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This podcast focuses on bringing Art and Science back to Medicine. We've lost the art of healing and our practices lag the impressive developments in the biological sciences. My goal is to reignite interest in science and to restore a regard for humanity in the face of ever-growing disengagement in my profession. Subscribe if: -you are a geek or a nerd (the difference is in social skills--I identify as Geek--but we're all inclusive here, Kumbaya!) -your AQ (Attention Quotient) exceeds that o ...
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I was a morbidly obese heart surgeon. Throughout high school, college, med school and surgical training, I followed the U.S. dietary guidelines for both diet and exercise. Yet nothing I did kept the weight off. I just kept getting bigger and bigger. Each day in the operating theater I would split open the chests of people just like me. I knew I was heading for the operating table myself if I didn't find solutions that worked. In 2016, I finally found a way to lose 100 pounds and keep it off. ...
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#143 | Heart, Lung & Brain Injury from Chronic Over-Breathing | George Dallam, PhD
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Professional Grade Supplements for WiseAthletes We all want a healthy heart, lungs, and brain. Can you guess at the single behavior that connects the dots on solving: the ability to run or ride at the same speed using 25% less breathing, reducing the occurrence of the so called exercise induced asthma or bronchoconstriction (EIB), eliminating side …
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Bronson Dant: The Power of Emotional Awareness in Your Health Journey 158
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Health coach Bronson Dant shares his unique approach to achieving true health and fitness, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and sustainable lifestyle changes over quick-fix diets and exercise programs. Key Takeaways: Developing self-awareness is crucial for addressing emotional triggers and achieving lasting health improvements Understa…
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What Ancient Diets Teach Us About Health and Longevity | Suze Alexander #157
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Discover the ancient health secrets of indigenous tribes in this eye-opening interview with Suzanne Alexander, co-author of "The Ancestral Diet Revolution". Journey through the eating habits and lifestyles of various tribes to uncover valuable lessons for modern health. In this fascinating discussion, Suzanne shares her firsthand experiences living…
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#142 | Fasting Mimicking to Balance Muscle & Longevity | Joseph Antoun, MD PhD
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Professional Grade Supplements & 5-Day FMD Kits for WiseAthletes Like so many people, I have struggled to lose my visceral fat while I have continued to put on muscle.... but there is more to being a wise athlete than having maximum muscle. I also want to live LONG as a strong athlete. The prevailing wisdom says that when you fast or when you cut c…
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Judy Cho: Is the Carnivore Diet the Key to Overcoming Eating Disorders? #156
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What happens when a 12-year commitment to a plant-based diet leaves you battling major depression and an eating disorder? Join us as Judy Cho, a board-certified holistic nutritionist, shares her eye-opening journey from the progressive dietary culture of UC Berkeley to discovering the healing power of animal fats and proteins. Judy's story is a pow…
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Episode 171: Ken and Dawn on AI, Alzheimer’s, global security, keto vs low carb and more
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In today’s Ask Me Anything episode, Ken and Dawn answer a wide range of questions that cover: A recent FDA approval of a neural implant device for people with degenerative neuromuscular disease or spinal-cord injuries. Global security in the age of AI. A study that looked at ways to optimize glymphatic clearance for people with acute or chronic sle…
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Dr. Scott Sherr: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & The Ultimate Guide to Health Optimization #155
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) with Dr. Scott Sherr, an expert in integrative medicine. Discover how this revolutionary approach to healing can optimize health, enhance performance and change your life. Key Takeaways: • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can accelerate healing, boost energy production, …
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Dr. Robert Lufkin Challenges Medical Dogma About Metabolic Health and Longevity #154
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When Dr. Robert Lufkin confronted his own health concerns, he uncovered truths that shook the foundations of his medical beliefs. Join us as he shares his transformative journey from traditional physician to a revolutionary thinker in the realm of metabolic health and longevity. Our conversation with Dr. Lufkin dives into the heart of his upcoming …
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#141 | Your Blood Test Results May Vary | Austin Baraki MD
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Pro Level Supplements & At-Home Tests for WiseAthletes "In science and engineering, convention dictates that unless a margin of error is explicitly stated, the number of significant figures used in the presentation of data should be limited to what is warranted by the precision of those data." Why don't I see error bars on my blood test results...?…
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Dr. Vyvyane Loh: Normal Weight Obesity is the Hidden Epidemic #153
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Have you ever contemplated the profound interplay between your mind, body, and the daily choices you make? This episode features Dr. Vyvyanne Loh, a physician with a holistic approach to wellness, who shares her personal transformation from burnout to a revitalized healer. Vivian's story is a beacon of hope for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the rig…
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#140 | Solving Low Vitamin D | Grant E. Fraser MD
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Pro Level Supplements & At-Home Tests for WiseAthletes Updated edition: we had to fix a few spots in the recording so this episode is the (slightly) revised one. Vitamin D isn’t a vitamin but a hormone, and it plays an important role in our bodies including the building and repair of muscle. Can you just take a vitamin D pill and forget about it? D…
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Episode 170: Charles Serhan on the use of specialized pro-resolving mediators to resolve inflammation
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Today Dr. David LeMay steps in to co-host with Dr. Ken Ford for our interview with Dr. Charles Serhan. Charles is a Harvard professor best known for his discovery of specialized pro-resolving mediators. SPMs are molecules that can activate the natural resolution of inflammation and help people avoid anti-inflammatory drugs. The discovery of SPMs sp…
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Ketamine for Depression: A Game-Changing Approach to Mental Health - Johnathan Edwards 152
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It's called "percutaneous hydrotomy" and it's billed as a revolutionary pain treatment. Dr. Jonathan Edwards, anesthesiologist and polymath, shares groundbreaking insights on alternative pain treatments and metabolic health. In this episode of Stay Off My Operating Table, we dive deep into cutting-edge medical approaches with Dr. Jonathan Edwards. …
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#139 | Finding your Iron Sweetspot for Performance and Health | Grant Fraser MD
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Pro Level Supplements & At-Home Tests for WiseAthletes We’ve all heard about anemia and iron deficiencies hurting our athletic performance and our overall energy level. But the latest thing is iron overload and dumping iron. So is iron good or bad??…the answer is yes. Iron is both a toxin and a nutrient. What I’ve learned for myself is the older at…
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Candida and Thyroid: The Surprising Connection - Dr. Michael Biamonte 151
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Learn about the hidden dangers of Candida overgrowth and its surprising connection to thyroid health in this eye-opening episode of the Stay Off My Operating Table podcast. Dr. Philip Ovadia interviews naturopathic doctor and clinical nutritionist Michael Biamonte, revealing crucial insights into functional nutrition and holistic health. In this co…
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#138 | Internal Arts: More than Stress Management | Jeff Patterson, author of The Yielding Warrior
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Pro Level Supplements for WiseAthletes Jeff Patterson….martial arts expert and author of The Yielding Warrior. After teaching 25,000 students ni his martial arts academy and earning the equivalent of black belts in the martial arts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Eskrima, Tai Chi, Qigong, Muay Thai, and Kenpö, Jeff now shares personal experiences, age-old …
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Overcoming Healthcare Barriers: Amanda Decker's Metabolic Health Approach #150
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Amanda Decker, an experienced nurse practitioner, is revolutionizing metabolic health. She shares her journey from childhood obesity and psoriasis to discovering low carb lifestyle benefits. Decker discusses challenges implementing this approach in traditional healthcare, where medication is often prioritized over lifestyle changes. Her determinati…
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Texas Slim and the Beef Initiative Tackle Both Food Security & National Security #149
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What if the way we source our food is putting our health and national security at risk? Bold statement, but Texas Slim, a pivotal figure in the Beef Initiative, argues that our centralized food systems are doing just that. Join us as we reconnect with Texas Slim, who’s been on a mission across the U.S. and beyond, advocating for regenerative beef a…
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#137 | The #1 Secret to Healthy Fat Loss | Vyvyane Loh MD
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Pro Level Supplements for WiseAthletes As a followup to my chat with Dr Vyvyane Loh, Glen and I sat down with Dr Loh to get into the HOW of losing excess body fat without losing muscle. Dr Loh does not disappoint as she shares her tips on how she has helped so many people successfully navigate the changes needed to get to a healthy body fat level A…
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Episode 169: Dave Feldman talks about cholesterol and the ketogenic diet
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Dave Feldman is the founder of the Citizen Science Foundation and is known for his research into the ketogenic diet. Dave is a software engineer by training who embraced a ketogenic diet to avoid his progression toward type 2 diabetes. he joins us on this episode of STEM-Talk to share that journey. After undertaking the high-fat/low-carbohydrate di…
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Vinny Tortorich on the Keto Controversy: How the Food Industry Profits from the Low Carb Trend #148
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In this episode, Vinnie Tortorich, a trailblazer in the low carb movement, joins us to expose the truth about dirty keto and how processed foods are hijacking the health benefits of low carb diets. Discover the deceptive tactics used by the food industry and learn how to navigate the keto diet while prioritizing whole, unprocessed foods. Key Takeaw…
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Cate Shanahan on Ancel Keys' Deception: The Dark History Behind the War on Saturated Fat #147
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Exposing the Truth: How Vegetable Oils Cause Oxidative Stress and Disease with Dr. Cate Shanahan In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Cate Shanahan, author of "Dark Calories," reveals the shocking truth about the relationship between oxidative stress, disease, and the consumption of vegetable oils. Dr. Shanahan exposes the lies and corruption that h…
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#136 | Live Long Strong; Dodge the #1 Killer (CVD) | Michael Twyman MD
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Pro Level Supplements for WiseAthletes The USA declared war on heart disease in 1955. 70 years later it is still the leading cause of death. What about statins and all that medical progress we’ve had. Exactly, what about it? Dr Michael Twyman is a board certified cardiologist who runs Apollo Cardiology, a clinic serving patients from all over the w…
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Reed Davis - Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Uncovers the Root Causes of Health Issues #146
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Reed Davis, the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, shares his expertise on the underlying causes of health issues and how functional medicine approaches these problems by identifying and then addressing what he terms "metabolic chaos" – the complex interplay of multiple causal factors that contribute to illness. We delve into the limitatio…
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Episode 55: Physician Burnout--How the Cult of Medicine Entraps Doctors
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Send us a Text Message. Healthcare systems use cult tactics on doctors to forge a disenfranchised workforce, deprived of autonomy and independent thinking. I share my own experience of burnout and reflections on the real cause of burnout in medicine. Contact me for information on my physician burnout recovery program: www.vyvyanelohmd.com…
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Send us a Text Message. Most people with anemia or iron overload don’t think about their immune system but iron levels are very closely linked to inflammation in your body. Learn the details on the regulation of iron stores in the body and the importance of macrophages in iron cycling. Find out how iron impacts insulin sensitivity and metabolic hea…
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Revolutionizing Type 1 Diabetes Management with Dr. Ian Lake's Ketogenic Approach - #145
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In this episode, Dr. Ian Lake, a GP from the UK, shares his revolutionary approach to managing type 1 diabetes through a ketogenic diet. We explore the science behind insulin dosage, metabolic flexibility, and the challenges of advocating for low carb, high fat diets in the medical community. Key Takeaways: Dr. Lake's personal journey with type 1 d…
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#135 | What's your Healthy Fat %? | Vyvyane Loh MD
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Pro Level Supplements for WiseAthletes If you look around you can see that body fatness is a bigger problem now than it used to be. Officially the statistic is approximately 45% of Americans are obese measured by BMI. But if we measure body fat as a percentage of total body weight, the metric is closer to 90 percent. because of the many people who …
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Episode 168: Alessio Fasano discusses celiac disease and gluten-related disorders
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Dr. Alessio Fasano, who is considered the world’s leading expert in celiac disease and gluten-related disorders, returns for his second appearance on STEM-Talk. Although just 2 million Americans have celiac disease, an estimated 20 million Americans suffer from gluten sensitivity. Alessio is a professor and director of the Mucosal Immunology and Bi…
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From Tennis Pro to Rancher: Marko Babac's Journey to Raising Healthy, Grass-Fed Beef #144
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In this episode, we chat with Marko Babac, the founder of Independence Ark Ranch, to explore his remarkable journey from tennis professional to grass-fed beef rancher. Marko shares his motivations for leaving the city life behind and embarking on a mission to raise healthy, natural cattle in the heart of Arkansas. Throughout the conversation, Marko…
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Lisa Simmons on Keto for Women & Balancing Hormones During Perimenopause and Menopause #143
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Meet Lisa Simmons, the latest powerhouse to join the Ovadia Heart Health team. With nearly three decades of nursing expertise and a personal transformation story that's nothing short of remarkable, Lisa brings not just skill but also a deep passion for metabolic health to the table. Her journey from critical care to embracing a ketogenic lifestyle …
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#134 | Testosterone Envy & Longevity | Rick Cohen MD
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Pro Level Supplements for WiseAthletes Should I take TRT? Should my testosterone be higher? I've been thinking about testosterone for 15 years, and of course the issue goes way beyond athletic performance enhancement ... wise athletes have serious questions about testosterone's impact on health and longevity. We all want to be better athletes, to b…
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Low Carb Pioneer Dr. Eric Westman Discusses the Science Behind Keto Success #142
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Dr. Eric Westman is a renowned internist and researcher at Duke University, where he serves as Director of the Duke University Keto Medicine Clinic. With over 25 years of experience in the field of low carb and ketogenic diets, Dr. Westman has been at the forefront of research and clinical practice. He is the co-author of the book "End Your Carb Co…
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#133 | Higher VO2Max via Postbiotic Metabolites | Ross Pelton, R.PH, Ph.D., CCN
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WiseAthletes Fullscript Store Gut health is all the rage now but it is so complicated and everybody has a different solution…from eating lots of fiber to eating only meat to taking probiotics. How can we figure out what to do? Is improved athletic performance possible from gut health? Today in episode 133 I am joined by Ross Pelton, the Natural Pha…
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Episode 167: Nicholas Norwitz discusses a ketogenic diet as metabolic medicine
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Today we have Dr. Nicholas Norwitz, 28, a third-year Harvard Medical School student whose research into the applications of a ketogenic diet as metabolic medicine has attracted a significant following. For a number of years during his youth, Nick suffered from a number of debilitating diseases, including osteoporosis, ulcerative colitis, and inflam…
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From Widowmaker to World Champ: Jeff Davis' Inspiring Journey #141
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Jeff Davis survived a massive heart attack at 63 and went on to win four world wrestling titles in his late 60s by embracing a metabolic health approach through diet, exercise, reduced medication, and mindfulness. "I believe we can reduce the whole cardiac industry if we can focus more on metabolic health, but there's not a lot of money in salads."…
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Peter Ballerstedt on the Ruminant Revolution, Sustainable Food Production and Human Health #140
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In this podcast, Peter Ballerstedt, a forage agronomist and ruminant nutritionist, challenges conventional wisdom about animal agriculture's role in human health and sustainable food production. He argues that ruminant animals, like cows, sheep, and goats, are crucial for converting inedible plant material into nutrient-dense food for humans while …
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#132 | Measuring Metabolism | Hari Mix PhD of Calorify
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WiseAthletes Fullscript Store Everybody knows exercise is good for us but why? And why doesn't my food tracker balance my calories even when I weigh my food and use a power meter and heart rate monitor to track energy usage? Do I really have to step on a scale everyday to know if I am eating too much? And how can I tell if I'm eating too little to …
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Robin Switzer, Mastermind of the Hack Your Health Conference #139
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Like many people who reach their mid-40s, Robin Switzer was sick and tired of being sick and tired. She switched to a ketogenic diet, lost a lot of weight and felt more mental clarity. But that was just the beginning of her transformation; it sparked a complete revolution in her career and life. At the time, Robin was a banking execute making very …
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#131 | Winning with Supplements | Jeff Gladd, MD
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Fullscript for WiseAthletes I think it is clear that nutritional supplements are a useful and medically legitimate way for me to meet my nutritional needs and support my efforts to be a strong athlete for a long time. Yet, the question of which nutritional supplements to buy turns out to be much more complicated than it appears … my conversation to…
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Episode 166: Vyvyane Loh on atherosclerotic heart disease
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Dr. Vyvyane Loh returns to STEM-Talk for her second appearance to talk about atherosclerotic heart disease. Also known as ASCVD, the disease has been reported to affect 26 million people in the U.S., and annually leads two million hospitalizations and more than 400,000 deaths. Vyvyane is a board-certified physician in obesity and internal medicine.…
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From Gourmet Chef to Keto Crusader: Jonno Proudfoot Sparks Low-Carb Revolution in South Africa #138
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They call the diet "Banting" in South Africa, in honor of the man who first proposed the ketogenic diet more than 100 years ago. Chef Jonno Proudfoot helped to popularize not just the term but the diet itself when he swam from Mozambique to Madagascar in the same year he released a Cook Book along with the legendary Tim Noakes. That confluence of c…
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#130 | Protecting Lung Health | MeiLan K. Han MD
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Fullscript for WiseAthletes Breathing is the essence of life. Yet lung function declines as we age. The chemicals and small particles breathed into our lungs leave a mark and reduce lung function, a little here and a little there. But we can slow the decline, and we can even recover lost function with targeted effort. Do you know how to protect and…
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Kevin Hines: The Man Who Survived a Suicide Attempt Off the Golden Gate Bridge #137
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Have you ever stood at the edge of life, teetering between the will to live and the temptation to end it all? Kevin Hines faced this chilling reality when he leapt from the Golden Gate Bridge, only to embrace life fiercely during his fall. In this astonishing conversation with Kevin, he describes the raw emotions and struggles with bipolar depressi…
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