This Healthy Life

MEET THE GUEST

Dr. Chris Renna, DO is one of the nation's foremost leaders in preventive and longevity medicine and the founder of LifeSpan Medicine, established in 1992, with flagship clinics in Santa Monica, Miami, and Dallas. Board-certified in family medicine and a cum laude graduate of the University of North Texas Health Science Center, he realized early that traditional medical training was designed to treat disease, not create health. He draws from advanced diagnostics, functional medicine, and deep clinical insight to craft personalized protocols for patients who have often tried everything else. He is the author of The End of Pain and Balance Your Brain, Balance Your Life, has presented at the Global Wellness Summit, and has been featured in outlets ranging from goop to The Atlantic.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

• Dr. Renna's pivot from disease treatment to preventive medicine after five years in conventional practice
• Self-education in diet, exercise physiology, sleep science, and motivational psychology during the 1980s
• The founding of LifeSpan Medicine in 1992 and the shift to seeing patients as clients and equals
• Lifespan vs. health span and why functional longevity matters more than simply living longer
• Setting concrete longevity goals, including remaining physically and cognitively active into your 90s
• The four cornerstones of health: diet, exercise, sleep, and mental perspective
• How the immune, hormonal, and neurochemical systems function as one integrated system rather than separately
• Cognitive decline prevention through mindset, acceptance, and reducing chronic low-grade inflammation

• How the decade between ages 45 and 55 is the most health-critical due to declining reproductive hormones
• Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for both men and women and its benefits for strength, cognition, and disease prevention
• Metabolic health, insulin resistance, and the cascade of problems associated with metabolic syndrome
• The importance of nutrient-dense, home-prepared, locally sourced food and quality cooking oils
• Genetics as a limit-setter rather than a life sentence, and how lifestyle choices shape epigenetic expression
• Biological age testing and how genomic adaptability declines with age and poor lifestyle habits
• What healthy aging actually looks like through your 50s, 60s, and beyond with consistent habits
• Core supplements to consider: omega-3 oils, a quality multivitamin, and vitamin D
• How exercise in your 50s, including resistance training and flexibility work, determines your biological age at 70 and beyond

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Integrative Peptides

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Website:

https://www.lifespanmedicine.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/lifespanmedicine

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/lifespanmedicineMD

KEYWORDS

longevity medicine, health span, biological age, metabolic health, hormone replacement, peptides, stem cells, nutrient density, cognitive decline, epigenetics, insulin resistance, preventive medicine, omega-3, vitamin D, bioidentical hormones, aging well

MEET THE GUEST

Alliera is the co-founder of HAAUS., an interior design, renovation and build brand that grew from sharing her own home and projects online. Alliera and her business partner started HAAUS. because at the time, no one was really sharing where they sourced their products from, so they began sharing their selections, suppliers and renovation journey and it went a little crazy from there, their numbers almost blew up overnight. Through HAAUS, they now share honest renovation insight, design education and real project experience to help people feel more confident creating a home they genuinely love.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

• How the House Instagram account started as a hobby sharing renovation ideas
• Discovery of black mold during a routine floorboard repair
• The family's emotional reaction to finding mold in a brand-new home
• Parents forced to evacuate with only the clothes on their backs
• Mold spores spreading to furniture, clothing, and personal belongings
• Source of moisture traced to a junction between the old and new concrete slab
• Difficulty getting answers and tradespeople over the Christmas holiday period
• Failed first remediation attempt and the discovery of efflorescence on the slab
• Scope of remediation work across flooring, walls, insulation, and HVAC
• Health symptoms the family had dismissed, including fatigue, headaches, and chronic runny nose
• Mold in a two-year-old home built by licensed trades with proper permits
• Mental health toll and ongoing anxiety after returning to the home
• Air purifiers and air quality monitors as part of post-mold life
• Followers discovering mold in their own homes after seeing Allira's story
• Mold as a hidden environmental toxin with no visible warning signs
• Newer homes being potentially more susceptible to mold than older builds
• Upcoming educational courses, home design plans, and a new product line from House

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Immunolytics

At-home mold testing so you can check your space without waiting for visible signs.

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Support your body after mold exposure with liposomal supplements built for better absorption. Save 15% with code TRAILTOHEALTH.

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Website:

https://haaus.com.au

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/haausdesign

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@haaus

KEYWORDS

black mold in new home, black mold symptoms, mold remediation, at home mold testing, mold and fatigue, mold and headaches, mold health effects, hidden mold, mold under floorboards, mold in walls, efflorescence, air purifier for mold, mold spores, toxic mold, mold exposure

MEET THE GUEST

Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, is Chief Mission Officer at the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), where she leads mission strategy, oversees research, and guides educational programming. She earned her MD and PhD from Weill Cornell and completed her Neurology Residency and Movement Disorders Fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian. Before joining APDA, she was Associate Professor of Neurology at NYU Langone's Fresco Institute for Parkinson's and Movement Disorders.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

• What Parkinson's disease is and how it fits into the broader category of movement disorders
• The core motor symptoms: tremor, stiffness, slowness, and balance issues
• The non-motor symptoms and why they often go unrecognised, including mood changes, cognitive difficulties, sleep disruption, fatigue, and pain
• Age of onset and the reality of young onset Parkinson's, which can affect people in their 30s and 40s
• Early warning signs that are easy to miss, including loss of smell, constipation, and subtle asymmetric stiffness
• How Parkinson's is currently diagnosed through clinical neurological examination and the limitations of that approach
• Emerging biomarker testing (skin biopsy, DAT scan, lumbar puncture) and the push to diagnose earlier
• The role of genetics: the approximately 15 known gene variants and the 85% of risk still not fully understood
• Environmental contributors, including the herbicide Paraquat and the industrial solvent TCE, and why banning them has been slow
• The golf course proximity research and how cumulative risk works, using the "overflowing cup" model
• The connection between chronic infection, inflammation, and neurological disease, including alpha-synuclein accumulation and the role of neuroinflammation
• The gut-brain connection and the theory that Parkinson's may originate in the gut and travel to the brain via the vagus nerve
• Current treatment options including dopamine-based medications and deep brain stimulation surgery
• The critical importance of both structured exercise and general daily movement for people living with Parkinson's
• The Mediterranean diet's impact on Parkinson's progression, including research showing it delayed onset by up to 17 years in one study
• What is currently being researched, including neuroprotective treatments that could change disease trajectory rather than just manage symptoms

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Danger Coffee

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Viome

Parkinson's research points to the gut first. Viome tests your biology and builds supplements around it.

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Nikki

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AirDoctor

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Website:

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/apdaparkinsons

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/APDAparkinsons/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@apdaparkinsons

KEYWORDS

Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, neurology, APDA, neurologist, dopamine, alpha-synuclein, gut-brain connection, early diagnosis, Mediterranean diet, exercise, non-motor symptoms, toxic load

MEET THE GUESTS 

Jennifer Hollander, MSN, FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and co-founder of Holländer Clinic, with over a decade of experience in cosmetic dermatology spanning injectables, laser therapies, radiofrequency treatments, and regenerative skincare. Recognized for her advanced skill in treating ethnic and diverse skin types, she is a faculty lecturer at national aesthetic conferences and is committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care rooted in subtle, purposeful enhancements that maintain skin health and natural balance.

Marie Trimarchi brings nearly two decades of expertise in aesthetic medicine, clinical operations, and patient experience design. As the Director of Aesthetic Strategy and Patient Experience at Holländer Clinic, she oversees strategic practice growth, protocol implementation, compliance, and team development while ensuring every treatment is backed by rigorous clinical standards and a concierge-level experience that treats the whole person, not just the skin.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

• The clinic's founding philosophy and the gap between external aesthetic care and internal healthy aging medicine.
• Natural aesthetics as a spectrum from least to most invasive, built around diet, lifestyle, genetics, and skin health.
• Skincare product overuse, the damage from mixing too many acids and retinoids, and the skin barrier inflammation that follows.
• Facial filler risks most patients are never told about, including vascular occlusion, lymphatic blockage, granulomas, and blindness.
• The differences between HA gel fillers, permanent materials, biostimulators like Sculptra, and autologous options including PRP, PRF, and EZGel.
• Skin laxity and volume loss in GLP-1 patients, and the treatment sequence from skin quality to filler to RF microneedling to surgical referral.
• Profound RF microneedling, how it differs from standard microneedling, and the tissue requirements for candidacy.
• The CO2 laser, who it is actually appropriate for, and the problem with it being overprescribed in practices with limited device options.
• Clear and Brilliant as a low-downtime treatment for sun damage, pigmentation, and texture across a wide range of skin types.
• Rosacea, broken capillaries, and vascular redness treated with pulse dye laser, and the distinction between brown and red sun damage.
• Acne and rosacea treatment without antibiotics, and the conditions that make lasers and microneedling the wrong choice.
• Age-appropriate treatment timing and the long-term consequences of starting injectables too young.

• Weightlifting as an underrated tool for facial and neck tone and its role in aging prevention.
• Skin picking disorder, the psychological layer underneath aesthetic concerns, and building a referral network for patient needs beyond the treatment room.
• The future of aesthetic medicine, including body treatments, hair restoration, and merging external care with internal healthy aging medicine.

EPISODE RESOURCES 

OneSkin

Science-backed skincare to support skin longevity and healthy aging.

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Therabody

Devices to address skin texture, redness, and inflammation without invasive treatment.

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Genopalate

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Website:

https://hollanderclinic.com

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jenn.hollander

https://www.instagram.com/hollanderclinic/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/jenhollandernp

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferhollandermsnfnp-c4702

KEYWORDS

skin aging, anti-aging treatments, facial fillers, botox alternatives, natural aesthetics, RF microneedling, CO2 laser, laser skin resurfacing, skin laxity, collagen stimulation, PRP facial, GLP-1 skin effects, rosacea treatment, acne scarring, sun damage treatment, injectable fillers, skin tightening

MEET THE GUEST

Deanna Latson is a professional speaker who has spoken at over 800 universities, appeared on live TV, and worked with countless corporate audiences. She built her career making complicated topics simple, engaging, and unforgettable from health and leadership to business and personal growth. She later brought that same skill into the corporate world, becoming a global product and marketing executive and helping scale companies in health, wellness, skincare, supplements, and direct selling.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

• The gap in conventional medicine around nutrition, and the growing need for patients to research, self-advocate, and seek multiple opinions
• Over 800 colleges, universities, and organizations reached through health and wellness speaking before co-founding a nutritional company
• A consulting relationship with Immunotec that turned into a full-time role based on the company’s science, leadership, and culture
• Why glutathione is known as the body’s master antioxidant and the critical role it plays in every cell
• How glutathione supports cellular function, detoxification, immune health, energy production, and the recycling of vitamins C and E
• Why glutathione production naturally begins declining as early as your 20s, and how stress, alcohol, pollution, plastics, fragrances, and other environmental exposures accelerate that decline
• Why low glutathione levels have been associated with a wide range of chronic diseases, including neurological disorders, cancer, and immune dysfunction
• Why oral glutathione supplements often break down before absorption, and why liposomal forms still lack strong evidence of improved effectiveness
• Immunotec’s precursor approach, providing the body with the building blocks to naturally produce more glutathione instead of supplementing glutathione directly
• More than 90 published studies, approximately 79 patents, and over 25 double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trials supporting the company’s technology
• Glutathione testing, who may benefit from measuring their levels, and what to expect when starting supplementation
• Three product lines designed for different goals, including proactive wellness, healthy aging, immune support, bone health, and athletic recovery
• Individual timelines for noticing results, ranging from about one week to 30 days depending on age, health status, and personal needs
• Red flags and green flags in the supplement industry, including third-party lot testing, clinical research, international regulatory standards, and manufacturing quality
• Why investing in prevention and supporting your health before symptoms appear may lead to a longer healthspan and better quality of life
• The importance of mindset, purpose, happiness, and mental well-being as essential parts of healthy aging alongside nutrition and supplementation

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Immunotec

Immunocal®, is an all-natural protein with the highest biological value of any edible protein, and clinically proven to raise glutathione levels.

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Website:

https://www.immunotec.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/immunotec

https://www.instagram.com/deannalatson/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Immunotec

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/immunotec

KEYWORDS

glutathione, master antioxidant, immune health, healthy aging, oxidative stress, glutathione precursor, Immuno Tech, supplement science, longevity, detoxification, biohacking, antioxidant support

MEET THE GUEST

Dr. Robert Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Austin, Texas, and founder of the SHARP Method, a biologic recovery system integrating surgery, genetics, detoxification, and regenerative medicine. Nationally recognized for his work in Breast Implant Illness, he has published the largest series of PCR-tested explant capsules, documenting bacterial contamination in nearly 29% of cases, and has performed thousands of explant and fat transfer procedures. His work spans inflammation science, immune activation, biofilm research, and whole-body optimization, and he lectures nationally on chronic inflammation and the biologic implications of foreign materials in the body.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

• The discovery of breast implant illness through a cancer patient with a silent E. coli infection in her implant capsule that resolved her chronic fatigue once treated.
• Breast implant illness as a chronic inflammatory condition and its symptom overlap with mold, Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr, and parasitic infections.
• Bacterial contamination rates in implant capsules, the published research behind the data, and the truth behind viral mold-filled implant photos.
• The three ways bacteria get onto implants over time and the body's inability to clear bacteria from a foreign device.
• The limits of explant surgery alone and the pre and post surgical work required for real recovery.
• The SHARP methodology, covering genetics, gut health, toxicity burden, food sensitivities, hormone testing, and microbiome assessment.
• The explant surgery timeline, including pre-surgical supplement stacking, inflammation reduction, and the day-after recovery stack of lymphatic drainage, hyperbaric therapy, and red light.
• Glyphosate, organophosphates, and mold as compounding factors in inflammatory load.
• The relationship between GLP-1 medications and fat transfer surgery, and the facts women need before making decisions about microdosing or off-label use.
• Fat transfer to the breast versus implants, correct placement for fat survival, and the dietary and training factors that compromise the result.
• DEXA scans as a surgical candidacy tool and the muscle and bone loss risks of GLP-1 use without strength training.
• Underdiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea in women and its connection to Alzheimer's risk.
• Informed consent, the refusal to direct patients toward explant, and the cases turned away when a good outcome cannot be honestly predicted.
• Early investigation as a path away from years of unexplained symptoms.

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Clearlight Sauna

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HigherDose

PEMF mats, red light therapy, and more to help the body clear toxins, recover, and reduce chronic inflammation.

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Fatty15

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Immunolytics

At-home mold testing to identify hidden environmental factors that may impact immune health.

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Thrive

Online membership for clean, toxin-free groceries and pantry staples at reduced prices.

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Website:

https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/robertwhitfieldmd

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@robertwhitfieldmd

KEYWORDS

Abreast implant illness, explant surgery, capsulectomy, bacterial biofilm, chronic inflammation, implant infection, fat transfer, GLP-1, hyperbaric therapy, lymphatic drainage, mold toxicity, gut health, microbiome, muscle loss, bone density, glyphosate, informed consent, implant removal, silicone implants

MEET THE GUEST

Dr. Jaban Moore is a nationally recognized expert in root cause medicine and founder of Redefining Wellness Center, a virtual clinic that has helped over 10,000 clients address chronic symptoms. After overcoming his own battle with Lyme disease and mold toxicity, he dedicated his career to uncovering the underlying drivers of illness, including environmental toxins, infections, and nervous system dysregulation. Known for his work in the gut-brain connection, Dr. Jaban blends advanced diagnostics with a personalized, systems-based approach to help patients move beyond unresolved symptoms and toward long-term healing.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

• The gut brain connection and how gut bacteria directly impact neurotransmitters and brain function.
• How stress, trauma, and the nervous system disrupt digestion and keep the body in a chronic fight or flight state.
• Why chronic illness often comes down to “mystery symptoms” and missed root causes.
• Mold toxicity, how it shows up, and why hidden exposure can drive inflammation and immune dysfunction.
• The role of environmental toxins like mold, pesticides, and water contaminants in long term health issues.
• Radioactive elements and chemicals in water, and how they may impact the gut, brain, and immune system.
• Why leaving a toxic environment is only the first step and what true recovery actually looks like.
• Lyme disease, co-infections, and why the immune system and terrain matter more than just the pathogen.
• The Lyme vaccine, how it works, and the concerns around effectiveness and immune tradeoffs.
• Why strengthening the body’s terrain, including detox, stress, and lifestyle, is key to long term resilience.

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Aquasana

Water filtration systems designed to reduce contaminants and support cleaner, better-quality drinking water at home.

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Somavedic

A device designed to support the body’s response to environmental stressors and promote overall balance. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF.

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AirDoctor

Air purifiers that help remove pollutants, allergens, and contaminants from your home environment.

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Flavor Chef Bone Broth

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Function Health

Comprehensive lab testing that screens for signs of thousands of conditions before symptoms appear.

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Website:

https://www.redefiningwellnesscenter.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/drjabanmoore/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/redefiningwellnesskc

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCDI1l6SF-q_wNG8czQ0nA

KEYWORDS

gut brain connection, vagus nerve, nervous system regulation, chronic illness, root cause medicine, mold toxicity, environmental toxins, Lyme disease, co infections, microbiome, neurotransmitters, inflammation, immune dysfunction, detoxification, trauma and health, stress response, mitochondrial health, parasites, hidden infections, water toxicity

MEET THE GUEST

Erika Schlick is a health coach, gluten free advocate, cookbook author, and host of the This Healthy Life podcast. She is also the founder and host of The Lipedema Summit.

After years of struggling with unexplained symptoms and eventually being diagnosed with Lipedema, Erika became a passionate advocate for patient education, awareness, and access to better care.

The Lipedema Summit is a global education focused event that brings together leading surgeons, physicians, researchers, therapists, and patient advocates to discuss Lipedema diagnosis, surgery, conservative care, inflammation, hormones, nutrition, recovery, and long term management. Designed for both patients and healthcare professionals, the summit was created to help women feel seen, informed, and empowered through expert led conversations and evidence based education.

MORE INFORMATION

Lipedema Summit

Join us for the Lipedema Summit happening June 10–12, 2026, This will be the largest Global Lipedema event ever held, bringing together more than 50 experts across 60 sessions and 30+ hours of cutting-edge education, research, treatment discussions, and patient support.

If you are listening after June 12, you can still access the full summit experience with an All Access Pass and watch the sessions on demand.

https://event.lipedemasummit.com/?ac=FKdtCvz4

Website:

https://www.lipedemasummit.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/lipedema.summit/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/lipedemasummit/

MEET THE GUEST

Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc, has been a pioneer in integrative medicine since the early 1980s, focusing on cancer, immune health, detoxification, and mind-body medicine. He’s a respected clinician, researcher, author, and educator, and the author of The Survival Paradox. He is the founder and Medical Director of Amitabha Medical Clinic and Healing Center, and founder and CEO of Eliaz Therapeutics, a medical device company focused on transforming the treatment of sepsis and other life-threatening diseases.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

• What sepsis really is and why it is often misunderstood as just an infection.
• Why sepsis is the leading cause of death globally and how it progresses in the body.
• The difference between a typical infection and when it becomes life-threatening sepsis.
• Early warning signs of sepsis and when to seek urgent medical care.
• How immune overreaction, not just infection, drives the severity of sepsis.
• The connection between sepsis, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and chronic disease.
• Leaky gut, the microbiome, and how barrier breakdown contributes to systemic inflammation.
• What galectin-3 is and its role as a key driver of inflammation and disease progression.
• How galectin-3 influences conditions like cancer, fibrosis, and autoimmune disease.
• Apheresis explained: what it is, how it works, and its role in removing inflammatory compounds.
• Dr. Eliaz’s research on targeting galectin-3 as a potential breakthrough treatment for sepsis.
• Long-term effects of sepsis, including organ damage and chronic illness.
• Recovery after sepsis and how to support the body’s healing process.
• The future of sepsis treatment, including clinical trials and emerging therapies.

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Eliaz Therapeutics

Eliaz Therapeutics is developing XGal-3®, an FDA Breakthrough-Designated apheresis device designed to remove Galectin-3, a protein linked to the inflammatory response seen in sepsis and other critical conditions. The company is focused on advancing new treatment approaches that target the root drivers of severe inflammation and organ damage.

http://www.eliaztherapeutics.com/

MedComm Published Research

New research published in the April 2026 issue of MedComm found that selective Galectin-3 removal improved survival outcomes and reduced inflammatory markers in preclinical sepsis models, further supporting the role of Galectin-3 in critical illness. 

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/26882663/2026/7/4

BodyBio

Supplements designed to support cellular health, mitochondrial function, and detoxification. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 15% OFF.

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Quicksilver Scientific

Liposomal supplements designed to support detoxification and reduce inflammation at a cellular level. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 15% OFF.

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Website:

https://dreliaz.org

http://amitabhaclinic.com/

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/drisaaceliaz/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/dreliaz

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@dreliaz

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-isaac-eliaz/

KEYWORDS

sepsis, immune response, inflammation, galectin-3, integrative medicine, mitochondrial dysfunction, leaky gut, microbiome, detoxification, cytokines, chronic illness, immune dysregulation, apheresis, plasma exchange, systemic inflammation

MEET THE GUEST

Lipedema Team is one of the first specialized multidisciplinary Lipedema centers in Mexico, founded by Dr. José Carlos Martínez López and Dr. Max Sirota Toporek. Their team combines surgery, lymphatic care, nutrition, mental health support, and personalized treatment plans to help women manage Lipedema symptoms, improve mobility, and regain quality of life. Their mission was born from witnessing how frequently Lipedema is misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and dismissed.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

• How Dr. Max and Dr. Jose discovered Lipedema after years of medical training without ever learning about the condition.
• Why Lipedema is far more than “big legs” and how inflammation impacts the entire body.
• The differences between cosmetic liposuction and lymph sparing Lipedema surgery.
• Why conservative care and surgery work best together for long term symptom management.
• Their comprehensive treatment approach including nutrition, compression, lymphatic drainage, hyperbaric therapy, hormones, and physical therapy.
• The role of GLP-1 medications in reducing inflammation and preparing patients for surgery.
• Why preparing patients before surgery with anti inflammatory protocols can improve recovery, reduce bleeding, and lower complications.
• What recovery really looks like after Lipedema surgery, from fibrosis to compression, swelling, and year long healing timelines.
• The importance of protecting the lymphatic system during surgery and why Lipedema procedures require specialized techniques and training.
• How pain, heaviness, swelling, and mobility limitations affect daily life for women living with Lipedema.
• The emotional and physical transformations patients experience after treatment, from reduced pain to improved mobility, confidence, exercise tolerance, and quality of life.
• Why early diagnosis matters and how awareness can help women avoid decades of suffering without answers.

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Lipedema Summit

Join us for the Lipedema Summit happening June 10–12, 2026, co-hosted by Dr. Max and Dr. Jose. This will be the largest Lipedema event ever held, bringing together more than 50 experts across 60 sessions and 30+ hours of cutting-edge education, research, treatment discussions, and patient support.

If you are listening after June 12, you can still access the full summit experience with an All Access Pass and watch the sessions on demand.

https://event.lipedemasummit.com/?ac=FKdtCvz4

Lipedema Summit Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/lipedema.summit/

Mochi Health

Mochi Health provides personalized GLP-1 access and metabolic health support through licensed medical providers and virtual care.

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/lipedemateam/

Website:

https://www.lipedema.team/

KEYWORDS

lipedema, lipedema surgery, chronic inflammation, lymphatic health, GLP-1 medications, compression therapy, anti inflammatory lifestyle, lipedema recovery, women’s health, manual lymphatic drainage, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, nervous system regulation, lipedema awareness, healing and recovery