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The 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.
Read MoreSander Van Stee’s knowledge of the relationship between soil health, animal welfare, and our food system is both deep and broad. He helped us understand why grass-finished beef offers superior nutrition over less-expensive grain-finished beef. He explains how and why the popular narrative around cattle farming is dead wrong. He’s leading an agricultural revolution that prioritizes planetary health without sacrificing productivity.
Read MoreRecently featured on WCIA News, the CBS affiliate in Urbana, Illinois, Dr. Philip Ovadia, a cardiothoracic surgeon who has performed more than 3,000 heart surgeries, shares a powerful message: the journey from being at risk of becoming his own patient to transforming his health and well-being.
Read MoreIf you want to break the cycle of poor metabolic health, you need to start with yourself — you must be your own catalyst. Here are some ways to get started: Set a dietary example. As you change your diet to whole, real foods, the rest of your family is bound to take notice. Remember: the person who controls the shopping cart controls the metabolic health of the entire family.
Read MoreIn this episode, Dr. Ovadia, a renowned heart surgeon, author, and founder of Ovadia Heart Health, challenges conventional perceptions of heart disease, offering insights into the role of cholesterol in the body and highlighting the critical need for increased awareness about inflammation and insulin resistance.
Read MoreDr. Ben Bocchicchio brings 5 decades of wisdom to this episode’s discussion on high-intensity, low-volume training. Dr. Ben defies conventional wisdom in the fitness world with his approach. He explains why “less is more.”
Read MoreVery smart people have very different opinions about the healthiness of red meat. You’ve probably seen some of this debate take place online (especially if you follow me on X). In 2015, I embraced red meat and lost 100 pounds. Almost a decade later, I’ve kept it off. It’s one of the reasons I’m so Read More
Dr. Philip Ovadia’s recent guest appearance on the Rebellious Wellness Over 50 podcast with Gregory Anne Cox covered several critical points about heart health and metabolic wellness. Dr. Ovadia strongly advocated for preventing heart disease through simple diet and lifestyle changes, underscoring the importance of focusing on metabolic health. This includes maintaining stable blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation, and avoiding insulin resistance.
Read MoreDr. Berg breaks down the complexities of the battle between supporters of the protein-centric ketogenic diet and the corporate-backed dietary guidelines that favor grains and sugars. The implications are vast. We touch on public health, the medical establishment, and of course, Big Pharma.
Read MoreWhy are some states heart-healthier than others? There’s no single reason why some states appear to have healthier hearts than others. I see a few primary reasons why we see such a divide between each state — particularly the cultural norms between Northern and Southern cooking.
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