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Today we're diving into how to source peptides safely.  We'll talk about why where you live matters, how to find a reputable provider, and the red flags to watch out for. So if you've been curious about peptides but unsure where to start, this podcast is for you.  Why Peptides? And Why You Need to Be Cautious So first, what are peptides? In short, they're short chains of amino acids—basically, the building blocks of proteins—that signal your body to perform specific actions. Some stimulate growth hormone, others help with weight loss, repair tissue, or improve cognition. Sounds amazing, right? And they can be. But, only when used safely and under the guidance of a qualified provider. Peptides aren't regulated the way pharmaceuticals are, so it's incredibly easy to run into unlicensed sources, impure peptides, or outright scams. Why Where You Live Matters Let's talk geography for a minute. Depending on where you live—whether that's in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, or Europe and other parts of the world—the legal status and availability of peptides vary widely. In the U.S., many peptides are still considered “research chemicals,” meaning they can be sold online but not legally for human use unless prescribed by a licensed provider working with a compounding pharmacy regulated by the FDA. In Canada, peptides are more restricted, and access may require going through clinical trials or specific wellness clinics. Interestingly, in parts of Europe, peptides like BPC-157 have been in clinical use since the 1990s, as it was originally developed and researched in Croatia. So what's the takeaway? The laws in your region affect what's legal, what's safe, and what kind of provider you should be working with. That's why it's important to find someone who not only understands peptide therapy but also works within your country's regulatory framework. How to Find a Reputable Peptide Therapy Provider So now you're wondering: Okay, then who DO I trust? Great question. Let's go over some things you should look for when wanting to start a particular peptide therapy. Credentials Your provider should be a licensed clinician—an MD, DO, PharmD, PA, or NP—with specific training in peptide therapy, functional, or regenerative medicine. Bonus points if they're certified by organizations like SSRP (Seeds Scientific Research & Performance), the A4M (American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine), or IFM  (Institute for Functional Medicine). Provider Works with Licensed Compounding Pharmacies or Peptide Manufacturers Avoid providers who suggest buying your peptides online or mixing them at home. Thorough Evaluation Process Prior to Treatment The first and most critical step in a full medical workup is gathering a comprehensive medical history. This includes a detailed review of your personal health background—such as any chronic conditions, previous illnesses, surgeries, or hospitalizations—as well as your current medications and supplements. Your provider will also explore your family medical history to identify any contraindications to peptide therapy. Laboratory testing may be obtained if clinically indicated depending on the particular peptide therapy and based on your symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals. Another key component of a full medical workup is the functional assessment, which goes beyond lab numbers to evaluate how your body is actually performing day to day.  This includes an in-depth discussion of your sleep quality, energy levels, cognitive function, mood, libido, and overall sense of well-being. Your provider may also ask about your ability to recover from exercise, your stress resilience, and whether you're experiencing symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, or low motivation. For those seeking peptide therapy for performance or longevity, this assessment helps establish baseline functioning and goals, so treatment can be tailored not just to correct deficiencies, but to optimize quality of life and daily performance. Follow-up Care and Dosing Guidance Peptides aren't one-size-fits-all. You need personalized dosing, cycle recommendations, peptide stacking, and monitoring. If you're not getting that, you're not being cared for safely. Red Flags  “For research only” Let's get real and talk about some red flags you may come across when doing your research. The internet is full of what I like to call “peptide pirates.” These are websites that sell cheap peptides labeled “for research only.” They might even look legit, but here's the thing, there's no regulation, no guarantee of purity or potency, and no support during your peptide therapy journey. Low cost and hidden fees Keep in mind that peptides are often expensive due to several factors. They require complex, specialized manufacturing processes, which include synthesis and purification to ensure quality and purity. Additionally, high-quality peptides are typically produced in small batches by licensed compounding pharmacies or peptide manufacturers, which increases costs. The research and development and regulatory compliance required to ensure their safety and efficacy also contribute to the higher price point.  If the prices from online peptide providers/clinics seem unusually low or too good to be true, there's a high likelihood that the products are either compromised, unregulated, or not what they claim to be. And while we're on the topic of cost, I shouldn't forget to mention hidden fees. You know, the sneaky little charges that pop up after you've been lured in by the words “free consultation.” When you book that initial appointment thinking, “Okay, great. I'll get expert advice, ask a few questions, and figure out if peptide therapy is right for me.” But then what happens? What if you've got more questions after the appointment—maybe you're dealing with side effects, started a new medication and want to be sure there aren't any interactions, or your symptoms have shifted and you're thinking about adjusting your dosage. And just like that, your “free” consultation suddenly comes with a consult price tag. I've personally seen clinics charge $50 just to email a follow-up question or do a “dosage review”. And don't get me started on the “lab interpretation fees.” You either pay for your bloodwork or labs are included, but then they charge you again just to tell you what your results mean.  Cold-chain And lastly, let's not forget that peptides are delicate compounds that require specific storage conditions. Certain peptide providers may not store or ship peptides correctly, affecting their potency and stability. As a general rule, for long-term storage, peptides should be kept frozen in their lyophilized (powder) form to preserve stability. Once reconstituted, most peptides should be stored in the refrigerator and used within the recommended timeframe, typically 2–8 weeks depending on the peptide and diluents used. It's important to avoid repeatedly freezing and thawing, as this can degrade the peptide structure and reduce its effectiveness.  Recap Do your homework. Research providers in your area. Look for peptide clinics or functional or integrative clinics with peptide experience. Ask smart questions. Where do they source peptides? Are the peptides made in a cGMP, FDA-registered facility? What's their follow-up protocol? How do they store and ship their peptides? Trust your gut—and the science. If something feels off, it probably is. Safe peptide therapy is always grounded in evidence and ethical practice. Your health isn't something to gamble with. Peptides can be powerful tools—but only from a trusted source and with guidance. Thank you for listening to The Peptide Podcast. If you enjoyed the show and want to support what we do, head over to our Partners Page. You'll find some amazing brands we trust—and by checking them out, you're helping us keep the podcast going.  Have a happy, healthy week!

Diese Folge findest du auch im Videoformat unter www.epi-genes.com Daniel Auer war über 13 Jahre als lizensierter Doktor der Chiropraktik in den USA im Silikon Valley tätig, wo er in seiner Klink, die Functional Medicine & Neurofeedback Clinic, die unterschiedlichsten Krankheitsbilder behandelt hat. Erst seit kurzem ist er wieder zurück in der Schweiz, von wo aus er seine Leistungen über Telemedizin Patienten aus der ganzen Welt anbietet. Nach dem ich Dr. Gerrit Keferstein vor kurzem im Interview hatte, der ebenfalls am IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine) studierte, ist es schon fast wie ein kleines Alumnitreffen, da auch Daniel Auer, allerdings schon lange vor Gerrit und mit am IFM studierte. Sein Wissen aus der Funktionellen Medizin verknüpft Daniel Auer mit der angewandten Neurologie, woraus er äusserst effektive Behandlungsstrategien entwickelt hat, die er für die unterschiedlichsten Krankheitsbilder als auch zur Optimierung körpereigener Funktionen anwendet.  Das Gehirn ist die große Zentrale, die alles steuert, lasse dich faszinieren von der heutigen Show mit Daniel Auer. Inhalte: 4:35 min: die Telemedizin 6:30 min: Gesundheitscoaching vs. Telemedizin 11:30 min: Biofeedback und Neurofeedback 16:30 min: Gehirnwellen, Muse und Neurofeedback und Brainmap mit Mindlift 19:30 min: Frontallappentraining mit Muse 20:30 min: Sensomotorisches Training mit Mindlift 21:50 min: der Gehirnstamm und chron. Erkrankungen  25:40 min: das Vagusnerv und das Cerebellum 26:55 min: frühkindliche Reflexe, Traumata und Depressionen  30:00 min: Durchblutung, Atmung und Reflexe werden in der Medulla gesteuert 31:30 min: „Pyhsiological Sigh“, Licht, Vibration und angewandte Neurologie zur Stimulation des Vagus 37:00 min: Blutdruck, Neurofeedback und Brain Map 40:12 min: die funktionelle Medizin 42:30 min: Pons, Vestibulärsystem, Skoliosen und angewandte Neurologie 46:20 min: Vestibulärsystem Dysfunktionen, Tests und Training 50:00 min: die funktionelle Neurologie für schwierige Neurodysfunktionen 52:40 min: das Mittelhirn, der optische Nerv und Licht 53:53 min: linke Gehirndominanz = Autismus, rechte Dominanz = Angstzustände und Depressionen 57:03 min: neuronal Pooling und Autismus 59:05 min: blaues Licht beruhigt und rot stimuliert  59:50 min: frühkindliche Reflexe  Links: https://optimalbrain.ch/ https://www.doctorauer.com/

In this episode of the Storie Podcast, Dr. Christine shares several updates and exciting developments. She discusses the successful completion of the onboarding process for new clinicians at their academy and highlights the importance of the next six months in setting up success for the upcoming year in the fitness and wellness industry. Dr. Christine expresses her pride in the clinicians who joined the academy and announces the start of writing their fourth book, with plans to launch it on September 12. She encourages listeners to take action and shares a free breathwork session for manifestation that can be accessed by texting a specific code to a designated number.    Dr. Christine also talks about her recent experience speaking at the Holistic Lifestyle Conference in Orlando and attending the IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine) conference, where she was inspired by the inclusion of topics like chakra healing and breathwork. She discusses the expansion of holistic wellness beyond functional medicine and expresses gratitude for being part of the movement to bless millions of lives with holistic practices. Dr. Christine announces the upcoming enrollment for their breathwork certification program and encourages interested individuals to join the waiting list. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of taking action and implementing learned knowledge in one's business or practice. "Are you going to be ready to have your doors open? Are you going to have enough time to let your audience know what you've been up to? So when they're ready to invest, you already have a proven method, you already have a proven process and a thriving business, because you've done the work in the next six months." Connect with Dr. Christine Manukyan www.drchristinemanukyan.com Email: drchristine@storrie.co LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christine-manukyan/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christine.manukyan/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/drchristinemanukyan   Connect with STORRIE Institute™ www.storrieinstitute.com Email: info@storrieinstitute.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/storrie.institute/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/Storrie-Institute-104893301977544 Join our Facebook community - Functional Medicine Business Coaching For Clinicians  https://www.facebook.com/groups/functionalmedicinebusinesscoaching   Connect with STORRIE Wellness™ www.storriewellness.com Email: info@storriewellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/storrie.wellness/ Join our Facebook Community - Wholistic Wellness Community: STORRIE Wellness  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1294881434798434 To get access to FREE Breathwork session: Text ‘Breathwork' to (818) 722-8977 Get on 2024 waitlist for STORRIE Academy https://www.storrieinstitute.com/academy Download STORRIE Institute Curriculum & Program Guide https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/140103/themes/2153494476/downloads/c656f25-fb33-433c-6632-b8741c06f5f2_STORRIE_Institute_Brochure_1_.pdf

You won't want to miss this deep dive into the Thyroid with my guest this week Amy Drab who is a physician assistant and previous associate professor of education at Kettering College of Medical Arts. She has over 22 years of experience as a physician assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Professions/Physician Assistant from Kettering College of Medical Arts and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska. She has practiced in the specialties of family practice, OB/GYN, urgent care, and emergency medicine and she is an IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine) certified practitioner. She and I connected when we both formerly worked at the Center For Functional Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. She is phenomenal and has so much wisdom around hormones. In this episode you will hear about: ~ The unknown symptoms of thyroid dysfunction and whether you might need further testing~ The conventional medicine approach and the functional medicine approach to thyroid~ Looking at symptoms and not just labs~ Comprehensive thyroid testing and what to ask for~ How the thyroid actually works~ What affects thyroid function~ Root cause for thyroid dysfunction~ Nutrition, lifestyle and supplement support for the thyroidIf you have ever wondered if your thyroid may be contributing to symptoms you have or wanted to learn more about the testing and nutritional/lifestyle support for your thyroid this episode is for you.

Sam is joined by our director of nutrition, Lori Graham, to interview Joel M. Evans, M.D., a board certified OB/GYN and international lecturer. He is the Founder and Director of The Center for Functional Medicine, where he practices integrative functional gynecology. SHOW NOTES Dr. Evans's aha moment happened when he had a patient who was newly diagnosed with breast cancer six months before her wedding. She asked him a question that he did not know the answer to and this sparked him to think further. She wanted to know if what she eats will affect her condition. This patient really pushed him and questioned him to find out more on this matter. In the 90s, doctors like Joel Evans had to actually take time and research topics like this as there weren't one-click answers available on Google.Dr. Evans became angry internally that despite his extensive education he never learned anything about the importance of nutrition on the body.The doctor had another revelation when he later had a patient who was terminally sick and challenged him with questions about life after death. This pushed Dr. Evans to explore alternative thinking and meditation for the first time in his career.At this point, Dr. Evans realized that there were two huge gaps within his traditional training that did not allow him to give his patients what they truly needed. These were two eye opening experiences for him and led him to his work today in both functional medicine and the use of meditation in his practice.Additionally, Dr. Evans' love for humanity led him to go to war zones around the world as well as teaching firefighters meditation to heal their minds post-911.His pioneer way of thinking has created a practice that connects the physiological changes within the body through different forms of meditation. His background as a MD allowed him to understand and measure the effects of mediation and how it connects to the neurobiology of stress and behavioral change. This led him to figure out that the true solutions to disease is through preventative measures from behavior and lifestyle changes.This type of progressive thinking led Dr. Joel to become a leading figure world wide for companies like KBMO and IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine)As the medical director for the KBMO FIT TEST, Dr. Evans explains what inclination is and how it affects your daily life and overall health. He explores the detail working of why these tests are so important and how people can get this information to truly improve their health.Being an OBGYN and one of the curriculum creators for IFM has led Dr. Evans to study females and their physiology and psychology in pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, and post-pregnancy. He talks about the intention of the preconceived child from the mindset of both parents involved all the way through birth.In 1997, Dr. Evans worked under Jim Gordon at his Mind, Body, Medicine Institute, where he then went to work with meditation teachers such as Julia Kitty to better enhance his personal knowledge. This curiosity led him to India to study at a leading Ashram, where he also did charity work.

In this episode I speak with IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine) faculty member Dr. Joel Evans who heads up the task force collating the research on COVID-19. IFM have created various resources for both practitioners and the general public to support us during this time. Learn more at www.ifm.org or www.alexmanos.co.uk/podcasts

Josh Gitalis is a clinical nutritionist, he is a recognized expert in the field of clinical detoxification and therapeutic supplementation. He runs a Toronto based private practice with a worldwide client base. Josh teaches clinical nutrition and is also the first Canadian nutritionist becoming an IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine) certified practitioner. Josh has the ability to take incredibly complex concepts and distill them down into digestible information for the general public.   In this episode, Josh and Michelle go deep into crucial topics about integrative health, such as: Types of testing; How to be an informed health consumer; The differences between conventional and functional medicine testing; The kinds of tools to help identify dysfunction, not only diagnosing disease; Environmental health.   Key Takeaways:  [7:16] Josh Gitalis shares his personal and professional journey. [9:06] How Josh Gitalis became interested in Functional Medicine. [12:20] Josh Gitalis explains the meaning of functional lab testing. [13:30] The specific characteristics of stool testing from a functional medicine perspective. [18:30] Josh Gitalis shares a case that illustrates the necessity that practitioners have to look deeper and ask more questions to the patients. [21:20] Common mistakes in both medical and natural integrative testing. [22:13] When to have toxin testing? [23:45] The best functional tests to examine the hormones and digestion functions. [24:32] Josh Gitalis talks about his passion with regards to detoxification and environmental health. [28:20] Cleaning up your environment is something that you learn and have to do once and you never have to think about it again. [31:22] Josh Gitalis shares his knowledge about fasting. [38:40] Tips for a family that wants to live more holistically. [40:46] Josh shares the principles about food introduction. [43:48] Why do people end up in “food traps” in regards to feeding children?  [47:03] Leave your house with a food plan or you will be left with very unhealthy food options. [47:22] Josh Gitalis’ favorite mistake that propelled him forward. [48:57] What makes Josh Gitalis rebellious? [50:03] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Josh Gitalis: Josh Gitalis Josh Gitalis on Instagram Josh Gitalis on Facebook  Free Digestion Mini Course with Josh Gitalis

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast Episode 74 Pete Williams - Functional Medicine Specialist Founder at Functional Medicine Ltd. IFM & Bredesen Certified Educated at: IFM Institute of Functional Medicine, The Univ. of Sheffield, Univ. of Liverpool In Episode 74, the Two Fit Crazies welcome an international guest! Straight from London, Pete Williams, a highly educated and experienced functional medicine specialist, shares his vision of the future of both fitness and medicine. Pete discusses how great science is currently being wrongly applied and how the most recent research shows shocking correlations between movement and cognitive function. How will we break our society from the “pill for an ill” mentality and improve longevity? What does it mean to “go back to basics” when it comes to improving health? What does the research show? Why doesn’t my doctor prescribe more movement? Theses are just a few of the topics covered in this VERY informative episode! Have a pen and paper ready because you will want to take notes! It may just save your life! Enjoy! Two Fit Crazies Website: petewilliams.org Instagram: @petefmed Facebook: Pete Williams @petefmed

Welcoming Brigid Titgemeier M.S., R.D.N, L.D aka @beingbrigid as the newest co-host of the Critical Converations Community. She's here to help expand the conversation around health and nutrition via her incredible experience in the field of functional nutrition. Brigid graduated with her Master’s of Science in Public Health Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University & completed the (IFM) Institute for Functional Medicine’s Advanced Functional Medicine Training for Clinicians. She has even trained under and worked along side Dr. Mark Hyman, one of the top functional medicine doctors in the industry - while working as a founding dietitian of the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine. Brigid is now also teaching as an adjunct instructor in a graduate level course in Integrative and Functional Nutrition as well as developing a new functional nutrition consulting practice that we will be sure to dive into deeper, soon.  At the age of 14 – Brigid was diagnosed with a rare condition known as narcolepsy with associated cataplexy episodes which were debilitating her performance in life and in school, requiring in depth testing and evaluation by a Neurologist. After multiple doctors visits and deeper conversations into lifestyle factors that were playing a part of her condition – Brigid ultimately healed her body by bridging the gap between both western and functional lifestyle modalities & is here to talk about her story and the progress she has made, in this episode. She knows better than anyone - that diet can play a huge role in our health. Brigid’s own personal and professional experience will allow us to dive deeper into this conversation around food & nutrition – with more certainty and experience than ever before. Learn more & read the extended sho notes with additional resources on our website - www.criticalconversationspodcast.com/episode014 & connect with us on instagram @CriticalConversations

Bonjour Messieurs et Madames, Bienvenue chez Le Hifluence Show! Ik hoop van harte dat het jullie goed gaat. Met mij gaat het fantastisch, merci beaucoup! Welkom bij aflevering nr 7 ondertussen al van De Hifluence Show. Het loopt lekker. Ook deze keer heb ik een echte change maker in Vlaanderen gefileerd en zwaar aangepakt om haar strategieën en tactieken eruit te krijgen, of te sleuren als het moet. Linda De Win is er niets tegen. Mijn gast is Dr Ann Lannoye, een autoriteit in functionele en preventieve geneeskunde, functionele voeding en epigenetische expressie. Was da? Hoor ik u al zeggen. Ann studeerde eerst algemene geneeskunde en stond 20 jaar lang aan het hoofd van een ouderlingentehuis. Daar groeide haar passie voor preventie en werd ze een non-stop studieverslaafde die zich specialiseerde in: *Orthomoleculaire Biochemie *Darmtherapie in Nederland (Ortho Linea) *Functional Medicine aan het IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine) in de VS en de opleiding *Université Spécilaisée de la Médecine Nutritionelle et Fonctionelle (Prof. Castronuovo) *In Kaapstad volde ze de Functional Nutrition Course (IFM). *Functional Neurology (IAFNR – VS) – 2016-2017 *Translational Nutrigenomics (Manuka Science) 2016-2017. Vandaag maakt Ann op basis van de allernieuwste testen en screenings op genetisch en epigenetische niveau gepersonaliseerde actieplannen om mensen preventief te helpen hun gezondheid en hun prestaties te optimaliseren en iedereen de beste versie van zichzelf te laten worden. Het is ook zo dat ik Ann ruim een jaar geleden heb leren kennen tijdens mijn gepersonaliseerd programma waarin ik: *Wetenschappelijke informatie en interpretatie op basis van mijn screenings leerde *Inzicht kreeg in de verschillende epigenetische niveaus: voeding, stress, toxines, microbiomen, geestelijke gezondheid, lichamelijke gezondheid, etc *Een plan van actie en coaching programma volgde *Praktische en handige hulpmiddelen meekreeg: recepten, stressmanagement, voedsel aangepast aan het genetische profiel De resultaten waren verbluffend! Veel van haar kennis en wijsheid kan je trouwens nalezen in haar boek: Reinventing Food. De komende 2 jaar bouwt Ann in Zuid-Afrika met de absolute wereldtoppers in dit domein een functional medecin kliniek uit en reist ze de wereld rond om functional medecine op de kaart te zetten. Ik sprak ze nog net voor ze op het vliegtuig naar de VS stapte. Deze podcast is een Masterclass Functioneel Medecine & Epigenetica voor beginners geworden. Op zeer begrijpelijke manier legt Ann de basics uit. Dus welgekomen mijn lieve studenten, hou jullie notitieblokken klaar, hier is speciaal voor jullie Dr. Ann Lanoye.