Viking Health Podcast

About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and national board-certified health and wellness coach. He is the founder of Viking Health, a holistic health and wellness company that offers science-based and research-driven services to support weight loss and overall well-being.

Summary: In this episode of the Viking Health Podcast, Dr. Christian Middelthon discusses the importance of supplements for maintaining optimal health and supporting weight loss. He emphasizes the need for certain micronutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin D, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are often deficient in the modern diet. Dr. Middelthon also highlights the benefits of probiotics for gut health and introduces Ageless, a supplement that supports cellular repair and slows down the aging process. He provides recommendations for dosage and suggests reputable brands for each supplement.

Key Takeaways:

• Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that supports immune function, collagen formation, and heart health.
• Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption, bone health, immune function, and brain health.
• Magnesium is often deficient in the diet and plays a crucial role in muscle and nerve function, energy production, and blood sugar regulation.
• Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and support heart health, brain function, and weight loss.
• Probiotics help maintain a healthy gut microbiome, support digestion, and boost immune function.
• Ageless is a supplement that contains Sirtuin activators and NAD precursors to support cellular repair and slow down the aging process.

Quotes:

• "Vitamin C is a fantastic nutrient because it's a very potent antioxidant. It helps with building cartilage, forming blood vessels, and fighting free radicals." - Dr. Christian Middelthon
• "Vitamin D is important for calcium absorption, immune function, muscle function, and brain health. It can even help reduce the risk of certain cancers." - Dr. Christian Middelthon
• "Magnesium is important for muscle and nerve function, energy production, and blood sugar regulation. Most people are deficient in magnesium due to food processing." - Dr. Christian Middelthon
• "Omega-3 fatty acids are vital for heart health, brain function, and weight loss. They are anti-inflammatory and can even reduce the risk of certain cancers." - Dr. Christian Middelthon
• "Probiotics support a healthy gut microbiome, digestion, and immune function. They are important for overall health and can be obtained from fermented foods or supplements." - Dr. Christian Middelthon
• "Ageless contains Sirtuin activators and NAD precursors to support cellular repair and slow down the aging process. It helps optimize cell energy and maximize cellular health." - Dr. Christian Middelthon

About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and national board-certified health and wellness coach. He is the founder of Viking Health, a science-based and research-driven weight loss program that focuses on improving overall health and maintaining weight loss for good.

Summary: In this episode, Dr. Christian Middelthon discusses the importance of monitoring biometrics to manage and improve overall health. He explains various biometric markers such as BMI, waist-to-height ratio, blood pressure, body fat percentage, fasting glucose levels, and cholesterol. Dr. Middelthon emphasizes the significance of these markers in assessing the risk of chronic diseases and provides ideal ranges for each marker. He also highlights the role of inflammation and insulin resistance in overall health and suggests ways to improve these markers through lifestyle changes.

Key Takeaways:

• Monitoring biometrics is crucial for assessing overall health and the risk of chronic diseases.
• Ideal ranges for biometric markers include BMI (18.5-24.9), waist-to-height ratio (40 for men, >50 for women).
• Inflammation and insulin resistance play a significant role in overall health and can be improved through lifestyle changes.

Quotes:

• "You're not meant to carry so much more fat just because you're a little older." - Dr. Christian Middelthon
• "These biometric measurements are great tools for you to use to give yourself confidence of where you're at." - Dr. Christian Middelthon

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About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and national board-certified health and wellness coach. He is the founder of Viking Health, a science-based and research-driven weight loss program that focuses on improving metabolic health.

Summary: In this episode of the Viking Health podcast, Tim Cicciarelli shares his results after completing the Reboot program with Dr. Christian Middelthon. Tim lost over 30 pounds and experienced significant improvements in his biometrics, including a decrease in body fat percentage and BMI. Dr. Middelthon emphasizes the importance of maintaining weight loss and using biometrics as a tool to monitor and improve metabolic health. He also discusses the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and the role of lifestyle in preventing chronic diseases.

Key Takeaways:

• Losing weight is the first step, but maintaining weight loss is equally important for long-term health.
• Biometrics are measurements that can help assess metabolic health and detect early signs of chronic diseases.
• Only 6.8% of American adults have optimal metabolic health, highlighting the need for lifestyle changes.
• Lifestyle is the best insurance for health, and biometrics can serve as a tool to monitor and improve metabolic health.

Quotes:

• "Everyone can lose weight, everyone can maintain weight, and everyone can be healthier than where they're at." - Dr. Christian Middelthon
• "Your lifestyle is the best insurance you can have for your health." - Dr. Christian Middelthon

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Viking Health 16200 Ventura Boulevard Suite #323 Encino, CA 91436 (310)-730-9920

About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a renowned expert in optimal weight loss and wellness. He is the founder of Viking Health, a program that helps individuals achieve their weight loss goals through a combination of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Dr. Middelthon has helped countless patients transform their lives and improve their overall health.

Summary: Dr. Christian Middelthon discusses the factors that affect metabolism and how to optimize it for weight loss and overall wellness. He explains that while building muscle can increase metabolism, it is not as significant as many believe. Instead, factors such as overall size, non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), and dietary-induced thermogenesis play a larger role. Dr. Middelthon emphasizes the importance of eating protein, as it increases metabolism and helps with weight maintenance. He also highlights the benefits of an improved metabolism, such as increased insulin sensitivity and overall health.

Key Takeaways:

• Muscle mass has a minimal impact on metabolism compared to other factors such as overall size and non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT).
• Protein increases metabolism, with approximately 30% of protein calories being used up in the digestion process.
• Maintaining a healthy metabolism involves factors such as hormone levels, exercise, and overall lifestyle habits.
• Increasing awareness and appreciation for the body's functions can help improve the relationship with food and make healthier choices.

Quotes:

• "Your metabolism is constantly changing based on how you live. It's important to bring it up to a healthy level that matches your current weight." - Dr. Christian Middelthon
• "Protein affects how many calories you burn in a day. Approximately 30% of the calories from protein are immediately used up in the digestion process." - Dr. Christian Middelthon
• "Improving your relationship with your body and increasing awareness and appreciation for what your body is doing for you is key to making healthier choices." - Middelthon

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Viking Health 16200 Ventura Boulevard Suite #323 Encino, CA 91436 (310)-730-9920

About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is the founder of Viking Health, a weight loss and wellness program that focuses on improving overall health and longevity. With a background in medicine and a passion for helping patients achieve their health goals, Dr. Christian Middelthon has dedicated his career to helping individuals lose weight, improve their blood pressure, and live healthier lives.

Summary : Dr. Christian Middelthon discusses the importance of blood pressure and how it can be improved through weight loss. He explains the reset phase of his reboot program, which focuses on increasing metabolism and gradually increasing protein intake. Dr. Christian Middelthon emphasizes the role of weight loss in reducing blood pressure and the overall impact it can have on health and longevity.

Key Takeaways:

• The reset phase of the reboot program is designed to increase metabolism and bring it back to a normal and healthy level.
• Gradually increasing protein intake can help raise metabolism and facilitate weight loss.
• Losing weight is the most powerful tool in reducing blood pressure and improving overall health.
• High blood pressure can lead to serious health conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure.
• Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and stress management play a significant role in managing blood pressure.

Quotes:

• "The main purpose of the reset phase is to reset your metabolism and increase it to a level that's normal and healthy for your current weight."
• "Protein is the macronutrient that most effectively raises your metabolism."
• "High blood pressure leaves you at high risk for a lot of serious conditions."
• "If you think taking care of yourself is expensive, try illness."
• "The most important thing is to lose weight around your waistline, that organ fat that's squeezing on the organs and putting pressure on your arteries."

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Viking Health 16200 Ventura Boulevard Suite #323 Encino, CA 91436 (310)-730-9920

About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and National Board certified health and wellness coach. He is the founder of Viking Health, a weight loss and wellness program that focuses on science-based and research-driven services. ​ Summary: In this episode of the Viking Health Podcast, Dr. Christian Middelthon discusses the connection between excessive sugar consumption and inflammation in the body. He explains how high levels of sugar and insulin can lead to chronic inflammation, which is linked to various chronic diseases such as heart disease, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and cancer. Dr. M also emphasizes the importance of maintaining insulin sensitivity and provides insights into the diets of indigenous tribes that promote good health and longevity. ​ Key Takeaways: - Excessive sugar consumption and high insulin levels can lead to chronic inflammation, which is associated with various chronic diseases. - Insulin resistance, caused by prolonged high insulin levels, can lead to pre-diabetes and eventually type 2 diabetes. - Indigenous tribes that follow a natural diet consisting of whole foods and low glycemic index foods have lower rates of chronic diseases. - Cutting out added sugar and minimizing natural sugar intake can lead to numerous health benefits, including weight loss, increased energy, improved digestion, and reduced joint and muscle pain. ​ Quotes: - "When you consume excessive amounts of added sugar, it causes you to produce more insulin and chronic high levels of circulating insulin and high blood sugar levels are associated with inflammation." - Dr. Christian Middelthon - "High levels of inflammation on a chronic basis can cause changes to your cells, including changes to the DNA, which is linked to cancer." - Middelthon - "Cut out added sugar and minimize it. Eat in a way that you need to use the least amount of insulin over a lifespan and you will be healthier." - Middelthon

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Episode Notes: About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and National Board certified health and wellness coach. He is the founder of Viking Health, a science-based and research-driven weight loss program that focuses on equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools to maintain long-term weight loss.

Summary: In this episode, Dr. Christian Middlethon discusses the process of refining sugar and the different types of sugars. He explains how sugar affects the liver and pancreas, and the potential health risks associated with excessive sugar consumption. Dr. Middlethon emphasizes the importance of reducing sugar intake and the benefits of doing so, including weight loss, improved energy levels, and the reversal of conditions such as fatty liver and Type 2 Diabetes.

Key Takeaways:

• Sugar is refined from sugar cane through a process that removes fiber, water, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, leaving behind fructose and glucose.
• Excessive sugar consumption can lead to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which can progress to liver cirrhosis and liver failure.
• The pancreas is overworked when there is excess sugar in the diet, leading to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
• The average American consumes 150-180 pounds of sugar per year, putting a significant burden on the pancreas and liver.
• Reversing the damage caused by excessive sugar consumption is possible through lifestyle changes, including reducing sugar intake and losing weight.

Quotes:

• "We have this fuel storage that is genetically meant for us to be used for energy, but we never do." - Dr. Christian Middlethon
• "Quality of life is part of it. To be able to do something like this, the sense of achievement." - Dr. Christian Middlethon
• "You feel younger when you feel lighter and you are more in control of your food intake." - Dr. Christian Middlethon

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Viking Health 16200 Ventura Boulevard Suite #323 Encino, CA 91436 (310)-730-9920

About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and national board-certified health and wellness coach. He is the founder of Viking Health, a program designed to support weight loss and overall wellness.

Summery: Dr. Christian Middleton discusses the three prerequisites for the body to burn fat for energy. The first two conditions are low insulin levels and depleted glycogen stores. The third condition is a continued period of time without ingesting calories. He emphasizes the importance of simplifying weight loss and understanding that the body works in a similar way for everyone. Dr. Christian Middelthon also explains how the program helps individuals become more metabolically flexible and feel younger. He addresses the issue of plateaus and offers advice on how to navigate through them.

Key Takeaways:

• The three prerequisites for the body to burn fat for energy are low insulin levels, depleted glycogen stores, and a continued period of time without ingesting calories.
• The body becomes more metabolically flexible on the program, allowing for efficient fat burning and increased energy.
• Paying attention to how you feel after eating can help reprogram your relationship with food and make healthier choices.
• Plateaus can be caused by factors such as set point weight, hormonal issues, or reaching a low body fat percentage.
• The program includes a reset phase in the final four weeks to change the body's set point weight and raise metabolism gradually.

Quotes:

• "Once you've had a meal, your insulin levels have to be low, and you must have depleted your glycogen for fat to effectively start being used for energy." - Dr. Christian Middlethon
• "Your body is very intuitive. It will actually crave what it needs when you take away the addictive properties of processed foods." - Dr. Christian Middlethon
• "Start paying attention to how you feel after you eat. Recognize which foods will make you feel good and which ones will make you feel sluggish and uncomfortable." - Dr. Christian Middlethon
• "The scale may not show much change, but if your inches are going down, you know you're still burning fat." - Dr. Christian Middlethon
• "The Reboot Program includes a reset phase to incrementally increase protein and raise metabolism back up to a healthy level." - Dr. Christian Middlethon

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Viking Health 16200 Ventura Boulevard Suite #323 Encino, CA 91436 (310)-730-9920

About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and national board-certified health and wellness coach. He is the founder of Viking Health, a science-based and research-driven weight loss and wellness program. Dr. Middleton has helped numerous clients achieve their weight loss goals and improve their overall health.

Summary: In this episode of the Viking Health Podcast, Dr. Christian Middelthon discusses the second prerequisite for the body to burn fat for energy. He explains the three fuel sources the body can use for energy: immediate energy from food, glycogen stored in the muscles and liver, and fat storage. The body prioritizes these fuel sources in a specific order, with food being the first choice. To effectively burn fat, the glycogen storage must be depleted. Dr. Christian Middelthon emphasizes the importance of understanding the body's fuel sources and how they are utilized for weight loss and overall health.

Key Takeaways:

• The body has three fuel sources: immediate energy from food, glycogen stored in the muscles and liver, and fat storage.
• Glycogen storage must be depleted for the body to effectively burn fat for energy.
• Understanding the body's fuel sources is crucial for weight loss and overall health.

Quotes:

• "Your body prioritizes these three options in a very specific order."
• "You have to deplete the storage of sugar in your muscles and liver before your body is effectively going to start prioritizing fat as your main fuel storage."
• "When you're trying to burn fat for energy, you rather this happened relatively short. So you get several hours of the day where you're in a fat-burning mode."

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Viking Health 16200 Ventura Boulevard Suite #323 Encino, CA 91436 (310)-730-9920

About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and national board-certified health and wellness coach. He is the host of the Viking Health Podcast and the founder of Viking Health, a company that provides science-based and research-driven weight loss and wellness services.

In this episode of the Viking Health Podcast, Dr. Christian Middelthon discusses the three prerequisites for the body to effectively burn fat for energy. He explains how glucose is converted into fat and stored in fat cells, and how insulin plays a role in this process. Dr. Middelthon emphasizes the importance of resting the pancreas and allowing insulin levels to come down in order for lipase, an enzyme that breaks down fat, to be released. He also highlights the benefits of drinking plenty of water and the role it plays in maintaining a normal or higher metabolism.

Key Takeaways: - The body needs three conditions to effectively burn fat for energy: a fuel source (glucose), oxygen, and a spark (lipase). - Insulin is a hormone that allows glucose to enter cells and be used for energy. High insulin levels prevent the release of lipase and trap free fatty acids in fat cells. - Lipase is released when insulin levels come down, allowing free fatty acids to be broken down and used as an alternative fuel source. - Drinking plenty of water helps maintain a normal or higher metabolism, aids in flushing out toxins, and improves skin elasticity.

Quotes: - "Insulin is an energy transporting and fat-storing hormone." - Dr. Christian Middelthon - "These free fatty acids are stored inside our fat cells, which act like little fuel tanks." - Dr. Christian Middelthon - "Lipase can only be released by the pancreas when insulin is down." - Dr. Christian Middelthon

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Viking Health

16200 Ventura Boulevard Suite #323

Encino, CA 91436 (

310)-730-9920