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Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, shares his insights on how functional medicine addresses the true sources of illness by examining what he calls “metabolic chaos.” Davis explains that every symptom has a cause or causal factor, and that nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting optimal health. He emphasizes the importance of tailoring diets to individual nutritional requirements based on factors such as genetics and oxidative rates.
Read MoreDr. Philip Ovadia was recently featured on the Get Healthy Tampa Bay podcast with Dr. Reller. While on the podcast, Dr. Ovadia shared his personal journey from struggling with obesity to adopting a low-carb, carnivorous diet, his insights on the current dietary guidelines, the role of statins and GLP-1 receptor agonists, and the importance of addressing insulin resistance. He also discussed his telemedicine practice, his book “Stay Off My Operating Table,” and his work with the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners.
Read MoreThe truth is, you don’t have to give up eggs to be healthy. And contrary to popular belief, they’re one of the healthiest foods you could eat. Eggs aren’t the boogeymen they’ve been made out to be. They won’t give you heart disease, shorten your lifespan, or destroy your metabolic health.
Read MoreType 1 diabetes management takes a revolutionary turn with Dr. Ian Lake’s ketogenic approach. In this insightful interview, Dr. Lake shares his personal journey with type 1 diabetes and how a low carb, high fat diet has been a game-changer for his blood sugar control and overall health.
Read MoreI talk a lot about whole, real food and how it can restore your metabolic health. This inevitably brings up processed food — one of the worst offenders of metabolic syndrome.
Of course, there are many different ways to define the term ‘processed food,’ and not all processed foods are exactly alike. A working definition can help you make better decisions and avoid processed foods that could be masquerading as ‘healthy.’
Read MoreIn this eye-opening interview, Marko Babac shares his journey from living in the city to starting Independence Ark Ranch, where he raises healthy, natural cattle. Learn about the surprising health benefits of grass-fed beef and how it differs from grain-fed alternatives. Marko discusses the importance of letting cows graze on pastures, as nature intended, and the impact it has on the quality and taste of the meat.
Read MoreFocus on purchasing whole, real foods. This includes anything that comes from the ground or eats food on the ground. Cabbages, cows, and coconuts are just a few of these. Notice most of these don’t have an ingredients list (unless they’re prewashed or prepackaged).
Read MoreDiscover the secrets to metabolic health and preventing heart disease with insights from nurse practitioner Lisa Simmons. In this eye-opening interview, Lisa shares her journey from critical care to helping patients achieve optimal wellness through a low-carb, ketogenic approach. Learn how the keto diet can benefit women during perimenopause and menopause by balancing hormones and supporting healthy weight loss. Lisa also breaks down the science behind insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and the importance of monitoring key biomarkers for metabolic health.
Read MoreIn a recent episode of the Work Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Philip Ovadia, a renowned cardiovascular surgeon and metabolic health practitioner, offers profound insights into the prevention and reversal of heart disease.
Read MoreThe more we learn about metabolic health, the more we see that age is just a number. You are not destined for a future of pain and chronic illness. You can make a difference and age with health, dignity, and grace. It’s more than possible to restore metabolic health after 50, and there’s living proof. We have dozens of testimonials from people who’ve turned their stories around.
Read MoreDr. Westman, a practicing internist and researcher at Duke University, has been at the forefront of low carb research for over 25 years. He discusses the early days of working with Dr. Atkins, the challenges faced in promoting low carb diets, and the growing acceptance of keto in the medical community.
Read MoreHe 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.
Read MoreThe medical field doesn’t consider food addiction a form of clinical substance abuse, but mounting evidence suggests this is an under simplification — because ultra-processed foods are very much ‘substances.’ Food addiction is more common than you think.
Read MoreI want you to know the truth about statins so you can make informed decisions about your personal care. To do this, we’ll need to cover info your doctor probably didn’t, including how statins affect your metabolic health.
Read MorePeter 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 improving soil health and biodiversity.
Read MoreFood is a major contributor to poor metabolic health. But it’s not the only thing disrupting healthy metabolic function. Certain habits, behaviors, chemicals, and medications also impact our metabolic health. Here are five common metabolic health disrupters you won’t hear about often, but still need to consider.
Read MoreLike 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.
Read MoreMost of us aren’t born with poor metabolic health. Over time, we pick up bad habits, advice, and behaviors that impact our ability to stay healthy.People who fight to stay metabolically healthy know how to go against mainstream myths and bad online trends.Here’s what they do to maintain their health, including what you can do to emulate it.
Read MoreChef Jonno Proudfoot helped to popularize not just the term “Banting” 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.
Read MoreHealth misinformation could wreak havoc on your metabolic health. Trusting the wrong source could put you in a dangerous situation and potentially lead to chronic disease. Roughly 35% of people don’t feel confident about spotting medical misinformation when it appears. This is the reason why I wrote this guide.
Read MoreHave 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.
Read MoreYou’re likely familiar with the ADA’s latest piece of ‘advice.’ Not only did they encourage diabetics to eat more carbohydrates, but they recommended the consumption of highly processed ‘near-food objects.’I need you to know this is not metabolically healthy advice — especially not for diabetics.If you want to live a healthier life (and possibly reverse your type 2 diabetes), you don’t want to follow the ADA’s diet.
Read MoreTara Vander Dussen, a 5th-generation dairy farmer, offers a unique perspective on an industry often misunderstood by those of us it nourishes. She helps explain the intricate connection between taking care of the farm and taking care of the environment. We talk agricultural technology, consumer trust, and the unwritten stories behind your food labels. Tara explains the dairy supply chain and the true nature of grass-fed products.
Read MoreWhen healthy people snack, they look for sustainable energy in the form of protein and fat.When metabolically unhealthy people snack, they look for stress relief, flavors, or emotional comfort. This leads to processed food consumption like chips, crackers, and snack bars.
Read MoreDr. Robert Pearl is the visionary former CEO of Kaiser-Permanente Medical Group and a passionate advocate of putting the “health” back into modern American healthcare.
In a candid conversation, Dr. Pearl dissects the fragmented, fee-for-service model that keeps healthcare stuck in the 19th century. He helps unravel the cultural complexities within medicine that not only impede physician satisfaction but also jeopardize patient safety.
Read MoreThe connection between our mouths and metabolism is increasingly well-researched. More and more studies show a clear relationship between heart disease, mouth health, and even obesity. And yet, not nearly enough health professionals are talking about this. That’s why I’m sharing everything I know — so you can make better decisions for your future.
Read More“Stay Off My Operating Table®” Author Dr. Philip Ovadia featured in Newsweek article about metabolic disease aimed at business owners Dr. Philip Ovadia was recently featured in a Newsweek article about the link between personal wellness and business health. In the world of entrepreneurship, the health of a business often takes center stage, with metrics, KPIs, Read More
John Jaquish is a visionary biomedical engineer. His inventions are revolutionizing the way we think about muscle hypertrophy and disrupted the conventional beliefs about muscular strength and bone health.
Read MoreLab work is key for measuring metabolic health. But that doesn’t mean every lab test is useful. Studies show 30% of lab tests are inappropriate for checkups. An additional 40% to 60% are downright unnecessary. If your doctor isn’t ordering the right lab work, you may not know if you’re metabolically healthy.
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