Medical Disruptor™ by Dr. E

Medical Disruptor™ by Dr. E

By Dr. Efrat LaMandre PhD, FNP-CAlternative HealthHealth & FitnessNutrition
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  • The Truth About Cholesterol Featuring Dr. Jonathan Spagnola

    Cholesterol has been demonized for decades, but what if everything you've been told is incomplete—or worse, misleading? In this episode, Dr. E sits down with interventional cardiologist Dr. Spagnola to challenge conventional cholesterol wisdom and reveal what the latest research actually shows about cardiovascular risk.

    You'll discover why your total cholesterol number tells only part of the story, how particle size and inflammation markers provide crucial missing context, and why some people with "high" cholesterol live longer than those with "normal" levels. We'll expose the gaps in standard lipid panels and discuss advanced testing that gives you a clearer picture of your actual cardiovascular risk. Dr. Spagnola brings real-world clinical experience from treating patients across the spectrum, from prevention to emergency interventions.

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    49 min
  • Your Chronic Symptoms Are Information—Here's How to Listen

    We've been systematically trained to separate food from medicine—but your body doesn't recognize that artificial boundary. Your chronic symptoms are information, and here's how to listen: Every bite you take sends biochemical signals that either promote healing or drive inflammation, yet when you connect your symptoms to dietary patterns, you're often dismissed as "being dramatic" or told "there's no evidence for that."

    In this episode of The Medical Disruptor, I break down the science showing how food functions as molecular information for your cells, affecting everything from mitochondrial energy production to microbiome health to systemic inflammation. 

    You'll discover why your chronic fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and hormonal symptoms might be your body's way of communicating about dietary triggers that conventional testing can't capture.


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    #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting #ChronicFatigue #BrainFog #WomensHealth #InflammationHealing #GutHealth #PatientAdvocacy

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    30 min
  • Autoimmune Disease Runs in Families - But It's Not Your Genes Causing It

    We often blame our DNA for autoimmune disease and chronic illness. But what if the real inheritance isn’t genetic at all? What if it’s the food on the table, the unspoken stress, the toxins in our homes, and the patterns no one questions?

    In this episode of Medical Disruptors, Dr. E talks with Divya Gupta, a former Silicon Valley consultant who left the career everyone admired to reclaim her health. From gallbladder surgery at 20 to a Hashimoto’s diagnosis at 25, Divya reveals how years of dismissed symptoms taught her the most dangerous form of gaslighting is when you start doubting yourself.

    She shares why gallbladders aren’t disposable, how the thyroid and liver are deeply connected, and why bile may be the most overlooked part of your health. Together we explore the invisible inheritance families pass down—habits, foods, and beliefs that shape health outcomes for generations.

    This conversation challenges the myth that your destiny is written in your DNA. It’s about reclaiming your voice, trusting your body, and breaking cycles that no longer serve you.

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    44 min
  • How to Prevent Dementia: Science-Backed Strategies That Actually Work

    How to prevent dementia isn’t a mystery—there are science-backed strategies that actually work. Memory lapses, brain fog, or word-finding struggles in your 40s, 50s, or 60s aren’t “just aging” or “just stress.” They’re early signals your brain is sending—signals that deserve attention.

    In this video, I break down peer-reviewed research on midlife cognitive decline and shows you a clear, evidence-based path to protect your brain health starting today.
    What You’ll Learn in This Video:
    •Why cognitive changes in midlife are neurologically significant
    •The 8 hidden “dementagens” that silently damage your brain
    •Why standard screenings miss early signs of decline
    •Practical, science-backed strategies to restore and protect brain function

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    #DementiaPrevention #BrainHealth #WomensHealth #CognitiveDecline #MemoryLoss #BrainFog #FunctionalMedicine #MedicalGaslighting

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    34 min
  • The Daily Habits That Actually Change Your Brain

    What if everything you've been told about mental health is backwards?

    In part 2 of this episode of the Medical Disruptor, Dr. Drew Ramsey discusses daily habits and explains why you should train your brain like a muscle instead.
    In this episode, discover the daily habits that actually build mental strength - from what you eat to how you connect with others. Dr. Ramsey reveals why your relationships matter more for happiness than your income, how nature changes your body chemistry, and the trauma you don't even know you're carrying.
    You'll learn why most mental health advice keeps you stuck and how your kitchen choices directly impact your mood and focus. We explore the connection between relationships and long-term brain health, why nature is essential for mental resilience, and the "unburdening process" most therapy misses.
    Dr. Ramsey also explains how to build purpose instead of waiting to "find" it.
    This is about rewiring how you live so your brain can function the way it's designed to. This conversation challenges the conventional wisdom about mental health and presents a more practical approach to psychological strength.
    Ready to stop “protecting” your mental health and start training it instead?
    Looking to become a client? Reserve a session with Dr. E here: drefratlamandre.com/consult
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    42 min
  • Your Plate Creates Mood Chemicals More Powerful Than Pills

    If you think mental health is just about therapy and prescriptions, it’s so much more than that.

    He’s a Columbia-trained psychiatrist, a working farmer, and one of the leading voices in nutritional psychiatry-using his combined expertise to redefine what it means to truly feed the brain.

    We dive into the kind of science that stops you mid-scroll. Like how countries that eat more seafood have dramatically lower rates of bipolar disorder. Or how your brain has its own waste-removal system-discovered only in 2014-that works while you sleep. Miss it, and you’re not just tired… you’re letting toxins build up in your brain.

    So why don’t psychiatrists ask patients what they eat? Because most don’t realize some of the most powerful “mood chemicals” come from your dinner plate-and that inflammation in your body can quietly rewrite your emotions.

    This isn’t about ditching medication or surviving on kale smoothies. It’s about stacking the deck in your brain’s favor-through food, movement, sleep, and simple daily choices that build mental fitness. Dr. Ramsey’s approach will make you see your brain in a whole new light… and wonder what else you’ve been missing.

    If you’re ready to connect the dots between your plate, your habits, and your mind, hit play. Your brain’s been waiting for this.


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    40 min
  • IV Vitamin Infusions: Boost Energy, Immunity, and Recovery Fast

    Looking for a fast, effective way to boost your health? In this episode, Dr. Efrat Lamandre breaks down everything you need to know about IV Vitamin Infusions.

    From vitamin C and electrolytes to key nutrients your body craves, IV infusions deliver vitamins straight into your bloodstream for maximum absorption. The result? More energy, stronger immunity, and quicker recovery.

    Discover how IV therapy works, who it’s for, and why it’s becoming one of the most popular ways to optimize health and prevent disease naturally.

    Dr. E shares practical, science-backed insights to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life.

    #IVTherapy #VitaminInfusion #FunctionalMedicine #BoostImmunity #EnergyHack

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    21 min
  • Hormones and Cancer — What Patients Need to Know About Their Options

    Hearing the word “cancer” changes everything. Overnight, your life becomes a blur of appointments, decisions, and fear. Doctors tell you what to do, when to do it, and how to feel — and somewhere in the noise, your own voice gets lost. Too often, you’re made to believe there’s only one way forward, especially when it comes to hormone replacement therapy after breast cancer.

    But that isn’t the whole story.

    In this episode of Medical Disruptors, I sit down with Dr. Tiffany Troso, an oncologist with over 25 years in breast cancer treatment, who left the traditional system to become a true patient advocate.

    Together, we dig into what most patients are never told: the different types of breast cancer, what estrogen and progesterone receptors actually mean, and why hormone therapy may still be possible even after a diagnosis. We also talk about triple negative breast cancer, the risks of HRT after treatment, and how precision medicine and genetic testing are opening doors to new options.

    This conversation isn’t just about chemo. It’s about clarity, choice, and control. If you’ve ever walked out of an oncology appointment feeling dismissed, confused, or scared to ask questions, this episode will remind you that your instincts matter. There are doctors who listen. There are advocates who show up. And there are real options for cancer care beyond the narrow script you’ve been handed.

    You don’t have to settle. You get to choose what happens next.

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    51 min
  • Intermittent Fasting: The Simple Habit That Boosts Longevity and Lowers Inflammation

    Intermittent fasting isn’t just a diet trend — it’s a simple daily habit with powerful health benefits.


    In this episode, Dr. E breaks down how intermittent fasting reduces inflammation, boosts longevity, and activates your body’s natural healing systems. Whether you’re new to fasting or curious about the science behind it, you’ll learn how this approach can help you take your health to the next level.

    #IntermittentFasting #Longevity #ReduceInflammation #HealthTips #FunctionalMedicine

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    30 min
  • SIBO or SIFO? Why Symptoms Don’t Tell the Whole Story

    Bloating. Fatigue. Brain fog. Constipation.

    They all sound like SIBO… or SIFO… or maybe something else entirely. 🤔

    The truth? These conditions overlap—and chasing labels won’t get you answers.

    What matters is patterns: What triggers you, how soon symptoms show up, and what you’ve already tried.

    Too often, women are dismissed or told it’s “in their heads.” That’s medical gaslighting—and it keeps people stuck.

    In this video, Dr. Efrat LaMandre explains why journaling your symptoms and paying attention to your body’s patterns may reveal more than a test ever will.

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    17 min

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