The Lab Report: Recent Episodes
Futures Lab
Follow the team at the Futures Lab in the Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado, as they navigate the challenges of launching an innovative learning program in a 30,000 student school district.
Most people don't think about their bones until something breaks—but by then, it may be too late. Dr. John Neustadt literally wrote the book on this topic and challenges everything you thought you knew about bone health. He offers everyday habits that can protect you from fracture, discusses the role of nutrition, exercise, hormones, and even commonly prescribed medications that can directly affect your bones.
Whether you're looking to stay active as you age, have a family history of osteoporosis, or simply want to prevent future health problems, this episode is packed with practical advice you can start using today. Drawing from his newly expanded book, Fracture-Proof Your Bones, Dr. John Neustadt shares the latest advances in bone health research. This is an empowering discussion filled with actionable advice for clinicians and health-conscious listeners alike—proving that it's never too early, or too late, to invest in stronger bones and a healthier future.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:15 Meet Dr. John Neustadt
- 5:20 Is Osteoporosis just part of aging?
- 6:45 Bone is complex, living tissue
- 8:10 Medications affect bone health/remodeling
- 12:00 Catabolic physiology and stressors
- 13:45 Bisphosphonates - fracture risk vs. bone density
- 21:05 Best predictor of fracture
- 24:05 Personalized treatment approaches
- 27:15 Optimizing hormones and Hormone replacement therapy
- 30:25 Vitamin K and its many forms
- 38:40 Diet first vs. supplements
- 40:10 NBI supplement company
- 43:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
NBI Health
Fracture-Proof Your Bones - Expanded and Updated Edition
Delivering Health Podcast
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What happens when a mother’s determination to find answers meets a physician dedicated to uncovering the root causes behind autism and developmental challenges? In this powerful episode, autism advocate Heather Acquavella of Theo’s Voice joins renowned functional medicine specialist Dr. Jared Skowron to share the remarkable journey of her son, Theo. Together they discuss the turning points that led them beyond conventional approaches, the testing and discoveries that helped unlock new possibilities, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Today’s episode is an honest conversation about advocacy, persistence, and a search for answers beyond a conventional medicine approach. Our guests share practical advice for families navigating autism and developmental concerns including how to cut through overwhelming information, trust parental instincts, and balance hope with realistic expectations. Heather Acquavella shares the mission behind Theo’s Bridge Foundation and her growing community of parents seeking support and answers, while Dr. Jared Skowron offers insights into the most common challenges families face and the evolving future of autism care. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, practitioner, or advocate, this episode delivers inspiration, actionable insights, and a powerful reminder that every child’s journey is unique.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:00 Meet Dr. Jared Skowron and Heather Acquavella
- 5:35 Theo’s story and Heather’s determination
- 9:15 Skowron’s pioneering story in helping autistic children
- 11:00 Working together for answers, sharing the story on TikTok
- 17:55 Specialty lab testing for deeper insights
- 20:05 Advice to parents and caregivers
- 25:00 Theo’s Voice and Theo’s Bridge Foundation
- 29:15 Why aren’t there more autism specialists?
- 31:35 Balancing hope with expectation: Video chronicles
- 34:05 Caring for the caretakers
- 37:00 What gives you hope for the future of autism?
- 39:45 Social media resources
Additional Resources:
TikTok - theosvoice2
TikTok - Theo's Bridge
Donate to Help an Autism Family get answers they deserve
Spectrum Awakening
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Anurag Singh MD, PhD. is a physician, researcher, immunologist, and one of the leading voices behind the science of Urolithin A – a gut microbiome metabolite. Urolithin A is crucial for mitochondrial health by stimulating mitophagy. Dr. Singh breaks down the science and explains his extensive research into how this postbiotic compound could play a major role in cellular energy and longevity.
Whether you’re an athlete, a health optimizer, or just curious about the future of longevity science, this conversation with Dr. Anurag Singh is packed with cutting-edge, evidence-based insights you won’t want to miss.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:05 Meet Dr. Anurag Singh and learn about Urolithin A
- 6:45 Substrates, prevalence, and specific gut commensal bacteria
- 9:40 Mitophagy and mitochondrial health
- 12:55 Immunology and aging
- 15:35 Urolithin A and muscle mass
- 17:45 Academic research a-ha moments
- 20:15 Clinical benefits of Urolithin A
- 23:00 Food based approach vs. supplementation
- 25:25 Safety and contraindications
- 27:00 Ranking your supplement stack
- 29:10 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Timeline Mitopure
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What if the secret to a longer, healthier life isn’t found in the latest biohacking trend but in the small, sustainable choices you make every day? In this episode, we meet Dr. Jennifer Timmons, a longevity expert and the founder of Timmons Wellness, a concierge medical practice built around personalized, proactive care. Dr. Timmons has made it her mission to help patients move beyond conventional care to focus on optimizing how they age.
Today we cut through the biohacker noise to remind you how your hobbies and daily habits impact how you age. Whether you’re just starting your wellness journey or already deep in the optimization rabbit hole, Dr. Jennifer Timmons offers actionable steps to help you live better, longer. Back to the basics!
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:45 Meet Dr. Jennifer Timmons - her thoughts on biohacker quick fixes
- 7:55 Hobbies as a health strategy
- 11:05 Daily choices that impact aging
- 16:30 Exercise snacks and movement
- 20:10 Extreme routines: where to draw the line
- 23:00 Educating yourself and finding trusted sources
- 28:00 Working with Dr. Timmons
- 28:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Timmons Wellness
@jennifertimmonsmd
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Dr. Nasha Winters is a naturopathic physician with a deeply powerful story. Diagnosed with stage IV cancer at age 19 and given just a few months to live, she embarked on a relentless journey to self-education and integrative healing that ultimately saved her life. Now a leading expert in metabolic oncology, Dr. Nasha is passionate in her mission to transform healthcare by addressing underlying metabolic dysfunction that fuels not only cancer, but virtually all chronic diseases.
Dr. Nasha Winters has a message of empowerment for cancer patients: by understanding and correcting the terrain of the body rather than merely attacking the tumor, we can shift from a disease-centered model to one rooted in true healing and prevention for everyone. This message will resonate not only in cancer, but also for anyone wanting to treat or prevent chronic disease.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:45 Meet Dr. Nasha Winters and hear what a metabolic approach to cancer looks like
- 7:10 Nasha’s inspiring story
- 15:55 Fasting, ketosis, various diets in cancer
- 18:55 Ketosis and ketone bodies
- 24:10 Working with traditional oncology
- 29:10 Cachexia, sarcopenia, and fasting
- 34:00 Specialty testing in cancer patients
- 36:30 Facing mortality, past trauma, and taking control
- 41:10 Practical steps on where to start – diagnosis/prevention
- 45:30 Tend the terrain, connecting farming and medicine
- 48:30 Nasha’s current state
- 51:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
drnasha.com
Tend the Terrain Substack
The Metabolic Approach to Cancer
Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology
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Maggie Awad, NP is the founder of Elevate Performance Medicine and a leading functional sports medicine nurse practitioner. Drawing on her work with elite professional athletes, Maggie breaks down how an optimized microbiome and personalized nutrition can fuel energy production, decrease inflammation, and support recovery. This holistic approach allows athletes to train harder, bounce back faster, and sustain peak performance without burnout or injury.
Whether you're a competitive athlete, weekend warrior, or high-performer chasing longevity in your sport or career, Maggie Awad shifts the paradigm from symptom management to true root-cause optimization.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 5:15 Meet Maggie Awad and learn what “Functional Sport Medicine” means
- 8:10 Why did Maggie choose this specialty
- 10:45 Common health issues among all athletes
- 12:30 Gut health and stool testing
- 17:20 Overtraining and the importance of sleep and recovery
- 18:50 Nutritional deficiencies in athletes – glycine tangent
- 20:50 Hormone optimization and supplementation
- 23:00 Maggie’s patient population and practice
- 25 :40 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Elevate Performance Medicine
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Celebrate the magic of the season with our special Christmas episode as we unwrap the 5 Love Languages and explore why love truly is the greatest gift of all. Whether it’s words that warm the heart, thoughtful acts of kindness, actual Christmas gifts, quality time with family and friends, or a comforting touch, we’ll help you discover how to give – and receive- love in ways that matter most. Cozy up, tune in, and get ready to spread a little more love this season.
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The gut microbiome is more than just bacteria. It encompasses all organisms and genetic material including yeast, viruses, and archaea. It is a common belief that yeast in the GI tract needs to be eradicated. But not so fast.
In this episode, we focus on the mycobiome. We examine the dual roles of commensal and pathogenic yeast species within the GI tract, exploring how they influence immune signaling, metabolic function, and mucosal integrity. We also discuss emerging evidence linking fungal dysbiosis to conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, cancer, and systemic inflammation.
If you’re interested in the clinical science behind how yeast can support health – or contribute to disease - this episode explores a topic often overlooked in longevity medicine.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:00 The Gut Mycobiome – needs a new name
- 6:40 Yeast vs. Bacteria
- 9:00 Development of the commensal mycobiome
- 11:00 The important role of yeast & their metabolites
- 15:25 Candida and Malassezia
- 18:45 Saccharomyces
- 21:05 Dietary influences and fermented foods
- 23:30 Question of the Day
- If yeast grows out in culture on the GI Effects, what next?
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Stool Profile
Microbiomix
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The Thanksgiving holiday is more than just family, friends, food, and football. It is an opportunity to be reminded of the importance of gratitude. Although being thankful seems like just a nice moral platitude, gratitude interventions are shown to have surprisingly important clinical implications for our health.
On today’s episode, we talk Thanksgiving ‘fun facts,’ gratitude interventions, and strategies to combat holiday season stress and weight gain.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:10 Fun facts about Thanksgiving
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7:35 Gratitude interventions and health
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11:15 Strategies to prevent holiday weight gain
- 14:30 Keto, Vegan, Carnivore, Omnivore holiday dinner menus
- 16:45 Kitchen Cook-cophany!
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Gut motility may be the most important and least discussed aspect of health. One vital part of gut motility is the Migrating Motor Complex. The Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) is the gut’s “street sweeper,” clearing food and bacteria to maintain intestinal homeostasis between meals. In this episode, we review its physiology, regulatory mechanisms, and clinical relevance – from SIBO to functional GI disorders – highlighting why this cyclical motility pattern matters for patient care.
Today you’ll meet the migrating motor complex: your gut’s built-in street sweeper that clocks in when you’re not eating. This behind-the-scenes cleaning cycle is essential to GI health!
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:20 Gut motility – peristalsis and segmentation
- 5:45 Migrating Motor Complex (MMC)
- 8:40 Motilin, serotonin, and the vagus nerve
- 11:15 Acidification of the small intestine and Motilin
- 13:25 Signaling the vagus nerve
- 16:20 MMC’s role in SIBO/IMO
- 17:50 Prokinetics and meal spacing
- 22:00 Question of the Day
- What is the relationship between PPI’s and MMC?
Additional Resources:
SIBO Breath Test
GI Effects Stool Profile
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The microbiome continues to be viewed as a cornerstone of health, whether we are discussing the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular risk, immune dysfunction, and even cognitive health. One major contributions of the microbiome to our global health is in the production of short-chain fatty acids. Primary among these products is a compound known as n-butyrate. N-butyrate has profound roles, not only in our gut, but throughout our entire body. What are all the impacts of n-butyrate, and how do we foster an adequate supply of it? These are but some of the questions we discuss on today’s Lab Report.
In this episode, we continue our spree on the importance of gut health. We cover food sources that are important for microbiome health, particularly for fermentation of short-chain fatty acids. We also cover how butyrate impacts the gut, the immune system, and much more. With all the profound roles of n-butyrate, it begs the question: is it the greatest of all the things made by our microbiome?
Today on The Lab Report:
- 5:30 Gut microbiome production of SCFA’s (short-chain fatty acids)
- 6:30 Food sources of n-butyrate
- 8:00 Let’s Google It: The entomology of ‘butyrate’
- 9:00 Butyrogenic species: What bacteria produce butyrate?
- 10:45 How butyrate is used throughout the body
- 13:00 Logical Speculation: n-butyrate, autoimmunity, and fiber
- 15:45 The gut-brain axis and appetite are influenced by butyrate
- 20:30 Skeletal muscle also responds to butyrate
- 23:30 Foods to eat to promote butyrate
- 26:00 N-Butyrate supplementation: mixed studies?
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Stool Profile
Microbiomix
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Based on recent research, the term ‘dysbiosis’ is no longer a simple black-and-white diagnosis of a gut imbalance. The scientific understanding of a healthy microbiome is evolving. It’s no longer just about the laundry list of organisms present, but rather about their functionality for health and disease.
In today’s episode, we unpack the term ‘dysbiosis.’ Join us to rethink what it means to have a healthy microbiome, the utility of novel algorithmic scoring, and how a deeper understanding of this complex ecosystem is opening doors to more targeted diagnostics and therapeutics.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:30 Healthy microbiome vs. Dysbiosis
- 8:00 Defining terms
- 10:10 Dysbiosis scoring algorithms
- 15:40 Functional approach to dysbiosis
- 16:30 Rethinking pathogens
- 19:25 The microbiome is reactionary – root cause is important!
- 23:15 Should we even be using the word “dysbiosis”?
- 24:25 Whole genome sequencing and gut functionality
- 28:00 Adaptability of the microbiome
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Stool Profile
Microbiomix
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Like Hippocrates said, “All Disease Begins in the Gut.” Here in functional/personalized medicine, stool testing is an important tool to help get to the root cause of chronic conditions or to optimize health. Given its vital role in clinical practice, choosing the right stool test becomes paramount and being mindful of the information you are seeking is key.
In today’s episode, we're taking the conversation deeper, refocusing on why studying the microbiome is so critical. This episode redefines the clinical utility of Genova's stool tests, giving you the insights you need to make informed decisions and get better results for your patients.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:55 Stool testing - High-level why’s
- 8:00 Clinical guide to basic gut function
- 11:00 Inflammation biomarker overload
- 13:30 Measuring maldigestion/malabsorption
- 16:15 Gut metabolites – direct vs. Next-Gen Sequencing
- 20:10 Infection – bacterial culture
- 24:45 Finding parasites
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Stool Profile
Microbiomix
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Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) are often called molecular chaperones. These crucial proteins spring into action when cells are under threat from environmental stressors, toxins, inflammation, and oxidative stress.
Join us as we uncover how heat shock proteins function as the cell’s microscopic repair crew. Discover how this fundamental biological mechanism not only protects our cells from daily stresses but also holds promising clues to treating age-related illnesses like cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:50 Heat shock proteins and cellular health
- 8:05 Types of cellular stress
- 9:30 Specific functions of HSPs
- 11:00 Metaphors are fun
- 13:05 How were these discovered?
- 14:00 Different than cold shock proteins
- 16:00 Clinical associations in disease
- 19:15 Naturally increasing your HSPs
- 21:25 Drug development and implications
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Licorice root is a time-honored herbal remedy with a sweet side. Beyond its role in teas and tonics, licorice root has been used for centuries to support digestion, ease respiratory illnesses, and calm everyday inflammation. It is well- known for its synergistic effects with other herbal therapies.
Join us as we talk about how licorice root can fit into your wellness routine, the traditions behind its medicinal use, and simple ways you can explore these benefits safely.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:00 Licorice root – the plant, not the candy
- 7:15 Powerhouse synergizer herb
- 9:45 Bioactive constituents – pharmacologic overview
- 13:45 Clinical uses – starting with the respiratory tract
- 16:40 Google it – Dental caries
- 19:15 In vitro cancer studies
- 21:30 Estrogenic activities
- 23:22 Cortisol, fluid retention, electrolytes, blood pressure
- 25:45 “What’s in a Name?”
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Mitochondrial dysfunction may be one of the most important topics in the area of personalized and preventative medicine to date. Thousands of articles have been published on the nature of how mitochondria become damaged and what that means for health, longevity, and aging. On today’s podcast, we take a deep dive into the triggers for mitochondrial dysfunction and what clinical conditions are related to damaged mitochondria.
We also discuss how to arm your arsenal with everyday items to help stability, protect, and maintain our mitochondria. We also discuss how other systems within and outside the cell are impacted by these “power plants” within.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:45 Break it down: the parts of the cell
- 8:40 The mitochondria are power plants
- 9:00 What’s normal?
- 10:00 Factors that trigger mitochondrial dysfunction
- 13:20 The mitochondria as our cell’s cohabitant
- 16:10 Progression of mitochondrial dysfunction
- 20:10 Clinical conditions associated with mitochondrial dysfunction
- 21:00 What can we do about it?
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Eggs are one of the most widely-consumed, and underappreciated, foods in the human diet. Long regarded as a nutritional powerhouse, eggs are rich in high-quality protein and essential nutrients that are key for health. In fact, eggs are considered the best complete protein – meaning they contain all 9 essential amino acids. But for decades, eggs were caught in the crossfire of the cholesterol debate.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore what current research says about the relationship between eggs and heart health, and whether concerns about dietary cholesterol still hold up. We’ll also discuss the role of eggs in weight management, muscle maintenance, eye health, and brain function. Whether you’re someone who eats eggs daily or has questions about whether you should, this episode offers a thoughtful, evidence-based discussion on why eggs have earned their place at the table.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:00 Why can't we agree about eggs?
- 6:00 Eggs are low calorie and a complete protein
- 8:30 Which is better the whites or the yolks?
- 10:00 Eggs, choline, and brain health
- 11:45 Eggs and eyes
- 17:00 The egg and cholesterol controversy
- 19:45 We find a way to bring "methylation" into the discussion
- 23:00 Eggs, satiety, and weight management
- 24:50 Little known constituents inside eggs
- 26:30 Other types of eggs and their nutritional value
- 29:00 Fun facts about eggs: color and bloom
- 30:20 Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
We also referenced The Methylation Episode which can be listened to here.
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Stool testing technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, with newer methods like PCR and whole-genome sequencing offering faster and more precise insights into the gut microbiome. These innovations have transformed how clinicians approach gut health, allowing for more targeted interventions. However, older technologies—such as microscopy, culture, and enzyme-based assays—still play a valuable role. These methods provide functional insights that molecular tools may miss, such as direct observation of parasites or assessment of digestive markers. The most comprehensive labs recognize that no single method gives the full picture. Instead, combining the strengths of both modern and traditional techniques ensures more accurate, clinically meaningful results.
In this episode, we dive into the pros and cons of different laboratory methodologies used in stool testing—from culture and microscopy to PCR and advanced sequencing. We break down how these choices impact accuracy, sensitivity, and clinical usefulness. You'll also learn why Genova Diagnostics stands out for its integrative, evidence-based approach, combining multiple testing methods to deliver the most comprehensive and clinically actionable results available.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:00 Technology grows quickly, and the microbiome is complex
- 7:30 Microbiology culture
- 12:40 PCR – very precise if done correctly!
- 17:00 Interpreting the laundry list
- 20:10 Remember the microscope?
- 23:30 Whole-genome (shotgun) sequencing pros/cons
- 27:15 Genova does it all – and well
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Stool Profile
Microbiomix
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N-acetylcysteine, or NAC, plays an important role in the body when it comes to combating oxidative stress. As a precursor to make glutathione, NAC has been used for decades both as an acute medication and as an over-the-counter supplement. Recently, the line between medication and supplement has been blurred and is now being debated.
Today we talk all about N-acetylcysteine - the ways NAC is used and its importance in health and disease.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:45 NAC as a drug in acute care settings
- 4:00 Mechanisms of action in the lung and kidney
- 7:15 NAC as a daily supplement
- 10:00 Hmmm…so is it a medication or a supplement?
- 11:15 Generic drug or herbal constituent?
- 15:00 Research on NAC in psychiatric disorders
- 16:16 NAC in polycystic ovary syndrome and fertility
- 17:40 Safety and side effects
- 18:50 Question of the Day:
- What are the other precursors to glutathione and how do we measure them?
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Turmeric is a spice with ancient origins. You’ve seen it in smoothies, teas, curry, and supplements. Known for its bright yellow color, it has been used for centuries to support whole-body wellness. From inflammation and joint pain to brain and heart health, in this episode we break down what the science says about turmeric and its main constituent curcumin.
Join us as we explore turmeric’s long-standing role in health and wellness and zoom in on curcumin. We break down what the science says about curcumin’s therapeutic potential, how it’s absorbed, and whether supplementation is worth the hype. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast or a health-conscious listener, this discussion of turmeric promises to spice up your knowledge!
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:30 The history of turmeric
- 7:30 Inflammation, whole root vs. curcumin
- 10:45 Oxidative stress, polyphenols, tumors, brain health
- 12:50 How much turmeric/curcumin per day
- 15:15 Poor absorption and bioavailability
- 18:20 Side effects – be aware
- 19:30 It stains stuff
- 21:50 Reputable sourcing and MC’s home recipe?
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There’s a lot of buzz around the topic of longevity. One might argue that every aspect of functional and integrative medicine promotes longevity – which is true. We’re not merely looking to lengthen lifespan we want to promote a HEALTH span. With that in mind, data is compelling. There’s one metric that is often overlooked which happens to be the greatest predictor of longevity: VO2 max.
Join us as we dive deep into how VO2 max impacts health, longevity, and overall well-being. We’ll discuss the science, how to measure it, and how to improve this crucial fitness metric.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:15 What is VO2 max and how do we use oxygen?
- 6:00 Mitochondrial biogenesis, VO2 max, and the research
- 9:00 What’s normal?
- 10:45 How do you measure VO2 max?
- 14:10 Improving your VO2 max
- 17:10 Question of the Day
- How does Genova assess longevity?
Additional Resources:
Longevity Landing Page
NutrEval
Metabolomix+
Methylation Panel
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As we enter the summer season, many of us will spend countless hours outdoors. We often discuss tick awareness and tick-borne illness, but one tick in particular is getting a lot of press these days. In case you needed another reason to be mindful of ticks, today we discuss Alpha-gal Syndrome.
In today’s episode we explore the science behind alpha-gal syndrome – a rare and serious allergy to red meat and other mammal products triggered by a bite from the Lone Star Tick. Tune in to learn how to recognize symptoms and why this syndrome is spreading across many regions and many countries.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:30 What is Alpha-gal Syndrome?
- 6:30 Delayed anaphylaxis? What!
- 9:50 Epidemiology and prevalence
- 11:50 Not only red meat – other products
- 14:55 Diagnosing alpha-gal syndrome
- 16:20 Tick avoidance and sensitization
- 18:40 What foods can these patients eat?
- 20: 15 Question of the Day?
- Are there herbs that can help?
Additional Resources:
Alpha-gal Information
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Tinnitus—the phantom ringing, buzzing, or hissing that affects millions. For those patients who suffer with this debilitating condition, it is frustrating to find any relief. For those clinicians trying to treat it, the causes are so multi-faceted, and the treatments seem to be lacking.
Today we break down the physiology of hearing, what can go wrong in the auditory system, and the many potential causes of tinnitus, from noise exposure to neurological conditions. We also examine current treatment options, emerging therapies, and what the latest research says about finding relief. Whether you're a sufferer or just curious, this episode tunes into the facts behind the noise.
Today on The Lab Report:
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5:00 Tinnitus – what is it?
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7:00 Physiology of hearing sound
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10:30 Basic causes of tinnitus
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13:45 Pathophysiology & mechanisms
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17:45 Loud noise causing tinnitus
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22:35 Presbycusis, ototoxicity, hearing loss
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25:05 Root causes and treatment of tinnitus
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28:00 Functional approach for clinicians
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Dr. Laura James is a board-certified naturopathic oncologist who has been working with cancer patients for over 20 years. She helps patients who are recently diagnosed with cancer get through the intense steps of conventional treatment – surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation – using natural means like nutrition, herbs, gentle movement, and stress management.
In today’s episode, we hear Dr. Laura James discuss her balanced viewpoint on the use of natural therapies in combination with conventional treatment to support cancer patients. Through supplement streamlining, nutritional and botanical recommendations, and lifestyle counseling, her expertise can help you feel better through treatment and beyond.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:00 Meet Dr. Laura James and hear how she defines integrative cancer care
- 9:25 Diet and nutrition – keto, fasting, low carb, protein
- 14:00 Working alongside conventional oncologists
- 19:20 Building a care team
- 24:00 Supporting the chemotherapy journey
- 27:50 Antioxidants, probiotics, and chemo
- 32:45 Resilience and the mental emotional rollercoaster
- 37:40 “Battle language” and vulnerability in cancer
- 43:50 Preventative care
- 51:30 Where to find Dr. Laura James?
- 53:55 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
LauraJamesND.com
Best for Breast Supplements
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Are ORAC scores the secret to superfoods—or just marketing fluff? In this episode, we break down what ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) really measures and why it stirred up so much controversy. The USDA pulled the plug on publishing the data, but does the concept still hold any value in nutrition science today?
In today’s episode, we dive into a myth-busting conversation that explores the science of ORAC, the skepticism, and the truths about antioxidants and health.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 5:15 Review of oxidative stress and antioxidants
- 8:20 History of the ORAC assay
- 11:45 Limitations of the ORAC measurement
- 13:20 USDA vs. Supplement companies
- 15:30 Foods with high ORAC scores
- 18:55 Should we still care? What’s the future?
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Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting itself from infection, injury, or other insults. Chemical signaling molecules called ‘eicosanoids’ are responsible for creating pain, heat, swelling, and redness. Eicosanoids are made from fatty acids, or dietary fats. We’ve all heard of fish oil and omega-3s being important when it comes to lowering inflammation. But why?
In today’s episode, we break down the inflammatory cascade, explain how fatty acids are involved, and we answer the question ‘What in the world is an eicosanoid!?’
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:20 What are eicosanoids?
- 6:05 Fatty acids and the inflammatory cascade
- 9:10 Lipoxygenase (LOX) and cyclooxygenase (COX)
- 10:00 The COX eicosanoids – prostanoids and thromboxane
- 12:10 Leukotrienes, lipoxins, resolvins, and LOX
- 13:15 Aspirin, fish oil, and heart disease
- 16:30 Question of the Day
- How should we measure fatty acids?
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
Essential & Metabolic Fatty Acids - Bloodspot
The omega-3 index as a risk factor for coronary heart disease
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If you are worried about keeping your bones strong, there’s more to the story than taking calcium supplements. Vitamin D and vitamin K work together to support strong, healthy bones. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium from food, which is essential for building and maintaining bone density. But without enough vitamin K—particularly vitamin K2—that calcium might not end up where it's needed. Vitamin K2 activates proteins that help direct calcium into bones and teeth while keeping it out of soft tissues like arteries. In other words, vitamin D gets the calcium in, and vitamin K makes sure it goes to the right place.
In today’s episode, we discuss the important relationship between vitamin D and vitamin K. These 2 fat-soluble vitamins collaborate to support bone density – there’s more to bone health than calcium!
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:15 Fat-soluble vitamins
- 6:00 Vitamin D recap
- 9:35 Bone remodeling
- 12:05 All about Vitamin K
- 15:50 Calcium isn’t the whole story
- 18:25 D3/K2 and cardiovascular health
- 20:15 Other factors that contribute to bone health
- 22:40 Question of the Day
- Do problems with fat digestion cause vitamin deficiency?
Additional Resources:
Genova Connect
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Zombie cells, scientifically known as senescent cells, are damaged or aged cells that refuse to die when they should. Instead, they linger in the body, releasing harmful chemicals that can trigger inflammation and accelerate aging. These cells have been linked to a range of age-related diseases, including arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer.
Dive into the eerie world of 'Zombie Cells' on our latest episode! Uncover how these undead cells wreak havoc in our bodies and what cutting-edge research reveals about their role in aging and disease.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:15 Cell turnover, apoptosis, and autophagy vs. zombie cells
- 7:30 What triggers zombie cells to form and what are telomeres?
- 10:15 Age-related diseases and inflammation
- 12:15 Senolytics and strategies to clear zombie cells
- 17:30 Just practice naturopathic medicine
- 18:30 Rules to survive a zombie apocalypse
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Such a random topic – gray hair? The technical term for hair graying is canities – again, what a strange word. Who knew? The basic physiology of hair growth and coloration is not something we really think about, but your hair can be a reflection of underlying health or disease. We often talk about the aging process as a marker of oxidative stress -So too with your hair.
In this episode, we dive into the science of graying hair. From melanin loss to genetics to some surprising lifestyle connections, we separate fact from fiction and uncover the truth about your hair.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:40 Canities, melanin and hair color
- 7:25 Melanin in hair vs. skin, hair growth stages
- 12:15 Aging and premature graying, oxidative stress
- 16:25 Nutrition, hormonal influences, inflammation, stress
- 18:20 Re-pigmentation??? Or at least delay graying
- 23:10 Question of the Day
- How can Genova’s testing help?
Additional Resources:
Genova Connect
NutrEval
Metabolomix+
Endo+
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Hiccups- that annoying and at times, painful reflex that sneaks up on you when you least expect it, and sometimes refuses to leave. But what are they really? Is there an evolutionary reason we’ve developed this reflex? When should you be concerned? Can we prevent them?
In this episode, we break down the pathophysiology of hiccups (yes, there’s real science behind it) Knowing the science of why they occur, we can separate fact from fiction on how to cure them. From medical insights to strange home remedies, we’re getting to the root of the world’s most inconvenient reflex.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:45 Hiccups – the diaphragm and phrenic nerve
- 6:30 Pathophysiology of the hiccup and evolution of this reflex
- 9:30 Diet and lifestyle hiccup triggers
- 11:00 The rhythmic reflex arc
- 13:40 When should you be concerned?
- 15:50 Common cures – fact vs. fiction
- 21:25 Traditional Chinese Medicine and Charles Osborne
- 23:09 Take-aways for functional medicine practitioners
Additional Resources:
Genova Connect
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Akkermansia muciniphila has been getting tons of great press recently. It’s a bacterium in the gut microbiome that thrives by supporting mucin production. However, its potential to enhance metabolic health and support weight management has paved the way for innovative probiotic solutions – which is exactly what a company called Pendulum has done! Pendulum’s products are backed by cutting-edge research showing clinical efficacy.
Today we speak with Christina O’Connor, registered dietician and Senior Healthcare Account Manager at Pendulum Therapeutics. Christina breaks down all the latest research on Akkermansia muciniphila and how optimizing levels can lead to greater health outcomes.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 5:30 Christina O’Connor on her love of microbiome science
- 8:40 Main drivers of gut health
- 10:15 Why should we care about Akkermansia?
- 13:05 Can you have too much?
- 15:20 GLP-1 effects of Akkermansia
- 17:25 Stool testing on probiotics and supporting colonization
- 22:40 What’s next for Pendulum?
- 24:15 The Fireball
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Advanced technologies and personalized approaches have been the hallmark of what we do here at Genova Diagnostics. We are frequently asked how this testing can be applied in pediatrics. Our testing is widely used to help empower parents to get to the root cause of some common childhood concerns. But there are some caveats to consider when interpreting results.
Every child is unique – so why shouldn’t their healthcare be? In this episode, we dive into the world of personalized medicine for children and how Genova’s cutting-edge testing can unlock better health outcomes for kids.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:25 Approaching common pediatric ailments
- 6:00 Root causes of skin issues, rashes, eczema
- 9:15 Food Sensitivity Testing and caveats
- 11:00 Stool testing in pediatrics – interp is different!
- 15:15 Pediatric nutrition testing – benefits and things to know
- 17:40 Childhood obesity and testing for metabolic syndrome
- 20:00 “What is it?” Game
Additional Resources:
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We all know sugar isn’t great for our health. But is all sugar created equal? In this eye-opening podcast, we speak with the team from RxSugar. Their company creates and promotes a healthy sugar called allulose. Yes, a healthy sugar!
Dr. Rick Johnson is a leading researcher on the hidden dangers of sugar. He discusses the impact of how sugar and fructose can hijack your cravings, fuel inflammation, and contribute to chronic disease. We also meet former Google Exec Neil Gyte. His personal journey toward metabolic health found him crossing paths with the science team at RxSugar. Neil joined their company and now continues his mission to make 1 billion people world-wide metabolically healthy while promoting the benefits of allulose. Listen in and enjoy this fascinating conversation!
Today on The Lab Report:
- 5:10 Meet Dr. Richard Johnson and Neil Gyte
- 7:00 Fructose, appetite, and leptin resistance
- 14:25 Sugar industry and sub-optimal clinical trials
- 22:15 Fructose, carbs and the polyol pathway, uric acid levels
- 29:40 Neil’s a-ha moments toward metabolic health
- 34:00 Joining RxSugar -Allulose as a game-changer
- 41:40 Other artificial sweeteners
- 46:40 Allulose and the ketogenic diet
- 49:30 1BMH and diet/lifestyle factors
- 54:25 1BMH vision and the Loch Lomond swim
- 59:35 Where you can learn more!
- 1:02.10 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
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YouTube Videos
- Dr. Nicholas Norwitz: Allulose: Healthiest Sugar in the World & GLP-1
- Thomas DeLauer: The Only Sweetener that Literally Shrinks Belly Fat
Published Papers:
- Alluose RCT, glucose and insulin - Journal of Functional Foods
- Allulose and Weight Loss - Nutrients
- Allulose and GLP-1 release - Nature
- The Metabolic and Endocrine Effects of a 12-week Allulose-Rich Diet - Nutrients
- Brain activity and sugar - Nutr Neuroscience
- Sweet Taste Receptor Activation (and related article)
- Allulose & Intestines
- Allulose, Fructose, Glucose and the Small Intestine - Nutrients
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Alluose & Tight Junction Regulation - Journal of Functional Foods
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Microbiome
- Allulose and the gut Microbiota
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Allulose and High Fat Diets - Microbiome - Nutrients
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Fructose & Metabolic Syndrome
- Fructose & Metabolic Syndrome - Cell Metabolism
- Fructose, Intracellular Pathway - J Biol
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Garlic isn't just a kitchen staple—it’s a natural powerhouse of health benefits! Packed with antioxidants and sulfur compounds like allicin, garlic supports heart health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, strengthens the immune system, fights inflammation, and so much more. With its antibacterial and antiviral properties, garlic has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for colds, infections, and overall wellness.
Whether eaten raw, cooked, or taken as a supplement, garlic is a simple yet powerful way to boost your health naturally. Join us as we discuss this unsung herbal hero.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:00 Garlic is a vegetable and a medicine
- 7:30 Herbal constituents vs. whole plants
- 9:00 Allicin
- 11:50 Cardiovascular health and immunity
- 14:20 Antimicrobial and antiviral properties
- 15:20 Garlic is useful in so many clinical conditions
- 17:20 Which form is best?
- 19:25 Get Outta Here!!!!!!!!
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Longevity isn’t about adding years to your life- it’s about adding life to your years! We know there are many variables to health such as diet, movement, sleep, social connection, fresh air and sunlight. Each are important but some aren’t easily measured.
The Roseto Effect reveals the surprising power of tight-knit communities, social bonds, and old-world traditions in shaping our health. Join us as we tell the story of a small town in Pennsylvania called Roseto. Can community be the ultimate medicine?
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:20 The story of Roseto
- 10:35 Parallels to the Blue Zones
- 13:20 Can you measure the effects of community?
- 14:40 Longevity – quantity vs. quality
- 16:50 Back to the basics for health
- 19:00 How to develop social connection
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Ever wonder what happens when your voice suddenly decides to take a vacation? In this episode, we explore the mysterious condition of laryngitis. From causes to symptoms, we can help you discover the best ways to recover and protect your voice.
Whether you're dealing with laryngitis now or just curious about how it works, this episode will give you the answers you need. Tune in for all the insights into a silent struggle!
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:50 Patti lost her voice so we’re covering laryngitis
- 4:05 The anatomy of the voice box and power of speech
- 6:00 Laryngitis, symptoms and causes
- 8:25 Let’s go Woo – Throat chakra!
- 12:20 Disclaimer on not missing more serious causes
- 13:00 Treatment options
- 15:25 Herbal remedies
- 18:55 Prevention and the importance of self-care
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When it comes to holiday traditions, we think of decorating Christmas trees, baking cookies, the Elf on the Shelf, or lighting a menorah. But holiday traditions are far more unusual and diverse throughout the world. Some might really surprise you!
On today’s episode, we touch on some unusual international holiday customs you’ve likely never heard while sprinkling in some clinical pearls. We also continue our podcast tradition of reading The Lab Report’s special rendition of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 5:00 Kentucky Fried Christmas
- 7:00 The Christmas Pickle
- 8:55 Pooping logs, yule goats, & frankincense
- 14:30 Christmas disease game
- 17:30 Santa Claus towns
- 20:00 ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
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In this second episode of a series highlighting publications from the official journal of CSCC, Clinical Biochemistry, Dr. Junyan Shi discusses the innovative concept of “Hospital at Home” programs, how they are transforming patient care, and the critical role that laboratory testing plays in making these programs successful.
In this episode, Drs. Mark Swain and Albert Tsui breaks down the basics of liver health and disease and explains the significant benefits of a new blood-based test for liver fibrosis called FIB4.
There are a lot of terms bantered about in the biohacker and longevity space. With that, you’ve likely heard of mTOR – mechanistic (mammalian) target of rapamycin. But what exactly is it? mTOR is a key regulator in your body’s metabolic and growth processes. It integrates various signals, including nutrients and growth factors, to control processes like protein synthesis, autophagy, and lipid metabolism. Because it regulates growth, dysregulation of mTOR has been implicated in various diseases, including cancer.
In today’s episode, we simplify the science behind mTOR – mechanistic target of rapamycin. This crucial enzyme may be the key to unlocking groundbreaking advancements in wellness, anti-aging, disease prevention, and health optimization.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:00 mTOR – Why are we even covering this topic?
- 4:40 What is it? Muscle growth vs. autophagy
- 6:25 Why is it called mTOR?
- 9:00 Highly conserved and in every cell, every organ
- 10:30 mTORC1 and mTORC2
- 11:25 Influences and sensors – it’s more than leucine
- 14:25 Dysregulation of mTOR – does protein cause cancer?
- 17:30 Should people take rapamycin for longevity?
- 20:20 Question of the Day
- Where does mTOR work in muscle protein synthesis?
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Multi-omics is the layering of genetic information (genomics) with laboratory biomarker results (metabolomics) to understand the root cause of disease and risk. This educational series focuses on genetic variants in specific enzymes and explains how to evaluate the systemic effects.
Today’s episode revolves around the enzyme cystathionine-beta-synthase (CBS). This enzyme is important for homocysteine metabolism, sitting at a branch point between two important cycles: methylation and transsulfuration. The action of this enzyme is important for balancing the critical functions of methylation with the creation of glutathione and energy. Listen to understand why this enzyme is important and what a genetic variant in CBS might mean for you and your patients.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:20 Reminder of what we mean by multi-omics
- 4:50 Introducing the CBS enzyme and the sink drain metaphor
- 7:40 The genetics of CBS – the silent mutation – and its potential effects
- 12:40 Better Know A Biomarker: Cystathionine!
- 16:20 Activators and inhibitors of CBS and its effects on other biomarkers
- 18:55 Question of the Day:
- Does a CBS SNP cause elevated ammonia levels?
- 21:40 Evaluating surrounding biomarkers and how do you treat this SNP?
Additional Resources:
Methylation Panel
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Many of us have heard of glutathione and understand that it is a powerful antioxidant – but why? What is it? How does it work? Understanding the mechanisms of this crucial molecule can help you fully grasp its importance. Oxidative stress and the damage of free radicals underlie the aging process and many chronic conditions. There’s no greater tool to combat oxidative stress than glutathione.
In today’s episode, we break down the science of glutathione and redox reactions. You will learn how glutathione works, how to support optimal levels, and how it connects to the methylation cycle!
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:00 Is there more to Glutathione than you think?
- 4:20 Glutathione as a tripeptide
- 5:40 Redox reactions & the role of glutathione
- 8:30 Rate-limiting steps – cysteine, NAC
- 9:55 Holding!! Maybe it’s glycine
- 12:30 Factors needed for production
- 13:05 Measuring levels – total, reduced, oxidized
- 16:40 Clinical associations
- 18:30 Supplementing to support glutathione
- 22:00 Question of the Day
- Is glutathione related to methylation?
Additional Resources:
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Creatine is a powerhouse supplement known for enhancing muscle strength, endurance, and recovery. By boosting ATP production, it fuels muscles during intense workouts, leading to greater gains and faster progress. Beyond its skeletal muscle benefits, creatine supports cognitive function, fertility, sight, hearing, and just about every process in the body.
Today we discuss creatine and its many health benefits. Whether you're an athlete striving for peak performance or someone simply looking to improve overall health and vitality, consider fueling your potential with creatine.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:50 Creatine and methylation
- 6:00 How does the body make creatine?
- 7:55 Creatine and skeletal muscle
- 10:40 Brain health, cognition, sight, and hearing
- 13:05 Creatine and Fertility
- 14:15 How much do we make; how much do we need?
- 17:30 Confusion around kidney function and creatine supplementation
- 19:15 Side effects and hydration
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Dr. Bill Rawls was a practicing OB/GYN physician for decades before his health began to suffer and he was faced with the limitations of modern medicine. Embarking on his own health journey, he dove headfirst into holistic and herbal therapies and found ultimate wellness. Dr. Rawls now teaches and writes extensively about the power of herbal medicine. He’s written several books including Suffered Long Enough, Unlocking Lyme, and his latest book The Cellular Wellness Solution. Dr. Rawls even started his own herbal supplement and wellness company called Vital Plan.
In today’s episode, Dr. Bill Rawls discusses his new book, The Cellular Wellness Solution, a fresh take on the critical role our cells play in unlocking wellness and supporting health. He champions the power of herbal medicine and explains why you should too.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:00 Meet Dr. Rawls and hear his journey to herbal medicine
- 8:45 The Cellular Wellness Solution – 5 underlying cellular stressors
- 14:05 Microbial stress, chronic disease, and cancer?
- 21:10 Germ theory vs. Terrain theory
- 25:50 Difference between pharmaceutical drugs and herbs
- 32:15 Isolated constituents vs. whole herbs, adaptogens
- 33:20 Daily-use herbs, adaptogens, antimicrobials, anti-inflammatories
- 40:40 Current-day farming, primitive foraging, and the effects on our plants
- 44:30 Vital Plan and cautionary tales regarding supplement quality
- 50:20 The Fireball
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The Cellular Wellness Solution
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In the world of athletic performance, there are plenty of health experts. But none like Ian Craig. Ian Craig takes a holistic and very personalized approach. With his joint academic backgrounds in exercise physiology and nutritional therapy, and a long successful career as a British middle-distance runner and coach, he’s been developing the concept of integrative sports nutrition for the past 20 years.
Today we speak with Ian Craig who lays out the case for personalized and holistic care when it comes to optimizing athletic performance. Through his Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition in Scotland, he’s been a leading voice worldwide bridging the gap between conventional sports nutrition and a functional approach to health.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 5:00 Meet the amazing Ian Craig
- 6:55 Balancing life load and athletics
- 11:10 Runners vs. other athletes
- 14:30 Integrative Sports Nutrition Pyramid
- 21:00 Convincing athletes to rest!
- 24:35 Ergogenic aids
- 28:05 The line between ergogenic aids and PEDs
- 30:25 Trade-offs with ergogenic aids
- 32:45 Upcoming textbook and CISN training
- 37:15 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition (CISN)
Health Feeds Performance Podcast
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning is being leveraged in every facet of society to improve efficiency and drive innovation. Healthcare is no different. Language models, algorithms, machine learning, and more are being developed and used to help with education, behavior change, administrative tasks, predictive risk assessments, and at times, disease diagnosis.
In today’s episode, we discuss areas where the healthcare industry is harnessing artificial intelligence. With such powerful technology at our fingertips, it is always important to take a pause to debate the exciting capabilities but also its limitations and biases.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 5:25 Artificial intelligence is everywhere
- 8:36 Patient education, oversight, and bias
- 9:50 Benefit in preventing human error
- 10:40 Diagnostic models and risk assessments
- 12:20 Bias and mistakes on both sides – where’s the liability?
- 16:10 Patient confidentiality concerns
- 17:30 Wearable devices and behavioral change
- 21:00 Personalization, empathy, and the human element
- 23:00 Generative AI, novel insights, and sound data
- 24:55 Considering all traditions of medicine
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Is it possible to be drunk without drinking alcohol? Actually, yes. There is a condition called auto-brewery syndrome whereby an imbalance in your gut microbiome can ferment carbohydrates to create alcohol. Blood alcohol levels can get surprisingly high. Though this condition is thought to be rare, it might just be underdiagnosed. Patients are dealing with legal ramifications, social stigmas, and disbelief by friends, family, and physicians.
Today we introduce the topic of auto-brewery syndrome to raise awareness that your gut microbiome can produce alcohol. We discuss how it occurs, how to diagnose it, and some strategies to treat it.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:10 What is auto-brewery syndrome?
- 5:30 Causes and clinical associations
- 9:45 SIBO/SIFO – should we be checking alcohol levels?
- 10:50 Chronic tolerance and long-term alcohol effects
- 12:20 How to diagnose ABS
- 14:30 Treatment strategies
- 17:00 Is it as rare as we think? Is there a spectrum?
- 18:12 Question of the Day
- What patterns might we see on GI Effects and NutrEval?
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Shakira Niazi is the founder of Basil Seed Works – an organic basil seed product line featuring the superfood ZenBasil. As a refugee from war-torn Afghanistan who was later raised and educated in the US, Shakira’s path to becoming an entrepreneur is remarkable. Although she’s known for her work with Vita Water – helping to solve the world water crisis and providing water points to poor villages around the world, her current focus is to bring basil seeds from the Far East to the Western world. Basil seeds are a natural source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
In today’s show, Shakira Niazi tells us her inspiring story - from childhood refugee to being featured in Times Square. We also discuss the amazing health benefits of basil seeds and why they are the new superfood!
Today on The Lab Report:
- 5:30 Meet Shakira Niazi and hear her amazing story
- 10:30 Changing courses through the pandemic
- 20:40 Health benefits of basil seeds
- 26:40 Hydrating and using basil seeds
- 28:45 ZenBasil vs. other basil seeds
- 30:45 Where to find ZenBasil
- 32:00 The Fireball
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Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson dedicated her life to public health and veterinary epidemiology. In studying dolphins, she discovered the first essential fatty acid to be found in over 90 years – C15:0 (pentadecanoic acid). Dr. Stephanie’s discovery and further research on C15:0 has uncovered some amazing cellular health benefits and significant potential for disease prevention. With this knowledge, Dr. Stephanie pivoted and founded fatty15 - a company that produces the world’s first, and only science-backed, patented C15:0 supplement.
In today’s episode, we speak with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson about her latest research into the newly discovered essential fatty acid C15:0 and how supplementation with fatty15 could be a game-changer for cellular health.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:45 Stephanie Venn-Watson on veterinary epidemiology and dolphins
- 10:15 Pentadecanoic acid (C15:0), dolphins, and disease
- 12:20 Food sources for C15:0
- 15:35 Essential fatty acid criteria
- 18:45 Cellular stability and pentadecanoic acid
- 21:10 Red blood cell membranes and testing
- 24:10 Iron and ferroptosis
- 28:00 Measuring cell fragility
- 31:30 Ferroptosis and inflammatory cascades
- 34:05 Fatty15 supplementation
- 39:10 The Fireball
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In this episode, Dr. Annie Martin takes us through the Health Beyond Initiative within the Canadian Space Agency on the framework and advancements in astronautical health and how it applies to the general population.
We are honored to welcome Dr. Casey Means back to the show. She is not only a passionate advocate for metabolic health, but also a voice of reason amidst a broken healthcare system, a profound champion spreading the message of connectedness and fearlessness, and lastly a dear friend. Dr. Means’ new book “Good Energy – The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health” is available now anywhere books are sold.
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Casey Means about her new book “Good Energy” which outlines how to connect the dots in healthcare, the critical importance of metabolic health, and practical tips to change your life and create your own GOOD ENERGY.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:10 The Amazing Dr. Casey Means on connection vs. siloes in medicine
- 8:45 Economics of the current healthcare model and outdated thinking
- 12:15 Longevity and biohacking – where have we lost our way?
- 19:55 Fear of death, control, and transcending the fear mindset
- 23:20 Fixing incentive structures of the healthcare system & food and farm industries
- 33:10 Practical tips and eating for GOOD ENERGY
- 40:55 Overcoming behavior change obstacles – listen to your body!
- 44:00 ROI in eating healthy whole foods
- 45:35 Life is miraculous, live in awe- not fear
- 48:05 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Get your copy of Good Energy today!
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Everest Goldstein is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is also certified in Functional Medicine and has an extensive background in integrative wellness interventions. She deeply cares about her patients and devotes her time to working closely with each of them to address their individual needs. Knowing the importance of the brain-body connection, Everest addresses the body as a whole to optimize health and wellness.
In today’s episode, we dive into the root causes of mood disorders and psychiatric illness with Everest Goldstein. Everest discusses how nutrition, diet, and lifestyle can contribute to mental health and wellness. If you are struggling mentally, emotionally, or physically, Everest is here to help you regain your life.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:30 Meet Everest Goldstein and hear about her passion for psychiatry
- 7:45 Everest’s unique approach to mental health
- 9:55 The debate of mental health root causes
- 12:15 Gut microbiome and the brain connection
- 16:50 Nutrition changes for better outcomes
- 20:00 Using the ketogenic diet in mental illness
- 23:50 Protein, amino acids, and neurotransmitters
- 26:00 The role for psychiatric medications
- 28:30 Coaching lifestyle changes and motivation
- 31:50 Therapy and counseling
- 35:12 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Everest Functional Psychiatry and Wellness
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In this episode, Dr. Mary Kathryn Bohn takes us the concept of “harmonizing” reference intervals and the efforts across Canadian laboratories to accomplish this for commonly ordered tests.
Following our previous 2-part series of “Biochemistry, life and everything in between”, we will have an annual tradition to interview current trainees and recent graduates of a clinical biochemistry fellowship. In this episode, Drs, Lori Beach, Natalie Landry and Basma Ahmed speak about their journeys that led them to this profession and experiences in this profession as women.
The commensal bacteria in the gut microbiome are responsible for so many important functions. Their influence is far-reaching as it relates to overall health. Research shows us that the more diverse that community of bacteria is, the more beneficial it is to systemic health. But what does diversity mean and how do we measure it? There are many calculations used when it comes to diversity of the microbiome, and they can sometimes give differing information. It’s important to understand what’s being measured in order to clinically correlate the result.
In today’s episode, we discuss the industry standard Shannon Diversity Index as measured on Genova’s brand new Microbiomix profile.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:15 Better Know a Biomarker: Shannon Diversity Index
- 6:00 Evenness and Richness
- 7:30 Alpha vs. beta diversity
- 10:05 Who’s Claude Shannon?
- 13:00 Get Outta Here!
- 15:50 Simpson vs. Shannon Index
- 17:40 The numerical score
- 19:45 Improving the diversity score
Additional Resources:
GI Effects with Microbiomix
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The NutrEval Profile is Genova’s most comprehensive nutritional assessment providing a framework of core nutrients in the areas of antioxidants, B-vitamins, digestive supports, essential fatty acids, and minerals. This functional evaluation is aimed at assessing nutrient insufficiencies and biochemical individuality. In the Medical Affairs department, we are privileged to speak with clinicians every day to interpret test findings in clinical context, answer general questions about testing, and dive into the latest literature to expand our understanding too.
On today’s episode, we address the top 5 most frequently asked questions about the NutrEval. Although we are focusing on the NutrEval, these questions and answers can also apply to our other nutritional testing as well.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:40 Do I need to stop supplements to perform testing? If so, for how long?
- 7:30 How does urinary creatinine affect findings?
- 11:00 What do the neurotransmitter metabolites tell us about the brain?
- 15:00 How do I interpret a NutrEval report that is released in two parts?
- 17:25 If the direct RBC magnesium result is normal, how is there still a magnesium recommendation on the nutrient recommendation page? – Similarly, if my serum B12 level is normal, why are there recommendations for more on the NutrEval?
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
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There are very few key opinion leaders that hold extensive certifications in functional and integrative medicine who not only lecture, mentor, and teach but also continue to practice full-time and harness decades of clinical expertise like Dr. Filomena Trindade. An internationally sought-after speaker, and mentor to hundreds of clinicians, Dr. Trindade continually scours literature for the latest research on hormonal and metabolic health. Her latest focus has been cardiovascular disease.
On today’s episode, we dive into the latest insights regarding cardiovascular disease in women with Dr. Filomena Trindade. We discuss the interplay between women’s hormones, insulin resistance, and metabolic health.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:20 Meet Dr. Filomena Trindade
- 6:40 State of the evidence regarding women’s health and cardiovascular disease
- 11:25 Atypical lipid patterns in hormone dysregulation
- 14:20 Discrepancies in pain patterns – men vs. women
- 16:30 Atherogenesis and inflammation in women
- 19:50 The role of SNPs and hormone regulation
- 22:45 Perimenopause and menopause mechanisms in heart disease
- 25:00 Metabolic health and the hormone symphony
- 30:00 Biomarkers, visceral adiposity, and insulin resistance
- 35:25 Radiologic scanning, body impedance measurement, and physical exam
- 38:00 Increasing muscle mass vs. decreasing carbohydrates
- 41:10 Mentorship for new clinicians
- 46:30 The Fireball
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Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting itself from infection, injury, or other insults. Chemical signaling molecules called ‘eicosanoids’ are responsible for creating pain, heat, swelling, and redness. Eicosanoids are made from fatty acids, or dietary fats. We’ve all heard of fish oil and omega-3s being important when it comes to lowering inflammation. But why?
In today’s episode, we break down the inflammatory cascade, explain how fatty acids are involved, and we answer the question ‘What in the world is an eicosanoid!?’
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:20 What are eicosanoids?
- 6:05 Fatty acids and the inflammatory cascade
- 9:10 Lipoxygenase (LOX) and cyclooxygenase (COX)
- 10:00 The COX eicosanoids – prostanoids and thromboxane
- 12:10 Leukotrienes, lipoxins, resolvins, and LOX
- 13:15 Aspirin, fish oil, and heart disease
- 16:30 Question of the Day
- How should we measure fatty acids?
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
Essential & Metabolic Fatty Acids - Bloodspot
The omega-3 index as a risk factor for coronary heart disease
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Dr. Dwayne Jackson has spent decades in medicine and physiology. He lectured and taught at some of the finest universities in the world. In addition to academia, Dr. Jackson has been a staple in the fitness industry - both as an athlete and trainer. He is recognized internationally for his award-winning research which has shaped our understanding of chronic stress and its impact on immunity, inflammation, and mental health.
In today’s episode, Dr. Dwayne Jackson combines his vast knowledge of physiology with his long career in the fitness industry to help us cut through some of the noise related to nutrition, supplements, and mental-emotional stressors.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:00 Meet Dr. Dwayne Jackson – his career in academia and his reason for leaving
- 8:25 Path from dialysis to kidney transplant
- 14:40 Benefits of creatine supplementation and concern around kidney disease
- 20:40 The most over-hyped supplements
- 22:10 Recovery, sustained efforts, and stress on the body
- 25:40 Beyond protein – micronutrients, antioxidants, and balanced diets for performance
- 31:45 Endurance athletes, cortisol, gut health, and burnout
- 34:45 Body dysmorphia in elite athletes
- 41:00 Beyond athletes - working with patients with chronic illness
- 45:40 Creating consistency and working with Dr. Jackson
- 50:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Dr.DwayneJackson.com
@drdnjackson
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Amber Shaw is a Mind & Body Transformation Expert and the Founder of The Wellness Revolution. She works with women over the age of 40 to empower them to rediscover their confidence and create a sustainable lifestyle. Amber’s approach fosters consistency, accountability, and kindness. Women can be quite hard on themselves rather than show self-love. Shifting hormones, the demands of family and career, and a very confusing diet landscape can all be difficult to navigate. This is where Amber Shaw chose to build her career.
On today’s episode, Amber Shaw talks about helping women heal their relationship with food and themselves while empowering them to transform their lives, love their bodies, and create lasting results.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:30 Meet Amber Shaw and hear her inspiring story
- 13:45 Raising children in a body-shame culture
- 17:10 Kindness, self-love, and shifting that mentality
- 21:00 Stop tying weight and metrics to self-esteem
- 23:40 Fostering consistency, not perfection
- 28:40 Avoiding diet camps, calories in – calories out, deprivation
- 33:00 Menopause, peri-menopause – old tricks no longer work
- 37:00 Work with Amber Shaw – sorry guys, women only
- 39:30 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
AmberShaw.com
The Wellness Revolution Podcast
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Inflammatory bowel disease or IBD is an umbrella term to describe chronic inflammatory disorders of the GI tract – most commonly Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Medications, nutritional therapies, and lifestyle modifications are all used to control symptoms and keep patients in remission. However, sometimes surgical intervention is needed. Dr. Elizabeth Raskin is an award-winning colorectal surgeon and the Surgical Director of one of the leading IBD programs in the country – the Hoag Margolis Family IBD Program. This team-based, multidisciplinary approach to helping patients with IBD addresses the medical, nutritional, and psychosocial components to these diseases.
Today we speak with Dr. Elizabeth Raskin, one of the leading colorectal surgeons in the country. We hear about her unique approach to IBD - combining nutrition, functional medicine, mental, spiritual, and emotional support for better patient outcomes.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:30 Meet Dr. Raskin and hear about her dedication to healing the colon
- 9:30 Nutritional challenges with IBD patients
- 14:40 Pre-habilitation before surgery
- 17:05 Post-op advice for primary care clinicians
- 20:55 IBD prevalence
- 22:50 The microbiome and surgery – pre and post op support
- 30:20 Triggers of IBD
- 33:50 Personalized approach to Crohn’s disease
- 38:00 Endurance athletics and the gut
- 46:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Hoag Margolis Family IBD Program
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Dr. Lauryn Lax is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Clinical Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer, author, and journalist. With over 20 years of clinical and personal experience, she’s on a mission to help patients feel good - inside and out. But what sets Dr. Lauryn apart is her life-long journey of illness and healing. It’s a story of joy, pain, bravery, and survival. This journey has resulted in an empathic heart, a holistic philosophy, and tools that can transform lives.
In today’s episode, Dr. Lauryn Lax shares her incredible story of personal healing to help heal others. We discuss the gut’s relationship to mental-emotional state, breaking free of strict food rules, and how to use German New Medicine to uncover true root causes.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:50 Meet Dr. Lauryn Lax
- 6:00 The Story
- 21:30 Lessons learned – new insights
- 23:30 Food freedom and clean eating
- 28:30 Where to start? Nourish the gut
- 34:00 Mental-emotional work
- 39:00 The real root cause: German New Medicine
- 44:50 The Fireball
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The topic of intestinal parasites and their prevalence is hotly debated in functional medicine. Furthermore, the increasing trend of people performing a ‘parasite cleanse’ of the GI tract can be dangerous. Parasites are diagnosed in the stool using microscopy, direct exam, and PCR – but even then, not all parasites should be treated. Some can cause significant illness, yet others are not invasive, self-limiting, and considered nonpathogenic.
In today's episode, we give a refresher course on gut parasites, discuss different ways to assess them, and introduce the topic of nonpathogenic parasites that don’t need to be treated.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:50 Prevalence and transmission of parasites
- 6:45 What is a parasite? Are there nonpathogenic parasites?
- 8:10 3 main classes of parasites
- 10:20 Detecting parasites in the stool
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13:10 Nonpathogenic parasites
- Chilomastix mesnili, Endolimax nana, Entamoeba coli, Entamoeba dispar, Entamoeba hartmanni, Entamoeba polecki, Iodamoeba buetschlii
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16:50 Potentially pathogenic parasites
- 19:25 Question of the Day
- Why doesn’t Genova offer sensitivities for parasites on the GI Effects?
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Stool Profile
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Methane is often in the news as a greenhouse gas, but guess what? Your gut microbiome also makes it. Specific organisms called methanogens are responsible for the production of methane in the GI tract. High levels of methane can locally affect gut motility and contribute to constipation. In addition to constipation, methane affects gut immunity and has some interesting systemic implications.
In today's episode, we talk about the effects of methane production in the GI tract, various ways to assess it, and what you can do to treat it when levels get too high.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:45 Glory and Shade
- 5:20 Gas and the microbiome
- 6:30 Archaea vs. bacteria
- 8:30 Cows and methane
- 9:15 Methanogenesis in the GI tract and disease associations
- 12:15 Breath testing and IMO
- 14:40 Methane Dysbiosis on GI Effects
- 18:35 Whole-genome sequencing with Microbiomix
- 19:40 Treating high methane
- 22:45. Question of the Day
- What about low methane?
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Living with acne, or any chronic skin condition, can be incredibly distressing. Skin is the largest organ in our body and is forward-facing for the world to see. Conventional medicine offers creams, gels, and antibiotics. But in personalized medicine, we know that acne is multi-factorial and has several root causes. Lienna May is a board-certified clinical nutrition specialist who is dedicated to helping patients struggling with acne by developing personalized lifestyle and nutrition programs for patients to reclaim their health and clear their skin.
In today’s episode, Lienna May discusses the root causes of acne and outlines her holistic approach for long-term relief.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:35 Meet Lienna May and hear about her passion for treating acne
- 8:45 Gut health and acne
- 11:40 Stress, cortisol, and skin
- 15:50 Nutritional deficiencies and food triggers
- 21:20 Sugar, acne, and continuous glucose monitoring
- 24:30 Exercise, movement, and acne
- 28:00 Types of acne and triggers
- 30:35 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Lucky Avocado Nutrition
Acne Quick Solution Guide
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Lacey Dunn is a functional medicine dietitian and personal trainer who is passionate about helping women look and feel their best. Lacey is the founder of Uplift Fit Nutrition (an online platform for personalized support), host of the Uplift Fit Nutrition Podcast, and author of the book “The Women’s Guide to Hormonal Harmony – How to Rebalance Your Hormones, Master Your Metabolism, and Become the Boss of Your Own Body.” Many of her clients call her their “Hormone Fairy Godmother.”
In today’s episode, Lacey Dunn gives a masterclass on the functional approach to balancing hormones and balancing your life.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:30 Lacey Dunn discusses her journey to hormonal balance
- 8:55 Symptoms, clinical presentations, and root cause
- 11:30 Where to start? Adrenals, stress, and taking a breath
- 14:00 Testosterone in women
- 17:30 The role of diet in hormonal balance
- 21:10 Microbiome and HPA axis
- 23:20 Obstacles and behavior change
- 25:15 The Women’s Guide to Hormonal Harmony – for men?
- 27:25 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Uplift Fit Nutrition
The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony
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Dr. Mike T Nelson is an exercise physiologist, researcher, speaker, author, personal trainer, and coach. In the world of sports optimization, his approach to coaching world-class athletes is innovative and science-driven. Dr. Mike’s years of research and coaching experience, paired with an open mind to new ideas, have garnered his clients amazing results. A teacher at heart, he also offers several key training opportunities and certifications to help athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals to fully understand the physiology that drives meaningful changes.
In today’s episode, Dr. Mike T Nelson outlines the basics of physiologic flexibility and ways to train our metabolism to become more resilient and anti-fragile.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:00 Mike T Nelson is back and so is the Flex Diet certification
- 7:00 Diet Wars and Keto
- 9:45 Physiologic flexibility and homeostatic regulators
- 14:00 Regulating respiration and pH
- 20:15 Controlling temperature, metabolism, and mental fortitude for resiliency
- 27:15 Advanced recovery methods and wearable devices
- 38:15 Volume vs. intensity
- 40:20 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
miketnelson.com
Physiologic Flexibility Certification Course
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Here at Genova, we are incredibly proud of the high standards set by our laboratory director and the brilliant minds that work in the lab to keep things running smoothly. As clinicians, and consumers, many of us don’t give the inner workings of the lab a second thought. We take for granted that samples are sent, results are generated, and we can clinically act on those findings. Most of our profiles rely on several different laboratory methodologies to put the whole story together. One of those methods is called Chromatography – and clinicians don’t fully understand what that actually means.
In today’s episode, we call on our friend Ashley Gibbon – one of the smartest minds in laboratory science – to help us understand what chromatography is and why it is so vital to Genova testing.
Today on The Lab Report:
· 7:10 Ashley Gibbon defines chromatography
· 14:15 Organic acids and Separation science
· 16:15 The instrument – columns, beads, mobile and stationary phases
· 19:25 Detectors and mass spectrometry
· 23:15 Liquid vs. Gas chromatography
· 26:00 Maintaining the beads to preserve peaks
· 28:05 Quadrupoles, Sensitivity and specificity of detectors, and quantification
· 31:00 Area under the curve, inhibitors and interferents, coefficient of variance
· 34:00 Question of the Day
What is clinical vs. analytical sensitivity/specificity?
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The importance of B-vitamins can not be overstated. They are used as cofactors in just about every biochemical pathway in the body. Overt B-vitamin deficiencies are not common, though many diet and lifestyle factors can influence levels and lead to insufficiencies. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiencies are widely variable and not often recognized. Many people choose to take B-vitamin supplements. But why? Should we all be taking a B-complex vitamin? Is it possible to take too much?
On today’s show, we do a high-level overview of B-vitamins. We talk about the importance of each B-vitamin in the body, symptoms of insufficiency, and why you might need to supplement.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:55 What is a vitamin?
- 5:15 Naming convention of B-vitamins
- 7:55 Biochemical cofactors
- 9:35 Thiamine (Vitamin B-1)
- 11:00 Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2)
- 11:55 Niacin (Vitamin B-3) and Pellagra
- 13:55 Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5)
- 14:50 Pyridoxine (Vitamin B-6)
- 17:15 Biotin (Vitamin B-7)
- 20:10 Folate (Vitamin B-9)
- 21:35 Cobalamin (Vitamin B-12)
- 24:15 Supplementation
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In this episode, Dr. Michelle Parker gives us the basics behind allergies and allergy testing as well as demystifying common misconceptions about these specialty laboratory tests.
Autoimmune conditions are exponentially on the rise. Toxic exposures, declining food quality, stress, and unhealthy lifestyle factors are all contributors. Dr. Akil Palanisamy is a Harvard-trained physician, author, and holistic medicine expert in integrative and functional medicine. Through years of experience in root-cause medicine, he’s helped thousands of patients find relief and remission of autoimmune diseases. Dr. Akil’s new book The T.I.G.E.R. Protocol: An Integrative, 5-Step Program to Treat and Heal Your Autoimmunity outlines his approach using the best of conventional and holistic medicine.
In today’s episode, we meet Dr. Akil Palanisamy. We discuss his treatment strategies and successes in addressing autoimmunity as outlined in his new book The T.I.G.E.R. Protocol.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:45 Akil Palanisamy combines integrative and holistic medicine with Ayurveda
- 7:20 Common misconceptions and the paleovedic diet
- 8:25 The rise of autoimmunity – remission vs. cure
- 10:35 The T.I.G.E.R. Protocol – autoimmunity treatment and prevention
- 14:06 Exposome and detox
- 15:35 Infection, gut health, and autoimmunity
- 20:00 Phase 1 - Phase 2 Diet, processed food quality
- 24:30 Rest, recovery, and stress
- 26:00 Success stories, mitigating pharmaceuticals, remission
- 27:35 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
The T.I.G.E.R. Protocol
doctorakil.com
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Melatonin is known as the sleep hormone, but it is SO much more than that. Yes, it is produced in the brain and controls the day/night cycle. However, what many people don’t realize is that is also produced in other places in the body such as the gastrointestinal tract, skin, bone marrow, and more where it exerts important local effects that are important for health. Additionally, it is a powerful antioxidant making it crucial in mitigating harmful free radical damage which is implicated in aging and many chronic diseases.
In today’s episode, we break down the synthesis, physiology, and metabolism of melatonin. We discuss not only melatonin’s role in day/night cycles, but its important systemic effects to promote health and mitigate harmful risks.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:40 Melatonin is an important hormone
- 6:30 Break it down: melatonin and day/night cycles
- 9:00 Babies and sleep
- 10:30 Suprachiasmatic nucleus and blindness
- 11:30 Sleep, shift workers, jet lag
- 14:30 Systemic antioxidant effects
- 16:10 Melatonin in the GI tract
- 17:40 Brain health, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other hormones
- 21:00 Supplementation and side effects
- 23:25 Question of the Day
- Does melatonin supplementation affect nutrition testing?
Additional Resources:
Comprehensive Melatonin Profile
One Day Hormone Check
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Dr. Sheila Dean is one of the nation’s premier integrative nutritionists. She is a co-founder of the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy and has practiced functional medicine for two decades. Her insight has not only changed the lives of many patients, but her teaching and mentoring has inspired and empowered a new generation of nutrition specialists and health professionals.
In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Sheila Dean back to the show for a masterclass in hormone detoxification – including the importance of testing and clinical pearls using nutritional therapeutics.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:20 Dr. Dean is back with a detox pathway recap
- 7:20 Importance of hormone detox
- 11:10 The need for testing metabolites
- 16:30 Clinical pearls for optimizing estrogen metabolism
- 21:45 Role of Genetic SNPs and the microbiome
- 28:30 IFNA program highlights
- 30:35 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy
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After years of working with collegiate and professional athletes, Pratik Patel has gained significant wisdom when it comes to optimal health. The continuous strain placed on the body of professional athletes can take its toll. Keeping those athletes healthy is no easy task. Pratik has worked with some of the most elite athletes in the world.
In today’s episode, dietitian and conditioning coach, Pratik Patel, reflects on his years in the NFL and imparts his wisdom regarding nutrition, hydration, strength training, recovery, and overall athletic health.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:00 Pratik Patel on great athletes vs. elite athletes
- 8:15 Genetics and work ethic
- 11:20 Lab testing, does fitness = health?
- 19:25 Hydration, thirst, and performance
- 25:00 Climate adaptability and electrolytes
- 31:00 Caffeine and hydration
- 34:00 Diet principles for athletes
- 38:35 Training pitfalls
- 41:10 Recommended supplements
- 49:35 Working with Pratik
- 51:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Instagram: @pratikxpatel
Twitter: @PratikxPatel
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In the final episode of this three-part series, Drs. Daniel Beriault and Sarah Delaney delve deeper into the nuances and challenges with offering a drug checking service and provide us perspective on the positive impacts they have observed with the Toronto drug checking service.
Interpreting the GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile can be complicated. Here at Genova, we do a lot of educational outreach, one-on-one consults, group consults, and we compile lots of support materials to help – support guides, report review videos, charts, and more. Even with that, some clinicians still continue to misinterpret biomarker results and draw conclusions on their own which may not be valid.
In today’s episode, we dive into some of the GI Effects’ most common interpretation mistakes to dispel the rumors and help clinicians find the best outcomes for their patients.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 5:00 Products of Protein Breakdown and digestion/absorption
- 8:30 Commensal bacteria - below detectable limits?
- 12:20 When to treat a potential pathogen?
- 13:15 Salmonella pronunciation and etymology
- 19:15 Misusing Add-ons
- 22:50 Beta-glucuronidase and calcium-d-glucarate
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Support Guide
Commensal Bacteria Chart
Parasitic Organisms Chart
Pathogenic Bacteria and Yeast Chart
GI Effects Report Review Video
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Amino acids are the building blocks of life. They can be categorized as essential or nonessential. Essential amino acids must come from the diet, while nonessential amino acids can be made in the body. Of the essential amino acids, there is a subgroup called the ‘branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs).’ There are three BCAAs: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. These three amino acids have different molecular structures and important metabolic activity.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical importance of BCAA and how to interpret BCAA levels in context with organic acids.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:50 Let’s Define Some Terms!
- 5:10 The unique metabolism of BCAAs
- 6:30 BCAAs effects on the brain, muscle, and insulin resistance
- 12:30 What do we think we know?
- BCAAs and immunity
- 16:10 Measuring and interpreting amino acid patterns
- 17:55 Relating BCAA levels to urinary organic acids
- 21:00 Logical Speculation: Urinary alpha-keto acids and ketosis
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
Metabolomix +
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In this episode, Drs. Daniel Beriault and Sarah Delaney guides us through the principles and philosophy behind harm reduction programs and the necessity of drug checking services to such programs. Although originally intended this to be a two-part series, we felt that the content from this episode was so valuable and important that there will be a third, and final, part to this series coming in a few weeks.
In last week’s episode, we did a high-level review of nutrient testing – who might need it and why. We also introduced you to Genova’s Metabolomix+ profile. This nutritional profile is a non-invasive at-home collection with easy, actionable nutrient recommendations you can start implementing right away tailored for your personal metabolic fingerprint!
Today we dive a bit deeper into the biochemistry and biomarkers that are measured on the Metabolomix+ profile which contribute to the nutrient recommendations. Functional assessments, organic acids, amino acids, fatty acids, oxidative stress, and more!
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:15 Recap of last episode Metabolomix overview and introducing the MHR Masterclass
- 6:00 Krebs Cycle and cellular energy
- 8:45 Organic Acids and functional assessments
- 11:20 Amino acids – essential, non-essential, and amino acid metabolism
- 14:30 Essential and Metabolic Fatty acids
- 16:10 Better Know a Biomarker
- DGLA and the inflammatory cascade
- 23:15 Urine Toxic Elements
Additional Resources:
Genova Connect - Metabolomix+
Register Here for the Metabolic Health Revolution
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We know nutrition is important. But with all of the confusion around different diet camps out there, (Mediterranean, paleo, vegetarian, keto) many of us don’t know where to start. How do we know if we’re getting proper nutrition to keep us healthy? Are you keeping up with how your body uses nutrients due to exercise, growth, or wound healing? Is a nutrient insufficiency causing your depression or fatigue? Are you setting yourself up for cellular stresses and potentially chronic disease? Food diaries can help but sometimes they fall short. Here’s where testing can help.
Today we discuss the power of Genova’s Metabolomix+. This nutritional profile is a non-invasive at-home collection with easy, actionable recommendations you can start implementing right away tailored for your personal metabolic fingerprint!
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:15 Who needs a nutrition test?
- 6:00 Intro to the Metabolomix+ Profile
- 8:45 Nutrition underpins bodily functions
- 12:25 Personalized nutrient recommendations
- 14:40 Education and food sources on the report
- 17:20 Question of the Day
- Do I have to stop my supplements to do testing?
Additional Resources:
Genova Connect - Metabolomix+
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Rachel Gregory is a board-certified nutrition specialist, strength and conditioning coach, podcaster, author, and founder of MetFlex Life. She inspires and guides women to transform their lives through proper education, awareness, and accountability in nutrition and fitness. Through her unique approach, she helps women all across the world learn how to ditch the restrictive all-or-nothing mindset and instead thrive through the power of metabolic flexibility.
In today’s episode, Rachel Gregory returns to the show and we catch up on her amazing coaching programs, education, and her latest insights relating to women’s health.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:00 Rachel Gregory is back, and she’s been busy!!
- 8:35 Change of focus to holistic women’s health and common pitfalls
- 15:00 Using keto as a tool vs. pulsating carbs
- 18:40 Long-term planning and periodization
- 21:00 Training to build muscle instead of weight loss
- 24:25 Wearable devices
- 27:05 The role of carbohydrates
- 29:40 Correctly building muscle
- 37:40 Will there be another book?
- 38:50 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
MetFlex Life
TheFlexFam
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There is a lot of debate and controversy when it comes to nutrition. Many of us are entrenched in our diet camps and with that, some nutrients are unfairly vilified. One such nutrient is phytoestrogen. Phytoestrogens are chemical compounds found in plants that can stimulate and block estrogen receptors in the body – a concept that is poorly misunderstood.
In today’s episode, we talk about phytoestrogens and their metabolic function. Should they be classified as anti-nutrients? Are they dangerous or protective?
Today on
- 3:20 Phytoestrogens and anti-nutrients
- 5:07 Types of phytoestrogens and common food sources
- 7:55 Are we actually eating estrogen?
- 9:30 Constituent vs. whole plant
- 12:00 Hormone-related risks and PMS
- 13:32 Cardiovascular disease
- 14:30 Logical Speculation – Just eat food
- 17:00 Tumors, bone, brain, and skin
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Dr. Sara Gottfried is a key opinion leader as it relates to hormone balance. As a New York Times best-selling author, practicing medical doctor, researcher, university professor, and popular speaker, she offers an evidence-based approach to hormones and nutrition. Her upcoming book “Women, Food, & Hormones” outlines the latest research combined with her vast clinical experience to help women lose weight and get to the root cause of hormonal complaints.
In today’s episode, we discuss the interconnection of hormones with diet and the microbiome, and we hear about her approach to bio-identical hormone replacement therapies.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:20 Meet Dr. Sara Gottfried and hear her journey to root cause medicine
- 8:50 Diet, metabolism, and hormones
- 12:45 Pre-diabetes and continuous glucose monitoring
- 14:35 Heart rate variability testing and cortisol
- 17:00 When to use bio-identical hormone replacement
- 20:20 Cortisol’s effects on other hormones
- 22:25 The role of the microbiome
- 25:25 Dosing and timing of hormone replacement
- 30:50 How you can work with Dr. Gottfried
- 31:50 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
saragottfriedmd.com
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Women, Food, & Hormones
The Hormone Reset Diet
The Hormone Cure
Brain Body Diet
Younger
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If there’s one thing we’ve learned, the world of diet and nutrition is full of controversy. People are deeply entrenched in their diet camps and routinely, various nutrients become vilified. Though, it’s never that simple. Today we take on the topic of antinutrients. Antinutrients are plant-made chemicals that bind and potentially prevent the absorption of important vitamins and minerals. The most controversial of these antinutrients is lectin. Lectins are found in beans, peanuts, tomatoes, potatoes, lentils, and many other foods. Some medical influencers advise removing these foods from the diet completely. But is that really necessary?
In today’s episode, we discuss the controversy around antinutrients - specifically lectins. Are they as harmful as people think?
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:00 Food controversies and brass tacks
- 5:40 What is an antinutrient?
- 8:00 Lectins and their biochemical effects
- 11:00 Cooking and denaturing lectins
- 13:15 Physical symptoms and leaky gut - the research
- 17:00 Confounding variables
- 19:00 The middle ground
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Ayurvedic medicine is one of the oldest holistic healing systems. It was developed thousands of years ago in India and is still practiced throughout the world both exclusively and in conjunction with Western medicine. Ayurveda works to find balance between our innate constitution and how we adapt to our world. Dr. Gillian Ehrlich is extensively trained in conventional and functional medicine but also weaves the art of ayurveda through each patient encounter helping to treat the whole patient – body, mind, and spirit.
In today’s episode, Dr. Gillian Ehrlich discusses the principles of Ayurveda. We learn how she puts science and art together toward practicing true transformational medicine.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:20 Gillian Ehrlich on her path to Ayurvedic medicine
- 9:30 The three Doshas – Vata, Pitta, Kapha
- 16:25 Finding your dosha
- 21:40 Tailoring interventions for each dosha
- 29:05 Lab testing, ama, and the importance of digestion
- 37:30 NeuroVeda Health – a unique medical practice
- 49:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
NeuroVeda Health
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Dr. Molly Maloof has been leading and innovating in the personalized medicine space for years. Her entrepreneurial spirit lends itself to looking at healthcare in very forward-thinking ways. After years of research and clinical practice, she’s finally put all of her knowledge down on paper and is soon to release her new book, “The Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever.”
In today’s episode, we meet Dr. Molly Maloof and discuss her unique approach to health, wearable devices, biohacking tips, and the power of “The Spark Factor.”
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:30 Molly Maloof on her path to personalized medicine
- 11:30 The Spark Factor
- 17:45 Wading through biohacking for women - fasting, diets, CGM, HRV
- 22:55 Using laboratory testing in practice
- 26:40 Wearable devices – pros/cons
- 32:40 Listening to intuition, inner wisdom, and body signals
- 37:55 Love, social connection, and optimal health
- 45:25 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
The Spark Factor
Dr. Molly Maloof
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Berberine is an alkaloid compound that can be extracted from several plants. It is a widely used supplement in personalized medicine and is also beginning to get some traction within the conventional medicine space. Berberine is mainly used in the GI tract for its antimicrobial effects, but as it relates to gut health, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. What is even more fascinating is berberine’s vast systemic metabolic influences.
In today’s episode, we dive into the wide array of berberine’s important effects. Not only on the gut, but also on detoxification systems, skin, eyes, lipid and blood glucose control, hypertension, and cardiovascular health.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:00 Berberine – not an herb – where does it come from?
- 6:55 Overall gut modulator, skin health, and detox
- 13:05 Metabolic dysfunction – blood glucose, protein, lipids
- 14:50 Cardiovascular effects and heart health
- 16:00 Contraindications and safety considerations
- 18:00 What’s in a name?
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Diet and nutrition are a cornerstone of health and wellness. Small changes can have big impacts! With so much research and so many opinions, many people still struggle with what they should be eating. When looking for help, it’s difficult to wade through the various schools of thought since people become entrenched in their dietary camps: keto, carnivore, vegetarian, Mediterranean, etc. Recent trends have been leaning toward decreasing or eliminating carbohydrates in general. But, if history has taught us anything, vilifying specific food groups can have consequences. Are all carbs bad? If our industry espouses a personalized approach to health, shouldn’t that include diet?
In today’s episode, we discuss the good and bad of carbohydrates – and more specifically starch. We discuss the different types of starch and the fact that not all carbs are created equally
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:25 Why are we vilifying carbohydrates?
- 5:00 Not all carbs are created equally – let’s talk starch basics
- 6:45 Starch digestibility and glycemic index
- 8:30 Slowly digestible and resistant starch
- 12:00 Effects on the microbiome
- 15:15 Starchy foods and Retrogradation
- 19:00 Glycoalkaloids, potato safety, corn starch
- 21:10 Question of the Day
- Is there anything nutritious in a potato?
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Another calendar year in the books, and The Lab Report did not disappoint. Incredible interviews with some of the brightest minds in the health care industry, complex medical topics made easy, games, jingles, and loads of fun. As we approach the New Year, it’s a great time to listen back to some of the highlights (and lowlights) from the podcast throughout 2022.
On today’s episode, Michael takes a walk down memory lane while Patti is away on vacation – though, despite the distance you can’t separate the dynamic duo.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:15 Michael is making his own episode– Better Call Patti!!!
- 5:30 Jingles, sound effects, and Travis
- 9:00 Metabolic Health and New Year Resolutions
- 20:30 Michael’s random life advice, flubs, and the importance of staying curious
- 30:30 The Lab Report reviews by audience & guests
- 33:00 Dynamic duo general insanity/nonsense and Michael’s early onset grumpiness
- 41:30 It's not all shenanigans – we do some important interviews
- 49:50 Games, grooves, and lack of gravitas
- 60:00 Practical tips and profundity from our guests
- 63:30 We talk a lot about animals. Also, we apparently hate insects
- 69:20 Fireball Fun
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When it comes to holiday traditions, we think of decorating Christmas trees, baking cookies, the Elf on the Shelf, or lighting a menorah. But holiday traditions are far more unusual and diverse throughout the world. Some might really surprise you!
On today’s episode, we touch on some unusual international holiday customs you’ve likely never heard while sprinkling in some clinical pearls. We also continue our podcast tradition of reading The Lab Report’s special rendition of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 5:00 Kentucky Fried Christmas
- 7:00 The Christmas Pickle
- 8:55 Pooping logs, yule goats, & frankincense
- 14:30 Christmas disease game
- 17:30 Santa Claus towns
- 20:00 ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
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The roles of nutrition, hormones, and muscle physiology have been well established when it comes to improving athletic performance. But what if optimizing the gut microbiome is a crucial missing piece? This is exactly where Dr. Sara Campbell and her team at Rutgers University focus their research. Dr. Campbell pioneered studying the connection between the microbiome and movement over a decade ago – with fascinating results.
In today’s episode, Dr. Sara Campbell discusses the latest research on the effect of exercise on our gut microbiome, how the microbiome can enhance athletic performance, and the emerging paradigm shift highlighting the role of microbial metabolites.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:30 Meet Dr. Sara Campbell
- 8:20 The bidirectional axis between gut bacteria and exercise
- 14:00 Parsing out the noise in designing research studies
- 18:00 Antibiotics effects on exercise
- 21:04 Aerobic exercise, resistance training, HIIT and the microbiome
- 26:00 Targeted probiotics for athletic performance?
- 29:30 Bacteria vs. their metabolites
- 40:10 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Dr. Sara Campbell
GI Effects + Microbiomix
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As technology evolves, so too does our understanding of the gut microbiome. Until now, we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg. Metagenomics offers us the ability to assess the complete microbiome as well as its potential function. This is the technology that powers Genova’s new Microbiomix stool profile and we’ve partnered with Microba Life Sciences – a world leader in microbiome metagenomic analysis based in Australia. As Microba’s Clinical Solutions Manager, Dr. Ken McGrath combines his expertise in molecular genomics with the clinical application of this technology.
Today, we speak with an industry-leading expert in microbiome research, Dr. Ken McGrath, who explains all things metagenomics, and what we’re now learning (and unlearning) about the gut microbiome.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:15 Meet Dr. Ken McGrath
- 8:15 16s vs. whole genome sequencing metagenomics
- 16:20 Taxonomy and continually changing organism names
- 26:20 Microbes vs. Metabolites – total paradigm shift
- 32:00 Is Dysbiosis even a thing!?
- 33:45 Parasites, Yeast, and Metagenomics
- 39:20 Human genomics vs. bacterial genomics
- 45:30 Global microbiome differences
- 51:50 The Fireball(s)
Additional Resources:
Microba
Genova's Microbiomix Profile
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If you’ve never heard Dr. Jill Carnahan tell her personal story, you’re about to hear an inspiring and powerful episode. In the face of recurrent and unexpected illness, Dr. Jill never gave up. She continues to find resilience through functional medicine, science, and faith. With that, Dr. Jill uses all of the knowledge and wisdom she’s gained along the way to help patients all over the world.
In today’s episode, Dr. Jill Carnahan inspires us all with her story of resilience. She also offers practical clinical advice that has helped her and many patients on their healing journeys.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:40 Meet Dr. Jill Carnahan and hear her journey
- 10:30 Illness as a teacher, vulnerability, and the power of telling the story
- 16:30 Mold toxicity – signs and symptoms
- 19:05 Mold remediation and practical therapeutic steps
- 23:10 Recovery, long-term symptoms, and resilience
- 24:35 Inflammatory Bowel Disease – clinical pearls
- 31:30 Upcoming book and documentary!
- 36:20 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
JillCarnahan.com
Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith
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The Thanksgiving holiday is more than just family, friends, food, and football. It is an opportunity to be reminded of the importance of gratitude. Although being thankful seems like just a nice moral platitude, gratitude interventions are shown to have surprisingly important clinical implications for our health.
On today’s episode, we talk Thanksgiving ‘fun facts,’ gratitude interventions, and strategies to combat holiday season stress and weight gain.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:10 Fun facts about Thanksgiving
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7:35 Gratitude interventions and health
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11:15 Strategies to prevent holiday weight gain
- 14:30 Keto, Vegan, Carnivore, Omnivore holiday dinner menus
- 16:45 Kitchen Cook-cophany!
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Esther Blum is the industry expert when it comes to empowering women during the menopausal transition and beyond. As an integrative dietician, she’s helped thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones, lifestyle, and self-advocacy. Her approach works and her client results speak for themselves.
In today’s episode, Esther Blum offers her “Meno-Laws” - practical tips for peri- and menopausal women. We talk nutrition, hormone replacement, sleep, the right kind of exercise, and how to beat menopausal weight gain.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:10 Meet Esther Blum and empowering women for self-advocacy
- 8:35 Meno-laws and nutrition strategies for menopause
- 12:05 Cortisol, carbs, keto, and hot flashes
- 14:25 Insomnia and sleep hygiene
- 16:00 Exercise, weight gain, and the Meno-pot belly
- 20:20 Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy
- 24:00 Herbal supplements for hormone support
- 25:15 The importance of testosterone for women
- 29:30 Gut health and menopause
- 31:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
estherblum.com
See Ya Later, Ovulator!
Cave Women Don't Get Fat
The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project
Secrets of Gorgeous
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Esther Blum is the industry expert when it comes to empowering women during the menopausal transition and beyond. As an integrative dietician, she’s helped thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones, lifestyle, and self-advocacy. Her approach works and her client results speak for themselves.
In today’s episode, Esther Blum offers her “Meno-Laws” - practical tips for peri- and menopausal women. We talk nutrition, hormone replacement, sleep, the right kind of exercise, and how to beat menopausal weight gain.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:10 Meet Esther Blum and empowering women for self-advocacy
- 8:35 Meno-laws and nutrition strategies for menopause
- 12:05 Cortisol, carbs, keto, and hot flashes
- 14:25 Insomnia and sleep hygiene
- 16:00 Exercise, weight gain, and the Meno-pot belly
- 20:20 Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy
- 24:00 Herbal supplements for hormone support
- 25:15 The importance of testosterone for women
- 29:30 Gut health and menopause
- 31:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
estherblum.com
See Ya Later, Ovulator!
Cave Women Don't Get Fat
The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project
Secrets of Gorgeous
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As a colorectal surgeon, Dr. Brian Jerby has spent years dealing with the end-stages of GI diseases such as Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. He now focuses on getting to the root causes for preventing surgical intervention and mitigating long-term medication use. As a functional medicine certified practitioner, Dr. Jerby employs personalized tools to treat these patients such as nutrition, the microbiome, hormonal balance, lifestyle modification, and more – with excellent results.
In today’s episode, we finally hit the topic of inflammatory bowel disease and the functional approach needed to treat these complex diseases. Dr. Jerby also discusses the critical role of stool testing in his practice and his excitement regarding the clinical implications of new metagenomic sequencing technology.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:45 Meet Dr. Brian Jerby and hear his journey to functional medicine
- 8:10 Where do we start with Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
- 14:00 Is there hope for patients with IBD?
- 16:25 Diet and IBD
- 20:00 Patient success stories using stool profiles
- 24:55 Whole-genome sequencing in clinical practice
- 29:35 The latest on fecal transplants
- 35:55 Work with Dr. Brian Jerby and his practice
- 40:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Legacy Health
The Gut Connection Podcast
GI Effects + Microbiomix
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As a colorectal surgeon, Dr. Brian Jerby has spent years dealing with the end-stages of GI diseases such as Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. He now focuses on getting to the root causes for preventing surgical intervention and mitigating long-term medication use. As a functional medicine certified practitioner, Dr. Jerby employs personalized tools to treat these patients such as nutrition, the microbiome, hormonal balance, lifestyle modification, and more – with excellent results.
In today’s episode, we finally hit the topic of inflammatory bowel disease and the functional approach needed to treat these complex diseases. Dr. Jerby also discusses the critical role of stool testing in his practice and his excitement regarding the clinical implications of new metagenomic sequencing technology.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:45 Meet Dr. Brian Jerby and hear his journey to functional medicine
- 8:10 Where do we start with Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
- 14:00 Is there hope for patients with IBD?
- 16:25 Diet and IBD
- 20:00 Patient success stories using stool profiles
- 24:55 Whole-genome sequencing in clinical practice
- 29:35 The latest on fecal transplants
- 35:55 Work with Dr. Brian Jerby and his practice
- 40:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Legacy Health
The Gut Connection Podcast
GI Effects + Microbiomix
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In functional and precision medicine, we know the importance of a healthy microbiome as it relates to overall health and wellness. Translating this into clinical practice is an art. Rachel Martin, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, specializes in gut health but through a different lens. Her approach to teaching and healing offers a fresh perspective with profound ramifications. What if we focus on stress and mental health first to optimize the microbiome for systemic health?
In today’s episode Rachel Martin discusses her unique program “Go With Your Gut.” She talks about the importance of the gut-brain axis, building community, mitigating stress, and why this should be the first line of treatment for gut health.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:40 Rachel Martin on her journey to functional medicine
- 8:10 Addressing stress and the gut-brain axis first
- 11:40 Systemic effects of the microbiome
- 14:30 Rachel’s “Go With Your Gut” program
- 17:45 Stress management strategies
- 21:10 Functional medicine testing in practice
- 25:40 Re-framing society’s expectations
- 30:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Root + Ritual Functional Medicine
GI Effects + Microbiomix
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In functional and precision medicine, we know the importance of a healthy microbiome as it relates to overall health and wellness. Translating this into clinical practice is an art. Rachel Martin, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, specializes in gut health but through a different lens. Her approach to teaching and healing offers a fresh perspective with profound ramifications. What if we focus on stress and mental health first to optimize the microbiome for systemic health?
In today’s episode Rachel Martin discusses her unique program “Go With Your Gut.” She talks about the importance of the gut-brain axis, building community, mitigating stress, and why this should be the first line of treatment for gut health.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:40 Rachel Martin on her journey to functional medicine
- 8:10 Addressing stress and the gut-brain axis first
- 11:40 Systemic effects of the microbiome
- 14:30 Rachel’s “Go With Your Gut” program
- 17:45 Stress management strategies
- 21:10 Functional medicine testing in practice
- 25:40 Re-framing society’s expectations
- 30:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Root + Ritual Functional Medicine
GI Effects + Microbiomix
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Our bodies contain an inner clock that helps to regulate hormones and biochemistry. This clock is referred to as the circadian rhythm. The fine timing of this biological rhythm requires signaling from light. With the change in seasons, many of us feel the systemic effects of less daylight in various ways, one of which is altered mood. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that correlates with seasonal patterns.
In today’s episode, we discuss the biochemistry of how light regulates the circadian rhythm, the etiologies of seasonal affective disorder, and various treatment strategies which have been used to improve symptoms.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:15 The circadian rhythm and chronobiology – defining terms
- 5:00 Light signals and hormonal regulation of the biological clock
- 7:25 Health implications of seasonal change
- 9:30 Seasonal Affective Disorder
- 13:45 Vitamin D – What does it do?
- 18:10 Therapeutics and interventions
- 21:00 Question of the Day:
- Can seasonal affective disorder happen in the summer?
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Our bodies contain an inner clock that helps to regulate hormones and biochemistry. This clock is referred to as the circadian rhythm. The fine timing of this biological rhythm requires signaling from light. With the change in seasons, many of us feel the systemic effects of less daylight in various ways, one of which is altered mood. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that correlates with seasonal patterns.
In today’s episode, we discuss the biochemistry of how light regulates the circadian rhythm, the etiologies of seasonal affective disorder, and various treatment strategies which have been used to improve symptoms.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:15 The circadian rhythm and chronobiology – defining terms
- 5:00 Light signals and hormonal regulation of the biological clock
- 7:25 Health implications of seasonal change
- 9:30 Seasonal Affective Disorder
- 13:45 Vitamin D – What does it do?
- 18:10 Therapeutics and interventions
- 21:00 Question of the Day:
- Can seasonal affective disorder happen in the summer?
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With the advent of the Human Microbiome Project and advancing technologies in whole-genome sequencing, the critical role of the gastrointestinal microbiome becomes clearer and clearer. We know the microbiome helps extract nutrients from the diet, creates important systemic metabolites, communicates with our skin and brain, and so much more. That being said, one such bacteria continues to stand out in the crowd– Akkermansia muciniphila. This bacterium, or lack thereof, may be a key player in obesity, metabolic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and ‘leaky gut’.
In today’s episode, we explain the vital role of Akkermansia muciniphila. We discuss dietary strategies to boost levels and the new Akkermansia probiotic supplement!
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:30 The mucus layer of the GI tract
- 6:00 Mucin vs. mucus and altering the mucus layer
- 7:35 Akkermansia muciniphila
- 11:55 Logical Speculation – High levels good or bad?
- 14:10 Clinical implications of low levels of Akkermansia
- 16:40 Strategies to boost Akkermansia
- 18:05 Finally! A new Akkermansia probiotic!
- 19:05 Berberine is kinda awesome
- 20:00 Question of the Day
- How does Genova evaluate Akkermansia and mucin?
Additional Resources:
GI Effects + Microbiomix
Pendulum Life (Use Promo Code GENOVA for 20% off your first month of a Pendulum membership!)
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With the advent of the Human Microbiome Project and advancing technologies in whole-genome sequencing, the critical role of the gastrointestinal microbiome becomes clearer and clearer. We know the microbiome helps extract nutrients from the diet, creates important systemic metabolites, communicates with our skin and brain, and so much more. That being said, one such bacteria continues to stand out in the crowd– Akkermansia muciniphila. This bacterium, or lack thereof, may be a key player in obesity, metabolic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and ‘leaky gut’.
In today’s episode, we explain the vital role of Akkermansia muciniphila. We discuss dietary strategies to boost levels and the new Akkermansia probiotic supplement!
Today on The Lab Report:
- 2:30 The mucus layer of the GI tract
- 6:00 Mucin vs. mucus and altering the mucus layer
- 7:35 Akkermansia muciniphila
- 11:55 Logical Speculation – High levels good or bad?
- 14:10 Clinical implications of low levels of Akkermansia
- 16:40 Strategies to boost Akkermansia
- 18:05 Finally! A new Akkermansia probiotic!
- 19:05 Berberine is kinda awesome
- 20:00 Question of the Day
- How does Genova evaluate Akkermansia and mucin?
Additional Resources:
GI Effects + Microbiomix
Pendulum Life (Use Promo Code GENOVA for 20% off your first month of a Pendulum membership!)
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Bacteria are everywhere in the environment. Although we understand there is a delicate balance of bacteria in our bodies which keep us healthy, many don’t grasp the complexity of how bacterial populations interact, adapt, and survive. They form structures called ‘biofilms’ which have become a hot topic in functional medicine as it relates to treating resistant or recurrent infections.
In today’s episode, we dive into the topic of bacterial biofilms- when to suspect them and ways to treat them.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:00 What are biofilms?
- 6:05 EPS, persister cells, and quorum sensing
- 8:40 Clinical importance and redeeming qualities?
- 11:35 Treating biofilms
- 13:20 Antimicrobial lipids
- 14:55 “What is it?”
- 18:50 Biofilm take-home points
Additional Resources:
GI Effects with Microbiomix
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Bacteria are everywhere in the environment. Although we understand there is a delicate balance of bacteria in our bodies which keep us healthy, many don’t grasp the complexity of how bacterial populations interact, adapt, and survive. They form structures called ‘biofilms’ which have become a hot topic in functional medicine as it relates to treating resistant or recurrent infections.
In today’s episode, we dive into the topic of bacterial biofilms- when to suspect them and ways to treat them.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 4:00 What are biofilms?
- 6:05 EPS, persister cells, and quorum sensing
- 8:40 Clinical importance and redeeming qualities?
- 11:35 Treating biofilms
- 13:20 Antimicrobial lipids
- 14:55 “What is it?”
- 18:50 Biofilm take-home points
Additional Resources:
GI Effects with Microbiomix
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If you’ve seen the Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma,” you’ll recognize today’s guest. Dr. Anna Lembke is an addiction specialist from Stanford University, a New York Times best-selling author, and was featured on that Netflix special. Addiction takes many forms – not only alcohol and illicit drugs, but also social media, exercise, shopping, and workaholism. But, where’s the line between habit and addiction? What can we do to reset our brain chemistry?
In this episode, Dr. Lembke explains dopamine’s role in our brain’s reward system. We discuss addiction in its many forms, social media, and strategies to rewire dopamine pathways.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:00 Anna Lembke explains dopamine and the reward system
- 6:05 Dopamine hits in today’s society
- 10:40 Moderation vs. Abstinence
- 13:30 Social media and children
- 15:00 Does society award addictive behavior?
- 18:45 Long term dopamine dysfunction and Parkinson’s disease
- 22:00 Parenting in the digital age
- 27:20 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
annalembke.com
Dopamine Nation
Drug Dealer, MD
The Social Dilemma
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If you’ve seen the Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma,” you’ll recognize today’s guest. Dr. Anna Lembke is an addiction specialist from Stanford University, a New York Times best-selling author, and was featured on that Netflix special. Addiction takes many forms – not only alcohol and illicit drugs, but also social media, exercise, shopping, and workaholism. But, where’s the line between habit and addiction? What can we do to reset our brain chemistry?
In this episode, Dr. Lembke explains dopamine’s role in our brain’s reward system. We discuss addiction in its many forms, social media, and strategies to rewire dopamine pathways.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 3:00 Anna Lembke explains dopamine and the reward system
- 6:05 Dopamine hits in today’s society
- 10:40 Moderation vs. Abstinence
- 13:30 Social media and children
- 15:00 Does society award addictive behavior?
- 18:45 Long term dopamine dysfunction and Parkinson’s disease
- 22:00 Parenting in the digital age
- 27:20 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
annalembke.com
Dopamine Nation
Drug Dealer, MD
The Social Dilemma
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In this episode, Dr. Nicole White Al-Habeeb helps us understand the concept of “interference” in laboratory testing through the example of biotin, a common vitamin in dietary supplements.
In this episode, Dr. Paul Yip gives us the basics of patient bedside testing or “point-of-care testing” as we know it in the clinical laboratory.
Summer brings tons of outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and backyard barbeques. It also brings bugs and insects. Likely you’ve encountered your fair share of bug bites, but one bite you don’t want to ignore is a tick bite! Because ticks are visually easy to miss, tick bites can go unnoticed too. Ticks can transmit organisms into your systemic circulation resulting in acute and chronic symptoms. Not all tick bites cause illness, but when they do it can be serious.
In this episode, we touch on some common tick-borne illnesses, what symptoms to look for, and how to treat them.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:45 Ticks are gross 6:15 Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever 8:45 Babesiosis 11:30 Lyme disease and conspiracy theories? 13:10 Deer ticks, rashes, and spirochetes 14:20 Chronic Lyme disease controversies 16:00 Nuances in Lyme Disease testing 18:00 Pathophysiology and treatment of chronic Lyme
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Many of us start the day with a hot cup of coffee. It’s not only a delicious beverage, but coffee is also part of our collective social fabric. Some drink it mainly for the caffeine and stimulating effect without realizing some of the important health benefits to coffee. However, like all things, moderation is the key. Too much caffeine leaves many people feeling jittery and anxious and at times, this can be dangerous. But coffee is more than just caffeine. Other compounds within it have important influences on our health.
In today’s episode, we discuss the constituents of coffee and coffee beans and the mechanisms by which they affect health and disease.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:40 The basics of coffee 5:45 Caffeine – the good, the bad, and the ugly 11:30 Diterpenes (kahweol and cafestol) 14:00 Chlorogenic acids and antioxidants 14:55 Micronutrients, adding cream and sugar 17:00 Health benefits and risks – what does the literature say? 23:40 Question of the Day
How does caffeine affect cortisol testing?
Additional Resources:
Adrenocortex Stress Profile
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Of all the herbal and homeopathic natural therapies available, Arnica has become the most recognized in popular culture and the conventional medicine landscape. Many swear by its ability to reduce swelling, bruising, and inflammation. It can be found in over-the-counter gels, creams, and sometimes tinctures. Literature and outcome studies using Arnica cream are sparse, yet anecdotally there have been some interesting results. So, does it really work? And if so, how?
In today’s episode, we discuss the herb Arnica and its medicinal constituents. We break down the proposed mechanisms of action, benefits and potential dangers, and even touch on homeopathic dilutions.
Today on The Lab Report: 4:00 Introducing the Arnica plant 6:15 Medicinal plant constituents and physiologic effects 9:15 Preparations – poultices, tinctures, and cream/gel 11:15 Break it down – Homeopathy and dilutions 15:50 Toxicities and dangers of mis-using Arnica 19:35 What’s in a name?
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In general, we often think about the commensal bacteria as being beneficial to your health. Did you know that the bacteria in the gut microbiome can also contribute to systemic inflammation and disease? There is molecule called lipopolysaccharide (LPS) within the outer membrane of all gram-negative bacteria. LPS can be readily taken up into circulation where it acts as an inflammatory trigger (endotoxin). But not all LPS can trigger the immune system. Only LPS molecules with a structure containing at least six acyl groups are large enough to stimulate cytokine release – hexa-acylated LPS.
On today’s episode, we discuss the LPS molecule, and more specifically hexa-LPS. What is it, how does it cause a problem, and more importantly, what can we do to prevent it from causing inflammation?
Today on The Lab Report: 2:30 Gram-negative vs gram-positive bacteria 4:40 Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and systemic endotoxemia 7:05 Hexa-acylated LPS vs. LPS 9:55 Protecting the gut mucosal barrier 10:40 The role of dietary fat 12:15 Logical Speculation: Dietary saturated fats are not all created equally 17:15 Question of the Day?
How do we measure LPS?
Additional Resources:
Intestinal Permeability Assessment
GI Effects Stool Profile
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Many patients are not able to tolerate milk and dairy products due to GI symptoms such as bloating or diarrhea. In functional medicine, an elimination diet or food antibody testing can help uncover if the casein in cow’s milk might be at the root of these symptoms. Patients often turn to milk alternatives such as plant and nut ‘milk’ to avoid the difficulties with cow’s milk. However, research is showing that it may be a specific type of casein that is causing the problem in milk and there is a debate on the health risks of types of casein: A1 vs. A2.
Today we break down the controversy regarding A1 versus A2 milk and we discuss the pros and cons of various types of milk.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:10 Not all white liquid is milk!!! 4:15 Milk constituents 7:15 Casein – A1 vs A2 beta-casein and BCM7 9:10 BCM7 and systemic illnesses 10:55 Which animals give us A1 or A2 milk? 13:25 Controversies in literature – other factors 14:30 Game alert: “What is it?” 17:00 Benefits and concerns with plant and nut ‘milks’
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Foods come in and out of favor all the time. Eggs are good for you… no wait, they are bad… nope, good again – let’s not even discuss butter! There are many disease correlations related to specific foods and literature continues to evolve. One such focus is on red meat and its correlation to cardiovascular disease. But why? Is all red meat bad? Can you eat red meat and not increase heart disease risk? What about it should cause concern? Interestingly, the answer lies in the microbiome’s ability to metabolize the carnitine in red meat into a metabolite called trimethylamine (TMA). What happens from there is the key! But be warned, there is more to TMA than red meat and carnitine.
Today we discuss TMA and how it becomes a cardiovascular risk factor (TMAO). We tell you about TMA’s many sources - besides red meat - and why you should care.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:10 Food controversies 3:50 Break it Down: Trimethylamine (TMA) and trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) 6:40 TMAO, carnitine, and choline 10:00 Wait, which foods are actually the problem? 13:50 Red meat, TMAO, and cardiovascular risk 18:40 Dietary microbiome changes 20:05 Question of the Day:
Which Genova profiles can help?
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
Cardio Check
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Many clinicians in functional medicine advocate diet and lifestyle‐first approaches to optimizing health. Though in spite of best efforts there is often still a need for nutraceutical supplements - and targeted supplementation can be a game-changer in some cases. However, the issue of compliance and ‘pill fatigue' becomes a real challenge when patients are overwhelmed with 5-10 supplements at once. Justin DeTurris helps to solve this problem. He co-founded Personalized Nutrients which allows practitioners to consolidate multiple nutraceutical products into one homogenous formulation giving them absolute control in individualizing therapies for their patients.
Today, we talk to Justin DeTurris about standards within the nutraceutical supplement industry, the challenge of compliance and pill fatigue, and what you can do about it.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:50 Meet Justin DeTurris and Personalized Nutrients 8:55 Questions you should be asking about standards and raw materials 14:30 Fillers, purity, and supply chain challenges 20:25 ‘Pill Fatigue’ and patient compliance 28:50 Personalized Nutrients’ -Online Formulator 31:45 The Fireball
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Freedom to Formulate
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Dr. Kyle Gillett has a unique approach to patient care using his six pillars of health: exercise, diet, sleep, stress, sunshine, and spirit. His expertise and teaching style are highly regarded in the integrative and functional medicine industry. Dr. Gillet continues to make a name for himself in national media by forwarding the concepts of personalized medicine. Although he is an expert in many fields, in this episode we focus on male hormones.
Listen in as we discuss Dr. Gillett’s pillars of health and how he uses them in practice. We also hear about his approach to balancing male hormones, the role of testing, and when to use testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).
Today on The Lab Report: 3:20 Kyle Gillett on family medicine and obesity medicine 8:00 The 6 Pillars of Health 10:45 The overall approach to male hormonal balance 12:20 When to reach for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) 19:35 Aromatase inhibitors and estrogen 22:05 TRT in females 24:35 The roll of the microbiome in hormonal health 28:40 Important nutrients for hormones 30:30 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Gillett Health
Gillett Health on YouTube
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In this episode, we interview Dr. Khosrow Adeli to understand how laboratory results are interpreted and specific challenges with interpretation in children.
Many functional and integrative clinicians practice medicine through the construct of finding the root cause of chronic complaints and disease management. What if there was a framework in place to help clinicians navigate a focus on health optimization? Dr. Scott Sherr has the answer. Along with Dr. Ted Achacoso, he founded Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMe/HOPe), a non-profit education company offering CME accredited certification and ongoing educational modules to help clinicians detect and correct root causes of health – not disease.
Today we discuss this paradigm shift with Dr. Scott Sherr and learn about the HOMe/HOPe philosophy. We also dive into hyperbaric oxygen therapy, one of Dr. Scott’s many specialties.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:20 Meet Dr. Scott Sherr and hear about his path to HOMe 12:45 Competing paradigms and creating a new framework 16:50 The HOMe/HOPe approach – ‘saluneotinoholobiontology’ 22:35 Education and Practice Modules 26:20 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy 40:00 Lab testing in the HOMe/HOPe framework 49:25 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
HOMe/HOPe
Dr. Scott Sherr - HBOT
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Many clinicians who are new to functional medicine have a difficult time translating these concepts into their clinical practices. That transition from conventional to personalized medicine can feel overwhelming - but the Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center has the answers! Josiah Bartz oversees this company and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals implement lifestyle-based therapies in their practices.
Today, we meet Josiah Bartz to discuss the challenges faced by clinicians and the numerous, innovative ways Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center can help!
Today on The Lab Report: 3:55 Josiah Bartz - 20 years of watching functional medicine evolve 15:30 What is the Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center? 24:20 Practical tools to help clinicians 31:40 New membership-level resources 39:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center
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In functional medicine, we dig deeper to find the root cause of illness and strive to find personalized strategies to optimize health. However, sometimes even that falls short. Dr. Jade Teta has spent over 20 years treating patients, teaching, and writing about health and wellness. He blends biochemistry and philosophy in a way that inspires us to find our true purpose. In so doing, we can all learn how to become “Next Level Human.”
In today’s episode, we discuss Dr. Teta’s unique approach to health, diet, metabolism – and philosophy!
Today on The Lab Report: 3:25 Meet Dr. Jade Teta and learn his definition of a Next Level Human 9:25 Integrative endocrinology – a holistic approach to metabolism 12:55 The “Do What Works for You” Diet and the language of metabolism 20:15 Translating diet, lifestyle, and metabolism to patients 24:20 Wearable devices 27:00 ‘Meathead Philosopher’ 31:05 The Lack of Purpose pandemic 39:30 Teta’s online teaching programs 42:50 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
jadeteta.com
Next Level Human Podcast
Human 365
Next Level Tribe
The Metabolic Effect Diet
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The metabolic health crisis continues to grow. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, this became even more obvious as it relates to patients’ poor outcomes and lack of resiliency. Dr. Taylor Sittler is the Head of Research at Levels Health, an industry leader in continuous glucose monitoring. His work at Levels aims to help people take control of their diet and lifestyle to improve metabolic resiliency and optimize their health.
Today, we talk to Taylor about the origins of this mounting crisis of metabolic dysfunction, his thoughts on the best ways to measure it, and what we can do to improve our resiliency.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:15 Taylor Sittler and his path to Levels 7:30 Origins and scope of the metabolic health crisis 15:45 Cortisol and COVID 17:30 What is metabolic resiliency? 21:45 Measuring metabolism 25:15 Fat vs. Muscle-centric theories of metabolic dysfunction 28:15 What can we do to improve our resiliency? 33:30 CGM and how Levels is optimizing health 41:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Levels
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Dr. Sheila Dean is one of the nation’s premier integrative nutritionists. She is a co-founder of the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy and has practiced functional medicine for two decades. Her insight has not only changed the lives of many patients, but her teaching and mentoring has inspired and empowered a new generation of nutrition specialists and health professionals.
In today’s episode, we dive into one of Dr. Dean’s keen interests – metabolic detoxification. We discuss the physiologic process of detoxifying xenobiotics and hormones and why nutrition, genomics, and the microbiome are vital.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Meet Dr. Sheila Dean and hear about her path to functional medicine 9:15 Toxins, Detox, and Biotransformation 13:15 Phase I and Phase II pathways 16:35 Nutrition, genetic SNPs, and detoxifying hormones 24:45 Clinical strategies for optimizing key detox pathways 31:00 All about IFNA 33:40 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy
DetoxiGenomics
Essential Estrogens
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In this episode, we take a look at how the laboratory prevented a patient from being misdiagnosed with diabetes.
Your smartphone weather app likely includes insight into the “Air Quality Index”. But what does it mean and why should you care? We don’t often stop to take into consideration the quality of the air we breathe. Environmental toxins are everywhere – food, water, soil, and yes, air. Not only can toxins in the air directly affect your lungs, but there are also long-term systemic health effects that may be less obvious.
In today’s episode, we talk about indoor and outdoor ‘air quality,' the connection to chronic disease, and ways to mitigate potential damage.
Today on The Lab Report: 4:00 Outdoor air and the Air Quality Index 8:00 Indoor pollutants 9:20 Off-gassing and ventilation 14:30 Health effects of air toxins 19:00 Air filters and purifiers 23:30 House plants to the rescue!
Additional Resources:
Environmental Health Perspectives
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Burning extra calories doesn’t have to mean hardcore exercise. Your body uses energy all day long just breathing, digesting food, toe-tapping, and standing. This basic movement is called ‘non-exercise activity thermogenesis’ and at the end of the day can add up to tremendous energy expenditure. But just how much? Can we maximize it for long-term weight management? Are we eating enough calories in the day to compensate?
In today’s episode, we discuss this NEAT concept – non-exercise activity thermogenesis. We talk about metabolic energy, movement, and caloric balance.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:30 Energy, metabolism, and basal metabolic rate 5:30 How many calories does it take to keep the lights on? 7:30 Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) vs. exercise 16:35 A NEAT game 20:05 The thermic effect of food 21:55 Question of the Day
Can you fidget your way into a calorie deficit for weight loss?
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We can all agree that chocolate is delicious. Is it possible that it’s also healthy for us? How many of us stop to consider that it comes from a tree? What is it about that tree and its seeds that can benefit our health? With all that sugar, is chocolate good or bad for us?
Today we discuss where chocolate comes from, the difference between white/dark/milk chocolate, and some interesting health benefits.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Why are we talking about chocolate? 4:30 From tree to candy bar – a chocolate flow chart 8:00 History of the ‘Food of the Gods’ 10:00 White chocolate and the bitter butter battle 13:30 Health benefits of dark chocolate 15:00 Kitchen Cook-cophany!
Additional Resources:
Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Dr. Dominic D’Agostino is a well-known leading researcher who studies nutritional strategies and metabolic-based therapies in neurological disorders, seizures, cancer, and metabolic wellness. He also happens to be a preeminent voice and proponent of the ketogenic diet. Ketosis is your body’s ability to burn fat for fuel when carbohydrates are not readily available – producing ketones. No longer thought of as a fad diet, it is actually a metabolic state that many adopt as a lifestyle given the emerging health benefits it confers. The metabolic effects of ketosis are vast and new insights are evolving rapidly.
In today’s episode, we dive deep into biochemistry and metabolism with Dr. D’Agostino. He explains the latest research advancements in ketosis, differences between endogenous and exogenous ketones, and how continuous glucose monitoring factors into ketosis and metabolic health measures.
Today on The Lab Report: 4:00 Welcome back, Dr. D’Agostino – why he chooses to study ketosis? 6:50 Surprising new clinical applications of ketogenic diets 12:40 Alzheimer’s disease, type 3 Diabetes, and ketones 17:00 Exogenous ketone esters/salts vs. endogenous ketones and metabolic effects 26:30 Is there a role for the ketogenic diet in ADD/ADHD? 29:15 Continuous glucose monitoring and ketosis 34:35 Glucose/ketone variation and the calculated index 43:00 Metabolic Health Summit 46:40 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
KetoNutrition
Metabolic Health Summit
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Dr. Jaclyn Chasse-Smeaton is an international teacher and lecturer who is considered a preeminent expert in integrative and functional medicine approaches to infertility. As a naturopathic physician, she has helped hundreds and hundreds of couples conceive- even in cases that seemed hopeless - through her private practice and mentorship programs.
In today’s episode, Dr. Smeaton outlines her approach using root cause medicine and uncovers factors that are often overlooked when it comes to infertility. We discuss diet, nutrition, the gastrointestinal microbiome, exercise, and stress management – and why they matter when it comes to fertility.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:30 Meet Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and hear why she focuses on women’s health 7:15 Lack of options for women hormone imbalances and infertility gender bias 13:30 The microbiome and fertility 15:30 Nutrition optimization in preconception and maintaining a pregnancy 17:15 Using functional medicine testing in fertility 19:10 Debunking exercise myths in pregnancy 20:45 HPA axis balance in motherhood and fertility 22:30 Emerson Ecologics and Wellevate 25:10 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Hello Fertility
Emerson Ecologics
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In this episode, all four of us discuss how we found our way into this career, and what we do as a profession.
Dr. Pam Smith is one of the most revered teachers and mentors in integrative medicine. After years of practicing emergency medicine, then decades as an Anti-Aging/Metabolic Medicine specialist, Dr. Smith is a go-to resource for many new clinicians. She’s written several books on a variety of precision medicine topics though is widely known for her work in hormone balance and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
Today, we dive into hormone balance with Dr. Pam Smith. She offers her insight into various types of BHRT, testing options and pitfalls, and we preview her upcoming book “What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones (2nd edition)”.
Today on The Lab Report: 5:55 Meet Dr. Pamela Smith and hear her thoughts on the evolution of precision medicine 9:55 Hormone balance, systemic effects, and when to start BHRT 12:35 Bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones 13:40 Compounding pharmacies, bases, and delivery systems 16:30 When to use various hormone testing types 19:55 Detoxification and methylation 21:45 Spurious testing results – Where to start? Timing of dosage? Exogenous exposure? 25:15 What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones & the soon to be released 2nd edition 27:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Center for Precision Medicine
One Day Hormone Check
Complete Hormones
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Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting itself from infection, injury, or other insults. Chemical signaling molecules called ‘eicosanoids’ are responsible for creating pain, heat, swelling, and redness. Eicosanoids are made from fatty acids, or dietary fats. We’ve all heard of fish oil and omega-3s being important when it comes to lowering inflammation. But why?
In today’s episode, we break down the inflammatory cascade, explain how fatty acids are involved, and we answer the question ‘What in the world is an eicosanoid!?’
Today on The Lab Report: 3:20 What are eicosanoids? 6:05 Fatty acids and the inflammatory cascade 9:10 Lipoxygenase (LOX) and cyclooxygenase (COX) 10:00 The COX eicosanoids – prostanoids and thromboxane 12:10 Leukotrienes, lipoxins, resolvins, and LOX 13:15 Aspirin, fish oil, and heart disease 16:30 Question of the Day
How should we measure fatty acids?
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
Essential & Metabolic Fatty Acids - Bloodspot
The omega-3 index as a risk factor for coronary heart disease
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Dr. Christian Jenski is a conventionally trained emergency room physician who has made the huge leap to functional and precision medicine. Many of you will remember him from a prior episode where we discussed the clinical application of functional medicine testing and he offered his real-world examples and testimonials showcasing the power of root-cause medicine. Due to overwhelming feedback from listeners, both clinicians and patients alike, Dr. Jenski is back!
Today we focus on the core principle that ‘all disease begins in the gut.’ Dr. Jenski discusses the way GI abnormalities can underlie many, if not all, chronic health conditions, what to look for on a stool test, and why you should care.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:40 Christian Jenski is back! 5:30 ‘IBS’ stool testing patterns 8:05 The gut and systemic disease 13:25 Wow! moments – when in doubt, heal the gut! 14:45 Treating dysbiosis – supplements, diet, and more 17:40 Hormonal imbalances and the GI tract 21:50 Elimination diets and food sensitivities/allergies 29:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine
GI Effects Stool Profile
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The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating metabolism and is sometimes referred to as the ‘thermostat’ of our bodies. Even minor abnormalities in thyroid function can have far-reaching effects on every organ system. Thyroid diseases are prevalent worldwide and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is common. But many don’t realize that there are basic dietary nutrients that can have a huge impact and help optimize thyroid function.
In today’s episode, we recap thyroid physiology and discuss how nutrition underpins thyroid hormone synthesis and metabolism.
Today on The Lab Report: 4:00 Recap of basic thyroid gland physiology 7:45 Iodine and types of salt 10:45 Selenium, selenoproteins, and orbital rings 13:15 Everyone’s favorite cofactor - zinc 14:45 Iron and heme-dependent enzymes 16:10 Protein and amino acids 17:30 Question of the Day:
Why does the NutrEval measure these nutrients in different matrices?
Additional Resources:
Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment
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Any clinician who enters the medical profession understands that a large part of the training is learning the lingo and essentially a new language. Even those who have been in practice for quite some time know that new fields of study emerge, and new terms can be borne out of that. Sometimes the medical jargon can get confusing even though what is being discussed is not new.
In today’s episode, we discuss some of the latest terms and how/why their use in clinical practice evolves. We also try to clarify a few concepts that many of us confuse and misuse.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:25 Medical lingo and jargon 4:00 Omics…… and ‘ooooomm’ 6:00 Proteomics, genomics, transcriptomics 7:15 Metabolomics and making sense of patterns 11:15 The Jargonomics Game
British vs. American medical terms 14:30 Causation and correlation 18:20 Question of the Day
What’s the difference between sensitivity and specificity?
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We tend to lean on traditions during the holiday season. As they are handed down through the generations, their origins are often forgotten. Not only do traditions offer comfort and help to unify us, but many also have important health benefits.
Today we have some fun with the origins of several holiday traditions and weave in their clinical significance. Make sure to stay tuned for a special Genova version of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas!
Today on The Lab Report: 2:50 Mistletoe – antioxidants and smoochie smoochie 5:00 Pine, conifers, and evil spirits 7:35 Peppermint candy canes and carminatives 10:35 Checking in with the UK – Oliver’s fear of figgy pudding 14:40 Gingerbread houses made from the super-herb 17:40 Gift-giving and ‘Off the Cuff’ with the Medical Affairs team 24:55 ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas ???????
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Cellular respiration is the process of converting our food into energy to fuel the body. It involves many biochemical reactions to create a molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP) - our main energy source. When it comes to ATP production, many of us think about the Krebs Cycle not realizing it is only part of the story. The Electron Transport Chain bears the brunt of the work to keep our cells alive and our bodies functioning optimally.
Although biochemistry can seem challenging, in today’s episode we break it down into simplistic terms and explain why you should care about it. Listen as we discuss the importance of the electron transport chain.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:15 Basic overview of cellular respiration and ATP 4:50 Breaking it down 7:45 The Krebs Cycle and NADH/FADH2 8:30 Electron Transport Chain and the bucket brigade 10:55 ATP Synthase is cool 13:20 High-level recap 14:15 Oxidative stress and CoQ10 17:30 Question of the Day:
Who is Krebs?
Additional Resources:
ATP Synthase in action
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The pancreas is an organ that functions as a gland in the endocrine system by secreting hormones into circulation that help with regulating glucose. However, it also plays an integral role as part of the digestive tract by secreting enzymes to help digest our food. When the digestive functions of the pancreas start to decline what results is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency or EPI. In addition to physical symptoms and digestive complaints, EPI has important clinical implications.
In today’s episode, we discuss exocrine pancreatic insufficiency – causes, clinical associations, diagnosis, and treatment.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 The role of the pancreas 5:15 Exocrine vs. endocrine glands 8:20 Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency 10:15 Logical Speculation: SIBO and EPI 13:35 Causes of EPI and signs/symptoms 17:05 Treatment considerations 18:20 Question of the Day?
Does Genova test for EPI?
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile
Stool Testing Support Guide
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Thanksgiving is a time to be mindful and reflect on our many blessings. During the holiday, many of us enjoy dinner with family and friends without stopping to consider the nutritional aspects of traditional dishes. Today, we discuss the important biochemical and nutritional benefits of Thanksgiving dinner items. We also talk about dealing with the stress of the holidays and the many reasons we are grateful.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:30 Turkey and tryptophan – is it a thing? 5:15 Cranberry sauce apologetics 7:45 Potatoes! - and the microbiome 10:35 Green bean casserole, (fake) mushrooms, and onions 13:15 Hollandaise sauce? Gravy? Stuffing? Ummm…moving on 14:10 Pumpkin is a fruit 15:20 Moderation and modifying your dinner 16:15 Movement and mindfulness 19:20 Gratitude and community – Patti & Michael give thanks
Additional Resources:
Michael's Famous Green Bean Casserole?
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The one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work when it comes to diet and nutrition. What works for some may not be right for all. Diet movements like intermittent fasting, the ketogenic diet, and veganism are becoming increasingly popular and widely adopted. Laura Ligos is a registered dietitian and nutritionist who created a platform called “The Sassy Dietitian” which gives people a safe place to learn and ask questions about nutrition. She works to debunk health myths and help people understand the importance of dietary choices for optimal wellness.
In today’s episode, Laura gives her thoughts on changing the diet mindset and discusses some of the pitfalls and concerns related to popular diet trends.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:55 Meet Laura Ligos – the Sassy Dietitian 8:15 Changing the ‘diet’ mindset 10:50 Does everyone need a supplement? 13:40 Pitfalls of the ketogenic diet 16:00 The Game Changers documentary and vegan diets 22:50 Intermittent fasting and restricted eating 27:10 Intuitive eating 30:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
The Sassy Dietitian
The Busy Person's Meal Planner
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Wearable devices have become an integral part of sports performance in elite athletes. However, many non-athletes have adopted them as well to optimize sleep, stress, and overall health. WHOOP has been the industry leader in the marketplace while continuing to innovate and promote healthy lifestyle and behavior change. Kristen Holmes is the Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP. Not only is she an accomplished athlete herself, she’s also a PhD candidate pursuing a doctorate in psychology. Coupling her athletic background with her keen interest in psychology and physiology, Kristen works with WHOOP to offer tangible performance and health data to help anyone transform their lives with positive behavior change, fitness improvements, and injury reduction.
In today’s episode, we talk to Kristen about her definition of optimal performance and how WHOOP can help you achieve it.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:25 Meet Kristen Holmes – from athlete, to coach, to VP of Performance Science 6:45 What is WHOOP and why is it different? 7:55 Heart rate variability for recovery and resilience 11:15 The New WHOOP 4.0 and WHOOP Body 15:00 The impact of sleep deficits – Can Michael sleep ‘harder’? 21:15 Kristen’s definition of Optimal Performance and how can WHOOP help? 30:30 Downside of wearable devices 33:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
WHOOP
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Today’s society has its challenges regarding stress and emotional well-being. We can all agree that mindfulness, community, and better mental health options are needed. Although meditation can be helpful, it can also be intimidating for beginners. Breathwork is a great, simple alternative. Robbie Bent is the co-founder and CEO of Othership – a physical and digital wellness company with structured programs to reduce stress, improve sleep, boost energy, and improve mood using breathwork techniques.
In this episode, Robbie Bent outlines the difference between mediation and breathwork, the health benefits of structured breathing techniques, and even leads us in a breathwork session.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:30 Meet Robbie Bent and hear about his journey to breathwork 10:15 Breathwork and parasympathetic/sympathetic balance 14:20 Mouth vs. nasal breathing and mouth taping 21:10 Differences between mediation and breathwork 24:55 The community at Othership and revolutionizing mental health 31:55 Ice baths, sauna, and emotional resilience 37:00 Robbie leads us in a breathwork session!!!!
(*Don’t do this while driving) 49:30 Emotional connection and shifting emotional states 53:00 Connect with Robbie and work with Othership 53:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Othership
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As a practicing emergency room physician, Dr. Tom McCoy has seen the downstream effects of unhealthy diet and lifestyle choices. While continuing to practice ER medicine, he obtained additional certifications in nutrition and exercise training and is a CrossFit MDL1 medical practitioner. He uses all of this experience and knowledge as part of The Vital Human Project – a coaching program that blends fitness, nutrition, education, and more to help people realize their full human potential.
On today’s episode, Dr. Tom discusses behavioral change, sleep, nutrition, and exercise - and the impact they have on becoming a Vital Human.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:45 McCoy on the short-comings of conventional medicine 7:05 The Vital Human Project 10:30 CrossFit and benefits of HIIT 12:40 The intimidation factor 15:15 Coaching clients for behavior change 17:55 Hunting, respect, and sourcing quality meat 20:55 Impactful lifestyle factors for health 23:00 The Fireball
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“Gluten” has become a buzzword in the diet industry and vilified in the court of public opinion – perhaps rightfully so. People are continually looking for gluten-free labels in the grocery store and on restaurant menus trying to be healthier. But why? What is gluten anyway? How does it affect our health? Should no one ever eat gluten again?
In today’s episode, we break down what gluten actually is, what foods contain it, and what happens in the GI tract when we eat it.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:45 What is gluten and why can't we digest it? 7:35 The effects of food manufacturing 9:15 Name that bread! 12:30 Celiac disease vs. gluten sensitivity 17:15 Foods that contain gluten 19:45 Question of the Day
What can you eat on a gluten-free diet? 21:25 Beware of cross-contamination
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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a common underlying cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, excessive gas, or nausea are all hallmark SIBO symptoms. When it comes to diagnosis, the gold standard is endoscopic small bowel aspiration. This method is invasive, inconvenient, and not without risk. Breath testing and stool testing are now more commonly used.
Today we dive into some specific patterns seen on stool testing that may point toward a SIBO diagnosis in symptomatic patients.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:50 IBS and bacteria in the small intestine 6:15 Symptoms of SIBO 7:35 Stool testing for IBS 9:05 Commensal abundance 10:00 Digestion and absorption markers 12:30 What do we think we know?
Pancreatic elastase 1 and SIBO 16:35 Gut metabolites 17:50 Methanobrevibacter smithii and methane dysbiosis 19:50 Bacterial culture 20:50 Question of the Day
How does methane slow transit time?
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile
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Throughout the pandemic many clinicians and patients have learned to adapt and change expectations in their daily lives. Alongside all of those changes, the urgency for optimizing health became apparent. Functional and personalized medicine offers the greatest opportunity to advance how medicine is practiced. As a prominent health economist, James Maskell has been at the forefront of this movement for many years and championing its expansion to make true healthcare available for everyone. Through his many platforms including books, podcasts, international speaking events, and online practice implementation tools, James continues to further the conversation.
In today’s podcast, we catch up with James and re-examine what’s worked throughout the past year and half as functional medicine has evolved as a community. We also discuss his latest venture HealCommunity to support patients and clinicians in behavior change adherence.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:15 Introducing THE James Maskell 4:20 The Power of Community Healthcare 8:50 HealCommunity – Overcoming Obstacles To Community Medicine 17:20 Advantages of Groups – Reinforcement, Support, and Accountability 23:10 Monitoring Outcomes of Community Functional Medicine 25:55 Unforeseen Positives of Telemedicine 31:30 Return to LIVE Functional Forums 40:30 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Evolution of Medicine
HealCommunity
https://thecommunitycure.com/audiobook
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Elite athletes require physical and mental discipline to optimize their performance. However, adding an understanding of biochemistry and physiology can be a game-changer. Dan Garner specializes in fusing the science of health with the art of coaching for world-class results. Through his company Team Garner Inc., Dan offers high-level personalized training and nutritional coaching for a host of award-winning professional athletes and Hollywood actors. He is a functional medicine clinician, nutrition specialist, strength coach, trainer, lab analyst, best-selling author, and host of The Garner Report podcast.
In today’s episode, Dan Garner debunks some myths and gives some tips regarding supplements, rest and recovery, and diets. Dan’s practical advice can be scaled between elite athletes and anyone wanting to optimize health.
Today on the Lab Report: 4:00 Meet Dan Garner and hear his journey to Team Garner, Inc. 7:45 The myth of adrenal fatigue and interpreting cortisol levels 17:25 Developing a healthy relationship to food and diets 23:00 The psychology of prioritizing health 25:55 ‘Over-rated’ vs. ‘must-have’ supplements 36:40 Rest and recovery for athletic performance 40:10 Wearable devices 42:00 Applying lessons from elite athletes to the general population 46:30 The Fireball
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CoachGarner.com
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When assessing risk for cardiovascular disease, most clinicians focus on the concentration of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) also known as ‘bad’ cholesterol, and high-density lipoproteins (HDL) or ‘good’ cholesterol. Though this information is helpful, it’s only part of the picture when it comes to risk. Apolipoproteins are surface proteins found on all cholesterol molecules. They not only contribute to cholesterol structure, but also help to regulate enzymes responsible for lipid metabolism, assist in reverse cholesterol transport, and direct the distribution of fuel throughout the body.
In today’s episode, we discuss apolipoproteins, their function, and why measuring them can be a game-changer when it comes to cardiovascular risk assessment.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:45 What is an Apolipoprotein? 6:40 Particle number and particle size 9:00 Apolipoprotein A-1 and B 11:45 Better Know a Biomarker: Apolipoprotein B/A-1 Ratio 15:30 Lipoprotein (a) - Lp(a) 17:05 Question of the Day?
What medications/supplements influence the Cardio Check?
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Cardio Check
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In this episode, we explore a case of a discrepant laboratory result and the ensuing investigations laboratories perform when faced with such a problem.
Many clinicians and patients keep a close eye on cholesterol levels and standard lipid measurements as a way to stratify cardiovascular disease risk. What if there’s more to the story? Genova Diagnostics recently launched a brand-new profile called “Cardio Check.” This profile not only measures conventional lipid levels but also includes cardiometabolic biomarkers and lipid ratios which are being touted in the literature as even more clinically important than lipid levels alone.
In today’s episode, we discuss a few of the lipid ratios included on the Cardio Check and explain why merely targeting LDL (aka the ‘bad cholesterol’) might be missing the mark for cardiovascular health.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:25 THE CARDIO CHECK IS HERE! 5:00 We need cholesterol 6:50 ‘The Lipid Hypothesis’ 9:45 Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and High-density lipoprotein (HDL) 12:00 Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio 13:50 Triglycerides 15:25 Logical Speculation 17:25 Triglyceride/HDL Ratio 19:05 Question of the Day
What are the diagnostic criteria for Metabolic Syndrome?
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Cardio Check
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Dr. Nick Nwabueze, aka The Fittest Doc, ‘walks the walk’ when it comes to promoting a healthy lifestyle and teaching patients the importance of diet, exercise, and sleep. As a family medicine physician, he practices online with SteadyMD – a national telemedicine healthcare provider. Dr. Nick has a passion for developing real relationships with his patients to foster lasting changes.
On today’s episode, we talk to Dr. Nick about all things health and wellness and discuss how virtual medicine plays an important role in today’s changing healthcare landscape.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:25 Meet Dr. Nick and hear about his path to medicine 11:00 The importance of sleep! 15:00 Motivating patients to move 19:35 Nutrition for fat loss 23:20 Nick’s personal dietary choices 26:35 Pros and cons of telemedicine 34:35 Work with Dr. Nick 36:30 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
SteadyMD/Dr.Nick
@thefittestdoc
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In this episode, we will look at the current state of colorectal cancer screening in Canada especially in terms of the laboratory tests available to the public.
Pregnancy and childbirth are joyous and miraculous. However, they are also the most physically and emotionally challenging experiences a woman can endure. Dr. Lindsey Mathews created a movement called BIRTHFIT to offer a supportive community for women in motherhood transition and all cycles of life. Strength conditioning, nutritional guidance, emotional support, and educational resources are what make the BIRTHFIT community so popular.
In today’s episode, we meet Dr. Lindsey Mathews and hear about her BIRTHFIT mission. She explains the birthing dream team approach and dispels some myths and misconceptions around pregnancy and postnatal care.
Today on The Lab Report: 4:30 Meet Dr. Lindsey Mathews and hear about her path to chiropractic medicine 7:50 Where did the idea of BIRTHFIT come from? 14:10 It takes a village 19:15 The mountain analogy 21:00 Myths regarding exercise and pregnancy 27:35 Posture and breathwork 34:15 Vaginal birth vs C-section: postnatal care 36:00 Work with BIRTHFIT 36:55 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
BIRTHFIT
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Did you know that there is a connection between the brain and the GI tract? This gut-brain axis communicates information in both directions. The commensal bacteria in our gut and their metabolites can directly affect our memory and mood, while our brain can alter bacterial patterns and GI function.
Today we discuss some of the mechanisms by which this axis sends and receives those signals. We also talk about the importance of addressing both when optimizing health.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:30 New Game Alert! Vegetablization of names 4:05 Question of the Day/Fireball:
Since the gut-brain axis is bidirectional, where do you start when it comes to treatment? 6:45 What is the gut-brain axis? 8:10 Communication mechanisms from the GI tract to the brain 13:20 How the brain affects the gut 16:50 Where do you start when it comes to treatment? 18:20 Psychobiotics 20:10 Testing
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile
Adrenocortex Stress Profile
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The Lab Report S01 E10
010: Season 1 Wrap-up
In this episode, Kelly and Scott take some time to reflect on the unprecedented 2020–2021 school year, including highlights, challenges, and best hopes for ‘21-’22.
Links from the episode
- Futures Lab
- Poudre School District
- Futures Lab on Twitter
- Futures Lab on Instagram
Co-hosts:
- Kelly Williams
- Scott Elias
Production:
- Tim Hanauer & our Audio Production students
Special thanks to Tim Hanauer for our original theme music, Clara Futura.
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The Lab Report S01 E09
009: Alumni Takeover
In this episode, Kelly and Scott take a backseat to Futures Lab alumni Dawson Keally and Tony Nielsen.
Links from the episode
- Futures Lab
- Poudre School District
- Futures Lab on Twitter
- Futures Lab on Instagram
Co-hosts:
- Dawson Keally
- Tony Nielsen
- Kelly Williams
- Scott Elias
Production:
- Tim Hanauer & our Audio Production students
Special thanks to Tim Hanauer for our original theme music, Clara Futura.
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In today’s society, many of us focus on losing fat to achieve and maintain adequate health. But the paradigm is slowly shifting toward the importance of gaining muscle. The metabolic and systemic effects of skeletal muscle are astounding. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician who has pioneered a specialty in “Muscle-centric Medicine”. Years of research and study on the topic have shaped her unique approach to functional medicine and patient care.
In this episode you’ll meet Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and learn about the metabolic influences of building muscle, how it contributes to longevity, and the importance of dietary protein.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Meet Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and hear how her mentor has shaped her career 5:35 Metabolic and anti-inflammatory effects of muscle 9:45 Sarcopenia, insulin resistance, and obesity 11:10 Muscle mass and longevity 14:40 How much dietary protein do we need? 17:00 Animal vs. plant protein and supporting vegan/vegetarian patients 22:20 Red meat, flawed cancer studies, and mTOR 28:00 Lyon’s work with elite military operators 30:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources: Gabrielle Lyon's website Task Force Dagger Lyon's YouTube Channel
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Most of the meat we consume is from the skeletal muscle of animals, which provides a great source of protein in our diet. However, the organs of animals are incredibly nutrient-dense and often overlooked. They are great sources of essential fats, minerals, and vitamins. The common misconception is that organ meat is not palatable. Of course, this depends on which meats and how they are prepared.
In today’s episode, we discuss the important nutrients you might be missing out on if you don’t eat “Offal”.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:05 What is “Offal” eating? 4:25 Skeletal muscle vs. organ meat 7:35 Offal nutrients 10:45 Cautions when eating offal 13:20 Kitchen Cook-cophony!
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The endothelium is a single layer of cells lining the inside of our blood vessels – and other internal organs. Not only is it responsible for signaling the contraction and dilation of vessels, but it controls clotting, inflammation, oxidative stress, and more! When this system breaks down, its effects are wide-reaching. Endothelial dysfunction is often the root cause of subsequent cardiovascular disease, strokes, and many chronic conditions. Because it can sometimes be reversible, understanding what causes it, how to treat it, and what you can do to prevent it becomes vital.
In today’s episode, we discuss the physiologic role of the endothelium, how it relates to atherosclerosis, and practical strategies to promote cardiovascular health.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:55 Defining Terms – What is the Endothelium? 7:10 Oxidative stress, inflammation, and drivers of endothelial dysfunction 11:00 How do we get to atherosclerosis? 14:20 Indirect causes of endothelial dysfunction 15:50 Direct causes and sheering forces 16:45 Sedentary lifestyle and other triggers 18:00 Movement, omega-3 fatty acids, herbal and prescriptive medications
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Functional medicine has come a long way from being just an “alternative” form of therapy. In recent years, we’ve seen more and more practitioners foregoing what they were taught in medical school to learn how functional medicine works and why many seek it over conventional medicine. What’s in store for the industry in the future? James Maskell joins us to share his predictions.
James is a health economist, serial healthcare founder, and the owner of Evolution of Medicine, a company that helps functional medicine practitioners to start their own virtual practices. He is recognized as a healthcare disruptor, championing innovative ideas that promote prevention and reversal over traditional cures. James is also the host of the Evolution of Medicine podcast, a show featuring experts in the healthcare field that are driving the evolution of modern medicine.
James joins us today to discuss the future of functional medicine. He shares his journey and the events that led him to be part of the functional medicine industry. He describes his clinic management experience, discusses the virtual conferences he hosts, and explains why now is the right time for virtual practitioners to thrive. James also shares why the primary care we receive will need to eventually change.
The future of medicine is communities of people helping each other to get healthy.” - James Maskell
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Where his passion for disrupting traditional medicine came from. How he became part of the functional medicine industry. His experience in seminar speaking and clinic management. How he's managing to conduct multiple functional forums all over the world. What the future of medicine looks like. Virtual practices and how they're thriving during the pandemic. Applying lifestyle changes to chronic diseases over drugs. Why traditional doctors have to unlearn so much to become an expert in functional medicine. The kind of primary care we have in the United States.
Connect with James Maskell Evolution of Medicine Podcast Facebook Instagram
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Gluten is a storage protein found in many foods, though mainly wheat, barley, and rye. It is a binder that helps food hold its shape. The human body is incapable of digesting and breaking gluten down. This can cause a host of immune reactions and lead to many chronic health conditions. Unfortunately, the prevalence of Celiac disease, wheat allergies, and non-Celiac gluten sensitivity is on the rise. Dr. Tom O’Bryan is one of the leading experts in functional medicine as it relates to gluten and autoimmunity. His work on wheat-related disorders, environmental toxicity, and autoimmunity is internationally recognized.
In today’s episode, we discuss the devastating impact of gluten, environmental toxins, and autoimmune disease with the expert on these topics, Dr. Tom O’Bryan.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Meet Dr. O’Bryan and hear how aikido shaped his career path 8:50 Immunity vs. autoimmunity and intestinal permeability 21:50 Environmental toxicity and autoimmunity 31:45 Should everyone be gluten-free? 33:10 A balanced microbiome in addition to a gluten-free diet 40:25 Celiac disease, wheat allergy, and non-Celiac gluten sensitivity 46:10 The Gluten Summit 50:50 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
theDr.com
The Gluten Summit
The Autoimmune Fix
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CrossFit is more than high-intensity interval training. It’s a community. C.J. Martin is an athletic coach, and a lawyer, who created Invictus Fitnessas a community model to foster emotional support, education, and encouragement. His passion and singular focus have propelled his athletic teams to perennial success at the CrossFit Games and worldwide acclaim. C.J. also helped found a non-profit organization called ‘Kids Helping Kids’ which has raised millions of dollars for neo-natal and pediatric hospital units across the Northwest.
Today, we hear C.J. Martin discuss the power of community and his passion for coaching people to become their best selves.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:45 J. Martin on his journey from lawyer to CrossFit Invictus 8:25 Invictus as inspiration 10:45 2021 CrossFit Games – embodiment of character 13:45 The power of community 17:40 Authenticity 19:36 Getting to the “why” in coaching 22:30 Kids Helping Kids 28:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
CrossFit Invictus
Kids Helping Kids
Invictus - William Ernest Henley
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Many of us in functional medicine understand the importance of a healthy GI tract to prevent and reverse underlying chronic conditions. Dr. Peter Kozlowski not only practices and teaches these principles to patients, he also wrote a best-selling book called “Unfunc Your Gut” where he explains the interconnection between the gut and systemic health in a simplified, light-hearted, and engaging way.
In this episode, we get Dr. Koz’s take on the gut immune response, dietary influences, and the vital role of mental-emotional-spiritual health.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Meet Dr. Koz and hear his journey to functional medicine 11:15 Dietary changes for big clinical impacts 15:40 Food sensitivity and the GI immune response 18:30 Mental-emotional-spiritual connection to gut health 26:00 Helping patients understand the importance of mental health and the HPA axis 29:20 Intermittent fasting 31:45 How to connect with Dr. Koz 33:10 The clinical impact of the pandemic on GI health 35:30 The Fireball
Additional Resources: Koz's website Unfunc Your Gut
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Rachel Gregory is a Board Certified Nutritionist, a health and wellness specialist, author, and the creator of MetFlexLife, a platform that provides educational content as well as coaching services in achieving optimal health. She champions the ketogenic lifestyle, but also advocates for a more tailored approach as opposed to a cookie-cutter method for her clients. Rachel is also the author of the 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge book, a weight loss guide that follows the ketogenic lifestyle with recipes and exercise programs.
Rachel joins us to share what it means to be metabolically flexible and how it relates to the ketogenic diet. She describes how she became passionate about training and nutrition. She explains how to make the ketogenic diet work for you and why it’s normal for a woman to struggle with the diet. Rachel also discusses the importance of accountability as well as addressing other points that affect your overall wellness, such as sleep.
“Ketosis is not a fad; it is a metabolic state.” - Rachel Gregory
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Who Rachel Gregory is, what she does, and her thoughts on the ketogenic diet. The reason Rachel became fascinated with pursuing a degree in athletic training. Why Rachel decided to switch to a nutrition-focused education. Common misconceptions about the ketogenic diet and ketosis. Why women struggle more with ketosis and the ketogenic diet. Tailoring the ketogenic diet according to a person's profession and lifestyle. Adjustments to make in the ketogenic diet once you reached a certain weight. The importance of having someone hold you accountable for your diet. Developing ‘carb phobia’ in light of the ketogenic trend. Her thoughts on Crossfit and strength training. Addressing sympathetic and parasympathetic balance. Sleep, recovery, stress, and other factors affecting wellness.
Connect with Rachel Gregory: Metflexlife.com Instagram MetFlex and Chill podcast Book: 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge
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Heber Cannon is an accomplished documentary filmmaker who travels the world to capture the fittest people on the planet in action. Along with his partner Marston Sawyer, they are known as the “Buttery Bros” and they have taken YouTube and social media by storm. But, they also ‘walk the walk’ as it relates to health and fitness and are themselves CrossFit enthusiasts. By sitting at the feet of the fittest people in the world, Heber has a unique perspective on health and wellness and an ability to make it fun and entertaining.
In today’s episode, Heber talks all things ‘butter’ in the world of diet and exercise, and we hear about his latest film “Resurgence”.
Report Today on The Lab: 2:50 Heber Cannon explains his love of butter, fitness, and film making 5:15 How are elite athletes different? 6:30 The importance of nutrition and diet 9:00 Buttery Bros, the brand - on YouTube and everywhere 12:00 The Resurgence of CrossFit 14:35 CrossFit Games 2021 15:45 The Fireball 16:55 Michael needs parenting advice
Additional Resources:
butterybros.com
Resurgence trailer
Buttery Bros - YouTube
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Dr. Sara Gottfried is a key opinion leader as it relates to hormone balance. As a New York Times best-selling author, practicing medical doctor, researcher, university professor, and popular speaker, she offers an evidence-based approach to hormones and nutrition. Her upcoming book “Women, Food, & Hormones” outlines the latest research combined with her vast clinical experience to help women lose weight and get to the root cause of hormonal complaints.
In today’s episode, we discuss the interconnection of hormones with diet and the microbiome, and we hear about her approach to bio-identical hormone replacement therapies.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:20 Meet Dr. Sara Gottfried and hear her journey to root cause medicine 8:50 Diet, metabolism, and hormones 12:45 Pre-diabetes and continuous glucose monitoring 14:35 Heart rate variability testing and cortisol 17:00 When to use bio-identical hormone replacement 20:20 Cortisol’s effects on other hormones 22:25 The role of the microbiome 25:25 Dosing and timing of hormone replacement 30:50 How you can work with Dr. Gottfried 31:50 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
saragottfriedmd.com
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Women, Food, & Hormones
The Hormone Reset Diet
The Hormone Cure
Brain Body Diet
Younger
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Renaissance Periodization is a one-of-a-kind coaching program. Their team of medical doctors, trainers, dieticians, PhD researchers, and athletes provides an evidence-based approach to athletic coaching and nutrition education to help clients achieve their personal goals. The founder and CEO of this unique company is Nick Shaw, himself a competitive powerlifter, bodybuilder, and coach.
On today’s episode, we discuss some practical tips for lifestyle and dietary change with Nick Shaw and learn why Renaissance Periodization is not your ordinary coaching program.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:30 Meet Nick Shaw and learn about Renaissance Periodization’s team 6:40 Coaching elite athletes versus the general population 9:00 Caloric restriction for weight loss 13:20 Thoughts on strict diets: keto, carnivore, etc. 15:50 RP Diet Coach app and artificial intelligence 18:30 Motivation, work ethic, and lifestyle change 21:30 Where to start with Renaissance Periodization 23:25 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Renaissance Periodization
RP Strength Podcast
RP Diet Coach App
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Many of us know insulin as the hormone that regulates our blood sugar. We often think of its role in diabetes. However, insulin affects far more than glucose. Dr. Ben Bikman is a PhD researcher who has been studying insulin for many years. His latest book, Why We Get Sick, outlines how insulin resistance is at the root of chronic disease and ways to treat and prevent it.
In this episode, we speak to Dr. Bikman about the mechanisms of insulin resistance, its far-reaching effects in chronic disease, and strategies to improve it.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:20 Meet Dr. Bikman and learn why he focuses his research on insulin 8:35 Insulin and insulin resistance 13:55 Where in the body does insulin resistance start? 18:25 Hypertrophic vs. hyperplastic fat cells and the effects of free fatty acids 26:35 Signals that create hypertrophic vs. hyperplastic fat cells 28:45 Muscle-centric model of insulin resistance 32:15 Chronic diseases as they relate to insulin resistance 35:50 Aromatase activity in adipose tissue 37:25 The brain and Alzheimer’s disease as ‘type 3 diabetes’? 41:50 Fasting, ketosis, and lifestyle strategies to combat insulin resistance 47:35 COVID-19, immunity, and metabolic defenses 50:40 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Why We Get Sick
Ceremides as modulators of cellular and whole-body metabolism
Adipose Tissue as an Endocrine Organ
Ketones Elicit Distinct Alterations in Adipose Mitochondrial Bioenergetics
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Carey Kepler is a wife, mother, business owner, motivational speaker, top-ranked athlete, and coach. She spends her life helping others to develop a ‘Champion Mindset’ to create and live the life of a champion both inside and outside the gym. Carey teaches the importance of goal setting and the need to continually re-evaluate those goals for success in lifestyle change.
In today’s episode, we talk to Carey Kepler about her amazing athletic career and her passion for helping her clients stay motivated and consistent.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:20 Learn about Carey Kepler and her lifelong athletic journey 9:15 The Champion Mindset 11:00 Why coaching women is different 13:30 Proper goal setting for change 17:20 Strategies for work-life balance 23:50 Supporting clients through the pandemic 28:35 Want to work with Carey? 30:30 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
CoachCareyKepler.com
CrossFit Central
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Dr. Christian Jenski is a conventionally trained emergency room physician who has made the huge leap to functional medicine. In addition to running a burgeoning practice in Richmond, VA, he keeps his skills sharp by simultaneously working shifts in a busy ER. This gives him unparalleled insight into the way conventional and functional medicine can complement each other. In fact, he believes it has made him a better ER physician.
In today’s episode we discuss Dr. Jenski’s approach to functional medicine, how he clinically applies testing, and real-world examples showcasing the power of root-cause medicine.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:15 Meet Dr. Jenski and learn about his journey to functional medicine 9:45 Transitioning his practice to functional medicine 12:55 Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine 16:00 Where to start with testing? 18:05 Case studies using the GI Effects Stool Profile 31:20 NutrEval and Metabolomix + in clinical practice 34:30 Root causes of hormonal imbalance vs. hormone supplementation 39:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine
Hitting Cancer Below the Belt
GI Effects Stool Profile
NutrEval
Metabolomix +
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Functional medicine is all about getting to the root cause of a patient’s complaints. Women’s health can present a unique challenge since hormonal fluctuations need to be considered. Today we meet Julia Glanz. Julia is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutritional science, a certified strength and conditioning coach, and an author. She has an online nutrition practice where she specializes in women’s health and works with women to optimize the key hormones affecting their energy, metabolism, and body composition through strategic nutrition and lifestyle changes.
On today’s episode Julia Glanz discusses the role of diet, nutrition, and lifestyle when it comes to optimizing women’s health.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:35 Meet Julia Glanz and hear her journey to nutrition and coaching 7:45 Helping a client choose a diet 10:30 Do we need supplements? 13:00 Intermittent fasting in women 16:05 Stress and cortisol in weight gain or causing a plateau 21:10 Mindfulness and food 24:30 Motivation and consistency 28:50 Women’s Guide to Health, Hormones, & Metabolism 32:15 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
@juliaglanz Instagram
The Ultimate Guide To Intermittent Fasting For Women
A Woman's Guide To Optimizing Health, Hormones, & Metabolism
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Dr. Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation, and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. In addition to his personal podcast, Fundamental Health, he can be found featured on numerous podcasts including The Minimalists, The Joe Rogan Experience, The Model Health Show, Bulletproof Radio, The Dr. Gundry Podcast, The Ben Greenfield Podcast, Dr. Mercola, Health Theory, Mark Bell’s Power Project, and many others. He has also appeared on The Doctors TV show and authored the bestselling book, “The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to our Ancestral Diet.”
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Why Paul decided to focus his career on the carnivore diet. What the "Carnivore Diet" is. How the human body responds to plant toxins. The composition of the human diet in the last two million years. How being carnivorous could have helped humans evolve. Paul's thoughts on polyphenols and phytonutrients. What hormesis is and where the idea came from. Why plant compounds have redundant benefits with ignored side effects. Paul's thoughts on short chain fatty acids and the effects of fiber on gut bacteria.
Connect with Dr. Paul Saladino: Carnivore MD Book: The Carnivore Code Heart & Soil
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Ben Greenfield is a fitness guru and NY Times Best Selling author leading the field of human performance and biohacking. His unique voice and influence in the health and fitness industry have paved the way to optimal health for thousands and thousands of people. Ben’s teaching platforms, podcasts, and books offer the latest research on longevity, athletic performance, and anti-aging.
On today’s episode, Ben discusses some practical biohacking tips and the importance of identifying and fulfilling your life purpose.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Ben Greenfield discusses his fitness journey 10:20 What is ‘biohacking’? 13:10 Practical life changes for optimal health 20:40 Ben’s take on ‘diets’ 27:20 Mindfulness, breathwork, and gratitude practices 30:55 Importance of a purpose statement 34:00 Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging 36:50 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Ben Greenfield Fitness
Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You
BoundlessBook.com
Ben Greenfield Coaching
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Anyone practicing functional medicine, or those patients whose lives have been changed because of it, owe a debt of gratitude to the vision of Dr. Jeffrey Bland. Dr. Bland’s teaching, writing, and research have helped this field to evolve over the past several decades. His latest venture, Big Bold Health, focuses on personalized and global immunity while espousing environmental stewardship.
Today we discuss the history of functional medicine, the legacy of Dr. Jeffrey Bland, and his latest work on immunity.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:30 Jeffrey Bland on the history and future of functional medicine 8:00 Functional medicine approach to long-haul COVID 13:50 Big Bold Health and personalized immunity 18:05 Global immunity 22:40 The story of Dutch Harbor Omega capsules 26:40 Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat 31:20 Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI)
Additional Resources:
Dr. Bland's website
PLMI
Big Bold Health
The Disease Delusion
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Many of us struggle with weight and fat loss. But fat, or adipose tissue, has many other functions in the body that may be working against your ability to lose weight. Dr. Sylvia Tara holds a PhD in biochemistry and has dedicated years of research to fat and the ways adipose tissue can work as an endocrine organ in signaling your brain to alter hunger and satiety.
Today we discuss Dr. Tara’s book called “The Secret Life of Fat” which outlines the latest information on fat’s role in the body and why you might be struggling with weight loss.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:05 Meet Dr. Sylvia Tara and hear why she chose to study fat 6:25 Fat as a villain fueling the growth of the diet industry 9:20 Weight loss myths and fat as an endocrine organ 14:00 Lesser known ways we gain fat and practical tips to control it 18:50 Fasting, circadian rhythms, and obesogens 22:10 Exercise and hormonal signaling to different types of fat 27:55 Weight gain during the pandemic and the mental-emotional component 34:40 Tara’s online program to practically apply these principles 37:10 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
The Secret Life of Fat
Dr. Tara's Online Course
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REBROADCAST: The basics of mobility often go unnoticed until nagging pain and discomfort arise. Musculoskeletal pain is a very common complaint of many patients. Rather than treating that pain with medication, what if a simple mobility technique could fix the mechanics that caused it? Dr. Kelly Starrett has revolutionized the way we assess and treat common aches and pains by developing a program called The Ready State. His years of working with elite, professional athletes gives him a unique perspective on how to deal with common everyday musculoskeletal issues.
In this episode, Dr. Starrett lays out a simple plan that clinicians can use every day to assess and treat their patients with pain. He also discusses some strategies for those with desk-based jobs trying to survive the modern workplace and outlines the basics of good posture.
“Pain is the body’s request for change.” – Dr. Kelly Starrett
Today on The Lab Report: 2:50 Meet Dr. Kelly Starrett and get introduced to the idea of mobility 8:30 Kelly’s experience with functional medicine 11:00 Adequate vs. Optimal 15:20 What is a supple leopard? 18:50 Prescribing mobility – the movement map 26:25 Deskbound and strategies for the workplace 32:40 Posture and the skill of standing 37:20 The Ready State
Additional Resources:
The Ready State
Becoming a Supple Leopard
Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World
Ready to Run: Unlocking Your Potential to Run Naturally
Waterman 2.0
Muscles and Meridians
Stand Up Kids
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Summer is here and with that comes longer days and more sun exposure. The health benefits of sunshine include increased vitamin D production, elevated mood, stronger bones, and even better sleep. However, overexposure to the sun can damage our skin and lead to skin cancer over time. Using sunscreen can help to protect our skin, but where’s the line when it comes to blocking vitamin D production or absorbing potentially harmful chemicals?
In today’s episode, we debate the pros and cons of using sunscreen and tell you why you should pay closer attention to what’s actually in it.
Today on The Lab Report: 4:35 Sunscreen and the role of the skin 6:10 Types of ultraviolet light 8:40 What about vitamin D? 10:30 Skin cancer, vitamin D, and the sun 13:55 Chemical sunscreens - exposures and toxicity? 18:30 Mineral-based sunscreens as an option
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Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a perennial, flowering plant with many medicinal uses. Not only is it nutrient dense, but it has been used as a diuretic and therapeutically for various inflammatory conditions. However, the plant really does sting! It contains hair-like needles on the leaves and stems to protect itself from herbivorous animals. The injection of histamine and other chemicals causes a local inflammatory response and sometimes paresthesia.
Today we discuss this multi-faceted herb, its nutritional value, and ways to use it medicinally with our favorite herbalist, Greg Monzel.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Stinging Nettle – hey! Let’s call Greg Monzel! 4:20 All about the sting – the good and bad 10:10 Nutritionally speaking 11:35 Important clinical uses of nettles 14:40 Removing and dealing with the sting 17:00 Cooking, tasting, and beer! 18:40 Nettles seeds – waving and renal disease 22:50 The roots! ..... and the stem? 25:50 Wild Persimmon School of Wellness
Additional Resources:
Stinging Nettle-Light-micrograph
Wild Persimmon Wellness
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complex and evolving illness that is highly misunderstood. In fact, coming to a consensus within the medical community on diagnostic criteria and actual naming convention has been challenging. Newer governing bodies have begun calling it ‘Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease’ or SEID. Regardless of the inconsistencies, the emotional, physical, and economic impact of this disease can not be ignored.
Today we break down the history of ‘chronic fatigue syndrome.’ We also dive into the literature around diagnosis, workup, and treatment options.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:05 History of ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’ 6:00 Evolving diagnostic criteria 8:45 Pathophysiology - starting with the brain 10:25 Scienceness, Technocology, and Machinamechanics 11:45 Immunology, HPA axis, autoimmunity, and mitochondrial dysfunction in SEID 13:35 Is there a diagnostic test? 15:15 “What is It?!” 18:35 Treatment strategies and therapies
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Environmental toxins are seemingly everywhere in our daily lives. These synthetic substances which are not usually found in our bodies are known as xenobiotics. Given the ubiquitous nature of xenobiotics and their effects on our health, trying to be mindful of them and avoiding them can seem difficult – especially if you don’t realize they exist!
In today’s episode, we discuss three common xenobiotics that can interrupt hormone metabolism, contribute to obesity, and are associated with many chronic health conditions – bisphenol A (BPA), polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), and phthalates.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:35 Defining Terms: Xenobiotics 5:35 What is BPA and why should we care? 8:10 Endocrine Disruptors and Obesogens 10:55 Polychlorinated biphenyl – PCBs 15:25 Phthalates exposure 18:50 What can we do about all of these toxic exposures!?
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Summer is nearly here, and that means backyard barbecue season. Cooking certain foods with high heat causes something called the “Maillard Reaction” – which is a chemical reaction between fat, proteins, and sugars that gives browned and seared foods, like barbecued meats, their flavor. The result of this reaction is the formation of advanced glycation end products or AGEs. High amounts of AGEs have been implicated in many chronic health conditions.
In today’s episode, we explain what AGEs are, tell you which foods naturally contain AGEs, and ways to mitigate their harmful effects.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:15 Defining AGEs and the Maillard Reaction 5:50 How do AGEs cause a problem in the body? 7:25 Naturally occurring AGEs 10:15 Patti & Michael “Talk it Out” 13:20 Getting rid of AGEs and mitigating their effects 14:40 RAGEs, AGEs, chronic disease, and therapies 16:20 Question of the Day?
Can we get insight on AGE effects using Genova tests?
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
Metabolomix +
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A very common question we are asked as it relates to functional medicine testing is how medications and supplements affect results. Although we can’t always know the influences, based on physiology and some literature we can make educated guesses. Genova never recommends that any patient discontinue medically necessary medications for the purposes of testing – that decision is up to the ordering clinician. But it might be helpful to discuss what to expect when interpreting results.
In today’s episode, we talk about ways medications and supplements can influence results of the GI Effects Stool Profile and how some can interfere with our ability to perform testing.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Collection pack instructions and the disclaimer 5:00 Interferents vs. influencers 7:10 Laxatives 10:40 Digestive enzymes 11:50 Better Know a Biomarker 16:40 Antimicrobial meds and supplements 19:20 Proton pump inhibitors and antacids 20:35 Aspirin, NSAID’s, and steroids 22:00 Question of the Day?
Where can people access this information for themselves?
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Stool Profile
Test Prep Page
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Bacteria are everywhere in the environment. Although we understand there is a delicate balance of bacteria in our bodies which keep us healthy, many don’t grasp the complexity of how bacterial populations interact, adapt, and survive. They form structures called ‘biofilms’ which have become a hot topic in functional medicine as it relates to treating resistant or recurrent infections.
In today’s episode, we dive into the topic of bacterial biofilms- when to suspect them and ways to treat them.
Today on The Lab Report: 4:00 What are biofilms? 6:05 EPS, persister cells, and quorum sensing 8:40 Clinical importance and redeeming qualities? 11:35 Treating biofilms 13:20 Antimicrobial lipids 14:55 “What is it?” 18:50 Biofilm take-home points
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N-acetylcysteine, or NAC, plays an important role in the body when it comes to combating oxidative stress. As a precursor to make glutathione, NAC has been used for decades both as an acute medication and as an over-the-counter supplement. Recently, the line between medication and supplement has been blurred and is now being debated.
Today we talk all about N-acetylcysteine - the ways NAC is used and its importance in health and disease.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:45 NAC as a drug in acute care settings 4:00 Mechanisms of action in the lung and kidney 7:15 NAC as a daily supplement 10:00 Hmmm…so is it a medication or a supplement? 11:15 Generic drug or herbal constituent? 15:00 Research on NAC in psychiatric disorders 16:16 NAC in polycystic ovary syndrome and fertility 17:40 Safety and side effects 18:50 Question of the Day:
What are the other precursors to glutathione and how do we measure them?
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Miranda Alcaraz has been a health and fitness influencer for nearly 20 years. As an athlete, entrepreneur, and a busy mom she understands the challenges we all face when trying to fit exercise into our daily schedules. She and her husband Julian created an online fitness community called “Street Parking” offering at-home, daily exercise routines and nutritional coaching to help people achieve their goals through the power of community.
Today we meet Miranda Alcaraz, and discuss coaching athletes and non-athletes, pregnant and post-partum women, and her “More than Nothing” approach to consistency and creating habits that last.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:55 Meet Miranda Alcaraz and hear about her journey to fitness 6:50 Lessons learned from injury 9:45 “Street Parking” 11:55 Training athletes vs. non-athletes 14:05 Pregnancy and postpartum fitness 18:25 Fitting in a workout as a busy parent 22:30 Personalizing an approach to nutrition 26:25 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Street Parking
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008: What is Project Socrates?
In this episode, Kelly and Scott interview their colleague at the Lab, Tim Hanauer, about Project Socrates. Project Socrates will allow students to earn academic credit while connecting with considering how to make a different in their communities.
Links from the episode
- Futures Lab
- Poudre School District
- Futures Lab on Twitter
- Futures Lab on Instagram
- FRHS
- PEBC
- HTH
- The Apollo School
- Iowa BIG
- RidgeWRX
- PEEPs (our Essential Skills)
- UN SDGs
- Tim’s email
Co-hosts:
- Kelly Williams
- Scott Elias
Production:
- Tim Hanauer & our Audio Production students
Special thanks to Tim Hanauer for our original theme music, Clara Futura.
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Dr. Ara Suppiah is a pioneer in bringing functional medicine to the professional sports arena. As the Chief Medical Analyst for NBC’s ‘The Golf Channel’, medical contributor to Golf Digest, and personal physician on the PGA and ATP tours, he’s worked with top athletes across the globe to optimize their health and performance using functional medicine principles and testing. Although most of us are not professional athletes, his insight and knowledge when it comes to treating them can translate to practical tips we can all use in our daily lives.
Today we learn about Dr. Ara Suppiah’s journey to functional medicine, his approaches to nutrition, rest, and pain, and how he applies Genova’s tests.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:40 Meet Dr. Ara Suppiah! 12:15 What sets professional athletes apart? 18:35 Ara loves/hates Michael’s jingles 19:10 Nutrition and using Genova’s testing in professional sports 24:05 Addressing acute and chronic pain 28:35 The importance of rest and recovery 34:10 Ara’s online education programs 37:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Dr. Ara's website
Lose Weight and Feel Great Forever
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We’ve all had headaches, and some can be severe. Although many people use the words ‘migraine’ and ‘headache’ interchangeably, the physiology and syndrome of migraines is actually a bit different. Rather than suffer with the debilitating nature of migraines, what if there were practical tips to mitigate their effects or prevent them from occurring in the first place?
In today’s episode, we define the difference between primary headaches and migraines, we uncover some of the main migraine triggers, and discuss practical tips to help you get to the root cause.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Difference between migraines and other headaches 6:30 Food as a trigger 7:30 Hormonal influences on migraines 8:45 The role of the gut-brain axis 9:30 Intestinal permeability, inflammatory cytokines, and SCFA’s 10:30 Neuropeptides, glutamate, CGRP, serotonin 14:55 Logical Speculation – Serotonin and migraines 17:45 Nutritional therapies: Vitamin D, fish oil, and CoQ10
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Dietary fiber is an important part of a healthy diet and many of us don’t get nearly enough. Research suggests fiber is important for a healthy microbiome and can positively affect many chronic diseases. For as simple as fiber may seem, there are many confusing terms that accompany it – soluble, insoluble, resistant, fermentable, viscous etc. What kind do we need? Why does it matter?
In today’s show, we break down the different types of fiber, discuss common food sources, and outline some important health benefits to increasing the fiber in your diet.
Today on The Lab Report: 4:05 What is fiber and solubility? 6:10 Insoluble vs. soluble fiber and viscosity 8:45 Clinical uses of each and specific dietary sources 13:20 Fiber’s unique role in the microbiome 16:45 Beneficial systemic effects of fiber in chronic conditions 17:50 Question of the Day
How much fiber should we be getting each day?
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Stool Profile
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TLR 007 The Lab Report S01 E07
007: Learner Voices
This week, we are excited to finally share some student voices. Kelly set up a pop-up podcast studio and pulled in some of our learners to hear what they think of their experience at the Lab.
Links from the episode
- Futures Lab
- Poudre School District
- Futures Lab on Twitter
- Futures Lab on Instagram
Co-hosts:
- Kelly Williams
- Scott Elias
Our theme music is Clara Futura, an original song by our Audio Production teacher, Tim Hanauer.
Special thanks to Tim Hanauer and our Futures Lab Audio Production students for their support producing and mixing TLR.
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Behavior change is difficult. Many of us understand that nutrition and movement are important, but how do we take this information to the next level for long-term lifestyle change? Today we meet Meredith Root. She is a very successful and accomplished CrossFit athlete, trainer, and coach. She also has a biological science background and a keen understanding of nutrition as it relates to performance. She co-founded a global nutritional coaching company and helps athletes and non-athletes alike to create sustainable change.
In today’s episode, we discuss Meredith’s approach to nutrition and coaching. She offers practical tips that she uses with her clients to support them on their health journey.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Meet Meredith Root – hear about her path from scientist to coach 7:15 The Tactical Functional Nutrition program 10:15 Teaching the importance of nutrition 11:30 Diets and fasting in athletes 14:20 Practical tips for maintaining motivation over time 20:20 Meredith’s writing 21:50 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Tactic Functional Nutrition
Morning Chalk Up
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Many of us have pets and consider them part of the family. They offer emotional support, companionship, and bonding. Did you know that they are very important for your health? Beyond pets, the medical field is now recognizing the healing qualities of many types of animals. Animal-assisted therapies are being incorporated into clinical treatment plans to improve health outcomes in many chronic conditions and diseases.
Today we dive into the concept of animal-assisted therapy. We take a look into the literature as it relates to psychological outcomes, cardiovascular disease, and more.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:35 Pets and the state of the literature 5:55 Effects of animal-assisted therapy in depression 9:42 Animals for anxiety and schizophrenia 11:00 Pet ownership vs. animal-assisted therapy 12:20 Get Outta Here! 14:20 Chickens, neurotransmitters, and hormones 15:50 Biophilia hypothesis 19:00 Question of the Day:
What are the differences between service animals, therapy animals, emotional support animals, and working animals?
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Metabolic flexibility is the ability of your body to use whatever food you are eating for energy. In patients with metabolic dysfunction, the body may not be able to adapt well in using different energy sources. Dr. Nathan Jenkins is an integrative exercise physiologist who leads a team of researchers at the University of Georgia studying the effects of exercise on cardiovascular and metabolic health. His team is responsible some of the cutting edge of the latest research around metabolic flexibility.
In today’s episode, Dr. Jenkins defines metabolic flexibility, how he measures it in the laboratory, and lays out the state of the most current evidence.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:10 Meet Dr. Jenkins and hear why he studies exercise physiology 8:05 Metabolic Flexibility and how it’s measured 12:08 Fast/slow metabolism and basal metabolic rate 15:40 The importance of postprandial fat oxidation 23:00 Types of exercise on metabolic flexibility 29:20 Maximizing metabolic flexibility by timing food and exercise 32:50 Ketogenic diets and exercise 39:42 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Acute exercise effects on postprandial fat oxidation: meta-analysis and systematic review
Tabata-style functional exercise increases resting and postprandial fat oxidation but does not reduce triglyceride concentrations
UGA Integrative Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory
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The Lab Report S01 E06
006: Authentic Work with Alissa Poduska
Join Scott and Kelly as they talk with Alissa Poduska, principal of Bamford Elementary, the newest school in our district. Alissa was a “client” for our very first student project team that helped her design the STEM and Innovation space on her new campus.
Links from the episode
- Futures Lab
- Poudre School District
- Futures Lab on Twitter
- Futures Lab on Instagram
- Bamford Elementary School
Guest
- Alissa Poduska
Co-hosts:
- Kelly Williams
- Scott Elias
Our theme music is Clara Futura, an original song by our Audio Production teacher, Tim Hanauer.
Special thanks to Tim Hanauer and our Futures Lab Audio Production students for their support producing and mixing TLR.
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Fertility rates have been dropping due to environmental toxicities, higher incidence of obesity and metabolic dysfunction, and couples waiting until later ages to conceive. But it is important to understand that there are many things we can do to improve fertility and optimize preconception health. Dr. Nicole Avena is a PhD researcher who is widely published on the health effects of nutrition. Her most recent book "What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant," outlines the latest research on how nutrition can improve fertility and which foods might actually be hindering couples looking to conceive.
Listen in as Dr. Avena discusses which nutrients are important for both men and women when it comes to fertility.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:35 Meet Dr. Nicole Avena and hear why she wrote her latest book 7:15 Important nutrients for fertility 8:50 Testing and physical exam for nutrient deficiencies 9:45 Male fertility, nutrition, toxins 12:55 Are there concerns for vegan and vegetarian patients? 14:30 Seemingly 'healthy' foods which hinder fertility 17:30 Other metabolic concerns 19:35 Sugar in preconception care 20:25 The Fireball
Additional Resources: Dr. Avena's website What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler How Sugar Affects the Brain
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Food labels can be very confusing. In fact, many of us completely ignore them. If you look at the ingredients in many processed foods, you’ve probably tried to pronounce some of the chemical compounds listed in the ingredients. The food industry adds chemicals to food to either enhance flavor and color, or to preserve shelf life. There are thousands of accepted food additives and some may have important health implications.
In today’s episode, we discuss just a few additives you might want to keep an eye out for next time you go to the grocery store.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:20 MSG – monosodium glutamate 6:40 Nitrites and nitrates 9:55 The “Name that Food” game 12:45 Sulfites are everywhere 13:55 Maraschino cherries are polarizing? 15:20 Sulfites as a top food allergen 16:55 Food colorings, FD&C, lakes, and blue rats 21:25 Artificial vs. natural flavoring
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Animal protein from meat is an important part of a healthy diet. But many of us overlook further using the animal bones to provide additional healing properties. Simmering animal bones over an extended amount of time helps extract minerals, collagen, and other important nutrients into a broth. Bone broth can then be used as stock for other soups or ingested itself to improve health.
Listen in as we discuss the many health benefits of bone broth and why you should consider adding it to your diet – oh yeah, we also demonstrate how to make it – kind of.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:40 What is bone broth? 5:00 Collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin, and minerals 7:00 Gut healing properties 8:35 Detoxification support 10:00 Amino acids 10:50 Kitchen Cook-cophany! 19:10 How might bone broth effect Genova test results?
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
GI Effects Stool Profile
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In functional medicine, we dig deeper to find the root cause of illness and strive to find personalized strategies to optimize health. However, sometimes even that falls short. Dr. Jade Teta has spent over 20 years treating patients, teaching, and writing about health and wellness. He blends biochemistry and philosophy in a way that inspires us to find our true purpose. In so doing, we can all learn how to become “Next Level Human.”
In today’s episode, we discuss Dr. Teta’s unique approach to health, diet, metabolism – and philosophy!
Today on The Lab Report: 3:25 Meet Dr. Jade Teta and learn his definition of a Next Level Human 9:25 Integrative endocrinology – a holistic approach to metabolism 12:55 The “Do What Works for You” Diet and the language of metabolism 20:15 Translating diet, lifestyle, and metabolism to patients 24:20 Wearable devices 27:00 ‘Meathead Philosopher’ 31:05 The Lack of Purpose pandemic 39:30 Teta’s online teaching programs 42:50 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
jadeteta.com
Next Level Human Podcast
Human 365
Next Level Tribe
The Metabolic Effect Diet
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Neurotransmitters act as chemical signals from our nerve endings to various target cells found in muscles, glands, and other neurons. Although there are many types of neurotransmitters, today we will focus on the catecholamines - epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Anyone who has ongoing stress or is an ‘adrenaline junkie’ can attest to the physical effects of the catecholamines. But did you know that they also play a role in our brain’s reward system to make us happy and feel good?
Listen in as we discuss the importance of catecholamines, their downstream metabolites, and why we measure them.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:10 What is a neurotransmitter? 3:25 Introduction to catecholamines 6:00 Dopamine and the reward system 8:20 Epinephrine, norepinephrine, and the stress response 11:30 Neurotransmitter breakdown and downstream metabolites 16:50 Question of the Day
How does caffeine affect catecholamines?
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
Metabolomix +
Organic Acids
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Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that work together to regulate many important functions such as the stress response, growth, libido, and overall metabolism. Although our bodies make many hormones, today we are going to focus on testosterone.
Testosterone is a hormone of growth and repair and vitally important for maintaining health. Testosterone levels can naturally fall as we age. Deficiencies, or “low T”, is far more common than many of us realize and the clinical implications are far-reaching in both men and women. In this episode, we discuss all things testosterone, when to suspect deficiencies, and some strategies to improve testosterone levels.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:45 What is testosterone and what does it do? 6:15 How is testosterone made? 8:40 Declining levels and deficiencies 9:30 Get Outta Here! 12:10 Signs and symptoms of low T 14:00 What can we do about it? 16:00 Lifestyle modification and natural strategies 21:35 Supplementing with testosterone and downstream metabolism 23:20 Question of the Day
Testosterone testing – what’s the difference between saliva, blood, and urine?
Additional Resources:
One Day Hormone Check
Male Hormonal Health
Complete Hormones
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It seems intuitive that being outside in nature is therapeutic and beneficial to our health. What many might find surprising is the amount of clinical evidence supporting nature therapy and the specific physiologic changes that result. ‘Grounding’ and ‘earthing’ are terms that are commonly used these days but even those words under-represent the fascinating biochemical and physiologic effects of nature.
In today’s episode, we dive into the different facets of nature therapy, literature to support it, and how being outside can improve health– and hey, its Spring! Perfect timing!
Today on The Lab Report: 2:30 Intro to Nature Therapy 4:30 Let’s Define Some Terms! 6:00 “Forest bathing” and urban green space therapy 10:35 House plants and flowers 15:40 Wooden material therapy 16:30 Grounding and earthing – take off your shoes! 19:20 Question of the Day?
Which Genova tests might apply to Nature Therapy?
Additional Resources:
Adrenocortex Stress Profile
NutrEval
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The history of herbal medicine dates back thousands of years. Many of us don’t realize that our current conventional medications come from plants. Greg Monzel is an herbalist who has dedicated his life to keeping the rich history and traditions of plant medicine alive and relevant. In today’s episode, we called on him to help us unravel the mystery of St. John’s Wort.
St. John’s Wort is a very commonly used supplement as it relates to mood disorders. But why? How does it work? Where does it grow and how do we identify it? Listen as we answer all these questions and more.
Today on The Lab Report: 6:20 OMG! Greg Monzel is our favorite herbalist 9:55 The basics of St. John’s Wort 11:45 Are there medications growing in your yard? 14:45 What does St. John’s Wort look like? 17:05 Whole plant vs. constituents 19:25 John’s Wort – It’s not just for mood! 23:40 Medication interference and toxicity 27:15 Which constituent of St. John’s Wort is best? 31:45 The Fireball 33:40 What’s in a Name?
Additional Resources:
Greg's website - wildpersimmonwellness.com
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Dr. Kien Vuu is a physician, author, and speaker who is on a mission to empower us all to take control of our own health. His personal journey is profound and inspiring. As a young immigrant to the United States, he faced immense challenges which he overcame to become a successful doctor. Then, after developing several chronic diseases, he changed his life and found his way to health and gratitude. Dr. Vuu envisions a world where each of us fully contribute our gifts to humanity with vibrant health and vitality.
In today’s episode, we hear the incredible story of Dr. Kien Vuu and he lays out his blueprint on how to live in a Thrive State.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:10 Hear the incredible journey of Dr. Kien Vuu 9:30 From chronic disease to health 12:30 Chronic disease as a gift 15:35 The Live Again Project 18:35 Diet Eating styles, bioenergetics, and The Thrive State 25:15 Impact of the pandemic on health and thriving 28:35 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
KienVuu.com
Thrive State
thriveto105.com
Live Again project
The Unconventional Prescription: YOU are your Best Medicine
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Historically, the field of psychiatry has mainly focused on prescriptive medications and psychotherapy. Though these modalities have saved lives and stabilized many patients, there are often modifiable, underlying root causes to consider. Shae Leonard, PA is a functional medicine physician’s assistant who has spent years changing people’s lives with her functional approach to mood disorders.
Today, we talk to Shae Leonard about the effects of nutrition, gut health, hormones, genetics, and movement on mental health.
Today on The Lab Report: 4:35 Get to know Shae and her journey to functional psychiatry 8:00 The gut and other factors as root causes of mood disorders 12:00 Nutrients to optimize mental health 14:15 Using functional medicine testing 15:10 Genetics and epigenetics in mental health 18:20 HPA Axis, stress, sleep, and mood resiliency 24:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Shae's Website
NutrEval
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Interpreting functional medicine laboratory testing can be intimidating. Dr. Dan Kalish has devoted his career to teaching new functional medicine clinicians how to interpret lab results and where to start when implementing results in practice. His teaching program, The Kalish Institute, mentors and empowers practitioners within a community approach offering many online programs, videos, blogs, and personalized support.
In today’s episode, we talk to Dr. Kalish about the importance of nutritional testing, his approach to the NutrEval, and translating results.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:45 Meet Dr. Kalish! 3:55 The importance of nutritional lab testing 6:35 Where to start when using NutrEval results in practice 8:20 Functional vs. conventional labs 11:00 Translating to patients and prioritizing treatment strategies 18:30 Teaching the NutrEval and common pitfalls 22:00 Lifestyle factors in functional medicine 24:50 The Kalish Institute 27:20 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Kalish Institute
NutrEval
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The Lab Report S01 E05
005: How do young learners access the Lab?
Join Scott and Kelly as they talk with Futures Lab Counselor Bethany Condon about how she works with our partner high schools. How do we recruit students? How to we collaborate with home campuses to make sure the Lab “works” with kids’ schedules?
Links from the episode
- Futures Lab
- Poudre School District
- Futures Lab on Twitter
- Futures Lab on Instagram
Guest
- Bethany Condon
Co-hosts:
- Kelly Williams
- Scott Elias
Our theme music is Clara Futura, an original song by our Audio Production teacher, Tim Hanauer.
Special thanks to Tim Hanauer and our Futures Lab Audio Production students for their support producing and mixing TLR.
As always, thank you for listening to The Lab Report.
Dr. Patrick Hanaway is a key thought leader and educator in functional medicine. After decades of work, his contribution and influence in our field continues to this day. His task force leadership at IFM during the pandemic helped to shape the functional medicine approach to COVID-19. Also, as prior Chief Medical Officer for Genova Diagnostics, he helped to create the NutrEval Profile as we currently know it.
In today’s episode, we discuss what we’ve learned over the past year regarding COVID-19, and the how functional medicine approach can improve outcomes. We also get his take on the new NutrEval and how to use it in practice.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:45 Welcome back Dr. Hanaway! 4:25 What have we learned about COVID-19? 12:45 Nutrient supplements during the pandemic 18:41 Functional approach to SARS-CoV-2 20:45 The NutrEval in practice 30:00 Can we get all we need from a balanced diet? 36:30 Systems-based interventions in chronic disease 42:40 Relationships and connection while in lock-down 49:30 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
IFM COVID Resources
Dr. Hanaway's Website: Family to Family
NutrEval
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Oxalates are organic acids that can be made in the body, but they are also found in various foods. Many people associate oxalates with a risk for kidney stones. There are many claims about the dangers of oxalates and the need to avoid high oxalate foods. But, are these claims valid? Should we be afraid of oxalates? Why should we measure them and what do they mean?
In today’s episode, we dive into the biochemical glyoxylate pathway. We also explain how the body makes and metabolizes oxalates, the role of the gut microbiome, and how to interpret oxalate levels.
Today on The Lab Report: 4:15 The Glyoxylate Pathway - what is an oxalate? 6:35 Glyoxylate is the hub! 8:50 Two off-shoots of glyoxylate: oxalic acid and glycolic acid 9:50 Oxalic acid – kidney stones and beyond 14:07 Logical Speculation: Oxalic Acid and Metabolic Syndrome – cause vs. effect 16:50 Glycolic acid, glutathione, and oxidative stress 19:30 Glyceric acid 21:00 Question of the Day
What is systemic oxalosis and should we be worried about it?
Additional Resources:
Glyoxylate Pathway Chart
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Dr. Filomena Trindade has been practicing and lecturing about functional medicine for over 25 years. She has been a leading expert in diabesity and metabolic medicine. Additionally, Dr. Trindade’s mentorship programs and teaching style have been transformative for many clinicians new to this field.
We often find in functional medicine, that inadequate nutrition can be the root cause of chronic medical conditions. And, during the global pandemic, this becomes vitally important as patients and clinicians are looking to optimize immunity.
In today’s episode, we talk all things nutrition and discuss the role of specific nutrients in immunity and optimal health. We also discuss the role of mentorship in practice implementation.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:40 Azores and archipelagos 3:35 Welcome back Dr. Filomena Trindade! 6:15 Optimizing immunity, nutrition, and COVID 12:20 Supplements, food sources, and root causes 15:05 Carbs and CGM 17:30 Saturated fat, cooking oils, and eating farm-to-table 22:40 Ketosis, fasting, and metabolic flexibility 24:30 The importance of mentorship 30:40 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Dr. Trindade’s website
NutrEval
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The Lab Report S01 E04
004: Reflecting on a year of hybrid learning
Join Scott and Kelly as they talk with Lead Teacher Heather Emerson about how the team at the Lab navigated virtual learning, hybrid learning, virtual learning again, and now hybrid learning.
Links from the episode
- Futures Lab
- Poudre School District
- Futures Lab on Twitter
- Futures Lab on Instagram
Guest
- Heather Emerson
Co-hosts:
- Kelly Williams
- Scott Elias
Our theme music is Clara Futura, an original song by our Audio Production teacher, Tim Hanauer.
Special thanks to Tim Hanauer and our Futures Lab Audio Production students for their support producing and mixing TLR.
As always, thank you for listening to The Lab Report.
When it comes to the gastrointestinal tract, we often focus on the balance of the commensal bacteria to optimize health. But, if that balance is interrupted, or the microbiome is lacking, some of the bacteria can overgrow. At higher levels of growth, patients can experience symptoms. There are also some important disease associations with overgrowth of specific species. Because of this potential, we designate these aerobic bacteria as potential pathogens.
On today’s episode, we unpack the concept of potential pathogens and talk about what to do- and what not to do- when you find them on a stool test.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:55 Potentially pathogenic bacteria – what are they and when should we worry? 7:30 Klebsiella - symptoms and systemic associations 10:52 Why you don’t always treat a potential pathogen 12:25Concerns about Proteus 14:40 Citrobacter is common but has potential 15:45 Let’s Recap! 17:00 Question of the Day with Jim Kelton!
What does 1+, 2+, 3+, 4+ mean on the GI Effects culture results?
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile
Pathogenic Bacteria & Yeast Chart
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Taylor Dukes is functional medicine nurse practitioner with a burgeoning practice and growing online social media presence. Her expertise is vast - working with women in prenatal and postnatal care, helping professional athletes optimize performance, and improving the health of thousands of patients including CEO’s and celebrities.
On today’s show, we discuss her journey from conventional to functional medicine and her unique approach to wellness.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:20 Meet the fabulous Taylor Dukes 6:50 Taylor’s approach to fertility and postnatal care 10:05 Implementing functional medicine testing 11:25 Where to start with professional athletes 13:55 Telemedicine in practice 16:20 Work/Life balance for working moms 18:30 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Taylor's website
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Kara Collier is a registered dietician who specializes in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). CGM is a wearable device that measures glucose levels throughout the day to evaluate your body’s response to dietary changes, stress, and exercise. Knowing this information can help you make personalized dietary and lifestyle changes to prevent metabolic dysfunction down the road or improve your current health.
On today’s episode, Kara explains the importance of CGM. We also discuss various patterns that might be seen and things you can do to optimize your daily choices.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:50 Kara Collier on her journey to nutrition technologies 6:15 What is CGM and how is NutriSense different? 11:00 Spike, area under the curve, average glucose variability 15:20 Glucose and stress/exercise 17:50 Ketogenic diets and CGM 19:35 Asymptomatic hypoglycemia 21:00 CGM in the menstrual cycle and interpersonal variability 25:55 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
NutriSense
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The Lab Report S01 E03
003: Our December 2020 Virtual Exhibition
Join Scott and Kelly as they talk with Pathway Lead Hilary Herrmann about how the team at the Lab navigated creating, curating, and hosting a fully virtual exhibition of student learning.
Links from the episode
- Futures Lab
- Poudre School District
- Futures Lab on Twitter
- Futures Lab on Instagram
- Spring '20 Virtual Exhibition
- Winter '20 Virtual Exhibition
- Share Your Learning
Guest
- Hilary Herrmann
Co-hosts:
- Kelly Williams
- Scott Elias
Our theme music is Clara Futura, an original song by our Audio Production teacher, Tim Hanauer.
Special thanks to Tim Hanauer and our Futures Lab Audio Production students for their support producing and mixing TLR.
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The art of the physical exam is often overlooked in favor of testing. Although Genova’s nutritional profiles are designed to uncover subtle nutrient insufficiencies, there are many physical hints and clues which can give additional insights and perhaps lead you to consider testing. The areas of the body with rapid cell turnover are the first places to manifest these subtle changes.
On today’s episode, we resurrect the physical exam and review findings which may reflect your patient’s nutritional status.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:35 Is the physical exam dead? 5:25 Global observations 7:00 Hair and scalp 9:45 Mouth – tongue, gums, and dentition 15:35 Let’s Define Some Terms! – ‘Erythematous’ 16:30 Skin bumps and rashes 18:50 Fingernails 21:00 Question of the Day
How long does it take to reverse these findings with supplementation?
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
Metabolomix+
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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a common underlying cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, excessive gas, or nausea are all hallmark SIBO symptoms. When it comes to diagnosis, the gold standard is endoscopic small bowel aspiration. This method is invasive, inconvenient, and not without risk. Breath testing and stool testing are now more commonly used.
Today we dive into some specific patterns seen on stool testing that may point toward a SIBO diagnosis in symptomatic patients.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:50 IBS and bacteria in the small intestine 6:15 Symptoms of SIBO 7:35 Stool testing for IBS 9:05 Commensal abundance 10:00 Digestion and absorption markers 12:30 What do we think we know?
Pancreatic elastase 1 and SIBO 16:35 Gut metabolites 17:50 Methanobrevibacter smithii and methane dysbiosis 19:50 Bacterial culture 20:50 Question of the Day
How does methane slow transit time?
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile
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Cellular respiration is the process of converting our food into energy to fuel the body. It involves many biochemical reactions to create a molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP) - our main energy source. When it comes to ATP production, many of us think about the Krebs Cycle not realizing it is only part of the story. The Electron Transport Chain bears the brunt of the work to keep our cells alive and our bodies functioning optimally.
Although biochemistry can seem challenging, in today’s episode we break it down into simplistic terms and explain why you should care about it. Listen as we discuss the importance of the electron transport chain.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:15 Basic overview of cellular respiration and ATP 4:50 Breaking it down 7:45 The Krebs Cycle and NADH/FADH2 8:30 Electron Transport Chain and the bucket brigade 10:55 ATP Synthase is cool 13:20 High-level recap 14:15 Oxidative stress and CoQ10 17:30 Question of the Day:
Who is Krebs?
Additional Resources:
ATP Synthase in action
NutrEval
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The Lab Report S01 E02
002: The Futures Lab Origin Story
Join Scott and Kelly as they talk with Assistant Superintendent Scott Nielsen about how and why the Futures Lab project started in PSD.
Links from the episode
- Futures Lab
- Poudre School District
- Futures Lab on Twitter
- Futures Lab on Instagram
- PSD District Ends
- SVVSD Innovation Center
- Cherry Creek Innovation Center
- Pathways Innovation Center in Casper, WY
- JeffCo - Warren Tech
- Iowa BIG
- High Tech High
- Otterbox
- Strat Op Process
Guest
- Scott Nielsen, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools
Co-hosts:
- Kelly Williams
- Scott Elias
Our theme music is Clara Futura, an original song by our Audio Production teacher, Tim Hanauer.
Special thanks to Tim Hanauer and our Futures Lab Audio Production students for their support producing and mixing TLR.
As always, thank you for listening to The Lab Report.
In functional medicine, the focus is on getting to the root cause of disease. Sometimes subtle nutritional insufficiencies can result in significant clinical consequences. By measuring steps in biochemical pathways called organic acids, we can uncover nutrient cofactor needs. One important biochemical process is the kynurenine pathway. The enzymes involved are highly dependent on vitamin B₆. Knowing this, abnormal organic acid levels within the kynurenine path can reveal vitamin B₆ insufficiencies. In addition, this pathway and its metabolites have important clinical implications.
In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of the kynurenine pathway, what each step means, how we measure them, and what you can do about it.
Today on the Lab Report: 2:35 The kynurenine pathway starts with tryptophan 5:15 What’s the end product and what drives this metabolism? 9:20 Kynurenic acid and NMDA receptors 11:30 Xanthurenic acid elevations 12:15 Quinolinic acid and why we worry about it 13:35 Ratio between KA and QA 14:35 Logical Speculation: Serotonin Tryptophan Steal 18:35 How and where we measure these organic acids 19:25 Question of the Day
What about serotonin metabolites?
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
Metabolomix+
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Dietary fat is broken down into fatty acids in our body. Fatty acids are important for many bodily functions including energy production, making cell membranes, and for signaling the inflammatory cascade. Among the several types of fatty acids, omega-3s have special benefits. Many people take supplements containing them in the form of fish oil. But, why? Can we get omega-3s in food? Why do we need them? How are they beneficial?
In today’s episode, we introduce the omega-3 fatty acids. We discuss their naming convention, their health benefits, and we single out a few of the main players.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:55 What is a fatty acid and where do those names come from? 7:05 The benefits of omega-3s 8:25 Dietary sources 12:05 Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 14:00 Supplementing with fish oil 17:35 Better Know a Biomarker 22:10 Question of the Day
How do we decide which fish oil supplement is best?
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
Metabolomix+
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We live in a toxic world. Every day we are exposed to an array of environmental toxins in our air, water, soil, and food. Luckily, our body is well-equipped to handle most of them. Additionally, there are things we can do to help optimize the body’s detoxification process. Not only should we try to avoid toxins whenever possible, but we can also support the process of detoxification by focusing on nutrition, the GI tract, our skin, and proper hydration.
In today’s episode, we review steps in the body’s process of detoxification and speak to Dr. Christine Stubbe of Genova’s Medical Affairs team on her personal detox protocol.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Exposures and the bucket analogy 5:30 Weight loss and toxin release 6:25 Physiologic steps of detoxification 10:35 Getting specific on detox protocols with Dr. Stubbe 16:25 The importance of preparation 19:45 Christine’s daily protocol 36:30 Question of the Day
Which Genova testing profiles give insight into detox potential?
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Stool Profile
Methylation Panel
Detoxigenomic Profile
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The Lab Report S01 E01
What is Futures Lab and how does it work?
Join Scott and Kelly as they talk about what Futures Lab is and how it works.Join Scott and Kelly as they talk about what Futures Lab is and how it works.
Links from the episode
- Futures Lab
- Poudre School District
- Futures Lab on Twitter
- Futures Lab on Instagram
Co-hosts:
- Kelly Williams
- Scott Elias
Our theme music is Clara Futura, an original song by our Audio Production teacher, Tim Hanauer.
As always, thank you for listening to The Lab Report.
Drew Manning is a health and fitness expert who became a world-wide sensation with his Fit2Fat2Fit experiment years ago. He gained and lost 75 pounds on purpose to understand the psychology of weight loss and bring empathy to the fitness industry. Currently, he is in the midst of repeating this feat as he turned forty years old in his Fit2Fat2Forty experiment.
Drew is halfway through after gaining 60 pounds and is about to journey back to fit. Today we check in on how he’s feeling and discuss what he’s learned so far.
Today on The Lab Report: 4:35 Drew Manning discusses the physical and emotional toll of weight gain 8:25 Empathy 9:25 The difference after turning 40 11:05 Social media influence 13:05 The effects of ‘dirty diets’ 16:00 Preparing for the journey back to fit 18:40 Television series? Book? Documentary? 19:35 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Back2Fit
Fit2Fat2Fit Experience Podcast
Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75lbs on Purpose
Complete Keto
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As the year 2020 comes to a close, Patti and Michael reflect back on the past year of The Lab Report podcast, which is approaching one year old. This new educational platform was created to spread the word about functional medicine and promote a focus on health and wellness. Throughout the year, we’ve covered many topics and interviewed some amazing guests. We laughed a lot and learned so much along the way.
As we head into the New Year, many people make resolutions to improve their health. In today’s episode we reflect on past shows and highlight some clinical pearls to help guide you into a healthy 2021.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:25 Back to the very beginning 5:10 What did we learn about diets? 13:00 Who doesn’t love jingles? 14:35 Movement, exercise, and motivation 19:55 Mindfulness and stress 23:00 Ok, now what? Where do you start?
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Meet Scott and Kelly and learn a little bit about PSD's Futures Lab as they prepare to launch the Lab Report in 2021.
Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician and New York Times best-selling author of the book Brain Wash. He has a special interest in helping patients understand their decisions and behavior as it relates to improving their health. Understanding unconscious habits and how the brain processes our environment is pivotal when it comes to helping patients and guiding their treatment – especially as many of us are making New Year’s resolutions.
In today’s episode, Dr. Perlmutter explains the ‘why’ behind our unhealthy decision-making and offers some strategies to change our behavior.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:40 Meet Dr. Perlmutter and learn about his focus on the brain 6:40 Prioritizing what’s good for us – knowledge, willpower, and blame 10:40 Freedom of choice and unconscious habits 15:30 Breaking the cycle of bad habits for the New Year 18:55 The effect of social media and news distractions 22:30 Protecting our brain – Brain Wash 27:45 The immune system beyond infectious disease 32:25 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness
The Modern Brain - Psychology Today
drperlmutter.com
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We tend to lean on traditions during the holiday season. As they are handed down through the generations, their origins are often forgotten. Not only do traditions offer comfort and help to unify us, but many also have important health benefits.
Today we have some fun with the origins of several holiday traditions and weave in their clinical significance. Make sure to stay tuned for a special Genova version of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas!
Today on The Lab Report: 2:50 Mistletoe – antioxidants and smoochie smoochie 5:00 Pine, conifers, and evil spirits 7:35 Peppermint candy canes and carminatives 10:35 Checking in with the UK – Oliver’s fear of figgy pudding 14:40 Gingerbread houses made from the super-herb 17:40 Gift-giving and ‘Off the Cuff’ with the Medical Affairs team 24:55 ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas ???????
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin with important physiologic effects. Unlike other vitamins that must be obtained from the diet, vitamin D can also be produced in the skin from sunlight. The health implications of vitamin D have been widely studied and some of these effects might surprise you.
In today’s episode, we describe how vitamin D is metabolized and why it is clinically important in the body. We also discuss supplementation and the confusion around optimal levels.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:45 Let’s define some terms! 5:10 Metabolism and activation of vitamin D 6:30 Difference between vitamin D₂ and D₃ 8:50 The role of sunlight 10:00 VDRs, calcium homeostasis, and immunity 14:50 Vitamin D in glucose metabolism and effects in the brain 17:30 What are optimal levels? 20:45 Question of the Day:
Can you get too much vitamin D?
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In functional medicine, we often discuss behavioral change. But this can be difficult since many of us don’t like to be pushed out of our comfort zone. Dr. Alex Hutchinson is a physicist, endurance athlete, and author who writes about the perception of limits. How much of our physical limitations are real? Is it possible our minds are the actual limiting factor?
In today’s episode, Alex discusses his work on the human body’s capacity to endure. We talk about pain’s role in setting limits, and the psychology of pushing beyond what we think is possible.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:50 Meet Dr. Alex Hutchinson - from physics to journalism 7:45 Why is it so hard to be pushed out of our comfort zone? 10:00 Physical vs. mental limitations and the role of pain 15:30 Practical tips to understand and set limits 22:30 Nature vs. nurture 25:20 Malcolm Gladwell 28:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
ENDURE
Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?
Big Ideas: 100 Modern Inventions That Have Transformed Our World
Sweat Science
Jockology
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Amino acids are the building blocks of life. They can be categorized as being essential or nonessential. Essential amino acids must come from the diet, while nonessential amino acids can be made in the body. Of the essential amino acids, there is a subgroup called the ‘branched chain amino acids (BCAAs).’ There are three BCAAs: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. These three amino acids have different molecular structures and important metabolic activity.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical importance of BCAA and how to interpret BCAA levels in context with organic acids.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:50 Let’s Define Some Terms! 5:10 The unique metabolism of BCAAs 6:30 BCAAs effects on the brain, muscle, and insulin resistance 12:30 What do we think we know?
BCAAs and immunity 16:10 Measuring and interpreting amino acid patterns 17:55 Relating BCAA levels to urinary organic acids 21:00 Logical Speculation: Urinary alpha-keto acids and ketosis
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
Metabolomix +
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Many of us know insulin as the hormone that regulates our blood sugar. We often think of its role in diabetes. However, insulin affects far more than glucose. Dr. Ben Bikman is a PhD researcher who has been studying insulin for many years. His latest book, Why We Get Sick, outlines how insulin resistance is at the root of chronic disease and ways to treat and prevent it.
In this episode, we speak to Dr. Bikman about the mechanisms of insulin resistance, its far-reaching effects in chronic disease, and strategies to improve it.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:20 Meet Dr. Bikman and learn why he focuses his research on insulin 8:35 Insulin and insulin resistance 13:55 Where in the body does insulin resistance start? 18:25 Hypertrophic vs. hyperplastic fat cells and the effects of free fatty acids 26:35 Signals that create hypertrophic vs. hyperplastic fat cells 28:45 Muscle-centric model of insulin resistance 32:15 Chronic diseases as they relate to insulin resistance 35:50 Aromatase activity in adipose tissue 37:25 The brain and Alzheimer’s disease as ‘type 3 diabetes’? 41:50 Fasting, ketosis, and lifestyle strategies to combat insulin resistance 47:35 COVID-19, immunity, and metabolic defenses 50:40 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Why We Get Sick
Ceremides as modulators of cellular and whole-body metabolism
Adipose Tissue as an Endocrine Organ
Ketones Elicit Distinct Alterations in Adipose Mitochondrial Bioenergetics
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In the corporate world, the concept of mindfulness is not a priority. Multi-tasking, competition, and success are major drivers day-to-day. Pandit Dasa, a former monk, is an author and international speaker who teaches the concepts of appreciation and mindfulness to corporations to cultivate stronger relationships and teamwork. With more of us working remotely, this can be challenging. His simple advice is changing the culture of not only the workplace but the quality of interpersonal relationships at home.
In today’s episode, Pandit Dasa discusses his life in the monastery, strategies to foster appreciation amongst co-workers, and ways to be mindful in a tech-filled world.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:55 Pandit Dasa discusses his life in an NYC monastery 13:05 Cultivating teamwork in the workplace 16:05 Keeping connected while working remotely 18:25 Closing the Apps in our brain 20:55 The myth of multi-tasking 24:30 Dealing with social media and tech distraction 26:55 Mindfulness techniques and gratitude
Additional Resources:
Pandit's website
Closing the Apps
Urban Monk
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Our bodies contain an inner clock that helps to regulate hormones and biochemistry. This clock is referred to as the circadian rhythm. The fine timing of this biological rhythm requires signaling from light. With the change in seasons, many of us feel the systemic effects of less daylight in various ways, one of which is altered mood. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that correlates with seasonal patterns.
In today’s episode, we discuss the biochemistry of how light regulates the circadian rhythm, the etiologies of seasonal affective disorder, and various treatment strategies which have been used to improve symptoms.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:15 The circadian rhythm and chronobiology – defining terms 5:00 Light signals and hormonal regulation of the biological clock 7:25 Health implications of seasonal change 9:30 Seasonal Affective Disorder 13:45 Vitamin D – What does it do? 18:10 Therapeutics and interventions 21:00 Question of the Day:
Can seasonal affective disorder happen in the summer?
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Thanksgiving is a time to be mindful and reflect on our many blessings. During the holiday, many of us enjoy dinner with family and friends without stopping to consider the nutritional aspects of traditional dishes. Today, we discuss the important biochemical and nutritional benefits of Thanksgiving dinner items. We also talk about dealing with the stress of the holidays and the many reasons we are grateful.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:30 Turkey and tryptophan – is it a thing? 5:15 Cranberry sauce apologetics 7:45 Potatoes! - and the microbiome 10:35 Green bean casserole, (fake) mushrooms, and onions 13:15 Hollandaise sauce? Gravy? Stuffing? Ummm…moving on 14:10 Pumpkin is a fruit 15:20 Moderation and modifying your dinner 16:15 Movement and mindfulness 19:20 Gratitude and community – Patti & Michael give thanks
Additional Resources:
Michael's Famous Green Bean Casserole?
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Behavioral change is at the root of functional medicine as it relates to diet and lifestyle. Often patients struggle between office visits and need ongoing guidance and encouragement. Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum recognized the need to bridge this gap. After many years as a clinical psychologist, she pivoted her career to found the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy in association with the Institute for Functional Medicine.
On today’s episode, we learn about health coaches and why they are an integral missing piece when it comes to ensuring success on the path to optimal wellness.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:30 Meet Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum and hear about her career path 9:00 What does a health coach do and why are they important? 16:20 Health coaching during the pandemic 18:55 Positive psychology and training coaches 22:45 Focusing on personal character strengths 24:40 The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy 25:05 Basic skills to deal with panic attacks 28:50 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Functional Medicine Coaching: How to Be Part of the Movement That's Transforming Healthcare
Functional Medicine Coaching: Stories from the Movement That's Transforming Healthcare
Stop Panic Attacks in 10 Easy Steps
How to Give Clients the Skills to Stop Panic Attacks: Don't Forget to Breathe
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Vitamins are carbon-containing (organic) molecules that are essential for normal metabolism. However, they cannot be made in our body in sufficient amounts which makes dietary intake of vitamins important. There are thirteen different vitamins, categorized depending on whether they dissolve in water (water-soluble) or can be absorbed with dietary fat and stored in the body (fat-soluble).
In today’s episode, we focus on Vitamin B-12, the largest and most complex water-soluble vitamin. Hear about why we need it, how we get it, and what happens when you’re deficient.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:15 Vitamins and their naming conventions 4:35 What does vitamin B-12 do and how do we get it? 7:40 Signs and symptoms of deficiency and why it happens 11:00 Measuring levels of vitamin B-12 12:35 Better Know a Biomarker: Methylmalonic Acid 15:50 Daily dietary requirements and supplementation 21:50 Question of the Day:
Should we be concerned about high levels of vitamin B-12?
Additional Resources:
NutrEval
Metabolomix +
Metabolic Analysis Profile
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Dr. Nicole Avena is a neuroscientist, researcher, author, and speaker who has spent years studying nutrition and the brain chemistry of the reward system. She is a pioneer in the field of food addiction.
In functional medicine, we often talk about the importance of behavior and lifestyle changes to optimize health. But, how much of this is within our control? On today’s episode, Dr. Avena discusses the adverse effects of sugar on eating behaviors and the brain’s role in decision-making.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Meet Dr. Nicole Avena and learn why she focuses on nutrition and food addiction 7:00 How sugar influences the brain chemistry of the reward system 10:20 Processed foods and added sugar 13:35 Reading nutrition labels and USDA recommendations 16:30 Long term effects of sugar on children 18:30 Advice for parents about introducing sugar in the diet 21:55 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Dr. Nicole Avena's website
TED talk - How Sugar Affects the Brain
Why Diets Fail
What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler
What to Eat When You're Pregnant
Hedonic Eating: How the Pleasure of Food Affects Our Brains and Behavior
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Dr. Joseph Pizzorno is a legend in the naturopathic and integrative medicine community. His decades of research, mentorship, and outreach have been instrumental in validating ‘science-based natural medicine’. As founding president of Bastyr University, and author of numerous textbooks and consumer books, his influence has shaped our current view of functional medicine.
Today, we reflect back on Dr. Pizzorno’s amazing career and discuss his latest research into toxic exposures, and his most recent publication on naturopathic approaches to COVID-19.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:20 Meet Dr. Joseph Pizzorno and learn about the evolution of integrative medicine 7:30 Optimism on the future of functional medicine 8:55 Pizzorno reflects on his influence and legacy 12:00 Textbook of Natural Medicine 13:45 Toxic exposures and environmental medicine 24:00 Naturopathic and functional medicine therapies for COVID-19 31:20 What’s next? 32:25 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Textbook of Natural Medicine 5th Edition
Clinical Environmental Medicine
The Toxin Solution
Evidence Supporting a Phased Immuno-physiologic Approach to COVID-19 From Prevention Through Recovery
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Tom Malterre is a well-known nutrition expert and a certified functional medicine practitioner. Not only did Tom write a pivotal book on the elimination diet, but he also lectures frequently on environmental toxins, coaches groups of clinicians in functional medicine, and educates patients in his own clinical practice.
In today’s episode, Tom Malterre touches on several topics including the elimination diet, the metabolic effects of environmental toxins, and using food to assist detoxification and optimize health.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:40 Meet Tom Malterre and hear about his path to functional medicine 7:20 Clinical pearls for using the elimination diet 12:35 Environmental toxic exposures and metabolic effects 17:55 Toxic foods 21:44 Promoting detoxification 24:10 Talking to patients about minimizing toxic exposures 27:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources: Tom's Website The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook The Elimination Diet Nourishing Meals Cookbook Broccoli-the DNA whisperer TEDx
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In today’s society, many of us focus on losing fat to achieve and maintain adequate health. But the paradigm is slowly shifting toward the importance of gaining muscle. The metabolic and systemic effects of skeletal muscle are astounding. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician who has pioneered a specialty in “Muscle-centric Medicine”. Years of research and study on the topic have shaped her unique approach to functional medicine and patient care.
In this episode you’ll meet Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and learn about the metabolic influences of building muscle, how it contributes to longevity, and the importance of dietary protein.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Meet Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and hear how her mentor has shaped her career 5:35 Metabolic and anti-inflammatory effects of muscle 9:45 Sarcopenia, insulin resistance, and obesity 11:10 Muscle mass and longevity 14:40 How much dietary protein do we need? 17:00 Animal vs. plant protein and supporting vegan/vegetarian patients 22:20 Red meat, flawed cancer studies, and mTOR 28:00 Lyon’s work with elite military operators 30:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources: Gabrielle Lyon's website Task Force Dagger Lyon's YouTube Channel
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Dr. Paul Anderson has spent decades educating, writing, researching, and treating patients with many chronic illnesses. His expertise in alternative and complementary cancer therapies has garnered him a notable and distinguished reputation. As a professor at Bastyr University for many years, Dr. Anderson has helped shape the careers of many naturopathic physicians.
Today we discuss his approach to patients receiving a cancer diagnosis. He addresses nutrition, toxic exposures, and the mental-emotional aspects of cancer treatment to empower patients and their loved ones towards improved outcomes.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:50 Meet Dr. Paul Anderson and learn about his accomplished career 5:45 Epigenetics and the role of nutrition and toxic exposures 16:15 The controversy of antioxidants in cancer therapy 23:55 Diets and fasting to improve outcomes 32:25 Three pillars of cancer treatment 34:00 Personal empowerment in the face of diagnosis 37:25 Reframing a patient’s mental-emotional mindset 43:10 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Dr. Anderson's website
Cancer: The Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment
Outside the Box Cancer Therapies: Alternative Therapies That Treat and Prevent Cancer
Success Breakthroughs
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In functional medicine, behavior change is often at the heart of helping our patients improve their health. When it comes to dietary choices, many people struggle due to food cravings which they believe are out of their control. Dr. Elena Zinkov is a naturopathic physician who wrote a book which hits this topic straight on and offers helpful tips to reset cravings.
Today, we meet Dr. Zinkov and learn about her functional medicine approach to helping patients deal with food cravings.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Meet Dr. Elena Zinkov and hear about her path to naturopathic medicine 5:30 Cravings are far more than willpower 7:55 Hormone imbalances, nutritional insufficiencies, and the microbiome 16:15 Neurotransmitters and cravings 20:00 Actionable steps to reset dietary behavior 26:15 The role of functional medicine laboratory testing 28:10 Improving sports performance in athletes 30:30 Zinkov’s thoughts on the optimal diet and fasting 34:50 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Proactive Health
Crave Reset
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Dr. Mike T. Nelson is an exercise physiologist, researcher, speaker, author, personal trainer, and coach. In the world of sports optimization, his approach is somewhat unique. Rather than merely focusing on training and personalized nutrition, his programs include some interesting alternative techniques to improve health and performance. Dr. Nelson’s years of research and coaching experience, paired with an open mind to new ideas, have garnered his clients amazing results. Today we discuss metabolic flexibility, alternative training therapies, and his approach to wellness.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:10 Meet Dr. Mike T. Nelson and hear about his path to exercise physiology 7:05 Reflexive Performance Reset 10:05 Alternative approaches to training therapies 17:55 Using HRV in athletes 23:00 Continuous glucose monitoring 26:55 Flex Diet 31:40 Mind-body practices 35:25 Optimal protein intake 38:00 Fasting in athletes 43:20 Mole 46:05 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
MikeTNelson.com
Who's Mr. Mole?
Free Keto E-book!
Flex Diet Podcast
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It is just about time for the pre-season to kick off, as soon as the angle of Saturn in relation to Mars closes another few degrees. At least that's what it feels like, anyway. With freedom just around the corner, the boys at The Lab Report have put together a little show to get you in the mood for next season, as well as making some tremendously off the mark predictions about the AFL Grand Final. Sit back and enjoy, and stay tuned for more regular content as the season gets underway! -TLR.
The thyroid gland plays a major role in regulating our metabolism. It releases hormones that influence nearly every system in the body, in addition to other hormones. Because of its far-reaching effects, the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction are widely variable and often over-looked. In today’s episode we discuss how to identify thyroid abnormalities, how to measure it properly, and some functional medicine interventions to improve thyroid function.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:45 What is the thyroid and what does it do? 4:20 Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction 8:08 Thyroid hormone production and its physiologic cascade 12:45 Factors that influence each step of the thyroid hormone cascade 16:15 Autoimmunity and thyroid antibodies 17:45 T₃, T₄, and Reverse T₃ 19:05 Laboratory measurement of thyroid function 24:10 Addressing root causes in treatment 26:00 Question of the Day:
What can you do about an elevated reverse T₃?
Additional Resources:
Genova's Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment
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Dr. Neil Paulvin has created a truly integrative and comprehensive functional medicine practice in the heart of New York City. His specialties are varied including osteopathic manipulation, sports medicine, hormone imbalances, and overall biohacking. His innovative use of IV peptides, low dose naltrexone, and other anti-aging therapies has earned him an impressive reputation in the functional medicine space.
Dr. Paulvin joins us today to discuss how he combines his many tools to optimize patients’ health. We also dive into the use of low dose naltrexone in clinical practice.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:40 Meet Dr. Paulvin and learn about his path to functional medicine 4:55 The importance of recovery in sports medicine 7:55 Wearable devices in clinical practice 10:30 How and when to use low dose naltrexone (LDN) 18:10 Paulvin’s approach to the optimal diet 22:15 Functional medicine testing 23:25 Advice on transitioning to a functional medicine practice and using telemedicine 27:30 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Dr. Paulvin's Website
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There is the well-known phrase “laughter is the best medicine,” but is there any truth to that statement? In today’s show, Patti and Michael explore some of the research around laughter and its physiological, biochemical, and clinical effects. Also, if there is evidence to support laughter as a modality, does this mean we should be prescribing laughter as a treatment? What would this look like in clinical practice? Finally, we speak to some of the team members to demonstrate the power of laughter.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:30 Laughter fun facts 3:30 The MCET model 5:10 Clinical impact of laughter 10:00 Prescribing laughter – FITT evaluation 13:00 Round robin with the team 16:00 Culture influences and laughter evolution 18:30 Question of the Day:
What’s the funniest thing that’s happened on the show?
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Professional athletes are seen as the pinnacle of health and performance. But the work that goes into ensuring their well-being can be daunting. Navin Hettierachchi has been working behind the scenes in professional sports for 20 years. In today’s episode, we hear about his functional medicine approach and the way he uses personalized medicine to help professional athletes achieve peak performance and be their best selves.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:30 Learn about Navin Hettierachchi and his path to sports medicine 7:00 Health, wellness, and functional labs in optimizing performance 10:45 The role of mind-body practices 14:00 Navin’s holistic REDT method 17:00 Personalized diets and fasting 23:45 Using continuous glucose monitoring and wearable devices 26:30 Functional exercise and movement 28:25 com 30:25 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Navinhealth.com
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Most of what we do in functional medicine revolves around some type of behavioral change. Patients struggle with adopting these positive changes in diet, movement, and mindfulness. Instead of labelling patients as ‘noncompliant’, what if clinicians could meet patients where they are and help them through the process? The Transtheoretical Model was developed to help understand behavior and can be used in practice to promote compliance.
In today’s episode, we discuss the stages of behavior change and offer useful tips on how to approach coaching and educating patients.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:00 The Transtheoretical Model 5:10 Precontemplation and recognition 9:40 Contemplation and acceptance 12:10 Preparation and planning 14:30 Action and health coaching 16:45 Maintenance and new behavior 17:30 Question of the Day:
What are the critiques of the Transtheoretical Model?
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Ashleigh VanHouten is a key influencer in the health and fitness industry. As the self-proclaimed ‘Muscle Maven’, she coaches elite athletes and many nonathletic clients on ways to optimize their health. Ashleigh is not only a fitness expert, but also a well sought-after speaker, podcast host, and author of a new cookbook entitled It Takes Guts. Her book focuses on the importance of the often neglected, but nutritionally dense organ meats. Today we discuss her approach to a primally-aligned life, her thoughts on motivation and movement, and nose-to-tail eating.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:45 Meet Ashleigh VanHouten and hear about her passion for fitness and strength 8:35 The primally-aligned lifestyle 13:55 Balancing stress and maintaining motivation 17:45 Developing an exercise and movement habit 21:15 Ashleigh’s approach to diet and protein intake 26:15 Using fasting as a tool 30:10 Overtraining and the importance of recovery 35:45 It Takes Guts and eating offal 39:50 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
It Takes Guts
AshleighVanHouten.com
Muscle Maven Radio
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Blastocystis is one of the most common GI parasites encountered in clinical practice. There’s been some debate as to whether it’s friend or foe. There’s even more debate on how to treat it and whether it even needs to be treated. Newer technology shows that there are many different subtypes of Blastocystis. These subtypes may hold the key to understanding the nuances in clinical presentation and the difficulty in eradicating it.
Today we introduce Blastocystis and discuss how the subtypes may influence presentation and treatment.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Blastocystis: Friend or Foe? 5:15 What kind of parasite is it, how do you get it, and what are the symptoms? 7:30 Subtypes and why we care 10:55 Treatment 13:30 Urticaria and Blastocystis? 15:00 What do we think we know? Natural therapies for Blastocystis 18:10 Question of the Day:
Why doesn’t Genova offer antimicrobial sensitivities to parasites? 20:45 The Methane Dysbiosis Score
Additional Resources:
Genova's Stool Testing Support Guide
Parasitic Organisms Chart
Webinar - Parasitology Stool Diagnostics: From Basics to Blastocystis
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In the last episode, we met Dr. Casey Means – a head & neck surgeon who became a functional medicine practitioner and key opinion leader in plant-based diets. She also happens to be the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Levels. Levels produces digital health products, such as continuous glucose monitors, to inspire healthy behavior change.
Today, in Part 2 of our interview, Dr. Means explains how the continuous glucose monitor works and how valuable this information can be to overall metabolic health and wellness.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:35 Digital health care products and behavior change 7:50 Levels, continuous glucose monitors, and metabolic flexibility 12:00 How daily activities, diet, and fasting can affect continuous glucose monitor results 23:30 Combining CGM with functional nutritional testing 29:45 Stool testing and metabolic health 32:55 Casey’s Kitchen 37:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Dr. Means' Website
Levels
Dr. Caseys Kitchen
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Today we meet Dr. Casey Means - a head & neck surgeon who made a big leap from traditional to functional medicine. She specializes in metabolic health with a focus on the whole-food, plant-based approach to diet. Dr. Means is also co-founder and Chief Medical Officer for a company called Levels . Levels produces digital health products, such as continuous glucose monitors, to inspire healthy behavior change.
In this episode, you’ll hear part 1 of an extensive interview discussing a variety of topics. Listen as we delve into Dr. Means’ path to functional medicine and her thoughts on plant-based diets.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:10 Introducing Dr. Casey Means and her path to functional medicine 11:10 Nutrigenomics and the plant-based diet 15:00 Curcumin and sulforaphane 16:25 What about meat? 19:00 Biochemistry and metabolizing fatty acids 21:20 What about other diets (keto, carnivore, etc.)?
Additional Resources:
Dr. Means' Website
Levels
NutrEval
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Did you know that there is a connection between the brain and the GI tract? This gut-brain axis communicates information in both directions. The commensal bacteria in our gut and their metabolites can directly affect our memory and mood, while our brain can alter bacterial patterns and GI function.
Today we discuss some of the mechanisms by which this axis sends and receives those signals. We also talk about the importance of addressing both when optimizing health.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:30 New Game Alert! Vegetablization of names 4:05 Question of the Day/Fireball:
Since the gut-brain axis is bidirectional, where do you start when it comes to treatment? 6:45 What is the gut-brain axis? 8:10 Communication mechanisms from the GI tract to the brain 13:20 How the brain affects the gut 16:50 Where do you start when it comes to treatment? 18:20 Psychobiotics 20:10 Testing
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile
Adrenocortex Stress Profile
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In functional medicine, we often focus on the GI tract to uncover and treat the root causes of many chronic diseases. But many clinicians just don’t know where to start. The “5R Protocol” is a helpful tool to guide treatment decision-making. The “5 R’s” are Remove, Replace, Re-inoculate, Repair, and Rebalance. What exactly does this mean? How do you translate this to clinical practice?
In this episode, we discuss the meaning of each “R”. We also explain how to apply these to a patient’s clinical presentation and stool test results.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:15 Introducing the “5R Protocol” 4:30 Remove - remove what? How? 13:30 Replace – supporting underlying GI function 21:40 Re-inoculate – pre- and probiotics 25:00 Repair – intestinal permeability and inflammation 27:45 Rebalance – lifestyle modification and the GI tract 30:10 Did we just add a sixth R? Yep! 30:50 Question of the Day: How long do you wait to retest?
Additional Resources:
GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile
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Drew Manning is a health and fitness expert who became a world-wide sensation with his Fit2Fat2Fit experiment years ago. He gained and lost 75 pounds on purpose to understand the psychology behind weight loss. This transformed the way the fitness industry approached helping clients. He recently announced he’s doing it again this year as he turns 40 (Fit2Fat2Forty) to bring awareness to the mental-emotional part of body transformation.
In this episode, Drew discusses his latest journey and his new approach. Hear about the incredible amount of education he’s hoping to bring to this experiment and how you can follow along and learn. Additionally, because Drew is a leading voice in the ketogenic diet industry, we engage him in a rapid-fire “Keto FAQ” segment.
“Empathy is one of those things that can be so transformative and a huge catalyst for change.” – Drew Manning
Today on The Lab Report: 3:25 Meet Drew Manning and hear about why he’s undertaking “Fit2Fat2Forty” 7:15 What he learned from his first journey and how it changed his current approach 11:25 The psychology of gaining and losing weight 16:00 Mind-body practices for emotional eating 17:45 Gaining the weight - challenging popular diets 22:10 Rapid-fire Keto FAQ’s with Drew 29:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
fit2fat2fit
fit2fat2forty
Drew's Podcast
fit2fat2fit Facebook
@fit2fat2fit Instagram
Complete Keto Guide
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Proteins are large molecules made up of smaller building blocks called amino acids. As a macronutrient, protein can be obtained in our diet from both plants and animals. Protein is metabolically critical and structurally necessary to keep us healthy. When protein is broken down into amino acids, each of them have their own function and importance as well. Are you getting enough protein in your diet? What happens in the body if you’re deficient? How do you get more?
In today’s episode, we discuss all things protein. We also single out a few specific amino acids and touch on what makes them important.
Today on The Lab Report: 2:45 Introducing protein and amino acids 4:35 What’s the difference between a peptide and a protein? 6:00 How much protein do we need every day and where do we get it? 11:35 Protein digestibility and other important dietary factors 13:10 Amino acids – essential and nonessential 16:00 ‘Off the Cuff’ with the Medical Affairs Team: What’s your favorite amino acid? 31:35 How do we test amino acid levels? 33:00 Question of the Day: What are some patterns of amino acids and what do they mean?
Additional Resources:
Amino Acid Analysis
Metabolomix +
NutrEval
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Multi-omics is the layering of genetic information (genomics) with laboratory biomarker results (metabolomics) to understand the root cause of disease and risk. This educational series focuses on genetic variants in specific enzymes and explains how to evaluate the systemic effects.
Today’s episode revolves around the enzyme cystathionine-beta-synthase (CBS). This enzyme is important for homocysteine metabolism, sitting at a branch point between two important cycles: methylation and transsulfuration. The action of this enzyme is important for balancing the critical functions of methylation with the creation of glutathione and energy. Listen to understand why this enzyme is important and what a genetic variant in CBS might mean for your patients.
“You’ve got to zoom out. You’ve got to look at all of the factors which regulate the CBS enzyme.” – Michael Chapman, ND
Today on The Lab Report: 2:20 Reminder of what we mean by multi-omics 4:50 Introducing the CBS enzyme and the sink drain metaphor 7:40 The genetics of CBS – the silent mutation – and its potential effects 12:40 Better Know A Biomarker: Cystathionine! 16:20 Activators and inhibitors of CBS and its effects on other biomarkers 18:55 Question of the Day: Does a CBS SNP cause elevated ammonia levels? 21:40 Evaluating surrounding biomarkers and how do you treat this SNP?
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Most of us in functional medicine understand the importance of nutrition in addressing chronic disease. Dr. Kasia Kines holds a doctorate degree in Clinical Nutrition and has helped thousands of patients get to the root cause of their illnesses. Dr. Kines also happens to be a key opinion leader on the Epstein-Barr virus and how reactivation of chronic EBV infection can impact health. In this episode, Dr. Kasia Kines discusses the interplay of nutrition, toxic exposures, and chronic EBV.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:45 Meet Dr. Kasia Kines and hear about her path to functional nutrition 8:40 Using nutrition to navigate a toxic world 11:00 Diet therapeutics and choices 17:50 Why did Dr. Kines choose to specialize in EBV? 26:20 Chronic EBV as a hidden trigger, reactivation, and susceptibility 32:55 Therapies for management of EBV 36:30 Stress and sleep in reactivation illness 39:40 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
EBVHelp
Kasia's website
The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution
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In the last episode, we met Dr. Bryan Walsh, a naturopathic physician and well-renowned teacher with a unique way of approaching medicine. He challenged us to remain humbly skeptic and excitedly curious. He spends his time scouring the literature and redefining his approaches to learning, teaching, and practicing clinical medicine.
Today he discusses the latest science on some tried and true traditional biomarkers and the art of applying them clinically.
“There is a science to blood chemistry, but there’s also an art.” – Dr. Bryan Walsh
Today on The Lab Report: 4:00 Revisiting traditional blood chemistries and the importance of the reference range 7:20 Using albumin as an example to tell a clinical story 19:05 Why Dr. Walsh developed his online teaching: “Metabolic Fitness Pro” 22:40 Knowing basic biochemistry and physiology is key 25:30 Stop looking for the next big thing, take a fresh look at the basics
Additional Resources:
Metabolic Fitness Pro
drwalsh.com
Dr. Walsh's YouTube Channel
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The history of medicine is riddled with shifting paradigms, disproven theories, and treatment protocols that may not be beneficial. Dr. Bryan Walsh is a naturopathic physician with a humble and deep curiosity which frames his unique approach to practicing medicine. By continually questioning the norm, he reminds us to dig deeper and follow the literature on topics that the medical community currently accepts as true.
Today’s episode is part one of our in-depth interview with Dr. Walsh where he discusses new ways of looking at detoxification and glucose regulation.
“We’ve been wrong before, what makes us think we’re right now. Let’s question things.” – Dr. Bryan Walsh
Today on The Lab Report: 2:40 Meet Dr. Bryan Walsh and hear about his overarching philosophies to medicine 8:45 Rethinking the concept of detoxification 13:35 Milk thistle and Curcumin: Friend or foe 16:05 Whole herb vs. Supercritical extracts 18:50 Missing conversations in glucose regulation 27:30 The importance of glycemic variability and ways to measure it
Additional Resources:
Metabolic Fitness Pro
drwalsh.com
Dr. Walsh's YouTube Channel
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On our last episode, we introduced Dr. Brad Lichtenstein. Dr. Brad is a naturopathic physician who has spent his career teaching and practicing mind-body medicine, mindfulness, and meditation. This topic is crucial to optimal health, yet many patients find it intimidating and don’t know where to start. Today in part two of our interview, Dr. Brad dives into what mindfulness is, and how to cultivate mindful practices. Additionally, if you stick around to end of the show credits, Dr. Brad also leads us in a mindful meditation.
“Mindfulness means attention to the present moment without judgement or without elaboration. A lot of our suffering is because we are living in the judgement of something and missing the moment.” – Dr. Brad Lichtenstein
Today on The Lab Report: 3:05 What is mindfulness? 9:05 How can we incorporate mindfulness into our daily lives? 16:25 Attitudes regarding behavior change 22:30 Dealing with Zoom, social media, and devices 29:33 The Fireball: Dogs vs. Cats – which animal is more mindful? 34:30 Brad guides us in a ‘Mindfulness Meditation’
Additional Resources:
The Breath Space
Dr. Brad's TEDx Talk: Breathing Into Life
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We are often reminded to adopt mindful practices in an attempt to mitigate the stress response and promote optimal health. But the concept can seem lofty and, at times, intimidating. Where do you start? How do you become more mindful? Finally, we hit this topic straight on. Dr. Brad Lichtenstein has dedicated his career to the practice of mind-body medicine, mediation, and mindfulness.
This episode is part one of a two-part interview with Dr. Brad. Today, he discusses the physiology of the stress response (“Fight, Flight, or Freeze”), types of biofeedback, and novel ways to engage and regulate the autonomic nervous system.
“The goal of measuring biofeedback is to create enough awareness in yourself that you no longer need the devices.”- Dr. Brad Lichtenstein
Today on The Lab Report: 4:15 Meet Dr. Brad Lichtenstein and learn about why he focuses on the nervous system 7:10 The Polyvagal theory and actively engaging the vagus nerve during stress 17:35 The importance of ‘safety’ 22:55 Biofeedback: what is it, what are the different types, why do we care? 28:00 Emotional and physical responses as biofeedback regulation 33:00 Introduction to the concept of mindfulness – teaser!
Additional Resources:
The Breath Space
Dr. Brad's TEDx Talk: Breathing Into Life
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On this podcast, we’ve discussed the benefits and shortcomings of many different diets. Today we finally delve into the concept of ‘fasting.’ Cynthia Thurlow, NP is a well-known expert in intermittent fasting, and became a viral sensation after her TEDx Talk on this subject. She is also passionate about optimizing women’s hormonal health.
Today we discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting, the different types of fasting, and Cynthia’s tips for women in their perimenopausal and menopausal years.
“Autophagy is the spring cleaning of the cells - getting rid of the ‘yuck’ your body doesn’t need.” -Cynthia Thurlow, NP.
Today on The Lab Report: 3:25 Meet Cynthia Thurlow and learn about her journey to functional medicine 11:25 Autophagy and the benefits of intermittent fasting 13:20 Types of fasting 15:10 Chronobiology, circadian rhythm, and fasting flexibility 19:25 What breaks a fast? 23:55 Contraindications to fasting 26:20 Prolonged fasting/water fasting 28:25 Addressing women’s hormonal health in perimenopause/menopause 32:40 Cynthia’s website, podcast, and online learning opportunities 34:00 The Fireball: What’s your favorite sandwich?
Cynthia's Website
Primal Eating
Cynthia's TEDx Talk on Intermittent Fasting
Cynthia's TEDx Talk on Surviving to Thriving
The Unhealthy Truth - Robyn O'Brien
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A parasite is an organism that lives in a host and takes its nourishment from that host. In the GI tract, their presence can manifest in many ways. The main classes of parasites include protozoa, roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes. Whenever Patti & Michael have questions about microbiology, they turn to Jim Kelton who has been part of the microbiology department at Genova for nearly 20 years. In this episode, we get Jim’s take on parasitosis and clarify the methodologies for detecting parasites.
“We developed fire back in the Stone Ages for a reason, and one of them was to cook fish.” – Jim Kelton
Today on The Lab Report:
3:40 Scienceness, Technicology, and Machine-a-mechanics: Jim Kelton is back!
4:40 Prevalence of parasitosis and the question of underdiagnosis
7:05 Are there commensal parasites?
11:40 Using different kinds of PCR to assess parasites
15:25 “But I saw a worm in my stool, and your lab missed it!”
17:05 Differentiating different ova/eggs
18:50 Microscopy and quantification scales
20:50 Sushi: Friend or foe
23:00 Parting thoughts and fun facts about parasites
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Symptoms of hormonal imbalance can be highly variable - fatigue, weight gain, hot flashes, insomnia, and so much more. With that, it’s likely that hormonal imbalance is contributing to the root cause of many patient complaints. Often clinicians are confused about where to start when it comes to hormone testing. Which hormone do I look for? Which sample type is best? How does it all work together?
Today we discuss the delicate interplay of our hormones. We also highlight the testing differences between sample types (blood, urine, and saliva) and when you might choose one over the other.
Today on The Lab Report:
· 2:35 In which patients would you measure hormone levels?
· 4:30 The ‘pyramid analogy’ and interconnectedness of hormones
· 7:15 Cortisol and the stress response
· 8:40 Where does the thyroid fit in?
· 9:35 Sex hormones
· 12:05 Saliva vs. Blood vs. Urine – ‘Metaphorically Speaking with Dr. Stephen Goldman’
· 20:10 Question of the Day:
Why all the controversy about testing a patient on topical hormone therapy?
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Managing weight is more than calories in/calories out. There are many hidden factors that may be inhibiting weight loss such as hormonal influences, stress, toxic exposures, and maladaptive behaviors. One of the basic principles of functional medicine is that all patients are different and therefore, a personalized approach is needed.
In this episode, we redefine some ideas around weight loss and discuss the many factors that need to be considered in order to develop a successful weight loss strategy.
“The body system is innately designed to cure itself. To allow this to happen you need to remove the obstacles to cure.” – Dr. Michael Chapman
Today on The Lab Report:
· 2:50 Redefining terms
· 4:40 Calories in/calories out
· 7:25 Quality and quantity of food
· 12:35 Timing, fasting, and chronobiology
· 16:50 Hormones, the stress response, and the importance of sleep
· 21:50 What about the thyroid?
· 23:45 Environmental toxins and obesogens
· 25:00 Movement and exercise
· 25:45 A naturopathic approach to weight loss, obstacles to cure, and behavior change
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Methylation is a very important enzymatic reaction responsible for so many crucial metabolic processes. In our last episode, we introduced the topic of methylation and the basics of the biochemical reaction. However, there are many subtle nuances to consider when assessing whether a patient’s methylation cycle is out of balance.
Today, we dive a bit deeper into the biochemistry and peel back the layers to show how some of the specific biomarkers and backup pathways contribute to imbalance. And, what does that mean clinically? It may help to review our prior episode or use Genova’s Methylation Pathway Handout to follow along.
“Should we do case studies on the podcast? Email your opinion to podcast@gdx.net!” – Patti and Michael
Today on The Lab Report: 2:50 Quick review of the methylation cycle 4:45 The important relationship between choline and betaine 7:05 Logical Speculation: Why is the betaine: choline ratio associated with disease risk? 9:35 Dimethylglycine (DMG) 11:15 Sarcosine and the ‘SAM disposal chute’ 14:20 Glycine: What does it do? 16:55 Transsulfuration and glutathione 21:00 The multi-omics of the methylation panel 22:25 Question of the Day: What is the stability of measuring SAM and SAH?
Additional Resources:
Genova's Methylation Panel
Dr. Michael Chapman's Methylation Webinar
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The word ‘methylation’ has become somewhat of a buzz word in functional medicine. We’ve mentioned it several times throughout many episodes of The Lab Report – hard to avoid since it’s involved in just about every biological process.
In this episode, we finally hit the topic head on and dive into the methylation cycle itself. Although the biochemistry can be intimidating, listen as we simplify and demystify the steps involved and why each is important. You may find it helpful to refer to a Methylation Pathway Chart.
“It’s not the reaction that is significant, but how often the reaction is used in the body.” – Michael Chapman, ND
Today on The Lab Report: 2:00 What is methylation and why is it clinically important 5:30 Jumping into the biochemistry – metaphors to the rescue! 11:35 Homocysteine 14:00 The main pathway versus back up pathway 19:33 Transsulfuration 22:30 Multi-omics and the methylation cycle 27:50 Question of the Day
“What does it mean if homocysteine is low?”
Additional Resources:
Genova's Methylation Panel
Dr. Michael Chapman's Methylation Webinar
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The basics of mobility often go unnoticed until nagging pain and discomfort arise. Musculoskeletal pain is a very common complaint of many patients. Rather than treating that pain with medication, what if a simple mobility technique could fix the mechanics that caused it? Dr. Kelly Starrett has revolutionized the way we assess and treat common aches and pains by developing a program called The Ready State. His years of working with elite, professional athletes gives him a unique perspective on how to deal with common everyday musculoskeletal issues.
In this episode, Dr. Starrett lays out a simple plan that clinicians can use every day to assess and treat their patients with pain. He also discusses some strategies for those with desk-based jobs trying to survive the modern workplace and outlines the basics of good posture.
“Pain is the body’s request for change.” – Dr. Kelly Starrett
Today on The Lab Report: 2:50 Meet Dr. Kelly Starrett and get introduced to the idea of mobility 8:30 Kelly’s experience with functional medicine 11:00 Adequate vs. Optimal 15:20 What is a supple leopard? 18:50 Prescribing mobility – the movement map 26:25 Deskbound and strategies for the workplace 32:40 Posture and the skill of standing 37:20 The Ready State
Additional Resources:
The Ready State
Becoming a Supple Leopard
Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World
Ready to Run: Unlocking Your Potential to Run Naturally
Waterman 2.0
Muscles and Meridians
Stand Up Kids
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Movement and exercise are important when considering a lifestyle approach to chronic disease and health optimization. When we think of exercise as medicine, most people don’t realize the amount of research available to support the physiologic changes and benefits. Dr. Andy Galpin is a professor and researcher in muscle physiology and bioenergetics at California State University, Fullerton. By studying muscular and cellular physiology in both elite athletes and nonathletic patients, he sees what healthy and optimal looks like and works to translate this into actionable steps for all patients.
Using his fun, unique approach to teaching, Dr. Galpin outlines the data on long-term health measures and markers of longevity. He also discusses his book Unplugged, which addresses the benefits and shortcomings of wearable devices.
“We should not be using wearable technologies to outsource physiology, but to insource it – to learn more about yourself.” - Dr. Andy Galpin
Today on The Lab Report: 2:50 Meet Dr. Andy Galpin and learn about the field of bioenergetics 6:30 Why did he create his 5, 25, 55 Minute Phys YouTube Videos 8:45 How his research not only applies to sports performance but also nonathletes 15:35 Predictors of longevity and actionable preventative strategies 22:20 Aerobic vs. anaerobic activity and movement diversity 24:15 Slow-twitch, fast-twitch, and hybrid muscle fibers 25:35 Unplugged – wearable devices pro and con 29:10 HRV training and using technology appropriately 32:00 Reconnecting with nature 36:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
andygalpin.com
Unplugged: Evolve from Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness Performance & Consciousness
XPT - Going Back to Basics in Your Training
5 Min Phys - Pros/Cons Fitness Technology
25 Min Phys - Carbs vs Fats
5 Min Phys - Fast vs Slow-Twitch
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Many clinicians new to functional medicine feel overwhelmed by starting, or even changing their practices to accommodate their new skill set. Not only are there many functional medicine concepts to master, but there is also a wide array of functional labs to interpret. It can take time to understand how to use these labs and how to communicate these new concepts to patients. Dr. Dan Kalish has been mentoring clinicians for decades and has created ‘The Kalish Method’ to help.
Through years of his own learning and being mentored by icons in the field, he has learned how to guide clinicians through the ever-expanding landscape of functional medicine. In this episode, Dr. Kalish discusses his own journey and offers important practical tips to help clinicians as they navigate theirs.
“Our emphasis is on practice implementation, business skills, clinical lab interpretation, and patient education.” – Dr. Dan Kalish
Today on The Lab Report: 2:55 Meet Dr. Dan Kalish and learn how he became interested in functional medicine 5:45 Where he starts with testing, interpretation, and translation to patients 7:45 How Dr. Kalish gained his knowledge to interpret testing 11:20 The Four Horsemen of Disease Development 16:10 Practice Implementation – practical tips to get started 22:30 Navigating the diet landscape 25:10 The Kalish Institute, mentorships, and online master classes 30:20 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Kalish Institute
The Kalish Method: Healing the Body, Mapping the Mind
Your Guide to Healthy Hormones
The 5 Pillars of Building a Successful Practice
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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell which function to make ATP and energy. Their role in chronic disease is widely studied and often overlooked. Symptoms and root causes of mitochondrial dysfunction can be difficult to pinpoint in your patients. When it comes to relating this to brain fatigue or thyroid dysfunction, Dr. Datis Kharrazian is an expert. He has written several books and lectured extensively on these topics.
In this episode, Dr. Kharrazian outlines his approach to chronic disease using the lost art of the physical exam, laboratory assessments, and a review of current literature. Learn how he uses subtle clues to uncover root causes and what he does to improve patient outcomes.
“One of your best windows to assess mitochondrial compromise is to look at the brain.” – Dr. Datis Kharrazian
Today on The Lab Report: 2:40 Meet Dr. Datis Kharrazian 10:10 Mitochondrial dysfunction and how it affects the brain 13:00 Symptoms, causes, and treatment of brain fatigue 19:00 The functional neurological exam 21:00 Stimulating neurologic mitochondrial biogenesis 22:50 Working up brain fatigue with functional labs and physical exam 28:05 Functional medicine approach to autoimmune thyroid disease 31:32 Intestinal permeability, gluten, and lectins in autoimmunity 39:00 Using stool testing and food antibody testing to assess immune tolerance 43:40 Kharrazian explains his extensive new patient work up 48:35 The Kharrazian Institute 53:25 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Kharrazian Resource Center
Kharrazian Institute
Why Isn't My Brain Working?
Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Tests Are Normal?
Immunological Reactivity Using Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies of Autoimmune Thyroid Target Sites with Dietary Proteins
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Multi-omics is the layering of genetic information (genomics) with laboratory biomarker results (metabolomics) to understand the root cause of disease and risk. This educational series focuses on genetic variants in specific enzymes and explains how to evaluate the systemic effects.
Today’s episode is a discussion of the cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP1B1. This enzyme is important in hormone detoxification. Genetic variants (single nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs) in CYP1B1 might predispose a patient for risk regarding many hormonally mediated diseases, though this is not always the case. Listen to find out more about the enzyme pathways used in estrogen detoxification, what to look for when deciding if a genetic variant in CYP1B1 is expressed, and learn what you can do to about it.
“Some SNPs result in an enzyme that works faster (upregulation). Some SNPs result in an enzyme that works slower (downregulation).” – Michael Chapman, ND
Today on The Lab Report: 2:30 Cytochrome P450 enzymes and CYP1B1 2:55 Review of general Phase I and Phase II detoxification 7:00 Basics of estrogen detoxification pathways and where CYP1B1 works 9:00 What does a SNP in CYB1B1 do? 11:45 What profiles and biomarkers are helpful to assess expression of a CYPB1B1 SNP? 17:00 How do we support patients with a CYP1B1 SNP? 21:05 Question of the day:
“What is the difference between FMV and 24hour Complete Hormones?”
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In the last episode, we introduced Dr. Tom Guilliams, who is an author and researcher in the field of all things functional medicine. In fact, he’s written several books through the Point Institute which have changed the way many clinicians think about basic functional medicine topics. His unique association with large supplement companies in conjunction with his vast knowledge of biochemistry and physiology makes him the perfect person to answer all of our burning questions around the use of supplementation in functional medicine.
This episode is a continuation of our prior interview where we gained insight into best practices when it comes to supplements. In this second half of our discussion, we focus on the GI tract, the use of probiotics, as well as his take on anti-nutrients.
“Probiotics have a specific definition – roughly, they are live microorganisms that, when taken at a certain dose, have a clinically measurable effect.” – Dr. Tom Guilliams
Today on The Lab Report: 2:15 ICYMI, who is Tom Guilliams? 3:30 Do we need to refrigerate probiotics? 6:30 Do probiotics actually colonize the GI tract? 9:00 Probiotic stability concerns 9:45 Spore-based probiotics 14:00 Probiotics are transient, and that is a good thing 15:30 Future of probiotic strains 16:30 Probiotic and prebiotic use in SIBO 21:20 Anti-nutrients and the loaded lectin question 25:00 The Fireball 30:00 Question of the Day: Do spore-based probiotics influence the GI Effects Stool Profile?
Additional Resources: Point Institute Supplementing Dietary Nutrients, 2nd ed. The Role of Stress and the HPA Axis in Chronic Disease Management Cardiometabolic Risk Management Functional Strategies for the Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders Supporting Immune Function The Original Prescription
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Dr. Tom Guilliams has been reading and studying the literature for years regarding all things functional medicine. In fact, he’s written several books through the Point Institute which have changed the way many clinicians think about basic functional medicine topics. His extensive breadth of knowledge on the latest literature and his close association with major supplement companies has given him a unique perspective on how supplements are used within our field.
Today’s episode contains the first half of an extensive interview addressing the most frequently asked questions regarding the use and misuse of dietary supplements. Dr. Guilliams draws on his impressive knowledge of biochemistry and physiology to explain why and where we might be spending our supplement dollars unwisely. He also lays out an interesting paradigm shift in how we look at hormone metabolism.
“Delivering any supplement or nutrient in any way other than swallowing it makes it a drug.” – Dr. Tom Guilliams
Today on The Lab Report: 2:15 Introducing Tom Guilliams, PhD 5:05 Tom’s favorite book to write 7:45 ‘Cortisol/Pregnenalone Steal’ is a misnomer 10:30 Should we all be taking a multivitamin? 12:30 ‘Food-based’ vitamins vs. ‘synthetic’ vitamins 16:15 What form of folate should we use to supplement? 18:00 Unmetabolized Folic Acid (UMFA) 20:15 Are ‘activated’ B-vitamins superior? 24:20 Liposomal glutathione and glutathione levels 28:00 NAD supplementation 31:30 Sublingual and topical application of nutrients
Additional Resources: Point Institute Supplementing Dietary Nutrients, 2nd ed. The Role of Stress and the HPA Axis in Chronic Disease Management Cardiometabolic Risk Management Functional Strategies for the Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders Supporting Immune Function The Original Prescription
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A multi-omic assessment combines your genetic blueprint (genomics) with laboratory biomarker information (metabolomics) to provide a deeper understanding of the root cause of disease or disease risk. By starting with a specific enzyme and discussing what it does in the body, we can start to map its systemic effects and gather important data. When there are genetic variants in that enzyme many systems can be affected.
Today’s episode discusses the enzyme 5,10 methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase or “MTHFR”. In functional medicine, MTHFR is a common topic that is often debated and misunderstood. We explain what MTHFR does in the body and why it is important. Genetic variants in this enzyme can predispose a person to many clinical conditions but these are not always expressed. Hear why that is, and what you need to assess to get the full picture.
“Genes do not make your destiny, and SNPs do not always manifest themselves as a biological or functional problem.” – Michael Chapman
Today on The Lab Report Podcast: 2:30 What is a multi-omics assessment? 4:00 The basics of methylation and why it’s important 7:00 What is MTHFR and how does it relate to folate and methylation 8:55 Possible effects of genetic single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) related to MTHFR 11:30 Which profiles and biomarkers can give multi-omic information about MTHFR SNPs? 16:45 How do we support patients with MTHFR SNPs, and should we give methylated vitamins 22:05 Question of the day: “How common is it to have an MTHFR SNP?”
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Not all tests are created equal. There are tests used for standard and routine medical procedures, and ones that are only prescribed for specific circumstances. A multi-omics test is one of them. This test deals with different data sets comprising the genome, the microbiome, and the epigenome. It’s meant to target the very reasons why a person is sick or has problems with specific foods from which functional treatment can be made.
In today’s episode, we discuss the science behind the multi-omics test, the different types of data it analyzes, and what makes it an effective way in finding treatment. We describe the effects of a person’s ethnicity with their genes and how it affects test results. We explain what a COMT is, what it does to our hormones, and how it affects our brain. We also share the best ways to treat any abnormalities found in a multi-omics test.
"The more rare a polymorphism is, the more it has clinical associations when it is found.'" - Michael Chapman
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: The difference between genomics and metabolomics. What multi-omics tests are and what they bring to the table. The effects of ethnicity with regards to what test results should look like. The different metabolites that are tested in multi-omics. What COMT is and how it affects our body's hormones. How do you treat abnormalities brought about by metabolites?
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Dr. Ross Arena is a professor and Department Head of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has over 850 peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, and book chapters. He is a Fellow at the American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology. He specializes in cardiopulmonary physical therapy and exercise science. Ross also helps companies promote a culture of health and is a strong advocate of movement, stating the health benefits of a tiny bit of exercise is vastly superior to no exercise at all.
Ross joins us to share his wisdom with regards to the health benefits of physical activity and its effects on longevity. He describes where he began his journey into exercise science and why he chose to pursue a career in research. He explains the adverse effects of being sedentary for long periods, such as what everybody experienced during the pandemic. Ross also discusses some of the important factors that determine long-term health and what the research shows about the right dose of exercise.
"We should start to think about how we work together in a different way to create a culture of health." - Dr. Ross Arena
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Ross’s academic milestones and the number of papers he's published. The reason Ross focused on the science of physical performance and health. Ross' thoughts about the pandemic and its effects on physical activity. The long-term health effects of physical inactivity. Ross' nutritional and fitness advice and the importance of knowing the right dosage for each. The importance of letting your patients motivate themselves to get healthier. How companies can create a culture of health among their employees. The most important physical activity factors that can impact longevity. Exercises to reduce the prevalence of heart failure and risks of falls.
Resources Mentioned: PuBMed
Connect with Dr. Ross Arena: University of Illinois in Chicago
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Dr. Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. In addition to his personal podcast, Fundamental Health, he can be found featured on numerous podcasts including The Minimalists, The Model Health Show, Bulletproof Radio, The Dr. Gundry Podcast, The Ben Greenfield Podcast, Dr. Mercola, Health Theory, Mark Bell’s Power Project, and many others. He has also appeared on The Doctors TV show and authored the bestselling book, “The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to our Ancestral Diet.”
Dr. Saladino completed residency at the University of Washington. He attended medical school at the University of Arizona focusing on integrative medicine and nutritional biochemistry. When he is not researching connections between nutritional biochemistry and chronic disease, he can be found cultivating mindfulness, spending time with friends and family, and he used to be found in the ocean searching for the perfect wave prior to his recent move.
“All of these things that we’ve been told may not be canonically as true as we’ve been led to believe." - Dr. Paul Saladino
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Why Paul decided to focus his career on the carnivore diet. What the "Carnivore Diet" is. How the human body responds to plant toxins. The composition of the human diet in the last two million years. How being carnivorous could have helped humans evolve. Paul's thoughts on polyphenols and phytonutrients. What hormesis is and where the idea came from. Why plant compounds have redundant benefits with ignored side effects. Paul's thoughts on short chain fatty acids and the effects of fiber on gut bacteria.
Connect with Dr. Paul Saladino: Carnivore MD Book: The Carnivore Code
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There are different types of tests for different types of conditions and many of them have cemented their status as a standard procedure. However, not all tests are created equal, and sometimes you need a deeper look into your blood chemistry to truly find what’s wrong with your body. One of these tests is a metabolomic test.
What is a metabolomic test? What do they measure and what do they indicate?
Today, we describe what a metabolomic test is and what you can learn from the results. We explain some of the biochemical compounds it can test and how SNPs relate to metabolomics. We discuss how a typical test is performed, the steps involved, and the preparation needed for accurate results. We also discuss the difference between measuring metabolites and fatty acids and share when Genova will have the Metabolomix+ Profile test available for public use.
“When you’re talking about a metabolomic test, you’re talking about an evaluation of tons of biochemical molecules.” - Michael Chapman
This week on The Lab Report Podcast:
What a metabolomic test is and why it's important for health. What metabolites are and what the measuring results indicate. How SNPs relate to metabolomic tests. The steps involved in a typical metabolomic test. Different metabolites measured in metabolomics. The difference between measuring metabolites and fatty acids.
Question of the Day: “When is the Metabolomix+ Profile coming out? What does this mean for the ONE test?”
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Our genetic makeup is the very foundation of what we are. From conception to death, our genes play a major role in determining our physical, mental, and even emotional attributes. Genes also determine how strong or susceptible we are to many conditions and diseases. There are also genes that change over time, and one of these genetic variations is called single nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs.
What are SNPs and how do they affect a person’s health?
Today, we discuss what SNPs are and their importance in genetic health. We describe some of the common SNPs, like MTHFR, and explain how someone with SNPs can compensate for their health with regards to nutrient deficiencies. We discuss how practitioners can narrow down the SNPs that need immediate attention. We also share the reason why we avoid using the word “mutation” when describing SNPs.
“If there's a metabolic backup in a pathway, that can affect your biochemistry.” - Michael Chapman
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: What SNPs are and how important they are in the study of genetics. Why we don't refer to SNP changes as mutations. Relating epigenetics to SNPs and factors that contribute to genetic alterations. How common it is to have an MTHFR SNP. Diet and nutrient compensation for those who have SNPs. Narrowing the SNPs that need evaluation. Different kinds of SNPs we're going to discuss in the future.
Question of the Day: "What does being heterozygous or homozygous mean for SNPs?"
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Dr. Julie Greenberg is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and founder of the Center for Integrative Dermatology, a practice that offers holistic natural medicine for dermatological conditions. She advocates the idea of treating skin problems by treating the root causes through evidence-based alternative treatments. Julie also practices functional medicine, writes peer-reviewed dermatology articles, and is an expert herbalist.
Julie joins us to discuss how she approaches skin health in a holistic manner. She explains how our gut health affects our risks for skin disease and how we can improve it through diet. She shares her thoughts on Leaky Gut and how it relates to what she calls “Leaky Skin.” She also explains the effects of sugar consumption on acne and why she does not agree with drinking milk if you’re no longer a child.
“All health begins in the gut.” - Dr. Julie Greenberg
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Potential root causes of many skin conditions and diseases. Why we don't consider a naturopathic approach in dermatology. The first place to start when looking for the cause of a disease. Common bacteria found in dysfunctional gut systems. Julie’s thoughts on Leaky Gut and how it relates to skin health. What "Leaky Skin" is and how it happens in children. Supplements and nutrients Dr. Julie recommends to correct skin health dysfunction. Julie’s thoughts on dairy and why she discourages milk consumption in adulthood. Sugar consumption, acne, and indigenous populations. What you can expect from her LearnSkin courses.
Connect with Dr. Julie Greenberg: The Center For Integrative Dermatology LearnSkin Phone: (424) 422-1200
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Dr. Dom D’Agostino is a research scientist and Associate Professor of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He owns KETONUTRITION, a platform where he shares his recent findings regarding our health and nutritional intake, with a special focus on the ketogenic diet. Dom teaches students at USF on topics such as neuropharmacology, medical biochemistry, and neuroscience. He is often asked to participate in experiments conducted by NASA and the U.S. military.
Dom joins us today to discuss how ketosis was used as clinical treatment, how it is used today, and how ketosis affects our brain. He shares where he found his passion for neuroscience and when he took part in a project by NASA. He describes how exogenous ketones work and how keto enthusiasts can use them. Dom also explains what cancer is, from a metabolic and genetic viewpoint, and why mitochondrial health can determine cancer risk.
“The ketogenic diet reduces the production of reactive oxygen species overall.” - Dr. Dom D’Agostino
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Dom's work with NASA and NEEMO 22. Why Dom focused on neuroscience as a specialty. The technologies he developed for the military. Dom's thoughts on ketosis and its effects on neurological disorders. The difference between clinical and mainstream ketogenic diet. What hepatic ketogenesis is and where it is used. How you can incorporate exogenous ketones in your ketogenic diet. Primary causes of cancer and how they affect the mitochondria. How Dom defines cancer based on mitochondrial damage.
Connect with Dr. Dom D’Agostino: KETONUTRITION
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Dr. Deanna Minich is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, author, and speaker. Since 2013, she has served on the Institute of Functional Medicine’s Nutrition Advisory Board. She authored the book The Rainbow Diet, a holistic lifestyle system where the focus is not just on what to eat, but also what nourishes the body, mind, and spirit. Deanna also has over 20 years of experience working in the food and dietary supplement industries before going solo.
Deanna joins us to share what her Rainbow Diet is all about and how she came up with this system of eating and living. She discusses the programs she offers on her website and what people can expect from them. She explains how the Rainbow Diet promotes holistic health that incorporates meditation and oneness with nature. She shares her thoughts on the MTHFR gene and how some practitioners are using it as a cure-all. Deanna also describes how practitioners should introduce supplements to their patients.
“The more we can become informed, the better our decisions will be about our health.” - Dr. Deanna Minich
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Who Deanna is, her career milestones, and what she does today. Why Deanna says color is medicine and the science behind it. How nutrition can impact our genes and how it is relevant to genetic testing. Recent findings in genomics. Deanna's thoughts on the MTHFR connection with common diseases. Reshaping our health mindset because of the COVID-19 pandemic. What audiences can expect from her future seminars and events. How people can integrate meditation into their daily lives. How she adopted the ‘science of prayer’ into her lifestyle. The best way to advocate for supplementation.
Connect with Dr. Deanna Minich: Official Website Book: The Rainbow Diet, The Whole Detox Instagram
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Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and known for The Wahls Protocol. The Wahls Protocol is an eating guide she initially developed to help her body heal from multiple sclerosis but has since used to treat patients with similar disorders and other autoimmune diseases. Terry has since pursued a career in helping patients transform their bodies into the efficient metabolic machines they were meant to be.
Terry joins us to share what The Wahls Protocol is about and how she developed it. She describes the struggles she faced with multiple sclerosis, the medications and treatments she used, and what made her ultimately take her health into her own hands. She discusses how the paleo diet and lifestyle played a huge role in her protocol and how it relates to our DNA. Terry also shares how she incorporates fasting and meditation into her everyday life.
“The reason we have so much chronic disease is that our diet and behaviors are all pointed so far away from how our DNA evolved over millions of years.” - Terry Wahls
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: How Terry recovered from a disease through The Wahls Protocol. What led Terry to have a career in functional medicine? How the protocol works and how it helped her recover from multiple sclerosis. Why our lifestyle is far from what our DNA intended for us. The latest focus of their team's research. Conducting studies and treatments through telemedicine. What readers can expect from the re-release of The Wahls Protocol. How she applies fasting in her daily life and how it relates to stem cells and youthfulness.
Connect with Dr. Terry Wahls: Official website Health Behaviors Flyer Facebook Twitter
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Rachel Gregory is a Board Certified Nutritionist, a health and wellness specialist, author, and the owner of Killin it Keto, a platform that provides educational content as well as coaching services in achieving optimal health. She champions the ketogenic lifestyle, but also advocates for a more tailored approach as opposed to a cookie-cutter method for her clients. Rachel is also the author of the 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge book, a weight loss guide that follows the ketogenic lifestyle with recipes and exercise programs.
Rachel joins us to share what it means to be metabolically flexible and how it relates to the ketogenic diet. She describes how she became passionate about training and nutrition. She explains how to make the ketogenic diet work for you and why it’s normal for a woman to struggle with the diet. Rachel also discusses the importance of accountability as well as addressing other points that affect your overall wellness, such as sleep.
“Ketosis is not a fad; it is a metabolic state.” - Rachel Gregory
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Who Rachel Gregory is, what she does, and her thoughts on the ketogenic diet. The reason Rachel became fascinated with pursuing a degree in athletic training. Why Rachel decided to switch to a nutrition-focused education. Common misconceptions about the ketogenic diet and ketosis. Why women struggle more with ketosis and the ketogenic diet. Tailoring the ketogenic diet according to a person's profession and lifestyle. Adjustments to make in the ketogenic diet once you reached a certain weight. The importance of having someone hold you accountable for your diet. Developing ‘carb phobia’ in light of the ketogenic trend. Her thoughts on Crossfit and strength training. Addressing sympathetic and parasympathetic balance. Sleep, recovery, stress, and other factors affecting wellness.
Connect with Rachel Gregory: Killin it Keto Instagram MetFlex and Chill podcast Book: 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge
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Vivek Menon is the Chief Customer Officer at Elite HRV, an app that provides accurate heart rate variability data and insights to stress and recovery. Their team believes heart rate variability is a powerful tool that can help individuals achieve their fitness and health goals. As Chief Commercial Officer, Vivek is in charge of consumer and provider engagement and making sure their needs are met with the purpose of accomplishing their wellbeing transformations.
Vivek joins us to discuss how Heart Rate Variability (HRV) can help determine stress and recovery levels as well as mental health. He describes how their app works, its accuracy, and how it can interpret HRV data. He explains the science behind HRV and how it relates with the body’s nervous system. Vivek also shares the different goals their tools can be used for, especially for those who are getting started on their fitness journey.
“Heart Rate Variability, at its core, is just an insightful biomarker.” - Vivek Menon
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: What is Heart Rate Variability, what it means, and why people should care. How our nervous system affects how we react and how we respond to everyday activity. What their app does and how it interprets heart rate data. How you can train the autonomic nervous system through heart rate variability. Determining whether your heart rate variability is good or bad. Training the vagus nerve using heart rate variability data. The physiological reason why deep breathing works for health and wellbeing. How athletes can take advantage of heart rate variability.
Connect with Vivek Menon: Elite HRV Elite HRV Podcast
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The night of nights is finally here! Sit back and relax for the next 90 minutes as we relive the season that was with esteemed guest host Jarrod Keys. Guest interviews include those with Club Prez Geoff Olsen, the captains Jason Tymms, Geoff Sinclair and Germaine Symons; whilst we present all of our award winners, celebrate our T20 flag and acknowledge the special performances from the season. See below for specific time markers if you are pressed for time, but always make sure to catch the episode in entirety, our other shows and promote them in the community. You can find us at The Lab Report on Facebook, and @labreportpod on instagram. Interviews & Awards; President, Geoff Olsen - 00:52 Club Champion 25-15 - 10:55 3rd XI Bowling - 12:57 3rd XI Batting - 19:17 Junior Club Champion - 23:11 T20 MVP & Review - 29:52 5fas & Centuries - 34:26 2nd XI Batting - 35:11 2nd XI Bowling - 42:04 Best Clubperson - 46:15 Club Champion 14-6 - 57:36 1st XI Bowling - 58:18 1st XI Captain, Germaine Symons - 1:05:58 Top 5 Club Champion - 1:16:18 1st XI Batting - 1:21:04.
Happy listening, enjoy the off season and make sure to get down to pre season in August. Go Labs! -TLR
No one likes to feel stressed, but stressors are everywhere. From work and your colleagues to the current problem with the pandemic and the news about it, it’s almost impossible to not be stressed right now. This is where the danger lies. Once stress becomes “normal,” it becomes a problem that goes beyond mental and affects us from a physiological viewpoint.
What happens when you’re always stressed out? What tests should you look into if you feel stressed all the time? Are there any supplements you can take for stress?
Today, we discuss HPA Axis Dysfunction, what it is, and how to test for it. We explain how stress happens, what cortisol does, and the various physiological processes involved in feeling stressed. We describe the difference between adrenal fatigue and HPA Axis Dysfunction. We also share the reasons why people are more likely to take supplements for stress rather than addressing the source.
“To have to stop and actually address your stressors and reconnect is difficult for people, so it's easier for them to ask for supplements.” - Patti Devers
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: How stress works and the way our brain processes it. What our hypothalamus has to do with our stress response. Adrenal fatigue and how it relates to cortisol secretion. The difference between HPA Axis Dysfunction and Adrenal Fatigue. What cortisol does and why it's bad over time. What we are looking at when measuring saliva. How raising cortisol affects DHEA content. What the Cortisol Awakening Response is and what it means clinically. Botanicals and herbs that work to lower stress levels.
Question of the Day: What if you're a night-shifter and you need to evaluate your HPA Axis? How do you use the ASP in that case?
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So the thing we all saw happening, happened.
The late night vibes kicked in, and the boys just couldn't help themselves. Topics range from Elon Musk to Coronavirus, Communism to education. Sit back and listen to the Juice's sage advice and Kane dig himself into a hole, all for a laugh.
-TLR.
Mark Sisson is the Founder and CEO of Primal Kitchen, the New York Times bestselling author of Primal Blueprint, and the man behind the popular Mark’s Daily Apple blog. He is considered one of the pioneers of the Paleo diet and a leading voice in the Evolutionary Health Movement. Recognized as a diet disruptor, Mark challenges traditional ideas on lifestyle, eating habits, and fitness. He has also recently authored The Keto Reset Diet, a unique take on an already popular and somewhat established diet.
Mark joins us to discuss the concept of living a primal life and the various experiences that led him to become who he is today. He explains why traditional eating habits are a root cause of inflammation and disease and what it means to become metabolically flexible. He describes how our ancestors lived and why our genes didn’t evolve to eat and live the way we do today. Mark also shares his thoughts on veganism, grains, and why people are still afraid of eating fat.
“Genes are not destiny; they're just sort of a blueprint.” - Mark Sisson
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Where the general idea of the Primal Blueprint came from. Mark's experience and highlights in track and field. The health problems he experienced that led him down the path of fitness and biology. What "Genetic Switches" are and how they tie to our diet. What the Keto Reset Diet is all about. Why the body is efficient when it comes to burning fat. The way our ancestors ate compared to how we eat today. Establishing the minimum effective dose of food. What it means to become metabolically flexible. Why fecal matter composition is important when it comes to overall health. Mark’s thoughts on plant-based diets, the demonization of fat, and grain-based foods.
Connect with Mark Sisson: Mark’s Daily Apple Primal Blueprint Primal Kitchen The Keto Reset Diet
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Dr. Jimmy Bagley works as an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Director at San Francisco State University’s Muscle Physiology Lab. As a professor, he teaches both undergraduates and graduates Muscle Physiology and Exercise Physiology courses. The bulk of his work revolves around the physical performance of both elite athletes and chronic disease patients, and how exercise benefits their goals. Jimmy also has over 100 scientific articles, book chapters, and abstracts under his name.
Jimmy joins us to discuss the effects of exercise on health, immunity, and longevity. He shares how he found his passion in kinesiology and what made him curious about how the human body responds to exercise. He explains how VR Training helps change our perception of exercise difficulty as well as discusses slow and fast-twitch fibers and their functions. Jimmy also shares his advice for those who feel getting exercise is a chore.
“You don't have to go from couch potato to marathon this year, but you could go from couch potato to 3 walks a day for ten minutes or so.” - Dr. Jimmy Bagley
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: What drew Dr. Jimmy Bagley to kinesiology and why he considers exercise as a form of medicine. What integrative physiology is and its difference from conventional physiology. The role that strength plays in longevity and wellness. How our gut microbiome is affected by exercise. The effects of VR Gaming regarding a person's health. The functions of our fast and slow-twitch muscle fibers. Jimmy's advice to people who find exercise difficult.
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There is much to say about probiotics and postbiotics, especially their role in immunity, disease, and most importantly, gut health. There is a multitude of tests available to analyze your gut health. One of the many biomarkers we need to monitor is beta-glucuronidase. What is beta-glucuronidase? What does it do? What does it mean if you have too much or too little of this enzyme?
Today, we discuss what postbiotics are and why beta-glucuronidase is a critical biomarker for gut health. We explain what beta-glucuronidase does, how the body makes it, and why you can have too much of it. We describe the possible conditions a person may have if they have too much or too little of this enzyme. We also discuss some of the supplements you can take which can help improve your beta-glucuronidase levels.
“Some is good, but too much can be bad when it comes to beta-glucuronidase.” - Patti Devers
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: What postbiotics are and why they are necessary for optimal health. What beta-glucuronidase is as an enzyme and its functions. The different phases that beta-glucuronidase goes through. Using beta-glucuronidase as a biomarker and what it tells doctors. Supplements you can take to improve beta-glucuronidase levels. Diseases and diets associated with high and low beta-glucuronidase.
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The boys are back in the studio, this time for a look back on all things 1st XI for 2019/20 and all things Titanic. Sit back and enjoy the action, ahead of our Presentation Night in two weeks time. Don't forget to let people know how much you love us, and follow us on our social media channels; @labreportpod - Instagram and 'The Lab Report' - Facebook. See you at Presso Night! -TLR
Diet is one of the most dominant factors in determining just how well our body functions, especially when it comes to fighting disease. With a tsunami of different and conflicting diets, gurus, and supplements, how do you know what food is best for your immunity?
Dr. Susan Blum is the Founder and Director at Blum Center for Health, a healthcare practice that provides personalized treatments with an emphasis on functional and integrative medicine. She is the author of the best-selling book, The Immune System Recovery Plan, where she offers a four-step program that she uses to help patients recover from both immune and autoimmune-related conditions. Susan also authored Healing Arthritis where she writes about healing, and even reversing, this condition.
Susan joins us today to discuss her integrative approach to diet and immunity and the steps she takes when it comes to personalized treatments for her patients. She explains what readers can expect from her books and what inspired her to write them. She describes what the functional medicine industry was like in the early days and how it has evolved over the years. She explains the link between gut health and our immune system and describes the best foods to eat for our gut. Susan also shares how she managed to prepare for the pandemic and care for her patients ahead of the city-wide lockdowns.
“There is a foundation for a healthy immune system.” - Dr. Susan Blum
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Susan's thoughts on the current functional medicine movement. What it was like to be one of the first who pioneered functional medicine. Why Susan authored The Immune System Recovery book. What the Gut Terrain is and how best to keep it healthy. Antioxidants and how they affect the immune system. The different things that influence gut health. What she recommends when it comes to testing for leaky gut. The steps included in Susan's Heal My Gut Protocol. The different eating habits Susan encourages her clients to follow. Susan's virtual setup and how she's prepared for the pandemic.
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Marrying conventional medicine with functional medicine is ideal, but it’s not exactly easy. Many doctors looking to practice functional medicine have to relearn - or even unlearn - a lot of what’s been ingrained to them in med school. It’s difficult, but it’s certainly not impossible.
Dr. Christopher Mote is a Functional Medicine & Primary Care Physician as well as the Founder of the Cornerstone Health Community, a practice that promotes patient and healthcare partnership through functional medicine. He is a dual degree, Board Certified Family Medicine Physician who specializes in Lifestyle Medicine and Functional Medicine. Before joining the industry, Christopher was a Chiropractic Physician.
Christopher joins us today to discuss how he and his team have built a community out of his primary care practice. He shares his life as a chiropractor and what prompted him to go back to medical school at age 40. He discusses how you can combine functional medicine and conventional treatments without ignoring one or the other. Christopher also explains why he always tests for a specific set of markers and hormones with almost every patient.
“The least efficient way to try to help patients transform their habits is to sit down for 30-60 minutes one on one.” - Dr. Christopher Mote
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Mote’s career as a chiropractor and when he joined the functional medicine industry. Why it was difficult to get patients as a chiropractor. What it was like to go back to school at 40. How you can integrate functional medicine in a primary care practice. How their clinic solved the need to educate their patients with basic health information. What their patients say about online classes and educational content. The specific markers he keeps an eye on for common illnesses. Mote’s advice to traditional practitioners who want to learn functional medicine.
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The episode you've all been waiting for, S&D Berg head honcho Michael Berg steps into the pod for his first appearance! The Juice also has his MyCricket knowledge tested in the now regular quiz segment.
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Functional Medicine integrates diet and lifestyle changes with a variety of tests to provide a better understanding of a specific illness and how best to treat it. One mode of treatment is exercise, and our guests Dr. Julie Foucher and Dr. Dani Urcuyo join us to help us understand how physical activity can be a form of therapy.
Dr. Julie Foucher and Dr. Dani Urcuyo are the owners of Pursuing Health, a practice that uses a lifestyle-first approach to get their patients back into a state of optimal health. Dani is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and completed his training at the Institute for Functional Medicine. Julie is a resident in Family Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic and has a degree in Biomedical Engineering. They believe exercise is vital to functional treatment and promote Crossfit as an ideal exercise program to do so.
Julie and Dani join us to share why they chose Crossfit as the best exercise protocol for functional medicine. They describe how functional medicine filled the gaps left by conventional medicine. They explain how fitness enthusiasts aren’t always in their best state of health. They explain why not all Crossfitters achieve optimal health and how telemedicine will impact the future of the health industry. Julie and Dani also discuss the importance of data in promoting lifestyle changes in any patient.
“Having the lab work to show what types of dysfunction are happening can really motivate the behavior change and help people realize what's going and how important it is to make some of those changes.” - Julie Foucher
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Why Dani and Julie went to work in the functional medicine industry. How functional medicine filled the gaps of conventional medicine. Why they gravitated towards Crossfit over other exercise programs. The ways telemedicine will revolutionize the health industry. Why not all Crossfitters are in optimum health. The different ways they approach Crossfitters and average patients. The power of data in changing for a healthier lifestyle. Why they recommend Crossfit to those who are interested in a healthy lifestyle.
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Our immune system is our body’s line of defense against foreign invaders. For the most part, the body does a great job of attacking pathogens and sometimes even becoming immune to them. In light of the pandemic, it would make sense to try to strengthen our immunity through a functional medicine perspective. Dr. Patrick Hanaway of Family to Family Integrative Medicine joins us to help us do just that.
Dr. Hanaway is a widely recognized pioneer of functional medicine and Co-Owner of Family to Family, an integrative and holistic medical practice. After serving 10 years as Chief Medical Officer at Genova Diagnostics, he went on to become the Institute for Functional Medicine’s (IFM) Chief Medical Education Officer. Some of Patrick’s specialties include nutritional biochemistry, digestion, immunology, and prevention.
Patrick joins us to share how we can best prepare our body for pathogens in a holistic manner. He discusses how far functional medicine has come and what we can expect from the industry in the coming years. He explains his role at IFM and what they’re doing to help regarding the COVID-19 situation. Patrick also describes the importance of mindfulness in stressful times.
“Direct measures are useful, but not sufficient, whereas having a functional approach gives us a much broader view on what we can do clinically.” - Dr. Patrick Hanaway
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: What it's like to witness the evolution of functional medicine. How functional medicine factors into reducing the symptoms of COVID-19. His role at IFM and what they're doing to help beat the virus. Understanding how the body responds to the virus. Why a strong immune system is not overreactive. Different symptoms of the virus and how to properly assess treatment. Why mindfulness is important for long-term wellness. The lifestyle changes he applied due to the current situation. The concept of functional-nutritional evaluations and why it's important.
Resources Mentioned: HeartMath Oura Ring Institute for Functional Medicine
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Functional medicine has become an industry of its own, giving birth to plenty of experts to learn from and doctors to avail of treatment. With the advent of technology and new research, it seems functional medicine will only go up from here. To guide us where the industry is headed is Dr. Will Cole, a functional medicine practitioner and author.
Dr. Will Cole is one of the world’s most recognizable names when it comes to functional medicine. Some of his specialties include chronic diseases, thyroid problems, hormonal dysfunction, brain diseases, and autoimmune conditions. Will is also the author of Ketotarian, a book that revolves around an almost plant-based ketogenic lifestyle; and The Inflammation Spectrum, where he provides examples of foods that trigger inflammation in most people.
Will joins us today to share what inspired him to start a career in functional medicine and what it was like before it became an industry. He discusses the core principles of functional medicine and the kind of treatment options it offers. He explains how mental health is affected by how well we treat our bodies. Will also describes what his two books are about, the reasons he authored them, and the problems he wants to address in today’s world.
“It's really important to get your head and your heart right before any of the health and wellness stuff.” - Dr. Will Cole
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: How Will discovered functional medicine before it was a massive industry. Why functional medicine is an efficient approach to treatment. Will’s inspiration for writing his recent book and what it's about. How mental health is connected to our physical well-being. The foods that cause inflammation for most people. Building the foundations of sustainable wellness. How Will became associated with Goopfellas.
Resources Mentioned: The Goopfellas Podcast
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The lads are back for a little bonus episode, sit back and relax as you learn some more about the on and off field exploits at Kalang Park. @labreportpod - Instagram The Lab Report - Facebook <3 TLR
Nutrition is one of the major pillars of our health. What we eat can translate to how good we feel, how fast we think, and how far we can go without rest. Because of this, many common illnesses can be attributed to nutrition gaps, and a simple nutrition plan can serve as a form of treatment. How do you know which foods can heal you? Are all the bad foods we see online really harmful to us? Brigid Titgemeier of BeingBrigid joins us to answer these questions.
Brigid Tigmeier is a registered dietitian who emphasizes on using nutrition over conventional drugs as a treatment option. She champions the idea of functional medicine because she once experienced being healed through dietary changes instead of prescription pills. She is also a health coach who has helped thousands of people transform their lives.
Brigid joins us to share how functional medicine helped change her life for the better. She discusses the time she saw functional medicine as a weird fad and the moment that ultimately made her pursue a career in it. She explains how simply going with diet trends is harmful and how people develop orthorexia because of it. Brigid also describes her thoughts on the ketogenic diet and why fat shouldn’t be consumed in excess.
“Nutritional interventions can create therapeutic outcomes.”- Brigid Titgmeier
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: What her path to functional medicine was like. How her parents intervened when she was diagnosed with narcolepsy. Why fixing a person's relationship with food can be a treatment option. The way she starts a conversation with her patient. Orthorexia and how she helps patients reintroduce foods. What she's considering regarding dairy, lactose, gluten, and other types of foods. Her thoughts on the ketogenic diet's popularity and its surge of followers. Should we be worried about increasing saturated fat intake? How she treats athletes who want to optimize performance through diet. The one mistake many athletes make and how to fix it.
Resources Mentioned: Peak Performance
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Two things happen to us as we age: The gradual loss of physical strength and cognitive decline. You can delay or slow down strength loss through exercise, but can you do the same for the brain? How do you reduce the effects of age-related cognitive decline? What does the current literature say? To help us with these questions is Dr. Nate Bergman, Chief Science Officer at Kemper Center for Cognitive Health & Wellness.
Dr. Bergman specializes in the aging brain, treating cognitive decline and the early-onset of dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Bergman holds an MBA in Healthcare Leadership and is board-certified in Internal Medicine as well as an Institute for Functional Medicine certified practitioner. He completed his fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic with an emphasis on optimizing the aging brain and body. During his fellowship, he co-developed the Center for Functional Medicine’s program for cognitive impairment and brain health as well as worked as a Research Fellow at the NIH.
Dr. Bergman joins us today to discuss the effects of aging on brain function and activity and some of the ways to slow it down. He describes his transition from conventional medicine to functional medicine and why he decided to make the transition. He shares his thoughts on popular diets and what he recommends for older adults. Dr. Bergman also explains some of the recent findings on functional medicine and cognitive decline and the benefits of exercise to your body and brain.
“Through things like movement or movement with therapy, you can unburden the body and mind from some neurodegenerative problems.” - Dr. Nate Bergman
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Bergman’s journey from traditional medicine to functional medicine. The importance of stress for the aging brain. What senescence is, when it happens, and how it affects our hormones. The diet Dr. Bergman favors the most out of the ones available. Insulin sensitivity and how it affects brain function. What current research says about reversing cognitive decline. How dancing has become part of his life and why he dropped it. How physical activity affects dementia.
Connect with Dr. Nate Bergman Kemper Center for Cognitive Health & Wellness Evolving Past Alzheimer’s Podcast
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Happy Easter! The boys are back for episode 2, this time with a special guest in club legend Sheep, aka Jarrod Keys. Plenty of chat about his batting prowess, love for stats and time spent both at the club and away from it.
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Everyone has at least one type of food they don’t like, and most people don’t like them because their body doesn’t. Some call it food intolerance; others call it food allergy, but they’re both what we collectively refer to as food reactions. What is a food reaction? How do you test if you’re allergic to food or if you’re sensitive to it? Is there a difference?
In this episode, we describe what a food reaction is and share some of the ways you can test for it. We discuss the difference between food intolerance and allergies, as well as the immunoglobulins associated with them. We explain the right way to conduct food tests for patients and what doctors should avoid doing. We also share some of the ways to interpret test results and what it means for someone who’s allergic or intolerant to a specific food type.
“When in doubt - treat the gut.” - Patti Devers
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: How food reactions are related to gastrointestinal health. The gut's main role in the human body. The non-immune related responses to food. The difference between Immunoglobulin G and Immunoglobulin E food reactions. The right way to test a person's food sensitivity. What to tell patients that find out they're sensitive to foods they don't remember eating. Common foods associated with different food reactions.
Question of the Day: "How is my total IgE high and all of these IgE reactions are negative?"
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One of the benefits of having a healthy gut and gut bacteria is the production of vital fatty acids called short-chain fatty acids. Admittedly, they’re not exactly the fatty acids many people like to talk about, but they’re vital for optimum health and organ function. What do short-chain fatty acids do? How do these fatty acids contribute to overall health? What does it mean if you’re low on short-chain fatty acids?
In this episode, we discuss how short-chain fatty acids affect our gut health and its implications for everyday life. We explain how they are produced and the importance of fibrous foods. We describe some of the symptoms and diseases associated with low short-chain fatty acid levels and how you can test for it. Fellow Genovian, Oliver Jenkins, also joins us to describe the weight of expectations Genova has to meet with each test sample.
“The more you increase the diversity of the food you're eating, the more you increase the diversity of your microbiome.” - Michael Chapman
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Why short-chain fatty acids are sometimes called postbiotics. What short-chain fatty acids do for the body. The difference between putrefactive and beneficial short-chain fatty acids. How fiber affects short-chain fatty acid production and risk of disease. What it means when you're low on short-chain fatty acids. The three major symptoms that conventional tests can't detect. How Genova is run in the UK and the expectations of patients.
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Dr. Aunna Herbst is a researcher, instructor, clinician, and owner of Funxional Medicine. She was a former clinical adviser and physician at Cleveland Clinic, the first hospital-based functional medicine institution in the world. Dr. Aunna has over 20 years of experience as a Naturopath, which allows her to have a holistic approach to health and patient care. Because of her skills and experience, she can utilize both functional and conventional medicine together under her Salt Health practice.
Dr. Aunna joins us to discuss the differences between functional and conventional medicine. She shares how she found her way to practicing functional medicine and what her career was like before transitioning her approach to patient care. She explains how her Salt Health practice merges the two worlds and what it means to provide continuity of care. Dr. Aunna also describes the types of patients she encounters and how they differ from those who opt for traditional healthcare.
“The functional medicine approach to medicine is growing and is much needed.” - Dr. Aunna Herbst
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: The difference between conventional and functional medicine. What her path to functional medicine was like and why she was drawn to it. What the Salt Health practice is about and the services it offers. How she practiced as a doctor before she found functional medicine. What it means to provide continuity of care. The patients she encounters as someone who practices functional medicine. The frequency of patients who come in for sports medicine. Oxytocin therapy and its potential in functional medicine.
Question of the Day: Where is the literature to back different, alternative testing methods?
Connect with Dr. Aunna Herbst Funxional Medicine Salt Health Book: Functional Medicine in Primary Care
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This special edition of “The Lab Report” is presented to address the overwhelming concern regarding COVID19, known to most as the ‘coronavirus.’ To do this responsibly, Patti and Michael illicit the help of some experts. Dr. Amy Peace Brewer is Chief Science Officer and Laboratory Director at Genova Diagnostics. She has a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology with extensive experience in virology and PCR technology. Dr. Peace Brewer joins the podcast to discuss how Genova is handling COVID19 and the steps we are taking to ensure the safety of our workers while continuing to offer testing for patients in need.
Additionally, Patti and Michael interview Dr. Mike Miller, an Associate Lab Director for Genova who spent 35 years at the CDC where he was the Associate Director for Laboratory Science for the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease. In his role at the CDC, Dr. Miller studied past epidemics and pandemics such as H1N1 and SARS.
In this episode both experts weigh in on COVID19 and the uncertain climate we currently find ourselves in. We also discuss how clinicians can protect themselves yet still offer care to sick patients. Dr. Miller weighs in on how this virus compares to influenza -and prior pandemics- and offers insight into why this virus is concerning.
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Get to Know a Genovian – Dr. Amy Peace Brewer, Chief Science Officer and Laboratory Director for Genova Diagnostics How Genova is addressing COVID 19 both internally and in continuing to serve the clients to ensure the health of their patients Introducing Dr. Mike Miller who outlines the difference between COVID19 and influenza. How COVID 19 is transmitted and which patients are at most risk “Flattening the curve” and “Social Distancing” Some unexpected positive sides to how this virus affects the public as compared to the flu
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Experts say the human body is slightly more bacteria than it is human, comparing the ratio of bacterial cells to human cells. While it doesn’t necessarily mean that humans can be considered bacteria, it does say a lot about how much our body needs bacteria to function. While we do have trillions of bacteria inside our body, you can still have too much of it in certain places, as with the condition referred to as Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, or SIBO.
What is SIBO, and how do you get it? What are the symptoms?
Today, we discuss the definition of SIBO and why not many health practitioners know it’s a real term. We share our experience encountering this term for the first time and our initial reaction to it. We explain what causes SIBO, its similarities and differences to IBS, and how you can test for it. We also discuss the effects of fiber on people with SIBO as well as a recently published report on SIBO.
“The acidity of the stomach is not only to help break down your food, but also to sterilize your small gut.” - Michael Chapman
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: What SIBO is and why schools need to teach it. Our experience with encountering the term SIBO for the first time. Why SIBO is not considered a diagnosis. How SIBO happens and the symptoms it causes. What makes you more susceptible to SIBO? The other movements associated with peristalsis. How to determine if it's IBS or SIBO. The effects of fiber on people with SIBO. Why methane production is not a good way to determine SIBO. Reviewing a recently published clinical guideline on SIBO.
Resources Mentioned: ACG Clinical Guideline: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Genova SIBO Test
Question of the Day: Can diabetics and lactose intolerant patients do the SIBO test knowing the drink is a lactulose drink?
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When you talk about lab tests, chromatography isn’t exactly the first on the list or in everybody else’s top five. Most doctors have probably heard of it or encountered it in medical school, but don’t really understand how a chromatography test works. Considering it’s a staple testing technique in every lab, chromatography deserves more attention than it gets.
So, what exactly is chromatography? What is its role in the health industry?
Today, we’re joined by fellow Genovian Ashley Gibbon to discuss the technical side of chromatography. We describe what chromatography is used for and the equipment involved. We explain the difference between liquid and gas chromatography and how to know which one to use. We also share the steps in a typical chromatography test and discuss what happens in each one.
“Gas chromatography requires a lot more upfront prep - but once you’ve got it on the instrument, it’s incredibly robust.” Ashly Gibbon
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Defining what chromatography is and its various uses in the health industry. The history of chromatography and its current state. The different techniques used in chromatography tests. Various solutions and solvents used for testing. What happens during a chromatography test? The difference between liquid and gas chromatography. Why liquid chromatography isn't as consistent as gas chromatography.
Question of the Day: What is Sensitivity Specificity?
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When you talk about nutrients, it’s always about protein, carbs, fat, and vitamins, but rarely minerals. It’s a bit wild to think that people are underestimating the importance of minerals, considering what the body uses them for and the dangers of mineral deficiency. After all, the only time people even remotely remember minerals is if the word “Multivitamins” comes first.
So, just what do minerals do anyway? How do you improve your dietary intake of minerals, especially magnesium, zinc, and copper?
Today, we discuss minerals, their function, and the best sources of minerals in our daily diet routine. We share why we think minerals are some of the most misunderstood and under-discussed nutrients and explain how food processing and farming have led to significant mineral content changes in food. We also discuss what our fellow Genovians have as their favorite mineral.
“Minerals are so important for so many things in your body. They are probably the most important part of a lot of biochemical reactions because they are important co-factors for a lot of enzymes.” - Patti Devers
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Why minerals take a backseat to most nutrients. Common mineral deficiencies and how to address them. The functions of minerals and the processes they're involved in. The major sources of minerals in our diet. Facts about minerals and our diet. Our fellow Genovians’ favorite minerals. The use of minerals in products outside of food. The effects of processing in the mineral content of food. Why zinc and copper are opposite minerals.
Question of the Day: Why do people care about the zinc-copper ratio?
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Depending on who you ask, feeling bloated could either be a sign that you ate or drank dairy, or you could have a severe case of maldigestion. Of course, no one really suspects the gut until your doctor tells you to get it tested, but there are many kinds of tests for maldigestion. Then, there’s also the fact that maldigestion is an umbrella term for many other types of digestive disorders.
How do you know which tests work best and for which type of maldigestion?
Today, we discuss the subject of maldigestion, its related symptoms, and some of the ways to test for it. We explain some of the biomarkers to watch for when test results come out. We share how our gut bacteria can influence our test results and the various ways you can interpret them. We explain how age affects the way we metabolize nutrients like fat and protein. We also describe how digestive enzymes work as well as other gut-related supplements.
“There are so many more aspects to digesting and absorbing than just what’s going on in your intestine.” - Patti Devers
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Some of the common causes of maldigestion. What Eating Hygiene is and how to do it properly. What to expect from the stool test when maldigestion is suspected. How gut bacteria can affect the results of the stool test. How dietary changes can cause maldigestion. What to expect with aging and fat digestion and absorption. Supplements you can take to aid digestion. The different ways digestive enzymes affect test results.
Question of the Day: If someone has had a cholecystectomy, what will their fecal fats look like?
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Some experts say one of the root causes of many, many diseases can be an unhealthy gut, or more specifically, gastrointestinal inflammation. The gut is home to billions and billions of gastrointestinal microbes which directly influence our immune system among other functions. Naturally, you want to take care of your gut as much as possible, and you can do this by having tests designed for gut health. But, what tests should you take? Which biomarkers should you watch out for?
Today, we discuss gastrointestinal (GI) inflammation and some of the different ways to test for gut issues. We share new and innovative methods that can help indicate gut-related diseases and the common symptoms associated with gastrointestinal inflammation. We explain how different procedures look for unique biomarkers and what they say about a person’s gut health. We also describe why glutamine is a really powerful amino acid that offers a plethora of health benefits, especially for the health of our gastrointestinal tract.
“As far as healing herbs and things people do to heal the gut, there's a lot of different protocols people use.” - Patti Devers
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: The common symptoms of gastrointestinal inflammation. Some of the benefits of stool testing regarding GI health. Testing for the best markers for inflammation of the gut. How you can distinguish Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). What low IgA indicates with regards to immune response. Upper and lower limits for markers and interpreting results. Natural extracts that can assist in inflammation modulation. Talking the patient into considering an elimination diet. Why glutamine is beneficial for gut health. The difference between the intestinal health of an adult and a child.
Question of the Day: What might the inflammatory markers look like in a child?
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Dr. Filomena Trindade, MD, MPH, is a speaker, author, teacher, and well-renowned international expert in Functional Medicine. She is a proponent of a holistic approach to the treatment of diseases by way of nutrition, exercise, and correct supplementation as well as lifestyle modification. Filomena specializes in the subject of diabesity, a form of diabetes associated with being obese. She also advocates for the ketogenic diet as a means of reducing the risks of diabetes in her patients.
Today, Filomena shares why she focused on diabesity and how ketosis can help with treatment. She explains how obesity and diabetes are linked and why anyone can be prediabetic regardless of body weight. She discusses how she learned about the ketogenic diet and her personal experience. Filomena also describes why some patients can’t get into ketosis and what practitioners should try as an alternative in case this happens.
“A well-educated patient is not only a compliant patient but also a successful patient.” - Dr. Filomena Trindade
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: The reason she chose to have a career as an expert in diabesity. Correlating the number of pre-diabetics with the number of diabetics. Why she screens all her patients, regardless of body weight and composition. The point where she introduces the ketogenic diet to a patient. Her thoughts on people who can't enter into a state of ketosis. How intermittent fasting affects the success rate of a ketogenic diet. Why some people get kidney stones when trying the ketogenic diet. The importance of detoxing your diet before going keto. How the gut microbiome influences ketosis. Her recommended supplements for those on a ketogenic diet. Her recent projects and seminars.
Connect with Dr. Filomena Trindade: Saudade Wellness website
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Of all the health issues our bodies go through every day, the strangest sounding one has to be this condition called leaky gut. If you’ve been in the health space for a while, you may have heard or read about it, but never truly had a deep-dive on it. Then there’s also this other term called Intestinal Permeability, which at least sounds more professional than leaky gut. However, are they the same?
What’s the difference between Intestinal Permeability and leaky gut syndrome?
Today, we discuss the condition known as leaky gut. We explain what it means to have a leaky gut, what causes it, and some of its immediate symptoms. We share recent findings on leaky gut syndrome and describe why having intestinal permeability is not the same as having a leaky gut. We also discuss some of the ways to test for leaky gut and the various biomarkers associated with it.
“Intestinal permeability is not synonymous with leaky gut.” - Michael Chapman
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Determining whether to refer to Leaky Gut as Intestinal Permeability. What exactly is leaking when it comes to leaky gut. Why the real problem is the increased intestinal permeability. The causes of leaky gut and its immediate effects on the human body. Why chronic stress and exercise can cause leaky gut. Foods that may contribute to intestinal permeability. Tests to determine if a patient has a leaky gut. The link between IBS and Intestinal Permeability. Biomarkers used in testing for intestinal permeability. Problems to look for regarding intestinal permeability.
Question of the Day: What is a good test for intestinal permeability?
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As weird as it may sound, yeast is everywhere. It’s mostly found in food, but sometimes we also get it from some of our favorite beverages. We also have yeast inside our body, and for the most part, that’s healthy. To help us understand yeasts better is Jim Kelton, Lab Manager of Microbiology at Genova. He has over 20 years of experience in supervising and managing laboratories and is an expert in microbiological test procedures, including a method called MALDI-TOF.
Today, we start things off by describing what yeast is, why we think it’s trending, and its links to chronic diseases. Jim explains how yeast research has affected the health industry and the MALDI-TOF test method. We discuss the various ways clinicians can detect yeast growth in their patients. Jim also shares his thoughts on Candida albicans and the effects of yeast overgrowth on the human body.
“The microbiome has opened up this whole world of what is clinically significant.” - Jim Kelton
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: Why talking about yeast is interesting. The role of yeast in everyday health and common diseases. The most common "bad yeast" in the world. The different ways to detect yeast. Why the whole concept of yeast testing is tricky. Jim's professional experience and his work at Genova. What MALDI-TOF is and its use in microbiology. Using yeast cultures as a testing method The next step after the identification and recovery of yeast. Jim’s thoughts on Candida albicans and yeast overgrowth.
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Welcome to the first episode of The Lab Report - the podcast for medical clinicians and patients to discover the various options and treatment plans available in today’s ever-changing world of functional medicine. Your hosts, Patti Devers and Michael Chapman, explore all things functional medicine and specialty lab testing - from the ways functional medicine and conventional medicine compliment each other to how clinicians and physicians can add more effective and comprehensive tools to their toolbox.
Patti is a board certified Osteopathic Medicine physician with nearly 20 years of experience as a hospital physician before starting her career at Genova Diagnostics. She currently works in the Medical Affairs department as well as the Content Manager at Genova, where she is responsible for reviewing tests and providing clinician consultations as well as writing and managing the company’s content.
Michael is a Product Development Manager and Medical Education Specialist at Genova. He is a licensed naturopathic physician with a clinical focus on hormone regulation, gastrointestinal health, and autonomic balance.
In today’s episode, Patti and Michael share who they are, what they do at Genova Diagnostics, and what it’s like to work at Genova. They share their career journey and explain the difference between a naturopathic physician and a primary care physician. They also share what inspired them to start a podcast on functional medicine and specialty lab testing as well as what you can expect from each episode.
This week on The Lab Report Podcast: The difference between a naturopathic physician and a primary care physician Comparing conventional medicine and functional medicine and how they compliment each other Patti and Michael’s career journey and how they began their career at Genova What it’s like to work at Genova and the roles Patti and Michael play in fulfilling Genova’s mission in the medical field Why we decided to launch The Lab Report Podcast and what you can expect from each episode How to get your most pressing questions answered about functional medicine and specialty lab testing
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