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45. Tim Gray | Hyperbaric Chambers, Methylene Blue, Healing Leaky Gut & How to Improve Your Sleep Mar 19, 2024

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Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:

Why biohacking is just using technology to mimic a natural environment.
How to improve your leaky gut.
Best practices for improving your sleep.

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Are you feeling burnout and watching your health decline? Gary Brecka sat down with Tim Gray, the UK's leading biohacker, to reveal how he conquered chronic illness and reclaimed his life. Once bed bound at 32 with conditions like adrenal fatigue and kidney stones, Tim's relentless search for answers led him to the cutting edge of biohacking. Learn how he used sleep optimization, red light therapy, and more to improve his health and reverse his biological age by nearly a decade. Tim's story is a testament to the power of self-experimentation and holistic health approaches. As the founder of Europe's largest health conference, the Health Optimization Summit, he shares invaluable insights and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance their well-being. This episode is packed with strategies to optimize sleep, track health metrics, improve leaky gut, the most important lifestyle changes you can make for free, and the latest technology in biohacking!

00:50 - Who is Tim Gray and what led him to biohacking?

04:00 - How did burnout impact Tim’s health?

09:00 - What did he do when he realized he had mercury poisoning?

13:00 - How does hyperbaric oxygen therapy impact the body?

16:30 - Can breathwork alone replace hyperbaric chambers?

18:30 - Why biohacking is just using technology to mimic a natural environment.

22:00 - How does “leaky gut” impact your health deficiencies?

28:00 - What supplements did Tim take to improve his gut?

33:00 - What were the biggest factors in fixing his leaky gut?

35:00 - How do peptides support healing?

37:30 - What is the optimal morning routine that anyone can do for free?

43:00 - How to build exercise into more moments in your day and why you should.

49:50 - Tips for staying healthy while traveling.

51:45 - What are some of the most impactful books he’s read lately?

55:00 - Does methylene blue work?

01:02:30 - Gary’s experience with Balloon Sinuplasty.

01:05:00 - How does oral health impact the rest of your body?

01:11:00 - How treating a tooth fixed Tim Gray’s IBS.

01:14:30 - What is the most important thing you can do for your health?

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.

Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature.

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44. Alopecia, Causes and Treatments for Hair Loss | Ultimate Human Short Mar 14, 2024

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Do you struggle with hair loss? In this episode of The Ultimate Human Podcast, Gary Brecka is diving deep into the causes behind Alopecia, the medical term for hair loss. From genetic predispositions and hormonal changes to environmental stressors, Gary explores how factors both within and beyond our control can impact our hair. You’ll learn about traditional and cutting-edge treatments for combatting thinning hair, as well as what natural remedies we already know can help you. Gary also shares his own journey with male pattern baldness and what approaches have shown him the most promise. For those suffering from Alopecia or just curious about the latest advances in hair restoration, this episode is a must-listen!

00:00 - What is Alopecia and what causes hair loss?

02:50 - Are their effective treatments for reversing hair loss?

04:15 - Do Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections work to regrow your hair?

05:00 - What treatments has Gary used himself?

07:00 - Can fat transplants to the scalp help hair regrowth?

08:20 - Are their natural remedies for hair loss?

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43. Why Paul Saladino, MD Quit A 100% Carnivore Diet, Impacts of Cholesterol, And the Value of Insulin Mar 12, 2024

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One of the most popular diets over the last few years has been the carnivore diet! Gary Brecka is sitting down with one of the biggest influences in that push, Dr. Paul Saladino, MD, about what led him to be an advocate for that lifestyle and why he abandoned a strict carnivore diet. Paul Saladino is a Double Board Certified MD who believes in healing most of your chronic health problems with diet. He’s the author of, “The Carnivore Code” and the entrepreneur behind the companies “Lineage Provisions” and “Heart & Soil Supplements.” Both companies are based on providing high quality nutrients to people through animal-based nutrition. You’ll learn about his path from raw veganism to carnivore, and how his views on nutrition have evolved over time; along with other topics like solving auto-immune issues, cholesterol, and the role of diet in mental health!

01:00 - Who is Dr. Paul Saladino, MD?

03:00 - How did he become known as the Carnivore MD?

05:00 - What was the impact of a vegan diet on his health?

09:30 - Why did Paul abandon a pure carnivore diet?

16:00 - Why did he previously believe vegetables weren’t helpful?

18:15 - What is the impact we’re seeing on psychiatric issues with diet changes?

22:45 - What is the difference between processed and unprocessed sugars?

26:15 - Basic diet principles to live by.

28:00 - What is canola oil and why is it bad for you?

30:00 - How does cholesterol impact our health?

37:45 - What do medical studies show us about seed oils?

42:00 - How can people avoid bad oils?

43:45 - Is flax seed oil healthy?

44:30 - How to avoid linoleic acid in foods?

47:45 - Does fat make you fat? What’s causing obesity?

49:15 - Why doesn’t the medical community treat health with diet?

53:00 - What are the first changes to focus on for a healthier diet?

56:00 - Do we need to eat organ meat?

58:00 - Why did he start Lineage Provisions beef and organ sticks?

01:03:00 - Why the people who regulate our food guidelines have conflicts of interest.

01:07:00 - Where to find Paul Saladino, MD.

Connect with Paul Saladino on Instagram: @paulsaladinomd

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Lineage Provisions:

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Heart & Soil:

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42. How Your MTHFR Gene Impacts ADHD with Gary Brecka | Ultimate Human Short Mar 07, 2024

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If you've ever struggled with focus and attention, only to feel like your mind is racing a mile a minute, this episode of The Ultimate Human Podcast is for you. Gary Brecka dives deep into the science behind ADHD and the MTHFR gene, exploring the fascinating link between our genetics, diet, and symptoms. You'll discover simple dietary tweaks you can make right now to potentially improve your focus and manage ADHD symptoms, without medication. Download this episode to learn how removing a few common foods from your diet for just one week could give you a clearer mind and a new outlook.

00:00 - How are ADHD and the MTHFR gene connected?

02:00 - What does the MTHFR Gene do?

04:10 - How are ADD and ADHD impacted by your diet?

07:00 - What foods should you avoid?

09:30 - Is caffeine healthy?

12:00 - Can I drink alcohol and be healthy?

12:30 - How does research show the link between ADD/ADHD and MTHFR?

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41. How Does Physical Health Affect Mental Health? | Dr. Christopher M. Palmer, MD & Gary Brecka Mar 05, 2024

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Are you struggling with mental health issues that don't seem to be improving with conventional treatments? In this thought-provoking podcast, Gary Brecka interviews Dr. Chris Palmer, MD about his groundbreaking work connecting mental illness to mitochondrial health. Dr. Palmer is the author of, “Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More.” He shares compelling evidence that mental disorders may actually be metabolic disorders of the brain. He discusses how addressing diet, lifestyle factors, and mitochondrial function through approaches like ketogenic dieting could completely transform the future of psychiatric treatment!

01:00 - Who is Dr. Chris M. Palmer, MD?

03:30 - Why is our country seeing an increase in mental illness?

06:45 - What treatments are already available for people?

08:00 - Is there a link between mental health and obesity?

13:45 - What is the, “Brain Energy Theory?”

15:45 - Does metabolism impact mental disorders?

22:20 - What’s the difference between just feeling feelings and actually having mental disorder?

27:00 - Why do brain cells malfunction?

29:00 - If you’re feeling stuck, where should you start?

33:45 - What motivated Dr. Palmer to study mental illness?

38:00 - Is the ketogenic doet dangerous? How has it been used for epilepsy?

42:30 - How does Gary Brecka’s team use the keto diet?

45:15 - What disorders need to the most help and monitoring?

51:30 - Where is the research going for the future treatments?

59:00 - Is there a one size fits all solution?

01:00:50 - What nutrients should people supplement with?

01:05:00 - What is driving long-covid symptoms?

01:07:20 - Why we should all focus on the basics.

01:09:30 - What is the future of psychiatric treatments?

01:13:15 - Why you should never stop taking medication without consulting your doctor.

01:17:00 - What can we learn about anti-psychotics from chemo-therapy?

01:19:00 - Are pharmaceutical companies incentived to keep you taking medications?

01:23:00 - Hope for the future of supplements and medications.

01:25:00 - What is the economic impact of getting people healthy?

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40. Tinnitus | Symptoms, Causes, and What You Can Do About It with Gary Brecka Feb 29, 2024

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Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from tinnitus? Gary Brecka dives into the science behind tinnitus, its various causes, and the cutting-edge strategies to manage symptoms. You'll also discover new research on treatments and how scientist are using neuroscience to to find more treatments in the future. Lastly, you’ll learn holistic lifestyle changes and and therapies that can provide you relief from your tinnitus!

00:00 - What is Tinnitus and how does it effect people?

01:25 - What causes tinnitus?

03:45 - Are their treatments that can cure it?

04:15 - What are scientists learning about Neuromodulation?

06:50 - What holistic techniques help give relief?

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39. Unlock Your Body's Healing: Autoimmune Issues, Lyme Disease & Cancer with Dr. David Minkoff Feb 27, 2024

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Are you struggling with chronic health issues or auto-immune issues that don’t seem to go away? Gary Brecka sat down with Dr. David Minkoff to reveal how chronic issues like autoimmune disease, fatigue and weight loss stalls may stem from overlooked causes that your average doctor doesn’t think to look for. Dr. Minkoff is the author of the book, “The Search For The Perfect Protein” and an avid athlete himself. He’s completed 43 ironman triathlons so far and aims to live a lifestyle that sets an example for others, so they can enjoy a life free of pain and full of energy! You'll learn cutting-edge approaches for addressing the root problems holding you back from vitality through lifestyle tweaks, targeted supplements and more. Dr. Minkoff also dives into regenerative cancer treatments, Lyme disease protocols and anti-aging strategies to help you finally reclaim your energy and wellbeing!

00:40 - Who is Dr. David Minkoff?

02:22 - “The Search For The Perfect Protein”

03:15 - What are amino acids and how do they work?

07:00 - How does aging impact our need for protein?

10:50 - What proteins have the highest absorption rate?

15:00 - What makes “The Perfect Amino” so efficient?

18:00 - How antacids are hurting people and blocking your ability to absorb nutrients.

21:00 - What causes SIBO and how to treat it? (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth)

24:45 - Can Hashimoto’s be treated naturally?

28:45 - What are the two main causes of autoimmune conditions?

30:00 - How common is lyme disease? Why is it hard to detect?

35:30 - Can your teeth impact the health of the rest of your body?

43:00 - The Top 3 Culprits of Invisible Sicknesses: Mold, Root Canals, & Lyme Disease

45:00 - What does acupuncture teach us about connections in the body?

46:30 - Can you treat Lyme Disease naturally?

49:30 - What peptides do you recommend to treat Lyme Disease?

52:30 - Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

56:30 - What are the most common causes of cancer?

01:01:45 - What are the two main characteristics of cancer cells?

01:04:30 - Are there tests to take to proactively to avoid cancer?

01:08:00 - How is Dr. David Minkoff’s clinic treating cancer?

01:14:50 - Where to connect with Dr. Minkoff.

Connect with Dr. David Minkoff’s Clinic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeworkswellnesscenter/

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38. Q&A: Cold Plunge Routine, Creatine, Best Air Filters and Favorite At-Home Sauna | Ultimate Human Short Feb 22, 2024

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I’m answering your most popular questions! In today’s special Q&A, Gary Brecka shares his top tips for boosting energy, reducing inflammation, and improving mood through practices like cold water therapy, hydrogen water, and dry sauna! We’re also diving into the best air filters that you can actually help you remove mold from your home!

01:00 - How much Hydrogen water do I drink per day?

03:45 - What’s my cold plunge routine and what are the best practices for it?

06:15 - Should I be taking creatine? If so, how much should I take?

08:00 - What’s your favorite at-home infrared sauna?

08:50 - Are gummy vitamins healthy?

10:15 - What is my preferred aif filter?

14:30 - How do I join the Rule Brecka community?

16:00 - How do you treat brain fog?

17:30 - What’s the difference between an infrared sauna and a dry sauna?

Links Mentioned:

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36. How to Read Ingredient Labels & What To Avoid | Ultimate Human Short with Gary Brecka Feb 15, 2024

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Do you ever find yourself staring at ingredient labels but aren’t really sure what you’re looking at? Gary Brecka is breaking down how to decode the ingredient list and what to avoid. The food industry has begun to list “category summaries” rather than direct ingredient names for ingredients that they label as questionable. You’ve seen labels like “heart healthy” and “all natural” but what does that actually mean? From High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) to the surprising dangers of sodium nitrates and nitrites, Gary shares the top 5 ingredients you should steer clear of and how to replace them. Tune in and take control of your health, one label at a time!

00:00 - How to Read Ingredient Labels & What To Avoid!

00:41 - Why you need to learn how to read an ingredient label.

01:56 - What are the dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup? (HFCS)

04:52 - What are nitrates (or sodium nitrates) and how can I avoid them?

06:06 - Are artificial sweeteners bad for you?

09:39 - Why you should avoid hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils at all cost.

Studies Mentioned:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30318075/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28198207/#:~:text=Aspartame%20(%CE%B1%2Daspartyl%2Dl,anxiety%2C%20depression%2C%20and%20insomnia

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35. The Future of Anti-Aging & Longevity with Dr. Rafael Gonzalez, PhD and JuveXO President, Brian Pla Feb 13, 2024

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What if slowing down aging was as simple as optimizing your diet and lifestyle? In this episode of The Ultimate Human Podcast, Gary Brecka interviews experts Dr. Rafael Gonzalez, PhD and Brian Pla about practical steps that anyone can take to slow cellular aging. Dr Gonzalez has been in the regenerative medicine field for more than 20 years and has several scientific publications with his focus being on maintaining a healthy immune system, and ways to slow down the biological clock both inside and out. Brian Pla entered the medical realm when he invested in multiple medical companies with a focus on pushing technology forward to have non-invasive and minimally-invasive procedures to lift and tighted skin. This conversation covers cutting edge treatments using stem cells and exosomes that are showing promise in clinical trials for rejuvenating skin and sharpening the immune system. Tune in to learn specific immune system markers you can test, the impact of fasting and food, and how exosomes may be the next revolution in anti-aging skincare products!

01:00 - Who are Brian Pla and Dr. Rafael Gonzalez?

02:45 - What are the top factors of anti-aging?

05:00 - How fasting slows down cell division.

08:15 - Why there isn’t one perfect diet and the one common factor of all of them.

09:30 - What are the impacts on the body when you fast?

11:00 - 3 key markers to know about your immune system.

12:15 - How to know which way of eating is ideal for you.

15:00 - Is there a positive impact to fasts longer than 3 days?

16:00 - How to get started with intermittent fasting.

17:30 - What is an exosome and how does it impact you?

21:30 - Where are exosomes used?

23:40 - How do they extract exosomes from umbilical cords?

31:30 - Can they control the age of the cell?

34:45 - What trials are being done to find more uses for exosomes?

36:20 - How JuveXO is finding ways to improve the immune system.

38:00 - What is causing the rise in auto-immune diseases?

41:00 - Why is the United States behind in anti-aging technology?

43:30 - What are the studies that they’re most excited about? (Cancer Research)

49:30 - Should new Moms freeze their child’s umbilical cord?

53:00 - What conditions allow you to apply for using your own stem cells?

55:30 - Top tips for getting started.

Study Mentioned:

Connect with JuveXO: https://juvexo.com/

Gary Brecka: @garybrecka

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