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Dr. Tim Gerstmar practices Naturopathic Medicine at his Redmond, WA office, Aspire Natural Health. He specialises in working with people with digestive and autoimmune problems, and has worked with many of the most difficult to treat situations using a blend of natural and conventional medicine. He treats patients locally, throughout the US and as far away as the Qatar, Korea and Australia. In this interview, Dr. Tim talks about methylation, sequencing diet and lifestyle medicine, environmental pollutants, detoxification physiology and treatments plus much more! Here’s the outline of this interview with Dr. Tim Gerstmar, ND: [00:00:23] Methylation: How 1 Carbon Affects Your Brain, Your DNA and Everything — Tim Gerstmar, N.D. (AHS14). [00:04:22] Gut, autoimmune, hard-to-treat cases. [00:05:21] Autism. [00:06:20] Sequencing diet and lifestyle medicine. [00:09:33] Dr. Gerstmar employs health coaches. [00:10:33] 23andMe, penetrance. [00:12:23] Robb Wolf. [00:14:55] Environment toxicity. [00:17:18] Toxicity and thy

Dr. Dawn Kernagis is a Research Scientist in the area of human performance optimization and risk mitigation for operators in extreme environments, such as those working in undersea diving, high altitude aviation, and space. Dr. Kernagis came to IHMC from Duke University Medical Center, where her postdoctoral research was funded by the Office of Naval Research and the American Heart Association to identify pathophysiological mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets in multiple forms of acute brain injury. Here’s the outline of this interview with Dr. Dawn Kernagis [00:00:20] STEM-Talk podcast. [00:01:35] Ken Ford. [00:03:44] Keto Summit. [00:04:06] Outside Magazine: Is the High-Fat, Low-Carb Ketogenic Diet Right for You? [00:04:22] NEEMO expedition. [00:08:30] The Twins Study was the first study of its kind to compare molecular profiles of identical twin astronauts with one in space and another on Earth. [00:12:04] Apolipoprotein E (APOE). [00:12:13] STEM-Talk Episode 12: Dale Bredesen Discusses The Metab

A Whole Health Educator and Personal Trainer from Mountain View, California asked me some questions about the FDN certification and since we get so many questions like the ones below, Tommy and I did a webinar to answer those and more, live. The questions: What health services did you offer before studying with FDN?  How did you integrate your new training into your service offerings at the beginning? Have you been able to use FDN to build a solid/sustaining income and business model?  If so, how long did that ramp up process take? What marketing initiatives/strategies have you tried?  Which worked best/least? Were there additional/unforeseen start up costs? What challenges have you had along the way to setting up business with FDN?  What might you have done differently? What are your thoughts on the current lab testing that FDN recommends, as well as the supplement brands they have relationships with?   Do you find that most of your income from FDN stems from patient sessions or from supplement income?  Som

Aaron Alexander is an accomplished manual therapist and movement coach with over a decade of experience. He is the founder of Align Therapy™, an integrated approach to functional movement and self-care that has helped thousands including Olympic and professional level athletes. He is the creator of the 'Self-Care Kit' and the host of a highly ridiculous and informative podcast. Here’s the outline of this interview with Aaron Alexander: [00:00:18] Rolfing Institute. [00:00:28] Structural alignment. [00:01:34] Entrepreneurship. [00:02:10] Align Podcast. [00:02:41] Dr. Stuart McGill. [00:02:50] Bike Fit Done Right: Nigel McHolland on my podcast. [00:02:54] Dr. Ellen Langer. [00:03:59] David Epstein. [00:04:33] Prof. Tim Noakes. [00:04:50] Keto Summit. [00:05:58] Mindfulness. [00:08:42] Hormesis. [00:08:58] Aaron at AHS 16. [00:09:16] Dr. Grace Liu. [00:12:53] Amy Cuddy. [00:15:31] Strongfirst instructor. [00:16:28] Read to Run: Kelly Starrett on my podcast. [00:21:44] Futsal. [00:24:02] Alexander Technique.

Lauren Petersen, PhD, is a postdoctoral associate working for Dr. George Weinstock and investigating the microbiome. Our knowledge of the 100 trillion microorganisms that inhabit the human body is still very limited, but the advent of next-generation sequencing technology has allowed researchers to start understanding what kind of microorganisms inhabit the human body and identifying the types of genes these organisms carry. As part of the NIH-funded Human Microbiome Project, her lab is focused on developing and applying the latest technologies to characterize the microbiome and its impact on human health. One of her main projects is metatranscriptomic analysis whereby they are attempting to characterize gene expression of an entire community from human samples such as stool and saliva. Gaining information on what signals or environmental factors can trigger changes in global gene expression of an entire microbial community may provide us with the tools to better treat certain types of diseases in humans. Lau

It's really tough to get science-based information about the ketogenic diet - there's so much new research happening all the time, it's hard to keep up! However, we’ve put together a free online Keto Summit with some world-class doctors, researchers, and athletes who share their latest and best knowledge - how to refine your keto diet, ketone supplements, health benefits of keto, weight loss benefits of keto, and more. I'm especially excited about the talks by Patrick Arnold, Prof. Tim Noakes, and Dr. Kenneth Ford. So, don’t miss out as you can watch them all for free during the event! In fact, if you sign up today, you can watch Dominic D'Agostino’s presentation on Neurodegenerative Diseases, Supplements, & Keto Disease Prevention immediately. Just go here to get your ticket (it starts on Sunday, September 25th).

Joshua Fields Millburn is one half of The Minimalists. At first glance, people might think the point of minimalism is only to get rid of material possessions: Eliminating. Jettisoning. Extracting. Detaching. Decluttering. Paring down. Letting go. But that’s a mistake.  Minimalists don’t focus on having less, less, less; rather, they focus on making room for more: more time, more passion, more experiences, more growth, more contribution, more contentment. More freedom. Clearing the clutter from life’s path helps us make that room. Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things so we can make room for life’s important things—which actually aren’t things at all. Joshua wasn’t always a minimalist. In late 2009, his mother died and marriage ended (in the same month), and Joshua started questioning everything. That’s when he discovered minimalism. Now, Joshua thinks he owns fewer than 288 things (but he doesn’t actually count his stuff). Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things examines the many f

Any discussion of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is fraught with difficulty, not least of which is the definition. The Non GMO Project describes them as “organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering,” but there are others, see Leandra’s AHS 16 poster for more details.           Leandra Brettner is a PhD candidate at the University of Washington department of bioengineering, and in this interview we discuss artificial selection, DNA delivery methods, integration and mutation breeding together with their safety concerns. One might argue that GM is a technique, and that each application should be tested for safety. In this interview I argue to Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s point that GMOs fall into a special class of problem where the potential harm is systemic (rather than localised) and the consequences can involve total irreversible ruin, such as the extinction of human beings or all life on the planet. Here’s the outline of this interview wi

This podcast is the second part of a series. In the first part, Dr. Shaw and I talked about how to measure metabolism using organic acids. My initial test showed two major problems: yeast and clostridia overgrowth. It’s been about six months since I took probiotics and Raintree Formulas Amazon antifungals for two months and the retest shows some but not complete improvement. The primary focus of this interview is the new Great Plains test for organic (nonmetal) environmental toxicity, something that I think may be a problem for the people that work with us. I won’t know for sure until we collect some more data, as always I like to test myself before recommending others do the same, and my result turned out to be “one of the cleanest Dr. Shaw has ever seen.” The possible exception is a mild elevation of 2-Hydroxyisobutyric and other metabolites that indicate exposure to petrochemicals I suspect from riding my bike on the road. Download my full result About my guest William Shaw, Ph.D., is board certified

Tim JP Collins is a British entrepreneur and host of The Anxiety Podcast. In a former life as an executive, Tim reached a tipping point onstage during a big presentation and has since turned his life around to overcome his anxiety and is now helping other people do the same. Looking back Tim realised that he’d created the perfect storm: Lots of travel away from home and family. Drinking alcohol in excess and too often. Staying up late and then waking up with gallons of coffee. Years of bodily abuse with bad food & not enough exercise. Working in a job that created no meaning. During this interview, you’ll find out how Tim conquered his anxiety. Tim mentioned: Luis Villasenor from Ketogains. The Ultimate Guide To Reinventing Yourself by James Altucher. I mentioned: Minimalism, a Documentary About the Important Things. The Keto Summit. Part two of this conversation is on Tim’s podcast, where I talk about the connection between chronic inflammation and anxiety, and how some of the changes Tim made may

I will send the first 100 people that leave me a 5-star review on iTunes (video instructions) a bar of Fruition 100% dark chocolate. Please send your US shipping address to [email protected] Chocolate is awesome! Everyone knows that. Less well known is cacao’s (we use the terms chocolate, cocoa, and cacao synonymously in this podcast) blood pressure lowering and insulin signalling effects. The interest in the effect of cacoa on blood pressure started with the discovery that an island population of Kuna Indians suffered much lower incidence of hypertension and age-related rise of blood pressure. The people that returned to the mainland enjoyed no such benefit, even after correcting for salt intake. Island-dwelling Kuna Indians consume about 3-4 cups of cacoa drinks on average per day, while the mainland-dwelling Kuna Indians consume up to 10 times less cocoa. Christopher Columbus in 1502 Explorers like Columbus brought cacoa to Europe but people didn't like the drink without it first being sw

The overall prevalence of erectile dysfunction in men aged ≥20 years was 18.4% suggesting that erectile dysfunction affects 18 million men in the US alone. Among men with diabetes, the prevalence of erectile dysfunction was 51.3%. ED can have a neurogenic, psychogenic, or endocrinologic basis, but the most common cause is thought to be related to vascular abnormalities of the penile blood supply and erectile tissue often associated with cardiovascular disease and its risk factors. Listen to this podcast to find out about the prevalence of, and solutions for, erectile dysfunction. Bibliography 0:05:19    Prevalence and risk factors for erectile dysfunction in the US. 0:11:51    The circadian timing system and environmental circadian disruption: From follicles to fertility. 0:15:11    Is Internet Pornography Causing Sexual Dysfunctions? A Review with Clinical Reports. 0:21:36    Fathers have lower salivary testosterone levels than unmarried men. 0:24:21    Physiological consequences of U.S. Army Ranger trainin

Jeremy Powers is the current U.S. Cyclocross champion and top-ranked American rider in the world, and he listens to my podcast! I couldn’t believe it when I found out. Jeremy emailed me to say hi, and of course, I immediately invited him on so that I could probe deep into the diet, lifestyle, training and racing strategy that has enabled him to be National Champion four times. Our contact was minimal before the interview, and I had no idea that Jeremy has a delicate relationship with carbohydrates, or that he has experimented with the ketogenic diet. Here’s the outline of this interview with Jeremy Powers: 0:04:02    Infectious mononucleosis (mono). 0:04:31    Northampton Cycling Club Elite Team 0:04:37    Alec Donahue and Mukunda Feldman. 0:05:48    Danny from Jelly Belly cycling team. 0:06:26    Philadelphia International Cycling Classic. 0:07:25    Kirk Albers. 0:08:54    Cross is 30-40 race days per year. 0:08:59    Road is an additional 70-80. 0:11:27    Tubular tyres. 0:11:30    SRAM eTAP wireless shift

In January 2014, young and talented Romanian engineer Fabian Popa was feeling fine when pneumonia struck from nowhere. He remembers coming home from work and feeling a burning sensation in his chest. After a short time coping with the coughing, severe fatigue set in and Fabian found himself unable to work. Having heard about the potential for unwanted effects caused by antibiotics, Fabian held out hoping the coughing would subside. After ten days he relented, and upon listening to his lungs, the doctor said: “Well, you have pneumonia. Take this antibiotic.” And that’s what he did. Fabian took Bayer brand Avelox, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. In the United States, similar drugs Ciprofloxacin ("Cipro") and Levofloxacin are more commonly prescribed. Everything was fine for a month, but then things started to go wrong in mysterious ways. The biggest signs that something was wrong were neurological in nature, and he experienced muscle weakness and twitching. Chronic diarrhoea set in and Fabian began to gain weight

Fast facts: The elimination diets that we’ve gotten great results with for our clients travel very well with a little planning. Our diet didn’t vary from the norm on a recent three week road trip. I’ve been eating a very high fat and fibre, moderate protein, zero acellular carbohydrate (e.g. sugar) ketogenic diet. Just before we departed, my blood glucose was 77 mg/dL and blood beta-hydroxybutyrate was 1.4 mmol/L. I placed 29/600 in the BC Bike Race, a 7-day race in a very wet British Columbia. In over 18 hours of racing, I consumed zero calories and a total of 2L of plain water whilst on the bike. Here’s the outline of this podcast: 0:05:06    Julie's videos: Food prep for the BC BIke Race, Truck Stop Gourmet, and How to Shop at an Unfamiliar Market. 0:05:33    Instant Pot pressure cooker. 0:05:41    FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System. 0:09:41    Glass Mason Jars. 0:11:37    Cultured Caveman restaurant in Portland. 0:11:45    Mission Heirloom (podcast). 0:14:18    Wild Planet Wild Sardines in Ext

Rory Heath is a columnist at Strength & Conditioning Research and a 4th-year medical student at King's College, London. Rory has a passion for sports medicine and attends many sports medicine conferences. Treatment for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, common in contact sports like rugby, are frequently the focus of these events. In this interview, Rory talks about how some simple dietary changes may reduce the basal level of inflammation and reduce the number of injuries happening in the first place. Potentially inflammatory foods like wheat and dairy may be a cost-effective way to feed a rugby team in the short term, but if the diet ultimately contributes to an injury that requires surgery then clearly both the team and the player lose out. The idea of preventing illness before it happens is not limited to sports medicine, and in this interview, Rory and I discuss some of the other diet and lifestyle hacks that assist with performance and longevity. In this interview I mentioned: My interview wi

Dan Pardi is a rare bird. Not only does Dan have a classical education in sports medicine and exercise physiology, he also spent time working with Dean Ornish at the Preventive Medicine Lifestyle Institute before spending a decade working in the pharmaceutical industry. Dan now collaborates with the Behavioral Sciences Department at Stanford University and the Departments of Neurology and Endocrinology at Leiden University and is also the CEO of a health-behavior technology company called Dan's Plan, which seeks to help people improve their health by establishing and sustaining an effective daily health practice. In this interview, Dan talks about the practical use of tracking devices from the Quantified Self movement, and his new project, humanOS. Dan’s new podcast, humanOS Radio (iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, Overcast) has been at the top of my listening list for the past couple of months now, and for the first few episodes, Dan has focussed exclusively on interviewing professors within the realm of health, p

Two brilliant scientists are racing to be the first to commercialise exogenous ketones. The applications include athletic performance and metabolic therapies for CNS oxygen toxicity, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases. In the red corner, Dr. Richard Veech, one of the greatest living minds in basic biochemistry. In the blue corner, the also brilliant renegade chemist Patrick Arnold. Stuck somewhere in the middle is superhuman researcher Dominic D’Agostino, associate professor in the department of molecular pharmacology and physiology at the University of South Florida, and a visiting research scientist at the IHMC. Patrick clearly has the head start, and I’ve been supplementing with his KetoForce and KetoCaNa products for over two years for bike races. Imagine my horror then when Dr. Veech appeared on the Bulletproof and Ben Greenfield podcasts to claim that Patrick’s racemic ketone salts were “harmful and inhibitory” and “a dumb for convenience of manufacturing”. Caution is warranted. A racemic mixtu

In the past two weeks for the Keto Summit, I interviewed Dave Asprey, Mark Sisson and Professors Tim Noakes, Kieran Clarke and Tom Seyfried. These are just five of the 33 expert interview I have lined up. Each interview is around one hour or 10,000 words long. So much wisdom, sometimes decades in the making, is there anything I can do to help retain some of it in my long term memory? Quite possibly: nootropics are are drugs, supplements, or other substances that improve cognitive function, particularly executive functions, memory, creativity, or motivation, in healthy individuals. I’m completely new to the idea, and if you are too you’ll find this podcast both helpful and intriguing. My expert guest is Ryan Munsey. Ryan is a former fitness model and gym owner turned writer, speaker, and biohacker. He's a mental and physical performance specialist with a degree in Food Science & Human Nutrition from Clemson University. An avid hunter, you'll often find him in the woods. Here’s the outline of this interview

“Gary Taubes is in the building!” exclaimed Foodloose host Dr. Maryanne Demasi. Gary was scheduled to arrive at Iceland’s international airport the morning of the conference, and he’d already missed his keynote slot. British cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra had assumed Gary’s position, and I’d started to wonder if the rest of the speakers would be advanced in the same way. Fortunately, that was not to be the case, and Gary delivered an impressive display of public speaking of the likes I’ve not seen before. The man barely looked down once during the entire presentation and spoke with extraordinary fluency. The Harpa concert hall that hosted the event was even more impressive than Gary's public speaking, the island even more impressive still. The complete lineup of speakers at the IHS Foodloose conference 2016: Dorrit Moussaieff, patron and First Lady of Iceland. Dr. Aseem Malhotra, British Cardiologist. Gary Taubes, author: Good Calories, Bad Calories. Dr. Axel Sigurdsson, Icelandic Cardiologist. Professor Ti