Podcasts about Hormesis

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Sharon Bergquist, author of "The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier." 

Dr. Sharon Bergquist is an award-winning physician, innovative healthcare leader, and visionary researcher, renowned for spearheading a science-based approach to applying lifestyle as medicine. She is the author of "The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier." She discusses the misunderstood role of stress, emphasizing its potential benefits when managed and utilized correctly. Dr. Bergquist explains how stress can enhance cellular function, boost resilience, and improve overall health. She delves into topics such as the physiology of stress, the science of hormesis, and the benefits of controlled stressors including plant toxins, thermal exposure, fasting, exercise, and psychological challenges. The discussion underscores the importance of balancing stress and recovery to promote cellular repair and long-term well-being.

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Today, I am thrilled to welcome Jeff Krasno, the Co-founder and CEO of the Commune well-being master class platform and the author of Good Stress, as my guest. Jeff also hosts the Commune podcast, where he has interviewed various luminaries, and writes a weekly personal essay called Commusings to explore spirituality, wellness, and culture.  In today's discussion, we discuss the marginal decades, contrasting the allopathic and integrative medicine approaches, looking at the advantages of hormesis and intentional stress, the idea of balance, and the Goldilocks zone. We also dive into the effects of cold and heat therapies on emotional and thermal regulation, the role of heat shock proteins, the impact of distraction and dopamine foraging, the importance of relationships, and the benefits of xenohormetics, polyphenols, and more.  This conversation with Jeff Krasno is incredibly insightful, and his book is well-written and beautiful to read. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How the high prevalence of chronic diseases in the U.S. impacts individual and societal health The astronomical cost of chronic disease treatments in the U.S. How the chronic disease epidemic connects to political, invective, and societal issues How medical treatment has evolved from acute injuries to chronic diseases Why addressing chronic diseases in your 30s and 40s leads to better health outcomes How modern conveniences can affect people's health What are the benefits of hormesis? How dopamine foraging impacts concentration Why it's essential to be present and pay attention in all social interactions The role of polyphenols in stressed plants and their benefits for human health The importance of nutrition for maintaining health and preventing chronic diseases Bio:  Jeff Krasno is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being. He hosts the Commune podcast, interviewing a wide variety of luminaries from Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson to Matthew McConaughey and Gabor Maté. Jeff pens a personal weekly essay titled “Commusings” that explores spirituality, wellness, and culture and is distributed to over one million subscribers every Sunday. Jeff is the author of Good Stress, a collection of protocols he created to counteract the "chronic ease" that created our modern epidemic of dis-ease. Good Stress is available March 25, 2025, wherever books are sold. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Jeff Krasno On his website Instagram The Commune platform Jeff's book, Good Stress

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Ben Azadi is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. He has a brand new book out now called Metabolic Freedom in which he presents a 30 day guide to restore your metabolism, heal hormones, and burn fat. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. He is known as ‘The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function.  Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Ben talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:48) How our thoughts and attitude influence fat-loss, metabolic health, and longevity (05:38) How our environment impacts our mental and physical health (07:03) The inspiration for Ben's new book, Metabolic Freedom (11:08) The calories in, calories out model versus the metabolic health model (16:15) Walking as a metabolic and weight loss exercise (19:36) Hormesis (22:23) Negative self talk and psycho-cybernetics (30:33) What faith is and why it is important (32:57) The importance of making time for things you enjoy (39:55) Insulin resistance (45:11) Vegetable and seed oils (47:37) Vitamin G (51:59) Oxytocin and testosterone (01:00:29) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Psycho-Cybernetics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Psycho-Cybernetics-Updated-Expanded-Maxwell-Maltz/dp/0399176136 Dr. Mindy Pelz: https://drmindypelz.com   Ben Azadi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/?hl=en Metabolic Freedom (book): https://ketokamp.clickfunnels.com/metabolic-freedom Website: https://www.benazadi.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metabolic-freedom-with-ben-azadi/id1470779784 Seed Oil Allergy Card: https://onlineoffer.lpages.co/vegetable-oil-allergy-card-download/ Links: https://linktr.ee/thebenazadi   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH •  HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

World leading quantum biologists of the Guy Foundation join me to discuss the ground-breaking Space Health Report and its implications for human health and chronic disease on Planet Earth. Listen to my summary of the Space Health Report - https://youtu.be/n18giojMAdYListen to my first episode with Prof Geoffrey Guy - https://youtu.be/deqhjqknFtURead the ful Space Health Report here - https://www.theguyfoundation.org/space-health/TIMESTAMPS0:00 Effects of Magnetic Fields on Health15:36 Radiation, Hormesis, and Mitochondria Interaction31:04 Light and Biology Interaction in Cells39:39 Impact of Light on Mitochondrial Health47:12 Biological Implications of Space Travel57:25 Impact of Space Environment on Health1:08:41 Xenohormesis and Quantum Biology Discussion Follow the GUY FOUNDATIONWebsite: https://www.theguyfoundation.org/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theguyfoundationLEARN about Light & Health with me....

Join Dr. David Jockers and his guest, Ari Whitten, as they explore the cell danger response, revealing how this protective mechanism helps manage stress and promote healing. Gain insights into its role in disease prevention and overall health maintenance.   Delve into the vital functions of mitochondria, discussing their key role in cellular health, aging, and resilience. Understand how maintaining mitochondrial health is crucial for combating chronic illness and enhancing longevity.   Explore the concept of hormesis, uncovering how controlled stress can boost cellular strength and wellness. Discover actionable strategies to apply hormesis in daily life, fostering a robust defense system for the body.   In This Episode:   00:00 Introduction to Stress and Adaptation 02:02 Introducing Ari Witten and the Cell Danger Response 04:10 Understanding the Cell Danger Response 15:23 Factors Keeping Us in the Cell Danger Response 17:56 The Allostatic Load and Homeodynamic Space Models 30:50 Mitochondrial Health and Aging 35:26 The Importance of Mitochondrial Quality 41:54 Hormetic Stressors and Building Resilience 52:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts     Struggling with low energy, frequent colds, or dull skin? Vitamin C is essential for boosting your immune system and revitalizing skin health. Paleo Valley's Essential C Complex, made from potent whole food sources, ensures you get these benefits naturally, without synthetic additives.   Enjoy a special 15% discount on your first order of Paleo Valley's Essential C Complex by visiting PaleoValley.com/Jockers. Harness the power of nature with this whole food supplement to support your health effectively.   Kick off the new year by supercharging your gut health with Just Thrive Probiotic! Unlike ordinary probiotics that perish before they even reach your gut, Just Thrive's revolutionary formula is clinically proven to arrive 100% alive. This ensures optimal digestive health, robust immunity, and vibrant energy—essential components for anyone aiming to conquer their wellness goals this year.   Perfect for supporting effortless weight management, Just Thrive Probiotic is your go-to for a healthier lifestyle. Don't wait to start feeling your best—head over to justthrivehealth.com and use code Jockers to snag a 20% discount on your first purchase. Here's to a healthier, happier you with Just Thrive! Unlock the secrets of your body's unique nutritional needs with Genova Connect's Metabolomix Plus, an easy at-home test that dives deep into your metabolism. This comprehensive assessment reveals critical insights into your amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids levels, guiding you to optimize your diet and supplements with precision. Ready to revolutionize your health? Visit GenovaConnect.com to discover how you can fine-tune your nutrition for peak performance and vitality     "The cell danger response is essentially your body's way of protecting itself at a cellular level, shifting resources to defense instead of growth and repair." - Ari Whitten   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean  TuneIn Radio     Resources: Visit justthrivehealth.com and use code Jockers for a 20% discount Paleovalley - visit paleovalley.com/jockers Visit GenovaConnect.com       Connect with Ari Whitten: Email: affiliates@theenergyblueprint.com Website:  https://theenergyblueprint.com/ Eat For Energy Book: https://amzn.to/3vByaQn Red Light Therapy Book: https://amzn.to/3vFqlZV     Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/   If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/  

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"El altruismo es la mejor receta para la salud y la longevidad, seguida muy de cerca por la curiosidad" - Carlos López Otín Hoy hablo con Carlos López Otín, es bioquímico, investigador y auto. Su nuevo libro es La Levedad de las Libélulas. Algunos de los temas que tocamos: - Ecuación de la salud y sus componentes. - Silencio, Homeostasis y Hormesis. - Adaptación psicosocial como clave de la salud. - Bryan Johnson y su persecución de la inmortalidad. - Inteligencia artificial y salud. - Y mucho más. Apúntate a mi lista: fitnessrevolucionario.com/lista Como siempre, puedes escuchar también el episodio en iVoox, Spotify  y Apple Podcast.    

What do kink, dopamine and addiction reveal about the human experience? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Anna Lembke, Stanford Psychiatry Professor and author of Dopamine Nation, unravels the secrets of addiction and the delicate balance between pleasure and pain. We explore topics such as the neuroscience of kink, the psychology of addictive personalities, and how contemporary issues have reshaped our culture. With thought-provoking insights, Dr. Lembke examines the hidden forces driving our behaviours - from the "drugification" of modern life to the surprising connections between shame, spirituality, and recovery. We delve into the psychology of craving, the lessons addicts can teach us about resilience, and practical steps anyone can take to avoid falling into dopamine traps. This episode might challenge some of your conventional thinking (hello pain) while offering grounded, science-based advice for living a more balanced and intentional life - to make sure you get a bit of aftercare to ease the journey. It's perfect for anyone who's curious about avoiding addictive habits and enjoys a laugh along the way. Refreshingly human and deeply inspiring for all. Learn more about Anna here: https://www.annalembke.com/  ------------------------------------------------------------ Anna Lembke, MD is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she is the author of more than a hundred peer-reviewed publications, has testified before the United States House of Representatives and Senate, has served as an expert witness in federal and state opioid litigation, and is an internationally recognized leader in addiction medicine treatment and education. In 2016, she published Drug Dealer, MD – How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It's So Hard to Stop (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2016), highlighted in the New York Times as one of the top five books to read to understand the opioid epidemic (Zuger, 2018). Dr. Lembke appeared in the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, an unvarnished look at the impact of social media on our lives.  Her latest book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton/Penguin Random House, August 2021) was an instant New York Times and Los Angeles Times bestseller and has been translated into 35 languages. It combines the neuroscience of addiction with the wisdom of recovery to explore the problem of compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine-overloaded world. ------------------------------------------------------------ Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram  ------------------------------------------------------------ As a thanks for being a loyal listener, we're sharing a cheeky discount code for $100 OFF our most popular Certification of Embodiment Coaching course:  CEC100PODCAST More info here: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/

What if the stress you're avoiding is actually the key to unlocking your peak performance? In this Ultimate Human short episode, Gary Brecka explores the fascinating science of hormesis – nature's secret weapon for enhancing human potential through controlled stress exposure. Learn the science behind how “good stress” trigger your body's natural adaptive responses, boosting everything from mood and mental clarity to cellular repair and longevity. What small stress will you embrace today to become stronger tomorrow? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 00:00 ​​Intro of Show 02:25 What is Hormesis? 03:28 ​Good Stress and Its Benefits 04:12 ​Hormetic Stressors Examples 07:42 ​Research on the Benefits of Hormetic Stressors 09:06 ​Practical Tips to Get Started 10:55 ​Contrast Therapy and Breath Work 13:15 ​Mindfulness Techniques   GET GARY'S WEEKLY TIPS ON HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE OPTIMIZATION: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE: https://bit.ly/3xG0Pb8 BODY HEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - 91 ESSENTIAL MINERALS PER PINCH! 10% OFF USE CODE "ULTIMATE10": https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa ELEVATE YOUR WORKOUTS WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT: https://bit.ly/3zYwtSl THE COLD LIFE - BOOST RECOVERY & WELL-BEING WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST $50+ ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y PARKER PASTURES - GET PREMIUM GRASS-FED MEATS TODAY: https://bit.ly/4hHcbhc SHOP GARY'S TOP-RATED PRODUCTS & EXCLUSIVE DEALS: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Connect with Gary Brecka: Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download the “Ultimate Human Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with sauna expert Phillip Wilson to discuss the transformative health benefits of far-infrared saunas. From enhanced detoxification and improved circulation to pain relief, anti-aging effects, and stress management, we explore how this innovative technology supports overall wellness. Phillip explains the science behind the Relax Sauna's unique 9.4-micron frequency, which deeply penetrates the body's core, offering unparalleled cleansing and rejuvenation. We also dive into key studies by experts like Dr. Sherry Rogers and Dr. Yamasaki, highlighting the role of far-infrared saunas in toxin release, boosting heart rate variability, and activating heat shock proteins for cellular repair and oxidative stress reduction. If you're curious about how far-infrared saunas compare to traditional saunas or want to learn more about how this technology can support your health, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in and discover why far-infrared might be the game-changer you've been looking for! Key Takeaways: Far-Infrared Sauna Technology: Phillip Wilson highlights the advanced semiconductor chip technology in Relax Sauna that provides 100% pure far-infrared energy, ensuring optimal health benefits. Core Temperature Elevation: Far-infrared saunas increase body core temperatures by 3.2 degrees Fahrenheit, facilitating detoxification and the release of heavy metals and toxins at a cellular level. Health Benefits: Regular sauna sessions can lead to significant improvements in heart rate variability, muscle oxygenation, and cardiovascular risk reduction. Hormesis and Healing: The process of controlled heating within the sauna stimulates heat shock proteins, enhancing cellular health and immune response. Comparative Advantages: The episode clarifies the differences between various sauna types, with far-infrared saunas offering superior deep penetration and holistic health benefits. 

“The closest a man comes to a calm mind, the nearer he is to real strength.” This profound insight from Devon Lévesque's journey might just change how you think about personal growth forever. In this episode, Gary Brecka sits down with Devon Lévesque who reveals the raw, unfiltered truth about what it takes to summit Mount Everest and bear crawl an entire marathon. But this isn't just another adventure story – it's a masterclass in understanding how pushing your limits can transform your approach to business, success, and life! What's the hardest thing you've ever done, and how did it change you? Share your story in the comments below – let's learn from each other's experiences! Special citation from Joe Rogan's podcast on the impact of physical conditioning on mental health: https://bit.ly/4ik6plQ Connect with Devon Lévesque: Website: https://bit.ly/3AZjaBR YouTube: https://bit.ly/4g0n6RV Instagram: https://bit.ly/3B0DYca Facebook: https://bit.ly/4eXhqXB TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BbCFHq LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/49gEAH2 00:00 ​Intro of Show and Guest 03:05 ​Who is Devon Lévesque? 07:03 ​Three Words that Changed His Life 08:34 ​The Bear Crawl Marathon Story 12:53 ​Importance of Community 17:50 ​Going Back to the Basics with Nature 20:47 Partnership with Jesse Itzler 23:38 ​​Impact of Physical Conditioning on Mental Health 24:10 Hormesis & Types of Fun 28:27 ​How to Wake Up & Feel Content 32:20 ​Preparations & Climbing of Mt. Everest 50:51 ​Reaching the Top of Mt. Everest 54:00 ​Debacle between Nepalese & Westerners 56:15 ​Lessons Learned from Pushing to the Absolute Limit 1:03:30 ​Why Should You Do Hard Stuff? 1:16:49 ​Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?” GET GARY'S WEEKLY TIPS ON HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE OPTIMIZATION: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE: https://bit.ly/3xG0Pb8 BODY HEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - 91 ESSENTIAL MINERALS PER PINCH! 10% OFF USE CODE "ULTIMATE10": https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa ELEVATE YOUR WORKOUTS WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT: https://bit.ly/3zYwtSl THE COLD LIFE - BOOST RECOVERY & WELL-BEING WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST $50+ ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y PARKER PASTURES - GET PREMIUM GRASS-FED MEATS TODAY: https://bit.ly/4hHcbhc SHOP GARY'S TOP-RATED PRODUCTS & EXCLUSIVE DEALS: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Connect with Gary Brecka: Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download the “Ultimate Human Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 219 of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi interviews Vic Riffel with Sunlighten about the benefits of infrared saunas. They discuss Sunlighten's beginnings, the science behind infrared light, and how it differs from traditional saunas. The conversation covers the various wavelengths of infrared light and their specific health benefits, including detoxification, weight loss, and inflammation reduction. The importance of the parasympathetic state for overall health is discussed as well as the best times to use a sauna to achieve optimal results.They talk about using infrared saunas for health, recovery from workouts, and compare red light therapy and sauna use. Together, they explore the role of cold therapy in recovery, the importance of choosing the right sauna, and how heat and cold can boost immunity. The discussion emphasizes the concept of hormesis and its significance for longevity, highlighting how controlled stressors can enhance health and well-being.TakeawaysInfrared saunas can enhance detoxification and recovery.Infrared light is part of the invisible light spectrum.Traditional saunas primarily use heat, while infrared heats from within.The parasympathetic state is crucial for detox and weight loss.Near-infrared supports skin health and mitochondrial function.Mid-infrared is beneficial for post-workout recovery.Far-infrared aids in detoxification and inflammation reduction.Sauna use can improve sleep quality.30 to 45 minutes in the sauna is ideal for detoxification.Infrared saunas provide benefits similar to cardio without exercise.Saunas can aid in muscle recovery and inflammation reduction.Cold therapy should be used strategically for recovery.Choosing a high-quality sauna is crucial for health benefits.Hormesis is key to longevity and health improvement.Regular sauna use can enhance overall well-being and quality of life.Where to learn more:Website: https://get.sunlighten.com/fitfatherprojectSunlighten is offering some awesome savings - up to $600 off your sauna purchase.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunlightenSaunas/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunlightensaunas/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sunlighten/_created/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SunlightenSaunasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunlighten/Biographical information on Vic RiffelVic Riffel is a central figure on the Partner Team at Sunlighten, a leading producer of infrared saunas. Deeply connected to health and wellness, Vic leads initiatives that widen access to infrared therapy and facilitate collaborations with top wellness experts. These partnerships highlight the significant health benefits of infrared therapy and foster a holistic approach to wellness, delivering expert insights directly to consumers. Beyond work, Vic is dedicated to supporting generational health changes, actively championing projects as a board member of Small Changes Big Shifts to promote whole-person health.Interested in BIOptimizers?You can learn more at

Discomfort. It can be the friggin worst. That messy, cringey, hair-pulling feeling that makes you want to quit. It's what has been happening to me lately. But what if I told you it's the key to leveling up? If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to throw in the towel—this episode is for you.In this episode, we're flipping the script on discomfort—why it's not just part of the process but the process.Plus, I'm breaking down hormesis, the fascinating way controlled stress  can make you physically and mentally stronger. By the end of this episode, you'll see why leaning into the hard stuff is exactly what you need to crush your goals and feel stronger than ever.What You'll Learn:The sneaky reason discomfort feels so unbearable (and how to push through it)How “pressure makes diamonds” applies to your body and brainThe science of hormesis—from exercise to fasting—and why stress (in moderation) is a good thingSimple ways to reframe the messiness of tough moments as essential growthHow to wear your discomfort like a badge of honor (and stop running from it)Today's feelgood thing As always, if this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who needs a boost and leave a review. You've got this. 

Dr. Eleanor Stein's journey is one of resilience and transformation and her story is both personal and powerful. Dr. Stein shares how her experiences have shaped her approach to patient care and education. Her insights into societal myths around illness & recovery offer a refreshing perspective, especially for those navigating the complexities of living with long-term health challenges.We shine a light on the essence of self-management & body awareness. Dr. Stein articulates the importance of respecting our bodies by recognizing and addressing its needs, from managing chemical sensitivities to balancing symptom acknowledgment with positive distraction techniques. Harnessing creativity, using mood-elevating activities are just some of the strategies we explore to empower individuals in their health journey.Hope emerges as a central theme in our discussion, as Dr. Stein shares strategies for fostering a positive belief in recovery. We explore practical lifestyle changes, like embracing natural light cycles and consuming unprocessed foods, as part of a holistic approach to health. Dr. Stein's extensive experience offers valuable resources and insights, positioning listeners to optimally navigate their path to healing.Free booklet on "Hormesis" for listeners of the Long Covid Podcast as well as Dr Stein's upcoming events etc. Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) For more information about Long Covid Breathing, their courses, workshops & other shorter sessions, please check out this link(music - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costsTranscripts available on individual episodes herePodcast, website & blog: www.LongCovidPodcast.comFacebook @LongCovidPodcastInstagram Twitter @LongCovidPodFacebook Creativity GroupSubscribe to mailing listPlease get in touch with feedback, suggestions or how you're doing - I love to hear from you, via socials or LongCovidPodcast@gmail.com**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**

Facing pre-diabetes or are your blood sugar markers are climbing up? Or maybe you just get hangry and feel like you have a lot of energy ups and downs. We've got a powerful two-pronged approach that might be right for you!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Good Energy, Dr. Casey Means The Blood Sugar Solution, Dr. Mark Hyman Eat to Beat Your Diet, Dr. William Li Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized (Supplemental Information -- Shows What the Processed vs Unprocessed Diets Consisted Of), cell.com WWW Ep. 213: Cheetos Are the Perfect Food WWW Ep. 142: Hormesis, The Good Stressors Benjamin Bikman on Instagram (Shorter article) Pre-Diabetes: Your Chance to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, cdc.gov (Longer and more comprehensive – don't be put off, you can do it!) Metabolic Syndrome: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, and Management with Natural Approaches, sciencedirect.com DIABETES "Delay in Glucose Peak Time…in Type 2 Diabetes Patients," ncbi.nlm.nih.gov "Type 1 Diabetes," mayoclinic.org "Insulin Resistance," webmd.com (**Good article to start with**) "Diabetes," who.int "Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Lower Life Expectancy in Study," webmd.com "Diabetes Report," cdc.gov "Diabetes: Facts, Statistics, and You," healthline.com "Insulin Resistance Syndrome," webmd.com "Type 2 Diabetes, Symptoms and Causes," mayoclinic.org "Insulin Resistance and Pre-Diabetes," niddk.nih.gov   HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device 1.   Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts). 2.   Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3.   Search for “Wellness While Walking” 4.   Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5.   Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” section 6.   Click on “Write a Review” (if you don't see that option, click on “See All” first) 7.   Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review! 8.   Thank you! I so appreciate this!   How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer  1.   Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here)  https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/ 2.   Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” or “Open the App” 3.   This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left “Wellness While Walking” 4.   This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show's artwork 5.   Scroll down until you see “Rating and Reviews” 6.   Click on “See All” all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart 7.   To leave a written review, please click on “Write a Review” 8.   You'll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you'll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating) 9.   Thank you so very much!! OTHER APPS WHERE REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE Spotify Castbox Podcast Addict Podchaser Podbean Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show)  Goodpods   HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )       DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 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In case you missed out on yesterday's email and/or social media announcements: the newest edition of my RLT eBook was released! This has been a long time coming and a labor of love. As decent as the previous versions have been (not trying to toot my own horn), the protocols provided in those editions were, more or less, centered around a particular light irradiance. That meant if you had a device with a different light irradiance, you would have to do some clever calculations to recalibrate your RLT treatment protocol. Thankfully, that is no longer the case.With this newest eBook that is entitled, The Red Light Guide, you now have access to my innovative RLT Treatment Protocol Ecosystem. This ecosystem essentially allows anyone with any RLT device to develop an science-backed, individualized RLT protocol based on what they are trying to treat. Out with the old rigid protocol paradigm, in with the infinitely versatile ecosystem.In today's episode, I begin reading The Red Light Therapy Guide from the very beginning, essentially providing an audiobook version of the eBook. I wade through the Important Concepts and Important Considerations (as it relates to RLT) sections of the eBook, which covers the first ~15 pages of this 130+ page PDF eBook. I will continue reading through this eBook in future solosodes to complete this audio version of the eBook so that you RLT podcast junkies can get your fill of the newest information available. Enjoy! If you found the information in today's episode particularly interesting and/or compelling, please share it with a family member, friend, colleague and/or anyone that you think could benefit and be illuminated by this knowledge. Sharing is caring :)As always, light up your health! - Key Points Introduction (00:00 - 02:00) Red Light vs. Near Infrared Light (02:00 - 04:00)Mitochondria and Red Light Therapy (04:00 - 07:00)Biphasic Dose Response (07:00 - 08:00)Hormesis and Red Light Therapy (08:00 - 09:00)Timing of Red Light Therapy Treatments (09:00 - 11:00)Treating Multiple Areas (11:00 - 12:00)Red Light Therapy Devices (12:00 - 15:00)Clinical Applications of Red Light Therapy (15:00 - 20:00)Safety and Contraindications (20:00 - 22:00)Red Light Therapy Protocols (22:00 - 28:00)Future Directions of Red Light Therapy (28:00 - 30:00)Q&A and Conclusion (30:00 - 40:00 - Introducing: The Red Light Therapy Guide eBook Producing your own red light therapy treatment protocols has never been more accurate, individualized and effortless! In this 130+ page fifth edition of Dr. Mike Belkowski's highly coveted red light therapy eBook resource, you are provided access to the requisite resources that allow you to immediately begin developing your treatment protocols.  This ground-breaking paradigm is much more nuanced and accurate than the previous version of the eBook, as every protocol will be specific to: The red light therapy device you are using What you are trying to treat Learn more & purchase The Red Light Therapy Guide by clicking here - BioLight is in the middle of making a major upgrade to the three BioBlue products that include NMN: BioBlue, BioBlue (SR) and BioBlue Leuco.   This sale will last until current BioBlue inventory is sold out. Once this sale is over, the upgraded BioBlue will resume the normal prices.    If you would like to wholesale BioBlue in quantities greater than 40 for a larger discount, please email: info@biolight.shop   Discount codes:20% off (1 - 4 bottles) = bioblue2025% off (5 - 9 bottles) = bioblue2530% off (10 - 19 bottles) = bioblue3035% off (20 - 29 bottles) = bioblue3540% off (30+ bottles) = bioblue40   *You must use the "single" option for adding to cart and can add as many bottles as desired   Shop BioBlue & save BIG! - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Water products: Water & Wellness Grounding products: Earthing.com EMF-mitigating products: Somavedic Blue light-blocking glasses: Ra Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn   BioLight: Website Instagram YouTube Facebook

Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audiobundle ********** Vibrant Blue Oils is giving the Wellness by Design audience in Canada and the US nearly 60% off the Parasympathetic blend. Go to thewellnessengineer.com/vbo ********** Would you like to know a free method to improve your body function by 30%? Join me and my guest, Dr. Eleanor Stein, to learn about hormesis and how it can improve your health, help your body heal, and increase your longevity and health span.   In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 02:58 - Dr. Stein explains hormesis. ⏰ 06:58 - Why hormesis works: nutrient sensing pathways  ⏰ 15:14 - Hormesis can improve body function by 30%  ⏰ 26:27 - Hormesis through time-restricted eating  ⏰ 33:20 - Hormesis through cold exposure ⏰ 39:35 - Hormesis by eating a variety of vegetables ⏰ 42:00 -  Hormesis through red and infrared light  ⏰ 48:35 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing   Check out here our previous talk with Dr. Eleanor Stein, where she told us about how chronic pain can be healed through neuroplasticity:https://youtu.be/BEtUS0yKC2U    Check out Dr. Eleanor Stein's Bio: Dr. Eleanor (Ellie) Stein MD FRCP(C) is a medical doctor and psychiatrist. The course of her career and her life took a sudden turn when she developed myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and environmental sensitivities in 1989 during her psychiatry residency. She experienced the same lack of informed care that everyone else faces and as a result made the decision to focus her practice on chronic complex diseases. Since then, she has worked closely with thousands of patients integrating conventional and integrative approaches to help them improve their health and function. In 2017 Ellie had a significant improvement in health. She has spent a lot of time considering what led to this and how to teach it to others. Since retirement from medical practice at the end of 2022, Dr. Stein devotes her time to providing online education -- teaching actionable, no-to-low-cost strategies to people worldwide who are seeking guidance and support for chronic, complex diseases. Knowledge puts power in the hands of the people who need them. She finds it so rewarding to get messages from people who are improving their health and are regaining hope that improvement is possible with knowledge that already exists.   Dr. Eleanor Stein's gift and link: I am working on a free handout on hormesis which will fill in some of the gaps we may not get to.Promotional handout is in process. I will send you the link (when ready) for a free handout which may be called Hormesis: The Elixir of Health and Longevity. It is about 10 pages and describes hormesis, what it is., how it works and how to try it. It will fill in some of the gaps from our discussion.   Connect with Dr. Eleanor Stein: Website: https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreleanorstein  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrEleanorStein    ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm?  Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audiobundle   Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janehoganhealth  

Have you ever wondered how to unlock boundless energy and combat chronic fatigue?   In this episode, Ari Witten, founder of the Energy Blueprint, explores how to boost mitochondrial health and combat chronic fatigue. He explains that mitochondria regulate energy production based on stress and highlights the impact of modern lifestyles on their function.   Ari emphasizes the benefits of exercise, temperature variations, and intermittent fasting to enhance mitochondrial performance. He also discusses how plant compounds act as beneficial stressors, improving our internal antioxidant systems.   By incorporating these strategies, we can improve our energy levels and overall well-being. Regular physical activity, temperature challenges, and a diverse diet rich in phytochemicals can significantly bolster mitochondrial health and sustain energy and vitality. In This Episode:   00:00 The Impact of Indoor Lighting on Melatonin 03:31 Guest Introduction: Ari Witten and Mitochondrial Health 05:44 Ari's Personal Journey with Chronic Fatigue 10:18 The Role of Mitochondria in Energy Production 18:17 The Decline of Mitochondrial Capacity with Age 22:48 The Importance of Hormetic Stress 28:05 How to Strengthen Mitochondria 34:24 Nutrition Principles for Mitochondrial Health 35:46 Redundancy in Our Energy Systems 37:53 The Role of Autophagy and Mitophagy 38:44 The NRF2 Pathway and Antioxidants 39:53 Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Energy Production 41:56 The Benefits of Phytochemicals 48:03 The Importance of a Varied Diet 49:32 Understanding Circadian Rhythm 01:01:04 Daily Practices for Optimal Health 01:07:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   This podcast is sponsored by Paleo Valley and their Grass Fed Organ Complex. It's like a supercharged multivitamin, containing liver, heart, and kidney from healthy, pasture-raised cows, freeze-dried to preserve nutrients. If you're looking for an ancient nutrition multivitamin, check out the Paleo Valley Grass Fed Organ Complex at paleovalley.com/jockers for 15% off.   This podcast is sponsored by ShopC60.com. C60 is a powerful, Nobel Prize-winning antioxidant that helps to optimize mitochondrial function, fights inflammation, and neutralizes toxic free radicals! I'm a big fan of using C60 in conjunction with your keto and intermittent fasting lifestyle to support your immune system, help your body detox, and increase energy and mental clarity. My favorite C60 products for Keto & IF lifestyles include C60 Purple Power in Organic MCT Coconut Oil (you can add this to your coffee) and their delicious Sugar-Free C60 Gummies (made with allulose and monk fruit)! If you are over the age of 40, and you'd like to kick fatigue and brain fog to the curb this year, visit shopc60.com and use the coupon code “JOCKERS” for 15% OFF  and start taking back control over your health today!     “Modern lifestyles often lead to mitochondrial dysfunction, causing chronic fatigue and poor brain health.” -Ari Whitten     Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean  TuneIn Radio   Resources: Visit https://shopc60.com/jockers – Use code “JOCKERS” to get 15% off! Paleovalley's Turmeric Complex - visit paleovalley.com/jockers     Connect with Ari Whitten: Website: https://theenergyblueprint.com/ Eat For Energy Book: https://amzn.to/3vByaQn Red Light Therapy Book: https://amzn.to/3vFqlZV   Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/   If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/  

This week's podcast episode is a fascinating conversation around the human genome evolution, and how stress plays a key role in our ability to adapt to modern day stressors. Exercise physiologist, nutritionist and neuroscientist Paul Taylor talks with fx Medicine ambassador Dr Michelle Woolhouse on the role of hormesis, and the intricate balance between stress and our ability as humans to adapt to and overcome modern day health challenges. Paul shares some thought-provoking ideas around evolution, hormesis, and today's modern lifestyles. This podcast is beneficial for all interested in the evolution of the human genome, and the importance of nutrition and exercise in combatting chronic disease and withholding age-related disease, supporting the whole person, and promoting homeostasis to combat burnout. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/hormesis-and-beneficial-role-stress-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-paul-taylor Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

Lately, social media has been flooded with misconceptions from studies claiming that hormetic stressors like intermittent fasting and cold plunging are harmful to your health. In this episode, I tackle those claims, explaining the science that supports these practices as well as why recent headlines suggesting otherwise are misleading.  As most listeners know, I fast, cold plunge and sauna bathe on a regular basis, and I consider all three activities to be an integral part of my wellness routine. So I'll also share some personal insights, practical advice and nuanced perspectives to help you leverage these strategies safely and effectively. In this episode:  00:00 - Intro 02:12 - The Misleading Headlines 03:17 - Understanding Hormetic Stressors 05:56 - Hormonal Stages and Their Impact 07:28 - Personal Experience and Recommendations 09:22 - The Science of Fasting 10:55 - My Wife's Experience with Cold Plunging 12:32 - Hormetic Stressors and Female Health 14:04 - Overall Recommendations 15:58 - Final Thoughts and Conclusion  Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations with experts in health, fitness, and beyond.   #PrimalShiftPodcast #HormeticStressors #ColdExposure #SaunaBath #Fast   Learn more: Listen to Primal Shift Podcast Episode #8: “The Power of Hormesis in Boosting Health and Resilience.” Learn about the health benefits of cold plunging and sauna use. Get tips on how to survive your first cold plunge. Learn how to make fasting easier long-term, and read my top 10 tips to curb hunger while fasting. Thank you to this episode's sponsor, HLTH CODE!  HLTH Code meal replacement shakes, formulated by Dr. Ben Bickman, are high in protein and fat to keep you satiated, low in carbs to avoid glucose and insulin spikes, and free of unhealthy ingredients. Available in chocolate and vanilla, they mix easily with raw milk, water, or other liquids. Check out my full HLTH Code review and visit HLTH Code here. Click here to get 15% OFF your first order! More From Michael Kummer: Website: https://michaelkummer.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MichaelKummer Instagram: https://instagram.com/mkummer82 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmichaelkummer   

Stress gets an awfully bad rap. But where did this concept even come from and could it be used for our benefit? In this episode, we explore:The origins of stress and its many formsOur adaptive stress response The concept of “hormesis”, or using stress to make us strongerOur favorite herbs to elicit a positive hormetic responseOur personal experiences in making stress work for usShow Notes:How to Enhance Performance & Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset, Andrew Huberman PodcastWhy Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Robert SapolskyAdaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, & Stress Relief, David Winston and Steven MaimesMountain Rose Herbs affiliate link for adaptogens & bitter nervines

Venki Ramakrishnan is a Nobel Prize winning scientist, Former President of the Royal Society, a structural biologist at the University of Cambridge and author. Scientific and public interest into anti-aging has reached an all time high. With this has come a series of medical breakthroughs, as well as a detailed understanding of promising mechanisms that need to be targeted to slow down the aging process. However, there has also been a proliferation of misinformation, ineffective treatments and speculative claims, such as individuals suggesting that they may never die. To sort the fact from the fiction, we invited Venki on to share his thoughts on the current state of the anti-aging movement. 00:00 - Why enter the conversation? 03:15 - Is the desire to live forever a modern phenomena? 05:45 - Where does the state of the anti-aging field lay? 07:30 - Should we tackle specific diseases or aging? 12:20 - Should aging be classified as a disease? 14:10 - Is aging inevitable? 15:10 - What is the maximum age that we could live to? 17:45 - Would we live forever if we eradicated all disease? 19:30 - Metformin, NAD boosters, NMN, Rapamycin - effective or not? 27:20 - Are blood transfusions effective? 30:10 - What actually causes aging? 33:01 - What happens when we die? 34:30 - Hormesis, Exercise, Diet & Sleep 42:10 - Venki's opinion on the anti-aging community and death 45:10 - Philosophical ideas on death 47:10 - Connect with Venki 49:50 - What makes a life worth living Connect with Venki: Why We Die: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-We-Die-S... Profile: https://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/group-... Connect with us: youtube.com/freedompact Instagram.com/freedompact twitter.com/freedompactpod TikTok.com/personaldevelopment

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/—Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! The book was picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024, the winner of the Business Business Minds Best Book 2024, and a finalist for the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award for best debut novel.In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews Dr. Michael Greger, a renowned physician and author who shares valuable insights on preventing diseases, improving health, and promoting longevity through lifestyle interventions. The episode covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of diet on heart disease, strategies for preserving bone health, tips for maintaining cognitive function and enhancing sexual health. Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/dr-michael-greger-on-blueprint-for-healthy-aging/In this episode, you will learn:The importance of lifestyle interventions and promoting health and longevity based on his personal experience with his grandmother's recovery from heart disease.The impact of nutrition on preventing diseases like heart disease and cancer.Insights on the Mediterranean and Okinawan diets, emphasizing the benefits of whole plant foods for overall health.Strategies for preserving bone strength, cognitive health, and sexual function as part of an anti-aging approach.Xenohormesis and microRNA manipulation as potential mechanisms for improving health and longevity through plant-based diets and exercise.All things Dr. Michael Greger: https://nutritionfacts.org/SponsorsBrought to you by Indeed. Head to https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck, where you can receive a $75 credit to attract, interview, and hire in one place.Brought to you by Nom Nom: Go Right Now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at https://trynom.com/passionstruck.Brought to you by Cozy Earth. Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for my listeners. 35% off site-wide when you use the code “PASSIONSTRUCK” at https://cozyearth.com/This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/PASSIONSTRUCK, and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is brought to you By Constant Contact:  Helping the Small Stand Tall. Just go to Constant Contact dot com right now. So get going, and start GROWING your business today with a free trial at Constant Contact dot com.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/Catch More of Passion StruckWatch my interview with Dr. Lucia Aronica On The Impact Of Personalized Nutrition On EpigeneticsMy solo episode on how to heal from the consequences of abuseCan't miss my episode with Dr. Will Cole On How To Restore Your Gut-Feelings ConnectionListen to my interview with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald On How To Become A Younger You By Reversing Your Biological AgeMy solo episode on The Science Of Healthy HabitsCheck Out my episode with Dr. Mark Hyman On The Secrets To Living Young ForeverLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!How to Connect with JohnConnect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @john_R_Miles.Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMilesSubscribe to our YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@passionstruckclips

Episode Summary: In this illuminating episode of Functional Health Radio, host Dr. Kristin Hieshetter delves into the concerning trends of declining life expectancy and rising chronic disease rates in the United States. With a powerful narrative that highlights statistics from the CDC and the World Economic Forum, the episode serves as a wake-up call to the healthcare system's dire need for preventive strategies and well-being-oriented models. Dr. Hieshetter addresses the significant impact on the health of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), distinguishing it from traditional medical laser applications. She explains the different classes of lasers and their medical applications, focusing on the potential of Class II low-level lasers in enhancing the body's healing capabilities. Dr. Hieshetter also discusses the concept of hormesis and its importance in understanding the therapeutic use of lasers. Key Takeaways: The life expectancy in the United States has been declining, which, coupled with increasing rates of chronic diseases in children, calls for an urgent revamp of the healthcare system. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a promising, non-invasive treatment that can accelerate the body's healing process and manage various conditions without the risks associated with higher-class lasers. Dr. Kristin Hieshetter distinguishes between the different classes of lasers, emphasizing the safe application of Class II low-level lasers. The principle of hormesis is crucial in LLLT, as it represents the fine balance needed for optimal dosing—where too much or too little can be ineffective or harmful. Inspiring case studies demonstrate the profound impact of LLLT in improving conditions as diverse as broken bones, post-operative pain, chronic pain management, and even stroke recovery. Notable Quotes: "Life expectancy of the United States of America fell for both men and women." "Forbes magazine said that the future of healthcare is to collectively transform the existing system from treatment-based recovery to prevention and well-being." "With low-level lasers, it's not about power, and it's not depth of penetration. These are not surgical procedures." "Photons are those little energized packets of light that, when applied to living systems, trigger photochemical changes within cells responsive to photons." "If we can change brains, we can change pain and pain perception. This is where it gets fun." Resources: The podcast does not explicitly mention any URLs or social media handles, but interested listeners can refer to the website of Erchonia (www.erchonia.com) as it was discussed in relation to preferred laser devices by Dr. Kristin Hieshetter. Readers may also look into "The Brain's Way of Healing" by Norman Doidge for an in-depth exploration of healing through low-level laser therapy. Tune in to the full episode of Functional Health Radio with Dr. Kristin Hieshetter to discover transformative health insights and learn about the future of healthcare through preventative measures and innovative treatments like low-level laser therapy. Stay connected for more episodes that pave the way towards a healthier society.  

Dr. Denis Cauvier and Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp are a power duo! Authors of several books individually, they have teamed up to develop two books focused on empowering businesses to overcome adversity and increase focus and productivity through the principle of hormesis! If you're unaware of the term “hormesis,” you're certainly not alone. Check out this episode to discover what has been holding your practice back from reaching the next level. Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn 0:00 Introduction 1:57 Getting to Know Denis 3:45 Getting to Know Nathalie 5:07 Improving Resilience Through Hormesis 8:19 What Is Resilience in Business? 11:25 Right Brain Competencies + A.I. = Success 14:00 The Importance of Self-Responsibility 19:08 Finding Work-Life Synergy 23:06 The Nuances of Changing Habits 25:42 Sitting Is the New Smoking 27:00 How to Be Coachable 30:00 How to Be a Good Coach 32:52 Coach-Coachee Mutual Respect 36:24 Discovering Your “Why” 40:27 Closing Thoughts Building Unshakeable Business Resilience and its companion Building Health Resilience Toolkit are two books dedicated to teaching the principle of hormesis to enhance an organization's performance. In other words, they provide guidelines and insights into how organizations such as legal and medical practices can effectively microdose stressors into their workflow to develop opportunities for improvement in terms of synergy, focus, and productivity. Speakers Featured in This Episode - Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing- Dr. Denis Cauvier of DenisCauvier.com- Dr. Nathalie Beauchampof DrNathalieBeauchamp.com This episode is brought to you by Foster Web Marketing. Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices. Our award-winning marketing and systems solutions are what set us apart from everyone else.

Have you tried all of the popular detox methods, but continually feel worse and worse?    In this episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance, I chat with Dr. Dan Pompa about why popular detox methods aren't the answer to many of the chronic problems people are suffering from. True detox starts within the cell, and Dr. Pompa discusses the 5 Rs - a step by step guide to cellular health. We also discuss many detoxification myths, hormone resistance (which can be caused by toxins in the cell!), and the process of hormesis.    Overall, this episode offers guidance on upregulating your cell's detox pathways, how to adapt to good stress for maximum benefits and the importance of reducing inflammation.    For the past two decades, Dr. Pompa has been designing, practicing, and teaching his cellular detox strategies around the world, to both practitioners and the public. Dr. Pompa's powerful presentations focus on ancient fasting strategies, cellular detox, his multi-therapeutic approach to healing, and common, but frequently misdiagnosed autoimmune, hormone, and neurodegenerative conditions. Dr. Pompa's own story, which he has titled “From Pain to Purpose to Promise,” unveils how his health struggles, family tragedy, and legal battles have transformed him into a powerful health and longevity evangelist which led him to fulfill his purpose. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Fatty15: Visit http://fatty15.com/NAT and use promo code NAT to save.   BEAM Minerals: Get 20% off at https://www.beamminerals.com by using the code NAT20   BiOptimizers: For Sleep Breakthrough use code BIONAT10 at checkout to save 10% at sleepbreakthrough.com/bionat   Find more from Dr. Dan Pompa: Website: https://drpompa.com/, healthcenters.com, pompaprogram.com  Instagram: @drpompa  Podcasts: https://drpompa.com/podcasts/  Use code Nathalie10 for 10% off your purchase at the Health Center Store Pompa Core Certification   Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ  Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community  Sign up for Nats Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/  Website: NatNiddam.com  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance  What We Discuss:  (2:00) Look for the cause, not just the symptoms (5:00) The oral microbiome  (7:00) Detoxification myths (12:50) The need for binders  (17:30) The 5 Rs of detoxification (28:00) Take time to learn, not just get treated (32:00) Heavy metals are the squatters of the cell  (35:00) Hormone resistance  (48:00) Hormesis: Adapting to good stress (1:04:00) Is red light bad?  (1:10:00) Find more from Dr. Pompa    Key Takeaways: Detoxification is often maligned. Many detox treatments can work in the short term, but real detoxification starts with the cell. Our cells can naturally detox themselves unless they are overwhelmed. For a lasting, sustainable detox, start working to upregulate the detox pathways in the cell. The steps for true detoxification: One - upregulate detox pathways in the cell so the toxins are pushed out of the cell. Two - chelators outside of the cell help move the toxins out of the body. Three- Binders are used to mop up any leftover toxins in the gut and liver to remove them from the body.  Hormesis is a good type of stress for the body. You can activate it with exercise, eating stressed plants, cold and heat exposure, and fasting. But it's important that your body is adapting, otherwise it just turns into a huge negative stress.   

Note: This episode originally aired in June 2021. There's no magic pill or quick-fix diet for weight loss. Rather, maintaining healthy weight comes from a series of healthy lifestyle changes one makes that create meaningful and lasting change. In this episode of The Thorne Podcast, Drs. Frank Lipman and Robert Rountree explain the science effective of weight management, including underlying causes, weight management strategies, supplements, and common weight loss myths. During this episode you'll learn about: 1. Weight management introduction [2:00] · Unhealthy diets [2:35] · Hormonal response to foods [2:44] 2. Lifestyle diets [3:14] · Paleo [3:19] · Low-carb [3:40] 3. Weight and lifestyle factors [4:00] · Cortisol and weight [4:15] 4. Creating a lifestyle around healthy weight [5:00] 5. Intermittent Fasting [6:27] · How many hours to fast [6:59] · Calorie restriction and stress [8:00] 6. Hormesis or hormetic stress [8:35] · Stimulating metabolism [10:30] 7. Microbiome and weight [12:05] · Can altered microbiome cause weight gain? [13:28] · Ingredients that alter our microbes [13:36] 8. Weight management and supplements [14:00] · Berberine [14:27] · Green tea [15:05] 9. Weight gain is your body telling you something is not working [15:20] · Diet, stress, and other causes [15:30] 10. Mainstream weight loss: too much focus on calories in / calories out [16:20] 11. Detoxification [16:45] · Supporting the body's detox system [18:34] · Supplements and detoxification [18:43] 12. Questions from the community [20:48] · Why do contestants on “The Biggest Loser” regain their weight after the competition? [20:51] · How can I support healthy metabolism? [23:29] · Are all overweight people diabetic? [25:25] · Weight stigma and healthcare providers [27:08] · Weight and thyroid [28:18] · Are popular diets safe? Many look like eating disorders? [30:02] · How can I improve my health regardless of weight? [32:03] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:   Five Strategies for Healthy Weight Management  The Six Best Supplements for Healthy Weight According to a Registered Dietician  At-Home Weight Management Test  10 Tips for a Summer Weight Management Program  Can a Probiotic Help You with Weight Management?  Manage Your Weight with Mindful Eating  Stress and Weight Gain: What's the Connection?  Weight Management Tips While Working from Home  20 Surprising Things that Can Affect Your Weight  How Does Your Weight Affect Your Immune Health?  Is Intermittent Fasting Right For You?  Thorne's Weight Management Program Wellness Guide  From the podcast archives: Weight Management Series – Episode 1: Diet, Episode 2: Exercise, Episode 3: Lifestyle, Episode 4: Supplements, Episode 5: Listener's Questions; What's Wrong With the Standard American Diet  Products related to this episode: Weight Management Test  Subscribe To More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne's Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

In this podcast, we're going to talk about the concept of hormesis. Hormesis describes two things that might oppose each other. In terms of health, hormesis refers to a controlled dose of stress that makes positive changes for your body. With hormesis, you can adapt to various types of stress, including exercise, radiation, cold, heat, hypoxia, plant chemicals, pesticides, insecticides, and fungicides. Sulforaphane found in broccoli sprouts and radish sprouts triggers the heat shock protein that allows the body to strengthen its detoxification enzymes. In this instance, the body is exposed to a small amount of poison that strengthens its ability to get rid of other poisons. The liver contains phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification enzymes that can take a poison and turn it into a harmless particle. Sulforaphane triggers this system. Exercise is one of the best examples of hormesis. Exercise induces microinflammation but then allows the body to get rid of inflammation. Fasting activates the body's mechanisms that counter starvation. It encourages our brain cells to grow, increases mitochondria, and regenerates the immune system. Health is often counterintuitive. For example, cutting fat won't help you lose fat, and sterilizing your environment won't protect you from getting sick. You can't develop a strong immune system without getting sick. Antibiotics destroy good bacteria in the body, which can lead to pathogen overgrowth. Antacids can lead to more heartburn because you need more acid to get rid of heartburn. When you don't expose yourself to the sun, you put yourself more at risk for certain types of cancers. Many people have been told that the sun causes cancer, but the sun gives us vitamin D. Having a deficiency in vitamin D can increase your risk for cancer. One last example is dieting. The more dieting you do in your lifetime, the more weight you will gain—especially if you're doing it incorrectly. DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Use code SIIM for a 15% discount off Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/pages/siimland Timestamps: 00:51 Introduction to Hormesis 08:45 Bon Charge 09:35 Why Organisms Evolved Hormesis 13:28 Why the Scientific Community Doesn't Understand Hormesis 16:10 Examples of Hormesis 20:50 The Bell Curve of Hormesis 28:40 How Edward Stumbled Upon Hormesis 40:00 Why Does Hormesis Have Benefits 48:50 Aging and Hormesis 01:01:18 How Much Hormesis Is Optimal 01:10:20 Add Hormesis To Your Life 01:21:25 Are You Doing Too Much 01:25:00 Can Chemicals Have Hormetic Benefits 01:34:20 Wrapping Up Longevity and Anti-Aging Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KNsfEBXKMg&list=PLMaXsmhvb0r2zcztetf3oE6_zKOm9TebR&ab_channel=SiimLand

Oliver Lang is the greatest player of all time and one of the most iconic individuals the sport has ever seen. Mostly retired now, his focus has been on building Hormesis and creating the Elite 1v1 tour - a platform that has the potential to provide a unique opportunity for players to get paid like they never have before. Oliver is a dreamer, a visionary, an ideas person that can put action behind his thoughts to make it all come to reality. This episode is a must watch and loaded with golden nuggets from one of the most inspirational humans of all time. PTG SHOW SPONSORS:LONE WOLF PAINTBALL: https://www.lonewolfpaintball.comHORMESIS PAINTBALL: https://hormesispaintball.com/HKARMY: https://www.hkarmy.com/TRANZFUSE: https://tranzlabs.com/?ref=PLAYTHEGAM...David Roque: CPA Assistant AHSBIZ@GMAIL.COMSupport the show

Cynthia Thurlow and Dr. Stephanie answer questions from both of their communities, covering topics ranging from managing hormones during breastfeeding while coping with insufficient sleep to issues concerning preconception and methods for cycle tracking.They also dive into the best contraceptives for younger women, strategies for supporting detoxification, addressing fibrocystic breasts, navigating autoimmune conditions and fibromyalgia, and determining the intensity of workout routines.There were also many questions about weight training, preferred pre-workouts, favourite supplements tailored for perimenopause and menopause, hormesis, and much more. Dr. Cynthia's insights are as enlightening as ever, making this Ask Me Anything episode a must-listen for anyone on a journey toward optimal well-being.Episode Overview:0:00:00 Intro0:01:15 AMA with Cynthia Thurlow: Hormones and Working Out0:04:37 Strategies for Managing Sleep with a Breastfeeding Baby0:10:23 Morning Routine for Moms vs. Perfect Morning Routine0:18:59 Awareness and Observational Data for Infertility Journey0:23:19 Choosing the Best Contraceptive for Younger Women0:27:15 Different Types of Contraceptives and Potential Side Effects0:30:51 Lack of Informed Consent for Contraception Options0:36:47 Detoxification: Importance of Green Leafy Vegetables and Fiber Intake0:40:42 Understanding Estrogen Metabolism and Liver Detoxification0:45:59 Stimulating, Not Annihilating: Finding the Right Intensity0:48:18 Finding the Balance Between Pushing Yourself and Overdoing It0:52:36 Dealing with Increased Hunger During the Luteal Phase of Training0:52:48 Listen to Your Body and Feed It During Luteal Phase0:56:30 Experiment with Pre-Workout Meals and Coffee for Better Performance0:59:50 Whey Protein and Creatine for Muscle Maintenance1:03:34 Omega-3 and Other Key Supplements1:04:32 Hormesis and Middle-Aged Women: Stress Tolerance and Benefits1:08:22 Cold Plunge: Grit and Mental ResilienceBio:Cynthia is a nurse practitioner, CEO, and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show.Resources mentioned:Dr. Shanna Episode - https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/phthalates-bisphenols-the-future-of-human-fertility-with-dr-shanna-swan/Felice Gersh episode - https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/bioidentical-hormones-and-hrt-with-dr-felice-gersh/Connect with Cynthia on:Website - https://cynthiathurlow.comCynthia's Books - https://cynthiathurlow.com/book-intermittent-fasting-transformation/We are grateful to our sponsors:LMNTNow for a limited time you too can get the LMNT Chocolate Medley and enjoy them hot as I have been doing with this exclusive insider bundle for you. When you buy three boxes of any flavor, doesn't have to be the chocolate it can be any of the flavors that they offer, you are going to get the fourth box free. If you head over to https://www.drinkLMNT.com/drestima you'll see that exclusive offer at the bottom of the page.AG1If you want to take ownership of your health, start with AG1. Try AG1 and get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3 and K2 as well as five free AG1 travel packs which are a life send when you are on the road. Get this offer, with your first purchase, exclusively at https://www.drinkag1.com/stephanieJASPRInvesting in quality air purification is about protecting your and your family's health and well-being because the majority of your exposure to outdoor air pollution occurs indoors. So go to https://jaspr.co/better and use BETTER at check out for a special deal for my podcast listeners. 

Dr. Rob Williams the co-founder of Peak Flow, a breath organization that uses a holistic approach to respiratory training and peak performance. Dr. Williams is a certified Level 1 Wim Hof Method instructor, Buteyko Institute breath coach, Oxygen Advantage (OA) instructor, and certified BEMER representative.This conversations begins with an interactive cold exposure activity. It requires a large bowl filled with water and ice. Feel free to join in and follow along! Additionally, we discuss:The powerful benefits of cold therapyHormesis and psychological resilienceUsing the cold as a diagnosticHow to use the breath in the coldContraindicationsInexpensive ways to get started with cold therapy...and more!Learn more about Dr. Williams at thepeakflow.com and download their NEW app today.Use code DRROBCHILL to save 15% on a Submerge ice bath at submergeicebaths.com.Additional resources: Learn about altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogensesis.The Effect of Extreme Cold on Complete Blood Count and Biochemical Indicators: A Case StudyThe positive effects of combined breathing techniques and cold exposure on perceived stress: a randomised trialTerrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.net.Music by Chris Merenda

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Jenn Malecha. She is the Wholistic Health Boss, and she helps busy, health-minded professionals reclaim control of their health by providing them with access to the right lab tests and resources, allowing them to find the missing pieces of their health puzzle, actually fix what is wrong, and feel like themselves again. Join my upcoming 90 day heavy metals detox group. We currently have 9 spots open. Join here: https://ketokamp.clickfunnels.com/tcd-challenge-a Jenn uses her over a decade of personal training experience, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition training, and Transformational Coaching to create personalized health-rebuilding programs for clients that are realistic and sustainable for long-term results. She empowers clients to be the boss of their health. Jenn struggled with seasonal allergies, losing and maintaining weight, hormone problems, and major energy dips after graduating from college. Over time, she learned to reclaim her power and achieve her perfect health, and as a result, Jenn has acquired a strong desire to assist others in doing the same. In this episode, Jenn speaks about her journey in the pursuit of health and her passion for helping others do the same. Listen in as Jenn talks about her health challenges, skin cancer, environmental toxicity, and fitness and health.  Free Gift: Toxins Checklist: https://gn180.isrefer.com/go/toxinschecklist/benazadi/ / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Biotiquest Sugar Shift product. Regulate glucose, reduce cravings, achieve deeper ketosis, and remove glyphosate. Head to https://bit.ly/47QZdbK , and use the coupon code KAMP10 for 10% off their products.  Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. Get the best night of sleep ever. NO OTHER supplement on the market offers 7 types of magnesium in 1 bottle. Visit bioptimizers.com/ketokamp  and use promo code ketokamp10 for 10% off your first order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [01:04] Jenn's Pain to Purpose Story of Health Challenges      Jenn was a physically and healthy-minded person. She realized she had been struggling with health issues as she went through college and continued to experience more. Eventually, she was also diagnosed with skin cancer.     Through her recovery journey, she found her passion for being a personal trainer.     The sun is not the cause of skin cancer. Instead, it is what is happening underneath the skin. [04:50] When Nothing Seems to Work, Think Mold!     Jenn discussed how her family was residing around the Northern California farm fields where substantial power lines and other aspects that possibly have radiation affected her health.     After about two years of being healthy and feeling great, Jenn's health started deteriorating again due to her mold exposure.     If pets have similar symptoms of mold exposure, such as weight loss, it signifies unhealthy environmental changes.      Mold exposure causes estrogen elevations, resulting in weight gain, breast tenderness, and acne.     Exercise alone will not get you well in this day and age. [26:26] The Body's Reaction to Stress     When your body is experiencing a load of stress, you have to redefine what stress is.     Hormesis is staying in this hormetic feeling, and a slight stress you adapt to is excellent. But the body will not adjust to a strenuous workout if your stress bucket is filled with different kinds of stress.     Devices such as oura rings are great tools for creating consciousness and awareness of what is happening to our bodies.  [37:25] The Root Cause of Acid Reflux & How to Get Rid of It!     The most common correlation with acid reflux is an H. pylori bacteria overgrowth.     Another common correlation with acid reflux is eating inflammatory foods like gluten and dairy or grains.     People with a stressful lifestyle tend to have H. pylori bacteria.     Keratin's purpose is to capture this oxygen free radical and protect against oxidative damage so the leaf is not destroyed. [43:51] What is the Most Accurate Test for H. pylori?     As there are different lifestyles, there are also corresponding tests for testing H. pylori, such as stool samples and GI map tests.     Most Vitamin Es are 95% Tocopherol, and 5% will be Tocotrienols. [47:12] The Best Tips For Supporting Liver Health     The liver helps to filter things out from getting into the gut, such as toxins and other stuff.     Since World War II, over 150,000 toxins have been introduced into our environment. Research shows us that our body encounters two pounds of toxins daily.     Because humans live longer lifespans than animals and organisms, the evolution of changes in the body takes longer.     Eat organic, minimize toxic exposure from food, manage skincare products, and keep environmental surroundings clean. AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode:  Website: https://wholistichealthboss.com/  Free Gift: Toxins Checklist: https://gn180.isrefer.com/go/toxinschecklist/benazadi/ Follow Jenn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholistichealthboss  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-culver-malecha-4843a06/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholistichealthboss/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Mytravelfit  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 Join my upcoming 90 day heavy metals detox group. We currently have 9 spots open. Join here: https://ketokamp.clickfunnels.com/tcd-challenge-a / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Biotiquest Sugar Shift product. Regulate glucose, reduce cravings, achieve deeper ketosis, and remove glyphosate. Head to https://bit.ly/47QZdbK , and use the coupon code KAMP10 for 10% off their products.  Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. Get the best night of sleep ever. NO OTHER supplement on the market offers 7 types of magnesium in 1 bottle. Visit bioptimizers.com/ketokamp  and use promo code ketokamp10 for 10% off your first 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 ▸ tiktok | @thebenazadi https://www.tiktok.com/@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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Today, I am blessed to have here with me Tero Isokauppila. Tero is the founder of Four Sigmatic, a nature-centric Finnish-American company specializing in functional mushrooms, superfoods, and adaptogens. Born in Finland to an agronomist father and nursing teacher mother, Tero was the 13th generation to grow up on the Isokauppila farm. There, he foraged for mushrooms and other wild foods while learning about nature at an early age. In this, he frequently channeled his middle name Tapio, the Finnish god of forests, animals, and mystics. Following his early education on the farm, Tero later completed a Degree in Chemistry and a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. In 2006, he won a Finnish innovation award for discovering that the sought-after Japanese culinary matsutake mushrooms also grow in Finland. In 2012, he left a corporate position to start Four Sigmatic. Tero is a reputable source on superfoods, an expert on natural health, and has been a featured speaker, for example, at Summit Series, Wanderlust, Further Future, Culinary Nutrition Conference, and WME-IMG. In this episode, Tero Isokauppila speaks about how adaptogenic mushrooms improve human performance. Depending on your health goals, Tero breaks down how long you may need to try adaptogenic mushrooms to reap the health benefits. Whether you like it or not, we are all consuming fungi in some form or another. Tero reveals the best way to introduce plants into your diet, especially if you have gut issues. Tune in as we chat about the benefits of mushrooms on our sleep, mood, and stress levels.  Get Tero's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Tero-Isokauppila/e/B075FWW236/benazadi-20 Purchase Four Sigmatic here: https://foursigmatic.sjv.io/yRN663

Today, I am incredibly fortunate to welcome a dear friend of the show, the one and only Dr. Pompa. He is a respected leader in the field of functional medicine, educating practitioners and the public on the origins of inflammation-driven disease, the therapeutic application of the ketogenic diet, fasting, ancestral-based health approaches, cellular healing, and detoxification.  Dr. Daniel Pompa received his undergraduate degree in communication from The University of Pittsburgh, and his doctor of chiropractic degree in 1995 from Life University. He is the author of the books Cellular Healing Diet and Beyond Fasting and he hosted a weekly Cellular Healing TV Podcast and YouTube show.  In this episode, Dr. Pompa offers insights into debates and practices shaping our understanding of optimal well-being. The discussion unfolds by examining plant toxins, lectins, and anti-nutrients as Dr. Pompa dives into the ongoing discourse surrounding their perceived dangers and potential role in diseases and autoimmune conditions. Plus, Dr. Pompa advocates for a personalized approach, emphasizing the importance of listening to the body's signals and adapting to environmental or dietary stressors. Tune in as we chat about cold therapy, where Dr. Pompa challenges the misconception of a universal three-minute rule, underscoring the individualized nature of optimal exposure. This episode is about a more personalized and nuanced approach to holistic health.  Free 5 Day Keto Challenge With Dr Eric Berg, Cynthia Thurlow, Ben Azadi & The Keto Kamp Team: https://www.ketokamp.com/keto-challenge Download your FREE seed oil allergy card here: http://www.seedoilcard.com  Join Ben Azadi's 90 day heavy metal detox program (11 spots available): https://ketokamp.clickfunnels.com/order-page-a  / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Wild Pastures: $20 OFF per Box for Life + Free Shipping for Life + $15 OFF your 1st Box! https://wildpastures.com/promos/save-20-for-life-lf?oid=6&affid=132&source_id=podcast&sub1=ad BonCharge: Blue light Blocking Glasses, Red Light Therapy, Sauna Blankets & More. Visit https://boncharge.com/pages/ketokamp and use the coupon code KETOKAMP for 15% off your order.   Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list. [00:20] The Debate on Plant Toxins: Insights on Health, Adaptation, and Cultural Diets -       Dr. Pompa acknowledges that there is a discussion in the health space regarding the dangers of plant toxins, lectins, and anti-nutrients. Some individuals argue that these substances are the root cause of diseases and autoimmune conditions. -       Dr. Pompa points out the logical inconsistency in blaming plant toxins for health issues, considering the historical and cultural variations in diets. -       Many cultures have thrived on diets that include plant-based components, such as the Mediterranean diet, suggesting that plant toxins may not be the sole culprit. -       Dr. Pompa introduces the concept that, like any stress applied correctly, exposure to plant toxins can have beneficial effects. -       He suggests that small amounts of these toxins, when ingested, may act hormonally, applying stress to the microbiome and potentially making it stronger through adaptation. [03:45] Understanding Body Signals in Response to Stressors and Dietary Change -       Similar to various stressors like hot or cold exposure, fasting, and exercise, the key is to listen to the body and observe how it adapts. -       Dr. Pompa emphasizes the importance of paying attention to one's feelings and symptoms as indicators of the body's response to different stressors, including dietary changes. -       Dr. Pompa questions why many people today react to certain foods while previous generations did not. -       He suggests that the cause may be an inflamed gut and microbiome. However, he argues that the current focus on plant toxins might be misplaced, and the real problems could be other toxins, such as glyphosate and certain heavy metals that people are unknowingly exposed to. [05:55] Embracing Personalized Approaches for Cold Therapy -       The current trend in the health and biohacking space involves various forms of cold therapy, including cryotherapy, cold plunging, and cold showers. -       There is a common misconception that three minutes is the ideal duration for cold baths or showers. -       The benefits of cold therapy stem from the body's response to the stress of cold exposure. If an individual adapts to the stress, positive benefits such as the rise of neuropronephrine and increased growth hormone can occur. -       Dr. Pompa stresses the importance of listening to the body and adopting a personalized approach to cold therapy. Starting with lower durations and gradually increasing based on how the body responds allows individuals to determine their optimal exposure time. [12:50] Navigating Cooking Oils for Optimal Health -       Dr. Pompa acknowledges that individuals may have different experiences with the Keto diet. -       He suggests that some people may have a negative experience with Keto, but it could be influenced by the specific type of Keto diet they are following. -       Dr. Pompa highlights the awareness of the damaging effects of certain cooking oils, such as vegetable and canola oil. -       He and others take precautions when dining out by informing waitstaff about allergies to these oils due to their oxidative effects on cells over an extended period. AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode: ●      Website: https://drpompa.com/ ●      Follow Dr. Pompa ●      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drpompa ●      Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDanPompa ●      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpompa/ ●      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpompa/ ●      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pompahealthsolutions Free 5 Day Keto Challenge With Dr Eric Berg, Cynthia Thurlow, Ben Azadi & The Keto Kamp Team: https://www.ketokamp.com/keto-challenge Download your FREE seed oil allergy card here: http://www.seedoilcard.com  Join Ben Azadi's 90 day heavy metal detox program (11 spots available): https://ketokamp.clickfunnels.com/order-page-a  / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Wild Pastures: $20 OFF per Box for Life + Free Shipping for Life + $15 OFF your 1st Box! https://wildpastures.com/promos/save-20-for-life-lf?oid=6&affid=132&source_id=podcast&sub1=ad BonCharge: Blue light Blocking Glasses, Red Light Therapy, Sauna Blankets & More. Visit https://boncharge.com/pages/ketokamp and use the coupon code KETOKAMP 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 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. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in products or services referred to herein. 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Today, I am blessed to have Abel James with me for the second time. He is a best-selling author, top 10 app developer, musician, radio show host, entrepreneur, and health crusader, Abel James. Abel's work has been featured in WIRED Magazine, Paleo Living, and hundreds of media outlets in business, technology, psychology, and health. Within its first year, Abel's Fat-Burning Man Show rose to the #1 most popular health podcast in the United States and the United Kingdom and went on to top the charts in more than seven countries across the world for the past two years. A former strategic advisor to the food and beverage industry, Abel now acts as a consumer advocate who exposes the truth behind deceptive marketing practices, misleading corporate propaganda, and powerful special interests that have accelerated the worldwide obesity epidemic and health crisis. Abel harnesses the techniques he developed for the Wild Diet to achieve extremely compelling fat loss and health results for his clients and the community. Abel's quick-start guide, Intro to Paleo and The Musical Brain, are distinguished as #1 Amazon bestsellers in health and psychology. The Musical Brain explores evolutionary biology and how musical training and experience affect the brain. Abel and his team developed Caveman Feast, the #1 App in Food and Drink worldwide and the #6 App overall in the Apple Store in 2013. Abel has advised Fortune 500 and federal government clients, including Microsoft, State Street Global Advisors, Lockheed Martin, the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, and the Library of Congress. In this episode, Abel opens the show by speaking about social media's negative impacts on our health. Instead, we need to focus on falling back in love with the right media types. Then, Abel jumps into keto flexing and the importance of metabolic flexibility. Abel explains why he's such a massive fan of intermittent fasting, but of course, your feasting days are just as critical.  This episode originally aired in May 2022. Download your FREE seed oil allergy card here: http://www.seedoilcard.com  Join Ben Azadi's 90 day heavy metal detox program (12 spots available): https://ketokamp.clickfunnels.com/order-page-a  / / 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.good Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [06:05] The Negative Impacts of Social Media on Our Health Once you get started on social media, you will never have enough. Social media is so superficial that it's challenging to post anything meaningful.  Instead, we should be falling in love with the right kind of media. Social media is making people anxious and bummed out.  [16:10] If You Want To Grow A Brand, You Need To Have A Podcast  If you want to create content for the rest of your life, start a podcast.  The problem with podcasting is oversaturation. Eventually, there will be more podcasts than there are listeners.  A podcast is something that you own. Whereas your TikTok channel isn't something that you own. This will be critical as we look toward the future of the decentralization of media. [19:45] How You Can Apply Keto Flexing To Your Life  Many people think that going hard is better. However, it's all about finding balance.  If you want to build muscle, then insulin is not your enemy, and neither is glucose. Whether you like it or not, you'll go back to eating carbs for one reason or another.  Being able to store carbs on the shelf is really important. You need to learn how to use and store all the different macronutrients, including carbs.  Remember, you can't eat 350 grams of processed carbs a day and expect to see results.  [27:00] Why Abel Loves Intermittent Fasting and How It Helps With Mental Strength  Abel loves how simple fasting is.  Fasting can mentally and spiritually build strength.  There are many ways to approach fasting. Abel got into fasting by pushing breakfast until later in the day.  We are taught that the more you eat, the more strength you build. However, Abel had to overcome that type of thinking.  Eventually, Abel started eating one meal a day.  Abel recommends reading The Warrior Diet: Switch on Your Biological Powerhouse For High Energy, Explosive Strength, and a Leaner, Harder Body: https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Diet-Biological-Powerhouse-Explosive/dp/1583942009/benazadi-20. [33:35] Why Feasting Is Just As Important As Fasting   What we put in our bodies matters. Your eating can result in massive deficiencies or a relative abundance of multiple nutrients.  You can approach health in a way that is creative and fun.  Feasting is a way to nourish your body in a nutrient-dense way.  Try and make feasting as enjoyable and as high-quality as you possibly can.  [37:45] Waking Up In The Morning Is A Special Time To Reframe Your Thinking  Waking up in the morning is a sacred time. You should protect the brain state right after you wake up.  When Abel wakes up in the morning, he practices some self-defense against technology. Give yourself as much time before you jump on your phone, social media, or the news.  Write down your dreams when you wake up. This creative process is critical for reframing your day and your mind.  AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode:  Check out Abel's Website: https://fatburningman.com/ Follow Abel James YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fatburningman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Twitter: https://twitter.com/fatburnman Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fatburningman/ Abel James, The Fat-Burning Man, Wild Diet Secrets, Tips For Losing Weight, Best Time For Carbs, Fasted Cardio Benefits: https://ketokamp.libsyn.com/abel-james-the-fat-burning-man-wild-diet-secrets-tips-for-losing-weight-best-time-for-carbs-fasted-cardio-benefits-kkp-106 The Wild Diet: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Diet-Beyond-Cravings-Pounds/dp/1101982861/benazadi-20 The Warrior Diet: Switch on Your Biological Powerhouse For High Energy, Explosive Strength, and a Leaner, Harder Body: https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Diet-Biological-Powerhouse-Explosive/dp/1583942009/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 Download your FREE seed oil allergy card here: http://www.seedoilcard.com  Join Ben Azadi's 90 day heavy metal detox program (12 spots available): https://ketokamp.clickfunnels.com/order-page-a  / / 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. 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Welcome to another episode of The Hormone Prescription Podcast! In today's episode, our host [host name] is joined by the distinguished Dr. Jeffrey Gross, a board-certified neurological surgeon who specializes in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Together, they explore the groundbreaking developments in stem cell technology and its role in improving health and combating disease.    Dr. Gross starts by offering insights into how he discovered the immense potential of stem cells in the field of regenerative medicine. This led him to establish ReCELLebrate, a cutting-edge initiative focused on providing modern biochemical treatments and, where possible, avoiding surgical intervention. Dr. Gross takes us on a deep dive into the longevity and biohacking consultations he conducts at his ReCELLebrate clinics in California and Nevada.    In addition to his work with stem cells, Dr. Gross also shares how his expertise extends to treating athletic injuries and performing spine procedures. Throughout the conversation, he delves into the nuances of these treatments and provides invaluable information on how stem cells can be an effective solution to many health problems.    Reflecting on his background, Dr. Gross walks us through his fascinating journey in the field of medicine and how he became a leading expert in stem cells and regenerative medicine. Show Highlights: * How Dr. Jeffrey Gross discovered the impressive capabilities of stem cells in regenerative medicine. * The founding and goals of ReCELLebrate, Dr. Gross's innovative approach to employing biochemical treatments. * An inside look at Dr. Gross's ReCELLebrate clinics and the longevity and biohacking consultations offered. * Dr. Gross's expertise in addressing athletic injuries and spine procedures, and how it ties in with his work in regenerative medicine. * A glimpse into the captivating background and journey of Dr. Jeffrey Gross in the medical field.    Join us in this enlightening conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Gross, and learn about the incredible possibilities that stem cells and regenerative medicine have to offer. Don't miss out on the wealth of knowledge this episode has to share, and be sure to subscribe to The Hormone Prescription Podcast for more enlightening discussions!   [00:00:00] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Cade Hildreth, the founder of Bioinformant, a stem cell industry research firm, is quoted as saying, the regenerative medicine revolution is upon us. Like iron and steel to the industrial revolution, like the microchip to the tech revolution, stem cells will be the driving force of this next revolution. [00:00:20] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Stay tuned to find out how you can start using stem cells to transform your health, your life, and your longevity. So the big question is how do women over 40 like us keep weight off, have great energy, balance our hormones and our moods, feel sexy and confident, and master midlife? If you're like most of us, you're not getting the answers you need and remain confused and pretty hopeless to ever feel like yourself again. [00:00:45] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: As an OBGYN, I had to discover for myself the truth about what creates a rock solid metabolism, lasting weight loss and supercharged energy after 40 in order to lose a hundred pounds and fix my fatigue. Now I'm on a mission. This podcast is [00:01:00] designed to share the natural tools you need for impactful results. [00:01:04] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: And to give you clarity on the answers to your midlife metabolism challenges. Join me for tangible natural strategies to crush the hormone imbalances you're facing and help you get unstuck from the sidelines of life. My name is Dr. Kieran Dunstan. Welcome to the Hormone Prescription Podcast. Hi everybody. [00:01:22] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Welcome back to another episode of the Hormone Prescription. Thank you so much for joining me today as we dive into the use of stem cells for regenerative and longevity medicine with Dr. Jeffrey Gross. This is really one of the most powerful and emerging aspects of health that is available to you now To create the health that you're wanting the healing that you're wanting that you might not be aware of Because it's not offered everywhere and usually not covered by insurance And your regular doctor's probably not going to talk to you about it But as I shared in the beginning the quote it [00:02:00] really is One of the most powerful tools that's going to transform medicine, just like our tech field has been transformed. [00:02:08] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: And there's another quote that I love that I'll share. The next age of medicine will revolve around stem cells, just like there was. the pre intranet age, there will soon be the pre stem cell age, and it will confuse the next generation to talk about it. So although now it seems a little way out and off the beaten path, it will probably become the standard of care at some point in the future. [00:02:32] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: So I know that if you're listening, you want to know everything that's available that could possibly help you create better health, live a longer and healthier life and increase your vitality span. So I know you're going to want to hear about extending your health and longevity using stem cells and regenerative medicine. [00:02:53] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: So I'll tell you a little bit. about Dr Jeffrey Gross and then we'll get started. Dr Gross is a board certified [00:03:00] neurological surgeon who identified the unique and powerful capacity of stem cells to help not only neurological problems but to regenerate many aspects of health affected by disease. He focuses on anti aging and regenerative medicine at his resellably Great clinics in California and Nevada. [00:03:17] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: So we're going to dive into this episode in not only neurologic applications, but arthritic joint applications, musculoskeletal and more. And we're going to talk about beauty applications too, which I know you're going to want to hear about. So please help me welcome Dr. Jeffrey Gross to the  [00:03:35] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: show. Thank you so much. [00:03:36] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: I'm Pleased to be here. It's an honor to join you today. Yes, I'm  [00:03:39] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: super excited to have you on fellow physician who now has gone astray just like me and really found some things that can help people, which my audience really loves hearing about because they've done the HMO copay dr tango and [00:04:00] they know it doesn't work for them. [00:04:01] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: The number one question I get from people is why doesn't my doctor know what you know? Why doesn't my doctor offer me what you offer me? And they love to hear stories of doctors like you and me who were in the dark and found the light and what we know that can actually help them. So why don't we start there Dr. [00:04:22] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Jeff with your story from conventional medicine into what  [00:04:27] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: you're doing now. Great. Thank you for the opportunity. Probably a bit like yours, I was trained to be a physician, many years of training, just like you, and came from professors who trained similarly 20 years earlier, who were trained by professors similarly 20 years earlier, and there's a, there's this sort of preservation of these traditional in the box thinking of medicine, and I haven't abandoned that, what I have done is expand on it, because probably like you as well, we're [00:05:00] scientists, And we explore and we ask questions and we want to know what's really happening and what we have to do our own homework on that sometimes. [00:05:08] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: So, I was practicing traditional spine neurosurgery. I was taking care of patients mostly with neck and back problems, injuries, disc issues, pinched nerves. A very, very busy practice and I noticed that patients were telling me something they were coming in and saying, Hey, doc, I've tried all the things you've recommended. [00:05:29] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: I've tried therapy. I've tried time. I've tried prayer. I've tried supplements. I've tried anti inflammatories. I've even tried injections, but I'm still having problems. And we would talk, let's go over the surgical options. And they'd say, yeah, I'm just not quite ready. And I'd look at them and say, yeah, I think you're right. [00:05:46] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: You're not quite ready. You're not bad enough. And you're in that gap, that no man's land. And then they would say, Doc, what about lasers? And what about this? And what about stem cells? And you get hit enough time on the head with a rubber [00:06:00] mallet and that stem cell's stuck. And I finally said, you know what? [00:06:04] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Instead of going to the same old spine conferences every year And seeing, hearing the same old things reported, I'm going to go a different direction and I started going to different meetings and different educational conferences and got interested and retrained and now I've incorporated regenerative medicine and anti aging medicine and all these things into my practice to expand my tool base. [00:06:27] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Great, so You could learn from a pleasure perspective. I love that. So what happened when you went to your first stem cell conference? Take everyone through that. What really piqued your interest that you said, Wow, this is valid. And I need to know more about this because this could benefit my  [00:06:45] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: patients. I was, I'm embarrassed to say that 32 years had passed since I had my undergraduate degree in biochemistry and I went to the meeting and it just reopened a lot that had happened in 32 years [00:07:00] that built on this really neat background in molecular biology and what we knew about cells and how they function together. [00:07:07] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And I was so busy going down this path of clinical medicine that I had missed. I never got a newsletter on all the updates in this and what we've learned. And so I was a little embarrassed and, but it was wonderful because it reopened that curiosity and that reason why I, I chose that as my undergraduate degree in the first place and all that had happened in stem cells and in exosomes and other regenerative biologics. [00:07:35] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And that had been applied clinically, meaning for patients. So it wasn't just on a lab bench. Yeah. So  [00:07:41] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: let's get into stem cells. I think they're a mystery for a lot of people. And they're confused about what are the different types of stem cells, what can they be used for, what's FDA approved, what's not, what might they get in another country they won't get in [00:08:00] the U. [00:08:00] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: S., and also the benefits for longevity. And there are methods for stimulating your own stem cells. I recently learned about stem cells from endometrium and menstrual blood, which is really fascinating to me. But do you want to start there? Just kind of talking about what are stem cells?  [00:08:19] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Sure. This is, we'll do a little stem cell one on one here. [00:08:22] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And this is, let's take it back. When we were embryos inside of our mothers, We are made up of a ball of cells, and those are all stem cells, and those stem cells are incredibly powerful. They start out omnipotent, meaning they can become anything, and they become further differentiated, and that's a biological word, meaning the cells start to work towards what they're going to end up being, and it's like a job assignment. [00:08:50] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: You go to the vocational office, you say, assign me a job and okay, you're going to be a liver cell and you over there, you're going to be part of the elbow. You get a job assignment. [00:09:00] As the fetus develops, these omnipotent cells become pluripotent. They have less opportunities, but they're still broad opportunities. [00:09:09] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And then they become a multipotent and they get all the way down to where they can only differentiate into certain types of tissues. And those are the vast majority of what's available clinically because they're safer. They can't go backwards in the lineage and create a whole new human or even something weird. [00:09:27] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: We don't want that. And you're coming from the OBGYN field, you've heard of teratomas, these very, very, very Germ cell based tumors and things that can, so we don't want to use those dangerous cells. We don't know how to control them yet. So when we use the word stem cells, we're talking about these, they just haven't made that final job assignment. [00:09:47] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Right. And these are typically from the mesenchymal or the mesoderm layer of the embryo. And meaning they form most of the connective tissues, most of the organs. And when you tap into [00:10:00] these stem cells, they can be very powerful. Now, as humans, we have stem cells in us. They are a bank of cells, a storehouse, if you will, of cells that our body is constantly tapping into. [00:10:11] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: We renew our skin constantly. We're making new skin cells. We renew our liver cells. And if we are injured or hurt somehow, those cells can be recruited to help repair us. Think about Doc, a three year old scrapes his knee on the sidewalk. And you bandage, you clean it up, put some Bactine on it, put a bandage on it, give them a kiss and send them on their way, right? [00:10:34] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Three days later, that bandaid comes off, but that scab is almost completely healed. But then you take, in comparison, a 70 year old who bangs her elbow, and there's a bruise for two and a half weeks. So why does the same person who healed so quickly at age three not heal the same at age 70? Why? Same genes. [00:10:55] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Same bank of stem cells. Of course, our stem cells lose steam with [00:11:00] age. They get exposed to what we learned in medical school is called vaguely inflammation, right? And inflammation is the accumulation of all this environmental damage, exposure to toxins, exposure to electromagnetic fields, what's in our diet, what's in our water, how we treated ourselves with stress or avoidance of stress. [00:11:22] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And I'm sure you've talked about this with others as it applies to hormonal function, right? We want to try to tend towards an anti inflammatory lifestyle. So in any way, our stem cells don't work as well to repair and regenerate us. And that can happen at different rates. So the whole basis of the stem cell biology as a treatment is to tap back into our own youthful ability to heal. [00:11:47] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Our cells have the blueprint and the molecules and the genes to do that. That's kind of the underlying basis.  [00:11:53] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Okay. And regenerative treatment is defined as what, because that's [00:12:00] really what you specialize. In is regenerative treatment versus conventional medical approaches,  [00:12:06] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: right? I suppose I still do a bit of both but Regenerative medicine is the new tool that i've had for about five years Which has really blossomed into many aspects of it And maybe this is a good part to answer your question about the fda So as you know, and many people don't fully understand the fda Is sort of the doctor's first amendment police and they decide based on their criteria what we can make claims about. [00:12:35] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And those claims usually deal with curing or treating a disease or condition. So for example, if a new medicine is being developed. They decide when we can say this medicine has been shown to, to help deal with diabetes or something like that. So, there has yet to be any real regenerative stem cell treatment that has been approved for claims.[00:13:00]  [00:13:00] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: That doesn't mean it can't be done. The doctor and patient have a relationship and that's between them with proper informed consent. There are a couple things that are approved, but I don't know that I Consider them regenerative and that would be a bone marrow replacement for let's say, uh, leukemia. And this is why mothers might bank umbilical cord cells when they deliver a child. [00:13:24] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: That's traditionally been an approved treatment. Okay,  [00:13:29] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: so you're saying no FDA approved claims made indications for the use of stem  [00:13:36] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: cells? But let's be truly objective, since we're scientists. There have been no approvals or denials. So they have not said, we have approved, but we also have an unapproved. [00:13:47] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: It hasn't yet been decided. So the lack of approval does not mean that something is unapproved. And people don't fully, they tend to go only and hear the unapproved. That [00:14:00] doesn't mean, that just means they haven't been fully vetted these claims. You know, the proper full studies have not yet been okayed by the FDA. [00:14:09] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Okay, so can you talk about though what indications are generally agreed upon by experts in the regenerative medicine area as to what are appropriate uses that may not be FDA approved?  [00:14:26] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: You should be a politician that was fantastically worded. For the purposes of doing this correctly, anything I give an opinion on today is not a treatment for an individual, and is not necessarily approved by the FDA, and is just worthy of discussion. [00:14:42] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And every individual is addressed. individually. So yes, there is wonderful scientific reporting, mostly from not in the United States. We have literature out of Europe. We have literature from Asia where they are ahead of us. And you think about this doc, [00:15:00] 15 to 20 years ago, professional athletes were leaving this country to get these treatments. [00:15:04] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And other people, but of notoriety, it would be the athletes. Now those athletes are staying in the country because it is available here in the U. S. The source of the biologics, the stem cells or the related biologic components are here produced by, ironically, FDA compliant labs. So, and these are typically from donors of C section births. [00:15:29] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Where the placenta, the amniotic fluid, the umbilical cord are preserved instead of thrown away and sent to labs where they're under clean and sterile conditions, tested and treated. The main uses start with musculoskeletal issues like joint problems. In fact, some of the best research comes out of France and these are protocols I follow for knee pain. [00:15:54] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And if I may just keep rambling on the, the, a study in France [00:16:00] just reported two years ago on the 15 year follow up. So that means they've been doing this for at least 17 years as a study and probably longer. And what they did is they took patients with end stage knee problems. Ready and recommended for knee replacement. [00:16:16] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: So these are conditions like bone on bone patients may have heard or arthritis is terms doctors use painful knee problems that need a knee replacement. Not everybody wants an open knee replacement. It has a role, but they took these patients said, wait, instead of having your recommended knee replacement, join our study. [00:16:36] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And in that study, they injected bone marrow derived stem cells from those patients. And we might circle back to that in a moment, but they took them from these patients, processed them, concentrated them, and injected them into two different areas in the knee. And over 15 years, one of the groups was significantly superior to the other group. [00:16:58] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And the group that [00:17:00] did well was in bone injected, so they injected the bone of the knee just above and below the cartilage. The cartilage injected group did okay initially. But then declined at each five year mark and it was over 80 percent of the bone injected group did not need that knee replacement. [00:17:17] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: They had been recommended 15 years earlier. In other words, those knees were saved. That's amazing. We follow that protocol and we do the bone work and you think about it. Your cartilage in your joints and in your discs of your spine is probably one of the least biologically active tissues. There are not a lot of cells. [00:17:37] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: It's sort of a collection of squishy proteins and collagen and we call this sort of the biological rubber of the body. The real activity, the part of your body that made that cartilage in the first place when you were a fetus was the growth plate bone marrow where you're most of your stem cells reside, your storehouse of stem cells. [00:17:58] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: So we follow that [00:18:00] protocol. So  [00:18:00] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: with data like that, 80 percent did not need any replacement and they were bone on bone, which really that's the only standard of care treatment that we have to my knowledge. Why has the FDA not? Given an approval any  [00:18:16] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: insight into that I'm going to go out on a limb here and say i'm sure there are political and economic pressures from Companies that make metallic knee implants. [00:18:26] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: I am sure that the fda panels Uh that look at this. I have a very high threshold of studies in terms of number of participants And they love blinded and controlled studies, meaning blinded means the doctor doesn't know and the patient doesn't know if they're getting a placebo or not. And a controlled study means there's a placebo arm, but who would want to be that in that study that might get a placebo? [00:18:54] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: So it's going to be very hard to do a large population study with [00:19:00] placebo. So we are sort of at this. You know, difficult crossroads.  [00:19:04] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Yeah, sometimes you have to follow your common sense. Anyone can tell you that the success rate of any cartilage naturally regrowing when you're bone on bone is probably zero. [00:19:19] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: So do we really need that control group? That's where I sometimes wonder when did we leave common sense by the wayside or the body of scientific Tiff acknowledge and experience that we have from decades of doing medicine the way we've been doing it. And so this is the place you can be very frank and honest. [00:19:39] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: So I throw Mainstream medicine under the bus on the regular because people just don't get it. They're scratching their heads Why don't I get these options at my hmo doctor's office? And so I really help them to understand that medicine is a business and that it has It's [00:20:00] its own motivations and doing lots of surgeries and procedures and prescribing lots of drugs is part of it. [00:20:07] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: And so if you want something different, then you've got to make different choices and look elsewhere, which I think is a great, I was going to ask you in a little bit, but I'm going to ask you now. The second question people ask me after why doesn't my doctor offer this is, Will my insurance pay for this? [00:20:24] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: So I think this is a good place to ask that.  [00:20:27] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: You're absolutely right. There's a little bit of a conundrum. Because the FDA has not approved this for claims, your insurance has their hat to hang on that they, they will not approve this. However, there's something called PRP platelet rich plasma, which many people can get in their doctor's office, which is a taking your own blood and. [00:20:47] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: spinning it down in a centrifuge and pulling out the growth factors and the platelets and concentrating them and delivering them back to an area where there might be a strain or pain like a tennis elbow or a knee [00:21:00] ligament or something like that. And it is, it's rather simple. It is, it's sort of the lowest. [00:21:06] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Entry level regenerative medicine item and it is not approved for claims by the FDA But insurances are starting to pay for it because they're starting to see that it's less expensive than a surgical pathway So it might cost 500 to 1, 000 per session, typically people have two to three sessions. So, I think that's probably some good news in the long run towards insurance companies waking up and looking at the bigger picture and avoiding bigger open surgeries if possible. [00:21:40] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: There's always a role for the surgeries, I don't mean to say don't do surgery, I mean to say look at every option first, why not try a regenerative procedure because I can tell you. When I'm addressing a knee problem, it's usually two doses of biologics in the bone above and below the knee. [00:22:00] And we do that at a little injection facility with some sedation so no one has to feel the bone injection. [00:22:06] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: It doesn't take very long. Most of the work is done ahead of time. The targeting, the MRI, the testing. And We've got that down to where it's just under 10, 000 and I think that's a good price when you look at the lost work time, the downtime, the complications, the co pays you'd have just to have a knee replacement. [00:22:28] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Sure, the knee replacement might be less than 10, 000 out of pocket, but there's a cost of the pain and the recovery and the physical therapy and that kind of thing. So it's not cost prohibitive. For everyone. For some, I understand, but not for everyone.  [00:22:43] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Yes, my mother had both knees replaced, and the pain she went through and just never had the same gait and walking ease, and if she could have avoided it at that time, I'm sure she would have in hindsight.[00:23:00]  [00:23:00] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: So, let's get more specific, because I know people are wanting to know. So we've talked about knees. What other joint or musculoskeletal problems have stem cells been shown to help with? And then also maybe tie into there, you mentioned bone marrow as a source. What are the sources? Cause some people are saying, Oh my gosh, am I going to have to have my bone marrow removed to get stem cell treatment? [00:23:25] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: So where are these? Stem cells coming from? Are they autologous from the person? Are they from somebody else?  [00:23:32] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: So let me work backwards. I'll start with that question and then work back to and expand on, on the types of things we can do beyond knees. Okay. So you can have bone marrow, harvested stem cells harvested from your own bone marrow, and even other sources like fat. [00:23:48] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: I don't like the fat source. Because those cells are typically in an inflamed environment. And the whole theme here is to work against inflammation, which works to help our [00:24:00] body tissues function better and slow the aging process. I don't like to harvest, autologous is the word you used, and that means from yourself. [00:24:09] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: I prefer the perinatal sources. These are again the donated, ethical, and FDA compliant labs that prepare these biologics. The biologics would be either stem cells or stem cell messengers, stem cell derived messengers. And these are the small particles that one cell uses to communicate with other cells in our body, wake up our own stem cells, activate them. [00:24:35] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And I have been able to keep the cost of procedures down with, I believe, at least as good efficacy, if not better in some areas. With the stem cell messengers and we call those exosomes or nanoparticles and they are basically a stem cell giving a message to other cells to behave in an anti [00:25:00] inflammatory, youthful, regenerative, restorative way and that's what we're, that's what we seek. [00:25:05] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Those come from basically what used to be medical trash. It's now medical treasure, and these are donated and screened individuals. Unless you're in a culture that preserves the placenta for the delicacy that it may be in some areas, this is You've probably delivered thousands of babies and thrown away the, all this great stuff. [00:25:30] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Am I  [00:25:30] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: right? Yes. Who knew? You know, that HGTV show, isn't it called Trash to Treasure? But also I recently learned that in a lot of cultures, they actually bury the placenta to ground the energy body of the child into Mother Earth, which is a whole other conversation. So it's ethical to use it for medical procedures in the West, but in a lot of indigenous cultures, it probably wouldn't be so you [00:26:00] prefer the perinatal. [00:26:01] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: And it's not just for joint stem cells, not just for joints anymore. What are the other applications  [00:26:09] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: that we get great results with joints? I would say joints. Joints are a wonderful and relatively successful application in our hands. And by joints, I'm including spine. We don't have the long term data on spine yet, like we do for knees. [00:26:26] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Knees were sort of an easy first study because there's so many people with knees and they're easy to inject in the knee area, right? It's down there. It's just asking for an injection. The spine is a little bit more interesting. You have to be cautious around nerves. And that's where I come in as a neurosurgeon, so I'm, I've been inside the spine thousands of times doing surgeries. [00:26:47] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: I love doing fewer surgeries and more of these procedures. So we'll call that the musculoskeletal group. There are other things a little bit within the musculoskeletal group. One is there, there have been studies [00:27:00] showing improvement in bone density, which is very important in someone with declining hormone levels. [00:27:07] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Um, as, as you and your. Listeners must know the bone density is associated with longevity. The better your bone density, the better your longevity. And hormones are a big part of that. Weight bearing exercise is a big part of that. And other factors like certain supplements, vitamin D3, for example, and others. [00:27:25] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: So regenerative medicine can help support bone density. There are studies on that. The other longevity or I'm sorry  [00:27:33] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: to interrupt you, but where What types of stem cells are used  [00:27:37] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: and how are they administered? I have to look at the individual study, but you are correct. Most of the studies are either autologous harvested stem cells from that person, their donated stem cells from a perinatal source, or their donated stem cell messengers or exosomes from a perinatal source. [00:27:54] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Those are the three main applications that we call regenerative medicine. [00:28:00]  [00:28:00] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: For bone density, how are those  [00:28:01] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: administered? Oh, sorry. IV.  [00:28:04] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Intravenously. Is anyone doing that in the United States? There  [00:28:08] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: are a lot of us doing that. Okay.  [00:28:10] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: And so. Because I think there are women listening who are going to want to know what would your criteria be for what degree of osteopenia or osteoporosis. [00:28:20] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: I would say if there's any evidence for osteopenia and you want to get ahead of this and prevent this from going to full blown osteoporosis and you're already doing the traditional elements, weight bearing exercise, hormone optimization, things like this, the right supplements, it's something to look at. [00:28:38] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Osteoporosis. is associated with shortened longevity. So we want to get ahead of this. And the criteria would be making sure they've tried everything else first. Now if someone has a very focal area of osteopenia, maybe a hip issue, but the rest of their testing, because when they test for bone density, they test the hip, the spine, maybe the wrist, other areas. [00:28:59] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: [00:29:00] If we can focally treat by injection a spot area if needed. Yeah, but  [00:29:06] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: I've seen thousands of bone densities on thousands of women and it's a rare person who has a spot problem. It's usually pretty global. And so how many treatments would they have of intravenous stem cells? Because I know there's some women listening who are thinking, Oh, I'm going to look into that. [00:29:22] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: So they probably want to know. We  [00:29:24] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: probably do one treatment. And then monitor the bone density every six to 12 months and see what kind of length of benefit they got and what kind of benefit they got from it and use that as a guide. There's no signing up for, Oh, you'll need this every six or 12 months. [00:29:42] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: This is a individualized person and we guide it for that individual. So hopefully one treatment could give you. Months or years depending on how bad things are to start with how good your own status is your overall Inflammatory burden [00:30:00] and we can do blood tests to look at that in detail Because ultimately aging is an accumulation of this chronic inflammation and we need to not just give IV Regenerative biologics. [00:30:12] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: We need to look at every aspect of of what's causing root cause, right? What's causing inflammatory Yeah, let's  [00:30:19] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: detour and talk about that because I talk about it a lot, but you can never talk about it enough. This is the rust. The inflammation is the rust that corrodes all your cells and degrades them. [00:30:32] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: And this is what causes premature aging, disease, death, everything. It is the enemy. So, it's vital. Every doc I know who works with stem cells, Requires that people reduce their inflammation if they're in a highly inflamed state But I think it would be important to hear your perspective on that  [00:30:52] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: I could not agree more and i've converged with you using the the word rust As you have so i'm [00:31:00] glad we've come together because you're right rust is oxidation And we are oxidizing and that's why antioxidants are good for us. [00:31:08] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: So We all are in a state of inflammation. That's during the day, during the light hours, we have neuro stress, we have physical stress, we have all these things and we have things in our food source and they cause our cells to react in a defensive manner and that defense is chronic inflammation. At night, we repair. [00:31:29] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: If we're sleeping and we're getting good sleep, restorative sleep, our bodies and our cells undergo a repair process. It's a DNA repair, all kinds of things. And we need to balance that by really understanding those and focusing on them. I think reducing exposure to inflammatory items is probably the easiest thing we can do. [00:31:50] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Eating a cleaner diet, for example, avoiding toxins in our environment to the extent we know they're there and we can, limiting electromagnetic [00:32:00] waves. Turning off the screens at night and the other things we can do to reduce inflammation are lifestyle changes, like making sure we exercise, eating in the light window and not eating in the dark window, intermittent eating, intermittent fasting. [00:32:14] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: We can even supercharge the reduced inflammation. By what's called hormesis. Hormesis as, as you may have, you and your audience may know, is a slight stress upon our cells to build resilience and to clear out the senescent zombie cells that are taking up space and resources. And that might come through exercise. [00:32:35] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: It might come through calorie restriction, maybe a fast for anywhere from 24 to 72 hours. It might come from hot sauna use or cold plunges. And these stimulate the body to release survival proteins, which help reduce inflammation. These are the kind of proteins we find in stem cells and stem cell messengers. [00:32:54] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: So ultimately, the regenerative medicine is sort of a hack or a biohack to slow [00:33:00] inflammation. And as it slows and reduces and reverses inflammation at the cellular level, it's reducing aging at the cellular level. And you see many ads on social media. That our product reduces inflammation at the cellular level. [00:33:14] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: That's how we're going to reduce our, slow our aging. We have to do it at the cellular level. And everybody  [00:33:19] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: stay tuned because Dr. Jeff does have a gift for you at the end of the show that's gonna, uh, help some things that you can do to help reduce your inflammation so you don't want to miss that. [00:33:31] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Alright, let's jump back. We were going through the indications and treatments. We talked about knees, spine. We talked about osteoporosis, osteopenia, bone thinning. What other indications  [00:33:44] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: are there? We've treated with IV many things. So we have patients who have come to us with declining kidney function and whether that's related to too much sugar in the life over your life and diabetic changes acquired type two [00:34:00] diabetes, whether it's related to high blood pressure that hasn't been adequately controlled or even other items. [00:34:06] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: What happens is the blood test called creatinine starts to go up because your kidneys can't remove that amount of protein from the body. And yeah, We have seen declining, improving creatinine levels in patients who showed progressive problems with the kidney function, who wanted to avoid dialysis. So we've had a couple patients specifically, and we've only had to do one IV on each of those. [00:34:31] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: patients where their creatinine is improved and we're just watching their blood test with the creatinine. And people come in and say, I've had so much other benefits from that. I think better, more clearly. I have more energy. I sleep more soundly. We get all these beneficial side effects from the IV.  [00:34:49] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Just, I wanted to add something there. [00:34:50] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Just as you're talking, it makes perfect sense that I'm sitting here thinking, why don't we give them to everyone intravenously because just the three year old boy [00:35:00] who falls and scrapes his knee. All you have to do is protect it from infection and getting scraped again. And then the stem cells, the messages throughout the body say, send stem cells to this cut and fix it. [00:35:12] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: It tells what to do. And so that example you gave is beautiful about the kidneys and declining kidney function. You give the stem cells intravenously, they know where to go. And they know what to do and they know to fix the problem. So why aren't we giving it? Do some people just say, I want general longevity. [00:35:33] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: And I know you're going to talk a little bit about that. And I want to heal whatever's broken that I don't know about. And you just. Give them intravenous stem cells.  [00:35:43] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: I don't want to give the idea that stem cells fix everything, right? I think they try it. This is not a cure all, but we love to add it when we can as an alternative or an additional item to help repair or recover in medicine. [00:35:59] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: We call it [00:36:00] an adjunct therapy, right? So this is an add on treatment. For example, we see patients who are recovering from heart attack and we show improved cardiac. function from I. V. Regenerative biologics. We see patients recovering from stroke or have suffered what's called traumatic brain injury used to be called chronic concussive syndrome. [00:36:21] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And these people have lingering effects of brain injury, maybe from an accident or something. And we have shown some benefits there. And there are some studies published on this. Now it should be known that the stem cells do not readily cross the blood brain barrier when they're delivered IV. So the benefits we're actually seeing are more with the stem cell messengers, the stem cell derived exosomes I mentioned to you earlier because they are so small. [00:36:49] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Remember they're called nanoparticles for a reason. They're very small. They cross the blood brain barrier and stimulate the glial cells and that support our brain cells. [00:37:00] And you spoke earlier about other types of stem cells like endometrial base and things like this. There is wonderful work in more specialized types of stem cells. [00:37:08] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Right now, we do not use anything that's manipulated. So these are off the shelf, straight from the womb, tested, screened, and filtered. biologics, because the FDA is pretty clear that they don't want us using anything manipulated. Cells that have been conjured or cajoled into doing something very specific. [00:37:28] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: That is the next quantum leap in regenerative medicine, very specifically targeting stem cells and their messengers, engineered for a specific thing like helping to repair the islet cells in the pancreas in the case of type 2. It's for example, and again, most of these diseases of aging are diseases of inflammation and vice versa. [00:37:50] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Coronary artery clogging, atherosclerosis has an inflammatory component. Alzheimer's disease has an inflammatory component. If you look at [00:38:00] the tissue under a microscope, even type 2 diabetes, you look at the pancreas, it has an inflammatory component. We're really simply just reducing inflammatory exposure and effect. [00:38:12] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And that leads me to mention autoimmune, because this is where a lot of hormones get affected. And as your audience knows, autoimmune means the body is having a revved up attack on it, part of itself, for reasons unclear, but it's a hyper inflammation state. Let's list a few of those. Rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis. [00:38:35] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: There are other autoimmune diseases and if you do inflammatory blood tests, you'll see the inflammation system is in high gear. We're not sure always why that is, but it is. Some infections are known for their hyper inflammation. Lyme's disease is one I know you've had guests on before about Lyme's disease. [00:38:55] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And another well known one that is known for inflammation is, [00:39:00] COVID 19. It's a very inflammatory virus, and a lot of these long COVID syndromes do have significant continued hyper inflammatory states involved. So we are seeing that these types of problems respond well to suppressing and controlling, we use the word immunomodulating, the inflammation system, where the regenerative biologics do work. [00:39:27] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: towards declining those problems and those symptoms.  [00:39:31] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Okay, wow, such great information. I would be remiss if I didn't ask because I know people are wanting to know about vampire facelift and beauty applications. Would you like to talk about that?  [00:39:45] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: I would. This is probably a little bit on the more fun end of things we do. [00:39:50] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And most of the people we see have a problem and we want to help them with a problem. But we also have enjoyed helping people want to not only feel [00:40:00] better and be healthier, but feel better about looking better. So there are currently two cosmetic procedures that we have. One is, and as your audience knows, a vampire facial is PRP. [00:40:13] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And we talked about PRP earlier for joints, where you can draw your, uh, have your blood drawn from your own veins, spun in a centrifuge, and pull out the growth factors and the platelets, and inject them into the face. So it gives more growth factors to the face to help tighten the collagen. I like to skip over that and go to the high octane stuff and that's to use the wide draw of the blood. [00:40:37] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: When you change the oil in your car, you don't put the old oil back in it. So we use the stem cell biologics and micro inject the face. to stimulate the epidermal cells in dermal cells rather to stimulate, make more collagen, more elastin, get some tightening and youthful radiant glow because of the [00:41:00] improvement in the cells. [00:41:02] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: I think you might notice this as an OB GYN in your pregnant patients. They, don't they often say, Oh, my skin is so good while they're pregnant because they're getting all these youthful growth factors from the womb circulating in the maternal bloodstream. They're getting a Yeah, they're getting a dose. [00:41:18] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Radiance is real. You can look at a pregnant woman and see that their hormones are really on point and their stem cells and how about hair  [00:41:30] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: regrowth? You're also using it for that? That was the other one. And I am, I'm also a recipient of that. So we do the same thing. I've had, I had a bald spot and I've had three scalp injections and it's because of the lighting and things, you probably can't see it, but I'll do some social media posts with some befores and afters. [00:41:50] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And it's, I've been able to help people with thinning, thinning hair. You have to have follicles. You have to have some hair. I can't take a bald person and with the current. state of [00:42:00] things. Now, when we talk about the future of the going backwards in the lineage of stem cells, there are some things coming down the pike and I have some colleagues and friends working on that. [00:42:09] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: But right now this is for people who do have some follicles and I'm sure your audience knows when your hormones start to decline, that's And you have a longstanding inflammation, you, the follicles are sensitive, they, that's like when someone is stressed and they lose hair, it's because the inflammation in their body from the nerve is seen in the areas of symptom, where they become symptomatic, that might be psoriasis. [00:42:33] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: It's where they have dry skin, it might be in the scalp with the follicles, it might be in other areas. We have patients with dry eye syndrome who maybe have had LASIK procedures and we've injected, we talk about glands, we inject the meibomian glands in the eyelids. to help improve the glandular function and I've had some limited benefit there and we're still figuring out how to do that best. [00:42:57] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Okay.  [00:42:58] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Before we wrap up, [00:43:00] we must talk about longevity and then I know you've got that gift for them that's going to help them to know some things that they can start doing now to help with anti aging. But what does the data look like and treatments to increase longevity with stem cells?  [00:43:17] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: We don't have enough. [00:43:18] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Long term data to answer that scientifically, but we do have something called biological age tests, and I think it'd be mentioned this, there are a few different kinds on the market, but basically it's a test that looks at either the markers in the bloodstream and or markers inside the cell bloodstream, of course, is outside the cell, and these markers are associated with certain age groups. [00:43:42] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: So we can do a blood test and estimate The biological age of someone as opposed to your calendar age, because I know at my last birthday, I turned 58, but I can do a biological age test and it has a different number and you can make lifestyle changes or do things in that [00:44:00] number adjust. You can affect your own rate of aging by taking your own anti aging journey and doing things about it. [00:44:07] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: And we have some studies that show improvement in the, in these biological age tests. With the use of IV regenerative biologics, so at least at the cellular level, which is where aging really does happen, there is scientific evidence to show reduced inflammatory markers and age related markers. And  [00:44:28] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: I know people are wondering, what's that test and where can I get it? [00:44:32] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: It has to be ordered by a doctor like me, and I do a lot of Zoom consultations, so if anyone in your audience is listening, this is an additional holiday gift, is if they call and mention your name, I'll do an introductory Zoom or phone. I prefer zoom, but phone consultation and we can go over their aging status and see where they are and see if we can make some tweaks in many [00:45:00] different areas and talk about the biological age tests. [00:45:03] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: I'm happy to do that. But you have to mention your name and they heard us here.  [00:45:08] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Okay. So Merry Christmas to you, listener, you can call Dr. Jeff's office mentioned you heard him on Dr. Kieran's podcast and you can get some one on one time with Dr. Jeff and find out more about your health. I think that's a great place to end. [00:45:30] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: It sounds this is such a wonderful topic. It's a Such I guess it's kind of the wild west of medicine, but I think it is the future of medicine in many ways. So I think it's very valuable information. Thank you so much for sharing it. You have this wonderful gift that you're giving everyone to help them understand some things that they can start doing now for their health. [00:45:56] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: We'll have the link in the show notes. Do you want to tell them about [00:46:00] what that is? And then also all the places they can  [00:46:02] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: find you online. Thank you so much. Yes, if you go to the and I forget the word the young again method. com slash longevity There's a a free guide on some of the anti aging supplements You should start or if you're not already on and if you do schedule Some time to meet with me we can expand on that for you as well as customize it for the individual Please follow us at we celebrate is the name of the business. [00:46:28] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: R e c e f l e b r a t e That's our website. That's our Instagram. That's our TikTok. That's our YouTube. We have lots of fun stuff. Follow us and send me a comment on Instagram. If you're on Facebook, also send me a comment and say hi and introduce yourself. We like to meet new people all the time. Awesome. [00:46:48] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Thank you so much, Dr. Jeff, for your brave journey. It is always a brave journey for any physician to go off the beaten path [00:47:00] of What we're taught and to do something innovative and new and courageous. So thank you for saying yes to that because you're going to help a lot of people. I know you already are. [00:47:11] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: I really appreciate it. And I appreciate you sharing your journey and  [00:47:14] Dr. Jeffrey Gross: expertise with us today. Thank you so much for having me. It was my pleasure and honor. And thank you for  [00:47:20] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: joining me for another episode of the hormone prescription. Stem cells are super exciting and the indications are growing. Access is growing and availability. [00:47:35] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: So. I know you learned something that's going to inspire you today. I look forward to knowing what that is. Reach out to me on social media and let me know. And if you want to take Dr. Jeff up on his very generous holiday offer, please do so. We will have all the links in the show notes to his free gift and to how you can reach out to him and contact him. [00:47:58] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Until [00:48:00] next week, peace, love, and hormones, y'all. Thank you so much for listening. I know that incredible vitality occurs for women over 40 when we learn to speak hormone and balance these vital regulators to create the health and the life that we deserve. If you're enjoying this podcast, I'd love it if you'd give me a review and subscribe. [00:48:22] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: It really does help this podcast out so much. You can visit the hormone prescription. com where we have some free gifts for you. And you can sign up to have a hormone evaluation with me on the podcast to gain clarity into your personal situation. Until next time, remember take small steps each day to balance your hormones and watch the wonderful changes in your health that begin to unfold for you. [00:48:44] Dr. Kyrin Dunston: Talk to you soon.   ►The Best 5 Anti-Aging Supplements that YOU Need to be taking NOW by Dr. Jeffrey Gross - CLICK HERE ► Feeling tired? Can't seem to lose weight, no matter how hard you try? It might be time to check your hormones. Most people don't even know that their hormones could be the culprit behind their problems. But at Her Hormone Club, we specialize in hormone testing and treatment. We can help you figure out what's going on with your hormones and get you back on track. We offer advanced hormone testing and treatment from Board Certified Practitioners, so you can feel confident that you're getting the best possible care. Plus, our convenient online consultation process makes it easy to get started. Try Her Hormone Club for 30 days and see how it can help you feel better than before. CLICK HERE.   ► Do you feel exhausted, moody, and unable to do the things that used to bring you joy? It could be because of hormonal poverty! You can take our quiz now to find out if your hormone levels are at optimum level or not. Take this quiz and get ready to reclaim your life; say goodbye to fatigue and lack of energy for good. We want every woman to live her best life — free from any signs or symptoms of hormonal poverty, so they can relish their everyday moments with confidence and joy. Imagine having a strong immune system, vibrant skin, improved sleep quality… these are all possible when hormones are balanced! CLICK HERE now and take the #WWPHD Quiz to discover if you're in hormonal poverty — it only takes 2 minutes! Let's get started on optimizing your hormone health today.    

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. Stephen Sideroff. Dr. Stephen Sideroff is an internationally recognized expert in resilience, optimal performance, addiction, neurofeedback, and alternative approaches to stress and mental health. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, with a joint appointment in the Department of Rheumatology at UCLA's School of Medicine, as well as the Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Ethics. For over 40 years, Dr. Sideroff has been passionate about studying and understanding resilience and optimal performance. He has developed and established innovative models of behavior and treatment approaches for restoring physical, emotional, and mental balance and effectiveness in North America, Europe, and Asia. In this episode, Dr. Sideroff talks about why we decided to dedicate his life to resilience. Unfortunately, many people have great resistance to managing their stress. That's why Dr. Sideroff discusses the importance of keeping your nervous system in a good place, how your childhood environment plays a role in your resilience, and unpacking the unconscious to face difficult feelings. Tune in as we dive into Dr. Sideroff's Resilience Assessment Booklet and how to measure a critical aspect of your physiology.  This episode originally aired in 2022. / / 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 combines the classic coffee flavor you know and love with functional mushrooms, collagen protein, and nootropics to promote focus, energy, immunity, and gut health. No crash. No B.S.. Head to https://everydaydose.superfiliate.com/KETOKAMP  (5 FREE Travel Packs + Free Frother applied) *some links are affiliate links* Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [00:35] Why Dr. Sideroff Decided To Dedicate His Life To Resilience  Dr. Sideroff has always been interested in studying the brain mechanisms of learning and memory. He was interested in finding the brain's connections, so he started a career as a brain researcher.  Eventually, he started doing stress management workshops for organizations and corporations. After the workshops, people felt inspired to make changes in their lives. A few months later, very few people actually followed through with those changes. Down the road, Dr. Sideroff began to identify why we have great resistance to managing our stress.  [05:45] Keeping The Nervous System In A Good Place Through Resilience  When we think about resilience, we think about the ability to bounce back and recover after a stressful event.  If you view the world as dangerous, you expect a problem to arise.  When you anticipate danger, your body mobilizes for that danger.  If you're continually activating your nervous system in preparation for danger, you're not allowing your body to recover fully. The ability to bounce back is part of resilience.  [09:40] How The Environment of Our Childhood Will Affect Our Resilience  Primitive Gestalt patterns are how our brain develops throughout childhood based on the lessons of our childhood environment.  Our brain literally forms its circuitry based on those childhood lessons. We adapt to our childhood environment. Then our adaptation gets locked in. If our childhood was dangerous, we as adults continue to think the world is just as dangerous. Resilience is about being able to think outside the box and adapt to our current environment.  Many of the consequences of our childhood are not something that we're always conscious about. [14:50] Unpacking The Unconscious To Live A Happier Life The first step in unpacking the unconscious is a willingness to face complicated feelings, emotions, and issues.  Next, you have to be accepting of whatever emotions you have. You can love your mother and father yet still be angry at them. Living a happier and healthier life is about a willingness to grow up. [20:50] The First Three Pillars From The Path: Mastering the Nine Pillars of Resilience and Success What is the most crucial relationship that you have? It's the relationship with yourself.  Consider these questions: Are you critical and judgmental of yourself?  Do you put yourself down?  Are you loving, accepting, and compassionate toward yourself?  The first pillar is all about how you treat yourself and then comparing that to the healthy or ideal way of treating yourself. You can do this by becoming consciously aware of your thoughts.  The second pillar is your relationship with others. Are you able to tell the difference between healthy and toxic relationships?  The third pillar is a relationship with something more significant; this extends to the community at large.  [33:40] Autonomic Dysregulation Syndrome and The Process of Aging  Dr. Sideroff has proposed an actual diagnostic code which he calls autonomic dysregulation syndrome.  70 to 80% of visits to the doctor's office result from this autonomic dysregulation syndrome.  It underlies whether you have headaches, high blood pressure, or autoimmune disease.  We now have direct evidence that stress speeds up the aging process.  All illness is simply an expression of the aging process.  Luckily, resilience is one way of slowing down the aging process.  [38:45] Get The Resilience Assessment Booklet From Dr. Stephen Sideroff  Here's a link to The Resilience Assessment Booklet: https://drstephensideroff.com/resilience-assessment-booklet-395/ Dr. Sideroff has created a comprehensive model for living in balance and health.  His assessment booklet identifies the nine components of his model and gives a brief and readily understood description of these nine elements of a foundation for resilience.  It then presents a 40 item questionnaire and self-scoring profile that allows you to gauge your areas of strength along with those areas needing more significant development. [43:45] The Connection Between Heart Rate Variability and Gratitude Your heart rate is never on a constant level.  If it is constant, that's a sign that you are unhealthy.  You want to have a heart rate change in a very systematic way. Heart rate variability links your cardiovascular system, nervous system, respiratory system, and emotions.  As you breathe in, your heart rate speeds up because you're activating the sympathetic branch of your nervous system. One of the things that facilitate optimal heart rate variability is gratitude. AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode:  Check out Dr. Stephen Sideroff's Website: https://drstephensideroff.com/ Follow Dr. Stephen Sideroff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.sideroff.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSideroff The Path: Mastering the Nine Pillars of Resilience and Success: https://drstephensideroff.com/products/#thepath Recovering the Soul: A Scientific and Spiritual Approach: https://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Soul-Scientific-Spiritual-Approach/dp/055334790X/benazadi-20 The Resilience Assessment Booklet: https://drstephensideroff.com/resilience-assessment-booklet-395/ 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 / / 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 combines the classic coffee flavor you know and love with functional mushrooms, collagen protein, and nootropics to promote focus, energy, immunity, and gut health. No crash. No B.S.. Head to https://everydaydose.superfiliate.com/KETOKAMP  (5 FREE Travel Packs + Free Frother applied) *some links are affiliate links* 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. 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Today, I am blessed to have here with me Marek Doyle. He has spent the last 17 years developing a model of individualized nutrition based on data from over 3,000 individual outcomes, 11,000 test findings, and significant utilization of the scientific literature. Marek is a functional nutritional therapist. In addition to his Academy training course for practitioners and enthusiasts in London, England, Marek offers one-on-one consultations for customers. He holds a Master of Science degree in Personalized Nutrition.  Marek has always greatly respected and fascinated with the human body. He was always driven to nutritional therapy since it is the most fundamental aspect in impacting human biochemistry, and he has spent almost two decades improving his methods. Marek has an MSc in Personalized Nutrition (CNELM/Middlesex Uni), as well as a CertHE in Nutritional Medicine, a Diploma in Allergy and Environmental Therapy (BIAET) and a Diploma in Advanced Nutrition for Optimal Health (GBF/BCMA).  His viewpoint is shaped by everything that can enable him to precisely pinpoint each person's major challenges and predict the result of any given option. It is shaped less by exact answers and more by asking the right questions, which are formed from his personal experiences, combining the mechanical knowledge taken from the scientific literature with the wisdom embedded in traditional healing systems, and by making observations gleaned from working directly with thousands of people. In this episode, Marek speaks about how our bodies can repair themselves so long as you identify the hurdles that prevent it from happening, the flaws of modern weight loss methods, the pros and cons of the ketogenic diet, how the mitochondria work under stress, and things you need to remember before going on a diet. This episode originally aired in January 2023. / / 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 combines the classic coffee flavor you know and love with functional mushrooms, collagen protein, and nootropics to promote focus, energy, immunity, and gut health. No crash. No B.S.. Head to 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.  [04:50] The Body's Self-Healing Factor The human body will solve its problems unless an obstacle is blocking the way towards healing. Finding out what that obstacle is is the key to overcoming certain health issues. Once these obstacles are taken away, everything becomes much easier for an individual. These interferences aren't easy to identify or solve, which is why it is up to everybody to identify what they are. [06:28] The Flaws of Popular Weight Loss Methods Many influencers, nutritionists, and dieticians claim that energy balance is the only thing you'll need to lose body fat. Calories in and out are a big deal; however, both can change. This concept is entirely dependent on the body not changing its energy usage all day which makes it very flawed. The calorie concept is deceptive because it works short-term for weight loss but not fat loss. There is a massive difference between these two. [12:00] The Pros and Cons of the Keto Diet Two camps are relevant to this diet. The first one is the people who preach that it's a revolution, and the other is the ones who oppose it due to their belief in its health risks. There is a lot of misconception that still exists about the Keto Diet. One of the most anti-inflammatory interventions available is the Ketogenic Diet. [24:47] What the Mitochondria Does When You Are Stressed There are three different types of stress: Mental and Emotional Stress, Physical Stress, and Chemical Stress. Being under any of these stresses will cause the Mitochondria to generate a ton of oxidative stress. The only thing greater than the human body's capability to handle stress is how far you can push it until it eventually fails. Oxidative stress due to the overworking of the Mitochondria will cause certain problems in the human body. [40:44] Things You Must Consider Before Trying Certain Diets       There are many moving parts in the human body, making a perfect diet unrealistic.       Doing certain diets and fasting is fine; however, you must consider your status and other options first.       Stress, Immunocompromised bodies, your home's condition, and most importantly, your current health condition are some of the few things you need to be mindful of before starting a diet that will massively affect your body.   It's always a matter of identifying the big stressors in your life. AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode:  Website: https://www.marekdoyle.com Follow Marek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marekdoylenutrition  Twitter: https://twitter.com/marekdoyle  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  / / 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 combines the classic coffee flavor you know and love with functional mushrooms, collagen protein, and nootropics to promote focus, energy, immunity, and gut health. No crash. No B.S.. Head to 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.  *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 ▸ tiktok | @thebenazadi https://www.tiktok.com/@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. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. 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.

Mikko Huttunen is a retired professional paintball player and the current creative director at Hormesis paintball. It is World Cup week and we have nothing but exciting stuff to talk about!JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029PTG SHOW SPONSORS:LONE WOLF PAINTBALL: https://www.lonewolfpaintball.comHORMESIS PAINTBALL: https://hormesispaintball.com/HKARMY: https://www.hkarmy.com/TRANZFUSE: https://tranzlabs.com/?ref=PLAYTHEGAM...David Roque: CPA Assistant AHSBIZ@GMAIL.COMSupport the show

Oliver Lang is back on the show from Bali with some MAJOR news from Hormesis Paintball and an update on the Elite 1v1 tour! Are players finally going to have the opportunity to make millions of dollars playing paintball? Is Hormesis going to be at the forefront of making that happen? It sure sounds like that is Olivers dream. PTG SHOW SPONSORS:LONE WOLF PAINTBALL: https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com HORMESIS PAINTBALL: https://hormesispaintball.com/HKARMY: https://www.hkarmy.com/TRANZFUSE: https://tranzlabs.com/?ref=PLAYTHEGAM...David Roque: CPA Assistant AHSBIZ@GMAIL.COMSupport the show

Can you live a longer, healthier life without sacrificing the things you enjoy doing?This episode's guest is Thomas DeLauer, a nutrition and business performance coach with over 3.5 million subscribers on YouTube. Thomas built his name around helping busy people live longer, healthier, and happier lives by making small diet and lifestyle changes. In the full episode, Thomas and I discuss:Longevity and the keys to slowing down agingThe habits linked to a longer, healthier lifeHormetic stressors and why they're importantWhat the science says about calorie restrictionThe benefits of heat and cold therapiesThe role of FOX03 for longevityListen to the full episode here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neuro-experience-with-louisa-nicola/id1274468842?i=1000628239788Optimise your health with InsideTracker's biomarker analysis. Get exclusive access to InsideTracker's new ApoB test, and a significant discount at http://insidetracker.com/louisaOptimise your hydration and get a free sample pack of electrolytes at http://drinklmnt.com/neuroThe Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa Nicola

Today, I am blessed to have here with me the Founder of The Energy Blueprint, Ari Whitten. He is an energy and fatigue specialist who focuses on taking an evidence-based approach to energy enhancement,  a nutrition, exercise, and natural health expert, and a #1 best-selling author.  He has been studying nutrition and holistic health for over two decades. He has a Bachelor of Science from San Diego State University in Kinesiology (specializing in fitness, nutrition, and health). He also has a background in exercise physiology and fitness and holds two advanced certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist. In addition, he recently completed the three years of coursework for his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, an education which rounds out all aspects – nutrition, fitness, and psychology – of his approach to optimal health. Ari is a tireless researcher who has obsessively devoted the last 20 years of his life to the pursuit of being on the cutting edge of the science of health and energy enhancement. For the last six years, he's been working with many of the top scientists and physicians on the planet to develop the most comprehensive program in the world on the science of overcoming fatigue and increasing energy — The Energy Blueprint. In this episode, Ari first speaks about his Epstein Barr Virus diagnosis and how that took him down a rabbit hole of energy optimization. One way to improve chronic fatigue is by growing more mitochondria; Ari explains how this is possible. Then, Ari dives into melatonin and tips for fixing a circadian rhythm disruption. Tune in as we chat about the importance of hormetic stressors, Eat For Energy, and Ari's products from The Energy Blueprint.  Purchase Ari's new book Eat For Energy here: https://bit.ly/3Fka6VB Join my upcoming FREE keto LIVE training here: http://www.ketosismasterclass.com  / / 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.  [00:45] Ari Speaks About Epstein Barr Virus and His Obsession With Energy Optimization  Ari has been studying health science his whole life. Unfortunately, Ari got very sick with Epstein Barr Virus and mononucleosis in his mid-twenties. He lost about thirty-five pounds in the span of a month; he couldn't eat because the back of his throat was so swollen.  Ari was left with chronic fatigue; it shifted his entire life.  So, Ari started to focus on the world of energy optimization; he became obsessed with energy science. Conventional medical doctors had no information to offer Ari.  After doing research, Ari found that science actually does not support the idea that adrenal fatigue is a significant cause of chronic fatigue. Well, Ari realized that no one truly understands what is causing fatigue.  [08:45] The Key To Overcoming Fatigue Is Growing More Mitochondria  Finding ways to grow more mitochondria and strengthen your mitochondria is a massive key to the puzzle of overcoming fatigue.  The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell.  We are taught to think of mitochondria as these mindless energy generators. Something you may not know is the mitochondria have a dual role beyond energy production, which is just as important as their role in energy production.  The mitochondria also help with energy regulation.  Your energy levels are a function of the degree to which your mitochondria decide if you're safe or if you're under attack.  [17:50] Hormetic Stressors Will Make Your Mitochondria Bigger and Stronger  Hormetic stress is how a transient metabolic stressor works to stimulate beneficial adaptations that ultimately increase resilience and resistance in the face of a broad range of other stressors.  Basically, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.  By exposing yourself to moderate stressors within your body's capacity, you make your body more robust and more resistant.  Hormetic stressors are vital for challenging our mitochondria and stimulating them in a way that makes them bigger and stronger. [27:30] Is Your Body Under Attack? Your Brain Will Create Sickness Behavior When cells are under attack, they shift all their resources to defense mode.  Cells will go into defense mode to protect themselves. They also go into defense mode as an evolutionary adaptive mechanism to help the body's energy and resources be redirected towards defending against the threat. When we have lots of immune activation and elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines, the brain responds by also creating sickness behavior, which includes fatigue. When your brain creates sickness behavior, it protects you from over-expending energy and depleting resources.  [42:40] The Importance of Melatonin: What You Need To Know You get 50 to 70 percent suppression of melatonin secretion by the brain in the evenings due to simply being in a typical home under standard indoor home lighting.  Melatonin is a vital hormone for protecting your mitochondria and protecting your brain's neurons.  If you're chronically suppressing melatonin at the cellular level, you will have chronic melatonin deficiency.  Sadly, melatonin doesn't get the respect that it deserves.  [1:05:15] Ari Is Hypersensitive To Melatonin Supplements - Are You?  Ari is hypersensitive to melatonin if he takes it in supplement form. After polling his audience, about 25% of people are sensitive to melatonin.  People who take melatonin for a significant time will sleep poorly after coming off of it. It will take people a few days for sleep to normalize without taking melatonin.  AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode:  Check out The Energy Blueprint: https://theenergyblueprint.com Follow Ari Whitten & The Energy Blueprint  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theenergyblueprint/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theenergyblueprint/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQo6oCvS6YuvaablyMT_sw Twitter: https://twitter.com/ari_whitten Eat for Energy: How to Beat Fatigue, Supercharge Your Mitochondria, and Unlock All-Day Energy: Purchase Ari's new book Eat For Energy here: https://bit.ly/3Fka6VB Ari's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Ari-Whitten/e/B00K9VPNY8/benazadi-20 Email for gifts: Ari@theenergyblueprint.com The Energy Blueprint Store: https://store.theenergyblueprint.com/# Listen to The Energy Blueprint: https://theenergyblueprint.com/podcast/ 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 Watch Keto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Join my upcoming FREE keto LIVE training here: http://www.ketosismasterclass.com  / / 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.  *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. 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In this episode of The Ancient Health Podcast, host Dr. Chris Motley welcomes special guest Dr. John Lieurance to explore the potential of melatonin in combating acute and chronic diseases. They discuss hidden infections, hormesis, and adaptation, as well as the significance of the sinus cavity and marcons. The conversation also delves into melatonin production, hormone feedback loops, and the benefits of rectal delivery. Tune in for valuable insights into rejuvenation therapies and the power of melatonin.Topics discussed: Hormesis and adaptation Our design as energy and light beings Three doorways to the body The sinus cavity and marconsHow melatonin is madeHormone feedback loops and melatonin Rectal delivery of melatonin (suppository)High dosing melatonin Melatonin and viral infections Why everyone should have melatonin in their “medicine cabinet” Methylene blue Sourcing and dosing of MB Rejuvenation therapies: IV, Endonasal, LaserWebsite: www.drjohnlieurance.comIG: @drjohnlieuranceDr. Lieurance's Book: Melatonin Miracle Molecule Book Mitozen.club5% off all products for Podcast listeners using code HEALTHINSTITUTEFollow @healthinstitute on Instagram! instagram.com/healthinstitute Join The Health Institute Newsletter! thehealthinstitute.com/wellness-weekly

In today's episode, Gina discusses the many benefits of hormesis. In the case of anxiety healing and prevention, hormesis involves using small bits of stress to help strengthen our minds and bodies. Learn how to become more adaptive to stress and become more resilient to your anxiety-responses, listen in today! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! To learn more go to: https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Stressors are the crux of health. Some are essential to build resilience and vibrance. Judicious implementation is key. -Ari Whitten Chapters 0:00:24 Introduction and Quote on Stressors and Health 0:01:35 Definition and Examples of Hormesis 0:03:27 Benefits and Observations of Hormetic Responses 0:05:59 Hormesis and Mental Health Mechanisms 0:10:39 Various Effects and Implications of Hormesis 0:12:07 Avoidance and Atrophy of Strengths 0:13:52 Embracing Smaller Stressors for Growth 0:15:20 Cold Showers: Building Resilience and Boosting Immunity 0:16:21 The Power of Foods: Phytochemicals and Hormetic Stressors 0:17:42 Combining Hormetic Stressors for Overall Health Benefits 0:18:58 Mindfulness and Meditation: Hormesis for Mental Health Long Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we delve into the concept of mindful hormesis and its potential benefits for mental well-being. Let's start by defining hormesis as the phenomenon where exposure to low doses of a harmful agent can have a beneficial effect, whereas higher doses would be detrimental. We can think of it as the idea that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. Examples of stressors that trigger hormetic responses include physical stressors like exercise, chemical stressors like antioxidants, and biological stressors like certain viruses and toxins. These stressors activate adaptive stress response pathways in our bodies, leading to increased resilience and various benefits such as improved health, enhanced immune function, and increased resistance to stressors. Now, let's talk about the U-shaped dose-response curve associated with hormesis. This curve shows that low doses of stressors have beneficial effects, but higher doses do not. It's like the Goldilocks principle – we want just the right amount of stressors to activate our adaptive responses without overwhelming our system. Now, how does hormesis relate to our mental health? Well, it turns out that hormesis can potentially play a role in improving mental well-being through several mechanisms. One of the key factors is stress adaptation – by exposing ourselves to mild stressors, we can teach ourselves to better handle and adapt to stress in our daily lives. This can lead to reduced anxiety and increased resilience. Another important factor is neuroplasticity, which is the brain's ability to change and adapt. By subjecting ourselves to low-dose stressors, we can promote the growth of new neural connections and enhance our brain's ability to cope with stress and regulate our emotions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I am blessed to have here with me, Bjorn Ekeberg. He is a multifaceted scholar hailing from Oslo, Norway. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Victoria, Canada, and is also a seasoned Philosopher of Science. His extensive knowledge base and wide-ranging interests make him an intellectual powerhouse. Bjørn serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Recharge Health. This organization is known for promoting and selling FlexBeam, a revolutionary wearable infrared therapy device designed to significantly improve musculoskeletal issues, enhance strength performance, expedite recovery, and promote better sleep. He is the author of Metaphysical Experiments: Physics and the Invention of the Universe (Volume 49) (Posthumanities) and teaches the public the science and metaphysics behind our understanding of the universe. He also created high-end scripted drama and co-wrote the award-winning series VALKYRIEN, which NRK and Channel 4 picked up. The series was so successful that it landed on both the New York Times and BBC's Top 10 list in 2017 and is currently being remade in the UK as "Temple" for Sky. In this episode, Bjorn discusses the importance of utilizing light to improve Mitochondrial Health. Bjorn reveals how red and near-infrared wavelengths can stimulate the body's natural process of healing. Bjorn dives into the mechanisms and benefits of red and near-infrared light. Tune in as we chat about Light for Mitochondrial Health, finding the sweet spot for Red Light Therapy, and an opportunity for people to take advantage of Infrared Therapy to live a better life.  Purchase your FlexBeam device here: https://recharge.health/product/the-flexbeam?ref=5m8q8W0RgJZ93S&utm_source=go_aff_pro Coupon Code: use the code benazadi for $60 off. Download your FREE Vegetable Oil Allergy Card here: https://onlineoffer.lpages.co/vegetable-oil-allergy-card-download/ / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Wild Pastures: $20 OFF per Box for Life + Free Shipping for Life + $15 OFF your 1st Box! https://wildpastures.com/promos/save-20-for-life-lf?oid=6&affid=132&source_id=podcast&sub1=ad BonCharge: Blue light Blocking Glasses, Red Light Therapy, Sauna Blankets & More. Visit https://boncharge.com/pages/ketokamp and use the coupon code KETOKAMP for 15% off your order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list. [00:17] Using Light to Improve Mitochondrial Health: A Biohacking Paradigm Shift Light, particularly infrared and red light, can significantly impact our biochemistry by enhancing mitochondrial health. It's an area worthy of more widespread understanding and use. The absence of health-boosting technologies like light therapy in common establishments reveals a gap in our healthcare system, highlighting the need for broader dissemination and commercial application of such health-promoting interventions. Understanding the interplay between diet, particularly keto, and biohacking strategies like light therapy can lead to more effective ways to improve health. Our perception of the sun as merely an object in the sky belies its critical role in regulating our biochemistry and overall health. Its radiant energy, especially in the infrared spectrum, profoundly influences our well-being. Infrared light, constituting over 50% of the sun's energy spectrum reaching us, has unique properties that allow it to penetrate the skin and influence deeper tissues. This highlights the potential of targeted infrared therapy to improve health at a cellular level.  [11:56] How effective is red light therapy? Hormesis, a pivotal concept to practices like the keto diet, fasting, cold exposure, and red light therapy, underscores that more is not always better. Optimal benefits lie in striking the right balance. Individuals may react differently to red light therapy, dependent on their current mitochondrial health status. It's essential to consider personal health background while designing a red light therapy regimen. The 'Goldilocks zone' for red light therapy isn't necessarily about longer exposure but the suitable duration leading to positive effects. Self-observation is crucial in optimizing the use of red light therapy. Noticing and understanding the body's response to therapy can guide frequency and intensity adjustments. Red light therapy can be effective for acute conditions, such as muscle contusions, by applying it right after the injury and before bed to stimulate recovery during sleep. Regular application over a period is usually beneficial.  [26:21] Red Light Therapy: What Is It? A Complete Guide for Beginners  Photobiomodulation, or red light therapy, isn't just beneficial for muscle repair or athletic recovery but has a profound impact on gut health due to the high concentration of light receptors in the stomach. Photobiomodulation on an empty stomach can stimulate the gut microbiome and improve overall digestive health. Implementing red light therapy into daily routines, such as morning meditation, can help reset the circadian rhythm and foster mindfulness. Red light therapy can be effective for women experiencing menstrual cramps and reproductive health issues like endometriosis. Understanding and harnessing the concentration of mitochondria in different body organs can lead to optimized benefits from photobiomodulation, promoting overall health improvement.  [28:13] Is the sun an important healthcare resource or a global threat?  The sun, often villainized due to skin cancer risks, plays a crucial role in our health and well-being, providing the body with an all-natural healing source. Although political motives exist to block sunlight to solve global warming, it's important to consider the implications of altering our natural light environment. The sun provides a full spectrum of light which contributes to the concept of photobiomodulation, which suggests that all light impacts our body differently. Near-infrared light, which the sun provides, is closely linked with mitochondrial function, demonstrating its critical role in human health. Acknowledging and discussing the significant influence of our 'light environment' on our overall health and well-being is essential.  [39:59] Safety, Contraindications, and Best Practices for Photobiomodulation Photobiomodulation is generally a safe technology, studied extensively for safety, making it suitable for many users. People with recent tattoos, particularly dark ink, should be cautious about using photobiomodulation due to potential skin sensitivity. Cancer patients and pregnant women are typically advised not to use such technology, not due to proven harm, but because ethical restrictions prevent comprehensive studies in these groups. Users should avoid looking directly into the device for an extended period because infrared light, being invisible, can harm the eyes without triggering the blinking reflex. While the FlexBeam can be used on the face for a warm glow and potential skin benefits, they are primarily designed as powerful recovery tools, not beauty devices.  [43:30] The future success of Photobiomodulation There's a growing paradigm shift in health approaches leading to more acceptance of photobiomodulation, though the term itself might not be widely known. The market could become flooded with cheap, ineffective products as the therapy becomes more mainstream, creating the risk of photobiomodulation being dismissed as a hyped trend. The advent of red light therapy as a cosmetic application, particularly facial masks, could further dilute the perception of the technology, potentially associating it with superficial or low-quality products. The future success of photobiomodulation may depend on how effectively its practitioners can differentiate quality, effective treatment devices from less beneficial products.   AND MUCH MORE!   Resources from this episode:  Purchase your FlexBeam device here: https://recharge.health/product/the-flexbeam?ref=5m8q8W0RgJZ93S&utm_source=go_aff_pro Coupon Code: use the code benazadi for $60 off. Dr Bjorn Ekeberg: https://www.drbjorn.com/ Follow Bjorn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetaphysicalExperiment/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctorbjorn?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjornekeberg/?originalSubdomain=no Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjornekeberg/?hl=en Bjorn on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bj%C3%B8rn-Ekeberg/author/B07TY7G94Z?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 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 Download your FREE Vegetable Oil Allergy Card here: https://onlineoffer.lpages.co/vegetable-oil-allergy-card-download/ / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Wild Pastures: $20 OFF per Box for Life + Free Shipping for Life + $15 OFF your 1st Box! https://wildpastures.com/promos/save-20-for-life-lf?oid=6&affid=132&source_id=podcast&sub1=ad BonCharge: Blue light Blocking Glasses, Red Light Therapy, Sauna Blankets & More. 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