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Jesse Chappus
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Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 59min
558: How to Navigate Big Messy Emotions & Live Your Best Life | Kris Carr
Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/558kriscarr Kris Carr (IG: @crazysexykris) has been called a "force of nature" by O Magazine and was named a "new role model" by The New York Times. Kris is also a member of Oprah's SuperSoul 100, recognizing the most influential thought-leaders today. She is the subject and director of the documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer. Kris teaches people how to take back their health and live like they mean it. Her work will change the way you live, love and eat! Kris' brand new book is I'm Not a Mourning Person: Braving Loss, Grief, and the Big Messy Emotions That Happen When Life Falls Apart. In this episode, we discuss: Commit to not abandoning yourself Movement is powerful Writing is therapeutic Why not get busy living? The biggest warning sign of all I'm not a mourning person How Kris processed her Dad's terminal diagnosis Be willing to make mistakes The 5 pillars of wellness Practice courageous acknowledgment Keep talking about your loved ones How to navigate caregiving for aging parents Trauma lives in the body Kris went from cancer survivor to thriver The power of acceptance Talk about death Be intentional with your time Form a fierce radical friendship with yourself Make your golden years now Be willing to ask for and receive help Important lessons from Kris' Dad Normalize emotions The underlying layer of anger The idea of emotional literacy What is anticipatory grief? Develop your own support system Knowing when good enough is good enough Healing relationships after death Show sponsor: LMNT <== Claim your free LMNT Sample Pack when you make any purchase by using this link Related links: Kris Carr - I'm Not a Mourning Person (book) Kris Carr's website Follow Kris Carr on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Crazy Sexy Cancer (documentary) Kris Carr - Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor (book) Kris Carr (books) Listen to Dr. Gabor Maté previously on TUHP (episode #259) Dr. Gabor Maté (books) Related episodes: Cancer Survivor Reveals Her Top Foods That Fight Cancer | Lauren Kretzer (#535) You Need These Skills to Detach From Overthinking & Anxiety | Dr. Julie Smith (#491) How to Heal the Pain of Your Past to Find Freedom & Inner Peace | Gabby Bernstein (#458) Psychotherapist Reveals How to Be Mentally Strong in a World of Change & Uncertainty | Julia Samuel (#423) Matthew McConaughey on Catching More Greenlights, the Impermanence of Life, & Writing Your Own Story (#398) Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you'd prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you're there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!

Sep 5, 2023 • 2h 14min
557: The 5 Main Causes of Autoimmune Disease and How to Prevent & Reverse It | Dr. Akil Palanisamy
Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/557drakilpalanisamy Dr. Akil Palanisamy (IG: @drakil) is a Harvard-trained physician who practices integrative medicine, blending his conventional medical expertise with holistic approaches including functional medicine and Ayurveda. He's the author of The TIGER Protocol: An Integrative, 5-Step Program to Treat and Heal Your Autoimmunity. As he has done for two-plus decades, Dr. Akil sees patients and conducts clinical research studies in the San Francisco Bay Area. Today we're going deep on the subject of autoimmunity - you'll learn about the biggest drivers of the disease and how to keep them in check to prevent and reverse your condition. In this episode, we discuss: The 5 drivers of autoimmune disease What are conventional doctors doing to treat autoimmune diseases? Modulating the immune system vs. boosting the immune system The critical role of autoimmune antibody testing The 5 categories of toxins to avoid The top toxins found in food Dr. Akil's Phase 1 and Phase 2 diet protocols Key differences between the Phase 1 diet and the AIP diet Cabbage juice is the richest source of glutamine Broccoli sprouts are loaded with sulforaphane The benefits of consuming fermented foods Probiotics are an immune modulator + recommendations Categories of prebiotic foods Resistant starch: breaking down type 1, 2, and 3 The top superfoods to include in your diet Plant toxins and autoimmunity The problem with a long-term carnivore diet How to reintroduce foods after an elimination diet Why gluten is inflammatory The most important postbiotics Water is a hidden source of toxins Dr. Akil's thoughts on eliminating alcohol Green tea is a prebiotic for your oral microbiome Simple oral health tips Intermittent fasting benefits autoimmune conditions A sauna protocol for autoimmunity Addressing infections + testing options Diet has the biggest impact on pH in the GI tract Salt recommendations for autoimmunity The role of mycobacteria Autoimmune diseases associated with Epstein Barr virus Lyme disease is underdiagnosed Dysbiosis is the key hallmark of autoimmunity What are lipopolysaccharides (LPS)? Supplements that are important for autoimmune disease Adaptogens help the body handle stress Sleep heals the body Stress is associated with autoimmune disease and flare-ups The three components of exercise for autoimmunity When "healthy stress" becomes negative stress Hacks to activate the vagus nerve How trauma impacts autoimmunity The first steps to addressing autoimmunity Your body has the potential to heal Dr. Akil's health journey & healing with Ayurveda The leaky gut connection to autoimmune conditions Show sponsor: Quicksilver Scientific <== 15% off all Quicksilver Scientific products by using the code ultimatehealth15 at checkout Related links: Dr. Akil Palanisamy - The TIGER Protocol (book) Dr. Akil Palanisamy's website Follow Dr. Akil Palanisamy on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Dr. Akil Palanisamy - The Paleovedic Diet (book) Environmental Working Group (EWG) BrocElite Plus Culturelle - Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) Florastor - Saccharomyces Boulardii Berkey Water Filters ZeroWater Filters Aquasana Shower Filter Berkey Shower Filter International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Oura Ring <== Buy the Oura Ring Generation 3 and get 6 free months of Oura membership HeartMath Related episodes: Learn How to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease Through Diet & Lifestyle | Dr. Terry Wahls (#482) Dr. Steven Gundry on Boosting Your Mental and Physical Energy (#404) Danielle Walker on Finding Health After Being Diagnosed With an Autoimmune Disease (#401) 285: Dr. Izabella Wentz – Hashimoto's Food Pharmacology • Thyroid Testing • Stress, Trauma & Autoimmune Conditions 254: Sarah Ballantyne – Pregnancy And Hypothyroidism • Reintroductions On AIP • The Cruciferous Vegetable Myth Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you'd prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you're there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!

Aug 31, 2023 • 4h 13min
556: Use This Diet & Nutrition Guide to End Inflammation & Live Longer | Dr. Steven Gundry
Dr. Steven Gundry, one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition, discusses the top vegetables for your diet, his thoughts on the carnivore diet, the problem with cast iron skillets, the concept of mitochondrial uncoupling, and the benefits of time-restricted eating. He also talks about electrolyte drink mix, lectins and the microbiome, the importance of cruciferous vegetables, and the significance of vitamin D, vitamin C, and polyphenols for overall health.

Aug 29, 2023 • 2h 2min
555: Naturally Boost Nitric Oxide to Lower Blood Pressure & End Inflammation | Dr. Nathan Bryan
Dr. Nathan Bryan, a nitric oxide scientist, discusses the importance of nitric oxide production for overall health. Topics include the impact of mouthwash on nitric oxide levels, maintaining optimal nitric oxide levels through diet and lifestyle, the significance of nitrate and nitric oxide in the diet, the effects of mouthwash on blood pressure and the oral microbiome, the process of nitric oxide production in the body, negative effects of antacids on nitric oxide production, identifying nitric oxide deficiency and symptoms, measuring nitric oxide levels, and the benefits of lozenges and beet powder.

Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 59min
554: Avoid These Foods to Fix Insulin Resistance (You Can Still Eat Carbs) | Dr. Paul Saladino
Dr. Paul Saladino, leading authority on the science and application of the animal-based diet, discusses pivoting from Carnivore MD to Paul Saladino MD, long-term ketosis effects, root cause of insulin resistance, measuring linoleic acid in diet, benefits of raw unpasteurized dairy, diverse beef options, and personal reflections on marriage and family.

Aug 15, 2023 • 2h 4min
553: Metabolic Therapies: How to Prevent & Treat Cancer (Starve It!) | Dr. Dominic D'Agostino
Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida, discusses metabolic therapies for cancer prevention and treatment. Topics include the therapeutic benefits of the ketogenic diet, the use of glucose and ketones as fuel sources for cancer cells, supplements for managing blood glucose, and a plant-based approach to battling cancer.

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Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 50min
552: Everything You Thought You Knew About Protein Is Wrong! | Dr. Don Layman
Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/552drdonlayman Dr. Donald Layman (IG: @layman.don) is Professor in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois. He has been a leader in research about protein, nutrition for athletic performance, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular health. Don has over 120 peer-reviewed publications. By the end of this conversation you're going to have a deep understanding of how to optimize your dietary protein and the health of your muscles. Enjoy it! In this episode, we discuss: Optimizing dietary protein as you age Rebuilding muscle mass RDA protein recommendations are too low The catabolic crisis model + how to minimize it Weight loss is a catabolic condition Building muscle is 75% resistance training + 25% protein intake Muscle is critical for metabolic health How does muscle burn carbohydrates? Too many carbohydrates = diabetes One-to-one ratio of protein and carbohydrates Protein has a higher thermogenic effect What does muscle protein synthesis mean? Do you need a protein shake after working out? Why a protein bolus in the morning is important Don's thoughts on intermittent fasting 30 grams of protein with leucine Is protein hard on the kidneys? Nutrition labels and protein/amino acids The truth about plant-based protein The primary use of threonine in the body How long does protein synthesis last? Spacing protein out every 4-5 hours The best time of day to eat carbohydrates Are there any benefits to protein before a workout? Longevity vs. quality of life Ulterior motives for funding "bad science" Don's non-complex approach to nutrition Exercising and aging A simple way to increase your protein intake Don's typical day of eating How much protein do kids need? Exercise goals + HIIT workouts Fasted workouts & resistance training 100 grams of carbs a day Show sponsor: LMNT <== Claim your free LMNT Sample Pack when you make any purchase by using this link Related links: Dr. Don Layamn's website Follow Dr. Don Layman on Instagram Metabolic by Dr. Don Layman - Macro-Balanced Meal Replacement Shake Dr. Doug Padden Jones Donald K. Layman, Ellen Evans, Jamie I. Baum, Jennifer Seyler, Donna J. Erickson, Richard A. Boileau - Dietary Protein and Exercise Have Additive Effects on Body Composition during Weight Loss in Adult Women (study) Listen or watch Dr. Gabrielle Lyon previously on TUHP (episode #514) Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Shavawn M. Forester, Emily M. Jennings-Dobbs, Shazia A. Sathar, Donald K. Layman - Perspective: Developing a Nutrient-Based Framework for Protein Quality (study) The Game Changers (documentary) Related episodes: His Surprising Method for Weight Loss Without Cutting Carbs | Max Lugavere (#543) Intermittent Fasting: The Biggest Mistakes That Stop You From Losing Weight! | Cynthia Thurlow (#541) The Top Foods to Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism & Live Longer | Dr. William Li (#524) The Top Foods to Put On Muscle, Melt Fat & Prevent Disease | Stan Efferding (#513) How to Boost Your Metabolism, Melt the Fat Away & Build Muscle | Sal Di Stefano (#500) Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you'd prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you're there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!

Aug 1, 2023 • 1h 4min
551: Live Longer: 102-Year-Old Doctor Reveals Her Longevity Secrets | Dr. Gladys McGarey
Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/551drgladysmcgarey Dr. Gladys McGarey (IG: @begladmd) is a 102-year-old still-practicing doctor and the mother of holistic medicine. Today we're discussing her new book, The Well-Lived Life. It was an honour speaking with Dr. Gladys, she's an incredible woman who is full of wisdom and love. In this episode, we discuss: Love is the great healer The 5 L's Pay attention to your dreams Look for the light Connecting with a life force A sense of purpose is essential Find your voice All life needs to move A village for living medicine Little libraries create community Start where you are Dr. Gladys' morning routine Pay attention to your body Don't condemn food Stand up for yourself Show sponsor: Just Thrive <== 15% off all Just Thrive products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Related links: Dr. Gladys McGarey - The Well-Lived Life (book) Dr. Gladys McGarey's website Follow Dr. Gladys McGarey on Instagram Dr. Gladys McGarey - Living Medicine (book) Related episodes: How to Reduce Your Biological Age & Live Longer | Dr. Kara Fitzgerald (#517) The 5 Best Foods for Longevity! (Eat as One Meal) | Max Lugavere (#502) Dan Buettner Shares the Blue Zones Secrets for a Longer, Better Life (#446) Dr. Andrew Weil Shares His Personal Secrets for Staying Mentally Sharp and Aging in Reverse (#430) 378: Marta Zaraska – Growing Young Through Friendship, Optimism & Kindness Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you'd prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you're there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!

Jul 27, 2023 • 3h 18min
550: Fasting Expert: The Complete Guide to Fasting (Do It Correctly!) | Dr. Mindy Pelz
Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/550drmindypelz Today you're getting a deep dive with Dr. Mindy Pelz (IG: @dr.mindypelz)! Mindy is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their bodies. She is on a mission to start a women's health revolution! Mindy is the author of The Reset Factor, The Menopause Reset and Fast Like a Girl. On today's episode, you'll learn about: the biggest fasting mistakes, 6 different types of fasting, using the carnivore diet to reset your metabolism, her top 3 weight loss tips, optimizing your gut health, the top supplements Mindy recommends, clean air and water & so much more! Show sponsors: LMNT <== Claim your free LMNT Sample Pack when you make any purchase by using this link Quicksilver Scientific <== 15% off all Quicksilver Scientific products by using the code ultimatehealth15 at checkout Related links: Dr. Mindy Pelz - Fast Like A Girl (book) Dr. Mindy Pelz's website Follow Dr. Mindy Pelz on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Listen or watch Dr. Mindy Pelz previously on TUHP (episodes #512 and #533) Dr. Mindy Pelz (books) The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy Pelz Related episodes: Intermittent Fasting: The Biggest Mistakes That Stop You From Losing Weight! | Cynthia Thurlow (#541) Fasting Secrets: How to Lose Weight & Prevent Cancer! | Dr. Jason Fung (#523) Use Fasting as a Tool to Lose Weight & Prevent Disease | Mike Mutzel (#492) Dr. Valter Longo on How to Get All the Health Benefits of Fasting Without the Hunger (#442) Dr. Will Cole on Intuitive Fasting to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health (#393) Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you'd prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you're there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!

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Jul 25, 2023 • 2h 6min
549: Metabolic Nutrition: Eat This Way to Prevent & Fight Cancer | Dr. Christy Kesslering
Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/549drchristykesslering Dr. Christy Kesslering is a Radiation Oncologist turned Metabolic Health practitioner. She worked with cancer patients in Radiation Oncology for over 20 years in the Chicagoland area but realized many years ago that something was missing from conventional medicine. Dr. K saw the big link between obesity and cancer but then realized that the real link was mitochondrial health and metabolic function, and she pursued additional self-learning in metabolic health. She did additional studies in the fields of Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and the Terrain-Theory of cancer. Dr. K opted to leave conventional medicine to work exclusively in Metabolic Health via telehealth. She now helps both cancer patients and non-cancer patients regain their optimal health. Stick around and learn about the powerful impact the ketogenic diet can have on preventing and treating cancer! In this episode, we discuss: How normal cells develop into cancer cells Causes of mitochondrial damage The ketogenic diet improves mitochondrial diseases The truth about cancer research & ketogenic diets Fasting improves chemotherapy symptoms Using the ketogenic diet as a weight balancing diet Insulin resistance can lead to obesity Testing recommendations for insulin resistance How quickly can you improve insulin resistance? It's never to late to start making dietary changes The difference between the low carb and ketogenic diets Do ketones have a role in healing cancer? Should you take MCT oil to produce ketones? Can ketones feed cancer? Dr. Kesserling's thoughts on starving cancer What does oxidative punch mean? Alternative therapies for cancer Why Dr. Kesslering is anti-supplements to fight cancer The best advice for optimizing your health after a cancer diagnosis Managing stress with cancer Books recommendations for cancer patients Plant-based diets vs. ketogenic diets for fighting cancer Debunking the myth that red meat and eggs are tied to prostate cancer Do processed meats cause cancer? Type 2 diabetics have an increased risk of getting cancer Cancer-causing foods to eliminate The carnivore diet and cancer healing Phytonutrients or phytotoxins? The top supplements to maintain health & wellness The ideal type of exercise for cancer Practical advice for cancer prevention Show sponsors: Just Thrive <== 15% off all Just Thrive products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using this link Related links: Adapt Your Life Academy: Metabolic Nutrition For Cancer (course) Dr. Christy Kesslering's website (Kess Rx) Dr. Otto Warburg (books) Listen or watch Dr. Thomas Seyfried previously on TUHP (episodes #525, #530, and #545) Dr. Thomas Seyfried - Cancer as a Metabolic Disease (book) Listen or watch Dr. Eric Westman previously on TUHP (episode #531) Dr. Eric Westman - End Your Carb Confusion (book) Listen or watch Dr. Jason Fung previously on TUHP (episodes #369, #380, #467, #496, #510, and #523) Dr. Jason Fung - The Cancer Code (book) Travis Christofferson - Tripping Over the Truth (book) Dr. Nasha Winters - The Metabolic Approach to Cancer (book) Dr. Dean Ornish (books) Listen or watch Sally Norton previously on TUHP (episode #547) Sally Norton - Toxic Superfoods (book) Related episodes: Stage 4 Cancer Thriver: Using Metabolic Therapies to Prevent & Treat Cancer | Maggie Jones (#546) Cancer Survivor Reveals Her Top Foods That Fight Cancer | Lauren Kretzer (#535) Food as Medicine: Eat This to Heal the Body, Burn Fat & Starve Cancer! | Dr. William Li (#534) How I Cured Stage 3 Colon Cancer in 4 Months | Fred Evrard (#505) 276: Chris Wark – Chris Beat Cancer • Toxic Emotions Suppress Immunity • Gratitude Is The Secret To Happiness Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you'd prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you're there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!


