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138. Medication Adverse Effects From Lower Insulin Levels With Ashlee Symcox, RN, FNTP Aug 31, 2022

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Ashlee Symcox, RN, FNTP is a Registered Nurse and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She worked 11 years in the Emergency Department where she witnessed, first hand, the devastation of chronic Illness on peoples' lives.

After dealing with a health set-back herself, she found answers hard to come by in the conventional medical model. She found healing in, and made the choice to pursue Functional Nutrition where she now helps those with chronic illnesses discover the root cause of their illness and take back control of their health.

Ashlee takes a holistic approach to helping others heal without band-aid approaches. As a Zivli member, Ashlee has shared her expertise with our Zivli members during Office Hours more than once. I invited her on the podcast to share her knowledge and personal experience with a broader audience.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of understanding potential medication adverse effects for cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure lowering medications.

Highlights From This Episode

Lifestyle changes and their relation to blood sugar.
How to prevent low blood sugar as a result of medication and talk to your prescribing provider.
Lifestyle changes and their relation to blood pressure.
Thyroid function and medication.
How over prescribed medications contribute to nutritional deficiencies.
How antibiotics can harm or impair gut health.

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Helpful Links
>> Ashlee Symcox's Website
>> High Cholesterol On a Low Carb Diet Series
>> How to Properly Interpret Your Cholesterol Panel Interview with Dr. Casey Means & Dr. Robert Lustig
>> Interview with Dr. Nadir Ali on statins and LDL

Resources From This Episode

>> Insulin Resistance Diet Blueprint - https://www.zivli.com/blueprint?el=podcast

>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide - https://www.zivli.com/ultimatefoodguide?el=podcast

>> Join the Zivli Program - https://www.zivli.com/join?el=podcast

>> Test Your Insulin at Home - https://www.zivli.com/testing?el=podcast

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137. Ayurveda Tools for Healing With Avanti Kumar Singh, MD Aug 24, 2022

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In this episode, Avanti Kumar Singh, MD teaches Ayurveda tools for healing. She reveals the importance of meditation, yoga, and breath work to improve your mental and physical health.

Dr. Avanti began her career as an ER doctor. She quickly recognized the limitations of Western medicine and believed she and her patients deserved more. This realization led her to become a practitioner of Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old ancient healing practice.

Through her studies and travels, as well as her upbringing in a first-generation South Asian household, Dr. Avanti learned that each of us has the innate ability to attain and maintain our own optimal health using the simple habits of Ayurveda, including meditation, yoga, breath, food, and circadian routines.

Dr. Avanti is a certified plant-based professional, certified yoga therapist, and host of the top-rated health and wellness podcast, The Healing Catalyst. In 2020, she self-published her first book, The Health Catalyst: How to Harness the Power of Ayurveda and Achieve Optimal Wellness. Her second book, The Longevity Equation: Ancient Ayurvedic Principles is slated for publication in early 2024.
Highlights From This Episode

The oldest healing tradition: what you need to know about Ayurveda.
The benefit of physicians prescribing lifestyle changes before medication.
Daily rituals to improve your circadian rhythm and sleep.
Why eating your largest meal for lunch is good for your health.
Why diet is everything you consume, not just food and drink.
What is meditation and how beginners can get started.
Other tools of yoga that can calm the nervous system.
Discussing the connection between mental and physical health.

Helpful Links
>> Avanti Kumar Singh's Website
>> The Health Catalyst Book

Resources From This Episode

>> Insulin Resistance Diet Blueprint - https://www.zivli.com/blueprint?el=podcast

>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide - https://www.zivli.com/ultimatefoodguide?el=podcast

>> Join the Zivli Program - https://www.zivli.com/join?el=podcast

>> Test Your Insulin at Home - https://www.zivli.com/testing?el=podcast

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136. 5 Insulin Resistance & Diabetes Diet Tips to Lower Blood Sugar Aug 17, 2022

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If you have insulin resistance, prediabetes, or diabetes and are looking for the best diet to lower your blood sugar, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn 5 diabetes diet tips to lower blood sugar and insulin to prevent, reduce, or eliminate blood sugar lowering medications.

Highlights From This Episode

Insulin Resistance & Diabetes Diet Tip #1: Eat whole, unprocessed foods.
Insulin Resistance & Diabetes Diet Tip #2 - Eat more whole food fiber.
Insulin Resistance & Diabetes Diet Tip #3 - Reduce fructose.
Insulin Resistance & Diabetes Diet Tip #3 - Reduce these 5 ingredients…
Insulin Resistance & Diabetes Diet Tip #5 - Reduce total start and sugar, increase protein, fat, and whole-food fiber.

Helpful Links
>> Dr. Bikman's Interview on Insulin Resistance

Resources From This Episode

>> Insulin Resistance Diet Blueprint - https://www.zivli.com/blueprint?el=podcast

>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide - https://www.zivli.com/ultimatefoodguide?el=podcast

>> Join the Zivli Program - https://www.zivli.com/join?el=podcast

>> Test Your Insulin at Home - https://www.zivli.com/testing?el=podcast

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135. 10 Intermittent Fasting Weight Loss Mistakes Aug 09, 2022

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If you're using intermittent fasting to lose weight or get healthy, be sure to avoid these 10 common intermittent fasting mistakes.
Highlights From This Episode

Mistake #1 - Overeating or eating too much processed food (even the “healthy” stuff.)
Mistake #2 - Triggering a restriction mindset that leads to overeating or binging.
Mistake #3 - Under hydration. Being dehydrated leads to more fat storage.
Mistake #4 - Drinking alcohol, sugary beverages, or zero calorie sweet drinks.
Mistake #5 - Not using electrolytes with intermittent fasting.
Mistake #6 - Fearing exercise when fasting.
Mistake #7 - Eating too much starch and sugar.
Mistake #8 - Fasting at the wrong time of your menstrual cycle.
Mistake #9 - Fasting when you’re sleep deprived.
Mistake #10 - Being impatient with results and quitting too soon.

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Resources From This Episode

>> Insulin Resistance Diet Blueprint - https://www.zivli.com/blueprint?el=podcast

>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide - https://www.zivli.com/ultimatefoodguide?el=podcast

>> Join the Zivli Program - https://www.zivli.com/join?el=podcast

>> Test Your Insulin at Home - https://www.zivli.com/testing?el=podcast

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134. Plus-Size Runner Sandra Mikulic on Consistency, Weight Loss & Healing From Trauma Aug 03, 2022

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Today I am blessed to have Sandra Mikulic on the Reshape Your Health Podcast. She is a plus-size runner, wife, and mom of 4. Sandra has run a 50km race, several marathons, and an Olympic distance Triathlon, with more races to come.

In this episode, Sandra talks about her journey through childhood trauma and how she's used exercise to heal herself emotionally and mentally. After reading The Body Keeps the Score, Sandra learned she used her body to have visceral experiences that contradict her helplessness and rage.

Sandra speaks about restoring the trust between your body and soul. Tune in as we chat about navigating impostor syndrome, overcoming the fear of criticism, and focusing on your mental weight before your physical weight.

Highlights From This Episode

How Sandra discovered her love for running at the age of 43.
How Sandra coped with her helplessness and rage through running.
Navigating impostor syndrome and overcoming the fear of criticism.
Before focusing on weight loss, focus on your mental weight.
To teach other people, you have to live in your truth.
Sandra discusses the stigma that overweight people don't know how to lose weight.

Helpful Links
>> Sandra Mikulic's Website
>> Follow Sandra on Instagram
>> The Body Keeps Score Book

Resources From This Episode

>> Insulin Resistance Diet Blueprint - https://www.zivli.com/blueprint?el=podcast

>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide - https://www.zivli.com/ultimatefoodguide?el=podcast

>> Join the Zivli Program - https://www.zivli.com/join?el=podcast

>> Test Your Insulin at Home - https://www.zivli.com/testing?el=podcast

Have a question? Email us at: support@zivli.com

133. Losing the Mental Weight With Zivli Member, Shana Jul 27, 2022

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Today, I am blessed to have here with me Shana, a Zivli member. In this episode, Shana shares her eating disorders, dieting, and mental health background. One of Shana’s most significant struggles was deciding when to retire. After her body completely shut down, Shana took it as a serious wake-up call and finally closed that chapter of her life.

Shana reveals all her limiting thoughts around food and lifestyle. Tune in as we talk about the fears behind those limiting thoughts, tips on identifying your own limiting beliefs, and Shana reveals her tricks for staying healthy on vacation.

Highlights From This Episode

About Shana’s background with eating disorders and dieting.
Struggling with your mental health and stress at work.
Why you shouldn’t feel bad for wasting unhealthy foods.
The reason you should not reward yourself with food.
Give yourself time when it comes to making lifestyle changes.
Build and preserve better boundaries through daily practice.
Tips for going on vacation without breaking your lifestyle habits.

Resources From This Episode

>> Insulin Resistance Diet Blueprint - https://www.zivli.com/blueprint?el=podcast

>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide - https://www.zivli.com/ultimatefoodguide?el=podcast

>> Join the Zivli Program - https://www.zivli.com/join?el=podcast

>> Test Your Insulin at Home - https://www.zivli.com/testing?el=podcast

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132. 3 Ways to Slow Down the Aging Process With Dr. Sharon Bergquist Jul 20, 2022

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Dr. Sharon Bergquist is a Rollins Senior Distinguished Clinician, Master Clinician, and Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Yale University and medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed her internship and residency at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Dr. Bergquist strongly believes in personalized and comprehensive health management and incorporates prevention and wellness strategies into her practice. Her expertise includes diabetes and heart disease prevention and management, nutrition and obesity counseling, women's health, and the management of mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.

Dr. Bergquist is the Medical Director of Emory's Executive Health program and leads the research program at the Paul W. Seavey Comprehensive Internal Medicine Clinic. She also founded and directs Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. She has been on the Emory faculty since 2000 and sees patients at the Paul W. Seavey Comprehensive Internal Medicine and Emory Executive Health practices.

In this episode, Dr. Sharon Bergquist joins the show to speak about the truth around aging and what many of us consider age-related diseases. Dr. Bergquist dives into how the aging process affects our muscles, physical wellbeing, and hormones. As we get older, many people experience issues with memory and forgetfulness. Dr. Bergquist describes what normal cognitive decline is and what isn’t considered normal when it comes to brain function. Tune in as Dr. Bergquist gives tips on slowing down the aging process.

Highlights From This Episode

The truth about aging and age-related diseases.
Memory, forgetfulness, and aging: is it normal?
Aging changes in body shape: from muscle loss to declining hormones.
Does sunscreen slow down the aging process?
The same pathways that lead to aging overlap with chronic disease.
What’s your ‘why’? Find the motivation behind your health goals.
How to slow your cellular aging process through hormesis.
The three main problems that will speed up the aging process.

Helpful Links
>> Dr. Sharon Bergquist's Website

Resources From This Episode

>> Insulin Resistance Diet Blueprint - https://www.zivli.com/blueprint?el=podcast

>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide - https://www.zivli.com/ultimatefoodguide?el=podcast

>> Join the Zivli Program - https://www.zivli.com/join?el=podcast

>> Test Your Insulin at Home - https://www.zivli.com/testing?el=podcast

Have a question? Email us at: support@zivli.com

131. How to Use Exercise to Improve Insulin Sensitivity with Joseph Houmard, PhD Jul 13, 2022

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Joseph Houmard, PhD is a professor in the Department of Exercise & Sport Science and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC.

Dr. Houmard is an author of more than 150 scientific papers and book chapters and has been funded by the National Institutes of Health for his research. Dr. Houmard’s research focuses on skeletal muscle metabolism and how it is altered with conditions such as aging, insulin, resistance, and obesity and how interventions such as weight loss and exercise exert their positive effects.

In this episode, Dr. Houmard discusses the inspiration behind his career researching skeletal muscle metabolism. He dives deep into the muscles and why stress is critical for strength, endurance, and overall health. Dr. Houmard explains how exercise is crucial for insulin sensitivity and the importance of healthy skeletal muscles. Tune in as we talk about exercising while pregnant, the problems with visceral fat, and the benefits of regular physical activity.

Highlights From This Episode

What Dr. Houmard has learned about exercise working at a human performance laboratory.
Let your muscles adapt through weightlifting and endurance.
Any type of exercise is great for insulin sensitivity.
The differences between healthy skeletal muscle and unhealthy skeletal muscle.
Why visceral belly fat increases health problems.
Physical activity recommendations.
Pregnant women should exercise for healthier lives and healthier babies.

Helpful Links
>> Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity and All-Cause Mortality: Do Bouts Matter?: LINK
>> Effects of the amount and intensity of exercise on plasma lipoproteins: LINK
>> Learn More About Dr. Joseph Houmard

Resources From This Episode

>> Insulin Resistance Diet Blueprint - https://www.zivli.com/blueprint?el=podcast

>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide - https://www.zivli.com/ultimatefoodguide?el=podcast

>> Join the Zivli Program - https://www.zivli.com/join?el=podcast

>> Test Your Insulin at Home - https://www.zivli.com/testing?el=podcast

Have a question? Email us at: support@zivli.com

130. 3 Things Every Alzheimer’s Caregiver Needs to Know With Martin Schreiber, Author of My Two Elaines Jul 06, 2022

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Former Wisconsin Governor Martin J. Schreiber is the Author of My Two Elaines and an award-winning crusader for Alzheimer’s caregivers and persons with dementia.

In this episode, Marty speaks about learning, coping, and surviving as an Alzheimer’s caregiver. Marty points out that there are two different patients with Alzheimer’s: the patient and the caregiver. He explains the value of self-care as a caregiver and how to navigate the stress and emotional impact of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Then, Marty speaks about the importance of help and support as an Alzheimer’s caregiver. Tune in as we talk about The Alzheimer’s Association and learning to let go of the person who once was so you can embrace the person who now is.

Highlights From This Episode

There are two different patients when it comes to Alzheimer’s: the patient and the caregiver.
Caregivers need to understand the importance of self-care.
Find support as a caregiver through the Alzheimer’s Association.
Pivots that happen when you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
It takes courage and strength to ask for help as a caregiver.
Everyone will handle Alzheimer’s differently: drop your preconceived ideas.
Learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Helpful Links
>> My Two Elaines

Resources From This Episode

>> Insulin Resistance Diet Blueprint - https://www.zivli.com/blueprint?el=podcast

>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide - https://www.zivli.com/ultimatefoodguide?el=podcast

>> Join the Zivli Program - https://www.zivli.com/join?el=podcast

>> Test Your Insulin at Home - https://www.zivli.com/testing?el=podcast

Have a question? Email us at: support@zivli.com

129. Surprising New Theory on Long-Term Weight Loss With David Prologo, MD, FSIR, ABOM-D Jun 29, 2022

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Dr. David Prologo is a dual board-certified interventional radiologist and obesity medicine specialist. Dr. Prologo has spent more than twenty years specifically analyzing the phenomenon of diet attrition—why do diets always fail? More importantly, when they do fail, why do we blame the patients for that failure?

That journey led Dr. Prologo to perform first in human advanced interventional procedures to manage obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions. It further led to the identification of the catching point—a clear pivot point beyond which calorie restriction and exercise are easier for patients.

Many people think that if you can’t lose weight, there’s a willpower problem. Dr. Prologo explains why this theory is totally wrong. In this episode, Dr. Prologo dives deep into what stops people from losing weight and sustaining weight loss. Tune in as we talk about reaching critical exercise capacity, the importance of recovery, and how to start craving healthy foods.

Highlights From This Episode

The inspiration behind Dr. Prologo’s passion for helping people with weight loss.
What's stopping you from losing weight?
Hunger signals are coming from the body to the brain.
Healthier eating habits revolve around a critical exercise capacity.
Why your chances of sustaining weight loss are less than 5%.
Recovery is critical to change your body and become a different person.

Helpful Links
>> Dr. David Prologo’s Website
>> The Catching Point Book

Resources From This Episode

>> Insulin Resistance Diet Blueprint - https://www.zivli.com/blueprint?el=podcast

>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide - https://www.zivli.com/ultimatefoodguide?el=podcast

>> Join the Zivli Program - https://www.zivli.com/join?el=podcast

>> Test Your Insulin at Home - https://www.zivli.com/testing?el=podcast

Have a question? Email us at: support@zivli.com