Dr. E’s Highway to Health Show: Living Ageless

By Ernesto Gutierrez, MDAlternative Health Health & Fitness

Dr. E’s Highway to Health Show: Living Ageless episodes

August 07, 201923: A New Kind of Doctor Patient Relationship with Dr. Nick
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Summary
Dr Nick holds an MD degree and is a board certified primary care physician who practices in Colorado and consults patients via telemedicine throughout the United States.
His view of healthcare and modern doctor-patient relationships is a much needed breath of fresh air for an already stale model of sick-care.
Actionable Steps
Only change as many habits as you feel you can sustain for any given time.
You lose fat in the kitchen and you gain muscle in the gym.
Study how you eat. And most importantly, the motivations behind how you are eating.
Show Notes
[00:03:48] Continuity of care is very important for Dr. Nick as a physician and the reason he went into family medicine.
[00:04:09] Seeing the changes that can be accomplished by patients when they act as a unit with their doctors is only possible when there's trust and a solid relationship between doctor and patient.
[00:04:50] Many Americans use Urgent Care as their primary care and that does not allow for a relationship to be built.
[00:06:14] Dr E believes that patients who trust you as a doctor adhere much better to their treatment plans.
[00:06:47] Dr Nick will not prescribe anything to his patients without them fully understanding the reasoning behind that prescription.
[00:08:02] Encouraging patients to disagree with you as a doctor is a way to ensure buy-in, compliance and adherence to treatments.
[00:09:03] Dr E thinks that as doctors we need to disclose what we think is the best course of action but always leave a door open to discussion with our patients.
[00:09:59] The three conditions to select treatments are:
Ensure that the treatment is proven safe and effective
Incorporate learnings from your own clinical experience and expertise
Consider patient preferences.
[00:10:58] If a patient does not like a course of action, it does not matter how much you insist, they will probably not follow it.
[00:12:43] Without patient buy-in they will not follow the treatment and you will become frustrated and not be able to help them.
[00:13:54] As a physician, it is very important to go where patients are. And that includes social media which is why Dr Nick is so active on Instagram.
[00:14:47] Dr Nick understands that patients will come to his office have searched their symptoms and gotten information from usually unreliable sources.
[00:14:59] Instagram profiles that Dr Nick recommends:
@drnadolsky
@doctorfitandfabulous
@drjoshuawolrich
[00:15:22] Although social media followers are not Dr Nick's patients, he feels it is his role to help them from a health, fitness, nutrition and mindset aspects.
[00:16:00] Dr E notes that these doctor influencers not only preach but actually follow the lifestyle they recommend.
[00:17:43] Patients notice when their doctors are clearly not following themselves the advice they give out. And that shatters any notion of trust between them.
[00:19:22] Doctors and health professionals should be health educators first and health "fixers" second.
[00:20:34] Your doctor is not only responsible for your health but for the health of the community.
[00:21:30] Health professionals need to give a better example of ideal health. And we need to be very vocal about it.
[00:22:45] If doctors don't go out and educate the public, any other YouTuber will. Or they will be educated by the ads that food companies put out.
[00:24:00] We live in an obesogenic society according to Dr Nick.
[00:25:27] As consumers, we need to let companies know that they need to start putting out better products. We let them know by not buying the garbage they currently produce.
[00:28:00] Actionable advice
[00:29:58] Being dehydrated can trigger hunger because your body knows that there's water in foods.
[00:31:20] There are several benefits to working out in the gym, but it is not the way to lose excess body fat.
[00:33:47] If your goal is to lose body fat, you do that in the kitchen, not in the gym.
[00:34:06] But you can only increase your metabolism in the gym. By lifting weights.
[00:35:51] How to work with Dr Nick
[00:39:10] You need to choose your doctor based on the trust they inspire you.
Complete Show Notes
43 min
July 31, 201922: Surviving My Food Addiction with Emily Boller
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Summary
Emily Boller is the author of the book "Starved to Obesity" where she tells her story of food addiction from a chubby child to anorexic as a teenager and then becoming obese until age 47 where she decided to put an end to her addiction and turn her life around.
In this episode we discussed why food addictions are so common and often go unrecognized by most of us, the burden they place not only on the addict but on their friends and family. We also discussed how she overcame it and she gives you a few pieces of advice to do the same yourself.
Actionable Steps
Study and learn about the science behind food addiction
Understand the importance of "just one bite".
Getting professional counsel.
Episode Resources
Contact Emily
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Books
Starved to Obesity
The Body Keeps the Score
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Show Notes
00:04:21 Emily explains how the more than 100 pounds of weight she lost, she's been able to keep off for over a decade.
00:04:50 Now she can participate in life, unlike before.
00:05:33 How did Emily get to become obese.
00:07:01 Her childhood chubbiness started since she was a newborn.
00:07:48 Emily shares about her upbringing and how sugar was used as a condiment in her home.
00:09:12 Why she started extreme dieting.
00:10:28 Emily became anorexic in high school.
00:11:10 After normalizing her weight and becoming engaged, a seemingly innocent comment triggered her insecurities and spiraled her out of control.
00:11:37 The price of not knowing what an eating disorder was.
00:12:06 Emily explains how unintentional bullying from her husband put her on the path to weight gain.
00:13:59 She shares her inability to manage cravings throughout her life.
00:16:14 Emily talks about all the diets and interventions she tried and how they never seemed to work.
00:17:42 Her life turned around when she started eating for nourishment instead of satiation.
00:21:51 She was finally free from food addiction.
00:22:15 Eleven years later, she had a small setback after lowering her guard during vacation.
00:23:07 Emily describes food addiction like the rip current underneath the waves in the ocean. You don't see it but it can take hold of you easily and won't let you go.
00:24:45 Emily experienced food bullying shortly after losing her 100 pounds.
00:25:10 Emily shares why she thinks people want you to stay overweight.
00:25:53 We discuss why it's so difficult to overcome food addiction. Even more so than other, better known addictions like drug and alcohol abuse.
00:26:51 Emily discovered she was on her own and had to stop caring about what others thought and said about her and her efforts.
00:27:46 Dr. E shares about how he and his wife are raising their son in terms of food choices.
00:29:01 Emily talks about how our society is normalizing food addictions.
00:31:02 Most people are unhealthy, which makes them "normal" and the people who go out of their way to be healthy are seen as "extreme".
00:31:42 Emily's first approach with the man who eventually changed her life.
00:32:47 Emily talks about her realization that she was indeed fighting an addiction.
00:33:08 The moment Emily decided to turn her life around.
00:34:03 How Emily went about changing her diet and lifestyle.
00:34:29 She shares everything else that improved in her life besides her improved appearance.
00:36:16 Emily talks about the prevalence of food addiction and how that affects families everywhere.
00:38:19 Food addicts are constantly living in shame. From themselves and others.
00:38:53 Eating habits start in childhood, and its parents who are responsible and empowered to set the course for a child's life.
00:40:37 Dr E talks about the book The Body Keeps the Score
00:41:26 Actionable advice from Emily
00:47:23 Emily gives hope and encouragement for other food addicts.
Complete Show Notes
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50 min
July 24, 201921: Holistic Menstrual Health with De'Nicea Hilton
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Summary
De'Nicea Hilton is a doctor or Oriental Medicine who specializes in holistic menstrual health.
In this episode we discussed what she refers to as "period bypassing", the need for further education in regards to menstrual health, and a lot more.
Actionable Steps
For Women
Accept that menstruation and menstrual cycles are an important part of your biology which should not be avoided or "bypassed".
Observe what happens in your body, the changes it experiences and how you feel throughout your cycle.
Chart and Journal your findings.
For Men
Understand the menstrual cycle as something that happens throughout the month.
Observe the changes and ask questions.
Show Notes
[00:03:23] What is holistic menstrual health.
[00:03:36] How our environment interplays with our biology and affect menstrual health.
[00:05:40] How traditional heatlhcare approaches menstrual disorders.
[00:09:30] Why so many women get on birth control and are afraid of stopping it.
[00:12:38] What is period bypassing.
[00:15:18] Why it's better to use menstrual cups or pads instead of tampons.
[00:15:57] Tampons leach chemicals that are easily absorbed into the blodstream.
[00:17:43] Chemicals absorbed through the vaginal canal affect hormone signaling and production.
[00:19:16] How young women are indoctrinated to believe that having a period is a nuisance.
[00:20:43] The importance of educating (men and women) in regards to holistic menstrual health.
[00:22:02] The menstrual "health" industry is constnatly adding more needs and products to push on young women which are aimed at addressing the "nuisance" that is menstruation.
[00:26:39] How empowering women in terms of menstrual health can permeate in other areas of their life.
[00:28:31] There are a lot of financial interests in the feminine hygiene product industry.
[00:29:54] Women must start by accepting themselves as women. Healthy, fertile, women.
[00:30:55] Schools are doing a disservice to everyone by not educating both boys and girls about menstrual health.
[00:34:25] Actionable steps
[00:37:17] Follow De'Nicea Hilton
[00:37:51] Dr. E's closing remarks
[00:40:57] Outro
Complete Show Notes
42 min
July 10, 201919: The Power of Positivity with Sas Edwards
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Summary
Sas Edwards is a Cancer Recovery Coach who helps people through the hardest time of their life to shift vibration in order to get out of victim mode and rise above cancer.
In this episode she shares some of her strategies and how they can help anyone wanting to shift their point of view and experience life in a more joyful and rich manner.
Actionable Steps
Write a letter to your younger self.
Write a letter to your older self.
Do a life wheel exercise regularly (see example in show notes).
Complete Show Notes
34 min
July 03, 201918: Healing Mind and Body with Laura Di Franco
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Summary
Laura Di Franco, Master in Physical Therapy is the owner of Brave Healer Productions and a powerhouse who writes to Feng Shui her soul.
She’s a 6-time published poet and author, inspirational speaker, holistic physical therapist and third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do with over two decades of experience in healing.
She was born to build a revolution of brave healers who are getting their badass, authentic voices published in order to heal the world with their words.
Actionable Steps
Start a journal
Breathe deeply
Be mindful of your thoughts
Show Notes
What it means to practice holistically.
The thread that connects all her seemingly unrelated fields and experiences.
How sports influenced her journey into physical therapy.
All her life has teen about seeking Joy.
How she overcame imposter's syndrome and how she now helps her clients do the same.
The testimonial she received which changed her professional life.
Why it is so important for doctors to give hope to patients.
Giving hope is like a tiny bit of healing that changes a patient's mindset and outlook.
Mental support for patients is not intended to replace traditional methods.
Complete Show Notes
37 min
June 26, 201917: Prioritize Yourself with Dr. Orlena Kerek
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Summary
Dr Orlena Kerek is a former pediatrician, turned health, weight and life coach helping women over 40 achieve their ideal lives.
In this episode we spoke about the importance of prioritizing yourself in order to not only be healthier and happier but also to be more present with your family.
Actionable Steps
Prioritize yourself
Prioritize your sleep
Show Notes
Why Dr Orlena went into medicine
Why she stopped practicing pediatrics
How she's found her ideal life in Spain
The reasoning behind her career shift and become a health coach for women over 40
Dr Orlena's passion lies in helping people realize that they can lead a healthy life through nutrition, exercise, sleep and mindfulness.
How to start creating the life you want.
The importance of recognizing how our brains are "negatively wired" and how it affects our life.
Why she focuses so much on educating patients instead of prescribing solutions.
Why she refers to herself now as "a doctor before you need a doctor".
Why it is so important to prioritize yourself.
How to start putting yourself first.
The reasons that hold people back from prioritizing themselves.
Why me time is so important for mothers.
Learning to enjoy the bad bits of life because without them, there would be no good bits either.
Complete Show Notes
30 min
June 19, 201916: How to Drink Ketones with Frank Llosa
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Summary
Frank Llosa, founder and CEO of KetoneAid joined me to talk about the different types of exogenous ketones and how they fit into a healthy ketogenic diet.
Unsurprisingly, we learned about companies marketing their salts for weight loss or as a way for you to stay in ketosis while eating crap. Which is utter BS…
Listen to this episode to learn about the different kinds of exogenous ketones, how and why to take them, what you can expect and a lot more.
Actionable Steps
Decide to change your lifestyle and clean out your cupboards, cabinets, fridge and get rid of everything that would sway you from your goals.
Learn from other people on the same journey.
Try KetoneAid exogenous ketone esters and experience ketosis.
Show Notes
The keto diet has taken the world of diet and nutrition by storm recently. And with that has come a bunch of ways to "hack" your way into ketosis so you can (in theory) have your cake and eat it too!
One of such hacks are exogenous ketones.
So, the whole point of following a ketogenic diet is to use your body's fat reserves as energy. Basically, your liver converts your fat into energy which your cells can utilize instead of glucose. This process generates ketone bodies (simply referred to as ketones) which fuel your cells.
The problem is that most of us become carb-dependent very early on in our lives. So when we decide to transition and switch from carbs to fat for fuel, it is not a smooth transition. It usually takes time and a very strict low carb diet for us to become fat adapted. And during this period of time we might suffer of the "keto flu".
The keto flu is simply a collection of flu-like symptoms that may occur to people who are transitioning to a fat adapted metabolism. It usually resolves with a few modifications to our diets such as adding salt and drinking more water.
Unsurprisingly, many people give up the keto diet at this point and never get to experience true ketosis.
Enter exogenous ketones.
By supplementing your body with the ketones it needs while it reaches the point of ketosis by diet alone can be a very effective way of getting you fat-adapted.
The problem came when some companies decided to start marketing their exogenous ketones for weight loss and as a way for you to be able to eat all the carbs you wanted while staying in ketosis. This is not possible. Or healthy.
And to add to the mix, it turns out that not all the ketones are created equal. There's ketone salts and there's ketone esters.
Complete Show Notes
43 min
June 12, 201915: Talk Back to Your Anxiety with Dr Roseann Capanna-Hodge
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Summary
In this episode, Dr. E is joined by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a clinical psychologist practicing in Ridgefield and Newton, CT. She is a licensed professional counselor, a certified integrative medicine mental health provider and a board certified neurofeedback provider and is the originator of the 360º Reboot Intensive Therapies Program.
Dr Roseann shares her experience in the field of stress and anxiety management. She explains how she empowers her patients to recognize and talk back to anxiety in order to live a better life.
Amongst the things discussed about stress and anxiety are: what causes them, what happens in your brain when you're anxious, what makes it worse, and when to seek out professional help.
Actionable Steps
Break the worry talk and stop shaming yourself. Quit the negative chatter. We are too hard on ourselves. Intentionally switch a negative thought into a positive one.
Acknowledge that stress and anxiety are affecting your quality of life. Seek out professional help from an integrative/holistic mental health provider. Find a therapist who will be your coach.
Meditate. Visualize and practice seeing yourself with a smile on your face. Set aside at least two minutes a day for positive visualizations, meditation.
Get adequate sleep and proper nutrition to optimize your brain health and reduce inflammation. Switch to a low carb, less inflammatory diet. See Dr. E's suggestions in the resource section.
Show Notes
In this episode, Dr. Roseann shares her knowledge and expertise on stress and anxiety to help us learn:
The difference between stress and anxiety.
What can we do each day to keep our brain healthy.
What tools to use to help us cope with and manage stress.
How to recognize your default perspective on life in order to help you manage stress.
The bottom-up and the top-down approaches to managing stress.
The ways that nutrition affects how our brain functions daily.
How to recognize the warning signs of children experiencing stress and anxiety.
What parents can do to help their children who are experiencing stress and anxiety.
Why you should seek help from an integrative or holistic mental health provider.
Complete Show Notes
46 min
June 05, 201914: Building Resilience with Christopher McKinney
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Summary
Christopher McKinney, master resilience trainer and founder of Closer to the Hole Resilience Reformation, joins Dr. E for a lively discussion on the importance of resilience in helping you to be your best self in all aspects of life so you can reach your full potential.
Actionable Steps
Set goals.
Remember, words have meaning. Reframe your vocabulary to instill resiliency.
Take a cold shower. This is the easiest hard thing to do.
Show Notes
How resilience affects our health, well being, and everyday life.
Why you want to be the golf ball and not the egg.
Why resilience is a crucial skill to develop and teach children and how to model resilience.
How resilience is different from optimism.
How resilience training helped him once he recognized he was suffering from PTSD, and how that experience led him to his current role as a resilience coach.
How resilience gets you out of the everyday routine and off of autopilot.
The importance of setting goals and how to set them.
Why it's important to seek moments of introspection.
How changing your words creates a different meaning and leads to resilience.
Complete Show Notes
38 min
May 29, 201913: Overcoming Anxiety with Regina Lawrence
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Summary
Regina Lawrence is a self proclaimed noble struggler who had built her identity around her seven-year career as an attorney.
She wore her busyness, hard work, drive for success, and her stress as a badge of honor until she had nothing left for herself and was burned out.
Join Dr. E as he welcomes Regina to talk about managing stress and anxiety.
Actionable Steps
When you are suffering from a lot of stress and anxiety, make sure to create space for quiet time. Every day for at least 10 minutes - you can meditate, sit in silence, go for a walk, go to the gym, or sit for a cup of coffee.
Examine and take note of when and where you start to feel stressed and anxious? Identify what triggers this? Is there a pattern? When you can identify when and where stress and anxiety are coming into your life, you can study your behaviors and try to understand who you are and where this is happening in your life.
Once you've identified the patterns, identify when in your life you started to feel stressed and anxious in those types of moments. If we can recognize our reactions as learned behaviors from long ago, we can reframe our response.
Show Notes
How mindset and stress levels have a profound effect on every area of mind, body, and soul.
How stress and anxiety manifest in physical ailments.
How Regina took her experience and what she learned and turned it into a new career of helping others.
How being a noble struggler and taking care of everyone else, leaves you with nothing left for yourself, except burnout.
Why human connection is so important, and why we are starving for it.
When should someone seek help.
How Regina guides her clients to overcome stressors and enjoy life more fully and peacefully.
Complete Show Notes
31 min

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Dr. E’s ‘Highway to Health Show’, is hosted by Dr. E, known as The Stem Cell Guy. The Highway to Health Show focuses on bringing Dr. E’s vast knowledge and his ever-growing rolodex of knowledgeable colleagues and prominent experts to simplify topics like alternative health science, cutting edge nutrition, fitness, and family health—all in a simple, accessible manner.

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