Revolution Health Radio

By Chris Kresser

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Revolution Health Radio debunks mainstream myths on nutrition and health and delivers cutting-edge, yet practical information on how to prevent and reverse disease naturally. This show is brought to you by Chris Kresser, health detective and creator of chriskresser.com.

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RHR: The Benefits of Optimi...

01.14.2020

I can’t emphasize it enough: sleep is crucial for your health. Lack of sleep impacts your cognitive function, performance, mood, memory, and much, much more. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with sleep optimization expert and former ...

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01.14.2020 RHR: The Benefits of Optimizing Your Sleep, with Dr. Kirk Parsley I can’t emphasize it enough: sleep is crucial for your health. Lack of sleep impacts your cognitive function, performance, mood, memory, and much, much more. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with sleep optimization expert and former ...
12.31.2019 RHR: Reflections on The Game Changers Debate The film The Game Changers makes a number of claims I disagree with—namely, that animal products are harmful and that a vegan diet is optimal for athletes. I recently appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience alongside James Wilks, a producer ...
12.17.2019 RHR: How Protein Supports Your Muscle Health, with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon The protein we eat affects our muscle health, which is tied to our longevity and vitality. So what is the impact of avoiding high-quality animal proteins and adopting a plant-based, vegan diet? In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I ...
12.03.2019 RHR: Are Lyme Disease and Celiac Disease Connected? with Dr. Ramzi Asfour If you’re genetically susceptible to celiac disease, you may also be more at risk for chronic Lyme disease. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with Functional Medicine practitioner Dr. Ramzi Asfour about why a genetic relationship might ...
11.20.2019 RHR: The Pitfalls of Genetic Testing, with Dr. Tommy Wood As the popularity of consumer genetic testing services continues to climb, more and more consumers are making decisions about what to eat or what supplements to take based on their testing results. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Dr. ...
11.07.2019 Why the Optimal Human Diet Includes Animal Protein Can athletes get enough protein on a vegan diet? In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk about the major differences between plant protein and animal protein, and discuss the positive impact an ancestral diet (that includes animal protein) ...
10.22.2019 RHR: Have We Been Wrong about SIBO? with Dr. Purna Kashyap Is SIBO the result of bacterial overgrowth, or decreased bacterial diversity? In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with Dr. Purna Kashyap—an expert in the microbiome and G.I. issues—about his recent study on SIBO and the implications it ...
10.08.2019 RHR: Why We Need Sleep, with Dr. Matthew Walker We need adequate sleep, but it hasn’t always been clear why—and there’s still a lot we don’t understand about how our bodies rest. Dr. Matthew Walker has devoted his career to studying the subject of sleep and is now one ...
09.24.2019 RHR: A Deep Dive into CBD, with Will Kleidon The CBD industry is booming—and misinformation is growing as a result. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, CBD expert Will Kleidon clears up misconceptions about CBD and explains more about how these products work, our history with hemp, and ...
08.27.2019 RHR: Treating PTSD with MDMA, Dr. Michael Mithoefer Conventional treatment for PTSD often means suppressing the symptoms associated with the disorder, rather than treating the underlying cause. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with Dr. Michael Mithoefer about how MDMA, given in conjunction with psychotherapy, ...
08.16.2019 RHR: The Value of a Nature-Based Childhood Education, with Diane Bode We’re living in an age of evolutionary mismatch. The modern way of life often disconnects us from each other, from our bodies, and from nature—and we’re passing that disconnect onto our children. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I ...
07.30.2019 RHR: A New Study on Hashimoto’s Disease, Diet, and Lifestyle A new study from Angie Alt and Dr. Rob Abbott shows promising results for the autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet as a way to treat Hashimoto’s disease. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with Angie and Dr. Abbott ...
07.16.2019 RHR: How to “Hardwire Happiness,” with Dr. Rick Hanson How do we build happiness, resilience, and gratitude? In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Dr. Rick Hanson explains how the relationship between traditional Eastern wisdom, psychology, and neuroplasticity impacts our well-being and how embracing all three ways of understanding ...
07.02.2019 RHR: How to Rewire Your Brain Using DNRS, with Annie Hopper Neuroplasticity is the idea that your brain can “rewire” itself in response to a variety of factors—including negative ones, like chronic illness and trauma. The Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS) allows us to correct those patterns and heal. In this ...
06.18.2019 RHR: The Functional Medicine Approach to Cancer, with Lise Alschuler While the conventional approach to cancer has made some strides, it doesn’t recognize how important diet and lifestyle are for treatment and prevention. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with Dr. Lise Alschuler about the Functional Medicine ...
06.06.2019 A New Understanding of SIBO and IBS, with Mark Pimentel Dr. Mark Pimentel is an expert on conditions related to the microbiome, including small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). In this edition of Revolution Health Radio, I welcome Dr. Pimentel back to the show to talk about SIBO and its links ...
05.23.2019 RHR: How Sleep Temperature Improves Your Rest, with Tara Youngblood Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health, and optimizing your sleep temperature can have a major impact on the quality of your rest. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I ...
05.14.2019 RHR: All about the Gut Microbiome and Probiotics, with Raja Dhir Your gut health is connected to the well-being of nearly every system in your body. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with microbiome expert Raja Dhir about the gut microbiome and the impact probiotics have.
04.30.2019 RHR: Your Guide to Keto Fasting, with Dr. Joseph Mercola Keto fasting combines a very-low-carb diet with intermittent periods of fasting—and it has the potential to improve your sleep, cell regeneration, and gut health. Find out more about this lifestyle in this episode of RHR.
04.16.2019 RHR: Biohacking Your Ancestral Lifestyle, with Ben Greenfield Trying to balance ancestral health with your modern lifestyle can be challenging, but that’s where biohacking comes in. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with health performance expert Ben Greenfield about the best ways to use technology ...
04.09.2019 RHR: How to Get More Bone Broth into Your Diet, with Justin Mares Bone broth is common in traditional cultures—but, despite its impressive health benefits, it’s not a staple in the Standard American Diet. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with entrepreneur Justin Mares about the health benefits of bone ...
03.29.2019 RHR: The Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders, with Izabella Wentz Hashimoto’s is the most common cause of thyroid disorders in the nation—and it can cause disruptive symptoms well before a conventional doctor would make a diagnosis or offer treatment. And that’s where the functional approach differs. In this episode of ...
03.21.2019 RHR: How Your Nervous System Impacts Gut Health, with Allison Post Our modern lives are full of stress, distraction, and disconnection. That has an impact on our nervous systems—and our gut health. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with Allison Post about how your gut wellness is tied ...
02.26.2019 RHR: What the EAT-Lancet Paper Gets Wrong, with Diana Rodgers Meat is in the news again, and, as usual, a new study is claiming that animal products are unhealthy and bad for the environment. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Diana Rodgers and I discuss everything the much-publicized EAT-Lancet ...
01.22.2019 RHR: What’s the Best Diet for Diabetes? If you have diabetes, you’ve probably gotten contradictory advice on which diet can help you manage it. While there isn’t one diet that will work for everyone, there are some changes you can make today that will help. In this ...
12.11.2018 RHR: The Health Benefits of Bee Products, with Carly Stein Bee products like propolis, royal jelly and unpasteurized honey can strengthen your immune system, improve memory and even help you sleep. In this episode, Beekeeper’s Naturals founder Carly Stein joins me to discuss the benefits.
12.05.2018 RHR: Why You Should Practice Nonviolent Communication, with Oren Sofer In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with Oren Sofer about what nonviolent communication is and how it can help you connect with the people in your life.
11.14.2018 RHR: What the Latest Research Says about Probiotics, with Lucy Mailing What’s the real story when it comes to probiotics? Are they safe and helpful, or should you take them with caution? I discuss what the data really suggests about probiotics with Lucy Mailing.
10.31.2018 RHR: How to Address the Root Cause of Your Asthma In this episode, I'm answering a listener question about asthma. I’ll explain four common asthma triggers and talk about how to balance your immune system.
10.23.2018 RHR: How to Use Tech to Improve Your Sleep, with Harpreet Rai In this episode, I talk with Oura Ring’s Harpreet Rai about how to use technology to track your sleep habits and improve your shuteye.
09.27.2018 RHR: The Truth about Saturated Fat, with Zoё Harcombe We’ve all been told to steer clear of saturated fat. Is it harmful or healthy? In this episode, we talk about what the data show as the truth about saturated fat.
09.19.2018 RHR: Is High Fat Healthy for the Gut Microbiota? There are many reasons not to trust studies that suggest that all fat harms gut health. Find out why the latest research doesn’t paint a clear picture of how your diet impacts your health.
09.04.2018 RHR: How Sauna Therapy Can Prevent & Reverse Chronic Disease, with Brian Richards Research shows what countless cultures already know: sauna use is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Learn what makes near infrared saunas different.
08.23.2018 RHR: How to Fight Practitioner Burnout with Dr. Akil Palanisamy Long hours, high patient turnover, and the struggle to make a difference contribute to physician burnout. Learn how physician burnout has ballooned to such a serious problem and what you can do to prevent it.
08.08.2018 RHR: The Shift from Treatment to Prevention, with Vipul Vyas, Laura Conley, & Pat Charmel Historically, medical care has focused on treating injuries or illnesses. Now, we’re seeing a shift in focus towards helping people manage their health and prevent illnesses from developing in the first place.
07.10.2018 RHR: The Ocular Microbiome, with Dr. Harvey Fishman You may not realize that there is also an ocular microbiome. Today, we discuss the role of the ocular microbiome and how it may contribute to eye disease and overall eye health.
06.28.2018 RHR: How to Move like an Animal to Get You Leaner, Fitter, Stronger and Healthier for Life, with Darryl Edwards Darryl Edwards, author of the new book Animal Moves: How to Move Like an Animal to Get You Leaner, Fitter, Stronger and Healthier for Life, educates people about the dangers of being sedentary.
06.12.2018 RHR: Why Your “Normal” Thyroid Lab Results May Not Be Normal When lab results for thyroid function come back as “normal,” it’s easy to assume that everything is functioning well. However, there are several different reasons these results can be misleading.
06.01.2018 RHR: The Power of Motivational Interviewing, with Ken Kraybill Today, we talk with Ken Kraybill about the importance of motivational interviewing, how it’s being applied today, and why every coach can benefit from learning this collaborative style.
05.15.2018 RHR: Harnessing the Power of Positive Psychology in Health Coaching – with Robert Biswas-Diener In this episode, we talk with Robert Biswas-Diener about important skills and competencies one needs to be successful as a health coach.
05.01.2018 RHR: Bringing Functional Medicine to the Masses – with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee We often make the mistake of assuming that big problems require big interventions to make a difference. But it’s actually a series of small changes that tends to make the biggest impact.
04.24.2018 RHR: Scaling Functional Medicine: The Berkeley Fire Department Wellness Program While Functional Medicine is gaining in popularity and reputation, the costs associated with it are still prohibitive for many people. Tune in for a roundtable discussion on the Berkeley Fire Department pilot wellness program.
04.03.2018 RHR: Practical Steps for Healing the Gut—with Michael Ruscio Today, we chat with Dr. Michael Ruscio, whose new book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You, sets out to create a guide that walks individuals through a step-by-step self-help process of healing.
03.21.2018 RHR: How to Maximize Your Nutrient Intake—with Chris Masterjohn Today we talk with Chris Masterjohn about nutrient density and how to incorporate that knowledge into your daily food choices.
02.27.2018 RHR: What the Heck Should We Eat? with Dr. Mark Hyman Today, we chat with Dr. Mark Hyman about what you should eat and various ways you can sift through the changing and conflicting overload of dietary information.
02.21.2018 RHR: How to Make Paleo Cooking Fun, Easy and Filled with Umami—with Michelle Tam Today I talk with Michelle Tam from Nom Nom Paleo about tips, tricks, and ways to get your entire family on board with cooking and eating healthy meals at home.
02.08.2018 RHR: A New Model of Care for Chronic Disease The episodic model of care from conventional medicine is outdated in technology and failing in approach. Today, Dr. Sunjya Schweig and I discuss how the shift towards the Collaborative Care Model improves chronic disease care.
01.16.2018 RHR: Debunking Paleo Diet Myths—with Sarah Ballantyne Today, I talk with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD (a.k.a. The Paleo Mom), about the science and research that supports the ancestral diet and lifestyle.
01.09.2018 RHR: How Dental Health Affects Your Whole Body—with Steven Lin Did you know that needing braces isn’t “normal”? Today I talk with Dr. Steven Lin about the diet–dental disease connection and what you can do to improve your own dental health.
12.20.2017 RHR: The Importance of Strength Training—with Sal Di Stefano Exercise, diet and sleep are three lifestyle behaviors that are vital to transforming your health. Today, I talk with fitness expert Sal Di Stefano about strength training and why it is critical.

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