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- Ep.14- What's the best Exercise for...
Dr.Appleton takes over the interviewing duties and asks Tommy about all things exercise, including:
Where should you start?How do you progress?How do you pick a gym?
What's the difference between Zone 2, HIIT, and Resistance Training?
What's the best mix to reach your goals?Thoughts on CrossFit.
If you'd like to work with Dr.Appleton and Tommy, including full bloodwork panel, empowered health report, and customized diet and exercise plan, please follow this link https://forms.gle/Ar5HG8ZQEKd7aTkV9Purchase Tommy's MetFlex-Rx Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm
Dr.Appleton's Website: https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
Purchase Tommy's Behaviour Change Book: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
1 hr 8 min - Ep.13- Is a Calorie just a Calorie?
Tommy and Andrew discuss the benefits and problems related to caloric restriction as a means of attaining weight loss. We discuss fasting, food selection, and if a calorie is just a calorie.
If you'd like to work with Dr.Appleton and Tommy, including full bloodwork panel, empowered health report, and customized diet and exercise plan, please follow this link https://forms.gle/Ar5HG8ZQEKd7aTkV9Purchase Tommy's MetFlex-Rx Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm
Dr.Appleton's Website: https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
Purchase Tommy's Behaviour Change Book: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
52 min - Ep.12- The Politics of Healthcare, from COVID's financial incentives to the 'sick care' system
In this episode, Andrew and I discuss the politics of healthcare. We cover topics like the bureaucracy of Ontario Hospitals, financial incentives for COVID-19, the potential loss of Physician/Patient Autonomy, and the notion that Physicians profit from keeping people sick.
If you'd like to work with Dr.Appleton and Tommy, including full bloodwork panel, empowered health report, and customized diet and exercise plan, please follow this link https://forms.gle/Ar5HG8ZQEKd7aTkV9Purchase Tommy's MetFlex-Rx Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm
Dr.Appleton's Website: https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
Purchase Tommy's Behaviour Change Book: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
1 hr 6 min - Ep.11- Overcoming Insulin Resistance
If you're overweight, you're likely also Insulin Resistant. The good news is that IR is reversible under most circumstances with very simple interventions. In this episode, we cover
- What is Insulin Resistance
- How does it affect our health
-How can it be measured
-How can it be managed
- How to self-assess
If you'd like to work with Dr.Appleton and Tommy, including full bloodwork panel, empowered health report, and customized diet and exercise plan, please follow this link https://forms.gle/Ar5HG8ZQEKd7aTkV9
Purchase Tommy's MetFlex-Rx Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm
Dr.Appleton's Website: https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
Purchase Tommy's Behaviour Change Book: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
1 hr 2 min - Ep.10- Why Protein is Essential (and isn't going to kill you)
Andrew and Tommy round out the macro-nutrient trifecta by covering all things protein.
- What does protein do for our bodies- Can too much damage our organ systems
- Is protein a driver of cancer
- What are the best sources of protein
- Animal vs Plant Protein
- How much, when, and why
If you'd like to work with Dr.Appleton and Tommy, including full bloodwork panel, empowered health report, and customized diet and exercise plan, please follow this link https://forms.gle/Ar5HG8ZQEKd7aTkV9Purchase Tommy's MetFlex-Rx Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm
Dr.Appleton's Website: https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
Purchase Tommy's Behaviour Change Book: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
51 min - Ep.9- The Confusing World of Fat
Tommy and Andrew discuss facts and fictions attached to the consumption of fat including:
- What fat does for your body
- The relationship between fat you consume and fat that ends up on your body
- The relationship between carbs and fat gain
- Good vs Bad Fat
- Cholesterol
- Meaningful metrics to test
If you'd like to work with Dr.Appleton and Tommy, including full bloodwork panel, empowered health report, and customized diet and exercise plan, please follow this link https://forms.gle/Ar5HG8ZQEKd7aTkV9Purchase Tommy's MetFlex-Rx Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm
Dr.Appleton's Website: https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
Tommy's Website: https://tommycaldwell.net/
Purchase Tommy's Behaviour Change Book: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
1 hr 6 min - Ep.8- What is going on in Ontario Hospitals?
Dr.Andrew Appleton is currently leading the COVID-19 team at the University Hospital in London, Ontario. As such, he has ground level insight into just how bad the current Omicron surge is while giving his opinion on measures such as Lockdowns, Vaccine Mandates, and the treatment of unvaccinated citizens.
If you'd like to work with Dr.Appleton and Tommy, including full bloodwork panel, empowered health report, and customized diet and exercise plan, please follow this link https://forms.gle/Ar5HG8ZQEKd7aTkV9Purchase Tommy's MetFlex-Rx Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm
Dr.Appleton's Website: https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
Tommy's Website: https://tommycaldwell.net/
Purchase Tommy's Behaviour Change Book: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
54 min - Ep.7- The Confusing World of Carbohydrates
Do carbohydrates make you fat or prevent you from reaching your weight loss goals? Are there good carbs and bad carbs? How can you navigate this confusing nutrient while trying to take control of your health through diet? Here is everything you need to know about carbohydrates from both medical and nutritional perspectives.
If you'd like to work with Dr.Appleton and Tommy, including full bloodwork panel, empowered health report, and customized diet and exercise plan, please follow this link https://forms.gle/Ar5HG8ZQEKd7aTkV9Purchase Tommy's MetFlex-Rx Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm
Dr.Appleton's Website: https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
Tommy's Website: https://tommycaldwell.net/
Purchase Tommy's Behaviour Change Book: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
1 hr 7 min - Ep.6- Detox: Scam, or Waistline Savior?
You'll hear all the popular wellness industry catch-phrases this time of year: Detox, Reset, Cleanse. Can you ingest something that not only improves your body's detoxification process but also helps you lose weight and drop fat in the process? These are the topics covered by Tommy and Dr.Appleton in this episode.
If you'd like to work with Dr.Appleton and Tommy, including full bloodwork panel, empowered health report, and customized diet and exercise plan, please follow this link https://forms.gle/Ar5HG8ZQEKd7aTkV9
Purchase Tommy's MetFlex-Rx Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm
Dr.Appleton's Website: https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
Tommy's Website: https://tommycaldwell.net/
Purchase Tommy's Behaviour Change Book: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
52 min - Ep.5- Holiday Eating
Can you indulge, enjoy, and get festive with food and drink without taking five steps back? We think so. Hear Tommy and Dr.Appleton's tips to have the best of both worlds during the holiday season, and learn whey Andrew isn't invited to Tommy's house this Christmas Season.
If you'd like to apply to work with Dr.Appleton and Tommy, please follow this link https://forms.gle/Ar5HG8ZQEKd7aTkV9Dr.Appleton's Website: https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
Tommy's Website: https://tommycaldwell.net/
Purchase Tommy's Behaviour Change Book: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
Purchase Tommy's MetFlex-Rx Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm
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About The Metabolic Edge
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Take ownership of your long-term health and fitness with Metabolic Edge. Hosted by Dr. Andrew Appleton- distinguished Internal Medicine Specialist and Assistant Professor at Western University, and…
Tommy Caldwell, bestselling author & high-performance coach, this podcast uncovers the root causes of lifestyle-driven diseases that plague our communities. From heart disease to cancer to neurological disorders , our health is intricately linked to our cardiometabolic health. Learn how to optimize yours so you can live long and strong.