Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. David Harper. As a health educator and cancer researcher, Dr. David G. Harper has studied the impact of diet on human health for many years. The culmination of that extensive work is the BioDiet, a ketogenic food regimen that he and his wife began in 2012. The significant weight loss and health improvements they experienced led Dr. Harper to counsel hundreds of people on the BioDiet, with similarly consistent and impressive results.

Dr. Harper is an associate professor of kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley and a visiting scientist at the BC Cancer Research Center, Terry Fox Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in comparative physiology at the University of Cambridge. He is on the scientific advisory board of the Canadian Clinicians for Therapeutic Nutrition and is a member of the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition.

In this episode, Dr. Harper discusses fixing your diet before putting drugs in your body. The best cure for cancer is through prevention; Dr. Harper reveals how diet can be the key to avoiding chronic diseases and cancer. Dr. Harper dives deep into the connection between insulin resistance, obesity, and inflammation. Plus, he chats about how ketosis is a great way to lower inflammation and reverse insulin resistance. Tune in as Dr. Harper talks about studying the effects of a ketogenic diet on women with breast cancer. 

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[01:40] You Should Try Fixing Your Diet Before Putting Drugs In Your Body

• We can improve people’s health significantly through diet. 
• Diet will decrease your risk of chronic disease by about 70%. 
• If you get the food right, many health symptoms will correct themselves. 
• Everyone feels better when they have adopted a ketogenic diet. 

[07:10] Dr. Hopper Reveals The Best Cure For Cancer

• People often ask Dr. Hopper what the best treatment for cancer is. The best cancer treatment is not to get it in the first place.
• When you age, you don’t need to get heavy and sick. Most likely, you get heavy and sick because of your diet.
• You can have diabetes for a decade, which will be wholly reversed through a ketogenic diet. 
• Even atherosclerosis is reversible through diet. 

[10:20] How Keto Tackles Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Inflammation  

• Counting calories has been pretty much disproven. It turns out this model just doesn’t work. 
• Obesity is a result of chronic exposure to a high carbohydrate diet. 
• Carbohydrates elevate your blood sugar dramatically. 
• Also, obesity makes insulin resistance worse and inflammation worse. It’s a vicious cycle!
• Inflammation is the root cause of most cardiovascular diseases. Sugar and high carbohydrate diets are causing inflammation. 
• Overall, you can make your mitochondria healthier through diet and exercise.

[19:05] How Does Ketosis Lower Inflammation In The Body?  

• Ketones are produced when you metabolize fats. 
• When you switch to fat metabolism, it triggers more antioxidant reactions within the cell. 
• Ketones will reduce the amount of fat within the cells. 
• High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hs-CRP) is the best measure of your chronic inflammation. You want that number to be low.
• Exercise is one of the best ways to stimulate mitophagy. Mitophagy helps remove aged and damaged mitochondria. 

[32:45] How Do You Produce Glucose In Your Body Without Eating Sugar? 

• You need glucose in your blood.
• If you don’t eat carbohydrates, your liver has a mechanism called  gluconeogenesis. 
• Gluconeogenesis will help your liver cells create glucose through non-sugar sources.
• You need about a teaspoon of sugar in your blood at any time. 
• Gluconeogenesis will also burn an extra 250 calories a day through that process. 

[43:00] Studying The Ketogenic Diet on Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer

• Dr. Hopper did a study on women with metastatic breast cancer.
• He put them on a ketogenic diet. However, women have different types of breast cancers, and they are taking various types of medications. 
• Dr. Hopper provides all the food for them; he knows exactly what they are eating. 
• Anecdotally speaking, he has seen significant improvements.
• The ketogenic diet had the same effect on these women as on an average healthy population.
• A very positive therapeutic benefit to a well-formulated ketogenic diet is concomitant treatment. 

[52:00] How To Improve Your HDL Cholesterol Levels 

• You want less LDL and more HDL. 
• Three things improve HDL:
• • Exercise
  • Alcohol
  • Saturated Fats
• There's no relationship between saturated fat in the diet and cardiovascular disease. In reality, it has much more to do with how much sugar is in your diet.
• If your LDL is too high, a physician will recommend putting you on a statin.

AND MUCH MORE! 

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Today, I am blessed to have here with me Allison Pelot. She is a dynamic fitness trainer and energy coach specializing in rapid, permanent change through corrective exercise, metabolic nutrition, and energetic alignment. She helps people feel strong, confident, and calm in their bodies for life-changing results—with practical, proven energy skills, including mindfulness, reflection, and deep affirmations.

Through Allison’s signature mix of humor, entertainment, and authenticity, her podcast, Integrate Yourself, has inspired thousands to approach their health and wellness in a whole new way. Tap into your creative expression, understand yourself, embrace your joy, and create the body and life you want, starting right now. Learn more at finallythrivingbook.com.

In this episode, Allison speaks about how she got involved in the health and fitness space. She describes the importance of listening to your body in order to create space for healing and growth. Allison dives deep into mindset and explains the differences between reacting and responding: remember, you have the power of choice in your responses. Tune in as we chat about morning routines and the inspiration behind Allison’s book, Finally Thriving: Your Guide to Empowered Wellness. 

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[00:45] How Allison Pelot Got Involved In The Health and Fitness Space 

• Allison did gymnastics her whole life and even went to college on a gymnastics scholarship. 
• Eventually, Allison graduated with an exercise science degree.
• When Allison was an athlete, she would eat lots of carbs and low fat meals. Down the road, Allison began to understand nutrition much better. 
• After having kids, Allison started personal training as an independent contractor. 
• Over the years, Allison has helped people navigate the physical and the energetic aspects of their lives. 

[11:05] You Need To Listen To Your Body and Create Space For Healing 

• There is a vicious cycle of needing to fix things all of the time. 
• We are taught things like “no pain, no gain" in the fitness industry.”
• However, Allison says that we need to listen to our bodies and create space with ourselves. 
• Have more patience with yourself because the body has a unique rhythm.
• Tap into your body’s intelligence to allow healing to take place. 

[18:30] Reacting vs. Responding: The Power of Choice Is In Your Hands

• There are going to be times when you react to things. 
• Reacting to everything in life means you are living in survival mode. 
• When we can take responsibility for ourselves, it will create less anxiety. 
• We all have the power to choose how we respond at the moment. 
• Have intention behind your choices and responses. 
• If you don’t have a choice, then you will never be able to create the life that you want. 

[23:00] Clean Up Your Stinking Thinking Through Meditation and Positivity 

• Your thinking has been passed down from generation to generation; it’s time to break the chain!
• One way to break your thinking patterns is by meditating in the morning. 
• Allison recommends checking out Abraham-Hicks: https://www.abraham-hicks.com.
• If you find yourself thinking negatively, you need to figure out how to get out of those thinking patterns. 
• Train your mind to create focus on what you would like to improve on. 

[31:00] The Importance of A Morning Routine and Prioritizing Yourself 

• Your mornings should be sacred.
• Wake up earlier and prioritize time for yourself in the morning.
• If you have dreams, take a moment and write them down. 
• The morning is a great time to tap into the energetic part of yourself. 
• Gratitude journals work so well because they will change your focus. 
• Be with yourself and do what your soul calls you to do in the morning. 

[37:15] The Inspiration Behind Finally Thriving: Your Guide to Empowered Wellness

• Allison felt like she was holding on to too much information, and she needed to share it with people.
• During the pandemic, Allison saw many things in the media about health that just didn’t make sense.
• So, Allison wrote a book to bring simple health and wellness tips to help people find more focus and thrive. 
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[50:05] What Allison Has Learned About Health and Wellness From Paul Chek

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AND MUCH MORE!

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Today, I am blessed to have here with me Amanda Nighbert. She is a registered dietitian specializing in weight loss nutrition, a fitness enthusiast, and a working mom of two.  This is a repeat episode from September 2021. 

Amanda is passionate about motivating, supporting, and educating people to meet their wellness goals. She has worked in weight loss for the past 19 years, helping thousands of people reach their wellness goals. Amanda is so excited to have the opportunity to work with even more people via her online programs. 

She is an avid reader and feels that the science behind weight loss, diet, and nutrition is constantly changing. This rapid change can create confusion and frustration with the average person trying to be successful at weight loss. Amanda's goal is to bring the latest, cutting-edge strategies and techniques to her clients in the most concise and educational manner.  

Amanda is a strong believer that dieting is temporary, something you start and stop. Therefore it is more important to focus on lifestyle changes to see long-term weight loss success truly. Amanda's goal is to teach her clients simple yet effective lifestyle changes they can make and easily sustain to see lasting results. Success does not have to be about perfection but rather more consistency. She believes in implementing strategies that work in the real world, with real people who lead real, hectic, and often crazy lives.

First, Amanda speaks about why eating a fat-free diet doesn't work and how following that trend almost landed her on statins. Then, Amanda dives into the number one reason why dieters will always fail. We also talk about why intermittent fasting is excellent for weight loss. Eating before bedtime can be ruining your progress; so, Amanda gives tips on how to curb your late-night eating habits. Tune in as we chat about the importance of metabolic flexibility and why you're not losing weight from the advice of your registered dietician.

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[00:30] Low-Fat Diets: Why Eating A Fat-Free Diet Doesn’t Work

• As a registered dietitian, Amanda was living and breathing the “heart-healthy diet.”
• Amanda thought she was doing everything right. She ate low-fat, whole grains, and no eggs. 
• Her weight was healthy. Yet, her cholesterol was over 300. 
• The doctor prescribed Amanda statins at the age of 32. Instead, Amanda wanted to try and fix the problem on her own. 
• So Amanda read the book The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease-and the Statin-Free Plan That Will. You can find a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Cholesterol-Myth-Disease-Statin-Free/dp/1592335217/benazadi-20

[07:35] The Number One Reason Why Dieters Fail

• The number one reason why people fail is the all-or-nothing mindset.
• We feel like we have to be perfect to make progress. 
• How to break your all-or-nothing mindset:
• • Practice progress over perfection.
  • Learn the power of resetting immediately.
  • Always do something. 
• When someone can’t do it all, then they choose to do nothing. Instead of trying to do it all, pick one thing to focus on for the week to come. 

[14:00] Intermittent Fasting and Why Amanda Loves It For Weight Loss 

• Breakfast is not actually the most important meal of the day. It took Amanda ten years of being a dietitian to realize that. 
• There are actual physiological processes in the body that help us thrive in a fasted state. 
• It’s effortless to be an intuitive eater.
• Time-restricted eating is not a diet. It’s not about what you eat. Instead, it’s all about when you eat. 
• Amanda loves intermittent fasting because it’s flexible. You don’t have to fast every single day. 
• Lastly, fasting is free, and it doesn’t cost you any money! 

[18:00] Fasting Before Bed: Tips To Stop Your Late Night Eating Habits 

• Drink herbal tea in the evening.
• Non-caloric beverages are also okay to drink before bed.
• You can also adjust your eating window. 
• If you prefer to eat more in the evening, then eat less in the morning. 
• Start with a 12 hour fast, then ease your way into a 16 hour fast. 

[20:20] We Eat Way Too Much! Eat Until You’re Full and Lose Weight

• For some reason, people want to graze all day long.
• The reason you are eating all day long is that you’re not eating to fullness. 
• You can eat 700 calories during one meal and still lose weight. 
• People are scared of calories, fats, and carbs. At mealtimes, we are significantly undereating, which leads to more snacking. 
• Sadly, people are eating every hour and a half. 
• Finding six healthy things to eat throughout the day is impossible. Usually, the first three things you eat are healthy; then, the last three are not.
• Instead, we need to eat solid meals and stop snacking. 

[24:30] Metabolic Inflexibility Is A Key Risk Factor For Covid-19

• During Covid, the conversation should be focused on metabolic health.
• If we had true metabolic health, Covid wouldn’t be such an issue.
• 88% of Americans are metabolically inflexible and unhealthy. 
• We should get outside and get vitamin D.
• Also, Americans need quality protein, healthy fats, and to go outside and walk. 
• Everyone's health has deteriorated significantly. We are now way more prone to any type of disease and virus.

[28:00] Why You're Not Losing Weight From Your Registered Dietician 

• You’re not losing weight because you are sitting all day long. 
• Sitting is the new smoking! 
• Taking a walk after a meal will result in lower blood sugar. That’s the power of activity. When we eat and lay around, our blood sugar response will be much greater. 
• Another reason you aren’t losing weight is that you are focusing on calories instead of macros. 
• Losing weight is all about blood sugar regulation.
• Carbs digest rapidly, so they leave you wanting more. 

[40:20] Should You Avoid Carbohydrates For The Rest of Your Life? 

• The only right way to keto is to cycle.
• It’s not healthy to be in ketosis forever.
• If you’re fat-adapted, you will be able to curb your cravings. Plus, you’ll be able to eat carbs and still feel fine. 
• People need to have an understanding of what a good carb level is for them.

[44:20] Do You Need Electrolyte Supplementation On A Keto Diet?

• Electrolytes are your missing link.
• There’s a huge power of sodium, potassium, and magnesium. 
• Without adequate hydration, you can't metabolize fat.
• Thirst and hunger are similar signals. 
• If you don’t have enough sodium, potassium, and magnesium, you will feel weak and hangry. 

AND MUCH MORE!

Resources from this episode: 

• Check out Amanda’s website: https://amandanighbert.com/

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Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. Yoshi Rahm. He is a board-certified osteopathic family physician with a separate board certification in Integrative and Holistic Medicine. Dr. Yoshi grew up in a small town in Northern California. His simple upbringing, which included living without electricity, TV, or phone, gave him an early appreciation for healthy living.  

He attended U.C. San Diego, where he majored in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience and minored in Human Development. He ran Track and Cross-Country for UCSD before co-founding a running club. After graduating, Dr. Yoshi interned at a neuroscience laboratory in Germany and traveled throughout Europe before working at a nonprofit Biotech laboratory in San Diego.

Dr. Yoshi attended Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine. As a medical student, he participated in many volunteer activities, including medical missions to Mexico and Ecuador. After medical school, he completed his Internship and Residency in Family Medicine at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. During his time there, he was elected Chief Resident. Upon graduation, he received the two highest distinctions: “Resident Teacher Award” as presented by the faculty and “Resident of the Year Award” as recognized by the staff. Dr. Yoshi then became an Attending Physician teaching at the same residency program.

In this episode, Dr. Yoshi speaks about the inspiration behind his career in brain health. He explains why disease and life expectancy stats are getting worse instead of better in the United States. Later, Dr. Yoshi dives into everything methylene blue: the history, the benefits, and how it works to improve your health. Tune in as we chat about ozone therapy, extra-corporeal blood ozonation and oxygenation (EBOO), and other biohacks. 

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[00:55] Dr. Yoshi Speaks About The Inspiration Behind His Career In Brain Health 

• Dr. Yoshi’s younger brother had spinal meningitis and grew up with seizures. He passed away from a seizure when he was twenty-five.
• So, Dr. Yoshi grew interested in brain health and how we can help the neurological system. 
• Dr. Yoshi grew up on 40 acres in the middle of nowhere with no TV, electricity, toilet, or phones. His childhood had an impact on his appreciation for healthy living. 
• In college, Dr. Yoshi majored in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience.
• Now, Dr. Yoshi makes a big difference in the lives of others through exceptional integrative and modern medical care.

[07:55] Why Disease Stats Are Not Getting Any Better In The United States 

• Many diseases come down to politics, poor education, and big pharma.
• Where is the money being spent on advertising? It’s being spent on pharmaceutical ads. 
• The population will split into two segments: the people who know what real health is and everyone else in the United States. 
• The average life expectancy has actually gone down in the past year or two. 

[12:00] What You Need To Know About Methylene Blue

• Methylene blue has been around for a little over 100 years. 
• In fact, methylene blue was one of the first true medications in the United States. 
• The World Health Organization has methylene blue on its list of essential medications to fight parasites. 
• Methylene blue is excellent for the mitochondria. 
• Methylene blue's only real side effect is that your mouth will turn blue. 
• If you require mitochondria support, methylene blue is extremely useful. 

[20:20] Using Methylene Blue To Benefit The Mitochondria and Help Your Body Heal

• “Methylene blue is food for the mitochondria.” -Dr. Yoshi

• You can have these mitochondria that die off, but you can also have half-functioning mitochondria.
• When you have a metabolic disease, the mitochondria are not working well.
• Methylene blue will go to the broken mitochondria, which will benefit it the most. 
• There are many reasons for disease, but one is not having enough energy.
• When we can correct deficiencies, our bodies will know how to heal. 

[27:10] Some of the Many Benefits You Can Experience Using Methylene Blue

• Methylene blue will give you clarity of mind because it supplies enough energy to the brain.
• Also, methylene blue will help brain fog lift. 
• Plus, methylene blue is excellent for physical energy. 
• Any excess methylene blue gets excreted through the kidneys. So, methylene blue is good for chronic UTIs and bladder infections. 
• Lastly, methylene blue is phenomenal for chronic infections. 

[36:15] Using Sunlight, Sea Salt, and Water To Help With Cell Communication 

• Humans used to get water from springs and rivers.
• Water, minerals, and sunlight will structure the water.
• Get clean water, add high-quality sea salt, and put it in the sun. 
• That way, you will better structure the water and absorb it into the body. 

[40:05] About Ozone Therapy and How It Can Help You Find Better Health 

• There are a lot of different types of ozone therapies out there.
• Ozone balances cytokines and the immune system. Ozone is a supercharged form of oxygen comprised of three atoms.
• At Dr. Yoshi’s office, he does O3D Infusion or Extra-Corporeal Blood Ozonation and Oxygenation (EBOO or EBO2).
• This type of therapy will give you a larger ozone dose, translating to better health. 
• Learn more about the services at Oasis Family Medicine: https://www.oasisfamilymedicine.com/

AND MUCH MORE!

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Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. Donald Vega. He is a registered dietitian, strength and conditioning specialist, and lifestyle mentor based in Costa Rica with more than 24 years of experience in health education.

Dr. Vega, the founder of Kilosophy, was established with one vision: “reversing the metabolic disease through a fit, happy and healthy society.” They provide programs for overweight, diabetic, hypertensive, endurance and fitness patients. 

Specializes in low carb, carnivore, and keto lifestyles and has been in nutritional ketosis since 2011. He has helped over 8,000 patients to improve their lives and lose over 176,000 pounds of extra fat through their interventions in the clinics.

In this episode, Dr. Donald Vega talks about getting involved in the health and nutrition space. After helping his mom reverse her type 2 diabetes, Dr. Vega found a passion for helping others on their journey to health. Dr. Vega dives into his top ten keys to health: sunlight, sleep, EMFs, thoughts, hydration, breathing, exercise, stress, thermotherapy, and nutrition. At the show's end, Dr. Vega reveals his six steps for achieving success; you don’t want to miss it! 

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[01:45] Why Dr. Donald Vega Got Involved In The Health and Nutrition Space  

• Dr. Vega wanted to study medicine to be recognized. Eventually, he realized this would not be fulfilling. 
• Dr. Vega’s mom had type 2 diabetes. After studying nutrition, Dr. Vega advised his mom to eat fewer carbs and more fats. 
• After four months, his mom was able to reverse her type 2 diabetes.
• Eventually, Dr. Vega started a service where he trained people three times a week at the gym and would explain what lifestyle changes his clients should pursue. 
• Dr. Vega doesn’t only teach his clients about diet and exercise; he teaches all about mindset, self-sabotage, and the subconscious mind.

[22:20] The First Key To Health Is Getting Sunlight At The Proper Time 

• The first key to health is sunlight.
• You need to expose your skin to sunlight at the proper time. 
• Having sunshine between 10 am and 2 pm exposes your body to ultraviolet B rays. 
• These rays will help your body produce vitamin D. 
• Vitamin D is associated with better mood, and it will help with inflammation. 
• Depending on your skin type, you may need between two and thirty minutes. 

[27:50] Another Key To Health Is Proper Sleep Hygiene 

• We are designed to work during the day and recover during the night.
• Sadly, many people are working when they are supposed to be sleeping.
• Also, we have unlimited access to streaming services that keep us awake when we should be sleeping. 
• When you’re not sleeping at night, you will not experience the benefits of anti-inflammatory properties during sleep.
• All in all, the longer you can sleep, the better your body will be able to recover. 

[30:15] Keys To Health: Electromagnetism and Spending Time Outside

• Grounding will help your body attract electrons.
• Put your bare feet out on the Earth.
• Also, remember to take off your sunglasses to benefit from having light in your eyes. 
• Remember to spend time outside. 
• When you’re outside in the early morning hours, you’ll be exposed to blue light, which will help you generate dopamine, serotonin, and melatonin. 
• Melatonin is the most potent antioxidant for the mitochondria.

[34:00] A Key To Health: The Power of Your Thoughts and Negative Thinking 

• Everything that you create in the outer world, you first have to create in the inner world.
• Dr. Vega recommends reading Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine: https://www.amazon.com/Molecules-Emotion-Science-Mind-Body-Medicine/dp/0684846349/benazadi-20.
• You have receptors in every cell of your body. 
• That’s why it is critical to understand the power of bad thoughts. 
• Your mind can sabotage the rest of your body. 
• 80% of your results have to do with your mind; take charge of your thoughts. 

[45:00] Keys To Health: Drinking Enough Water and Breathing Through Your Nose

• If you don’t have enough water in your system, you will experience constipation.
• Also, if you don't drink enough water, your hunger centers in the brain might be activated.
• When you are dehydrated, a pathway turns glucose into fructose. Eventually, it will turn into fat. 
• If you breathe through the nose, you activate the parasympathetic. 
• If you are stressed, your respiratory system immediately changes into chest breathing. 
• 85% of people are chest breathers; this will tell your body that you are under stress. 

[49:50] Keys To Health: Exercising and Stress Management 

• Zone two exercises are great for metabolic health and fat-burning.
• Stress management will help keep your glucose levels in check. 
• Mainstream news could be making you fat from the stress responses. 
• The bottom line is stress is not good if it is sustained throughout the day.
• We grow because of stress. However, if you are not progressing, too much stress could be the issue. 

[56:45] Keys To Health: Thermotherapy and Nutrition 

• Exposing yourself to the cold is anti-inflammatory. 
• Cold therapy can have the same benefits as exercise. 
• Dr. Vega teaches clients about clean keto. 
• He recommends eating shellfish, fish, eggs, fatty meats, and lean meats. 

[1:04:20] Dr. Vega Reveals His Six Steps To Achieving Success  

• First, Dr. Vega recommends reading Think and Grow Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331/benazadi-20

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Today we have Dr. Benjamin Bikman on the Keto Kamp Podcast. Dr. Bikman is a biomedical scientist, professor, and expert on insulin resistance.

Dr. Benjamin Bikman studies diabetes and obesity, and much of what he focuses on is a seemingly obscure condition called insulin resistance. But it’s, in fact, not very obscure at all. Half of all adults in the U.S. have insulin resistance. That means you could have it too, and you don’t know it.

What is insulin resistance? Why did Dr. Benjamin Bikman devote his career to studying something like this? Well, insulin resistance is essentially two things. First of all, some cells in your body aren’t responding very well to the hormone insulin. Second, you have more insulin than you did before, a condition called hyperinsulinemia.

Insulin resistance is at the root of virtually every chronic disease. If we go through the chronic diseases that are killing us today, things like Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, and certain cancers, what they all have in common is insulin resistance. To varying degrees, insulin resistance is either causing the problem or making it worse.

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Who Can You Trust When It Comes To Experts In The Health Space? 

If the person we're seeking to learn from uses derogatory language when speaking about those with whom they disagree, that is the sign of a petty person. Experts should have discussions politely and respectfully and acknowledge that there is room for disagreement. There ought to be a degree of skepticism that we apply to every authority. We should challenge that authority to some degree. There are people with Ph.D. degrees who we shouldn’t trust. Overall, we should always be on our own journey to understand what is accurate and true. 

A Basic Understanding of Ketosis 

Ketosis is the state where blood ketones are elevated, but pH is normal. Every human has some amount of ketones, even if it's below the detection level on commonly used devices. When you’re in ketosis, you will have a detectable level of ketones on a moderately used device and yet pH is not changing. Ketones have the potential to make the body more acidic. When someone's in ketosis, the amount of hydrogens coming off the ketone is relatively modest. Within the blood, there are numerous buffering mechanisms. That way, your body will defend its pH range. Overall, ketones are fat-burning products; when insulin is low, the body will burn fat at a high rate. 

Ketones Are Energetic Molecules; Plus, Ketones Are Signaling Molecules

Ketones are energetic molecules roughly similar to the calories you get from glucose. Plus, ketones are signaling molecules. If a ketone is being used as a fuel, it will come to a cell. Then the ketone will get shuttled into the cell through an MCT (monocarboxylate transporter). When the mitochondria have a lot of pressure to be burning molecules, they get the signal that they need more mitochondria. Fatty acids can have the same effect. When a cell is burning a lot of fatty acids for fuel, it will start stimulating mitochondrial biogenesis. 

Why The Laws of Thermodynamics Are Misleading Regarding Weight Loss

People are producing ketones and breathing out ketones, and urinating them out. Remember, ketones have a caloric value. Calories matter, but don’t worry about them. Let the calories take care of themselves. Invoking the laws of thermodynamics in nutrition and human metabolism was one of the greatest tragedies in the history of human-relevant science. It absolutely misled us and made us demonize fat and embrace carbohydrates. Hormones matter at least as much as calories because hormones tell the body's cells what to do with the available calories. 

The Problems With Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance 

Metabolic syndrome used to be called insulin resistance syndrome. Insulin resistance is the single most common problem in the US and abroad. Plus, insulin resistance is relevant to virtually every chronic disease. Covid has only made metabolic problems worse. Luckily, keto and intermittent fasting can help lower insulin. Remember, there is no insulin resistance without elevated insulin. Lowering insulin is a perfect way to help the body become more sensitive to it. If no nutrients are coming into the blood, insulin starts running out of nutrients in the blood that it can store away. So, insulin comes down when nutrients aren’t coming into the blood. Fasting is the best way to lower your insulin and reverse metabolic syndrome. 

What We Talked About:

[23:55] Who can you trust when it comes to experts in the health space? 

[26:30] A basic understanding of ketosis  

[34:40] Ketones are energetic molecules; plus, ketones are signaling molecules 

[44:00] Why the laws of thermodynamics are misleading regarding weight loss 

[49:00] The problems with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance 

[1:06:15] Question and Answers 

[1:18:15] Tip of The Day From Alina

[1:23:15] The biggest takeaways from Dr. Ben Bikman 

[1:26:15] Homework assignment for session 3  

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Today, I am blessed to have Abel James with me for the second time. He is a best-selling author, top 10 app developer, musician, radio show host, entrepreneur, and health crusader, Abel James. Abel’s work has been featured in WIRED Magazine, Paleo Living, and hundreds of media outlets in business, technology, psychology, and health.

Within its first year, Abel’s Fat-Burning Man Show rose to the #1 most popular health podcast in the United States and the United Kingdom and went on to top the charts in more than seven countries across the world for the past two years.

A former strategic advisor to the food and beverage industry, Abel now acts as a consumer advocate who exposes the truth behind deceptive marketing practices, misleading corporate propaganda, and powerful special interests that have accelerated the worldwide obesity epidemic and health crisis.

Abel harnesses the techniques he developed for the Wild Diet to achieve extremely compelling fat loss and health results for his clients and the community. Abel’s quick-start guide, Intro to Paleo and The Musical Brain, are distinguished as #1 Amazon bestsellers in health and psychology. The Musical Brain explores evolutionary biology and how musical training and experience affect the brain.

Abel and his team developed Caveman Feast, the #1 App in Food and Drink worldwide and the #6 App overall in the Apple Store in 2013. Abel has advised Fortune 500 and federal government clients, including Microsoft, State Street Global Advisors, Lockheed Martin, the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, and the Library of Congress.

In this episode, Abel opens the show by speaking about social media's negative impacts on our health. Instead, we need to focus on falling back in love with the right media types. Then, Abel jumps into keto flexing and the importance of metabolic flexibility. Abel explains why he’s such a massive fan of intermittent fasting, but of course, your feasting days are just as critical. Tune in as we chat about the inspiration behind Wild Superfoods. Check them out here: https://wildsuperfoods.com/?rfsn=6479167.fec25a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6479167.fec25a use the coupon code ketokamp for a discount on your order. 

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[06:05] The Negative Impacts of Social Media on Our Health

• Once you get started on social media, you will never have enough.
• Social media is so superficial that it’s challenging to post anything meaningful. 
• Instead, we should be falling in love with the right kind of media.
• Social media is making people anxious and bummed out. 

[16:10] If You Want To Grow A Brand, You Need To Have A Podcast 

• If you want to create content for the rest of your life, start a podcast. 
• The problem with podcasting is oversaturation.
• Eventually, there will be more podcasts than there are listeners. 
• A podcast is something that you own. Whereas your TikTok channel isn’t something that you own. This will be critical as we look toward the future of the decentralization of media.

[19:45] How You Can Apply Keto Flexing To Your Life 

• Many people think that going hard is better. However, it’s all about finding balance. 
• If you want to build muscle, then insulin is not your enemy, and neither is glucose.
• Whether you like it or not, you’ll go back to eating carbs for one reason or another. 
• Being able to store carbs on the shelf is really important.
• You need to learn how to use and store all the different macronutrients, including carbs. 
• Remember, you can’t eat 350 grams of processed carbs a day and expect to see results. 

[27:00] Why Abel Loves Intermittent Fasting and How It Helps With Mental Strength 

• Abel loves how simple fasting is. 
• Fasting can mentally and spiritually build strength. 
• There are many ways to approach fasting. Abel got into fasting by pushing breakfast until later in the day. 
• We are taught that the more you eat, the more strength you build. However, Abel had to overcome that type of thinking. 
• Eventually, Abel started eating one meal a day. 
• Abel recommends reading The Warrior Diet: Switch on Your Biological Powerhouse For High Energy, Explosive Strength, and a Leaner, Harder Body: https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Diet-Biological-Powerhouse-Explosive/dp/1583942009/benazadi-20.

[33:35] Why Feasting Is Just As Important As Fasting  

• What we put in our bodies matters.
• Your eating can result in massive deficiencies or a relative abundance of multiple nutrients. 
• You can approach health in a way that is creative and fun. 
• Feasting is a way to nourish your body in a nutrient-dense way. 
• Try and make feasting as enjoyable and as high-quality as you possibly can. 

[37:45] Waking Up In The Morning Is A Special Time To Reframe Your Thinking 

• Waking up in the morning is a sacred time.
• You should protect the brain state right after you wake up. 
• When Abel wakes up in the morning, he practices some self-defense against technology.
• Give yourself as much time before you jump on your phone, social media, or the news. 
• Write down your dreams when you wake up. This creative process is critical for reframing your day and your mind. 

[41:55] The Inspiration Behind Wild Superfoods and Their Dietary Supplements

• Many people aren’t going to go to the store all the time to buy high-quality proteins and high-quality greens. 
• Plus, having something that is shelf-stable in your home is a total game-changer for your health. 
• Also, shelf-stable proteins are great for camping, hiking, and emergencies. 
• That’s one of the many reasons why Abel created Wild Superfoods.
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Today, I am blessed to have here with me Melissa Boloña. After finding herself in an unexpected wellness rut, actress and model Melissa Boloña turned to her sister for advice. The answer was simple: bone broth. 

Melissa noticed an immediate difference ranging from better gut health and fewer cravings to beautiful, glowing skin. The problem? She couldn’t find any local spots with tasty or convenient options. She then spent over six months testing out recipes in her own kitchen to create the flavorful and shelf-stable products you now know, Beauty & the Broth’s gut-healthy broth concentrates. Rich in naturally-occurring collagen and made with convenience in mind— just for you. Now she’s drinking two cups daily and doing all she can to spread the word about this whole-body, total-beauty elixir in a cup.

Melissa spent years in front of the camera as a model and actress, gracing magazine covers and starring in more than 20 films. She’s worked with the world’s best makeup artists and sampled every top beauty product there is, yet still credits bone broth as her #1 beauty secret. After falling in love with broth and wishing there were more local spots to grab a mug of it, Melissa knew this was the business she had always wanted to create.

In this episode, Melissa opens up about the struggles with her health including symptoms like constipation, IBS, brain fog, inflammation, and anxiety. Then, Melissa does a deep dive into bone broth and how it has helped her immensely in reversing all of her symptoms. Plus, bone broth has been a total game changer for her fine lines and wrinkles. Tune in as we chat all about Melissa’s bone broth products, Beauty and the Broth, and what you can look forward to in the future from her company. 

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[00:40] First, Melissa Opens Up About Her Struggles With Health 

• Melissa would miss so many days of school because she did not feel well,, and they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with her.
• Eventually, on an x-ray, they found out Melissa was so backed up with stool. 
• The doctors put her on laxatives and antidepressants. 
• Now, Melissa is passionate about health and researching what exactly is going on in the gut. 
• Melissa suffered from constipation, IBS, brain fog, inflammation, and anxiety even after high school. 

[09:40] Melissa Reveals Her Favorite Benefits From Drinking Bone Broth  

• Melissa had no idea that brain fog was related to gut health. 
• Another great benefit of bone broth is collagen. The collagen in bone broth truly helped Melissa with fine lines and wrinkles.
• After a workout, Melissa gets super hungry and wants to eat everything in sight. Luckily, bone broth fills us with amino acids and essential nutrients. Plus, it curbs cravings, so it makes you feel very satisfied. 
• Also, bone broth gives you natural energy during the daytime and helps you sleep at night. 

[15:00] Why You Should Try The Bone Broth From Beauty and the Broth  

• Beauty and the Broth: https://thebeautyandthebroth.com/

[20:10] How Beauty and the Broth Is The Ultimate Cooking Hack 

• There are so many uses for beauty and broth.
• You can use the broths as a marinade, seasoning, or soup base. 
• Sometimes Melissa will marinate shrimp or vegetables with bone broth. 
• You can also pour it on leftovers to keep things from tasting dry. 

[21:55] How Often Should You Be Drinking Bone Broth?  

• You should have at least one cup of bone broth a day. 
• Try doing this for at least the first two or three weeks. 
• Melissa saw the benefits of bone broth in just two weeks. 
• Once you start seeing the benefits, you can drink it around three times a week. 
• Remember, bone broth will not break your fast. 

[28:30] What You Can Look Forward To For The Future of Beauty and the Broth

• This summer, Melissa is launching Beauty in the Bark, a bone broth for dogs. 
• Melissa samples all of the broths because they are human grade.
• Plus, they are working on a turkey recipe to launch for this holiday season. 
• Ultimately Melissa wants to get into skincare and use bone broth as a base. 
• The collagen in bone broth is smaller than those in face cream; it’s perfect! 

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Today, I am blessed to have here with me Eric Reynolds. He uses a meat-based carnivore diet with minimal herbs and spices to recover from PTSD and drop the last of his extra body weight. 

Eric was a cop with the Boynton Beach Police Department near West Palm when he got shot in the foot by an armed bank robber they were chasing, and he ended up killing the suspect in the process.  The whole incident left him in a pretty bad way, and he started to display many signs of PTSD.  He discovered the keto diet, and not only did his health improve drastically and all the excess weight melt away, but he found peace and tranquillity began to return to his life, and his symptoms of PTSD start to fade.

He has since retired from the force and is now committed to helping other police officers get their health back and help them deal with similar problems to his.  He has established an organization called Keto-Five-0.

In this episode, Eric opens up about the shooting that changed his life while working at the Boynton Beach Police Department. As a cop, Eric was overweight, unhealthy, and experiencing signs of PTSD. After learning about a ketogenic lifestyle, Eric lost weight, increased his energy levels, and improved brain function. Tune in as Eric speaks about the inpsprition behind his Keto Five-O resources and how he helps improve the lives of active and retired police officers.

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[07:05] What Happened When Eric Was Working As A Boynton Beach Police Department 

• While working as a cop, Eric got a call to be on the lookout for a certain car. When Eric found the car, he got into a car chase. 
• After the car got into a crash, the suspect started shooting; Eric was shot, and the suspect was killed. 
• Down the road, Eric started to show signs of PTSD. 
• As a cop, Eric was unhealthy and overweight. Most of the time, cops are eating fast food. 

[17:55] How Eric Learned About Keto and What Happened When He Tried The Carnivore Diet 

• After the shooting, Eric had a rough time getting back into the swing of things. 
• Eventually, Eric cut out beer and sweets to try and lose weight. He lost ten pounds. 
• Eric met someone who lost fifty pounds by doing keto. 
• The first resource Eric went to was Ketogenic.com: https://ketogenic.com/

[23:30] How Eric Became The Keto Five-O Guy and His Passion For Nutrition

• At work, Eric would get a lot of questions about how he lost so much weight. So, Eric would refer people to The Magic Pill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6duhSjYyj0k

[26:50] How Eric’s Health Improved When He Started To Lose Weight With Keto 

• You have to feed the brain. 
• When Eric started to lose weight, his energy levels improved, and his brain fog disappeared. 
• For the first time in a long time, Eric wasn’t as sore or inflamed. 
• Most cops die before they get to enjoy their pension. Unfortunately, many cops die of heart attacks or develop diabetes. 
• Overall, when you lose weight, you feel good, you’re happier, and you may live longer. 

[38:00] Cops and Campers: Improving The Lives of Active and Retired Police Officers 

• After doing 23andMe, Eric found out he had a brother that was also a cop living in Florida. 
• He was a cop two hours away in Orlando. 
• Eric’s brother was a year and a half older. 
• During the pandemic, Eric and his family traveled in a camper. 
• Eric filmed a short documentary called Cops & Cabins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZmGaMZzvck.

[47:40] Remember That Keto Is Not A Diet, It’s A Lifestyle 

• Stick with keto.
• Keto is not a diet; it’s a way of life. 
• By following keto, Eric probably put another ten years onto his life. 
• Overall, keto works! 

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Today, I am blessed to have here with me for the second time Dave Asprey. He is the founder of Upgrade Labs & known as the 'Father of Biohacking.' Dave is a four-time New York Times bestselling science author, host of the Webby award-winning podcast The Human Upgrade, and has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, Dr. Oz, and more.

Over the last two decades, Dave has worked with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists, and global mavericks to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques, and products for enhancing mental and physical performance. Dave has personally spent over $2 million taking control of his own biology – pushing the bounds of human possibility, all in the name of science, evolution, and revolution.

The creator of the Bulletproof Diet and innovator of Bulletproof Coffee, Collagen Protein  supplements, and many more advances in commercial wellness products, Dave’s mission is to empower the entire globe with information and knowledge that unlocks the Super Human in everyone at any age. The proof of these advancements is better sleep, energy, and expanded capacity for all. Be a better partner, parent, provider, and overall human being in every aspect of life.

In this episode, Dave Asprey speaks about the significance of curiosity regarding health and why he avoids polarization. Then, he dives deep into the reasons you should avoid omega-6 oils and what happens to your body when you cut them out. Later, Dave reveals his recommendations when eating out on the road. Tune in as we chat about the dangers of junk light, the importance of remineralizing your body, and why all plants are not your friends. 

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[03:10] We Need More People Who Are Curious and Less Polarization 

• There's an enormous number of really, really angry calorie counters. They are angry because they’re hungry. 
• Unfortunately, many calorie counters have an interest in punching someone who disagrees with them. These people will punch with their keyboards. 
• While some vegans are so vehement because of some type of trauma they experienced. 
• Then, keto people believe they can’t have any carbs. 
• People are doing anything they can think of to drive a wedge. 
• We need a group of people who are willing to be curious and experiment.  

[10:10] Dave Loves Banning Trolls on Social Media Who Are Angry About Fasting 

• Dave has taught 70,000 people how to do intermittent fasting for free. 
• Check out the Fast This Way Challenge: https://daveasprey.com/fast-this-way-challenge/.
• People can go twenty-four hours without being hungry. 
• Dave bans people from his social media channels who are shrill, angry, and tiny-minded.
• When you ban angry people, you will be left with a peaceful space for inquiry and curiosity. 

[13:10] Stop Consuming Omega-6 Oils! Two Years Later, Your Body Will Recover 

• There are things you do that make you weak, and things you do make you strong.
• The first thing you need to do is stop eating omega-6 oils: canola, soy, and corn. 
• Your cell membrane is actually a whole bunch of tiny droplets of fat. It changes composition based on what you eat.
• Once you cut the oils out and two years have gone by, half of your cell membranes will have turned over and been made out of more stable, healthier fats.
• If you put butter and MCT in your coffee, you won’t need as much of it after two years. 

[18:25] Dave Gives Recommendations For Eating Out At Restaurants While Traveling 

• When eating at a restaurant, you must assume your food is being cooked in vegetable oil. 
• Dave is known for carrying grass-fed butter in his bag and whipping it out at restaurants. 
• When you travel, bring protein powder and amino acid powder. 
• When you’re out at a restaurant, you won’t have to worry about what to eat. 
• You can go 24 hours without eating, and you have protein powder if you need it. 
• Dave eats a lot of sushi; it’s clean food. 

[26:15] Dave Gives His Thoughts on Fish Oil and Why You Should Never Overdo It

• You don’t want too much fish oil.
• There's plenty of evidence that small doses of fish oil are good for you. 
• Dave takes a gram a day. He weighs about 230 and is around 12% body fat.
• If you’re pregnant, you need to dose DHA heavily. Your body will store DHA in your butt and your thighs. It will preferentially donate that DHA to your baby.
• Remember, large doses of DHA are inflammatory, and your body can’t handle it.  

[34:00] It’s Time To Cut Out Artificial Flavors and Remember That All Plants Are Not Your Friends

• We underestimate what glyphosate contamination and things like food colorings, dyes, and artificial flavors do to our brain and hunger hormones.
• You need to cut out artificial flavors and dyes. 
• Plants are not all your friends. 
• If you go outside and just take a bite of the first plant you see, you'll probably die or at least get hospitalized; plants are inherently toxic to us.
• Oxalic acid from kale and raw spinach is a major cause of kidney stones and gout. 
• Remember, different people have different sensitivities. 

[38:35] Junk Light Is Impacting Your Health - Get TrueDark For Better Sleep

• The circadian clock that tells all your organs to work together simultaneously is set primarily by light. 
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[47:50] About Danger Coffee and The Importance of Remineralizing Your Body

• Everyone needs more trace minerals. 
• Regular coffee depletes your body of minerals and electrolytes, making you feel tired. 
• While on the other hand, Danger Coffee remineralizes your body with more than 50 trace minerals, nutrients, and electrolytes.
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AND MUCH MORE!

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