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EP 135: Dr. John Lewis - 26 Year Strong & Fit Vegan Shares What He Eats & Why He Left Academia After An Alzheimer's Study That He Ran. Plus Why Polysaccharides Are So Important For Brain Health Feb 20, 2024

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(5:28) Chronic disease as a national security issue

(10:03) The nutritional impact of different diet types

(19:21) Diet and nutrition perspectives

(26:38) Understanding different types of sugars

(32:45) The Importance of Polysaccharides in Nutrition

(42:12) Significant cognitive improvement in Alzheimer's patients

(51:58) Daily Brain Care and Brain Vitamins

(57:03) Outro

Who is Dr. John Lewis?

Dr. John E. Lewis is past full-time associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and now remains as a voluntary associate professor in both Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Psychology. Dr. Lewis has been the principal investigator of multiple nutrition, dietary supplement, exercise training, and medical device studies in the last 2 decades. Much of his research has included investigating the effects of interventions on a wide variety of outcomes, including immune and cognitive functioning, inflammation, physical fitness, nutrient status, quality of life, and mental health, in healthy adults and in those with Alzheimer's, HIV, MS, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, diabetes, chronic pain, and GI disorders, among others. He has co-authored more than 180 peer-reviewed scientific articles, has mentored many undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in exercise, nutrition, and health promotion, and has been an invited speaker at multiple international and national conferences.

Dr. Lewis earned both his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Tennessee in business administration and human physiology, respectively. John has a Ph.D. from the University of Miami in educational and psychological studies. His Medical Wellness Training Expert Specialty areas and Speaking topics include: plant-based (vegan/vegetarian) nutrition; optimal nutrition for health, wellness, and performance; exercise programming – from weekend warriors to athletes; dietary supplementation for health and disease prevention; designing and conducting clinical research interventions; technical writing and professional publishing and presentation; and evaluation of research studies and data. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is a former athlete and competitive body builder, who maintains a very rigorous exercise training regimen and has eaten a whole-food, plant-based diet for over 26 years.

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Website: https://www.drlewisnutrition.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/John-E-Lewis/695847737/, https://www.facebook.com/people/Dr-Lewis-Nutrition/100085418756619/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlewisnutrition/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5xvuUBaSGsAuSo4ZxhNR0A

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EPI 134: Dr. Mark Harper - Author of "Chill - The Cold Water Swim Cure". Evidence That Cold Immersion Provides Many Tangible Health Benefits From Chronic Pain, Depression, Arthritis, Anxiety, Migraines, And More! Feb 13, 2024

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(0:00) Intro

(1:12) The power of cold water immersion

(10:11) Cold water immersion as a stress coping mechanism

(12:20) The ideal temperature for cold water immersion

(20:58) Cased studies and real-life scenarios on the benefits of cold water immersion

(36:21) Outro

Who is Dr. Mark Harper?

Dr. Mark Harper, MD, PhD, is a consultant anesthetist at Sussex University Hospitals in the UK and Kristiansand in Norway. He is a leading expert in the prevention of hypothermia in surgical patients and the therapeutic uses of cold-water adaptation and open-water swimming. He has been featured in the BBC documentary The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs, is a cocreator of Chill UK, a nonprofit committed to providing courses in cold-water swimming to improve mental health, and the director of Mental Health Swims. He lives in England and Norway.

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Website: https://www.drmarkharper.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildswimdoctor/

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mark-harper-60ab01141

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EPI 133: Dr. Jill Carnahan - Toxic Beauty Products, How To Know If You Have Mold In Your Home, & Using Functional Medicine To Find The Root Cause Of Issues And Identify Nutritional & Biochemical Imbalances Feb 06, 2024

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[2:45] What started the journey to becoming a holistic healer

[4:23] Resilience and high performance

[7:01] Reframing views around difficulties, pain and suffering

[11:32] Optimal performance and overcoming negative talk

[24:18] Daily habits and mindset for success

[29:25] Effects of mold and toxic load

[38:36] Optimizing health through clean environment

[44:38] Outro

Who is Dr. Jill Carnahan?

Dr. Jill Carnahan is Your Functional Medicine Expert® dually board certified in Family Medicine for 10 years and in Integrative Holistic Medicine since 2015. She uses functional medicine to help patients find the root cause of their illness and identify nutritional and biochemical imbalances that may be contributing to their symptoms. Dr. Jill will search for underlying triggers that contribute to your illness through cutting-edge lab testing and tailor the intervention to your specific individual needs. She uses nutrition, supplements, lifestyle changes, or medication to treat your illness, and always seeks the gentlest and least invasive way to help you find hope, restore health and optimize healing.

She is the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice with a broad range of clinical services, including functional medical protocols, nutritional consultations, chiropractic therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and massage therapy. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn's disease, and toxic mold illness, she brings a unique perspective to treating patients in the midst of complex and chronic illness. Her clinic specializes in searching for the underlying triggers that contribute to illness through cutting-edge lab testing and tailoring the intervention to specific needs.

Connect with Dr. Jill Carnahan:

Website: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/

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

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jillcarnahanmd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjillcarnahan

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EPI 132: Dr. Aimie Apigian - Helping People Accelerate The Trauma Healing Journey Through Her Methodology Called "The Biology of Trauma". Dr. Aimie Is A Leading Medical Expert On How Life Experiences Get Stored In The Body. Jan 30, 2024

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[5:47] The biology of trauma and healing

[13:02] Understanding trauma in parenting

[19:14] Healing trauma and chronic health issues

[28:20] The path to healing past trauma

[36:36] Reframing past outlook to achieve healing

[44:06] Outro

Who is Dr. Aimie Apigian?

Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a Board-Certified Preventive Medicine physician with a Masters in Biochemistry and a Masters in Public Health. She is an author, speaker and founder of Trauma Healing Accelerated, LLC and Family Challenge Camps.

After a few years in a general surgery residency in Portland, OR, Dr. Aimie decided to forge her career path as a Trauma, Attachment and Addiction Medicine Physician. She believes the healing journey can be accelerated through evidence-based tools and approaches to rewire the nervous system and the effects of chronic stress and trauma on the mind and body. Having both parented children with effects from attachment and trauma issues and then having her own health challenges from chronic stress and traumas, she is intensely invested on finding what actually works practically and how to restore the body to its highest potential for health optimizing the biology.

In addition to her medical training, she is also a Functional Medicine physician and has training and certifications specifically in neuro-autoimmunity, nutrition and genetics for addictions, mental health, and mood and behavioral disorders.

She has a number of certifications in various trauma therapies including Instinctual Trauma Response Model (an art trauma therapy), Somatic Experiencing (developed by Dr. Peter Levine), and NeuroAffective Touch (Dr. Aline LaPierre). Dr. Aimie enjoys bridging the gap between what she sees happening in these trauma therapies and a person's biology and nervous system.

She is the Founder and Director for Family Challenge Camps, a non-profit organization founded in 2011 providing an experiential transformative intensive for families with children with trauma and attachment issues. She now has founded Trauma Healing Accelerated to bring information and personal empowerment through online courses. She hosts summits on how to optimize the biology in those who want the next level to their health and performance. She has an active medical practice in California in Addiction Medicine and Concierge Functional Medicine.

Connect with Dr. Aimie Apigian:

Website: https://www.traumahealingaccelerated.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAimieApigian

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draimie

Twitter: https://twitter.com/draimie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aimie-apigian

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EPI 131: Light Therapy & Laser Therapy Pioneer Dr. Brandon Crawford Shares The Incredible Benefits Of Laser Therapy For Recovery From Strokes, Head Injuries, ADHD, Injuries, Autism, And More! Plus Other Light Hacking Tips To Maximize Your Mental & Physica Jan 23, 2024

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[0:00] Intro

[0:58] All about functional neurology

[7:19] Developmental asynchrony and its correlated symptoms

[13:16] Laser therapy for health and wellness

[20:25] The importance of light for circadian biology

[28:20] Early intervention is key for stroke and other types of injuries

[39:50] Understanding pain and finding solutions

[45:26] Outro

Who is Dr. Brandon Crawford?

Dr. Brandon Crawford, DC FIBFN-CND is a fellow of the International Board of Functional Neurology with a specialty in Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders. He founded and leads care at the Austin Center for Developing Minds in Cedar Park, TX. Brandon is also the founder and CEO of NeuroSolution, whose focus is selling laser therapy devices and educating doctors, therapists, and laypeople on various topics in healthcare. Dr. Crawford is also a managing partner of Legendary DC Consulting where he helps other practitioners achieve more optimal results by utilizing developmental functional neurology within their practice. Brandon is a managing partner for the NeuroSolution Center of Dubai and a similar clinic in the UK. Dr. Crawford serves on the medical advisory board for SNA Technologies and BrainTap.

Dr. Crawford enjoys educating practitioners and has done this in various ways; most recently he has been a part of the Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders Courses led by Dr. Robert Melillo and is now involved in launching the NeuroSolution conferences across the nation.

Dr. Brandon Crawford is dedicated to spreading the developmental functional neuroscience profession in order to achieve a larger impact on humanity. Currently, Brandon's main focus is on severe pediatric brain injuries and neurodevelopmental disorders. He is also an expert in laser and light therapy, specifically how to apply these modalities to the brain and nervous system. Brandon continues to develop new treatment strategies for various conditions to achieve a deeper level of healing for people all over the globe.

Connect with Dr. Brandon Crawford:

Website: https://www.drbrandoncrawford.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=8336954

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcrawforddc/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bcrawforddc?s=20

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EPI 130: Creator Of Bio Emotional Healing Ashleigh Di Lello on How She Helps Her Clients Break Free Of Emotional Trauma, Limiting Beliefs, and Anxiety Jan 16, 2024

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[0:00] Intro

[0:53] Overcoming trauma and chronic illness

[6:36] Exploring alternative medicine and healing journey

[12:20] Struggling with chronic pain and desperation

[14:04] All about the science of pain

[19:48] The step-by-step process of bioemotional healing

[25:46] Trauma as a factor that alters the nervous system

[31:36] Turning pain into empowering healing

[41:54] Outro

Who is Ashleigh Di Lello?

Ashleigh Di Lello is the founder & creator of Bio Emotional Healing®, a revolutionary method she uses to help clients around the world rewire their subconscious mind to finally break free from negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotions to thrive in their lives!

After over 20 years of battling her chronic pain and illness, she started the journey to heal her body from the inside out. According to her doctors, she wouldn't live past her teenage years.

Through her study of neuroscience, she was able to conquer her life-threatening illness to become an elite athlete, TV & Broadway star, entrepreneur, and speaker.

Connect with Ashleigh Di Lello:

Website: https://ashleighdilello.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleighdilello/

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ashleighdilello

Podcast: Bioemotional Healing Podcast

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EPI 129: "Healthy" Foods That Are High In TOXIC OXALATES That Could Be Making You Sick, With The Author Of "Toxic Superfoods" Sally K. Norton Jan 09, 2024

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[0:00] Intro

[1:25] Personal health struggles that led Sally to discover the dangers of toxic oxalates

[6:13] What are oxalates and how does it affect one's health

[14:09] Oxalate testing and its challenges

[21:10] Common signs and symptoms of oxalate toxicity

[30:21] How bad is oxalate poisoning

[31:41] Oxalate levels and food swaps

[42:46] Outro

Who is Sally K. Norton?

Sally K. Norton is a vitality coach, speaker, and health consultant. She received her bachelor's degree in nutritional science from Cornell University and her master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

She helps people learn to select nutritious, low-oxalate foods and build more energy, achieve faster healing, and experience better overall health.

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Website: https://sallyknorton.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpmJtV19QCyjzaC5U691-A

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BetterLowOx

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sknorton/

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EPI 128: The Worst & Best Foods To Decrease INFLAMMATION In Your Body. With Anti-Inflammatory Expert & Best Selling Author Of "Meals That Heal Inflammation" Julie Daniluk. Jan 02, 2024

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(0:00) Intro

(2:39) Healing inflammation through nutrition

(5:13) Most common highly inflammatory foods that people consume daily

(9:34) Different types of oils and their impact on inflammation

(18:58) Most common anti-inflammatory food choices

(23:55) The importance of blood sugar monitoring

(28:43) Tips for people who love to eat out

(34:38) Circadian rhythm fasting

(38:58) Understanding food sensitivities, intolerances, and allergies

(46:50) Where to find Julie

(48:25) Outro

Who is Julie Daniluk?

Julie is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and host of Healthy Gourmet, a reality cooking show aired in over 70 countries. A highly sought-after anti-inflammatory health expert and speaker, she is the award-winning author of 4 bestselling books (two #1 National Bestsellers) and a two-time World Gourmand Cookbook Award recipient.

After graduating from both The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, she studied culinary arts at George Brown College, herbalism at Emerson Herbal College, and life coaching with Tony Robbins.

Connect with Julie Daniluk:

Website: https://www.juliedaniluk.com

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliedaniluk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-daniluk-4823bb63/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5rDkDBPpg7nCTn64vga7oQ

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EPI 127: Dr. David G. Harper Shares The Scientifically Validated BIODIET That Can Help You Lose Weight, Reverse Diabetes, Lower Inflammation, Lower Your Risk Of Disease, And Improve Your Health Dec 26, 2023

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(0:00) Intro

(9:06) The connection between Ketogenic diet and chronic diseases

(13:46) Impact of Ketogenic diets on overall health

(20:16) Ketogenic diet as a balanced diet

(22:50) Getting sugar off your diet

(28:36) The immune system's fight against cancer

(34:06) Diet and cholesterol levels

(41:44) Four things to do to achieve nutritional ketosis

(46:09) Diet and alcohol as important factors in chronic disease

(55:12) How metabolic and neurologic problems can be resolved by Ketogenic diet

(55:53) Where to find Dr. David G. Harper

(57:29) Outro

Who is Dr. David G. Harper?

Dr. David G. (Dave) Harper is a science educator, researcher, and technology CEO. Educated from kindergarten to Ph.D. in BC, he is an advocate for education, science and technology, diversity and inclusiveness, environmental sustainability, and is passionate about the importance of critical reasoning and reasoned skepticism. He is the President and CEO of the Discovery Foundation, a registered charity that fosters the development and sustainability of the science and technology sector in BC, with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Dave holds a BSc. and Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia in mathematical biofluiddynamics and completed post-doctoral fellowships at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole and the University of Cambridge in comparative physiology. He is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley, where he teaches courses in Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Contemporary Health issues. He is also UFV's Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

As a Visiting Scientist at the BC Cancer Research Centre, Terry Fox Lab, his current research focusses on the therapeutic benefits of ketogenic diets for women with metastatic breast cancer. He is on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition and is the author of BioDiet, an international bestseller about the therapeutic benefits of ketogenic diets and the new science of nutrition.

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Website: https://www.biodiet.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-g-harper-692395a/

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dgharper

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EPI 126: How Maggie Jones Survived Cancer After Being Given A 1% Chance Of Survival. Learn The Exact Diet & Lifestyle Changes She Implemented As Well As What She Learned & Wants Everyone To Know Dec 19, 2023

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(1:35) Sharing of Maggie's cancer diagnosis and survival story

(12:22) Ketogenic diet for cancer prevention and education

(21:10) Exploring the nuances of different diets

(31:44) The idea behind their documentary series

(36:33) Where to find the docuseries

(39:35) Where to find Brad and Maggie Jones

(41:53) Relationship between genetic mutation and cancer risk

(48:53) Outro

Who is Maggie Jones?

Maggie Jones is a stage 4 cancer thriver who credits metabolic therapies, along with conventional treatment, with miraculously prolonging her life, which she has now dedicated to raising awareness of metabolic therapies.

She has over 20 years of media experience, most recently as Vice President of Newsroom Systems for South China Morning Post and Vice President of Product for Tribune Publishing and the Los Angeles Times.

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Website: https://cancerevolution.film/, https://cancerv.me/

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

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

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_HRXRDAjXgPXHZRiY-lIew

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

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