Podcasts about integrative physiology

Today, my guests are Mark Van Tongeren from Michigan Adventure Racing and Professor Jim Martin from the Nutrition and Integrative Physiology and Neuromuscular Function Lab at the University of Utah. ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 6/2/2025

Cystic Fibrosis and obesity?  Until recently this has not been a topic of conversation for the CF community. The reason for obesity in the CF community is better health and longer lives, so the concern is now a reality.  University of Michigan CF doctor, Carey Lumeng is researching the issue.  As he says in this podcast, researchers have a lot to learn about the connection between better health in CF and obesity.  We also talk about The Bonnell Foundation fellowship program. A few years ago we started the program to encourage doctors to work in the specialty field of cystic fibrosis. Dr. Lumeng is one of the doctors who oversees this program.Dr. Lumeng is the Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor for the Cure and Prevention of Birth Defects and Professor in Pediatrics and Molecular and Integrative Physiology. Dr. Lumeng is the Division Chief of Pediatric Pulmonology at the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Associate Director of the Michigan MSTP Program.He grew up in Indiana and graduated from Princeton University in Molecular Biology. He received his PhD in Human Genetics and MD from the University of Michigan and completed residency training in Pediatrics in the Boston Combined Pediatrics Residency Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center. He then completed fellowship training in Pediatric Pulmonology at the University of Michigan and started as faculty in 2006.  He runs a research lab focused on the health effects of obesity and the links between metabolism and lung health. The laboratory participates in both basic science and translational research projects in adult and pediatric obesity. He is funded by the NIH and the CF Foundation for new projects studying the changing causes of diabetes in people with CF.To contact the CF pediatric department (the Bonnell girls are pictured on this page): https://www.mottchildren.org/conditions-treatments/cystic-fibrosis-pediatric?pk_vid=6ff46bd2d38fe04c1739891353f5b28b Please like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.orgEmail us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Watch our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurabonnell1136/featuredThanks to our sponsors:Vertex: https://www.vrtx.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/en

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Dr. Andra L. Wilkinson, PhD, MSPH

Hello my friends, and welcome back to the show! In today's episode we're diving into the microbiome with Taylor Soderborg, MD, PhD. She's a licensed physician and has a PhD in Integrative Physiology, and she works as an independent microbiome specialist and consultant. I've been wanting to have someone on the show for quite some time to talk about the microbiome, and when I came across a note Taylor posted on Substack about perfectionism and health (which I talk about in the show), I knew I found my gal (plus, I love her tagline, “I take s**t seriously”

Summary: Can Screamers get any stranger? You bet! Join Kiersten as she discusses some skeletal anomalies that Screamers possess.   For my hearing impaired followers, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean   Show Notes: “Functional significance of the uncinate processes in birds”, by Pete G. Tickle, A. Roland Ennos, Laua E. Lennox, Steven F. Perry, and Jonathan R. Codd. The Journal of Experimental Biology 210, 3955-3961. 2007 doi:10.1242/jeb.008953 “Uncinate processes in birds: Morphology, physiology and function,” by Jonathan R. Codd. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Vol 156, Issue 3, July 2010, 303-308. Britannica: Screamers, https://www.britannica.com Music written and performed by Katherine Camp   Transcript (Piano music plays) Kiersten - This is Ten Things I Like About…a ten minute, ten episode podcast about unknown or misunderstood wildlife. (Piano music stops) Welcome to Ten Things I Like About… I'm Kiersten, your host, and this is a podcast about misunderstood or unknown creatures in nature. Some we'll find right out side our doors and some are continents away but all are fascinating.  This podcast will focus ten, ten minute episodes on different animals and their amazing characteristics. Please join me on this extraordinary journey, you won't regret it. Episode six of Screamers is going to take us on an interesting journey into  Screamer anatomy because the sixth thing I like about screamers is their weird anatomical quirks. Last episode we talked about one of their special anatomical accessories, the spurs. In this episode we will look at two more of the Screamer's anatomical anomalies that also pertain to the skeleton. Many of you have probably heard somewhere that birds have hollow bones. This is a simplified statement about bird bone anatomy. We will need to understand this a bit before we talk about screamer bones, so, those of you that already know this, bear with me, for those of you who are hearing this for the first time, hold on to your hat, I'm about to blow you mind. Vertebrate skeletons are made up of hard, calcium rich bones. It's what give our bodies their shape and ability to move. Birds are vertebrates so they rely on their skeleton to give their body shape and act as the anchor for muscles to allow them movement, just like mammals. Avian bones are special because they have adapted to the bird's need to fly. If you have too much weight defying gravity can be difficult. Flighted birds adapted to this challenge by evolving less solid bones than mammals.  Using the word hollow, makes you think of a tube, such as a straw or toilet paper tube that is completely open inside with no internal structure. You can look through one end and see clearly out the other end with no obstacles. Bird bones are not hollow in this manner. Their bones have an internal structure throughout the tube. If we were to look inside a bird's bone we would see more of a honeycomb design. It's essentially bones with air pockets. These are called pneumatic bones.  The bones have lessened weight by getting rid of dense material but have increased strength by adding structure throughout the middle of the bone. This is how flighted birds can get off the ground and fly. They have bones that contain more air that provide structure for the body and muscles without being so solid that flying is a struggle.  Now having said this, if we look at an average flighted bird, say a Bald Eagle or a Northern Cardinal, not all of their bones have this honeycomb structure. Typically, the larger bones will have this structure and smaller bones will not. The smaller bones will be more solid. This is where the Screamer skeletal oddity applies. All the bones in a screamer have this open honeycomb structure. All of them, including the smallest toe bone. Screamers have the most pneumatic skeleton of any living bird. And we have no idea why.  Screamers are good flyers. Once they get up into the air, they soar like vultures, riding the thermals. They can soar for hours at a time, but as we know they spend most of their time on the ground in or around water. They are a larger bird, so maybe this has to do with their interesting bone structure. On the other hand, geese and swans are the same size, are great flyers and spend most of their time on or near the water, but they do not have this skeletal anomaly.  This is not the only abnormality about the Screamer skeleton. Another oddity sets Screamers apart from almost all other birds. This interesting tidbit involves the uncinate processes. As before, we need to do a short anatomy lesson to fully understand the anatomical oddity of the Screamer.  The uncinate process is a bony projection that is attached to vertebral ribs in avian skeletons. These projections are important in avian respiration. Birds do not have a muscular diaphragm like mammals to help them inflate and deflate the lungs. Birds rely on the movement of their sternum to breathe. That's why it's so important to hold birds properly when restraining them for veterinary care or scientific measurements. If you put too much pressure on the sternum, you can suffocate them.  Studies have shown that the uncinate processes are integral in avian respiration acting as attachment site for muscles used in the mechanics of breathing. The presence of an uncinate process on the ribs of a bird increased the respiration function by 2 to 4 compared to a bird without an uncinate process. These processes allow the bird to more easily rotate the dorsal ribs forward, pushing the sternum down and inflating the lungs. Seems pretty important to me! The length of the uncinate process varies by species and seems to be impacted by what physical activities the bird partakes in most often, for example walkers versus divers versus non-specialist birds. Further studies have shown that the uncinate process is actually important in both inhalation and exhalation in birds. I don't think I need to tell you this, but this little bone extension seems like a mighty useful tool and one that all birds should have, but the title of the episode isn't Screamers: Skeletal Normalities but Screamers: Skeletal Anomalies.  So, here it is folks. Screamers do not have uncinate processes. That's right, they do not have these little bones that are so helpful for breathing. And once again, we don't know why. None of the three species of Screamers have uncinate processes. They can breath, clearly they are living creatures that process oxygen just like the rest of us, but unlike most species of birds they do not utilize uncinate processes to do it. Every episode I write about these incredible birds makes me like them more and more. I hope you think so too because my sixth favorite thing about Screamers is their skeletal anomalies. If you're enjoying this podcast please recommend me to friends and family and take a moment to give me a rating on whatever platform your listening. It will help me reach more listeners and give the animals I talk about an even better chance at change.  Join me next week for another exciting episode about Screamers.        (Piano Music plays)  This has been an episode of Ten Things I like About with Kiersten and Company. Original music written and performed by Katherine Camp, piano extraordinaire.

Transforming healthcare through innovations in extreme environments.Humans operating in extreme environments often conduct their operations at the edges of the limits of human performance. Sometimes, they are required to push these limits to previously unattained levels. As a result, their margins for error in execution are much smaller than that found in the general public. These same small margins for error that impact execution may also impact risk, safety, health, and even survival. Thus, humans operating in extreme environments have a need for greater refinement in their preparation, training, fitness, and medical care. (Source: Optimizing human performance in extreme environments through precision medicine: From spaceflight to high-performance operations on Earth) This session discusses the latest developments in Space & Earth medical science and research with leaders in this specialist, exciting and critically important domain of humans in space. Panelists:Dr Josef Schmid, First Human Holoported to Space | NASA Orion Medical Operations Lead | NASA Flight Surgeon, NASADr Shawna Pandya, First named Canadian female commercial astronaut; Physician & Director, International Institute for Astronautical Sciences Space Medicine GroupEkaterina Kostioukhina, Medical Consultant, Air Ambulance Flight Team, Human hibernation researcher, Health New ZealandVladimir Ivkovic, PhD, Director, Research Opportunities, Center for Space Medicine Research, Department of Psychiatry | Director, Laboratory for Neuroimaging and Integrative Physiology, Neural Systems Group, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School#australiainspacetv #spacemedicine #humansinspace

Lauren Colenso-Semple is a muscle physiology researcher, science communicator, and co-owner of the MASS Research Review. Her research primarily focuses on female physiology and endocrinology and the response to resistance exercise. Lauren has a PhD in Integrative Physiology, MS in Exercise Science, and BA in Psychology. She is also an expert fitness professional with years of practical experience and certifications in strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, group fitness, and personal training.About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio, PhDDr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 150 peer-reviewed publications and 16 books. He is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhDInstagram: the_issn and supphd 

Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA In this episode of The Optimal Protein Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple to uncover the truth behind cycle syncing. Does tailoring your workouts and nutrition to your menstrual cycle really enhance performance and results? Or is it just another fitness trend? Dr. Colenso-Semple breaks it all down, sharing insights from her latest research on female physiology, sex-based differences, and the mechanisms behind muscle growth. Tune in as we discuss: • What cycle syncing really is—and whether it's supported by science. • The impact of hormonal fluctuations on strength, recovery, and muscle protein synthesis (MPS). • The role of satellite cells and myonuclei in female muscle adaptation. • How to optimize strength training across all phases of the menstrual cycle. • The pros and cons of machines vs. free weights for women. • Evidence-based strategies for women to achieve better strength, health, and body composition. Dr. Colenso-Semple's expert knowledge and years of practical experience make this a must-listen episode for anyone looking to cut through the noise and approach training with science-backed confidence. Guest Bio: Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple holds a Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology from McMaster University, an M.S. in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida, and a B.A. in Psychology and Nutrition from the University of Buffalo. She regularly publishes peer-reviewed articles in leading exercise science journals, with a focus on female physiology and endocrinology, sex-based differences, and mechanisms of muscle growth. Beyond her research, Dr. Colenso-Semple is an expert fitness professional with years of practical experience and certifications in strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, group fitness, and personal training. Resources Mentioned: • Link to Dr. Colenso-Semple's new study on cycle syncing  Enjoyed the episode? Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone passionate about women's fitness and evidence-based training approaches! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/   Thank you to our sponsor:   Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough is one of the only supplements I take with me when I travel as it is so important to me! Save 10% OFF with the code VANESSA at bioptimizers.com/vanessa If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and leave a review. Share your thoughts and questions with us on social media! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/   Thank you to our sponsor:   Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough is one of the only supplements I take with me when I travel as it is so important to me! Save 10% OFF with the code VANESSA at bioptimizers.com/vanessa  

Send us a message!In this episode Dana interviews Dr. Lacie Peterson, PhD, RDN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, FAND. Tune into to this episode to hear about Lacie's career path and about Utah State University's Master of Dietetic Administration program!Dr. Lacie Peterson is a is a clinical associate professor and program director for the Master of Dietetics Administration at Utah State University. With a background as a Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management, Lacie brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Lacie's passion shines through her dedication to mentoring students. She goes above and beyond, guiding them to discover their true career aspirations and crafting personalized education plans tailored to their unique interests, lifestyles, and abilities. Specializing in distance education, Lacie thrives on the diverse perspectives her students bring to the program and the profession as a whole. She completed her Master's degree and PhD in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah. She believes that service to others in the dietetics profession is one of the best things she can do to stay actively engaged in all areas of nutrition and dietetics.  Her interests include cooking delicious food, traveling the world, skiing, SCUBA diving, and spending time with her husband and cats. Learn more about their program here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V-vkXeZcCvZ1FM_Xre11EuQhyx5Lfcdw/view?usp=sharing

Dr. Jamie Voyles is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno. Research in Jamie's lab focuses on diseases of wildlife. This is an exciting area that spans many different subdisciplines of biology including immunology, physiology, microbiology, ecology, and evolutionary biology. With so many spectacular mountains nearby, Jamie loves spending her free time outdoors skiing, rock climbing, or mountain biking. Her adorable dog often accompanies her on these adventures. She received her B.A. in Zoology and Anthropology from the University of Washington, her M.S. in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and her Ph.D. in Public Health from James Cook University in Australia. Afterwards, she conducted postdoctoral research at University of Idaho and at the University of California, Berkeley before accepting her current position. In our interview, Jamie speaks more about her experiences in life and science.

Have you ever felt distressed by something that happened at work? Something you witnessed, something you felt forced to do, something you did not agree with? In healthcare, we see distressing things regularly. Sometimes we passively or actively participate in things we believe to be wrong. When it upsets us, that is moral distress. When we carry that hurt in a way that negatively impacts our lives, that pain becomes moral injury.We are honored to welcome back our guest, Dr. Amy Locke, M.D.Dr. Locke is Chief Wellness Officer, Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health, Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah.  She has internationally recognized expertise in professional well-being.  (More about Dr. Locke below.)In this episode, we discuss why moral distress happens, how to recognize it and what to do when it happens to us.  Book Reference: - "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle," by Emily and Ameila Nagoski More about Dr. Locke!Dr. Locke's research, education and clinical roles focus on helping people lead healthier lives through a focus on whole person health. She serves as Immediate Past Chair of the board of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health and is Adjunct Faculty at the University of Michigan. She strives to increase education around wellness and integrative health topics both locally and nationally with a goal of increased access to services and a shift towards prevention and integrative health in conventional medicine. She is recognized for innovative curriculum design and transformative clinical programs to address lifestyle and prevent disease.   

We are hearing a lot about wellness these days, both at home and in the workplace. Today we are joined by our guest Dr. Amy Locke. Dr. Amy Locke, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer, Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health, Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah.  She has internationally recognized expertise in professional well-being, innovative curriculum design and transformative clinical programs to address lifestyle and prevent disease. (More about Dr. Locke below.)People are leaving the medical profession at an alarming rate. Healthcare is a caregiving profession much like parenting is a caregiving role. In the seemingly high pressure / high stakes job of parenting, we often neglect ourselves and our personal wellness. In this episode, Dr. Locke explains how a culture of wellness can improve organizational outcomes and personal wellbeing. We discuss identifying personal values, the importance of self-awareness and being deliberate about where we spend time.Tune in as this episode is applicable to medical professionals and really, anyone in the caregiving space! Book References:- "The Family Firm," by Emily Oster, PhD- "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle," by Emily and Ameila Nagoski- "Unlearn Your Pain," by Howard Schubiner, MDDr. Locke's research, education and clinical roles focus on helping people lead healthier lives through a focus on whole person health. She serves as Immediate Past Chair of the board of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health and is Adjunct Faculty at the University of Michigan. She strives to increase education around wellness and integrative health topics both locally and nationally with a goal of increased access to services and a shift towards prevention and integrative health in conventional medicine.

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Mike Ormsbee about integrating research and the real world, with many of his projects in the exercise physiology and nutrition space beginning in the ‘real world' and then over time (as funding permits) being refined and more controlled. We talk about the value of having the initial research versus being in a very controlled setting.  In the conversation there are some great take homes, specifically about pre sleep protein, the controversies of how useful collagen is, and his project on collagen for middle aged active people.Michael J. Ormsbee is a Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology, the Director of the Institute of Sports Sciences & Medicine at Florida State University, and an honorary research fellow at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.He is also a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, and the International Society of Sports Nutrition and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. His research expertise involves the interaction of exercise training, nutrition, and supplementation to improve metabolism and achieve optimal body composition, human performance, and health in both athletic and clinical populations.Dr. Ormsbee was honored as the 2014 FSU Teacher of the Year, 2017 Nutrition Researcher of the Year (NSCA), 2018 FSU Graduate Student Mentor of the Year, 2020 FSU Distinguished Teacher of the Year, and the 2020 Sport Scientist of the Year (NSCA). His course, “Changing Body Composition Through Diet and Exercise” is available through The Great Courses, and his textbook, “Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness, and Performance, 6th edition” is available online.IG/Twitter: @mikeormsbeeOnline course “Changing Body Composition through Diet and Exercise” (https://www.wondrium.com/changing-body-composition-through-diet-and-exercise)Textbook: 6th ed of Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness, and Performance by Smith, Plowman, & Ormsbee (https://shop.lww.com/Exercise-Physiology-for-Health–Fitness–and-Performance/p/9781975179557) Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have a leading researcher in the field of integrative physiology and human locomotion — Dr Alena Grabowski. Dr Alena discusses all about Ground Reaction Force, and its impact on your running journey, with our host, Vikas Singh.Dr Alena Grabowski is a distinguished Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. With a career dedicated to the intersection of physiology and biomechanics, Dr. Grabowski's research explores how assistive mechanical devices, such as leg prostheses and exoskeletons, impact human locomotion, including walking, running, hopping, jumping, bicycling, and sprinting. A significant part of her work focuses on ground reaction forces (GRF) and their implications for running performance, providing valuable insights for athletes and researchers alike.  Grabowski earned her B.A. in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and later completed her Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology at the same institution. Her professional journey includes a post-doctoral fellowship at the Media Lab Biomechatronics Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and roles as a Research Scientist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and a Research Specialist at Whirlwind Wheelchair International. Dr Grabowski leads the Applied Biomechanics Laboratory, where her innovative research continues to advance our understanding of the biomechanical and physiological effects of assistive devices, ultimately aiming to improve mobility and performance for individuals with and without physical impairments. Her work not only contributes to academic knowledge but also has practical applications in enhancing athletic performance and developing targeted rehabilitation programs.About Vikas Singh:Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghTwitter: @vikashsingh101Subscribe To Our Newsletter For Weekly Nuggets of Knowledge!

Guest: Christi Gendron - Research Assistant Professor in Molecular & Integrative Physiology at The University of Michigan.

Dr. Joy is the Chief Medical Officer for Lore Health. Prior to that, she served as Senior Medical Director for Wellness and Nutrition at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, UT. She received her B.S. and M.D. degrees at the University of Minnesota, and M.P.H. from the University of Utah. She completed her Family Medicine Residency and Sports Medicine Fellowship at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. She is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Utah School of Medicine in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, and in the College of Health Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology. Dr. Joy is the Past President of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the Female Athlete Triad Coalition. She Chairs the Exercise Is Medicine Governance Committee for the ACSM, and serves on the Board of Directors, and Chairs the Healthcare Sector for the National Physical Activity Plan. Her research interests lie in the areas of diabetes prevention, physical activity promotion, and the Female Athlete Triad.For information about my upcoming Online Yoga For Dudes, Brand-New Beginner's Course - email me directly at jpanasevich@gmail.com, or call or text me at 267.275.3890.

In this episode of the Critical Oxygen Podcast I am joined by Dr. Shalaya Kipp, to discuss exercise economy and efficiency, breathing mechanics, and the oxygen cost of breathing. In this episode we explore the differences between running and cycling economy, the impact of shoes on running economy, and the measurement of economy and efficiency using indirect calorimetry. We also touch on the importance of sex differences in physiology and the challenges of measuring efficiency in running. Dr. Kipp shares what got her interested in her research and what topics she studied for her Masters and Doctorate degrees. Overall, this conversation highlights the significance of understanding economy and efficiency in optimizing endurance performance. TAKEWAYS - Economy is the amount of oxygen or energy used for a given exercise intensity, while efficiency is the ratio between mechanical energy output and metabolic energy input. - Shoes can significantly impact running economy, with prototype shoes showing a 2-6% improvement in economy. - Measuring economy and efficiency requires indirect calorimetry, which measures oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production. - Heart rate response to exercise intensities can be used as an estimate of economy when direct measurement is not available. - Breathing mechanics can impact running economy, but the body generally chooses the most metabolically optimal path for breathing during exercise. - Respiratory muscle training may have benefits, but there is limited research on its effectiveness. More about Dr. Shalaya Kipp Shalaya earned her PhD from the University of British Columbia in the field of Kinesiology where her research focused on breathing mechanics during exercise with a specific interest in sex differences and aging. Prior to her doctoral studies, Shalaya completed her master's degree in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado Boulder where she focused on the biomechanics and energetics of human running, including the initial studies on Nike's 4% Vapor Fly super shoe. Shalaya has a background as a competitive runner, specializing in the 3000m steeplechase. She is an NCAA champion, and 9 time All-American. Shalaya has represented the United States at the World Championships and Olympic Games (2012). Currently Shalaya enjoys stroller runs with her 9-month-old daughter and 2.5-year-old son. Enjoying these podcasts, subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. If you have a question or topic you want us to address, leave a comment! Follow Phil on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2 Follow Shalaya on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shalayakipp/ Or go check out her research articles - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ynw3CTEAAAAJ&hl=en CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Background 11:11 The Impact of Shoes on Running Economy 25:11 Estimating Economy Using Heart Rate 32:14 The Significance of Economy and Efficiency in Endurance Performance 44:01 The Relationship Between Tidal Volume and Ventilation 53:42 Breathing Mechanics and Placebo Studies 01:02:06 Improving Breathing Mechanics KEYWORDS exercise economy, efficiency, breathing mechanics, oxygen cost of breathing, running, cycling, shoes, sex differences, physiology, steeplechase, energy recycling, endurance performance, breathing mechanics, running economy, turbulent flow, ventilation, cyclists, runners, respiratory muscle training, placebo effect, men, women, cost of breathing, estrogen, plyometrics, strength training, hills, speed work intervals

Jimo Borjigin is Associate Professor of Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan

Dr. Nicolas Glynos received his PhD in Molecular & Integrative Physiology from the University of Michigan, where he studied the psychedelic drug DMT in the mammalian brain. They discuss: the history of DMT research; the use of DMT in ayahuasca; whether DMT is found endogenously in animals; why plants produce DMT; pineal gland, DMT & melatonin; the latest research looking at the presence and effects of DMT in the brain; and more.More M&M content about psychedelics: https://substack.com/search/psychedelics?focusedPublicationId=513528&searching=focused_posts#psychedelics #DMT #science #neuroscience #podcast #serotoninSupport the showFind all podcast & written content at the M&M Substack:[https://mindandmatter.substack.com]Learn how to further support the podcast: [https://mindandmatter.substack.com/p/how-to-support-mind-and-matter]Try Athletic Greens: Comprehensive & convenient daily nutrition. Free 1-year supply of vitamin D with purchase.Try SiPhox Health—Affordable, at-home bloodwork w/ a comprehensive set of key health marker. Use code TRIKOMES for a 10% discount.Try the Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. Use code MIND for $50 off...

Christopher A. Lowry, Ph.D. is Professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Center for Neuroscience, and Center for Microbial Exploration at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), with a secondary appointment in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Center for Neuroscience, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, a Principal Investigator in the Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System, VA Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education, & Clinical Center (MIRECC), director of the Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Laboratory at CU Boulder, and Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Military and Veteran Microbiome Consortium for Research and Education (MVM-CoRE). He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from the University of Wyoming where he received training in comparative endocrinology. Dr. Lowry was a Wellcome Trust Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. Dr. Lowry's research program at CU Boulder focuses on understanding stress-related physiology and behavior with an emphasis on the microbiome-gut-brain axis, designed to lead to novel, microbiome-based interventions for the prevention of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma- and stressor-related disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dr. Lowry has been a principal investigator on 6 NIH grants, and numerous foundation and industry-sponsored projects. His research accomplishments have been recognized through many awards, including recognition by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation for Top 10 Advancements & Breakthroughs by Foundation Grantees in 2016. He is a Co-founder of one CU Boulder startup biotech company. Importantly, Dr. Lowry has mentored numerous undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows who have gone on to successful independent careers in academia, industry, and medicine. Christopher Lowry Lab

About our guest … Dr.Matthew Thacker is the Program Director for the Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in Henderson, Nevada. After earning his bachelor's degree in Biology with a concentration in Integrative Physiology from UNLV, he attended UNLV's School of Dental Medicine and received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 2018. After graduating from dental school, Dr.Thacker served in the U.S. Navy as a Fleet Marine Force dental officer for 4 years aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in 29 Palms, California. He continues to serve the community as a volunteer dentist for the Special Olympics, Give Kids a Smile, UNLV's Sgt Ferrin Memorial Veteran's Clinic, Adopt-a-Vet, Project Homeless, and Roseman University's Empower. He is passionate about providing a broad scope of evidence-based dental care to the Las Vegas Valley community and is dedicated to training the next generation of dentists to be skilled, compassionate, and service-based healthcare providers.Dr.Thacker is a member of the American Dental Education Association, Nevada Dental Association, Southern Nevada Dental Society, and is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr.Thacker and his wife, Dr.Angelica Jane Bustos-Thacker are natives to Las Vegas and currently live in Summerlin with their two dogs, Puka and Boba. On his free time, Dr.Thacker enjoys playing ice hockey, graphic design, computer coding, traveling, and is an avid woodworker.Twitter:@DrJoeGreer @Rosemanmedicine Instagram:@rucomdiversity

This is part 2 of our 2-part episode with Dr. Christopher Lowry, a professor of Integrative Physiology, Psychology, and Neuroscience, specializing in the gut microbiome. If you haven't listened to the first half of this interview, we recommend starting there first. His research program at CU Boulder focuses on understanding stress-related physiology and behavior, emphasizing the microbiome-gut-brain axis. His research is designed to lead to novel, microbiome-based interventions for preventing anxiety, mood, and trauma- and stressor-related disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this half of our interview with him, we'll talk more about his work there, as well as practical ways to improve your gut health and the potential implications for that when it comes to better resilience under stress. More about Dr. Lowry: https://www.colorado.edu/iphy/people/faculty/christopher-lowryDr. Lowry's TedX talk: Plants, the Microbiome, and Mental HealthTimestamps:00:00:22 Who is Dr. Chris Lowry00:01:10 Gut Biome, Immune System, and Mental Health00:05:51 Mechanisms at Work00:08:06 Working With Certain Strains With Veterans00:10:38 TBI and PTSD00:12:18 Neurotransmitters in the Gut00:18:01 Mitigate Damage From Bad Eating Habits00:22:42 Ayahuasca and PTSD00:24:33 Two Hit Model of Stress Exposure00:27:55 Long Covid and Neuroinflammation00:33:38 Lower Inflammatory Response 00:34:22 Learn More About Dr. Chris Lowry's Work00:35:15 Outro

Christopher A. Lowry, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Departments of Integrative Physiology, Psychology, and Neuroscience, the Center for Neuroscience, and the Center for Microbial Exploration. He has additional appointments in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Center for Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, as a Principal Investigator in the Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System, VA Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education, & Clinical Center, and as the director of the Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Laboratory at CU Boulder. He is also the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Military and Veteran Microbiome Consortium for Research and Education.Dr. Lowry's research program at CU Boulder focuses on understanding stress-related physiology and behavior, emphasizing the microbiome-gut-brain axis. His research is designed to lead to novel, microbiome-based interventions for preventing anxiety, mood, and trauma- and stressor-related disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).In this episode, we talk with Dr. Lowry about his work involving the microbiome-gut-brain axis, a research term for how our digestive systems' health is intertwined with our brains' health. We'll cover broad theoretical topics like what the gut microbiome is and how it works, to the practical side of things like what you can eat to make it healthier.We'll also discuss some of Chris' work on how the gut biome can affect our resilience and susceptibility to traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress, as well as his research in these areas, specifically involving the veteran and first responder communities. Timestamps:00:00:22 Who is Dr. Chris Lowry00:03:08 Background, Education and the Microbiome00:10:28 Where is the Biome00:13:02 What Benefits Our Microbiome00:16:46 How Does Food Diversity Affect the Microbiome 00:20:15 Blood/Gut Barrier00:22:28 Fiber: Diversity is Best00:27:05 How do Antibiotics Affect the Microbiome00:29:13 Recovery From Antibiotics00:30:31 Guidelines in Probiotic Diversity00:35:00 Outro

Dr. Olujimi Ajijola is a leader in physician-scientist education and directs both the PSTP and MSTP at UCLA. He earned his BS from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, his MD from Duke, and his PhD in Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology from UCLA. He completed residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by fellowships in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology at UCLA. Today, Dr. Ajijola shares his thoughts on how and why we train physician-scientists - and what needs to change to keep the workforce robust and relevant. Dr. Ajijola's Faculty Page: https://mstp.healthsciences.ucla.edu/people/olujimi-ajijola-md-phd/ Credits: Executive Producers: -       Bejan Saeedi -       Joe Behnke -       Michael Sayegh -       Carey Jansen -       Nielsen Weng Faculty Advisors  -       Brian Robinson -       Mary Horton -       Talia Swartz -       Chris Williams -       David Schwartz Twitter: @behindthescope_ Instagram: @behindthemicroscopepod Facebook: @behindthemicroscope1 Website: behindthemicroscope.com

Brendan is an Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Physiology and Head of School for the School of Health and Human Performance at DCU. His current research investigates skeletal muscle function and adaptation across the life course, with special interest in the synergy between nutrition and exercise interventions ranging from athletes to older adults. His research group performs human trials involving both acute and chronic interventions for outcomes around performance (physical and cognitive), recovery, and adaptation. It has employed various experimental designs and has been complimented by molecular analysis tools, including transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Nutrients recently and presently under investigation include caffeine, creatine, omega-3 fatty acids, resveratrol, leucine, protein hydrolysates, beetroot juice, and exogenous ketones.Brendan received his BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Limerick in 2003, MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition from Loughborough University in 2004, and Ph.D. from Dublin City University in 2008 before completing two years of post-doctoral training with Prof. Juleen Zierath's Integrative Physiology group at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden. His doctoral studies focussed on skeletal muscle adaptation to exercise, and in particular, the continuity between acute molecular responses to individual bouts of exercise and adaptations induced by exercise training, whereas his post-doctoral training utilized animal models and in vitro cell systems to investigate the transcriptional regulation of skeletal muscle development and mechanisms of insulin resistance. He joined the faculty in the School of Public Health, Physiotherapy, and Sport Science at University College Dublin in 2011, where he spent five years before moving to DCU. He is also a Visiting Research Scientist at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Pensacola, FL, USA, and a Principal Investigator at the National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology at DCU.Outside of academia, through his sporting career as an inter-county Gaelic footballer with Sligo from 2003 to 2017, Brendan has had a lifelong association with sport, training, and performance at all levels of competition, from grassroots to elite level, and also practices in the field as a performance nutritionist with emphasis on field-based team sports, and endurance athletes.Papers discussed- Exogenous Ketone Supplements in Athletic Contexts: Past Present and FutureKetone monoester ingestion increases postexercise serum erythropoietin concentrations in healthy menExogenous ketosis increases circulating dopamine concentration and maintains mental alertness in ultra-endurance exerciseThe Effect of Novel Exogenous Ketone Supplements on Blood Beta-Hydroxybutyrate and GlucoseAcute Ingestion of a Ketone Monoester without Co-Ingestion of Carbohydrate Improves Running Economy in Male Endurance RunnersKetone IQ claimsHVMN Ketone IQ vs original product claimsDelta G claims (scroll to bottom)

In this special episode, we will learn from Naomi Mattanick, MS, OTR/L & Brooke Tubbs, OTD, OTR/L, two occupational therapists practicing in Surf Therapy.Naomi Mattanick, MS, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist specializing in sensory integration therapy, surf therapy, and childhood and infant development. “Kids are amazing and dynamic individuals. Yet, they have a lot to conquer. In my years of experience, I have served infants to early adolescents in a variety of areas including sensory processing, physical and emotional regulation, organization of behavior and attention, acquisition of vital motor milestones, motor coordination development, and oral-motor therapy for feeding. My mission is for each caregiver and child to feel understood and empowered as they are equipped with life-long tools. My passion is to see children feel joy as they playfully develop a strong identity and sense of self through the skills and knowledge they have obtained.”Brooke Tubbs, OTD, OTR/L is a recent graduate from Northern Arizona's Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program. She now lives and practices as an acute care OT in a community hospital and as a surf therapist in Rhode Island. Brooke graduated from Alma College in Michigan with a B.S. in Integrative Physiology and Health Science and a Minor in Spanish. After graduation, Brooke was a U.S Fulbright Scholar in the Philippines, performing research on Filipino teachers' perceptions of inclusive education practices. During her OTD program, Brooke participated in a research residency in the Philippines, working with an interdisciplinary team to create an immersive research project surrounding multi-modal perceptions of aging. She also completed a graduate research certificate through the University of South Florida, in partnership with NAU, in Translational Research Education in Adolescent Behavioral Health. With this project Brooke worked with peers to develop a life skills curriculum and assessments for youth aging out of foster care; she is passionate about this work and continues to be involved in projects related to it. She is involved with additional research projects relating to CRPS and sensory processing and practice scholarship for OTs. Brooke will complete an additional graduate research certificate in the spring of 2023 on the topic of Culturally Competent Addictions Research Training. Brooke's intentional drive for the unknown led her to become a surf therapist in Rhode Island. She has a recently published article in the OT Practice Magazine titled “Riding the Wave: Occupational Therapy's Role in Surf Therapy”. Brooke has large aspirations for promoting OT's work in uncommon settings, practicing at the full scope of her license, and transitioning to a role in academia down the line. Contact & Resources:Naomi:The number one place to find me and see my current work is on my Instagram: @hang_ten_therapeutics which directs you to my website and shares all of my offerings. This has my contact information.Brooke:You can email me (bmt263@nau.edu) or follow me on Instagram (@brooketubbs), Facebook (Brooke Tubbs) or on Twitter (@brooketubbs). You can also follow Gnome Surf (@GnomeSurf) or ISTO (@intlsurftherapyorg). You can reach out to me with ideas, partnerships, questings, really anything! https://intlsurftherapy.org/https://www.gnomesurf.com/https://tedx.ucla.edu/project/carly_rogers_surfing_infinite_possibilities_to_heal/“Blue Mind: The Surprising Science that Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Makes You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do” by Wallace Nichols. Rogers, C. M., Mallinson, T., & Peppers, D. (2014). High-intensity sports for posttraumatic stress disorder and depression: Feasibility study of ocean therapy with veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68, 395–404. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2014.011221Moore, A. M., Clapham, E. D., & Deeney, T. A. (2017). Parents' perspectives on surf therapy for children with disabilities. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/1034912X.2017.1400660FBenninger, E., Curtis, C., Sarkisian, G. V., Rogers, C. M., Bender, K., & Comer, M. (2020). Surf therapy: A scoping review of the qualitative and quantitative research evidence. Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice, 11(2), 1–26. https://www.aota.org/publications/ot-practice/ot-practice-issues/2023/riding-the-wave-ots-role-in-surf-therapy NAU Foster Youth Programhttps://crowdfund.foundationnau.org/project/21729 Listen - Foster Youth Storieshttps://www.amazon.com/Listen-Stories-We-Carry-House-ebook/dp/B09YYTLB2V?asin=B09YYTLB2V&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1Another inspiring episode, as always, I welcome any feedback from you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsotTHANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues! 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How one day of wildfire fighting parallels racing the Tour de France Guest: Dr. Brent Ruby, Research Professor for the School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training at the University of Montana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: A massive search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster is being organized by the Loch Ness Centre in the village of Drumnadrochit, Scotland, in partnership with a research team named Loch Ness Exploration. Guest: Dr. Charles Paxton, Research Fellow at the University of St Andrew's Centre for Research into Ecological & Environmental Modelling Seg 2: View From Victoria: The West Coast of Vancouver Island has been cut off again. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Should the federal government embrace its leadership role in addressing the affordable housing supply, instead of shifting responsibility to other levels of government. Guest: Dr. Carolyn Whitzman, Housing Researcher and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Ottawa Seg 4: The provincial government of BC has announced a partnership to create a localized HCV treatment and elimination roadmap, allocating $105,000 for the project. Guest: Dr. Brian Conway, Medical Director and Specialist of Infectious Diseases at the Vancouver Infectious Disease Centre Seg 5: How one day of wildfire fighting parallels racing the Tour de France Guest: Dr. Brent Ruby, Research Professor for the School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training at the University of Montana Seg 6: State officials are coordinating with local hotels and airlines to evacuate tourists from Hawaii. Guest: Claire Newell, President/Founder Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where do you begin when the time comes to set up your own research lab? How do you build and manage a new team, apply for funding, and source equipment - all while navigating your new role and responsibilities? In this episode we hear from two academics who have both undertaken this mammoth task. They share their top tips for helping new hires and share some of the lessons they've learnt along the way. Join Eleanor Newton as she speaks to Dr Colleen Deane, a lecturer in Muscle Cell Biology at the University of Southampton. And Dr Chris Gaffney, a senior lecturer in Integrative Physiology at Lancaster University. Find out more about becoming a member of The Physiological Society here. The Physiological Society is Europe's largest community of physiologists and we have been supporting our members to change the world with physiology for 150 years.

Episode SummaryThere are few better equipped to take us into the fascinating world of the gut microbiome than University of Colorado professor Dr. Christopher A. Lowry. In addition to his rich understanding of humans ancient and critical relationship with the bacterial world, Dr. Lowry has a thorough understanding of the complex interactions of our biology as it relates to stress. In this episode Professor Lowry helps us envision the amazing workings of our invisible interiors. From the role of stress hormones and neuronal connections in the Enteric Nervous System that tie the gut and brain together, to the intricacies of our immune system balance and the essential role our microbiomes play with inflammation. And he's just getting started. This captivating dive into our inner-workings with stress and our microbiomes shows us again that our environmental exposures matter to us at obvious and hidden levels. Stress is a double-edged sword in the microscopic world too.If you love health, the body or you are simply interested in environmental balance, this show will be right up your alley. With Dr. Lowry's studied understanding we get a powerful glimpse into our vital interdependence we have on the bacterial world and its astounding connection to our stress systems. Dr. Christopher Lowry is an Associate Professor of Integrative Physiology at CU Boulder where he leads a neuroendocrinology lab focused on the neural mechanisms underlying emotional behavior and the stress-induced control of physiology and emotional behavior. With an extensive academic background in zoological studies, neuroscience, neuroendocrinology and stress, Dr. Lowry has authored and co-authored hundreds of papers advancing our understanding the web on intricacies at work in human biology.

Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we delve into the evidence-based approach to menstrual cycle training. Our guest today is Lauren, who has extensive experience in this field as a coach and researcher. Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and nutrition from the University of Buffalo, and a master's degree from the University of South Florida. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at McMaster University in Canada, under the guidance of Stu Phillips.In this episode, Lauren shares her insights on the topic of menstrual cycle training based on her PhD research. She talks about this from both a coach and a researcher experience, and talks about the limitations of current techniques used in the literature to determine menstrual cycle stage and how her research will contribute to a more robust evidence base that will determine whether the added complexity of menstrual phase training is necessary to understand more fully the female experience in training and performance.Overall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the evidence-based approach to menstrual cycle training.Lauren is currently pursuing a PhD in Integrative Physiology at McMaster University. Her research focuses on the impact of exercise, nutrition, and hormones on skeletal muscle. Lauren has worked with hundreds of clients in person and online, including recreational lifters, moms-to-be, and aspiring powerlifters and physique athletesJust a reminder that the best way to support the podcast is to hit the subscribe button on your favourite podcast listening platform. That increases the visibility of the podcast out there in amongst the literally 1000s of other podcasts, so more people get the opportunity to learn from the guests that I have on the show.Lauren can be found here: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/coaching/lauren-colenso-semple/Lauren's most recent paper just published can be found here: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2023.1054542/full Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all NuZest Products with the code MIKKI20 at www.nuzest.co.nzCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz

In this episode of the Postural Restoration Podcast i am joined by Craig Depperschmidt, DPT, PRC. Craig grew up in Loveland, CO and finished his degree in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado at Boulder.  After spending a summer biking across the country, he headed to Flagstaff, Arizona, where he graduated with distinction from Northern Arizona University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  From an early age, due to an active lifestyle, Craig became aware how a restriction or injury in one area of his body effected his whole system, and through multiple sports and associated injuries he learned the value of an integrated approach. In 2011 Craig attended the Advanced Integration course and for the first time in over a decade, was able to run without pain through his feet, shins, and low back. Craig credits this moment in his personal and professional journey, to a single technique, the Standing Supported Wall Reach, which for the first time allowed him to feel the effects of respiration in the thorax throughout his lower extremities. From this point on he was hooked.In 2010 the clinic Craig work for at the time hosted both the Postural Respiration and Myokinematic Restoration courses and this exposure provided a foundation for the rest of Craig's PRI journey. One particular statement regarding the observations of a Left AIC pattern, pushed Craig to prove it within his own clinical setting, and from there his love for the PRI primary object tests was born. From these first two courses Craig has since aimed to perform the associated tests with every patient who came through his door. This A-B-A experimental design of performing the tests, followed by technique intervention and finally re-testing, became standard for Craig and is something he is still passionate about as a provider, mentor, and faculty member today.Craig and I go on to discuss how he uses a PRI approach within his population of clientele, primarily consisting of endurance athletes and weekend warriors. Craig's own experiences as a triathlete, endurance runner and cyclist allow him to connect with his patients on a personal level. We go on to discuss how to appropriately introduce the concepts of sensory integration and positional education within this population and some of the ways Craig helps his patients make sense of themselves, particularly in the environments and spaces that they may not train or perform in. Craig is also Bikefit trained and uses his passion and knowledge to integrate PRI into cycling.Craig became a PRC provider in 2012 and through attending PRI courses met his current colleague Brian Benjamin, DPT, PRC. Brian and Craig would go on to create ProActive PT in Fort Collins, CO. Today they are surrounded by an integrative team with the opportunity to mentor not only those interested in PT schooling but also the general public through several yearly events within their community. Outside of his community in Fort Collins Craig is excited to be joining the PRI Faculty and will begin teaching Myokinematic Restoration in 2023. These communities of PRI practitioners and mentorship from faculty and others, have allowed Craig to share his passions with others and we are so excited for him to be able to share them with all of you! 

Dr Douglas Seals is a professor of integrative physiology who's studied the biological and lifestyle factors that can cause cardiovascular aging and the interventions that can improve it. He's based at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and is director of the Integrative Physiology of Aging Laboratory. He was in New Zealand at the end of last year due to his involvement in studies into MitoQ - a molecule created by researchers at Otago University that's a powerful antioxidant. In one study lead by his lab, the drug reversed the aging of blood vessels in older adults by the equivalent of 15 - 20 years in the space of six weeks. He talks to Kathryn about that and the best ways to stave off heart disease.

Dr Glenn McConell chats with Professor Michael Joyner from the Mayo Clinic. He has a remarkable background being an anaesthesiologist with wealth of research experience and knowledge in exercise physiology. More recently he has published around 20 high impact papers on the use of convalescent plasma in Covid19! An example of how he is so open to new ideas. A very interesting chat. Twitter: @DrMJoyner. 0:00. Introduction 1:45. Eliud Kipchoge's recent marathon world record 3:27. Michael's athletic background 4:32. Determinants of endurance performance. Including more discussion of Kipchoge. 8:09. Greatest athletes historically. Remarkable knowledge. Hard to compare different eras. 10:50. High lactate thresholds. Fiber types, mitochondria, capillarization. 14:25. Classic exercise studies. John Holloszy. Rodent and human studies. Frank Booth, Ken Baldwin. Eddie Coyle retraining study etc. 17:32. Anaesthesiology vs exercise Anaesthesiologist. 19:36. Use of convalescent plasma and Covid19. Heavily involved in instigating the use of convalescent plasma from people who have had Covid19. Challenging precision medicine. 27:19. Convalescent plasma and cancer. Repurposing skills to solve problems. Picasso: “Learn the rules like a pro, break them like an artist”. 29:40. A 1:50 marathon 32:51. Twitter and his cancer research 33:55. Strength vs aerobic capacity for longevity. Frailty: Decline greatly from middle 70s. Circuit training get strength and aerobic capacity. 39:00. Exercise is integrative physiology. An exercise pill to cover everything that exercise does makes no sense. 41:38. Adherence to diet and exercise. 5-6 healthy habits of 90 year olds 45:23. Resistance training as age 46:35. Don't have to have a reason to do things. Stepping back from return on investment thinking. 50:08. Identity anchors disrupted by Covid 51:12. Being open to ideas/resilient. Learning how to stumble into things and go with it. Inside Exercise brings to you the who's who of exercise metabolism, exercise physiology and exercise's effects on health. With scientific rigor, these researchers discuss popular exercise topics while providing practical strategies for all. The interviewer, Emeritus Professor Glenn McConell, has an international research profile following 30 years of Exercise Metabolism research experience while at The University of Melbourne, Ball State University, Monash University, the University of Copenhagen and Victoria University. He has published over 120 peer reviewed journal articles and recently edited an Exercise Metabolism eBook written by world experts on 17 different topics (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-94305-9). Connect with Inside Exercise and Glenn McConell at: Twitter: @Inside_exercise and @GlennMcConell1 Instagram: insideexercise Facebook: Glenn McConell LinkedIn: Glenn McConell https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-mcconell-83475460 ResearchGate: Glenn McConell Email: glenn.mcconell@gmail.com Subscribe to Inside exercise: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pSYnNSXDkNLH8rImzotgP?si=Whw_ThaERF6iIKwxutDoNA Apple Podcast: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/inside-exercise/03a07373-888a-472b-bf7e-a0ff155209b2 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84ZTdiY2ZkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Anchor: https://anchor.fm/insideexercise Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4025218 YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UChQpsAQVEsizOxnWWGPKeag

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with an expert in the field of performance nutrition, Dr Michael Ormsbee. He also happens to be a previous professor of mine! We touch on Dr Mike's own sporting journey, beginning with ice hockey in high school and college, before getting into triathlons and cross fit more recently. Dr Mike is a leading researcher in sports and performance nutrition, and we hear how he works with elite athlete populations, including currently with elite female athletes using Whoop bands. We discuss the need for research in females and for better understanding the effects of the menstrual cycle and the unique female physiology on all aspects of performance. This episode dives deep into the concept of pre-sleep feeding, busting the myth that eating before bed is detrimental. For both athletes and non-athletes, consuming protein close to bed can have metabolic benefits and increase muscle protein synthesis, especially when exercising in the evening. We touch on nutrient timing and nutrient priming for recovery. Dr Mike compares different protein types: whey, casein, other animal sources, and plant based protein, reassuring listeners that plant proteins can be just as beneficial, and to look for sources rich in leucine. Dr Mike recommends 40g protein before bed and shares his research into elite female athletes showing that the majority are missing the mark here.  We emphasize the importance of ensuring you are consuming enough protein throughout the day rather than focusing specifically on timing. We debunk the myth that eating close to bed affects body composition, rather, type of training plays a much bigger role. Dr Mike discusses his current and future research interests in female athletes, and we underscore the need for more of this research in women: Dr Mike is leading the way! Follow Dr Mike and his work on Instagram @MikeOrmsbee and @FSUISSM  Dr Mike's Official Bio: Michael J. Ormsbee is a Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology, the Director of the Institute of Sports Sciences & Medicine at Florida State University, and an honorary research fellow at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, and the International Society of Sports Nutrition and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. His research expertise involves the interaction of exercise training, nutrition, and supplementation to improve metabolism and achieve optimal body composition, human performance, and health in both athletic and clinical populations. Dr. Ormsbee was honored as the 2014 FSU Teacher of the Year, 2017 Nutrition Researcher of the Year (NSCA), 2018 FSU Graduate Student Mentor of the Year, 2020 FSU Distinguished Teacher of the Year, and the 2020 Sport Scientist of the Year (NSCA). His course, “Changing Body Composition Through Diet and Exercise” is available through The Great Courses. Learn more about Lindsey's Services and the Team at Rise Up Nutrition: www.riseupnutritionrun.com Worried that you have RED-S? Curious to know how we could help or how you can recover fast?! Download the RED-S Recovery Race & see how you place for more support: www.riseupnutritionrun.com/reds

On this episode, I am joined by Leah Watson and Erika Sisneros Kelley of the ACLU to discuss a new Florida law (the Stop WOKE Act), which expands the definition of discrimination to include the teaching of concepts dealing with racism, sexism, diversity, equality, and inclusion.The complaint alleges violations of the First and Fourteenth Amendments. In a case challenging nearly identical language, a federal district judge recently concluded that the law unconstitutionally restricts speech based on viewpoint. Leah Watson is a Senior Staff Attorney with the ACLU's Racial Justice Program, where she leads investigations and litigation to challenge classroom censorship efforts (education gag orders), bias in policing, the criminalization of poverty, and racial disparities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Leah earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School and her B.A., magna cum laude, in Communication Studies and Sociology from Vanderbilt University.Erika Sisneros Kelley is the 2021 Marvin M. Karpatkin Fellow with the ACLU's Racial Justice Program. She focuses on issues related to economic justice, algorithmic bias, and inclusive education. Erika graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2014 with a B.A. in Integrative Physiology. She earned her master's in Public Health in 2016 from Claremont Graduate University and completed her J.D. at University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2021. Listen. Enjoy. Subscribe. Share.

https://drleroy.com/ Dr. Andrée LeRoy is both a Harvard-trained medical doctor and a medical intuitive. She is an expert in lifestyle, functional, integrative, and rehabilitation medicine. She comes from a long lineage of western medicine-trained physicians and holistic healers which has shaped her unique and science-based approach to integrative and individualized care. Upon receiving her Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana in Molecular and Integrative Physiology, she completed her thesis in Medicinal plants and Herbology. She expanded her knowledge of the body systems and mechanics by practicing as a licensed massage therapist before graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical School in 2006. She then completed her residencies in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts in 2010 and the Durant Fellowship in Global Health and Refugee Medicine from Massachusetts General Hospital in 2011. While working at Massachusetts General Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation, Harvard's official teaching hospital for physical medicine and rehabilitation ranked as top 3 rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, she also remained on faculty at Harvard Medical School for 8 years. She completed her Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis in Consciousness, Health & Healing from the University of Santa Monica in 2016. In 2018 she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of creating a patient centered model of healthcare that combines the best art and science to facilitate healing. This model takes a comprehensive mental, spiritual, and physical approach to bring health issues to resolution. She received training in Lifestyle Medicine, Functional Medicine, Reiki, Energy Medicine, and Ayurvedic medicine, making her a catalyst for integrating a holistic approach to her practice. Over the past several years, Dr. LeRoy has worked closely with a high-achieving, heart-centered professionals to take all aspects of their lives to the next level. She has seen how important it is to educate professionals on the importance of creating a healthy work-life balance that results in optimal health, wellness, and vitality. ----------- Sharon T McLaughlin MD FACS is the founder of Mind Lull and Female Physicians Entrepreneurs. Today we speak about being a better speaker. Planning tools for women entrepreneurs who feel stuck so that they can focus and achieve their desired goals. Learn more about Mind Lulls Journals https://mindlull.com Female Physician Entrepreneur Group If you are a women physician, join us at Female Physician Entrepreneurs Group We learn and grow together https://www.facebook.com/groups/FemalePhysicianEntrepreneurs Our website https://FPEStrong.com #physicianentreprener #physiciansidehustle #physiciansidegig #physiciansidegigs #businessgrowth #businessmarketing #offlinebusinessmarketing #womenphysician #womenentreprenuer #physicianspeaker

https://drleroy.com/ Dr. Andrée LeRoy is both a Harvard-trained medical doctor and a medical intuitive. She is an expert in lifestyle, functional, integrative, and rehabilitation medicine. She comes from a long lineage of western medicine-trained physicians and holistic healers which has shaped her unique and science-based approach to integrative and individualized care. Upon receiving her Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana in Molecular and Integrative Physiology, she completed her thesis in Medicinal plants and Herbology. She expanded her knowledge of the body systems and mechanics by practicing as a licensed massage therapist before graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical School in 2006. She then completed her residencies in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts in 2010 and the Durant Fellowship in Global Health and Refugee Medicine from Massachusetts General Hospital in 2011. While working at Massachusetts General Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation, Harvard's official teaching hospital for physical medicine and rehabilitation ranked as top 3 rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, she also remained on faculty at Harvard Medical School for 8 years. She completed her Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis in Consciousness, Health & Healing from the University of Santa Monica in 2016. In 2018 she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of creating a patient centered model of healthcare that combines the best art and science to facilitate healing. This model takes a comprehensive mental, spiritual, and physical approach to bring health issues to resolution. She received training in Lifestyle Medicine, Functional Medicine, Reiki, Energy Medicine, and Ayurvedic medicine, making her a catalyst for integrating a holistic approach to her practice. Over the past several years, Dr. LeRoy has worked closely with a high-achieving, heart-centered professionals to take all aspects of their lives to the next level. She has seen how important it is to educate professionals on the importance of creating a healthy work-life balance that results in optimal health, wellness, and vitality. ----------- Sharon T McLaughlin MD FACS is the founder of Mind Lull and Female Physicians Entrepreneurs. Today we speak about being a better speaker. Planning tools for women entrepreneurs who feel stuck so that they can focus and achieve their desired goals. Learn more about Mind Lulls Journals https://mindlull.com Female Physician Entrepreneur Group If you are a women physician, join us at Female Physician Entrepreneurs Group We learn and grow together https://www.facebook.com/groups/FemalePhysicianEntrepreneurs Our website https://FPEStrong.com #physicianentreprener #physiciansidehustle #physiciansidegig #physiciansidegigs #businessgrowth #businessmarketing #offlinebusinessmarketing #womenphysician #womenentreprenuer #physicianspeaker

What if the foods we put in our mouth could positively influence the struggles related to depression, anxiety, PTSD and mental health in general? And what you discovered this connection wasn't simply something that fell under the general “eat right and exercise” guidance but rather that the science was clearly demonstrating a measurable impact?Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast. Today's guest – Dr. Christopher Lowry – is likely to have you sprinting for the produce aisle.He is an Associate Professor of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado. His research program focuses on interventions for the prevention and treatment of disorders including anxiety, depression, and PTSD with an emphasis on the role of the microbiome-gut-brain axis in stress resilience, health, and disease. Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life!For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.com If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel

Videos: 1. Artificial Intelligence: The Coming Storm | Michael Harrison | TEDxBlinnCollege (8:00)*Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in theoretical physics minor in quantum chromodynamics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He earned distinction in his master's program in aerospace systems architecture at the University of Southern California. 2 .  Vitamin Authentication. Electronic pill that stays in your body & will become a 18bit Battery operated chip (1:00) 3. Pfizer CEO ‘Almost Certain' Americans Will Have To Take New COVID Vaccines ‘Every Year' 4.  There was an unexpected 40% increase in ‘all cause deaths' in 2021 5. Hear ex-CIA director's prediction about who will win in Ukraine 6. Jonathan Haidt The Coddling of the American Mind Anticoagulant activities of curcumin and its derivative Kyungpook National University (South Korea) Curcumin, a polyphenol responsible for the yellow color of the curry spice turmeric, possesses antiinflammatory, antiproliferative and antiangiogenic activities. However, anticoagulant activities of curcumin have not been studied.  The anticoagulant properties of curcumin and its derivative (bisdemethoxycurcumin, BDMC) were determined by monitoring activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), prothrombin time (PT) as well as cell-based thrombin and activated factor X (FXa) generation activities.  Data showed that curcumin and BDMC prolonged aPTT and PT significantly and inhibited thrombin and FXa activities. They inhibited the generation of thrombin or FXa. In accordance with these anticoagulant activities, curcumin and BDMC showed anticoagulant effect in vivo.  Surprisingly, these anticoagulant effects of curcumin were better than those of BDMC indicating that methoxy group in curcumin positively regulated anticoagulant function of curcumin. Therefore, these results suggest that curcumin and BDMC possess antithrombotic activities and daily consumption of the curry spice turmeric might help maintain anticoagulant status.   Probiotics may prevent breast cancer: Study Western University (Ontario), June 27, 2022   A new study has found probiotics may prove to be a critical factor in preventing breast cancer.   Dr Gregor Reid, the professor of microbiology, immunology and surgery at the Western University in Ontario, Canada, said the bacteria having the potential to abet breast cancer are present in the breasts of cancer patients, while beneficial bacteria are more abundant in healthy breasts.   In the study, Reid's PhD student Camilla Urbaniak obtained breast tissues from 58 women, who were undergoing lumpectomies or mastectomies for either benign (13 women) or cancerous (45 women) tumors as well as from 23 healthy women, who had undergone breast reductions or enhancements. Researchers found that women with breast cancer had elevated levels of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis, two bacteria known to induce double-stranded breaks in DNA in HeLa cells, which are cultured human cells. They say the breaks are prone to errors, which can cause cancer to develop.   Health-promoting bacteria Lactobacillus and Streptococcus (lactic acid bacteria) were more abundant in women with healthy breasts, both are anti-carcinogenic.     'Mystical' psychedelic compound found in normal brains University of Michigan, June 27, 2022 In the past few years, thrill-seekers from Hollywood, Silicon Valley and beyond have been travelling to South America to take part in so-called Ayahuasca retreats. Their goal: to partake in a brewed concoction made from a vine plant Banisteriopsis caapi, traditionally used by indigenous people for sacred religious ceremonies. Drinkers of Ayahuasca experience short-term hallucinogenic episodes many describe as life-changing. The active ingredient responsible for these psychedelic visions is a molecule called dimethyltryptamine (DMT). For the first time, a team led by Michigan Medicine has discovered the widespread presence of naturally-occurring DMT in the mammalian brain. The finding is the first step toward studying DMT-- and figuring out its role -- within the brains of humans. "DMT is not just in plants, but also can be detected in mammals," says Jimo Borjigin, Ph.D., of the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology. Her interest in DMT came about accidentally. Before studying the psychedelic, her research focused on melatonin production in the pineal gland. In the seventeenth century, the philosopher Rene Descartes claimed that the pineal gland, a small pinecone-shaped organ located deep in the center of the brain, was the seat of the soul. Since its discovery, the pineal gland, known by some as the third eye, has been shrouded in mystery. Scientists now know it controls the production of melatonin, playing an important role in modulating circadian rhythms, or the body's internal clock.  The core idea seems to come from a documentary featuring the work of researcher Rick Strassman, Ph.D. with the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. In the mid-1990s, he conducted an experiment in which human subjects were given DMT by IV injection and interviewed after its effects wore off. In a documentary about the experiment, Strassman claims that he believed the pineal gland makes and secretes DMT. Borjigin sought to discover how and where DMT was synthesized.  They found DMT in other parts of the brain, including the neocortex and hippocampus that are important for higher-order brain functions including learning and memory." A paper published in 2018 by researchers in the U.K. purported that DMT simulates the near death experience, wherein people report the sensation of transcending their bodies and entering another realm.    Puffing curcumin may blast Alzheimer's Vanderbilt University, Jun 22, 2022   The new delivery method may be more effective than others in getting the compound past the blood-brain barrier and into the brain, where it can fight the plaque that leads to Alzheimer's.   Deep breaths of curcumin may be key to fighting Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from Vanderbilt University. Curcumin, a compound in the spice turmeric, has a demonstrated ability to smash the plaques in the brain that lead to the neuron loss that causes Alzheimer's, according to the study's senior author,Wellington Pham, Ph.D The challenge, however, has been getting the curcumin into the brain. Pham and colleagues at Shiga University of Medical Science in Otsu, Japan, developed a new delivery strategy. They created a curcumin moleculte that could be tracked with an MRI, to be administered as an aerosol through a nebulizer. This method delivers the dose more directly to the brain than taking the compound orally and digesting it. After tests in mice, the team found that “delivery to the cortex and hippocampal areas is more efficient using aerosolized curcumin than intervenous injection in a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease,” said Pham.   Anti-anxiety medication limits empathetic behavior in rats University of Chicago, June 27, 2022   Rats given midazolam, an anti-anxiety medication, were less likely to free trapped companions because the drug lessened their empathy, according to a new study by University of Chicago neuroscientists.   The research, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, validates studies that show rats are emotionally motivated to help other rats in distress. In the latest study, rats treated with midazolam did not open the door to a restrainer device containing a trapped rat, although control rats routinely freed their trapped companions. Midazolam did not interfere with the rats' physical ability to open the restrainer door, however. In fact, when the restrainer device contained chocolate instead of a trapped rat, the test rats routinely opened the door. The findings show that the act of helping others depends on emotional reactions, which are dampened by the anti-anxiety medication.   "The rats help each other because they care," said Peggy Mason, PhD, professor of neurobiology at the University of Chicago. "They need to share the affect of the trapped rat in order to help, and that's a fundamental finding that tells us something about how we operate, because we're mammals like rats too."       7 Simple Ways to Unclog Your Arteries Naturally GreenMedInfo, June 23, 2022   Statistically, atherosclerosis (the progressive clogging of the arteries) is the #1 killer on the planet.  A complex process, involving autoimmunity, infection, dietary incompatibilities, and many known and unknown factors, it is – despite conventional medical opinion – entirely preventable, and in some cases reversible.   Here is the peer-reviewed, published research proving the fact: B Vitamins – yes, something as simple as adding a source of B-complex to your regimen can prevent the juggernaut of heart disease from taking your life prematurely. A doubled-blind, randomized study, published in 2005, in the journal Atherosclerosis found that a simple intervention using 2.5 mg folic acid, 25 mg Vitamin B6, and 0.5mg Vitamin B12 for 1 year, resulted in significant reductions in arterial thickness (as measured by intima media thickeness).[1] Even niacin ]or folic acid  alone has been show to have this effect in patients. [Note: Always opt for natural sources of the B-group vitamins, including probiotic supplementation (which produce the entire complement for you), or a whole food extract, versus synthetic or semi-synthetic vitamins which, sadly, predominate on the market today]. Garlic – as we have documented extensively previously, garlic can save your life. It has been found to regress plaque buildup in the arteries, among many other potentially life-saving health benefits.  Pomegranate – this super healing fruit has been found to regress plaque buildup in the arteries, as well as being demonstrated to provide dozens of validated health benefits, including replacing the function of the mammalian ovary! Fermented Cabbage – Kimchi, a Korean recipe, which includes fermented cabbage, hot pepper, and various other ingredients, including fermented fish, appears to stall the atherosclerotic process in the animal model.  Additionally, strains of good bacteria in kimchi have been found capable of degrading toxic chemicals that can additional bodily harm. L-Arginine: This amino acid is capable of preventing arterial thickening – up to 24% reduction! -- in the animal model. We have done an extensive literature review on arginine supplementation and have found that in over 30 studies demonstrating this fact addition to 150 known health benefits, it is capable of addressing the underlying dysfunction associated with cardiovascular disease: endothelial dysfunction, with no less than 20 studies proving this fact. Curcumin: the primary polyphenol in the Indian spice turmeric known as curcumin has been found to be an excellent cardioprotective, with over 30 studies demonstrating this fact. One study found that curcumin prevented damage to the arteries associated with blockage (neointima formation).  Sesame Seed: probably one of the most underappreciated super foods on the planet, sesame seed, which we have shown is as effective as Tylenol for arthritic pain, may be an excellent cardioprotective substance, ideally suited for preventing the progression of atherosclerosis. One animal study found it was capable of preventing atherosclerosis lesion formation. 

TW: Diet, weight     Join Dr. Danielle Belardo for part two of her fascinating conversation surrounding carbs, energy balance, and body weight with NIH nutrition and metabolism scientist, Dr. Kevin Hall. Danielle and Kevin discuss the phenomenal research Kevin and his team have done evaluating the impact of different diets and their studies in regards to the carbohydrate insulin model. They debunk myths about low carb versus low fat diets, the effects of carbs and fat on appetite, and whether keto deserves all the hype. If you have ever had anxiety about eating a banana because of the carbs, this one is for you!    Dr. Kevin Hall received his Ph.D. in Physics from McGill University and is now a tenured senior investigator at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) where he is the Section Chief of Integrative Physiology. His main research interests are the regulation of food intake, macronutrient metabolism, energy balance, and body weight. Dr. Hall is the recipient of many prestigious awards including the NIH Director's Award, and his award-winning Body Weight Planner has been used by millions of people.    They discuss myths and misconceptions in regards to:    Calories, insulin, and glucose   Social media' newest enemy, fruit   The latest fad diets     Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Kevin @kevinh_phd    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial.  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  percent. 

TW: diet, weight Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, NIH nutrition and metabolism scientist Dr. Kevin Hall. In part one of this fascinating conversation, Kevin and Danielle cover a lot of ground, including Kevin's brilliant metabolic award studies at the NIH, which are a frequent topic of conversation in the nutrition world. They discuss Kevin's research in metabolism, energy expenditure, and weight loss and take a deep dive into his research on participants from the reality TV show, The Biggest Loser. Today's episode explores whether or not the myth is true that extreme exercise, like that depicted on the TV show, prevents the a fall in metabolic rate during weight loss, and the possible reasons why physical activity aids in weight maintenance. If you are anything like Danielle and Kevin and enjoy a little reality TV, tune in to hear why there are no winners on The Biggest Loser.     Dr. Kevin Hall received his Ph.D. in Physics from McGill University and is now a tenured senior investigator at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) where he is the Section Chief of Integrative Physiology. His main research interests are the regulation of food intake, macronutrient metabolism, energy balance, and body weight. Dr. Hall is the recipient of many prestigious awards including the NIH Director's Award, and his award-winning Body Weight Planner has been used by millions of people.    They discuss myths and misconceptions in regards to:    Metabolic adaptation and vigorous exercise  BMI and adipose (fat) tissue  Weight loss, weight gain, and weight maintenance    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Kevin @kevinh_phd    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial.  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  percent. 

In this interview, Christopher Lowry, Associate Professor of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder, discusses his research on the gut microbiome's effect on mental health. Lowry was invited to a project launched by Peter Templeton, founder of the William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health and executive director at the Insitute for Manufacturing's Engage program in the Cambridge University Engineering Department, to "innovate early interventions for depression in young people," as originally reported by CU Boulder Today. To read more in CU Boulder today, click here: https://www.colorado.edu/asmagazine/2021/11/02/diet-and-exercise-can-improve-teens-mental-health Interview by News Team Members Ashley Eddy & Claire McFadden Originally broadcast on December 6, 2021.

Dr. Andree LeRoy is not only a medical doctor, she's also trained and skilled as a medical intuitive.  Having exposure to both traditional western medicine as well as holistic healers, Andree grew up knowing there was a place for those modalities to work in harmony.   It was inevitable that Andree would end up pursuing both approaches and become a bridge between the two, which would benefit both herself and how she practiced, as well as the patient outcome.  It's a perfect blend of the Art and Science of medicine.   Even though this was ultimately the right path for Andree and it provided additional benefits to patients, she was fearful of how it would be received by her peers who received the traditional western medical training.  She mentioned that when she was in medical school she learned that alternative medicine was bad and clearly she would have colleagues trained with this thought.   With her passions, background, education, and experience, Andree is able to serve her patients to enhance their vitality allowing them to live the life of their dreams and thrive.  She also supports physicians who want to pivot into wellness careers so they can really live life on their own terms.   Learn more about Dr. Andree LeRoy here: www.drleroy.com Guest Bio: Dr. Andrée LeRoy is both a Harvard-trained medical doctor and a medical intuitive. She is an expert in lifestyle, functional,  integrative,  and rehabilitation medicine. She comes from a long lineage of western medicine-trained physicians and holistic healers which has shaped her unique and science-based approach to integrative and individualized care.  Upon receiving her Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana in Molecular and Integrative Physiology, she completed her thesis in Medicinal plants and Herbology. She expanded her knowledge of the body systems and mechanics by practicing as a licensed massage therapist before graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical School in 2006. She then completed her residencies in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts in 2010 and the Durant Fellowship in Global Health and Refugee Medicine from Massachusetts General Hospital in 2011.  While working at Massachusetts General Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation, Harvard's official teaching hospital for physical medicine and rehabilitation ranked as top 3 rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, she also remained on faculty at Harvard Medical School for 8 years. She completed her Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis in Consciousness, Health & Healing from the University of Santa Monica in 2016. In 2018 she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of creating a patient-centered model of healthcare that combines the best art and science to facilitate healing. This model takes a comprehensive mental, spiritual, and physical approach to bring health issues to resolution.  She received training in Lifestyle Medicine, Functional Medicine, Reiki, Energy Medicine, and Ayurvedic medicine, making her a catalyst for integrating a holistic approach to her practice.   Over the past several years, Dr. LeRoy has worked closely with high-achieving, heart-centered professionals to take all aspects of their lives to the next level. She has seen how important it is to educate professionals on the importance of creating a healthy work-life balance that results in optimal health, wellness, and vitality. ___________________ Subscribe to this podcast and download your favorite episodes to listen to later: AppleSpotify RSS Feed ___________________   ⚕️ Are you a woman healthcare professional who is struggling to juggle everything in your personal and professional life?  

Two decades ago, an Amtrak line used to run from Louisiana all the way to Orlando, Florida. Hurricane Katrina brought that to a halt, but now officials are discussing ways to restore part of that service, connecting New Orleans to Mobile. Gulf States Newsroom's Stephan Bisaha tells why not everyone is supportive of this new proposal. One Louisiana scientist is touting research that seeks to come up with ways to mimic the health benefits of exercise in some other way. Exercise psychologist and director of the Integrative Physiology and Molecular Medicine Lab, Chris Axelrod, tells us more about what's being dubbed, “exercise in a pill.” Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.  You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tim Cools talks with Nick Glynos, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan and DMT researcher.TopicsNick Glynos' academic backgroundComing out of the closetTraditional use of dmtWhere does Ayahuasca come from?Ethnobotanical knowledge of shamans and healersIndigenous vs western use of psychedelicsScientific DMT research historyEndogenous DMTLink with schizophrenia?Is DMT released when we die?How to measure DMT endogenous in the brain?The endohuasca hypothesisDifferent roles of DMT in the bodyMedical use of DMTPhysical healing with DMTPsychedelics as anti-inflammatory agentsClinical research of AyahuascaResearch on the subjective DMT experienceAlien abductions, and different DMT experiencesPrivate companies doing research on DMTAbout Nick GlynosNick Glynos is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan in the department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology. His thesis work is focused on investigating the biology and function of endogenous (naturally produced) DMT in the mammalian brain, along with uncovering the neural correlates of the DMT experience. He is vice president of the Student Association for Psychedelic Studies at U of M, and co-founder of the interdisciplinary group Psychedelic Neuroscience & Therapy, which hosts monthly seminars from leading psychedelic researchers. Born in Kansas City, MO, he moved to Montana as an adult, and worked for several years on a backcountry trail crew in Glacier National Park. After deciding to return to school, he completed his Bachelor's Degree in Botany from Cornell University in 2017, where he pursued his interest in the intersection between psychedelics and ethnobotany. He is set to complete his Ph.D. in 2023, and he plans to continue contributing to the psychedelic renaissance thereafter as a researcher and advocate.https://psychedelicneuroscience.squarespace.com/About Tim CoolsTim is a psychedelic integration specialist and legal psychedelic guide. He facilitates powerful, life-changing experiences for professionals, to help their professional lives come in alignment with personal ambition and values.Tim is a Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) teacher, a certified coach, and psychedelic advocate, educator and guide.He is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Tools Of Awareness, a personal development center focussed on combining psychedelics and mindfulness to grow personal and interpersonal awareness though (online) courses and retreats.Furthermore, he founded Psychedelic Experience, an online non-profit platform for information surrounding psychedelic substances. It's a community based non-profit organization, created by and for psychedelic and plant medicine communities.His personal interests are technology, meditation, metaphysical and eastern philosophies, shamanism and the healing power of nature and plantshttps://psychedelicexperience.net/https://timcools.net/https://www.instagram.com/tim_cools_net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcools/https://www.facebook.com/tim.cools

In this episode, we talk with Jon Dean.He is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Brain Mechanisms of Pain & Health Laboratory at the University of California, San Diego. Jon obtained his Bachelor's in Chemistry at Youngstown State University, and his Master's and Ph.D. in Molecular & Integrative Physiology from the University of Michigan, where he studied the role of the prefrontal cortex in anesthesia and biosynthesis and secretion of endogenous N,N,-dimethyltryptamine in rodent models. To translate his basic science skillset to human and clinical populations, Jon is now conducting neural imaging studies on the neuropsychological effects of meditation, cannabis, and psilocybin on acute and chronic pain and stress as well as for the promotion of empathy and compassion. Time Stamps:1:54 Welcome Jon Dean! An overview of his past and current research 5:47 Co-founding the Psychedelic Neuroscience and Therapy Group at University of Michigan 9:10 From musician to neuroscience researcher 11:30 Embodying Curious to Serious, the curiosity of neurochemistry and neuropsychology. “Brain as a receptor and receiver for chemicals and altering consciousness.”15:46 Meat and Potatoes: How did Jon get here (and was getting a master's and Ph.D. worth it)?  26:50 Slight digression about Wim Hoff. And self-identifying bias as a mindfulness or meditation researcher. Advice on limiting bias in research from Jon's PI, “let's find out the truth, if we find out it's not true, great, we did our job.”  30:00 Getting along with the person you work with, philosophical alignment with your advisor, and finding “your fit.”34:46 DMT clinical research for the future. Translating Jon's prior rodent research to investigate clinical and therapeutic outcomes related to DMT and the human brain. 39:45 Rodent research, the invasive and ethical conservation of all life. 42:32 You don't need to reinvent the wheel. Slightly altering existing techniques (like fMRI) to answer new research questions. And Jon's long term goals as a clinical neuroscientist  47:10 Reaching out to people whose work you are interested in, clinical neuroscientists [generally] are interested in helping new researchers navigate the field. 49:00 [Brief Redbull tangent] and summarizing how we can stay ethical in research with humans and all life forms53:37 Closing thoughts, and some info about Jon's new hobby: surfing. “Take care of yourself and each other.” Contact information Jon Dean:  j1dean@health.ucsd.eduTo learn more about Psychedelic Grad or to join our newsletter, go to https://www.psychedelicgrad.com/Music by: https://www.alexkahnmusic.com/Presented by Psychedelic Grad.

Dr. Jon Dean is currently a doctoral candidate in Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan. He holds a bachelor's in chemistry and a master's in physiology. Jon's dissertation research focuses on the role of the prefrontal cortex in consciousness, anesthesia, and sleep. In 2019 he co-authored a research paper titled ‘Biosynthesis and Extracellular Concentrations of N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) in Mammalian Brain' which included some astonishing revelations about how important of a role DMT plays within mammalian bio-chemistry / neurological-function and reality-perception. Is the strongest psychedelic known to man (DMT) also a fundamental bio-chemical for the mediating of our perception of reality?

Episode Overview: How far would you go to fight for your dreams? For Dillon Shije, running has always been a part of his culture and tradition and now he's on a journey to become the first medical doctor in his community. Dillon's love for running and his Native American Community has literally taken him to the White house. He has been featured in the news, magazines and in a documentary Life was not always has not always been great for Dillon. A dark time in his life led him to depression after suffering from injuries.  Dillion shares why there is a need for mental health practitioners specializing in helping Native Americans, and others from diverse backgrounds. If you need inspiration for chasing your wildest dreams, this episode is for you.  Episode Highlights: The spiritual aspect of running Becoming one of the top Native American runners in the country in high school How resilience got him into the University of Colorado Being honored at the White House and meeting President Obama How a nerve impingement impacted his running career Battling depression and seeking therapy Using education as a tool to empower the community His goal for young Native Americans in the country Why he wants to be a doctor    Guest Bio Dillon is a prior Professional Runner and Division I Cross Country National Champion (honored at the White House during the Obama Administration) and advocate for visibility for Indigenous Runners and Athletes. Dillon Shije is currently a Wilma Mankiller Fellow with the National Congress of American Indians specializing in Government Relations. He also serves the All Pueblo Council of Governors as a Health Policy Advisor to the 20 Pueblo Indian Tribes of New Mexico and Texas. Prior to this,Dillon was a Partner in an Impact Consultancy called Zia Impact. He is also the  founding Board Member of Pueblo Development Commission. He is a Councilman and an enrolled tribal member and looks forward to a lifetime of serving his home community and relatives in all capacities. Dillon holds dual Bachelors degrees in History and Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado - Boulder and Pre-Med Postbaccalaureate work from the University of New Mexico. Connect with Dillon  Visit his website here Instagram @thenativerunner Runner's Run Article: My Run Streak Helps Helps Me Build Endurance Run to the East- Documentary  Did you enjoy today's episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email runningischeaperthantherapyolb@gmail.com. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Apple Spotify Google  Get a copy of the book  Running Is Cheaper Than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness

Dr. Kiki Sanford had a choice. Continue with what felt like an increasingly frustrating path in academia, or pivot and turn her passion into power. She chose the latter. With a degree in Conservation Biology and a Ph.D in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology, she'd spent her undergraduate and graduate studies exploring learning and memory – specifically through research on birds. She loved the learning. She loved the science. So she opted to spend her time getting other people just as jazzed about science as she is. Since 2015 she's turned her focus back to her brothers and sisters of science, starting “Broader Impacts” a company that helps researchers and scientists up their communication game making sure that the vast amount of important information being generated in those circles can make it into the world in a meaningful way. Her view of leadership is very much like her view of science – that the mechanisms we use have changed vastly, and the people who use those things, have not. She says it's imperative that we “vaccinate” ourselves – against misinformation, bad actors and those who would use information in the wrong way. She also believes that connection and empathy may be the keys to the future we all need. What motivates people? Why do they do what they do? What does leadership actually mean in today's world? Good questions, right? That's what Cathy Brooks, thought. And it's why she created Talk, Unleashed – a new podcast of entirely candid conversations with fascinating people doing remarkable things. This weekly podcast will feature guests from arts and entertainment to business to technology to food to activism to politics (well, we'll see on that last one). Talk Unleashed invites these influencers to consider the things that have led to them to where they are, the lessons they've learned and how all those things can come together to create a better world. #KikiSanford #DrKiki #DrKikiSanford #ThisWeekInScience #TWIS #ThisWeekinTech #TWIT #Science #research #ScienceCommunication #BroaderImpacts #TalkUnleashed #CathyBrooks #HydrantClub

My guest Dillon Shije, was a Professional Runner and Division I Cross Country National Champion (honored at the White House during the Obama Administration) and advocate for visibility for Indigenous Runners and Athletes. Dillon also is a Partner in an Impact Consultancy, Zia Impact, based in Northern New Mexico, and a Founding Board Member of Pueblo Development Commission, an Indigenous Advocacy NGO, a traditional dry land Farmer and Cattle Rancher as a family-owned enterprise. He is a Councilman and an enrolled tribal member who was born and raised in Zia Pueblo, NM, where he has also served as a traditional Tribal Official and looks forward to a lifetime of serving his home community and relatives in all capacities. Dillon holds dual Bachelors degrees in History and Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado - Boulder and Pre-Med Post-Bacc work from the University of New Mexico. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-zaragoza/message

Anxiety, depression, PTSD and so many other aspects of mental health have been shown to benefit from an enhanced microbiome. But what does that even mean?!? And what practical steps do we take to enhance something we don't even understand in the first place? In this fascinating interview, Dr. Christopher Lowry, who has spent his entire career researching the answers to these questions, brings the realities and everyday practical steps to help us get there.Christopher A. Lowry, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Lowry's research program focuses on interventions for the prevention and treatment of disorders including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. His research has an emphasis on the role of the microbiome-gut-brain axis in stress resilience, health, and disease. For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.com If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyutgFYKrKUQWD_faN9tiaQ

Saw palmetto boosts testosterone synthesis Kyung Hee University (South Korea), June 30 2021.   The June 2021 issue of the Journal of Medicinal Food reported the finding of a beneficial effect for saw palmetto against symptoms of andropause in rats.  "Andropause, the male equivalent of menopause, is the set of symptoms caused by the age-related deficiency in male hormones that begins to occur in men in their late 40s to early 50s," Jeong Moon Yun and colleagues explained. "The symptoms of andropause include physical, psychological, and sexual problems, such as fatigue, increased body fat, decreased muscle strength and sexual function, depression, and memory loss." Dr Yun and associates evaluated the effects of an extract of saw palmetto in Leydig cells (in which testosterone biosynthesis occurs) subjected to oxidative stress and in aged rats. In Leydig cells, the administration of testosterone lowered 5 alpha-reductase (which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone) and increased total testosterone.  In rats, one of three doses of saw palmetto extract was administered for four weeks. A control group of animals received no treatment. At the end of the treatment period, saw palmetto supplemented rats had significantly less fat tissue weight gain and total weight gain compared to the controls, without a gain in other tissue weight. Serum triglycerides, total cholesterol and the LDL to VLDL cholesterol ratio were also lower in the supplemented groups. Serum total and free testosterone and sperm counts were higher, and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and 5 alpha-reductase levels were lower in all supplemented groups in comparison with the controls. In tests of muscle endurance, rats that received saw palmetto had longer swimming times compared to the control group.  "We suggest that supplementation of saw palmetto may relieve the symptoms of andropause syndrome, including decreased spermatogenesis and muscle endurance and metabolic syndrome by increasing testosterone biosynthesis and bioavailability," the authors concluded.         Diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids may help reduce headaches Trial provides 'grounds for optimism' for many people with persistent headaches and those who care for them University of North Carolina, July 1, 2021 Eating a diet rich in omega 3 (n-3) fatty acids reduces the frequency of headaches compared with a diet with normal intake of omega 3 and omega 6 (n-6) fatty acids, finds a study published by The BMJ today. Modern industrialised diets tend to be low in omega 3 fatty acids and high in omega 6 fatty acids. These fatty acids are precursors to oxylipins - molecules involved in regulating pain and inflammation. Oxylipins derived from omega 3 fatty acids are associated with pain-reducing effects, while oxylipins derived from omega 6 fatty acids worsen pain and can provoke migraine. But previous studies evaluating omega 3 fatty acid supplements for migraine have been inconclusive. So a team of US researchers wanted to find out whether diets rich in omega 3 fatty acids would increase levels of the pain-reducing 17-hydroxydocosahexaenoic acid (17-HDHA) and reduce the frequency and severity of headaches. Their results are based on 182 patients at the University of North Carolina, USA (88% female; average age 38 years) with migraine headaches on 5-20 days per month who were randomly assigned to one of three diets for 16 weeks.  The control diet included typical levels of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Both interventional diets raised omega 3 fatty acid intake. One kept omega 6 acid intake the same as the control diet, and the other concurrently lowered omega 6 acid intake. During the trial, participants received regular dietary counseling and access to online support information. They also completed the headache impact test (HIT-6) - a questionnaire assessing headache impact on quality of life. Headache frequency was assessed daily with an electronic diary. Over the 16 weeks, both interventional diets increased 17-HDHA levels compared with the control diet, and while HIT-6 scores improved in both interventional groups, they were not statistically significantly different from the control group.  However, headache frequency was statistically significantly decreased in both intervention groups.  The high omega 3 diet was associated with a reduction of 1.3 headache hours per day and two headache days per month. The high omega 3 plus low omega 6 diet group saw a reduction of 1.7 headache hours per day and four headache days per month, suggesting additional benefit from lowering dietary omega-6 fatty acid.  Participants in the intervention groups also reported shorter and less severe headaches compared with those in the control group. This was a high quality, well designed trial, but the researchers do point to some limitations, such as the difficulty for patients to stick to a strict diet and the fact that most participants were relatively young women so results may not apply to children, older adults, men, or other populations.  "While the diets did not significantly improve quality of life, they produced large, robust reductions in frequency and severity of headaches relative to the control diet," they write.  "This study provides a biologically plausible demonstration that pain can be treated through targeted dietary alterations in humans. Collective findings suggest causal mechanisms linking n-3 and n-6 fatty acids to [pain regulation], and open the door to new approaches for managing chronic pain in humans," they conclude. These results support recommending a high omega 3 diet to patients in clinical practice, says Rebecca Burch at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, in a linked editorial. She acknowledges that interpretation of this study's findings is complex, but points out that trials of recently approved drugs for migraine prevention reported reductions of around 2-2.5 headache days per month compared with placebo, suggesting that a dietary intervention can be comparable or better.  What's more, many people with migraine are highly motivated and interested in dietary changes, she adds. These findings "take us one step closer to a goal long sought by headache patients and those who care for them: a migraine diet backed up by robust clinical trial results."     The Southern diet - fried foods and sugary drinks - may raise risk of sudden cardiac death University of Alabama, June 30, 2021  Regularly eating a Southern-style diet may increase the risk of sudden cardiac death, while routinely consuming a Mediterranean diet may reduce that risk, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association. The Southern diet is characterized by added fats, fried foods, eggs, organ meats (such as liver or giblets), processed meats (such as deli meat, bacon and hotdogs) and sugar-sweetened beverages. The Mediterranean diet is high in fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains and legumes and low in meat and dairy. "While this study was observational in nature, the results suggest that diet may be a modifiable risk factor for sudden cardiac death, and, therefore, diet is a risk factor that we have some control over," said James M. Shikany, Dr.P.H., F.A.H.A., the study's lead author and professor of medicine and associate director for research in the Division of Preventive Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. "Improving one's diet - by eating a diet abundant in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish such as the Mediterranean diet and low in fried foods, organ meats and processed meats, characteristics of the Southern-style dietary pattern, may decrease one's risk for sudden cardiac death," he said. The study examined data from more than 21,000 people ages 45 and older enrolled in an ongoing national research project called REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS), which is examining geographic and racial differences in stroke. Participants were recruited between 2003 and 2007. Of the participants in this analysis, 56% were women; 33% were Black adults; and 56% lived in the southeastern U.S., which is noteworthy as a region recognized as the Stroke Belt because of its higher stroke death rate. The Stroke Belt states included in this study were North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana. This study is the latest research to investigate the association between cardiovascular disease and diet - which foods have a positive vs. negative impact on cardiovascular disease risk. It may be the only study to-date to examine the association between dietary patterns with the risk of sudden cardiac death, which is the abrupt loss of heart function that leads to death within an hour of symptom onset. Sudden cardiac death is a common cause of death and accounted for 1 in every 7.5 deaths in the United States in 2016, or nearly 367,000 deaths, according to 2019 American Heart Association statistics. Researchers included participants with and without a history of coronary heart disease at the beginning of the study and assessed diets through a food frequency questionnaire completed at the beginning of the study. Participants were asked how often and in what quantities they had consumed 110 different food items in the previous year. Researchers calculated a Mediterranean diet score based on specific food groups considered beneficial or detrimental to health. They also derived five dietary patterns. Along with the Southern-style eating pattern, the analysis included a "sweets" dietary pattern, which features foods with added sugars, such as desserts, chocolate, candy and sweetened breakfast foods; a "convenience" eating pattern which relied on easy-to-make foods like mixed dishes, pasta dishes, or items likely to be ordered as take-out such as pizza, Mexican food and Chinese food; a "plant-based" dietary pattern was classified as being high in vegetables, fruits, fruit juices, cereal, bean, fish, poultry and yogurt; and an "alcohol and salad" dietary pattern, which was highly reliant on beer, wine, liquor along with green leafy vegetables, tomatoes and salad dressing. Shikany noted that the patterns are not mutually exclusive. "All participants had some level of adherence to each pattern, but usually adhered more to some patterns and less to others," he explained. "For example, it would not be unusual for an individual who adheres highly to the Southern pattern to also adhere to the plant-based pattern, but to a much lower degree." After an average of nearly 10 years of follow-up every six months to check for cardiovascular disease events, more than 400 sudden cardiac deaths had occurred among the 21,000 study participants. The study found: Overall, participants who ate a Southern-style diet most regularly had a 46% higher risk of sudden cardiac death than people who had the least adherence to this dietary pattern. Also, participants who most closely followed the traditional Mediterranean diet had a 26% lower risk of sudden cardiac death than those with the least adherence to this eating style. The American Heart Association's Diet and Lifestyle recommendations emphasize eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, fish, beans, legumes, nuts and non-tropical vegetable cooking oils such as olive and canola oil. Limiting saturated fats, sodium, added sugar and processed meat are also recommended. Sugary drinks are the number one source of added sugar in the U.S. diet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Heart Association supports sugary drink taxes to drive down consumption of these products. "These findings support the notion that a healthier diet would prevent fatal cardiovascular disease and should encourage all of us to adopt a healthier diet as part of our lifestyles," said Stephen Juraschek, M.D., Ph.D., a member of the American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee of the Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Council. "To the extent that they can, people should evaluate the number of servings of fruit and vegetables they consume each day and try to increase the number to at least 5-6 servings per day, as recommended by the American Heart Association. Optimal would be 8-9 servings per day. "This study also raises important points about health equity, food security and social determinants of health," he continued. "The authors describe the "Southern Diet" based on the U.S. geography associated with this dietary pattern, yet it would be a mistake for us to assume that this is a diet of choice. I think American society needs to look more broadly at why this type of diet is more common in the South and clusters among some racial, ethnic or socioeconomic groups to devise interventions that can improve diet quality. The gap in healthy eating between people with means and those without continues to grow in the U.S., and there is an incredible need to understand the complex societal factors that have led and continue to perpetuate these disparities." This current research expands on earlier studies on participants from the same national stroke project, REGARDS. In a 2018 analysis, Shikany and colleagues reported that adults ages 45 and older with heart disease who had an affinity for the Southern diet had a higher risk of death from any cause, while greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a lower risk of death from any cause. And in a 2015 study, the Southern diet was linked to a greater risk of coronary heart disease in the same population. The large population sample and regional diversity, including a significant number of Black participants, are considered strengths of the REGARDS research project. However, potential limitations of this study include that that dietary intake was based on one-time, self-reported questionnaires, thus, it relied on the participants' memory. Self-reported diet can include inaccuracies leading to bias that could reduce the strength of the associations observed. One usual association that remains unexplained is that among individuals with a history of heart disease, those who most adhered to the sweets dietary pattern had a 51% lower risk of sudden cardiac death than participants who followed that pattern the least. Researchers note that they found "no viable explanation for the inverse association of the sweets dietary pattern with risk of sudden cardiac death in those with a history of coronary heart disease."     5-minute workout lowers blood pressure as much as exercise, drugs 'Strength training for breathing muscles' holds promise for host of health benefits University of Colorado, July 2, 2021 Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as "strength training for your breathing muscles" lowers blood pressure and improves some measures of vascular health as well as, or even more than, aerobic exercise or medication, new CU Boulder research shows. The study, published June 29 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, provides the strongest evidence yet that the ultra-time-efficient maneuver known as High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) could play a key role in helping aging adults fend off cardiovascular disease - the nation's leading killer.  In the United States alone, 65% of adults over age 50 have above-normal blood pressure - putting them at greater risk of heart attack or stroke. Yet fewer than 40% meet recommended aerobic exercise guidelines. "There are a lot of lifestyle strategies that we know can help people maintain cardiovascular health as they age. But the reality is, they take a lot of time and effort and can be expensive and hard for some people to access," said lead author Daniel Craighead, an assistant research professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology. "IMST can be done in five minutes in your own home while you watch TV." Developed in the 1980s as a way to help critically ill respiratory disease patients strengthen their diaphragm and other inspiratory (breathing) muscles, IMST involves inhaling vigorously through a hand-held device which provides resistance. Imagine sucking hard through a tube that sucks back.  Initially, when prescribing it for breathing disorders, doctors recommended a 30-minute-per-day regimen at low resistance. But in recent years, Craighead and colleagues have been testing whether a more time-efficient protocol--30 inhalations per day at high resistance, six days per week--could also reap cardiovascular, cognitive and sports performance improvements. For the new study, they recruited 36 otherwise healthy adults ages 50 to 79 with above normal systolic blood pressure (120 millimeters of mercury or higher). Half did High-Resistance IMST for six weeks and half did a placebo protocol in which the resistance was much lower.  After six weeks, the IMST group saw their systolic blood pressure (the top number) dip nine points on average, a reduction which generally exceeds that achieved by walking 30 minutes a day five days a week. That decline is also equal to the effects of some blood pressure-lowering drug regimens.  Even six weeks after they quit doing IMST, the IMST group maintained most of that improvement. "We found that not only is it more time-efficient than traditional exercise programs, the benefits may be longer lasting," Craighead said. The treatment group also saw a 45% improvement in vascular endothelial function, or the ability for arteries to expand upon stimulation, and a significant increase in levels of nitric oxide, a molecule key for dilating arteries and preventing plaque buildup. Nitric oxide levels naturally decline with age.  Markers of inflammation and oxidative stress, which can also boost heart attack risk, were significantly lower after people did IMST. And, remarkably, those in the IMST group completed 95% of the sessions. "We have identified a novel form of therapy that lowers blood pressure without giving people pharmacological compounds and with much higher adherence than aerobic exercise," said senior author Doug Seals, a Distinguished Professor of Integrative Physiology. "That's noteworthy." The practice may be particularly helpful for postmenopausal women. In previous research, Seals' lab showed that postmenopausal women who are not taking supplemental estrogen don't reap as much benefit from aerobic exercise programs as men do when it comes to vascular endothelial function. IMST, the new study showed, improved it just as much in these women as in men.  "If aerobic exercise won't improve this key measure of cardiovascular health for postmenopausal women, they need another lifestyle intervention that will," said Craighead. "This could be it." Preliminary results suggest MST also improved some measures of brain function and physical fitness. And previous studies from other researchers have shown it can be useful for improving sports performance. "If you're running a marathon, your respiratory muscles get tired and begin to steal blood from your skeletal muscles," said Craighead, who uses IMST in his own marathon training. "The idea is that if you build up endurance of those respiratory muscles, that won't happen and your legs won't get as fatigued." Seals said they're uncertain exactly how a maneuver to strengthen breathing muscles ends up lowering blood pressure, but they suspect it prompts the cells lining blood vessels to produce more nitric oxide, enabling them to relax. The National Institutes of Health recently awarded Seals $4 million to launch a larger follow-up study of about 100 people, comparing a 12-week IMST protocol head-to-head with an aerobic exercise program. Meanwhile, the research group is developing a smartphone app to enable people to do the protocol at home using already commercially available devices. Those considering IMST should consult with their doctor first. But thus far, IMST has proven remarkably safe, they said. "It's easy to do, it doesn't take long, and we think it has a lot of potential to help a lot of people," said Craighead.   Research suggests atheroprotective role for chrysin Fu Jen Catholic University (Taiwan), July 1, 2021 According to news reporting originating from New Taipei, Taiwan, research stated, “Atherosclerosis and its related clinical complications are the leading cause of death. MicroRNA (miR)-92a in the inflammatory endothelial dysfunction leads to atherosclerosis.” Our news editors obtained a quote from the research from Fu Jen Catholic University, “Kruppel-like factor 2 (KLF2) is required for vascular integrity and endothelial function maintenance. Flavonoids possess many biological properties. This study investigated the vascular protective effects of chrysin in balloon-injured carotid arteries. Exosomes were extracted from human coronary artery endothelial cell (HCAEC) culture media. Herb flavonoids and chrysin (found in mint, passionflower, honey and propolis) were the treatments in these atheroprotective models. Western blotting and real-time PCRs were performed. In situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence analyses were employed. MiR-92a increased after balloon injury and was present in HCAEC culture media. Chrysin was treated, and significantly attenuated the miR-92a levels after balloon injury, and similar results were obtained in HCAEC cultures in vitro. Balloon injury-induced miR-92a expression, and attenuated KLF2 expression. Chrysin increased the KLF2 but reduced exosomal miR-92a secretion. The addition of chrysin and antagomir-92a, neointimal formation was reduced by 44.8 and 49.0% compared with balloon injury after 14 days, respectively. Chrysin upregulated KLF2 expression in atheroprotection and attenuated endothelial cell-derived miR-92a-containing exosomes.” According to the news editors, the research concluded: “The suppressive effect of miR-92a suggests that chrysin plays an atheroprotective role.” This research has been peer-reviewed.     False-positive mammogram results linked to spike in anxiety prescriptions Penn State University, July 2, 2021 Women who experience a false-positive mammogram result are more likely to begin medication for anxiety or depression than women who received an immediate negative result, according to a study led by Penn State researcher Joel Segel. The finding highlights the importance of swift and accurate follow-up testing to rule out a breast cancer diagnosis. The study found that patients who receive a false-positive mammogram result are also prescribed anxiety or depression medication at a rate 10 to 20 percent higher than patients who receive an immediate negative result. These prescriptions are new and not continuations of previously prescribed medicines. A false-positive result is one where a suspicious finding on the screening mammogram leads to additional testing that does not end up leading to a breast cancer diagnosis. Additionally, within that group of patients who required more than one test to resolve the false-positive there was a 20 to 30 percent increase in those beginning to take anxiety or depression medications. The increase was particularly noticeable among women with commercial insurance who required multiple tests to rule out a breast cancer diagnosis. "The results suggest that efforts to quickly resolve initially positive findings including same-day follow-up tests may help reduce anxiety and even prevent initiation of anxiety or depression medication," said Segel, assistant professor of health policy and administration at Penn State. This study demonstrates that some women who experience a false-positive mammogram may need additional follow-up care to effectively handle the increased anxiety that may accompany the experience, Segel said. More importantly, from a practitioner standpoint, the study identifies sub-populations who may be most at risk of increased anxiety following a false-positive mammogram, Segel said. Specifically, women whose false-positive result requires more than one follow-up test to resolve, women with commercial insurance who undergo a biopsy, women who wait longer than one week to receive a negative result, and women who are under age 50 may all be at higher risk of experiencing clinically significant anxiety or depression. "Regular breast cancer screening is critical to early detection," Segel said. "Patients should continue to work with their providers to ensure they are receiving guideline-appropriate screening and should follow up with their providers if they experience either anxiety or depression following screening or any type of care." Researchers studied commercial- and Medicaid-claims databases to identify women ages 40 to 64 who underwent screening mammography with no prior claims for anxiety or depression medications. The findings recently appeared in Medical Care.     Thymoquinone in Black Seed oil increases the expression of neuroprotective proteins while decreasing expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines Florida A&M University, June 29, 2021    According to news originating from Tallahassee, Florida, research stated, "Neuroinflammation and microglial activation are pathological markers of a number of central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Chronic activation of microglia induces the release of excessive amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and pro-inflammatory cytokines." Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from Florida A&M University, "Additionally, chronic microglial activation has been implicated in several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Thymoquinone (TQ) has been identified as one of the major active components of the natural product Nigella sativa seed oil. TQ has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and neuroprotective effects. In this study, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and interferon gamma (IFN gamma) activated BV-2 microglial cells were treated with TQ (12.5 mu M for 24 h). We performed quantitative proteomic analysis using Orbitrap/Q-Exactive Proteomic LC-MS/MS (Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry) to globally assess changes in protein expression between the treatment groups. Furthermore, we evaluated the ability of TQ to suppress the inflammatory response using ELISArray ™ for Inflammatory Cytokines. We also assessed TQ's effect on the gene expression of NFKB signaling targets by profiling 84 key genes via real-time reverse transcription (RT2) PCR array. Our results indicated that TQ treatment of LPS/IFN gamma-activated microglial cells significantly increased the expression of 4 antioxidant, neuroprotective proteins: glutaredoxin-3 (21 fold; p< 0.001), biliverdin reductase A (15 fold; p< 0.0001), 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (11 fold; p< 0.01), and mitochondria] Ion protease (> 8 fold; p< 0.001) compared to the untreated, activated cells. Furthermore, TQ treatment significantly (P < 0.0001) reduced the expression of inflammatory cytokines, IL-2 = 38%, IL-4 = 19%, IL-6 = 83%, IL-10 = 237%, and IL-17a = 29%, in the activated microglia compared to the untreated, activated which expression levels were significantly elevated compared to the control microglia: IL-2 = 127%, IL-4 = 151%, IL-6 = 670%, IL-10 = 133%, IL-17a = 127%. Upon assessing the gene expression of NFKB signaling targets, this study also demonstrated that TQ treatment of activated microglia resulted in > 7 fold down-regulation of several NFKB signaling targets genes, including interleukin 6 (IL6), complement factor B (CFB), chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 3 (CXCL3), chemokine (C-C) motif ligand 5 (CCL5) compared to the untreated, activated microglia. This modulation in gene expression counteracts the > 10-fold upregulation of these same genes observed in the activated microglia compared to the controls. Our results show that TQ treatment of LPS/IFN gamma-activated BV-2 microglial cells induce a significant increase in expression of neuroprotective proteins, a significant decrease in expression inflammatory cytokines, and a decrease in the expression of signaling target genes of the NF kappa B pathway. Our findings are the first to show that TQ treatment increased the expression of these neuroprotective proteins (biliverdin reductase-A, 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase, glutaredoxin-3, and mitochondrial Ion protease) in the activated BV-2 microglial cells. Additionally, our results indicate that TQ treatment decreased the activation of the NF kappa B signaling pathway, which plays a key role in neuroinflammation." According to the news editors, the research concluded: "Our results demonstrate that TQ treatment reduces the inflammatory response and modulates the expression of specific proteins and genes and hence potentially reduce neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration driven by microglial activation."

Hillary Allen speaks with Kelly Newlon of Real Athlete Diets: "Delicious, performance orientated food for active people"!  On June 1 Timothy Olson will start his attempt on Pacific Crest Trail, and Kelly will be there as part of his crew. For 52 days.  What will that be like?  How can diet support a huge effort like this? “I reach out to a Registered Dietician in order to fill in the holes of my knowledge. And I put in protein powder in almost everything, plus coconut milk for fat, and greens whenever possible, even dried greens like Spirulina which also has protein." “The goal is to run 50 miles a day as many days as possible.” "Flavor fatigue" can be a big part of long efforts - what you want and don't want can change quickly and unexpectedly. "We also have Snickers Bars on the list." (the 'traditional' food of the old-school thru-hiker! :-) Kelly is very prepared, and will arrive at the southern terminus a few days in advance. “The more organized and prepared I am, the more enthusiastic I become.  So we already have a spare bedroom filled with great food, all labeled and organized.” And do not think trail diet is not important:  "Two researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Department of Integrative Physiology published a study suggesting that a thru-hiking lifestyle may lead to troubling changes in vascular health." Any attempt on the PCT is a huge project. Adidas is a major supporter and is playing an important role - thank you Adidas! "We’ve done our best for the best." Started in 1924, the company as we know it with the 3 stripes was founded in 1949.

No one is immune to stress and the effects it can have on the body and mind. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a major stressor for a lot of people, leading to a sharp increase in employee burnout as the lines between work and home have blurred. As both individuals and companies are beginning to pay closer attention to wellness, it's imperative we discuss the importance of wellness -- both physical and mental -- and how to improve it. To provide her insight into wellness and share some things you can do to improve it, Danielle Day joins Jennifer and the Survive & Thrive podcast. Danielle holds a PhD in Integrative Physiology, is a former collegiate gymnast and aspiring weightlifter, and the founder of C-Health; giving her a unique perspective on the importance of wellness in business and our personal lives. Act 1: The beginning Danielle's background and experience (1:44) Jennifer and Danielle share some of the highlights from her career. The leadup to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown (3:47) Still working for uniQure, Danielle was in a meeting when the shutdown started. Despite a job that involved a lot of travel, Danielle suddenly had to get accustomed to working from home. Realizing the new reality (5:19) As the weeks of lockdown stretched on with no clear end in sight, a new reality set in for Danielle. She discusses what it was like dealing with the launch of a new and innovative treatment option for hemophilia when they couldn't actually meet with anyone.  How are you? (9:56) During the pandemic, Danielle asked her employees how they were doing instead of focusing solely on deliverables and work metrics. As many previous guests have found, taking an interest in you and your staff's personal lives led to a new understanding of the difficulties many people faced balancing work and home life during the pandemic. Act 2: Finding new purpose A new perspective (12:25) So many people used the pandemic as a time of reflection and growth, and Danielle is no different, starting several new ventures including starting her own company. Danielle reflects how the coronavirus pandemic shaped her perspective on purpose. Better handling high-stress situations (19:39) Danielle's company, C-Health, seeks to provide holistic self-care and boundary-setting strategies to maintain mental and physical health practices during high-stress periods. The pandemic was certainly one of those times. Danielle discusses some of the issues that plague people, especially women, and lead to employee burnout Act 3: Using wellness to decrease employee burnout Supporting employee wellness (24:41) As companies begin focusing more attention on their employees' mental and physical wellness beyond just work itself, finding a way to properly support that can be difficult. What does it actually look like? As Danielle notes, it doesn't have to mean needing a big block of time. Taking small moments to stretch and change your routine can lead to feeling reenergized.  How to implement and sustain wellness programs (29:37) The lines between work and home life have blurred during the pandemic, which has led to an increase in employee burnout. Danielle shares some of the ways companies can improve employee buy-in and sustainability in their wellness programs. Act 4: Taking time Taking small breaks (38:34) A recent study has found taking even small breaks can significantly decrease your brain's stress levels. Danielle discusses the importance of incentivizing taking small breaks. Reading, reacting, and learning (40:05) Danielle believes it's important to be open to what's happening around us and focus on developing the skills necessary to cope well to that increase in stress.   Sources: BMJ - Physical inactivity associated with higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes Morning Brew - Microsoft study shows need for breaks in between video meetings Microsoft WorkLab - Research proves your brain needs breaks...

Spice,  Jim Jam,  the God Molecule, otherwise known as DMT. Welcome to our first molecule deep dive on this fascinating substance with my friend Nick Glynos.About Nick:Nick is pursuing a doctoral thesis in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Center for Consciousness Science, University of Michigan.  He's focused on the function and regulation of endogenous DMT in the mammalian brain. Nick's recent DMT presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuHhVs69pZo

Most of us who lived through the back half of the 20th Century forgot about infections. We had vaccines for the terrible diseases of childhood and antibiotics for the scary diseases of adulthood. When we caught an infection, it was usually a cold. Certainly, AIDS sent shock waves of grief through many communities, but then antiretroviral medications converted it from a death sentence to a chronic condition. In general, we feared the things that killed most of us: heart disease, cancer and dementia.But how times change. The COVID pandemic has taught us that our human world is inextricably linked to the world of pathogens. Indeed, just as our civilization requires that we interact successfully with each other, so does it demand that we find intelligent ways forward in our relationship with the microbial world.Few scientists are better positioned to discuss ways to optimize our relationships with the microbial world than Christopher A. Lowry, PhD, Associate Professor of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Lowry is famous for his work investigating how bacterial species we co-evolved with effect the brain in ways that promote an antidepressant effect. Building on this work, he has published widely on ways to optimize health and well-being by re-establishing more ancient and appropriate connections with the bacterial worlds within and without us.Join us as Dr. Lowry brings this expertise into a practical discussion of how our relationships with the microbial world can be harnessed to promote well-being.Featuring:Dr. Christopher A. Lowry, Associate Professor of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado BoulderHost:Charles Raison, Psychiatrist, Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Emory UniversityAbout Emory University's Center for the Study of Human Health:The Emory Center for the Study of Human Health was developed to expand health knowledge and translate this knowledge to all aspects of life – for the individual and populations as a whole. The Center assembles the extraordinary faculty, researchers and thought leaders from across disciplines, departments, schools and institutions to bring this knowledge to Emory University students and inspire them to become leaders for the next generation in meeting challenges facing human health. Follow Us:Blog: Exploring HealthFacebook: @EmoryCSHHInstagram: @EmoryCSHHTwitter: @EmoryCSHH

Lauren is a personal trainer and nutrition coach in Los Angeles, specializing in strength and athletic conditioning, kettlebell skillwork and nutrition for fat loss. Lauren earned her B.A. degree in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado. In addition to her personal training, Lauren is also a fitness advisor for Women's Health Magazine and is a published fitness writer appearing often in Women's Health, Oxygen and Health magazines.

Dr. Nature McGinn is currently the Environmental Policy Program Manager and Antarctic Conservation Act Permit Officer in the Office of Polar Programs at the National Science Foundation. Nature has been at NSF for over eight years, with her first two years as an AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow (STPF) in the Office of Polar Programs, before entering a permanent position in the agency as an Environmental Policy Specialist in 2015. Nature earned her Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology from the University of California, Davis. The focus of her research was the impacts of environmental and anthropogenic stressors on reproduction and development in marine invertebrates. She followed her Ph.D. with a postdoc focusing on the reproductive biology of the endangered white abalone.   In this two-part episode she talks about how the STPF fellowship helped to give her skills and open doors for a permanent job in federal government, and the work she does in her current position to help safeguard the environment and species in the world’s last true wilderness area – Antarctica.  

In this episode, Shalaya Kipp joins me to discuss her collegiate and professional running career, as well as some of her research on ground reaction forces in the Steeplechase.  We also cover the research she help conduct on the prototype to Nike's Vaporfly 4% and how predictions and calculations on improvements in running economy work themselves out in real life.   Shalaya Kipp is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC in the department of Kinesiology. She studies how exercise influences cardio-respiratory functions and the implications for health and performance. Previously, Shalaya completed her Masters degree in Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado, Boulder where she studied the biomechanics and energetics of human running. Shalaya is a competitive runner, specializing in the 3000m steeplechase. She has represented the United States on a national level including the World Championships and Olympic Games. Follow Shalaya on Twitter:  @shalayakipp

About this episode:In this week’s episode, Hillary Allen interviews exercise physiologist Dr. Allen Lim. They discuss the inner workings of how you lose sodium during exercise, why dehydration is so different for every athlete, and how it affects their performance.Episode Highlights:Sodium loss is geneticSodium intake should drive thirstWhere is the water located in your body, and why it’s so important How to troubleshoot sodium loss problemsGuest Bio – Dr. Allen Lim:Dr. Allen Lim received his doctorate from the Applied Exercise Science Laboratory in the Department of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado. Allen worked on the Pro Cycling Tour as a sport scientist and coach for the Phonak, TIAA-CREF, Slipstream, Garmin, and Radio Shack professional cycling teams. More recently, Allen founded Skratch Labs, a boot-strapped sports nutrition company, that was ranked in 2014 as the 3rd fastest growing food and beverage company in the USA by Inc., 5000.Allen has co-written three cookbooks with Chef Biju Thomas – the Feed Zone Cookbook, the Feed Zone Portables, and the Feed Zone Table – all of which help to give people the basic skills and knowledge to prepare real food from scratch as part of a physically active lifestyle.Allen has served as a consultant for the Chinese Olympic Team at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, for the US Olympic Cycling Team at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games in London and Rio, and for organizations and individuals ranging from the Joe Gibbs Racing Team, Kansas City Royals, and President George W. Bush.A sought-after speaker, Allen has given two TEDx talks, guest lectures regularly at the University of Colorado at Boulder and has been a key note speaker for organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine, Training Peaks, Map My Fitness, Strava, The North Face, The Colorado Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit, Under Armour, and the Gold Lab Symposium.Read More About Dr. Allen Lim:https://www.skratchlabs.com/pages/about-ushttps://www.instagram.com/allenskratch/https://twitter.com/allenskratch

Today, Dean Guedo interviews me, James Cerbie, on the story of Rebel Performance. We discuss the ins-and-outs of Rebel and what sets it apart as a coaching service; but we also go into my own personal story and my unique journey in the industry. Finally, we touch on a topic that I consider the nearest and dearest to my heart: helping humans become lifeproof. This episode is an open book on who I am, what I do, why Rebel Performance exists, and what I want it to be. I thought that, instead of your usual solo episode where the host basically reads off a script (something I find to be mind-numbingly boring), we could keep things lively and get more out on the table through a back-and-forth with my buddy Dean. We dive deep into a number of insights into my vision for my life and for Rebel that I would not have otherwise gotten into if I had stuck to a scripted monologue. I start things off by recounting my first love that was baseball and being bitten by the iron bug back in high school. We then go into my early career starting with my first job at Bank of America to interning first for Eric Cressey as a part-time strength and conditioning coach, and then for Mike Robertson and Bill Hartman at IFAST. From there we discuss my decision to go to grad school for a degree in Integrative Physiology, why I decided not to finish the program, and how this experience led to the first iteration of Silverback and my passion for training to become lifeproof. On the topic of being lifeproof, we go into detail on the five pillars of athletic performance, or what I call The Apex Pillars and how to set your expectations as an individual to meet your potential in these areas. Finally, I share case studies of two individuals living different lives who were able to embody what it means to be a lifeproof athlete. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: [05:52] An introduction to James and his love for athletics [14:52] James’s internships with Eric Cressey and IFAST [33:38] Taking a short-lived PhD program in Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah [39:58] Starting Silverback [43:35] What it means to be lifeproof [57:14] Optimizing your performance while navigating your specific life circumstances [1:02:49] A case study of a young apex-level athlete [1:16:57] A case study of an older individual with chronic back issues [1:23:24] How Rebel tailors their training to your athlete archetype Rebel Performance: Text REBELRADIO to 81493 to get 10% off your first program Text RPCOACHING to 81493 to get $100 off your first month of coaching https://jamescerbie.typeform.com/to/hECiC0hX (Take the Rebel Performance Training Quiz to find the right program for you) https://www.rebel-performance.com/coaching (Get a coach that's dedicated to your success) https://www.rebel-performance.com/courses (Take a course to become a better coach)

In this episode, we're in the flow with Dr. John Quindry of the School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training. John reads lyrics from "Blue Raft" by Common Children which sparks our conversation about John's work on Exercise and Cardiac Physiology and as his rapports with students.

You can discover the benefits that meditation may have for you.  Meditation is an ancient practice that has several benefits in three main categories: physical, mental and social.  Kitty Coy explains the difference between meditation and mindfulness while also giving ways in which to practice these two techniques. Learn more about how you can apply meditation and mindfulness in your life in this episode! 0:00- Enhance Your Health was created by Dr. Michelle Green to empower others optimize their health.  You will learn ways to get the most out of your health so that you can enjoy and do all the things that you want to!  Take Control of Your Health!  Kitty Coy is the founder of You be You Health & Wellness Coaching. She is a mental fitness coach specializing in stress reduction. Kitty is passionate about supporting people through every step of their wellness journey! She graduated from CU Boulder with double bachelor’s degrees in Integrative Physiology and Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience. After college she spent a decade in clinical neuroscience research before she decided to start coaching people through their wellness journey. Her research background allows her to take a scientific approach to health and wellness topics. You be You's mission is to provide hands-on coaching and support to help people live the healthiest and happiest lives possible. You can learn more about Kitty Coy at YouBeYouWellnessCoaching.com In This Episode, Dr. Michelle Green and Kitty Coy Discuss: 1:00- About Kitty Coy1:58- Quote of the Week3:11- How did you get started in meditation and how did it impact your life?6:12- What is Meditation?9:15- What types of meditation are available for people?11:26- What is Your Favorite Type of Meditation?15:30- Benefits of Meditation21:19- What are simple ways that someone could put meditation into practice?23:56- What is Mindfulness?25:24- Benefits of Mindfulness26:40- How can someone practice mindfulness?30:45- More resources from Kitty Coy35:32- Challenge of the Week Note: This is for educational/informational purposes only.  Not for medical advice.   To Learn more about her upcoming 8-week Activate Your Dream Life Program, you can visit her website at YouBeYouWellnessCoaching.com/Activate The Enhance Clinic is now open! Find out more about Dr. Michelle Green or schedule a virtual one on one consult with her by going to her website at DrMichelleGreen.com Also, if you think this could help someone, please share it with them. Don’t forget to like and subscribe so that more people can enjoy this too! Follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @DrMichelleGreen ~Listen in More Places~Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jQw5ZgSpotify: https://spoti.fi/30YsHUYGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3iA3kP8TuneIn + Alexa: https://bit.ly/30UnL3gYouTube: https://youtu.be/X6kR920cWvM 

About this episode:In this week’s episode, we interview the founder of Scratch Labs, Dr. Allen Lim, and talk with him about "embracing the suck," self-care, training consistency, and his approach to nutrition. Guest Bio – Dr. Allen Lim:Dr. Allen Lim received his doctorate from the Applied Exercise Science Laboratory in the Department of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado. Allen worked on the Pro Cycling Tour as a sport scientist and coach for the Phonak, TIAA-CREF, Slipstream, Garmin, and Radio Shack professional cycling teams. More recently, Allen founded Skratch Labs, a boot-strapped sports nutrition company, that was ranked in 2014 as the 3rd fastest growing food and beverage company in the USA by Inc., 5000. Allen has co-written three cookbooks with Chef Biju Thomas - the Feed Zone Cookbook, the Feed Zone Portables, and the Feed Zone Table - all of which help to give people the basic skills and knowledge to prepare real food from scratch as part of a physically active lifestyle. Allen has served as a consultant for the Chinese Olympic Team at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, for the US Olympic Cycling Team at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games in London and Rio, and for organizations and individuals ranging from the Joe Gibbs Racing Team, Kansas City Royals, and President George W. Bush. A sought-after speaker, Allen has given two TEDx talks, guest lectures regularly at the University of Colorado at Boulder and has been a key note speaker for organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine, Training Peaks, Map My Fitness, Strava, The North Face, The Colorado Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit, Under Armour, and the Gold Lab Symposium.Read More About Dr. Allen Lim:https://www.skratchlabs.com/pages/about-ushttps://www.instagram.com/allenskratch/https://twitter.com/allenskratchEpisode Highlights:Embracing the suckSelf-care and how to sustain performance in the long-termHow Dr. Allen Lim helps elite athletes perform at their bestListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Big Wireless Awaits Big Decision on T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Plan (0:34)Guest: John Kwoka, PhD, Neal F. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Economics, Northeastern UniversityAT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint are the four main wireless carriers across the country. Two of them, T-Mobile and Sprint, are hoping to merge. But a dozen states filed a lawsuit to block the merger because they say it'll result in higher prices for wireless customers. That trial wrapped up a week ago, and we're now waiting for the judge's ruling.  10 Years After Citizens United (16:05)Guest: Michael Morley, JD, Assistant Professor of Law, Florida State University10 years ago, the US Supreme Court ruled that corporations and unions have a First Amendment right to express themselves through unlimited spending on campaign advertising, so long as they aren't directly donating to or coordinating with a candidate or party.In the very next Presidential election in 2012, spending by groups not directly linked to a candidate or party skyrocketed to $1 billion – three times what had been spent by so called “outside” groups in the 2008 presidential election, before Citizens United. And then in 2016, outside spending climbed to nearly one and a half billion dollars. The sky's the limit for 2020. So, was the Citizens United ruling a mistake?  Henry ‘Box' Brown: The Man Who Mailed Himself Out of Slavery (39:35)Guest: Martha J. Cutter, PhD, Professor of English and Africana Studies, University of ConnecticutThroughout the practice of slavery in the United States, there were countless desperate attempts to escape.  But few were as unique as Henry Brown who mailed himself to freedom in a box. The story became a core part of his identity and professional success as an entertainer. “Box” became his nickname.  Why We Don't Have a Female World Chess Champion (50:43)Guest: Alexey Root, Professor of Education, University of Texas at DallasWe're on the final stretch of a 12-game match of Chess between two women - one will be named best female chess player in the world on Thursday. What's odd is that there's no title for male world champion – they only compete in the world championship for both genders. Confusing, I know. So why do women have their own tournament while men don't? Women do have an inherent physical disadvantage when it comes to sports, so it makes sense that we would compete separately in that arena. But in chess? It's only a battle of wits. How Bear Hibernation Might Work for Humans (1:06:12)Guest: Heiko Jansen, PhD, Professor of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience, Washington State UniversityImagine if humans hibernated like bears. Science fiction has toyed with this idea for a long time – putting astronauts into hibernation could help them weather a years-long trip into space more easily. And they'd need less food and oxygen. Even if it wasn't full hibernation, but just a way to slow some of the body's systems down, that could be really useful in treating diseases like diabetes or cancer.  Living Concrete: Scientists Create Bacteria-Based Buildings that Grow Themselves (1:23:35)Guest: Chelsea Heveran, Assistant Professor of Engineering, Montana State UniversitySmart homes are all the rage these days, but what if your house were alive? Not haunted, but alive in the sense that the building materials in the walls and floors contained living organisms that could regrow and repair themselves? Chelsea Heveran was part of a team developing a kind of living concrete made of sand and bacteria and some other special ingredients.

This week, Shane interviews nine Psychedelic Scholars and Enthusiasts recorded live from the Psychedelic Symposium at The University of Michigan. They discuss Psychedelic Therapy, DMT, Consciousness and Neuroscience.  The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Michigan.  Psychedelic Therapy and History Rick Doblin, PhD Executive Director Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Chair of the Board of Directors  MAPS Public Benefit Corporation Alan K. Davis, PhD Licensed Psychologist and Assistant Professor College of Social Work, The Ohio State University Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University Nick Denomme, PhD Candidate Department of Pharmacology, Center for Consciousness Science, University of Michigan  DMT and Consciousness Chris Timmermann, PhD Candidate Centre for Psychedelic Research Group, Imperial College London Jon Dean, PhD Candidate Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Center for Consciousness Science, University of Michigan  Nick Glynos, PhD Candidate Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Center for Consciousness Science, University of Michigan  Psychedelic Neuroscience: Salvia, Ketamine, LSD Katrin Preller, PhD University of Zurich  Yale University Michael Brito, PhD Candidate Department of Neuroscience, Center for Consciousness Science University of Michigan  Emma Trammel, PhD Candidate Department of Neuroscience, Center for Consciousness Science University of Michigan Please visit our sponsors The Great Courses www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hereweare  Libro.fm is the first audiobook company to make it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through your local bookstore. Offer code: hereweare for 3 months for the price of one. https://libro.fm/redeem/HEREWEARE  I look forward to editing more awesome episodes in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Shane interviews nine Psychedelic Scholars and Enthusiasts recorded live from the Psychedelic Symposium at The University of Michigan. They discuss Psychedelic Therapy, DMT, Consciousness and Neuroscience.  The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Michigan.  Psychedelic Therapy and History Rick Doblin, PhD Executive Director Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Chair of the Board of Directors  MAPS Public Benefit Corporation Alan K. Davis, PhD Licensed Psychologist and Assistant Professor College of Social Work, The Ohio State University Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University Nick Denomme, PhD Candidate Department of Pharmacology, Center for Consciousness Science, University of Michigan  DMT and Consciousness Chris Timmermann, PhD Candidate Centre for Psychedelic Research Group, Imperial College London Jon Dean, PhD Candidate Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Center for Consciousness Science, University of Michigan  Nick Glynos, PhD Candidate Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Center for Consciousness Science, University of Michigan  Psychedelic Neuroscience: Salvia, Ketamine, LSD Katrin Preller, PhD University of Zurich  Yale University Michael Brito, PhD Candidate Department of Neuroscience, Center for Consciousness Science University of Michigan  Emma Trammel, PhD Candidate Department of Neuroscience, Center for Consciousness Science University of Michigan Please visit our sponsors The Great Courses www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hereweare  Libro.fm is the first audiobook company to make it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through your local bookstore. Offer code: hereweare for 3 months for the price of one. https://libro.fm/redeem/HEREWEARE  I look forward to editing more awesome episodes in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renowned cycling researcher Dr. Jim Martin from the University of Utah joins the podcast this week to discuss the implications of crank length on cycling. Dr. Martin's research on crank length was originally motivated by examining kid's standard crank length and attempting to find the optimal solution. Although his research on this topic was published in 2001, many people have strong feelings about specific crank lengths and how it affects cycling. Dr. Martin provides a colorful and detailed picture of the science behind crank length as well as multiple examples from his long career of working with national and world level athletes. Learn More: https://blog.bikefit.com/podcast Episode website: http://bit.ly/BFPodEp9 Sponsors: Festka: www.festka.com -- Mention BikeFit when you contact them to receive an exclusive offer from our podcast listeners. BikeFit: Recieve 15% off your order from now until December 31st, 2019 with the code bikefitpodcast. Dr. Jim Martin Biography: Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, within the College of Health at The University of Utah and a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in biomechanics and muscle physiology. His research areas include neuromuscular function, biomechanics, physical activity, and performance modeling. Applications of these areas range from optimizing elite sport performance to facilitating physical activity in desk-bound office workers. He is an author on 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals and three book chapters which have been cited over 2000 times. He has been an investigator on research funding totaling approximately two million dollars. He is the sole inventor on one patent and a co-inventor on one other. He has served as a consultant to several sport organizations including the USA Cycling, Australian Institute of Sport, the English Institute of Sport, Canada’s Own the Podium, High Performance Sport New Zealand, and Oracle Team USA where he has worked with World and Olympic Champions. He holds a Bachelors's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Exercise Science. Dr. Martin’s publications can be viewed on his Google Scholar Profile. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, cycling, and woodworking

Endobiogeny is a terrain theory that assesses how the internal (endo-) life (bio-) of the body is generated and sustained (-geny). It is a systems theory of biology that considers the endocrine system to be the true manager of the body. (http://www.endobiogeny.com/) We get into all the details of Endobiogeny in this episode of Mahan Health! IN THIS EPISODE: I interview my mentor and esteemed colleague, Dr. Amy Chadwick. Dr. Amy Chadwick, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, has been in private practice for 13 years serving patients of all ages and stages of life. Dr Chadwick teaches, lectures and writes on a diverse range of topics from plant medicine to sound healing, from energetics and holding space in the doctor/patient relationship to philosophy to integrative physiology and systems biology. WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. CHADWICK? -Website: http://soaringcraneclinic.com/ -IG: @amychadwicknd -Email: amychadwicknd@gmail.com -Phone: 858-332-1645 RESOURCES: The American Society of Endobiogenic Medicine and Integrative Physiology - also a place to find a doctor practicing endobiogenic medicine http://www.endobiogeny.com/ Textbook: The Theory of Endobiogeny Volume 1 and 2 (3 and 4 are soon to be published) by Dr Kamyar Hedayat and Dr Jean Claude LaPraz Elsevier Press More information about me and what I do, visit: https://www.drhanishapatel.com/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel to be the first to know all the updates! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/holistichanisha https://www.facebook.com/HolisticHanisha Subscribe to the audio version of this podcast on apple podcasts or spotify: https://anchor.fm/mahanhealth

What Happens When Rs and Ds Talk With Each Other, Rather than At or About?Guest: David Blankenhorn, President, and Co-founder of Better AngelsHow upset would you be if your child married an ardent Trump supporter? Or ardent Clinton supporter? Back in the 60s, hardly any parents said they'd be unhappy if their son or daughter married someone from the other party. Today half of Americans –both Republicans and Democrats –told YouGov's survey-takers they'd be uncomfortable or upset by a cross-party marriage in the family. A nonprofit group called “Better Angels” has spent the last two years bringing together ardent Democrats and Republicans in hopes of fostering civil dialogue Making Up Lost Sleep Won't Make You Any HealthierGuest: Christopher Depner, Assistant Research Professor of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado, BoulderGetting enough sleep is hard! It's tempting to skimp during the week and catch up with a good long sleep over the weekend. Fasting Slows AgingGuest: Paolo Sassone-Corsi, Director, Center for Epigenetics and Metabolism, University of California, IrvineMost religions the world over have fasting rituals. And you'll find fasting touted all over the health and beauty magazine rack right now, too. Catching Killers with Their Family's DNAGuest: Harley FeldmanDNA solves serious crimes on TV all the time. In real life, it's less common, but a couple of big serial killer cases have been solved using a technique that's gaining traction in police departments. It's called familial DNA –and it's where police track down a suspect not in the database by finding a close relative who is. Only about a dozen states currently allow police to do this kind of DNA search. Critics say it's a potential violation of privacy a new tool for racial profiling. But Harley Feldman is a major proponent of police using familial DNA because it's what allowed Arizona police to finally arrest a suspect in the murder of his daughter Allison. Tom Wolfe, American's First ConciergeGuest: Tom Wolfe, Chief Concierge, The FairmontThe concierge is a fixture in luxury hotels, discreetly recommending a great place to eat or snagging you a seat to the sold-out show. But it wasn't until 1974 that concierges even existed in America. That was the year Tom Wolfe opened a concierge desk at The Fairmont in San Francisco modeled on what he'd seen in Europe. How to Raise Successful PeopleGuest: Esther Wojcicki, Journalist, Educator, Author of “How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results”The CEO of YouTube and the CEO of 23andMe are sisters. Their other sister is a pediatrician and professor at UC-San Francisco. Can you just imagine the questions their mom gets at dinner parties? What's your secret? How did you raise such successful kids? Now the world can read her secrets. Her name is Esther Wojcicki. She's a journalist and long-time teacher at Palo Alto High School where she founded a media arts program based on learning through collaboration. Wojcicki's book is “How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results.”

Jinger chats with Tina and I about her humble beginnings in integrative physiology and neurophysiology. A wealth of knowledge, Jinger is a down-to-earth educator who has recently moved to New York City and has agreed to become Chase Your Better Podcast's first regular expert and will join us monthly! Her first task is proctoring a Peanut M&M taste test live in our recording studio to see which tastes better: the packaged version or the fresh version from the M&M Store in Times Square NYC. We are all so excited for this test!!! Stay tuned! Dr. Jinger S. Gottschall, earned her doctoral degree in integrative physiology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and continued her academic career as a postdoctoral fellow in neurophysiology at the Emory School of Medicine. Most recently, she was an associate professor at The Pennsylvania State University studying the effectiveness of various exercise regimens. Dr. Gottschall is also a consultant for Les Mills International and a scientific advisory panel member for the American Council of Exercise. Jinger has a passion for physical activity and appreciates the paramount importance of promoting balanced, healthy lifestyle choices. Contact Jinger at jingeremail@gmail.com Contact Tina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t.m.jaehnert/ Contact Justin on Instagram and Twitter @pumptrainer Listen to Chase Your Better and Chase Your Better After Dark here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chase-your-better/id1459295987 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdcj4UWImoiGWpN4LvHnSJte4cHyrFm6l Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1edNgJDlXU6VTqJwwghVzo Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-tXlBRDWARIsAGYQAmc4bRcwfGlobaB1w8VOIG0z2Vs4BIDe4jyMuX7mGoPehGqEirzV3rEaAloGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&u=0#/ps/Ildpdebiy437xriujitpmtihc6u

I really interesting conversation about the rise of sports recovery clinics. We discuss process of building cash-based practice, cognitive training, importance of building a network of clinicians and more…. Chris Contini is a University of Colorado graduate in Integrative Physiology with a certificate in Neuroscience. He has spent time working with the CU Sports Medicine Department assisting in treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery of their athletes. He has a strong passion for the health sciences whether it is educating others or learning from those around him. If Chris has free time he can usually be found exercising or pursuing other outdoor activities. Denver Sports Recovery Overview Denver Sports Recovery makes the high-quality sports recovery services that professional athletes depend upon available to people of all ages and fitness levels living in the Denver, Colorado, area. The multidisciplinary team of providers at Denver Sports Recovery uses an integrated care approach to relieve pain and restore function so that anyone can experience injury recovery and improved physical performance. Notes from conversation 2:15 - Adding value back the industry 2:40 - Staying Diverse 3:20 - Chris professional career 6:00 - Health & Wellness recovery noise 9:20 - Patients to change mind 10:00 - Objective goals, instead subjective diagnoses 13:30 - Player Centric Team 14:30 - Therapy territorial nature 14:45 - Insurance Nightmare 15:50 - Build a rapport with other practitioners 19:30 - Placebo Effect Let's Connect Chris Contini LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-contini-29604867/ Denver Sports Recovery - https://www.denversportsrecovery.com/ Denver Sports Recovery Email: info@denversportsrecovery.com Joe Lemon LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joealexlemon/

I really interesting conversation about the rise of sports recovery clinics. We discuss process of building cash-based practice, cognitive training, importance of building a network of clinicians and more…. Chris Contini is a University of Colorado graduate in Integrative Physiology with a certificate in Neuroscience. He has spent time working with the CU Sports Medicine Department assisting in treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery of their athletes. He has a strong passion for the health sciences whether it is educating others or learning from those around him. If Chris has free time he can usually be found exercising or pursuing other outdoor activities. Denver Sports Recovery Overview Denver Sports Recovery makes the high-quality sports recovery services that professional athletes depend upon available to people of all ages and fitness levels living in the Denver, Colorado, area. The multidisciplinary team of providers at Denver Sports Recovery uses an integrated care approach to relieve pain and restore function so that anyone can experience injury recovery and improved physical performance. Notes from conversation 2:15 - Adding value back the industry 2:40 - Staying Diverse 3:20 - Chris professional career 6:00 - Health & Wellness recovery noise 9:20 - Patients to change mind 10:00 - Objective goals, instead subjective diagnoses 13:30 - Player Centric Team 14:30 - Therapy territorial nature 14:45 - Insurance Nightmare 15:50 - Build a rapport with other practitioners 19:30 - Placebo Effect Let's Connect Chris Contini LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-contini-29604867/ Denver Sports Recovery - https://www.denversportsrecovery.com/ Denver Sports Recovery Email: info@denversportsrecovery.com Joe Lemon LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joealexlemon/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joelemon/message

I really interesting conversation about the rise of sports recovery clinics. We discuss process of building cash-based practice, cognitive training, importance of building a network of clinicians and more…. Chris Contini is a University of Colorado graduate in Integrative Physiology with a certificate in Neuroscience. He has spent time working with the CU Sports Medicine Department assisting in treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery of their athletes. He has a strong passion for the health sciences whether it is educating others or learning from those around him. If Chris has free time he can usually be found exercising or pursuing other outdoor activities.Denver Sports Recovery OverviewDenver Sports Recovery makes the high-quality sports recovery services that professional athletes depend upon available to people of all ages and fitness levels living in the Denver, Colorado, area. The multidisciplinary team of providers at Denver Sports Recovery uses an integrated care approach to relieve pain and restore function so that anyone can experience injury recovery and improved physical performance. Notes from conversation2:15 - Adding value back the industry2:40 - Staying Diverse3:20 - Chris professional career6:00 - Health & Wellness recovery noise9:20 - Patients to change mind10:00 - Objective goals, instead subjective diagnoses13:30 - Player Centric Team14:30 - Therapy territorial nature14:45 - Insurance Nightmare15:50 - Build a rapport with other practitioners 19:30 - Placebo Effect Let's ConnectChris Contini LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-contini-29604867/Denver Sports Recovery - https://www.denversportsrecovery.com/ Denver Sports Recovery Email: info@denversportsrecovery.comJoe Lemon LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joealexlemon/

This week, we explore the science of improving your health span — living longer AND healthier — and the link between your gut microbiome and heart health, with two researchers from CU Boulder’s Integrative Physiology of Aging lab. And we look at new research on how to lower your blood pressure in 5 minutes a day with no exercise. Douglas Seals, https://www.colorado.edu/iphy/people/professors/douglas-r-seals CU Boulder’s Integrative Physiology of Aging lab: (https://www.colorado.edu/iphy/research/integrative-physiology-aging-laboratory). Story: 5-minute workout may improve blood pressure https://www.colorado.edu/today/2019/02/25/novel-workout-improves-health Music credits: “Air Hockey Saloon” by Chris Zabriskie; license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/vendaface/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-NEsfl50G7s “You Can Use” by Captive Portal: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Captive_Portal/Toy_Sounds_Vol_1/Captive_Portal_-_Toy_Sounds_Vol_1_-_01_You_Can_Use. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

For as long as Jess could remember she knew she was going to find a way she could help people - her grandfather was a doctor so of course she thought she'd follow in his footsteps. But after receiving her undergraduate degree in Integrative Physiology, she decided instead, she would continue her education to become a licensed massage therapist at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. She has had her own business and worked as a massage therapist for the past 8 years. Like most businesses it has gone through several evolutions, and two years ago she started to include offering nutrition solutions to clients who needed it. Outside of her work, and what started her on the bodywork path, was her pre-professional ballet career that has now turned into a deep passion for the endurance sport of triathlon. Fun things about Jess? She's obsessed with traveling and eating and learning how to be a better businesswoman!  Follow Jess: Instagram: @jjbolder

Hope you're ready to die of laughter and come back to life way uglier because this week it's DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004)! We've got Joe Kwaczala and Assistant Professor of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience, Dr. Michael Harris. Learn how to survive the zombie apocalypse and much more!  Email us: badscience@seeker.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Davis Cup – Will the new changes signal the death of the event? Two-time winner Tomas Berdych believes so – It’s the world’s largest annual international team competition in sport. This weekend, The Davis Cup final is taking place in Lille between France and Croatia - it will be played for the final time in its current format in its 118 year history. So why is it changing? ITF president David Haggerty explains to Caroline Barker exactly why and how they aim to keep the Davis Cup the crown jewel of the ITF. Alena Grabowski is an Assistant Professor in INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY at the University of Colorado-Boulder. In 2008, her research helped counteract a study accepted by the International Association of Athletics’ Federations, the IAAF, which would’ve prevented Oscar Pistorius from stepping on the start line at the London Games in 2012. Ten years on, she continues to work to challenge the sport’s governing body and to establish a level playing field, as we’ve been finding out. The Formula 3 driver Sophia Florsch needed an 11-hour operation on the fractured spine after she survived her high-speed crash at the Macau Grand Prix. This week, Caroline speaks to Paul Trafford who is the doctor of the British Tour Championship who was in Macau and we ask him, what more can be done to prevent crashes like this in Motorsport? He was made for the big occasions – Didier Drogba is a two-time African Footballer of the Year, he’s won four Premier League titles at Chelsea and was also the key protagonist in their historic Champions League victory in 2012. The 40 year old has called time on his playing career and this week, he reflected on his career with Caroline and gave us an insight into what he may be doing in the future. On Saturday, it’s the second leg of the final of the Copa Libertadores, South America’s version of the Champions League. Involving Argentina’s two biggest clubs….River Plate v Boca Juniors. The first leg finished 2-all. We hear from two brothers, one supports River Plate and the other Boca. Picture - France winning the 2017 Davis Cup champions (Credit - Getty Images)

Dr. Jamie Voyles is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno. Research in Jamie’s lab focuses on diseases of wildlife. This is an exciting area that spans many different subdisciplines of biology including immunology, physiology, microbiology, ecology, and evolutionary biology. With so many spectacular mountains nearby, Jamie loves spending her free time outdoors skiing, rock climbing, or mountain biking. Her adorable 6 month old puppy often accompanies her on these adventures. She received her B.A. in Zoology and Anthropology from the University of Washington, her M.S. in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and her Ph.D. in Public Health from James Cook University in Australia. Afterwards, she conducted postdoctoral research at University of Idaho and at the University of California, Berkeley before accepting her current position. In our interview, Jamie speaks more about her experiences in life and science.

You've heard the commercials. 'Eat this yogurt!' It's full of probiotics. They're super good for you… more specifically, your gut. But have you heard of prebiotics? Turns out they might be good for you, too. Robert Thompson works at the Stress Physiology Laboratory in the Department of Integrative Physiology at CU Boulder. Thompson's been studying these lesser-known dietary building blocks. Listen as Thompson describes what prebiotics are and what the study found.

Dr. Chris Lowry explores his cutting-edge research on the interplay between the diversity of microbiome in the gut, and mental and physical health. He is currently researching an injectable form of M. vaccae, which can act as an inflammatory reducing agent in the body, in turn, reducing symptoms in conditions such as PTSD. He points out how living in overly-sterilized nations reduces our exposure to “old friends” and what this means for the future of our health. Due to a decrease in exposure to a diversity of microbiome found in soil, plants, and animals, people’s overall physical and mental health are compromised. Often, medicine addresses illness in a reactive manner without treating the underlying condition. Psychiatric symptoms are no different. One place that is often overlooked is the gut and its interplay with the mind. Dr. Lowry is going to explore this interplay, as well as offer some tips on how to address this issue in a simple manner. Dr. Christopher A. Lowry, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology and Center for Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Center for Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC), a Principal Investigator in the Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System, VA Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education, & Clinical Center (MIRECC), and director of the Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Laboratory at CU Boulder. He is Co-Director, with Dr. Lisa Brenner, of the Military and Veteran Microbiome Consortium for Research and Education (MVM-CoRE). Dr. Lowry’s research program focuses on understanding stress-related physiology and behavior with an emphasis on the role of the microbiome-gut-brain axis in stress resilience, health and disease. In this episode you’ll learn:M. Vaccae discovery in treating diseasesInjecting M.Vaccae to suppress stress-related outcomes related to psychiatric disordersAlpha diversity in the microbiome of the gut and the health of an individualWhat factors increase diversity of the microbiome in the gutHow sterilization of our environment can lead to mental health and physical illnessInjecting bacteria to treat depression, anxiety and PTSD Visit www.higherpractice.com/podcast to get the show notes for this episode and to learn more about how to get CE credits for Dr. Chris Lowry’s interview in the Higher Practice Institute.

With their brains, sleep patterns, and eyes still developing, children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the sleep-disrupting effects of screen time, according to a sweeping review of the literature published today in the journal Pediatrics. “The vast majority of studies find that kids and teens who consume more screen-based media are more likely to experience sleep disruption,” says first author Monique LeBourgeois, an associate professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder. “With this paper, we wanted to go one step further by reviewing the studies that also point to the reasons why digital media adversely affects sleep.”

Dr. Hines was born and raised in a small community in Iowa. He attended University of Iowa for his undergraduate degree in Integrative Physiology and is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, class of 2010. Upon graduation, Dr. Hines became an associate at a large private practice in Toledo, OH. Dr. Hines associated at this practice for 5 years while he refined his skills and learned how to manage a large private practice.   When Dr. Hines felt he was ready to purchase a practice of his own, he set his sights on Phoenix, AZ where he patiently waited and analyzed available practices. In October 2015, he purchased Dental Care at Moon Valley, a 9-operatory, 3,300 sq ft practice in North central Phoenix. In the short 1 1/2 years of ownership, Dr. Hines has increased collections over 20%, with 2017 projections over 2.1 million. Dr. Hines looks forward to continued growth of his practice and potentially expanding to other parts of the valley.   Dr. Hines has a passion learning dentistry. He can often be found in study clubs, CE’s across the country, interacting on dentaltown message boards or even at the Townie Meetings!   www.dentalcareatmoonvalley.com

With their brains, sleep patterns, and eyes still developing, children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the sleep-disrupting effects of screen time, says Monique LeBourgeois, an associate professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder and lead author to a sweeping review of literature published today in the journal Pediatrics. She explains that the studies point to the reasons why digital media adversely affects the sleep of children and adolescents.