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Sep 11, 2023

Find out whether the amount and diversity of probiotics from food is comparable to probiotic supplements, and how popular probiotic foods rank in probiotic value.  

I'll be taking a closer look at kimchi, kefir, yogurt, sauerkraut, and kombucha to see if you can get enough probiotics from food alone, and when you might want to opt for a supplement. 

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00:00 Intro
01:29 Common fermented foods

02:50 Why my thinking has changed on probiotic foods
04:23 The probiotic value of popular fermented foods
08:55 “The better I eat, the worse I feel”

12:51 Are foods or supplements more effective? 

14:44 Do probiotics actually cause brain fog? 

18:22 Probiotic food recommendation 

 

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Sep 6, 2023

Gluten enzymes promise to better help digest gluten for both celiac and non-celiac gluten-sensitive populations. 

Fortunately, gluten enzymes have been studied for both celiac disease and NCGS. 

But what does the data actually say about their effectiveness? Join me to hear more about the research into gluten digestive enzymes, and what other options are available to help relieve gluten sensitivity. 

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:48 What are gluten enzymes?

01:21 Spotlight: Prolines

02:24 How common is celiac and gluten sensitivity? 

03:36 The research on gluten enzymes

06:35 The verdict 

07:28 Why enzymes work for some 

08:44 What CAN improve gluten sensitivity? 

 

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Sep 4, 2023

In this episode, I’ll walk you through the latest probiotic research updates, including benefits for:

-Cognitive health

-Mood

-Situational anxiety & depression

-And more

Join me to stay up to date on the latest probiotic science.



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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:08 Can probiotics improve cognition?

07:34 Can probiotics lead to improvement in mood?  

10:26 Do probiotics reduce situational anxiety? 

13:52 Will synbiotics improve fibromyalgia? 

17:52 Summary of probiotic studies

18:50 Can probiotics improve sleep? 

19:53 Are probiotics effective for fatty liver disease? 

21:26 Are probiotics good for stomach pain in kids? 

23:00 Probiotics for iron absorption

 

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Aug 30, 2023

A look into whether resistance training or cardio is the best exercise for brain health, and exactly why exercise has such a strong effect on your brain. 

Tune in to hear the exercises backed by science to help boost your brain power. 

 

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00:00 Intro 

00:58 Physical activity & cognitive impact

08:13 What type of exercise is best? 

10:39 How do we load exercise appropriately? 

12:03 The protocol 

14:06 Signs & symptoms of overtraining

 

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Aug 28, 2023

Learn all you need to know about huperzine A including:

-What it is
-Where it’s derived from
-Its brain benefits

-The research on who should (or shouldn’t) take it
-And an at-home protocol for taking it

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00:00 Intro 

01:28 What is huperzine A?

03:32 The science behind huperzine A’s benefits

07:02 My personal experience with huperzine A

08:57 Does huperzine A have PROVEN benefits? 

13:34 Potential side effects 

14:47 The protocol 

 

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Aug 21, 2023

Depending on where you send your stool sample, you can end up with different stool test results. 

What this means is that your treatment plan could look very different depending on the stool test you use. This also means that a stool test may not be the best way to actually start healing your gut. 

Instead of spending time and money on (potentially inaccurate) stool tests, I’ll tell you 4 things you can do that will make a difference for your gut health. 

Join me. 

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:59 What is a Split Test?

01:40 The Split Tests Results

02:34 Why My Thoughts on Stool Testing Changed

05:53 Different Results Mean Different Treatment

10:17 Zonulin: A Key Finding

12:23 The Second Split Test

14:30 You’re Doing Yourself a Disservice 

14:54 4 Tools for GI Healing 

 

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Aug 16, 2023

An emerging therapy is the use of MDMA for PTSD, as well as other psychedelics for mental health. Listen in as Allison A Feduccia PhD explains the promising potential of psychedelics for mental health. 

 

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00:00 Intro 

03:13 Allison’s Background

04:47 Pharmaceutical Use to Party Drug and Back 

10:52 The Therapeutical Benefits of Psychedelics 

14:57 How & Why Does MDMA Work?  

17:20 Does it affect the Limbic System? 

19:35 Post-Therapeutic Effects 

21:01 MDMA for PTSD

24:44 Psychedelic Protocol

30:47 Side-Effects & Risks

34:49 More Healing Stories 

40:50 Other Resources

 

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Aug 14, 2023

Today I'll break down the science of probiotics, specifically how they provide the four health benefits of improving: 

-Sibo & dysbiosis

-Leaky gut

-Brain inflammation

-And the stress response

Tune in to hear just how powerful probiotics are for your health.

 

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Leaky Gut

Overgrowths

IBS

IBD

Constipation

Antibiotic Side-Effects

Depression

Stress Response

Brain Fog

Probiotic Safety



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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:52 Probiotic Backstory

03:41 How Powerful Probiotics Are for the Gut

07:56 Improve Gut Health, Improve Brain Health

11:09 The Limbic System

13:44 How to Find a Good Probiotic

 

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Aug 9, 2023

In this episode, I share the latest research updates on probiotics. 

As you’ll see, today’s research covers an exciting and wide range of conditions, such as using probiotics for: 

-Brain health

-Metabolic health

-Body composition

-Infection

-Cognition

-Blood pressure 

-And more

Join me to stay in step with the latest research on probiotics, gut health, and overall wellness. 

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:50 Cognition & Memory

03:55 Depression

05:56 Autism

07:24 Single vs Multi-Species

09:06 Metabolism

13:17 Blood pressure

14:26 Weight loss

14:53 Muscle mass

17:30 Infections

19:04 Oral dysbiosis



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Aug 7, 2023

Cordila's mold exposure story might sound familiar—she suddenly hit a wall of symptoms like nausea, fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and more, and reached the end of her rope trying to find a solution. 

When she finally made her way to the clinic after a year of being stuck in Rome and many years of a chronic illness, we were able to help her find relief from her mold symptoms. 

Tune in to hear Cordila's fascinating journey and what we did to finally make the difference for her health.

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

02:42 Cordila’s Story

14:03 Cordila’s Symptoms

16:23 The Test Results

19:40 Addressing Preexisting POTS

22:19 “Treat Mold Like a House Fire”

27:07 What We Did & Didn’t Do

37:43 The Importance of Protein

40:03 Macronutrition & Calories

47:28 Brain Injury Support

49:19 Cordila’s Current State

57:06 Chronic Illness & Your Mindset

01:01:00 Neurology: Dismiss or Support

01:10:36 Closing Remarks

 

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Aug 2, 2023

Is exercise good for the gut microbiome? 

It may not come as a surprise that it is. But not all exercises are equal when it comes to benefiting the microbiome. 

Tune in to hear why this non-dietary factor impacts gut health and a research-backed protocol for gut-friendly exercise.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:14 GI anatomy snapshot

05:35 Exercise & the microbiota

08:05 Factchecking the physiology 

10:40 Exercise for IBD

11:57 The Protocol

13:08 Moderate-high intensity exercises

13:34 The importance of consistency 

 

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#gut health #microbiota #microbiome

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Jul 31, 2023

Does being a weekend warrior work? Do you get worthwhile health benefits? 

Today I'll break down what the research shows about the weekend warrior method, including its benefits and limitations.  

Join me to learn how to get the most out of being a weekend warrior.  

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:53 The physiology of exercise

07:30 Exercise impacts on longevity 

10:25 Weekend warrior benefits

12:37 Intensity needed

14:03 Calculating max heart rate 

15:45 Health wearable recs

16:33 Strength training 

17:30 Exercise & certain conditions

18:31 Weekend warrior: Injuries

19:25 Recap

 

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#gut health #weekend warrior #exercise

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Jul 26, 2023

Wondering if you need HCl to help rectify stomach acid levels? 

Today I'll walk you through:

-What HCl is

-How it works

-Symptoms that tell you that you need it

-The truth about stomach acid

-And a protocol to get started with

Please join me.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:48 The physiology of digestion

03:48 Stomach acid & probiotics

06:20 How common is low acid? 

08:56 Symptoms of low acid

10:45 Risk factors

14:49 Why does acid cause symptoms?

17:55 What about testing? 

20:33 Protocol to safely take HCl

 

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#gut health #health and wellness #microbiome

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Jul 24, 2023

Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic category with many proven gut health benefits. 

Until recently, it was thought that those with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) should not only avoid saccharomyces boulardii, but probiotics altogether. 

Today I'm going to share some exciting updates that show something quite counter to this thought. 

Join me to hear more about SIBO and how you can help improve it with a simple, research-backed protocol. 



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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:53 Defining SIBO

02:38 S. boulardii origin & benefits

04:40 Impact of S. boulardii on SIBO

06:55 An S. boulardii protocol

 

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Jul 19, 2023

If you read the recent Washington Post article on the subject, you might wonder "should you avoid probiotics if you're taking antibiotics?"

Today I'm going to explain why that isn't the case, by pitting the data from the Washington Post article against the larger body of data that supports the use of probiotics during a course of antibiotics. 

Tune in and be sure to tell me what you think! 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:11 The article’s claim 

02:13 The one small study he cited

03:13 What most of the data says

05:01 Evidence hierarchy 

07:00 A note about prebiotics

07:44 Healthy people & probiotics

09:20 Be cautious with health news

 

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Jul 17, 2023

Today I'm covering the latest healthy lifestyle research that includes a wide range of topics, including: 

-The best frequency and step count for health benefits from walking

-The best type of exercise for gut health

-A simple way to balance blood sugar

-The link between animal exposure and allergies in kids 

-And much, much more. 

Join me to get the latest updates for healthy living. 



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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:40 Reducing allergies in children

02:50 The effect of screen time

05:21 Time in nature benefits

08:36 Best step count for benefits

10:16 Does exercise reduce aging?

11:49 Best exercise for gut health

13:45 Blood sugar control 

15:15 Best time for exercise

16:19 Simple exercise protocol

17:14 Best diets for longevity

22:44 Non-nutritive sweeteners



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Jul 12, 2023

There's been an exciting update to methane dominant SIBO research. A recent study shows that supplementing with two simple, widely-accessible supplements can make a big difference for methane dominant SIBO. 

Tune in to hear what the research shows and how to get started with a simple protocol.

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:03 What is SIBO?

02:20 Methane SIBO

03:21 Probiotic & fiber results

09:38 An evidence-based protocol

11:39 Suggested probiotics 

13:15 Fiber/prebiotic options

 

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Jul 10, 2023

Finding a meaningful existence seems harder than ever these days. Fortunately, Mark Hawkins knows where we can look—the Paleo era. 

Today Mark and I are discussing:

-What is meaning and purpose?

-Why is it so important? 

-And what can hunter-gatherers teach us about living a more meaningful life?

Please join us.

 

More About Mark Hawkins: 

Mark A. Hawkins, Ph.D., is an author, educator, and clinical counselor. He has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Daily Telegraph, and several other news outlets and podcasts for his ideas. His research focuses on interdisciplinary understandings of meaning and purpose as they relate to human well-being. Mark was published in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology and is the author of The Power of Boredom: Why Boredom is Essential for Creating a Meaningful Life, and The Mismatched Human: Our Fight for a Meaningful Existence. He lives, researches, and writes with his wife, Yoona, in Vancouver, British Columbia. 


Website: https://coldnoodlecreative.com/
Facebook & Instagram: @coldnoodlecreative

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro to meaning

05:00 Paleo living & psychology

08:07 The utility of friendships

13:38 The role of sacrifice

14:43 The paradox of choice

20:08 What changed in the Axial Age

24:49 What is post-modernism?

29:59 We want simple, quick pleasure

32:04 What Mark is seeing now

40:25 Finding community 

45:26 Building self-awareness

 

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Jul 5, 2023

What are the optimal ranges for thyroid labs? Today I'll answer this and other listener-submitted questions about thyroid health. 

Tune in to hear answers to questions like: 

-If my labs are normal could it still be a thyroid issue?

-How do I know if I need thyroid hormone? 

-How can I wean off thyroid medication? 

-And more. 



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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

02:04 What are the optimal ranges?

09:43 Reverse T3 & T3

11:01 What if labs are normal?

13:05 What if TSH and TPO are high?

15:13 How do I know if I need meds?

18:30 What is the weaning process?

21:30 Can GI issues impact thyroid?

 

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Jul 3, 2023

If you're interested in having healthier relationships, you'll be interested to hear from Alison Armstrong. 

Alison is an expert in building understanding between men and women. One way she does this is by tapping into the hunter-gatherer relationship, which can still tell us a lot about modern mindsets. 

Tune in to hear what she's taught me about having a healthier understanding of how men and women think. 

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

04:58 Heaven on Earth

09:52 Looking to hunter-gatherers

11:37 The role of testosterone

13:36 Men can also “gather”

18:25 Difference in venting

24:24 The effect of hormones

28:33 Offering solutions or support

31:58 Default listening methods

34:18 Different archetypes

42:16 Marriage prerequisites

44:41 Assessing compatibility

49:30 Business vs family success

55:13 Ambition

59:51 The 6 drivers of life



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Jun 28, 2023

In this episode, I debunk the myth that probiotics are harmful. 

Recently, some thought leaders have been suggesting that lactobacillus probiotics should be avoided in those with SIBO. 

But the problem with this take is the research that was favored versus the data that was dismissed... 

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00:00 Intro 

00:26 A myth based on bad science

02:27 What the data ACTUALLY shows

03:59 What data should you trust?

05:34 Keep an eye out for bias

06:22 Data shouldn’t be dismissive

07:17 Probiotics for SIBO: The truth

07:50 Smart doesn’t mean unbiased

08:58 No need to avoid lactobacillus

 

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Jun 26, 2023

In this episode, scientific proof comes to light about what works for a leaky gut repair. Leaky gut is when the tight junctions between the cells that line your small intestine loosen. This allows bacterial fragments and undigested food particles to enter your bloodstream, potentially causing an unwanted immune response. 

When the immune response is heightened, there’s a greater chance for chronic inflammation to occur, causing symptoms like diarrhea, brain fog, joint pain, and fatigue. 

This is where probiotics can come into play to help calm down the immune response and heal leaky gut. Listen to the episode to hear what kind of probiotics to use and how often to take them to improve your gut health. 

 

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00:00 Intro 

00:55 What is leaky gut?

03:16 How prevalent IS leaky gut?

04:10 Factors that increase risk

05:58 Symptoms aren’t just digestive

06:39 Can probiotics help leaky gut?

09:35 An important finding

10:57 What’s the best protocol?

13:18 Probiotic formulas

15:37 You don’t have to keep testing

 

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Jun 21, 2023

In this episode, I cover updates to gut research. These updates are grouped into two main categories: gut dysbiosis and immune system. 

Gut health and immune health go hand-in-hand, so it may not be so shocking to hear how lowering gut inflammation can boost immunity.

What exactly works to improve digestive symptoms and immune function? This episode features studies that reveal the power of diet and the pitfalls of lab tests and environmental exposures. 

Listen in to better understand how to build a healthier gut.

 

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00:00 Intro 

00:44 What is dysbiosis? 

02:05 Dysbiosis & IBS

04:50 Surprising causes of dysbiosis

12:07 Disbyosis without symptoms? 

15:13 EoE (Eosinophilic esophagitis) 

18:34 IgG food allergy testing

19:44 Dysbiosis & diet

26:20 Elimination isn’t forever

28:11 Conclusion

 

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Jun 19, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Sunjya Schweig—an expert in complex chronic illnesses—speaks about the first responder health program he devised for the Berkeley Fire Department. 

Exposure to extreme stressors leaves first responders prone to many health risks themselves. To date, the top two killers within this profession are cancer and suicide. 

Recognizing the need to help first responders with their physical and mental health, Dr. Schweig built a program that follows many of the best practices we use at our clinic. 

Hear what gut health, nutrition, stress management, and sleep techniques can help improve overall health. 

 

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00:00 Intro 

05:33 What the Right Care Looks Like 

09:30 The First Responder Program

14:00 EMS Stress Management

18:35 Hallmark Symptoms of PTSD

22:00 Effective Stress Tools 

24:27 Useful Apps

26:48 The Impact of Breathwork

29:07 EMS Cancer Risks

32:28 Structuring Shiftwork

37:39 The Conditions Being Seen

39:41 The Tools Being Used

42:30 Ketamine & Psilocybin

45:36 Avoiding Burnout

46:59 Time in Nature

 

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Jun 14, 2023

Weight loss is a perennial struggle for many people, and it’s not because they haven’t tried every approach available (including counting calories, restricting carbs, and increasing the amount of exercise they get).

Today’s podcast guest, obesity expert Dr. Barbara Corkey, explains that many people have difficulty losing weight due to factors that go beyond behavioral change. These include the changing macronutrient content of food, additives in carbs that may be affecting our metabolism, and the resulting rise in metabolic disease.

We discuss how individual differences affect the ability to lose weight, the role of genetics and heredity, and how to sort through all of the noise to find the weight loss approach that works best for you.

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