For years, doctors have believed high cholesterol was the sole cause of heart disease and have treated this condition with cholesterol-lowering drugs.
"TAKE MORE DRUGS!!!"
That's their solution to everything. More drugs. More drugs. More drugs. ( It kinda makes you wonder who they're really working for, hug?!)
Last year, 50% of men and 40% of women aged 60 years and older were taking a medication to lower cholesterol!
More than half of coronary artery surgery is performed on patients with normal or even perfect cholesterol levels!
But, they're shooting at the WRONG target.
In this podcast we talk about four heart-stopping culprits that are better indicators than cholesterol for heart disease.
We talk about...
Homocysteine
Endothelial Dysfunction
Nitric Oxide
Inflammation
If you're worried about your heart or want to learn how to protect yourself...
Then don't miss this episode!
In this episode I talk about a couple of new studies that blames the gut for fibromyalgia and Parkinson's.
My first book, many moons ago, was on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
Fibromyalgia and CFS are complicated disorders.
I've always approached them as a problem with the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis)...
And Leaky Gut Syndrome.
I'm excited to see research finally looking in the right areas.
In this podcast I talk about the gut-fibromyalgia connection...
And how to fix leaky gut syndrome.
I also touch on the connection Insulin has with fibromyalgia as well.
Mental health issues are at epidemic levels.
By age 40, almost 50% of the population will have had a mental illness.
Why are more people suffering from anxiety, depression, or other mental issues?
In this episode I talk about an often overlooked cause...Childhood medications.
I talk about antibiotics and leaky gut syndrome, Birth control pills and B12, and other over the counter drugs.
Over the years, we've talked a lot about insulin...specifically high circulating insulin. When your insulin levels are too high for too long, you're at risk for EVERY major disease.
In fact, if you have chronically elevated insulin...
You'll end up with either...
Heart Disease
Cancer
Alzheimer's or Dementia
Diabetes
How do you know if your insulin levels are high?
Based on tens of thousands of patient visits over the years...I've seen many different possible symptoms associated with high circulating insulin.
And...many of the symptoms are surprising.
In this episode I talk about insulin.
How insulin works, and what food does to insulin levels.
I also talk about why 'good' carbs can still cause you big problems...especially if you're metabolically damaged.
Inflammation is a big problem. Many say, inflammation is the root of all disease. But is it?
In this episode we talk about inflammation.
We talk about crappy carbs, crappy oils, leaky gut syndrome, candida, and other big causes of inflammation.
We also share with you tests you can ask your doctor about to help find inflammation.
We also talk about how to get rid of inflammation.
In this episode we talk about the effect cortisol has on men and women. High cortisol causes fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, brain fog in both men and women.
But, high cortisol in men kills their testosterone. In women, high cortisol robs their progesterone.
We talk about the symptoms associated with low testosterone in men.
We also talk about how high cortisol causes thyroid symptoms and estrogen dominance symptoms in women. Controlling cortisol is one of the most important things you can do for your health.
In this episode, we talk about the most prescribed medications by age, based on data from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services.
We talk about the rise of asthma in kids and the most significant cause of symptoms. We talk about the most common food allergies or sensitivities that cause asthma-like symptoms.
We also talk about the best way to naturally avoid the most common prescription drugs by preventing the issue in the first place.
Do you get enough Omega-3's in your diet?
If you're like most people...then unfortunately, you most likely don't.
Blood Omega-3 levels are an important indicator of both present and future health. Low levels increase your risk of almost everything...heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, inflammation, dementia, etc...
In this episode we talk about Omega-3's...Especially DHA.
We talk about studies showing how DHA can protect against common EYE problems...
As well as how good it is for your heart, kidneys, bladder, skin, and brain.
We also talk about why most people don't get enough in their diet, even if they're taking fish oil supplements.
For the first time in 50 years, heart disease deaths are up. Yet, more people are taking cholesterol lowering drugs or blood pressure pills than ever.
Its obvious medicine is looking in the wrong place. In this episode we talk about the real cause of heart disease.
We also talk about cholesterol, the good, bad, and ugly. We also share what foods to eat to prevent heart disease.
Doctors are warning that millions are using acid reflux drugs for too long. Most people are unaware of the serious side effects associated with these drugs.
In this episode we talk about potential side effects of long term use of acid reflux drugs. We talk abut B12, anemia, brain, heart, and immune system.
We also talk about the REAL cause of heartburn and how to fix it naturally.
In this podcast we answer listener questions from our latest webinar. The first question we discuss is about canola oil and other vegetable oils.
Vegetable oils are high in omega-6 and the average person eats 17 times more omega-6 compared to omega-3 in a day, which is terrible for your health. This has lead to significant inflammation and many modern diseases.
We talk about research showing amazing benefits when eating a lower omega-6 to omega-3 ratio.
We also talk about a study showing how omega-6 fatty acids in seed oils cause your heart cell mitochondria to become more dysfunctional as you age.
We share our favourite oils to cook with.
The second question we answer is about fasting, specifically for weight loss.
In this episode we talk about the amazing, immediate benefits cutting out sugar has on five organs.
We talk about the effect of cutting out sugar has on your:
Liver
Eyes
Joints
Gut
Brain
Many of the benefits we talk about are independent of weight loss. Even if you don't lose any weight from cutting out sugar, you'll still benefit metabolically.
Heart disease is still the #1 killer in North America even though millions of people take cholesterol lowering drugs.
In this podcast we talk about the BEST predictor of heart disease and heart attacks...
Hyperinsulinemia.
We also talk about...
How you become insulin resistant
The three insulin roadblocks
How to overcome insulin resistance
After one of our webinars, someone asked us about fatty liver, specifically if it can be reversed. In this podcast we answer that question in more detail.
We talk about the function of the liver and one of the biggest myths...that the liver is a filter.
We talk about how the liver becomes fatty, why it's very common and how dangerous it is long term.
We also discuss a study showing it takes only 7 days to put fat on a liver.
More importantly, we talk about how to reverse fatty liver.
In this episode we talk about how a B12 deficiency can literally cause your brain to shrink...it can rot your brain.
We talk about how vitamin B12 is a common deficiency that a majority of people experience.
We talk about three reasons why so many are deficient:
Poor digestion
Not eating enough
Medications
We also talk about the importance of getting the right kind of B12 since many on the market are synthetic and aren't found anywhere in nature.
We also talk about how to keep your brain healthy as you age
In this episode we talk about the real causes of sluggish thyroid. Many women experience the frustration of having thyroid symptoms and yet have normal blood work. Why is that? In this podcast we talk about the real causes and why your thyroid is not the actual cause, but the effect.
We discuss the effect stress, leaky gut, estrogen dominance, liver, and iodine have on your thyroid.
In this episode we talk about the five main causes of hair loss. We talk about sluggish thyroid, high cortisol, low stomach acid and digestive enzymes, low protein intake, and low iron.
Hair is an important biomarker. In order to have healthy hair, you need healthy thyroid, good digestion, adequate protein and iron intake. If any of these are missing or not working properly, then you are at risk for thinning or losing your hair.
We've been talking about low carb diets in our clinic for over a decade. Low carb eating is the best way to fix high circulating insulin, which is the main cause of Type-2 Diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's and Dementia.
But what does low carb even mean? How low do you have to go?
Ketogenic 'keto' diets are all the rage right now. Does everyone need to go keto?
How many carbs should you eat?
In this podcast we talk about low carb diets and why it's a spectrum.
We discuss the three insulin roadblocks...
Eating Window
Eating Frequency
Carbohydrate Tolerance
Many women experience the frustration of having normal thyroid blood tests even though they have sluggish thyroid symptoms.
In this podcast we talk about three big reasons why you can have many hypothyroid symptoms and still have normal blood tests.
Common sluggish thyroid symptoms include:
We talk about why the size of the thyroid, subclinical hypothyroidism, and the Metabolic Storm can all cause normal testing.
The American Heart Association recently published a report saying 48% of American adults have cardiovascular disease.
They define cardiovascular disease as having any of the following:
Coronary Heart Disease
Heart Failure
Stroke
High Blood Pressure
In this episode we talk about the REAL reasons why half the adult population have cardiovascular disease.
We also share THREE ways you can lower your risk of heart disease.
In this episode we continue our discussion on FATIGUE. Remember... Low energy means your body's check engine light is on... Your body is trying to tell you something.
Which is why we wanted to share with you the BIGGEST causes of fatigue.
Last week we talked about the effect your thyroid, adrenals, and estrogen has on your energy levels. In this podcast we dive into Insulin, B12, vitamin D3, and Magnesium.
In this episode we talk about the BIG causes of fatigue in women. Is your energy where it should be?
Many of you are exhausted... Yet don't sleep well... wake up tired... or both. Many of you are frustrated because you haven't been able to find answers.
In this podcast (PART 1) we talk about FATGUE... Specifically the BIG causes of exhaustion in women...
Autoimmune diseases are 3 times more common today than they were a few decades earlier. There are also over 100 different types of autoimmune conditions. The most common ones are:
In this episode we talk about 5 big causes of autoimmune disorders. We talk about chemicals, leaky gut syndrome, heavy metals, vegetable oils, and food allergies.
We also talk about how to naturally help autoimmune disorders.
In this episode we continue talking about the 6 midlife brain killers. Research shows what you do in your 40's, 50's, and 60's determines the health of your brain in your 70's and 80's.
We discuss...
High Blood Sugar
High Insulin
High Inflammation
We also discuss how research shows even high NORMAL blood sugar and blood pressure can put your brain as serious risk.
We also talk about how to protect your brain naturally.
In this episode we talk about 6 midlife brain killers. What you do in your 40's, 50's, and 60's determines the health of your brain in your 70's and 80's.
50% of seniors over 85 have Alzheimer's. If you want to live longer it's important you protect your brain.
In part 1 we talk about the first three midlife brain killers...
Muscle Mass
Muscle Strength
High Blood Pressure
A problem in any of these three in your midlife will significantly increase your risk of dementia or Alzheimer's.