://drbojana.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ketones may be the most underrated fuel source in human metabolism, and most people only hear about them in the context of intermittent fasting or the ketogenic diet. When your body burns fat, it produces ketones- molecules that have been shown to support brain health, heart health, cognitive function, and longevity. The problem is that fasting and strict keto aren't realistic for most people, so the question is: Is there actually a way to get the benefits of ketones without giving up food? That's exactly what my guest this week on the Medical Disruptor set out to answer. Dr. Latt Mansor earned his PhD in metabolism from Oxford and is the lead scientist behind Ketone-IQ, a ketone-based drink that gives the body the same fuel source you'd typically only access through fasting. In this episode of The Medical Disruptor, we're going deep on how ketones work, why your metabolism may be the missing piece in your health story, and how to use ketosis to take your energy, focus, and longevity to the next level. I cover what ketones really are and why your brain and heart love them, the science behind intermittent fasting, paleo, and ketogenic diets, and why so many women are told their fatigue and brain fog are "normal" when their metabolism is actually the root cause. We get into how exogenous ketones work, who they're for, and practical ways to use them without overhauling your entire life. If you've been medically gaslit about your energy, your weight, or your metabolic health and told everything looks "fine," this conversation is going to give you a completely different lens. You don't have to fast to feel better. You just need the right information, and that's what we're here for. Get your ketones here → https://ketone.com/disruptor Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor  #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 03:49 - The $6M Military Study 05:23 - Latt's Personal Transformation 13:30 - What Is Ketosis 15:13 - Why the Brain Loves Ketones 20:47 - What Are Exogenous Ketones 25:17 - Ketones & Heart Failure 29:13 - Ketones & Alzheimer's 33:46 - Exogenous Ketones vs Keto Diet 36:17 - Ketones & Insulin Resistance 39:33 - What Medicine Needs to Change Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/latt.shahril.mansor IG: https://www.instagram.com/lattmansor/ Website:www.ketone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metabolism gets oversimplified all the time. Eat less, move more. That's the whole conversation. For a lot of people, that's where medical gaslighting begins. In this solo episode, I wanted to slow down and actually explain what metabolism is: your body's system for managing energy. Not a measure of effort or discipline, actually a biological process influenced by multiple factors at once. I walk through four of the most important ones: food quality, insulin signaling, the microbiome, and mitochondrial function. I also get into why the "calories in, calories out" model doesn't account for how differently your body processes various foods, and why nutrigenomics, the study of how food communicates with your genes, changes the way we should be thinking about nutrition entirely. We also talk about Akkermansia, a gut bacterium that's showing up more and more in metabolism research, and the role of polyphenol-rich foods in supporting it. The episode closes with a practical checklist you can actually use: healthy fats, eating a wide variety of colorful plants, reducing refined sugar and flour, incorporating intentional movement, targeted nutrients, and consistent sleep. The goal of this conversation is less blame, more clarity. Fewer generalizations that leave people feeling stuck or at fault for something that has a real biological explanation. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor  #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:30 What Metabolism Actually Is 03:30 Why Calories In/Out Doesn't Work 05:30 Food Quality as Information 08:00 Insulin, Microbiome & Mitochondria 12:00 What To Actually Do 14:30 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people have been told to brush, floss, and show up for cleanings. What most people have never been told is that the bacteria living in your mouth can travel directly into your bloodstream and contribute to heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. That missing information is medical gaslighting in one of its most systemic forms. In this episode of the Medical Disruptor Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ellie Campbell, a family medicine physician with thirty years of clinical experience and advanced training in oral systemic health.  Together, we trace back a structural gap in medicine that has been in place since 1840, the year dentistry was formally separated from the rest of the body. Two separate schools, two separate licensing boards, two separate clinical vocabularies. The result is a system where your cardiologist and your periodontist may never speak to each other, and where the source of your chronic inflammation can go completely undetected. This is one of the clearest examples of medical gaslighting that does not announce itself. Nobody tells you your symptoms are in your head. The information is simply never connected, bleeding gums get minimized, root canals are cleared without a conversation about downstream effects. The bacteria move and the inflammation builds.  And the standard workup catches none of it. When the system was never designed to look for something, it will never find it. And when it never finds it, it stops asking.  The gap is real, and it is medical gaslighting. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 0:00 – Introduction 1:11 – The patient who changed her career 6:00 – "Heart attacks are optional" 8:10 – Why basic cholesterol panels aren't enough 12:00 – The oral microbiome explained 15:26 – Mouth bacteria travel to the heart & brain 19:54 – Xylitol pregnancy tip 22:11 – The truth about root canals 29:00 – The "Fire Panel" — 3 blood tests for hidden dental inflammation Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/campbellfamilymed IG: @campbellfamilymedicine YT: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=campbell+family+medicine Website: www.campbellfamilymedicine.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Pressure-BluePrint-Defeating-Hypertension-ebook/dp/B0CKC8347D Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You are exhausted and you have been for a while. Feeling exhausted all the time is NOT normal. If you have been told otherwise, that is medical gaslighting. This episode is about what happens in between feeling completely depleted and getting an answer that actually explains it. I am breaking down adrenal fatigue, what it really is, why conventional medicine does not always recognize it, and why that does not mean what you are experiencing is not real. I cover the physiology of cortisol and how your stress response system is supposed to work, what happens when years of chronic pressure start to disrupt that rhythm, and why most standard workups are not designed to catch this pattern. This is not about blaming your lifestyle or telling you to try harder. It is about understanding what is actually happening in your body. What we cover: -The four main stages of adrenal dysregulation and how to identify which one fits your experience -What cortisol testing actually tells you versus what it misses -Why "normal" labs can coexist with very real, very disruptive symptoms -Practical steps to start rebuilding your system with or without a formal diagnosis If you have spent months or years being dismissed while your body keeps telling a different story, this episode gives you the language and the framework to finally make sense of it. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:45 What Is Adrenal Fatigue? 2:00 The Physiology (Cortisol Explained) 4:00 Why Doctors Don't Recognize It 5:15 How to Know If You Have It 7:00 The 4 Stages 11:00 How to Fix It 14:30 Recap & Next Steps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when the system that is supposed to have all the answers reaches the end of its toolbox and you leave believing that is all there is? The Medical Disruptor brings you vetted clinicians who have practiced inside the system long enough to see where it breaks down. This week, Dr. Aaron Hartman, triple board-certified physician and author of Uncurable, sits down with Dr. E to talk about the patients medicine labels hopeless, the diagnoses that function as a dead end instead of a starting point, and the moment his own family became the case conventional medicine had no answer for. His adopted daughter was given a prognosis medicine considered final. Two decades later, she has had zero surgeries. The average child with her diagnosis has had thirteen. In this conversation, Dr. Hartman connects medical gaslighting directly to the blind spots built into clinical training, breaks down why uncurable is often just the system's word for the edge of its toolbox, and walks through the diagnostic territory that root-cause medicine is willing to explore when conventional care has stopped asking questions. From gut dysfunction and environmental toxins to low-dose naltrexone and fatty acid analysis, this episode covers what gets left behind when the algorithm runs out. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:37 His Daughter's Impossible Diagnosis 02:34 The Wrong Growth Chart That Changed Everything 05:02 Yeast Overgrowth & Low Dose Naltrexone 09:19 The Book Uncurable 11:17 Why Other Countries Are Ahead in Medicine 14:41 Medicine's Biggest Blind Spots 16:35 The New Food Pyramid 23:15 Your Body Was Made to Self Heal 28:36 50% of Medical Studies Are False 32:53 Final Message - Never Give Up Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/rvaintegrative IG: https://www.instagram.com/rvaintegrative/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMD Website: https://uncurablebook.com/ Website: https://aaronhartmanmd.com/ Website: https://connected-health.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Medical Disruptor is here to give you real, science-backed guidance with no selling, no gimmicks, and no agenda. Mold illness is one of the most commonly missed drivers of chronic symptoms. When brain fog, fatigue, hormone disruption, gut issues, and unexplained nerve sensations don't show up on standard labs, the system runs out of tools and patients get left without answers. In this episode, I break down exactly why mold toxicity affects some people and not others, what the multi-system symptom pattern actually looks like, and what testing can actually catch it. I walk you through what type of testing you can ask for, the glutathione challenge prep that makes results more accurate, and how to identify whether your home or office is the source. We also cover the full treatment arc from removing exposure to binders, detox support, and realistic recovery timelines. If you have been searching for information on mold you can trust, this episode is a place to start. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 00:00 The Symptom Everyone Dismisses (Big Mistake) 01:05 This Isn't Just Allergies… 02:15 Mold vs Allergies – What Doctors Miss 03:05 Why Some People Get Sick (And Others Don't) 04:20 The Hidden Exposure Making You Worse 05:10 The Weird Symptoms That Don't Make Sense 07:00 These Red Flags Should NOT Be Ignored 08:10 When Mold Might Be the Missing Piece 09:10 Don't Skip This Step (Start Here First) 10:05 The Moment to Take Mold Seriously 11:10 The Test That Can Actually Confirm It 12:40 How to Avoid a False Negative 14:05 What Happens If You Test Positive 15:00 Where Mold Is Hiding in Your Life 16:00 The First Step to Getting Better Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Medical Disruptor exists for one reason: to give patients free access to clinicians who are brave enough to tell the truth. No products. No upsells. Just board-certified doctors who trained inside the system and eventually hit a wall it could not explain. Dr. Ali Elahi is one of them. A neurologist with nearly two decades of conventional practice, he watched the same patients cycle through the same appointments, collect the same normal results, and leave with the same antidepressants while their brains quietly declined. In this episode, we dig into why memory loss and cognitive decline are routinely dismissed as depression or stress, how pharmaceutical money shapes what neurologists are taught, and why a clinically supported brain treatment called transcranial magnetic stimulation stays hidden from the patients who need it most. This is the conversation your neurologist was never trained to have with you. What we cover: -Why early dementia is so often misdiagnosed as depression or anxiety -How pharmaceutical influence quietly shapes neurology training -What TMS is and what decades of evidence actually show -Why most TMS clinics are cutting corners and how to spot one that is not -The six questions every patient should ask before starting treatment -Why the window for early intervention matters more than most doctors admit Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:11 When guidelines stop working: frustration inside the system 06:46 Why antidepressants work less than you think 10:14 What is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) 13:23 How TMS works inside the brain without chemicals 15:03 What TMS is currently FDA approved for 19:44 The young onset dementia case published in clinical neurophysiology 23:08 Why you have never heard of TMS (the marketing problem) 36:21 What a proper TMS protocol actually looks like 49:13 What clinicians should read to get started 53:57 What conditions TMS can treat Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/neurospabrain/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/neurospabrain/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@neurospabrain Website: https://www.youtube.com/@neurospabrain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of being dismissed, getting any diagnosis feels like a victory, and fibromyalgia sounds like proof that someone finally believed you. What nobody tells you is that this particular label often marks the moment the investigation ended, not the moment it began. Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis of exclusion, which means it gets assigned when the standard workup runs out of ideas, not when someone actually found what is wrong with you. Your pain is real. Your suffering is real. But the label is not the answer, and treating it like one is one of the most common forms of medical gaslighting. In this episode I walk you through what fibromyalgia actually is, how it gets diagnosed, and why the standard treatment approach so often leaves you feeling more dismissed than when they walked in. I also explain the difference between the triggers that started your pain and the drivers keeping your system stuck, and I introduce the concept of pre-disease, which is why so many fibromyalgia patients receive a second diagnosis years later that finally makes everything make sense. You were not imagining it. You were not difficult. You were just seeing doctors who were trained to stop looking once they had something to write in the chart. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 00:00 Why Fibromyalgia May Not Be the Answer You Think It Is 04:30 What Fibromyalgia Actually Is 10:00 How It Gets Diagnosed and Why That Process Is Flawed 17:00 Where Conventional Treatment Falls Short 24:00 Root Causes Worth Investigating When Labs Look Normal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people do not get gaslit with one big lie. They get gaslit with one small dismissal at a time. Dr. Chris Renna, DO is the founder of LifeSpan Medicine and one of the earliest pioneers in prevention-first care. Long before longevity became a trend, he was already practicing it. In this episode, he and I break down what gets missed when healthcare is reactive, rushed, and reduced to one symptom at a time. If you have been told you are fine while your function is clearly declining, this conversation is for you. They cover why normal labs do not mean optimal health, why prevention and lifestyle are treated as extras instead of essentials, and what it actually looks like to approach aging with strength, clarity, and independence. Medical gaslighting does not always happen with one big lie. It happens with small dismissals, repeated over time. You do not have to wait until things fall apart to be taken seriously. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:35 Why he left reactive medicine in the 1980s 07:24 Why nutrition and lifestyle are afterthoughts in medical training 08:33 The Flexner Report and how it shaped modern medicine 11:43 The Rudman growth hormone study and what it missed 13:34 Foundation vs. function: the two-tier longevity model 29:31 Detox and cleanses: what actually works 31:51 Three actions patients can take right now 34:40 What every 55-year-old needs to hear Guest Links: Website:https://www.lifespanmedicine.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's scary that over 5 million Americans are affected by Alzheimer's disease, and more than half of them don't even know they have it. Alzheimer's is extremely hard to diagnose in its early stages, which is why it comes as a shock to everyone. Now, you might be bothered about the possibility of waking up one day and already having the disease. But it actually starts slowly and at first you may not even notice it. But don't let this put you down - there are ways to prevent it! Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://pages.drefratlamandre.com/newsletter-opt-in-yt/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When people talk about hormonal imbalance, the conversation almost always starts and ends with estrogen and progesterone. That focus makes sense, given how closely sex hormones are tied to puberty, birth control, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. However, stopping there often misses what is actually driving symptoms. In this episode of The Medical Disruptor, I explain hormones in plain English and walk through the major hormone systems people often overlook, including thyroid signaling, cortisol and stress response, insulin and blood sugar regulation, gut-derived hormones, and how these systems interact with sex hormones rather than operating separately. You'll learn why symptoms can persist even when standard testing looks acceptable, how timing, signaling, and conversion matter as much as hormone levels themselves, and why addressing upstream drivers like stress, sleep, and metabolic health often changes the entire picture. The goal is not to dismiss hormone therapy, but to use it thoughtfully, at the right time, and for the right reasons. Hit play to learn what to consider, what to ask, and how to move forward with confidence. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ All citations for this episode are included in the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gH9wflGC2SnXg3IH-GOb35NTk5_shjAJNIscjtNWUWQ/edit?usp=sharing Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters: 00:00 What Is Hormonal Imbalance? 01:00 What Are Hormones? 02:20 Endocrine System Basics 05:50 What Causes Imbalance 06:40 Common Symptoms 08:20 Root Causes (Stress, Diet, Sleep) 10:50 How to Fix It (Top-Down Approach) 12:40 Supplements 13:40 Key Takeaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your probiotic actually doing anything? Most aren't. And the supplement industry is counting on you not knowing the difference between real science and marketing. This week on the Medical Disruptor I spoke with Dr. Vivek Lal, a board-certified neonatologist and microbiome scientist who spent years studying why some premature babies survived chronic lung disease and others didn't. What he found changed everything: the microbiome isn't just in your gut. It lives in your lungs, your skin, your brain. And the balance of that ecosystem is shaping your immune system, your inflammation, and your risk of chronic disease in ways most doctors were never taught. His research uncovered the gut-lung axis, a communication pathway where gut bacteria send metabolites to the lungs that can either protect you or set you up for disease. It may explain why two similar-looking people can face the same virus and have completely different outcomes. And if your provider has ever told you your gut issues are "just stress" or your inflammation is "just aging," this episode will show you what they may not have been trained to look for. In this episode we talk about: -Why the first 1,000 days of life shape your immune system for decades -How gut bacteria communicate with your lungs, brain, and skin through the gut X axis -Why 95% of probiotic supplements have no product-level clinical validation -Why more strains and higher CFU counts don't mean better results -Nobody is going to protect your microbiome for you. This episode is where you start. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:00] NICU to microbiome origin story [00:02:28] Lung microbiome breakthrough [00:06:16] First 1000 days [00:13:53] Precision probiotics explained [00:28:05] Clinician takeaways Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/lalbullet IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.viveklal/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLW9D4F-mOPRQ0__5Za1Tw Website: https://resbiotic.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've been told your A1C is "a little high." Maybe your doctor said "watch your diet" and sent you home. Maybe you've been on medication for years and nothing is actually getting better. If that sounds familiar, this episode is going to change how you think about your health. In this episode of Medical Disruptor, Dr. William Hsu explains why type 2 diabetes is fundamentally a disease of cellular aging and why that changes everything about how we should treat it. He breaks down the Nobel Prize-winning science of cellular autophagy, what actually happens inside your body during a prolonged fast, and why your cells are already programmed to repair and regenerate when given the right conditions. He also introduces the Fasting Mimicking Diet, a clinically validated five-day nutritional protocol backed by 48 human clinical trials, that activates your body's built-in repair system without requiring a complete lifestyle overhaul. This is not another conversation about eating less and moving more. This is about giving your body what it needs to actually heal. What you will learn: -Why insulin resistance starts 10 to 20 years before your blood sugar looks abnormal -What diabetes remission actually means and why most patients are never told it is possible -How 15 days per year of this protocol reduced biological age by a median of 2.5 years in clinical trials -The one lab marker most doctors skip that could change your entire health picture Your body has the ability to heal. Most patients are never told that. This episode changes that. Get your LMNT sample pack: http://drinklmnt.com/disruptor Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 00:00 Why a Harvard Endocrinologist Left Academic Medicine 02:00 What Medicine Gets Wrong About Diabetes 07:00 Why Diabetes Is an Age-Related Disease 13:30 The Nobel Prize Science Behind Your Body's Repair System 19:30 What Is the Fasting Mimicking Diet 25:00 The Clinical Evidence: 48 Trials and Counting 31:00 Pre-Diabetes and False Reassurance: The "Touch of Sugar" Problem 36:00 Why Lifestyle Is One Line and Drugs Are Ten Pages 44:00 Where to Find Dr. Hsu and How to Get Started Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/prolonfmd/ Website: https://l-nutra.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could your high-protein diet be silently damaging your kidneys? Kidney decline doesn't announce itself, in fact it builds quietly while you have no idea it's happening. Dr. Robin Rose is a physician who found out the hard way. After kidney cancer and losing a kidney, she was told she'd be fine. She wasn't. Her GFR dropped to 30. Conventional medicine said monitor and wait. She stopped waiting. In this episode we talk about: - Why GFR alone misses early kidney damage - What the kidney tubules reveal before standard labs catch it - How too much protein stresses kidneys under pressure - Why fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep and anxiety may be early warning signs - What kidney-protective eating actually looks like - Why toxic burden quietly pushes things in the wrong direction Dr. Rose went from a GFR of 30 to 68 with one kidney because she stopped waiting for the system to catch up. Your kidneys are already talking. The question is whether you'll hear them before it 's too late. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:00] Robin's unconventional path [00:05:45] Kidney cancer wake-up [00:08:40] Why GFR misses early damage [00:17:53] Kidney-saving lifestyle shifts [00:35:30] Peptides and kidney repair Guest Links: Website: renologyiskidneysuccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wished you could turn back the clock so to feel great again? Are those birthdays starting to feel like a countdown? Relax, there's no need to stress! You may not be able to turn back time, but you can rewrite your biology and redefine your health. Imagine being 50 and feeling even better than when you were 30. It's all about taking control of your health, making some lifestyle changes, and getting back that amazing feeling, no matter how old you are. Your age in years? It's just a number - that's your chronological age. What truly matters is arriving at your best biological age where everyday is a new chance to live life to the fullest! The Knew Method Live is a show broadcasted live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self improvement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're parenting a kid who seems to be changing in real time, more anxious, more reactive, more rigid, more overwhelmed, and you keep getting the same tired answers, this episode is for you. Too often pediatrics treats behavior like the whole story: label it, medicate it, manage it… and then wonder why nothing truly shifts. In part two of this conversation on Medical Disruptors, I bring back pediatrician and integrative medicine fellow Dr. Pejman Katiraei to go deeper on a missed driver: brain inflammation. Because "ADHD," anxiety, sensory overload, phobias, obsessive looping, and even rage can be what it looks like when a child's nervous system is stuck in high alert. Not a kid being "difficult." Pejman explains the brain's immune cells (microglia) in plain English and why, when they're activated, everything can start to feel like a threat. That's when you see fear-based behavior, rigidity, big reactions, and changes that don't match your child's baseline. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@UC6OkCk1JNEMzvMHm_YepXmw #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters Guest Links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/wholistickids/ Website:https://wholistickids.com/people/dr-pejman-katiraei/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neurology is amazing in a crisis. Stroke at 3 a.m.? Seizure in the ER? Modern medicine delivers. But chronic brain issues are different. Migraine. Brain fog. Parkinson's. Alzheimer's risk. These often turn into symptom management with a fancy label and a longer medication list. In this episode of Medical Disruptors, I sit down with neurologist Dr. Ken Sharlin to talk about what comes before the diagnosis gets permanent. Why decline isn't inevitable. And why the real leverage points aren't “more meds” or “more supplements”—it's the inputs that shape inflammation, metabolism, and nervous system stability. Dr. Sharlin breaks down his 5-part clinical roadmap for brain health, explains why getting the diagnosis right actually matters, and walks through the early drivers that can show up years before symptoms become irreversible. We also go deep on migraines—what they really are, why your brain can get stuck on high alert, and how you bring the system back under control. If you want brain health guidance that's grounded, practical, and not fear-based, hit play. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters: [00:00:00] Sharlin's path [00:06:10] Acute vs chronic [00:10:20] Five pillars roadmap [00:22:40] Alzheimer's early drivers [00:34:20] Migraine threat circuitry Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/SharlinHealthandNeurology IG: https://www.instagram.com/sharlinhealthandneurology/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.kensharlin1548 Website:https://functionalmedicine.doctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your mood and energy swing up and down? Do you crave sugar or salt? Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you less interested in sex? This could mean your hormones are not in balance. So many things we accept as normal might actually be signs of imbalance. We often link hormone problems to sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. However, the reality runs deeper. When our hormones are not balanced, it can cause all sorts of problems, from mood swings to unexplained weight gain, and constantly feeling tired. But don't worry Dr. E has your back, she has the answers to how you can start to balance your hormones and get back to feeling your best. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newslet... Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've tried the medications. You've done the therapy. You still don't feel like yourself, and nobody has a real answer for why. In this episode, I sit down with board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Aruna Nammi, who has spent her career asking the question conventional psychiatry refuses to take seriously: what if the treatment is the problem? Dr. Nammi breaks down what she calls Psychiatry 2.0, a root-cause approach to depression and anxiety that starts where conventional psychiatry refuses to look. She walks through the six-month protocol that gets her patients 90% better, what you can start doing right now without a prescription, and why "noncompliant" is what doctors call patients who trust their own bodies over a broken system. Your body has been telling you something is wrong. This episode is for everyone who has been waiting for someone to finally listen. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:00] Why psychiatry shifts [00:03:00] Omega-3 and psychosis [00:07:30] Medical causes missed [00:16:55] Psychiatry 2.0 framework [00:55:00] What to do now Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/trinergyhealth/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/trinergyhealth YT: https://www.youtube.com/@trinergyhealth6998 Website:https://psychiatry2.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heart Disease is the number one killer in America AND... It's NOT because of cholesterol The truth is that Heart Disease is caused by CHRONIC INFLAMMATION. It's not as simple as taking cholesterol meds, its so much more! Dr. E will explain the surprising truth behind heart disease. This is a show broadcasted live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self imrpovement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Debunking The Myth About Heart Disease 07:55 The Inflammation Connection 12:12 WHAT SHOULD I DO? 16:52 Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You breathe through your mouth at night and think nothing of it. Maybe you snore. Maybe your kid does. Your dentist never mentioned it. Your doctor said it was normal. In this episode of Medical Disruptors, I sit down with Dr. Norma Cortez, a biological airway dentist who starts where most dentistry stops: breathing. We get into why cavities are often preventable, why "I avoid sugar" isn't the full shield people think it is, and how mouth breathing can quietly shift the oral microbiome, change your face shape, and compromise your sleep without a single provider flagging it. Dr. Cortez breaks down why the tongue matters more than most people realize, how craniofacial growth shapes the airway, and why myofunctional therapy can change the trajectory early, before kids grow into bigger, harder-to-fix problems. This episode connects the dots between your mouth, your inflammation, and the answers no one thought to look for. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:46] Snoring changes everything [00:06:42] Cavities are preventable [00:12:21] Tongue and airway [00:27:56] Root canals debate [00:38:58] Fluoride controversy Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/thebiologicalairwaydentist/100089637356095/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebiologicalairwaydentist/ Website:https://www.thebiologicalairwaydentist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever felt puzzled by weird symptoms that just don't add up? Have you dealt with unexpected weight changes, constant tiredness, or feeling too hot or cold out of the blue? Don't brush it off – your thyroid could be trying to tell you something vital. Guess what? You're not alone – there are about 20 million Americans sailing in the same boat, wrestling with similar thyroid issues. What's even crazier? Around 60% of them don't even realize there's a hitch. And here's the kicker: conventional medicine might not give your symptoms the attention they deserve, which can leave you feeling like you're speaking a different language. Here's the twist: whether you're feeling sluggish or supercharged, if autoimmunity's in the mix, they both have a common thread. So get ready to unravel the mystery and take charge of your thyroid balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HRT can be a game-changer. But if the foundation is shaky, it can't do its job. So before you change your hormone dose again, listen to this. There's a reason symptoms can persist, especially in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode of Medical Disruptors, I'm with Dr. Wendy Warner, former conventional OB-GYN turned functional and integrative powerhouse, because she's watching the same pattern on repeat. Women start hormone therapy while blood sugar is unstable. Cortisol is running the show. Inflammation is simmering. Thyroid issues get missed. And the environment is quietly pushing the whole system off course. Then three months later? Frustration. They blame the hormones. Or they chase higher and higher doses like that's the fix. We get into what most conversations skip: how stress can hijack progesterone signaling, why “hot flashes” can actually be blood sugar swings, and why obesity can shift estrogen dynamics. We also talk estrogen metabolism and methylation, especially if you've got a family history that makes you cautious. Then we pivot to bone health and the uncomfortable reality: osteoporosis isn't a calcium problem. It's a systems problem. If you want a smarter way to think about hormone replacement therapy,one that actually matches how biology works, this episode is for you. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:00] Meet Dr. Warner [00:01:00] Vitex and PMS [00:19:00] HRT isn't a shortcut [00:32:40] Estrogen metabolism genes [00:48:00] Osteoporosis beyond calcium Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566761630664 IG: https://www.instagram.com/wendywarnermd/ Website: https://www.wendywarnermd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about what the foods you eat are made of? What's really on your plate? Artificial flavors and hidden toxins, secretly sneaking into your body. These sneaky infiltrators not only make themselves at home, but they also love to create chaos - with your energy levels, your skin, and even your mood. Toxins love disturbing your system, causing headaches, and messing up your stomach. Toxins are harmful substances that we encounter on a daily basis. They're in food, the air you breathe, and even the products you use. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dentistry isn't just about shiny teeth. It's about your airway, your inflammation, and the biology driving how you feel every day. Miss that, and you miss one of the clearest windows into whole-body health. In this episode of Medical Disruptors, I sit down with Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS, and we widen the lens: the mouth is not a standalone body part. It's a living ecosystem with a direct line to your airway, your sleep, your inflammation, and your long-term risk profile. We talk about why breathing problems can start in the structure of the jaw and palate in childhood, why mouth breathing is a red flag that deserves more than a shrug, and how oral posture and tongue function can shape the airway over time. But we don't stop at breathing. We get into oral dysbiosis, bleeding gums, and the uncomfortable truth that what's happening in your mouth doesn't stay in your mouth… bacteria can travel, inflammation can spread, and “routine” dental choices can ripple into the rest of your biology. We also challenge common habits people assume are harmless: constant snacking, soda, alcohol-based mouthwash, and the oversimplified fluoride conversation, then bring it back to practical, grounded alternatives. If you've ever felt like your healthcare is fragmented, one specialist per body part, this episode is your reminder that the body doesn't work that way. Your mouth is a gateway. And when you understand that, you start seeing your health differently. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:00] Meet Dr. Ariana[00:03:30] Young sleep apnea[00:08:10] Mouth breathing spectrum[00:19:30] Oral bacteria, whole body[00:37:45] Braces, airway, extractions Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550221271156 IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ariana.e/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.Ariana.E Website: https://www.doctor-ariana.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The truth is that our “health”care system is DESIGNED to keep you sick. The entire system is based on illness codes. The system is built on people with lifelong illnesses that require expensive and ongoing treatments. It does not have tools for prevention It is NOT designed to get to the root cause of diseases. It is NOT designed to get people better. Watch this video as Dr. E delves into why our healthcare system doesn't treat the root of the symptoms , and how you can take action. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting 00:00 Introduction 02:11 Facts On HEALTH-care 03:31 Insurance 05:51 The Toaster World Analogy 14:02 Drug Companies 16:59 Specialists 22:28 What Do I Do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does quantum biology have to do with chronic illness? It sounds like one of those phrases people drop to impress you. On this episode of the Medical Disruptors, we're exploring it for a very real problem: when symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and chronic pain don't fit the usual boxes, the medical language runs out fast. That's exactly why I'm sitting down again with Dr. Eleanor Stein, MD and psychiatrist, for our third conversation. We explore how the body responds to “information” beyond food and meds: circadian rhythm, sunlight, blue light, red/infrared light, mitochondria, metabolism, and why energy transfer can shape fatigue, resilience, and even blood sugar and insulin resistance. This episode is a perspective shift. If your symptoms seem impossible to diagnose, hit play. Get this FREE handout for more information on Quantum Biology: https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/dr-e-quantum-bio Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagramdrefratlamandre.com/facebookdrefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:00] Welcome back, Dr. Eleanor Stein [00:05:31] Quantum biology basics [00:15:10] Light changes metabolism [00:30:24] Structured water explained [00:36:00] Grounding and electrons Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein IG: https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@DrEleanorStein Website:https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you, there's a hidden link, a common factor that lies at the root of all diseases? It's Inflammation and it affects everything. Sounds scary, right? Whether it's heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, or even Alzheimer's, inflammation is the common thread connecting these health issues together. From your brain to your heart to your toes, inflammation is the silent culprit behind disease and pain. Even though you can't always see it, inflammatory reactions are happening all the time to protect your body from damage. So, what causes inflammation and how can we avoid it? If you already have it how can you make it go away? Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newslet... Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Medicine is incredible at saving lives in an emergency. But when it comes to chronic illness in kids—eczema, allergies, asthma, recurring infections, and neurodevelopmental concerns—the system keeps acting surprised while parents live it every day. In this episode of Medical Disruptors, I sit down with pediatrician Dr. Joel “Dr. Gator” Warsh to talk integrative pediatrics, prevention, and what modern pediatrics often misses. And when it's your child, the stakes are higher. The fear is real. And too often you're made to feel “difficult” for asking the questions any responsible parent would ask. We get into the kid health crisis and the modern exposure load; food quality, indoor/environmental triggers like mold, sleep, stress, and why some children are simply more vulnerable. If you're ready for real nuance that helps you advocate smarter for your child, hit play. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:00] Meet Dr. Gator [00:03:30] Integrative medicine basics [00:12:00] Kids' chronic disease surge [00:30:40] The vaccine conversation [00:44:00] Trust, mandates, autonomy Guest Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoelgator/ Website: theshotbook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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If you feel tired all the time, this episode is for you. In this episode of Medical Disruptor, I break down why fatigue is so common and why it's rarely about laziness or motivation. Most of the time, low energy follows a pattern. Once you understand what's draining your energy, you can start changing it. I walk through the first step I take when someone is chronically exhausted, ruling out medical causes that deserve real attention. Then I explain the everyday patterns that quietly flatten energy, including chronic stress, cortisol overload, caffeine and sugar crashes, sleep disruption, and blood sugar swings. If you've been pushing through exhaustion and wondering why rest alone isn't fixing it, this episode will help you understand where to start. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ All citations for this episode are included in the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v_p0ftN-qemvHkcjNV2QWu22Qt_7TbJMZzPau8B1QY8/edit?usp=sharing Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00] – Why You're Exhausted (It's Not Laziness) [02:30] – Rule Out Medical Causes First [05:30] – The Energy Framework Explained [08:00] – Stress, Cortisol & Burnout [11:00]– Caffeine & Sugar Crashes [15:00]– Why You're Still Tired [18:30]– Sleep & Energy Efficiency [21:30]– What Actually Rebuilds Energy [24:00] – Final Takeaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health is splitting into two loud camps: “follow the science” or “burn it all down.” And if your symptoms don't fit the script, you get dismissed—and left to figure it out alone. We expose how social media can save you or sabotage you—and how to spot health misinformation without getting misled. We also unpack the collision between population-level messaging and individual care, especially when a real human is sitting in the exam room saying, “Something changed in my body—and I need you to take it seriously.” Then Erin tells the story that changes everything: a woman spends 10 years in pain, gets dismissed repeatedly, and Erin solves it in seconds with the right pattern recognition. If you've ever felt dismissed, stuck, or lost in the noise, this episode is wildly validating—and it gives you language, strategy, and something medicine forgets to prescribe Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:00] Social media divide [00:03:55] N-of-one reality [00:16:30] Glomus tumor story [00:24:25] Empathy training gap [00:49:55] Fixing the access gap Guest Links: FB: Doctorerinnance IG: @doctorerinnance Website: Feelbetr.health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who doesn't like making new year's resolutions? But we all know that staying motivated and committed to your goals can be hard. It's easy to get discouraged when you're trying to change habits or commit to a goal. You might start off strong, but then lose steam after a few weeks of not seeing results. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newslet... Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern medicine can save your life in an emergency. But if you're living with chronic symptoms, it often just manages you. That's the transformative realization Dr. Alejandro Junger has when he becomes the patient, not the physician. He goes to the best of the best, walks out with multiple diagnoses, and gets handed seven prescriptions designed to silence symptoms instead of fix what is driving them. Dr. Junger explains detoxification as a real biological process your body is always trying to do, but modern life breaks the conditions required for it to work. He shares the simple shift that can change outcomes fast, why “the longer the shelf life of your food, the shorter your life,” and how gut repair can be the lever that makes everything else finally start moving. If you're tired of symptom suppression and ready for a smarter framework to feel alive again, hit play. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:00] Early career & illness [00:05:00] India & integrative medicine [00:10:00] Discovery of detoxification [00:20:00] Functional medicine explained [00:45:00] Ibogaine and mind–body reset Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/drjunger/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dralejandrojunger YT: https://www.youtube.com/@alejandrojunger Website: www.cleanprogram.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a show broadcasted live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self imrpovement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard of the saying 'Trust your gut'? Well, what if I told you there's a lot more to it than you could ever imagine? Your gut isn't just an indicator of whether you've eaten too much ice cream or whether you're hungry. It's SO much more - a microscopic universe bustling with activity right inside of you! But 'What if your 'gut feelings' are trying to tell you something that could potentially affect your entire well-being? Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self improvement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life. Check us out on social media: ⁠drefratlamandre.com/instagram⁠⁠drefratlamandre.com/facebook⁠⁠drefratlamandre.com/tiktok⁠⁠#functionalmedicine⁠ ⁠#drefratlamandre⁠ ⁠#medicaldisruptor⁠ ⁠#NPwithaPHD⁠ ⁠#nursepractitioner⁠ ⁠#medicalgaslighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been told your thyroid is “fine” because one lab looks normal, this episode is going to mess with your certainty in the best way. In this Medical Disruptors conversation, I sit down with Dr. Alan Christiansen (Dr. C), a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist and bestselling thyroid author. Dr. C reveals how subtle autoimmune activity often hides beneath “normal” labs, and why addressing iodine overload—not deficiency—might be the real solution for many. We don't just talk thyroid here—we talk agency. And once you understand the levers behind thyroid function, you'll never look at your labs the same way again. Let's disrupt how thyroid health is done. Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagramdrefratlamandre.com/facebookdrefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:00] Iodine and thyroid link [00:07:30] Subclinical hypothyroidism explained [00:15:10] Autoimmunity before TSH changes [00:23:45] Thyroid nodules and nutrients [00:31:00] How to reclaim thyroid health Guest Links: FB: @dralanchristianson IG: @dralanchristianson YT: @drchristianson Website: www.drchristianson.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, we know the struggle is real. The symptoms can be overwhelming, and the impact on your health is undeniable. But here's the thing: Hashimoto's is not just about the thyroid; it's a system-wide issue. Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease, which means it affects your entire body. That's why you can't focus on just treating the thyroid. In this week's episode, Dr.E will explain how Hashimotos is diagnosed, the treatment, and why you should dig deeper and find the trigger behind this autoimmune response. This is a show broadcasted live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self imrpovement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life. Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're tired all the time. Your joints ache. Your brain feels foggy. Your stomach is always off. You've been to multiple doctors, run the labs, and everything comes back "normal." So you're told it's stress, or aging, or maybe it's all in your head. It's not. It's chronic inflammation, and it's the hidden thread connecting most long-term diseases, from heart disease and diabetes to Alzheimer's, autoimmune conditions, and even cancer. That's chronic inflammation, and it's happening in your joints, your gut, your brain, your arteries, and your metabolism- quietly, invisibly, for years before symptoms force you to pay attention. You'll learn the 5R framework for gut repair, why sleep is the most underrated anti-inflammatory tool, how to eat to lower inflammation starting today, and which supplements actually move the needle when layered on top of solid habits. If you've been chasing diagnoses, collecting labels, or told your symptoms don't match anything "real," this episode is your roadmap out. Chronic inflammation is measurable, fixable, and under your control once you understand what's feeding it. Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting #ChronicInflammation #InflammationSymptoms #GutHealth #AutoimmuneDisease #FunctionalMedicine #ChronicIllness #MedicalGaslighting #BrainFog #JointPain #MetabolicHealth #LeakyGut #Dysbiosis #AntiInflammatory #WomensHealth #IntegrativeMedicine Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: The Hidden Root of Most Diseases 01:12 – What We'll Cover in This Episode 02:01 – What Is Inflammation? Your Body's Protective Alarm System 03:15 – Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation: When Healing Gets Stuck 05:02 – Chronic Inflammation in Action: How It Shows Up in the Body 05:22 – Autoimmune Disorders & Joint Inflammation 06:10 – Heart Disease: Why It's Really an Inflammatory Condition 07:05 – Brain Inflammation: Cognitive Decline, Brain Fog & Microglia 08:30 – Gut Inflammation: IBS, IBD & Leaky Gut Explained 10:10 – Cancer Risk & Cell Behavior: The Inflammation Link 11:05 – Metabolism: Insulin Resistance & Metaflammation 12:30 – What Actually Causes Chronic Inflammation? 13:00 – Nutrition: The SAD Diet & Food-Driven Inflammation 14:12 – Gut Microbiome, Dysbiosis & Immune Activation 15:40 – Chronic Stress & Cortisol Disruption 16:55 – Sleep: Your Nightly Anti-Inflammatory System 18:10 – Chronic Infections & Hidden Contributors (Lyme, etc.) 19:18 – Mold Exposure & Immune Sensitivity 20:30 – Adrenal Fatigue & Biological Burnout 21:40 – Functional Medicine: Addressing Root Causes 23:00 – What You Can Do Today to Lower Inflammation 23:22 – Eat the Rainbow: Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition 24:10 – The 5R Gut Repair Framework 26:20 – Sleep, Stress Management & Daily Habits 27:40 – Smart Supplements (Used Correctly) 29:00 – Final Thoughts & Next Steps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your brain isn't in charge? What if your mind, your thoughts, your awareness, your choices—is actually directing your brain, not the other way around? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist, audiologist, and neuroscientist who spent 40 years proving what the medical establishment refused to believe: your mind can rewire your brain. She explains why habits actually take 63 days to form (not 21), why rehearsing trauma keeps you trapped in it, and how a 60-second pause can interrupt panic attacks, people-pleasing spirals, and chronic pain patterns before they take over. Start directing your own neuroplasticity. Healing is just around the corner. Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagramdrefratlamandre.com/facebookdrefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:01] Disruptor origin story [00:03:40] Early neuroplasticity research [00:06:15] “Help in a Hurry” explained [00:29:45] Labels, depression, and gaslighting [00:39:10] 60-second reset for overwhelm Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf IG: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ Website:https://drleaf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fibromyalgia - The Symptoms are Real, and The Pain is Real, but the diagnosis is unacceptable! Just because they give you a “diagnosis” doesn't mean they've uncovered the underlying cause. In this week's episode, Dr.E will explain what Fibromyalgia is, how it's diagnosed, and the treatment, and WHY YOU SHOULDN'T ACCEPT THE DIAGNOSIS. Of course, your symptoms are real - but you should want a better diagnosis! This is a show broadcasted live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self imrpovement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life. Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your hormone levels are perfect. Your doctor says everything looks great. So why do you still feel like garbage? When cortisol is running the show, your cells can't use the hormones you're taking. This episode of the Medical Disruptor reveals why BHRT works brilliantly for some people and fails completely for others, even on identical doses. We'll cover how chronic stress hijacks your entire hormone network, what cortisol dysregulation actually looks like in your daily life, and the exact levers you need to stabilize before your hormone therapy can finally work. You'll learn what to track for two weeks, which lifestyle changes actually move the needle, and what tests to request when your doctor says your labs are fine but your body disagrees. If you've been told to just increase your dose or that your symptoms are "probably stress," this gives you a better framework. The problem isn't that you need more hormones, it's that your system can't use what you're already taking. Looking to schedule a consultation with Dr. E? Book here: drefratlamandre.com/consult Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 00:00 Your Hormone Levels Are Perfect But You Feel Terrible 02:15 Why BHRT Saves Lives (Not Just Symptoms) 04:45 The Stress Hormone Blocking Your Hormone Therapy 07:30 What Cortisol Dysregulation Actually Looks Like 10:20 How to Fix Your System Before Changing Your Dose 13:00 What to Track and When to See Your Doctor 14:15 When BHRT Finally Works: What Changes 15:30 Your Next Step: Aging On Your Terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heart attacks in people with “normal” cholesterol are not rare outliers. They're the warning flare that our entire playbook is broken. In this episode of Medical Disruptors, I sit down with interventional cardiologist-turned-functional cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj to unpack what happens when you do everything “right” on paper… and still end up in the ER with a heart attack. We get into advanced lipid testing (ApoB, Lp(a), and small dense LDL) and how different LDL particle patterns can drive very different levels of plaque risk. We also break down how standard stress tests miss the very plaques that actually rupture, and why CTA and smarter labs are finally giving us a way to see real cardiovascular risk. Your labs, your lifestyle, your environment, and your nervous system all matter—and you deserve a plan that reflects that. Hit play and start upgrading how you think about your heart. Looking to schedule a consultation with Dr. E? Book here: drefratlamandre.com/consult Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:00] Introductions and background [00:04:31] Eight-heart-attack weekend [00:06:53] Discovering functional medicine [00:27:38] Advanced cholesterol labs [00:49:34] Programs and next steps Guest Links: FB: @doctorsanjaymd IG: @doctorsanjaymd YT: @doctorsanjaymd Website: www.lagunamedicne.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you getting enough sleep? Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, and has even been linked to Alzheimer's! Not getting enough sleep can also cause obesity, depression, impairment in immunity and lower sex drive. Why does this happen? How do we get more sleep? This is a show broadcasted live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self imrpovement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life. Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting 00:00 Intro 01:37 Brain Function 03:26 Keeps Emotions In Check 04:09 Reduces Disease Risk 06:01 Keeps Weight Under Control 06:49 How Much Sleep Do I Need? 07:22 How To Improve Sleep 07:36 Sleep Environment 09:56 Sleep Hygiene 12:03: What You Consume 15:20 Let's Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alzheimer's is optional. Yes, optional. Cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of aging. Your body is sounding the alarm long before a memory test catches it. The mainstream system just isn't listening. Dr. Bredesen shares the exact protocol that's showing unprecedented results in clinical trials - helping patients reverse cognitive decline and restore brain function. This isn't wishful thinking - it's backed by published research and real patient outcomes. The future of brain health isn't in a pill that slows decline - it's in addressing the root causes BEFORE symptoms begin. Alzheimer's prevention is real. Your brain health is too important to leave to chance. Watch now to discover how you can protect your most valuable asset - your mind. Looking to become a client? Join Dr. E's waiting list here: drefratlamandre.com/waitinglist Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting [00:00:00] Alzheimer's is becoming optional [00:07:00] Root causes of cognitive decline [00:10:00] Toxins and mold exposure [00:14:00] Blood biomarkers explained [00:42:00] Introduction to “The Ageless Brain” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You walk into your doctor's office with a clear pattern-"Every time I eat this, this happens"-and you're told it doesn't align with the studies. Your experience gets labeled "anecdotal" and dismissed as irrelevant. But what if your story isn't just valid…what if it's actually data? Most people are never taught that medical studies describe populations, not individuals. In this episode, I break down why studies are essential for modern medicine-but also why it fails to capture the full reality of your lived experience. If you've ever had “normal labs” but an abnormal life, or you've been told “that doesn't make sense,” this episode is going to make everything click. This isn't anti-science-this is science completed. And it's how we end medical gaslighting one person at a time. Looking to schedule a consultation with Dr. E? Book here: drefratlamandre.com/consult Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters: 00:00 – Why Studies Don't Always Account for You 01:12 – What “N” Means in Research 02:30 – Why Large-N Studies Matter 04:08 – The Limits of Population Averages 05:20 – When “Normal” Doesn't Mean You're Well 06:40 – How Medical Gaslighting Happens (Without Malice) 08:00 – Introducing N-of-1 (Your Personal Data) 09:15 – Real-World Examples of N=1 Data 10:30 – “Insufficient Evidence” vs. “No Effect” 12:00 – Large N + N=1: Why We Need Both 13:10 – How to Use N=1 in Daily Life 14:30 – Practical Tracking (2–4 Variables Only) 15:40 – How to Run Your Own Mini-Experiment 17:00 – What to Do If Your Experiment “Fails” 17:45 – The Emotional Side: Rebuilding Self-Trust 18:40 – How to Talk to Your Clinician with Your Data 19:45 – When Your Provider Dismisses Your Logs 20:30 – A Note for Clinicians: Integrating N=1 21:20 – Final Takeaway: You Are a Data Source Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chronic stress can wreck you; but the right amount can actually make you stronger. With returning guest Dr. Eleanor Stein, we break down a framework you can start today: cold exposure, heat exposure, movement you can sustain, light, and metabolic switching. Get the dose right, protect recovery, and mitochondria ramp, brain pathways recalibrate, and resilience climbs. Too much stress burns you out. No stress leaves you unprepared. Capacity lives in the cycle. If you're done with extremes and gimmicks, this conversation gives you a practical starting point. Want to know more about Hormesis? Check this out: https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/dr-e-hormesis Looking to schedule a consultation with Dr. E? Book here: drefratlamandre.com/consult Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:27] Neuroplasticity recap [00:04:12] Imaging pitfalls [00:22:08] Hormesis keys [00:35:11] Metabolic switching [00:46:46] Red/IR light Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein IG: https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@DrEleanorStein Website:https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally, yet most patients receive outdated dietary advice and symptom management rather than metabolic intervention strategies. Dr. Philip Ovadia, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon and founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, challenges conventional cardiology's approach to prevention and treatment. This conversation reveals why your cardiologist's standard protocols may be missing the most powerful tools for heart disease prevention, and how metabolic medicine is reshaping our understanding of cardiovascular health. Looking to schedule a consultation with Dr. E? Book here: drefratlamandre.com/consult Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok ⁠#functionalmedicine⁠ ⁠#drefratlamandre⁠ ⁠#medicaldisruptor⁠ ⁠#NPwithaPHD⁠ ⁠#nursepractitioner⁠ ⁠#medicalgaslighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices