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"Putting It All Together" - Snack Cast Episode 213
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Wrapping up our review on the book Brain Energy by Dr. Chris Palmer - Chapter 20: How can you develop your own metabolic treatment plan?By Yes.Fit
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"Why the Current Treatments Work" - Snack Cast Episode 212
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Chapter 19: How can we actively manage our mitochondria? What are the benefits/disadvantages of the treatments ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)?By Yes.Fit
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"Physical Activity" - Snack Cast Episode 210
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Chapter 17: Physical Activity as a contributing cause - Does exercise matter? Does mitochondria benefit from diet and exercise? How long should we exercise for and for how many days?By Yes.Fit
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"Drugs and Alcohol" - Snack Cast Episode 209
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Chapter 16: Using drugs and alcohol to feel like one can normalize whatever issue or feeling is happening at the moment can actually be causing greater problems. Could it be inhibiting your ATP production?By Yes.Fit
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"Food Fasting and Your Gut" - Snack Cast Episode 208
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Chapter 15: What we eat, when we eat, and how we eat have direct effects on metabolism and mitochondria. Which three vitamins are specifically mentioned as required for energy metabolism within mitochondria?By Yes.Fit
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"Sleep and Circadian Rhythms" - Snack Cast Episode 207
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Chapter 14: Sleep as a contributing cause - What are the benefits of getting proper sleep and what role does circadian rhythm play?By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 13 - Is all inflammation bad? Inflammation as a contributing cause affects not only our metabolism but also our mental health and mitochondria. What else can we learn about how inflammation affects our overall health?By Yes.Fit
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"Hormones and Metabolic Regulators" - Snack Cast Episode 205
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Chapter 12 - How does cortisol, insulin, estrogen and thyroid hormone contribute to metabolism and mitochondria? What role do they each play? Book: Brain Energy by Christopher Palmer, MDBy Yes.Fit
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"Chemical Imbalances, Neurotransmitters and Medications" - Snack Cast Episode 204
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Reviewing Chapter 11 of the book Brain Energy by Christopher Palmer, MD: Are there medications that inhibit mitochondria? How does this affect your health long term?By Yes.Fit
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"Causes and Solutions" - Snack Cast Episode 203
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Part 3 of our discussion with Mitochondria: What is causing the problem and what can we do? What are the 3 things to know when reviewing risk factors? - Book: Brain Energy by Christopher Palmer, MDBy Yes.Fit
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"Mitochondrial Dysfunction" - Snack Cast Episode 202
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What is mitochondrial dysfunction? What does Dr. Palmer say are the 5 distinct mechanisms that can lead to mental illness due to mitochondrial dysfunction?By Yes.Fit
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"Magnificent Mitochondria" - Snack Cast Episode 201
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What are all the ways mitochondria helps the cells in our body? Is mitochondria the common pathway to mental and metabolic disorders?By Yes.Fit
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"Mental State and Mental Disorders" - Snack Cast Episode 200
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Chapter 6 points out the differences/similarities between mental state and mental disorders? The symptoms are often the same and both can lead to poor health outcomes - but how do we differentiate?By Yes.Fit
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"Mental Disorders are Metabolic Disorders" - Snack Cast Episode 199
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Chapter 5 of the book "Brain Energy" by Christopher M. Palmer, MD mainly discusses metabolism and why it is such an important driver in our overall health.By Yes.Fit
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"Could It All be Related?" - Snack Cast Episode 198
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In chapter 4 of the book "Brain Energy" by Christopher M. Palmer, MD we discuss about the correlation between mental illness and metabolic disorders (obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease).By Yes.Fit
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"Searching for a Common Pathway" - Snack Cast Episode 197
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Chapter 3: Is there a correlation among all mental disorders? Is all mental illness created by the same source? "Brain Energy" by Christopher M. Palmer, MDBy Yes.Fit
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"What Causes Mental Illness and Why Does it Matter?" - Snack Cast Episode 196
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Reviewing chapter 2 and determining what author Chris Palmer, MD says its the main issue to mental illness.By Yes.Fit
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"Brain Energy" Book Review - Snack Cast Episode 195
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"Brain Energy" by Christopher M. Palmer, MD - Deep Dive into Mental Illness.By Yes.Fit
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Book Review Wrap Up: "The Great Cholesterol Myth" by Jonny Bowden and Stephen T. Sinatra - Snack Cast Episode 194
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Everything we've learned about cholesterol, LDL, statin, insulin resistance and more - How they affect our health and what we need to know to stay healthy.By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 12: Healthy Living - Snack Cast Episode 193
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What is the relaxation response? How does expressing our emotions in a healthy way help us?By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 11: Help Your Heart with these Supplements - Snack Cast Episode 192
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This chapter is all about vitamins and minerals. Learn about the awesome foursome and why they are good for our health: CoQ10, D-Ribose, L- carnitine, Magnesium.By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 10: Beyond the Mediterranean Diet - Snack Cast Episode 191
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What you should avoid and what you should eat in order to remain healthy.By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 9: The Real Cause of Heart Disease - Snack Cast Episode 190
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What does insulin resistance do to your body? Does it increase the risks of cardiovascular disease?By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 8 Part 2: The Statin Deception - Snack Cast Episode 189
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What are the risks? What are the "games" that pharmaceuticals play? What's the difference between absolute vs relative risks.By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 8: The Statin Deception - Snack Cast Episode 188
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What is the job of statins? What are its properties? How do they affect/help our health?By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 7 Part 2: Breaking Down Fats - Snack Cast Episode 187
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Discussing the different types of oils/diets and how they affect people's health.By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 7: The Truth about Fat - Snack Cast Episode 186
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What is Fat? What are saturated and unsaturated fats as described by the book?By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 6 - Part 2: Sugar - Snack Cast Episode 185
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What is Glycation? How does it affect diabetes? How can glycation damage your LDL?By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 6: Sugar - Snack Cast Episode 184
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Is sugar the enemy in your diet? What is insulin and how does it affect your health?By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 5: Inflammation and Oxidation - Snack Cast Episode 183
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What causes inflammation in our bodies? How does it affect cholesterol? What are free radicals and what does oxidation have to do with it?By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 4: The Real Deal on Cholesterol - Snack Cast Episode 182
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In this chapter, the authors speak to some of the flaws with the standard total cholesterol test. They then focus on why its flawed and why it causes problems.By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 3: Cholesterol is Harmless - Snack Cast Episode 181
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Is this statement supported by science? Is the information we've been given throughout the years flawed?By Yes.Fit
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Chapter 2 "The Great Cholesterol Myth" - Snack Cast Episode 180
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This chapter discusses why you should skeptical of LDL as an indicator of heart disease.By Yes.Fit
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"The Great Cholesterol Myth" Book Review - Snack Cast Episode 179
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New Series - Book review and deep dive on the chapters.By Yes.Fit
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Wrapping up Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals - Snack Cast Episode 178
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Summary of everything we learned throughout the weeks. Should we consider taking supplements, vitamins, or minerals?By Yes.Fit
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What do probiotics do for us? What are the signs that your gut is not working very well? Who should incorporate probiotics into their diet?By Yes.Fit
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Turmeric & Curcumin - Snack Cast Episode 176
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Are they the same? What are their benefits? What is the recommended daily dosage? Are there any risk when taking these?By Yes.Fit
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The berries and flowers of elderberry are packed with antioxidants and vitamins that may boost your immune system. What's the proper way to consume them? How do they help your body? What are some of the other benefits?By Yes.Fit
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Flaxseed & Flaxseed Oil - Snack Cast Episode 174
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People use flaxseed and flaxseed oil to reduce cholesterol and blood sugar and treat digestive conditions. What else is it used for? What are their benefits? How do you know if you are deficient?By Yes.Fit
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Glutathione is essential for the immune system's proper functioning and is vital in building and repairing tissue. Which diet depletes glutathione? Which function in our bodies does it help the most?By Yes.Fit
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Apple Cider Vinegar - Snack Cast Episode 172
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What are the benefits of acv? Does it help with weight loss? Are there any risks of taking acv? What's the recommended daily intake?By Yes.Fit
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What are their benefits? How many omega oils are out there and how do they differ from each other? What are the signs of deficiency? Which sources do you get it from?By Yes.Fit
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OTC Supplements - Joint Therapy: Snack Cast Episode 170
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What is glucosamine? Does it actually help the joints? What are some other options if glucosamine is not available?By Yes.Fit
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What are antioxidants? What foods and vitamins contain antioxidants?By Yes.Fit
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Minerals: Selenium - Snack Cast Episode 168
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Selenium naturally appears in water and some foods. While people only need a very small amount, selenium plays a key role in their metabolism. What are the deficiency signs? What foods provide selenium?By Yes.Fit
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Minerals: Fluoride - Snack Cast Episode 167
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What are the controversies surrounding fluoride? Does it really help strengthen the enamel on your teeth? Does it help with the bones on the body? Why is fluoride added to water? What food sources contain fluoride?By Yes.Fit
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Minerals: Iodine - Snack Cast Episode 166
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The body needs iodine to make thyroid hormones. These hormones control the body’s metabolism and many other important functions. How much iodine do I need? What foods provide iodine? Can iodine be harmful? What are the signs of deficiency?By Yes.Fit
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Copper helps your body make red blood cells and keeps nerve cells and your immune system healthy. How do you know if you are deficient? Which food sources provide this mineral?By Yes.Fit
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Manganese is a trace mineral that is present in tiny amounts in the body. What are some of the signs/causes of deficiency? Which foods provide manganese? Can too much of it be toxic?By Yes.Fit
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Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body, and myoglobin, a protein that provides oxygen to muscles. What foods provide iron? How much iron do you need? What happens if I take too much iron?By Yes.Fit
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