Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Bonnie Kaplan is a Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally from Ohio, she did all her training in the US (University of Chicago and Brandeis University). Her interest in the biological basis of behavior led to postdoctoral training and then faculty research in neurophysiology at Yale University Department of Neurology and the West Haven (CT) Veterans Administration Neuropsychology Laboratory until she moved to Canada in 1979. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health, especially the contribution of nutrition to brain development and brain function. She was the founding principal investigator of the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition longitudinal study (ApronStudy.ca). Bonnie has over 180 peer-reviewed publications and textbook contributions, and many more invited lectures.  In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Bonnie talk about… How Dr. Bonnie became interested in neuroscience and the connection between nutrition and psychological/mental health The nutrient-poor “food” being consumed by so many children and adults in our modern world Nutrient-poor “food” and its relation to violent behavior in kids The importance of considering co-factors when one is seeking to heal Issues with Big Pharma and various psychiatric drugs Broad-spectrum micronutrient supplements Iron deficiency increasing in North Americans How humans get vitamins and minerals into their bodies naturally Mitochondrial function and nutrition For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Bonnie Kaplan: The Better Brain Website X Instagram   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: • • Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Andrew Williams is a member of the same church that Brian recently started attending. He has an amazing testimony and, in this episode, he shares the story of his faith journey. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Andrew talk about… Andrew’s conversion to the Christian faith at the age of ten and his subsequent falling away from the faith How the time Andrew spent in prison changed him and brought him back to his faith How Andrew learned to forgive himself for his mistakes How Andrew got a job working at a church after being released from prison Learning to enjoy life again without drugs and other vices Other lessons that Andrew learned while he was in prison Why experiencing God’s love and having a relationship with God is so life changing Andrew’s words of wisdom for young people For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: • • Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Paul Mason is a Fellowship trained Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician with degrees in Medicine, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Health. He has significant expertise in medical nutrition therapy, especially with respect to low-carb, ketogenic, paleolithic, and carnivore diets. In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Paul talk about… (04:34) Why it is important for you to do your own research and be your own health advocate (06:38) Lectins and plant foods (10:05) The medical system in Australia and financial conflicts of interest in the medical/pharmaceutical fields (25:14) How to fix glaring flaws in the medical system (33:29) Statin drugs and lack of transparency from drug companies (42:08) How patient care can be made more effective than the conventional model (45:58) Why diabetes is increasing and how pesticides are involved (54:07) Nutrient deficiency in the soil and the downstream effects of this phenomenon For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Paul Mason: Website YouTube X   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: • • Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Cary Kelly is a survivor of the Standard American Diet and has been following the carnivore diet for over six years. He lost fifty-five pounds after just six months following the keto diet at the beginning of his weight-loss journey! He is on a mission to wake people up to how misguided and damaging the nutritional guidelines are in the U.S. He has a YouTube channel where he shares his recipes and posts videos about carnivore cooking (see links below). In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Cary talk about… Cary’s weight loss journey and health history How Cary was first introduced to the keto and carnivore diets How the keto diet improved Cary’s chronic pain Mood improvement on the keto and carnivore diets Brian’s experience quitting his old practice and opening his own private DPC practice The role that fasting played in Cary’s weight-loss journey Cary’s keto/carnivore recipes and the cookbook he is working on Why your body runs differently on fat versus carbs Cary’s exercise habits   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Cary Kelly: YouTube Twitter Recipes   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Mike Davis (@GuyNAustin on Twitter) is a self-described “random guy in Austin who got tired of being sick and overweight at the age of 48 and decided to do something about it.” After achieving amazing results simply by kicking soda, he tried the keto diet. This adoption of the keto diet enabled him to normalize his blood pressure and shed roughly 25% of his bodyweight in 10 weeks with no exercise at all. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Mike talk about… Exercise and mental health Dealing with life-stressors healthily in a marriage context Weighing the cost of financial security when the price you pay is your mental/spiritual health Gender roles in Central and South American cultures and how the differ from Norther American gender roles How to effectively share the work load in a marriage partnership and wether traditional gender roles should play a role in how responsibilities are divided The psychology of internet trolling and bullying The recent explosion of awareness of/interest in metabolic health in the ramp up to the 2024 election The good neighbor policy and what our motivation for helping our neighbor ought to be Why free speech is an essential human right Why the family is the most important unit of healthy societies For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Mike Davis: Twitter   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Brendan Reid is the author of The Fat Ginger Nerd—an inspiring personal story with practical weight loss help and some startling insights into how we ended up with the current public health crisis. He has certifications in health coaching and nutrition from PreKure and has lost over 110 pounds over the course of his weight-loss journey. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Brendan talk about… Brendan’s struggle with weight due to bad nutrition and weight-loss advice from doctors and other people in his life The power of mindset for weight-loss How Brendan discovered the low carb diet and how his weight-loss progressed following this discovery How Brendan’s colleagues and family responded to his new diet Why Brendan wrote The Fat Ginger Nerd and who he wrote it for The process of writing a book Brendan’s plans and upcoming projects Brendan’s tips for how to be consistent and successful on your weight-loss journey For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Brendan Reid: The Fat Ginger Nerd YouTube Twitter   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Tim McAdams has been an airplane/helicopter pilot for 41 years and is currently employed by a major aircraft manufacturer. Though he ate healthy, exercised and generally took good care of himself, nothing could have prepare him for the extreme reaction his body would have to the COVID-19 vaccine. He had NO underlying health conditions prior to getting the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 shot. When his employer at the time mandated that all employees receive the vaccine or be terminated, Tim decided he would have to get it. He received the second shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 on Nov 7th, 2021. During the night of Nov 28th, at the age of 59, he suffered the first of two strokes. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Tim talk about… Why Tim became a pilot and his career progression Tim’s personal health history Why Tim got the COVID shot and how the vaccine effected him Tim’s strokes and their relation to the COVID vaccine Why Tim’s doctors refused to acknowledge or consider that the COVID vaccine could have played a part in his strokes How Tim’s life has changed since he suffered his two strokes The U.S. Freedom Flyers organization Financial incentives for doctors to convince people to get a COVID vaccine Diseases and health complications that have increased since the advent of the COVID vaccines Why people should be free to choose for themselves when it comes to personal healthcare decisions Legal recourse options for those who have suffered from vaccine related health issues For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Tim McAdams: Substack Twitter/X   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jules Anacker is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of HEART Labs in San Diego, CA—a company that provides marketing services for metabolic health care. He is also a Partner and Co-Founder of the digital marketing solutions company, Numero 23. He was diagnosed with bipolar and spent 20+ years suffering with no hope from this affliction. It was not until he discovered the carnivore diet that he began to find relief and see improvement. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Jules talk about… How  Dr. Brian and Jules met in San Diego Jules’ struggle with severe depression and bipolar disorder How Jules discovered that he was bipolar The progression and worsening of Jules’ bipolar disorder The’ experience of being in a manic state How Jules discovered the Low Carb MD Podcast and the keto diet How the carnivore diet changed Jules’ life The supplement that had a huge positive impact on Jules’ mental health and brain function The founding of HEART Labs and its purpose How Jules’ family is now thriving following the principles of real nutrition and metabolic health For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Jules Anacker: Instagram Linkedin   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Melanie Tidman completed a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, and a Doctorate in Health Science degree, contributing to her 45+ years in healthcare delivery. During her professional experience, Dr. Tidman owned and operated an outpatient Pediatric rehabilitation center for 22 years, has advanced expertise in neurosurgery intensive care and adult and pediatric rehabilitation, has published several articles about telehealth, healthcare reform, Occupational Therapy fieldwork education, Parkinson’s Disease, and is a contributing chapter author for an Occupational Therapy textbook. She is currently recruiting for her 6th research study on the use of the Ketogenic Diet and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. In 2020, Dr. Tidman was awarded advanced certification as a Metabolic Health Practitioner with the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners and provides telehealth for patients with diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, and other chronic disease conditions.   In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Melanie talk about… Dr. Melanie’s research study on the use of the Ketogenic Diet and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease How Dr. Melanie first discovered the low carb approach to nutrition The joy of helping others The link between Parkinson’s and metabolic health Risk factors for Parkinson’s The link between exercise and mental health Special equipment and tools for people struggling with Parkinson’s MCT oil Exogenous Ketones How senior care could be improved The backward approach to metabolic disease used by big medical companies Osteoporosis Gut health and Parkinson’s For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Melanie Tidman: Colorado Parkinson Foundation YouTube Channel Email: [email protected]   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Raeanne Newquist is on staff at Mercy Ships—an international faith-based organization bringing hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor. As many as 5 billion people lack access to safe, affordable surgical and anesthesia services worldwide, and less than 6% of all operations are delivered to the world’s poorest countries. Marginalised populations continue to suffer due to a lack of trained healthcare providers, inadequate infrastructure, and disproportionate out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Mercy Ships programs offer holistic support to developing countries striving to make healthcare accessible for all. Since 1978, Mercy Ships has delivered services to more than 2.71 million direct beneficiaries. The countries served by Mercy Ships are ranked as the poorest in the world by the United Nations Human Development Index. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Raeanne talk about… The mission and work of Mercy Ships How Raeanne became involved with Mercy Ships Stories from working abroad with Mercy Ships How Covid impacted the work of Mercy Ships Physician burnout and why it is happening How emotional healing can be just as powerful as physical healing The history of Mercy Ships Volunteering for Mercy Ships For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Raeanne Newquist: Website Instagram Mercy Ships   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Eranda Wickramasinghe is an ambassador and volunteer for The Public Health Collaboration, a charity in the UK, in the town of Harpenden. Eranda is a passionate patient advocate for anyone suffering from type-2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, or obesity: chronic diseases that he believes are possible to reverse. Through simple and manageable lifestyle changes, Eranda helps people to feel happier and healthier. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Eranda talk about… Eranda’s recent work in the UK helping people learn about metabolic health and good nutrition Eranda’s current project working to reach those within his church with nutritional knowledge and inspirational coaching The importance of having hope when working to bring about positive changes in your life Combining faith with physical health The place/purpose of fasting for physical health and in religious practice How to form new healthy habits and how community involvement plays into this process Cultivating gratitude For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Eranda Wickramasinghe: Twitter Instagram St. John’s Harpenden (church website)   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota, MD, PhD is a clinical researcher at the Metabolic Diseases Research Unit at The National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán (INCMNSZ). He obtained his M.D. at UNAM (2013) and specialized in Internal Medicine at (INCMNSZ). Afterward, he obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Oxford (2021) and his Professional Certificate in Data Science that same year. Currently, he also serves as an Internal Medicine Consultant at (INCMNSZ), and as a Clinical Sciences Lecturer at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education. His research interests are Human Metabolism (focused on Ketone Metabolism), Data Analysis, and Evidence-Based Medicine. He is an active member of the American College of Physicians. In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Adrian talk about… The field of statistics and how it impacts peoples’ perceptions/beliefs about nutrition What drew Dr. Adrian to the field of medicine and how he found his way into doing nutrition research Mental health and its relation to metabolic health The process of change in dominant scientific theories How psychology comes into play when helping patients LDL Cholesterol and heart health Lean Mass Hyper-responders For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota: Twitter Linkedin   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. JoAnn McManamy is a retired college professor who used to teach at Harvard. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communication from the University of Connecticut, an MBA in Management, an MS Degree in Counseling and Psychology, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Connecticut. In this conversation, Drs. Brian and JoAnn talk about… JoAnn’s personal journey of recovering her health Diabetic Retinopathy How to set healthy boundaries in your relationships and work life Choosing the right doctor The failures of the Western medical education approach Ordering you values correctly Diet and mental health Tips for aging well The power of social connection and relationships For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. JoAnn McManamy: Twitter Instagram   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Chris S. Cornell’s story begins at a turning point in his life. At the age of 51, he found himself at a weight of 278 pounds, facing the realization that his health was spiraling out of control. Years of consuming foods that undermined his well-being had taken their toll. Even simple tasks, like climbing a flight of stairs, left him gasping for air. It was at this critical moment that Chris decided to take action and find a solution that would change his life forever. In his search for answers, Chris discovered the transformative power of a low-carb lifestyle. Inspired by Gary Taubes' book, "Why We Get Fat," he experienced a lightbulb moment while reading about how carbohydrates produce different effects in the body compared to proteins or fats. This newfound understanding ignited a spark of confidence within Chris—a belief that this could finally be the last weight loss journey of his life. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Chris talk about… How Chris’ personal health journey led him to low carb Chris’ cancer diagnosis and how his dietary change aided his recovery Running, exercise, and nutrition The endurance athlete mentality Ultra-running and preparing for marathons Chris’ recent dietary experiment with Joel Bikman’s meal replacement shake, HLTH Code Why a ‘weight loss at all costs’ mentality is not necessarily healthy Chris’ upcoming and current pursuits in the realm of nutrition and coaching For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links: Subscribe to the Life's Best Medicine email, published weekly by Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Subscription link - https://mailchi.mp/ddc6494a19be/sminls3anp   Chris S. Cornell: Twitter Biggest Comeback Instagram   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Casey Ruff has been a certified personal trainer since 2007. He successfully ran a metabolic testing program for a large gym and oversaw 13 programs in the west region. He has multiple certifications as a personal trainer, lifestyle coach, and performance enhancement specialist. With his nutrition coaching certifications, he specializes in low-carbohydrate lifestyles, including ketogenic and carnivore diets. He has helped thousands of clients over seventeen years learn how to achieve their best lifestyle through movement, lifestyle management, and proper diet. Together with Bethany, they created Boundless Body LLC during the 2020 pandemic. He is the host of two podcasts, Boundless Body Radio, which has over 500,000 downloads worldwide, and The How To Make a Podcast Podcast. He lives in South Jordan, Utah, with his wife Bethany, and their two dogs Rex and Tucker and their cat Lily. In his free time, he loves to cycle, play hockey, and paddleboard. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Casey talk about… The inception of Boundless Body Casey’s entrance into the fitness industry The difference between fat and carbs as fuel sources Problems with the carb-loading theory The most important lifestyle factors for metabolic health Why fructose is not healthy for humans The benefits of sauna, cold plunges, and grounding Fasting and the OMAD diet For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Casey Ruff: Boundless Body Website Boundless Body Podcast YouTube   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Kristin Johnson is a functional nutritionist with advanced training in holistic nutrition as well as a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause health.  She is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, a certified DUTCH hormone test practitioner, and a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association’s Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program. In addition, she has special training in amino acid therapy for anxiety and mood disorders as well as mindset coaching to facilitate change. She completed a professional mentorship with naturopathic endocrinologist Dr. Rebecca Provorse in 2020 and is also a “recovering” corporate attorney. Maria Claps is a functional health coach with a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause. She graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2013 and then went on to study in a hormone program for practitioners with Dr Sara Gottfried in 2014. She spent the first 8 months of 2015 completing the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certification Program and, in 2017, completed the Menopause Method Program for Physicians with Dr David Rosensweet. She has been personally mentored by hormone scholar Dr Lindsey Berkson and naturopathic endocrinologist Dr Rebecca Provorse. She now mentors other health coaches and nutritionists to help them understand the unique and profound hormone changes of midlife. In this conversation, Dr. Brian, Kristin, and Maria talk about… How Maria and Kristin became interested in womens’ midlife healthcare Identifying symptoms of various hormone imbalances/deficiencies Hormone replacement therapies and the various roles that hormones play in the female body Why women going through menopause should not fear protein or strength training Ozempic The value of taking time and finding ways to de-stress Prevalent myths about menopause For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson: Wise and Well: https://wiseandwell.me The Great Menopause Myth: https://wiseandwell.me/book/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/ Additional Links: https://wiseandwell.me/insta-links/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian talks about five things we can all do to improve our mental  and physical health as we continue to age. There ARE steps we can take to age more gracefully and achieve a greater quality of life as we grow older. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian talks about the 2024 Olympics. Specifically, Dr. Brian reflects on sportsmanship, the opening ceremony, and hypocrisy. There are many things that needlessly divide people in the world today. How can we find ways to reunite rather than continuing to divide further? For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian talks about the great need for hope in our day and age and how we can continue to have hope in the face of discouragement. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Michelle Hall is a Certified Primal Health Coach and Human Intestinal Microbiome Specialist who strives to help others suffering from similar health issues she did. Through an integrative approach, Michelle assists people by creating sustainable changes in their lives to become their most vibrant, healthy, and fulfilled selves. She began her own journey towards health and wellness in July, 2020, after years of unhealthy living and even more unhealthy relationships with food and exercise. The overwhelming desire to help others learn how to change their unhealthy patterns and heal their bodies grew as her journey progressed, so in the summer of 2022, she enrolled in Primal Health Coaching Institute to learn about proper, ancestral living. She refers to herself as a “weight loss surgery survivor.” Through that ordeal, she discovered her underlying issues with food did not resolve by going under the knife. Having experience and knowledge and making proactive, healthy changes has resulted in significant healing in almost all other aspects of life as well. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Michelle talk about… Michelle’s personal health and weight-loss journey Michelle’s experience getting bariatric surgery Emotional eating and food addiction Michelle’s discovery of keto and the multitude of benefits she experienced from following this diet Why Michelle became a health coach and coaching philosophy Michelle’s work with Coach Bronson Tips for stress eaters The upcoming low carb cruise to Alaska For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Michelle Hall: Instagram YouTube Linktree Coach Bronson   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Donald Vega is a 46 year old husband and father. He is a registered dietitian, strength and conditioning specialist and life-style mentor, based in Costa Rica with more than 24 years of experience in health education. He is the founder of Kilosophy which was established with one vision: “To reverse metabolic disease through a free, fit, happy and healthy society.” He has presented at conferences in Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Malaysia and was invited to present at TEDx Pura Vida 2017. Additionally, he is an author and hosts the health and fitness podcast, Bienestar al Descubrimiento. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Donald talk about… Dr. Donald’s life in Costa Rica and how his career in fitness, physical training, and nutrition came into being The connection between exercise and metabolic health How to be an effective evangelist for healthy eating and living Why people give up on their diet and fail to follow through with their positive commitments How emotions play a key role in personal health goals Why identifying a ‘why’ behind your health or weight-loss goal is essential to success Cold plunging Morning routines For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Donald Vega: Kilosophy Podcast Instagram Linktree   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jessyca Reynolds is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Life Coach who has over 10,000 hours of coaching experience in the last six years working with hundreds of clients. At age 41, she had all but given up on life. She was taking 17 pills a day for bulimia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, chronic migraine, bladder disease, and other ailments. She spent every day completely consumed by food addiction and bingeing. She was 309 lbs, the highest weight of her life. Her high blood pressure put her at severe risk for stroke and heart attack. She decided she had to change if she wanted to live. She was tired of missing out on life. A drastic change in diet to a Ketogenic lifestyle was the beginning of her total transformation. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jessyca talk about… Jessyca’s personal health journey and discovery of low carb Why sustainability is a key aspect of a successful diet The importance of dealing with and recognizing emotional/psychological strongholds in your life that are keeping you from making positive changes in your life Compulsive eating and the power of self talk Learning to recognize and combat the voice of the enemy in your life How to recognize when you are living in despair—when you have given up fighting What it means to walk in authority The disastrous power of shame and the healing power of community Why it really is true the truth (and speaking the truth) will set you free (and how it practically does this) For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Jessyca Reynolds: Coaching Website Instagram   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Vinnie Tortorich is a fitness and weight loss expert, the author of the best-selling Fitness Confidential, filmmaker of such films as Beyond Impossible and FAT: A Documentary, and host of the very popular Fitness Confidential podcast. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Vinnie talk about… Vinnie’s battle with leukemia How the NSNG (No Sugar, No Grains) approach to dietary health impacts cancer growth What makes life worth living Vinnie’s Documentary, Fat: A Documentary Problems with artificial sweeteners like Erythritol The myth of ‘net carbs’ Issues with keto branded products Why the ‘organic’ label on foods can be misleading and deceptive Unscientific COVID mask policies For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Vinnie Tortorich: Twitter Website Podcast Instagram   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jan Ellison Baszucki is president of Baszucki Group and founder of Metabolic Mind. A former Silicon Valley fintech marketing executive, Jan is a writer, parent, mental health advocate and aspiring citizen scientist. She is the author of the national bestselling debut novel, A Small Indiscretion, which was a San Francisco Chronicle recommended book of 2015. Her essays have appeared in publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Writer’s Digest, and her short fiction has received numerous awards, including an O. Henry Prize for her first published story. Jan holds an undergraduate degree from Stanford, and an MFA from San Francisco State University. She is currently at work on a memoir about her son’s recovery from bipolar disorder with a 100-year-old metabolic treatment for epilepsy.  In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jan talk about… How Jan’s son found relief from bipolar disorder, addiction issues, and obesity by following a ketogenic diet The connection between following a ketogenic diet and improvement in sleep quality Why metabolic health and mental health are so interrelated The work and mission of the Baszucki Group and Metabolic Mind Why getting stress under control and getting social/family support are also essential for improving mental and metabolic health The physiological effects of psychological phenomena Lessons that nature teach us about human health Metabolic health at the cellular level The power of getting morning sunlight exposure For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Jan Ellison Baszucki: Baszucki Group Metabolic Mind Twitter Bipolarcast   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Doug Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of LowCarbUSA—a platform offering a variety of educational tools and resources to medical practitioners and laypeople alike. He is also the President of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners—an organization founded to represent all researchers and practitioners working to improve metabolic health around the world through education, training, and support of evidence-based nutritional approaches, including carbohydrate restriction, as a valid therapeutic option or intervention. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Doug talk about how the SMHP (Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners) came to be, the purpose and vision of the SMHP, new developments in the SMHP such as the recently established Journal of Metabolic Health, the upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health in San Diego, California, and the benefits and dangers of sugar-free alternatives. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Doug Reynolds: SMHP LowCarbUSA Twitter Symposium for Metabolic Health – San Diego 2024 (Aug 15 – 18) Discount Code for Symposium for Metabolic Health: LOWCARBMD   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Brian shares some highlights and insights from the recent Low Carb Cruise, at which he was a speaker. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Christopher Lee Maher is a retired US Navy SEAL, best-selling author, and holistic wellness pioneer regarded as the unparalleled authority in stress resolution, healing, personal evolution, and longevity. As a Navy SEAL, Christopher was in what appeared to be peak physical health and even spent time training for the Olympics. What he didn’t realize was that his internal health was deeply compromised. Soon symptoms like joint pain, hearing/vision loss, and insomnia began manifesting. Christopher was weighed down by what he calls “strauma” - a combination of stress plus time that transforms into trauma. He went on to study at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and Yo San University, learning Traditional Chinese Medical Practices as well as Western science and pathology. Christopher’s own relentless search to evolve and heal himself led him to understand the correlation between the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of existence. He developed a comprehensive program of total healing and integration called True Body Intelligence technology. TBI is a suite of systems focused on diminishing the excess stress stored in the body in order to resolve the fear, weakness, stress, tension, and distortion that holds people back from their unique and unimaginable potential. In this episode, Brian and Christopher talk about Christopher’s company, True Body Intelligence, the emotional/spiritual aspects of total health, how Chinese medicine and naturopathic tools can be used to help us achieve a state of peace, why Christopher became a Navy SEAL, important life lessons that Christopher learned from his SEAL training, how Christopher became interested in health/wellness, the place of faith in Christopher’s life and work, how to truly relieve and eliminate stress/tension by getting your nervous system out of fight or flight mode, cold stress states versus hot stress states, and what it means to be in (and remain in) a state of peace. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Christopher Lee Maher: True Body Intelligence Free for Life (book) Instagram YouTube   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Deanna Price completed her residency in 1999 and stayed on an extra year as Chief Resident. Dr. Price attended medical school at University of California, San Diego and did her residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. She worked the first 15 years of her career in San Diego, then moved to Prescott Arizona in 2015. She worked for Yavapai Regional Medical Center until 2024. Dr. Price is board certified in Internal Medicine. In this episode, Brian and Deanna talk about Dr. Deanna’s history as a medical professional, how Deanna came to be in Prescott, AZ working with Brian, the amazing benefits of DPC (Direct Primary Care), how to encourage/build community and involvement amongst your patients, when prescription drugs are useful and when they are not, some FAQs regarding DPC, how Dr. Price started her own DPC clinic in Prescott, Brian and Dianna’s newly formed partnership, and the services offered by both Brian and Dianna at their DPCs. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Deanna Price: Prescott Professional Healthcare Email: [email protected] Phone: 928-515-2803   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Brian shares some stories as well as lessons/insights from his recent medical mission trip to Guatemala. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   The Merlo Foundation: Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Bronson Dant has been coaching and training people in health and fitness for almost 10 years. He started CrossFit around his 40th birthday and quickly fell in love with the variety, community, coaching, and results. Bronson opened his own CrossFit gym in 2014. In 2018 Bronson discovered the secret to extreme optimization of his metabolic health and performance. Since then, he has designed specific methods to use both nutrition and fitness to radically improve the lives of hundreds of people all over the world. He is also an author and has written three books an the topics of nutrition, diet, and fitness. In this episode, Brian and Bronson talk about Bronson’s personal health and weight loss journey, how the carnivore diet changed Bronson’s life, nutrition and mental health, why gaining lean muscle mass is one of the best ways to improve metabolic health, the importance of keeping yourself ‘label-free’, being a supportive family member/spouse, and Bronson’s new book, Body Confident. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Bronson Dant: Website Body Confident (Pre-Order) Instagram Linktree   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Robert Lufkin is a physician/medical school professor (UCLA and USC) focusing on the applied science of health, longevity, and consciousness. After reversing chronic disease and transforming his life he is making it his mission to help others do the same. In addition to being a practicing physician, he is author of over 200 peer reviewed scientific papers and 14 books that are available in six languages. Robert has given invited lectures/keynotes around the world, and was named one of the ‘100 Most Creative People in Los Angeles’ by Buzz Magazine. His latest book “Lies I Taught In Medical School” has just been released. In this episode, Brian and Robert talk about how social life, sleep, and stress contribute to metabolic health and weight, why there is still so much resistance to the low-carb diet as a treatment for metabolic disease, the politicization of nutrition information and education, why the focus of medicine needs to shift to prevention, the power of community for achieving health goals and sticking to lifestyle changes, the interconnectedness of so many different diseases, and developments in the field of longevity. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Robert Lufkin: Website Twitter Instagram Linktree   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Brian goes solo to share a personal story he recently experienced while on a bike ride with a few friends. It is a lesson on the power and purpose of community and teamwork. We don’t need to go through life as a lone wolf. It is much easier and much more fulfilling to work together in community. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Grace Price is an 18 year old who has spent the past two years chasing after a cure for cancer. This chase led her ultimately to write, edit, produce, and direct the documentary film, Cancer: A Food-Borne Illness. The film follows Grace across the country as she searches for the lifestyle factors that are putting people at high risk for cancer. It turns out that one of the best ways to prevent cancer is simple: don’t eat sugar. In this episode, Brian and Grace talk about how Grace first became interested in nutrition and cancer prevention, how AI can be implemented in educational settings for more efficient learning, the importance of keeping an open mind and staying unbiased in the pursuit of truth, how to effectively promote the message of good nutrition, processed food and mental health issues, Grace’s future plans with regard to cancer-prevention research and filmmaking. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Grace Price: Twitter Cancer: A Food-Borne Illness (Documentary) Instagram   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr Matthew Phillips, upon completing his neurology training in Melbourne, realized that he had no interest in going the usual route of further specializing in a particular neurological disorder. After spending three years learning about a variety of therapeutic possibilities that he had never considered, he came to realize that metabolic strategies, particularly fasting and ketogenic diets, were promising therapeutic options for a range of disorders. Following this discovery, he re-entered the medical system by commencing work as a neurologist in New Zealand. There, with the help of his colleagues, he has been applying these therapies to a number of humanity’s most difficult neurological disorders in order to determine whether they are feasible, safe, and can make an impact in terms of helping patients. In this episode, Brian and Matthew talk about using diet to treat neurodegenerative disorders, how gut health relates to neurodegenerative disorders, the ketogenic diet and Parkinson’s Disease, exogenous ketones, why people with Parkinson’s and Alzheimers tend to develop a sweet tooth, what cold water therapy and sauna therapy do for your body, the importance of social stimulation for health, why work-related stress is particularly insidious, why the healthcare paradigm in the West needs to change, the proper usage of drugs like in treating metabolic diseases, and common factors in patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr Matthew Phillips: Metabolic Neurologist Twitter   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Kathy Bowers decided after working for over 20 years as a family practitioner in social care & children and families to leave and become a parenting/teen & life coach. Now for over 40 years she has worked with parents and their children in all areas of parenting & parenting issues including behaviour problems. In this episode, Brian and Kathy talk about all that is involved in family coaching, the biggest confounders of family relationships, why it is so important for parents to be aligned on parenting decisions, making time for personal self-care, how to give good consequences for rule breaking and misbehavior, teaching children to deal with strong emotions, why it is important to communicate emotions in a healthy way, why giving your child your full attention when you are spending time with them is very important, and proactively showing your children you care about their life and their emotions. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Kathy Bowers: Coaching Website Instagram Facebook   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. John Davidson is the founder of Broken Truth—a website dedicated to exposing “bad actions by those in power and encourage corporations, groups, and governments to change their errant behaviors.”  He is also working on producing/directing a new documentary film entitled, Epidemic of Fraud. The film explores the bizarre media, medical, and partisan political attacks levied against a class of ancient medications. He has also worked as a Video Journalist for CNN/CNN International and later a Video Editor where he also developed writing and producing skills. Following his time at CNN, John transitioned to entertainment as a writer, producer and director creating trailers and marketing for networks like abc, Discovery, FX and Disney as well as nearly all the major studios. In this episode, Brian and John talk about Epidemic of Fraud, why John decided to take on the project of making this documentary film, the history of various medications, the recent history of media censorship/misinformation and how mass media did it so effectively, a mysterious Facebook group called Shots Hear Round the World, why independent clinics run by independent doctors would do wonders to combat medical misinformation, what John hopes to accomplish with his upcoming film, and how John’s faith has played into the making of his film. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   John Davidson: Epidemic of Fraud YouTube Broken Truth Instagram Twitter   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. John Marion is the founder of Alpha Dog Capital—a company providing access to tax-advantaged, higher-return passive real estate investment opportunities. He is also the host of the Alpha Dog Capital Deal Flow Channel Podcast—a show that brings listeners investment and business deals from industry experts and deal makers. John also has 4 decades of professional experience, working with non-profit organizations for 26 years and 12 years full time in the real estate industry. In this episode, Brian and John talk about John’s personal health journey, John’s cancer diagnosis and subsequent battle with cancer using nutrition as his weapon, why sugar is one of the WORST things you can eat if you have cancer, why John ultimately transitioned to a low carb diet, getting banned on YouTube for talking about clinical observations, some big problems with Western medical philosophy, how John’s family has reacted to John’s lifestyle and dietary changes, why stress and lack of family support are the biggest killers of dietary success, and under which dietary circumstances too much salt is unhealthy. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   John Marion: Alpha Dog Capital Deal Flow Channel Podcast Twitter Linktree Personal Website   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Tro Kalayjian is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He is a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners and has lost 150 pounds by challenging conventional medical advice. Now, he is dedicated to helping patients achieve health, prevent disease, and reduce medication dependence. He is also Dr. Brian’s co-host on the Low Carb MD Podcast. Rosette Kalayjian is an experienced attorney and entrepreneur. She completed undergraduate schooling at Queens College followed by law school at St. John’s University. Not only does she serve as a legal advisor for Tro’s practice, but she has also personally benefited from low-carb dieting and intermittent fasting in managing migraines and for weight maintenance. In 2019, she started ROSETTE’S, a company devoted to providing low-carb baking options to the masses. In this episode, Brian, Lanell, Tro, and Rosette talk about the Kalayjian family’s personal weight loss journey, how Dr. Tro found his way out of the traditional Western healthcare system, Dr. Brian’s exit from that same system, challenges and obstacles facing new and upcoming doctors today, how to truly help patients while having a healthier/balanced personal life, and the absolute necessity of having a good support system and community behind you. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram   Rosette Kalayjian: ROSETTE’S   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Hal Cranmer is the owner of A Paradise for Parents Senior Living—an assisted living home with experts who have had lots of success improving the physical and cognitive health of its residents. After serving in the Air Force and working in real estate, Hal began opening assisted living facilities in Arizona. Also joining the show is Terry, whose husband, Dave, has been living at Hal’s assisted living home. Dave suffers from aphasia and was experiencing a life of steady cognitive decline before Terry discovered Hal’s Paradise for Parents. Now, thanks to the dietary interventions and other healing protocols offered at Paradise for Parents, Dave has been steadily improving. In this episode, Brian, Hal, and Terry talk about Dave’s—Terry’s husband—mental decline due to aphasia, why A Paradise for Parents is different from most other assisted living homes, why these differences are so effective for improving residents’ physical and cognitive health, how following the keto diet, doing red light therapy, sauna, and following other measures/protocols have revolutionized Dave’s health, how ketosis heals the brain, and some drawbacks of standard Western approaches to cognitive healthcare. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Hal Cranmer: Instagram A Paradise for Parents Twitter Facebook Fight Memory Loss DM Pro Trainer   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ganesh Venkataramanan, pen-named Geeves, is a graduate from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology. He works as a Vice President at a Software technology company. With his background in science and experience in working with highly analytical teams, Ganesh found that scientific explanations, while fine in themselves, lacked depth and human meaning. Though his worldview in college was atheistic, a series of chance encounters various with people and books led him to accept Christianity as the truth. In this episode, Brian and Ganesh talk about Ganesh’s upbringing and how he became an atheist and how he afterwards became a Christian, the compelling evidence for the legitimacy of Christ and His message, what it means to live with a Christian worldview, how a highly intellectual person can come to be a believer in God, why the testimony of the apostles—and Paul in particular—is so compelling, the moral argument for God, the 2 most common reasons why a person might be an atheist, why theism explains reality better than atheism, and how Ganesh’s Hindu family reacted to his conversion to Christianity. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Ganesh Venkataramanan: Let Me Into Heaven (Book) Instagram Website   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Sabine Hazan has always been dedicated to understanding life. She sought a career in medicine and was accepted to medical school based on outstanding research on obesity conducted as an undergraduate. She completed her residency at the University of Miami during the peak of the HIV epidemic, treating extremely ill patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital and in the local jail. There, she was awarded two prizes for her research. After completing her residency, Dr. Hazan became the first woman gastroenterology fellow at the University of Florida. During her extensive clinical trial experience, Dr. Hazan observed how dramatically the microbiome can impact human health. Dr. Hazan is a firm believer that disease can only be understood through precision medicine by focusing on the individual and the changes within. Much like each person has unique fingerprints, no two people have the same microbiome. In this episode, Brian and Sabine discuss inherited microbiome and versus inherited genes, the tendency of Western Medicine to over-treat with antibiotics, the great diversity of microbiomes amongst the various people groups in the world, how Ivermectin can be used to promote increase in bifidobacteria in the gut, some potential drawbacks to probiotic foods, how stress affects our physical health, hormonal changes and the microbiome, raw milk, the place of sugar in the human diet from a microbiome perspective, vitamins C, D and zinc, medical ethics standards in research studies in the United States, bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and how to be a smart consumer when it comes to your food. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Sabine Hazen: ProgenaBiome Biome Boosters Microbiome Research Foundation   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Leah Koskinen is a board certified Physician Assistant who has an interest in metabolic and women’s health, maximizing hormone health, as well as lifestyle interventions and overall well-being. Leah graduated from California State University in Monterey Bay with a Master of Science Physician Assistant degree. During her time as a student, she participated in clinical rotations with Dr. Lenzkes, learning more about metabolic health. She quickly witnessed amazing patient outcomes and wanted to pursue a career within this area of medicine. In this episode, Brian and Leah talk about women’s hormonal health, which symptoms are associated with which hormonal issues, hormone therapy, the emotional piece of the hormonal health puzzle, melatonin and sleep cycles, synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones, bone health and physical activity, why stress is SO bad for your physical health, stress-relieving things that anyone can do to relieve stress, how to get the most out of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, useful lab tests for women’s health and general human health, the definition of adrenal fatigue and how to treat it, and the connections between gut health and hormonal health. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Leah Koskinen, PA-C: Instagram San Diego Metabolic Health   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Mimi Morgan grew up in Kentucky where, despite developing asthma at the age of two, she spent lots of time outdoors, taking care of horses, and riding horses. Unfortunately, her low fat, low protein way of eating ultimately brought about some serious health issues. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinsonism. Shortly thereafter, she was diagnosed with Spinal Osteomyelitis. Her health was steadily declining. It was not until she finally reduced her carbs and increased her protein and fat that she began to see some pretty amazing results. Over time she was even able to reduce her medications from 13 to 0! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Mimi Morgan: Twitter Linktree   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Ken Berry is a practicing family physician who has been practicing  medicine since 2003. He is a passionate advocate of health on his YouTube channel where he has over 2 million subscribers. Along with his online presence, he is active in the Keto Community and is best known for his direct, no nonsense approach to health and wellness. Dr. Berry is the author of the best selling book Lies My Doctor Told Me. In this conversation, Brian and Ken talk about decreasing your risk of age-related health issues, the importance of testing fasting insulin, why carnivore, keto, and low carb are the optimal diets for lowering insulin, challenging the status quo and the progress of knowledge, why sugar, grains, and seed oils are the ultimate villains of the dietary world, the definition of the proper human diet, the connection between mood and food, the dangers involved in over-medication, and why your life at 50+ does NOT need to be relegated to the couch watching TV. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Ken Berry: Website YouTube Proper Human Diet Community Twitter Instagram   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. The Martin family’s lives were changed on November 9, 2022. On that day their daughter, Trista, died suddenly. Allen and Taylor, her parents, were left in shocked disbelief. How could an 18 year old girl with a clean bill of health die so suddenly with no explanation? It turns out that Trista had, without her parents’ knowledge, gotten the Pfizer vaccine just 112 days before her untimely death. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Allen and Taylor Martin: Justice 4 Trista Give Send Go Taylor’s Twitter Allen’s Twitter   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Rhonda Britten - Emmy Award-winner, Repeat Oprah guest, 4x Bestselling author, and founder of the Fearless Living Institute – has devoted her life to one thing: teaching people how to master fear. Rhonda's four bestselling books include her seminal work Fearless Living, which shares her groundbreaking work called the "Wheel of Fear," Change Your Life in 30 Days, Fearless Loving, and Do I Look Fat in This. She's been read, heard, and watched by millions, coached tens of thousands of clients, trained hundreds of coaches. In their conversation, Brian and Rhonda talk about why your story matters, Rhonda’s tragic and inspiring life story that led her to her current place in life, the negative health impacts down the road of early childhood trauma, how Rhonda descended into alcoholism and how she escaped it, how parent/child relationships shape us into the people we are, the impact of diet on psychological well being, and the relationship between stress, despair, and suicide. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Rhonda Britten: Books Fearless Living Institute Instagram More Links   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Georgia Ede is, among many other things, the recipient of the Metabolic Mind Award from the Baszucki Institute and author of the groundbreaking book, Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind. She is a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist based in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA. She spends much of her time and effort studying, writing, and speaking about the strong scientific connection between food and brain health. In their conversation, Brian and Georgia talk about the connection between diet and brain diseases like Dementia and Alzheimer’s, why avoiding refined processed carbohydrates and seed oils is key to good brain health, the relationship between cholesterol and the brain, the connection between mood/mental clarity and diet, and the value of tending to your spiritual/emotional health in addition to your physical health. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Georgia Ede: Twitter Facebook Book   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this quick preview episode, Dr. Brian talks about the exciting guests and topics lined up for the Life’s Best Medicine Podcast in 2024. Stay tuned for more brilliant and inspiring guests and stories. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Mike Davis (@GuyNAustin on Twitter) is a self-described “random guy in Austin who got tired of being sick and overweight at the age of 48 and decided to do something about it.” After achieving amazing results simply by kicking soda, he tried the ketogenic diet. This adoption of the keto diet enabled him to normalize his blood pressure and shed roughly 25% of his bodyweight in 10 weeks with no exercise at all. In this episode, Brian and Mike talk about the Christian virtue of forgiveness, the importance of open, honest discussion and self reflection, the psychology of ‘buying in’ to a particular perspective or political opinion with insufficient evidence, the prevalence of hypocrisy in every human institution, the theological issues of hell and God’s judgement, the idea of manufactured consent, ethical issues with certain organizations’ responses to the Covid pandemic, and why making decisions based on fear is wrong. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Mike Davis: Twitter   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo