HealthCast Now - The Intersection of Health, Wellness & Circadian Optimization

Tommy Wood is the chief medical officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, a company that developed a science-based, personalized support program to help clients regain their optimal performance through various lifestyle changes. Before he found the path to fitness and wellness, Tommy’s idea of a health routine involved lots of TV time and a pack of cookies. He escaped that life when he went to college to get a degree in biochemistry, worked as a traditional doctor of medicine, and obtained a PhD in physiology and neuroscience. He has since worked with many clients and helped them get their lives back. Today, Tommy shares his thoughts on the importance of sleep, what he thinks real food should be made of, and why getting a six-pack now might not be great for long-term. "It's very difficult to do circadian rhythm and sleep by brute force.” Dr. Tommy Wood In this episode, you’ll learn: If a client hits a plateau, it's usually the environment than exercise and diet. Circadian rhythm is important for long term wellness. It's not just about avoiding blue light, but also getting a lot of sunlight during the day. It's important to have a tailored fit into your wellness routine. Eating seasonally is eating the way the body is designed to eat. Where you are and what grows locally there tell you what you should be eating. Be your own health advocate and watch out for biased articles or studies. Even Olive oil products can be adulterated and become unhealthy for consumption. Do your research and make sure it's all made of olive oil. If you are trying to get a certain performance in a certain sport, then some form of excess training is fine, but what you may be training might not be good for you in the long term. Tommy shares what The Upside Down Movement Pyramid is all about. Strength and muscle mass are some of the best predictors of longevity. When it comes to following advice from someone in social media, be careful. What someone projects and what's going on under the hood is not the same thing. Looking online for answers or being part of a community is okay, but don't forget to have personal connections outside the internet. The earlier you build these relationships, the better. Key Takeaways: You’re better off being strong and healthy for 70-80 years rather than have a six-pack now and go down from there. Anything that doesn't come in a package or cook from a single ingredient is real food. If it comes in a box, don't buy it. When you spend so much time on social media, you won't get deep connection or purpose you need for long term health. Find some human interaction. Connect with Dr. Tommy Wood: Nourish Balance Thrive official Nourish Balance Thrive podcast Facebook Twitter Resources Mentioned: The Great Upside-Down Movement Pyramid blog Doug McGuff Neuro-Mass book by Jon Bruney Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

David Zappasodi is the author of the best seller Immovable Heart Unstoppable Mind. David has over 20 years of experience in the Health and Fitness industry. He has spent a lot of his career as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. He owned his own fitness center for 9 years and has also been a martial arts teacher. Now David specializes in working with people in the “being stuck” state with Health and Weight loss. In this episode David Zappasodi, joins us to discuss the importance of mindset and setting goals to optimize Health and Wellness as he dives into his 6 essential practices for healthy living. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why people struggle with nutrition and exercise. Mindset is important when setting specific goals Setup strategies and habits that will re-enforce emotions while working on goals Mindset and emotions affect discipline The 6 essential practices help focus on what is important for health and weight loss Taking some “time off” can help return in a better and stronger state of mind Avoiding blue light at night will help you get better sleep Good mindset and meditation bring better results They way to transform is to focus on positive thoughts instead of the past Key Takeaway: Setup strategies and habits that will re-enforce emotions while working on goals The six essentials to focus on in terms of health and weight loss are Generosity, Integrity, Patience, Inspired Action, Mindfulness and Commitment Mindset and staying on track is important. Connect with Morley: David Zappasodi Official Website Facebook Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice.

Dr. Sachin Patel is a functional medicine expert, practitioner, and coach for patients and practitioners wanting to improve their health or the health of their patients. His journey started as a traditionally trained chiropractor, graduated specializing in sports injuries and soft tissue therapy when his interest and passion shifted to helping people achieve their health goals through functional medicine techniques. Dr. Sachin has worked with countless top-performing professional athletes, Olympians, and patients and strongly believes that the reason that some patients feel they are not receiving appropriate health from the medical practitioners is because “the approach is completely backwards.” Today, he explains why getting to the root of the cause of an illness or disease by incorporating proven, functional medicine techniques can significantly impact a person’s overall health and wellness. He provides simple, valuable tips and strategies that anyone can incorporate into their day-to-day routine and experience significant results. “When it comes to our health, it’s simple things we do consistently that can set off the chain reaction of nature.” – Dr. Sachin Patel In This Episode You Will Learn: How functional medicine and traditional medicine differ. Why Dr. Sachin believes that functional medicine is the future of medicine. Autonomic tone and how it affects the healing process. How cortisol and insulin are closely related Why nutrition, meal scheduling, and the mental state we are in during a meal are so important to how we digest food. The only thing proven to change our microbiome long term isn’t probiotics. It’s our diet. Trying to be perfect creates a recipe for failure. How to find a functional medicine practitioner What bio-hacks is Dr. Sachin currently focusing on the most? Essential Core Values for Optimal Health: Sleep and circadian rhythm alignment Movement and activity Hydration Morning gratitude Focus on autonomic tone Mentioned in This Episode: Muse Headband HeartMath Functional Medicine website Connect with Dr. Sachin Patel: 30-and-30 program Become Proof website – for patients Functional Medicine Consultant website – for practitioners Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Yuri Elkaim is a popular name in the world of health and nutrition, but it wasn't like that before. In fact, Yuri was practically clueless when it came to nutrition, but he did love sports especially soccer/football. His life changing moment was when he realized his bouts of hair loss were brought about by an autoimmune issue called alopecia. Doctors couldn't explain why, so he thought he would live the rest of his life hairless. It wasn't until he learned about holistic nutrition that he ended up curing himself. He has since strived to help those around him, to give them hope that there is still a way to treat whatever health issues they might have. Today, Yuri tells us his story of how he became the Yuri we know now, his thoughts on the whole "Metabolism is like a fireplace" analogy, why he thinks fasting is good for you, the importance of sleep when it comes to making decisions, and why we should learn to decipher when we're hungry and when we're full without relying on an eating schedule.   "There's no law that says 'thou shall have to do cardio after my weight training.'" Yuri Elkaim     In this episode, you'll learn: The typical North American diet is not healthy at all. The fireplace analogy on metabolism is a myth. Eating all the time to "stoke the flames" won't help you lose weight. In fact, it might lead to more unnecessary weight gain and energy crashing. Metabolism is the sum of all the breakdown and buildup in your body; catabolism and anabolism. 70% of the calories you burn come from BMR or the calories burned at rest. This is heavily dependent on lean muscle mass. If you want to lose weight you have to pack on some muscle. It's a long-term approach to not just weight loss but overall wellness too. Fasting is not starving yourself. When done right, you can fast regularly aka intermittent fasting. People can be psychologically hungry or physiologically hungry. Psychologically hunger is triggered by environmental or emotional cues to make you feel comfortable in certain situations. Listening to your body can mean not eating at the usual time; breakfast at 1 PM is when you break your fast. Too much cardio crushes your thyroid and the problem is not the exercises themselves but the duration and frequency. Endurance cardio is not exactly the ideal form of exercise for long-term. Leptin and Ghrelin are hunger hormones sensitive to sleep. Leptin tells you to stop eating and Ghrelin tells you to keep eating. Less sleep produces more ghrelin and reduces leptin.   Key Takeaways: Eat when you're hungry and stop when your full. You have to be aware "when" you're hungry. Women shouldn't be worried about building muscle as they are not as naturally capable of bulking compared to men. When you sleep, try to make the room a lot like a dark, cold tomb. It'll boost the quality of your sleep more than sleeping in a warm room penetrated by light.   Connect with Cathe Friedrich: Yuri Elkaim Facebook Youtube THE ALL-DAY ENERGY DIET book by Yuri Elkaim THE ALL-DAY FAT BURNING DIET book by Yuri Elkaim   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire   Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Our guest today is serial entrepreneur and passionate health advocate, Alex Charfen. Alex shares his story about living a vegan lifestyle, why he initially decided to become a vegan, and how Kevin transformed his way of thinking about health and nutrition and really give the paleo diet a chance. Alex explains that, although the vegan diet did help him get healthier, it wasn’t a sustainable approach to his nutrition needs. Since transitioning to the paleo diet, he hasn’t looked back, has never felt better, and has significantly better health than years before. In addition to making this dietary transition, Alex also shares many other lifestyle changes he has made over the years to improve his health, increase his energy, and get better sleep. “Anyone who transitions from what they would normally eat to unprocessed, whole foods will see a massive improvement.” Alex Charfen In This Episode You Will Learn: Why Alex Charfen believes the vegan diet gave him a “false sense of momentum.” His journey from veganism to the paleo diet. His morning routine and why he hyper-rehydrates first thing every morning. Why water quality is so important and what steps he took to improve the water quality in his business and home. The chemical fluoride in water contains other harmful ingredients. Why Alex believes water Is a gateway to success. Why he takes “primal walks” at sunrise every morning. Mentioned in This Episode: Berkey Water Filtration System Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Our guest today is serial entrepreneur and passionate health advocate, Alex Charfen. Alex shares his story about living a vegan lifestyle, why he initially decided to become a vegan, and how Kevin transformed his way of thinking about health and nutrition and really give the paleo diet a chance. Alex explains that, although the vegan diet did help him get healthier, it wasn’t a sustainable approach to his nutrition needs. Since transitioning to the paleo diet, he hasn’t looked back, has never felt better, and has significantly better health than years before. In addition to making this dietary transition, Alex also shares many other lifestyle changes he has made over the years to improve his health, increase his energy, and get better sleep. “Anyone who transitions from what they would normally eat to unprocessed, whole foods will see a massive improvement.” Alex Charfen In This Episode You Will Learn: Why Alex Charfen believes the vegan diet gave him a “false sense of momentum.” His journey from veganism to the paleo diet. His morning routine and why he hyper-rehydrates first thing every morning. Why water quality is so important and what steps he took to improve the water quality in his business and home. The chemical fluoride in water contains other harmful ingredients. Why Alex believes water Is a gateway to success. Why he takes “primal walks” at sunrise every morning. Mentioned in This Episode: Berkey Water Filtration System Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Krisstina Wise is known as a real estate genius, financial coach, and podcast host. She was always a go-getter, making sure she makes use of her time and money in the most efficient ways possible to not only accomplish her goals, but also make sure her successes lead to money and lots of it. She achieved what she set out to do, but at the cost of her own health. She has since embarked on the journey to learn more about how to keep her health in line with her goals as well, as how to be always in touch with her inner self, despite all things that may cause distractions. Today, Krisstina talks about her health journey, her opinions on our healthcare system, and her tips on how people can invest in their health according to what they expect their body to accomplish.   "If you were a billionaire you'd give your last billion dollars to get your health back if that's what it cost." Krisstina Wise   In this episode, you'll learn: Krisstina was always going for the hustle and it yielded magnificent results. This model worked well until it didn't and shortly found herself in her death bed just days after celebrating her recent accomplishments. She thought she was the epitome of good health with what she knew about health and wellness before being in her death bed. She was so into accomplishments and social circles that she overlooked her health. In the end, she consulted with a functional practitioner and cost her $250,000.00 to get her life back on track. She spent $250,000.00 because her body was her best asset. She realized none of her achievements mattered compared to her family and her own health and personal happiness. She also realized we should change the way we approach our healthcare system. We invest very little in our health; our body is our number one asset. When we don't have our body we can't make money or live a meaningful life. She also likened the way we should care for our body to how we care for cars. Our body is meant to go fast but we also have to make sure we invest in their constant maintenance to perform at that level. She says people have three freedoms to achieve: Political, Health, and Financial freedom.   Key Takeaways: Money matters more than anything but it's not about the money. You have to know how much money is enough. When you're able to quantify that, you become more content with life. When your health is taken away there is no freedom. Invest on your health based on how much your body, your main asset, is worth.   Connect with Krisstina Wise: Wealthy Wellthy Life Facebook   Mentioned in this episode The 28 Day Money Makeover Live Webinar   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire   Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Tara Grant, also known as Primal Girl, has been living an ancestral lifestyle since 2009. Her story wasn’t all rainbows and butterflies, though, as she also struggled with her weight and her own body issues all throughout her life. Before she knew of the Paleo diet, she tried other fad diets which literally did nothing for her. Even the doctors didn’t know what to do with her condition. It wasn’t until she read about living a Paleo lifestyle that she finally managed to bring about a huge transformation. She has since actively told her story, her struggles and successes, so she can serve as an inspiration to others. In today’s episode, Tara talks about the many changes she's made to transform herself, her own fitness inspirations, and her story of how she changed her life from being a 260 lbs. struggling dieter to a 143 lbs. personal trainer. “Listen to your gut, to yourself. If something works or doesn't work for you then that's true for you.” Tara Grant In this episode, you’ll learn: The many fad diets she tried that didn’t work despite her fondness of training and dieting. What book inspired her to revise her lifestyle for the better. She felt so weak and riddled with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, it was like she was an 80-year-old in her 20’s. Her body had insulin issues so the Paleo diet was perfect due to the low carb requirement. She went full paleo overnight. Having too much dairy in your diet might be what’s causing you many health problems. Full functional movement, with or without weights, is better than using machines. Being able to bend over and touch your toes is a pretty good indication of health. The importance of sleeping and waking up in a more “natural” manner. Eliminating blue light is the best practice before sleep. Be more social outside your phone. Physical human interaction is a necessity for our survival as a species. Key Takeaways: We're the only mammals that think we need milk after nursing so try and see what happens when you remove all forms of dairy for at least 30 days. Connect with Tara Grant: Primal Girl Official Website Email: [email protected] Join Tara on her live video chats weekly on Facebook Mentioned in this episode: Primal Blueprint book by Mark Sisson The Hidden Plague book by Tara Grant Philips Wake-up Light with colored sunrise simulation Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

On today's episode, Kevin is joined by inveterate biohacker and founder of MitoLife Matt Blackburn. Matt shares his interesting story on how he started his journey into optimal health and wellness on a very different path as a vegetarian and then discovered he was way off track.  Before founding MitoLife, Matt began to study the critical role that DHA and Circadian alignment played on health and especially on Mitochondrial Health. Matt and Kevin discuss the critical role that sunlight, especially in the morning and DHA play in health and wellness. Today, he shares some of his advice, suggestions, and tips to help you improve your overall health and wellness, allow your body to repair after a strenuous workout, and fight off many diseases. "DHA, especially from Algae sources is far superior to supplementing with Fish Oil." Matt Blackburn In This Episode You Will Learn: Matt's daily routine for optimal health and wellness. Harmful effects of artificial light (blue light) from technology and why is should be avoided at night. Why DHA is superior to fish oil for optimal Mitochondrial health. Why sunlight, especially in the morning anchors your Circadian cycle daily and should be part of any health regimen Why circadian alignment is more important than diet and exercise and should be your first focus   Connect with Matt Blackburn: MitoLife Website   The Takeaway: "Using DHA from Algae and optimizing your circadian based cycles will supercharge your Mitochondria and Health." – Matt Blackburn Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Head Strong Book & Optimizing Mitochondrial Health and Wellness with Dave Asprey Dave Asprey is the founder of Bulletproof Exec, a company geared towards biohacking to make sure the human body not only functions optimally, but ages slowly too. Before the invention of the now famous Bulletproof coffee, Dave was just another man walking the halls of Silicon Valley who once weighed a total of 300 unhealthy pounds. That was 20 years ago and he has since lost 100 pounds. He devoted his life to health and longevity and spent 15 years and hundreds of thousands of dollars hacking his own biology. Today, Dave talks about his new book called Head Strong, the reason why he wrote that book, his latest findings, and why he is now one of mitochondria’s biggest fans. "I changed breakfast for millions of people using biohacking.” Dave Asprey In this episode, you’ll learn: The Bulletproof Diet teaches you how to eat to have more energy and power with weight loss as a side effect. His new book explains why the Bulletproof diet works. When you know how mitochondria works, walking barefoot makes sense, cold bathing makes sense. Neurons in the brain prefer ketones, but glial cells prefer glucose more than ketones. Our brain has thousands more mitochondria than the whole body. Light is terribly important for mitochondrial health. You can get energy from melanin, not just in your skin, but also in your brain and eyes. Mitochondrial dysfunction can also be called aging. Key Takeaways: Mitochondria are the ones calling the shots, not you. Your mitochondria listen to your phone and Wi-Fi. The mitochondria are the smallest unit of consciousness in the body and the fastest bio sensors. Connect with Dave Asprey: Bulletproof Exec Facebook Resources Mentioned: Head Strong: The Bulletproof Plan to Activate Untapped Brain Energy to Work Smarter and Think Faster-in Just Two Weeks book by Dave Asprey The Bulletproof Diet: Lose up to a Pound a Day, Reclaim Energy and Focus, Upgrade Your Life book by Dave Asprey Human Longevity Inc. Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Tyler LeBaron - Part 2 of 2 Tyler W. LeBaron is the Founder and Executive Director of the science-based nonprofit Molecular Hydrogen Foundation/Institute. His background is in biochemistry and was a 1-year Adjunct Instructor of Physiology. He Interned at Nagoya University in the department of Neurogenetics to research the molecular mechanisms of hydrogen gas on cell signaling pathways. He is a director of the International Hydrogen Standards Association (IHSA) and the International Molecular Hydrogen Association (IMHA). He speaks at Medical conferences in the US for doctors CMEs/CEUs, and at academic biomedical hydrogen symposia and conferences around the world. He is also a member of the Academic Committee of Taishan Institute for Hydrogen Biomedical Research. He collaborates with researchers at home and abroad, and helps advance the education, research, and awareness of hydrogen as a therapeutic medical gas. Molecular hydrogen (H2) or diatomic hydrogen is a tasteless, odorless, flammable gas. Over 500 peer-reviewed articles demonstrate hydrogen to have therapeutic potential in essentially every organ of the human body and in 150 different human disease models. H2 reduces oxidative stress as a selective antioxidant and by maintaining homeostatic levels of glutathione, superoxide dismutase, catalase, etc. H2, like other gaseous signaling molecules (i.e. NO, CO, H2S), appears to have cell signal-modulating activity affording it with anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, and anti-allergy benefits. Key Molecular Hydrogen Related links mentioned in the podcast: Nature Medicine:https://www.nature.com/articles/nm1577 Hyperbaric hydrogen:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1166304 Overview on H2:http://www.molecularhydrogeninstitute.com/hydrogen-an-emerging-medical-gas alkaline water ionizers: http://www.molecularhydrogeninstitute.com/mildly-alkaline-ionized-water-characteristics-benefits-and-future Connect with Tyler here https://www.facebook.com/H2MHF Molecular Hydrogen Related Products. Inhalation:https://www.californiahydrogenwater.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html Tablets:https://drinkhrw.com/base/home RTD:https://h2bev.com Machines: https://www.trusiih2.com/biohacks Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Tyler LeBaron - Part 1 of 2 Tyler W. LeBaron is the Founder and Executive Director of the science-based nonprofit Molecular Hydrogen Foundation/Institute. His background is in biochemistry and was a 1-year Adjunct Instructor of Physiology. He Interned at Nagoya University in the department of Neurogenetics to research the molecular mechanisms of hydrogen gas on cell signaling pathways. He is a director of the International Hydrogen Standards Association (IHSA) and the International Molecular Hydrogen Association (IMHA). He speaks at Medical conferences in the US for doctors CMEs/CEUs, and at academic biomedical hydrogen symposia and conferences around the world. He is also a member of the Academic Committee of Taishan Institute for Hydrogen Biomedical Research. He collaborates with researchers at home and abroad, and helps advance the education, research, and awareness of hydrogen as a therapeutic medical gas. Molecular hydrogen (H2) or diatomic hydrogen is a tasteless, odorless, flammable gas. Over 500 peer-reviewed articles demonstrate hydrogen to have therapeutic potential in essentially every organ of the human body and in 150 different human disease models. H2 reduces oxidative stress as a selective antioxidant and by maintaining homeostatic levels of glutathione, superoxide dismutase, catalase, etc. H2, like other gaseous signaling molecules (i.e. NO, CO, H2S), appears to have cell signal-modulating activity affording it with anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, and anti-allergy benefits. Key Molecular Hydrogen Related links mentioned in the podcast: Nature Medicine:https://www.nature.com/articles/nm1577 Hyperbaric hydrogen:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1166304 Overview on H2:http://www.molecularhydrogeninstitute.com/hydrogen-an-emerging-medical-gas alkaline water ionizers: http://www.molecularhydrogeninstitute.com/mildly-alkaline-ionized-water-characteristics-benefits-and-future Connect with Tyler here https://www.facebook.com/H2MHF Molecular Hydrogen Related Products. Inhalation:https://www.californiahydrogenwater.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html Tablets:https://drinkhrw.com/base/home RTD:https://h2bev.com Machines: https://www.trusiih2.com/biohacks Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Today, our host Kevin Cottrell talks with Keto Diet expert Leanne Vogel.  Leanne has studied nutrition and over the past 10 years she has tried and changed several diets before landing on Keto. Keto has helped Leanne overcome health issues by adjusting the KetoGenic Diet to her body's needs. Author of the Keto Diet Book Leanne explains how wonderful the diet has been for her and gives us a great opening on how to effectively use the KetoGenic diet by making adjustments. Leanne also explains factors that can interfere with the results and gives us tips on how to overcome the difficulties to gain the maximum off your KetoGenic Diet. "If what you are doing isn't working then you owe yourself to try something different" – Leanne Vogel   In This Episode You Will Learn: The Ketogenic Protocol is not a "one size fits all". Making your personal adjustments to work for your body can bring great results. Things to consider if your diet is not working for you. Stress is a huge factor that interferes with your success. Letting your body wake up and adjust to situations is important Feeling hungry is natural and pushing your body to drive towards 0 carbs might not work for you. Carbs are not the enemy.. An abundance of carbs is the enemy How and why and what Ketones should beginners track Regular blood tests help to keep up with your progress    Mentioned in This Episode: Even the way fats are prosseced is important Omega 6:3 ratio is important for a fat There are 5 different approaches to the KetoGenic Diet    Key Takeaway: If you find you body cannot adjust to the KetoGenic diet then you can adjust the Diet. Stress and state of mind have impact on your progress Your body wants to be healthy so listen to it   Connect with Morley:   Audio Book - KetoDietBook.com Website/Podcast - KedoDietPodcast   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire  Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Part 4 Episode - with Morley Robbins on magnesium. Today, our host Kevin Cottrell talks with magnesium expert Morley Robbins – aka The Magnesium Man – to demystify the confusion and misconceptions on how important magnesium is for our bodies to function properly. Morley formerly worked as a hospital executive and consultant for over 32 years and currently works as a certified health coach. He has helped over 7,000 people on a one-on-one basis. Morley explains how magnesium and vitamin D work in conjunction at the cellular level to maintain our heart, brain, gastrointestinal functions as well as other important areas of our body. He explains how this mineral works in our bodies and what can happen when we are not getting enough of either magnesium or vitamin D – as well as provides actionable tips on how you can check your magnesium and vitamin D levels and ways you can improve these levels to prevent various chronic health problems. “Most people regard minerals as ‘hood ornaments’ instead of ‘keys to start the engine’.” – Morley Robbins In This Episode You Will Learn: How does magnesium affect the heart, brain, and gastrointestinal functions? 45% of your metabolic function is attributed to magnesium. How stress affects your magnesium levels. Why a physically fit, seemingly healthy person can still experience magnesium and mineral deficiency issues. The importance of vitamin D, sunlight, and how it relates to magnesium. Morley’s advice for people with vitamin D deficiencies. Ways to increase vitamin D naturally while balancing your circadian rhythm. How stress leads to fibrosis. Why you need a magnesium RBC test instead of a serum test. The differences between lab magnesium ranges and healthy magnesium ranges. What to do if your magnesium RBC test is out of range. Common stress-inducing factors. Early Signs of Low Magnesium: Regular headaches Constipation Acid reflux Cramping in your feet and hands Diseases related to low magnesium: Alzheimer’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease Lu Gehrig’s Disease Huntingdon’s Disease Multiple Sclerosis Heart Disease Liver and Digestive Disorders Mentioned in This Episode: The Magnesium Miracle book by Carolyn Dean The Magnesium Advocacy Group Magnesium RBC Test Key Takeaway: Be mindful of the fact that as you go through your day, and the stressfulness of your day, your body is going through a magnesium burn rate. Be vigilant of the price tag you are paying for that stress. Get a vitamin D test. Connect with Morley: GotMag.org Steps to Improve Magnesium Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Today, our host Kevin Cottrell talks with magnesium expert Morley Robbins – aka The Magnesium Man – to demystify the confusion and misconceptions on how important magnesium is for our bodies to function properly. Morley formerly worked as a hospital executive and consultant for over 32 years and currently works as a certified health coach. He has helped over 7,000 people on a one-on-one basis. Morley explains how magnesium and vitamin D work in conjunction at the cellular level to maintain our heart, brain, gastrointestinal functions as well as other important areas of our body. He explains how this mineral works in our bodies and what can happen when we are not getting enough of either magnesium or vitamin D – as well as provides actionable tips on how you can check your magnesium and vitamin D levels and ways you can improve these levels to prevent various chronic health problems.   "Most people regard minerals as 'hood ornaments' instead of 'keys to start the engine'." – Morley Robbins   In This Episode You Will Learn: How does magnesium affect the heart, brain, and gastrointestinal functions? 45% of your metabolic function is attributed to magnesium. How stress affects your magnesium levels. Why a physically fit, seemingly healthy person can still experience magnesium and mineral deficiency issues. The importance of vitamin D, sunlight, and how it relates to magnesium. Morley's advice for people with vitamin D deficiencies. Ways to increase vitamin D naturally while balancing your circadian rhythm. How stress leads to fibrosis. Why you need a magnesium RBC test instead of a serum test. The differences between lab magnesium ranges and healthy magnesium ranges. What to do if your magnesium RBC test is out of range. Common stress-inducing factors.   Early Signs of Low Magnesium: Regular headaches Constipation Acid reflux Cramping in your feet and hands   Diseases related to low magnesium: Alzheimer's Disease Parkinson's Disease Lu Gehrig's Disease Huntingdon's Disease Multiple Sclerosis Heart Disease Liver and Digestive Disorders   Mentioned in This Episode: The Magnesium Miracle book by Carolyn Dean The Magnesium Advocacy Group Magnesium RBC Test   Key Takeaway: Be mindful of the fact that as you go through your day, and the stressfulness of your day, your body is going through a magnesium burn rate. Be vigilant of the price tag you are paying for that stress. Get a vitamin D test.   Connect with Morley: GotMag.org Steps to Improve Magnesium Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Matt Maruca - Part 2 of 2 From Matt's website: http://mattmaruca.com/about/ "My name is Matt Maruca.  I'm a student of this planet who strives to be the best person that I can, for myself and for others.  I have created this site to share what I find to be the truth through my experiences. As we learn more, our understanding of the truth will constantly shift, so please understand that if my perspective on something shifts, it is because I have gained new knowledge that requires me to update previous beliefs. By age 13, even though I have gone to the "best" schools and been granted with tremendous financial privilege, I suffered from numerous health problems that made it very difficult to enjoy my life, which you can read about here.  So many "solutions", both conventional and unconventional, failed to help me, so I began a journey and took my health into my own hands. For tens of thousands of years, people have spent their lives trying to answer the questions "what is life?" "how does life work?" "what creates health?" and "how can we prevent disease?".  The discovery of quantum physics in the early 1900's began to indicate that life uses quantum principles to stay animated far from equilibrium, because equilibrium for us is a corpse in a coffin.  Only in the last 100 years have we had devices sensitive enough to measure these phenomena in cells, to begin to understand what life really is.  The research in this field, known as Quantum Biology, has been done by researchers in disciplines, such as bioelectromagnetism, photobiology, water chemistry, mitochondrial medicine, etc., but they were disparate and many unaware of the implications of their work. We currently face an epidemic of chronic disease in our society, and most young people have high odds of developing anxiety, depression, heart disease, obesity, autoimmune disease, and/or cancer.  Only recently have some doctors and scientists, begun to synthesize the field of Quantum Biology to create an understanding of health and life that allows anyone to create optimal health and prevent or reverse these chronic diseases completely.  Among these is Dr. Jack Kruse, a neurosurgeon who has put together the pieces of this puzzle on his blog and created protocols that anyone can use to prevent and reverse chronic disease for optimal health.  He is my primary mentor, and much of what I share is some form of his work adapted in a form that I believe will be most useful for anyone reading this". Links & Information Mentioned in the Podcast episode: Https://raoptics.io [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maruca/ Essay: https://wesjones.com/gatto1.htm Schooling Book: https://www.amazon.com/Underground-History-American-Education-Investigation/dp/0998919101/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JWFSR34310BTV12J7549 Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking . Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!  

Matt Maruca - Part 1 of 2 From Matt's website: http://mattmaruca.com/about/ "My name is Matt Maruca.  I'm a student of this planet who strives to be the best person that I can, for myself and for others.  I have created this site to share what I find to be the truth through my experiences. As we learn more, our understanding of the truth will constantly shift, so please understand that if my perspective on something shifts, it is because I have gained new knowledge that requires me to update previous beliefs. By age 13, even though I have gone to the "best" schools and been granted with tremendous financial privilege, I suffered from numerous health problems that made it very difficult to enjoy my life, which you can read about here.  So many "solutions", both conventional and unconventional, failed to help me, so I began a journey and took my health into my own hands. For tens of thousands of years, people have spent their lives trying to answer the questions "what is life?" "how does life work?" "what creates health?" and "how can we prevent disease?".  The discovery of quantum physics in the early 1900's began to indicate that life uses quantum principles to stay animated far from equilibrium, because equilibrium for us is a corpse in a coffin.  Only in the last 100 years have we had devices sensitive enough to measure these phenomena in cells, to begin to understand what life really is.  The research in this field, known as Quantum Biology, has been done by researchers in disciplines, such as bioelectromagnetism, photobiology, water chemistry, mitochondrial medicine, etc., but they were disparate and many unaware of the implications of their work. We currently face an epidemic of chronic disease in our society, and most young people have high odds of developing anxiety, depression, heart disease, obesity, autoimmune disease, and/or cancer.  Only recently have some doctors and scientists, begun to synthesize the field of Quantum Biology to create an understanding of health and life that allows anyone to create optimal health and prevent or reverse these chronic diseases completely.  Among these is Dr. Jack Kruse, a neurosurgeon who has put together the pieces of this puzzle on his blog and created protocols that anyone can use to prevent and reverse chronic disease for optimal health.  He is my primary mentor, and much of what I share is some form of his work adapted in a form that I believe will be most useful for anyone reading this". Links & Information Mentioned in the Podcast episode: Https://raoptics.io [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maruca/ Essay: https://wesjones.com/gatto1.htm Schooling Book: https://www.amazon.com/Underground-History-American-Education-Investigation/dp/0998919101/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JWFSR34310BTV12J7549 Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking . Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!  

Lisa Perkins is a health coach who once suffered from common health issues regarding her weight and had bouts of depression and anxiety. She figured out ways to get the weight off, but she did them in ways she doesn’t consider healthy. It wasn’t until she was in her late 30’s that she decided to finally take a hold of her life and learn about how to be healthy, not just for her sake of it, but also so she can be a good example to her children. Today, Lisa gives us her thoughts on how we should listen to our body more, what she thinks are necessary when starting a healthy lifestyle, and provide a few tips on some basic health guidelines that most people should not have any trouble following. "Our body's talking to us all the time and we literally stopped listening.” Lisa Perkins In this episode, you’ll learn: We have this mindset that makes us follow gurus and attempt to copy their health template word-per-word. What many people don’t know is there is no one-size-fits-all approach to a healthy lifestyle. Short-term health strategies yield short-term results. We only have one stress bucket and people should be careful not to fill it to the brim. We equate diet and exercise with deprivation and pain. A ketogenic diet is beneficial but it won't work as good if you're always stressed. There are so many approaches and a ketogenic diet is just one of the tools in the toolbox. A keto diet requires lots of tracking and monitoring. Lisa says a good way to start a healthy diet is by eating 30-40g high quality protein each meal, fill at least half the plate with organic, non-starchy vegetables, and 2 tbsp. of natural fat. The goal is to reduce and totally eliminate packaged or processed food. Key Takeaways: We need to build self-awareness; we need to rebuild relationships with ourselves. When it comes to embarking on a health journey, acceptance, curiosity, and patience is necessary. We have an evolutionary mismatch on how we were designed to live as humans and what society tells us all the time. Connect with Lisa Perkins: Primal Transformations Facebook Twitter Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dr. Lindsay Henderson is a clinical psychologist and currently the assistant director of Psychological Services at American Well. Before her position as assistant director, Lindsay worked as Staff Psychologist in the Child and Adolescent Division at McLean Hospital and also has experience in Harvard Medical School as Clinical Instructor. Her work revolves around adolescents and helping them cope with distress and emotional difficulty. Today, Lindsay talks about how today's kids and young adolescents suffer stress primarily due to lack of sleep brought on by excessive use of smart phones and tablets. She also gives tips to parents regarding how to properly handle their kids' relationship with technology.   "Our technology progresses much more than parenting can keep up with." Dr. Lindsay Henderson In this episode, you'll learn: There is a dysfunction in parenting in today's society particularly on sleep issues with children. Advances and changes in society make it difficult for kids and adolescents to learn how to get to sleep and stay asleep for a good amount of time. Integrating technology in children's lives safely and healthily is not as fast as advancements in technology. We should not have phones and tablets before bedtime. Constant access to technology provides a constant stimulation which results to a child never truly learning to tolerate their own thoughts or emotions by themselves, especially because social media is addictive. Kids constantly have tablets or phones that turn their attention away from the task at hand. They never learn how to focus on one thing. Families should implement tech-free time in the household. Tech-free time in the morning before school is important as it sets the tone of the day in our brains to go forth engaging mindfully with one task at a time. Emotional skillset may not develop and cultivate when kids turn their attention towards technology use. Sleep is a challenging task emotionally. Sleep is the ultimate separation from reality as we are vulnerable when we close our eyes for hours at a time. When people are unable to develop skills to tolerate separation it can be difficult to get yourself ready to sleep. Poor quantity of sleep correlates (not causes) trying drugs and alcohol at an earlier age.   Key Takeaways: Sleep is something that needs to be worked on constantly. It's a habit that needs to be practiced and developed.   Mentioned in this episode: American Well Limiting Kids Screen Time article on the Amwell blog   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire   Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dr. Brooke Kalanick - Optimized Hormone Health & Wellness for Women. Dealing with Gallbladder and Thyroid challenges - Part 2 Dr. Brooke Kalanick is a Naturopathic Doctor and a functional health practitioner. She says she’s a primary-care doctor with a specialty in alternative medicine. She and her co-practitioners aren’t like conventional doctors in that they treat patients based on history, diet, lifestyle, and lots of blood work. Her focus is towards helping women with hormonal issues, weight loss, and other issues most women experience on a day-to-day basis. Today, Brooke tells us what her and her practice is all about, how they differ from conventional doctors, and her own thoughts and opinions on conventional medicine and the healthcare system. "We mistake common for normal.” Dr. Brooke Kalanick In this episode, you’ll learn: Conventional medicine is often all about treating the current symptom. What they don’t do very well is taking a look at the why of a patient’s health. The body will downregulate anything that it makes once we give it a replacement. Conventional practitioners aren’t trained to work the way naturopaths do. Some doctors are working for insurance companies. They want to help patients but the system is broken and it doesn’t serve doctor nor the patient for them to do good medicine. It's not the conventional practitioner that doesn't want you healthy but just how the system works. We think a lot of the things that happen to our bodies is normal because it’s common, because so many people do it or suffer for it, we mistake it as something that we shouldn’t be concerned about. Iodine will increase autoimmune response in many people. Just because it's good for your thyroid doesn't mean it's good for the whole body. Holistic doctors go more in depth when it comes to treating people's illnesses. Nothing gets fixed without proper sleep. Get back to doing things that nurture your body and help you and your body work together. Key Takeaways: We have to think of our health insurance like we treat car insurance. You can have emergencies covered by health insurance but the small things aren’t; there must always be a certain level of maintenance. There's no reason you should be miserable with your healthcare. Be your own advocate for getting proper care. Get to the root cause. Make smarter decisions and take things seriously, don't have that "they will be time for me later" mindset. You're worth the time, attention, and finances to take care of yourself now. Connect with Dr. Brooke Kalanick: Better by Dr. Brooke Better Everyday Blog/Podcast Twitter Mentioned in this episode: Girls Gone Strong Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dr. Brooke Kalanick Dr. Brooke Kalanick is a Naturopathic Doctor and a functional health practitioner. She says she’s a primary-care doctor with a specialty in alternative medicine. She and her co-practitioners aren’t like conventional doctors in that they treat patients based on history, diet, lifestyle, and lots of blood work. Her focus is towards helping women with hormonal issues, weight loss, and other issues most women experience on a day-to-day basis. Today, Brooke tells us what her and her practice is all about, how they differ from conventional doctors, and her own thoughts and opinions on conventional medicine and the healthcare system. "We mistake common for normal.” Dr. Brooke Kalanick In this episode, you’ll learn: Conventional medicine is often all about treating the current symptom. What they don’t do very well is taking a look at the why of a patient’s health. The body will downregulate anything that it makes once we give it a replacement. Conventional practitioners aren’t trained to work the way naturopaths do. Some doctors are working for insurance companies. They want to help patients but the system is broken and it doesn’t serve doctor nor the patient for them to do good medicine. It's not the conventional practitioner that doesn't want you healthy but just how the system works. We think a lot of the things that happen to our bodies is normal because it’s common, because so many people do it or suffer for it, we mistake it as something that we shouldn’t be concerned about. Iodine will increase autoimmune response in many people. Just because it's good for your thyroid doesn't mean it's good for the whole body. Holistic doctors go more in depth when it comes to treating people's illnesses. Nothing gets fixed without proper sleep. Get back to doing things that nurture your body and help you and your body work together. Key Takeaways: We have to think of our health insurance like we treat car insurance. You can have emergencies covered by health insurance but the small things aren’t; there must always be a certain level of maintenance. There's no reason you should be miserable with your healthcare. Be your own advocate for getting proper care. Get to the root cause. Make smarter decisions and take things seriously, don't have that "they will be time for me later" mindset. You're worth the time, attention, and finances to take care of yourself now. Connect with Dr. Brooke Kalanick: Better by Dr. Brooke Better Everyday Blog/Podcast Twitter Mentioned in this episode: Girls Gone Strong Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Vivica is a nutritionist, blogger, and a ketogenic cookbook author. Her fondness of the ketogenic diet stemmed from not just targeted learning experiences and seminars but also from how she used it to bounce back from a pre-diabetic state. She also realized the need for ketogenic research and practitioners, so she has since offered lifestyle programs centered around the ketogenic diet. Today, Vivica tells us how an average person can get started with a ketogenic diet, why she thinks a diet by macros aren't ideal, and why she is strongly against dairy in any diet.   " When you have serious, underlying health issues, your macros aren't going to fix it." Vivica Menegaz     In this episode, you'll learn: There are many ways to "attack" a ketogenic diet. There are no one-size fits all approach. A ketogenic diet just means some macro nutrient ratios; it doesn't really tell you what you should be eating. Most ketogenic diet fans were motivated with weight loss. Vivica did it so she can bounce back from being a pre-diabetic. A standard ketogenic diet is high in dairy, Vivica promotes a Keto-Paleo approach because dairy products interfere with hormonal production. The basis of a keto-paleo diet is founded on high quality, nutrient dense food. It also has to be locally sourced and organic. Don't be obsessed with macros, focus on food quality. Auto-immune disease is common but it's not really a disease but a phase of disease. Every disease will go to an auto immune phase if left unchecked. A ketogenic diet is an ultra-low carb diet and it might not work for someone if they were to go with it for long-term. A good way to circumvent this is by doing a cyclical ketogenic diet.   Key Takeaways: Ask yourself if any food is designed for humans. Milk in cartons are usually for cows or goats. You don't have to get the perfect diet right away but the quality of food you get is important.   Connect with Vivica Menegaz: The Nourished Caveman Facebook   Mentioned in this episode: The Paleo Answer book by Loren Cordain, PH.D.   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire     Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Alex Fergus -Sleep Dive Part 2   To a lot of people, Alex Fergus is a health and fitness coach but before all that, he was first a typical rugby fan and a rowing competitor from New Zealand. His fitness enthusiasm eventually made him compete in the world of bodybuilding which gave him his fair share of awards and recognition. Today, Alex will talk about one of FitFluential Radio's favorite topics: Sleep. He'll give us the low down on the science behind sleep, how we can optimize our sleeping habits, and his tips on how to reset your circadian rhythm.   "Too many people get caught up with short-term gains even if it comes at the expense of long term benefits and performance." Alex Fergus   In this episode, you'll learn: When it comes to weight training, people often sacrifice rest and recovery for short term benefits. Overtraining may lead to quick muscle gains and weight loss but the body will suffer in the long term. One of the dangers of overtraining is adrenal fatigue which can impair your body's ability to produce testosterone for long term. Sleep is important for just about all the body's processes specially recovery. Melatonin is an important hormone not just for sleep but for overall health and wellness. Low melatonin correlates to chronic diseases which is caused by chronic sleep deprivation. Even acute sleep deprivation can have destructive effects on your body. People ruin their circadian rhythm by using their phones right before they sleep. Technology use or even streetlights can misalign your circadian rhythm. Even sleep aids aren't enough due to hormonal changes that occurred in your body brought upon by circadian misalignment. Being exposed to so much light increases cortisol in the body which in turn "alerts" the body to stay awake despite the sleeping time. One way to reset your circadian rhythm is by going to a nearby park for the weekend, leaving your gadgets in the car, avoid artificial light, use campfire, and sleep when you're tired.   Key Takeaways: Light is important as soon as you wake up or within the first few minutes of waking up. Expose your body and eyes to AM sunlight. This signals the body to suppress melatonin and produce cortisol, getting you ready for the day right before you've even had breakfast.   Connect with Alex Fergus: Alex Fergus Official Alex Fergus Interviews Facebook   Mentioned in this episode: Sound Asleep Course   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Alex Fergus -Sleep Dive Part 1   To a lot of people, Alex Fergus is a health and fitness coach but before all that, he was first a typical rugby fan and a rowing competitor from New Zealand. His fitness enthusiasm eventually made him compete in the world of bodybuilding which gave him his fair share of awards and recognition. Today, Alex will talk about one of FitFluential Radio's favorite topics: Sleep. He'll give us the low down on the science behind sleep, how we can optimize our sleeping habits, and his tips on how to reset your circadian rhythm.   "Too many people get caught up with short-term gains even if it comes at the expense of long term benefits and performance." Alex Fergus   In this episode, you'll learn: When it comes to weight training, people often sacrifice rest and recovery for short term benefits. Overtraining may lead to quick muscle gains and weight loss but the body will suffer in the long term. One of the dangers of overtraining is adrenal fatigue which can impair your body's ability to produce testosterone for long term. Sleep is important for just about all the body's processes specially recovery. Melatonin is an important hormone not just for sleep but for overall health and wellness. Low melatonin correlates to chronic diseases which is caused by chronic sleep deprivation. Even acute sleep deprivation can have destructive effects on your body. People ruin their circadian rhythm by using their phones right before they sleep. Technology use or even streetlights can misalign your circadian rhythm. Even sleep aids aren't enough due to hormonal changes that occurred in your body brought upon by circadian misalignment. Being exposed to so much light increases cortisol in the body which in turn "alerts" the body to stay awake despite the sleeping time. One way to reset your circadian rhythm is by going to a nearby park for the weekend, leaving your gadgets in the car, avoid artificial light, use campfire, and sleep when you're tired.   Key Takeaways: Light is important as soon as you wake up or within the first few minutes of waking up. Expose your body and eyes to AM sunlight. This signals the body to suppress melatonin and produce cortisol, getting you ready for the day right before you've even had breakfast.   Connect with Alex Fergus: Alex Fergus Official Alex Fergus Interviews Facebook   Mentioned in this episode: Sound Asleep Course   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Health and wellness entrepreneur Alex Fergus has an interesting story to share about his journey to finding better health. Like many Americans, Alex grew up playing several sports throughout his childhood and college years – from competitive rowing to bodybuilding and weight-lifting. At an early age, Alex began suffering the effects of low testosterone and began his journey to transform his life, seek out better health choices, and learn more about healthy lifestyle changes including improving his circadian rhythms, eating healthier, and blocking blue light after sundown. Glyphosate, the active chemical in the weed killer RoundUp, is the world's most used herbicide. First discovered in 1950, glyphosate's herbicidal properties were not identified until 1970. It was quickly patented by agrochemical and biotech company Monsanto. Glyphosate is linked to a host of health maladies including Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Antibiotic Resistance, Endocrine/Hormonal Disruption, Cancer, Mitochondrial Disease, etc "Ingestion of Glyphosate via food or water sources puts one a risk for many health issues and one of the reasons I take such a hardline stance to buy Organic only." – Alex Fergus In This Episode, You Will Learn: What are PUFAs Why are PUFAs so unhealthy High Omega 6 Levels from PUFAs and Inflammation' Death by PUFAs - What they are the worst thing you ingest' PUFAs and Cancer PUFAs and Obesity   Mentioned in This Episode https://www.alexfergus.com/blog/glyphosate-the-weed-killer-found-in-our-food-water https://www.alexfergus.com/blog/glyphosate-why-you-need-to-eat-organic https://www.alexfergus.com/blog/how-to-protect-yourself-from-glyphosate   Key Takeaway: Avoiding Glyphosate (from Roundup) takes diligence and effort. The benefits, however, are likely the most significant as far as impact on your overall health, wellness, and fitness.   Connect with Alex Fergus: Alex Fergus website   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!  

Rick Gold joins host Kevin Cottrell today to discuss circadian based health & wellness.  Rick is a Functional Wellness practitioner from South Florida with a passion for helping educate, treat and heal patients. Rick is a certified FDN & Functional Wellness Practitioner and is well-versed in the concepts of functional medicine.  Working with clients locally in South Florida and around the world, Rick helps his clients identify and eliminate many of the underlying causes of their symptoms, with a specialization in gut health and circadian rhythms. Prior to his career in health & wellness, Rick worked for Wall Street firms as a financial adviser, institutional trader, and hedge fund recruiter.  So, how did someone working for Wall Street end up as a Functional Wellness Practitioner? For most of his adult life, Rick suffered from 24/7/365 allergies, frequent colds and sinus infections, indigestion, heartburn, GERD, stomach and joint pain.  He was able to find temporary relief using conventional medicine doctors, but the conventional medicine route never identified or fixed the underlying causes of his health issues.   Rick used functional lab testing and lifestyle changes to vastly improve his health.  Dietary and other lifestyle modifications essentially reversed most of his health challenges which are now a distant memory. Additional research, references, and recommended reading from Rick Gold Here are some more (in addition to what I've linked to in the text throughout this building block) circadian rhythm, blue light/ALAN studies, sunlight, and nnEMF research articles, and videos for you to learn more (mind you this is just a SMALL sampling of the THOUSANDS of studies out there on these topics.  The research is so definitive it makes one wonder why it isn't more mainstream!): Blue light, ALAN, Sunlight, and Melatonin (Study) Evening use of light-emitting eReaders negatively affects sleep, circadian timing, and next-morning alertness – "These results demonstrate that evening exposure to an LE-eBook phase-delays the circadian clock, acutely suppresses melatonin, and has important implications for understanding the impact of such technologies on sleep, performance, health, and safety." (Article) How light affects human melatonin levels – Florida Atlantic University.  "Researchers are finding that exposure to bright nocturnal light decreases the human body's production of melatonin. A decrease in melatonin production has been linked to higher rates of certain cancers, such as breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men." (Video) The end of night: potential impact on cancer incidence – Russel J. Reiter, PhD (Study) Light at night and breast cancer risk: results from a population-based case–control study in Connecticut, USA "The results from this study suggest a potential increased risk of breast cancer associated with domestic exposure to LAN (Light at Night)." (Video) – The impact of screens on sleep – Dr. Daniel Siegel (Study) Nocturnal light pollution and underexposure to daytime sunlight - Complementary mechanisms of circadian disruption and related diseases – "Nighttime use of personal computers, mobile phones, electronic tablets, televisions, and the like--now epidemic in adolescents and adults and highly prevalent in pre-school and school-aged children--is a new source of ALAN. However, ALAN exposure occurs concomitantly with almost complete absence of daytime sunlight, whose blue-violet (446-484 nm λ) spectrum synchronizes the CTS and whose UV-B (290-315 nm λ) spectrum stimulates vitamin D synthesis. ""The observed elevated incidence of medical conditions the two are alleged to influence through many complementary bioprocesses of cells, tissues, and organs led us to examine effects of the totality of the artificial light environment in which humans reside today. Never have chronobiologic or epidemiologic investigations comprehensively researched the potentially deleterious consequences of the combination of suppressed vitamin D plus melatonin synthesis due to life in today's man-made artificial light environment, which in our opinion is long overdue." (Study) Avoidance of sun exposure is a risk factor for all-cause mortality – "The results of this study provide observational evidence that avoiding sun exposure is a risk factor for all-cause mortality. Following sun exposure advice that is very restrictive in countries with low solar intensity might in fact be harmful to women's health." (Study) Blue light hazard – "Blue light can induce formation of toxic reactive oxygen species that cause photochemical damage, leading to the death by apoptosis first of critical retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells and then photoreceptors. This slow process, in which damage accumulates over a lifetime, has been implicated in the pathogenesis of retinal degenerative diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD)." (Study) Blue Light Induces Mitochondrial DNA Damage and Free Radical Production in Epithelial Cells – "We conclude that visible light can cause cell dysfunction through the action of reactive oxygen species on DNA and that this may contribute to cellular aging, age-related pathologies, and tumorigenesis." (Study) Bright light exposure reduces TH-positive dopamine neurons- Implications of light pollution in Parkinson's disease epidemiology – "Remarkably, in preliminary analysis that accounted for population density, the age and race adjusted Parkinson's disease prevalence significantly correlated with average satellite-observed sky light pollution." (Study) Daily, seasonal, and latitudinal variations in solar ultraviolet A and B radiation in relation to vitamin D production and risk for skin cancer – "The best way to obtain a given dose of vitamin D with minimal carcinogenic risk is through a non-burning exposure in the middle of the day, rather than in the afternoon or morning." (Study) Environmental Light Exposure Is Associated with Increased Body Mass in Children – "The findings identify that light exposure may be a contributor to the obesogenic environment during early childhood." (Article) Study of fruit fly 'brain in a jar' reveals mechanics of jet lag – "He explained that a single light pulse cues the biological clock of the fruit fly brain to shift two hours ahead of its original schedule through a process the researchers call "phase retuning."    Circadian Rhythms (Video) The clock in our genes and in every cell of your body | Joseph Takahashi | TEDxSMU 2013 – Great Ted Talk that teaches you about circadian biology.  (Article) Circadian rhythm and human health – Joan E. Roberts, Fordham University "Humans evolved being exposed to different spectra of light in the morning, the late afternoon and evening. So it should not be surprising that human physiology is profoundly affected by the daily and seasonal changes in the visible light spectrum. Exposure to the appropriate spectrum of light during the day and evening enhances human health and wellbeing, immune response and productivity. However, exposure to light sources that do not match the natural solar spectrum to the time of day or evening, is hazardous to human health. The reason visible light has such a powerful effect on human health is that light exposure through the eye modifies circadian rhythm." (Article) Around the Clock – "The circadian clock influences far more than daily habits, according to a few decades of research. Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, cancer, and depression have all been linked to malfunctions of the internal timekeeping scheme. Almost every cell in a living organism, it turns out, sees daily fluctuations in levels of genes and proteins, and when these fluctuations are dampened or stopped, things can go awry." (Study) Circadian stage-dependent inhibition of human breast cancer metabolism and growth by the nocturnal melatonin signal: consequences of its disruption by light at night in rats and women. "This biological mechanism (ALAN) may partially explain the higher risk of breast and other cancers in women working rotating night shifts and possibly others who also experience prolonged exposure to light at night." (Article) From Fertility To Mood, Sunlight Found To Affect Human Biology – NYT article from 1981!  "Dr. Richard J. Wurtman - 'we are all unwitting subjects of a long-term experiment on the effects of artificial lighting on health. Until much more is known, we should design indoor lighting to resemble as closely as possible what the sun provides.'' (Study) A functional circadian clock is required for proper insulin secretion by human pancreatic islet cells – (Think diabetes!) (Study) Adverse metabolic consequences in humans of prolonged sleep restriction combined with circadian disruption. – "Thus, in humans, prolonged sleep restriction with concurrent circadian disruption alters metabolism and could increase the risk of obesity and diabetes." (Study) Circadian Clock Control of Liver Metabolic Functions – "A wide variety of processes throughout the entire gastrointestinal tract and notably the liver appear to be under circadian control. These include various metabolic functions such as nutrient uptake, processing, and detoxification, which align organ function to cycle with nutrient supply and demand. Remarkably, genetic or environmental disruption of the circadian clock can cause metabolic diseases or exacerbate pathological states." (Audio) BBC talk on circadian rhythms and their importance.   (Study) Circadian clocks, obesity and cardiometabolic function – "Disrupting this process through mutations in the core clock genes or by interfering with the environmental zeitgebers that entrain the clock appear to modulate the function of cells and tissues, leading to an increased risk for cardiometabolic disease." (Study) Circadian rhythm-r

Rick Gold joins host Kevin Cottrell today to discuss circadian based health & wellness.  Rick is a Functional Wellness practitioner from South Florida with a passion for helping educate, treat and heal patients. Rick is a certified FDN & Functional Wellness Practitioner and is well-versed in the concepts of functional medicine.  Working with clients locally in South Florida and around the world, Rick helps his clients identify and eliminate many of the underlying causes of their symptoms, with a specialization in gut health and circadian rhythms. Prior to his career in health & wellness, Rick worked for Wall Street firms as a financial adviser, institutional trader, and hedge fund recruiter.  So, how did someone working for Wall Street end up as a Functional Wellness Practitioner? For most of his adult life, Rick suffered from 24/7/365 allergies, frequent colds and sinus infections, indigestion, heartburn, GERD, stomach and joint pain.  He was able to find temporary relief using conventional medicine doctors, but the conventional medicine route never identified or fixed the underlying causes of his health issues.   Rick used functional lab testing and lifestyle changes to vastly improve his health.  Dietary and other lifestyle modifications essentially reversed most of his health challenges which are now a distant memory. Additional research, references, and recommended reading from Rick Gold Here are some more (in addition to what I've linked to in the text throughout this building block) circadian rhythm, blue light/ALAN studies, sunlight, and nnEMF research articles, and videos for you to learn more (mind you this is just a SMALL sampling of the THOUSANDS of studies out there on these topics.  The research is so definitive it makes one wonder why it isn't more mainstream!): Blue light, ALAN, Sunlight, and Melatonin (Study) Evening use of light-emitting eReaders negatively affects sleep, circadian timing, and next-morning alertness – "These results demonstrate that evening exposure to an LE-eBook phase-delays the circadian clock, acutely suppresses melatonin, and has important implications for understanding the impact of such technologies on sleep, performance, health, and safety." (Article) How light affects human melatonin levels – Florida Atlantic University.  "Researchers are finding that exposure to bright nocturnal light decreases the human body's production of melatonin. A decrease in melatonin production has been linked to higher rates of certain cancers, such as breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men." (Video) The end of night: potential impact on cancer incidence – Russel J. Reiter, PhD (Study) Light at night and breast cancer risk: results from a population-based case–control study in Connecticut, USA "The results from this study suggest a potential increased risk of breast cancer associated with domestic exposure to LAN (Light at Night)." (Video) – The impact of screens on sleep – Dr. Daniel Siegel (Study) Nocturnal light pollution and underexposure to daytime sunlight - Complementary mechanisms of circadian disruption and related diseases – "Nighttime use of personal computers, mobile phones, electronic tablets, televisions, and the like--now epidemic in adolescents and adults and highly prevalent in pre-school and school-aged children--is a new source of ALAN. However, ALAN exposure occurs concomitantly with almost complete absence of daytime sunlight, whose blue-violet (446-484 nm λ) spectrum synchronizes the CTS and whose UV-B (290-315 nm λ) spectrum stimulates vitamin D synthesis. ""The observed elevated incidence of medical conditions the two are alleged to influence through many complementary bioprocesses of cells, tissues, and organs led us to examine effects of the totality of the artificial light environment in which humans reside today. Never have chronobiologic or epidemiologic investigations comprehensively researched the potentially deleterious consequences of the combination of suppressed vitamin D plus melatonin synthesis due to life in today's man-made artificial light environment, which in our opinion is long overdue." (Study) Avoidance of sun exposure is a risk factor for all-cause mortality – "The results of this study provide observational evidence that avoiding sun exposure is a risk factor for all-cause mortality. Following sun exposure advice that is very restrictive in countries with low solar intensity might in fact be harmful to women's health." (Study) Blue light hazard – "Blue light can induce formation of toxic reactive oxygen species that cause photochemical damage, leading to the death by apoptosis first of critical retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells and then photoreceptors. This slow process, in which damage accumulates over a lifetime, has been implicated in the pathogenesis of retinal degenerative diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD)." (Study) Blue Light Induces Mitochondrial DNA Damage and Free Radical Production in Epithelial Cells – "We conclude that visible light can cause cell dysfunction through the action of reactive oxygen species on DNA and that this may contribute to cellular aging, age-related pathologies, and tumorigenesis." (Study) Bright light exposure reduces TH-positive dopamine neurons- Implications of light pollution in Parkinson's disease epidemiology – "Remarkably, in preliminary analysis that accounted for population density, the age and race adjusted Parkinson's disease prevalence significantly correlated with average satellite-observed sky light pollution." (Study) Daily, seasonal, and latitudinal variations in solar ultraviolet A and B radiation in relation to vitamin D production and risk for skin cancer – "The best way to obtain a given dose of vitamin D with minimal carcinogenic risk is through a non-burning exposure in the middle of the day, rather than in the afternoon or morning." (Study) Environmental Light Exposure Is Associated with Increased Body Mass in Children – "The findings identify that light exposure may be a contributor to the obesogenic environment during early childhood." (Article) Study of fruit fly 'brain in a jar' reveals mechanics of jet lag – "He explained that a single light pulse cues the biological clock of the fruit fly brain to shift two hours ahead of its original schedule through a process the researchers call "phase retuning."    Circadian Rhythms (Video) The clock in our genes and in every cell of your body | Joseph Takahashi | TEDxSMU 2013 – Great Ted Talk that teaches you about circadian biology.  (Article) Circadian rhythm and human health – Joan E. Roberts, Fordham University "Humans evolved being exposed to different spectra of light in the morning, the late afternoon and evening. So it should not be surprising that human physiology is profoundly affected by the daily and seasonal changes in the visible light spectrum. Exposure to the appropriate spectrum of light during the day and evening enhances human health and wellbeing, immune response and productivity. However, exposure to light sources that do not match the natural solar spectrum to the time of day or evening, is hazardous to human health. The reason visible light has such a powerful effect on human health is that light exposure through the eye modifies circadian rhythm." (Article) Around the Clock – "The circadian clock influences far more than daily habits, according to a few decades of research. Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, cancer, and depression have all been linked to malfunctions of the internal timekeeping scheme. Almost every cell in a living organism, it turns out, sees daily fluctuations in levels of genes and proteins, and when these fluctuations are dampened or stopped, things can go awry." (Study) Circadian stage-dependent inhibition of human breast cancer metabolism and growth by the nocturnal melatonin signal: consequences of its disruption by light at night in rats and women. "This biological mechanism (ALAN) may partially explain the higher risk of breast and other cancers in women working rotating night shifts and possibly others who also experience prolonged exposure to light at night." (Article) From Fertility To Mood, Sunlight Found To Affect Human Biology – NYT article from 1981!  "Dr. Richard J. Wurtman - 'we are all unwitting subjects of a long-term experiment on the effects of artificial lighting on health. Until much more is known, we should design indoor lighting to resemble as closely as possible what the sun provides.'' (Study) A functional circadian clock is required for proper insulin secretion by human pancreatic islet cells – (Think diabetes!) (Study) Adverse metabolic consequences in humans of prolonged sleep restriction combined with circadian disruption. – "Thus, in humans, prolonged sleep restriction with concurrent circadian disruption alters metabolism and could increase the risk of obesity and diabetes." (Study) Circadian Clock Control of Liver Metabolic Functions – "A wide variety of processes throughout the entire gastrointestinal tract and notably the liver appear to be under circadian control. These include various metabolic functions such as nutrient uptake, processing, and detoxification, which align organ function to cycle with nutrient supply and demand. Remarkably, genetic or environmental disruption of the circadian clock can cause metabolic diseases or exacerbate pathological states." (Audio) BBC talk on circadian rhythms and their importance.   (Study) Circadian clocks, obesity and cardiometabolic function – "Disrupting this process through mutations in the core clock genes or by interfering with the environmental zeitgebers that entrain the clock appear to modulate the function of cells and tissues, leading to an increased risk for cardiometabolic disease." (Study) Circadian rhythm-r

Health and wellness entrepreneur Alex Fergus has an interesting story to share about his journey to finding better health. Like many Americans, Alex grew up playing several sports throughout his childhood and college years – from competitive rowing to bodybuilding and weight-lifting. At an early age, Alex began suffering the effects of low testosterone and began his journey to transform his life, seek out better health choices, and learn more about healthy lifestyle changes including improving his circadian rhythms, eating healthier, and blocking blue light after sundown. We live in a time where is seems as if everything under the sun is bad for us. Some even claim the sun itself is harmful to our health! But there is one consumed food substance that deserves more attention. This substance is far more damaging than the commonly feared foods. Yet is still consumed in enormous quantities around the world on a daily basis. It's a substance that even many health conscious individuals are not even aware of. Meanwhile it's consumption is linked to heart disease, obesity and even cancer.Alex is referring to Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids. Also known as PUFA's. In particular Omega 6 PUFAs. ”PUFAs are the most common toxin ingested daily - often completely unknowingly.” – Alex Fergus In This Episode, You Will Learn: What are PUFAs Why are PUFAs so unhealthy High Omega 6 Levels from PUFAs and Inflammation’ Death by PUFAs - What they are the worst thing you ingest’ PUFAs and Cancer PUFAs and Obesity Mentioned in This Episode Alex Fergus - PUFAs The Worst Thing You Eat Everyday Key Takeaway: Avoiding PUFAs (Omega 6) in favor of Healthy Saturated Fats (Omega 3) can make a significant impact on your overall health, wellness, and fitness. Connect with Alex Fergus: Alex Fergus website Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Part 1 of 3 Dr. Jack Kruse is a neurosurgeon and the owner of Optimized Life, a company focused on helping people get their life back from the burdens of healthcare by way of living a healthy lifestyle. He is also what you may call a quantum clinician, someone who looks at health beyond the cellular level. Today, Jack tells us his thoughts on the coming negative health effects of nnEMF from 5G rollout on health & wellness and specifically mitochondrial health.. "5G rollout is a total health shit storm and inflection point. It's going to make blue light Circadian Disruption look like a cake walk by comparison." Dr. Jack Kruse In this episode, you'll learn: 5G rollout will more than like cause major health issues including a rise in: Diabetes Obesity Mental health issues/depression DVTs Heart Attacks/Strokes Auto Immune  Cancer Dementia Those will non-fully myelinated neurons (under approx 20 years old are especially at risk) This is a dopamine reward issue that effects health & wellness by damaging the prefrontal cortex Connect with Dr. Jack Kruse: Jack Kruse Official Facebook Twitter Mentioned in this episode Dr Jack Kruse Time 24 Blog Post Dr Jack Kruse Time 25 Blog Post Dr Jack Kruse Ubiquination 4 Blog Post Dr Jack Kruse Ubiquination 5 Blog Post Dr Jack Kruse Ubiquination 6 Blog Post NTP Cell Phone Study (See Dr Jack Kruse 2/17/18 Post) Epi-Paleo Rx: The Prescription for Disease Reversal and Optimal Health book by Dr. Jack Kruse Dr Jack Kruse Thread on 5G/nnEMF Health Issues Dr Jack Kruse Patreon Dr Jack Kruse Member Forum Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Part 2 of 3 Dr. Jack Kruse is a neurosurgeon and the owner of Optimized Life, a company focused on helping people get their life back from the burdens of healthcare by way of living a healthy lifestyle. He is also what you may call a quantum clinician, someone who looks at health beyond the cellular level. Today, Jack tells us his thoughts on the coming negative health effects of nnEMF from 5G rollout on health & wellness and specifically mitochondrial health.. "5G rollout is a total health shit storm and inflection point. It's going to make blue light Circadian Disruption look like a cake walk by comparison." Dr. Jack Kruse In this episode, you'll learn: 5G rollout will more than like cause major health issues including a rise in: Diabetes Obesity Mental health issues/depression DVTs Heart Attacks/Strokes Auto Immune  Cancer Dementia Those will non-fully myelinated neurons (under approx 20 years old are especially at risk) This is a dopamine reward issue that effects health & wellness by damaging the prefrontal cortex Connect with Dr. Jack Kruse: Jack Kruse Official Facebook Twitter Mentioned in this episode Dr Jack Kruse Time 24 Blog Post Dr Jack Kruse Time 25 Blog Post Dr Jack Kruse Ubiquination 4 Blog Post Dr Jack Kruse Ubiquination 5 Blog Post Dr Jack Kruse Ubiquination 6 Blog Post NTP Cell Phone Study (See Dr Jack Kruse 2/17/18 Post) Epi-Paleo Rx: The Prescription for Disease Reversal and Optimal Health book by Dr. Jack Kruse Dr Jack Kruse Thread on 5G/nnEMF Health Issues Dr Jack Kruse Patreon Dr Jack Kruse Member Forum Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Part 3 of 3 Dr. Jack Kruse is a neurosurgeon and the owner of Optimized Life, a company focused on helping people get their life back from the burdens of healthcare by way of living a healthy lifestyle. He is also what you may call a quantum clinician, someone who looks at health beyond the cellular level. Today, Jack tells us his thoughts on the coming negative health effects of nnEMF from 5G rollout on health & wellness and specifically mitochondrial health.. "5G rollout is a total health shit storm and inflection point. It's going to make blue light Circadian Disruption look like a cake walk by comparison." Dr. Jack Kruse In this episode, you'll learn: 5G rollout will more than like cause major health issues including a rise in: Diabetes Obesity Mental health issues/depression DVTs Heart Attacks/Strokes Auto Immune  Cancer Dementia Those will non-fully myelinated neurons (under approx 20 years old are especially at risk) This is a dopamine reward issue that effects health & wellness by damaging the prefrontal cortex Connect with Dr. Jack Kruse: Jack Kruse Official Facebook Twitter Mentioned in this episode Dr Jack Kruse Time 24 Blog Post Dr Jack Kruse Time 25 Blog Post Dr Jack Kruse Ubiquination 4 Blog Post Dr Jack Kruse Ubiquination 5 Blog Post Dr Jack Kruse Ubiquination 6 Blog Post NTP Cell Phone Study (See Dr Jack Kruse 2/17/18 Post) Epi-Paleo Rx: The Prescription for Disease Reversal and Optimal Health book by Dr. Jack Kruse Dr Jack Kruse Thread on 5G/nnEMF Health Issues Dr Jack Kruse Patreon Dr Jack Kruse Member Forum Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

New York Times bestselling author Jay Papasan has had his fair share of health and wellness challenges throughout his life. Like many of us, he grew up understanding that working out and staying active was an important part of achieving optimal health, but he didn't pay much attention to the other fundamentally important factors: diet and sleep quality, healthy habits and willpower. That is, until he got older and began suffering from back problems. Today, on FitFluential Radio, Jay shares his transformation story with us as well as his actionable advice on how anyone can begin their journey toward optimal health and what inspired him to co-author the New York Times bestselling book, The One Thing.   "If you want to achieve great things, you need energy to do it." Jay Papasan   In This Episode You Will Learn: Jay's health journey and transformation story. What inspired him to co-author the book The One Thing What is the "Domino Effect" in health and fitness. Why Jay believes that if you align things properly, you can make systematic gains and achieve optimal health better and faster than you would by going about it haphazardly. How mindset and habits impact your health and decisions. The research behind forming (and breaking) habits. The difference between discipline and willpower. What dangers can destroy your willpower? How distractions and multitasking can negatively impact your willpower and overall health How social media and other modern distractors can actually train your brain to become more susceptible to distractions. How the simple act of setting an appointment with yourself to do something for your health can make you three times more likely to actually do it.   Mentioned in This Episode: Sleep Smarter book by Shawn Stevenson Factor 75   Connect with Jay Papasan: The One Thing book by Jay Papasan and Gary Keller   The Takeaway: Set your phone aside. Don't let that be the first thing you do in the morning. Instead, have a healthy breakfast, meditate, read, do something simple that will positively impact your health. Let that be your morning ritual and see if that doesn't set the dominoes down a different run.   Rate, Review, Connect Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Part 3 of 3 - Red Light Therapy - Harnessing the power of red and infrared light for optimal health and wellness.  Sunlight and Circadian Entrainment - optimized health. What is sunlight and why is it healthy? Blue light vs. Red and IR.  Sunlight and use of light in specific frequencies by biohackers and those looking to optimize their circadian rhythms and health is a hot topic today in health and wellness.  Commonly discussed in blogs on podcasts or on social media as Red light and (Infrared light therapy), Photobiomodulation or LLLT (Low Level Light Therapy) can stimulate mitochondrial function, improve sleep and boost immune response and cellular regeneration in the skin, muscles, bones, joints and brain.   Anti-Aging Uses include Collagen Production Increase Scar Healing Muscle Relaxation / DOMS Wrinkle Reduction Health/Wellness Uses include Inflammation/Joint Pain Alopecia/Hair Loss Irradiating Pathogens in the blood Anxiety and Depression Bone health/healing Today's guest Leanne Venier ('Ven-YAY') is the leading global authority and pioneer in the science behind the healing effects of Color, Light and Photobiomodulation.  An international award-winning artist, Engineer, medical researcher, Eastern Medicine physician, entrepreneur, inventor and former submarine designer. She's has been praised by Medical Doctors, surgeons, neuroscientists and others as a visionary innovator in healthcare and the leading expert on the benefits of Biophotonic Light Therapy for self-healing and optimal brain function. She's been regularly featured on NBC, nationally syndicated radio shows, global podcasts and in international health magazines, Leanne is frequently sought out to speak and share her research at leading brain and neuroscience conferences, major medical centers. For the past decade, Leanne has been pioneering the field of science-based Light Therapy and the leading expert in the powerful healing effects of Sunlight and Photobiomodulation. Her teachings and research, bridge medical science with evolution, quantum physics, metaphysics and ancient healing modalities. At the Bulletproof Conference last year, Leanne launched her revolutionary new inventions, REDjuvenator™ Biophotonic Light Therapy Healing and Anti-aging devices. Leanne's custom REDjuvenator™ formulations stimulate mitochondrial function, improve sleep and boost immune response and cellular regeneration in the skin, muscles, bones, joints and brain. Within weeks, word about their effectiveness had spread, and laypeople and medical practitioners around the globe are now using REDjuvenators™ for both home and professional use.   Word also quickly reached the medical research community. The REDjuvenator #3 Universal™ Formulation has already been enlisted in research studies at two major medical universities. One study, currently underway and about to begin Phase 2, is using REDjuvenator™ #3 for muscle enhancement and recovery in competitive athletes. Another study at the University of Southern California, is examining non-invasive treatment protocols for Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke.   Reach LeAnne Venier Leanne Venier - Catalytic Color REDjuvinator   Note: Listeners of the HealthCastNow Podcast can receive a special discount code through 8/22 by using the Code Healthcastnow15 at checkout when purchasing the REDjuvinator   At the Bulletproof Conference last year, Leanne launched her revolutionary new inventions, REDjuvenator™ Biophotonic Light Therapy Healing and Anti-aging devices. Leanne's custom REDjuvenator™ formulations stimulate mitochondrial function, improve sleep and boost immune response and cellular regeneration in the skin, muscles, bones, joints and brain. Within weeks, word about their effectiveness had spread, and laypeople and medical practitioners around the globe are now using REDjuvenators™ for both home and professional use.   Word also quickly reached the medical research community. The REDjuvenator #3 Universal™ Formulation has already been enlisted in research studies at two major medical universities. One study, currently underway and about to begin Phase 2, is using REDjuvenator™ #3 for muscle enhancement and recovery in competitive athletes. Another study at the University of Southern California, is examining non-invasive treatment protocols for Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke.     Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Part 2 of 3 - Red Light Therapy - Harnessing the power of red and infrared light for optimal health and wellness.  Sunlight and Circadian Entrainment - optimized health. What is sunlight and why is it healthy? Blue light vs. Red and IR.  Sunlight and use of light in specific frequencies by biohackers and those looking to optimize their circadian rhythms and health is a hot topic today in health and wellness.  Commonly discussed in blogs on podcasts or on social media as Red light and (Infrared light therapy), Photobiomodulation or LLLT (Low Level Light Therapy) can stimulate mitochondrial function, improve sleep and boost immune response and cellular regeneration in the skin, muscles, bones, joints and brain.   Anti-Aging Uses include Collagen Production Increase Scar Healing Muscle Relaxation / DOMS Wrinkle Reduction Health/Wellness Uses include Inflammation/Joint Pain Alopecia/Hair Loss Irradiating Pathogens in the blood Anxiety and Depression Bone health/healing Today's guest Leanne Venier ('Ven-YAY') is the leading global authority and pioneer in the science behind the healing effects of Color, Light and Photobiomodulation.  An international award-winning artist, Engineer, medical researcher, Eastern Medicine physician, entrepreneur, inventor and former submarine designer. She's has been praised by Medical Doctors, surgeons, neuroscientists and others as a visionary innovator in healthcare and the leading expert on the benefits of Biophotonic Light Therapy for self-healing and optimal brain function. She's been regularly featured on NBC, nationally syndicated radio shows, global podcasts and in international health magazines, Leanne is frequently sought out to speak and share her research at leading brain and neuroscience conferences, major medical centers. For the past decade, Leanne has been pioneering the field of science-based Light Therapy and the leading expert in the powerful healing effects of Sunlight and Photobiomodulation. Her teachings and research, bridge medical science with evolution, quantum physics, metaphysics and ancient healing modalities. At the Bulletproof Conference last year, Leanne launched her revolutionary new inventions, REDjuvenator™ Biophotonic Light Therapy Healing and Anti-aging devices. Leanne's custom REDjuvenator™ formulations stimulate mitochondrial function, improve sleep and boost immune response and cellular regeneration in the skin, muscles, bones, joints and brain. Within weeks, word about their effectiveness had spread, and laypeople and medical practitioners around the globe are now using REDjuvenators™ for both home and professional use.   Word also quickly reached the medical research community. The REDjuvenator #3 Universal™ Formulation has already been enlisted in research studies at two major medical universities. One study, currently underway and about to begin Phase 2, is using REDjuvenator™ #3 for muscle enhancement and recovery in competitive athletes. Another study at the University of Southern California, is examining non-invasive treatment protocols for Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke.   Reach LeAnne Venier Leanne Venier - Catalytic Color REDjuvinator   Note: Listeners of the HealthCastNow Podcast can receive a special discount code through 8/22 by using the Code Healthcastnow15 at checkout when purchasing the REDjuvinator   At the Bulletproof Conference last year, Leanne launched her revolutionary new inventions, REDjuvenator™ Biophotonic Light Therapy Healing and Anti-aging devices. Leanne's custom REDjuvenator™ formulations stimulate mitochondrial function, improve sleep and boost immune response and cellular regeneration in the skin, muscles, bones, joints and brain. Within weeks, word about their effectiveness had spread, and laypeople and medical practitioners around the globe are now using REDjuvenators™ for both home and professional use.   Word also quickly reached the medical research community. The REDjuvenator #3 Universal™ Formulation has already been enlisted in research studies at two major medical universities. One study, currently underway and about to begin Phase 2, is using REDjuvenator™ #3 for muscle enhancement and recovery in competitive athletes. Another study at the University of Southern California, is examining non-invasive treatment protocols for Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke.     Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Part 1 of 3 - Red Light Therapy - Harnessing the power of red and infrared light for optimal health and wellness.  Sunlight and Circadian Entrainment - optimized health. What is sunlight and why is it healthy? Blue light vs. Red and IR.  Sunlight and use of light in specific frequencies by biohackers and those looking to optimize their circadian rhythms and health is a hot topic today in health and wellness.  Commonly discussed in blogs on podcasts or on social media as Red light and (Infrared light therapy), Photobiomodulation or LLLT (Low Level Light Therapy) can stimulate mitochondrial function, improve sleep and boost immune response and cellular regeneration in the skin, muscles, bones, joints and brain.   Anti-Aging Uses include Collagen Production Increase Scar Healing Muscle Relaxation / DOMS Wrinkle Reduction Health/Wellness Uses include Inflammation/Joint Pain Alopecia/Hair Loss Irradiating Pathogens in the blood Anxiety and Depression Bone health/healing Today's guest Leanne Venier ('Ven-YAY') is the leading global authority and pioneer in the science behind the healing effects of Color, Light and Photobiomodulation.  An international award-winning artist, Engineer, medical researcher, Eastern Medicine physician, entrepreneur, inventor and former submarine designer. She's has been praised by Medical Doctors, surgeons, neuroscientists and others as a visionary innovator in healthcare and the leading expert on the benefits of Biophotonic Light Therapy for self-healing and optimal brain function. She's been regularly featured on NBC, nationally syndicated radio shows, global podcasts and in international health magazines, Leanne is frequently sought out to speak and share her research at leading brain and neuroscience conferences, major medical centers. For the past decade, Leanne has been pioneering the field of science-based Light Therapy and the leading expert in the powerful healing effects of Sunlight and Photobiomodulation. Her teachings and research, bridge medical science with evolution, quantum physics, metaphysics and ancient healing modalities. At the Bulletproof Conference last year, Leanne launched her revolutionary new inventions, REDjuvenator™ Biophotonic Light Therapy Healing and Anti-aging devices. Leanne's custom REDjuvenator™ formulations stimulate mitochondrial function, improve sleep and boost immune response and cellular regeneration in the skin, muscles, bones, joints and brain. Within weeks, word about their effectiveness had spread, and laypeople and medical practitioners around the globe are now using REDjuvenators™ for both home and professional use.   Word also quickly reached the medical research community. The REDjuvenator #3 Universal™ Formulation has already been enlisted in research studies at two major medical universities. One study, currently underway and about to begin Phase 2, is using REDjuvenator™ #3 for muscle enhancement and recovery in competitive athletes. Another study at the University of Southern California, is examining non-invasive treatment protocols for Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke.   Reach LeAnne Venier Leanne Venier - Catalytic Color REDjuvinator   Note: Listeners of the HealthCastNow Podcast can receive a special discount code through 8/22 by using the Code Healthcastnow15 at checkout when purchasing the REDjuvinator   At the Bulletproof Conference last year, Leanne launched her revolutionary new inventions, REDjuvenator™ Biophotonic Light Therapy Healing and Anti-aging devices. Leanne's custom REDjuvenator™ formulations stimulate mitochondrial function, improve sleep and boost immune response and cellular regeneration in the skin, muscles, bones, joints and brain. Within weeks, word about their effectiveness had spread, and laypeople and medical practitioners around the globe are now using REDjuvenators™ for both home and professional use.   Word also quickly reached the medical research community. The REDjuvenator #3 Universal™ Formulation has already been enlisted in research studies at two major medical universities. One study, currently underway and about to begin Phase 2, is using REDjuvenator™ #3 for muscle enhancement and recovery in competitive athletes. Another study at the University of Southern California, is examining non-invasive treatment protocols for Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke.    Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Vivica is a nutritionist, blogger, and a ketogenic cookbook author. Her fondness of the ketogenic diet stemmed from not just targeted learning experiences and seminars but also from how she used it to bounce back from a pre-diabetic state. She also realized the need for ketogenic research and practitioners, so she has since offered lifestyle programs centered around the ketogenic diet. Today, Vivica tells us how an average person can get started with a ketogenic diet, why she thinks a diet by macros aren't ideal, and why she is strongly against dairy in any diet.   " When you have serious, underlying health issues, your macros aren't going to fix it." Vivica Menegaz     In this episode, you'll learn: There are many ways to "attack" a ketogenic diet. There are no one-size fits all approach. A ketogenic diet just means some macro nutrient ratios; it doesn't really tell you what you should be eating. Most ketogenic diet fans were motivated with weight loss. Vivica did it so she can bounce back from being a pre-diabetic. A standard ketogenic diet is high in dairy, Vivica promotes a Keto-Paleo approach because dairy products interfere with hormonal production. The basis of a keto-paleo diet is founded on high quality, nutrient dense food. It also has to be locally sourced and organic. Don't be obsessed with macros, focus on food quality. Auto-immune disease is common but it's not really a disease but a phase of disease. Every disease will go to an auto immune phase if left unchecked. A ketogenic diet is an ultra-low carb diet and it might not work for someone if they were to go with it for long-term. A good way to circumvent this is by doing a cyclical ketogenic diet.   Key Takeaways: Ask yourself if any food is designed for humans. Milk in cartons are usually for cows or goats. You don't have to get the perfect diet right away but the quality of food you get is important.   Connect with Vivica Menegaz: The Nourished Caveman Facebook   Mentioned in this episode: The Paleo Answer book by Loren Cordain, PH.D.   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire     Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dan Pardi is a health enthusiast, researcher, and entrepreneur who focuses on the idea of facilitating health behaviors in people. He also has a podcast show called Human OS and interviews health and wellness experts to discuss recent findings in the field of health sciences. In the last episode, Dan discussed the importance of sleep, the effects of light on our body, as well as the effects of chronic sleep deprivation. In part 2 of our show, Dan talks about how people can filter blue light as well as emerging technologies that can help manage the body's circadian rhythm.   "Put yourself in a learner mindset forever. Somebody who is healthy continues to learn so enjoy that." Dan Pardi     In this episode, you'll learn: Electromagnetic frequency of EMF also affects a person's sleep cycle. EMFs come from common household devices such as smartphones, tablets, and WiFi modems. You can use different kinds of lenses or glasses to filter just the right amount of light in accordance to the time of day. Dan says the best type of health accessory is not the best and most advanced one but the one that most people will actually wear. The Mediterranean diet might actually be the healthiest diet on the planet. Lack of Sleep can affect even weight gain and let you acquire diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes. Some researchers say Fitbit usage might promote weight gain. Dan says his programs promote courses for people who want to know more about their health and how to improve their life.   Key Takeaways: Being involved in a health program isn't about following doing what everybody else does but trying to find something that you're gonna stick with for long term. Engage in the subjects related to the functioning of you and the functioning of you is related how well you are going to experience life.   Connect with Dan Pardi: Dan's Plan Facebook Twitter Human OS Radio   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dan Pardi is a health enthusiast, researcher, and entrepreneur who focuses on the idea of facilitating health behaviors in people. He also has a podcast show called Human OS and interviews health and wellness experts to discuss recent findings in the field of health sciences. In the last episode, Dan discussed the importance of sleep, the effects of light on our body, as well as the effects of chronic sleep deprivation. In part 2 of our show, Dan talks about how people can filter blue light as well as emerging technologies that can help manage the body's circadian rhythm.   "Put yourself in a learner mindset forever. Somebody who is healthy continues to learn so enjoy that." Dan Pardi     In this episode, you'll learn: Electromagnetic frequency of EMF also affects a person's sleep cycle. EMFs come from common household devices such as smartphones, tablets, and WiFi modems. You can use different kinds of lenses or glasses to filter just the right amount of light in accordance to the time of day. Dan says the best type of health accessory is not the best and most advanced one but the one that most people will actually wear. The Mediterranean diet might actually be the healthiest diet on the planet. Lack of Sleep can affect even weight gain and let you acquire diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes. Some researchers say Fitbit usage might promote weight gain. Dan says his programs promote courses for people who want to know more about their health and how to improve their life.   Key Takeaways: Being involved in a health program isn't about following doing what everybody else does but trying to find something that you're gonna stick with for long term. Engage in the subjects related to the functioning of you and the functioning of you is related how well you are going to experience life.   Connect with Dan Pardi: Dan's Plan Facebook Twitter Human OS Radio   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Optimized Health & Wellness using Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy - Part 2 Emilio Palafox - Certified Human Potential Coach & Business Development - Pulse Centers -Cellular Exercise (PEMF) joins the podcast to discuss uses of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy or PEMF for optimized health & wellness.   Show Notes:   Key Takeaways   * PEMF is effectively cellular exercise * PEMF recharges your cells by pulsing an intense EMF wave that passes through oily membrane and recharges your cells at organelle level * PEMF has broad applicability in uses including recovery, acute situations like Cardiac, Brian and Pain Management * PEMF is becoming much more broadly available (check Linde below for a location) as units are deployed across North America and worldwide * PEMF has been thoroughly researched.  Check out the link below for research and studies.   Find a location using PEMF here:   https://pulsecenters.com/locate/   In addition, there have been thousands of research papers published on PEMF. You can visit www.pubmed.gov and search for PEMF or visit www.pemfinfo.com for more information.     http://bulletprooflabs.com/10-minutes-pemf-education-video/   In addition, here is a quick video Pulse Centers PEMF video from my friend Dr. Gary Ryan in Hawaii that also describes Pulse Centers PEMF in a nutshell. Dr. Gary Ryan (Doctor, Athlete and one of the biggest users of our technology)   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh4-sT5gxMM   https://pulsecenters.com/ https://www.crossphoenixcoaching.com/   Contact Emilio Palafox here:    E-mail   [email protected]   Social Media   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilio.palafox  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pulsecenters/ Instagram: @emilio_palafox_ Twitter: @crossphoenix Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Optimized Health & Wellness using Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy - Part 1 Emilio Palafox - Certified Human Potential Coach & Business Development - Pulse Centers -Cellular Exercise (PEMF) joins the podcast to discuss uses of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy or PEMF for optimized health & wellness.   Show Notes:   Key Takeaways   * PEMF is effectively cellular exercise * PEMF recharges your cells by pulsing an intense EMF wave that passes through oily membrane and recharges your cells at organelle level * PEMF has broad applicability in uses including recovery, acute situations like Cardiac, Brian and Pain Management * PEMF is becoming much more broadly available (check Linde below for a location) as units are deployed across North America and worldwide * PEMF has been thoroughly researched.  Check out the link below for research and studies.   Find a location using PEMF here:   https://pulsecenters.com/locate/   In addition, there have been thousands of research papers published on PEMF. You can visit www.pubmed.gov and search for PEMF or visit www.pemfinfo.com for more information.     http://bulletprooflabs.com/10-minutes-pemf-education-video/   In addition, here is a quick video Pulse Centers PEMF video from my friend Dr. Gary Ryan in Hawaii that also describes Pulse Centers PEMF in a nutshell. Dr. Gary Ryan (Doctor, Athlete and one of the biggest users of our technology)   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh4-sT5gxMM   https://pulsecenters.com/ https://www.crossphoenixcoaching.com/   Contact Emilio Palafox here:    E-mail   [email protected]   Social Media   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilio.palafox  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pulsecenters/ Instagram: @emilio_palafox_ Twitter: @crossphoenix Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Erwan Le Corre is the founder of MovNat, a lifestyle program geared towards helping others get connected to nature through physical movement. MovNat is also a practice based on natural movement skills such as running, dancing, climbing, and even manipulating heavy objects. He dedicates his life not only to improve people's efficiency when doing natural movements, but also to "bring back something done before." Today, Erwan shares us the story of MovNat, his approach to exercise and training, and why he thinks people need to get re-connected with nature.   "Functional strength is everything we do." Erwan Le Corre   In this episode, you'll learn: Erwan focused on two points when he created Movnat: To give back natural movement to the world and to come up with an effective program to teach it. Strength is not just about power, but how you put strength to use with skills and techniques necessary in the real world. Our modern day conveniences don't require us to move very much. His approach is not just with intensity but by improving technique through position and breathing, and creating a balance between tension and relaxation. Most of us have that inch-wide, mile-deep focus. We're in some sort of movement deficit. MovNat can work both indoors and outdoors. Indoor training allows people do hone their movements safely and in a scalable and progressive manner. Outside, it's nonexistent in nature. It's a take it or leave it proposition and can be dangerous. What they teach is a realistic evaluation of each person's movement ability. One of the best exercises to practice natural movement is by doing a Turkish Get-Up.   Key Takeaways: It's important to understand the importance of nature thru movement. We need physical competency and preparedness for the real world.   Connect with Erwan Le Corre: MovNat Facebook Twitter Youtube Workshops  Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dr. Doug McGuff is a full time emergency physician who became interested in physical conditioning when he was just 15 years old. In his teens, Doug had a love for bicycle motocross so he fashioned his garage to become his own mini gym. When he decided to start training in a real gym, he began working as a janitor to pay for his membership. It was there where he found Arthur Jones' book, which became his stepping stone to competing in pro bicycle motocross. The sport paved the way to fund his college tuition and medical schooling. Today, Doug discusses the importance of recovery, how a minimalist workout can provide maximum results, and why he says steady state cardio isn't something people should be focusing on.   "If you want to try to be superhuman you have to realize you're only human." Doug McGuff   In this episode, you'll learn: What most people don't calculate is that you not only have to manage volume and intensity, but you also have to manage your recovery as if you're a high level athlete. The metabolic adaptations that are generated from high intensity exercises. Exercise is kind of like fasting. They both stimulate apoptosis and autophagy but it has to be done intermittently. Recovery varies from person to person, some recover fast, others slow. Our culture has romanticized over training and we conflate it with training for getting actual results. Even for just 12-15 minutes, a proper workout routine will do wonders when it comes to your fitness goals.   Key Takeaways: Appropriate, intense, brief, infrequent, strength training and exercise is going to be the bridging factor for the life extension technology that's coming down the pike. Anything done chronically is going to have negative returns.   Connect with Dr. Doug McGuff: Doug McGuff official Youtube Instagram   Resources Mentioned: Body by Science book by Dr. Doug McGuff Arthur Jones and the Nautilus Training Principles   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dr. Lauren Noel is a licensed naturopathic doctor that has treated over 5,000 patients in the last 6 years. She received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and specializes in treating patients with digestive disorders, thyroid and hormonal imbalances, and auto-immune diseases. Dr. Lauren is a frequent guest lecturer on a number of health radio shows and presents at numerous medical conferences. She joins us today to discuss how hormonal changes within the body affect men and women differently, the symptoms both men and women may experience due to hormonal imbalances, as well as what environmental triggers may be associated with these imbalances and what small lifestyle changes you can do to help your body get back on track.   Think about your health as an investment.   In This Episode You Will Learn: The signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances in both men and women How lifestyle choices could contribute to a man's testosterone level and other hormone issues. How sugar consumption and insulin surges effect the way a man's body uses testosterone. How sleep deprivation and circadian rhythm impacts hormonal health. How environmental factors like water and plastic can affect hormonal levels. How hormonal imbalances affect fertility. When women should have their hormones tested based on ovulation. Why hormone urine level testing is important for both men and women and what it can indicate to your doctor.   Mentioned in This Episode: Big Berkey Water Filter   Connect with Dr. Lauren Noel: Lauren Noel's website – (Grab a free copy of her book: Wired but Tired!) Shine Natural Medicine Lo Radio podcast on iTunes and Stitcher   The Takeaway: Be proactive in learning about your health. Look into things. You know your body better than anyone, including doctors. Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire   Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dr. Tim Jackson, DPT is a medical practitioner who realized traditional means of manual therapy and orthopedic care benefited only some of his patients. He began to dive deeper into the concept of overall wellness and gained knowledge about functional and environmental medicine, as well as digestive health.   In today's episode, Tim talks about Mitochondrial Dysfunction and how just about every disease known to man is caused by issues with mitochondria. He also recommends supplements people should take to make sure your body's mitochondrial health is up and running.   "A classic sign of Mitochondrial Dysfunction is if you have multisystemic involvement." Dr. Tim Jackson   In this episode, you'll learn:   The first to be affected by mitochondrial dysfunction is the nervous system due to it having the largest number of mitochondria in the body. This often results to what we call Brain Fog. Having enough immune cells is one thing but having enough active or functioning cells is another. Mitochondrial Dysfunction causes immune system inefficiency. L-Carnitine and glutathione are great supplements to take when you want to improve mitochondrial health and efficiency. The more you have symptoms in varying systems the more likely are you to have mitochondrial dysfunction. Glutathione supplementation is almost a necessity due to the number of toxins your body is introduced to on a daily basis. Thyroid dysfunction can lead affects the mitochondria and leads to dysfunction. An efficient circadian rhythm prevents mitochondrial dysfunction and improves pathways in the body. Low melatonin may affect mitochondrial health. The first step in healing mitochondria is calming down inflammation and reducing oxidative stress. Glyphosates, an ingredient commonly used in weed killers in farms, damages mitochondria. Antibiotics are harmful to your mitochondria. Cipro is one of the most harmful and should only be taken during life threatening situations. Too much EMF exposurefrom cellphones trigger what we call the "Cell Danger Response" and causes mitochondrial damage.     Key Takeaways:   Taking supplements for your mitochondria is great but daily habits have a larger contribution than any supplement you can buy. Justbecause something is approved by a government organization doesn't mean it's safe for the mitochondria. Find a practitioner that will try to treat you without using antibiotics every day.   Connect with Dr. Tim Jackson:   Heal Your Body Email:[email protected] Facebook http://www.coachdarrencasey.com/     Mentioned in this episode:   NeuroBiologix Apex Energetics LivOnLabs Empirical Labs LifeWaveNanotechnology Patches   Garth L. Nicolson, Ph.D. NT Factor Alex Vasquez     Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire   Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Mitochondria 101 – Healthy Function Vs. Dysfunction with Dr. Tim Jackson  Dr. Tim Jackson is one of the leading experts in mitochondrial health, and today, he joins Kevin on the show to share some incredibly valuable information on how a healthy mitochondrial system functions, what you may feel like with a dysfunctional mitochondrial system, and what you can do to repair the damage at the cellular level.  Dr. Tim obtained his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in 2003 in health science and Chemistry and in 2009, he received his doctorate in physical therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. Additionally, he has conducted significant studies in functional medicine, nutritional biochemistry, digestive health, and functional endocrinology.    "If you don't get rid of the deterrent to mitochondrial health, the mitochondrial won't work. Period." Dr. Tim Jackson    In This Episode You Will Learn:  Why the mitochondrial system is so important to your overall health.  The effects of inflammation, supplements, and the environment on your mitochondrial health.  Why avoiding mold and mycotoxins are critical to mitochondrial health.  Why you should test your reduced glutathione to oxidized glutathione.  How antibiotics can damage the mitochondria  Does getting blue light, especially after sunset, negatively affect mitochondrial health?  Why many medical practitioners don't understand the concept of a mitochondrial threshold.  EMF device effects on the "Cell Danger Responses" of the mitochondria cells.  Optimal ways to increase DHA in your diet.    Mentioned in This Episode:  Dr. Doug Wallace's Series  Pharmasan Labs  Tim Ferriss' article in Outside Magazine  Cell Danger Response    Key Takeaways:  Rehabilitate the mitochondrial membrane with fatty acids and fossil lipids.  Supply sufficient amounts of glutathione, especially reduced glutathione, and super oxide dismutase.  Avoid toxins, environmental toxins, and pollution that will affect the mitochondria.    Connect with Dr. Tim Jackson:  Heal Your Body website    Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire   Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Simone Cohn  Simone Cohn holds a health science degree with a focus on therapeutic body works, massage and reflexology for women. She had this practice for 13 years, happily working as her own boss which allowed her to work around two small kids. Her practice would soon change, not because of her goals, but due to a pivotal point in her health.   She felt pain all over her body for years and thought not much of it aside from something that comes with the job. She likes to give her all to her customers, so she thought perhaps the pain was a side-effect. It wasn't until late in 2013 when she decided she's had enough and realized the pain she felt wasn't normal and was no way connected to her job. She would be later diagnosed with fibromyalgia which prompted her to give up her practice. This wouldn't stop her, though, as she would later become one of the best Fibromyalgia coaches in the U.S.  Today, Simone shares her life journey, how she applies her methods of treatment in the fibro community, and her thoughts on why the medical industry prefers to treat fibro with things that can't cure it.    "You have to cover all grounds of the pain, you have to cover the emotional and physical side of fibromyalgia." Simone Cohn    In this episode, you'll learn:  The medical profession decided anti-depressants and painkillers were the way to deal with fibromyalgia. The truth is, there is a better and holistic approach to this kind of body problem.  There are two aspects to having fibromyalgia: emotional and physical.  Simone's techniques are unique per person, but she uses the same formula.  Having experienced fibro herself, she understands that while nutrition is a necessity in treating the disease, many people can't be bothered to cook a fresh meal.  Her program strongly promotes mild exercise, but nothing like lifting or gymnastics.  She's a staunch promoter of the ketogenic diet, which she describes as the way forward with her clients. She says people's addiction to carbs – particularly sugar – is the most common reason why people get sick.  Carbs cause more gallbladder problems in the long run than fat. If you don't have a gallbladder, you need ox bile or other digestive enzymes to help your body process nutrients.  The fibro community needs to heal their gut better. Getting proper sleep is another important aspect of treatment.    Key Takeaways:  It doesn't matter how many books you read about fibromyalgia, if you expect just reading about the disease is going to help you make it better, it won't.    Connect with Simone Cohn:  Taming Fibro  The Happy Banter  Facebook    Mentioned in this episode:  Podcast on the gallbladder  Info on fibro symptoms    Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire    Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Georgi Dinkov Part 2  Georgi Dinkov is definitely an expert in biohacking and it's amazing how he knows all this despite having a degree in IT instead of a degree related to medicine and biochemistry. Talking to him is like asking more than a few experts at once and he'll make sure to quench your thirst for biochemical information.  In part 2 of our series, Georgi will discuss the effects of lactic acid build up on our mitochondria, recommend us a few supplements to take for mitochondrial health, and give biohack advice with regards to getting the most out of your supplements.    "Let your food be your drug and your drug be your food." Georgi Dinkov      In this episode, you'll learn:  Lower lactic acid levels allow your body's cellular respiration to perform much better.  No matter how healthy you are, there's always a section of your cells in your body that's not respiring properly, not getting nutrition, and not producing ATP. Supplementing with something like methylene blue covers for those secluded areas.  Over exertion causes cortisol rises. Weight lifting is only beneficial for you if after the exercise the levels of testosterone is higher than cortisol.  Cortisol prevents testosterone synthesis by suppressing the gonads, the testicles. If you don't stop, the body eventually adapts and stop producing testosterone.  Backup source of testosterone = DHEA.  Aging and chronic stresses atrophies the layer that produces DHEA and you're left with nothing.  If you see cortisol and estrogen rising, and your testosterone and cholesterol aren't going up too, you're probably not in a good state.  You want to be away from a catabolic state but don't go overboard with anabolism since it promotes cancer.  The goal of supplementation is to get a chemical in your circulation. When it comes to oral supplements, nothing gets to your blood stream without going through your liver first. Liver decides if it keeps it for itself, get it excreted, or let it pass the bloodstream.  Topical supplements allow your tissues to get the most out of your supplements since the supplement doesn't pass through the liver first.  If you don't get enough protein both your muscle mass and brain function won't be optimal.  FDA no longer considers dietary cholesterol nor dietary saturated fat to be dangerous for your health.   The body needs a bit of carbs for glucose. Long term ketone use is good for epilepsy but people who don't cycle between ketosis suffers from cognitive decline.    Key Takeaways:  Raise your levels of cholesterol. It's not good to have low levels of cholesterol. People with low cholesterol have high chances of getting and dying from cancer. Low cholesterol by itself is actually not a good sign.  You will not grow muscle if you're cholesterol levels are low since you won't have testosterone.    Connect with Georgi Dinkov:  Ray Peat Forum    Mentioned in this episode:  Protein Information Resource    Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire    Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Georgi Dinkov Part 1  When it comes to biohacking, our go-to guy is Georgi Dinkov. Georgi is probably one of the few people who is always ready to give you a whole world of answers. The interesting thing about Georgi is how he doesn't have a formal education with regards to what constitutes biohacking specially biochemistry and has only his interest and a few conferences under his belt to prove his merit. Still, he can hold a good conversation with an actual biochemist as you'll realize in this episode.  Today Georgi will discuss a plethora of information regarding biohacking. The topics would revolve around mitochondrial health, cellular respiration, and Georgi's thoughts on the medical industry.     "If you want to cure all these diseases, you better restore mitochondrial function." Georgi Dinkov      In this episode, you'll learn:  The mitochondria are responsible for 80% of our body's ATP.  The three steps to cellular respiration are Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and Electro Transport Chain. The Mitochondria is responsible for the second and third step.  Our lifestyle can cause and cure metabolic disease.  More money is now being used to fund studies regarding the Warburg effect. Some even say the Warburg effect is not just an effect but also the cause of cancer.  Any activity, fun and not strenuous, is healthy for you and your mitochondria.   If you run and you can't hold a conversation, you're overexerting yourself. Overexertion is dangerous and can backfire against your mitochondrial health.  Hardcore Endurance enthusiasts are dried up and considered good but the truth is they might have cardiomyopathy or enlargement of the heart and eventually lead to chronic heart failure by their 40s.    Key Takeaways:  Activity is good but it should be stimulating, not be strenuous and exhausting or make you collapse.  You will not grow muscle if you're cholesterol levels are low since you won't have testosterone.    Connect with Georgi Dinkov:  Ray Peat Forum    Mentioned in this episode:  Protein Information Resource  Cancer Surpasses Heart Disease as Leading Cause of Death for All But the Very Elderly  Common Food Additive Promotes Colon Cancer In Mice    Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire    Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Tommy Wood is the chief medical officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, a company that developed a science-based, personalized support program to help clients regain their optimal performance through various lifestyle changes. Before he found the path to fitness and wellness, Tommy's idea of a health routine involved lots of TV time and a pack of cookies. He escaped that life when he went to college to get a degree in biochemistry, worked as a traditional doctor of medicine, and obtained a PhD in physiology and neuroscience. He has since worked with many clients and helped them get their lives back. Today, Tommy shares his thoughts on the importance of sleep, what he thinks real food should be made of, and why getting a six-pack now might not be great for long-term. "It's very difficult to do circadian rhythm and sleep by brute force." Dr. Tommy Wood In this episode, you'll learn: If a client hits a plateau, it's usually the environment than exercise and diet. Circadian rhythm is important for long term wellness. It's not just about avoiding blue light, but also getting a lot of sunlight during the day. It's important to have a tailored fit into your wellness routine. Eating seasonally is eating the way the body is designed to eat. Where you are and what grows locally there tell you what you should be eating. Be your own health advocate and watch out for biased articles or studies. Even Olive oil products can be adulterated and become unhealthy for consumption. Do your research and make sure it's all made of olive oil. If you are trying to get a certain performance in a certain sport, then some form of excess training is fine, but what you may be training might not be good for you in the long term. Tommy shares what The Upside Down Movement Pyramid is all about. Strength and muscle mass are some of the best predictors of longevity. When it comes to following advice from someone in social media, be careful. What someone projects and what's going on under the hood is not the same thing. Looking online for answers or being part of a community is okay, but don't forget to have personal connections outside the internet. The earlier you build these relationships, the better. Key Takeaways: You're better off being strong and healthy for 70-80 years rather than have a six-pack now and go down from there. Anything that doesn't come in a package or cook from a single ingredient is real food. If it comes in a box, don't buy it. When you spend so much time on social media, you won't get deep connection or purpose you need for long term health. Find some human interaction. Connect with Dr. Tommy Wood: Nourish Balance Thrive official Nourish Balance Thrive podcast Facebook Twitter Resources Mentioned: The Great Upside-Down Movement Pyramid blog Doug McGuff Neuro-Mass book by Jon Bruney Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dr. Tim Jackson is one of the leading experts in mitochondrial health, and today, he joins Kevin on the show to share some incredibly valuable information on how a healthy mitochondrial system functions, what you may feel like with a dysfunctional mitochondrial system, and what you can do to repair the damage at the cellular level. Dr. Tim obtained his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in 2003 in health science and Chemistry and in 2009, he received his doctorate in physical therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. Additionally, he has conducted significant studies in functional medicine, nutritional biochemistry, digestive health, and functional endocrinology. "If you don't get rid of the deterrent to mitochondrial health, the mitochondrial won't work. Period." Dr. Tim Jackson In This Episode You Will Learn: Why the mitochondrial system is so important to your overall health. The effects of inflammation, supplements, and the environment on your mitochondrial health. Why avoiding mold and mycotoxins are critical to mitochondrial health. Why you should test your reduced glutathione to oxidized glutathione. How antibiotics can damage the mitochondria Does getting blue light, especially after sunset, negatively affect mitochondrial health? Why many medical practitioners don't understand the concept of a mitochondrial threshold. EMF device effects on the "Cell Danger Responses" of the mitochondria cells. Optimal ways to increase DHA in your diet.   Mentioned in This Episode: Doug Wallace's Series Pharmasan Labs Tim Ferriss' article in Outside Magazine Cell Danger Response   Key Takeaways: Rehabilitate the mitochondrial membrane with fatty acids and fossil lipids. Supply sufficient amounts of glutathione, especially reduced glutathione, and super oxide dismutase. Avoid toxins, environmental toxins, and pollution that will affect the mitochondria.   Connect with Dr. Tim Jackson: Heal Your Body website Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking . Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dr. Tim Jackson is one of the leading experts in mitochondrial health, and today, he joins Kevin on the show to share some incredibly valuable information on how a healthy mitochondrial system functions, what you may feel like with a dysfunctional mitochondrial system, and what you can do to repair the damage at the cellular level. Dr. Tim obtained his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in 2003 in health science and Chemistry and in 2009, he received his doctorate in physical therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. Additionally, he has conducted significant studies in functional medicine, nutritional biochemistry, digestive health, and functional endocrinology. "If you don't get rid of the deterrent to mitochondrial health, the mitochondrial won't work. Period." Dr. Tim Jackson In This Episode You Will Learn: Why the mitochondrial system is so important to your overall health. The effects of inflammation, supplements, and the environment on your mitochondrial health. Why avoiding mold and mycotoxins are critical to mitochondrial health. Why you should test your reduced glutathione to oxidized glutathione. How antibiotics can damage the mitochondria Does getting blue light, especially after sunset, negatively affect mitochondrial health? Why many medical practitioners don't understand the concept of a mitochondrial threshold. EMF device effects on the "Cell Danger Responses" of the mitochondria cells. Optimal ways to increase DHA in your diet.   Mentioned in This Episode: Doug Wallace's Series Pharmasan Labs Tim Ferriss' article in Outside Magazine Cell Danger Response   Key Takeaways: Rehabilitate the mitochondrial membrane with fatty acids and fossil lipids. Supply sufficient amounts of glutathione, especially reduced glutathione, and super oxide dismutase. Avoid toxins, environmental toxins, and pollution that will affect the mitochondria.   Connect with Dr. Tim Jackson: Heal Your Body website Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking . Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dr. John Berardi is one of Precision Nutrition's health practitioners whose goal in life is to ensure any person, regardless of social or cultural background, have access to an opportunity to be healthy and fit. He has helped Precision Nutrition coach over 70,000 people - most of them are popular athletes and sports teams we've all heard of or watched on TV. In Part 2 of our interview, John puts emphasis on the importance of training an individual to eat well and not just tell them what to eat and what not to eat. He is an advocate of teaching people the tools they need to maintain a healthy lifestyle first over simply giving them a how-to approach.   "The more aggressive you are in the beginning, the more likely you are to fail in the long term." Dr. John Berardi     In this episode, you'll learn: Intermittent fasting, while effective and has lots of benefits, is rarely introduced to new clients. It's a big shift in lifestyle and new clients have yet to build the right foundation of skills to succeed in this type of diet. John says the exercise world is way better at coaching than the nutrition world simply because the exercise world encourages people to learn new exercises slowly and progressively whereas most of the nutrition world is geared to a do this, do that approach to teaching. Predetermined protocols are necessary to notice deficiencies or the skills they lack to progress. Physiological and skill and experiential differences between people affect the type of diet they can apply to their lives. Intermittent fasting is good for experts and long term practitioners but lifestyle conditions change and it can degrade their health. The very things you had success with in the beginning of your radical weight loss experience are the things that set you up for failure after that.   Key Takeaways: When following a diet program, you have to ask yourself whether the practices you follow right now be able to survive my worst days or worst years of your life. Your health and nutrition needs to be proofed against your worst days and years.   Connect with Dr. John Berardi: Precision Nutrition Facebook Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dr. John Berardi has devoted his entire career to making sure everyone has an opportunity to become healthy and fit, regardless of their personal background. He has had a Master's degree in Exercise Science since he original thought of becoming a strength coach. He then decided to get a PhD in Exercise and Nutritional Biochemistry because he realized nutrition was a limiting factor for a lot of people. When he was working in the lab, he credited his advisor for helping shape his career by encouraging him to get real world experience. This paved the way to working with sports teams and pro athletes, much like what he does today. Today we're going to talk about the many types of diets that have become popular in the last decade and whether one of them is the perfect diet. In between, John also shares his experience working with all sorts of people under Precision Nutrition and tell us how he handled not so typical clients and what diet worked for them in the end.   "I think it's people's birthright to be healthy, fit, and live well." Dr. John Berardi     In this episode, you'll learn: John says he can't just declare one diet is perfect just because it's the diet that worked either for him or most of his clients. It's because there's a chance the diet "may not be feasible, reasonable, psychologically palatable" for everyone. What's important is they find something that works for them despite the bumps in the road they encounter along the way for a good period of time. The downside is this can make them more biased towards what worked for them and strongly advocate it. A great diet is the kind of diet that can work with a location's certain culture. Dietary preferences can be thru palate but most are cultural. Just paying attention to what you are eating helps you make better choices. If you don't pay attention to what you eat, no good technique will matter. All great diets promote higher quality food and not processed and junk food. The part of the brain that does the change is not involved in higher learning. So reading and sharing won't always make people change. What people need aren't educational materials but solid practices they can apply in a sensible manner.   Key Takeaways: Don't tell people that what works for you is the only thing other people should do; it doesn't encourage healthy change.   Connect with Dr. John Berardi: Precision Nutrition Facebook   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking . Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Ricky Sharpe is an experienced biohacker from the United Kingdom (UK) who focuses on Quantum Biology and Health via pro Circadian lifestyle choices and inputs. During the interview Ricky shares the story of where is passion for health and wellness began. In November 2007 his father was diagnosed with Lung Cancer. After being told he would live for longer than 12 months if the family took the option of treatment, he tragically passed away a mere 10 weeks later on Valentine's Day in 2008. His aim from that day forward was to become the expert and protect my loved ones from falling victim to well-intentioned healthcare practitioners and a broken system. To quote his website.   "The level of my understanding now reaches into the realms of Quantum Physics and beyond, and so i'm trying to condense this knowledge and insight into layperson terms.  In the early 2000's there were plenty of MP3 players on the market being sold as '2 Gigabites of Data' - The product never really took off until Steve jobs released the Ipod and spoke in simple terms '500 songs in your pocket.'  My aim is to do the same to Quantum Health: Help people understand why it's important, how it can be simple, and the benefits it will give them for free from now for the rest of their lives, without supplements, Devices or fear of the dreaded 'C' word"   In this episode, you'll learn: The EZ Route System that Ricky Sharpe has compiled for Optimal Health & Wellness Preface The EZ Route #1 Oxygen #1a How to really breath beyond your Lungs: Cellular Respiration The EZ Route #2 Water #2a H2O and beyond The EZ Route #3 Light #3a what is full spectrum light: Rainbows and Pots of Gold #3b does your sun give you vitamin D #3c heat adaption and internal light #3d Becoming a Human solar panel - Attracting the Light you need #3e Invisible light - Infrared, UV and Many Many more #3f GDV Cameras: Proof of your inner light The EZ Route #4 Body Electric #4a Grounding The EZ Route #5 Artificial Light #5a The Endless Summer: blue light and body clocks #5(b) blue light and your irresistible appetite ​The EZ Route #6 Tell your Body to Burn Fat: The 3 signals and Fat burning season.  #6(a) the 3 signals #6(b) Keto (Fat) Adaptation and mobility (How to burn Fat using Science) #6(c) Food: Acid and Alkaline, Protons and Electrons #6(d) 80:20 coffee: the beginning of insulin sensitivity #6(e) intermittent fasting mastering insulin sensitivity ​The EZ Route #7 Sleep #7a The Sleep hormone: Melatonin #7b Babies, Sleep and Blue light ​The EZ Route #8 EMF, Radiation and Magnetism #8a High frequency #8b Low Frequency #8c How i made my house more Quantum - The Future for Building Regulations Key Takeaways: We alone are in charge of our health. A simple set of basic steps daily that are pro-circadian aligned and focused on Quantum health can have a massive effect on your health.   Connect with Ricky Sharpe: Ricky Sharpe - EZ Route Official Website   Mentioned in this episode: Facebook Group: Quantum Health: Light, Water and Magnetism   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Ricky Sharpe is an experienced biohacker from the United Kingdom (UK) who focuses on Quantum Biology and Health via pro Circadian lifestyle choices and inputs.   During the interview Ricky shares the story of where is passion for health and wellness began. In November 2007 his father was diagnosed with Lung Cancer.  After being told he would live for longer than 12 months if the family took the option of treatment, he tragically passed away a mere 10 weeks later on Valentine's Day in 2008.   My aim from that day forward was to become the expert and protect my loved ones from falling victim to well intentioned healthcare practitioners and a broken system.   To quote his website.     "The level of my understanding now reaches into the realms of Quantum Physics and beyond, and so i'm trying to condense this knowledge and insight into layperson terms.  In the early 2000's there were plenty of MP3 players on the market being sold as '2 Gigabites of Data' - The product never really took off until Steve jobs released the Ipod and spoke in simple terms '500 songs in your pocket.'  My aim is to do the same to Quantum Health: Help people understand why it's important, how it can be simple, and the benefits it will give them for free from now for the rest of their lives, without supplements, Devices or fear of the dreaded 'C' word"   In this episode, you'll learn: The EZ Route System that Ricky Sharpe has compiled for Optimal Health & Wellness Preface The EZ Route #1 Oxygen #1a How to really breath beyond your Lungs: Cellular Respiration The EZ Route #2 Water #2a H2O and beyond The EZ Route #3 Light #3a what is full spectrum light: Rainbows and Pots of Gold #3b does your sun give you vitamin D #3c heat adaption and internal light #3d Becoming a Human solar panel - Attracting the Light you need #3e Invisible light - Infrared, UV and Many Many more #3f GDV Cameras: Proof of your inner light The EZ Route #4 Body Electric #4a Grounding The EZ Route #5 Artificial Light #5a The Endless Summer: blue light and body clocks #5(b) blue light and your irresistible appetite ​The EZ Route #6 Tell your Body to Burn Fat: The 3 signals and Fat burning season. #6(a) the 3 signals #6(b) Keto (Fat) Adaptation and mobility (How to burn Fat using Science) #6(c) Food: Acid and Alkaline, Protons and Electrons #6(d) 80:20 coffee: the beginning of insulin sensitivity #6(e) intermittent fasting mastering insulin sensitivity ​The EZ Route #7 Sleep #7a The Sleep hormone: Melatonin #7b Babies, Sleep and Blue light ​The EZ Route #8 EMF, Radiation and Magnetism #8a High frequency #8b Low Frequency #8c How i made my house more Quantum - The Future for Building Regulations Key Takeaways: We alone are in charge of our health. A simple set of basic steps daily that are pro-circadian aligned and focused on Quantum health can have a massive effect on your health.   Connect with Ricky Sharpe: Ricky Sharpe - EZ Route Official Website   Mentioned in this episode: Facebook Group: Quantum Health: Light, Water and Magnetism   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking . Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Ricky Sharpe is an experienced biohacker from the United Kingdom (UK) who focuses on Quantum Biology and Health via pro Circadian lifestyle choices and inputs. During the interview Ricky shares the story of where is passion for health and wellness began. In November 2007 his father was diagnosed with Lung Cancer. After being told he would live for longer than 12 months if the family took the option of treatment, he tragically passed away a mere 10 weeks later on Valentine's Day in 2008. His aim from that day forward was to become the expert and protect my loved ones from falling victim to well-intentioned healthcare practitioners and a broken system. To quote his website.   "The level of my understanding now reaches into the realms of Quantum Physics and beyond, and so i'm trying to condense this knowledge and insight into layperson terms.  In the early 2000's there were plenty of MP3 players on the market being sold as '2 Gigabites of Data' - The product never really took off until Steve jobs released the Ipod and spoke in simple terms '500 songs in your pocket.'  My aim is to do the same to Quantum Health: Help people understand why it's important, how it can be simple, and the benefits it will give them for free from now for the rest of their lives, without supplements, Devices or fear of the dreaded 'C' word"   In this episode, you'll learn: The EZ Route System that Ricky Sharpe has compiled for Optimal Health & Wellness Preface The EZ Route #1 Oxygen #1a How to really breath beyond your Lungs: Cellular Respiration The EZ Route #2 Water #2a H2O and beyond The EZ Route #3 Light #3a what is full spectrum light: Rainbows and Pots of Gold #3b does your sun give you vitamin D #3c heat adaption and internal light #3d Becoming a Human solar panel - Attracting the Light you need #3e Invisible light - Infrared, UV and Many Many more #3f GDV Cameras: Proof of your inner light The EZ Route #4 Body Electric #4a Grounding The EZ Route #5 Artificial Light #5a The Endless Summer: blue light and body clocks #5(b) blue light and your irresistible appetite ​The EZ Route #6 Tell your Body to Burn Fat: The 3 signals and Fat burning season.  #6(a) the 3 signals #6(b) Keto (Fat) Adaptation and mobility (How to burn Fat using Science) #6(c) Food: Acid and Alkaline, Protons and Electrons #6(d) 80:20 coffee: the beginning of insulin sensitivity #6(e) intermittent fasting mastering insulin sensitivity ​The EZ Route #7 Sleep #7a The Sleep hormone: Melatonin #7b Babies, Sleep and Blue light ​The EZ Route #8 EMF, Radiation and Magnetism #8a High frequency #8b Low Frequency #8c How i made my house more Quantum - The Future for Building Regulations Key Takeaways: We alone are in charge of our health. A simple set of basic steps daily that are pro-circadian aligned and focused on Quantum health can have a massive effect on your health.   Connect with Ricky Sharpe: Ricky Sharpe - EZ Route Official Website   Mentioned in this episode: Facebook Group: Quantum Health: Light, Water and Magnetism   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Today, our host Kevin Cottrell talks with Keto Diet expert Leanne Vogel.  Leanne has studied nutrition and over the past 10 years she has tried and changed several diets before landing on Keto. Keto has helped Leanne overcome health issues by adjusting the KetoGenic Diet to her body's needs. Author of the Keto Diet Book Leanne explains how wonderful the diet has been for her and gives us a great opening on how to effectively use the KetoGenic diet by making adjustments. Leanne also explains factors that can interfere with the results and gives us tips on how to overcome the difficulties to gain the maximum off your KetoGenic Diet. "If what you are doing isn't working then you owe yourself to try something different" – Leanne Vogel   In This Episode You Will Learn: The Ketogenic Protocol is not a "one size fits all". Making your personal adjustments to work for your body can bring great results. Things to consider if your diet is not working for you. Stress is a huge factor that interferes with your success. Letting your body wake up and adjust to situations is important Feeling hungry is natural and pushing your body to drive towards 0 carbs might not work for you. Carbs are not the enemy.. An abundance of carbs is the enemy How and why and what Ketones should beginners track Regular blood tests help to keep up with your progress    Mentioned in This Episode: Even the way fats are prosseced is important Omega 6:3 ratio is important for a fat There are 5 different approaches to the KetoGenic Diet    Key Takeaway: If you find you body cannot adjust to the KetoGenic diet then you can adjust the Diet. Stress and state of mind have impact on your progress Your body wants to be healthy so listen to it   Connect with Morley:   Audio Book - KetoDietBook.com Website/Podcast - KedoDietPodcast   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire  Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Dr. Sachin Patel is a functional medicine expert, practitioner, and coach for patients and practitioners wanting to improve their health or the health of their patients. His journey started as a traditionally trained chiropractor, graduated specializing in sports injuries and soft tissue therapy when his interest and passion shifted to helping people achieve their health goals through functional medicine techniques. Dr. Sachin has worked with countless top-performing professional athletes, Olympians, and patients and strongly believes that the reason that some patients feel they are not receiving appropriate health from the medical practitioners is because “the approach is completely backwards.” Today, he explains why getting to the root of the cause of an illness or disease by incorporating proven, functional medicine techniques can significantly impact a person’s overall health and wellness. He provides simple, valuable tips and strategies that anyone can incorporate into their day-to-day routine and experience significant results. “When it comes to our health, it’s simple things we do consistently that can set off the chain reaction of nature.” – Dr. Sachin Patel In This Episode You Will Learn: How functional medicine and traditional medicine differ. Why Dr. Sachin believes that functional medicine is the future of medicine. Autonomic tone and how it affects the healing process. How cortisol and insulin are closely related Why nutrition, meal scheduling, and the mental state we are in during a meal are so important to how we digest food. The only thing proven to change our microbiome long term isn’t probiotics. It’s our diet. Trying to be perfect creates a recipe for failure. How to find a functional medicine practitioner What bio-hacks is Dr. Sachin currently focusing on the most? Essential Core Values for Optimal Health: Sleep and circadian rhythm alignment Movement and activity Hydration Morning gratitude Focus on autonomic tone Mentioned in This Episode: Muse Headband HeartMath Functional Medicine website Connect with Dr. Sachin Patel: 30-and-30 program Become Proof website – for patients Functional Medicine Consultant website – for practitioners Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dr. Kirk Parsley Sleep and Optimal Health & Wellness - Part 2 In the last episode, we introduced you to Dr. Kirk Parsley, former Navy Seal, doctor, and expert sleep optimization practitioner. Dr. Kirk has helped thousands of patients achieve better health, wellness, and performance by optimizing their sleep naturally. Today, we discuss sleep routines and rituals, why many men find it easier to fall asleep quickly versus women, how sunrise light can impact your overall sleep quality, and how Vitamin D, magnesium, and other naturally derived or supplemented vitamins and minerals can impact the quality of your sleep.   "Your sleep routine has to be ritualized." Dr. Kirk Parsley   In This Episode You Will Learn: What is "sleep pressure" and how is it different for men and women? The direct link between light from sunrise, vitamin D, magnesium and sleep optimization. What is "bright light therapy" and how can it impact your sleep/wake cycle? What is the "ultradian rhythm." What are the ingredients in Dr. Kirk's sleep remedy supplements and how he feels about supplement usage?   Mentioned in This Episode: D Minder App   Connect with Dr. Kirk Parsley: Doc Parsley's Website Doc Parsley's Sleep Remedy Supplements   The Takeaway: For health, longevity, and performance, you don't need strict workout programs or exercise regimes. You really only need to be active and optimize your sleep.   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

On today's episode, Kevin is joined by former Navy Seal Specialist Dr. Kirk Parsley. Dr. Kirk shares his interesting story on how many people in and out of the military share similar sleep patterns – particularly people who are serial entrepreneurs, CEO's, and shift workers. He explains how he started his journey into functional health and medicine as well as why his medical practice currently focuses mostly in helping people achieve optimal sleep hygiene and sleep quality. Dr. Kirk shares a wealth of knowledge and understanding about the traditional medical field, functional medicine, as well as his time working in the Navy Seals. Today, he shares some of his advice, suggestions, and tips on how improving your sleep, sleep quality, and sleep hygiene can help you improve your overall health and wellness, allow your body to repair after a strenuous workout, and fight off many diseases.   "Overtraining and under recovering are two sides of the same coin." Dr. Kirk Parsley   In This Episode You Will Learn: Kirk's journey from Navy Seals training to traditional medical school, functional health and sleep optimization. How sleep affects the adrenal and hormonal functions within your body. Why he believes robbing yourself of sleep or using sleep aids is interfering with the most anabolic period of your life. Sleep deprivation increases your risk of virtually every disease. How Dr. Kirk helps CEO's and entrepreneurs develop a better sleep routine. Kirk explains that sleep hygiene is about two things: the production of melatonin to decrease the sympathetic tones of adrenal hormones, and decreasing interaction within your environment. How brain stimulating activities affect your sleep quality.   Mentioned in This Episode: Change or Die book by Alan Deutschman   Connect with Dr. Kirk Parsley: Doc Parsley's Website   The Takeaway: "Sleep deprivation increases your risk of every disease you can imagine." – Dr. Kirk Parsley   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today

Jimmy Moore is a best-selling author, host of the longest running health podcast on the internet, and a living example of the benefits of a low-carb diet. He was 410 lbs. 12 years ago and it wasn't until his own mother in law gave him a Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution that made him rethink his life and his perspective on what "healthy eating" really is. He would then lose a total of 180 lbs. a year later and shrink his waist by 20 inches and has since lived a low-carb lifestyle. Today we're going to talk about the topic of fasting especially intermittent fasting, its benefits, and a few tips on how to not just start with fasting but also succeed in it. "If you have fears about this, don't fear it. Just try it. There's no harm, you're not going to die." Jimmy Moore In this episode, you'll learn: Jimmy became passionate about fasting because of the paleo community and its many experts. Thomas Seyfried said If you want to prevent cancer, go on a one week fast once a year. People on a ketogenic or low-carb diet will have an easier time with intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting won't work on sugar burners aka people who regularly eat large amounts of carbs. It's best to eliminate the idea of "snacks" in between meals to start. Compensate by eating enough during actual meal times. Some of the benefits of intermittent fasting include cancer prevention, reduces the onset of certain illnesses, lowers insulin levels, and improves mood. The ketogenic diet and fasting complement each other when it comes to resetting your body's systems and optimizing its functions. Some of the common mistakes of people who start with intermittent fasting are consumption of artificial sweeteners thru "diet" beverages, people take it easy during fasting instead of living their normal lives, and some try to fast before the holidays which causes them to "flip out" and crash. Fasting revs up your metabolism by 10%. It also won't make you lose muscle if you have fat, even as low as 8% body fat is enough to be used as fuel. Key Takeaways: Don't fast before the holidays or any special occasion because you'll succumb to temptation, fail at your fast, and inevitably not enjoy life. The goal of fasting is to let you add more to life, not take life away from you. Connect with Jimmy Moore: Livin La Vida Low-Carb The Livin' La Vida Low Carb Show with Jimmy Moore Facebook Twitter Mentioned in this episode: The Complete Guide To Fasting by Jimmy Moore and Dr. Jason Fung Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins, M.D. Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!  

Kevin is a life-long serial entrepreneur originally from Silicon Valley and veteran of more than 9 startups. Passionate about all things health and wellness, he was the thought leader and co-founder of the original Paleo f(x)™ in 2012 and former co-host of FitFluential Radio and current founder and host of HealthCast Now. Time Stamped Show Notes 00:15 – How to Finally Win – Create your dream life one step at a time! [01:00] – Kevin grew up in Silicon Valley where he worked as a CPA for entrepreneurs and startups [01:43] – Kevin learned it's all about the team—there are always going to be hiccups and he had to learn a lot before being able to contribute [02:26] – One BIG and Unique Value Bomb: I am experienced in helping people understand what's realistic [03:00] – I am the guy that makes an impossible goal doable [03:24] – Kevin did rescue work and found out he is not easily stressed [03:53] – From a business development standpoint, Kevin learned what he could and could not do, the risks involved in the process, and how to keep his cool [04:46] – As a rescue swimmer, Kevin learned that he could not necessarily rescue all the people he encountered, but he could do his best, and this is how he thinks in business [05:19] – JLD shares how this is similar to what he learned in Iraq [06:28] – Worst Entrepreneurial Moment: Kevin was part of the company that invented the @ symbol in the email address! [07:00] – They ran across a company called Geocities and they bought 70 racks of servers from Kevin's company – this was highly unheard of at the time [08:17] – 48 hours before the launch of Geocities, Kevin started to get concerned as the leadership team and staff did not know what to do with 70 racks of servers [09:20] – Kevin got an alert from the tech team saying they could not make it to work on time… [09:39] – Kevin went into "crisis team mode" and assembled a team to fix the problem [10:17] – They found a hacker who could fix the servers and was just released by a federal program [10:51] – The morning of the launch, there were 5 people working and dealing with the problems [11:01] – The CEO called Kevin, thanked him, and wanted him to teach them about quick reaction and problem resolution [11:41] – When you have a daunting challenge, you have to triage [12:28] – When you look at your options you need to have the right mentors that will give you the right input [12:43] – Greatest Idea: There is big misunderstanding about being your own health advocate [13:50] – There isn't a great resource out there that is not directly selling you something [14:52] – Kevin's podcast is for people who just want to listen and learn [15:39] – Kevin used to push his body by working all the time and he realized he was wrong in thinking that he would always stay healthy [16:05] – He learned he had to look at his health the same way he approached his business and that he needs to be proactive [17:17] – JLD says we have to be proactive with our health [18:05] – We do have control over our health [18:35] – The Lightning Round What was holding you back from becoming an entrepreneur? – "Initially, I did not have all the pieces together" What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? – "You're going to get pulled in a thousand directions; you're going to have people that have their own agenda and your ability to navigate that well is very important; you're going to have to learn to say 'no' to a lot of things and still make people understand why – and feel good about it" What's a personal habit that contributes to your success? – "Saying 'no' to a lot things and a list of things to say 'no' to" Share an internet resource, like Evernote, with Fire Nation – Entrepreneurial Personality Type group on Facebook If you could recommend one health/fitness/nutrition book to our listeners, what would it be and why? – The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson 25:24 – Connect with Kevin on his website, podcast, Twitter, Instagram [26:04] – Focus on your priorities and your health 26:52 – The Freedom Journal – Set and Accomplish your #1 goal in 100 days! 3 Key Points: In difficult situations, you need to triage and have the right people who will help you through that problem solving process. We have to give importance to our health, as it directly affects how we do our work. Know when say "no" and HOW to say it properly.  Resources Mentioned: Entrepreneurial Personality Type – Kevin's small business resource The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson – Kevin's Top Health Book Audible – Get a 30–day free trial of fantastic audiobooks! Fitfluential – Kevin's website Connect with Kevin on Twitter and Instagram How to Finally Win – Create your dream life one step at a time! The Freedom Journal – Set and Accomplish your #1 goal in 100 days! Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. 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Yesterday, we introduced you to the health and wellness entrepreneur Alex Fergus. Alex is back on today's episode to share his insights on biohacking, making lifestyle changes, and the methods he uses in his coaching program to help clients around the world learn and understand the various aspects of getting healthy, staying in shape, and taking steps to improve your sleep, fitness level, and food choices. "It calories or the number of times you go to the gym do not matter. What matters is the 23 hours outside of the gym. They will have more of an impact on your health and wellness." – Alex Fergus In This Episode, You Will Learn: What biohacking and lifestyle choices Alex incorporates into his daily life. His daily routine. Alex's coaching business Why he strongly believes training very early in the morning isn't necessary for good health. How his coaching course differs from other training programs. What he monitors with his coaching clients. What protocol does his course follow and what will you learn from it? What is on the horizon for Alex, both in business and in health? Mentioned in This Episode: Phil Maffetone's Method Key Takeaway: Never settle. Never stop learning. Keep an open mind and make changes – try things out for yourself. Connect with Alex Fergus: Alex Fergus website Blue Blockers Row Faster Sound Asleep Ecourse – Improve Your Sleep Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Health and wellness entrepreneur Alex Fergus has an interesting story to share about his journey to finding better health. Like many Americans, Alex grew up playing several sports throughout his childhood and college years – from competitive rowing to bodybuilding and weight-lifting. At an early age, Alex began suffering the effects of low testosterone and began his journey to transform his life, seek out better health choices, and learn more about healthy lifestyle changes including improving his circadian rhythms, eating healthier, and blocking blue light after sundown. On today's episode, Alex shares his transformation story, the lifestyle changes he came to realize he needed to make to feel better, live healthier, improve his molecular health and increase his testosterone levels. He explains why he believes he experienced low testosterone and elevated estrogen levels, and why he attributes it to the lifestyle choices he made at an earlier age.   "I looked great on the outside, but I was a hormonal wreck at the molecular level." – Alex Fergus   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Alex Fergus's health transformation story. Why he believes his health and lifestyle choices, including sleep deprivation, attributed to his development of low testosterone levels. How his mission to better health began, what he learned about, and how he began incorporating what he learned into his daily life. His experience at Paleo f(x)™ realFIT's Score competition and why he believes he did so well at the event.   Mentioned in This Episode: Less is More: How Slowing Down Improved Health and Produced a RealFIT Champ – guest blog post on Paleo f(x) blog by Alex Fergus   Key Takeaway: When it comes to fitness, the minimum effective dose method along with lifestyle changes can make a significant impact on your overall health, wellness, and fitness.   Connect with Alex Fergus: Alex Fergus website Blue Blockers   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Jamie Caporosso practically grew up in the gym and lifting weights and has been competing as a drug-free power lifter since 1989. As a high performing professional athlete, his transformation story is nothing short of amazing. Jamie graduated from the University of Michigan in 1997 with a Bachelor's of science. He is the owner of a gym in the Detroit region and an expert in ketogenic principles, especially with a Paleo-based template. Jamie has developed the system of combining the Paleo and ketogenic diet ideology and has developed a macro-tracking app to help new ketogenic diet users gain a better understanding and track their keto percentages. Today, Jamie shares his transformation story, what inspired him to develop his unique Paleo-Keto system, and how the system has worked for his personal health and wellness as well as simple tips to help you get started in the Paleo, Keto, or Keto-Paleo worlds.   "Eat like you care about yourself." – Jamie Coporosso   In This Episode You Will Learn: Jamie's transformation story and how dietary changes has helped him eliminate ailments such as inflammation, asthma, and arthritis. How he developed the Keto-Paleo ideology. How the Paleo and Ketogenic diets affected his weight training, sleep, and overall well-being. The general population mentality and confusion between feeling bloated and feeling full. Tips for getting started on Paleo. What the ketogenic diet really is. Tips for starting on the ketogenic diet. Why bone broth is critical for athletes on the ketogenic diet. What Jamie's weekly workout routine looks like. Workout recommendations for beginners. Why you should get a nutrient evaluation panel done before taking supplements.   Mentioned in This Episode: Protein Power Lifeplan by Michael R. Eades and Mary Dan Eades Low Carbohydrate Diets for Performance by Jeff S. Volek and Stephen D. Phinney   The Takeaway: The Paleo diet is a grocery list of everything you could hunt and gather from the evolution of man. The ketogenic diet is macro-nutritional manipulation.   Connect with Jamie Caporosso: Keto-Paleo website KetoCheck app on Android and iTunes Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!    

Today, our host Kevin Cottrell talks with magnesium expert Morley Robbins – aka The Magnesium Man – to demystify the confusion and misconceptions on how important magnesium is for our bodies to function properly. Morley formerly worked as a hospital executive and consultant for over 32 years and currently works as a certified health coach. He has helped over 7,000 people on a one-on-one basis. Morley explains how magnesium and vitamin D work in conjunction at the cellular level to maintain our heart, brain, gastrointestinal functions as well as other important areas of our body. He explains how this mineral works in our bodies and what can happen when we are not getting enough of either magnesium or vitamin D – as well as provides actionable tips on how you can check your magnesium and vitamin D levels and ways you can improve these levels to prevent various chronic health problems.   "Most people regard minerals as 'hood ornaments' instead of 'keys to start the engine'." – Morley Robbins   In This Episode You Will Learn: How does magnesium affect the heart, brain, and gastrointestinal functions? 45% of your metabolic function is attributed to magnesium. How stress affects your magnesium levels. Why a physically fit, seemingly healthy person can still experience magnesium and mineral deficiency issues. The importance of vitamin D, sunlight, and how it relates to magnesium. Morley's advice for people with vitamin D deficiencies. Ways to increase vitamin D naturally while balancing your circadian rhythm. How stress leads to fibrosis. Why you need a magnesium RBC test instead of a serum test. The differences between lab magnesium ranges and healthy magnesium ranges. What to do if your magnesium RBC test is out of range. Common stress-inducing factors.   Early Signs of Low Magnesium: Regular headaches Constipation Acid reflux Cramping in your feet and hands   Diseases related to low magnesium: Alzheimer's Disease Parkinson's Disease Lu Gehrig's Disease Huntingdon's Disease Multiple Sclerosis Heart Disease Liver and Digestive Disorders   Mentioned in This Episode: The Magnesium Miracle book by Carolyn Dean The Magnesium Advocacy Group Magnesium RBC Test   Key Takeaway: Be mindful of the fact that as you go through your day, and the stressfulness of your day, your body is going through a magnesium burn rate. Be vigilant of the price tag you are paying for that stress. Get a vitamin D test.   Connect with Morley: GotMag.org Steps to Improve Magnesium Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!  

Part 3 Episode - with Morley Robbins on Excess Iron. Morley Robbins Video on Iron, Magnesium etc.   Morley mentions that there is a much more in-depth video explanation, which is his "Theory of Everything", or "How To Fix Mitochondria By Re-Balancing Magnesium & Calcium, and Copper & Iron." https://www.facebook.com/morley.robbins/videos/1529281203755773/ MAGNESIUM BEGINNERS GUIDE: Even though roughly over 80+% of the population is Mg deficient, we still recommend testing first. http://gotmag.org/magnesium-deficiency-101/ *Mg RBC (optimal is 6.0-7.0) http://requestatest.com/magnesium-rbc-testing *Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis http://gotmag.org/work-with-us/ *How to Restore Mg: http://gotmag.org/how-to-restore-magnesium/ Magnesium Needs Cofactors. *B6 helps get Mg INSIDE the cell (We recommend Jigsaw Magnesium w/SRT as it contains B6. You can also use local bee pollen as a source of B6.) *Boron helps keep Mg INSIDE the cell (Relyte or Anderson's Concentrated Minerals contain much needed trace minerals such as boron) *Bicarbonate helps get Mg INSIDE the Mitochondria (check files to learn how to make Mg water) And, the Adrenal Cocktail helps keep Mg in balance with other electrolytes. http://gotmag.org/the-adrenal-cocktail/ The Magnesium Protocol is an integral part of the Steps to Increase Ceruloplasmin protocol. That protocol brings toxic iron under control so Magnesium works better and it also increases the important bound Copper. The Steps to Increase Ceruloplasmin protocol is in an article in Files as well as in graphic form in Photos > Albums > Iron and Ceruloplasmin folder. *https://www.facebook.com/notes/magnesium-advocacy-group/morley-robbins-steps-to-increase-ceruloplasmin/1158838080850926 Here is a link to the Magnesium Protocol's Quick Reference Guide: https://www.facebook.com/notes/magnesium-advocacy-group/tonya-quick-reference-guide-to-the-magnesium-protocol/1135579486510119 Where Mg is found in your body: o 60% in the bones o 39% in soft tissue (heart, brain, liver, kidney, glands, & muscles with highest concentration in the ventricles of the heart) o 1% in the blood It comes out of "storage" in tissue & components of blood 1st, bones 2nd & last from Serum which is why Mg Serum tests are worthless and why the Magnesium RBC blood test is recommended... MAG rules and policies are located here, please familiarize yourself with them. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/… Morley M. Robbins aka. "Magnesium Man" Magnesium Deficiency 101 Connect with Morley: GotMag.org Steps to Improve Magnesium Mentioned in This Episode: The Magnesium Miracle book by Carolyn Dean The Magnesium Advocacy Group Magnesium RBC Test   Key Takeaway: Be mindful of the fact that as you go through your day, and the stressfulness of your day, your body is going through a magnesium burn rate. Be vigilant of the price tag you are paying for that stress. Get a vitamin D test.   Connect with Morley: GotMag.org Steps to Improve Magnesium   Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice.

Part 2 Episode - with Morley Robbins on magnesium. Morley Robbins Video on Iron, Magnesium etc. Today, our host Kevin Cottrell talks with magnesium expert Morley Robbins – aka The Magnesium Man – to demystify the confusion and misconceptions on how important magnesium is for our bodies to function properly. Morley formerly worked as a hospital executive and consultant for over 32 years and currently works as a certified health coach. He has helped over 7,000 people on a one-on-one basis. Morley explains how magnesium and vitamin D work in conjunction at the cellular level to maintain our heart, brain, gastrointestinal functions as well as other important areas of our body. He explains how this mineral works in our bodies and what can happen when we are not getting enough of either magnesium or vitamin D – as well as provides actionable tips on how you can check your magnesium and vitamin D levels and ways you can improve these levels to prevent various chronic health problems.  "Most people regard minerals as 'hood ornaments' instead of 'keys to start the engine'." – Morley Robbins   In This Episode You Will Learn: How does magnesium affect the heart, brain, and gastrointestinal functions? 45% of your metabolic function is attributed to magnesium. How stress affects your magnesium levels. Why a physically fit, seemingly healthy person can still experience magnesium and mineral deficiency issues. The importance of vitamin D, sunlight, and how it relates to magnesium. Morley's advice for people with vitamin D deficiencies. Ways to increase vitamin D naturally while balancing your circadian rhythm. How stress leads to fibrosis. Why you need a magnesium RBC test instead of a serum test. The differences between lab magnesium ranges and healthy magnesium ranges. What to do if your magnesium RBC test is out of range. Common stress-inducing factors.   Early Signs of Low Magnesium: Regular headaches Constipation Acid reflux Cramping in your feet and hands   Diseases related to low magnesium: Alzheimer's Disease Parkinson's Disease Lu Gehrig's Disease Huntingdon's Disease Multiple Sclerosis Heart Disease Liver and Digestive Disorders   Mentioned in This Episode: The Magnesium Miracle book by Carolyn Dean The Magnesium Advocacy Group Magnesium RBC Test   Key Takeaway: Be mindful of the fact that as you go through your day, and the stressfulness of your day, your body is going through a magnesium burn rate. Be vigilant of the price tag you are paying for that stress. Get a vitamin D test.   Connect with Morley: GotMag.org Steps to Improve Magnesium Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire  Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Today, our host Kevin Cottrell talks with magnesium expert Morley Robbins – aka The Magnesium Man – to demystify the confusion and misconceptions on how important magnesium is for our bodies to function properly. Morley formerly worked as a hospital executive and consultant for over 32 years and currently works as a certified health coach. He has helped over 7,000 people on a one-on-one basis. Morley explains how magnesium and vitamin D work in conjunction at the cellular level to maintain our heart, brain, gastrointestinal functions as well as other important areas of our body. He explains how this mineral works in our bodies and what can happen when we are not getting enough of either magnesium or vitamin D – as well as provides actionable tips on how you can check your magnesium and vitamin D levels and ways you can improve these levels to prevent various chronic health problems.   "Most people regard minerals as 'hood ornaments' instead of 'keys to start the engine'." – Morley Robbins   In This Episode You Will Learn: How does magnesium affect the heart, brain, and gastrointestinal functions? 45% of your metabolic function is attributed to magnesium. How stress affects your magnesium levels. Why a physically fit, seemingly healthy person can still experience magnesium and mineral deficiency issues. The importance of vitamin D, sunlight, and how it relates to magnesium. Morley's advice for people with vitamin D deficiencies. Ways to increase vitamin D naturally while balancing your circadian rhythm. How stress leads to fibrosis. Why you need a magnesium RBC test instead of a serum test. The differences between lab magnesium ranges and healthy magnesium ranges. What to do if your magnesium RBC test is out of range. Common stress-inducing factors.   Early Signs of Low Magnesium: Regular headaches Constipation Acid reflux Cramping in your feet and hands   Diseases related to low magnesium: Alzheimer's Disease Parkinson's Disease Lu Gehrig's Disease Huntingdon's Disease Multiple Sclerosis Heart Disease Liver and Digestive Disorders   Mentioned in This Episode: The Magnesium Miracle book by Carolyn Dean The Magnesium Advocacy Group Magnesium RBC Test   Key Takeaway: Be mindful of the fact that as you go through your day, and the stressfulness of your day, your body is going through a magnesium burn rate. Be vigilant of the price tag you are paying for that stress. Get a vitamin D test.   Connect with Morley: GotMag.org Steps to Improve Magnesium Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Our guest today is serial entrepreneur and passionate health advocate, Alex Charfen. Alex shares his story about living a vegan lifestyle, why he initially decided to become a vegan, and how Kevin transformed his way of thinking about health and nutrition and really give the paleo diet a chance. Alex explains that, although the vegan diet did help him get healthier, it wasn't a sustainable approach to his nutrition needs. Since transitioning to the paleo diet, he hasn't looked back, has never felt better, and has significantly better health than years before. In addition to making this dietary transition, Alex also shares many other lifestyle changes he has made over the years to improve his health, increase his energy, and get better sleep.   "Anyone who transitions from what they would normally eat to unprocessed, whole foods will see a massive improvement." Alex Charfen   In This Episode You Will Learn: Why Alex Charfen believes the vegan diet gave him a "false sense of momentum." His journey from veganism to the paleo diet. His morning routine and why he hyper-rehydrates first thing every morning. Why water quality is so important and what steps he took to improve the water quality in his business and home. The chemical fluoride in water contains other harmful ingredients. Why Alex believes water Is a gateway to success. Why he takes "primal walks" at sunrise every morning.   Mentioned in This Episode: Berkey Water Filtration System   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire    Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Our guest today is serial entrepreneur and passionate health advocate, Alex Charfen. Alex shares his story about living a vegan lifestyle, why he initially decided to become a vegan, and how Kevin transformed his way of thinking about health and nutrition and really give the paleo diet a chance. Alex explains that, although the vegan diet did help him get healthier, it wasn't a sustainable approach to his nutrition needs. Since transitioning to the paleo diet, he hasn't looked back, has never felt better, and has significantly better health than years before. In addition to making this dietary transition, Alex also shares many other lifestyle changes he has made over the years to improve his health, increase his energy, and get better sleep.   "Anyone who transitions from what they would normally eat to unprocessed, whole foods will see a massive improvement." Alex Charfen   In This Episode You Will Learn: Why Alex Charfen believes the vegan diet gave him a "false sense of momentum." His journey from veganism to the paleo diet. His morning routine and why he hyper-rehydrates first thing every morning. Why water quality is so important and what steps he took to improve the water quality in his business and home. The chemical fluoride in water contains other harmful ingredients. Why Alex believes water Is a gateway to success. Why he takes "primal walks" at sunrise every morning.   Mentioned in This Episode: Berkey Water Filtration System   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire    Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

David Zappasodi is the author of the best seller Immovable Heart Unstoppable Mind. David has over 20 years of experience in the Health and Fitness industry. He has spent a lot of his career as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. He owned his own fitness center for 9 years and has also been a martial arts teacher. Now David specializes in working with people in the "being stuck" state with Health and Weight loss.  In this episode David Zappasodi, joins us to discuss the importance of mindset and setting goals to optimize Health and Wellness as he dives into his 6 essential practices for healthy living.    In This Episode You Will Learn:   Why people struggle with nutrition and exercise. Mindset is important when setting specific goals Setup  strategies and habits that will re-enforce emotions while working on goals Mindset and emotions affect discipline    The 6 essential practices help focus on what is important for health and weight loss   Taking some "time off" can help return in a better and stronger state of mind Avoiding blue light at night will help you get better sleep Good mindset and meditation bring better results They way to transform is to focus on positive thoughts instead of the past    Key Takeaway: Setup strategies and habits that will re-enforce emotions while working on goals The six essentials to focus on in terms of health and weight loss are Generosity, Integrity, Patience, Inspired Action, Mindfulness and Commitment Mindset and staying on track is important.       Connect with Morley: David Zappasodi Official Website Facebook     Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!   Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice.

Mariah MacDonald is her own fitness inspiration. She struggled through juggling being a mother, her career as a coach, and her own weight and eating disorders before she finally figured out how to effectively transform yourself into a better you. She now lives her life helping others transform their body beyond belief. Today, she'll talk about her own experience and the troubles she met along her transformation. She'll also be giving out professional advice on what to do to achieve your fitness goals without compromising comfort.   "The nutrition lifestyle is the door and workouts are the key. If you don't have a door, the key is totally useless." Mariah MacDonald In this episode, you'll learn: The three important things you have to focus on first before you embark on your transformation journey. Why transformation is like a pyramid The effects of sleep, stress, as well as positive and negative influences on your body When you should do weight training and cardio. Why a simple diet is more effective than a complicated diet. The importance of directly learning from someone who's done this before; who transformed themselves successfully and coach you into the lifestyle of somebody who's fit.   Key Takeaways: You have to be accountable. Accountability makes you successful. It's not meant to be easy but it's not unbearable either. There will always be hiccups and bumps along the way but you can get past them. Ease into the transformation. At first you might feel like sputtering a bit but just be patient with your body.   Connect with Mariah MacDonald: Transform with Mariah Twitter Facebook   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire  Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Mariah MacDonald is a transformation coach who transformed over 1000 clients in the span of her career. Her determination to beat her personal struggles enabled her to become the best version of herself today. In part 2 of our interview, she'll discuss how she transformed herself and her clients, the importance of creating ado or die situation, as well as the main reasons why some of her clients don't always get the results they paid for.   "When you hire a coach, shut up and listen to what they have to say for 12 weeks. Don't question (their advice) and see if it works for you." Mariah MacDonald     In this episode, you'll learn: Why coaching for results is a better and more efficient approach than coaching for sessions. Why training rigorously for five days a week is ineffective. How Mariah manages to maintain a low body fat percentage while training for only two days a week. The difference between a typical trainer and a transformation coach. It's possible to sleep for up to 8 hours a night if you make the right choices. The things Mariah did to change her life as well as the choices she made to make over 1000 of her clients' life better. Why being ashamed of your body will lead you to a downward spiral. Why you should consult a professional when you binge instead of blaming yourself. Know why you end up binge eating from a scientific perspective. Why being close-minded will not make your lifestyle any better.   Key Takeaways: Don't rely on the scale. Instead, judge your hard work with a mirror. Celebrate the small gains you make along the way. Create a do or die situation to make your transformation work better.   Connect with Mariah MacDonald: Transform with Mariah Twitter Facebook Mentioned in this Episode: Hunt for Red October (movie) Hunt for Red October (book)   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire    Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

In the last episode, we had the CEO of Bulletproof Exec Dave Asprey talk about mitochondria, how much our diet affects mitochondrial functions, and how a few lifestyle changes will boost not just mitochondrial efficiency but our overall health from a cellular point of view. In Part of the interview, Dave will discuss different factors that may alter your mitochondrial functions in a negative way, more tips on how to further biohack your mitochondria, as well as provide general health advice.   "Instead of focusing on perfection, you can just learn to ask the question 'what is this going to do to my mitochondria?'" Dave Asprey   In this episode, you'll learn: What statins are how do they affect the mitochondria Why cholesterol really isn't bad Why your mitochondrial efficiency determines the effects of the food you eat on your health Why eating burned food is bad for your mitochondria The significance of knowing the optimal dose of any supplement How possessing Tribal Mentality is bad for your health Why you shouldn't let your health decisions be based on an "us or them" kind of thinking   Key Takeaways: Having a positive mindset is important when it comes to mitochondrial health It's important not to surround yourself with negativity Get a signal to the mitochondria. If they believe the signal, they will change the body to adapt to that signal.   Connect with Dave Asprey: Bulletproof Exec Bulletproof Radio Official Twitter account Official Facebook page   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!   Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice.

Dave Asprey is a well-known blogger and media figure on health and human performance because of his "Bulletproof Executive" work behind Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet. He's been featured on ABC's Nightline, CNN, and in Vogue and Men's Health. Today, he's here with us to discuss how to important the mitochondria are and how to biohack it with just a few simple lifestyle changes.   "The Mitochondria decides whether cells live, die, or divide. They run things, not us." Dave Asprey   In this episode, you'll learn: How mitochondria are similar to a frame of the house Just how much your diet affects the mitochondria Why mitochondrial dysfunction is the primary cause of just about every chronic disease there is Why Dave compared the mitochondria to playing a reverse Jenga The significance of knowing just enough of the Krebs Cycle Why Mitochondria is practically ancient bacteria Dave's three changes that people should start focusing on right now   Key Takeaways: Ketones play a major role when it comes to mitochondrial health Just changing our light bulb or indoor lighting will greatly enhance mitochondrial efficiency Sunlight is still the best source of vitamin D and boosts mitochondrial functions   Connect with Dave Asprey: Bulletproof Exec Bulletproof Radio Official Twitter account Official Facebook page Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice.

Ben Greenfield is one of the country's most well-known personal trainers, not only due to his numerous certifications and popularity, but also due to his passion for biohacking - a concept of increasing our body's efficiency by means of taking supplements, adjusting our diet and exercise, or making use of technology without losing focus on health and longevity. Today, Ben tells us his thoughts on testosterone decline, the tips and tools he uses to keep his testosterone in check without injections, as well as the different ways he maintains his body, especially when it comes to getting quality sleep.   "You want to make sure everything's unplugged. Make sure your eyes can't see anything and make sure your skin can't see anything." Ben Greenfield  In this episode, you'll learn: Once you reach 30 years of age, testosterone is said to decline at a rate of 1% a year. Aside from proper nutrition, one of the most recent methods you can do to biohack your testosterone is by shining low-level laser light or infrared light on your testicles. Ben says it's better to eat buffalo or bison meat than tuna or nuts for testosterone production. An herb called Cistanche acts like Viagra. It results in an increase in blood flow and libido. Not wearing tight underwear (or no underwear at all) might boost testosterone due to a cooler temperature as a result of going commando. PEMF or Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy is able to negate the deleterious effects of waves from continuous smartphone use. Chronic cardio or excess workouts may crash testosterone. Some exercises done in moderation are capable of increasing testosterone include sprinting, weight lifting particularly those largely involving legs, and HIIT or high intensity interval training. For cardio, try to limit endurance training such as marathon running to once a week to preserve testosterone. Sleep is also an important factor when it comes to testosterone production. Ben recommends a lot of tools you can use to get quality sleep. Some of them include essential oil diffusers, a full/wrap-around face mask, and even a few sleep supplements.   Key Takeaways: To get the best quality of sleep, you must have what we call sleep hygiene. The room must be dark, quiet, cold, and definitely not stressful.   Connect with Ben Greenfield: Ben Greenfield Fitness Twitter Instagram Facebook   Mentioned in this episode: Olli Sovijarvi Nature CBD Sleep Remedy OURA Ring NatureBeat app Lighting Science Breathe Safe Plasma Air Purifier   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire  Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Dr. Amy Myers - The Thyroid Connection - Tired, Brain Fogged and Overweight? Get your life back - Part 2 Thyroid health expert Dr. Amy Myers joins Kevin on the show today to discuss the importance of thyroid health and what simple things you can do to improve your thyroid health and get your life back on track. Amy is a renowned leader in functional medicine, a New York Times bestselling author, and has helped thousands of people around the world recover from chronic illnesses through her dietary-based program – The Myer's Way. Amy received her doctorate degree in medicine at the LSU Health Science Center and has spent five years working in emergency medicine before training at the Institute for Functional Medicine. Moreover, she has personally experienced thyroid dysfunction issues, and understands the thyroid epidemic from the patients point of view as well as the medical professional. Today, she shares her story and describes in detail about the small changes you can make in your diet and lifestyle that can significantly – and positively – impact your health and well-being.   "Your thyroid can't grow back, but your adrenals can recover. There are things you can do to get your life back." – Dr. Amy Myers   In This Episode You Will Learn: Why 60% of the estimated 27-million Americans suffering from thyroid dysfunction are unaware of the problem. How thyroid problems can manifest. What is Graves' Disease and Hashimoto Disease? Why Amy believes so many conventional doctors overlook or misdiagnose thyroid problems. What nutrients your thyroid needs in order to function at optimal levels. What you can do to get your thyroid tested. Amy's opinion on taking iodine supplements for thyroid health. What are the risks or side effects of taking too much iodine? How stress can affect thyroid function and health. What is a "leaky gut?" Amy's perspective on the importance of air quality. Amy's perspective on drinking water quality, water with chloride, and plastic bottled water. What are BPA's and how do they affect the thyroid? Why morning and evening sunlight is important to your health and how it contributes to your overall health. What areas in your body and health does your circadian rhythm affect?   Mentioned in This Episode: Amy Myer's book: The Auto-Immune Solution Amy Myer's book: The Thyroid Connection My Labs for Life Amy Myer's website The Myer's Way Multi The Iodine Crisis book by Dr. David Brownstein F.lux software   Key Takeaway: There are natural ways to approach thyroid dysfunction problems. There is hope and there are things you can do to get to the root of the cause and get your life back!   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Thyroid health expert Dr. Amy Myers joins Kevin on the show today to discuss the importance of thyroid health and what simple things you can do to improve your thyroid health and get your life back on track. Amy is a renowned leader in functional medicine, a New York Times bestselling author, and has helped thousands of people around the world recover from chronic illnesses through her dietary-based program – The Myer's Way. Amy received her doctorate degree in medicine at the LSU Health Science Center and has spent five years working in emergency medicine before training at the Institute for Functional Medicine. Moreover, she has personally experienced thyroid dysfunction issues, and understands the thyroid epidemic from the patients point of view as well as the medical professional. Today, she shares her story and describes in detail about the small changes you can make in your diet and lifestyle that can significantly – and positively – impact your health and well-being.   "Your thyroid can't grow back, but your adrenals can recover. There are things you can do to get your life back." – Dr. Amy Myers   In This Episode You Will Learn: Why 60% of the estimated 27-million Americans suffering from thyroid dysfunction are unaware of the problem. How thyroid problems can manifest. What is Graves' Disease and Hashimoto Disease? Why Amy believes so many conventional doctors overlook or misdiagnose thyroid problems. What nutrients your thyroid needs in order to function at optimal levels. What you can do to get your thyroid tested. Amy's opinion on taking iodine supplements for thyroid health. What are the risks or side effects of taking too much iodine? How stress can affect thyroid function and health. What is a "leaky gut?" Amy's perspective on the importance of air quality. Amy's perspective on drinking water quality, water with chloride, and plastic bottled water. What are BPA's and how do they affect the thyroid? Why morning and evening sunlight is important to your health and how it contributes to your overall health. What areas in your body and health does your circadian rhythm affect?   Mentioned in This Episode: Amy Myer's book: The Auto-Immune Solution Amy Myer's book: The Thyroid Connection My Labs for Life Amy Myer's website The Myer's Way Multi The Iodine Crisis book by Dr. David Brownstein F.lux software   Key Takeaway: There are natural ways to approach thyroid dysfunction problems. There is hope and there are things you can do to get to the root of the cause and get your life back!   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Maria is a health and wellness expert and author of several books. She was always active in sports, even when she was a kid, but was still always on the heavy side. She thought it must've just been how her body's was meant to be. It wasn't until she studied science and nutrition that she began questioning the "standard" diet that promotes dietary grains and milk. She has since leaned towards a low-carb diet and now a ketogenic diet from which her books were now based on. Today Maria talks about how the ketogenic diet changed her life, her tips for people who want to start with a ketogenic diet, her thoughts on the vilification of fat, and how ice cold water can help boost mitochondrial health.   " People underestimate the power of just being outside." Maria Emmerich   In this episode, you'll learn: In a ketogenic diet, always count total carb and not net. She calls the ketogenic diet the happy diet due to how it improves the overall mood of the person. Sugar is inflammatory and complex carbs, what many call "healthy carbs", become sugar in your blood stream. To lower inflammation, lower sugar intake even those from complex carbs. You can't store protein in your body. Too much will turn into sugar too especially if you're not active. Ketogenic diet will have you losing water weight and electrolytes. When you're depressed or moody, sometimes you just have low electrolytes. One quick way to remedy that is to drink water with salt but don't make it too salty. Maria says a when it comes to macros for losing weight, your diet should be around 5% carbs, 20% protein, and 75% fat – healthy saturated fats. This will trigger ketosis. The best cure for adrenal fatigue is 10 hours of sleep. The ketogenic diet will keep your blood sugar levels stable. No spiking, no crashing. No crashing means no sudden hunger. Ketones will get you a natural high which is like sugar but won't crash you. Mitochondria are mostly made up of water cells which you can negatively and positively charge. She advocates "EZ" water therapy which involves drinking ice cold water first thing in the morning.   Key Takeaways: People would be healthier if their practitioners just asked them what they were eating. Pick new goals all the time, don't do everything overnight.   Connect with Maria Emmerich: Maria Mind Body Health Twitter Facebook Instagram Mentioned in this episode: The Fourth Phase of the Water book by Gerald H. Pollack The 30 Day Ketogenic Cleanse book by Maria Emmerich   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire   Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Sarah Fragoso is the founder of Everyday Paleo and has coached a lot of unhealthy clients into lean and mean fitness machines in the span of her career. In part 1 of our interview, she talked about how to slowly but surely make your family adopts the kind of healthy lifestyle you want them to have while maintaining a healthy and holistic relationship at the dinner table and outside of it. In part 2 of our interview, she talks about the many reasons why many people fail to get stronger or healthier despite following the Paleo way as rigidly as possible.   "In order to achieve your goals, you actually have to have rest and recovery." Sarah Fragoso   In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of teaching yourself to ease into a healthy lifestyle than to follow a 30-day program. Why it's important to make more time for yourself and how being everything to everybody is bad for your health. How stress affects the way your body reacts to exercise and diet programs. Stressing yourself out to be healthy is not healthy. Why it's important to focus on other lifestyle factors before you start beating yourself up in the gym. Even a spotless diet won't mean anything if your lifestyle is a wreck. A few tips on how to reset your circadian rhythm.   Key Takeaways: You cannot exercise your way out of a bad lifestyle. If your sleep is a train wreck, the workout is not the area you need to focus on. Guard your sleep like a lion. Extreme exercising, the likes people see on TV, is not the only way to get fit. Investigate any underlying problems that may be contributing to why you're unhealthy instead of trying to "Paleo" better.   Connect with Sarah Fragoso: Sarah Fragoso Sarah Fragoso Facebook Sarah Fragoso Twitter Podcasts Books Recipes   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Sarah Fragoso - Best Practices in Nutrition & Wellness for your Family - Part 1   Sarah Fragoso is the founder of Everyday Paleo and has coached a lot of unhealthy clients into lean and mean fitness machines in the span of her career. In part 1 of our interview, she talked about how to slowly but surely make your family adopts the kind of healthy lifestyle you want them to have while maintaining a healthy and holistic relationship at the dinner table and outside of it. In part 2 of our interview, she talks about the many reasons why many people fail to get stronger or healthier despite following the Paleo way as rigidly as possible.   "In order to achieve your goals, you actually have to have rest and recovery." Sarah Fragoso   In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of teaching yourself to ease into a healthy lifestyle than to follow a 30-day program. Why it's important to make more time for yourself and how being everything to everybody is bad for your health. How stress affects the way your body reacts to exercise and diet programs. Stressing yourself out to be healthy is not healthy. Why it's important to focus on other lifestyle factors before you start beating yourself up in the gym. Even a spotless diet won't mean anything if your lifestyle is a wreck. A few tips on how to reset your circadian rhythm.   Key Takeaways: You cannot exercise your way out of a bad lifestyle. If your sleep is a train wreck, the workout is not the area you need to focus on. Guard your sleep like a lion. Extreme exercising, the likes people see on TV, is not the only way to get fit. Investigate any underlying problems that may be contributing to why you're unhealthy instead of trying to "Paleo" better.   Connect with Sarah Fragoso: Sarah Fragoso Sarah Fragoso Facebook Sarah Fragoso Twitter Podcasts Books Recipes   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Robb Wolf - Part 2 Robb Wolf is the author of the New York Times Best Seller The Paleo Solution, the very book that has since made him a popular figure in the health and fitness world. When he's not writing new books, he's practicing mixed martial arts, coaches athletes, and conducts seminars in nutrition and strength to both small groups of people and large entities. Today, Robb gives us his thoughts on why the ketogenic diet – as effective as it is – is not the best diet out there, how his new book connects with his other books, and why people should always be critical on a way a diet is making them feel or perform. "Inadequate social connection, love and intimacy is as impactful on our health as a pack a day smoking habit." Robb Wolf In this episode, you'll learn: The Paleo diet is the foundation of Robb's 30-day reset. The paleo lifestyle template changed medicine and nutrition forever. The ketogenic diet is effective and makes a lot of people feel great and perform better but it's just part of the many tools in a huge toolbox just like fasting. Ketogenic diets may not be as effective especially when it comes to athletes or bodybuilders due to its low-carb nature. A good diet should help improve your biomarkers. If they don't, then there's a different approach for you, there's something out there that will work. Sleep deprivation causes insulin resistance. If your job requires you to stay up at night until morning, something low carb or ketogenic in nature is your best bet. Type A people shouldn't do intermittent fasting because fasting stresses your system and being Type A means your system is most likely stressed. On the other hand, the laidback worker, could benefit from intermittent fasting. Key Takeaways: You can't not produce a book thru mainstream publishers and not have some sort of a weight loss element to it. A good diet should help improve your biomarkers. If they don't, then there's a different approach for you, there's something out there that will work. Connect with Robb Wolf: Robb Wolf official The Paleo Solution book by Robb Wolf Wired To Eat book by Robb Wolf Resources Mentioned: The KETOGAINS Facebook group   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

In the health and wellness world, you either know Robb Wolf or you don't, and that's largely due to his books on the Paleo lifestyle. His books have helped a lot of people, but he didn't realize just how much until he got a call from a clinic in Reno. The clinic invited him over to have a look at a study they conducted which largely made use of his books as reference material. As it turned out, the clinic was just wrapping up a 2-year pilot study that included volunteers with a high risk for Type 2 Diabetes and other cardiovascular diseases. The results showed that a paleo diet, together with proper modification of sleep and exercise, was able to improve the volunteers' bloodwork and health risk assessment. On a long term perspective, it means this pilot study alone saved the city of Reno $22 million over a 10-yer period with a conservative 33:1 return on investment. He would end up becoming part of the clinic's board of directors to help develop programs and bring it out to the masses. Today, Robb share his thoughts about the Paleo and ketogenic diets, why he thinks the food manufacturers understand people more than medical establishments, and why having a healthy relationship with food is just one big cover up for something deeper and psychological.   ""At the end of the day, these diseases, modern Western society mainly are an outgrowth of excessive food consumption." Robb Wolf   In this episode, you'll learn: The food manufacturers understand our evolutionary psychology way better than the medical establishment does. They produce food in such a way that people can't help but eat them even if they know it's not healthy. It's similar to how smart phone app makers study evolutionary psychology to make apps addictive. People have massively different responses to food. What's worked for you today may not work for you tomorrow. You can't cheat on food. You can cheat on taxes, you can cheat in a relationship, but food, there are consequences. Sometimes food or the act of eating is not the problem, but an underlying issue that made people saw eating food as an escape. The only thing considered disordered eating now is healthy eating.   Key Takeaways: You can't let health guidelines get etched in stone and become religious doctrine.   Connect with Robb Wolf: Robb Wolf official website The Paleo Solution book by Robb Wolf Wired To Eat book by Robb Wolf   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Yuri Elkaim is a popular name in the world of health and nutrition, but it wasn't like that before. In fact, Yuri was practically clueless when it came to nutrition, but he did love sports especially soccer/football. His life changing moment was when he realized his bouts of hair loss were brought about by an autoimmune issue called alopecia. Doctors couldn't explain why, so he thought he would live the rest of his life hairless. It wasn't until he learned about holistic nutrition that he ended up curing himself. He has since strived to help those around him, to give them hope that there is still a way to treat whatever health issues they might have. Today, Yuri tells us his story of how he became the Yuri we know now, his thoughts on the whole "Metabolism is like a fireplace" analogy, why he thinks fasting is good for you, the importance of sleep when it comes to making decisions, and why we should learn to decipher when we're hungry and when we're full without relying on an eating schedule.   "There's no law that says 'thou shall have to do cardio after my weight training.'" Yuri Elkaim     In this episode, you'll learn: The typical North American diet is not healthy at all. The fireplace analogy on metabolism is a myth. Eating all the time to "stoke the flames" won't help you lose weight. In fact, it might lead to more unnecessary weight gain and energy crashing. Metabolism is the sum of all the breakdown and buildup in your body; catabolism and anabolism. 70% of the calories you burn come from BMR or the calories burned at rest. This is heavily dependent on lean muscle mass. If you want to lose weight you have to pack on some muscle. It's a long-term approach to not just weight loss but overall wellness too. Fasting is not starving yourself. When done right, you can fast regularly aka intermittent fasting. People can be psychologically hungry or physiologically hungry. Psychologically hunger is triggered by environmental or emotional cues to make you feel comfortable in certain situations. Listening to your body can mean not eating at the usual time; breakfast at 1 PM is when you break your fast. Too much cardio crushes your thyroid and the problem is not the exercises themselves but the duration and frequency. Endurance cardio is not exactly the ideal form of exercise for long-term. Leptin and Ghrelin are hunger hormones sensitive to sleep. Leptin tells you to stop eating and Ghrelin tells you to keep eating. Less sleep produces more ghrelin and reduces leptin.   Key Takeaways: Eat when you're hungry and stop when your full. You have to be aware "when" you're hungry. Women shouldn't be worried about building muscle as they are not as naturally capable of bulking compared to men. When you sleep, try to make the room a lot like a dark, cold tomb. It'll boost the quality of your sleep more than sleeping in a warm room penetrated by light.   Connect with Cathe Friedrich: Yuri Elkaim Facebook Youtube THE ALL-DAY ENERGY DIET book by Yuri Elkaim THE ALL-DAY FAT BURNING DIET book by Yuri Elkaim   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire   Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Health, Wellness & Longevity via circadian based lifestyle choices - Part 2 Dr. Josh Lamaro is an osteopath, a therapist who treats patients in a non-invasive manner with a focus on a holistic approach to body health by means of strengthening the musculoskeletal framework. He's worked in Bendigo for over 9 years. He promotes the idea of treating the whole body as a unit and considers the lifestyles and various stressors of the individual before recommending a procedure. In today's episode, Josh tells us what Osteopathy is, the importance of knowing stressors, the "trap" of overtraining, and why smartphones might be the underlying cause of chronic ailments.   "Put someone in a black box, there's no light, there's no movement, but there's perfect food, will they be healthy? I would wager probably not." Dr. Josh Lamaro     In this episode, you'll learn: Josh's own definition of Osteopathy and why it's an overlooked form of treatment. Why doctors like Josh treat patients on the basis of their lifestyles more than the symptoms they display. The dangers of treating the body on a divide and conquer basis. How even a perfect diet isn't healthy if everything else such as exposure to sunlight, proper sleep, and physical movement is lacking. Why stress is a recurring theme in osteopathy Overtraining is a common stressor in today's fitness enthusiasts. People break when they workout rigorously five days a week. Treating involves asking the person what they usually do that might cause them their injury or disease in the first place. People get into the trap of overtraining by thinking getting a rest day is "bad" for them. Excessive training results to more cortisol and contributes to more body fat. Society is geared towards seeing everything as needing to be additive and not subtractive. Not getting results? Add more. Why your favorite smartphone might actually be messing up your body's natural processes by simply looking at it first thing in the morning or by just keeping it in your front pocket every day. EM radiation is a health concern in today's gadget-driven society.   Key Takeaways: Treatment should be approached from a subtracting point of view. Take away things that maxes your system out and the additive can what restores you such as more rest. If you mess up the timing in your body, you're going to gain weight, not going to sleep right, and be generally unhealthy. Connect with Dr. Josh Lamaro: Paleo Osteo Email: [email protected]   Mentioned in this Episode: Wi-Fried   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire  Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Health, Wellness & Longevity via circadian based lifestyle choices - Part 1 Dr. Josh Lamaro is an osteopath, a therapist who treats patients in a non-invasive manner with a focus on a holistic approach to body health by means of strengthening the musculoskeletal framework. He's worked in Bendigo for over 9 years. He promotes the idea of treating the whole body as a unit and considers the lifestyles and various stressors of the individual before recommending a procedure. In today's episode, Josh tells us what Osteopathy is, the importance of knowing stressors, the "trap" of overtraining, and why smartphones might be the underlying cause of chronic ailments.   "Put someone in a black box, there's no light, there's no movement, but there's perfect food, will they be healthy? I would wager probably not." Dr. Josh Lamaro     In this episode, you'll learn: Josh's own definition of Osteopathy and why it's an overlooked form of treatment. Why doctors like Josh treat patients on the basis of their lifestyles more than the symptoms they display. The dangers of treating the body on a divide and conquer basis. How even a perfect diet isn't healthy if everything else such as exposure to sunlight, proper sleep, and physical movement is lacking. Why stress is a recurring theme in osteopathy Overtraining is a common stressor in today's fitness enthusiasts. People break when they workout rigorously five days a week. Treating involves asking the person what they usually do that might cause them their injury or disease in the first place. People get into the trap of overtraining by thinking getting a rest day is "bad" for them. Excessive training results to more cortisol and contributes to more body fat. Society is geared towards seeing everything as needing to be additive and not subtractive. Not getting results? Add more. Why your favorite smartphone might actually be messing up your body's natural processes by simply looking at it first thing in the morning or by just keeping it in your front pocket every day. EM radiation is a health concern in today's gadget-driven society.   Key Takeaways: Treatment should be approached from a subtracting point of view. Take away things that maxes your system out and the additive can what restores you such as more rest. If you mess up the timing in your body, you're going to gain weight, not going to sleep right, and be generally unhealthy. Connect with Dr. Josh Lamaro: Paleo Osteo Email: [email protected]   Mentioned in this Episode: Wi-Fried   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire  Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Thaddeus Owen - Biohacking with Primal Hacker - Part 2 Thaddeus began his journey outdoors, camping and fishing as a boy in the Adirondacks and Central NY forests. After a decade spent developing pharmaceutical products, he just couldn't face another day adding terrible ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and numerous red dyes into children's medicine. He shifted gears and engineered a successful work from home assignment following Tim Ferriss's 4 Hour Workweek. From there, he was able to find a way to incorporate more movement, nature and sunshine into his work environment. After learning about biohacking from the man who coined the term, Dave Asprey, Thaddeus healed his own anxiety, lowered his blood pressure and fixed his sleeplessness using biohacking, PrimalHacking and Qigong. He spends his free time experimenting on himself in hopes of helping others on their journey. He writes about his experiments on PrimalHacker.com. He also spends time with his two boys learning martial arts, shooting arrows at targets and hiking.   Thaddeus is a certified Bulletproof Coach from the first ever class of coaches, holds a personal training certification, nutrition certification, Master's degree in Holistic Nutrition and studied Chemical Engineering a long time ago.   "The Truth is that you need to first address your disconnection with the natural world before you begin biohacking with devices, technology and supplements".– Thaddeus Owen In This Episode, You Will Learn: Often, when we realize how disconnected we are from the natural world, and how much this is affecting our health, we decide to spend all sorts of money on supplements, technology and coaches To make up for our lack of connection to the natural world, and to right the wrongs we feel, we fill our lives with more distraction. We become burdened with material possessions that suck up our energy and finances The Truth is that you need to first address your disconnection with the natural world before you begin biohacking with devices, technology and supplements We don't say our way is the only way. We don't even think you need to spend any money on the absolute best biohacks – sunlight, good water, connection with the earth, and movement are totally Free   Key Takeaway: Muscles only do what they're commanded to do by the neurological signals that feed them. You're retraining the brain over the muscles.   Connect with Thaddeus Owen: Primal Hacker Blog   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Thaddeus Owen - Biohacking with Primal Hacker - Part 1 of 2 Thaddeus began his journey outdoors, camping and fishing as a boy in the Adirondacks and Central NY forests. After a decade spent developing pharmaceutical products, he just couldn't face another day adding terrible ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and numerous red dyes into children's medicine. He shifted gears and engineered a successful work from home assignment following Tim Ferriss's 4 Hour Workweek. From there, he was able to find a way to incorporate more movement, nature and sunshine into his work environment. After learning about biohacking from the man who coined the term, Dave Asprey, Thaddeus healed his own anxiety, lowered his blood pressure and fixed his sleeplessness using biohacking, PrimalHacking and Qigong. He spends his free time experimenting on himself in hopes of helping others on their journey. He writes about his experiments on PrimalHacker.com. He also spends time with his two boys learning martial arts, shooting arrows at targets and hiking.   Thaddeus is a certified Bulletproof Coach from the first ever class of coaches, holds a personal training certification, nutrition certification, Master's degree in Holistic Nutrition and studied Chemical Engineering a long time ago.   "The Truth is that you need to first address your disconnection with the natural world before you begin biohacking with devices, technology and supplements".– Thaddeus Owen In This Episode, You Will Learn: Often, when we realize how disconnected we are from the natural world, and how much this is affecting our health, we decide to spend all sorts of money on supplements, technology and coaches To make up for our lack of connection to the natural world, and to right the wrongs we feel, we fill our lives with more distraction. We become burdened with material possessions that suck up our energy and finances The Truth is that you need to first address your disconnection with the natural world before you begin biohacking with devices, technology and supplements We don't say our way is the only way. We don't even think you need to spend any money on the absolute best biohacks – sunlight, good water, connection with the earth, and movement are totally Free   Key Takeaway: Muscles only do what they're commanded to do by the neurological signals that feed them. You're retraining the brain over the muscles.   Connect with Thaddeus Owen: Primal Hacker Blog   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dr. Jason Fung - Deep Dive - Using Fasting / Intermittent Fasting for Optimal Health, Wellness and Longevity with Dr Jason Fung - Part 2   Jason Fung is a world leader when it comes to weight loss and fasting. He is a firm advocate of fasting as a means of not just weight loss, but also healing and detoxification. He is also the author of the popular diet books The Obesity Code and The Complete Guide To Fasting. In part 2 of our episode, Jason shares his opinions on people who should and shouldn't fast, how hunger is just all in the mind, a few tips on how to get started with fasting, and why he thinks the food industry is promoting bad eating habits. "Nothing bad happens when you don't eat for 24 hours." Jason Fung In this episode, you'll learn: Blood sugar doesn't necessarily plummet when you fast. Fasting specifically targets the hormones that affect weight. Food companies promote more meals a day aka snacking because they sell snack foods. Those who are pregnant, malnourished, have eating disorders, and people with a BMI below 20 shouldn't fast. Everybody else can fast regardless of gender. Fasting is a stressor and increases cortisol the same way as exercise but fasting is a low-level stress compared to exercise. It might increase cortisol but not as much as you do when you train hard. Hunger is lowest at 8 am if your circadian rhythm is aligned properly. It's because your body has done its job in burning the extra fat and other junk protein to prevent you from getting hungry the moment you roll out of bed. The feeling of hunger gets lower during an extended fast and the body gets used to it. Day 2 is the worst day but the body will adjust accordingly as the fast progresses. Fasting keeps metabolic rate high and actually helps reduce hunger in the long term. Fasting saves you money and time, different compared to other diets that promote a "buy this, cook that" kind of technique. Fasting becomes easy once you do it on a regular basis. Key Takeaways: Fat is merely stored food energy. You want to use it; you want to eat it. Fasting is infinitely flexible. You can choose to tweak your fast the way you find it easy or how your body responds. Connect with Jason Fung: Twitter Mentioned in this episode: The Obesity Code book by Jason Fung Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Dr. Jason Fung - Deep Dive - Using Fasting / Intermittent Fasting for Optimal Health, Wellness and Longevity with Dr Jason Fung - Part 1 Jason Fung is an author and nephrologist, a doctor who specializes in kidney health. He is considered one of the world's leading experts when it comes to weight loss and reversing diabetes by way of fasting. For the first few years of practice, Jason was like most doctors when it came to treating patients – conventionally oriented. During this time, he had plenty of patients who had obesity as the primary cause of their kidney issues. He realized in order to treat their kidneys, he had to treat their diabetes and for that to happen, his patients had to lose weight. And so began his interest in fasting and its many benefits beyond weight loss. Today, Jason gives us his expert opinion on what fasting is, why he thinks fasting should be something people naturally do, and why he suggests weight management is not just about calories. "Fasting is really the oldest dietary intervention in the book." Jason Fung In this episode, you'll learn: A diet focused on a "calories in, calories out" approach is bound to fail. Obesity has little to do with calories as it does with carbohydrates and insulin sensitivity. The body cannot sense calories as compared to how it can sense carbs and hormones and obesity is largely a hormonal issue. A kale salad will have a different effect on your hormones particularly insulin as a plate of cookies with the same calories. Eating a kale salad everyday will give you different results vs if you eat a plate of cookies every day. Insulin is the hormone that tells the body we're eating now. Insulin also tells liver to make glycogen, the storage form of sugar. Fasting won't make you lose muscle. The body burns "junk" protein and burns it away when you fast. This is why fasting is also considered a type of detox regimen. When you break your fast, the body starts to break down old nutrients and build new ones. You're basically giving your body a renovation. If there's a deficit in calories, the body reduces energy expenditure which makes calorie cutting ineffective. Fasting on a regular basis helps prevent diseases as it helps burn junk inside the body and turn them to fuel. If you keep insulin levels high all the time you're telling your body to keep the energy going in which is why the whole "eat 10 small meals a day" fad is only a short-term solution to weight loss. A lean person who fast will burn more protein than fat than an obese person for obvious reasons. Key Takeaways: Fasting isn't going to make you tired. When you want more energy you should fast. Eating and fasting must be kept in balance. Fasting preserves lean body mass much better than caloric restriction. Connect with Jason Fung: Twitter Mentioned in this episode: The Complete Guide to Fasting book by Jason Fung Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show oniTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!