Episode 9: Nutritional and Lifestyle Interventions to Correct Imbalances in the Body and Improve Overall Health

We are facing a major health crisis epidemic - and I'm not talking about the coronavirus situation. The real pandemic that we should be focusing on is chronic illness such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and more which are rooted from our unhealthy way of life.

Our guest for today is committed to addressing the serious maleducation around fitness and nutrition. Ryan Kennedy is a functional medicine practitioner and board certified clinical nutritionist. He takes a holistic approach to helping his patients improve their health by utilizing results-based natural therapies. These natural approaches address the root cause of your health problems and enhance the body's ability to heal.

In this episode:

[04:49] The real epidemic of health crisis

[06:12] Growing up in an environment that did not prioritize health and wellness

[08:45] How his mom's cancer battle inspired his health journey

[14:47] The main difference between modern medicine and functional medicine

[16:56] How the book Beyond Nutrition came to be

[23:18] The science behind intermittent fasting and what makes it so powerful

[33:48] The benefits of consuming organic coffee in the right amount

[36:36] Importance of light and proper sun exposure to your immune system

[42:32] Implementing a better lifestyle with the help of science and technology

[45:08] Getting out of the inefficient and ineffective training routine

[49:37] Running a fitness program that's tailored fit to clients' individual needs

[54:03] The important connection between hormones and muscle building

[56:22] Benefits of breathing exercises and proper breathwork

[01:05:22] The biggest health threats we are dealing with today

Resources discussed:

Beyond Nutrition: The Ultimate Cookbook for a Healthier & Higher-Quality Life

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