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Life 3 Years After Stroke: Three years ago, Pete Rumple was in a hospital bed, weighing 337 pounds, unable to walk, unable to talk, and completely paralysed down his right side following a massive hemorrhagic stroke. He was on 17 medications and had just spent his first night as a wheelchair user. By his own admission, the first year was so dark that he didn’t want to live. Today, Pete does CrossFit every day, has lost 150 pounds, is off 15 of his 17 medications, and is about to launch a new business at 61 years old. This is what life 3 years after a stroke can look like and, more importantly, how Pete got there. The First Decision: Control What You Can Within days of his stroke, while still in the hospital, Pete made a choice. He couldn’t walk. He couldn’t use his right arm. Doctors were managing everything around him. But he could control one thing: what he ate. “I got to change everything,” he says. “And as I lay there, this was one thing I could control with all the things I couldn’t.” Pete reduced his intake to two or three bites of food per day. By the time he left the hospital 30 days later, he had lost 40 pounds. That single decision became the foundation of everything that followed. For anyone newly out of the hospital and feeling overwhelmed, this is perhaps the most important message: you don’t have to fix everything at once. Find one controllable. Start there. Books like Grain Brain by Dr David Perlmutter and Why We Get Sick by Benjamin Bikman are excellent starting points for understanding the role of nutrition in brain recovery; both are recommended in this episode.   Movement: From Water to CrossFit Pete’s physical recovery moved in deliberate stages. With right-side proprioception severely affected, his body couldn’t properly sense where it was in space land-based exercise felt impossible at first. The solution was water. “The water surrounds you,” Pete explains. “It’s easier to move with what we both have.” He spent nearly a year in the pool doing aquatic therapy, then transitioned to a gym with a personal trainer for four months, then, in April 2024, ditched his cane and started CrossFit. He now attends every day, with about 30% modification. The journey from wheelchair to CrossFit wasn’t fast, and it wasn’t linear. But it was intentional.   The Brain Science Behind Doing Hard Things One of the most fascinating parts of Pete’s recovery is how he used neuroscience to drive his progress. After watching a Huberman Lab episode featuring David Goggins, he learned about the anterior mid-cingulate cortex (AMCC), a region of the brain that grows and strengthens specifically when you do things that are difficult and unpleasant. “Everything I did not enjoy or created pain, I’m doing it.” This wasn’t masochism. It was a strategy. Pete began deliberately choosing the exercises, behaviours, and tasks he least wanted to do and watched his recovery accelerate as a result. His speech improved. His movement improved. His cognitive function came back faster. Bill adds important context here: when you visualise movement, your brain fires the same neural pathways as when you physically perform it. Pete used this daily, studying his CrossFit workout the night before, visualising each exercise, then arriving 30 minutes early to breathe and mentally rehearse before training. This is neuroplasticity working for you, not against you. The choice is yours: choose the hard that rewards you, or endure the hard that doesn’t.   Identity: Three Words That Changed Everything Beyond the physical, Pete’s recovery demanded a complete rebuild of who he was. An executive career was gone. Independence had been stripped away. The personality and habits that contributed to the stroke, such as overworking, overeating, and using alcohol to manage stress, needed to be replaced, not just removed. He approached this the way he’d approached business: with a framework. At any given time, Pete identifies three words that define who he is. Right now: resilient, consistent, and unafraid. “I try to be honest with myself and say, where am I now?” he explains. “And it may change, but it gives me something to triangulate toward.” This kind of identity-based self-management, knowing who you are deciding to be, not just what you are trying to do, is one of the most transferable lessons from Pete’s story. What Life 3 Years After Stroke Really Looks Like Pete’s neurologist, who once saw him quarterly, recently told him she doesn’t need to see him annually anymore. “We have not seen this kind of recovery before from what you had,” she said. He’s about to start a fractional leadership business with a former CFO. He does CrossFit every day. He sleeps well. He volunteers. He uses AI tools to stay sharp and curious. He is, as he puts it, “on the other side of it.” But he’s also clear-eyed about what’s ahead: returning to high-stakes work, managing the stressors that contributed to his stroke in the first place, and monitoring the potholes that come with re-entering a demanding professional world. “I realise that is a very real risk,” he says. “I’m going to test and learn.”   The Lily Pad Principle When asked how to frame the journey for people still in the early stages, Pete offers one of the most useful images in this entire conversation: “It’s like lily pads across the lake. Get to a lily pad, then get to the next one. Don’t worry about boiling the ocean. Don’t worry about what it’s going to be in months or a year. Step by step. Keep pushing.” That is life 3 years after stroke, not a finish line, but a direction. And for Pete Rumple, the direction is forward.   Want more stories like this? Read Bill’s book recoveryafterstroke.com/book | Support the show: patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke   Disclaimer This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your health or recovery plan. From Wheelchair to CrossFit: Life 3 Years After a Massive Hemorrhagic Stroke Pete Rumple lost 150 lbs, ditched the wheelchair, and now does CrossFit at 61. Here’s what life 3 years after a stroke really looks like. Turnto.ai InterviewPeter Rumple Interview EP 332Turnto.ai discount code: Bill10Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Life 3 Years After Stroke Recovery Journey05:31 Physical Recovery and Rehabilitation11:05 Dietary Changes and Weight Loss15:42 Medication Management and Health Improvements21:29 The Role of Visualisation in Recovery26:03 Embracing Discomfort for Growth33:31 The Power of Hard Work and Persistence40:53 The Journey Back to Work50:48 Navigating Health Challenges56:25 Resilience and Consistency in Recovery01:04:38 Proactive Health Management01:15:11 Defining Identity Through Resilience Transcript: Introduction to Life 3 Years After Stroke Recovery Journey Pete Rumple (00:00)And Bill, I want to take a second and plug your book back in the first ⁓ the first session I did with you, I referenced a number of things you taught me through the podcast that I did to make to start building momentum like the cooking dinner every day was the to do. That was your mission. Yeah. so much of what I’ve learned from you, the podcast and what’s inevitably in the book was a great starting point for me. And I built my, my stuff on top of it, but it was really great to stand on your shoulders and get, and get that lift. Bill Gasiamis (00:44)Hi everyone, before we get into Pete’s story and you are definitely going to want to hear this one. I want to share something I’ve been using myself that I genuinely think could help a lot of you. It’s called turn2.ai and it’s an AI health sidekick that keeps you up to date with personalized updates every single week. Did you know there were over 800 new things published every week related to stroke? Research, expert discussions. patient stories, clinical trials, events. It’s an enormous amount of information. Turn2 finds what’s most relevant to you and delivers it straight to your inbox. I use it myself and it’s genuinely my favorite tool for 2026 for staying across what’s new in stroke recovery. It’s low cost and completely patient first. You can try it for free. And when you’re ready to subscribe, you can use my code, BILL10, at turn2.ai slash sidekick slash stroke to get a discount. I earn a small commission if you use that link at no extra cost to you. And that helps keep this podcast going. Also, if you haven’t yet, pick up a copy of my book, head to recoveryafterstroke.com/book. Real stories, real tools. The same stuff Pete and I talk about today and a huge thank you to everyone supporting us on Patreon and in the other ways that you support the show and myself. You’re the reason this content stays free for the people who need it You can support the show at patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke. Right. Let’s get into Pete Rumple’s story. Massive hemorrhagic stroke. Wheelchair couldn’t walk or talk 337 pounds three years later. He does CrossFit every day So you’re gonna want to hear this one. Let’s get into it Bill Gasiamis (02:35)Pete Rumpel, hello, welcome back. Pete Rumple (02:38)Hey Bill, it’s great to see you again. Bill Gasiamis (02:41)Great to see you too, my friend. ⁓ Last time we met was about a year ago. And this is gonna be a slightly different episode because we’re gonna talk about what things were like then and then what they’re like now, just so that we can paint a picture for people about how recovery has gone, what happened in the last 12 or so months. And in the previous episode, by the way, that was episode… 338 or something. And now we’re nearing episode 394, 395. will be. So I’ve been pretty consistent. So it means that it’s been over a year because I try and release one episode a week, et cetera. So it’d be a really good thing to do for people is to give them a bit of a guide of. some of the setbacks, some of the challenges, some of the things that have changed, improved. And now everyone’s different, okay? So this is Pete’s version. And what we’re hoping to do is kind of inspire hope, Pete, right? We wanna give people hope that things can change and improve. And even if it’s slower for you than other people, there can be a reward for putting in a lot of effort, hard work, re-educating yourself about what it means to live healthily. and all that kind of thing. And give us just a little bit of an insight because there’ll be a link to the original video where you can find out Pete’s complete story, but give us a little bit of an insight into the stroke, the day that it happened, what it was like. Pete Rumple (04:24)Okay, you bet Bill it was about 38 months ago. The stroke, was, it was a massive hemorrhagic stroke. ⁓ eight months in a wheelchair had to learn to talk again, walk again, all that. And, ⁓ so we had, ⁓ had the call about a little over a year and a half through it. And then, ⁓ now I’m further through it and, it’s gone amazing. I’m so lucky. So whatever we want to dig into that’ll be great. Bill Gasiamis (05:04)So your deficits were your right arm wasn’t working properly. Initially you weren’t able to walk. You were wheelchair bound for nearly six months. ⁓ So what are the physical deficits like now? What has changed? What has improved? And how did that go? what were the things that you did that helped you improve in that way? Physical Recovery and Rehabilitation Pete Rumple (05:31)Yeah. So Bill, I, um, it was my right side that I lost, which I forget what the term is, but, uh, it was my whole right side. So, um, when I, what, what I did that was important is first of all, totally overhauled my diet. And I, um, I had lost about 150 pounds. Um, I then, when I started about a year into it, I started, um, doing aquatics, the water aerobics to start dealing with their proprioception and the, um, and just movement. couldn’t, I couldn’t do that in, the ether. I couldn’t do it in the air. had to do it with the water. Bill Gasiamis (06:27)Okay, why is that? Because that’s interesting, because I have a similar problem with proprioception. My left side kind of doesn’t know where it is. There’s not enough information telling it where it is. And sometimes it overcompensates and I get off balance, etc. It feels strange. In the water, I also calmly, I felt calmly different, like I felt ⁓ more supported, even though the water wasn’t really supporting me. How was it for you? Pete Rumple (06:56)You’re absolutely right, Bill, because the water surrounds you, right? So it’s easy to move in the water with what we both have. So I spent almost a year in the water. then I started to, then what I did is I moved to a gym with someone helping me work out for about four months. And then in April, so almost a year ago, in April, I got rid of my cane and I went to CrossFit. And so now I do CrossFit every day. And that was really ugly at first, Bill, and I had to do a lot of modification. But now I modify probably 30%. But Bill Gasiamis (07:42)Uh-huh. Pete Rumple (07:54)row bike. can’t run yet. I’m still walking, but I’m getting ready to go to the beach and practice running for about a month. Bill Gasiamis (08:05)Okay, where in the head was the hemorrhagic stroke? Where did it happen? Do you know? Pete Rumple (08:14)The where, ⁓ I forget. Bill Gasiamis (08:18)That’s all right. It’s not important to remember. So also then, ⁓ when you had the hemorrhagic stroke, how was it rectified or resolved? Did they operate? What did they do? Pete Rumple (08:30)They didn’t have to operate. Bill Gasiamis (08:32)Uh-huh. Pete Rumple (08:33)They just, I got in there, they did things to make sure the bleeding stopped, ⁓ but it was no operation. Bill Gasiamis (08:45)what caused the bleed? Was it ⁓ high blood pressure as a result of your weight? Pete Rumple (08:50)It was a number of things, was high blood pressure, it was a lot of stress. They have a scale bill called the Holmes Raw Scale, Holmes with an L and Raw, R-A-H-E, where you can, it has like 42 major stress events. If you score under 150, you’re fine, 150, 300s. pretty bad and then over 300 is devastating like it’s predicts a major stroke or heart attack within a year. And I was 360 on that scale. I’d gone through the divorce, I had the kids, I had a job change, you name it, I had it. ⁓ Weight was not good, drank too much. So that was my wake up call. if you will, which was severe. And it’s been, it’s great now. Bill Gasiamis (09:53)Yeah, so your arm was completely flaccid, I think, when we spoke last. So where is it now? Pete Rumple (10:03)I can do everything with it. This is the, so I can lift and I’m lifting more weight, not where I was, but about probably 50%. I’m doing pull-ups with the arm and my legs are, I’ve worked them a lot. I’m very strong there. So it’s getting there. Bill Gasiamis (10:25)Okay, cool. When we spoke, you mentioned that in hospital alone, you’d lost 40 pounds. That kind of makes sense. A lot of people say that things change in hospital food relation. When you’re unwell, ⁓ how you consume food completely changes, as well as how hospitals ⁓ treat people with regards to the food, how it’s terrible, how often you get to eat. and how accessible it is. So, but earlier, a little earlier, you said that you lost 150 pounds all up. Dietary Changes and Weight Loss Pete Rumple (11:05)Yeah, Bill. So when I was in the hospital, which was obvious, I was there 30 days from the stroke. And that was where I had to make a choice. And it was like, if am I going to try and get better or not. And so what I did is I ate two to three bites of food a day. That was it because I was in a wheelchair, Bill, I couldn’t move. So coming out 40 pounds lighter was ⁓ a lot of work and a lot of fasting, if you will. Bill Gasiamis (11:42)Why did you decide that that was what you needed to do? How did you conclude that? I know I’m gonna be in hospital. I’ve had a hemorrhagic stroke. There’s nothing else I can do. What I’m gonna do is fast and stop eating food. How does that? Pete Rumple (12:01)was a first step, Bill. Absolutely. was like, I got to change everything. And so as I lay here, this is one thing I can control with all the things I can’t. Bill Gasiamis (12:14)In hospital though, most people in hospital don’t have that realization. I mean, that would have been days out from a hemorrhagic stroke. They’re telling you all these things. Like how did you get to that conclusion? Were you cognizant of needing to do that earlier before you got sick and then you thought, well, now I have to do it or was it an aha moment of some other kind? Pete Rumple (12:40)No, you’re absolutely right. And it was something I knew was getting out of control, Bill. And I couldn’t, I couldn’t resolve it. It was just, it was really tough. And I’m like, this is it. I mean, this is the ultimate wake up call. The other one, Bill, was I had, when I came into the hospital, I was on 17 meds. I now have two. and I’m at 20 milligrams and I’m probably off those in the next four to five months. So it’s been a long programmatic diet, nutrition, health, and it’s been three years. I mean, it’s not insignificant for sure. Bill Gasiamis (13:27)⁓ What was the 17 medications treating or or or managing? Pete Rumple (13:37)I think Bill, it’s almost like, like, what do you do with this guy? You got to throw everything at him to keep on going. I don’t think it would have been 17 for very long. It was probably stop gap measures. Some were pain, but even the pain bill second day. I said, I want no more pain meds, take them away. And it was brutal, right? Cause you know, the way you feel and the, my scapula, my legs, was, it was awful, but I was like, I found my way here, I got to find my way out and let me get off as much as I can and start the pilgrimage back. Bill Gasiamis (14:20)Before the stroke, would you have been somebody who would have taken a device to change your diet? Pete Rumple (14:28)I would have taken every hack I could have, Bill, before the stroke. Bill Gasiamis (14:34)Anything to avoid doing the hard work? that what you mean? Yes. Pete Rumple (14:38)Yes, sir. And look, I was always a hard worker. And I would work out and do stuff. But this is a whole other level. This became life or death. I mean, because you know, the stats bill, like, when I looked at the stats that about 75 % of people are gone in year one, there’s 25%, especially hemorrhagic, 25 % at the time. 25 % a month later, 25 % at the end of the year, another 20 at the end of year two. I’m like, I’m gonna go through all this and then I still have so little chance. So I just went for it and I went really hardcore. Bill Gasiamis (15:25)Did you eat, drink too much to manage emotional ⁓ stress, challenges? What do you think was behind it? Or was it just bad habits? Or did you think you were bulletproof? What was the reason behind it? Medication Management and Health Improvements Pete Rumple (15:42)Everything you just said, Bill, everything you just said. Yeah. I mean, it’s everything, right? You start justifying bad behavior. You have a reason for why things happen. And I just like, even when I try to lose weight, though, I might lose a couple pounds, but then I eat again and what I was eating, how I was eating. So in that first year, I went super deep on nutrition. and how your body works. And I went from, at the stroke I was 337 pounds. And then when I did my podcast with you, I was 180. Bill Gasiamis (16:25)Yeah, well, ⁓ one of the books that I’ll mention to people, you might have read different ones, and that’s cool. But the one that always comes to mind that I always recommend is Grain Brain by Dr. David Pelmutter. So if you’re in the very early stages of recovery and you want to make some changes like Pete did, read or listen to the book Grain Brain by Dr. David Pelmutter, and then ⁓ read a book called ⁓ Why We Get Sick. ⁓ I’m going to quickly do a search on ⁓ online because I keep forgetting the person’s name. ⁓ And what it’s going to do is going to why we get sick by Benjamin Bickman. And what it’s going to do is going to give people an insight into the. ⁓ I one of the things is the first book is the food that you can avoid and stop eating and the reasons why and how they benefit the brain and then ⁓ why we get sick is an insight into, in fact, exactly that why we get sick. so that you have an understanding of what might have got you into that real bad state. And then also before that, ⁓ the food component of it, because those two things, if you know why you got somewhere and then you know what the trigger was, what the thing was that made you get there, so the food, for example, then you’ve got a great foundation for taking the next step forward ⁓ and reversing it. Pete Rumple (18:02)Absolutely. Bill Gasiamis (18:04)and improving your health and improving your diet, losing weight and decreasing your risks of heart attack, stroke, cancer, all that kind of stuff. ⁓ So I love that you got curious. That’s what I did. I was in hospital reading and watching YouTube videos about how I’m going to recover, how I’m going to overcome things, all sorts of stuff like that. And it was… Pete Rumple (18:19)I remember. Bill Gasiamis (18:31)in a situation where control is given over to medics, doctors, surgeons, all that kind of stuff, you feel like you’re a little bit of a, you’re just floating in the wind and you’re not really stable and you don’t have an anchor point, right? So when you, if you want to feel like you’re a little more anchored, what you could do is you could take control of the controllables and Nutrition is one of those controllables and it doesn’t cost you any extra. You don’t have to spend money. Pete Rumple (19:04)You’re absolutely right, Bill. It’s a huge point. By the way, there’s a great app, and I know there are many, but there’s a great app called Yuka, Y-U-K-A. You can scan any barcode in the store and it will tell you the score and what’s wrong with it and the amount of food I was eating that was, especially in the U.S., Bill, heavily processed, additives, dyes. It’s like toxic. And so you can scan it and know what’s really in it. And it tells you what’s good, what’s bad. And it was a huge help. Bill Gasiamis (19:44)Yeah. So we’re going to have some of these links in the show notes for anyone who wants to find them. I’ll put a link to the books. I’ll put a link to Pete’s previous episode. We’ll put a link to that Yuka app. Pete, that’s your homework. You have to send me that link when we’re chatting. ⁓ When you say you’ve lost 150 pounds, like that is 50 kilograms. That is almost two-thirds of my weight. Well, it’s actually, yeah, it’s about two-thirds of my weight. That means that if I lost 50 pounds, I would just be a bag of bones. Pete Rumple (20:30)Well, and Bill, I was a bigger guy to begin with. have a big frame and I played a lot of US football, American football. So I had a lot of weight to lose, Bill, and it’s gone now. And I’m back up to about 205 and it’s all muscle life, about a 32 inch waist now. really, really fit and I go for it. And by the way, by the way, I want to make one point to all listeners that took a long time, Bill, like between being the wheelchair for eight months and then getting the pool. It took a long time. I used to go and sit and watch people work out to just reacquaint myself. Bill Gasiamis (21:03)How old are you? The Role of Visualisation in Recovery Pete Rumple (21:29)what it looked like and inspire myself. It has been a long road, but my goodness, is absolutely I’m on the other side of it now. Cause as I had said in the first podcast, the first 18 months, I did not want to live, especially year one, ⁓ immense amount of pain. had been a successful executive that was gone. Like it was really really rough. And so now it’s beautiful. And I want people to know that because it it’s so worth it. Delay gratification, you learn a lot about it. And it’s ⁓ Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (22:14)I love that delayed gratification, but also you went into a gym watching other people train when you couldn’t train, just so you can be around it and familiarize yourself with it again. That’s really interesting. That’s probably one thing I’ve never done is go to a gymnasium and watch other people train. It’s a bit creepy Pete. Pete Rumple (22:32)Yeah, it is. It’s weird. And people would look at me like, what’s he doing? And by and by the way, Bill, I did a lot of work on how to breathe, which was really helpful, how to how to manifest and to really sit and get mentally so I go even today, Bill, I go in a half hour before my workout to work on breathing and visualizing my exercises, because I get the the list of what my workout is before I get there the night before. So I study and I prepare and then go. Bill Gasiamis (23:10)What I love about visualizing is that if you visualize the brain actually fires off the exact same neuron and pathways that it does if you actually physically do that thing. And there’s been studies in the past that have showed that you can take an average guy like me and you can make them watch a video of somebody doing archery, for example, and you can ⁓ take them through a number of repetitions of this person, this champion doing archery. And just with that information and the visualization techniques later, you can take somebody who has basically never shot ⁓ an arrow through a bow and you can get them to a certain level of competence far more rapidly than you would have if you just got that person out of a crowd and sent to him. Have you ever shot an arrow? If they said no and they took the shot, they probably wouldn’t be able to do it as well as the person who was trained by just watching what the other person, the champion was doing. And when I was in hospital wanting to walk again, I’m sitting in my bed between sessions because I had a wheelchair as well. And I was visualizing myself doing the perfect walk, what the perfect walk would look like. And then I would take myself later to ⁓ therapy where I would be walking and I would be trying to replicate what I was seeing in my head so that we could get a similar result. And of course at the beginning, your leg is now doing it physically and it needs to catch up to the brain. The brain has ⁓ the pathway, but the leg needs to catch up. So then what the leg does is it goes, this feels a bit weird or this is a bit strange or this is not how I expected it. But it has a reference point for where to get to and how to do the perfect step, right? And then you’re closer to the perfect step than you were if you were just relying on therapists to ⁓ train you through that. Pete Rumple (25:22)You’re absolutely right, Bill. And the brain is amazing. Look, it can work for you or against you depending on what you’re thinking and how you’re doing things. And it was really amazing, Bill, because as I built my capability through CrossFit, it was amazing how my brain would start to take over. Like I wasn’t sure, but my brain was already, I got it, and so grew. It started carrying me and just getting it done. It’s amazing. Bill Gasiamis (25:58)Yeah, yeah. Embracing Discomfort for Growth But how did you know to do that? That’s the thing that I’m interested in understanding because I didn’t know the guy before stroke didn’t know about doing like magic like this. know, how do you, I don’t know, like, can you explain how you found yourself in that situation? Cause I can’t, people go to me like, well, how did you know to do that? Or how did you do that? And I’m like, I don’t know what happened, but something clicked. that made me stumble onto, discover, find all the necessary tools that I needed to get me to the next stage. I’ve never been able to do that before and I can do that now. Pete Rumple (26:46)Yep, me too, Bill, me too. And you know what? I think it’s how desperate we are for answers. And especially you can read all these blogs about what doesn’t work and what’s a waste of time, but you find the nuggets and you go for it. Here’s a great one, Bill. And I’ll send this in the link. Andrew Huberman, he runs a podcast called Huberman Lab. He had David Goggins on and he purposely waited for Goggins to share with him the research around the AMCC, which is the anterior mid-cruciate cortex, which is a part of the brain. And when you do things that are hard and you don’t enjoy it, that part of your brain grows and gets stronger. So I sat there, Bill, and I’m like, well, damn, if I can start to make my brain stronger, I’m going to do it. So I did all the stuff I hate to do. And I started doing it. And I started even faster, talking better, walking better, and really doing everything I did not like to do. And he even brings up the point when he describes it. He brings up that if you like running every day, It doesn’t work. But if you hate running and you have to go run, it works and it makes sure and make, they’ve learned so much that was, that was about three to four years ago. They found it, but this is a massive find in the brain. And I started using it, Bill. And what I started to do was everything I did not enjoy or created pain. I’m like, I’m doing it. And it took me from averting it to leaning into it. And it was amazing. it’s, you’d think it’s BS, it’s not. And Huberman, you know, he works at Stanford. He knows his stuff. It was really, really impactful. Bill Gasiamis (29:03)Yeah, it’s about being comfortable being uncomfortable, isn’t it? Like it’s realizing that you’re probably not killing yourself by paying in a little bit of pain exercising. also, yeah. Pete Rumple (29:16)And Bill, I will just say, I did a very good job for the first time in my life of listening to my body. So I go hard, I push, but when I wasn’t feeling it or didn’t feel right, I take the day, relax, and then come back stronger next. Bill Gasiamis (29:38)I want to pause there for a second because what Pete just described is exactly the kind of thing I wrote about in my book. The idea that the obstacle is the path, the doing the hard stuff in recovery. If you haven’t grabbed the copy yet, it’s called the unexpected way that a stroke became the best thing that happened. You can find it at recoveryafterstroke.com/book. The link is in the show notes and in the YouTube description. So let’s get packed. to Pete. Bill Gasiamis (30:08)Yeah, yeah, agreed. And it’s important to listen to your body after a stroke, because you don’t want to make things worse, especially when you’re still healing and still recovering and you’re still fragile, you know, there’s a lot of things that you need to take into consideration. However, being uncomfortable and being comfortable with that is really a good skill to master. ⁓ It is, ⁓ it reminds me of the saying that we hear that’s often attributed to the old great Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, which is the obstacle is the way, you know, when you get to something that’s really hard, you go for it, because that’s what you’re to be. That’s the purpose of the obstacle. It’s to overcome it, to find the way around it, under it, over it, through it, whatever it is. And Goggins is a scary guy. He’s a scary guy, because he runs without, without cartilage in his knees or something. I don’t know what he’s missing. but he shouldn’t be able to run, he shouldn’t be running and somehow he still runs. I think his version of running is a little toxic. I think he’s just a slight too far, ⁓ but nonetheless, it’s still proof of ⁓ what you’re capable of and how much people can push and go beyond their comfort zone. And if you’ve never pushed beyond your comfort zone, there’s no better time to do it. You really have to do it now because you want to activate the right neuroplasticity. You don’t want to activate negative neuroplasticity, which rewires your brain to be more comfortable, less willing to do hard things. ⁓ And therefore, you get the results of that. You get the decrease in your recovery or the ⁓ overcoming of your deficits. So I appreciate that whole ⁓ mentality of finding what’s hard and you’re probably in the right place. That’s probably what you need to do. Pete Rumple (32:07)Absolutely right, Bill. And I agree with everything you said. And look, I love Goggins, but it’s not to be like a warrior like him. The point is, like with Huberman, it was cool because Goggins thinks that way so much. He wanted to launch the foundational research with Goggins there with him. He purposely waited. So it was pretty cool. Bill Gasiamis (32:35)Yeah. And that that’s the thing, right? It’s like you get rewarded for doing hard things. ⁓ Stroke is hard. And if you ⁓ take the easy route, the comfortable route, the hard part of your stroke remains hard. Like it doesn’t get better. If you choose the other hard, the recovery Pete Rumple (32:59)right. Bill Gasiamis (33:04)benefits that you get from choosing hard of exercise, the hard of changing your diet, the hard of changing your mindset, et cetera. Like then that version of hard gets you a reward that is beneficial. The other hard just gets you more suffering. And that’s the hard you wanna avoid. Suffering without purpose. Well, suffering for a purpose gets you a payoff. The Power of Hard Work and Persistence Pete Rumple (33:31)That’s right. That’s exactly right, Bill. And look, with the, when you put it all together between the diet, though, increasingly working out, going after the deficits, all that, day by day, painful, hard, depressing, but you start looking three months, six months, a year later, you’re like, you start building your will and your ability. to do things you did not think you could do, and then it starts feeding on itself, and it becomes so powerful. Bill Gasiamis (34:09)Yeah, that’s my experience too. ⁓ Somebody put it in my head that I should start a podcast 10 years ago. It’s been 14 years since my first stroke this month, February, 14 years. It’s just gone like that. And then about three years in, a friend of mine said, should start a podcast type of thing. So I did. And it has been more than 10 years that I’ve been doing this podcast. ⁓ And I never thought that I’d be doing a podcast, let alone for 10 years. We’re talking about at the beginning, not a lot of episodes because I was too unwell to put a lot of episodes out. it’s ramped up now in the last four or five years, doing an episode a week, most weeks. And then the other thing I never ended up, I never thought I’d end up doing is writing a book here. Here’s the plug for the book. Pete Rumple (35:01)love it. I love it. Bill Gasiamis (35:03)The title is mental, like it’s the unexpected way that a stroke became the best thing that happened. ⁓ But the book is exactly the things that you’ve said. And I thought initially when I discovered those things about my book that I needed to put in my book, I thought that I was rediscovering these for the first time. Like at the very beginning, diets, ⁓ mindset, ⁓ exercise, sleep. ⁓ ⁓ meditation, hanging around other people who are positive, all that kind of stuff, doing stuff for other people, ⁓ like volunteering, that kind of thing. I thought I was discovering these things ⁓ for the first time ever, but turns out these are things that humans have always done. That’s what they default to. They default to all of these things when it’s necessary, and that’s where they get lost from. They kind of move away from there because they get diverted from there, from say, marketing or advertising or what somebody else is doing or through a lack of ⁓ focus from being distracted from work, from relationship issues, whatever the situation is. I didn’t write anything different in my book than has been written in the hundreds and thousands of books on this topic that have come before it. I just reorganized that and set it in my own words. But the reality is, is this is what people do when they’re trying to recover. They default back to the bare basics and they’re things that you can implement without ⁓ spending any extra money buying a course or anything like that. Of course, you might need to read it in a book for the first time to remind you or you might need to hear it on a YouTube video, but the reality is, is that nothing new in this book. Pete Rumple (36:51)And Bill, I want to take a second and plug your book because I have not read it yet. But back in the first ⁓ the first session I did with you, I referenced a number of things you taught me through the podcast that I did to make to start building momentum like the cooking dinner every day was the to do. That was your mission. Yeah. so much of what I’ve learned from you, the podcast and what’s inevitably in the book was a great starting point for me. And I built my, my stuff on top of it, but it was really great to stand on your shoulders and get, and get that lift. Bill Gasiamis (37:38)Yeah, isn’t it weird? Like it was just one thing, but it was the most important one thing. My whole world revolved around that. If I could put dinner on the table for the family in any capacity, it didn’t have to be like a five star meal or three courses or anything like that. It just had to be dinner. If I could do that, then that was kind of how I rehabilitated myself. I needed to be healthy enough, good enough, fit enough, have enough energy to just put a meal on the table for everyone when they came home from. work. was such a it’s such a it was it was important for many reasons. But it was also what I didn’t realize the underlying benefits that it was creating, which were the ones that ⁓ I noticed later after Pete Rumple (38:25)Yep. And you were re-engaging and you were pushing yourself. And I remember you go to the store to buy the stuff you needed sometimes. like all that stuff, Bill, when I look at the beginning, I couldn’t watch a TV for over a year. I couldn’t listen and did not listen to music for two years. It was, and now I’m like back in the fold, but it’s the push, the push, the push and just, you know, listening to the body, but going for it all the time. Bill Gasiamis (39:03)Yeah, exposure, like exposure, exposure, exposure, small, then larger, then more and more. I remember going to the stores to the local mall here, and we call it a shopping center, and parking the car, and then not being able to remember where I parked the car, walking around the entire car park, and talking to my brother, and going to him, he rang me just out of blue and I said to him, he goes, what are you doing? I said, I’m walking around the car park. He what are you doing that for? That’s because I don’t know where my car is. I’ve been looking for it for half an hour and I’ve got no idea where it is. I parked it and I just got no idea where. I don’t know which car park. I don’t know where I came in from. I don’t know what level it was on. And I was just walking around the car park talking to my brother, just telling him, I came and got a few things, but now I can’t get back to my car. Pete Rumple (39:55)Yeah, and there’s definitely you know bill once I got out of the darkness There’s definitely some really funny stories That that happened especially like the way The way I would walk people would see me I might be in a restaurant and i’m going to the bathroom and they think i’m drunk Yeah, and they’re like making fun of him like hey i’m not drunk, but ⁓ I get you know, I’m all right, I got it. And they’d be like horrified and I’d just start laughing. It was funny, but you gotta have some fun with it too, you know? Bill Gasiamis (40:34)Absolutely, you have to, you gotta laugh. you don’t laugh, well, it’s gonna be difficult time. You, ⁓ I remember when we spoke last time, you mentioned about trying to get back to work. ⁓ How did that go? Was it successful? Did you have some challenges? What was going back to work like? The Journey Back to Work Life 3 Years After Stroke Pete Rumple (40:53)So Bill, I’m gonna start back in June. I’ve done some projects, work projects, but I have not officially started working, but I’m going to. I’m starting a business with a close friend of mine, my former CFO, and we’re gonna start a new business. Bill Gasiamis (41:18)Tell me about the new business. What is it about? Can you share anything about it? Pete Rumple (41:22)Yeah, it’s called fractional leadership bill will probably go to companies that are ⁓ getting funded, trying to grow. They got a good idea. They can’t afford the people they need. So you basically it’s less consulting. It’s more you’re operating it for them and you work with multiple customers and it’s called fractional leadership is becoming a really pretty popular model. And, ⁓ and also for companies that have that have their revenue is stalled or shrinking, get them turned around. That was my background. My background was ⁓ running chief revenue officer. So everything that drives revenue in a company and I was a CEO twice. Bill Gasiamis (42:06)Uh-huh. Soon. Did you have a specific industry that you worked in? Pete Rumple (42:23)Yet a lot of times I call it TMT for telecom media and tech so tech companies and media and That kind of stuff Rosetta Stone was his language learning company. I was I ran all our institutional business education government and and ⁓ Corporate Bill Gasiamis (42:49)Wow, what a challenge. mean, technology is changing so rapidly. ⁓ I Pete Rumple (42:55)love it, Bill. And look, I’m sorry, I just had to make this point and not forget it. That was another thing I’ve done, Bill is I’ve gone heavy into AI. And I did it, not just because it’s the buzzword. But I’m like, Hey, if I’m going through this process, if I’m retraining my brain, why not try to get good at stuff that I either didn’t do or need to know. And it’s been so rewarding, Bill. Bill Gasiamis (43:24)out. Pete Rumple (43:25)It’s just crazy. Like AI, use chat chat, GBT, and it’s like my, my best friend. now work with chat daily and it’s amazing how the tech technology works. Not only can it be really helpful for figuring things out and having a partner, but it also remembers things about you in how it builds the profile. So it’ll basically say, Pete, don’t forget this, this, and this. And it’s awesome. It’s really killer. Bill Gasiamis (44:02)So here comes another plug, Pete. Okay, so this is not a sponsor, but it’s something that I truly believe in, okay? Because the person who contacted me, A, is an Australian, B, is a mother, ⁓ C, is a mother of two children with cerebral palsy. And she was looking for solutions to all the challenges that they faced as a family, especially to help her children, right? parent would do. So then ⁓ she used to do research like you and me jump on the computer, do some research, find out about all the things that ⁓ she needed to know with regards to what was most current in cerebral palsy right now. And she’s the struggle because ⁓ imagine like the time that it takes when you have a stroke brain to research, read, comprehend, determine whether Pete Rumple (45:01)We know. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (45:04)whether or not that is applicable. Okay, that’s not applicable. Put that to the side, do another search. And then also going to doctors and researchers and all these other people and saying to them, what about this? What about that? And then them not being aware of anything that was new because they’re too swamped. They’ve got a massive workload. They don’t have time to be up to date with all the research, right? And this is a hundred percent a full on plug. I’m not apologizing for that. However, what this lady did, Jess from turn2.ai, I have a link to her interview as well, because I interviewed her, is she created an ⁓ AI that goes and does the research, the searching for you, and then sends you an email every week with everything new in your particular topic, for example, stroke. And then it tells you, I found seven, nine, 10 things for you this week that are new on stroke. It could be a podcast. It could be a research document. could be ⁓ whatever it is. It could be a book. It could be anything. It just finds it and sends you that information. And as your recovery continues, right, ⁓ what happens is ⁓ you might say, okay, now is there any information about food related to stroke recovery and healing the brain? And then it adds that to the search list. And then it comes back at the end of the next week with all the new information from food and brain. And then also whatever it was that you previously prompted it to find you. And it just keeps finding information and you build it and you build it and you build it. And then next week you get interested in meditation and you type, what can you tell me about meditation and healing the brain? And then it’s going to bring you all that information to your inbox. I spent hours and hours and days and days trying to find information about what I needed to know about stroke recovery. And when I found that little piece of paper, I had to go through the rabbit hole. I had to go down the rabbit hole and try and find ⁓ where ⁓ where it kind of where the exit point was where it led to so that I can discover whether I need to implement this, do this. So this just saves so much time and the guys are selling it for two bucks a week. Like you can get a month free and two, and then after that it’s two bucks a week just to find and do all the searching for you and bring you specific and relevant stuff. And we’re talking about scientifically relevant and specific like PubMed articles, like scientifically proven stuff, not what Bill ⁓ concocted up in his bedroom. you know, in suburban Melbourne, like proper things. So I love that you said that you’ve turned to AI. I’ve been using chat as well. Chat helps me with so many things, but what’s important is to learn how to interact with it. And that’s another, that’s another thing, another skill to discover. And it’s important that we jump on the bandwagon. AI is not going away. You need to learn about it, how to interact with it, and how to use it to benefit you and decrease the amount of time it takes to do something and get to recovery. Pete Rumple (48:37)You’re absolutely, absolutely right, Bill. I mean, it is, and even if you just use it for basic stuff to begin with, and you start learning how to create the right prompts to get the kind of answers you’re looking for, it’s a great skill. And the biggest thing is not being afraid and leaning into it. Bill Gasiamis (49:00)Yeah, not bad. Well, there’s nothing to be afraid of. They can get them all for free. At the beginning, you can get a free subscription. It doesn’t cost anything. And it’s just as useful. Perfect for that early training kind of phase in your chat, in your chat, JBT kind of discovery. There’s also Claude, there’s also the Elon Musk one. There’s hundreds of them now. Yeah, there’s heaps of them now, right? So I really encourage people to do that because If you ask it one question like, you know, what is one of the most ⁓ best books that I can read for, we’ll call it nutrition for nutrition and stroke recovery. That’s just going to decrease the amount of time it takes to find those books and bring that to you. Jump on Amazon, find it, get it sent to your house. ⁓ So I think it’s a great time for people. and it’s never been a better time to recover from a stroke. I mean, it’s a shit ⁓ group to become a part of at the beginning and it’s difficult and it’s painful. But if somebody has a stroke today compared to a stroke 30 years ago. Pete Rumple (50:17)⁓ my goodness. Bill Gasiamis (50:19)Like it’s a completely different experience. ⁓ I think we’re kind of lucky to be living in the time that we’re living. ⁓ Even though I know that people hear about AI and what it could potentially do in some other situations. ⁓ Let’s use it for good. Like let’s break the work. Pete Rumple (50:21)That’s all we’ll That’s right. That’s exactly right, Bill. It can be used for evil, but it can be used for good. So use it. That’s right. Navigating Health Challenges Bill Gasiamis (50:48)Yeah, just like any technology, right? Like you hear all these things, but any technology can be used for good or evil. So let’s just use it for good. Let’s just make the most of it. So before your stroke, you were going through a divorce or had you already been divorced? Pete Rumple (51:08)I was already divorced. Yeah, it had been it had been a couple of years earlier. I had a bad car accident a bunch of but you know the kids live with me. It was just a stress sandwich and I did not go out the right way. Bill Gasiamis (51:27)Yeah. You didn’t go out at the right way because what do you think was behind that? Like, it’s hard to make really good decisions in very stressful times anyway. You have to have an opportunity or the insight to pause, step out of that situation for a little bit, reflect and then try and make decisions. how did you get into that stage where you found yourself not being ⁓ not going about things appropriately, for example, perhaps. Pete Rumple (52:02)For me, Bill, it was like I didn’t have a choice. I was now in a wheelchair. I was in pain and I had nothing I could do but think. And at first that was very negative. It was, I didn’t handle it well. I didn’t accept it. And once I went through that process and I got like, okay, I’m going to get holistic about this. And by the way, I don’t want to, I don’t want to just fix the physical and then I get done and everything else is a wreck. So went after all of it and just started carving up my day, spiritual, cognitive, physical, mental, every day, a block of each practicing writing, all that stuff. So I just started doing it and rebuilt my life. probably like I should have in the first place, but stuff happens. I had to, you sometimes, you know, we, you and I laughed about this before. Sometimes we’re a little thick. takes a little longer. So it took me a while, but I’m there now. Bill Gasiamis (53:18)Yeah. And reflecting on that version of yourself from the past, does that does that person ever come up again, every so often, because we’re talking about all these positive things, all these amazing changes. And I don’t want to paint a picture that it’s only ever fantastic you and I like what we go through after our initial stroke has been all just roses. Is there moments of that things rearing their ugly head and you reverting back, how do you catch yourself when you’re there? Pete Rumple (53:57)Yeah, I mean bill that’s why what’s really good about this is my first podcast with you because we went really deep in the in the darkness of that now bill is beautiful man. It is beautiful. I am almost I almost don’t talk to people about it because My life is so much better because I had a stroke. It’s crazy. It sounds nuts, but it’s so true. Everything’s sweeter. I just, it’s hard to describe. It’s a blessing. Bill Gasiamis (54:38)Yeah, that’s crazy. It is probably crazy. Pete Rumple (54:42)It is? Bill Gasiamis (54:45)I find myself, ⁓ I find myself obviously having bad days. My bad days are related to stress, ⁓ you know, work, if they’re related to ⁓ interactions with people that don’t go the way that I preferred. They’re related to ⁓ what the stroke still does to me after 14 years. ⁓ It still causes neurological imbalances. still causes tightness on my left side, know, that tightness causes dysfunction on my right side, you know, the body goes out of whack. And if I catch it, if I have a bad night’s sleep, things get thrown out and it’s hard to, ⁓ it’s hard to always navigate it and be effective at catching it and then doing something about it, you know, cause you’re human, you get distracted, et cetera. Pete Rumple (55:38)Well, and Bill, you’re bringing up great points because as I transition back to work, I’ll have some potential potholes that I don’t have right now. So I’m very, I’m very conscious of what I’m going to go back into. Now. I love, I love work. It’s my sport and I love it. But, ⁓ and today I have now. bad moments, not bad days. Maybe those occurred, but I’m going to try to stave that off. But that’s just how it is now. as of as of now, that’s that’s the update, if you will. Yeah. Resilience and Consistency in Recovery Bill Gasiamis (56:25)Yeah. Okay. I like that you said that about work, like there’s gonna be some potholes with if you’re doing the type of work that you’re doing. ⁓ That’s pretty high level and high stress and intense for ⁓ at some stages, it could be right, you’re talking at organizations that are going through a hard time that are looking to you to solve their problems, so to speak, or to support them solve their own problems. So ⁓ You know, the ramping that up is gonna need a little bit of thought so that you don’t go too far into that type of work without realizing how far in you’ve gotten. Pete Rumple (57:10)Absolutely right, Bill. You’re absolutely right. And look, I’m going to try to be as bulletproof as I can. The good news is I’ve been doing this work my whole career. So it’s been 40 years. So I don’t think I have to micromanage or get to like, I think I can find the right balance if I can’t. I’ll go to a lesser job and do something else. But so I realize, especially because I can get pretty intense. So ⁓ I realized that is a risk, a very real risk. I’m not shying away from it. I’m not saying, don’t worry. yes, there is stuff to worry about, but I’m gonna, I’m gonna test and learn. Test and learn is what I always do. Test it and learn, can I do it, not do it, do I have to do different, do I have to do something else? Bill Gasiamis (58:14)Yeah, brilliant. How old are you now? Pete Rumple (58:17)61. Bill Gasiamis (58:18)Okay, so at 61, most people are thinking about retiring. What are you thinking starting a new business at 61? Pete Rumple (58:25)Well, mean, Bill, look, let’s be honest, I think the last three years off. So I have some ⁓ room left in the battery. But I mean, part of the reason for this type of job, Bill, is because if we do this, we run it. And we’ll decide how we take care of clients, how we work and all that. And if I have to take on less, take on less. If I can take on more, take on more. And I’m gonna, like everything else, I’m gonna figure it out one step at a time, Bill. And I, you know, I don’t have the answers, but I’m gonna find them. Bill Gasiamis (59:11)And retirement’s not really in the frame for you. Like it’s not something that you’re thinking about, like to ⁓ officially retire, know, step away from the day to day and just, you know, go and sail off into the sunset type of thing. Pete Rumple (59:24)Yeah, I think to your point, Bill, like if I can make this work, I’ll probably work through my 60s. If I can’t, then I’ll have to probably hang it up earlier or do something lighter. And if that’s the way to be healthy, so be it. I’ll do that. Bill Gasiamis (59:43)What else does work bring you though? Because it doesn’t just bring work income. Like it brings more than that. Like for you, I feel like it’s more than just I’m making a wage or bringing in some money or whatever. What else does it bring? Pete Rumple (1:00:02)Yeah, it’s it’s competitive, Bill. It’s it’s my sport. You know, so hitting the numbers in a month and a quarter and a year. That is the scoreboard for what I do. And if you if you do it well, you can do really well and be very happy and influence a lot of people’s lives in a positive way. And if you don’t, it can be really awful. So Fortunately, I’ve been on the right side of that for a long time and I want to get back to it and no ego stuff I just I want to I want to I want to have an impact and I want to enjoy my sport. Bill Gasiamis (1:00:48)Fair enough. Even in your unhealthiest and heaviest before the stroke, were you this energetic? Did you have this same amount of energy? Pete Rumple (1:01:00)I’ve always been energetic, Bill, but I couldn’t operate like I do now. Like my sleep is wonderful. I go hard at the gym. I do projects. I volunteer. Like I’ve been readying myself for coming back in. And look, if I can, great. If I can’t, I’ll adapt. Bill Gasiamis (1:01:27)Yeah. I know when I went back to work, uh, well, I had to, I had to pause my business. have a painting and maintenance. Yeah. I had to pause it. I had to go back into an office, very basic admin role, like low level, but it was so hard being at work, sitting in front of a computer for eight hours a day. We started, I started that job in 2016 and finished in 2019. By the time I got to 2019. Pete Rumple (1:01:36)I remember. Bill Gasiamis (1:01:57)I was way more capable of going in focusing on the task at hand and doing the work that needed to be done and then being able to be okay to do the drive home because at some point at the beginning I wasn’t really able or up to the task. But I kind of built ⁓ the muscle again and then got to that stage where by 2019 it was fine. So some people might find going back to work like You know, retraining that muscle of being at work and working and focusing and all that kind of stuff. They might find that it’s gonna take a little bit of time to get there and you might have to step back. You might have to decrease the days, decrease the hours and then go again and then try and find where the threshold is, see if you can exceed it and then see how far you can push it and reflect a year, 18 months, two years. Pete Rumple (1:02:38)That’s right. Bill Gasiamis (1:02:56)down the track back to notice how far you’ve come. Pete Rumple (1:03:00)Yeah, right on Bill. I mean, I’m gonna have been out of it for 42 months, probably when I go back. So I hear you loud and clear, and it would have been really tough to do it. before now. Bill Gasiamis (1:03:20)Yeah. Yeah. And you did have a you had a goal to get back to work a lot earlier. Pete Rumple (1:03:29)Yes, that’s right. And ⁓ that’s another thing, Bill, like I’ll set an intention to do something. I’ll go for it. I’m not ready. I’m not gonna, I’m not gonna do it wrong. I’m not gonna hurt myself. So I set a goal. I try to manifest it, but if I have to push it, I push it. Bill Gasiamis (1:03:51)Yeah. Just before we spoke and started this episode, you’re you apologize for wearing a hat, which is was unnecessary ⁓ because you have a scar on your head because there was a skin cancer found. And before it became a thing, the you got you had it removed. That’s right. So now when So I wanna understand like your mindset now compared to before when you come across ⁓ an issue like that, a health, potentially health issue for people. How do you navigate that now compared to how you might have done things before? ⁓ Proactive Health Management Pete Rumple (1:04:38)Beautiful question. Yeah, I used to avoid all that stuff. I avoided the doctor. I don’t want to do this. I want to there’s always a reason to do something else. Now I lean in, I pay attention, I learn I go in, I may agree or not agree with the doctor on certain things. But especially now because I can think again, took me a couple years. But yeah, I lean in. I want to I want to get in there. I want to know what’s wrong. What’s right. What have you just had my annual exam two days ago ago. It went great. Labs came back great. I I my neurologist that I used to have to ⁓ visit quarterly said Pete I don’t even need to see you annually now. Just if you need me call me. Other than that you’re good to go. And she said, we have not seen this kind of recovery before from what you had. Bill Gasiamis (1:05:43)Yeah, I have a similar experience when I was in hospital. They booked me in for two months. I was out in a month ⁓ in rehab and I feel like they should have asked me what I was doing because It’s really important for people to know the difference between being passive and waiting for somebody to rehabilitate you or being the person who’s driving your own rehabilitation. Like there’s a massive difference and Pete Rumple (1:06:13)Huge difference, Bill. You’re right. Huge difference. mean, last last call, I talked to you from my sister’s house in December, just a couple months, few months after it, I made the decision to move out on my own, which I did, which really stunk, Bill. That was hard. Like, I there were some nights I couldn’t eat. I was like, I can’t I’m either gonna make the the bed or the kitchen, which am I doing? Bed. And I just do it. And but it was important. It was important to start knowing where I could push and not being too reliant. Bill Gasiamis (1:06:59)Yeah, yeah, the less reliant you can be the better, but still also good to be able to rely on people when you need a little bit of support. Pete Rumple (1:07:05)Right on. Absolutely. don’t, you know, it was, there’s not a right or wrong. It’s like, what do you think? What’s your gut? Bill Gasiamis (1:07:14)Yeah. Now let’s do a little bit of a community service announcement about this skin cancer. A, how did you notice it? ⁓ What were the steps that you took after you noticed it? How long did you take? Why did they remove it? And so on. Give us a little bit of information. There’ll be people listening here who ⁓ may have noticed a little bump or a lesion or something on their face, their head, their arm, whatever. Give us a little bit of an understanding of how that came to be. Pete Rumple (1:07:43)absolutely the one thing I’ve done Bill through my life as I’ve stayed disciplined on the dermatologist and I don’t know why I think it’s how I was raised everything else I skipped but the dermatologist I stayed on top of and to your point if I notice something and it seems pervasive like it’s not going away I have it looked at a

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Most people track glucose or ketones, but almost no one is measuring the hidden signal that could be silently wrecking your metabolism, brain function, and longevity: uric acid. This episode reveals why this overlooked biomarker drives obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, and even accelerated aging—and how you can hack it to unlock resilience, human performance, and smarter not harder health upgrades. Watch the podcast on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR We revisit host Dave Asprey sitting down with Dr. David Perlmutter, one of the world's leading functional medicine neurologists and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain and Drop Acid. Dr. Perlmutter has spent decades connecting gut health, brain optimization, and neuroplasticity with lifestyle interventions that truly change the trajectory of disease. In this conversation, he explains how uric acid acts as a metabolic switch that determines whether you burn fat or store it, whether your mitochondria power you up or slow you down, and whether your brain stays sharp or declines with age. They break down how fructose, purines, alcohol, and even dehydration spike uric acid, why Japan is decades ahead in using this as a health marker, and how supplements like quercetin and luteolin rival pharmaceuticals in keeping it under control. You'll also learn how ketosis, fasting, cold therapy, carnivore and plant-based approaches, and sleep optimization all interact with uric acid to shape your healthspan. This is biohacking at its most actionable—because once you measure this signal, you can control it, and once you control it, you radically upgrade your metabolism, your brain, and your longevity. This is essential listening for anyone serious about hacking their biology, building neuroplasticity, powering up mitochondria, exploring nootropics, and discovering smarter not harder ways to live longer and perform better. You'll Learn: • Why uric acid may be the most important overlooked biomarker for longevity • How it connects obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's • The evolutionary reason your body uses uric acid as a survival signal • How fructose and hidden sugars sabotage metabolism and brain optimization • The role of quercetin, luteolin, and targeted supplements in lowering uric acid • Why measuring at home with a simple device can change your health trajectory • How functional medicine uses uric acid as a predictive tool for chronic disease Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (audio-only) where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. Keywords: uric acid longevity, uric acid metabolism, fructose uric acid pathway, xanthine oxidase inhibition, quercetin uric acid, luteolin supplements, AMP kinase uric acid, AMP deaminase metabolism, uric acid and mitochondria, uric acid and neuroplasticity, uric acid Alzheimer's risk, uric acid dementia prevention, uric acid and nitric oxide, fructose metabolism hibernation biology, evolutionary mismatch uricase mutation, fructokinase inhibition, uric acid and insulin resistance, gout biohacking, uric acid and obesity, uric acid functional medicine Resources: • David's Website: https://drperlmutter.com/ • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/DAVE15 • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: 0:00 — Trailer 0:35 — Introduction 2:26 — Why Uric Acid Matters 5:55 — Measuring Uric Acid 8:17 — Disease Risk 9:38 — Metabolism Disruption 15:59 — What Raises Uric Acid 26:20 — Global Research 29:50 — Gut & Inflammation 32:55 — Seasonal Eating 47:36 — Brain Health 56:38 — Supplements & Testing 61:45 — The LUV Diet 71:41 — Closing Insights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain. In this episode of Health Theory, he and host Tom Bilyeu discuss the important health metrics to pay attention to, how lifestyle affects health, and the importance of connection. [ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 1-24-19]. BUY GRAIN BRAIN BY DR PERLMUTTER: https://amzn.to/2DvlpvW SHOW NOTES The cutting edge in health now [01:09] How to use your genetics to your advantage [04:34] Is lower blood sugar always better? [06:02] Why there is no treatment for Alzheimer's [08:07] The effects of exercise on your brain [12:16] Why aerobic exercise makes sense from an ancestral perspective [19:00] Is a vegan diet bad for blood sugar? [20:55] Are fecal transplants the future of Autism treatment? [24:37] Why now is the time to prevent dementia [31:30] Why you may not need to lower your cholesterol [33:33] How you can actually prevent dementia [38:54] The importance of sending the right signals to your genes [41:55] Are we all brainwashed? [46:53] FOLLOW DAVID PERLMUTTER WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2qjXoks YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2wEQoCS INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2RHbwE6 FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/1KcG7Pw TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2WgPFCn SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: Join me inside ZERO TO FOUNDER here SCALING a business: Click here to see if you qualify Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. *********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Dr. David Perlmutter, a Board-Certified Neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and author of the popular book, Grain Brain. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders, and is a frequent lecturer at top medical universities. Dr. Perlmutter has helped so many people come to understand what excess grain consumption can do to our bodies, and what other ingredients, like sugar, can do as well. In this conversation, we talk about pushback that he's received about his books and beliefs, the baselines of disease prevention that need attention, and women's health. Dr. Perlmutter also shares his journey from neurology, into the spark for the work that led him to opening up his own practice, and ultimately to writing Grain Brain.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify here and on Apple here.

Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist, author, and expert in brain health, neurodegenerative diseases, and nutrition. He is best known for his books Grain Brain and Brain Maker, which explore the connection between diet, gut health, and cognitive function. Through his research and public speaking, Dr. Perlmutter advocates for a low-carb, high-fat diet and lifestyle changes to optimize brain health and prevent conditions like Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.In our conversation we discuss:(00:00) - Brain Wars(04:04) - Effects of genetics vs. the choices you make(09:38) - Major differences in diets(14:45) - Lifespan vs. longevity among our Paleolithic ancestors(19:48) - How DNA can affect the diet you're adaptable to(26:08) - Fat consumption(31:00) - Difference between taking supplements and getting nutrients directly from food(38:17) - Widespread use of drugs called GLP-1 agonists(44:12) - Downsides of GLP-1(46:14) - Reactive medicine(48:36) - How to determine your metabolic rate(54:42) - Where do you get continuous glucose monitoring?(55:33) - Effects of supplements on the brainLearn more about Dr. Perlmutter:https://drperlmutter.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_PerlmutterWatch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim⁠

With rates of Alzheimer's and dementia rising steeply, especially among women, the conventional pharmaceutical model has largely failed in treating the brain. Functional Medicine takes a different systems-based, personalized approach—focusing on inflammation, metabolic health, and environmental exposures—which offers real hope for prevention and even reversal of cognitive decline. In this episode, I discuss, along with Dr. Heather Sandison, Dr. David Perlmutter, and Maria Shriver, why it is possible to reverse cognitive decline and the cutting-edge science of brain health and Alzheimer's prevention. Dr. Heather Sandison is the The New York Times bestselling author of Reversing Alzheimer's The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health. As a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine, she's the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, a residential program turning memory care into memory recovery. Dr. Sandison has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and published her most recent clinical findings in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. She's excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she's learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is the author of Grain Brain and Drop Acid, among others. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. Shriver is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, former First Lady of California, founder of the Women's Alzheimer's Movement, and Strategic Advisor on Women's Health and Alzheimer's at Cleveland Clinic. Shriver works to use her voice and platforms to advance some of our nation's most pressing issues affecting women and women's health. In November 2023, Shriver joined the President and the First Lady to announce the first-ever White House Initiative on Women's Health Research, an effort led by Dr. Biden and the White House Gender Policy Council, to galvanize the Federal government and the private and philanthropic sectors to spur innovation, unleash transformative investment to close research gaps, and improve women's health. Shriver's advocacy led to the establishment of this historic initiative, and she continues to advise and collaborate with Dr. Biden. She is also the co-founder of the brain health and wellness brand MOSH and founder of Shriver Media. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Full-length episodes can be found here: How to Reverse Dementia with Dr. Heather Sandison https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep929?_pos=24&_sid=7873ecf2c&_ss=r How to Prevent Alzheimer's with Your Fork https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep47?_pos=8&_sid=7873ecf2c&_ss=r Maria Shriver's Journey: Redefining Women's Health and Alzheimer's Prevention https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep908?_pos=12&_sid=7873ecf2c&_ss=r

In this episode of the Fusionary Health Podcast, Dr. Shivani Gupta welcomes Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author, to discuss his groundbreaking contributions to health, nutrition, and brain wellness. Known for his seminal work Grain Brain, Dr. Perlmutter has pioneered understanding the connection between dietary choices, inflammation, and long-term cognitive health. Together, they explore the impact of gluten, refined carbohydrates, and integrative health practices, including Ayurveda, in transforming modern medicine.   Key Highlights: Gluten and Brain Health: Dr. Perlmutter explains the science behind gluten sensitivity, its link to gut permeability, and how it impacts mental and physical health, often manifesting as inflammation and cognitive decline. Personalized Diets: Insights into creating dietary plans that align with individual health metrics, focusing on reducing glycemic spikes, managing insulin levels, and maintaining a healthy microbiome. Ayurveda in Neurology: Dr. Perlmutter shares his journey into Ayurvedic principles, discussing pulse diagnosis, dosha imbalances, and their relevance to brain health and inflammation management. Supplementation Essentials: A conversation about the growing necessity of supplements, including turmeric, omega-3s, and vitamin D, in addressing modern dietary deficiencies caused by depleted soil quality and food processing. Brain Resilience: Exploring the "good twin, bad twin" nature of microglial cells and how managing inflammation can protect against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Integrative Healing: How blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science empowers individuals to take charge of their health destiny. Why You Should Watch: This episode reveals how your dietary choices and lifestyle directly influence your brain health and overall wellness. From managing inflammation to embracing personalized health strategies, Dr. Perlmutter and Dr. Gupta provide actionable tips to transform your health journey. Tune in to learn how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern science intersect for optimal well-being.   Watch now and take the first step toward empowering your health!    #FusionaryHealth #DrShivaniGupta #DrDavidPerlmutter #BrainHealth #Inflammation #GlutenFreeLiving #TurmericBenefits #AyurvedicMedicine #FunctionalMedicine #GutHealth #CognitiveWellness #HealthyLiving #PersonalizedMedicine #HolisticHealth #Neuroscience #MindBodyConnection #HealthOptimization #ModernWellness #AntiInflammatoryDiet #WellnessJourney  

Our Brains, Cancer and Why Uric Acid Matter with guest expert David Perlmutter, MD.Board-Certified Neurologist | NY Times bestselling author of the Grain Brain book seriesYou may not realize this -- but uric acid (something I knew nothing about before my conversations with Dr. Perlmutter) is a something we should know about and care about. Yep, it actually plays a huge role in our health. Beyond that, uric acid is a major player when it comes to metabolic diseases and so much more.Wondered how it affects us? TUNE IN and let's uncover that together!In this episode, you will learn: Role of uric acid in metabolic diseasesHealth consequences of elevated uric acid levels (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.)Five key supplements recommended for healthBenefits of using a continual glucose monitorHealth benefits of time-restricted eatingImpact of uric acid on chronic diseases like Alzheimer'sUric acid as an overlooked metabolic waste productImportance of lowering uric acid levels for health improvementSources of uric acid -- we delve into fructose, alcohol, purinesHistorical increase in uric acid levels and sugar consumptionUric acid's link to death rates and obesityLifestyle-related chronic degenerative conditionsEffects of dietary sodium on uric acid levels and weight gainNatural methods to lower uric acid (tart cherries, vitamin C, quercetin, coffee)Home testing for uric acid levels and its significanceAbout our guest expert: DR. DAVID PERLMUTTER, MD, FACN, ABIHMBoard-Certified Neurologist | NY Times bestselling author of the Grain Brain series of booksDr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author.He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition.Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has published extensively in peer- reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.Dr. Perlmutter's books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain BrainCookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and Brain Wash, co-written with Austin Perlmutter, M.D. He is the editor of The Microbiome and the Brain authored by top experts in the field and published in December 2019 by CRC Press. His latest New York Times bestselling book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases.Links:Where to buy DROP ACID: https://www.drperlmutter.com/books/drop-acid/Facebook:

David Perlmutter, MD, FACN is a board-certified neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals, including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Perlmutter's books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and Brain Wash, co-written with Austin Perlmutter, M.D. He is the editor of The Microbiome and the Brain authored by top experts in the field and published in December2019 by CRC Press. His latest New York Times bestselling book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases, and was published in February 2022.

Imagine a world where the foods we eat daily are quietly eroding our brain's capabilities, silently accelerating the aging process of our most vital organ. Recent groundbreaking studies have unveiled the shocking impact of ultra-processed foods on our brain health, revealing significant reductions in gray matter volume and white matter integrity.This isn't science fiction—this is our reality. As bad as this sounds and is, the good news is, we can turn this around and actively not only stop the damage to our brain, but heal it and optimize it.Our guest today is a globally recognized expert whose work has revolutionized our understanding of brain health and the critical role of diet in neurological function. We are honored to speak with Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition.He is the author of several New York Times bestselling books, including "Grain Brain," which has sold over a million copies worldwide, and his latest, "Drop Acid," which explores the surprising role of uric acid in metabolic diseases. Dr. Perlmutter's extensive research and groundbreaking findings have been published in esteemed journals such as the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Archives of Neurology, and Neurosurgery.Dr. Perlmutter's research has been a beacon of hope, offering practical, science-backed strategies for enhancing brain health and preventing neurodegenerative diseases.Today, we will delve into how ultra-processed foods contribute to cognitive decline and brain structure changes, explore the gut-brain axis's profound impact on neurological health, and discuss innovative preventative strategies for conditions like Alzheimer's.In a world where chronic diseases and cognitive decline are on the rise, Dr. Perlmutter's insights offer a beacon of hope and practical guidance. Whether you're concerned about your brain health, seeking to enhance cognitive resilience, or looking for the latest scientific breakthroughs in neurology, this conversation is packed with invaluable information.In my conversation with Dr. Perlmutter, you'll discover:-How our hectic lifestyles are deleteriously affecting the "happy" side of our brain...02:50-If we were all sleeping well, moving adequately and eating nutritious whole foods, we would not see a lot of this strife and against each other...08:12-Case study in processed foods having an immediate effect on the health of the brain...12:40-Current trends in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers and Parkinson's diseases...18:01-What else besides diet is affecting inflammation levels in our bodies?...22:00-Introducing the iboga plant and its use in current treatments of neurological issues...29:58-Dr. Perlmutter's thoughts on ketamine and MDMA in treating PTSD...34:30-How does the semen microbiome influence sperm quality and fertility...40:43-Why you should think twice about delivering via C-section!...46:23-And much more...Resources mentioned:Dr. Perlmutter's websiteBooks authored by Dr. PerlmutterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagramFacebookYouTubeP.S. If you enjoy this episode and feel it helps to elevate your life, please give us a rating or review. And if you feel others may benefit from this podcast as well, spread the word, share and help grow our tribe of Superhumans. When we help heal One, we help heal All. Much gratitude and...

Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of Functional Health Radio, Dr. Kristin Hieshetter takes her listeners on an intimate journey through her personal experiences with health, diet, and intermittent fasting. She provides compelling insights into how various dietary practices have affected her well-being and discusses the significant shifts in her nutritional approach over the years. From grappling with family health history to embracing a Paleo diet and metabolic flexibility, Dr. Hieshetter shares her transformative health journey, one that could inspire many to reconsider their own dietary habits. Dr. Hieshetter's discussion delves into the perils of modern eating habits, the importance of listening to one's body, and the power of learning from nutritional research. With an aim to demystify complex health topics such as autophagy, glycation, and metabolic flexibility, she equips listeners with the data and anecdotes necessary to understand the impacts of their food choices. Through her own story, Dr. Hieshetter emphasizes the need for a tailored approach to nutrition, addressing individual needs and health goals. Key Takeaways: Everything consumed either immediately helps or harms the body; striving for a diet that is beneficial 80%-85% of the time can lead to positive health changes. Metabolic flexibility, the body's ability to seamlessly switch between using ketones and glucose for energy, is essential for successful intermittent fasting without negative side effects. Consuming the largest meal between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. can help manage blood sugar levels due to lower insulin levels during these hours. Avoiding grains and embracing a Paleo diet, composed mainly of vegetables, high-quality meats, and healthy fats, helped Dr. Hieshetter improve her overall health and navigate her pregnancies effectively. Veganism and other dietary practices can be healthy if they are well-balanced, and supplementation is used to fill in nutritional gaps. Notable Quotes: "Everything we take into our bodies either immediately helps us or immediately harms us. There is no neutral." "So many people who attempt intermittent fasting who don't have metabolic flexibility, they feel absolutely terrible." "You don't want to be glycating your tissues before bed because it will age you very, very quickly." "Eat for quality, not quantity. Eat to live, don't live to eat." Resources: The following resources were mentioned in the episode: Scott Watier and Tim's podcast on intermittent fasting. Dr. David Seaman's work on inflammation and nutrition. "Eat Right for Your Blood Type" book. "Grain Brain" by Dr. David Perlmutter. "Wheat Belly Diet" and "Undoctored" by Dr. William Davis. "Primal Body, Primal Mind" and "Primal Fat Burner" books by Nora Gedgaudas. The Weston A. Price Foundation website for finding reputable food sources. Tune in to the full episode to dive deep into Dr. Kristin Hieshetter's personal health journey, gain an understanding of nutritional best practices, and uncover ways to implement lasting changes for a healthier lifestyle. Join us at Functional Health Radio for more compelling discussions that illuminate the path to wellness.

Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition.  He received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award.  He has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals and is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by such medical institutions as Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University.  He also serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Perlmutter is the author of four New York Times bestselling books showing the connection between gut health and brain health, including Grain Brain, Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, and his most recent book, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan.  Dr. Perlmutter has also been interviewed on many nationally syndicated television programs including 20/20, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, Oprah, The Dr. Oz Show, and The CBS Early Show. He is also the recipient of numerous awards, including: the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders; the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year award; the Humanitarian of the Year award from the American College of Nutrition; the Media Award from the American College of Nutrition; and the Healthy Living Award from The Invisible Disabilities Association. Related episodes: Ep 22 - Brigid Titgemeier on Functional Nutrition Ep 38 - Micronutrients and Quality Supplementation with Oliver Amdrup and Julius Heslet If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

This episode is brought to you by Birch Living and Bioptimizers. According to today's guest, the seeds of Alzheimer's are planted at least twenty years before a diagnosis. So, it's never too early to think about the lifestyle changes that can influence brain health and the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. David Perlmutter shows us what we can do to protect our brain health and lower our risk. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. David Perlmutter to discuss research around the top four factors that can determine the risk of developing Alzheimer's and his lifestyle tips on prevention. Dr. Perlmutter shares the tools we can use to analyze our brain's use of energy and discusses the importance of engaging in physically and mentally stimulating activities. He also shares his hot takes on the community's top questions and reiterates the importance of changing our minds and keeping up with the latest research. Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is the author of Grain Brain, among other books, and his most recent book, Drop Acid. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals, including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Perlmutter dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):Early warning signs of Alzheimer's and dementia (00:00:40 / 00:00:40) Influences you can have over your lifestyle (6:50 / 5:44) 4 factors that determine our risk of Alzheimer's (12:28 / 11:00)The role of oral microbiome in our brain health (28:41 / 25:31) Tools to analyze our brain's use of energy (31:49 / 28:46)The risks of a sedentary lifestyle on brain health (34:06 / 30:55)The importance of engaging in mentally and physically stimulating activities (49:10 / 45:30)Sleep as a powerful pillar in Alzheimer's prevention (52:30 / 49:35)Key supplements for brain health (58:46 / 55:40) Future therapeutics that could help Alzheimer's patients (1:20:10 / 1:17:20)Dr. Perlmutter's hot takes on community questions (1:23:13 / 1:20:10)Also mentioned in this episode:Fygg toothpaste Try This-Can Multivitamins Prevent Dementia To get 20% off your Birch Living mattress plus two free eco-rest pillows, head over to birchliving.com/dhru today.Go to bioptimizers.com/dhru now and enter promo code DHRU10 to get 10% off any order and up to 2 travel-size bottles of Magnesium Breakthrough for a limited time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Summary: In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Kristin Hieshetter tackles the challenging topic of declining life expectancy in the USA and the alarming rates of chronic diseases among children. She delves into the controversial issue of glyphosate, a ubiquitous herbicide, and its prevalence in our diets. This episode offers a deep dive into the health implications of consuming commonly found grains and the powerful effect that dietary choices have on our overall health. Dr. Hieshetter touches upon the historical increase in processed foods and a sedentary lifestyle as contributing factors to the deterioration of public health. Alongside these insights, she also provides a wealth of knowledge about avoiding harmful substances like glyphosate, advocating for organic food consumption, and embracing grain-free lifestyles to mitigate the risk of inflammation and chronic disease. Listeners can expect to be both educated and inspired as Dr. Hieshetter cites various studies and experts to back her claims, painting a clear picture of the detrimental effects of modern agricultural practices and food processing on human health. She doesn't just outline problems but offers robust solutions, advice and allies in the health space to pave the way for improved dietary habits and a return to functional health. Key Takeaways: The life expectancy in the USA has significantly declined, with chronic diseases in children rising at unprecedented rates. Glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, has been linked to a spectrum of health issues, including cancer and neurological effects. A diet rich in grains can lead to "leaky gut syndrome," causing inflammation and a host of autoimmune and neurological disorders. Organic fruits and vegetables can reduce pesticide exposure by a staggering 96%. A call to action to embrace dietary changes, avoid processed foods and grains, and to consume low-lectin, organic food for optimal health. Notable Quotes: "We are walking around in the most amazing, intelligent, responsive, adapting, and aware system in the world, the human body." "Grains are full of lectins, which we're going to get into. They're full of glyphosate. They can create celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammation in the body." "They use [glyphosate] as a chelator. It binds the nutrients and vitamins, and they decide to use it on our food. In fact, to the tune of 280,000,000 pounds a year, in the United States of America." "When your gut leaks, your brain leaks. If you're eating this stuff, you are enhancing the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and dementia." "Let's get ahead of this, right? We need to consume only organic fruits and vegetables. If you do just that one thing, you can eliminate about 96% of your total pesticide exposure." Resources: Moms Across America Website: Moms Across America "Wheat Belly Diet" and "Undoctored" by William Davis, M.D. "Grain Brain" by David Perlmutter, M.D. "Primal Body, Primal Mind" and "Primal Fat Burner" by Nora Gedgaudas; edited by Dan Murphy, D.C. "The Plant Paradox" and "The Longevity Paradox" by Steven Gundry, M.D. "The Hacking of the American Mind" by Robert Lustig, M.D. Tune into "Functional Health Radio" for more empowering episodes that give you the control and knowledge needed to achieve optimal health. Join Dr. Kristin Hieshetter each week as she continues to explore and discuss the mechanisms that influence our health and well-being in today's complex world. Stay informed, inspired, and in charge of your health journey.

Unlock the secrets to a sharper mind and a healthier life as we navigate the profound insights of Dr. David Perlmutter, a leading neurologist and acclaimed author. Our journey with him reveals the pivotal brain-gut connection that dictates our mental clarity and longevity. Discover why your gut health and diet are not just about waistlines but about safeguarding your brain from the perils of modern living. Through Dr. Perlmutter's expertise, we learn how the everyday choices on our plates have far-reaching implications for our cognitive health, drawing connections to his latest work, "Drop Acid," and offering transformative advice you won't want to miss.As Dr. Perlmutter shares, our palates and stress levels are hijacking our brains more than we realize, impacting our behavior and overall well-being. Learn about the ancestral diet that shielded our predecessors from chronic inflammation and how today's dietary missteps can lead to a compromised decision-making process. Our conversation sheds light on the brain regions involved and how reversing inflammatory cycles can have societal benefits, fostering compassion and unity. These powerful discussions serve as a beacon for those seeking to break the cycle of food addiction and align their lifestyle with evolutionary wisdom for optimal health.Finally, we delve into the risky terrain of gluten and grains, guided by the principles of "Grain Brain." Dr. Perlmutter takes us through the potential harm posed by these dietary staples, including their link to neurodegenerative diseases. We explore personal stories of transformation that illustrate the emotional and physical liberation that can come from dietary changes. This episode is not just an education—it's a call to action. We invite you to join the conversation, share your feedback, and become an active participant in a collective quest for a healthier, more vibrant future.Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor (20% off with this link):https://prolonlife.com/Lufkin*** CONNECT WITH ROB ON SOCIAL MEDIA ( 250k++)*** Web: https://robertlufkinmd.com/X: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/RobertLufkinMDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertlufkinmd Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robertlufkinmd *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ***We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us for your health industry product or service, please contact us at: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/contact/NOTE: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it becaus...

This episode is about detoxifying your mind and rewiring your brain for better health and decision-making. In this episode, we'll be diving into the science behind stress, sleep, social media, and more with renowned neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter.  Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. His books have been published in 36 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Dr. Perlmutter is also the recipient of numerous awards, including the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders, the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award, and the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter will share practical tools from his book "Brain Wash" to help you break free from unhealthy cycles and habits that are negatively impacting your well-being. We'll also discuss strategies for reconnecting your mind and body through improved sleep, exercise, time in nature, and more. Tune in to gain actionable insights on optimizing your mental fitness during these challenging times. (00:00) - Introduction: the importance of better decision-making (00:36) - Guest introduction and casual conversation (01:28) - The concept of the book “Brain Wash” and detoxifying the brain (02:48) - The anatomy of decision-making: amygdala vs prefrontal cortex (03:48) - The impact of lifestyle choices on health (04:54) - The role of inflammation in health and disease (05:27) - The power of decision-making and reconnecting to the prefrontal cortex (06:26) - The influence of stress, fear, and social media on our brains (08:56) - The manipulation of our attention by social media and the internet (11:42) - The importance of sleep and its impact on decision-making (14:59) - Practical strategies for rewiring the brain and detoxifying the mind (21:47) - The disconnection syndrome: reconnecting to our DNA, brain, people, and planet (30:30) - Conclusion: embracing the challenges and moving forward

Chapter 1 Interpret what Grain Brain is aboutGrain Brain is a book written by David Perlmutter, a neurologist and nutritionist, that explores the connection between diet and brain health. The book argues that our modern diet, particularly one that is high in carbohydrates and gluten, poses a serious threat to brain health and can lead to conditions such as dementia, ADHD, anxiety, chronic headaches, and depression. Perlmutter promotes a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet as a means to prevent and even reverse these conditions. Grain Brain presents scientific research, case studies, and dietary recommendations to support its claims and offers a comprehensive understanding of the link between diet and brain health.Chapter 2 Is Grain Brain A Good BookOpinions on whether Grain Brain by David Perlmutter is a good book may vary. Some readers find the book informative and helpful in understanding the potential impact of grains on brain health, while others criticize it for presenting controversial ideas without sufficient scientific evidence. It is advisable to read reviews, consult with healthcare professionals, and consider different perspectives before forming an opinion on the book.Chapter 3 Key Features of Grain Brain "Grain Brain" by David Perlmutter is a book that explores the connection between diet and brain health. The author argues that our modern diet, high in carbohydrates and grains, is detrimental to our brain function and can lead to various neurological disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, chronic headaches, depression, Alzheimer's disease, and more.Perlmutter presents scientific evidence to support his claims, explaining how consuming high levels of carbohydrates and gluten can cause inflammation in the brain and disrupt its normal functioning. He also delves into the concept of insulin resistance and its impact on brain health, suggesting that a low-carbohydrate and high-fat diet, also known as a ketogenic diet, is the key to preventing and treating these neurological disorders.The book offers dietary guidelines, meal plans, and recipes to transition to a grain-free, low-carbohydrate lifestyle. Perlmutter emphasizes the importance of incorporating healthy fats, such as avocado, nuts, and olive oil, into our diet and reducing our reliance on grains and processed carbs.Additionally, the author highlights the importance of exercise, stress management, quality sleep, and other lifestyle factors in maintaining optimal brain health. He provides tips on how to incorporate these practices into our daily lives to support cognitive function and overall well-being.Overall, "Grain Brain" challenges conventional dietary guidelines and offers a holistic approach to brain health. It encourages readers to reconsider their nutritional choices and make changes to improve their brain function and reduce the risk of neurological disorders.Chapter 4 Grain Brain Author The author of the book "Grain Brain" is Dr. David Perlmutter, a renowned American neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He specializes in brain health, nutrition, and neurodegenerative disorders. "Grain Brain" was initially published on September 17, 2013. The book explores the relationship between diet and brain health, arguing against the consumption of grains and advocating for a low-carb, high-fat diet to improve brain function and prevent neurological disorders.Dr....

Lisa is joined by David Perlmutter, MD to talk about his book, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan: Boost Brain Performance, Lose Weight, and Achieve Optimal Health.David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM is a Board-Certified Neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and six time New York Times bestselling author. He received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. Dr. Perlmutter is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by such medical institutions as Columbia University, the University of Arizona, Scripps Institute, and Harvard University. He has contributed extensively to the world medical literature with publications appearing in The Journal of Neurosurgery, The Southern Medical Journal, Journal of Applied Nutrition, and Archives of Neurology. He is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Grain Brain. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan and New York Times bestseller, Brain Wash (January, 2020) co-written with his son, Austin Perlmutter, MD. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated radio and television programs including 20/20, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, Oprah, Dr. Oz, and The CBS Early Show. In 2002 Dr. Perlmutter was the recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders and in addition was awarded the Denham Harmon Award for his pioneering work in the application of free radical science to clinical medicine. He is the recipient of the 2006 National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award. Most recently, Dr. Perlmutter was awarded the 2019 Global Leadership Award form the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. In December of 2017, Dr. Perlmutter lectured at the World Bank with his presentation broadcasted to 150 sites around the world. His books are now published in 36 languages. His latest work, New York Times bestseller, Drop Acid (February 15, 2022), explores how elevated uric acid powerfully threatens metabolic health, and how it can be brought under control.BOOK DESCRPTION:The official guide to Dr. David Perlmutter's revolutionary approach to vibrant health as described in his New York Times bestsellers Grain Brain, The Grain Brain Cookbook, and Brain Makeri>. With more than a million copies sold worldwide, Dr. Perlmutter's books have changed many lives. Now, he's created a practical, comprehensive program that lowers the risk for brain ailments while yielding other benefits, such as weight loss, relief from chronic conditions, and total body rejuvenation. Science-based and highly accessible, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan expands upon the core advice from Dr. Perlmutter's previous works, and introduces new information about the advantages of eating more fat, fewer carbs, and nurturing the microbiome. Including original recipes, tips and tricks for common challenges, meal plans, and advice on everything from sleep hygiene to stress management, exercise, supplements, and more, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan shows how to live happily and healthily ever after.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5948889/advertisement

Think you don't have time to follow a keto lifestyle, to do meal prep, to exercise regularly, or to engage in needed self-care? You can keep making excuses, or you can start making progress. Meet my friend Mindy who is one of our valued volunteers at KETO-SIStas. Although Mindy has an extremely full life - including caring for a relative, volunteering in multiple capacities, and running a non-profit - she makes no excuses about being able to keep her health a priority. And did I mention that she does all of this even though she has been blind since birth? Let's find out what inspires her and how she manages to stay on track! #keto #blindness #inspiration Join us as we explore Mindy's strong motivation for staying on track with the keto lifestyle. We'll also discuss the importance of overcoming excuses and living life to its fullest potential. And stay tuned to the end, as Mindy gives her best tip for getting started with keto or low carb. Interested in the Grain Brain book we showed and discussed? Grab it here: https://amzn.to/3neXKK2 (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. #ad) Need an easy way to start keto or low-carb lifestyle? Need a simple way to stay on track with keto,? Get our FREE downloadable guide in our 7 Deadly Carbs Cheatsheet. https://bit.ly/7DeadlyCarbsCheatsheet Wondering if keto can be right for you? Are you ready for a LASTING change? Overwhelmed by different options? Curious about a keto or low-carb lifestyle? Confused by mixed messages about what types of food are healthy? Tired of fad diets or products that overpromise and underdeliver? DONE with yo-yo dieting? Wanting a sustainable and enjoyable healthy lifestyle? Afraid that you don't have the time, money, and energy for extensive and expensive meal prepping and gym memberships? Exhausted, overweight, or just downright discouraged? Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Need our secret weapon? Get into ketosis now, regardless of what your diet is like: https://ketosistas.com/get-keto-nat Go to https://ketosistas.com for even more resources to help you! The KETO-SIStas understand, and we can help. THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU TO BEGIN YOUR PATH TO BETTER! We take the guesswork out of it and can set you on your journey toward BETTER. No complicated meal prep, products, or strenuous workouts required! We don't provide medical or financial advice and we don't suggest or provide any cures or treatments to any diseases or conditions. Consult your medical provider before making any changes. Want more disclaimers? Are you like Rebecca, who enjoys reading the fine print? https://bit.ly/KETOSIStasFinePrint

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. David Perlmutter, a Board-Certified Neurologist, and six-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals, including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition.  In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University. He serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and Brain Wash, co-written with Austin Perlmutter, M.D. He is the editor of The Microbiome and the Brain, authored by top experts in the field and published in December 2019 by CRC Press. His latest book, Drop Acid, focused on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases and was published in February 2022. In this episode, Dr. Perlmutter speaks about the inspiration behind his career in the gut, brain health, and uric acid. We dive into Dr. Perlmutter's latest book, Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid―The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health. He explains why high uric acid levels are dangerous to your health and what you can do to fix them. Tune in as we chat about tart cherries, coffee, and how poor stress management can lead to higher uric acid levels.  Free 7 Day Keto Challenge May 9th 2022. Register your free spot here: https://kka.mykajabi.com/keto-challenge Get Keto Flex on Audible for Free (New Customers Only): https://adbl.co/36d6A24 Get Keto Flex on Audible here for current customers: https://adbl.co/3699lBm / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Good Idea Functional Sparkling Water Drinks. Visit http://www.goodidea.us and use the coupon code BEN at checkout. EveryDay Dose Everything you love about coffee, none of what you don't — say goodbye to jitters, anxiety, crash, and digestive issues. https://everydaydose.superfiliate.com/KETOKAMP  (5 FREE Travel Packs + Free Frother applied) Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [00:50] Why Dr. Perlmutter Dedicated His Life To The Gut, The Brain, and Uric Acid Dr. Perlmutter wanted to work to create programs that would help patients prevent the very diseases that they were trying to treat.  Lifestyle choices really play a central role as we architect our brain's future.  So, Dr. Perlmutter began to implement lifestyle medicine into his practice.  Eventually, Dr. Perlmutter wrote Grain Brain to help people understand that lifestyle choices significantly impact our brain's destiny.  Get Grain Brain here: https://www.amazon.com/Grain-Brain-Surprising-Sugar-Your-Killers/dp/0316485136/benazadi-20 After Grain Brain, Dr. Perlmutter started to study how the gut influences the brain's destiny.  Lately, Dr. Perlmutter has been studying how uric acid disturbs our metabolism.  [15:00] Why Dr. Perlmutter Decided To Write A Book All About Uric Acid Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid―The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health: https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Acid-Surprising-Controlling-Extraordinary/dp/0316315397/benazadi-20 The average rate of uric acid in America right now is six. People with high uric acid levels have an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's.  There's a relationship between these diseases and uric acid.  Uric acid directly leads to insulin resistance.  [19:30] Your Body Is Retaining Uric Acid As A Survival Mechanism   We tend to retain uric acid. Our uric acid levels can be higher as a survival mechanism, thanks to our primate ancestors. We don't hibernate for six months. Therefore, we don't need to be storing this fat for the winter that never comes.  88% of American adults are metabolically unhealthy. Getting Covid is associated with a 40 to 60% increased risk of type two diabetes. Individuals with higher uric acid levels have a higher risk of dying from Covid.  [25:10] Your Body Can't Handle More Than Five Grams of Fructose At A Time Your body can handle some fructose, about five grams at a time.  When your body is presented with high levels of fructose, it overwhelms what the body can do.  When fructose is delivered in the context of fiber, it slows the absorption. So, it's better to eat an apple than drink apple juice.  Vitamin C aids in uric acid excretion.  The most common way to overdo fructose consumption is by drinking fruit juice.  A 12-ounce glass of orange juice might have 30 grams of sugar. There's no way the body will be able to deal with that appropriately.  [35:30] Tart Cherries As A Remedy For Gout and Lowering Uric Acid Levels  Tart cherries have been researched for decades. Originally, tart cherries have been looked upon as a remedy for gout.  It has been noted that people who ate cherries would have fewer gout flare-ups.  Tart cherries are pretty darn effective in lowering uric acid levels.  [36:40] The Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee  Drinking coffee is associated with a dramatically lowered risk of Alzheimer's. Coffee is also associated with lower uric acid levels.  Plus, coffee reduces inflammation, upregulates antioxidant function, and improves detoxification in the body.  Also, coffee helps us grow new brain cells, no matter our age.  [41:45] The Relationship Between Animal-Based Protein and The Role of Uric Acid Fiber is so essential for human health. Most of Dr. Perlmutter's food is plant-based.  Regarding our uric acid story, certain meats or animal products are worse than others. Organ meats, sardines, anchovies, and scallops can raise your uric acid levels.  The most significant issues for uric acid are fructose, purines, and alcohol.  [48:20] Should I Follow A Ketogenic Lifestyle If I Have Gout Attacks?  The most significant player in gout is fructose.  When you research how to fix gout, there will be no talk about removing sugar or fructose from your diet.  The human requirement for sugar in our diets is zero grams per day.  We subsidize the growth of corn from which high fructose corn syrup comes from. We are supporting the diseases that are sucking up our healthcare resources. Diseases are significant money makers for the healthcare industry.  It's time we start thinking about prevention.  [52:25] What Role Does Mental-Emotional Stress Play With Uric Acid Levels? When we are experiencing stress, our ability to make rational, forward-thinking decisions is compromised. When your decision-making is compromised, you won't be making good lifestyle choices.  Therefore, under stress, you will eat more foods that have sugar.  Eventually, you will raise uric acid levels and feed the flame of poor metabolic health. It is time to make better decisions by lowering your stress levels.  AND MUCH MORE!   Resources from this episode:  Check out Dr. David Perlmutter's Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ Follow Dr. Perlmutter  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidPerlmutterMd Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidperlmutter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidPerlmutterMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/ Get Dr. Perlmutter's Books: https://www.drperlmutter.com/learn/books/ Grain Brain: https://www.amazon.com/Grain-Brain-Surprising-Sugar-Your-Killers/dp/0316485136/benazadi-20 Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid―The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health: Uric Acid testing device: https://amzn.to/3yjeP8Q https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Acid-Surprising-Controlling-Extraordinary/dp/0316315397/benazadi-20 Join the Keto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a Watch Keto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Free 7 Day Keto Challenge May 9th 2022. 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In this episode, you will learn how to begin healing yourself - from mental illness, cognitive decline, chronic disease, or basically anything. That's what today's guest, Dr. Jonah Yakel is all about - helping people save their brain, in a natural and long-lasting way. Take back control over your own health and brain. Start feeling and functioning better, all on your own (with the help of nutrition, the removal of toxins, exercise, etc.).We talk about his story (of getting into functional medicine and healing his own body and brain). And we discuss things like:What is functional medicine?What causes cognitive decline? How can we overcome or prevent it?What role does inflammation play in brain function and mental health?What are the 4 hallmark symptoms of brain inflammation? What causes it?How does our metabolic state (and blood sugar) affect our brain state?How does food affect how you feel (mentally, physically, emotionally)?Why are some people more sensitive (or aware) of the way certain foods/substances affect their mind and body? Why are others less sensitive? How can you increase your sensitivity (awareness) of your own mental and physical state, and the ways certain foods and substances are impacting it?How can you become more attuned to your body and brain's needs?Can toxic relationships cause chronic illness or mental health problems?How can removing yourself from your ordinary environment save your life?What role might your culture be playing on your mental and physical health?Why is mental illness in the U.S. increasing?What causes depression?What causes bipolar disorder?How do carbohydrates (or, sugar) affect the brain? What about fats?Are you addicted to carbohydrates?How can a ketogenic diet help improve your mental and physical health?Why do we self-sabotage our own health, lives, and happiness?Learn more from Dr. Jonah Yakel:-Website: https://www.drjonahyakel.com-Podcast: The Brain Health Podcast-TikTok: @drjonahyakelBooks mentioned in this episode: -Brain Energy by Christopher Palmer (2022) -Mindset by Carol Dweck (2006)-Grain Brain by David Perlmutter (2013)-Drop Acid by David Perlmutter (2022)-Wheat Belly by William Davis (2011)-A Mind of Your Own by Kelly Brogan (2016)-The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks (2009)*Scribd is my absolute favorite source for audiobooks. It's a subscription service. And some of the above-listed books are on there. Try for FREE for 60 days, by using the link: https://www.scribd.com/g/94z12m. (note: this podcast is NOT sponsored or in any way affiliated with Scribd. Also, if you sign up for the free trial, it'll also give me 30 days of free reading. Yay! We both can boost our brains with books).

Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author of books like Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar, Drop Acid, and more. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and a rating on our Spotify show? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Learn more about Dr. Perlmutter Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/?hl=en Get the Drop Acid Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096RT93YK/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/38bZNAY Listen on Apple Podcast: https://buff.ly/2PycRL1 Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/growth-minds Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/heyseankim Learn Spanish by speaking it for free: https://www.jumpspeak.com Past guests on Growth Minds include: Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad), Steve Aoki, Robert Greene, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Steven Gundry, Neil deGrasse Tyson (StarTalk), Dennis Rodman, Wim Hof, Robin Sharma, Vanessa Van Edwards, King Bach, Daniel Pink, Dr. William Davis, Doctor Mike, Lewis Howes (School of Greatness), Tom Bilyeu (Impact Theory), Andrew Yang, Dr. Paul Conti, Charles Hoskinson (Ethereum), Dr. Drew (After Dark), Jo Koy, Jordan Belfort (Wolf of Wall Street), Gad Saad, Adam Carolla, Louis the Child, Vishen Lakhiani (Mindvalley), Bret Weinstein (DarkHorse Podcast), James Nestor, Dave Rubin, Scott Adams (Real Coffee with Scott Adams), Dave Asprey (Bulletproof Coffee), Gabby Reece, Rich Roll, James Altucher, R3hab, and more.

Patrick Holford in conversation with Dr David Perlmutter. My guest this month is Dr David Perlmutter - a legend in the field of nutritional medicine. He is a Board-Certified Neurologist and serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition.  He is six-time New York Times bestselling author. In fact, you may have read one of his books including Grain Brain or perhaps Brain Maker. I'm here to talk with him about his latest book – 'Drop Acid'. Not LSD, but uric acid. We discuss its pivotal role in your health and the metabolic diseases that are devastating humanity, and why we should all become aware of our uric acid level, and why and how to lower it. Read more about uric acid in relation to gout in Goodbye to Gout and more about the Low GL Diet and Healthy Eating on my website.  

Another day, another doctor spewing polarizing nutrition information that is only loosely based on research. Today we discussed "Grain Brain", a book about how gluten, grain, and sugar is the reason for all human chronic illness. Emily takes up through this eye-roll inducing book, and Marie discovers mid-episode that this author seems to have completely conflicting nutrition ideologies based on what book of his he is  currently promoting. 

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Pendulum. The majority of foods on our market shelves contain insane amounts of added sugar. One of the most problematic of these sugars is fructose, which raises our levels of uric acid, a central player in the metabolic mayhem affecting so many of us. This doesn't mean all foods containing fructose are bad. Like all parts of health and nutrition, there are nuances we need to consider to create optimal health. In today's episode, I talk with Drs. David Perlmutter, Casey Means, and Richard Johnson about how fructose and uric acid impact our physiology, why measuring uric acid levels is so important, and how fructose impacts our energy. Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the board of directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is the author of Grain Brain among others, and his new book, Drop Acid, was just released. Dr. Perlmutter received his MD from the University of Miami School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer, and cofounder of metabolic health company Levels, an associate editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention, and a guest lecturer at Stanford University. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tools that can facilitate a deep understanding of our bodies and inform personalized and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices. Dr. Richard Johnson is a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver and has been a practicing physician and clinical scientist for over 25 years. He is internationally recognized for his seminal work on the role of sugar, and its component fructose, in obesity and diabetes. His work has also suggested a fundamental role for uric acid (which is generated during fructose metabolism) in metabolic syndrome. He previously authored The Sugar Fix with Timothy Gower in 2008, and The Fat Switch in 2012. His new book, Nature Wants Us to Be Fat, was just released. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Pendulum. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. To receive 20% off your first purchase of Pendulum's Akkermansia probiotic supplement, go to Pendulumlife.com and use code MARK20. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:Dr. David PerlmutterDr. Casey MeansDr. Richard Johnson Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am blessed to have Larry and Kay Lynne Diamond with me today. Larry has achieved 120 pounds of weight loss and has reversed his metabolic syndrome and sleep apnea through intermittent fasting and a real, whole-food diet. Larry is currently off all medications and has radically improved his health and that of his wife and daughter. In this episode, Larry and Kay Lynne Diamond join the show to talk about the success that they have had with embracing lifestyle changes. Combined, Larry and Kay Lynne have lost 190 pounds through eating real foods, ditching seed oils, and fasting. Their relationship has improved, and they have experienced other health benefits. Larry dives deep into why feasting is just as important as fasting. Tune in as we chat about encouraging your partner to make lifestyle changes and why we should consider the diets of early hunter-gatherer human ancestors. Download my free keto grocery shopping list: http://www.ketokampblueprint.com Get Keto Flex on Audible for Free (New Customers Only): https://adbl.co/36d6A24 Get Keto Flex on Audible here for current customers: https://adbl.co/3699lBm / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use KETOKAMP15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [00:55] Embracing Changes To Succeed On Your Health Journey Larry had to embrace change and make his health a priority to succeed. In the past, Larry was morbidly obese and had IBS, bloody gums, bloody stools, severe asthma, allergies, depression, and brain fog. One day, Larry stopped buying bread and pasta. Plus, he threw out the canola oil and did a whole pantry makeover. Larry recommends reading Grain Brain: https://www.amazon.com/Grain-Brain-Surprising-Sugar-Your-Killers/dp/031623480X/benazadi-20. Also, Larry says he learned a lot from Eat Like A Human: https://eatlikeahuman.com/. In total, Larry has lost 120 pounds. [09:25] Both Kay Lynne and Larry Have Benefited From Lifestyle Changes As an elementary school teacher, Kay Lynne ate a lot of processed foods throughout the day. When Larry changed his diet, Kay Lynne followed suit. Larry and Kay Lynne started intermittent fasting organically because they simply weren't hungry. Kay Lynne's heaviest weight was 210, and she lost 70 pounds. [16:25] Changing Your Lifestyle Can Make Your Relationships Even Better Larry and Kay Lynne's relationship got better when they changed their diets. Not being hungry all the time was one of the best benefits of their lifestyle changes. Plus, Larry and Kay Lynne feel more comfortable in their bodies. Weight loss is excellent for a better and more pleasurable experience in your own body. [21:00] Remember That We Are Still Fundamentally Our Ancestors Larry recommends checking out Primal Blueprint: https://www.primalblueprint.com/ Primal Blueprint focuses not just on food but on the whole person. Movement and mindset are also crucial on your journey to health. Sometimes people just try and change their food. Well, there are so many other things you need to consider when becoming healthy. Remember, we are still fundamentally our ancestors. [31:55] The Importance of Feasting and Fasting In Your Lifestyle  The only thing better than fasting is eating, and the only thing better than eating is fasting. Our ancestors enjoyed large full meals. The only thing constant about nature is change. So why shouldn't we change our diet? You can eat higher real food carbs productively during a feast. Carb cycling is a great way to make sure you don't plateau. Variation is magic when it comes to your health! [38:05] How To Inspire Your Partner To Make Lifestyle Changes You should lead by example when making lifestyle changes with your spouse. Remember, you can't control the people around you. Stick to your lifestyle changes and show your partner how much better you feel. Larry's enthusiasm and consistency motivated Kay Lynne to change her diet and lifestyle. For your journey to success, we all have to know that even our best friend and closest partner is not responsible for what we put in our mouths. We can't force change; we can serve as an example. AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode: The Fasting Method: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/ Email Larry: Larry@thefastingmethod.com Follow Larry & Kay Lynne Diamond Larry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natureboyrr/ Kay Lynne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kldiamond/ Grain Brain: https://www.amazon.com/Grain-Brain-Surprising-Sugar-Your-Killers/dp/031623480X/benazadi-20 Eat Like A Human: https://eatlikeahuman.com/ Primal Blueprint: https://www.primalblueprint.com/ Join the Keto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a Watch Keto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Get Keto Flex on Audible for Free (New Customers Only): https://adbl.co/36d6A24 Get Keto Flex on Audible here for current customers: https://adbl.co/3699lBm / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use KETOKAMP15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  *Some Links Are Affiliates* // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so ▸clubhouse | @thebenazadi Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. 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If you've tried everything to gain control of your health and manage your weight but still feel like you can't reach your goals, I think you'll appreciate today's conversation about Uric Acid.    The scientific literature is bursting with evidence that chronic elevated uric acid lies at the root of many pervasive health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease. But it's not something that's being discussed in  mainstream medicine and media…. Until now.     Today's guest, David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition.    His groundbreaking book, Grain Brain, showed that the fate of your brain is not in your genes. It's in the food you eat. By the way, that book made it to the top… #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.    David's new book, Drop Acid, alerts us to the dangers of elevated uric acid, and how it's a Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health.   

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. David Perlmutter, a Board-Certified Neurologist, and six-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals, including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition.  In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University. He serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and Brain Wash, co-written with Austin Perlmutter, M.D. He is the editor of The Microbiome and the Brain, authored by top experts in the field and published in December 2019 by CRC Press. His latest book, Drop Acid, focused on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases and was published in February 2022. In this episode, Dr. Perlmutter speaks about the inspiration behind his career in the gut, brain health, and uric acid. We dive into Dr. Perlmutter's latest book, Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid―The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health. He explains why high uric acid levels are dangerous to your health and what you can do to fix them. Tune in as we chat about tart cherries, coffee, and how poor stress management can lead to higher uric acid levels.  Free 7 Day Keto Challenge May 9th 2022. Register your free spot here: https://kka.mykajabi.com/keto-challenge Get Keto Flex on Audible for Free (New Customers Only): https://adbl.co/36d6A24 Get Keto Flex on Audible here for current customers: https://adbl.co/3699lBm / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use KETOKAMP15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [00:50] Why Dr. Perlmutter Dedicated His Life To The Gut, The Brain, and Uric Acid Dr. Perlmutter wanted to work to create programs that would help patients prevent the very diseases that they were trying to treat.  Lifestyle choices really play a central role as we architect our brain's future.  So, Dr. Perlmutter began to implement lifestyle medicine into his practice.  Eventually, Dr. Perlmutter wrote Grain Brain to help people understand that lifestyle choices significantly impact our brain's destiny.  Get Grain Brain here: https://www.amazon.com/Grain-Brain-Surprising-Sugar-Your-Killers/dp/0316485136/benazadi-20 After Grain Brain, Dr. Perlmutter started to study how the gut influences the brain's destiny.  Lately, Dr. Perlmutter has been studying how uric acid disturbs our metabolism.  [15:00] Why Dr. Perlmutter Decided To Write A Book All About Uric Acid Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid―The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health: https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Acid-Surprising-Controlling-Extraordinary/dp/0316315397/benazadi-20 The average rate of uric acid in America right now is six. People with high uric acid levels have an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's.  There's a relationship between these diseases and uric acid.  Uric acid directly leads to insulin resistance.  [19:30] Your Body Is Retaining Uric Acid As A Survival Mechanism   We tend to retain uric acid. Our uric acid levels can be higher as a survival mechanism, thanks to our primate ancestors. We don't hibernate for six months. Therefore, we don't need to be storing this fat for the winter that never comes.  88% of American adults are metabolically unhealthy. Getting Covid is associated with a 40 to 60% increased risk of type two diabetes. Individuals with higher uric acid levels have a higher risk of dying from Covid.  [25:10] Your Body Can't Handle More Than Five Grams of Fructose At A Time Your body can handle some fructose, about five grams at a time.  When your body is presented with high levels of fructose, it overwhelms what the body can do.  When fructose is delivered in the context of fiber, it slows the absorption. So, it's better to eat an apple than drink apple juice.  Vitamin C aids in uric acid excretion.  The most common way to overdo fructose consumption is by drinking fruit juice.  A 12-ounce glass of orange juice might have 30 grams of sugar. There's no way the body will be able to deal with that appropriately.  [35:30] Tart Cherries As A Remedy For Gout and Lowering Uric Acid Levels  Tart cherries have been researched for decades. Originally, tart cherries have been looked upon as a remedy for gout.  It has been noted that people who ate cherries would have fewer gout flare-ups.  Tart cherries are pretty darn effective in lowering uric acid levels.  [36:40] The Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee  Drinking coffee is associated with a dramatically lowered risk of Alzheimer's. Coffee is also associated with lower uric acid levels.  Plus, coffee reduces inflammation, upregulates antioxidant function, and improves detoxification in the body.  Also, coffee helps us grow new brain cells, no matter our age.  [41:45] The Relationship Between Animal-Based Protein and The Role of Uric Acid Fiber is so essential for human health. Most of Dr. Perlmutter's food is plant-based.  Regarding our uric acid story, certain meats or animal products are worse than others. Organ meats, sardines, anchovies, and scallops can raise your uric acid levels.  The most significant issues for uric acid are fructose, purines, and alcohol.  [48:20] Should I Follow A Ketogenic Lifestyle If I Have Gout Attacks?  The most significant player in gout is fructose.  When you research how to fix gout, there will be no talk about removing sugar or fructose from your diet.  The human requirement for sugar in our diets is zero grams per day.  We subsidize the growth of corn from which high fructose corn syrup comes from. We are supporting the diseases that are sucking up our healthcare resources. Diseases are significant money makers for the healthcare industry.  It's time we start thinking about prevention.  [52:25] What Role Does Mental-Emotional Stress Play With Uric Acid Levels? When we are experiencing stress, our ability to make rational, forward-thinking decisions is compromised. When your decision-making is compromised, you won't be making good lifestyle choices.  Therefore, under stress, you will eat more foods that have sugar.  Eventually, you will raise uric acid levels and feed the flame of poor metabolic health. It is time to make better decisions by lowering your stress levels.  AND MUCH MORE!   Resources from this episode:  Check out Dr. David Perlmutter's Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ Follow Dr. Perlmutter  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidPerlmutterMd Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidperlmutter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidPerlmutterMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/ Get Dr. Perlmutter's Books: https://www.drperlmutter.com/learn/books/ Grain Brain: https://www.amazon.com/Grain-Brain-Surprising-Sugar-Your-Killers/dp/0316485136/benazadi-20 Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid―The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health: Uric Acid testing device: https://amzn.to/3yjeP8Q https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Acid-Surprising-Controlling-Extraordinary/dp/0316315397/benazadi-20 Join the Keto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a Watch Keto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Free 7 Day Keto Challenge May 9th 2022. Register your free spot here: https://kka.mykajabi.com/keto-challenge Get Keto Flex on Audible for Free (New Customers Only): https://adbl.co/36d6A24 Get Keto Flex on Audible here for current customers: https://adbl.co/3699lBm / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. 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Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

Got a gut feeling about gluten? Me too. But it's more than just a feeling that something's not quite right. Science is now telling us that gluten intolerance is on the rise, and that more and more people around the world are burdened by conditions that are directly linked to gluten. But in a world where gluten is everywhere (and I mean quite literally everywhere), how do you go about avoiding the grain? And what cost will it have if you don't? Well, that's what I am so excited to share with you today, and there's no better expert to be talking to. Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. His books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Most excitingly, his latest book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases and was published in February 2022. For people who love to geek out on the science behind nutrition, this book has been monumental. But today we're here to talk about one of the pressing issues that so many people are facing right now, and that is how to deal with gluten!!! In this week's episode with Dr. David Perlmutter, you'll discover: The rise in gluten sensitivities and the impact gluten is having on your health. How you can restore your gut health after triggers like gluten and antibiotics, plus which supplements you should consider for overall health. What Dr. David Perlmutter eats on a typical day, and the ways he eats healthy while traveling. Why you should eat more healthy fats and the hidden downside to eating legumes. Gluten-free foods to eat, including protein sources, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables, plus foods to absolutely avoid. And much, much more. In this not-to-be-missed conversation, we peel back the layers on what we've been told about food, and finally begin to discover what is actually true, so you can start to nourish your body with delicious, nutritious foods. Episode resources: Food Matters Cookbook: A Simple Gluten-Free Guide to Transforming Your Health One Meal at a Time (book) Follow Dr. Perlmutter on Instagram (Instagram) Grain Brain by Dr. Perlmutter (book) Explore Orthomolecular Medicine (website) Watch Carbloaded (documentary) Beans and Legumes: Are They Paleo? By Dr. Loren Cordain's (article) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

In this video Dr Perlmutter about some of the other things which can impact our uric acid levels, such as stress, lack of sleep and an unhealthy microbiome. Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author. His books have been published in 32 languages and include the bestseller Grain Brain. His newly published book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. Dr Perlmutter's website https://www.drperlmutter.com/ His book is available on Amazon and other locations https://tinyurl.com/2p9x57kj If you would like to support our channel, we'd love a coffee ☕…thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhealthspan You can also find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan 15% off Bulletproof products at https://www.bulletproof.com/ with discount code Healthspan15.

In this video Dr Perlmutter talks more generally about diet and uric acid, particularly purines and alcohol. He also discusses supplements such as quercetin that can help reduce our levels of uric acid. Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author. His books have been published in 32 languages and include the bestseller Grain Brain. His newly published book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. Dr Perlmutter's website https://www.drperlmutter.com/ His book is available on Amazon and other locations https://tinyurl.com/2p9x57kj If you would like to support our channel, we'd love a coffee ☕…thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhealthspan You can also find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan https://shop.bulletproof.com/ 15% off Bulletproof supplements with discount code: Healthspan15

In this video Dr Perlmutter diet and uric acid with a particular focus on fructose, how it is metabolized and how ubiquitous it is in our food supply. Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author. His books have been published in 32 languages and include the bestseller Grain Brain. His newly published book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. Dr Perlmutter's website https://www.drperlmutter.com/ His book is available on Amazon and other locations https://tinyurl.com/2p9x57kj If you would like to support our channel, we'd love a coffee ☕…thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhealthspan You can also find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan

Tune in to learn about•Simple dietary edits focused on reducing fructose and foods high in “purines” that can raise uric acid•Natural hacks that lower levels such as consuming tart cherries, vitamin C, quercetin, and coffee•Identifying common pharmaceuticals that threaten to increase uric acid•Lifestyle interventions, like restorative sleep and exercise•How to easily test your uric acid levels at home—a test routinely performed in your doctor's office during regular check-ups but typically ignored.•How the type of alcohol we consume can either raise or actually lower uric acidAbout:David Perlmutter, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions including the World Bank, Columbia University, New York University, Yale, and Harvard, and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is a five-time New York Times bestselling author and the recipient of numerous awards, including: the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders; the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award; and the Humanitarian of the Year award from the American College of Nutrition. He maintains an active blog at DrPerlmutter.com and is the author of Brain Wash, Grain Brain, Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, The Grain Brain Cookbook, and Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten. Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated television programs including 20/20, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, Oprah, The Dr. Oz Show, The CBS Early Show, and CBS This Morning

In this video Dr Perlmutter discusses the optimal level of uric acid and how to measure. He also covers how uric acid levels change with age and fasting. Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author. His books have been published in 32 languages and include the bestseller Grain Brain. His newly published book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. Dr Perlmutter's website https://www.drperlmutter.com/ His book is available on Amazon and other locations https://tinyurl.com/2p9x57kj If you would like to support our channel, we'd love a coffee ☕…thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhealthspan You can also find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan

In this video Dr Perlmutter introduces uric acid, where it comes from and its impact on our metabolism and overall health. Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author. His books have been published in 32 languages and include the bestseller Grain Brain. His newly published book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. Dr Perlmutter's website https://www.drperlmutter.com/ His book is available on Amazon and other locations https://tinyurl.com/2p9x57kj If you would like to support our channel, we'd love a coffee ☕…thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhealthspan You can also find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan

Yep, that's right! You read the correctly DROP ACID! Today, Dr. Gandhi welcomes Dr. David Perlmutter a five-time New York best-selling author onto the show to discuss uric acid: what it is, what it does to the body, how to test it and what you need to bring this number down.    If you want to optimize your levels of Uric acid, Dr. Perlmutter breaks down what supplements to take, foods to avoid and where alcohol plays into your uric acid levels. While uric acid is one component of health and wellness, it packs a powerful punch of value. Don't miss this episode!   Key Topics & Takeaways:   [9:12] What uric acid is and why it is part of your blood testing panels.   [12:00] Major health issues that are on the rise and how they are related to uric acid.   [13:30] Supplements and ways to lower your Uric Acid levels.   [15:20] You can work within your diet to optimize your levels of uric acid.   [18:30] Fruit, fruit juice, fructose corn syrup, and fructose: the differences and why you want to know what you are consuming.   [23:41] Foods that trigger high Uric acids and the correlation with gout.   [30:19] Metabolism and storage of fat in relation to water hydration.   [37:12] Should you drink Coffee, is it OK!?   [40:20] The power of gratitude and blessing within each day.   Connect with Dr. David Perlmutter Dropacidbook.com https://www.drperlmutter.com/   Memorable Quotes:   Metabolic problems are at the root of so many of our issues in and beyond that, we've learned that our lifestyle choices change the expression of our life code our DNA.   -Dr. David Perlmutter   Right now in America, a third of adults are obese, not just overweight. And that number is predicted to rise to 50% of American adults being obese in the distant future in the year 2030.   -Dr. David Pearlmutter   We fail to realize often that storing fat is a way of having access to water. -Dr. David Perlmutter David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Perlmutter's books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and Brain Wash, co-written with Austin Perlmutter, M.D. He is the editor of The Microbiome and the Brain authored by top experts in the field and published in December 2019 by CRC Press. His latest book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role or uric acid in metabolic diseases, published in February of 2022. 

Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. His books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and Brain Wash, co-written with Austin Perlmutter, M.D. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition.  His latest book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases and will be published on February 15, 2022. Join us as we explore:The direct relationship of uric acid's relationship to “metabolic mayhem” includes diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and even neurological diseases The reason sugar's role in metabolic diseases was long hidden – spoiler its corruption and politicsThat metabolic issues like obesity are not aesthetic issues, they are “life-threatening” That health is about epigenetics NOT geneticsA uric acid master-class – what it is, what's the optimal range, what you can do to improve your uric acid levelDr Perlmutter's specially formulated LUV program to reduce uric acid levelsIncredible practical advice for those “letting your hair down days” and a final inspiring message all of you need to hear! "Schedule a 15 min discovery call with me (it's entirely free) and let's get started on your journey to thriving: https://bit.ly/3BcTsFw" CONTACT:Website - https://www.drperlmutter.comMENTIONS:Study - Kanbay M, Jensen T, Solak Y, Le M, Roncal-Jimenez C, Rivard C, Lanaspa MA, Nakagawa T, Johnson RJ. Uric acid in metabolic syndrome: From an innocent bystander to a central player. Eur J Intern Med. 2016 Apr;29:3-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2015.11.026. Epub 2015 Dec 15. PMID: 26703429; PMCID: PMC4826346.Letter – “The Bitter Truth of USDA's Sugar Guidelines – President Biden need to ‘follow the science' and act now”. 19.02.2021. https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/dietnutrition/91281Study - Kamei K, Konta T, Ichikawa K, Sato H, Suzuki N, Kabasawa A, Suzuki K, Hirayama A, Shibata Y, Watanabe T, Kato T, Ueno Y, Kayama T, Kubota I. Serum uric acid levels and mortality in the Japanese population: the Yamagata (Takahata) study. Clin Exp Nephrol. 2016 Dec;20(6):904-909. doi: 10.1007/s10157-016-1228-1. Epub 2016 Jan 16. PMID: 26779905.Study - Hadjivassiliou M, Sanders DS, Grünewald RA, Woodroofe N, Boscolo S, Aeschlimann D. Gluten sensitivity: from gut to brain. Lancet Neurol. 2010 Mar;9(3):318-30. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(09)70290-X. PMID: 20170845.Dr. Steven Gundry - Your Definitive Guide to Lectins (what are lectins and how to shield yourself from lectins). https://drgundry.com/lectin-guide/SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I'd be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowCONTACT Steve Stavs and join our community:Made to Thrive - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeToThriveZA/     Steve Stavs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveStavsZA/Steve Stavs - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevestavsza/  To make it easier for you to engage with me, send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. This is not a group, but a private direct line. I would love to hear your feedback, answer your questions, and walk a health journey with you. Thanks!

Today's Guest is Dr. David Perlmutter (IG @davidperlmutter), a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author who also serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition.   Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial  Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition.  In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.  Dr. Perlmutter's books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar, with over 1 million  copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain Brain  Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and Brain Wash, co-written with Austin Perlmutter, M.D.  He is the editor of The Microbiome and the Brain authored by top experts in the field and published in December 2019 by CRC Press.  His latest book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases, and will be published in February 2022 and is available for pre-order widely. In this episode, we dig deep into: Why the food we are eating is literally affecting the planet - from decision making in politics to the environment, Why combining medical practice with a deep understanding of nutrition is so essential for every medical practitioner, What uric acid that once helped us humans survive as a species is actually doing to do our health, The “Metabolic Mayhem” pandemic and how it's destroying lives, Fructose's damaging effects, How to test for and understand what optimal uric acid levels should be,  Tips on how to prevent metabolic diseases, How wearables and digital devices will create improved health And much more! Before we begin, please hit subscribe to the podcast. Please enjoy! * This episode is bought to you by NOOTOPIA. NOOTOPIA is a BiOptimizers company with the first-ever 100% personalized nootropics stacks -  think a powerful brain-specific supplement. NOOTOPIA has been a real game-changer for me: When I take one of their stacks I get hyper-focused for the toughest tasks, my verbal fluency and creativity improve dramatically, and reduced stress to boot! To say goodbye to afternoon energy crashes, boost your emotional intelligence, activate neurogenesis, and more, check out Nootopia.com/claudia to receive 10% off your order. *** If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review! It takes a few seconds but means the world to me to get the best guests and content for you and I love reading your reviews! Thank you! Follow Claudia: Instagram: instagram.com/longevityandlifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/longevityandlifestyle YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCZF-s8jsUejc0TpVqnFE1lQ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/longevity-lifestyle Twitter: twitter.com/LongevityLifest Past guests on The Longevity & Lifestyle Podcast include Dr. Amy Killen, Sergey Young, Dr. Dale Bredesen, Dr. Kristen Willeumier, Dr. Louise Newson, Dr. Kien Vuu, Dr. Carolina Reis, Nikolina Lauc, Mohamed Massaquoi, Nick Potter, Dr. Julia Mirer, Isabella Channing, Dina  Burkitbayeva, Mario Chamorro, Mariko Bangerter, Dr. Stephanie Manson Brown, Dr. Mohammed Enayat, Helen Reavey, Elena Letyagina, and many more!

How to Make Your Brain “Move” Better with Dr. David Perlmutter – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 095 with Dr. David Perlmutter Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University, and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and Brain Wash, co-written with Austin Perlmutter, M.D. He is the editor of The Microbiome and the Brain authored by top experts in the field and published in December 2019 by CRC Press. His latest book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases, and will be published in February 2022. Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated television programs including 20/20, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, Oprah, The Dr. Oz Show, The CBS Early Show, and CBS This Morning.   Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. David Perlmutter about making your brain “move” better.   Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: How making quick decisions is impulsive and dictated by the amygdala. Why all people are hardwired to seek out sugar and we shouldn't listen to our bodies. How people should be breaking their fasts with meals high in salad greens. Why people's BMI is not a good measurement of obesity or health. How important the bacteria in the gut is and why it needs to be nourished properly. Connect with Dr. Perlmutter: Guest Contact Info Twitter @davidperlmutter Instagram @davidperlmutter   Links Mentioned: drperlmutter.com    Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes

Resources and products to upgrade your brain and life: https://www.mybrainfirst.comDr David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Linus Pauling Award for innovative approaches to neurological disorders, the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award, and the Humanitarian of the Year award from the American College of Nutrition. He is the author of New York Times bestsellers Grain Brain, Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and The Grain Brain Cookbook, as well as Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten.Dr Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician based in Portland, Oregon. He completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon
Health and Science University. His academic interests center on studying the effects of burnout and depression as well as preventive care and chronic disease management. In this episode we're going to talk about how to detox your mind, reclaim your physical and mental health, and reshape your life for the better - using our most current understanding of neuroscience.Resources and products to help you upgrade your brain and life: https://www.mybrainfirst.comDownload the BrainFirst App: https://www.mybrainfirst.com/brainfirstmagazineBrainFirst Training Institute. Accredited neuroscience and brain-based training programs for Coaches, Helping Professionals, Leaders, Educators and Trainers. https://www.brainfirsttraininginstitute.comConnect with me:https://www.instagram.com/ramondavidneuroInstagram for quotes & tips: https://www.instagram.com/mybrainfirstFacebook for insights and strategies: https://www.facebook.com/brainfirst

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with renown neurologist, Dr David Perlmutter. Dr Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He serves as the medical advisor for the Dr. Oz Show and Men's Health and is an associate professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals and is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by several medical institutions such as Columbia University, New York University, and Harvard University. He is a 5-time New York Times bestselling author, and his 2013 bestseller, Grain Brain, has more than 1.5 million copies in print, has been published in multiple languages, and is available in 20 countries across the globe. Grain Brain kickstarted a revolution and empowers its readers to take control of their health to achieve optimal wellness for lifelong vitality. Since its publication, Grain Brain has reached #1 on multiple best-seller lists, including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Listen to a fascinating discussion between Dr. Emeran Mayer & Dr. David Perlmutter on various topics including the widely popular ketogenic diet & gluten-sensitivity. Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/6sKvtN-VJ3g Follow Dr. Mayer: https://linktr.ee/emayer

I’m thrilled to have Dr. Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and five-times New York Times best-selling author here today. You probably know him as the author of the book Grain Brain, which he’s been on the podcast to talk about before. He’s a widely recognized expert in a lot of topics, including things like Alzheimer’s disease and …

I’m thrilled to have Dr. Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and five-times New York Times best-selling author here today. You probably know him as the author of the book Grain Brain, which he’s been on the podcast to talk about before. He’s a widely recognized expert in a lot of topics, including things like Alzheimer’s disease and …

About This Episode: Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University, and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His books have been published in 36 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and Brain Wash, co-written with Austin Perlmutter, M.D. Dr. Perlmutter is also the recipient of numerous awards, including: the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders; the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award, the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American College of Nutrition, and most recently the 2019 Global Leadership Award from the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find out more about Dr. Perlmutter at:Dr. Perl Mutter's website Twitter Facebook Instagram Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/740 Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "The Science of Getting Rich,"by Wallace D. Wattles, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

It really seems like Western medicine is completely devoid of common sense. Why is that? With a majority of doctors prescribing pills for symptoms instead of treating the underlying imbalances, it's no wonder the world's health is suffering right now. But today we're here with one of the very best doctors I know, Dr. David Perlmutter, renowned neurologist, and the author of the newly revised and terrifically titled #1 New York Times bestseller, Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar—Your Brain's Silent Killers. On this show with Dr. Perlmutter, you're going to learn: Why you shouldn't give up plants to do Keto Why Western medicine is devoid of all common sense How social media harms your brain How to start stem-cell therapy right now for free And much more... Let's go hang out with the doc. Read the full show notes right here: http://fatburningman.com/dr-david-perlmutter-grain-brain-keto-diet-mistakes/  

Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and the author of the terrifically titled #1 New York Times bestseller, Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar, Your Brain's Silent Killers. Dr. Perlmutter is going to tell you 2 things you can do right now to actually regrow your own brain cells. Pretty cool. On the show we chat about: The surprising reason you should be eating more cholesterol. How eating fat makes you smart. The brain-building effects of musical training. The 2 things you can do right now to literally regrow your brain. And much more... Alright, let's go hang out with Dr David Perlmutter. Click here to read the show notes on fatburningman.com.

Dr. Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and author of #1 New York Times bestseller, Grain Brain. In this interview, he's going to tell you 2 things you can do right now to actually regrow your own brain cells.