Science and technology have advanced rapidly over the last two decades, but unfortunately medical practice has not kept pace. 

In a previous episode, I talked about markers beyond LDL and HDL cholesterol that were important for determining heart disease risk. 

In that episode, I focused mostly on LDL particle #, but today I want to talk about another risk factor that is also frequently missed: Lipoprotein a or Lp (a). 

This risk factor is largely genetic and is responsible for several cases of sudden death in otherwise healthy, lean individuals with normal cholesterol levels. 

Tune in to learn all about Lp(a) 

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I don't usually listen to the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, but recently Joe invited Dr. Chris Kresser and Dr. Joel Kahn to have a debate about Paleo nutrition vs. Vegan nutrition and I was curious to hear the discussion. 

It was a great discussion, but I found it to be lacking in some respects.

Given that Joe Rogan runs one of the most popular podcast in the world and I know that this podcast was watched/listened to by several million people (and probably some of you), I want to give my take on the discussion and also encourage you to tune into another episode of the Joe Rogan Experience that I think is much more valuable when it comes to nutrition and health. 

Here is a link to the episode with Dr. Kresser and Dr. Kahn on Youtube

Here is a link to the episode with Dom D'Agastino and Layne Norton that I recommend checking out.

 

 

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Just when you think all of the ridiculous ways to package a calorie restricted weight loss diet have been exhausted the internet Gods have delivered once again. 

Today on the show we discuss the Snake Diet, "an evolutionary approach to eating" that uses some basic principles to help you effectively restrict yourself towards weight loss by 1) eating as infrequently as you can possibly tolerate and 2) eating the same thing over and over again. 

We cover: 

• Components of the snake diet
• Snake juice
• Why the snake diet works
• The potential consequences of long term snake dieting

 

Tune in to learn more about this eating approach and why I think it is so important to talk about. 

Previous episode links: 

Episode #239: How to Know When You Have Taken Fasting Too Far

Episode #195: The Power of Extended Fasting

Got a Cut? Digestive Problems? Metabolic Syndrome? Ulcers? Maybe aloe can help. 

Today, on the podcast we are going to discuss six uses of aloe vera that are clinically proven by scientific research and some recommended ways to incorporate aloe into your routine if you would like to take advantage of these benefits. 

Hope you Enjoy!

Research: 

1. Aloe Review Paper
2. Aloe Vera and Colitis Paper
3. Cardiovacular and Metabolic Effects of Aloe
4. Anti-ulcer Effect of Aloe
5. Aloe and Subclinical Hypothyroidism

 

Additional Links: 

• Schedule a FREE 15 Minute Consult with Me
• Here is the aloe that I use 
• Highly Concentrated Aloe Extract

An article was published last week in the Huffington post discussing why everything that we know about obesity is wrong. 

Here is the article

I think it was a pretty good article. But, rather than give you my thoughts on the article, I want to give you my thoughts on the topic and let you make your own decision about this topic. 

Hope you enjoy this episode. 

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There are two types of hard: 

1) The challenge of getting up and doing the work that you need to do

2) The challenge of dealing with the consequences of not doing the work that you need to do. 

You get to choose which one that you want to deal with.

Today on the podcast, I am going to discuss the dichotomy of hard and discuss why this simple reframing of what you consider hard might change your perspective towards doing the "hard" thing in life that help you be successful. 

 

 

When we experience pain and discomfort long enough, we become numb to it and the pain becomes our new normal.

Every single day I speak to people who have let pain and discomfort become the new normal.

I think it would be safe to say that most people don't know how good they are supposed to feel.

On this episode, I talk about my thoughts on this topic and invite you to join me in a 28 Day Reset program that I am running in October.

Here is the link to join if you are interested.

Here are the previous podcasts that I referenced where I discuss detoxification. 

Episode #278: Give Your Body A DEEP Cleaning With These Six Detox Tips

Key Nutrients to Supercharge your Liver and Boost Your Body’s Phase I and Phase II Detoxification Pathways

Episode #54: Five Foods For Daily Detox

Being skinny is not a prerequisite to health. 

Today on the podcast, I am going to review a research paper that presented some compelling data about the relationship between fitness, weight and longevity. 

The researchers of this paper make a strong argument for why public health messages and recommendations from doctors should focus on fitness rather than weight, and I agree. 

We have painted fat as bad as a society, but the truth is fat is a diverse organ that plays an important role in our metabolism and health. I talk about this on episode #63 of the podcast. 

http://yournutritionprescription.libsyn.com/episode-63

 

Here is the study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26166058

I know I am going to ruffle some feathers with this episode, but when I get a lot of questions on a particular topic, rather than answering them over and over again, I make an episode.

I get this question at least once per week. Someone asks me what I think about a particular multi-level-marketing company and usually if I haven't heard of the company before I will go in and review their products and I have been surprised that my answer is almost always the same. 

Tune in to find out more. 

PS: I promise this is not a podcast bashing these companies, I just want people to understand when and where using these products might be best. 

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