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EB. 45: Supplements for Autoimmune Conditions and Immune Health (Autoimmunity Part 4) Feb 01, 2021

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In this episode we discuss:

The best supplements to help protect against and reverse autoimmune conditions
Why fighting against ourselves (and our immune systems) is NOT the answer for autoimmune conditions
How to use supplements in the context of a systemic, bioenergetic approach to autoimmune conditions
The problems with the term “autoimmune disease”
Effective supplements that support our metabolism and immune system

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-45-supplements-for-autoimmune-conditions-and-immune-health-autoimmunity-part-4/

Timestamps:

4:53 – B vitamins for autoimmune conditions

11:09 – antibiotics for autoimmune conditions

16:26– pro-metabolic and anti-inflammatory supplements for autoimmune conditions

23:02 – fat soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, K) for autoimmune conditions

29:45 – taurine and glycine for autoimmune conditions

33:25 – other pharmaceuticals for autoimmune conditions

36:01 – why supplements aren’t the solution, but are rather one part of a systemic approach

42:42 – why we don’t want to fight against ourselves (and our immune systems) if we have an autoimmune condition

EB. 44: Pro-Metabolic Nutrition for Autoimmune Conditions (Autoimmunity Part 3) Jan 25, 2021

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In this episode we discuss:

The problem with using fish oil and omega-3s to decrease inflammation
How to lower the stress hormones with carbohydrates and why this is key for autoimmune conditions
Why fasting and low-calorie diets make autoimmune conditions worse in the long run
Why reducing PUFA consumption is paramount for autoimmune conditions

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-44-pro-metabolic-nutrition-for-autoimmune-conditions-autoimmunity-part-3/

Timestamps:

3:03 – the importance of eating enough food and not fasting for autoimmune conditions

8:27 – the effects of PUFA (omega-3s and omega-6s) on autoimmune conditions

34:57 – the importance of carbohydrate supply and blood sugar stability for autoimmune conditions

EB. 43: Restoring Cellular Bioenergetics and Repairing the Gut (Autoimmunity Part 2) Jan 18, 2021

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In this episode we discuss:

Why restoring cellular energy availability and raising your metabolism is the key to reversing the autoimmune state
Why avoiding carbohydrates and sugar makes autoimmune conditions worse in the long run
Why using low-carb, keto, and carnivore diets for autoimmune conditions leads to short-term relief at a long-term cost
How to restore gut health in autoimmunity
Why having enough saturated fats and carbohydrates (from the right sources) is imperative for autoimmune conditions

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-43-restoring-cellular-bioenergetics-and-repairing-the-gut-autoimmunity-part-2/

Timestamps:

3:47 – how the alternative view of the immune system translates to the bioenergetic view of autoimmunity

15:13 – evidence for the bioenergetic view of immunity

21:37 – creating a cohesive, systemic view of autoimmunity

26:48 – how the bioenergetic approach to autoimmunity compares to the functional medicine/paleo approach

54:56 –how to restore gut health in autoimmune conditions from the bioenergetic perspective

EB. 42: Alternative Views of The Immune System and Autoimmunity (Autoimmunity Part 1) Jan 11, 2021

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In this episode we discuss:

Why elimination diets and avoiding dietary triggers is not the solution for autoimmunity
The role of the gut health and intestinal permeability in autoimmune conditions (and why “leaky gut” isn’t the primary cause of autoimmunity)
The problems with immunosuppression and symptom management for autoimmune conditions
Alternative views of the immune system that create a completely different picture of autoimmunity

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-42-alternative-views-of-the-immune-system-and-autoimmunity-autoimmunity-part-1/

Timestamps:

3:45 – the autoimmunity epidemic

6:54 – the basics of our immune system

12:55 – the mainstream view of autoimmunity

17:20 – the functional medicine/paleo view of autoimmunity involving molecular mimicry and intestinal permeability (leaky gut)

31:12 – the problems with the functional medicine/paleo view of autoimmunity

41:45 – the problems with the conventional view of the immune system

48:06 – an alternative view of the immune system (William Koch’s theory natural immunity, Polly Matzinger’s danger theory, Jamie Cunliffe’s morphostasis theory)

EB. 41: Benefits of Progesterone and How to Restore Hormonal Health (Women’s Hormonal Health Part 2) Jan 04, 2021

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In this episode we discuss:

Why estrogen dominance is one of the primary drivers of reproductive issues for women
The cost of suppressing hormonal and reproductive symptoms with birth control
Whether symptoms like breast soreness, bloating, cramps, heaviness, mood swings, migraines, PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis can be resolved by correcting underlying dysfunction
Why estrogen is not the “female hormone” and is instead better classified as a stress hormone
The healthiest form of birth control/contraception

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-41-benefits-of-progesterone-and-how-to-restore-hormonal-health-womens-hormonal-health-part-2/

Timestamps:

4:10 – the harmful effects of various forms of contraception and using menstrual cycles as indicators of health status

13:44 – the beneficial effects of progesterone and its roles outside of reproduction

16:54 – context for hormone supplementation (including estrogen or progesterone supplementation and hormone replacement therapy)

28:25 – the problems with hormone blood tests and how this has led to misconceptions surrounding the effects of estrogen on our health

33:16 – nutrition to rebalance hormones without hormonal supplementation

55:44 – supplements (vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, aspirin, progesterone, thyroid) to improve hormonal health

EB. 40: Why Estrogen and Birth Control Are Not The Solution (Women’s Hormonal Health Part 1) Dec 29, 2020

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In this episode we discuss:

Why estrogen dominance is one of the primary drivers of reproductive issues for women
The cost of suppressing hormonal and reproductive symptoms with birth control
Whether symptoms like breast soreness, bloating, cramps, heaviness, mood swings, migraines, PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis can be resolved by correcting underlying dysfunction
Why estrogen is not the “female hormone” and is instead better classified as a stress hormone
The healthiest form of birth control/contraception

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-40-why-estrogen-and-birth-control-are-not-the-solution-womens-hormonal-health-part-1/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

3:13 – the influence of industry in the perception of estrogen and birth control

18:18 – the harmful effects of estrogen and birth control

24:29–the balance between estrogen and progesterone and considering estrogen dominance as a major driver of reproductive issues for women

29:10 – the cost of the conventional medical approach to female hormonal health and reproduction

53:47 – the healthiest alternatives to hormonal birth control/contraception and using menstrual cycles as indicators of health status

EB. 39: Nutrition For a Compromised Gut, Food Additives, & Skincare Products (Q & A) Dec 21, 2020

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In this episode we discuss:

How to eat more food when your gut is compromised
How to support your digestion and restore gut health using nutrition and supplements
Whether food excipients like citric acid, ascorbic acid, and soy lecithin should be avoided
Why body odor and skin care needs depend on our health state
Which personal care ingredients to use and avoid
Why beauty care and skincare products aren’t the solution for skin symptoms like acne, dry skin, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis

3:11 – what to eat when your gut health is compromised; how to navigate compromised gut health

12:22 – supplements that can help restore gut health

22:58 – the harmful effects of food excipients like citric acid, ascorbic acid, and soy lecithin, and whether they’re worth avoiding

31:45 – Mike’s personal care routine

37:16 – why personal care, skincare, and beauty care products can be more harmful than helpful

43:56 – Jay’s personal care routine and moisturizing ingredients

46:25 – personal care products/companies and ingredients to use or avoid

49:14 – personal care products generally don’t solve the underlying problems that lead to skin symptoms in the first place

55:07 – other important considerations for personal care and cleaning products

EB. 38: The Physiology of Fat Loss Without a Caloric Deficit Dec 14, 2020

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In this episode we discuss:

The physiology of fat loss without a calorie deficit or cutting carbs or fat
Why insulin doesn’t cause fat gain
Where excess calories go if they aren’t stored as fat
Why increasing “fat-burning” doesn’t increase fat loss
Why it’s nearly impossible to accurately measure “calories in” and “calories out”
How an energy surplus can lead to healthy fat loss

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-38-the-physiology-of-fat-loss-without-a-caloric-deficit/
Timestamps: 2:53 – the basics of fat loss without calorie, carb, or fat deficits 12:21 – the effects of hormones on fat gain and fat loss
21:12 – endotoxin and other factors that affect fat gain and fat loss
27:44 – a picture of fat loss without a calorie deficit
32:50 – is it even possible to accurately measure calories in and out?
36:56 – is the calorie in/calories out equation relevant to our physiology?
49:55 – the physiology of fat loss
53:36 – environmental factors as the culprit for weight gain
1:01:48 – how an energy surplus can support fat loss

EB. 37: Maximizing the Benefits of Coffee and Whether Fasting Protects Against Cancer (Q & A) Dec 07, 2020

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In this episode we discuss:

The pro-metabolic effects of coffee that lead to cancer prevention, improved liver health, neurological protection, increased insulin sensitivity, and reduced all-cause mortality
How to drink coffee so that it improves your health instead of causing stress
Whether it’s okay to drink coffee every day or even drink multiple cups per day
How we can attain the benefits of fasting without the stress and without starving ourselves
Whether fasting is actually protective against cancer and longevity-promoting
Why fasting decreases muscle mass and drives hormonal imbalances

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-37-maximizing-the-benefits-of-coffee-and-whether-fasting-protects-against-cancer-q-a/
Timestamps: 3:27 – the benefits of coffee, the best way to drink it, and how to tell if it’s helping or harming your health
15:43 – how much coffee is ideal and whether it’s okay to have coffee every day
21:32 – when to use supplements to protect against a suboptimal environment and the importance of context
31:20 – whether fasting can have benefits
36:20 – whether fasting protects against and/or destroys cancer
45:21 – the harmful effects of fasting and alternative strategies to achieve the same benefits

EB. 36: Fixing Our Dysfunctional Relationship with Food (The Holiday Anti-Diet Part 2) Nov 30, 2020

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In this episode we discuss:

The process of removing judgement and morality from health and nutrition
Why ice cream can be considered a health food
Why losing weight through the mainstream model often comes at the cost of our health
How the diet and nutrition industries have caused us to develop a dysfunctional relationship with food
How to transition away from the “eat less and exercise more” paradigm of fat loss

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