Podcasts about Lifestyle medicine

Prunes: Nature's Answer to Constipation Prunes, figs, and exercise are put to the test as natural home remedies for constipation. Listen to today's episode written by Dr Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #Plantbasednutrition #constipation #prunes #figs #fiber ===================== Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/prunes-natures-answer-to-constipation   New Documentary (Free): How Not To Die https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-not-to-die-documentary/  ====================== Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. He founded NUTRITIONFACTS.ORG is a non-profit, non-commercial, science-based public service provided by Dr. Michael Greger, providing free updates on the latest in nutrition research via bite-sized videos. There are more than a thousand videos on nearly every aspect of healthy eating, with new videos and articles uploaded every day.   His latest books —How Not to Die, the How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet — became instant New York Times Best Sellers. His two latest books, How to Survive a Pandemic and the How Not to Diet Cookbook were released in 2020.  100% of all proceeds he has ever received from his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements have always and will always be donated to charity.   FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantbasedbriefing     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GONW0q2EDJMzqhuwuxdCF?si=2a20c247461d4ad7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-based-briefing/id1562925866 Your podcast app of choice: https://pod.link/1562925866  

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to  Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution and Dr Noluthando Nematshwerani, Chief Clinical Officer at Discovery Health, following Discovery’s recent health conference. The discussion explores 10-year disease trends, improved cancer survival rates, increased life expectancy, and what these shifts reveal about overall health patterns and the growing prioritisation of mental health care. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, Survivor! In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Regina Ragasa, a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.  We're talking about the gap between health knowledge and real-life behavior change. We explore why trauma survivors often struggle to implement what they already know about health, and how shame, stress, and survival responses can interfere with sustainable lifestyle change. During our conversation, Dr. Ragasa explains her LIVEN Method—a framework centered on Listening, Imperfection, Validation, Empowerment, and Normalization—to help clinicians and patients build trust and create lasting change through human connection.  She also talks about the “humble plate” vs. celebratory foods, and how cultural food traditions and identity come into play. If you've ever struggled with knowing what to do but not being able to follow through, this episode is for you.  Connect with Dr. Regina Ragasa: Instagram: @CaliWellnessDoc Website: CaliWellnessDPC.com Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.

Medical surveillance creates dependency and aging is pathologized—Alan and Pam reveal how overtesting and overtreatment erode resilience. #AgingWithAgency #Overmedicalization #HealthFreedom #HealthTalks

What if one of the most powerful medicines for longevity, resilience, happiness, cognitive health, and disease prevention wasn't found in a supplement, a prescription, or a cutting-edge biohack—but in the people around you? In this powerful solo episode, Darin Olien dives into one of the most overlooked health crises of our time: loneliness. Drawing from the landmark 85-year Harvard Adult Development Study, the U.S. Surgeon General's loneliness epidemic report, Blue Zones research, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology, Darin reveals why meaningful human connection may be one of the strongest predictors of health and longevity ever discovered. From oxytocin, cortisol, inflammation, vagal tone, and nervous system regulation to suburban design, social media, and the collapse of community structures, Darin exposes the hidden biological costs of isolation—and offers a practical roadmap for rebuilding the human connections we were biologically designed to need.     What You'll Learn The stunning findings from Harvard's 85-year Adult Development Study Why relationships outperform wealth, genetics, diet, and exercise as predictors of well-being How loneliness increases the risk of premature death, dementia, heart disease, and stroke Why social isolation creates measurable biological stress responses The role of oxytocin in lowering inflammation and regulating stress How human connection affects the autonomic nervous system Why Blue Zone communities consistently prioritize social connection The biological difference between digital interaction and real human presence How modern architecture and technology contribute to loneliness Why community is a biological necessity—not a luxury Practical ways to rebuild meaningful relationships today How connection may be one of the most powerful health interventions available   Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Bite Toothpaste and reducing plastic waste 00:02:49 – The most powerful health study ever conducted 00:03:01 – Harvard follows 724 people for 85 years 00:03:40 – The surprising predictor of a long, healthy life 00:04:00 – Why relationships beat wealth, genetics, diet, and exercise 00:04:42 – The Surgeon General's loneliness epidemic warning 00:05:19 – Introducing the medicine you're not taking 00:05:53 – The health benefits of genuine community 00:06:21 – The fatal convenience of modern life 00:06:47 – Replacing human connection with digital connection 00:07:12 – Why modern convenience may be creating isolation 00:07:23 – Social isolation and premature mortality 00:08:02 – Loneliness and the equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes a day 00:08:43 – Increased risks of heart disease, stroke, and dementia 00:09:10 – Why loneliness is a biological threat 00:09:52 – The science behind social isolation 00:10:11 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:12:06 – Humans as the most socially dependent species 00:12:53 – Why connection regulates the nervous system 00:13:29 – The autonomic nervous system and social safety 00:13:56 – The brain's constant question: Am I safe? 00:14:03 – The biology of belonging 00:14:24 – The ventral vagal state explained 00:14:55 – Why connection creates measurable physiological changes 00:15:03 – What happens when isolation becomes chronic 00:15:52 – Oxytocin: far more than the "love hormone" 00:16:20 – Eye contact, touch, meals, and human bonding 00:16:42 – How oxytocin lowers stress and inflammation 00:17:04 – Why no supplement can replace connection 00:17:17 – The pharmacology of authentic human moments 00:18:06 – Free medicine hidden in plain sight 00:18:39 – Dan Buettner and the Blue Zones 00:19:29 – What the world's longest-lived populations have in common 00:19:36 – Okinawa's lifelong friendship circles 00:20:08 – Sardinia's active elders and social roles 00:20:40 – Greece's culture of connection and communal meals 00:21:03 – Why longevity wasn't hacked—it was lived 00:21:38 – Social connection as the foundation of daily life 00:22:01 – The shocking decline in face-to-face interaction 00:22:21 – Young people losing 70% of in-person social time 00:22:58 – How community was systematically dismantled 00:23:00 – Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone 00:23:49 – Doing life together versus doing life alone 00:24:05 – How suburban design creates isolation 00:24:49 – The built environment shapes human behavior 00:24:55 – Social media and the promise of connection 00:25:20 – Why digital connection fails biologically 00:25:33 – Social comparison, anxiety, and nervous system stress 00:25:49 – More connected online, more isolated in reality 00:26:03 – A call to action: treating relationships like health practices 00:27:00 – Practical ways to rebuild community 00:28:00 – Prioritizing people over convenience 00:29:00 – Deep conversations, presence, and intentional connection 00:30:00 – Reclaiming community in modern life 00:31:00 – Final thoughts on connection, belonging, and health 00:31:53 – Closing remarks and outro     Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "The longest-running study in human history reached a conclusion that should fundamentally change how we think about health: the quality of our relationships predicts our happiness, resilience, and longevity more than almost anything else. Human connection isn't a luxury, a personality trait, or a nice bonus when life slows down. It is biology. It is medicine. And in a world increasingly designed for isolation, rebuilding community may be one of the most important health decisions we ever make."     Bibliography/Sources: Primary Research — Loneliness, Social Isolation & Health Associated Press. (2023, May 2). Surgeon general: Loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking. PBS NewsHour. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/surgeon-general-loneliness-poses-health-risks-as-deadly-as-smoking Cacioppo, J. T., & Hawkley, L. C. (2009). Perceived social isolation and cognition. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 13(10), 447–454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2009.06.005 Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T. B., & Layton, J. B. (2010). Social relationships and mortality risk: A meta-analytic review. PLoS Medicine, 7(7), e1000316. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316 Office of the Surgeon General. (2023). Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory on the healing effects of social connection and community. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf Waldinger, R. J., & Schulz, M. S. (2010). What's love got to do with it? Social functioning, perceived health, and daily happiness in married octogenarians. Psychology and Aging, 25(2), 422–431. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0019087 Neuroscience — Oxytocin, Polyvagal Theory & Community Biology Carter, C. S. (1998). Neuroendocrine perspectives on social attachment and love. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 23(8), 779–818. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0306-4530(98)00055-9 Eisenberger, N. I., & Lieberman, M. D. (2004). Why rejection hurts: A common neural alarm system for physical and social pain. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 8(7), 294–300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2004.05.010 Heinrichs, M., Baumgartner, T., Kirschbaum, C., & Ehlert, U. (2003). Social support and oxytocin interact to suppress cortisol and subjective responses to psychosocial stress. Biological Psychiatry, 54(12), 1389–1398. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0006-3223(03)00465-7 Porges, S. W. (2011). The polyvagal theory: Neurophysiological foundations of emotions, attachment, communication, and self-regulation. W. W. Norton & Company. https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393707007 Blue Zones Research Buettner, D., & Skemp, S. (2016). Blue Zones: Lessons from the world's longest lived. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 10(5), 318–321. https://doi.org/10.1177/1559827616637066 Kreouzi, M., Theodorakis, N., & Constantinou, C. (2022). Lessons learned from Blue Zones, lifestyle medicine pillars and beyond. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276221118494 Suzuki, M., Willcox, B. J., & Willcox, D. C. (2001). Implications from and for food cultures for cardiovascular disease: Longevity. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 10(2), 165–171. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-6047.2001.00219.x The power of environment: A comprehensive review of the exposome's role in healthy aging. (2025). PubMed Central (PMC11858149). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11858149/ Social Capital & Community Decline Oldenburg, R. (1999). The great good place: Cafés, coffee shops, bookstores, bars, hair salons, and other hangouts at the heart of a community. Marlowe & Company. https://books.google.com/books?id=cK80BwAAQBAJ Putnam, R. D. (2000). Bowling alone: The collapse and revival of American community. Simon & Schuster. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Bowling-Alone/Robert-D-Putnam/9780743203043 Sbarra, D. A., Briskin, J. L., & Slatcher, R. B. (2019). Smartphones and close relationships: The case for an evolutionary mismatch. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 14(4), 596–618. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691619826535 Twenge, J. M., Joiner, T. E., Rogers, M. L., & Martin, G. J. (2018). Increases in depressive symptoms, suicide-related outcomes, and suicide rates among U.S. adolescents after 2010 and links to increased new media screen time. Journal of Adolescent Health, 62(1), 78–85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.06.014 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2020). American time use survey. U.S. Department of Labor. https://www.bls.gov/tus/ Pennebaker & Authentic Disclosure Brown, B. (2012). Daring greatly: How the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead. Gotham Books. https://brenebrown.com/book/daring-greatly/ Pennebaker, J. W. (1997). Writing about emotional experiences as a therapeutic process. Psychological Science, 8(3), 162–166. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.1997.tb00403.x

A great daily routine podcast. Enjoy! Alex Manos is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with an MSc in Personalised Nutrition and a Distinguished Faculty Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine. He lectures at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition and has spent years cracking the "mystery cases" — chronically ill patients who tried everything and couldn't get well. The missing link, almost every time, was mould.         

Why GLP-1 weight loss drugs, fad diets, and government inaction are hurting the public—and what we must do instead. #GLP1Risks #FoodPolitics #WellnessReform #HealthTalks

This segment highlights key insights into diet, lifestyle, and cardiovascular health. #HeartHealth #Nutrition #LifestyleMedicine

Replacing animal protein with plants preserves kidney function, improves cardiovascular health, and lowers mortality across populations. #KidneyHealth #ProteinSwitch #Longevity

Dr. Aleksandra Pikula is quadruple board-certified in Medicine, Neurology, Vascular Neurology, and Lifestyle Medicine… with Neurology and Vascular Neurology Fellowship and postdoctoral training at Boston University, Harvard University, and the Framingham Heart Study.Dr. Pikula holds a status of an Associate Professor of Medicine, a Clinician-Investigator, and Co-Director of the Women's Neurology Fellowship Program at the University of Toronto.Since 2023, she had been appointed as the Inaugural Jay & Sari Sonshine Chair in Stroke Prevention and Cerebrovascular Brain Health at the University of Toronto, University Health Network, and Krembil Brain Institute… and serves as the founding director of the Jay and Sari Sonshine Centre at UHN.Her clinical and research focus is on stroke prevention and outcomes in younger adults, particularly emphasizing women's brain health during midlife. Dr. Pikula advocates for a holistic approach to brain care, targeting stroke and dementia prevention through evidence-based lifestyle medicine programs.Plant-Based Canada was also privileged to feature her as a speaker for our 2026 Conference, where she discussed plant-forward nutrition for the brain across the lifespan. That talk will be available to participants for three months.RESOURCES Through HER Prism Facebook Instagram Linkedin Framingham Heart Study Jay and Sari Sonshine Centre Women's Neurology Fellowship Program at the U of T Support the show

Learn how fat buildup in muscle cells disrupts insulin and how a low-fat plant-based diet restores metabolic function. #Type2Diabetes #InsulinResistance #LowFatVegan

Dr. Fuhrman explains the healing power of time-restricted eating, meal timing, and how proper digestion supports long-term recovery. #FastingBenefits #SleepAndDiet #MealTiming

Dr. Helman presents a lifestyle-based plan to prevent and reverse Alzheimer's using nutrition, sleep, community, and targeted supplements. #BrainCare #AlzheimersPrevention #LifestyleMedicine

Learn how ashwagandha, rhodiola, ginseng, and black seed oil normalize stress responses without side effects—plus what science says about ThymoQuin. #Adaptogens #CortisolControl #NaturalEnergy

John Manna became a nurse after witnessing the huge impact nurses could have on their patients on an overseas trip. Now an NP specializing in lifestyle medicine, he joins NP Pulse to share the six pillars of whole-person care, and walks us through the latest updates in GLP-1 usage, diabetes treatment and the importance of diet and exercise.

On the next episode of Redefining Medicine, we are joined by Dr. Melissa Sundermann, also known as "Dr. Outdoors," a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. Trained in integrative medicine at the University of Michigan and currently serving as the Medical Director of Lifestyle Medicine for Corewell Health, Dr. Sundermann is passionate about helping patients reconnect with the healing power of nature and lifestyle-based care. In this episode, Dr. Sundermann reflects on why she stepped away from what she calls "factory medicine" - a healthcare model focused on volume, rushed appointments, and symptom-based prescribing. Wanting to build deeper partnerships with her patients, she shifted toward a more personalized, root-cause approach centered on prevention, lifestyle medicine, and long-term wellness. Dr. Sundermann also explores the fascinating science behind phytoncides which are natural compounds emitted by trees and other living green plants. She explains how spending time in nature and inhaling these compounds may help increase natural killer cell activity, strengthen immune function, reduce stress, and support overall health. Don't miss this insightful conversation as Dr. Sundermann shares how lifestyle medicine, nature exposure, and patient-centered care may hold the key to a healthier and more connected future of medicine.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the growing interest in biological age versus chronological age and explains that biological aging is modifiable through consistent lifestyle choices. She outlines common measurement tools and biomarkers, including epigenetic clocks (DNA methylation), telomere length, VO2 max, inflammatory markers, grip strength, and muscle mass, noting that genetics account for only about 25–40% of biological aging variation. Key interventions include regular aerobic and resistance exercise, protein-adequate nutrition to preserve muscle and prevent sarcopenia (with whey protein and leucine-rich foods noted), improved sleep, stress management, reducing processed foods and visceral fat, and lowering chronic inflammation (CRP, IL-6). She also reviews hormetic stressors such as sauna use and mentions red/near-infrared light and sun exposure without sunglasses. Leyla shares client examples showing biological age can worsen or improve, and encourages repeat testing after lifestyle changes.

Binge eating and emotional eating are not simply about willpower. According to Dr. Vanita Rahman, they are often driven by stress, shame, biology, habits, food environment, and the way the brain learns to use food as a coping mechanism. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Rahman joins Chuck Carroll to explain what is really happening when someone feels out of control around food — and how to begin breaking the cycle. Chuck also shares his own experience with food addiction, emotional eating, and eating in secret before losing 280 pounds and transforming his health.

Is your "3-visit fix" failing on chronic cases? Maybe it's not the tissue—it's the ecosystem.In the latest episode of the Untold Physio Stories Podcast, Dr. Wells and I dive into two cases where standard ortho-manual therapy didn't move the needle, but Lifestyle Medicine did.I share a case of a delivery driver with persistent left-sided neck pain. We tried the resets. We tried cervical retraction. Nothing stuck because she wasn't motivated to do the homework. But when we pivoted to what she actually cared about—walking her dog and cleaning up her diet—everything changed. Fast forward a few months: she's wearing a weighted vest on the job, hanging from a pull-up bar, and her neck pain is history.Dr. Wells hits home with a similar story: a high-level executive dealing with a "whack-a-mole" of chronic issues—from tennis elbow to plantar fasciitis. The secret wasn't a better mobilization; it was addressing systemic stress, alcohol intake, and sleep apnea.Key takeaways from the episode:Meet them where they are: If they won't do a reset, will they wear a rucksack?The Power of Proactivity: Being embedded in a workplace allows for 5–15 minute coaching "nuggets" that have more impact than a 60-minute clinical lecture.Play the Long Game: Lifestyle changes don't happen in 3–4 visits. Think 6–8 months to truly clean up an ecosystem of sleep, nutrition, and movement.Stop treating just the joint and start treating the person's life.Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by⁠Comprehend PT⁠- Leave Comprehend PT running in the background or record audio when you have time. The AI based SOAP note generator does the rest! No need for accuracy or exact wording! It's a game changer and will give you more time with your patients! Use code MMT50 to save 50% off your first month. Free trial available at sign up!⁠⁠The Eclectic Approach Network⁠⁠ - Check out Dr. E's all new private, non tracking and ad free network for rehab pros! It's free to join, has chat, feed, and all the features of other social networks without the creeping tracking.Check out ⁠⁠EDGE Mobility System⁠⁠'s Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual https://edgemobilitysystem.com

There's SO much information about wellness hacks, it's hard to know what's worth trying. And then there are pharmaceuticals like GLP-1 medications that seem like the magic bullet for metabolic health. With all of these, are we setting ourselves up for the next public health crisis? Before you or someone you love considers a pharmaceutical or biohack, listen to this episode. Jenn Trepeck of Salad with a Side of Fries breaks down why the wellness industry deserves more credit than mainstream media gives it, and why pharmaceutical solutions like GLP-1 medications and statins cannot carry the full weight of America's health crisis. From affordable, healthy eating strategies to the alarming long-term risks of overreliance on a single hormone pathway, Jenn makes a compelling, research-backed case for a more comprehensive approach to metabolic health. What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ Why GLP-1 medications may be following the same trajectory as statin drugs, and what that historical pattern reveals about where we are headed with metabolic health and long-term outcomes.✅ How eating in season and shopping at ethnic grocery stores can make whole foods nutrition genuinely affordable, healthy eating for more people, regardless of income level.✅ The critical connection between reduced food intake on GLP-1 medications, nutrient deficiency, and the alarming rise of osteoporosis and cancer risk, especially for younger populations and children.✅ Why fat cell memory and the Minnesota Starvation Experiment both reveal that weight loss without lifestyle medicine and nutritional education is unlikely to produce lasting results.The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Why mainstream media voices unfairly dismiss the wellness industry05:50 A critique of how major journalists cover GLP-1 medications without consulting balanced sources or opposing viewpoints13:33 The argument that pharmaceutical solutions have become the default answer instead of addressing the root causes of metabolic health issues22:29 Discussion of income, access, and why processed foods are cheaper than whole foods nutrition is a structural public health failure30:37 Practical tips for affordable healthy eating, including seasonal eating and shopping at ethnic grocery stores for better quality produce34:39 The GLP-1 conversation begins in earnest, with Jenn explaining why she calls them our generation's statin drug37:02 A deep dive into statin drug statistics, heart disease rates, and why more prescriptions have not produced better cardiovascular health outcomes41:14 Jenn outlines her predictions, including rising osteoporosis risk, bone density loss, and increased colorectal cancer risk tied to low fiber intake44:31 The role of fat cell memory, the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, and why GLP-1 medications without lifestyle medicine will not produce lasting changeKEY TAKEAWAYS:

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This week we are joined by Mickey Trescott! Mickey Trescott, MSc, is an author, recipe creator, and holistic nutrition professional, widely recognized for her expertise in living well with autoimmune disease. She holds an MSc in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States and is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Trescott has been working in private practice as a functional nutritionist for over a decade and has written three award-winning books: The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook, and The Nutrient-Dense Kitchen. Check out her website and Podcast! In this episode, Mickey Trescott shares her journey from growing up in California to becoming a prominent figure in the autoimmune wellness community. She discusses her personal experiences with chronic illness, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, and how these led her to explore nutrition and recipe development. Mickey also highlights her work in educating others about autoimmune protocols and her passion for helping people manage their health through diet and lifestyle changes.  Recommendations From This Episode:  Food Revolution Network Hungryroot The New Autoimmune Protocol Follow Mickey: @mickeytrescott Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Email us:  aloneatlunch@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover how sleep, mindfulness, therapy, hydration, and SMART goals help protect brain health, reduce medication needs, and empower lasting change. #BrainHealth #SleepScience #Mindfulness #HealthTalks

Flavonoids Support Antioxidant Enzymes in the Brain; Berry Compounds Cross Blood-Brain Barrier; Anthocyanin-Rich Berries Rescue Dopamine Cells; Peppers and Nicotine Receptors in Parkinson's; Ashwagandha for Gait and Brain Protection; Licorice Root Reduces Tremors and Sweetens Tea; Ginkgo Biloba Restores Dopamine and Protects Brain; Lowering Homocysteine with B12 and Folate #Parkinsons #BrainHealth #NeuroNutrition #HealthTalks

Marketing Prioritizes Inferior Drugs; Underreporting of Harm in Trials; Key Differences in Independent Trials; Why Pharma Avoids Lifestyle Comparisons; Final Recommendations for System Reform; Empowering Individuals Through Lifestyle and Skepticism; Resources and Ways to Stay Informed #PharmaTruth #EvidenceBased #MedicalEthics #HealthTalks

Today's guest is Dr. Ann Hester, a double board-certified physician in Internal and Lifestyle Medicine with more than three decades of experience helping patients take control of their health through practical, sustainable strategies. Over 75% of people over the age of 40 have at least one chronic disease, but many are reversible using natural and integrative medicine.   Key Takeaways To Tune In For:(01:40) – Journey to Lifestyle Medicine (04:18) – Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine (08:42) – Oxytocin and Social Connection (14:26) – Whole Food Plant-Based Diet (19:04) – Protein and Bone Health (22:33) – Transformative Patient Results   Resources talked about in this episode: Websites: PTRReset.com Social media handles: FB IG LinkedIn TikToK

What If...What if the reason your weight feels impossible to manage has nothing to do with willpower, discipline, or how hard you are trying? What if the system that was supposed to help you has actually been working against you this whole time, and the missing piece was never the prescription at all? Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb has been asking that question for years, and what she found will change the way you think about your body, your health, and the stories you have been carrying about both.The Summary & Guest IntroDr. Meghan Garcia-Webb is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine, and she runs a first of its kind concierge practice that combines cutting edge weight medicine with life coaching because she knows the prescription is only part of the story. After years of watching the same conversations fail her patients over and over again, she realized that the information was never the problem. The missing piece was always the mindset. In this episode, she and Erica go deep on GLP-1 medications, the one thing blocking most women's results, why the healthcare system has been failing women long before Ozempic hit the headlines, and what it actually takes to build a relationship with food and your body that lasts.Inside the EpisodeThe One Big Thing: It is not your meal plan, your medication, or your macros. Dr. Meghan says the single most important shift women can make is recognizing that they are fully autonomous in their health decisions, even inside a system that was not designed to support them.The System Was Never Built for Us: From childbirth narratives to menopause myths to SSRIs prescribed as a first response to a woman's very reasonable distress, Dr. Meghan breaks down the specific ways women have been mistreated and misled in weight medicine for decades.The Truth About GLP-1 Medications: If you are only hearing the highlight reel about Ozempic and Wegovy, this is the conversation you actually need. Dr. Meghan prescribes these medications every single day and she has things to say about lifelong commitment, wildly varied side effects, and what happens when insurance stops covering them.Why Cortisol, Sleep, and Chronic Stress Are Running the Show: The go-go-go productivity lifestyle that most women in corporate are surviving is not just burning them out. It is biologically working against their ability to maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Meghan explains exactly how and why.Perfectionism and the Fresh Start Trap: Monday diets, January reset plans, the all-or-nothing death spiral. Dr. Meghan names the pattern that keeps women stuck in a cycle of starting over and never actually arriving, and she offers a completely different way to track progress.Untangling Diet Culture: Before any protocol or prescription, Dr. Meghan starts by finding out what each woman is actually carrying, the food rules, the body expectations, the shame she inherited. The work begins there.Give Yourself the Gold Star: Nobody is coming to applaud you for the 10-minute workout, the lunch you actually sat down to eat, or the doctor's appointment you finally scheduled. Dr. Meghan makes the case for why you need to start celebrating yourself now, without anyone else's permission.Resources & Links

What If...What if the reason your weight feels impossible to manage has nothing to do with willpower, discipline, or how hard you are trying? What if the system that was supposed to help you has actually been working against you this whole time, and the missing piece was never the prescription at all? Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb has been asking that question for years, and what she found will change the way you think about your body, your health, and the stories you have been carrying about both.The Summary & Guest IntroDr. Meghan Garcia-Webb is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine, and she runs a first of its kind concierge practice that combines cutting edge weight medicine with life coaching because she knows the prescription is only part of the story. After years of watching the same conversations fail her patients over and over again, she realized that the information was never the problem. The missing piece was always the mindset. In this episode, she and Erica go deep on GLP-1 medications, the one thing blocking most women's results, why the healthcare system has been failing women long before Ozempic hit the headlines, and what it actually takes to build a relationship with food and your body that lasts.Inside the EpisodeThe One Big Thing: It is not your meal plan, your medication, or your macros. Dr. Meghan says the single most important shift women can make is recognizing that they are fully autonomous in their health decisions, even inside a system that was not designed to support them.The System Was Never Built for Us: From childbirth narratives to menopause myths to SSRIs prescribed as a first response to a woman's very reasonable distress, Dr. Meghan breaks down the specific ways women have been mistreated and misled in weight medicine for decades.The Truth About GLP-1 Medications: If you are only hearing the highlight reel about Ozempic and Wegovy, this is the conversation you actually need. Dr. Meghan prescribes these medications every single day and she has things to say about lifelong commitment, wildly varied side effects, and what happens when insurance stops covering them.Why Cortisol, Sleep, and Chronic Stress Are Running the Show: The go-go-go productivity lifestyle that most women in corporate are surviving is not just burning them out. It is biologically working against their ability to maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Meghan explains exactly how and why.Perfectionism and the Fresh Start Trap: Monday diets, January reset plans, the all-or-nothing death spiral. Dr. Meghan names the pattern that keeps women stuck in a cycle of starting over and never actually arriving, and she offers a completely different way to track progress.Untangling Diet Culture: Before any protocol or prescription, Dr. Meghan starts by finding out what each woman is actually carrying, the food rules, the body expectations, the shame she inherited. The work begins there.Give Yourself the Gold Star: Nobody is coming to applaud you for the 10-minute workout, the lunch you actually sat down to eat, or the doctor's appointment you finally scheduled. Dr. Meghan makes the case for why you need to start celebrating yourself now, without anyone else's permission.Resources & Links

The panel explores how sleep, sweat, fiber, nutrients, and detox herbs like burdock and red clover help eliminate toxins and restore balance. #NaturalDetox #DetoxHerbs #SleepAndSweat #EnvironmentalWellness

Dr. Lorenzo Tomé conversa com Bruno Colantoni, cardiologista e presidente do Colégio Brasileiro de Medicina de Estilo de Vida (CBMEV), sobre uma das transições mais importantes da medicina contemporânea: sair do modelo de tratar doenças para construir saúde de fato, e o que isso significa para a carreira e o consultório do médico. O episódio parte de um dado que não dá pra ignorar: 75% das mortes no Brasil e no mundo vêm de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis, e o modelo de consulta avulsa não foi feito para tratar esse perfil de paciente. A conversa passa pela origem da especialidade nos Estados Unidos, pelos seis pilares da MEV, pela ciência da mudança de comportamento e pelo processo completo de certificação internacional. Mas também vai além disso trazendo a discussão sobre por que o paciente paga caro pela caneta emagrecedora e não paga pela consulta, o que isso revela sobre percepção de valor, e como o médico pode reposicionar a sua entrega dentro de um mercado de wellness que movimenta R$ 100 bilhões por ano no Brasil. Se você já sabe que precisa entregar mais ao paciente, mas ainda não encontrou a estrutura clínica e de negócio para fazer isso, esse episódio aponta o caminho. O background do Bruno Colantoni Bruno Colantoni é médico cardiologista formado pela Faculdade de Medicina de Marília, com residência em Clínica Médica, Cardiologia e Ecocardiografia pela Unicamp. Construiu carreira como cardiologista clínico, sócio de clínica própria, e ao longo do processo viveu na pele a transformação que hoje ensina: partiu de um quadro de obesidade, sedentarismo e triglicérides de 700 mg/dL para emagrecer 30 kg e descobrir, a partir da própria experiência, o impacto real dos hábitos de vida nos desfechos clínicos. Em 2018, participou de um curso de Lifestyle Medicine em Harvard, onde teve contato com os fundadores do Colégio Brasileiro de Medicina de Estilo de Vida. Desde então, dedica sua carreira à difusão e consolidação da MEV no Brasil, hoje como presidente do CBMEV e parceiro estratégico da SD Escola na capacitação dos médicos em medicina de estilo de vida. Entre na Comunidade SD no WhatsApp e tenha conteúdo gratuito todos os dias sobre negócios médicos. Acesse Assista esse episódio também em vídeo no Youtube no nosso canal Saúde Digital Podcast! Acesse os episódios anteriores! SD358 - Upsell ético no consultório: mercado de wellness sem "empurroterapia" SD357 - As consultas avulsas estão falindo SD356 - O que ninguém lhe ensinou sobre sucessão na medicina Musica: Declan DP - Climb Music © Copyright Declan DP 2018 - Present. https://license.declandp.info | License ID: DDP1590665  

Explore the impact of histamine intolerance and mold exposure on brain fog, digestion, and inflammation—and how to detox safely. #HistamineIntolerance #MoldToxicity #BrainFog #DetoxSupport

He highlights lifestyle interventions—deep sleep, stress reduction, social connection, and neuroprotective herbs like magnolia bark. #AlzheimersPrevention #SleepForBrain #HerbalMedicine #LifestyleMatters

What happens when a world-famous chef starts questioning the food system, modern wellness culture, and the way we've been taught to think about health?   In this rerun episode of BS Free MD, Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh sit down with Australian chef, author, and wellness advocate Pete Evans for a conversation that goes far beyond recipes and nutrition trends. Pete shares how his journey from professional surfer to celebrity chef eventually led him toward a deeper exploration of healing, intentional living, and the emotional connection people have with food.   The discussion dives into the power of real, minimally processed ingredients, the importance of reconnecting with cooking at home, and why food may play a larger role in overall wellness than many people realize. Pete also reflects on the cultural and spiritual side of eating — from slowing down and sharing meals to questioning the systems that shape modern health advice.   This episode is less about rigid diet rules and more about curiosity, awareness, and reclaiming a healthier relationship with what we put into our bodies.   In This Episode Pete Evans' evolution from celebrity chef to wellness advocate Why real food and cooking at home matter more than ever The connection between food, community, and emotional well-being How modern lifestyles may be disconnecting people from health The role of intentional living and mindful eating Why questioning mainstream narratives became part of Pete's journey Thoughts on healing, simplicity, and returning to foundational habits   About Pete Evans Pete Evans is an Australian chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and television personality known for his focus on whole foods, wellness, and lifestyle-centered health approaches. Over the years, he has become a prominent voice in conversations around nutrition, cooking, and alternative health philosophies. He is also associated with the documentary The Magic Pill, which explored dietary approaches to chronic disease and metabolic health.   Welcome to BS Free MD — the podcast where medicine, freedom, family, culture, and curiosity collide. Hosted by Dr. May Hindmarsh and Dr. Tim Hindmarsh, BS Free MD is known for having bold, unfiltered conversations that challenge conventional thinking in healthcare and beyond. From wellness and medical freedom to culture, science, parenting, and current events, the show explores topics many people are thinking about — but few are willing to openly discuss. With a mix of humor, honesty, skepticism, and humanity, May and Tim bring on physicians, scientists, authors, advocates, and thought leaders for conversations designed to help listeners think critically, ask better questions, and live more intentionally. Whether you agree, disagree, or land somewhere in the middle, BS Free MD invites listeners into thoughtful dialogue without the corporate filter. Listen & Follow BS Free MD

Probiotics may help a damaged microbiome, but most screenings and guidelines are pharma-driven, leading to overdiagnosis and overtreatment. #OverScreening #Probiotics #MedicalBias #HealthTalks

Brian shares inspiring patient stories—melanoma, pancreatic, lymphoma—showing how raw food and mindset helped reverse terminal diagnoses. #CancerRecovery #LifestyleMedicine #HealthTalks

Feeling stuck in a cycle of reactive healthcare? Learn how to take control of your health through preventative care, lifestyle changes, and mindful habits.Most people wait until something goes wrong to focus on their health, but what if you could prevent illness before it starts?In this Health and Wellness Coaching episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Dr. Darren Clair, founder of Vibrance Health, to explore how to shift from reactive healthcare to proactive, long-term wellness.Dr. Clair shares insights from over 40 years of clinical experience, explaining why traditional medicine often overlooks true health optimization and how individualized care, nutrition, and lifestyle choices can transform your well-being. The conversation dives into mindful eating, the dangers of overeating, and how stress impacts digestion and overall health.If you're wondering how to improve your health naturally, how to prevent chronic illness, or how to build sustainable healthy habits, this episode will give you practical strategies to take control of your health and create lasting vitality.What You'll Learn from This Episode• How to take control of your health through preventative care• Why traditional healthcare focuses on illness instead of wellness• The importance of individualized health and lifestyle choices• How mindful eating improves both physical and emotional health• How to prevent chronic illness through daily habits • Why small, consistent steps lead to long-term health transformation Key Takeaways✅ Preventative health is key to long-term well-being✅ Lifestyle choices directly impact your overall health✅ Traditional healthcare often overlooks health optimization✅ Eating whole, unprocessed foods supports better health✅ Stress negatively affects digestion and body systems✅ Mindful eating enhances both nutrition and awareness✅ Small, consistent habits create lasting results✅ Health is a lifelong journey, not a quick fix

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most revolutionary thing you could do for your health was simply to listen to your own body?In this episode Christina Fletcher talks with mindful eating expert, holistic wellness guide, and author Cassandra Bodzak about why our relationship with food and our body are the two longest relationships of our lives  and how to finally get into alignment with both.Cassandra shares practical tools to cut through the noise of diet culture, reconnect with your body's intuitive wisdom, and make food choices from a place of self-love rather than restriction or outside pressure. If you're navigating perimenopause, emotional eating, or simply exhausted by conflicting nutrition advice, this conversation will feel like a deep breath.In this episode:Why sugar and flour sit in a category of their own — and what your body actually wants insteadHow to start a simple daily body check-in to rebuild trust with your body's signalsThe food detective journal ; a practical intuitive eating tool to track how food really affects your mood, energy, and focusWhy diet trends like keto, Atkins, and the protein craze work for some people some of the time  and how to experiment wisely on your own termsMuscle testing and learning your body's yes and no signals around food and beyondHow small intuitive eating choices build the self-trust you need for bigger life decisionsThis episode is for you if… you're tired of conflicting nutrition advice, you suspect your body knows more than any diet plan, or you're navigating perimenopause and wondering why everything that used to work simply doesn't anymore. Free resource from Cassandra: A guided body wisdom meditation from The Mindful Table bonus page https://divinely-design-your-life-d3df.mykajabi.com/meditation-bundleOr Visit Cassandra's site at https://cassandrabodzak.com/About Cassandra BodzakCassandra Bodzak is a mindfulness author, actress, and holistic wellness guide known for helping soul-led women design lives that support their energy, purpose, and expansion. Her upcoming cookbook, The Mindful Table, invites readers to heal their relationship with food and their body by learning to listen to their intuitive wisdom and take back their power around their wellbeing. Having studied Lifestyle Medicine and Nutrition Coaching through Harvard Medical School and certified as a Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Cassandra bridges science and spirit to help women create a foundation for expansion through intentional nourishment, activity, and self-care.Find Cassandra at cassandrabodzak.com and on Instagram @cassandrabodzak. The Mindful Table is available wherever books are sold.Free Resource Mentioned: Your Missing Map  Christina's free guide to your energy system. Learn what each chakra means, how to know when it's blocked, and one simple tool to realign. Available as a PDF and audio. spirituallyawareliving.com/themap Christina Fletcher is a Spiritual Alignment coach, energy worker, author, speaker and host of the podcast Showing Up Whole.She specialises in practical spirituality and integrating inner work with outer living, so you can get self development off of the hobby shelf and integrated as a powerful fuel to your life. Through mindset, spiritual connection, intuitive guidance, manifestation, and mindfulness techniques Christina helps her clients overcome overwhelm and shame to find a place of flow, ease, and deep heart-centered connection.Christina has been a spiritual alignment coach, healer and spiritually aware parent coach for 11 years and trained in Therapeutic Touch 12 years ago.  She is also a meditation teacher and speaker. For more information please visit her website www.spirituallyawareliving.com Want to uncover where you need the most energy alignment? Take her new Energy Alignment Quiz to identify which of your energetic worlds (mind, body, heart or spirit) needs aligning the most! Or Follow her on her social media accounts:FacebookInstagramorLinkedin...

Lifestyle Medicine & Breast Cancer: Prevention, Treatment Support & Recovery What actually impacts cancer risk—and what helps you get through it? This episode blends expert insight and lived experience to reveal how lifestyle medicine supports prevention, treatment, and healing. In this episode of Her Health Compass, we explore what it truly means to heal through the lenses of resilience, grief, and lifestyle medicine. Yonni and Heather are joined by Dr. Amy Comander, a breast cancer specialist trained in lifestyle medicine, and Britt Aronson, who shares her powerful firsthand experience navigating cancer alongside profound personal loss. Together, they unpack how nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and mindset can influence not only cancer prevention, but also treatment outcomes and recovery. This conversation bridges science and story—offering both evidence-based insight and lived experience for anyone seeking to better understand their body, their health, and their capacity to heal. Amy Comander, MD, DipABLM, FACLM, MSCP is a breast oncologist and Medical Director of the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute in Waltham, Director of the Lifestyle Medicine Program at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, and an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Comander developed a passion for understanding the biological basis of behavior, and she studied neurobiology and psychology as part of the multidisciplinary Mind, Brain, and Behavior Initiative at Harvard University. She then received her Doctor of Medicine from the Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency training and Hematology-Oncology fellowship training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. She is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, medical oncology, and Lifestyle Medicine. As a breast oncologist, Dr. Comander has witnessed the struggles her patients face during and following completion of primary cancer treatment, and is passionate about improving the overall health and well-being of breast cancer survivors through lifestyle interventions.  In collaboration with Dr. Frates, she launched the PAVING the Path to Wellness Program lifestyle medicine program for breast cancer survivors. She trains other colleagues to run PAVING groups, so that this transformational experience can be offered to a larger group of  cancer survivors.   She has co-authored PAVING Your Path Through Breast Cancer and Beyond,  PAVING the Path to Wellness Manual and Workbook, and PAVING a Path Through Menopause and Beyond. Dr. Comander practices what she preaches, having run marathons, including 12 consecutive Boston Marathons to date, with the goal to improve the lives of those with a diagnosis of cancer.   Dr. Comander was honored to serve as the first oncologist on the Board of Directors of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is proud to serve as Vice President on the Board of the PAVING the Path to Wellness non-profit organization.  She also serves on the Board of the Ellie Fund, a non-profit that provides services and support to women diagnosed with breast cancer in Massachusetts. She is a medical advisor to the non-profit organizations, SurvivingBreastCancer.org and the Tigerlily Foundation.   She has served as a medical advisor to Oneinforty, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating people of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage about the one-in-forty chance of having inherited a BRCA mutation.   Britt Aaronson is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles, where she has lived since 1993. She finds great joy in being a mother to Rayce and Eisley. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, hiking, traveling, and supporting nonprofits including the National Brain Tumor Society, the Hidden Hills Theater Committee, and the Fondle Project. In February 2020, she was diagnosed with Grade 2–3 DCIS breast cancer. Britt underwent seven surgeries—including a double mastectomy, reconstruction, and capsulectomies—and is grateful to now be cancer-free. Deeply appreciative of the technology that led to her diagnosis, she is dedicated to raising awareness and helping redefine conversations around breast health, survivorship, and healing. Find Yonni & Heather here https://www.herhealthcompass.com/

This segment highlights key insights into diet, lifestyle, and cardiovascular health. #HeartHealth #Nutrition #LifestyleMedicine

Send us Fan MailWhy does staying consistent suddenly feel so much harder in midlife and menopause — especially when life already feels overwhelming?f you've ever thought, “I know what I should be doing… I just can't seem to stay consistent,” — this episode is for you.In this episode of The Lifestyle MD, Dr. Angela Andrews sits down with returning guest and midlife consistency consultant Cara Michelle to explore why so many women struggle with consistency in midlife, especially when balancing careers, family, changing hormones, stress, and the demands of everyday life. Together, they discuss a refreshing, realistic approach to self-care that moves away from perfection and focuses on building sustainable habits that actually fit your life.Whether you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, burnout, changing energy levels, sleep struggles, or simply feeling unlike yourself, this conversation offers practical encouragement and a framework for moving forward.In this episode, we discuss:✔ Why consistency matters more than perfection ✔ The role of vision and identity in lasting behavior change ✔ Why healthy habits feel harder in midlife ✔ Menopause, hormones, and changing energy levels ✔ Creating realistic nutrition, movement, and sleep routines ✔ Building a “bounce back” plan when life gets overwhelming ✔ How women can redefine self-care without guiltCara shares her Midlife Consistency Framework, which focuses on: Anchoring your vision  Creating a realistic journey  Building an environment that promotes success  Developing a sustainable bounce-back plan This episode is a reminder that thriving in midlife isn't about doing everything perfectly — it's about finding a sustainable path that works for your life.Connect with Cara Michelle: Website: strengthvitalitywellness.comWebinar: strengthvitalitywellness.com/msvwebinarEmail: caramichelle@strengthvitalitywellness.com, 

While the gut microbiome often steals the spotlight, the microorganisms residing in our respiratory tract play a vital role in our health and immunity. In this episode, Dr. Sheena Fraser sits down with microbial ecologist Dr. Michael Cox to explore the fascinating, complex, and relatively uncharted territory of the lung microbiome.They discuss how the lung microbiome fundamentally differs from the gut, the daily flux of bacteria entering and leaving our airways, and the profound impacts of environmental factors like air pollution, smoking, vaping, and household cleaning products. Plus, Dr. Cox shares the massive challenges scientists face when studying these deep-tissue microbes and what the future of respiratory medicine might look like.What We Cover:From Seawater to Sputum: Using marine ecology techniques to decode human respiratory biology.Exploring the lungs' dynamic balance of microaspiration and mucociliary clearance.Meet the core lung bacteria (Streptococcus, Prevotella, Veillonella) and the puzzle of anaerobes in an oxygen-rich space.Environmental Disruptors: How pollution, smoking, and vaping inflame and alter the lung microbiome.Hidden Dangers of VOCs: The silent impact of everyday cleaning sprays and aerosols on respiratory health.Diet, Exercise, & Epigenetics: The systemic benefits of a high-fiber diet and fitness for chronic lung conditions like COPD and asthma.About Dr. Michael Cox is a microbial ecologist and the PGR Lead for the Institute of Microbiology and Infection at the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on the bacteria that reside in the respiratory tract in the context of respiratory diseases (such as COPD and Cystic Fibrosis). His lab works to understand the function of the respiratory microbiome, translate these findings for clinical benefit, and expand our understanding of the respiratory ecosystem beyond just bacteria.Connect with Dr Michael Cox:University of BirminghamScientific References & Further Reading:Cumming, K. J. (2018). "Long term effects of cleaning on the lungs." American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 197(9):1099-1101.Hussain, S., et al. (2024). "Unlocking the secrets: VOCs and their devastating effects on lung cancer." Pathology - Research and Practice, 255:155157.Welsh, H. A., et al. (2026). "The effect of vaping on the human lung microbiota." Inhalation Toxicology, Vol 38, Iss 1.This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.Disclaimer:The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

From insulin control to exercise and omega-3s, here are five of the most important lifestyle changes for brain healing. #BrainRecovery #PreventDementia #ReversalSteps

Ottieni €500 di cashback se apri Conto Corrente Arancio Business di ING entro il 23 maggio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ing.it/madeit (⁠⁠#adv⁠⁠) Negli ultimi anni il tema della nutrizione è diventato sempre più presente nelle nostre vite.Tra diete perfette, demonizzazione dei carboidrati, ossessione per la salute e consigli contrastanti online, orientarsi è diventato difficilissimo. In questa puntata di Made IT abbiamo deciso di parlare di alimentazione in modo diverso: senza estremismi, senza terrorismo alimentare e senza sensi di colpa. Ospite di oggi è Silvia Goggi, medico chirurgo specializzata in Scienze dell'Alimentazione, una delle voci più autorevoli in Italia sulla nutrizione plant-based.Silvia è founder di Plant Based Clinic, Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine e insieme a Carlotta Perego (Cucina Botanica) ha creato Planter, l'app che aiuta migliaia di persone a mangiare meglio in modo semplice e sostenibile. In questa conversazione parliamo di: falsi miti sulla nutrizione paura dei carboidrati dieta e ossessioni alimentari longevità e salute equilibrio e sostenibilità come costruire abitudini sane nel lungo periodo il rapporto emotivo con il cibo Una puntata che non vuole dirvi cosa eliminare dalla vostra dieta, ma aiutarvi a fare più chiarezza in un mondo pieno di confusione. Perché mangiare bene non dovrebbe complicarci la vita. Dovrebbe migliorarla. Seguici su Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠madeit.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"Employers are at a point where they want to help create that ideal healthcare system, not the one that they have been dictated to."Is your company's health plan actually keeping your employees healthy, or is it just waiting for them to get sick?My guest this week is Ben Miller, Chief Revenue Officer at Premise Health, the nation's largest direct healthcare provider operating over 850 onsite and near-site wellness centers. Ben joins the show to discuss why the traditional fee-for-service model is failing both employers and employees, and how Advanced Primary Care is stepping in to serve as the new "front door" to the healthcare system.In this episode, we break down what Advanced Primary Care actually entails, from integrated behavioral health and lifestyle medicine to onsite pharmacies offering 90-day prescriptions for $1. Ben shares the results of a massive Milliman study showing how this model reduces total claims costs by an astonishing 30%. We also cover how employers of various sizes can implement near-site clinics, address employee privacy concerns, and utilize Epic-integrated care navigation to guide patients to high-quality, cost-effective specialists.If you are an employer or benefits consultant looking for a proven strategy to bend the cost curve while delivering an incredible healthcare experience to employees, this episode is a must-listen.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit https://www.paretohealth.com/fully-insured-vs-self-funding-with-paretohealth-spencer-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SelfFundedwSpencer to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro: The Shift Towards Advanced Primary Care (00:00:33) Meet Ben Miller & Premise Health (00:02:17) Defining Advanced Primary Care, On-Site, and Near-Site Clinics (00:05:06) Ben's Journey from Kaiser Permanente to Premise Health (00:10:32) The Breaking Point: Why Employers are Flocking to APC (00:16:07) How to Build and Customize an On-Site Clinic (00:20:11) Creating the "Front Door" to Healthcare & Navigating GLP-1s (00:25:20) Integrating Behavioral Health & Lifestyle Medicine (00:28:29) The On-Site Pharmacy Experience ($1 Medications) (00:30:22) Overcoming the "Big Brother" Privacy Stigma (00:32:36) The Milliman Study: Proving a 30% Reduction in Claims Cost (00:36:12) Group Size Requirements & The Power of "Coopetition" (00:39:35) Managing Catastrophic Risk & Epic Care Navigation (00:43:43) Expanding the Clinic: PT, Dental, and Vision Services (00:49:54) How Claims & TPA Integration Actually Work (00:52:33) Closing Thoughts: The Future of Employer-Sponsored CareKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

What if everything you believed about aging was incomplete?In this engaging and refreshingly honest episode of The DNA Talks Podcast, we welcome Doreen Wendt-Weir, author of Sex in Your Seventies and its spirited sequel, Gardening in Your Nineties.Doreen challenges cultural narratives around aging by asking bold, often humorous questions about vitality, intimacy, creativity, and identity later in life. Through her writing—and this conversation—she invites listeners to rethink what it means to grow older with curiosity, connection, and self-respect.We talk about why conversations around aging are so often avoided, how humor and honesty can open doors to deeper understanding, and why it's never too late to redefine joy, purpose, and personal expression. Doreen's perspective is both practical and playful, offering a counter-narrative to age-based limitations and assumptions.This episode is a celebration of longevity, lived experience, and the freedom that can come with embracing each stage of life on your own terms.If you wish to learn more from Doreen Wendt-Weir, you may do so through the following channels:Check out Doreen's book, Sex in Your Seventies, through this link: https://sexinyourseventies.com/2023/the-author/______________________________________________________Keep yourself up to date on The DNA Talks Podcast! Follow our socials below:The DNA Talks Podcast Instagram: @dnatalkspodcastThe DNA Company Instagram: @thednacoThe DNA Company's Official Tiktok Account: @thednaco3Medical Disclaimer:  The information provided in this communication is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

In this episode, Ben and Giacomo are joined by Dr. Michael Greger to discuss one of the most debated topics in nutrition and fitness: protein intake. The conversation covers how much protein we actually need, the potential longevity tradeoffs of excessive protein consumption, and why plant protein may offer unique advantages compared to animal protein.Dr. Greger explains the role of methionine restriction, IGF-1, and mTOR in aging, while also emphasizing the importance of resistance training and muscle mass for long-term health. The group discusses fall prevention, balance training, sarcopenia, insulin sensitivity, and the challenges of communicating science in today's attention economy.The episode wraps up with practical nutrition advice, thoughts on protein powders versus whole foods, and Dr. Greger's enthusiasm for broccoli sprouts and sulforaphane-rich foods.Dr. Greger's Bio: Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, internationally recognized nutrition speaker, and founding Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He runs the nonprofit NutritionFacts.org, which provides free evidence-based nutrition videos and articles. A graduate of Cornell University and Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Greger has lectured at the World Bank, testified before Congress, and served as an expert witness in Oprah Winfrey's “meat defamation” trial. He is the bestselling author of How Not to Die, How Not to Diet, and How Not to Age. All proceeds from his books and speaking engagements are donated to charity.

You passed the NBHWC exam — congratulations! Now what? In this episode of The Coaching Lab, Dr. Cooper and Leigh deliver the post-certification roadmap every new National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) needs. Whether you're aiming for a salaried role at a hospital, corporate wellness program, or insurance company, or you're ready to launch your own coaching practice, this episode walks you through every step.What you'll learn:How to leverage your NBHWC credential on LinkedIn, your resume, and professional bios to signal credibility to employersWhich professional associations are worth joining (National Wellness Alliance, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and more)The real pros and cons of employment vs. contractor work vs. entrepreneurship — plus hybrid models that let you do bothWhere health and wellness coaches are actually getting hired right now (hospitals, corporate wellness, health insurance, gyms, EAPs) and what salary to expectHow to start your own coaching practice: business structure (LLC vs. sole proprietor), setting your rates, landing your first clients, and the tech stack you need (scheduling, payments, video, notes)Marketing that works for health coaches: niching down, building an online presence without burnout, content creation, in-person networking, referral partnerships, and Google Business ProfileScope of practice, liability insurance, client agreements, intake forms, and HIPAA basics for clinical settingsRecertification planning (36 CEs every 3 years), advanced credentials, mentorship, and peer supportMindset essentials: navigating imposter syndrome, setting boundaries early, and building a sustainable practice instead of burning out in year oneWhether you're a brand-new health coach, a wellness professional adding NBHWC to your credentials, or an aspiring coach planning your next move, this episode is the practical, no-fluff guide to turning your certification into a thriving career. Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here.YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. 

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If your mom or dad was just diagnosed with Alzheimer's, you're probably wondering: am I next?Watching a parent receive this diagnosis can make every forgotten word, every misplaced key, every moment of brain fog feel suddenly loaded with meaning.In this episode, Amy answers the question directly — with science, with compassion, and with her own deeply personal experience of watching two generations of her family navigate Alzheimer's.What You'll LearnWhat family history actually means for your Alzheimer's risk (and why genes are not destiny)Why most cases of Alzheimer's involve far more than genetics — and what that means for youWhat the Lancet Commission's July 2024 report found about modifiable risk factors (the number will surprise you)Why the menopause transition is one of the most important windows for protecting your brainWhy menopause brain fog is not the same as dementia — and what it is telling youThe first 5 brain-health moves Amy would make if she were starting from scratch todayWhat to Listen For00:00 — Why a parent's Alzheimer's diagnosis can make normal forgetfulness feel terrifying. 01:00 — The message Amy wants you to hear first: family history is not destiny. 02:30 — Amy's personal story of her mother's diagnosis and the moment that changed everything. 06:30 — What family history actually means for Alzheimer's risk. 08:00 — Why late-onset Alzheimer's is influenced by more than genetics. 09:30 — The Lancet Commission's 14 modifiable dementia risk factors and why that number matters. 11:00 — APOE4, women, and why genes are information — not a foregone conclusion. 13:00 — Why menopause is a brain-body transition, not just a reproductive transition. 17:00 — Why panic research usually creates more anxiety, not more safety. 19:00 — The first five brain health moves: sleep, blood sugar, movement, stress recovery, and connection. 30:44 — The Larry Wall quote Amy uses to remind us that the future is shaped one present-moment choice at a time.Resources mentioned in this episode:Free RESTORED Protocol Guide → amylangcoaching.comYour parent's diagnosis may feel like a glimpse into your future, but it is not a foregone conclusion. Your story does not have to be a repeat of your parent's story.Listen to this episode to learn the first five moves Amy recommends for Alzheimer's prevention, then choose one habit to focus on first. Subscribe to Happy & Healthy with Amy so you don't miss next week's episode.Next episode: How to Advocate for a Parent Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer'sRESOURCES:Book a FREE Discovery Call with AmyOrder Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too:  Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating.Schedule your Breakthrough Roadmap session with AmyFollow Amy on Instagram @amylangcoaching Follow Amy on Facebook @amylangcoachingSubscribe to Amy's YouTube channel @happyandhealthywithamy