Stay Off My Operating Table Podcast® with Dr. Philip Ovadia

From the profound connections between metabolic health and conditions such as autism and ADHD to nutrition, integrative neuropsychologist Dr. John Ferrara has utilized functional medical care to improve the situation of children with these conditions. This episode tackles the evolution of our food quality, the complex world of vaccines and their critical, yet controversial, role in health, the emotional debate surrounding adjuvants, and the potential impact of diet and lifestyle changes on the severity of conditions in diagnosed children. Our guest also discussed the intriguing correlation between metabolism, diet, and autism, and why metabolic dysfunction often goes unnoticed in individuals with psychiatric conditions. Finally, we touched on the compelling connections between geographical factors and autism prevalence. Ever wondered why there's a particularly low rate of autism among the Amish population and if there is a possibility of geographically mapping metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity to autism? John Ferrera's insights on the potential of metabolic health interventions to reverse conditions once believed to be irreversible, such as Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis can surely revolutionize your understanding of metabolic health and autism.

Get to know our guest:

Integrative neuropsychologist and learning specialist John Ferrera, Ph.D. has a wealth of experience in treating kids, teenagers, and young adults with developmental disabilities, and disruptive behavior disorder. His approach includes mindfulness techniques, behavioral modification, and cognitive re-framing. "And we talk about behaviors that they can change and thoughts that they can change. And that's all very, very true and very valid. We recommend medications, of course. But nobody talks about, or until now, thanks to people like Chris Palmer and yourself, but we're really talking about the link between metabolic health and mental health. And so that's something that is not being addressed when I think people come into most psychologists or psychiatrists office."

Connect with him:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnFerrera

Instagram: @johnferreraphd

Website: https://www.inpnyc.com

Documentary on Autism: https://www.restoringbalanceautism.com/

Dr. Ovadia: 

Twitter: @iFixHearts 

Website: OvadiaHeartHealth.com 

Metabolic Health Quiz: iFixHearts.com