Best Circadian Entrainment Podcasts (2024)

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Healthy Living Hacks: Sarah Crawford’s Guide to a Toxin-Free Life 44:13

5h ago44:13

44:13

In this episode of The Longevity Formula, Dr. Brandon Crawford and his wife, Sarah, discuss various topics related to clean living and health. They start by highlighting the advantages of 100% wool rugs over polyurethane-coated washable rugs, explaining wool's natural antimicrobial and stain-resistant properties. They then share the story of how th…

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Why Home Birth Might Be Right for You 1:21:03

7d ago1:21:03

1:21:03

In this episode of The Longevity Formula, Dr. Brandon Crawford, his wife Sarah, and experienced midwife Monika Stone engage in a conversation. Monika, who has over 23 years of midwifery experience in Austin, Texas, and training in Germany, shares her extensive knowledge of home births. They discuss her book, 'Why Choose Home Birth,' which aims to e…

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What Is An Intensive And How To Prepare 17:18

14d ago17:18

17:18

Ever wonder what an intensive care program for the brain looks like? Dr. Brandon Crawford breaks it down in this episode while answering some of the most asked questions. He explains how the program utilizes frequent, intense, and long-duration stimuli to achieve positive neuroplasticity, essentially jumpstarting the brain's ability to change and h…

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Boosting Brain Power: The Science Behind Attachment and Growth 18:48

21d ago18:48

18:48

Dr. Brandon Crawford and occupational therapist Kristin Hughes discuss the crucial role of attachment and touch in neural development and their potential therapeutic applications for brain injuries, autism, and mental well-being based on polyvagal theory. For more information, resources, and podcast episodes, visit https://tinyurl.com/3ppwdfpm…

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Unlocking Vision: Transformative Color Therapy for Migraines and Brain Health 1:03:32

28d ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Join Dr. Brandon Crawford and Dr. Sandy Tosta on the Longevity Formula podcast as they explore the remarkable world of Irlen Syndrome. Discover how this condition, which affects the brain's processing of light and visual stimuli, can disrupt daily functions and cause various symptoms, including anxiety, migraines, and reading difficulties. For more…

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Team Luke Hope for Minds: Transforming Lives Through Hope and Healing 1:07:47

1M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Ronda Johnson and Tim Siegel discuss their organization, Team Luke Hope for Minds, which supports families dealing with pediatric brain injuries. They share the challenges they've faced, the organization's comprehensive support services, and Tim's personal reflections on forgiveness and finding joy through adversity. For more information, resources…

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528 Innovations: What Makes This New Tech a Game-Changer for Your Health? 59:24

2M ago59:24

59:24

Dr. Brandon Crawford and Kevin Johnson introduce a revolutionary healthcare technology from their company, 528 Innovations. They recount the inspiring journey of Kevin's son, Dylan, whose battle against an undiagnosed neurological disease has been aided by advanced laser therapy. For more information, resources, and podcast episodes, visit https://…

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How Do Lasers Heal? Answering your FAQs (Part 2) 35:35

2M ago35:35

35:35

Dr. Brandon Crawford picks up where he left off in part two of the solo series “How Do Lasers Heal?” He answers frequently asked questions on photobiomodulation and how laser therapy can dramatically enhance brain function and overall well-being. It emphasizes key aspects such as dosage, cellular energy, and future personalized treatments, underlin…

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How Do Lasers Heal? Answering your FAQs (Part 1) 45:49

2M ago45:49

45:49

Dr. Brandon Crawford answers frequently asked questions on photobiomodulation and how laser therapy can dramatically enhance brain function and overall well-being. It emphasizes key aspects such as dosage, cellular energy, and future personalized treatments, underlining the crucial role of these therapies in clinical practice and daily health appli…

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Does Brainwave Entrainment Hold the Key to Neurological Recovery? 1:06:43

2M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Dr. Miller shares his journey from a small-town background to becoming a lead physician at NeuroSolution Center of Austin. He emphasizes the integration of chiropractic care with clinical neuroscience for holistic wellness. The podcast also delves into the effects of modern society on our health, emphasizing the importance of syncing with our circa…

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Why Am I Anxious? Unveiling the Causes of Fear and Chronic Pain. 1:16:40

2M ago1:16:40

1:16:40

In this solo episode, Dr. Brandon Crawford discusses the Fear Paralysis Reflex and its widespread impact on various mental and physical health issues. But he doesn't stop there. He offers simple yet effective at-home strategies that anyone can use to recover and improve their health and longevity. His holistic approach, grounded in clinical researc…

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Strength in Silence: The Unspoken Journey of TBI Caregiving 1:16:43

3M ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Lauren is here to provide insight into the important world of a caregiver of a loved one who’s suffered a traumatic brain injury. Dr. Crawford is handing the mic over to her to ask questions about Brian’s treatment and how laser therapy can contribute to his rehabilitation. For more information, resources, and podcast episodes, visit https://tinyur…

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Dr. Melissa Wittman: Autism Is A Superpower 57:52

3M ago57:52

57:52

Dr. Melissa Wittman's diverse qualifications highlight her holistic and innovative approach to patient care. This episode not only delves into the specifics of Functional Neurology but also explores how personal challenges and professional experiences have shaped her compassionate approach to healthcare. For more information, resources, and podcast…

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Circadian Rhythm Part 2 42:31

3M ago42:31

42:31

In part one of this two-part solo series, Dr. Crawford discusses the importance of considering circadian biology and going back to the foundation of how cells and the brain are designed to function properly. Dr. Brandon Crawford highlights strategies like sun exposure, proper illumination, and timing of eating to help break through therapy plateaus…

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Circadian Rhythm Part 1 33:50

3M ago33:50

33:50

In part one of this two-part solo series, Dr. Crawford discusses the importance of considering circadian biology and going back to the foundation of how cells and the brain are designed to function properly. Dr. Brandon Crawford highlights strategies like sun exposure, proper illumination, and timing of eating to help break through therapy plateaus…

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Dr. Jeri LaVigne: Unleashing VSEL's Potential With Mind-Body Healing 43:17

4M ago43:17

43:17

Dr. Brandon Crawford and Dr. Jerry LaVigne explore groundbreaking holistic approaches to neurology, emphasizing integrating physical treatment with emotional well-being for profound healing outcomes. The conversation delves into laser-enhanced VSEL procedures, precision therapy, neuroplasticity, and the mind-body connection, showcasing their innova…

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Cody Wall: A Comeback from Brain Injury to Purpose 53:16

4M ago53:16

53:16

Cody faced a severe brain injury, and with the help of Dr. Brandon Crawford, he discovered a new way to approach his healing process. He found that the brain has an incredible capacity for self-repair and reorganization, which gave him hope and led him to a career in chiropractic care. His story is a powerful reminder that positivity, resilience, a…

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Autumn Lockett: Mastering the Art of Standing Out in Higher Education and Beyond 30:20

4M ago30:20

30:20

Today we sit down with Autumn Lockett, an admissions and recruiting specialist renowned for her dedication to guiding prospective students through the intricate maze of higher education admissions. But Autumn's role transcends the ordinary; she's a passionate advocate for inclusivity, particularly for students with disabilities. With Autumn's wealt…

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Kristin Hughes: The Radical Fusion of Faith, Science, and Self-Care 44:25

4M ago44:25

44:25

Today we are discussing the intersection of faith and healing with occupational therapist Kristin Hughes. With over two decades of experience, Kristin delves into the integration of faith-based practices with occupational therapy to address the needs of individuals with autism and developmental delays. In this episode, Kristin shares her holistic a…

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Welcome to The New Era of Wellness 32:38

4M ago32:38

32:38

Welcome to The Longevity Formula, a transformative journey toward holistic health and well-being. Hosted by leading functional neurologist Dr. Brandon Crawford, this podcast will take weekly deep dives into revolutionary brain healing techniques that challenge conventional medical paradigms and offer groundbreaking insights to emphasize the critica…

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Insulin Resistance: The Primary Driver of Modern Disease 53:09

6M ago53:09

53:09

In this Health Edge recording, Mark describes a model of integrative health-lifestyle medicine that is distinctly different from current allopathic disease-based models. He examines the metabolic perfect storm of insulin resistance and inflammation as passports to accelerated aging, chronic complex disease risk and poor quality of life or healthspa…

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Statin Use, LDL Reduction and the Magnitude of Cardiovascular Benefit 30:54

7M ago30:54

30:54

In this episode of the Health Edge I review a recent meta-analysis examining the magnitude of cardiovascular benefit from taking statins for elevated LDL in both primary and secondary prevention. JAMA Intern Med. 2022;182(5):474-481. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.0134 Published online March 14, 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35285...…

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Exploring the Health Benefits of Saturated Fats and Full-Fat Dairy 41:46

7M ago41:46

41:46

Do you ever feel like everything you've been told about healthy eating seems to be teetering on the edge of being overturned? Welcome to a mind-bending exploration where we question the status quo, particularly the demonization of full fat dairy and saturated fats. I'm diving deep into a groundbreaking study suggesting that pentadecanoic acid, a sa…

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Red Meat and Diabetes: More than Meets the Eye 14:58

8M ago14:58

14:58

In a world where health advice is abundant, it can be challenging to sift through conflicting data and headlines. One such contentious issue is the connection between red meat and type 2 diabetes. On this episode of The Health Edge, we take a critical look at this connection and aim to provide a balanced perspective on this often polarizing topic. …

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Body Mass Index (BMI): Is it time to abandon this surrogate marker of metabolic health and mortality risk? 14:39

9M ago14:39

14:39

Ready to have your understanding of BMI flipped on its head? We're diving into an intriguing study that suggests a BMI lower than 25 might be linked with decreased mortality. That's right, what you've been told about the ideal BMI could be all wrong. We also tackle the waist to hip ratio, showing you how to measure it and why it might be a better h…

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Understanding the Complex World of Proteins, Essential Amino Acids, and the Role of IGF-1 in Brain Health 43:53

10M ago43:53

43:53

Are you ready to unlock the mysteries of protein and its pivotal role in our dietary intake? Strap in as we guide you through the complex world of essential amino acids, and the significant part they play in our bodies. We discuss the importance of achieving a balance in your protein consumption, focusing on the dietary reference intakes, and the p…

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Powerful Lifestyle Medicine Interventions 1:07:26

11M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

In this podcast Mark reviews the current paradigm linking environmental inputs-lifestyle with epigenetics and the human microbiome. He translates these connections ibto effective lifestyle medicine interventions. The PowerPoint below goes with the audio recording. You Tube recording can be found below. PowerPoint slides can be downloaded at www.the…

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Research Getting Our Attention 30:00

1y ago30:00

30:00

In this episode of the Health Edge Mark and John discuss areas of research they are closely following. John shares some interesting fatty acid research and introduces heptadecanoic acid as an emerging 17-carbon fat, important to healthy brain aging. Mark reviews some aging and longevity research he is following. Topics include epigenetic aging, bio…

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LDL blood levels and mortality risk 42:28

1y ago42:28

42:28

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review some papers that challenge the well accepted clinical meme that lowering LDL should be the focal point of reducing CV risk and all-cause mortality risk. Papers referenced: https://www.nature.com/articles/s4159... https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/6/e... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...…

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Does excessive sodium restriction lead to insulin resistance? 35:30

1y ago35:30

35:30

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review a recent paper drawing connections between excessive sodium restriction and insulin resistance. This adds to a growing body of research suggesting the restriction of sodium below 3-4 gms/day may in fact add to cardiometabolic risk. Current guidelines of 2300 mg/day or less fall well below thes…

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Sodium Restriction in Hypertension: Is too low dangerous? 53:51

1y ago53:51

53:51

This is a replay of a prior podcast examining the relationship between sodium and hypertension. A growing body of research suggests there is a point below which e.g. 3,000 mg/day where risk is increased. This recording is a prelude to our upcoming podcast on sodium restriction and insulin resistance.…

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Erythritol and Cardiovascular Risk: Is there a real concern here? 25:22

1+ y ago25:22

25:22

In this Health Edge podcast recording, Mark and John review a recent paper that drew a strong relationship between erythritol levels in the blood with major adverse cardiovascular (MACE) events. Mark and John anayize the study and offer perspective. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02223-9 Another recent review of risks and benefits of er…

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): An under recognized cardiovascular complication 49:19

1+ y ago49:19

49:19

In this Health Edge recording Mark and John review recent data on the prevalence of CKD in the US. They review common drivers of CKD and offer many lifestyle medicine recommendations for prevention and management.By Mark Pettus MD and John Bagnulo PhD, MPH

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Time Under the Load:The critical relationship between muscle mass, cognition and all-cause mortality 37:47

1+ y ago37:47

37:47

In this episode of the Health Edge, mark and John review two important studies. The first is a systematic review/meta analysis that clearly links loss of lean body mass (sarcopenia) with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease risk. The second paper reviews the underlying mechanisms that link lower muscle mass with greater risk of cognitive …

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Alzheimer's and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Is this epidemic a one-way street? 44:43

1+ y ago44:43

44:43

Few age-related diseases are more devastating than Alzheimer's. A recent study from Columbia University suggests in individuals 65+ years of age, 10% have a dementia diagnosis and almost 25% have a diagnosis of MCI or mild cognitive decline. For the 90+ age demographic, over 30% have a dementia diagnosis. The costs to the individuals and those who …

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Cardiovascular Aging and Longevity 43:45

1+ y ago43:45

43:45

Cardiovascular disease continues to be the #1 cause of mortality in the US and around the world. In this episode of The Health Edge, Mark and John review a paper that begins to address why it is that as we age, our risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all other "age-related diseases" goes up dramatically. In this 2021 paper from the Journal of…

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The Omega-6 to Omega-3 Fat Ratio as a Predictor of Health and Longevity 44:49

1+ y ago44:49

44:49

In this recording of The Health Edge, Mark and John discuss the importance of dietary intake and sources of omega 6 and omega 3 fats. An abundance of epidemiological and clinical trials suggest high ratios of O-6/O-3 drive increased inflammation, oxidative stress and are associated with increased cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Mark and Joh…

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Saturated Fat Intake and Diabetes-Cardiovascular Risk 38:22

1+ y ago38:22

38:22

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review some recent studies that continue to challenge the long held belief that saturated fatty acid intake (SFAs) is directly linked to diabetes and cardiometabolic risk. https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(17)32252-3/fulltext https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36056919/…

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An interview with Mark Campbell PhD on the relationship between time in Nature and Health 49:31

2y ago49:31

49:31

In this recording of The Health Edge, Mark and John interview Mark Campbell PhD. We discuss the science linking time in Nature with global health outcomes. About Mark Campbell: Dr. Mark A. Campbell uses his background in wellness, sports medicine, exercise science, and performance psychology to impact change across all areas of life. His diverse ba…

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Protein Intake: How much is enough? 32:19

2y ago32:19

32:19

In this latest Health Edge video John and Mark discuss their perspectives on protein intake. How much? Animal versus plant?By Mark Pettus MD and John Bagnulo PhD, MPH

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Cardiometabolic Health: Are you a member of this exclusive club? 38:06

2y ago38:06

38:06

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review a recent study published by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Trends and Disparities in Cardiometabolic Health Among U.S. Adults, 1999-2018. Mark and John reflect on how we got here and why this is so important to recognize and respond to. Lifestyle drivers and interventions a…

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Fructose, Uric acid and Cardiometabolic Risk 39:26

2y ago39:26

39:26

Is it possible that consuming too much fruit could be detrimental to your health? Are all fruits the same? In this recording of The Health Edge Mark and John will explore the relationship between dietary fructose intake (from sugar and high fructose corn syrup and fruits), endogenous metabolic conversion of glucose to fructose (high glycemic foods)…

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Do higher vitamin D levels slow biologic aging? 33:11

2y ago33:11

33:11

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review two papers that suggest higher levels of vitamin D via supplementation may slow our biologic clocks as measured by epigenetic methylation patterns. The implications are fascinating! YouTube link: https://youtu.be/O3UD62Pk9fE Papers reviewed: Vitamin D supplementation is associated with slower …

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Can Healthy Lifestyle Reverse Biologic Age? 40:47

2y ago40:47

40:47

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review a recently published paper affirming proof of concept: healthy lifestyle may in fact reverse biologic aging or slow "biologic clocks" via epigenetic methylation patterns. Potential reversal of epigenetic age using a diet and lifestyle intervention: a pilot randomized clinical trial https://www…

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Science of Aging and Longevity Overview 1:53:34

2+ y ago1:53:34

1:53:34

In this episode of The Health Edge, Mark shares a recording from January 21, 2022 reviewing the current science of aging and longevity. This was the first of a series of 6 webinars sponsored by OLLI Berkshires. https://berkshireolli.org/ScienceOfAgingWinter22 The pdf handout from this presentation can be downloaded at www.thehealthedgepodcast.com…

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NAFLD: Non-Alcohol Fatty Liver Disease 21:29

3y ago21:29

21:29

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review a paper demonstrating significant reductions in NAFLD with both 5:2 fasting mimicking or LCHF over just 12 weeks. Article can be found at: https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S258955592100032X?token=5364332DCA18EABB9179131EF7F061F8AE705EE83CE947284A96CC9749AC9AF4E4C9FDA2D11BF95A0800388E3…

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Chronology of Insulin Resistance, Obesity and Inflammation 23:08

3+ y ago23:08

23:08

In this episode of The Health Edge mark and John review an important paper that suggests obesity to be more a consequence of higher insulin than a cause. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2749271By Mark

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Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, and Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality 31:14

3+ y ago31:14

31:14

In this Health Edge podcast, John and Mark review a recent paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine that links higher intake of high-glycemic foods and beverages with higher all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2007123By Mark

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YOUR ROADMAP TO OPTIMAL HEALTH WITH Dr. Mark Pettus 47:33

3+ y ago47:33

47:33

Drew Pearlman Interview: Dr. Mark Pettus is a triple-board certified Internist, Nephrologist, and Integrative Medicine physician practicing for over 25 years. He is also the author of two books, The Savvy Patient: The Ultimate Advocate for Quality Health Care and It’s All in Your Head: Change Your Mind, Change Your Health. He hosts The Health Edge …