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ICP 21- Dr. Pam Popper, PhD.- Corrupt practices, Bob Harper and Jail Time. Aug 12, 2017

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Dr. Pam Popper is a naturopath, an internationally recognized expert on nutrition, medicine and health, and the Executive Director of Wellness Forum Health. She has been featured on many well known nutrition documentaries like Forks Over Knives, Processed People and Making a Killing. She’s also the author of Food Over Medicine and Solving America’s Healthcare Crisis.

In our conversation, we go into various topics like health habits people are engaging in that they think are healthy but really aren’t, We speak about Bob Harper, famous personal trainer of The Biggest Loser and his near fatal heart attack back in February 2017, we speak about conflicts of interest within HUGE government agencies and medical associations and organizations. We also get a laugh out of Pam’s razor-thin escape from serving jail time. It’s a crazy, interesting and somewhat depressing story of how people and organizations can be really nasty.

As with any episode of the podcast, I hope you enjoy our conversation in Episode 21 and share it on your favorite social media platform. Please reach out with any health or social media questions or concerns you may have. Stay healthy. If you find these conversations valuable, there are many ways you can support this podcast. You can leave a review on the iTunes store, you can spread the podcast to your friends or share it via social media. Or you can sponsor the podcast directly through its Patreon page, at Patreon.com/IanCramerPodcast. Please know that your support, in any form, is greatly appreciated. Join us for a new episode every other Saturday. Let’s get healthier, and stay healthier, together.

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Intro Music Credit: "Easy Living" by Birocratic http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

ICP 20: Andy Bellatti, MS, RD- Identifying Conflicts of Interest within the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Jul 29, 2017

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That is Registered Dietician Andy Bellatti, and this is the Podcast that’s dedicated to making you healthier by interviewing medical doctors and scholars of lifestyle medicine. This is Episode #20 of the Ian Cramer Podcast. I’d like to welcome those of you who are new to this podcast and those of you who are seasoned listeners. I appreciate you listening and taking the time out of your day to learn about becoming healthier.

This week, I have a conversation with Andy Bellatti. I’ve known about Andy for several years from social media and immediately liked him. He tells it like it is and isn’t afraid to ruffle a few feathers. From the content that he puts out, one notices that he thinks critically and has a backbone. As you’ll hear in the interview, he isn’t afraid to stand up against unjust and arguably corrupt practices, even if those practices are happening within the very organization that represents him. This episode is brought to you by the patrons of this podcast and my passion for spreading factual, evidence based information for you to live a long, disease free life.

If you find these conversations valuable, there are many ways you can support this podcast. You can leave a review on the iTunes store, you can spread the podcast to your friends or share it via social media. Or you can sponsor the podcast directly through its Patreon page, at Patreon.com/IanCramerPodcast. Please know that your support, in any form, is greatly appreciated. Join us for a new episode every other Saturday. Let’s get healthier, and stay healthier, together.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IanCramerPodcast

Website: http://www.plant-basedcyclist.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedCyclist1/

E-mail: IanMCramer@gmail.com

Intro Music Credit: "Easy Living" by Birocratic http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

ICP 19: Dr. Michael Klaper- Defying traditional medical dogmas to reverse chronic diseases. Jul 15, 2017

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Dr. Michael Klaper is a legend in the whole-foods, lifestyle medicine community. He’s a general practitioner who has been treating patients for over 30 years. But not all of that time was spent prescribing lifestyle medicine. Early in his career, he employed the traditional methods he was taught in medical school to treat chronic diseases like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease. But he felt frustrated that his patients weren’t getting better. No matter what modern treatment or prescription he recommended, they continued to come back sicker than when they had left him.

To make the long story short, Dr. Klaper saw the light, or rather as you will hear in the interview, saw the chicken fat. He did some critical thinking, realized what was happening and recognized not only the etiology of these chronic diseases, but the power inherent in lifestyle medicine. Since that point, Dr. Klaper has successfully treated thousands of patients and reversed their chronic diseases. In our conversation he makes it sound so simple, because it is. Health is a choice, and he explains that what we eat every day makes a profound impact on our health.

Dr. Klaper speaks with the spark and vigor of a teenager along with the eloquence of a seasoned scholar which made this conversation particularly enjoyable for me. I hope you find it equally as beneficial and pleasant. He is one of the most thoughtful doctors I have interviewed. In our e-mail correspondence setting up the interview date and time, he and I wrote at some length about our families, our hobbies his appearance in the movie “What the Health” and even our recent weddings. Because of that exchange, Dr. Klaper has earned a special place in my heart and in the history of the podcast.

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ICP 18: Dr. Milton Mills - We are Anatomically, Physiologically and Psychologically Plant Eaters. Jul 01, 2017

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In Episode 18, I speak with Dr. Milton Mills, who is a critical care physician in Washington D.C. You may recognize his name as he was recently featured on the health documentary "What The Health" which as of June 2017, is on Netflix. What a great film! Incredibly eye opening. It will broaden your horizons and make you think differently about the health care system in this country.

We speak mainly about 2 topics: the evolutionary reasons why we should eat plant based and racial bias affecting nutritional policies in the US. Both of which I knew very little about, which made this interview very interesting and enlightening. One house keeping item to take care of this week: I'd like to extend a big thank you to Kendra Walling. She’s the newest Patron of the podcast and is a huge supporter the PBC Facebook page, too. She enjoys the podcasts coming out every other week and I appreciate your support, Kendra. If you’re curious at all about directly contributing to the podcast, check out the patreon page or send me an e-mail, which is in the show notes below.

As of late June 2017, I have many interviews coming up. You're welcome to submit questions. Watch for the “Ask the Doc” graphics on the Facebook page OR Patreon pages. (Links below) I hope you enjoy our conversation, Episode #18 with Dr. Milton Mills.

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Intro Music Credit: "Easy Living" by Birocratic http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

Ep. 17: Dr. Heather Shenkman- 90% of what I see as a cardiologist is diet or lifestyle related. Jun 17, 2017

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Dr. Heather Shenkman is an interventional cardiologist practicing in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shenkman was exposed to vegetarianism early on via her brother and soon followed in his footsteps. But as time went on, she learned that what she was doing still wasn’t the best lifestyle she could be living. As a doctor who truly practices what she preaches and who is doing as much as she possibly can for her patients and their wellbeing, Dr. Shenkman in our conversation was able to succinctly put her finger on many reasons why more doctors aren’t prescribing lifestyle medicine. Her answers made me shake my head in disbelief, but , like she said the medical establishment is trending in the right direction and we are seeing progress.

Our conversation goes in several directions: her specialty as a cardiologist, her diet, her views and philosophies on certain myths and misconceptions and her experience as a plant-based triathlete and how she is able to train and compete on a 100% vegan lifestyle without negatively affecting her fitness or recovery. I hope you enjoy and learn something from our conversation on Episode #17 with Dr. Healther Shenkman.

If you find these conversations valuable, there are many ways you can support this podcast. You can leave a review on the iTunes store, you can spread the word to your friends or share it via social media. Or you can sponsor the podcast directly through it’s Patreon page, at Patreon.com/IanCramerPodcast. Please know that your support, in any form, is greatly appreciated. Let’s get healthier, and stay healthier, together.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IanCramerPodcast

Website: http://www.plant-basedcyclist.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedCyclist1/

E-mail: IanMCramer@gmail.com

Intro Music Credit: "Easy Living" by Birocratic http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

Ep. 16: Dr. Terry Mason- What we have is different manifestations of one disease. Jun 03, 2017

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The artist of the intro song is Birocratic who is also responsible for the last intro song I've played in the previous 15 episodes. His music can be found at http://birocratic.bandcamp.com. Every other Saturday, pressing the publish button makes me feel especially good, and today is no different. I am honored to bring you my conversation with a Forks Over Knives featured physician, Urologist, Dr. Terry Mason.

At this point, you may be asking yourself “What does a Urologist have to do with Lifestyle medicine, or making me healthier”? Good question. Dr. Mason understands the relationships of functions and diseases in the human body. He says, “What I’ve come to believe is that we don’t have a bunch of different diseases. We have different manifestations of one disease.”. As a former practicing Urologist, Dr. Mason is a global authority on erectile dysfunction research, but he’s also a champion of educating about diet and emphasizing the power of diet and lifestyle choices on the progression and manifestation of chronic disease. YES! erectile dysfunction is a manifestation of a chronic disease. Please stay tuned. Man or woman, young or old, I PROMISE, you will learn something from this episode and come away with at least one more tool to add to your ‘health’ tool box.

Before the podcast begins, I am accepting suggestions from listeners like you, regarding who you'd like to hear on future episodes of the podcast. Do you follow a favorite doctor, medical professional or scholar of lifestyle medicine that you'd like to hear from? The Ian Cramer Podcast is open-minded and evolving. I’d like to broaden my scope and bring in people committed to good health that YOU recommend. So, I've started a poll on the Patreon page. Check it out...submit your ideas...cast your vote and thank you for your submissions.

Not only is Patreon a great way to submit your ideas, it’s also a great way to show your support for a resource that you value and that you learn something from. If you listen to the podcasts regularly, ask yourself “How much do I value this podcast?” I believe lifestyle medicine can and will change the world for the better. And I’d love for you to be a part of that change, to be part of that movement. If I’m doing my Patreon math right, the minimum donation is $12 per year, that’s less than 50 cents per podcast. What do you think? Thank you so much for listening and sharing the podcast. I hope you enjoy the conversation in Episode #16, with Dr. Terry Mason.

If you enjoyed this Podcast, you can be a part of the movement and help spread the message by sharing the Podcast or contributing to its Patreon page. The Podcast is Free, but becoming a patron helps offset the production costs and makes it easier to spread the message. 100% of your contributions are fed right back into the podcast. Did this Episode add value to your life? Did you learn something? Explore the Patreon Link below.

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E-mail: IanMCramer@gmail.com

Intro Music Credit: "Easy Living" by Birocratic http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

Ep. 15: Dr. Brooke Goldner- Reversing Autoimmune Disorders with Diet and Lifestyle May 20, 2017

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I’m very excited to bring you my interview with Dr. Brooke Goldner. This has been one of my favorite interviews to date because of Dr. Goldner's enthusiasm, her confidence and the hope that she exudes through the following personal and professional health-related experiences. If you or someone you know has a chronic disease or an autoimmune disorder, this is the podcast for you!

As you listen to Dr. Goldner, you will soon realize this isn’t her first rodeo. She’s successfully treated countless patients and educated many medical professionals on the subject of preventing and reversing chronic diseases with diet and lifestyle changes. She has the science squarely behind her yet is able to articulate her knowledge in language for the lay person. Dr. Goldner is the author of Goodbye Lupus, a first person account of her struggle with and ultimate victory over an autoimmune disorder that consumed her for more than 10 years of her life. But, she was able to maintain a laser-like focus on her long-term goal of becoming a doctor. Helped by a loving, supportive family and, after marriage, by her husband, Dr. Goldner conquered this disorder, went on to have 2 children, which doctors said would never happen, and is now educating and helping others become healthier.

A couple of house keeping items this week. I’d like to extend a big thank you to our newest patron, Jesse Cramer. If that name sounds familiar to you, it's familiar to me too! Like other supportive patrons, Jesse saw the value and long-term vision of this podcast as something he wanted to invest in. If donating to the creative tip jar of Patreon isn’t in the cards for you at this point, not a big deal. Other ways you can support the podcast are sharing it with your social media networks OR writing a review of the Podcast at the iTunes Store. I haven’t mentioned reviews before, but your feedback is invaluable in helping me make the podcasts even better and spreading the podcast to a wider audience. And as always, if you have questions, comments or concerns about the podcast or patreon, please ask. I hope you enjoy and learn something from this conversation. Episode #15 with Dr. Brooke Goldner.

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Intro Music Credit: "You Were" by Birocratic http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

Ep. 14: Dr. John McDougall- It's the Food! May 06, 2017

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Dr. John McDougall is a pioneer in the lifestyle and preventative medicine movement having successfully treated his patients this way for nearly 50 years. If you like hearing someone in a position of authority who doesn’t mince words, this is the interview for you. Dr. McDougall made me laugh many times during our talk because he was so candid and truthful and spoke with such passion. In the realm of health and nutrition, if you’ve ever had questions about protein, carbs, fats, paleo, low carb, high carb or potatoes, Dr. McDougall presents what he has learned and experienced on these topics including what the body of evidence says.

But Dr. McDougall wasn’t always this outspoken and confident about what he did. Very early in his career, he couldn’t get his patients with chronic diseases to get well, and thought he was a bad doctor. He did everything he was taught in medical school and nothing was working. It took another 3 years of education in internal medicine and a realization of what the root causes of these chronic diseases were to finally make his patients better and pave the way for the rest of his long and successful career.

I’d like to plug my Facebook page, Plant-Based Cyclist, as another resource for you to use to get healthier. I post about the foods I’m eating, as well as additional podcast content, 2-3 minute preview videos of upcoming podcasts and information on cycling and fueling your body with a plant-centered diet. As a heads up, at a few points in this interview, the sound quality is a bit poor and I apologize about that. I hope it’s possible to, one day, interview every doctor and scholar in person to make the content more personal and the audio quality crystal clear for your listening pleasure. I hope you enjoy and learn something from this podcast, Episode #14 with Dr. John McDougall.

If you enjoyed this Podcast, you can be a part of the movement and help spread the message by sharing the Podcast or contributing to its Patreon page. The Podcast is Free, but becoming a Patron helps offset the production costs and makes it easier to spread the message. Did this Episode add value to your life? Did you learn something? Explore the Patreon Link below.

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Intro Music Credit: "You Were" by Birocratic http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

Ep. 13: Dr. Kim Williams- Vegan Cardiologist Influencing Patients, Doctors and Medicine Apr 22, 2017

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Before we begin today's interview, I have one housekeeping item to take care of this week. I recently received an extremely generous donation to the Patreon account of this podcast. As a testament to the power of social media, I extend a big Thank You to Julian from South Korea who became the newest patron and the first member of the Board of Directors for the Ian Cramer Podcast. Why does he choose to be a patron? Because he sees the value of these podcasts. He recognizes the work that goes into them and the enjoyment and value they provide to his life, and he wants to chip in to affirm that message. These podcasts are free and always will be, but I appreciate any donation you care to make to demonstrate your support. Check out Patreon.com/IanCramerPodcast for more information. Thank you!

Dr. Kim Williams is the chief cardiologist in the Division of Cardiology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He’s also a professor of heart research within Rush University’s medical school. Dr. Williams has treated thousands of heart patients, the vast majority of whom suffered chronic, preventable conditions. Over the course of his stellar career, he realized that much of what he was doing was mitigating symptoms. The standard treatments he was prescribing helped but he wasn’t getting to the root causes. Over time he re-considered many questions: why did so many of his patients need these medications? Why did they suffer heart attacks in the first place? And were stents or bypass surgery their only recourse? When he realized his own LDL cholesterol was creeping up, Dr. Williams made important dietary changes based on what he knew about diet and its effects on cholesterol and he saw nearly a 50% decrease in his LDL number. He said “Wait a minute, if changing my diet can lower my high cholesterol by 50% and lower my risk of chronic diseases, why am I not prescribing this to my patients? It's this powerful shift in his thinking -- from treating illness to fostering wellness -- that we focus on today.

Receiving one of the highest honors for a cardiologist in the world, he was elected by his peers to serve as President of the American College of Cardiology in 2015. Trust me, he’s not trying to ruffle any feathers, but as a seasoned cardiologist who is now prescribing lifestyle medicine and dietary changes to his patients, his methods are certainly viewed as unorthodox and going against the grain within the current medical paradigm. But as you will hear in the podcast, we talk about how these recommendations are firmly based in peer-reviewed research. What's more, they’re evidence based treatments shown to prevent or reverse chronic diseases of the heart and, finally....they work better and are safer than surgeries or prescriptions. I hope you enjoy our conversation, Episode #13 with Dr. Kim Williams.

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Intro Music Credit: "You Were" by Birocratic http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

Ep. 12: Sarah Goodenough, R.N- A plant-based lifestyle provided more than physical health Apr 08, 2017

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Today, I'm really excited to bring you my conversation with registered nurse, Sarah Goodenough because her story is nothing short of amazing. With her education and experience in the medical field, as well as her personal journey, she offers an relatable perspective and authentic inspiration to motivate others looking to become healthier. Originally from Rochester, NY, Sarah speaks to me about her life growing up, her college years and what physical and emotional factors led to her health decline, her 125-pound weight loss and journey back to living a healthy, vibrant lifestyle. I had a lot of fun with this podcast because Sarah is my age, she’s not as intimidating as a doctor and it was an in person interview. She is very outgoing and carried on a conversation that I found engaging because it was enjoyable, as well as insightful. If you want to hear someone who is genuine, kind, motivational, thoughtful and spunky, this is the episode for you. Learn how she and her business partner turned an experiment and health success story into a business that helps people get healthier.

Friendly reminder that this Podcast has a patreon page which can be found at Patreon.com/IanCramerPodcast. If you find value in these podcasts, if they motivate you or if you learn something from them, consider becoming a patron for as little as $1 per Podcast to help the production of better, more frequent podcasts. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, Episode #12 with Registered Nurse, Sarah Goodenough. If you enjoyed this Podcast, you can be a part of the movement and help spread the message by sharing the Podcast or contributing to its Patreon page. The Podcast is Free, but becoming a Patron helps offset the production costs and makes it easier to spread the message. Did this Episode add value to your life? Did you learn something? Explore the Patreon Link below.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IanCramerPodcast

Website: http://www.plant-basedcyclist.com/

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E-mail: IanMCramer@gmail.com

Intro Music Credit: "You Were" by Birocratic http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

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