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This week, I welcomed Dr. David Brady to my show to discuss long-haul COVID syndrome, a condition that has deeply impacted his own family’s life. After his wife contracted acute COVID-19 in the tumultuous early days of the pandemic back in April 2020, she developed long-haul syndrome and presented with symptoms like severe fatigue and muscle pain. As a compassionate healthcare provider and expert in chronic pain, Dr. Brady has been tirelessly seeking relief and hope both for his wife and for those similarly affected. In our conversation, you'll hear his unwavering dedication as both a doctor and patient advocate, ensuring thoughtful care and tangible results for his patients.
Dr. Brady has over 30 years of experience as an integrative medicine practitioner and 25 years in health science academia, and is the Chief Medical Officer of Designs for Health, Inc. and Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, LLC. He is the author of FibroFix and an authority on properly diagnosing and treating fibromyalgia, chronic gastrointestinal, and autoimmune conditions.
Tune in to learn more about long-haul syndrome and its symptoms, current supportive approaches and what's on the horizon, and gain invaluable insights from Dr. Brady's own journey and expertise in navigating this challenging condition.
Key Takeaways(00:00) Treatment Approaches for Long-Haul Syndrome
(05:41) Long-Haul Syndrome and COVID-19
(17:04) Long-Haul COVID and Functional Medicine
(31:12) Long-Haul and COVID Prevention
(42:21) Options for Long-Haul COVID Treatment
(47:26) Mitochondrial Health and Regenerative Therapies
(54:32) Exploring Long-Haul COVID Treatments
Memorable Quotes"The strongest predictor for a negative outcome in acute COVID was your vitamin D level going into exposure. It amazes me how the data is so strong on that."Resources MentionedDr. David Brady's Website - https://drdavidbrady.com/
FibroFix - https://www.fibrofix.com/
Connect with Dr. DavidWebsite: https://www.drdavidbrady.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidBrady
Instagram: http://instagram.com/drdavidbrady
Connect with Amy Myers, MDWebsite: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD/featured
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This week, I welcomed Terry Wahls, MD to my show. Dr. Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials, as well as the author of the New York Times bestselling book Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol: Cooking for Life.
Dr. Wahls was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the young age of 45. Through her own intensive research and breakthrough in diet through a program she developed called the Wahls Protocol™, she incredibly reversed her symptoms. Within a year of beginning the Wahls Protocol™, she was able to walk through the hospital where she worked without a cane and even completed an 18-mile bicycle tour. She teaches the public and medical community about the healing power of the Paleo diet and therapeutic lifestyle changes that restore health and vitality, and has helped tens of thousands of MS patients reverse their symptoms. Dr. Wahls currently conducts clinical trials in the setting of MS, and is a compassionate and thoughtful leader in this space.
Tune in to hear Dr. Wahls' incredible story and gain a new understanding of the power of food to radically transform your health.
Key Takeaways(00:00) Diet & Lifestyle Transform MS Recovery
(08:18) Recovery and Research in Multiple Sclerosis
(14:20) Autoimmune Disease
(27:38) Promising Clinical Trials in MS Research
(33:25) Wellness Practices and MS Management
(48:34) Guest Interview on Taking Back Health
Memorable Quotes"The vast majority of people with genes that put them at risk for autoimmune diseases don't actually develop the condition in question. It's a combination of genetics, an infection, and then these environmental factors that trigger the autoimmune process."Resources MentionedThe Wahls Protocol Book - https://www.amazon.com/Wahls-Protocol-Autoimmune-Conditions-Principles/dp/1583335544
Institute for Functional Medicine - https://www.ifm.org/
Terry Wahls, MD - https://terrywahls.com/
MS Study - https://terrywahls.com/msstudy/
Diet Cheat Sheet - https://terrywahls.com/diet/
Long Covid Study email - [email protected]
Connect with Terry Wahls, MDWebsite: https://www.terrywahls.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerryWahls
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drterrywahls/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrywahlsdiet
Connect with Amy Myers, MDWebsite: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyMyersMD
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amymyersmd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD/featured
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This week, I had the chance to sit down with Melissa Urban, co-founder and CEO of Whole30 and an authority on helping people create lifelong healthy habits. She's a seven-time New York Times bestselling author, including a recent book on creating boundaries, The Book of Boundaries. Her new book, The New Whole30, will be available in August this year. In this episode, Melissa and I talked about the power and freedom of boundaries, learning to trust ourselves, and what's new in Whole30.
You don't want to miss this conversation! Tune in to learn more about setting clear boundaries and trusting yourself.
Key Takeaways(00:00) Setting Healthy Boundaries and Achieving Wellness
(03:51) Whole30 Diet Experience and Benefits
(17:39) Evolving Whole30 Philosophy and New Book
(28:04) Plant-Based Whole30 Diet Discussion
(35:18) Finding Balance Through Dietary Choices
(40:35) Setting Boundaries for a Fuller Life
(43:42) Setting Boundaries and Trusting Yourself
Memorable Quotes"Whole30 was founded in 2009, and it started off as a two-person self-experiment. It had such a radically profound and permanent transformation on my health, my habits, and my relationship with food that I decided to share about it on my little CrossFit training blog. And the rest is kind of history.""My first Whole30 was the first time I was able to get off the scale and out of the mirror, and when I was done I knew I would never go back to the way I was eating before.""We aim to be a science-backed program based on clinical evidence and the scientific literature, so as we learn more about food and the way food impacts our bodies, our program rules have certainly evolved throughout the years. If the evidence doesn't hold up anymore, we're making a rule change."Resources MentionedWhole30 Program - https://whole30.com
Book on Boundaries - https://www.amazon.com/Book-Boundaries-Limits-That-Will/dp/0593448707
CrossFit - https://www.crossfit.com/
Connect with MelissaWebsite: https://whole30.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/whole30
Instagram: https://instagram.com/whole30
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/whole30
Twitter: https://twitter.com/whole30
Connect with Amy Myers, MDWebsite: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyMyersMD
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amymyersmd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD/featured
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Our guest today is Garrett Salpeter, engineer, neuroscientist, and creator of NeuFit®.
Founded in 2016, NeuFit® stands at the forefront of advancing rehabilitation and recovery through the art of electrical stimulation therapy and has been instrumental in not only aiding individuals on their path to recovery, but also in empowering healthcare professionals like physical therapists and chiropractors to elevate their practices.
Garrett is also author of The NeuFit® Method: Unleash the Power of the Nervous System for Faster Healing and Optimal Performance, and he joined Dr. Myers to talk about the path that led him to creating the Neubie®, a device that promotes tissue healing and optimizes the healing and repairing of bone, muscle, connective tissue, and nerves.
In this conversation, the two discuss Garrett's life-changing discovery of functional neurology, the personal benefits Dr. Myers has experienced from using the Neubie®, and much more.
Tune in to learn more about Garrett's story and the power of harnessing your nervous system to unlock your healing potential.
Key Takeaways
(00:00) Taking Back Health With Electrical Physiology
(03:16) Neuro-Bioelectric Stimulation for Healing
(12:14) Electric Muscle Stimulation Benefits and Uses
(18:29) Nervous System and Injury Recovery
(23:26) Accelerated Physical Therapy Treatment Plans
(31:07) Health and Wellness Technology Discussion
(40:21) NeuFit®
(47:09) Optimizing Health Through Lifestyle Factors
Memorable Quotes
"Working with functional neurology and direct current therapies not only expedited my recovery but also inspired the path of my life. It's where engineering, neuroscience, and a holistic approach to the body's potential for healing powerfully intersect.""If you can really work with the nervous system, help it become resilient and robust, that is the foundation that underlies healing from any sort of trauma, injury, and helps people achieve their goals, whether in wellness or sports performance.""Direct current electric fields influence the healing process. It can help with growth and repair of bone, muscle, connective tissue, nerves... We're seeing that direct current can do in humans what was once written off as impossible, stimulating nerve regeneration in conditions where healing seemed insurmountable."
Resources Mentioned
The NeuFit Method: Unleash the Power of the Nervous System for Faster Healing and Optimal Performance
Whoop - https://www.whoop.com
OURA Ring - https://ouraring.com
Connect with Garrett Salpeter:
Website: https://www.neu.fit
Facebook: https://facebook.com/neufitrfp
Garrett on Facebook: https://facebook.com/garrett.salpeter
Instagram: https://instagram.com/neufitrfp
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-salpeter-a860ab4/
Connect with Dr. Amy Myers:
Website: https://dramymyers.com/
Newsletter: https://dramymyers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramymyers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD
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Embark on an inspiring adventure with Dr. Amy Myers as she shares the transformative power of functional medicine in our inaugural episode. From her humble beginnings influenced by a health-centered family to her eye-opening experiences in the Peace Corps, Dr. Myers’ path to medicine is anything but ordinary. With a heartfelt narrative, she describes her transition from a traditional medical practice to launching her own clinic, and eventually, dedicating herself to helping people globally through her online platform and wellness products.
Dr. Myers doesn't just speak from professional expertise; she speaks from personal struggle and triumph over Graves' disease. Through the creation of the Myers Way®—a lifestyle regimen designed to combat autoimmune conditions—she provides a beacon of hope to those feeling overwhelmed by their health battles. This episode reveals the four foundational pillars of her program: gut healing, dietary adjustments, toxin reduction, and stress management. Her personal anecdotes coupled with success stories from patients illustrate the profound effects of embracing a functional medicine approach to autoimmunity.
The impact of the Myers Way® extends beyond the clinic, touching the lives of those closest to Dr. Myers, including her father's experience with polymyositis. Her intimate recounting of his journey and the quality of life he regained by following her program, offers a poignant testament to the potential of personalized health interventions. While exploring the delicate balance between conventional treatments and lifestyle medicine, this episode is not only informative but deeply moving, resonating with anyone seeking to address the root causes of autoimmune conditions and lead a healthier, more vibrant life.
Key Takeaways(00:00) Dr. Amy Myers Intro
(08:00) The Myers Way®
(15:22) Four-Step Process for Gut Health
(26:37) Reversing Autoimmunity
(32:09) The Myers Way® Impact on Autoimmune Diseases
Memorable Quotes"Conventional medicine failed me in that moment, and so in that moment I decided I was not going to have it fail other people.""The gut is the gateway to health. If you do not have a healthy gut, you likely are not healthy.""My vision was so much bigger than my clinic. Really, the mission here at AMMD is to empower the world to achieve optimal health, and that truly is, in my heart of hearts, what I aim to do."
Resources MentionedAustin UltraHealth - https://austinultrahealth.com/
The Autoimmune Solution - Amy Myers, MD - https://www.amazon.com/The-Autoimmune-Solution-audiobook/dp/B00R5AMX6W/
The Thyroid Connection: Why You Feel Tired, Brain-Fogged, and Overweight -- and How to Get Your Life Back - Amy Myers, MD - https://www.amazon.com/The-Thyroid-Connection-audiobook/dp/B01KGE7YYE/
Institute for Functional Medicine - https://www.ifm.org/
Connect with Amy Myers, MDWebsite: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyMyersMD
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amymyersmd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD/featured
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In this trailer episode, I share my intimate battle with Graves' Disease and how it propelled me to seek beyond conventional treatments, ultimately leading me to embrace functional medicine. I recount the establishment of my functional medicine clinic, Austin UltraHealth, and how the experience has touched thousands of lives. Join me on this mission to empower yourself and Take Back Your Health.
[Originally published on May 5th, 2014] Jeffrey Bland has been an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional medicine field for over 35 years and is known for his ability to synthesize complex scientific concepts in a manner that is both personable and accessible. A biochemist by training, Dr. Bland earned dual degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, and completed his PhD in organic chemistry at the University of Oregon. He is a Fellow of the both the American College of Nutrition where he is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and the Association for Clinical Biochemistry.
With his wife, Susan, Dr. Bland founded The Institute for Functional Medicine in 1991, a nonprofit organization focused on educating healthcare practitioners on effective approaches to treating and preventing chronic disease.
Dr. Bland has authored five books on nutritional medicine for the healthcare professional and six books on nutrition and health for the general public including the newly released The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life (HarperWave, 2014).
Connect with Dr. Myers:
Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/
Connect with Dr. Jeff Bland
Website: www.PLMInstitute.org, www.JeffreyBland.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeffreyblandphd
[Originally published on April 1st, 2014] Dr. Hays has practiced obstetrics and gynecology, and now Functional Medicine, over a career lasting 32 years. In describing the focus of her career at present – she said: “I went into medicine to help people be healthier, but what I found in medicine was a system that was as sick as the people it was treating. Ultimately I realized that my calling was to heal the system as well as the patients. I have three areas that I feel are important enough to put my time, energy and monetary resources into. They are:
Her practice includes: comprehensive women’s health care, Functional Medicine, non-surgical gynecology and mine-body medicine. Dr. Hays is a founding member of True North.
Connect with Dr. Myers:
Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/
Connect with Dr. Hays:
Website: https://www.truenorthhealthcenter.org/
[Originally published on March 3rd, 2014] Dr. David M. Brady has 22-years of experience as an integrative physician and over 18 years in health sciences academia. He is a licensed naturopathic medical physician in CT and VT, a board certified clinical nutritionist and received his original clinical training as a chiropractic physician. He currently serves as the Vice Provost for the Division of Health Sciences, Interim Dean of the College of Naturopathic Medicine, and Director of the Human Nutrition Institute at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. He maintains a private practice, Whole Body Medicine, in Trumbull, CT. Dr. Brady is also the Chief Medical Officer for Designs for Health, Inc. He is an internationally sought-after presenter on nutritional, naturopathic and integrative medicine. He has appeared on the plenary speaking panel of some of the largest and most prestigious conferences in the field including; IFM, ACAM, A4M, IHS, and many more. Dr. Brady has published a multitude of peer-reviewed scientific papers and textbooks related to chronic pain, autoimmunity and functional gastroenterology and is a featured contributing author in the medical textbooks; Advancing Medicine with Food and Nutrients, Integrative Gastroenterology, and Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine.
Connect with Dr. Myers:
Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/
Connect with Dr. Brady:
Website: https://drdavidbrady.com/
[Originally published on January 27, 2014] Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP is a passionate, innovative, solution focused pharmacist with an exceptional blend of creativity, empathy and clinical experience. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis in 2009, Dr. Wentz was surprised at the lack of conventional medical knowledge about lifestyle interventions for Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, and autoimmune conditions. She decided to take on lifestyle interventions as a personal mission in an effort to help herself and others with Hashimoto’s. Dr. Wentz is the author of the best-selling patient guide “Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis” Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause” and is dedicated to educating the public and healthcare professionals about improved the impact of appropriate diagnosis, medication management, lifestyle interventions and functional medicine treatments on patient outcomes.
1. How did you become interested in Hashimoto’s?
2. Why did you decide to do your own research instead of following your endocrinologist’s advice?
3. Some people say that Hashimoto’s is a genetic condition. Is it just destiny?
4. What is your experience with thyroid medications?
5. You have an interesting approach you call DIG-AT-IT… can you explain what that means?
6. What are some of the main issues you see in people with HT?
7. So many things to think about, what’s a good starting point?
8. What are the best dietary approaches?
9. What about stomach acid and acid reflux?
10. What about supplements? Do you recommend them, and if so, which ones?
11. What about people who don’t have any digestive issues?
12. What are some things listeners can do to help themselves?
Connect with Dr. Myers:
Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/
Connect with Dr. Wentz:
Website: https://www.thyroidpharmacist.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThyroidLifestyle
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