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EPI 165: Dr. David Brownstein - Almost Everyone Is Deficient In This Nutrient & It's Causing MAJOR Problems. Could This Very Specific Blend Of Iodine Be The Answer? Sep 17, 2024

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(1:13) Dr. David Brownstein and his background

(2:58) From conventional to holistic medicine

(12:00) Iodine and its powerful health benefits

(17:19) Connection between iodine deficiency and thyroid disorders

(19:48) How Dr. Brownstein discovered the correct iodine formulation

(29:55) Iodine in health and addressing iodine deficiency

(33:25) Toxic halides (fluoride, bromide) and their impact

(37:05) On taking iodine and other sources

(45:08) Where to find Dr. Brownstein

(46:54) Hormone imbalances and the use of bioidentical hormone therapy

(47:51) Interaction of iodine with other vitamins and minerals

(49:31) Outro

Who is Dr. David Brownstein?

Dr. David Brownstein, M.D., is a board-certified family physician who utilizes the best of conventional and alternative therapies. He is the Medical Director for the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Brownstein is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and serves on the board for the International College of Integrative Medicine. He is the father of two beautiful physicians, Hailey and Jessica, and is a retired soccer coach.

Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally about his success using natural therapies. He has also authored sixteen books: Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It, 5th Edition and his newest book, A Holistic Approach to Viruses.

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Website: https://www.drbrownstein.com/

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EPI 164: Hormone Optimization Pioneer Dr. Sergey Dzugan. Is High Cholesterol Actually Good For You? A Warning About Statins + How Balancing Hormones Is The Key To Health & Anti-Aging Sep 10, 2024

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(1:40) What led Dr. Dzugan to the hormone optimization field?

(3:20) Differences in medical approaches between countries

(7:21) Pharmaceutical dependency in the U.S.

(10:40) Aging and hormonal changes

(14:11) Importance of hormone optimization

(17:52) Understanding disease causes and treatment

(20:38) The necessity of regular blood tests for optimal health

(27:01) Cholesterol misconceptions and hormone production

(30:29) Statins and cholesterol

(37:30) Testosterone and heart health

(47:38) Importance of mimicking natural hormone cycles

(49:18) Testosterone, DHT, and hair loss connection

(56:07) Outro

Who is Dr. Sergey Dzugan?

Sergey A. Dzugan MD, PhD is a world-renowned physician, research scientist, and educator. Within a few years of receiving his MD at Donetsk National University, Ukraine, he became the Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at the University-affiliated regional hospital. After receiving his PhD, he became a Professor at that University. Upon moving his family to the US, he delved deeply into body chemistry optimization and developed breakthrough treatments for high cholesterol and migraine – for which the Academy of Creative Endeavors (Russia) awarded him the title of Academician.

Dr. Dzugan's expertise in human physiology is recognized worldwide, and he regularly presents at global medical conferences such as the prestigious International Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine as the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Dzugan Institute of Restorative Medicine.

Dr. Dzugan is the author of 163 publications in medical journals, author of 7 books, holder of 3 patents, and author of 23 articles in health-related magazines. He is a Member of the Editorial Board of the Neuroendocrinology Letters and a Member of the Medical Advisory Board at Life Extension Magazine.

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EPI 163: How To Have More Discipline, Confidence, And Mental Toughness To Achieve Your Goals & Live The Life You Deserve. With Dre Baldwin Sep 03, 2024

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(0:50) Who is Dre Baldwin and what is his background?

(3:52) The importance of discipline in achieving success

(6:50) Creating structure and leveraging mentorship

(13:05) Work On Your Game

(14:14) Building confidence through discipline and mindset

(17:59) The Third Day

(24:12) The power of "thinking time"

(25:58) Shifting your mindset to focus on achievements

(27:18) The influence of social circles and why you might need new friends

(29:54) Letting go of old habits to level up

(34:09) Learn more about Dre

(36:33) Outro

Who is Dre Baldwin?

Dre Baldwin is an International Social Media expert, author, entrepreneur, and business coach with a professional athlete background. After graduating with a Business Marketing & Management degree from Penn State Altoona in 2004, Dre played professional basketball internationally for 9 years, spanning 8 countries. Coming from a humble athletic background, Dre had no choice but to market and promote himself tirelessly to create his professional opportunities - not to mention working on his game to be ready to deliver when the opportunity was created. Dre had started blogging in 2005, and began filming and publishing his basketball workouts and motivational messages to YouTube in 2006. In 2009, Dre decided to start a practice of posting a new video daily to his YouTube channel, a discipline that continues to this day: He has published over 4,800 videos to YouTube, which go out to his 100,000+ subscribers and have been viewed over 35 million times. The presence Dre developed through his videos and blogging led to the development of his "DreAllDay" and "Work On Your Game" brands; Dre's WOYG Enterprises works with businesses and entrepreneurs on branding and marketing their businesses through dominating the internet the same way Dre did to build his brands. An internet pioneer who built his name on the same discipline and persistence that made him a professional athlete, Dre has never been one to do just one thing. As of December 2015, Dre has published 6 books and over 100 athletic training programs. A Philadelphia native, Dre lives in South Florida.

Connect with Dre:

Website: http://workonyourgameuniversity.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dreallday/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drebaldwin/?hl=en

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwHgkC8tsH6r0hQjCw_raYw

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EPI 162: Can Fasting Save Your Life? How Dr. Alan Goldhamer Has Helped Over 20,000 People Regain Their Health. Plus His Take On Overeating Protein & The Optimal Diet For Longevity! Aug 27, 2024

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(1:05) Dr. Goldhamer's journey into fasting and alternative medicine

(3:11) The impact of visceral fat on chronic diseases

(4:44) Fasting and treating high blood pressure

(8:16) The types and benefits of fasting

(12:39) Importance of rest during fasting to preserve muscle and maximize fat loss

(15:56) Long-term success of fasting and maintaining results

(25:46) The rule of fasting

(28:19) Fasting differences between males and females

(30:28) The risks of excessive protein intake and the importance of balanced nutrition

(38:29) Debunking the myth that protein should be the central focus of the diet

(42:30) Can fasting save your life?

(45:58) Fasting tips

(51:35) Learn more about Dr. Alan Goldhamer

(53:05) Outro

Who is Dr. Alan Goldhamer?

Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of TrueNorth Health Center, offers a comprehensive range of health services, including medical and chiropractic care, psychotherapy, counseling, and body work. He is known for his energetic and articulate approach to health education, supervising the fasting of thousands of patients and making TrueNorth a leading training center for therapeutic fasting certification. Dr. Goldhamer is dedicated to helping individuals break self-destructive cycles and reclaim control over their lives.

A significant contributor to medical research, Dr. Goldhamer led landmark studies on water-only fasting for hypertension, published in prestigious journals. Currently, he directs a team developing a study on fasting and health-promoting diets for managing diabetes and high blood pressure. He holds a chiropractic degree from Western States Chiropractic College and is licensed as an osteopathic physician in Australia. He has also authored influential books, including "The Health Promoting Cookbook" and co-authored "The Pleasure Trap: Mastering The Hidden Force That Undermines Health and Happiness."

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Website: https://www.healthpromoting.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-goldhamer-aab887a/

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EPI 161: How I Healed Myself + The Mindset & Mental Models I Use To Stay Healthy For Life. Peak Performance Founder Talor Zamir Gets Interviewed Aug 20, 2024

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(2:11) Inflammation as the root cause of chronic pain

(9:24) Understanding chronic inflammation's role in various diseases

(10:43) Comparison between traditional and functional medicine approaches

(12:58) Importance of mindset and reframing challenges as opportunities for growth

(17:32) Developing a health-focused identity and navigating social norms

(22:03) The transformative power of daily thinking time and visualization

(26:58) Processed foods and individual dietary choices

(34:14) The dangers of under-eating and extreme calorie restriction

(37:22) Changing limiting beliefs and reinforcing positive habits

(41:59) The mind-body prescription

(44:30) Balancing physical and mental health for overall well-being

(51:14) Tips for managing social media consumption

(55:31) The Appleton Food Study

(1:01:04) The Learning state

(1:03:21) The interconnectedness of physical health, mental health, and productivity

(1:05:31) Where to find Talor

(1:07:59) Outro

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EPI 160: Top Learnings From 159 Recorded Podcasts With World Renowned Health Experts Aug 13, 2024

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(0:14) Overview

(2:00) Functional vs. traditional medicine

(4:03) Importance of reducing inflammation

(6:08) Mindset and behavioral change to get healthy

(8:46) Health insights from traditional cultures

(13:17) Emotional health and stress management

(15:15) Sustainable weight loss strategies

(22:27) Misconceptions on TRT

(26:16) HRV, sun exposure, and dirty electricity

(28:17) Stress and adaptive capacity

(29:57) Brain health

(30:58) Benefits of cold plunges

(32:06) Toxic beauty products

(33:43) Light therapy for recovery

(35:12) Toxic superfoods and the Bio Diet

(37:13) Secrets to health and happiness

(38:56) The oxygen advantage

(41:14) Spirituality and health

(44:15) Omega-3 testing

(45:35) Outro

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EPI 159: Functional Medicine vs. Traditional Medicine. Testing, Heavy Metals, Detoxing, & Lowering Inflammation. With "Eat To Treat" Author Maggie Berghoff Aug 06, 2024

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(1:25) Maggie's personal health journey and discovery of functional medicine

(4:56) Differences between traditional and functional medicine

(6:36) Importance of functional medicine lab tests

(11:06) Heavy metal toxicity and practical tips to reduce exposure

(21:38) Everyday detoxification and reducing inflammation

(29:08) Mindset challenges and its impact on overall health

(34:46) Maggie's personal diet and the role of mindset in dietary success

(40:51) Common mindset blocks and the importance of eating real food

(45:25) Learn more about Maggie

(46:14) Outro

Who is Maggie Berghoff?

Maggie Berghoff is the founder and CEO of Celproceo, a health consulting company rooted in functional medicine and trusted by celebrities, professional athletes, and CEOs.

Maggie is also the co-founder and CEO of a business and marketing company she launched and runs with her husband. They offer a comprehensive business growth program, in-house done-for-you services such as PR, branding, web builds, and detailed course launches, and 1:1 and group business consulting.

Maggie has been featured in hundreds of media outlets, including Forbes, Business Insider, Entrepreneur Magazine, Oxygen Magazine, USA Today, local and national television, and more. She is the author of Eat to Treat: Your Three-Step Plan To Reduce Inflammation, Detoxify Your Life, And Heal Your Body, signed by top literary agent Celeste Fine of Park & Fine, and publishing company Simon & Schuster. Maggie is also a proud mom of three young children, and focuses on family, flexibility, and fulfillment as core values in the companies she builds.

Connect with Maggie:

Website: https://www.maggieberghoff.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggieberghoff

FB: https://www.facebook.com/maggieberghoff/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/maggie_berghoff/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggie_berghoff

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EPI 158: Top UK Fitness Expert Brian Keane. Rewire Your Mindset To Easily Lose Weight & Get Healthier. Simple Strategies That Get Big Results Jul 30, 2024

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(0:00) Intro

(1:14) The question that changed Brian's life and career direction

(7:25) The importance of patience and consistency in weight loss

(13:07) Metabolism and the dangers of severe calorie restriction

(16:16) Benefits of resistance training and monitoring progress

(18:51) Safe calorie deficit guidelines and individual adjustments

(24:56) Importance of having a coach for accountability and guidance

(29:52) The misconception about fat loss and dietary fat

(35:02) Overcoming self-sabotage and behavioral issues around food

(43:42) Where to find Brian

(45:49) Outro

Who is Brian Keane?

On top of his ever growing social media platforms which have a combined total of over half a million followers, he also hosts one of Ireland and the UK's top health podcasts, which is regularly featured #1 on the iTunes Health Charts.

Brian is a three time best-selling author with The Fitness Mindset, Rewire Your Mindset and The Keane Edge: Mastering the Mindset for Real Lasting Fat Loss.

Over the past ten years, Brian has become one of the most recognised faces in the Irish health and fitness industry. He has spoken at major wellness events such as Wellfest Ireland and Mefit Dubai, was a Keynote speaker at Google HQ for their 2018 wellness event and has done corporate wellness talks for Allianz Partners, SAP and Acorn Insurance.

On top of running his own highly successful business, Brian has also completed some of the worlds most gruelling endurance challenges, such as six back to back marathons through the Sahara desert, a 230km through the Arctic and multiple ultra-marathons, including a 100 mile ultra-marathon in the desert in Nevada.

Connect with Brian:

Web: https://briankeanefitness.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/brian_keane_fitness/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/briankeanefitness/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briankeanefitness/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rrI9hjpGzkNdoDTFhzMjQ/

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EPI 157: Why You Should Get A DNA Test To See What Genes You Have (Or Don't Have) So You Can Address Any Imbalances. With Cofounder of The DNA Company Kashif Khan Jul 23, 2024

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(1:41) Kashif's journey and discovery of genomics

(10:29) Supporting mitochondrial health

(12:20) APOE gene and Alzheimer's risk

(18:01) Importance of taking action based on genetic insights

(24:15) Methylation and holistic DNA testing approach

(29:55) The role of DNA in understanding health outcomes

(34:05) Common genetic issues, particularly in female hormone health

(36:15) The DNA Company's approach to interpreting results

(40:42) Future possibilities with gene editing technologies

(44:22) Outro

Who is Kashif Khan?

Kashif Khan is an entrepreneur and investor who has built, run, and scaled businesses across a range of industries. He is the co-founder of The DNA Company, an innovative provider of functional genomics solutions for personalized and preventative health and wellness.

Kashif is also the co-founder of Youtrients, a company providing personalized supplement formulations based on unique DNA analysis.

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Websites: https://thednacompany.com/

https://kashkhanofficial.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrkashkhan

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kashkhanofficial/?hl=en

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EPI 156: Mary Ruddick Travels The World To Study The Last Remaining Traditional Cultures. Learn Her Top Insights As To What Makes Them Healthier Than Us Jul 16, 2024

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(1:24) Mary's background and motivation for exploring traditional cultures

(3:07) The diversity of diets among global tribes and their implications for health

(10:48) Traditional diets vs modern Western diets and their impact on health

(17:24) Carbohydrate intake among traditional cultures

(22:20) Longevity and disease resistance among traditional communities

(27:55) Modern plant processing and GMO risks

(32:57) Animal protein-based diets for health improvement

(37:08) Different types of dairy

(44:50) Importance of daylight exposure for microbiome health

(50:09) Impact of synthetic clothing on hormones and skin microbiome

(54:57) Where to find Mary

(55:42) Outro

Who is Mary Ruddick?

Dubbed the "Sherlock Holmes of Health" for her unique ability to expeditiously assess and remediate rare neuromuscular conditions that others have deemed impossible, Mary Ruddick can regularly be found endangering herself in the untouched corners of the world to learn from and distill the wisdom from the last remaining traditional cultures. She shares her findings and knowledge via her sought after keynote speeches, 100+ podcast appearances, her published articles, and her work both in front and behind the camera.

Connect with Mary:

Website: https://www.maryruddick.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryruddick

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enableyourhealing/

IG: http://nstagram.com/maryqueenofheart

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@maryruddick777

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