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My guest this week is Craig Koniver, MD

In this episode, Craig Koniver, MD, and I discuss mental health, COVID, and of course his specialty NAD+. NAD, or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is a vital coenzyme found in every cell of the body. It is involved in hundreds of cellular processes. NAD+ can be used to slow aging, enhance energy levels, minimize drug withdrawal, and more. It improves our resistance to stress, improves energy metabolism, protects our genome, is neuroprotective, and improves insulin sensitivity.

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Episode Takeaways

[06:50] How did Dr. Konivier get to where he is today?..

[11:33] Nutrition for health and cancer..

[15:20] Taking medication vs treating the whole person… 

[22:15] The mind, where health and success starts…

[28:20] The placebo effect. The power of our thoughts...

[31:00] When and why did Dr. Konivier start doing NAD+ IVs in his practice?..

[34:50] Do you need to prepare the body for NAD+?..

[41:20] When did peptides get introduced to Dr. Koniviers clinic?..

[45:25] What are the most versatile peptides?..

[48:26] Sleep, should we stress about it?..

[53:30] Openness, curiosity, and participation: The treatment process at Koniver Wellness…

[58:41] Different methods of NAD+ administration and what is the effectiveness of each?..

[64:03] How long will the effects of an NAD+ IV last?

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My guest this week is Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN

In this episode, Beth Shirley, (Executive Director of the Scientific Advisory Board for Berkeley Life) and I discuss Nitric Oxide and the plethora of conditions it can help with from infections to mast cell issues.

Beth talks about one single compound that can help with inflammation, sexual health, brain fog, mast cell reactivation syndrome, depression, anxiety, heart disease, gut health, and so much more. We are talking about nitric oxide. Although our bodies should adequately produce this molecule, due to aging and the many environmental stressors we are now exposed to, many of us are depleted. Everything from day-to-day stress, to EMF exposure, and poor lifestyle habits can deplete nitric oxide. Beth Shirley covers a wide range of nitric oxide (NO) topics such as why we need NO, how we become deficient, how to test NO levels, how to supplement NO so the body can get back to optimal programming.

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EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

[05:30] About Beth Shirley…

[08:50] How do we make nitric oxide and what affects our production?..

[14:00] EMF’s and nitric oxide…

[20:10] Can you overcome genetic issues with nitric oxide if you eat the right foods?..

[22:48] Nitric oxide for sexual function in men and women…

[25:15] Can nitric oxide decrease anxiety?..

[27:30] Is your immunity affected by nitric oxide?..

[29:44] Nitric oxide for long haulers…

[34:30] Are nitrates bad for you?..

[38:58] Why use Berkeley Life products vs others?..

[43:55] How long until you feel better after adding in nitric oxide?..

[48:51] Nitric oxide and gut health…

[55:00] The effects of EMF’s on the body…

[58:20] Nitric oxide for fertility…

[64:51] Where can you find Beth and the information she posts?..

[65:30] Nitric oxide nasal spray for COVID…

[67:00] Topical nitric oxide products…

[74:30] How to prepare for taking NAD to avoid super oxidative stress…

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My guest this week is Cameron George of TRU KAVA.

In this episode, Cameron and I discuss his long journey to find his health and how Kava helped him heal. We cover frequently asked questions about Kava such as what kind of Kava is best, how to dose Kava, can you overdose with Kava, why do people use Kava, is Kava addicting, and more.  

Learn more about Kava and purchase Kava at https://gettrukava.com/ and use discount code nat15 for 15% off

Cameron shares his all too familiar story of a young and healthy individual whose health, all of the sudden, seems to betray them. He dealt with brain fog, memory loss, depression, multiple chemical sensitivities, severe gut issues, seizures, extreme reactions to food and water, and debilitating fatigue. He had tried many different western and alternative medicine options. So many things promise to be the panacea but did not help.

Once he tried treating multiple systems at once, he started to make progress. The use of Kava in combination with other therapies made the biggest difference. Kava has mild entheogenic effects similar to psilocybin. Kava promotes calm, focus, interconnectivity, mental clarity, and so much more. In many cultures it’s used as a community drink much like alcohol is in our culture. Kava is non-addictive and does not throw your body out of balance as alcohol does. 

One of the main objectives people have about kava is the potential liver damage we hear about. Cameron covers the reasons why that is not an issue especially with the whole plant synergistically like it was traditionally meant to be used. Many people know that with CBD they react better when using a full spectrum product so it makes sense it would be the same with Kava.

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Episode Timestamps:

[06:10] What exactly is kava?..

[10:00] What got Cameron interested in kava?..

[14:20] Amphetamines for fatigue, yay or nay?..

[21:06] The importance of a systemic multi-therapeutic approach to health…

[32:25] The quest to find a natural product similar to benzodiazepines…

[34:15] The importance of using kava as a whole plant so that it works synergistically.

[37:30] Rehabilitating the nervous system with kava…

[42:30] Is liver toxicity common with kava?..

My guest this week is Arthur Menard Founder of Lambs.

In this episode, Arthur and I discuss the harmful effects of EMF radiation and the healthful effects of Lambs EMF-Proof Clothing. Most of us think about what we put in and on our body, but we don’t always think about the environmental threats to our health. We suffer a significant amount of cell damage from EMF radiation that comes from cell phones, laptops, cars, airpods, wireless anything, smart devices, computers, airplanes, microwaves and more!

Learn more about LAMBS EMF protective clothing at https://bit.ly/LAMBSBSP and use discount code LONGEVITY for 15% off.

Arthur defines EMF”s and explains how EMF radiation affects our cells specifically. Once you understand the mechanism, it makes a whole lot more sense why we should be concerned about it. EMF creates free radicals, free radicals put us at risk for oxidative stress. When our bodies are in a state of stress 24/7 they can’t thrive or help us fight off any other illnesses that threaten our immune system.

Arthur also gives us some insight into EMF research. Research shows that EMF radiation affects people in different ways. About 4% of the population is extremely affected by EMF radiation where the rest of us can’t really feel or see the damage until it’s too late because it has a cumulative effect. Reports of infertility, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes have all been linked to this kind of radiation. 

This is where LAMBS or EMF-Proof Clothing comes in. We often choose to ignore the evidence because there isn’t any easy solution and we REALLY like technology! Let’s face it, technology isn’t going anywhere. So the wonderful thing about this health-enhancing apparel is that in early research it has shown to improve HRV, sleep, and overall stress on our bodies.

EMF clothing can’t turn your health around on its own, it’s important to eat healthy, find ways to lower stress, get a good amount of sleep and keep your body moving.

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Episode Takeaways
[05:25] How Arthur got where he is today…

[12:20] What are EMF’s?..

[17:57] What is

My guest this week is Adrienne Jezick, Co-Founder Morozko Forge, Master Deliberate Cold Exposure (DCE) Guide.

In this episode, Adrienne shares an all-too-familiar story of a major battle with autoimmunity to the point where she thought she was dying. Low and behold, she tried one natural therapy for autoimmunity after another until she noticed that ice baths, or deliberate cold exposure therapy, made the biggest impact. While an anti-inflammatory diet was also helpful, ice bath’s opened her eyes to a totally new world of healing autoimmunity naturally. Ice baths have the power to heal chronic and acute conditions and can be a complementary therapy for many other diseases. We encourage you to comb through the clinical research out there. 

Perhaps one of the biggest deterrents for deliberate cold exposure is the fear of discomfort. That’s normal. Adrienne speaks with us today with full confidence that we can, with the right guidance, be someone who tolerates and benefits from ice baths. 

Today’s episode will help you understand how to prepare for deliberate cold exposure, how long to stay in an ice bath, who should NOT try ice baths, what kind of breathwork is helpful for ice baths, contrast therapy, and how often you should do ice baths. And of course, what to do if you don’t have access to a place that has ice baths.

Learn more about deliberate cold exposure (DCE) at https://www.morozkoforge.com or if you would like to be put on the waiting list for new training in 2022 then shoot Adrienne an email at [email protected].

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Sponsor offer: If you haven’t tried it yet go to Primeadine.com and use promo code BIONAT15 to save 15% at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement

Episode Timestamps:

[4:00] How Adrienne got where she is today…

[9:00] Elimination diet and low inflammation food…

[10:35] Discovering deliberate cold exposure (DCE)...

[14:35] Hormetic stress vs an overwhelming stress to the body…

[25:00] Breathwork, is there a preferred method of breathing for ice baths such as Wim Hoff? How do you get yourself into a calm state?..

[32:20] Is more time in the water better with cold therapy?..

[34:44] What is the value of other cold therapies such as ice showers and cryotherapy?..

[43:45] How long should you stay in the cold? Is there an ideal amount of time?

[45:30] Is contrast therapy good for you? 

[49:48] How many times a week should you do DCE for it to be effective?..

[52:16] What are the contraindications for DCE?..

[56:10] Raynaud's syndrome and cold exposure…

[58:42] Cortisol issues and cold exposure…

[62:11] How lon

My guest this week is Amitay Eshel, the co-founder, and CEO of Young Goose, the biohacking skincare brand.

After serving in leading roles in Israel's special forces community, he has held executive roles in the health, wellness, and beauty industry for over a decade. 

Young Goose embodies his two passions, performance optimization, and skin health, with products that boost the functions of natural rejuvenation processes in the skin. We're discussing anti-aging, biohacking for the skin and whole body, and red light therapy. 

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Show Notes:

[04:30] How do you go from Green Beret to Red Light Therapy to Skincare line? ..

[11:00] Can you look younger without optimizing your overall health?..

[19:15] Light therapy for anti-aging, longevity, medical purposes and more…

[32:25] Red light masks for anti-aging…

[37:00] Can red light affect the infrastructure underneath the skin?..

[41:05] Red light therapy for the brain and gut…

[49:45] Red light for hair growth…

[56:45] Let’s talk about skincare…

[62:15] NAD for health and skin…

[73:40] Talking more about ingredients.. Chamomile to downregulate CD38.. Using fermented resveratrol, a polyphenol, and antioxidant. Ghk-cu for glycation and more…

[79:30] Should all GHK-cu products be blue to be effective?..

[81:34] How do you figure out what products you should and shouldn’t trust?..

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My guest this week is Dr. Edwin Lee Co-Founder of Clinical Peptide Society.

In this episode, Dr. Edwin Lee and I discuss peptides, his book, and the many ways to heal the body without surgery. We also discuss stem cells, growth hormone secretagogues, and his passion project saving peptides from being taken away by the FDA. You can learn more about that here.

Thank you to our sponsor Oxford HealthSpan. Primeadine is the best formulated Spermidine supplement on the market!  What makes it stand out – it includes Spermine & Putrescine two other Polyamines that work hand in hand with Spermidine PLUS FOS, a prebiotic to feed the bacteria in your gut that make Spermidine!  I take Spermidine daily as do my family and my clients – it has become a solid member of my “foundation stack”.  Research has shown that Spermidine upregulates autophagy, helps the immune system to rejuvenate and it protects DNA – visible benefits experienced by myself and my clients include better sleep, hair, skin, and nails!  

Sponsor offer: If you haven’t tried it yet go to Primeadine.com and use promo code BIONAT15 to save 15% at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement

Dr. Lee Bio:
Dr. Edwin Lee is an endocrinologist, author, and international speaker. Dr. Lee founded the Institute for Hormonal Balance, Orlando, FL in 2008, is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, and has completed special training in Regenerative and Functional Medicine.  He is a graduate of the Medical College of Pennsylvania and finished his fellowships of Critical Care Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Episode Timestamps:

[05:20] How Dr.Lee got to where he is now…

[10:49] Turning a patient's life around with peptides, exosomes and stem cells…

[13:55] The difference between stem cells and exosomes…

[20:35] Kisspeptin-10, does it actually help with testosterone?

[23:50] Studies on knee pain treated with BPC-157…

[41:30] Bioregulator peptides for prostate issues…

[43:52] Growth hormone secretagogues: do they work, how do you monitor them, ect…

[47:00] Are you a mouth breather?..

[50:41] Study on regeneration of the thymus gland using DHEA, metformin and growth hormone…

[54:14] Do you see people whose bodies do not like secretagogues?..

[56:30] Thoughts on senolytics? What are the best senolytics…

My guest this week is Dr. Scott Sherr of Integrative Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

(HBOT).

In this episode, Dr. Scott and I discuss Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, the many applications for it, and what to use in conjunction with HBOT for the best success. HBOT can be used for acute and chronic conditions however it should be done with someone who is very experienced in the field because it can have negative effects if the individual isn’t yet ready for that type of therapy. 

HBOT is a treatment that utilizes two things: air/oxygen and pressure. These two factors can be particularly powerful in helping one’s body heal and regenerate. 

Learn more about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at hbot.plus/integrativehbot.

Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Certified in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe). He graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCLA as an undergraduate and Magna Cum Laude with Alpha Omega Alpha distinction from the University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore. 

Dr. Scott is one of the few HBOT providers in the country that creates personalized treatment plans for patients that include Health Optimization Medicine as its foundation, cutting edge & dynamic HBOT protocols as well as adjunctive technologies, practices, and practitioners. He consults, educates, and advocates for patients worldwide virtually through his website, www.integrativehbot.com.  

His formal titles include Cofounder of Hbot Plus, COO of Health Optimization Medicine (a nonprofit education company) the USA, COO of Smarter Not Harder, Medical Advisor to the One Hit Away Foundation, and Hospitalist at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA. 

Dr. Scott has consulted with clinics and wellness projects around the world including Upgraded Labs Lab (LA), Remedy Place (LA), LMS Wellness (London), and others.

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Episode Timestamps:
[04:50] Dr.Scott’s story of how he got started on the path he is on…

[11:40] Hyperbaric therapy for chronic health conditions vs acute conditions…

[15:20] How hyperbaric therapy works…

[20:45] Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and HBOT…

[25:00] For people that do not make enough of their own glutathione and antioxidants is it helpful to replace those through supplementation?..

[27:45] Different types of chambers and pressures for different conditions

[40:05] Molecular hydrogen in combination with HBOT?..

[49:50] What is the best way to use HBOT?..

[57:17] BPC-157 Stacked with HBOT for optimization?..

My guest this week is Dr. Drew Taylor, co-founder, and CEO of Acorn Biolabs.
In this episode, Dr. Taylor and I discuss live-cell banking, current applications for such cells, and future applications such as anti-aging, organ regeneration, and more. Acorn Biolans is an economical way for people to have access to their live cells. If you can afford Netflix, you can afford to bank your cells with Acorn Biolabs. 

Learn more about Acorn Biolabs at https://landing.acorn.me/nat/  and receive three FREE months of cell banking on them!

Thank you to Oxford Health for sponsoring this episode!

Oxford HealthSpan brings us Primeadine, the best formulated Spermidine supplement on the market!  What makes it stand out – it includes Spermine & Putrescine two other Polyamines that work hand in hand with Spermidine PLUS FOS, a prebiotic to feed the bacteria in your gut that make Spermidine!  I take Spermidine daily as do my family and my clients – it has become a solid member of my “foundation stack”.  Research has shown that Spermidine upregulates autophagy, helps the immune system to rejuvenate and it protects DNA – visible benefits experienced by myself and my clients include better sleep, hair, skin, and nails!  

Sponsor offer: If you haven’t tried it yet go to Primeadine.com and use promo code BIONAT15 to save 15% at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement

Dr. Drew Taylor is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Acorn Biolabs.  Biologist and former professional athlete, Drew has charted his path across molecular cell biology, science and baseball with steadfast passion over his career.  

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[04:05] Dr. Taylor opens up about his life and how he got to where he is today…

[07:55] What is tissue engineering?..

[13:09] After Dr. Taylor got his PHD what led him to this slightly different path?..

[27:40] How do you capture healthy cells and make sure you have them as a resource?..

[30:17] Cell banking from hair follicles?..

[36:50] When is the best time to bank your cells?..

[41:12] What exactly does Acorn Biolabs do? How do you know your cells are safe and secure?..

[43:40] What technologies are currently available for banked cells? What does the timeline look like for when different uses will be available?

[53:00] Regenerating organs using stem cells..

My guest this week is Suzanne F. Turner, MD of Vine Medical.

In this episode, Dr. Turner and I discuss why the common treatments for depression are not always the needed treatments for depression. Depression can be rooted in SO many different health issues that are treatable which is why jumping straight to Prozac and other antidepressants is premature. We discuss treating depression with nutrition, hormone therapy, peptides, eliminating certain medications, addressing trauma, and so much more.

This is not to say that antidepressants aren’t needed at all. They can be helpful for some people however it is more important to treat the potential root causes of depression first, if more support is needed, then antidepressants can be warranted.  

Learn more about Dr. Turner at Vine Medical Associates here.

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Dr. Turner is a physician/teacher/speaker/urban farmer/salsero/powerlifter/wife/bonus mom/ and "Birdie" practicing human performance and longevity medicine in Atlanta, GA. She is a recognized expert in the field of cellular medicine and the use of peptides and hormones. She has served on the faculty of Emory University, A4M, SSRP, ACAM, and BioTE and has been a featured guest on many podcasts.

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EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

[02:47] What made Dr. Turner choose the topic of depression for this episode?..

[06:30] What are some of the causes that can drive depression?..

[10:30] Your gut microbiome and how it affects mood..

[14:30] Hormones and depression…

[20:40] The underperforming thyroid and depression…

[26:55] What do lyne, mold and CIRS have in common that causes depression?..

[32:00] PE 3228; the bpeptide for depression? What about using semax and selank?..

[40:05] Anti-aging therapies for depression such as liraglutide, semaglutide, CJC and ipamorelin…

[43:00] How can spermidine and butyrate help with depression?..

[47:00] Is depression a lack of fuel? Can something like ketone esters help depression?..

[50:10] Molecular hydrogen, a miracle selective antioxidant…

[52:23] Oxytocin for repairing hippocampal function…

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