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Dr. Ratner is the Chief Science Officer of Theralogix, a Washington, DC based company which markets micronutrient supplements that are recommended by healthcare providers in multiple clinical specialties. Dr. Ratner did his undergraduate and Master’s degree studies in nutrition at Cornell University. He received his M.D. from Tulane University Medical School.

In this episode, Dr. Ratner joins Dr. Ken Kaufman and Heather Hackett-Kaufman on Optamiz Your Health! We take a deep dive in how Dr. Ratner founded Theralogix and how he incorporated nutritional strategies in his mens health clinic. After reviewing the growing body of research on the connection between nutritional deficiencies and many of the medical conditions his patients were suffering from, he began introducing supplementation into his practice.

He then, with the assistance of his science advisory board, began creating formulation to help his patients. Not satisfied with just making nutritional supplements, he dedicated enormous resources into making sure the products they were creating were of the very best quality. Going so far as to ensuring the Theralogix products are NSF certified, the very pinnacle of quality assurance.

Over the past two years, Theralogix has created a formulation specifically designed for individuals that adopt a plant-based diet. With the understanding that plant-based eaters run the risk of developing specific micronutrient deficiencies, the PhytoLife product by Theralogix provides these essential micronutrients such as vitamin B12, vitamin D3, K2, Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Calcium, and Zinc. In addition, the PhytoLife product contains Essential Fatty Acids in the most utilized form of EPA and DHA.

You can purchase PhytoLife at the Theralogix or Optamiz web sites. Make sure to use the PRC code: 234232 to save nearly 10% on your order.

Zachary shreds the thought that you need to have animal protein to build muscle. Vegan since 2016, he has built a tremendous physique and has excelled in his craft. Many of his competitors can't believe he is able to consume the foods he does and build muscle and be able to lean out for his competitions. 

Currently, Zachary is enhancing his wealth of knowledge of what it takes to excel in any endeavor. By exploring the limiting beliefs, unresolved traumas, and mental stressors that hold us back, Zachary helps his clients reach new levels of performance and success. 

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Dr. Deb Harrell is a passionate wellness warrior and vessel of truth to a world in desperate need of healing. Deb has over 20 years experience teaching people how to reclaim their health – body, soul & spirit. Her inspirational workshops, retreats & coaching have equipped people to live lives of vitality, passion & purpose.

Dr. Deb's new book, HEAL: Your Path to Thriving, is now available at Amazon & Barnes & Noble.

Tired of nagging health challenges that will not go away "no matter what?" Had enough of the extra baggage around your middle despite trying many diets, supplements, and programs? You're not alone! We've been told that "everything in moderation" will give you optimal weight and good health, when the fact is that moderation can kill. People often look to the medical profession to get answers to their health concerns. Unfortunately, doctors are largely ill-equipped to provide guidance on the optimal fuel for the human body. Our failed system leaves us with less-than-optimal results. The reality is that 74% of American adults are overweight or obese, with a whopping 43% obese! Sadly, children don't fare so well either as over 35% of them are overweight or obese. Extra weight leads to chronic health conditions that require more and more children and adults to take prescription drugs daily. We must stop the insanity and reverse this tide before it is too late. Confusion is often the problem as it is hard for people to sift through the abundance of health advice available at the touch of a button. There are many foods that simply do not provide optimal fuel for the human body, no matter how moderately you eat them. HEAL: Your Path to Thriving by Dr. Deb Harrell is a compelling book which explores nutrition and wellness to help you prevent and heal disease and live a more vibrant life. HEAL empowers you from a practical standpoint and includes valuable resources and recipes to make your journey easier. Dr. Deb understands the difficulties facing you because she battled her own issues with self-sabotage when changing her lifestyle to get healthy. If you are ready to draw a line in the sand and reclaim your vitality, then HEAL is for you!

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Cary Palmer has spent her career in the medical field. As a cardiovascular tech, she saw the effects of poor dietary choices on vascular health. In her early years Cary actually was unknowingly a part of the famed China Study launched by T. Collin Campbell by studying the cardiovascular health of the Alaska Native people. Following her mom's personal struggles with heart disease and what she observed in the many patients she scanned, she couldn't unsee the devastating effects of a diet heavy on animal products had on heart health. 

At the start of the pandemic, she and her husband took a huge leap of faith and purchased a local plant-based restaurant. Nutritious You now has three locations in the Sarasota, Florida area. They serve 100% plant-based foods and often introduce new diners to their first plant-based meal. 

Nutritious You Café - Siesta Key
Inside The Courtyard, Between Siesta4 Rent & Davidson’s Drugs, 
6583 Midnight Pass Rd
Siesta Key, FL 34242

Palmer's Nutritious You Café
Crossings At, 
3501 S Tamiami Trail Suite 305
Siesta Key, FL 34239

Nutritious You Cortez
1005 Cortez Rd W
Bradenton, FL 34207

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A typical American growing up in the New Jersey/New York area, Brian likes to joke that he was a pioneer in the field of obesity—he was fat even before many Americans were fat! Raised in an Irish household on the standard American diet of meat, processed foods and sugary sodas, he was unfit and gasping for air every few steps.

When he was 20 years old, he was dating a girl whose best friend’s boyfriend was 30—and a vegetarian. Despite the fact he had been more or less educated by his family that the body would die without animal-based foods, the lure of an influential peer inspired him to give up meat in one fell swoop. For the first year and a half, he kept his vegetarian diet a secret from his family. Yet after losing 120 pounds and experiencing the difference in his health, he came out of the proverbial closet (much to his family’s dismay!) and became a complete vegan three years later.

A natural performer, Brian had worked his way through college as a musician. Many friends, including one who shared his interest in nutrition after healing herself from cancer through diet, offered feedback that he was born to teach. With his degree in biochemistry in hand and his interest in nutrition sealed, Brian began doing just that. 

Brian Clement, Ph.D., L.N.

Clements experience with food and lifestyle was like that of most.  At an early age of 20 he began his journey to embrace a healthier way of life.  Shedding exceptional weight and leaving behind, cigarettes and grass, he finally felt himself for the first time ever.  Mature colleagues placed him under their wing and slowly led him down the road via conferences, lectures, and seminars held by some of the historic figures in the modern health movement. Brian gained much of his knowledge and experience under the tutelage of the following: 

· Ann Wigmore

· Viktoras Kulvinskas

· Dr. John Cristopher

· Dr. Bernard Jensen

· Paul Bragg

· Elma Nissan Brandal

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"Conscious Health: Coeurlida Louis Ashby MD, DipABLM is a Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician who obtained her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Ashby completed her Internal Medicine residency training at Yale in New Haven, Connecticut, where she also served as Chief Resident of the Yale Primary Care Program, before moving to Florida. Dr. Ashby's over16 years of medical experience in Internal Medicine led her to create Conscious Health; a space to focus on supporting the body's natural healing processes; and to prevent and reverse chronic diseases. Dr. Ashby prioritizes nutrition, fitness, sleep, and other Lifestyle modalities to help her patients reduce or eliminate the need for multiple drugs."

Born in Kansas and raised throughout the Midwest, Duncan Rodman was the black sheep on-and-off vegetarian of a meat loving middle-class family. From an early age, he never shy'ed away from being different. Growing up in public schools, he was always looking for civil discussions and debates about ethics, politics, health and spirituality.

Upon graduating high school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at the beginning of The Great Recession.

After his 4-year enlistment serving as an Intelligence Specialist for the 122nd Fighter Wing, he immediately moved to Sarasota to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a chef. It was his love for the culinary arts and the science of food that led him on his unlikely path towards veganism.

5 years into Duncan’s vegan journey, he is now part a growing community of plant-based personal trainers and nutritionists.

For more information on Duncan, please visit: https://duncanrodman.com/

Nichole Herms of Spectracell Labs shares her deep knowledge of micronutrient testing and how a simple blood test can detect critically important micronutrient deficiencies. If you're looking to Optamiz your health, consider this important lab test. 

Chronic disease is on the rise, and the traditional healthcare model fails to address this epidemic. Diseases today no longer lend themselves to the one-size-fits-all approach of the past.

It's time for a personalized approach that seeks to understand you—as a whole system, not just a fraction of your health status.

By addressing the root cause, rather than symptoms, we empower patients with the knowledge they need to take back control of their health.

Learn how our comprehensive solutions can help you achieve your wellness goals.

Contrary to established paradigms about health in America, the majority of chronic disease is attributable in large part to cellular deficiencies in micronutrients. By correcting deficiencies, you can prevent, treat and reverse many medical conditions—from the most serious to the most banal.

Micronutrients—the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids required for energy production, immune function, and growth—are utilized inside the cell. If a cell does not function properly, the metabolic and developmental processes necessary to sustain life are compromised and disease will result. 

In short, cell function is a direct indicator of cellular health.

Discover more at: https://spectracell.com

Ahmed El-Sohemy, PhD is a Professor and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Education of the Department of Nutritional Sciences of the University of Toronto. He is also the founder and CSO of Nutrigenomix. 

Ahmed's background and expertise in genetic research and nutrition is a fascinating dive into DNA testing and what those results reveal about each individual and how someone can use that information to design dietary, fitness and health protocols that are truly customized to the individual. 

Nutrigenomix offers four different test reports to reflect each individuals goals and lifestyle including general health, sport, fertility and plant-based. 

• Comprehensive genetic test for plant-based diets consisting of 70 genetic markers.
• Developed by world-renowned researchers. 
• Genetic tests are based on the most robust scientific evidence. 
• DNA is analyzed using a simple saliva or cheek swab sample.
• Personalized recommendations developed based on your unique genetic profile.

To learn more, visit www.Optamiz.com/partners

Carrie Roberts is the founder and CEO of Sift Food Labels, focused on empowering ingredient-conscious shoppers to make better decisions when grocery shopping. She is a mission-driven leader, most passionate about the impact that better food choices can have on overall health and wellbeing. The Sift Food Labels Mobile Application is available on iTunes and Google Play and the Browser Extension is available on the Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge app stores.

In this episode, Heather and I discuss the nefarious ways food manufacturers add chemicals in today's food supply to keep foods preserved longer, create addictions to their products and how you as a consumer can eliminate those chemicals and ensure the health of you and your family. 

The Sift app can be found on the app stores and for more information, please visit: www.Siftfoodlables.com