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Can you imagine a life where every celebration, every comfort, and every meal is dominated by a substance that’s silently damaging your health? That’s how Florence Christophers put it as she shared her personal story of sugar addiction, from her first realization of the harmful impact sugar was having on her health, to her discovery of the Sugar Blues book, and finally, her road to overcoming her addiction.
Read MoreKnowing how to read an ingredients label is paramount for metabolic health. It’s also a great way to reassess your eating habits and cut out foods that don’t serve your goals. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreWe can no longer trust a monolithic food industry with so much to lose if the public perceive their products as ‘unhealthy.’ So rather than taking their claims at face value, it would be wise to do our own research and come to our own conclusions.
Read MoreDr. Philip Ovadia recently appeared on the “That Fitness Couple” podcast with hosts Mike & Corrie-Beth, the founders of PURE PHYSIQUE.
Read MoreHeart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Ray on the show today to discuss the most important topics from Ovadia’s book, Stay Off My Operating Table. The cholesterol controversy, diagnostic testing, blood panel specifics, and other areas of interest related to avoiding heart disease are reviewed.
Read MoreThe American idea of food is broken at its core. More than 73% of the US food supply consists of ultra-processed food imbued with colorants and additives. But the US is the exception rather than the norm, especially when compared to European countries. The most heavily processed European countries consume just 43.8% of their calories in ultra-processed foods, while countries like Italy and Romania consume even less (just 14% of their diet).
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreErwan Le Corre, the founder of MovNat and a record-holding expert in breath-hold work, shares his journey from France to the U.S. and reveals how breath-holding can redefine the boundaries of our mental and physical capabilities.
Read MoreGluten actually damages their small intestine’s villi, which allow for nutrient absorption and digestion. Too much damage to villi leads to malnutrition and weight loss, as well as long-term chronic conditions like osteoporosis, cancer, and autoimmune diseases.
Read MoreCould hormones be the secret key to unlocking your metabolic health? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Jay Wrigley, a specialist in functional medicine and hormonal health. As we dive into the intricacies of how hormonal changes impact our metabolism, along with the implications on weight management, we learn that it’s not all about diet.
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard that excessive sunlight should be avoided at all costs.
But what you haven’t heard is that not getting enough sun could be shortening your lifespan.
According to a 20-year study performed by scientists in Sweden, non-smokers who don’t get enough sunlight have a similar life expectancy to smokers in the highest sun exposure group.
Read MoreOur guest Martin Silva, a renowned fitness professional hailing from Australia, gives us a glimpse into his transformation from being a personal trainer to creating an online transformation program. Martin shares his struggles with food and how he conquered them, which offers a ray of hope for those who have been battling unhealthy lifestyles for over two decades.
Read MoreDr. Jeff Crippen, a passionate chiropractor, draws upon his own personal health journey and the intriguing insights from his book, Timeless Youth, to challenge our perception of modern healthcare.
Read MoreHeart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States.
But did you know its presentation depends on your sex?
We know heart disease is a devastating condition that does permanent damage to the body. However, men and women share the disease burden differently, depending on specific factors.
Read MoreMichael Matheson Miller speaks with heart surgeon, Dr. Philip Ovadia MD, about metabolic health, diet, science, cholesterol, insulin resistance, the US government food pyramid, Ancel Keys and the cholesterol – saturated fat -heart disease hypothesis.
Read MoreBen Azadi reveals how he found purpose in health, particularly through the ketogenic diet and fasting. He presents an interesting perspective on the concept of keto flexing, highlighting the importance of metabolic flexibility. Listeners, prepare to be enlightened on how incorporating healthy carbs can aid hormonal conversions and why ketosis is not a one-size-fits-all solution for weight loss.
Read MoreStay Off My Operating Table® Podcast with Dr. Philip Ovadia Imagine this: your parents – the pillars of your life – are locked in a battle of metabolic illnesses and you are helpless. This is the stark reality that our guest, Olivia Khwaja, faced which led her to pivot from a corporate career to a journey Read More
Stevie Jay and Diane Ducey speak with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia, author of the book “Stay Off My Operating Table.”
Read MoreMany people think that their age is a shield against heart disease.
And while youth can certainly play a part in your health, it offers poor protection against processed foods, excessive alcohol, and sugary snacks.
Read MoreFrom struggling with weight and health problems to adopting a zero-carb, carnivore lifestyle, Kelly Hogan’s candid and relatable narrative traverses struggles, an empathetic doctor’s intervention, and her discovery of the power of nutritional understanding.
Read MoreDr. Ovadia talks with Ben about some of the misconceptions surrounding heart disease, heart health and cholesterol, as well as why metabolic health is so essential for a strong and healthy heart.
Read MoreAs a traditionally trained OBGYN, Kyrin Dunston transitioned to alternative medicine to conquer her personal health crisis. She then dared to question the approach to women’s health, especially as it relates to hormonal imbalances and midlife metabolic mayhem.
Read MoreI’m a big advocate of eating whole, real food to improve your metabolic health. I also encourage resistance training to grow metabolically active tissue. But apart from these building blocks of metabolic health, I encourage patients to seek a balanced lifestyle that encompasses all aspects of holistic health. This includes getting better sleep, managing workplace Read More
Dr. Philip Ovadia is the featured guest in this episode of the “No Carb Life” podcast with host Dave Mac. During their discussion, they touch on a wide variety of topics, including cholesterol, statins, heart disease, the vegan diet, low carb, keto, and carnivore.
Read MoreWe dedicate this episode to all our guests who made an impact on this podcast. Their expertise, personal stories, and groundbreaking research have served as an endless source of inspiration, transforming lives and igniting positive change within our healthcare system.
Read MoreEliminate processed food in your diet. That’s the clear message of Dr. Chris Knobbe, a pioneering nutrition researcher and author who connected the dots between our modern diets and the rise of chronic diseases.
Read MoreThe American lifestyle almost requires us to live entirely indoors. We spend approximately 87% of our lives in enclosed buildings, and just 7% of our time outside. That’s less than half a day per week — a far cry from our not-too-distant agrarian past. If you look at the impact of indoor living on our Read More
An advocate of a diet predominantly focused on meat consumption, Dr. Shawn Baker challenged the preconceived views about nutrition as he talks about his personal journey that led him to adopt a meat-based diet and the unexpected health advantages it provided for both him and his patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. He also discussed its implications for conditions like addiction, diabetes, mental health, and neurological diseases, and how dietary cholesterol has long been demonized when it can actually benefit our health.
Read MoreFrom being an obese kid to getting diagnosed with type-1 diabetes, Dr. Andrew Koutnik, an expert in exercise physiology and type-1 diabetes management, shares his personal journey and the power of lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise to improve health outcomes.
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