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COVID-19 Top Myths and Updates with Dr. Tom Moorcroft Mar 30, 2020

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I want to address some of the most common myths surrounding the topic that is on everyone's mind right now 1 COVID-19. I don't want you to panic, but there are important medical facts that I want to make sure that you are hearing. I know how hard it can be to separate facts from myths in this rapidly changing environment that we are all suddenly living in, and I want to give you the facts so that you can make informed decisions today that will keep you safe and healthy.

I want to share with you the conversation that I had with infectious disease expert Dr. Tom Moorcroft. He has been working with infectious diseases for over a decade, and has joined me to address some of your most pressing questions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for your health. Dr. Tom has the perspective and voice of reason that we are all looking for in these uncertain times. He shares the information you need to know about safe medication options, the potential for future vaccines, and how to know when it's time to visit your doctor. He also offers several doable action items that you can start today to improve your overall health and increase your ability to fight this coronavirus.

Key Takeaways:

[1:07] Today's topic is COVID-19, it's most common myths and the latest medical updates.

[2:03] Dr. Tom dives right into two of the most common myths that he has heard surrounding the coronavirus — preliminary medicinal testing with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin, and the the advantages and dangers of ace inhibitors, including using acetaminophen over ibuprofen.

[7:34] Will drinking hot water or using a hair dryer in your nose protect you from COVID-19?

[9:50] Dr. Tom offers a realistic time frame for a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine to hit the market.

[12:24] A look at the rapidly changing testing, self-quarantine, and social distancing guidelines and what it all really means for the average healthy person.

[16:18] Will a facemask protect you from contracting the coronavirus?

[18:50] Unprecedented levels of public transparency and involvement has made a significant difference in the ability of countries to contain the spread of the virus.

[19:24] Secondary levels of exposure can most effectively be prevented by staying home, advice that applies to everyone from elderly people to millenials and young children.

[21:45] How dangerous are the packages that are being delivered to your house? Or the fresh and packaged foods that you're bringing into your kitchen?

[24:38] A list of the most important things that you can do to boost your immunity, reduce stress, and minimize your chances of being severely affected by COVID-19.

[28:32] Dr. Tom shares his recommendations for when sick people should be tested for coronavirus.

[34:26] Under what circumstances should a sick person go to Urgent Care to receive acute care? If you are considering self-medicating with leftover prescriptions, it's time to contact your doctor.

[39:22] Dr. Tom predicts the short- and long-term future of COVID-19, including global testing, seasonal fluctuations, and the danger and importance of the cases that are going untested and unreported.

[44:01] When can we realistically expect to see the end of this period of social isolation? Dr. Tom reflects on the possibility of developing a natural immunity to this coronavirus.

[47:18] Are there immune supporting herbs that can help you fight the coronavirus?

[51:12] Is it a good idea to wash fruits and vegetables with dish soap? Best practices for handling produce and cooking in your kitchen during this pandemic.

[57:58] Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover? Contact me on Facebook or Instagram using #medicalmyths.

To learn more:

Dr. C's Daily Recipe Blog

Healing MS Beyond Observation and Anecdote with Dr. Terry Wahls Mar 16, 2020

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If someone fully recovers from an illness, did it really even happen? Is making an observation in a clinic a good enough reason to act on and interpret findings as a new idea worth sharing with others? Should these observations always be acted upon? One standalone experience is not proof enough that a method of healing should be adopted by the health community at large — we have to go beyond and create data in order to affect policy.

I'm joined today by Dr. Terry Wahls, a clinical professor at the University of Iowa who conducts clinical trials testing therapeutic lifestyle and diet on multiple sclerosis, the progression of the disease and its symptoms. Dr. Wahls is an author and speaker who has joined me to discuss the personal experiences and extensive research that she has conducted in order to make a claim as grand as finding the answer to healing MS. She shares the trials and setbacks she has encountered along the way, updates with her research and several action items that anyone with MS can take today to begin their journey toward healing.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Today's topic is the diet that can heal MS and the level of research that had to be conducted before making such an amazing claim.

[2:55] Dr. Christianson introduces Dr. Terry Wahls, an expert at looking beyond observation and anecdote to create real evidence in healing who shares her experience with Full recovery from progressive multiple sclerosis whole healing after being wheelchair-bound.

[10:00] An overview of the studies that Dr. Wahls has conducted, their details and results, and a brief history of the low-fat Roy Swank diet for healing MS.

[14:39] Which is superior: a low-fat or a vegan diet? Both offer results including improved quality of life, reduction of disease, lower cholesterol, and weight loss, but neither reduce MRI lesions or relapses.

[16:40] Microbiome, added sugar, gluten, and dairy are all contributing factors that have an effect on MS patients and can be altered or eliminated in order to promote healing.

[18:49] Specific recommendations for eating more vegetables and less meat.

[21:20] Dr. Wahl shares updates with her research and experiences with the study of diet and MS.

[24:45] Similarities found within additional studies of other diseases and their results and the importance of health behaviors.

[26:08] Understanding the shift in the funding that has made this kind of research more possible and Dr. Wahl's work with frozen biomarkers.

[30:47] Too many people who rely on drug therapies don't do so out of true conviction so much as a lack of evidence for other approaches.

[32:54] Securing a positive community response has been a long road for Dr. Wahl due to complaints of promising false hope, but her thorough research and relentless commitment to sharing the truth has paid off.

[38:48] A look into Dr. Wahl's updated book and the detailed conversations and guidance that are found within it.

[43:16] Actions steps that anyone suffering with MS can take right now include defining your personal mission, refining your diet, and radically ramping up vegetable consumption.

[47:33] Dr. Wahl shares her gratitude for the entire journey she has traveled — from profoundly disabled to fully recovered MS patient — and the resulting research and story that she now shares with the public.

[49:00] Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover? Contact me on Facebook or Instagram using #medicalmyths.

To learn more:

The Wahls Protocol: A Revolutionary New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles by Dr. Terry Wahls

Dr. Terry Wahls

Dr. Terry Wahls TED Talk

The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions by Dr. Terry Wahls

Roy Swank Diet for MS

Is It Worth It To Test Your Genes? with Dr. Ben Lynch Mar 02, 2020

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Genetic testing is all the rage these days, but is it necessary? Is the information accurate or clinically relevant? Does it result in medical action that is unnecessary? Dr. Ben Lynch is a leader in the world of nutrigenomics and he has joined me today to shed some light on the topic. As the founder of Seeking Health and the author of Dirty Genes, Dr. Lynch has extensive experience, knowledge, and answers about the value and importance of the information you can gain from genetic testing.

We dive right into the misconceptions about genetic testing which too often leads people to make poorer health choices than they might have without the testing. You will quickly learn from this conversation that the best approach to a long and healthy life is combining your genetic testing results with common-sense action. I understand that there are so many ways that you can feel frightened, overwhelmed, or hopeless in your journey to health, but genetic testing does not have to contribute to those negative feelings. Whether you've considered genetic testing but are feeling hesitant or you have already done the testing and don't know which step to take next, you'll want to listen to my conversation with Dr. Lynch.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Today's podcast covers everything you need to know about genetic testing and the true impact your genes have on your overall health.

[2:14] Dr. C shares his experience with the accuracy of traits testing along with genetic testing.

[6:28] The top takeaway points that consumers still get wrong when factoring genes into overall health include thinking your genes are 'broken' and trying to take supplements to correct for genetic variations.

[8:38] Dr. Lynch shares the knowledge he gained, the experiences he had, and the actions he took following his own genetic testing.

[13:29] Understanding the difference between gene status and gene expression — and how each one affects your overall health.

[15:30] The accuracy of consumer-directed genetic testing and the potential negative effects of inaccurately or incompletely reporting BRCA mutations to consumers.

[20:45] Functional and relevant variances in SNPs that should be reported have been built into the genetic testing offered by Dr. Lynch and offer increased insights into findings.

[26:50] Dr. Lynch's experience with testing positive for an MTHFR variant, taking a methylfolate supplement to attempt to correct it, and ending up with worse symptoms than he ever had before.

[31:45] Common recommendations that come after identifying a mutated gene that often have a negative effect on overall health.

[36:05] Dr. C recommends the Dirty Genes book as a way to get a better sense of your actual gene expression as well as recommendations that are not based on counterproductive unknowns.

[37:20] What are the lifestyle steps that people should take as a result of genetic testing? Dr. Lynch recommends discontinuing the use all supplements to get a baseline measure of your true health and the importance of breathing through your nose.

[44:38] Dr. C dives even deeper into the benefits of controlling osmoreceptors via nostril breathing.

[48:36] The value of educating yourself on how your body functions and the lifestyle changes that will benefit you the most prior to doing genetic testing.

[51:07] Examples of how responding to variances in context can provide advantages to your overall health, and a clear definition of which genes you actually have control over based on your lifestyle choices.

[55:59] Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover? Contact me on Facebook or Instagram using #medicalmyths.

To learn more:

Dirty Genes: A Breakthrough Program to Treat the Root Cause of Illness and Optimize Your Health by Dr. Ben Lynch

Dr. Ben Lynch

Seeking Health

The Whole Truth About Whole Grains — Part 3 with Stephen Yafa Feb 17, 2020

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Today we're continuing our conversation on the effect of grains on health. I'm joined by Stephen Yafa, an author and speaker who has critically studied the current ideas and widely accepted misconceptions about wheat — if it has been genetically modified in dangerous ways, whether its basic structure has changed over recent decades, and whether it triggers diseases outside of Celiac. Stephen clarifies the differences between refined wheat and whole wheat, explains the benefits of various types of sourdough, and offers insights into the artisanal flour movement in America.

If you are wondering if grains are actually harmful to people without Celiac disease, or what might happen to the gut health of a person with Celiac disease who decides to eat more fermented foods such as sourdough bread, you'll want to listen to my conversation with Stephen. He has taken the time to break down some of the most common misconceptions about wheat, and he just might convince you that the health benefits of a whole grain diet is worth getting more involved in the growing and delicious worldwide artisanal movement.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Today we continue our conversation about grains — are they harmful to people who don't have Celiac disease? Introducing Stephen Yafa, a gluten researcher with answers.

[2:31] Stephen shares the experiences and preconceived notions that led him to dive deep into the controversial topic of gluten.

[6:15] A quick overview of the false information that is being presented in some of today's most popular anti-gluten literature.

[9:02] Has there been a dramatic shift in genetics that has caused humans to be less tolerant of wheat over the last century?

[12:02] How the origin of wheat positively affected civilization over thousands of years.

[13:09] The correlation between wheat and the obesity epidemic has more to do with the processing of wheat than the composition of wheat itself.

[15:34] Evidence shows that natural fermentation can affect your health in a far more significant way than processed wheat.

[18:04] A look at the benefits of making whole grains a central part of a healthy diet, including lower cholesterol and blood pressure and a longer-lasting feeling of fullness.

[19:50] Understanding the link between cardiovascular death and whole grain in people without Celiac disease.

[21:15] The health benefits of ingesting naturally fermented breads, particularly sourdough, when it passes through the gut wall without triggering an immune response.

[25:38] What would happen if you offered a naturally fermented sourdough bread to a person with Celiac disease?

[27:56] A peek inside the artisanal flour movement, including baking conventions and the passion and knowledge that inspires bakers around the world to continue experimenting with wheat.

[32:32] Stephen's weight loss findings from perfecting his Final Five sourdough bread recipe.

[36:40] A gluten-free diet is synonymous with healthy eating, and other misconceptions about what people have to give up in order to live a more healthy lifestyle.

[40:39] Stephen's recommendations for adding layers of complexity and flavor to any diet — fermented foods.

[42:36] Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover? Contact me on Facebook or Instagram using #medicalmyths.

To learn more:

Grain of Truth: Why Eating Grain Can Improve Your Health by Stephen Yafa

Stephen Yafa

Stephen's Final Five Sourdough bread recipe

The Whole Grain Connection

The Kneading Conference

Mediterranean Diet: Top Myths with Dr. Steven Masley Feb 10, 2020

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The Mediterranean diet is considered the top diet in the world, but what exactly makes it so successful? How difficult is it to get started? How expensive is it? There are many myths surrounding the Mediterranean diet that can confuse and complicate this highly effective method for losing weight and living longer, but on today's episode we're going to separate fact from fiction as we dive into the delicious details of the Mediterranean diet

I'm joined by Dr. Steven Masley, a physician, nutritionist, trained chef, author and more to share his insights into the diet that is proven to help you lose weight, reduce the risk for heart disease and memory loss, and live longer. He shares some of the observations he made during his months of sailing through the Mediterranean, ideas for getting started including a basic shopping list and simple recipes, and ways that you can start to enjoy your relationship with food again. If you're looking for a proven diet that is completely doable and sustainable (as well as delicious), you need to listen to this conversation with Dr. Steven Masley.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Today's topic is the Mediterranean diet — what makes it so easy, successful and appetizing.

[2:15] Dr. C introduces Dr. Steven Masley, who offers context about the actual makeup of the Mediterranean diet — what it is and what it isn't.

[4:50] The history behind the Mediterranean diet, the origin, and why it's considered the top diet in the world.

[7:38] How do food quantities affect the effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet, and what foods are most commonly included in it?

[11:30] Additional factors that contribute to the success of this diet include dining at a leisurely pace, interacting with nature, and the promotion of social connectedness during meals.

[16:58] Looking for simple ways to improve your eating habits? Dr. Masley offers tips from the thinnest and longest-lived countries in the world.

[23:35] Understanding the link between affluence and obesity, and why wealthier people in Europe are gaining more weight while obesity is plaguing poorer people in America.

[26:30] You don't need to be a world-renowned chef to successfully follow the Mediterranean diet — Dr. Masley shares ideas on where to start regardless of your skill level.

[31:55] The first steps you need to take to successfully switch over to the Mediterranean diet, including shopping for pantry staples, shopping more often for fresh foods, and increasing your access to herbs and spices.

[34:48] How you can stay on track with the Mediterranean diet even when you're on the road.

[36:24] Dr. Masley shares some of the success stories he has seen in his clinic and offers encouragement for giving the world's most successful diet a try.

[39:42] Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover? Contact me on Facebook or Instagram using #medicalmyths.

To learn more:

The Mediterranean Method: Your Complete Plan to Harness the Power of the Healthiest Diet on the Planet -- Lose Weight, Prevent Heart Disease, and More! A Mediterranean Diet Cookbook by Dr. Steven Masley

Dr. Steven Masley

Recipes from Dr. Masley's Kitchen

The Whole Truth About Whole Grains — Part 2 with Dr. Joel Fuhrman Feb 03, 2020

Show notes

Today we're continuing our conversation about grains with family physician, nutritional researcher, president of the Nutritional Research Foundation and best-selling author Dr. Joel Fuhrman. He and I discuss the role that plant foods have in promoting overall health, especially whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

If you are concerned about the potentially negative impact that these foods might have on your health, including inflammation or compromising autoimmune states, you need to hear the clinical information that Dr. Fuhrman shares regarding the ability of these foods to actually reverse such conditions. And if you feel that you're living in fear of the future of your health, I know you will feel encouraged by the simple and meaningful steps that Dr. Fuhrman shares to help you start feeling better today.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] We're wrapping up our conversation about grains with Dr. Joel Fuhrman, nutritional researcher and advocate for a whole grains nutritarian diet.

[2:10] Dr. Fuhrman shares success stories of the diet that is most effective at reversing aging and slowing cancer, alleviating fibromyalgia, allergies, and autoimmune disease.

[4:24] An overview of the nutritarian diet, which is rich in anti-cancer and micronutrients but doesn't miss any nutrients that can help human health and longevity.

[6:17] Understanding the plant-derived G-BOMBS (grains, berries, onions, beans, mushrooms, and seeds) diet and its scientifically-based anticancer effects.

[8:10] Scientific studies that have proven the negative effects of increasing animal proteins in your diet include shortened lifespan and risk of cancer and cardiovascular death.

[10:39] What dietary choices would you be willing to make in order to extend your lifespan to nearly 100 years?

[11:50] Sensitivities to the richest source of resistant starch — beans — are not reason enough to eliminate them and their benefits from a healthy gut diet, including the second meal phenomenon.

[14:27] Eating these four foods, including soybeans, will offer the most health benefits to the lining of your digestive tract.

[15:53] The three ways that you can gather information to make the most informed and beneficial decisions for your gut health, and the advancement of our genetics that optimize the nutrients that come from G-BOMBS.

[18:55] The importance of raw versus cooked foods, which ones offer aroma taste inhibitors, angiogenesis inhibitors, fat storage, and cancer cell promotion, and how to best prepare each for your diet.

[25:24] Dr. Fuhrman's retreat programs offer the opportunity to learn how you can make drastic lifestyle changes that can change your health for the better — and for good.

[28:42] The psychological benefits and transformations that come with overcoming unhealthy food addictions to better control our health destiny.

[32:54] It's time to stop living in fear of the future of your health. Dr. Fuhrman's mission is to bring people hope of living a better life, free of pain and free of fear.

[34:30] Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover? Contact me on Facebook or Instagram using #medicalmyths.

To learn more:

Eat to Live Quick and Easy Cookbook: 131 Delicious Recipes for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss, Reversing Disease, and Lifelong Health by Dr. Joel Fuhrman

Dr. Joel Fuhrman

Fast Food Genocide: How Processed Food Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It by Dr. Joel Fuhrman

Eat to Live Retreat

The Whole Truth About Whole Grains — Part 1 with Dr. Peter Osborne Jan 20, 2020

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Today is the first episode of a three part series that examines the effect of grains on health. I'm joined today by the Gluten-Free Warrior — Dr. Peter Osborne, the founder of the Gluten-Free Society who works to help people with autoimmune and degenerative diseases. He shares some of the experiences and citations that have led him to work so passionately to educate people about the effect of grains on our overall health. Dr. Osborne has helped over 5,000 patients regain overall health and wellness with a grain-free diet, and his approach to healing is focused on individuals with auto-immune diseases.

If you've ever suspected that you might have gluten intolerance but aren't sure if you have Celiac disease, if you're wondering what environmental factors might be affecting your health, or if you are looking for ways to eliminate painful reactions to gluten, you need to listen to this conversation to help you decide which steps you need to take next.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Today's topic is grains — are they harmful to people who don't have Celiac's disease?

[2:00] Introducing Dr. Peter Osborne, who shares his overall thoughts on the effects of grains on human health, the quality of studies that have been conducted about grains, and the importance of identifying autoimmune diseases when healing for chronic disease.

[5:48] Dr. Osborne reacts to the statement that reduced-grain diets contribute to worse health outcomes, including cardiovascular death, and explains how the quality of the diet is a greater factor than the gluten intake itself.

[9:52] The correlation between a grain-free diet and autoimmune disease, and a snapshot of the overall history and changing health factors that have an influence on a person's weakened health status.

[15:00] The danger of not controlling for variables in a patient, the importance of believing that you can feel better again, and the value of overall body-fuel balance.

[18:10] How can you tell if you have non-Celiac gluten sensitivity, and what can you do about it? Dr. Osborne suggests starting with diet change and supporting nutritional deficit.

[22:30] Understanding the prevalence of non-Celiac gluten sensitivity and the environmental factors that accelerate it including exposure to pesticides, plastics, antibiotics, chemicals and medications.

[27:04] Should all people with a gluten sensitivity be tested for Celiac's disease? Dr. Osborne says that it is not necessary, and he explains why.

[29:40] What are the pitfalls of making dietary changes that are not accurate relative to the symptoms that are actually present? A look at the variables that affect overall health regardless of gluten-sensitivity.

[37:04] If variables such as molds, pesticides and hybridization are present, it becomes increasingly difficult to separate individual aspects of the diet. Here's what to do about it.

[39:24] A list of conditions for non-Celiac gluten sensitivities that are actually caused by gluten and the next steps you should take to begin healing.

[43:41] Dr. Osborne's number one tip for enhancing overall health starts with self observation — pay attention to how your body responds to activity, exercise and food before you decide that your condition is irreversible.

[47:14] Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover? Contact me on Facebook or Instagram using #medicalmyths.

To learn more:

No Grain, No Pain: A 30-Day Diet for Eliminating the Root of Chronic Pain by Dr. Peter Osborne

Gluten-Free Society

Glutenology on YouTube

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Following the Path that Turns Carbs into Fat with Chris Masterjohn, PhD. Jan 06, 2020

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I'm joined today by Chris Masterjohn, PhD to examine the pathway that turns carbs into fat. I admire Chris as someone who is consistently putting out good data and cutting through the hype that too often confuses too many of us. Like me, Chris does not fully endorse a low-carb or ketogenic diet, and he explains why. We talk about the circumstances under which anyone might receive high levels of of their fat from carbohydrate intake, the importance of eliminating the risk of fatty liver and the number one way you can assist your body in the decision of whether to burn carbs or fat for energy. Chris has great insights into the effectiveness of the many micronutrient testing options that are available today, and he also shares his resource for understanding and utilizing those micronutrient tests. Chris has an incredible wealth of knowledge about this topic, and I know you'll find our conversation insightful as you continue on your journey to discover the healthiest version of you possible.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Today we're taking a journey down the pathway that turns carbs into fat.

[2:00] Introducing Chris Masterjohn, PhD., who dives right into the science and numbers behind the fat and carbs that contribute to a healthy diet.

[5:15] Considerations of various disease states including insulin resistance and an altered glucose pathway.

[8:30] The one circumstance that regularly contributes to lipogenesis hitting unhealthy levels is associated with eating more carbohydrates that your total caloric needs.

[11:57] The most effective way to help your body decide whether to burn carbs or fat for energy.

[14:58] A look at fatty liver disease, the most effective way to clear fat from the liver, and the assortment of levels in your body that change when substituting carbs with animal proteins.

[23:27] An easy way to understand the pathway fuel storage and how it cycles through the body.

[25:57] Specific micronutrients that are relevant to the body's capacity to utilize and break down fats.

[29:40] Dr. C. shares his experience with assays and the effectiveness and ability to replicate various testing for nutrients.

[38:14] Chris offers specific insights into running the controlled tests that offer the most reliable results.

[43:43] Factors you need to consider when deciding whether to take advantage of specific tests that are being offered by pharmaceutical companies.

[47:37] Chris details the information you can expect to gain from his micronutrient testing cheat sheet.

[52:10] Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover? Contact me on Facebook or Instagram using #medicalmyths.

To learn more:

Chris Masterjohn's Cheat Sheet

Chris Masterjohn, PhD.

How Do Carbs Really Affect Your Health? Dec 31, 2019

Show notes

On this episode I want to address your fears about how carbohydrates really affect your health. Our understanding of energy balance has increased dramatically over the last decade, and I want to make sure that you have a solid understanding of the science-based information that is available today so that you can make the best decisions for your health. Carbs have been villainized for too long and I want to help you understand the dangers of eliminating any macronutrients from your diet.

If you are looking for ways to lose weight and be healthier and you just can't decide between lowering your carb intake, lowering your fat intake, or lowering your overall food intake, you need to listen to the evidence I present in this episode. There is a clear answer to this question, and you may be surprised to learn that optimal health doesn't actually come from any one of these options. I will walk you through a more intellectual approach to understanding scientific findings, review the results we have seen from low-carb diets, and offer my suggestions for an optimal and healthy diet. There is no agenda behind my stance on the benefits and dangers of eliminating carbs from your diet, I simply want you to make the best informed decision possible with the information that we know now.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Today's topic is carbohydrates — addressing your fears, your questions, and the misunderstandings we've all heard about this essential macronutrient.

[4:02] The three lines of evidence that you can examine to prove or disprove a claim include mechanisms, epidemiology, and intervention.

[6:09] Dr. C. breaks down the big phrases that are used to support the carbohydrate model, starting with misunderstandings about the model itself.

[10:15] Is there one essential carbohydrate? If not, can you afford to cut any carbs out of your diet? Consider the effects of getting higher than recommended doses essential nutrients.

[13:50] Dr. C. explains how the low-fat diet movement of the 80s never actually happened based on average intakes and percentages, and therefore how it never worked.

[16:05] Can you trick your body into losing weight by denying yourself any one macronutrient?

[17:53] A deeper look at populations of people with varying carbohydrate intake.

[20:31] Avoid confirmation bias by asking yourself if you are equally critical of studies that both for and against your stance.

[24:25] What evidence do we see in the health outcomes from low-carb diets? Controlling for protein is the most essential of the three macronutrients.

[29:10] A look at the studies that support our need to reject the no-carb hypothesis, as well as the benefit of embracing a variety of fiber in the diet for optimal weight and gut health.

[31:41] Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover? Contact me on Facebook or Instagram using #medicalmyths.

To learn more: