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Dr. Brian Lenzkes shares his life story and the experiences that led him to his belief in Christianity. Over the years, Dr. Brain has often been asked how he can be a a doctor while also believing in Jesus. For many people, religious belief is antithetical to science, but is it really true that the pursuit of scientific knowledge precludes belief in God?

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro
(03:35) Dr. Brian's childhood and early experiences with Christianity
(08:19) Young adulthood, college, and learning more about faith
(14:34) Marriage, med school, and miracle stories
(40:07) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Dr. Brian Parker is the founder of Total Elixir and a physician dedicated to helping people optimize their health through nutrition, metabolic wellness, and lifestyle medicine. Drawing on years of clinical experience, he focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic disease rather than simply managing symptoms. Through Total Elixir, Dr. Parker empowers individuals with practical, evidence-based strategies to improve energy, longevity, and overall health, helping them take control of their well-being for the long term.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Brian talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:11) Dr. Brian's educational and personal bio
(07:06) How Dr. Brian came up with the ultimate energy elixir
(34:39) Dr. Brian's planned elixir to aid with sleep and falling asleep
(40:04) How to get Total Elixir at a discounted price (see links below)
(45:45) Brian's career plans and goals
(54:02) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. Brian Parker:

Total Elixir: https://totalelixir.com
Total Elixir Discount Code: Brian25

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Karli and Alex Klintworth are a powerhouse husband and wife health coaching duo and the co-foudnders of Hi Energy health coaching.

An engineer, former collegiate triathlete, and passionate nutrition educator, Alex became interested in metabolic and gut health after overcoming his own struggles with insulin resistance, chronic back pain, and SIBO. Through a combination of functional medicine, a ketogenic lifestyle, and extensive independent research, he restored his health and developed a deep appreciation for the role nutrition plays in preventing and reversing chronic disease.

Karli's passion for nutrition was profoundly shaped by her mother's battle with inflammatory breast cancer. Watching her endure the devastating side effects of conventional cancer treatment—and finding little dietary guidance from her medical team—sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding the role of nutrition in health and disease. Motivated by both her mother's experience and her own health transformation, she immersed herself in the science of metabolism, inflammation, and whole-food nutrition. She believes nutrition should play a far greater role alongside conventional medicine and is passionate about helping others understand how dietary choices can support overall health, improve quality of life, and address the root causes of chronic disease.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Karli, and Alex talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(03:46) How Karli and Alex first became interested in metabolic health and nutrition
(05:42) SIBO and gut health
(09:10) The gut microbiome and overall health
(21:10) How Karli and Alex began their health coaching and meal service businesses
(25:48) Beyond macros
(30:29) Exercise and nutrition
(46:02) Cooking, grocery shopping, and nutrition
(01:12:16) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Karli and Alex Klintworth:

Metabolic Health & Nutrition Coaching: https://www.hienergylife.com
Meal Service: https://www.hienergylife.com/meals
X: https://x.com/alexklint
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hienergy_life/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/hienergylife
Podcast: https://www.hienergylife.com/podcast

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Dr. Rob Cywes is a board-certified surgeon specializing in pediatric surgery and surgical critical care, widely recognized for his pioneering work in obesity, diabetes, and metabolic health. Known to many as "The Carb Addiction Doc," Dr. Cywes helps patients understand the powerful role of carbohydrate addiction, insulin resistance, and emotional health in chronic disease. Through his evidence-based, psychology-first approach, he empowers individuals to address the root causes of obesity rather than simply treating its symptoms. A sought-after speaker, educator, and clinician, Dr. Cywes is passionate about helping people achieve lasting health through therapeutic carbohydrate reduction, behavior change, and compassionate care.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Rob talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:50) The ONLY way to know for sure whether or not you have heart disease
(08:40) Dietary fat, LDL, and heart disease
(11:27) GLP-1 meds and cardiovascular risk reduction
(14:46) Energy utilization and metabolic health
(22:23) Cancer, genetics, and dietary interventions
(36:07) Stress, diet, and health
(42:22) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. Rob Cywes

Website: https://obesityunderstood.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCywesCarbAddictionDoc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbaddictiondoc/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carbaddictiondoc/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Mark Kaplan is a former ATP Tour professional tennis player whose life took an unexpected turn after facing a serious cardiac health challenge. His personal journey inspired a commitment to understanding the powerful role of nutrition and lifestyle in preventing and reversing chronic disease. Today, Mark is passionate about helping others improve their metabolic and cardiovascular health through evidence-based nutrition and sustainable lifestyle change. In this episode, he shares how his experience reshaped his perspective on health, resilience, and what it truly takes to thrive.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Mark talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(03:34) Mark's story leading up to his first cardiac event
(07:08) How Mark began down the road of educating himself on nutrition
(16:16) The purpose and mission of Mark's company, Health Truth
(19:56) Fighting against the norm and changing societal views on nutrition
(23:46) The shift from animal fats to heavily processed seed/vegetable oils
(26:44) Medical insurance and perverse incentive structures
(35:13) How Mark's company, Ask Neo, helps patients track their health using the power of AI
(44:16) Transforming food culture from unhealthy to healthy while keeping it authentic
(49:55) Genetics, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals
(54:03) Community and the nutritional revolution
(58:05) How Neo is different from other AI models
(58:42) Stress and health
(01:04:11) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

The JUPITER Trial: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circoutcomes.109.868299

Mark Kaplan:

X: https://x.com/markkaplan20
Ask Neo: https://askneo.health
Unplugged (book): https://www.amazon.com/Unplugged-Heart-Attack-Biggest-Medicine/dp/B0H4B6NYWQ
Health Truth: https://healthtruth.ai

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Dr. Brian struggled with weight his whole life until a chance encounter with a patient led him to the work of Dr. Jason Fung. This initial spark kicked off a health revolution in his personal life and fundamentally changed the way he practiced medicine. In addition to the expected results of following a keto diet, Dr. Brian also began experiencing some unexpected issues. After some research and experimentation, he realized he was suffering from the effects of mold exposure. In this episode, he goes through the whole story from beginning to end of how he discovered what was ailing him and how he finally solved his chronic problem.

In this episode, Dr. Brian talks about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:31) How Dr. Brian first started to go down the rabbit hole of fasting and keto
(08:39) Brian's personal experience with mold exposure and mold toxicity
(12:42) Brian's parasite experience
(16:54) Mold detoxing
(30:23) Concluding thoughts

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

LBM Episode with Darren Schmidt: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-295-darren-schmidt-dc/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Vickie Johnston is the founder of H2O Health and a passionate advocate for clean water and preventative wellness. Drawing on a background in medical laboratory science and years of research into environmental health, she has dedicated her career to educating people about the impact water quality has on overall well-being. Through H2O Health, Vickie helps families reduce toxic exposures and create healthier homes with science-based water solutions and practical health education.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Vickie talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(03:44) How Vickie first became aware of how toxic so much of our drinking water is
(06:02) How chlorine in water effects your health
(08:23) Microplastics an pH balance
(09:07) Stress
(11:39) Cellular health
(12:18) Human touch, community, and giving back
(14:26) The speaker lineup at the upcoming 2026 HEALTH SUMMIT (links below)
(27:16) More details about the health summit
(31:40) The new MVX+ test
(34:20) Final details on the 2026 HEALTH SUMMIT
(35:57) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Brain Builders: https://brainbuilders.health

Vickie Johnston:

H20 Health: https://h2ohealth.com
2026 HEALTH SUMMIT: https://brainbuilders.health/2026-Health-Summit/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSXvSZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIc1BaUTlRQzBHYkIwYVVRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkbO_GDPQUEsZCpWQJXvRrRd4yJW_3tOOLnIKgPC0DMMCQKSwiFgfvliv_Zq_aem_njsmfBONCHXmndPcHrmp2Q

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Amanda Decker is a family nurse practitioner, metabolic health practitioner, and founder of Clear Path Medical. After overcoming her own struggles with weight and chronic psoriasis, she shifted her focus from conventional primary care to nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Today, Amanda helps patients address the root causes of chronic disease through evidence-based approaches centered on metabolic health, low-carb nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle change. With nearly two decades of clinical experience and multiple advanced certifications in obesity medicine, ketogenic nutrition, and metabolic health, she is passionate about empowering people to take control of their health and transform their lives.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Amanda talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:54) Cholesterol and cardiovascular health
(09:50) Amanda's experience switching to and working in a DPC practice
(11:54) Triglycerides and coffee
(13:57) Stress, community, and working in the medical field
(19:11) Amanda's upcoming Low Carb for Better Health conference (link below)
(22:55) Bio-individuality and the proper human diet
(25:54) The speaker line-up at the upcoming Low Carb for Better Health conference (link below)
(31:29) Gut health, carnivore diets, and holistic health
(39:45) Gut health and fatty liver disease
(40:34) Health outliers and food noise
(48:18) Cortisol and Cushing's Disease
(01:01:50) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Amanda Decker:

Website: https://www.clearpathmedical.net/
X: https://x.com/deckerlesscarbs?lang=en
IG: https://www.instagram.com/deckerlesscarbs/?hl=en
FB: https://www.facebook.com/deckerlesscarbs/?ref=NONE_xav_ig_profile_page_web#
Low Carb for Better Health: https://events.humanitix.com/low-carb-for-better-health

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Doug Reynolds is the founder of LowCarbUSA®, a leading organization dedicated to promoting low-carb, ketogenic, and metabolic health through science-based education. A former endurance athlete and self-proclaimed "carb skeptic," Doug turned his personal health journey into a mission to help others reclaim their lives through nutrition.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Doug talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:21) Why keto is a therapy fro so many different dysfunctions
(08:34) Why the general public and the medical community are taking so long to come around to the uses/benefits of the keto diet
(19:32) The upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health in San Diego (August 13-16; see links below)
(26:42) The speaker lineup for the Symposium for Metabolic Health
(34:39) The special focus day on the metabolic roots of obesity and type 2 diabetes
(38:12) Why you should come to the Symposium for Metabolic Health
(48:51) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Melanie Tidman on the LBM Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-218-melanie-tidman/
A Paradise for Parents: https://aparadiseforparents.com

Doug Reynolds:

LowCarbUSA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org
X: https://x.com/dougiereynolds?lang=en
Discount Code: Life's Best Medicine

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Dr. Brian is back from the jungles of Guatemala where he went for a medical missions trip with The Merlo Foundation. The Merlo Foundation is an organization dedicated to caring for the sick, aiding the disabled, and nurturing the people of Magdalena MP in Guatemala as Jesus would.

In this episode, Dr. Brian talks about…

(00:00) Intro
(02:31) HLTH Code
(06:28) Motherhood and moms
(08:53) The story of Mancho—a mentally retarded man from Guatemala
(11:44) The amazing work done in Guatemala by The Merlo Foundation
(19:08) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Redmond Salt: https://redmond.life/pages/redmond-com?gad_source=1
The Merlo Foundation: https://themerlofoundation.org

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Dr. Ron Elfenbein is an emergency physician and healthcare entrepreneur who found himself at the center of a high-stakes legal battle after being indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges. Maintaining his innocence, he mounted a determined fight against the allegations, challenging the government's case and drawing national attention to the complexities of medical billing, regulatory overreach, and due process in modern healthcare.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Ron talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:01) The miracle cure that Monoclonal Antibodies were for Covid patients and how the treatment was withheld from those who needed it most by the federal government
(18:28) How Dr. Ron became a victim of Lawfare for his efforts to make monoclonal antibodies available to Covid patients
(28:29) Dr. Ron's perspective on why he was targeted for championing monoclonal antibodies to treat Covid
(31:24) Dr. Ron's ongoing legal battle
(37:43) The pros and cons of using Remdesivir versus monoclonal antibodies to treat Covid patients
(43:05) The financial disaster that has befallen Dr. Ron as a result of the federal inditement
(47:18) The lives that were lost because of the Biden administration's inexplicable shut down of the monoclonal antibody treatment
(50:58) Taking on the federal government in court
(52:48) How you can support Dr. Ron's legal battle (links below)
(56:28) Sauna
(01:01:29) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Dr. Ron's last appearance on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-285-dr-ron-elfenbein/
Dr. Peter McCullough on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-281-dr-peter-mccullough/
Jessica Rose on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-282-dr-jessica-rose/

Dr. Ron Elfenbein:

X: https://x.com/RonElfenbeinmd
Website: Ronelfenbeinmd.com
Support Doctor Elfenbein's Legal Defense: https://www.givesendgo.com/DefendDrElfenbein
Change.org Petition: https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-lawfare-tell-the-doj-to-drop-the-unjust-prosecution-of-dr-ron-elfenbein?recruiter=1113307157&recruited_by_id=1ab998c0-a9bf-11ea-ab16-9f90afe15353&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&utm_medium=copylink
Judge's 93 Page Opinion: https://www2.mdd.uscourts.gov/Opinions/Opinions/22-0146%20Elfenbein%20Opinion.pdf
Fox News Article: Maryland doctor says people are 'going to die' after Biden admin uses faulty data to snub antibody treatments
Drop the Case: https://dropthecase.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Darren Schmidt, D.C. is a chiropractor, has devoted his practice exclusively to clinical nutrition since 1998. He is the proprietor of the Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor and a sought-after speaker on health topics. During chiropractic college, Dr. Schmidt immersed himself in over 50 seminars within 24 months, exploring diverse therapeutic modalities and discovering the transformative potential of nutrition. Witnessing the efficacy of holistic approaches and functional lab testing, he recognized the pressing need for comprehensive nutritional interventions in healthcare.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Darren talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:00) Why/how Darren became nutrition-focused chiropractor
(17:10) The MVX+ test
(23:50) The factors that most profoundly impact our health and how to address them naturally
(28:47) More on why the MVX+ test is so great for getting to the root of chronic health issues
(37:40) Darren's sleep apnea experience
(41:36) Addressing toxicity in the body
(45:49) Detoxing from spike protein
(51:30) Thiamin B1, fecal transplants, and gut health
(57:19) Parasites, mold, and how to deal with them
(01:03:27) How recent discoveries and advancements are revolutionizing healthcare
(01:05:17) B1 deficiency and the keto diet
(01:08:08) Anti-aging and preventing mortality
(01:11:30) Detoxing plastic in the body
(01:12:20) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Darren Schmidt. D.C.:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realfoodcures
Website: https://thenutritionalhealingcenter.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dr.darren_schmidt

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, bestselling author, and leading voice in women's metabolic health. With over two decades of clinical experience, she's known for translating complex science into practical strategies—helping women navigate perimenopause, optimize fasting, and reclaim energy, resilience, and long-term wellness.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Cynthia talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:30) Why Cynthia became so interested in the gut microbiome as a women's health expert
(10:07) Gut health, blood sugar, and insulin resistance
(12:04) Fiber, carnivore, and the microbiome
(26:39) Adverse Childhood Events, stress, and women's health
(32:47) Pros and cons of the Western medical system
(38:56) Why going to extremes with carb restriction and exercise can backfire for some people
(43:24) Why stress is such a killer
(45:48) The benefits of the DPC healthcare model
(53:23) Gut health and aging
(01:01:14) Outro

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Links:

Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

Cynthia Thurlow:

Website: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/
X: https://x.com/_CynthiaThurlow
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/
Books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2345217/cynthia-thurlow-np/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Brenda Sowers has had an incredible and crazy health journey—survivor of brain cancer, two brain tumors, and spike protein-related health complications. Before her health took a turn for the worse in 2019, Brenda was an active, healthy, ultra-runner. Thanks to her discovery of Dr. Thomas Seyfried and others in the metabolic health space, she has been able to reclaim her health from the brink of disaster.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Brenda talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(03:13) Brenda's battle with brain cancer
(08:27) Brenda's experience of going through radiation and chemo therapy at the same time
(09:53) How Brenda's discovery of the work of Dr. Thomas Seyfried led her down the metabolic health rabbit hole
(14:00) Brenda's 2nd brain tumor and how she learned that she was suffering from Covid vaccine side effects
(23:34) How spike proliferation in the body effects human health
(27:54) How Brenda has been detoxifying her body of spike proteins
(40:42) Running versus walking and rucking
(42:57) Brenda's dietary journey trying carnivore and low carb
(49:11) Thiamin, fiber, and keeping an open mind
(54:48) Olive leaf
(58:11) Switching from vegetarianism to carnivore
(01:04:10) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Brenda Sowers:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/bsowers80/
Brain Tumor Companions: https://www.braintumorcompanion.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Elliot Overton is a nutritionist based in France, and is considered to be an expert in the clinical application of high-dose thiamine therapy. Elliot frequently lectures and speaks at educational events aimed at practitioners, helping to broaden the understanding and application of thiamine in clinical settings. Furthermore, he is cofounder and CEO of Objective Nutrients, a nutraceutical company specializing in excipient-free thiamine derivatives and related supplements. Elliot's overarching aim is to increase awareness about the benefits of thiamine through education and advocacy, striving to make this knowledge accessible to both practitioners and the general public.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Elliot talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:17)
(10:23) How Elliot first encountered thiamine
(14:38) Thiamine and stress
(18:11) The myriad benefits of thiamine
(33:05) Supplemental and dietary sources of thiamine
(38:16) Mitochondrial health and thiamine
(58:00) The modes of delivery and forms of thiamine
(01:07:06) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Elliot Overton:

EO Nutrition: https://www.eonutrition.co.uk
Objective Nutrients: https://www.objectivenutrients.com
X: https://x.com/EO_Nutrition

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Dr. Kimberly Albarran is a physician and thoughtful voice in modern medicine, known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to improving health outcomes beyond the exam room. With a background that blends clinical expertise and a deep understanding of lifestyle-driven health, she brings a nuanced perspective to topics like prevention, metabolic health, and sustainable behavior change. Dr. Albarran is passionate about empowering patients with practical tools and clear, evidence-based insights to take control of their well-being—making her a compelling and relatable voice in today's evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Kimberly talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:17) The bio-psycho-social aspect of chronic pain
(07:05) Cortisol and hormonal imbalance
(10:00) Breath work, stress, and metabolic health
(19:44) Meditation and re-centering
(24:57) Adrenal fatigue and perimenopause
(34:14) Exercise, gut health, and brain health
(36:26) Over-medication
(43:00) Adverse childhood events and lifespan
(48:09) Massage and stress
(51:17) Fear triggers
(53:50) Trauma-release breath work and counseling
(01:01:27) Calming the nervous system
(01:03:18) Outro

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Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Menopause Gut (book by Cynthia Thurlow): https://www.amazon.com/Menopause-Gut-Balance-Microbiome-Reclaim/dp/0593855191
Jen Beyst on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-278-beyond-resolutions-jen-beyst/

Dr. Kimberly Albarran:

Website: https://hope-health-healing.org
IG: https://www.instagram.com/albarrankimberly/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Joe Duarte is a social psychologist focused on how culture, identity, and group dynamics shape the way we think, behave, and connect. His work explores the psychological forces driving polarization, belonging, and belief formation in modern society. Drawing on both research and real-world insight, Joe brings a nuanced perspective to some of today's most pressing social questions.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Joe talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:17) Joe's work on ideological bias
(16:12) Jay Bhattacharya and the NIH
(29:09) Fixing systemic bias in medicine, academics, and federal agencies
(40:09) Misinformation and bias
(46:57) True science and censorship
(01:01:08) Identifying and eliminating ideological bias in the media
(01:08:22) Medical ethics
(01:15:15) Extreme polarization and social division in the United States
(01:26:42) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Joe Duarte:

Website: https://www.joseduarte.com
X: https://x.com/ValidScience
Substack: https://validscience.substack.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Veronica Thompson, LCSW, is a certified trauma therapist, a committed Christian, and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. She has dedicated more than twenty years to helping children, teens, and families navigate and overcome the trauma of sexual abuse. In her writing and clinical work, Veronica explores the intersection of the Christian faith with the best clinical psychotherapy practices.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Veronica talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:12) The varieties of early traumatic childhood experiences and how they impact people later in life
(10:58) Childhood sexual abuse and what enables it to continue to proliferate
(18:11) How the church can better support families and individuals effected by childhood sexual abuse
(21:19) The psychological and social factors that contribute to childhood sexual abuse
(26:36) PTSD
(34:25) Pornography, narcissism, and sexual abuse
(43:57) How faith and community can help people who have suffered sexual abuse
(55:41) Therapy and Christianity
(01:01:46) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Veronica Thompson:

Website: https://www.veronicathompson.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/veronicathompsonlcsw/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Dr. Jason Fung is a Canadian nephrologist and leading voice in metabolic health, best known for making the science of fasting and insulin resistance simple, practical, and empowering. Through his books, lectures, and clinical work, he's helped thousands rethink weight loss, type 2 diabetes, and long-term health by focusing on hormones, not just calories. Dr. Fung is the co-founder of The Fasting Method and a sought-after educator on metabolic health.

In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Jason talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:46) The new dietary guidelines and food pyramid
(08:02) The Huger Code and understanding hunger
(13:19) Why the calories-in/calories-out model for weight-loss is ineffective
(17:44) Hedonic hunger
(19:06) Conditioned hunger
(24:41) Hormones and calories
(28:15) Insulin and fat-burning
(31:47) The process of digestion and how every step of the process impacts hormones and weight
(38:08) While ultra-processed foods are SO much more obesogenic than whole foods
(39:53) Food addiction and effective treatment
(46:19) The 3 Golden Rules of Weight Loss
(49:25) Dr. Fung's new book and masterclass! (Links below)
(51:55) Human biology and flavor variety
(57:09) Fasting and satiety
(01:04:43) Hubris, pride, and ignorance in medicine
(01:09:15) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. Jason Fung:

The Fasting Method: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01BT8K6FK
Website/Books: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/
iG: https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/
X: https://x.com/drjasonfung
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w
The Hunger Code Pre-Order/Masterclass: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/gift-with-purchase-offer

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

Website: https://toward.health
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro
IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

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David Schmitz, along with his wife, is the co-founder of Keto Keto Carnivore. Keto Keto Carnivore is a keto/carnivore-centered bakery and restaurant on Route 66 in Kingman Arizona. They offer Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Seed Oil-Free products!

In this episode, Dr. Brian and David talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(03:50) How FBOMB foods by Ross Taylor changed David's life
(07:48) David's bipolar diagnosis and how it impacted his life
(11:06) How carnivore and Fenbendazole radically improved David's bipolar symptoms
(23:38) Striking the balance between killing unwanted parasites and co-existing with certain parasites
(30:16) The difficulty of sourcing/serving food that is completely clean and natural as a restaurant owner
(35:05) The massive problem of insufficiently regulated, profit-chasing corporations running the world
(49:48) The plight of small businesses in America
(59:21) David's wife's AMAZING keto baked goods
(01:03:31) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

FBOMB Foods: https://x.com/FatIsSmartFuel
Ian Campbell on the Low Carb MD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/metabolic-psychiatry-rethinking-mental-health-through-nutrition-iain-campbell-ph-d-e414/
Republic for the United States of America: https://republicfortheunitedstatesofamerica.org/
Follow the Science (book): https://store.sharylattkisson.com/products/follow-the-science

David Schmitz:

Website: ketoketocarnivore.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Kayla Girgen, RD, LD, CPT is a registered dietitian and metabolic health coach helping people move beyond dieting into sustainable strength and metabolic health. Known for integrating nutrition with practical movement, she champions rucking as a simple, powerful tool for improving blood sugar balance, resilience, and body composition.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Kayla talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:53) Rucking
(06:51) Kayla's journey to becoming a metabolic health-focused RD
(12:57) Why rucking is a great form of exercise
(20:51) Research on the benefits of rucking
(26:40) Tips for getting into rucking
(33:39) Nutritional tips for people struggling with osteoporosis
(39:14) Stress and metabolic health
(42:38) Comparing cycling to rucking
(49:57) How to use rucking depending on your health goals
(54:45) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Kayla Girgen:

Website: https://kaylagirgenrd.com/
Ruck Fit (book): https://www.amazon.com/Ruck-Fit-Strength-Endurance-Walking
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaylagirgenrd/?hl=en
Podcast: https://kaylagirgenrd.com/podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kaylagirgenrd/featured

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Dr. Ron Elfenbein is an emergency physician and healthcare entrepreneur who found himself at the center of a high-stakes legal battle after being indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges. Maintaining his innocence, he mounted a determined fight against the allegations, challenging the government's case and drawing national attention to the complexities of medical billing, regulatory overreach, and due process in modern healthcare.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Ron talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:20) What it's like being an ER doctor
(08:04) Dr. Ron's experience working in the ER during the early months of the pandemic
(19:54) The incredible effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies
(28:27) How federal interference in the distribution of monoclonal antibodies led to national scarcity of the important treatment
(34:47) Why Dr. Ron was wrongfully indited on charges of health care fraud by the federal government
(45:43) The outcome of the inditement and the ongoing legal hassles Dr. Ron is still facing
(54:29) Ivermectin, monoclonal antibodies, and nefarious intentions
(01:01:43) Lawfare and why Dr. Ron went public with his story
(01:11:00) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Dr. Ron Elfenbein:

X: https://x.com/RonElfenbeinmd
Website: Ronelfenbeinmd.com
Support Doctor Elfenbein's Legal Defense: https://www.givesendgo.com/DefendDrElfenbein
Change.org Petition: https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-lawfare-tell-the-doj-to-drop-the-unjust-prosecution-of-dr-ron-elfenbein?recruiter=1113307157&recruited_by_id=1ab998c0-a9bf-11ea-ab16-9f90afe15353&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&utm_medium=copylink
Judge's 93 Page Opinion: https://www2.mdd.uscourts.gov/Opinions/Opinions/22-0146%20Elfenbein%20Opinion.pdf
Fox News Article: Maryland doctor says people are 'going to die' after Biden admin uses faulty data to snub antibody treatments

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and best-selling author of multiple books aimed at exposing the incredible nutritional blunders made by official health agencies and providing effective and powerful strategies for regaining health, gaining control over weight, and even methods to regain youthfulness. His books include Wheat Belly, Undoctored, Super Gut, and his latest release, SUPER Body.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Krisna talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:38) Why doctors and the medical industry in general are so slow to accept new scientific discoveries and, especially, to admit that they've been wrong
(13:45) Problems with GLP-1s
(21:51) Dr. William Davis' new book, SUPER Body (link below)
(39:53) Lectin intolerance and how to fix it
(42:40) Why making homemade yogurt from very particular strains of microbes can be so beneficial
(46:30) Hyaluronic acid
(48:42) Safely transitioning off of GLP-1s
(56:47) Outro and plugs

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. William Davis:

Dr. Davis Infinite Health Inner Circle: https://innercircle.drdavisinfinitehealth.com/landing/default.aspx
X: https://x.com/WilliamDavisMD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drdavisinfinitehealth/?hl=en
Additional Links: https://linkin.bio/drdavisinfinitehealth/
SUPER Body (book): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306835991?tag=hacboogrosit-20

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Krisna Hanks is the founder of Square 1 Wellness, where she helps people return to the fundamentals of metabolic health to heal, thrive, and feel at home in their bodies again. Drawing from both personal experience and deep clinical insight, Krisna challenges the "manage the symptoms" model of care and focuses instead on root causes—using nutrition, lifestyle, and metabolic restoration as powerful tools for lasting change. Through Square 1 Health, she's known for cutting through noise, asking better questions, and helping clients truly start over at square one.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Krisna talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:39) Krisna's professional background and personal health story
(09:38) The health value of hope and community
(15:35) The Health Empowerment Series coming up in Tucson, AZ (link below)
(23:14) The topics and speakers at The Health Empowerment Series
(36:08) Practical tips for sticking with your health goals
(41:00) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Krisna Hanks:

Square 1 Wellness: https://www.square1wellness.com
Health Empowerment Series III: Body & Brain Health Summit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-empowerment-series-iii-body-brain-health-summit-tickets-1971307980235?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
X: https://x.com/Square1Wellness
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/KLH1234

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Dr. Jessica Rose, PhD, MSc, BSc, is a Senior Fellow specializing in Computational Biology from Canada. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in applied mathematics and a master's degree in Immunology from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and a PhD in Computational Biology from Bar Ilan University. Dr. Rose has completed two post-doctoral degrees in Molecular Biology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and in Biochemistry from the Technion Institute of Technology. She is best known for her contributions to public health and safety related to the COVID-19 injectable products, and her analyses of pharmacovigilance databases like VAERS.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Jessica talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:57) Dr. Jessica's upbringing, personality, and scientific pursuits
(09:41) Covid vaccines, natural immunity, and bodily autonomy of individuals
(19:50) The research of Kevin McKernan on DNA in vials of COVID-19 vaccines
(27:39) The composition and production of Covid mRNA vaccines
(33:04) National health regulation agencies and Covid vaccine DNA contamination
(35:54) Lipid nanoparticles in mRNA vaccines and how they impact human health
(44:22) Vaccine injuries due to spike protein proliferation and how the spike protein ruins the human immune system
(54:38) Spike protein detox therapies
(01:01:12) Fascia release
(01:03:07) Cholesterol, gal bladder health, and nutrition
(01:07:54) Fasting, autophogy, and the microbiome
(01:11:33) Peer review and post-peer review attacks on valid research
(01:21:53) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Jules Horn (Fascia Release): https://www.youtube.com/@Jules_horn
Science Guardians (post-peer review group): https://x.com/SciGuardians

Dr. Jessica Rose:

Research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jessica-Rose-24
Why does DNA remain in vials of COVID-19 mRNA Shots?: https://rumble.com/v74rdvs-why-does-dna-remain-in-vials-of-covid-19-mrna-shots.html
What Jessica Rose Knows: Dr. Jessica Rose on DarkHorse: https://rumble.com/v5q0zl8-what-jessica-rose-knows-dr.-jessica-rose-on-darkhorse.html

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Dr. Peter McCullough is a cardiologist, internist, and epidemiologist with decades of experience in cardiovascular medicine and clinical research. He is widely published and has been a prominent, outspoken voice during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on early treatment strategies, vaccine safety, and critical analysis of public health data. Dr. McCullough is known for challenging prevailing narratives and advocating for rigorous scientific debate and medical transparency.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Peter talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:44) The true risk of Covid Vaccine injury due to the spike protein
(10:17) Why the the proliferation of the spike protein in the human body is so dangerous
(13:08) Why the spike protein vaccine idea did not work to prevent Covid
(14:55) Why annual vaccine booster shots is ineffective
(16:52) Concerns about mRNA vaccines and the human genome
(19:28) Spike protein detoxification for people who have received a Covid mRNA vaccine
(31:12) Why the idea that the spike protein could be causing health issues is largely ignored by medical professionals
(34:31) Treating patients with high spike protein antibodies
(38:19) The great cocaine epidemic, the great smoking epidemic, and how they relate to the current vaccine injury issue
(43:47) When to start worrying about spike protein antibodies in your system
(49:08) Spike proteins, heavy metals, mold, and Lyme disease
(53:15) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. Peter McCullough:

X: https://x.com/P_McCulloughMD
McCullough Foundation: https://mcculloughfnd.org
Website: https://www.petermcculloughmd.com
America Out Loud (podcast): https://www.americaoutloud.news/category/podcasts/the-mccullough-report/
Focal Points (Substack): https://sidestack.io/directory/substack/petermcculloughmd

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans have finally arrived! When Tro and Brian first started podcasting together approximately 8 years ago, a paradigm shift of this magnitude seemed like a nice but impossible dream. In this episode we discuss the content, creation, and future impacts of our new national guidelines.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Tro talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(01:25) The top people involved in bringing about the recent changes to our dietary guidelines
(05:39) The content of the new dietary guidelines
(09:27) How the big food companies have been reacting to these guidelines
(12:20) The incredible success that common sense and real science have had in medicine/nutrition in recent years
(17:01) The new food pyramid
(18:40) Developments in HHS
(21:22) The microbiome as it relates to mental health, structural health, and metabolic health
(23:30) GMOs, pesticides, and the insane value of buying food from your local producers
(29:25) The mental health benefits of eating real, whole foods
(39:08) New recommendations for vegans
(41:16) The new vaccine schedule for kids
(43:27) New DPC and HSA policies
(50:41) Corruption and conflicts of interest in medicine
(01:00:04) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

The New Guidelines: https://realfood.gov/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. To kick off the new year, let's talk about a very serious and, unfortunately, very controversial issue: Covid vaccine side-effects. This topic is too important to be ignored as there are many people out there who may be suffering from vaccine-related health problems without realizing it.

In this episode, Dr. Brian talks about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:52) Long-term Covid vaccine side-effects
(12:04) Kidney dysfunction due to increased spike protein production
(13:34) What to do if you suspect you are suffering from Covid vaccine side-effects
(18:13) Spike protein tests
(21:07) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Jen Beyst is the co-founder of the Cognitive Function Development Institute and the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Brain Builders where she focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies to support brain health and cognitive performance across the lifespan.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jen talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:11) The upcoming three-part workshop—titled, Beyond Resolutions—on how brain and metabolic regulation create real change
(09:46) The value of making changes that are sustainable and attainable when you are just starting out on your health journey
(16:16) How to reset the brain and improve cognitive function
(21:38) Preventing cognitive decline
(26:49) Quick tips for improving mental and cognitive health
(30:03) Positivity and health
(36:34) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Jen Beyst:

Brain Builders: https://brainbuilders.health
Cognitive Functional Development Institute: https://www.cfdinstitute.com
Beyond Resolutions: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSaszA1ErEm/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cognitive_function_development/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Got questions about the gut microbiome? Dr. Brain Lenzkes does a deep dive, explaining the interplay between gut health and, metabolic health, cardiovascular health, and cognitive health.

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Don't go into the holiday season unprepared! You can stay on track with your diet and health goals while enjoying the festivities.

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt, is a betrayal recovery coach, licensed attorney (CO & CA), somatic attachment therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and international speaker who guides women through the soul-shattering impact of infidelity into a life reclaimed. As the creator of Life Choreography® and the FLAUNT!® Framework, she offers the complete path of healing—legal, emotional, somatic, and spiritual—so women rise whole, sovereign, and free.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Lora talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:03) Laura's career in law and why she pivoted to betrayal recovery
(10:04) The spiritual aspect of Lora's work
(12:49) FLAUNT
(15:47) How Lora recovered from her personal experience of betrayal
(17:54) Labels, rules, and scripts
(22:47) Imposter syndrome
(25:54) Managing subconscious expectations
(29:44) Spirituality and macro healing
(42:44) Preventative measures
(47:06) Meditation, gratitude, and prayer
(50:18) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Lora Cheadle:

Website: https://loracheadle.com
Podcast: https://loracheadle.com/flaunt-podcast/
Books: https://loracheadle.com/books/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. David Cavan is a leading diabetes specialist and author dedicated to helping people take control of their blood sugar and reverse type 2 diabetes through practical lifestyle changes. A former Director of Policy and Programmes at Diabetes UK, he has over 25 years of clinical experience and has advised globally on diabetes prevention and management. Dr. Cavan is the author of several influential books, including Reverse Your Diabetes and Take Control of Type 1 Diabetes, empowering patients with evidence-based, sustainable strategies for better health.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and David talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:07) Diabetes reversal
(08:34) The history of managing diabetes with low carb diets
(12:50) How Dr. Cavan discovered the power of diet for managing diabetes
(22:52) Systemic issues in medicine related to nutritional advice and chronic disease
(28:15) The growing acceptance of low carb diets as a therapy for diabetes
(30:15) CGMs
(31:05) Metabolic psychiatry
(37:55) Type 1 Diabetes care
(45:36) CGMs
(49:56) Diabetes in Africa and lifestyle intervention
(58:09) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. David Cavan:

The Diabetes Doctor: https://www.thediabetesdoctor.co.uk

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Martha Carlin is the founder and CEO of BiotiQuest, a company pioneering targeted probiotic formulations to improve gut health and overall wellness. A "citizen scientist" driven by personal discovery, Martha turned her husband's Parkinson's diagnosis into a mission to explore the gut-brain connection and uncover how microbes influence human health. Through BiotiQuest, she's bridging the gap between cutting-edge microbiome research and real-world solutions that empower people to take charge of their health from the inside out.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Martha talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:45) Why the microbiome is an key aspect of health
(12:10) Cholesterol and Lipopolysaccharides
(16:32) Changes in the gut microbiome in an anaerobic state
(21:00) Carnivore and the microbiome
(26:13) The gut-brain connection
(38:11) Emulsifiers and immune-suppression
(42:56) Stress, antibiotics, and gut health
(48:12) Ideal immunity
(50:15) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Martha Carlin:

BiotiQuest: https://biotiquest.com/
The Bio Collective: https://www.thebiocollective.com/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Theresa Lyons, MS, MS, PhD is a Yale University trained scientist, medical strategist, and autism parent. Theresa combines the rigor of a Yale-trained scientist with the compassion of a dedicated mom to transform how we understand autism. Through her research and coaching, she explores the metabolic and nutritional roots of neurological health.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Theresa talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:27) Theresa's background and why she chose to pursue autism research
(09:15) The beginning ofTheresa's autism reversal journey
(15:53) Autism diagnosis criteria
(17:50) Whether or not the reported increase in autism cases is accurate
(20:42) What the big, root cause factors are for autism
(23:58) Diet and autism
(25:56) Low-hanging fruit treatments for people with autism
(29:40) Toxin build-up and autism
(31:24) B-9 and Leucovorin
(38:22) Genetic autism risk
(40:18) Diabetes and other co-morbidities associated with autism
(41:32) The keto and carnivore diets for people with autism
(43:59) Hydration and autism
(46:33) GI health and cognitive health
(54:17) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Theresa Lyons:

Navigating AWEtism: https://awetism.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@navigatingawetism
IG: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_awetism/?hl=en

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Lisa Mitts is a multi-award-winning Indie recording artist/songwriter, performer, and advocate for survivors of human trafficking. She is the Director of Administration and Fundraising at Destiny House Restoration Center—a safe harbor where young women, who have been enslaved by the horrific chains of sex-trafficking, can be restored to their God-given identity, destiny and purpose.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Lisa talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:27) Lisa's work to help survivors of human trafficking
(11:15) Childhood trauma and mental/physical health
(12:54) How groomers prey on vulnerable children
(17:32) Caring for victims of trafficking
(24:45) How YOU can help victims of trafficking
(28:05) Faith in God in the midst of trauma and suffering
(29:44) Healing and restoration
(34:18) The upcoming Evening of Destiny benefit concert
(42:44) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Lisa Mitts:

Where Has Love Gone?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRL3thJQsIE
Destiny House Restoration Center: https://destinyhouserc.org
2025 EVENING OF DESTINY: https://destinyhouserc.org/events/
Get Tickets HERE: https://ycpac.com/Online/mapSelect.asp?doWork::WSmap::loadMap=Load&createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadMap::performance_ids=E5769DA4-EF3C-4B6A-A426-EA9474824B8A
Lisa Mitts Music: https://www.lisamittsmusic.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisamittsmusic/?hl=en

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Josh Wageman is a board-certified Clinical Lipid Specialist dedicated to transforming the way we understand and treat heart disease. With a deep expertise in cholesterol, metabolic health, and cardiovascular risk, he helps patients cut through the noise and take control of their health using evidence-based, personalized strategies. Known for translating complex science into actionable steps, Josh is passionate about prevention and proving that heart disease doesn’t have to be inevitable.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Josh talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:42) Why our bodies make cholesterol, what cholesterol does in the body, and when cholesterol causes problems
(14:29) Insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic health
(18:46) Stress hormones and cardiovascular health
(20:11) Sleep quality and metabolic health
(23:24) Spiritual life and physical health
(27:23) Relaxation and insulin resistance
(28:50) Fiber, leaky gut, and cholesterol
(37:35) Josh’s general dietary advice
(40:00) Diet and high cholesterol
(46:00) Trans-fats, seed oils, and cardiovascular risk
(50:16) Diet and exercise
(55:30) Chronic inflammation
(59:34) Parasites
(01:01:33) Brain health and lipids
(01:12:22) The simple path of holistic health
(01:14:39) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Josh Wageman:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/wagemanjosh/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Security-System-Lipid-Neighborhood-Complicating/dp/B0DTJ1HJ4Y

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Michelle Hurn is a registered and licensed dietitian with sixteen years of experience as a clinical, acute care dietitian, lead dietitian in psychiatric care, and outpatient dietitian. Michelle is an avid endurance athlete, she has qualified for the Boston Marathon 12 times, and on November 7th 2020, she won her first ultra marathon covering 44.63 miles in a 6 hour timed race. While practicing inpatient and outpatient care in the hospital setting, Michelle discovered a disheartening connection between the high carbohydrate, low fat, “sugar in moderation,” nutrition guidelines she was required to teach, and the rapidly declining health of her patients. In 2019, Michelle’s health started to fall apart. She was experiencing severe muscle pain, spasms, and crippling anxiety. She decided to follow a low carbohydrate, high animal protein diet simply to see if it might alleviate the severe muscle pain she was experiencing. Not only was her muscle pain gone in a matter of weeks, her decades of anxiety began to fade.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Michelle talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:04) How Michelle came to realize that standard dietary advice was wrong
(06:19) Diabetes reversal
(07:14) Mental health improvements on ketogenic diets
(10:34) The work of the American Diabetes Society
(13:44) Yerba Mate and inflammation
(16:22) Fiber and overall health
(20:11) Why calories are NOT a sufficient model for understanding what a healthy diet is
(25:03) High fat versus high protein
(31:44) Stress and high blood sugar levels
(35:13) Keto, eating disorders, and athletic performance
(43:43) How to stay in a mindset of consistency with your diet
(50:10) Changs in public and establishment perception of keto diets
(56:04) The coming GLP-1 crisis
(01:02:35) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Michelle Hurn:

The American Diabetes Society: https://www.americandiabetessociety.org
Unimate: https://www.thedietitiansdilemma.net/shop
The DIetician’s Dilemma: https://www.thedietitiansdilemma.net
IG: https://www.instagram.com/runeatmeatrepeat/?hl=en
X: https://x.com/MichelleHurnRD
FB: https://www.facebook.com/runeatmeatrepeat/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Mike Davis (@GuyNAustin on Twitter) is a self-described “random guy in Austin who got tired of being sick and overweight at the age of 48 and decided to do something about it.” After achieving amazing results simply by kicking soda, he tried the keto diet. This adoption of the keto diet enabled him to normalize his blood pressure and shed roughly 25% of his bodyweight in 10 weeks with no exercise at all.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Mike talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(08:24) The difference between atheism and agnosticism
(13:24) Evolution and creationism
(18:01) The Charlie Kirk assassination
(27:22) Jimmy Kimmel and integrity
(30:54) What a ‘Leftist’ is, what a ‘Liberal’ is, and how the terms have evolved
(37:04) Trump, AI, and Technocracy
(42:25) The Revolution Will Not be Televised
(47:21) The justification of murder, the Hyper Real, and creating narratives
(01:07:01) Religion, ritual, and spirituality
(01:11:25) Transgenderism, masking, and short-sighted empathy
(01:13:22) Why cancel culture and online culture is unhealthy
(01:32:11) Living out your faith
(01:36:46) What it would take for Mike to believe in God
(01:40:56) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Mike (@GuyNAustin):

X: https://x.com/guynaustin

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Ken Berry is a Fellow in The American Academy of Family Physicians and has been practicing Family Medicine in rural Tennessee for over a decade (having seen over 20,000 patients in his career so far). He is the author of the best selling book Lies My Doctor Told Me. He received his medical degree from University of Tennessee College of Medicine.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Ken talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:29) The multitude benefits of eating the proper human diet
(11:25) The place of fruit and fiber in the proper human diet
(14:44) The importance of getting your fasting insulin checked
(20:31) Why LDL and Cholesterol are not the bad guys
(23:42) How the entire field of medicine has been captured by big Pharma
(31:08) The brain/body connection and how diet impacts mood and mental health
(39:24) Whether meat is addictive
(47:25) Why standards in the medical field are so slow to change
(51:38) Thyroid issues and how the should be treated
(55:08) Sex hormones
(57:43) The spectrum of possible approaches to the proper human diet
(01:02:20) Calcium
(01:07:14) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. Ken Berry:

Website
Common Sense Labs

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and best-selling author of multiple books aimed at exposing the incredible nutritional blunders made by official health agencies and providing effective and powerful strategies for regaining health, gaining control over weight, and even methods to regain youthfulness. His books include Wheat Belly, Undoctored, and Super Gut.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and William talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:33) What REALLY causes heart disease and how it can REALLY be prevented
(13:20) Gut health and overall health
(18:15) The carnivore diet, fiber, and gut health
(26:33) What a TRUE heart-healthy diet consists of and why gut health is SO important
(33:10) Chronic stress and gut health health
(37:17) Why cholesterol is NOT the primary factor in heart disease
(43:35) Why things change so slowly in medical standards of care
(46:03) Problems with GLP-1 drugs
(50:41) Dr. Davis’ new book
(54:30) Outro

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Links:

Dr. William Davis:

Website: https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/williamdavismd?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavisinfinitehealth/?hl=en

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Jason Fung is a New York Times-bestselling author of many books including The Obesity Code and The Diabetes Code. He completed medical school at the University of Toronto and a fellowship in nephrology at UCLA. He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method, a program to help people lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes naturally with intermittent fasting. He lives in Toronto.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Jason talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:09) Dr. Fung’s new book, The Hunger Code
(05:46) Why the ‘calories-in, calories-out’ model is not sufficient for addressing or explaining the obesity epidemic
(21:54) The three types of hunger
(38:42) Why environmental and societal influence is more important than genetics when it comes to obesity
(54:48) How the food landscape has changed over the years
(58:16) How the big pharmaceutical companies’ interests influence accepted medical dogma
(01:04:02) Outro

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Links:

Dr. Jason Fung:

X: https://x.com/drjasonfung
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/
Website: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com
Books: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/books

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jill Ogle is a Shadow Work practitioner and founder of the Alchemy Immersion, a radical healing approach that blends neuroscience, somatics, and soul work. After years of trauma, chronic illness, and spiritual bypassing, Jill cracked open—transforming breakdown into deep embodiment. Today, she helps clients unravel unconscious patterns, release emotional blocks, and reclaim their power with raw honesty and radical compassion.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jill talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:37) How Jill became interested in and began studying Shadow Work
(09:25) Why suppressing emotions is so unhealthy and unproductive
(14:47) How every experience and interaction has the potential to grow us and heal us
(19:25) Karma, self-fulfilling prophecy, and the subconscious mind
(26:17) Why Jill no longer uses breath work or reiki when working with clients
(34:13) Childhood experiences and how they manifest in our lives
(39:50) The easiest kind of person to help with Shadow Work
(41:31) Jill’s health issues and how she healed them with her mind
(45:13) Outro
(49:26) What Shadow Work is

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Jill Ogle:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/lovejillogle/?hl=en
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lovejillogle
X: https://x.com/lovejillogle
FB: https://www.facebook.com/lovejillogle
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@jillogle
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Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Stephanie MoDavis is a passionate speaker, author, and holistic coach committed to guiding others in the process of Spiritual Awakening. Through her organization, Awakening Healthcare, she champions a heart-centered approach to healing, helping individuals and communities communicate with empathy, navigate spiritual growth, and build strong heart centered relationships. By embracing suffering and illness as initiations for spiritual transformation beyond labels and diagnoses, she empowers others to find grace amongst any challenge.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Stephanie talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:03) How Stephanie’s childhood traumas manifested in disease in adulthood
(12:24) How the low-fat, vegetarian craze in the 90s contributed to Stephanie’s ill-health
(19:06) The power of practicing yoga
(21:16) Stephanie’s lupus diagnosis, near-death experience, and spiritual awakening
(35:12) Stephanie’s kidney transplant experience and how this led her on a journey of psycho-spiritual healing
(40:45) Issues with the Western medical system
(51:09) Ego and victimhood mindset
(56:34) Forgiveness, grace, and psycho-spiritual healing
(59:36) Science and spirituality
(01:02:42) Outro

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Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

The Denial of Death (book): https://www.amazon.com/Denial-Death-Ernest-Becker/dp/0684832402

Stephanie MoDavis:

X: https://x.com/stephaniemod?lang=en
IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedmodavis/?hl=en
Website: https://www.stephaniemodavis.com
The Health Revealed Project: https://www.healthrevealed.org

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jen Beyst is co-founder of the Cognitive Function Development Institute, an operative division of Transformational Opportunities, Inc. which is a 501(c)3 charity she and her husband, Brian, started. She’s a Master Cognitive Function Development Therapist, educational therapist, licensed educator, innovator, author, and certified parenting coach. Her past positions include director of Cognitive Function Development at Polara Health, president of SJ Brain Training and master teacher for a dyslexia institute. She’s an ardent speaker who has taught and developed therapists, educators, employees, and students of all ages.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jen talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:20) Jen’s career background and why she started the Cognitive Function Development Institute with her husband
(7:29) Neurodivergence
(8:18) How the CFDI works with individuals with impulse control and memory issues
(15:48) Holistic health and brain function
(19:19) People who get overwhelmed easily and dissociation
(23:35) Stress, early childhood trauma, and brain health
(31:20) Neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, and how to keep your brain moving
(35:04) Changing dysfunctional coping mechanisms
(44:15) Negativity bias and why your body isn’t trying to kill you!
(48:11) How Jen tests for cognitive function issues
(52:44) Stories of cognitive development success
(58:40) Prescription drugs and the CGFI approach
(01:02:15) Hydration, sleep deprivation, and brain function
(01:04:40) Outro

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Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Nature Wants us to be Fat (book): https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Wants-Fat-Prevent-Reverse/dp/1637740344

Jen Beyst:

Cognitive Function Development Institute: https://www.cfdinstitute.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-beyst-17623122/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Peter Ballerstedt, PhD (aka “The Sodfather” of the Ruminati) is a renowned forage agronomist and passionate advocate for the vital role of ruminant agriculture in both human health and sustainable ecosystems. With a B.S. (1981) and M.S. (1983) from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. (1986) in forage management with a minor in ruminant nutrition from the University of Kentucky, Peter served as the forage extension specialist at Oregon State University from 1986 to 1992.

He later joined Barenbrug USA, leading forage product initiatives from 2011 through 2023, and has received major recognition such as the Allen Award of Illumination from the American Forage and Grasslands Council for elevating the value of grasslands worldwide .

Peter’s work bridges two worlds: agronomy and metabolic health. He challenges conventional food narratives by emphasizing how ruminant animal-source foods play an essential role in addressing metabolic dysfunction and broader ecological sustainability .

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Peter talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(08:30) The harmonizing of proper human nutrition, metabolic health, and environmental sustainability
(11:48) Why focusing on eating nourishing foods makes more sense than focusing on calories
(15:48) Why animal based food is brain food and fosters increased prosperity for a developing world
(22:40) How the population can best be educated about the principles of nutrition
(29:48) Why beef is so expensive and how it can be raised at lower cost, more humanely, and more sustainably
(38:05) The global emissions of the pharmaceutical industry
(39:57) Bad nutritional and medical info that just won’t die
(48:28) Operation Grassroots
(53:45) The gut microbiome and how color speaks to the nutritional value of food
(57:26) Cow die-offs and how they happen
(58:44) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Peter Ballerstedt, PhD:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/grassbased/?hl=en
X: https://x.com/grassbased?lang=en
Substack: https://ruminati.substack.com
“Foods of Animal Origin: A Prescription for Global Health,” Animal Frontiers, Oct 2019. Vol 9, No. 4 https://academic.oup.com/af/issue/9/4
“The Societal Role of Meat,” Apr 2023, Animal Frontiers, Vol 13, Issue 2
https://academic.oup.com/af/issue/13/2
“Animal source foods in ethical, sustainable & healthy diets” (a dynamic white paper)
https://aleph-2020.blogspot.com/
AgNext CSU (Sustainable Solutions for Animal Agriculture)
https://agnext.colostate.edu/
CLEAR (Clarity and Leadership for Environmental Awareness and Research) Center at UC Davis - https://clear.ucdavis.edu/
The Dublin Declaration of Scientists on the Societal Role of Livestock
https://www.dublin-declaration.org/
The Denver Call for Action https://www.dublin-declaration.org/the-denver-call-for-action
“Regenerating Public Health.” 9 th National Grazing Lands Conference, 2024 https://youtu.be/F5MeYHh9W-Y?si=AzaVZ91d2zuS-w7b
“Ruminating on Protein: Plants & Animals.” Low Carb Sydney, 2023.
https://youtu.be/lzsEqV0Bjcs?si=reiZgiJWhU77G45Q
Promoting Grasslands’ Role in the World of 2050. Opening Address, XXV International Grasslands Congress, 2023. https://youtu.be/CbRcQzf5z0o?si=RvUsLuQBYcCYuLPP&t=1436
“There IS an Existential Crisis.” Keto Salt Lake, 2022. https://youtu.be/4tXsnjLC0nM?si=O5xMlZ4wqyDiI0w4
“Why We Need a Ruminant Revolution.” Joint International Grassland Congress &
International Rangeland Congress, Kenya, 2021 https://youtu.be/BXxCUhOt_bo?si=WLDr1XpNLLmNMYIT
“Ruminant Reality: Diet, Human Health and the Environment.” Low Carb Breckenridge, 2017. https://youtu.be/cRmwobXCc4c?si=ZqcvZAhen1vqZ2WV

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Josh talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:06) Josh’s upbringing in East L.A. surrounded by gangs, gang activity, and gang culture
(21:32) How Josh got out of L.A. and found himself slowly becoming a Christian
(40:46) How Josh met his wife
(47:18) Moving to Arizona and fully committing to follow Jesus
(01:02:16) Outro

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Links:

Josh Pepin:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/rollingbigsteel/
RBS Fabrication: https://rbsfabrication.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine.

Doug Reynolds is the founder of LowCarbUSA®, a leading organization dedicated to promoting low-carb, ketogenic, and metabolic health through science-based education. A former endurance athlete and self-proclaimed “carb skeptic,” Doug turned his personal health journey into a mission to help others reclaim their lives through nutrition.

One of his most impactful contributions to the fight for metabolic health is The LowCarbUSA® conference. Officially known as the Symposium for Metabolic Health, it is a premier scientific and clinical event hosted by LowCarbUSA® in collaboration with the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP). Founded by Doug in 2016, it brings together world‑renowned researchers, healthcare professionals, and passionate individuals to explore the therapeutic benefits of carbohydrate restriction—and its role in combating insulin resistance, inflammation, hyperinsulinemia, type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and neurological disorders.

The Symposium for Metabolic Health – San Diego 2025, hosted by LowCarbUSA® and the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP), takes place August 14–17 at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort. This premier event brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, and health enthusiasts to explore cutting-edge science and clinical strategies focused on therapeutic carbohydrate reduction and metabolic health. Highlights include a full day dedicated to brain and neurological health, 28 CME credits, practical tools for improving patient outcomes, and unique networking opportunities—all set against the scenic backdrop of Coronado Bay, with both in-person and livestream options available.

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Doug Reynolds:

2025 Symposium for Metabolic Health: https://thesmhp.org/symposium-for-metabolic-health-san-diego-2025/
LowCarbUSA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org
X: https://x.com/dougiereynolds?lang=en
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Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining the show today is Dr. Rubén Ancona Bolaños. Dr. Rubén practices medicine in Mexico and is a proponent of ketogenic therapies for metabolic health.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Rubén talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:44) Faith, purpose, and physical/emotional healing
(12:21) How Dr. Rubén became convinced of the safety and value of ketogenic diets
(26:40) Why so many doctors are frustrated these days
(31:07) The recent explosion in popularity of higher fat diets
(35:36) The ketogenic diet and dopamine
(37:19) The microbiome, autoimmune disease, and why long term carnivore and keto dieting might cause problems for some people
(44:32) What you need to know to do carnivore the RIGHT way
(51:17) Thin people with high sugars and gut health
(57:07) Stress and metabolic health
(01:05:54) Integrity and compassion
(01:10:18) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. Rubén Ancona Bolaños:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ranconabmd/?hl=en

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Carl Rothschild is the founder, researcher, and owner of Trifecta Light Technologies, Inc., the industry leader in the LED Infrared/Red Light therapeutic heating light lamp modality. He is widely considered one of the world’s top thought leaders in LED Infrared/Red Light science and products.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Carl talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:46) How Dr. Carl first became aware of amazing benefits of red light therapy
(08:10) Some of the ways light therapy can be used to heal the body
(15:07) Why practically everyone benefits from red light therapy
(20:03) The mechanisms by which red light works in the body to increase fat-loss
(22:00) How near infrared light stimulates the mitochondria
(29:06) The fat-loss benefits of red light therapy
(37:57) How red light therapy works to repair skin
(38:59) Red light therapy for athletes
(43:53) Pharmaceutical drugs
(45:10) Red light therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
(46:16) Red light therapy side effects and why it still remains a fringe treatment modality
(49:51) Insulin resistance and red light therapy
(51:42) Staying healthy and increasing your health span
(55:22) Using other therapies in conjunction with red light
(59:05) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. Carl Rothschild:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/trifectalightofficial/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/trifectalightofficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trifectalightofficial
Trifecta Light: https://trifectalight.com
Illuminated Healing (book): https://trifectalight.com/books/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Kurtis Lee Thomas is a corporate mindfulness trainer and founder of Breathwork Detox. He's the #1 best-selling author of The World is Yours The Secrets Behind "The Secret'', and the latest book, How To Thrive in the Age of Anxiety.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Kurtis talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:18) How Kurtis discovered the power of breath work
(08:30) Emotional release and breath work
(11:12) Breathing, stress, trauma, and learning to release the past
(19:29) Balancing giving and receiving
(24:05) Panic attacks and straw breathing
(29:57) How the average person can begin to incorporate better breathing techniques into their life
(34:20) The cycle of negative thinking
(40:11) How long it takes to heal traumas
(44:43) Kurtis’ Ayahuasca experiences
(47:06) Kurtis’ books and how to take next steps if you are interested in learning breath work
(57:11) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Kurtis Lee Thomas:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/manfromthestars/?hl=en
FB: https://www.facebook.com/KurtisLeeThomas/
Breathwork Detox: https://breathworkdetox.com/bw-detox-ticket?am_id=brian6731
Breathwork Detox: How to Thrive in the Age of Anxiety (book): https://www.amazon.com/Breathwork-Detox-How-Thrive-Anxiety

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Valencia Dantzler is the Gratitude Grandmaster! She is an author and coach who helps high-achievers go from exhaustion to ease by overcoming fears, phobias & emotional challenges through science-based strategies.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Valencia talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:54) Valencia’s story and how she discovered the power of gratitude
(07:42) Valencia’s practice of gratitude
(12:49) How we program our mindset with our thought life
(21:11) Forgiveness
(23:18) Taking care of yourself
(28:22) Advice for those struggling with negative circumstances and self-talk
(35:49) Slowing down in a fast-paced world
(42:07) Contentment and simplicity
(44:13) Big changes that happened for Valencia and her clients because of gratitude
(49:36) Valencia’s new book (see links below)
(54:18) Stress and disease
(56:36) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Valencia Dantzler

IG: https://www.instagram.com/valdantzler
Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AValencia%2BJ.%2BDantzler

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Mark King is a new friend from Prescott, AZ. He is a man of great faith with an incredible story. To top it all off, he is a master salsa artisan.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Mark talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:20) The incredible and tragic story of Mark’s faith journey
(16:20) Trusting God in the good and the bad times
(21:43) Mark’s faith story continued
(23:47) Church
(26:28) Mark’s faith story continued
(31:54) Salsa and ministry
(37:30) The story of Mark’s heart condition
(43:58) Mark’s near death experience
(01:04:59) The fear of death
(01:08:36) Life’s Best Medicine according to Mark

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
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Jon Engelson is a holistic health coach and the founder of “You Are What You Eat, Inc.” He is currently the Chief Strategic Officer at Joburg Air Dried Grass Fed Steak Snacks.

Yuda Holtzberg is the founder of Joburg and a pioneer in the world of grass-fed, pasture-raised kosher beef snacks.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Jon, and Yuda talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(10:15) Why salt is demonized while sugar gets a pass
(11:36) Additives in processed snack foods and why food companies are disincentivized to keep their products simple and clean
(14:40) The politicization of nutrition
(19:38) The South African and American Joburg flavors
(24:59) ADD, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals
(29:10) How, economically speaking, our country could begin shifting toward organic, real food products
(33:06) Real fat versus fake vegetable fats
(35:51) Clinical controlled tests versus anecdotal evidence
(38:32) Cactus fiber, the carnivore diet, and blood sugar
(42:28) Why you can’t just hyper-focus on food when you’re trying to get holistically healthy
(47:59) Different fiber products
(50:55) What it means when a meat product is labeled “kosher”
(55:46) Plugs and Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Jon Engelson and Yuda Holtzberg:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/JoBurgMeats
IG: https://www.instagram.com/joburgmeats/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoburgMeats-Official
Website: joburgmeats.com
Discount Code: joburgmeats.com/methealth

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Tamar Blue is the Founder and CEO of MentalHappy—a health platform that offers people of all backgrounds a safe, secure space to address their emotional health and daily challenges.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Tamar talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:28) Why Tamar founded the digital health platform, Mental Happy
(12:44) The Mental Happy App
(20:00) Studies measuring how much more successful people are when they have a supportive community
(23:00) The factors of stress, hydration, and sleep and their impact on metabolic health
(29:40) How our mindset can impact our physical health
(33:55) Social media and mental illness
(35:00) Meditation, Acupuncture, Eastern Medicine, and other interesting support groups on MentalHappy
(42:17) Mental health and childhood development impacts of the Covid lockdowns and masking mandates
(46:58) Life’s Best Medicine according to Tamar
(51:01) Plugs/Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Tamar Blue:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MentalHappyHumans
MentalHappy: https://www.mentalhappy.com/find-support-group
X: https://x.com/tuhmarblue

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Zachary Tyler is an Integrative Medical Massage Therapist who has thousands of hours of training and clinical experience as a Licenced Medical Massage Therapist. His work specializes in treating chronic pain, stress and injury/surgery rehabilitation with a restorative, relaxing and holistic approach. Modalities include Neuromuscular, Myofascial, Deep Tissue, Sports, Lymphatic Drainage , Reflexology and Cranio-Sacral Therapy. He is passionate about helping people overcome chronic pain and stress by restoring the body's natural ability to heal, adapt and thrive.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Zachary talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(09:36) The power of massage therapy
(12:30) Polarity therapy and reiki
(16:28) Holistic chiropractic work
(19:19) Somatic Integration Therapy and Cranial Sacral Therapy
(24:26) Nervous System Dis-regulation
(32:54) The power of breath work and learning to stay in the present moment
(35:37) Subconscious habit energy
(37:58) Hypnotherapy and reprogramming the subconscious
(42:37) How Somatic therapy supplements talk therapy
(45:37) Cold plunges and cold therapy
(48:35) Emotional Tapping Technique
(52:18) Accessing peace and joy
(54:06) Lymphatic massage and medical massage
(59:20) Outro
(01:02:33) Plugs

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Zachary Tyler:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Zachary-Tyler-Holistic-Health-Practitioner-Coach
IG: https://www.instagram.com/zachary_tyler_/
Email: zacharytyler@proton.me
Phone: (928) 925-0434

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Emily Roth is an integrative veterinarian and the founder of Healing Trails Holistic Vet in Prescott, AZ. Highly diversified and skilled in a number of non-conventional approaches, she is, in addition to holding a veterinary degree from The Ohio State University, certified in mixed animal acupuncture through Chi University and mixed animal chiropractic with Options for Animals.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Emily talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(07:56) Animal acupuncture and the combination of Eastern and Western healing modalities
(11:58) Feline and canine diabetes and how it can be reversed with dietary intervention
(20:38) What constitutes proper nutrition for dogs and cats
(29:14) How to get your dog the exercise it needs to be healthy
(32:22) Insulin resistance in horses and how to combat it
(37:45) Zoos, animal enrichment practices, and animal psychological health
(47:15) End-of-life care and euthanasia
(51:26) Chronic conditions and chronic pain
(56:36) Outro
(01:01:27) Plugs

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Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Chi Dog: https://chidog.com
Just Food For Dogs: https://www.justfoodfordogs.com

Dr. Emily Roth:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092318493788
Healing Trails Holistic Vet: https://www.healingtrailsholisticvet.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Anu Simh is a Board Certified Functional Health Coach and the founder of 9 Arms of Wellness. She is also the author of Feed Your Microbiome to Flourish, and a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Through the Nine Arms of Wellness program, she teach the value of using food as medicine, practical lifestyle management techniques, and an interactive, integrative approach drawn from over 100 dietary theories, including Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, gluten-free, Paleo, raw, vegan, and macrobiotics.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Anu talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:27) What the Nine Arms of Wellness are
(06:35) The impacts of stress, sleep, and other factors on the microbiome
(11:42) Whether fiber is important for a healthy human diet
(15:36) Menopause and the microbiome
(20:08) Adding fermented vegetables and dairy into a carnivore diet
(22:42) Why stress and bad sleep impact food cravings
(27:26) Why WHEN you eat is important and the value of ancient wisdom
(30:28) What almost EVERYONE should add to their diet
(35:14) Fasting and microbial diversity
(40:28) Treating leaky gut and healing the microbiome
(44:24) Apple cider vinegar, kimchi, and other fermented foods
(48:56) Anu’s book, Feed Your Microbiome to Flourish
(51:06) How to stay consistent with adding fiber to your diet
(54:40) Top things that are HORRIBLE for the microbiome
(57:58) Outro and plugs

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Anu Simh:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9armsofwellness
FB: https://www.facebook.com/9armsofwellness
Links: https://linktr.ee/anusimh
9 Arms of Wellness: https://www.9armsofwellness.com/about

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr Erin Louise Bellamy founded Integrative Ketogenic Research and Therapies which uses principles of Metabolic Psychiatry to provide remote, highly personalized 1:1 Metabolic Therapy for both psychiatric conditions and overall metabolic health.

Dr. Erin Bellamy has a PhD in Psychology, specializing in Ketogenic Diets & Depression from the University of East London. She also has an MSc in Psychiatric Research from the Institute of Psychiatry at King’s College London. She is a Chartered Psychologist, an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and an accredited member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Erin talks about…

(00:00) Intro
(06:32) The history of research on metabolic therapies for the treatment of schizophrenia
(11:46) Tracing the root cause of cognitive diseases to metabolic dysfunction and emotional/relational dysfunction
(18:30) The incredible mood improvement and mental stability benefits of following a ketogenic diet
(20:53) What factors may interfere with someone’s experiencing all the benefits of the ketogenic diet
(30:47) The power of community and emotional support
(38:00) How to get back on the wagon when you’ve fallen off
(44:43) Why cravings start to cease as you stay consistent with a keto diet
(47:22) Dr. Erin’s research on the ketogenic diet and its impact on various disorders
(01:07:49) Outro and plugs

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Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Dr. Erin Bellamy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinlouisebellamy/
X: https://x.com/erinlbellamy
Integrative Ketogenic Research & Therapies: https://www.ikrt.org

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Cheryl Erpelding is the Horsemanship Director at Bethany’s Gait Ranch—a non profit ranch that pairs rescue horses with active duty, veterans, first responders, and their families to help both heal and grow.

Cheryl has years of experience in horsemanship, riding, training, teaching, and showing. Before leaving California in 2023, she was a wrangler and volunteer at the Saddles in Service non-profit that helped veterans, first responders, and others with PTSD. She helped them learn how to work with horses and taught them how to ride. She continues to work with military/first responders at Bethany’s Gait in the same fashion.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Cheryl talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:43) What Bethany’s Gait Ranch is and how Cheryl got involved with them
(05:44) Why being and working with horses can help veterans struggling with PTSD
(12:34) How horses are able to sense humans’ emotional states
(14:16) Success stories of veterans who have improved their PTSD and quality of life at Bethany’s Gait
(17:32) Some interesting facts about horses that non-horse-people probably don’t know
(21:14) Family events and activities at Bethany’s Gait Ranch
(22:06) Fundraiser events coming up at Bethany’s Gait
(24:26) How veterans can get in touch with Bethany’s Gait
(25:57) Other services and resources offered by Bethany’s Gait
(27:13) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Cheryl Erpelding:

Bethany’s Gait FB: https://www.facebook.com/BethanysGaitR
Bethany’s Gait Website: https://bethanysgait.org
Bethany’s Gait Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanysgaitr/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine.

This is a special Easter episode! Do you know who Judas Iscariot is? He is one of the most tragic characters in all of Scripture and literature generally. How could a person who walked with Jesus and saw his miracles turn against him and betray him in the end for a few silver coins? What can we learn from his story?

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Laura Buchanan is a double board-certified physician in family and obesity medicine with a passion for using lifestyle modification as the first-line standard of care. She is a certified metabolic health practitioner (MHP), and a Board and founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She is also a certified Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP).

Given the improvement she has seen in patient’s mental health with low-carb diets, she also completed Dr. Georgia Ede’s “Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health Clinician Training”. She completed her family medicine residency at Wake Forest in 2022 and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Laura talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(03:34) How Dr. Laura first became interested in metabolic health and her research work at Toward Health
(06:11) Data and research on quality of life and mental health improvement for people on a keto diet
(08:04) How Alzheimer’s can improve on low-carb and ketogenic diets
(09:19) The prevalence of food addiction among obese and diabetic people
(10:43) Harm reduction versus abstinence strategies for dealing with food addiction
(14:15) Some harmful ingredients found in many keto and low-carb replacement foods
(17:10) Toward Health’s upcoming study on the improvement of binge eating and food addiction symptoms on a low carb diet
(20:55) Some strategies that can help people recover from binge eating and food addiction
(23:30) Night-Eating Syndrome
(26:37) The importance of community and engagement with people who can support you through your recovery and health journey
(29:16) The incredible findings of Toward Health’s employee wellness program study
(33:38) The economic/medical pros and cons of GLP-1 medications
(39:55) Sneaky sugars that most people are not aware of
(46:42) The key take-aways from Toward Health’s recent Employee Wellness study
(57:24) Outro and plugs

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Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

DR DAVID UNWIN’S SUGAR INFOGRAPHICS: https://phcuk.org/sugar/
The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners: https://thesmhp.org

Dr. Laura Buchanan::

Toward Health App: https://toward.health/community/
Toward Health Employee Wellness Study: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1548609/full
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraBuchananMD
Website: https://www.iheartvitae.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iheartvitae/?hl=en
The Food Relationship Fix: https://toward.health/food-addiction-webinar/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. P.D. Mangan is is a 68-year-old scientist with expertise in microbiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology. Passionate about the impact of diet and exercise on anti-aging and longevity, he champions metabolic health, the value of real foods, and the importance of resistance training.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and P.D. talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:13) Chronic fatigue, sleep, and how to crush fatigue for good
(16:11) Exercise, fatigue, and health
(21:28) How to work work effectively and efficiently
(26:58) Acute versus chronic stress
(29:38) Carb loading
(33:45) Why running too much can be unhealthy for your heart
(36:58) How P.D. Mangan would start with a coaching client who has been relatively sedentary for a long time
(42:57) Strength training, losing body fat, and insulin resistance
(47:51) Strength training, being sedentary, and acute pain
(51:09) Some observations that have surprised P.D. over the course of his coaching career
(53:40) Alcohol, exercise, and carbs
(58:14) Advice and inspiration for getting started with your health journey
(01:06:21) Outro and plugs

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Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Mark Sisson on the Life’s Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-236-mark-sisson/

P.D. Mangan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pdmangan/
X: https://x.com/Mangan150
Website: https://pdmangan.com
Crush Chronic Fatigue (new book!) https://www.amazon.com/Smash-Chronic-Fatigue-Concise-Science-Based-ebook

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Ben Azadi is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. He has a brand new book out now called Metabolic Freedom in which he presents a 30 day guide to restore your metabolism, heal hormones, and burn fat.

Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. He is known as ‘The Health Detective’ because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function. Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Ben talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:48) How our thoughts and attitude influence fat-loss, metabolic health, and longevity
(05:38) How our environment impacts our mental and physical health
(07:03) The inspiration for Ben’s new book, Metabolic Freedom
(11:08) The calories in, calories out model versus the metabolic health model
(16:15) Walking as a metabolic and weight loss exercise
(19:36) Hormesis
(22:23) Negative self talk and psycho-cybernetics
(30:33) What faith is and why it is important
(32:57) The importance of making time for things you enjoy
(39:55) Insulin resistance
(45:11) Vegetable and seed oils
(47:37) Vitamin G
(51:59) Oxytocin and testosterone
(01:00:29) Outro

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Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Psycho-Cybernetics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Psycho-Cybernetics-Updated-Expanded-Maxwell-Maltz/dp/0399176136
Dr. Mindy Pelz: https://drmindypelz.com

Ben Azadi:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/?hl=en
Metabolic Freedom (book): https://ketokamp.clickfunnels.com/metabolic-freedom
Website: https://www.benazadi.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metabolic-freedom-with-ben-azadi/id1470779784
Seed Oil Allergy Card: https://onlineoffer.lpages.co/vegetable-oil-allergy-card-download/
Links: https://linktr.ee/thebenazadi

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Chelsea Turgeon is an MD-trained career coach, bestselling author, digital nomad, and host of the Life After Medicine podcast. In 2019 she left the hustle and grind of her OBGYN residency to travel the world and start her own online business. Now she helps healthcare professionals recover from burnout and forge their own unique path to fulfillment.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Chelsea talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:41) Chelsea’s early interest in psychology/medicine and how she became disillusioned with medical school
(24:14) How Chelsea’s family, friends, and colleagues reacted to her leaving the medical profession
(29:20) Chelsea’s mindset shift that allowed her to successfully and dramatically change her course in life
(36:04) Being an example of health as a key aspect of helping patients achieve their own wellness
(39:43) Chelsea’s off-grid experience in Mongolia and how it has effected her worldview and lifestyle
(55:06) How the multitude of issues in the medical system can be fixed or at least improved
(01:05:19) Outro

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Links:

Dr. Chelsea Turgeon:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchelsmd/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine
Life After Medicine Podcast: https://pod.link/1578778554
Website: https://www.liinks.co/coachchelsmd

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. The Arizona Low Carb Collaborative is coming soon (March 22-23)! Join us for a day filled with delicious low-carb food, informative talks, and a chance to connect with like-minded individuals. Whether you're a seasoned low-carb pro or just starting your journey, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about the low-carb lifestyle.

Coach Bronson Dant is an exercise scientist, sports performance coach, and ketogenic athlete dedicated to helping athletes optimize their performance without sacrificing health. Since 2006, he has coached athletes at all levels—from weekend warriors to competitive professionals—focusing on strength, conditioning, and metabolic efficiency.

Coach Natalie Grasso is a Certified Health & Life Coach, Personal Trainer, and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner specializing in low-carb & ketogenic nutrition for body transformation — with a focus on emotional eating & behavior change. She is also a WBFF Diva Bikini PRO!

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Bronson, and Natalie talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(01:31) The upcoming Arizona Low Carb Collaborative (see links below)
(02:07) Natalie and Bronson’s backgrounds and expertise
(06:09) The topics that Bronson and Natalie will be speaking on at the Arizona Low Carb Collaborative
(09:19) Dr. Brian’s speaking topic at the Arizona Low Carb Collaborative
(10:15) The prevalence of stressors in life and how to deal with a life that is characterized by stress
(12:39) The great food and great speakers that will be at the Arizona Low Carb Collaborative
(17:33) Why you should come to the Arizona Low Carb Collaborative

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Arizona Low Carb Collaborative: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arizona-low-carb-collaborative-tickets-981872014627?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Coach Bronson on the Life’s Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-197-bronson-dant/
Coach Bronson on the Low Carb MD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/episode-359-bronson-dant/

Coach Bronson Dant:

Website: https://coachbronson.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.bronson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coach.bronson

Coach Natalie Grasso:

Website: https://www.nataliejgrasso.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theketobikinipro
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ketobikinisecrets

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ezra Lavinsky is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Forward Momentum Counseling in Prescott, Arizona. With the goal of supporting clients in cultivating deeper self-love and fostering more meaningful connections with others as his guiding principle, Ezra combines therapeutic approaches, such as EMDR and mindfulness CBT, with a compassionate and supportive environment at his practice.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Ezra talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:31) Why Ezra chose to go into the field of addiction counseling
(08:35) Two essential ingredients for effective counseling
(13:47) Some issues with the way that therapy is construed by people in general and systemic issues in the therapy/counseling industry
(18:54) Understanding addiction and good mental health
(27:39) Why mental health matters a LOT for physical health
(31:06) How Ezra approaches a new addiction client
(35:34) Why caring and being authentic is essential for success and growth
(39:30) Making a commitment to always speak the truth in love and leave the results to God
(43:29) The importance of faith for mental, emotional, and spiritual health
(48:52) Giving back and being of service to others
(50:04) Outro and plugs

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong (Ted Talk): https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong

Ezra Lavinsky:

Forward Momentum Counseling: https://forwardmomentumcounseling.net
Email: info@forwardmomentumcounseling.net
Pottery Website: https://ezrapottery.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Hannah Warren is the Mental Health Communications and Advocacy Manager at Metabolic Mind. Hannah writes and advocates for increased awareness of the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. In July 2021, she implemented ketogenic therapy and ultimately put her bipolar 1 disorder into complete remission. She now devotes her career to disseminating the science of metabolic therapies and working to make them a first-line treatment option.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Hannah talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:19) Hannah’s career and personal health journey recovering from Bipolar I Disorder using metabolic therapies
(13:56) Hannah’s non-profit, Jhoole--a social enterprise, nonprofit, fair trade cooperative that employs women in Maheshwar, India in the eco fashion industry so that they can gain economic independence, invest in education, and ultimately break the cycle of poverty in their community
(14:58) Whether creative, entrepreneurial people tend to be more likely to suffer from Bipolar I
(17:38) The euphoric nature of mania and the numbness of depression that people with Bipolar I experience
(20:18) How Hannah was first introduced to metabolic psychiatry and the positive changes she began implementing that led her to mental stability
(27:51) Vegetarian and vegan keto
(36:58) The spiritual/emotional aspect of metabolic health
(39:06) Hannah’s experience coming out of mania and sinking into depression
(41:28) How metabolic therapies improve\ mental illness, depression, and anxiety
(51:09) Making helping others and love the guiding principle for your life
(53:07) Systemic changes that need to take place in the health care system
(01:02:40) Outro/Plugs

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Jules Anacker on the Life’s Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-219-jules-anacker/
Good Energy (book by Casey Means): https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergy

Hannah Warren:

Jhoole: https://www.jhoole.org
Metabolic Mind: https://www.metabolicmind.org
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@metabolicmind

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Harry Fisher is a seasoned paramedic and military veteran with a service record spanning the Army and Air Force since 1997. His extensive frontline experience includes witnessing the profound impacts of unconstitutional COVID-19 protocols and the dangers associated with the COVID-19 vaccines. Harry's critical view of mRNA injuries gained widespread attention when he posted a viral video recounting a chilling experience: “I’m a paramedic who performed CPR in a Pfizer line. During CPR, a nurse remarked, ‘This is the second one in two weeks.’” The video attracted millions of views and a flood of comments from individuals sharing their own losses and injuries following mRNA vaccinations. Despite its popularity, the video and the testimonies it inspired were swiftly removed by TikTok under the claim of "terroristic activity."

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Harry talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:36) The story of why Harry ended up becoming a paramedic
(05:35) Harry’s experience of the advent of Covid as a paramedic
(07:17) The unusual increase in children Harry had to treat as a paramedic following the approval of Covid shots for kids
(08:18) The severe staffing shortages at hospitals during the Covid years
(10:04) Pressure from hospitals and the government for frontline health workers to get the Covid shot and how it effected Harry’s career
(14:40) The public health crisis that was created by false promotion of the Covid vaccines as ‘safe and effective’
(20:54) The nonsensical Covid policies enforced by companies and governments
(24:49) Dr. Brian and Harry’s experiences getting Covid for the first time and the importance of thinking rationally about new data as it comes in
(30:31) How his colleagues’ reception of Harry’s message has changed over the years and how Harry’s faith has kept him going despite meeting so much opposition and personal hardship
(38:15) Letting the evidence speak for itself rather than pushing agendas and how the NIH was explicitly and unapologetically manipulating people en masse to believe that the vaccines were safe/effective despite insufficient evidence for this claim
(42:30) The massive increase in addictive substance usage and rates of depression/anxiety during Covid lockdowns
(47:31) What we must do in the wake of Covid to ensure that the abuses perpetrated by governments and institutions never happen again
(56:51) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Harry Fisher:

Safe and Effective (book): https://fishersbook.com
X: https://x.com/harryfisherEMTP
Website: https://harryfisher.life

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Andrea Salcedo is a Board Certified OBGYN with a Master's in Public Health, a wife, and mother of three young boys. She is also a Certified Nutrition Network Practitioner, having completed a rigorous, evidence-based training program focused on addressing lifestyle and nutritional factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease and chronic conditions (see links below). She is passionate about helping women understand the ‘why’ behind their chronic conditions and fix them with nutritional and lifestyle changes.

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Andrea talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:47) Why Andrea went into medicine and became a doctor
(06:35) Training to by a gynecologist
(07:32) The role that faith and spirituality plays in Dr. Andrea’s practice, patient interactions, and life
(11:07) Striking a healthy work/life/family balance
(15:40) Keto, low carb, and gynecology
(21:12) The metabolic basis of endometriosis
(26:02) PCOS, difficulty getting pregnant, and how a low carb diet can help
(28:30) Macrosomia, preeclampsia, and infant insulin resistance
(36:56) Fasting and difficulty getting pregnant
(38:31) Menopause and insulin resistance
(42:12) The central role that finding peace in life plays in physical and overall wellbeing
(43:30) Physician burnout
(47:03) Plugs and Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Dr. Andrea’s Nutrition Network course: https://courses.nutrition-network.org/p/ketogenic-science-and-practice-therapeutic-carbohydrate-restriction
Fast Like a Girl (book by Mindy Pelz): https://www.amazon.com/Fast-Like-Girl-Healing-Hormones/dp/1401969925

Dr Andrea Salcedo:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousgynecologist
Conscious Gynecology: https://www.consciousgynecology.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consciousgynecologist
Loma Linda University Health: https://lluh.org/provider/salcedo-andrea

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Mark Sisson is a New York Times bestselling author, media personality, ex-endurance athlete (5th place USA Marathon Championship, 4th place Hawaii Ironman finish), and founder of the PRIMAL KITCHEN® brand. He has been educating the world on nutrition and the benefits of fat and protein for over a decade via his blog, MarksDailyApple.com.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Mark talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(04:37) Mark’s fitness and career journey from childhood to the present
(10:46) Criticism by the mainstream community of some of Mark’s work and views
(13:17) Why Mark founded Primal Kitchen and began selling food products that did not contain unhealthy oils like canola oil
(17:56) Why spending time with friends and family, spending time outside, and doing things you enjoy are important for your total health
(22:11) Mark’s recent experience getting a hip replacement
(27:52) How the shoes you wear can seriously impact your athletic performance
(31:59) Mark’s new book, Born to Walk—what it is about and why Mark wrote it—and why running is not the best exercise choice for everyone
(46:23) Why people go through the pain of running and pushing themselves harder and harder
(49:07) Why it is important for your feet to feel the ground either by walking barefoot or by wearing barefoot shoes
(51:52) The benefits of rucking
(53:40) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Mark Sisson:

Born to Walk (new book): https://www.amazon.com/Born-Walk-Promises-Running-Healthy-One-ebook/dp/B0DJDC99GQ?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksissonprimal/?hl=en
Primal Kitchen: https://www.primalkitchen.com
Mark’s Daily Apple: https://www.primalkitchen.com/pages/marks-daily-apple
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theprimalkitchen
Peluva (shoes): https://peluva.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Christine Trimpe is an author, speaker, and weight loss coach. 48 years old and 100+ pounds overweight, Christine’s health was in a precarious position. She had also been battling fatty liver disease, pre-diabetes, sleep apnea, and painful ovarian cysts. Today, her body has been set free from decades of obesity and a plethora of related health issues. How did she do it? How did she reclaim her health? It was part spiritual transformation, part mental renewal, and part nutritional understanding.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Christine talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(07:11) Christine’s health, faith, and career journey
(10:31) Breaking the bonds of sugar/carb addiction
(14:53) The expansion of the message of metabolic health and getting the church healthy
(17:49) The power of sharing health success stories
(20:40) Mood improvement and lower inflammation on a low carb diet, and how her faith has helped Christine in her health journey
(26:26) Continuing to have a fat mindset as a person who has achieved a healthy weight
(28:44) Making little changes in the right direction
(34:03) Why hope and faith are key to success
(38:07) Why community is also key to success
(39:42) The spiritual and emotional enablers of obesity
(45:45) How Christine weaves faith and spiritual insight into her most recent book, Sugar Freed
(53:00) Christine’s message to those who feel hopeless about their health

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Christine Trimpe:

Website: https://christinetrimpe.com
Books: https://christinetrimpe.com/about/#books
Crush Your Cravings: https://pages.christinetrimpe.net/masterclassguide
X: Christine Trimpe (@KetoChristineMI) · XX (Twitter)https://twitter.com/KetoChristineMI

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is the author of 15 Minutes to FITNESS: Dr. Ben's SMaRT Plan for Diet and Total Health and has been an innovator and leader in the fields of fitness, exercise, and health since the 1970s. He was awarded degrees in the fields of Health and Exercise at the undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels. He was called upon as an expert by professional and college teams, TV, radio, screen, and stage personalities, medical institutions, and corporate entities. Dr. Ben owned and supervised a number of private fitness and health centers from the early 1970s until the present time. He also developed and owned spine and cardio vascular rehabilitation centers, where he used his S.Ma.R.T.-EX ™ program. Dr. Ben has continued his work in the fields of fitness, wellness, and health to this day. He currently maintains a private fitness and health practice in Arizona. This successful business includes medically managed weight loss programs that combine prescription medication therapy, nutritional counseling, and supervised exercise.

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Ben talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(00:56) The upcoming AZ Low Carb presentation in Sun City, AZ featuring both Dr. Ben and Dr. Brian as speakers (among many other amazing speakers!)
(05:34) The topics that will be covered by the speakers at the AZ Low Carb event
(08:03) What metabolic health is and how to effectively move toward it as we age
(15:11) Details about attending the event virtually or in person (See links below)
(18:41) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Attend the AZ Low Carb event in Sun City on 2/1/2025 either virtually or in person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-empowerment-series-ii-aging-on-your-terms-tickets-1203554135819?aff=oddtdtcreator
Hal Cranmer’s ‘A Paradise for Parents’: https://aparadiseforparents.com/hal-cranmer/

Dr. Ben Bocchicchio:

Website: https://www.drbenbo.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/15-Minutes-Fitness-SMaRT-Health/dp/1590794230
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067124354811&pnref=lhc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benbocchicchio9453/featured

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Tammy Frost is a highly experienced PA with a laundry list of awards, honors, certificates, and degrees. She practices medicine at her own private practice, Grace Direct Primary Care, where she helps patients to heal by taking a holistic approach to health and well being. Specifically, at her practice they practice a Glorified, functional Approach to Celestial Eudaimonia. Eudaimonia is a Greek word that is difficult to translate into English, but the rough translation is “good spirit” in other words “happiness”. Aristotle believed it meant the highest human good-living well and doing well.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Tammy talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(05:30) Why Tammy went into healing/medicine and the many, many things she has done over the course of her career so far
(09:32) How the practice of medicine has changed dramatically over the course of recent history
(12:13) The revolution that needs to take place in healthcare in order to make people healthy again
(15:46) Why DPC is a wonderful healthcare model
(22:35) Hormone replacement therapy and the power of supporting gut health
(28:32) How industrial and unsustainable agriculture practices are stripping nutrients from the soil and from our diets
(32:18) Antibiotics
(36:58) Why it is important for like-minded physicians and medical professionals to be in community and communication with each other
(40:05) Egoscue therapy
(44:16) Why DPC needs to be the future of medical care
(01:08:06) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Tammy Frost:

Grace Direct Primary Care: https://choosegrace.life
X: https://x.com/GDPrimaryCare
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GDPrimaryCare
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GDPrimaryCare
Phone: 928-277-1099
Email: wellness@choosegrace.life

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Doug Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of LowCarbUSA®. The organization was founded in the beginning of 2016 with the initial intention of providing a platform, through an annual conference, for internationally renowned scientists and medical practitioners to present the ever-increasing body of evidence on the benefits of reducing carbohydrates in the diet (and adding in healthy fats).

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Doug talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(01:27) Doug’s new book, The Road to Metabolic Health, about the founding of LowCarbUSA and the SMHP
(08:04) Why this book was written and why it is written as a memoir
(15:47) Doug’s personal health journey
(19:34) The trials involved in putting on the very first LowCarbUSA conference
(23:46) The speaker line-up for this year’s Low Carb Boca Conference
(34:01) More details about Doug’s new book, The Road to Metabolic Health
(45:43) Book Launch Webinar for The Road to Metabolic Health (see links below)
(48:39) Outro/plugs

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Doug Reynolds:

LowCarbUSA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/blog/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowcarbusa/
X: https://x.com/lowcarbusa?lang=en
Low Carb Boca 2025 Conference: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/boca-2025/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/LowCarbUSA
The Road to Metabolic Health Book Launch Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lLEkFom_ScmQHHiTTK0lXA#/registration (January 22nd at 6pm EST)

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Andy Schoonover is the CEO and founder of CrowdHealth, a company that deploys a crowdfunding model to pay its users' medical bills. CrowdHealth, which is currently operating in all 50 states, can even help people when they're overseas. The idea for CrowdHealth was born shortly after Andy moved to Austin, TX. His insurance refused to cover a 15 minute, $8,000 procedure for his daughter who had to get tubes in her ears because she had a hole in her eardrum. The insurance company claimed the procedure was ’not essential’ for her.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Andy talk about…

Why Andy started CrowdHealth
Issues with Affordable Care Act insurance plans
How CrowdHealth succeeds where the giant traditional medical insurance companies fail
Why the current incentive structure for big medical systems and medical insurance companies leads to unethical outcomes
What kinds of people would benefit most from CrowdHealth and other companies like it
Carnivore groups and other communities members can join on CrowdHealth
How CrowdHealth is set up to be incentivized to get it’s members healthy

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Andy Schoonover:

CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Adam Nally is (popularly known as @DocMuscles), is the go-to no-nonsense community-based physician providing practical weight management & general medical health through a distinctly individualized ketogenic, low-carbohydrate, ketogenic and/or carnivorous lifestyle combined with a cutting edge medical approach. He has over fifteen years of practical, in-the-trenches, medical experience and an enchantingly passionate, articulate, & genuine approach to the treatment of the “diseases of civilization.”

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Adam talk about…

Why Dr. Adam chose to go into medicine and how he became aware of/interested in dietary intervention for weight loss/metabolic health
Concerning connections that Dr. Adam started seeing between the Covid vaccine and certain health issues
Why dietary/lifestyle intervention is THE MOST cost effective treatment plan for insurance companies AND for patients
The issue of online censorship of doctors simply trying to foster discussion about what they are seeing clinically in their practices
The dire need for doctors who understand nutrition and lifestyle intervention
Why high insulin level is the most important indicator of disease
The power of the low carb diet for reversing disease
Why sweeteners, electrolyte packets, and cream of tartar introduce problems for many people trying to follow a low carb diet
Hormonal issues and fine tuning your diet
LDL cholesterol levels and longevity
Why the enjoyment of life, being out in nature, and investing in relationships contributes massively to longevity
Swordfighting

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Adam Nally:

X: https://twitter.com/docmuscles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdamNally
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docmuscles/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DocMuscles
Website: https://www.docmuscles.com/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Keto Mojo:

• Keto Mojo: https://shop.keto-mojo.com/?rfsn=4540051.40c323&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4540051.40c323

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Brooke Miller is a therapist and life coach with over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health and personal development. She founded Brooke Miller Coaching, Counseling and Therapy where she helps her clients improve self regulation, relationships and work/life balance using an integrated approach to emotional wellbeing. She earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach. Among other certifications and achievements, she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Professional Coach (CPC).

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Brooke talk about…

Why Brooke chose to become a therapist and life coach
How psychotherapy works and can help people avoid emotional and physical harm
General advice for dealing with stress in a productive, positive way as an individual and in relationships with others
Keeping your thoughts from ruling you and the concept that ‘the body follows the mind’
Dealing with shame and establishing new healthy coping skills
Why all-or-nothing thinking is not helpful and why it is better to have more nuanced thinking that includes having grace for yourself
Love languages

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Brooke Miller:

Brooke Miller Coaching, Counseling and Therapy: https://www.brookemillercoaching.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookemillercoaching/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brookemillercoaching

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

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Keto Mojo:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Roshani Sanghani is American board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. She is a super specialist in hormone imbalance and her practice style is all about helping patients achieve maximum hormone balance through lifestyle changes, so that they can have better health with less medication. She is the founder of Reisaan Health—a health practice dedicated to teaching patients how to reclaim their health through science-backed lifestyle modifications. She is also a speaker and the author of, Turn Around Diabetes.

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Roshani talk about…

How Dr. Roshani came to realize that she can help people heal the root causes of their diseases through lifestyle modification
Dr. Roshani’s spiritual journey and struggle with suicidal thoughts before she came to believe in God
Dr. Roshani’s experience with Reiki healing and how this experience has altered her perspective on hardships that she has a faced in her life
Systemic problems with the medical systems and medical education in India and the U.S.
Why relational and spiritual health is so important to overall (including physical) health
The state of religion/spirituality in India and the United States
How people can take steps today to turn around their diabetes and how Dr. Roshani’s book helps people achieve this result
Why having family support and NOT having stress are essential to achieving your health goals
Why metabolic health has been getting worse in India
The positive health movements and changes that are developing in India
Why you SHOULD NOT consume vegetable/seed oils and high-fructose corn syrup!

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Getting to Yes with Yourself: https://www.williamury.com/getting-to-yes-with-yourself/
Super Gut: https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/product/super-gut/

Dr. Roshani Sanghani:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roshanisang...
YouTube: / @reisaanhealth
Reisaan Health: https://reisaanhealth.com
Turn Around Diabetes (book): https://www.amazon.com/Turn-around-Di...

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Andrew Koutnik Ph.D. is a scientist specializing in the role of nutrition, exercise, and stress on metabolic health across populations, from metabolic disease (diabetes) to elite performers. Dr. Koutnik has trained in top-laboratories and held research positions at the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine, the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, and Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, with significant contributions to the field of nutrition, diabetes management, and human performance. Dr. Koutnik has also worked directly with elite athletes and performers (e.g., NHL; Military/Special Forces; C-Suite) translating science to the end-user.

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Andrew talk about…

Managing your type 1 diabetes and why having a good understanding of nutrition is paramount
Dr. Andrew’s type 1 diagnosis and how he learned to live with the disease
Dysglycemia
Why kids diagnosed with type 1 diabetes should be given a restricted diet that will help mitigate risk factors
Dr. Andrew’s 10 year case study on himself to determine the long term implications of the ketogenic diet for cardiovascular health and people with type 1 diabetes
Hypoglycemia and how keto can help
How hypoglycemia effects athletes and how low carb diets might be able to help
Advice for young people who are diagnosed with type 1
How to use nutrition and other factors to achieve balance as a type 1 diabetic

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Andrew Koutnik:

Website
X
Instagram
TedTalk (Rethinking Nutrition for Type-1 Diabetics)

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Bonnie Kaplan is a Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally from Ohio, she did all her training in the US (University of Chicago and Brandeis University). Her interest in the biological basis of behavior led to postdoctoral training and then faculty research in neurophysiology at Yale University Department of Neurology and the West Haven (CT) Veterans Administration Neuropsychology Laboratory until she moved to Canada in 1979. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health, especially the contribution of nutrition to brain development and brain function. She was the founding principal investigator of the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition longitudinal study (ApronStudy.ca). Bonnie has over 180 peer-reviewed publications and textbook contributions, and many more invited lectures.

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Bonnie talk about…

How Dr. Bonnie became interested in neuroscience and the connection between nutrition and psychological/mental health
The nutrient-poor “food” being consumed by so many children and adults in our modern world
Nutrient-poor “food” and its relation to violent behavior in kids
The importance of considering co-factors when one is seeking to heal
Issues with Big Pharma and various psychiatric drugs
Broad-spectrum micronutrient supplements
Iron deficiency increasing in North Americans
How humans get vitamins and minerals into their bodies naturally
Mitochondrial function and nutrition

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Bonnie Kaplan:

The Better Brain
Website
X
Instagram

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Andrew Williams is a member of the same church that Brian recently started attending. He has an amazing testimony and, in this episode, he shares the story of his faith journey.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Andrew talk about…

Andrew’s conversion to the Christian faith at the age of ten and his subsequent falling away from the faith
How the time Andrew spent in prison changed him and brought him back to his faith
How Andrew learned to forgive himself for his mistakes
How Andrew got a job working at a church after being released from prison
Learning to enjoy life again without drugs and other vices
Other lessons that Andrew learned while he was in prison
Why experiencing God’s love and having a relationship with God is so life changing
Andrew’s words of wisdom for young people

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Paul Mason is a Fellowship trained Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician with degrees in Medicine, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Health. He has significant expertise in medical nutrition therapy, especially with respect to low-carb, ketogenic, paleolithic, and carnivore diets.

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Paul talk about…

(04:34) Why it is important for you to do your own research and be your own health advocate
(06:38) Lectins and plant foods
(10:05) The medical system in Australia and financial conflicts of interest in the medical/pharmaceutical fields
(25:14) How to fix glaring flaws in the medical system
(33:29) Statin drugs and lack of transparency from drug companies
(42:08) How patient care can be made more effective than the conventional model
(45:58) Why diabetes is increasing and how pesticides are involved
(54:07) Nutrient deficiency in the soil and the downstream effects of this phenomenon

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Links:

Dr. Paul Mason:

Website
YouTube
X

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Cary Kelly is a survivor of the Standard American Diet and has been following the carnivore diet for over six years. He lost fifty-five pounds after just six months following the keto diet at the beginning of his weight-loss journey! He is on a mission to wake people up to how misguided and damaging the nutritional guidelines are in the U.S. He has a YouTube channel where he shares his recipes and posts videos about carnivore cooking (see links below).

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Cary talk about…

Cary’s weight loss journey and health history
How Cary was first introduced to the keto and carnivore diets
How the keto diet improved Cary’s chronic pain
Mood improvement on the keto and carnivore diets
Brian’s experience quitting his old practice and opening his own private DPC practice
The role that fasting played in Cary’s weight-loss journey
Cary’s keto/carnivore recipes and the cookbook he is working on
Why your body runs differently on fat versus carbs
Cary’s exercise habits

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Links:

Cary Kelly:

YouTube
Twitter
Recipes

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Mike Davis (@GuyNAustin on Twitter) is a self-described “random guy in Austin who got tired of being sick and overweight at the age of 48 and decided to do something about it.” After achieving amazing results simply by kicking soda, he tried the keto diet. This adoption of the keto diet enabled him to normalize his blood pressure and shed roughly 25% of his bodyweight in 10 weeks with no exercise at all.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Mike talk about…

Exercise and mental health
Dealing with life-stressors healthily in a marriage context
Weighing the cost of financial security when the price you pay is your mental/spiritual health
Gender roles in Central and South American cultures and how the differ from Norther American gender roles
How to effectively share the work load in a marriage partnership and wether traditional gender roles should play a role in how responsibilities are divided
The psychology of internet trolling and bullying
The recent explosion of awareness of/interest in metabolic health in the ramp up to the 2024 election
The good neighbor policy and what our motivation for helping our neighbor ought to be
Why free speech is an essential human right
Why the family is the most important unit of healthy societies

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Links:

Mike Davis:

Twitter

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

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Keto Mojo:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Brendan Reid is the author of The Fat Ginger Nerd—an inspiring personal story with practical weight loss help and some startling insights into how we ended up with the current public health crisis. He has certifications in health coaching and nutrition from PreKure and has lost over 110 pounds over the course of his weight-loss journey.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Brendan talk about…

Brendan’s struggle with weight due to bad nutrition and weight-loss advice from doctors and other people in his life
The power of mindset for weight-loss
How Brendan discovered the low carb diet and how his weight-loss progressed following this discovery
How Brendan’s colleagues and family responded to his new diet
Why Brendan wrote The Fat Ginger Nerd and who he wrote it for
The process of writing a book
Brendan’s plans and upcoming projects
Brendan’s tips for how to be consistent and successful on your weight-loss journey

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Brendan Reid:

The Fat Ginger Nerd
YouTube
Twitter

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Tim McAdams has been an airplane/helicopter pilot for 41 years and is currently employed by a major aircraft manufacturer. Though he ate healthy, exercised and generally took good care of himself, nothing could have prepare him for the extreme reaction his body would have to the COVID-19 vaccine. He had NO underlying health conditions prior to getting the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 shot. When his employer at the time mandated that all employees receive the vaccine or be terminated, Tim decided he would have to get it. He received the second shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 on Nov 7th, 2021. During the night of Nov 28th, at the age of 59, he suffered the first of two strokes.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Tim talk about…

Why Tim became a pilot and his career progression
Tim’s personal health history
Why Tim got the COVID shot and how the vaccine effected him
Tim’s strokes and their relation to the COVID vaccine
Why Tim’s doctors refused to acknowledge or consider that the COVID vaccine could have played a part in his strokes
How Tim’s life has changed since he suffered his two strokes
The U.S. Freedom Flyers organization
Financial incentives for doctors to convince people to get a COVID vaccine
Diseases and health complications that have increased since the advent of the COVID vaccines
Why people should be free to choose for themselves when it comes to personal healthcare decisions
Legal recourse options for those who have suffered from vaccine related health issues

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Links:

Tim McAdams:

Substack
Twitter/X

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jules Anacker is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of HEART Labs in San Diego, CA—a company that provides marketing services for metabolic health care. He is also a Partner and Co-Founder of the digital marketing solutions company, Numero 23. He was diagnosed with bipolar and spent 20+ years suffering with no hope from this affliction. It was not until he discovered the carnivore diet that he began to find relief and see improvement.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Jules talk about…

How Dr. Brian and Jules met in San Diego
Jules’ struggle with severe depression and bipolar disorder
How Jules discovered that he was bipolar
The progression and worsening of Jules’ bipolar disorder
The’ experience of being in a manic state
How Jules discovered the Low Carb MD Podcast and the keto diet
How the carnivore diet changed Jules’ life
The supplement that had a huge positive impact on Jules’ mental health and brain function
The founding of HEART Labs and its purpose
How Jules’ family is now thriving following the principles of real nutrition and metabolic health

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Links:

Jules Anacker:

Instagram
Linkedin

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Melanie Tidman completed a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, and a Doctorate in Health Science degree, contributing to her 45+ years in healthcare delivery. During her professional experience, Dr. Tidman owned and operated an outpatient Pediatric rehabilitation center for 22 years, has advanced expertise in neurosurgery intensive care and adult and pediatric rehabilitation, has published several articles about telehealth, healthcare reform, Occupational Therapy fieldwork education, Parkinson’s Disease, and is a contributing chapter author for an Occupational Therapy textbook.

She is currently recruiting for her 6th research study on the use of the Ketogenic Diet and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease.

In 2020, Dr. Tidman was awarded advanced certification as a Metabolic Health Practitioner with the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners and provides telehealth for patients with diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, and other chronic disease conditions.

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Melanie talk about…

Dr. Melanie’s research study on the use of the Ketogenic Diet and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
How Dr. Melanie first discovered the low carb approach to nutrition
The joy of helping others
The link between Parkinson’s and metabolic health
Risk factors for Parkinson’s
The link between exercise and mental health
Special equipment and tools for people struggling with Parkinson’s
MCT oil
Exogenous Ketones
How senior care could be improved
The backward approach to metabolic disease used by big medical companies
Osteoporosis
Gut health and Parkinson’s

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Melanie Tidman:

Colorado Parkinson Foundation
YouTube Channel
Email: melanietidman@gmail.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Raeanne Newquist is on staff at Mercy Ships—an international faith-based organization bringing hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor. As many as 5 billion people lack access to safe, affordable surgical and anesthesia services worldwide, and less than 6% of all operations are delivered to the world’s poorest countries. Marginalised populations continue to suffer due to a lack of trained healthcare providers, inadequate infrastructure, and disproportionate out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Mercy Ships programs offer holistic support to developing countries striving to make healthcare accessible for all. Since 1978, Mercy Ships has delivered services to more than 2.71 million direct beneficiaries. The countries served by Mercy Ships are ranked as the poorest in the world by the United Nations Human Development Index.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Raeanne talk about…

The mission and work of Mercy Ships
How Raeanne became involved with Mercy Ships
Stories from working abroad with Mercy Ships
How Covid impacted the work of Mercy Ships
Physician burnout and why it is happening
How emotional healing can be just as powerful as physical healing
The history of Mercy Ships
Volunteering for Mercy Ships

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Links:

Raeanne Newquist:

Website
Instagram
Mercy Ships

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Eranda Wickramasinghe is an ambassador and volunteer for The Public Health Collaboration, a charity in the UK, in the town of Harpenden. Eranda is a passionate patient advocate for anyone suffering from type-2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, or obesity: chronic diseases that he believes are possible to reverse. Through simple and manageable lifestyle changes, Eranda helps people to feel happier and healthier.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Eranda talk about…

Eranda’s recent work in the UK helping people learn about metabolic health and good nutrition
Eranda’s current project working to reach those within his church with nutritional knowledge and inspirational coaching
The importance of having hope when working to bring about positive changes in your life
Combining faith with physical health
The place/purpose of fasting for physical health and in religious practice
How to form new healthy habits and how community involvement plays into this process
Cultivating gratitude

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Links:

Eranda Wickramasinghe:

Twitter
Instagram
St. John’s Harpenden (church website)

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota, MD, PhD is a clinical researcher at the Metabolic Diseases Research Unit at The National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán (INCMNSZ). He obtained his M.D. at UNAM (2013) and specialized in Internal Medicine at (INCMNSZ). Afterward, he obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Oxford (2021) and his Professional Certificate in Data Science that same year. Currently, he also serves as an Internal Medicine Consultant at (INCMNSZ), and as a Clinical Sciences Lecturer at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education. His research interests are Human Metabolism (focused on Ketone Metabolism), Data Analysis, and Evidence-Based Medicine. He is an active member of the American College of Physicians.

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Adrian talk about…

The field of statistics and how it impacts peoples’ perceptions/beliefs about nutrition
What drew Dr. Adrian to the field of medicine and how he found his way into doing nutrition research
Mental health and its relation to metabolic health
The process of change in dominant scientific theories
How psychology comes into play when helping patients
LDL Cholesterol and heart health
Lean Mass Hyper-responders

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Links:

Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota:

Twitter
Linkedin

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. JoAnn McManamy is a retired college professor who used to teach at Harvard. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communication from the University of Connecticut, an MBA in Management, an MS Degree in Counseling and Psychology, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Connecticut.

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and JoAnn talk about…

JoAnn’s personal journey of recovering her health
Diabetic Retinopathy
How to set healthy boundaries in your relationships and work life
Choosing the right doctor
The failures of the Western medical education approach
Ordering you values correctly
Diet and mental health
Tips for aging well
The power of social connection and relationships

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Dr. JoAnn McManamy:

Twitter
Instagram

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Chris S. Cornell’s story begins at a turning point in his life. At the age of 51, he found himself at a weight of 278 pounds, facing the realization that his health was spiraling out of control. Years of consuming foods that undermined his well-being had taken their toll. Even simple tasks, like climbing a flight of stairs, left him gasping for air. It was at this critical moment that Chris decided to take action and find a solution that would change his life forever. In his search for answers, Chris discovered the transformative power of a low-carb lifestyle. Inspired by Gary Taubes' book, "Why We Get Fat," he experienced a lightbulb moment while reading about how carbohydrates produce different effects in the body compared to proteins or fats. This newfound understanding ignited a spark of confidence within Chris—a belief that this could finally be the last weight loss journey of his life.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Chris talk about…

How Chris’ personal health journey led him to low carb
Chris’ cancer diagnosis and how his dietary change aided his recovery
Running, exercise, and nutrition
The endurance athlete mentality
Ultra-running and preparing for marathons
Chris’ recent dietary experiment with Joel Bikman’s meal replacement shake, HLTH Code
Why a ‘weight loss at all costs’ mentality is not necessarily healthy
Chris’ upcoming and current pursuits in the realm of nutrition and coaching

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Subscribe to the Life's Best Medicine email, published weekly by Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

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Chris S. Cornell:

Twitter
Biggest Comeback
Instagram

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Casey Ruff has been a certified personal trainer since 2007. He successfully ran a metabolic testing program for a large gym and oversaw 13 programs in the west region. He has multiple certifications as a personal trainer, lifestyle coach, and performance enhancement specialist. With his nutrition coaching certifications, he specializes in low-carbohydrate lifestyles, including ketogenic and carnivore diets. He has helped thousands of clients over seventeen years learn how to achieve their best lifestyle through movement, lifestyle management, and proper diet. Together with Bethany, they created Boundless Body LLC during the 2020 pandemic. He is the host of two podcasts, Boundless Body Radio, which has over 500,000 downloads worldwide, and The How To Make a Podcast Podcast. He lives in South Jordan, Utah, with his wife Bethany, and their two dogs Rex and Tucker and their cat Lily. In his free time, he loves to cycle, play hockey, and paddleboard.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Casey talk about…

The inception of Boundless Body
Casey’s entrance into the fitness industry
The difference between fat and carbs as fuel sources
Problems with the carb-loading theory
The most important lifestyle factors for metabolic health
Why fructose is not healthy for humans
The benefits of sauna, cold plunges, and grounding
Fasting and the OMAD diet

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Casey Ruff:

Boundless Body Website
Boundless Body Podcast
YouTube

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine.

Kristin Johnson is a functional nutritionist with advanced training in holistic nutrition as well as a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause health. She is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, a certified DUTCH hormone test practitioner, and a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association’s Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program. In addition, she has special training in amino acid therapy for anxiety and mood disorders as well as mindset coaching to facilitate change. She completed a professional mentorship with naturopathic endocrinologist Dr. Rebecca Provorse in 2020 and is also a “recovering” corporate attorney.

Maria Claps is a functional health coach with a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause. She graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2013 and then went on to study in a hormone program for practitioners with Dr Sara Gottfried in 2014. She spent the first 8 months of 2015 completing the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certification Program and, in 2017, completed the Menopause Method Program for Physicians with Dr David Rosensweet. She has been personally mentored by hormone scholar Dr Lindsey Berkson and naturopathic endocrinologist Dr Rebecca Provorse. She now mentors other health coaches and nutritionists to help them understand the unique and profound hormone changes of midlife.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian, Kristin, and Maria talk about…

How Maria and Kristin became interested in womens’ midlife healthcare
Identifying symptoms of various hormone imbalances/deficiencies
Hormone replacement therapies and the various roles that hormones play in the female body
Why women going through menopause should not fear protein or strength training
Ozempic
The value of taking time and finding ways to de-stress
Prevalent myths about menopause

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Links:

Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson:

Wise and Well: https://wiseandwell.me
The Great Menopause Myth: https://wiseandwell.me/book/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/
Additional Links: https://wiseandwell.me/insta-links/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian talks about five things we can all do to improve our mental and physical health as we continue to age. There ARE steps we can take to age more gracefully and achieve a greater quality of life as we grow older.

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Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian talks about the 2024 Olympics. Specifically, Dr. Brian reflects on sportsmanship, the opening ceremony, and hypocrisy. There are many things that needlessly divide people in the world today. How can we find ways to reunite rather than continuing to divide further?

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
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Keto Mojo:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian talks about the great need for hope in our day and age and how we can continue to have hope in the face of discouragement.

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Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

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Keto Mojo

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Michelle Hall is a Certified Primal Health Coach and Human Intestinal Microbiome Specialist who strives to help others suffering from similar health issues she did. Through an integrative approach, Michelle assists people by creating sustainable changes in their lives to become their most vibrant, healthy, and fulfilled selves.

She began her own journey towards health and wellness in July, 2020, after years of unhealthy living and even more unhealthy relationships with food and exercise. The overwhelming desire to help others learn how to change their unhealthy patterns and heal their bodies grew as her journey progressed, so in the summer of 2022, she enrolled in Primal Health Coaching Institute to learn about proper, ancestral living.

She refers to herself as a “weight loss surgery survivor.” Through that ordeal, she discovered her underlying issues with food did not resolve by going under the knife. Having experience and knowledge and making proactive, healthy changes has resulted in significant healing in almost all other aspects of life as well.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Michelle talk about…

Michelle’s personal health and weight-loss journey
Michelle’s experience getting bariatric surgery
Emotional eating and food addiction
Michelle’s discovery of keto and the multitude of benefits she experienced from following this diet
Why Michelle became a health coach and coaching philosophy
Michelle’s work with Coach Bronson
Tips for stress eaters
The upcoming low carb cruise to Alaska

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Michelle Hall:

Instagram
YouTube
Linktree
Coach Bronson

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
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Keto Mojo:

Keto Mojo

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Donald Vega is a 46 year old husband and father. He is a registered dietitian, strength and conditioning specialist and life-style mentor, based in Costa Rica with more than 24 years of experience in health education. He is the founder of Kilosophy which was established with one vision: “To reverse metabolic disease through a free, fit, happy and healthy society.” He has presented at conferences in Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Malaysia and was invited to present at TEDx Pura Vida 2017. Additionally, he is an author and hosts the health and fitness podcast, Bienestar al Descubrimiento.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Donald talk about…

Dr. Donald’s life in Costa Rica and how his career in fitness, physical training, and nutrition came into being
The connection between exercise and metabolic health
How to be an effective evangelist for healthy eating and living
Why people give up on their diet and fail to follow through with their positive commitments
How emotions play a key role in personal health goals
Why identifying a ‘why’ behind your health or weight-loss goal is essential to success
Cold plunging
Morning routines

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Donald Vega:

Kilosophy
Podcast
Instagram
Linktree

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
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Keto Mojo:

Keto Mojo

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jessyca Reynolds is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Life Coach who has over 10,000 hours of coaching experience in the last six years working with hundreds of clients. At age 41, she had all but given up on life. She was taking 17 pills a day for bulimia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, chronic migraine, bladder disease, and other ailments. She spent every day completely consumed by food addiction and bingeing. She was 309 lbs, the highest weight of her life. Her high blood pressure put her at severe risk for stroke and heart attack. She decided she had to change if she wanted to live. She was tired of missing out on life. A drastic change in diet to a Ketogenic lifestyle was the beginning of her total transformation.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jessyca talk about…

Jessyca’s personal health journey and discovery of low carb
Why sustainability is a key aspect of a successful diet
The importance of dealing with and recognizing emotional/psychological strongholds in your life that are keeping you from making positive changes in your life
Compulsive eating and the power of self talk
Learning to recognize and combat the voice of the enemy in your life
How to recognize when you are living in despair—when you have given up fighting
What it means to walk in authority
The disastrous power of shame and the healing power of community
Why it really is true the truth (and speaking the truth) will set you free (and how it practically does this)

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Jessyca Reynolds:

Coaching Website
Instagram
Linktree

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
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Keto Mojo:

Keto Mojo

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Vinnie Tortorich is a fitness and weight loss expert, the author of the best-selling Fitness Confidential, filmmaker of such films as Beyond Impossible and FAT: A Documentary, and host of the very popular Fitness Confidential podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Vinnie talk about…

Vinnie’s battle with leukemia
How the NSNG (No Sugar, No Grains) approach to dietary health impacts cancer growth
What makes life worth living
Vinnie’s Documentary, Fat: A Documentary
Problems with artificial sweeteners like Erythritol
The myth of ‘net carbs’
Issues with keto branded products
Why the ‘organic’ label on foods can be misleading and deceptive
Unscientific COVID mask policies

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Vinnie Tortorich:

Twitter
Website
Podcast
Instagram

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
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Keto Mojo:

Keto Mojo

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jan Ellison Baszucki is president of Baszucki Group and founder of Metabolic Mind. A former Silicon Valley fintech marketing executive, Jan is a writer, parent, mental health advocate and aspiring citizen scientist. She is the author of the national bestselling debut novel, A Small Indiscretion, which was a San Francisco Chronicle recommended book of 2015. Her essays have appeared in publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Writer’s Digest, and her short fiction has received numerous awards, including an O. Henry Prize for her first published story. Jan holds an undergraduate degree from Stanford, and an MFA from San Francisco State University. She is currently at work on a memoir about her son’s recovery from bipolar disorder with a 100-year-old metabolic treatment for epilepsy.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jan talk about…

How Jan’s son found relief from bipolar disorder, addiction issues, and obesity by following a ketogenic diet
The connection between following a ketogenic diet and improvement in sleep quality
Why metabolic health and mental health are so interrelated
The work and mission of the Baszucki Group and Metabolic Mind
Why getting stress under control and getting social/family support are also essential for improving mental and metabolic health
The physiological effects of psychological phenomena
Lessons that nature teach us about human health
Metabolic health at the cellular level
The power of getting morning sunlight exposure

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Jan Ellison Baszucki:

Baszucki Group
Metabolic Mind
Twitter
Bipolarcast

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Doug Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of LowCarbUSA—a platform offering a variety of educational tools and resources to medical practitioners and laypeople alike. He is also the President of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners—an organization founded to represent all researchers and practitioners working to improve metabolic health around the world through education, training, and support of evidence-based nutritional approaches, including carbohydrate restriction, as a valid therapeutic option or intervention.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Doug talk about how the SMHP (Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners) came to be, the purpose and vision of the SMHP, new developments in the SMHP such as the recently established Journal of Metabolic Health, the upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health in San Diego, California, and the benefits and dangers of sugar-free alternatives.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Doug Reynolds:

SMHP
LowCarbUSA
Twitter
Symposium for Metabolic Health – San Diego 2024 (Aug 15 – 18)
Discount Code for Symposium for Metabolic Health: LOWCARBMD

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

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Keto Mojo

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Brian shares some highlights and insights from the recent Low Carb Cruise, at which he was a speaker.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

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Keto Mojo:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Christopher Lee Maher is a retired US Navy SEAL, best-selling author, and holistic wellness pioneer regarded as the unparalleled authority in stress resolution, healing, personal evolution, and longevity. As a Navy SEAL, Christopher was in what appeared to be peak physical health and even spent time training for the Olympics. What he didn’t realize was that his internal health was deeply compromised. Soon symptoms like joint pain, hearing/vision loss, and insomnia began manifesting. Christopher was weighed down by what he calls “strauma” - a combination of stress plus time that transforms into trauma. He went on to study at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and Yo San University, learning Traditional Chinese Medical Practices as well as Western science and pathology. Christopher’s own relentless search to evolve and heal himself led him to understand the correlation between the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of existence. He developed a comprehensive program of total healing and integration called True Body Intelligence technology. TBI is a suite of systems focused on diminishing the excess stress stored in the body in order to resolve the fear, weakness, stress, tension, and distortion that holds people back from their unique and unimaginable potential.

In this episode, Brian and Christopher talk about Christopher’s company, True Body Intelligence, the emotional/spiritual aspects of total health, how Chinese medicine and naturopathic tools can be used to help us achieve a state of peace, why Christopher became a Navy SEAL, important life lessons that Christopher learned from his SEAL training, how Christopher became interested in health/wellness, the place of faith in Christopher’s life and work, how to truly relieve and eliminate stress/tension by getting your nervous system out of fight or flight mode, cold stress states versus hot stress states, and what it means to be in (and remain in) a state of peace.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Christopher Lee Maher:

True Body Intelligence
Free for Life (book)
Instagram
YouTube

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Deanna Price completed her residency in 1999 and stayed on an extra year as Chief Resident. Dr. Price attended medical school at University of California, San Diego and did her residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. She worked the first 15 years of her career in San Diego, then moved to Prescott Arizona in 2015. She worked for Yavapai Regional Medical Center until 2024. Dr. Price is board certified in Internal Medicine.

In this episode, Brian and Deanna talk about Dr. Deanna’s history as a medical professional, how Deanna came to be in Prescott, AZ working with Brian, the amazing benefits of DPC (Direct Primary Care), how to encourage/build community and involvement amongst your patients, when prescription drugs are useful and when they are not, some FAQs regarding DPC, how Dr. Price started her own DPC clinic in Prescott, Brian and Dianna’s newly formed partnership, and the services offered by both Brian and Dianna at their DPCs.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Deanna Price:

Prescott Professional Healthcare
Email: prescottprofessionalhealthcare@gmail.com
Phone: 928-515-2803

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Arizona Metabolic Health
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Brian shares some stories as well as lessons/insights from his recent medical mission trip to Guatemala.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

The Merlo Foundation:

Website

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Keto Mojo

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Bronson Dant has been coaching and training people in health and fitness for almost 10 years. He started CrossFit around his 40th birthday and quickly fell in love with the variety, community, coaching, and results. Bronson opened his own CrossFit gym in 2014. In 2018 Bronson discovered the secret to extreme optimization of his metabolic health and performance. Since then, he has designed specific methods to use both nutrition and fitness to radically improve the lives of hundreds of people all over the world. He is also an author and has written three books an the topics of nutrition, diet, and fitness.

In this episode, Brian and Bronson talk about Bronson’s personal health and weight loss journey, how the carnivore diet changed Bronson’s life, nutrition and mental health, why gaining lean muscle mass is one of the best ways to improve metabolic health, the importance of keeping yourself ‘label-free’, being a supportive family member/spouse, and Bronson’s new book, Body Confident.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Bronson Dant:

Website
Body Confident (Pre-Order)
Instagram
Linktree

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Robert Lufkin is a physician/medical school professor (UCLA and USC) focusing on the applied science of health, longevity, and consciousness. After reversing chronic disease and transforming his life he is making it his mission to help others do the same. In addition to being a practicing physician, he is author of over 200 peer reviewed scientific papers and 14 books that are available in six languages. Robert has given invited lectures/keynotes around the world, and was named one of the ‘100 Most Creative People in Los Angeles’ by Buzz Magazine. His latest book “Lies I Taught In Medical School” has just been released.

In this episode, Brian and Robert talk about how social life, sleep, and stress contribute to metabolic health and weight, why there is still so much resistance to the low-carb diet as a treatment for metabolic disease, the politicization of nutrition information and education, why the focus of medicine needs to shift to prevention, the power of community for achieving health goals and sticking to lifestyle changes, the interconnectedness of so many different diseases, and developments in the field of longevity.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Robert Lufkin:

Website
Twitter
Instagram
Linktree

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Brian goes solo to share a personal story he recently experienced while on a bike ride with a few friends. It is a lesson on the power and purpose of community and teamwork. We don’t need to go through life as a lone wolf. It is much easier and much more fulfilling to work together in community.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
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Keto Mojo:

Keto Mojo

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Grace Price is an 18 year old who has spent the past two years chasing after a cure for cancer. This chase led her ultimately to write, edit, produce, and direct the documentary film, Cancer: A Food-Borne Illness. The film follows Grace across the country as she searches for the lifestyle factors that are putting people at high risk for cancer. It turns out that one of the best ways to prevent cancer is simple: don’t eat sugar.

In this episode, Brian and Grace talk about how Grace first became interested in nutrition and cancer prevention, how AI can be implemented in educational settings for more efficient learning, the importance of keeping an open mind and staying unbiased in the pursuit of truth, how to effectively promote the message of good nutrition, processed food and mental health issues, Grace’s future plans with regard to cancer-prevention research and filmmaking.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Grace Price:

Twitter
Cancer: A Food-Borne Illness (Documentary)
Instagram

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Keto Mojo

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr Matthew Phillips, upon completing his neurology training in Melbourne, realized that he had no interest in going the usual route of further specializing in a particular neurological disorder. After spending three years learning about a variety of therapeutic possibilities that he had never considered, he came to realize that metabolic strategies, particularly fasting and ketogenic diets, were promising therapeutic options for a range of disorders. Following this discovery, he re-entered the medical system by commencing work as a neurologist in New Zealand. There, with the help of his colleagues, he has been applying these therapies to a number of humanity’s most difficult neurological disorders in order to determine whether they are feasible, safe, and can make an impact in terms of helping patients.

In this episode, Brian and Matthew talk about using diet to treat neurodegenerative disorders, how gut health relates to neurodegenerative disorders, the ketogenic diet and Parkinson’s Disease, exogenous ketones, why people with Parkinson’s and Alzheimers tend to develop a sweet tooth, what cold water therapy and sauna therapy do for your body, the importance of social stimulation for health, why work-related stress is particularly insidious, why the healthcare paradigm in the West needs to change, the proper usage of drugs like in treating metabolic diseases, and common factors in patients with neurodegenerative diseases.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr Matthew Phillips:

Metabolic Neurologist
Twitter

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Keto Mojo

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Kathy Bowers decided after working for over 20 years as a family practitioner in social care & children and families to leave and become a parenting/teen & life coach. Now for over 40 years she has worked with parents and their children in all areas of parenting & parenting issues including behaviour problems.

In this episode, Brian and Kathy talk about all that is involved in family coaching, the biggest confounders of family relationships, why it is so important for parents to be aligned on parenting decisions, making time for personal self-care, how to give good consequences for rule breaking and misbehavior, teaching children to deal with strong emotions, why it is important to communicate emotions in a healthy way, why giving your child your full attention when you are spending time with them is very important, and proactively showing your children you care about their life and their emotions.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Kathy Bowers:

Coaching Website
Instagram
Facebook

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. John Davidson is the founder of Broken Truth—a website dedicated to exposing “bad actions by those in power and encourage corporations, groups, and governments to change their errant behaviors.” He is also working on producing/directing a new documentary film entitled, Epidemic of Fraud. The film explores the bizarre media, medical, and partisan political attacks levied against a class of ancient medications. He has also worked as a Video Journalist for CNN/CNN International and later a Video Editor where he also developed writing and producing skills. Following his time at CNN, John transitioned to entertainment as a writer, producer and director creating trailers and marketing for networks like abc, Discovery, FX and Disney as well as nearly all the major studios.

In this episode, Brian and John talk about Epidemic of Fraud, why John decided to take on the project of making this documentary film, the history of various medications, the recent history of media censorship/misinformation and how mass media did it so effectively, a mysterious Facebook group called Shots Hear Round the World, why independent clinics run by independent doctors would do wonders to combat medical misinformation, what John hopes to accomplish with his upcoming film, and how John’s faith has played into the making of his film.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

John Davidson:

Epidemic of Fraud
YouTube
Broken Truth
Instagram
Twitter

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. John Marion is the founder of Alpha Dog Capital—a company providing access to tax-advantaged, higher-return passive real estate investment opportunities. He is also the host of the Alpha Dog Capital Deal Flow Channel Podcast—a show that brings listeners investment and business deals from industry experts and deal makers. John also has 4 decades of professional experience, working with non-profit organizations for 26 years and 12 years full time in the real estate industry.

In this episode, Brian and John talk about John’s personal health journey, John’s cancer diagnosis and subsequent battle with cancer using nutrition as his weapon, why sugar is one of the WORST things you can eat if you have cancer, why John ultimately transitioned to a low carb diet, getting banned on YouTube for talking about clinical observations, some big problems with Western medical philosophy, how John’s family has reacted to John’s lifestyle and dietary changes, why stress and lack of family support are the biggest killers of dietary success, and under which dietary circumstances too much salt is unhealthy.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

John Marion:

Alpha Dog Capital
Deal Flow Channel Podcast
Twitter
Linktree
Personal Website

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Tro Kalayjian is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He is a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners and has lost 150 pounds by challenging conventional medical advice. Now, he is dedicated to helping patients achieve health, prevent disease, and reduce medication dependence. He is also Dr. Brian’s co-host on the Low Carb MD Podcast.

Rosette Kalayjian is an experienced attorney and entrepreneur. She completed undergraduate schooling at Queens College followed by law school at St. John’s University. Not only does she serve as a legal advisor for Tro’s practice, but she has also personally benefited from low-carb dieting and intermittent fasting in managing migraines and for weight maintenance. In 2019, she started ROSETTE’S, a company devoted to providing low-carb baking options to the masses.

In this episode, Brian, Lanell, Tro, and Rosette talk about the Kalayjian family’s personal weight loss journey, how Dr. Tro found his way out of the traditional Western healthcare system, Dr. Brian’s exit from that same system, challenges and obstacles facing new and upcoming doctors today, how to truly help patients while having a healthier/balanced personal life, and the absolute necessity of having a good support system and community behind you.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

Website
Twitter
Instagram

Rosette Kalayjian:

ROSETTE’S

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Hal Cranmer is the owner of A Paradise for Parents Senior Living—an assisted living home with experts who have had lots of success improving the physical and cognitive health of its residents. After serving in the Air Force and working in real estate, Hal began opening assisted living facilities in Arizona.

Also joining the show is Terry, whose husband, Dave, has been living at Hal’s assisted living home. Dave suffers from aphasia and was experiencing a life of steady cognitive decline before Terry discovered Hal’s Paradise for Parents. Now, thanks to the dietary interventions and other healing protocols offered at Paradise for Parents, Dave has been steadily improving.

In this episode, Brian, Hal, and Terry talk about Dave’s—Terry’s husband—mental decline due to aphasia, why A Paradise for Parents is different from most other assisted living homes, why these differences are so effective for improving residents’ physical and cognitive health, how following the keto diet, doing red light therapy, sauna, and following other measures/protocols have revolutionized Dave’s health, how ketosis heals the brain, and some drawbacks of standard Western approaches to cognitive healthcare.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Hal Cranmer:

Instagram
A Paradise for Parents
Twitter
Facebook
Fight Memory Loss
DM Pro Trainer

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ganesh Venkataramanan, pen-named Geeves, is a graduate from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology. He works as a Vice President at a Software technology company. With his background in science and experience in working with highly analytical teams, Ganesh found that scientific explanations, while fine in themselves, lacked depth and human meaning. Though his worldview in college was atheistic, a series of chance encounters various with people and books led him to accept Christianity as the truth.

In this episode, Brian and Ganesh talk about Ganesh’s upbringing and how he became an atheist and how he afterwards became a Christian, the compelling evidence for the legitimacy of Christ and His message, what it means to live with a Christian worldview, how a highly intellectual person can come to be a believer in God, why the testimony of the apostles—and Paul in particular—is so compelling, the moral argument for God, the 2 most common reasons why a person might be an atheist, why theism explains reality better than atheism, and how Ganesh’s Hindu family reacted to his conversion to Christianity.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Ganesh Venkataramanan:

Let Me Into Heaven (Book)
Instagram
Website

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Sabine Hazan has always been dedicated to understanding life. She sought a career in medicine and was accepted to medical school based on outstanding research on obesity conducted as an undergraduate. She completed her residency at the University of Miami during the peak of the HIV epidemic, treating extremely ill patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital and in the local jail. There, she was awarded two prizes for her research. After completing her residency, Dr. Hazan became the first woman gastroenterology fellow at the University of Florida. During her extensive clinical trial experience, Dr. Hazan observed how dramatically the microbiome can impact human health. Dr. Hazan is a firm believer that disease can only be understood through precision medicine by focusing on the individual and the changes within. Much like each person has unique fingerprints, no two people have the same microbiome.

In this episode, Brian and Sabine discuss inherited microbiome and versus inherited genes, the tendency of Western Medicine to over-treat with antibiotics, the great diversity of microbiomes amongst the various people groups in the world, how Ivermectin can be used to promote increase in bifidobacteria in the gut, some potential drawbacks to probiotic foods, how stress affects our physical health, hormonal changes and the microbiome, raw milk, the place of sugar in the human diet from a microbiome perspective, vitamins C, D and zinc, medical ethics standards in research studies in the United States, bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and how to be a smart consumer when it comes to your food.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Sabine Hazen:

ProgenaBiome
Biome Boosters
Microbiome Research Foundation

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Leah Koskinen is a board certified Physician Assistant who has an interest in metabolic and women’s health, maximizing hormone health, as well as lifestyle interventions and overall well-being. Leah graduated from California State University in Monterey Bay with a Master of Science Physician Assistant degree. During her time as a student, she participated in clinical rotations with Dr. Lenzkes, learning more about metabolic health. She quickly witnessed amazing patient outcomes and wanted to pursue a career within this area of medicine.

In this episode, Brian and Leah talk about women’s hormonal health, which symptoms are associated with which hormonal issues, hormone therapy, the emotional piece of the hormonal health puzzle, melatonin and sleep cycles, synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones, bone health and physical activity, why stress is SO bad for your physical health, stress-relieving things that anyone can do to relieve stress, how to get the most out of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, useful lab tests for women’s health and general human health, the definition of adrenal fatigue and how to treat it, and the connections between gut health and hormonal health.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Leah Koskinen, PA-C:

Instagram
San Diego Metabolic Health

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Mimi Morgan grew up in Kentucky where, despite developing asthma at the age of two, she spent lots of time outdoors, taking care of horses, and riding horses. Unfortunately, her low fat, low protein way of eating ultimately brought about some serious health issues. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinsonism. Shortly thereafter, she was diagnosed with Spinal Osteomyelitis. Her health was steadily declining. It was not until she finally reduced her carbs and increased her protein and fat that she began to see some pretty amazing results. Over time she was even able to reduce her medications from 13 to 0!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Mimi Morgan:

Twitter
Linktree

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Ken Berry is a practicing family physician who has been practicing medicine since 2003. He is a passionate advocate of health on his YouTube channel where he has over 2 million subscribers. Along with his online presence, he is active in the Keto Community and is best known for his direct, no nonsense approach to health and wellness. Dr. Berry is the author of the best selling book Lies My Doctor Told Me.

In this conversation, Brian and Ken talk about decreasing your risk of age-related health issues, the importance of testing fasting insulin, why carnivore, keto, and low carb are the optimal diets for lowering insulin, challenging the status quo and the progress of knowledge, why sugar, grains, and seed oils are the ultimate villains of the dietary world, the definition of the proper human diet, the connection between mood and food, the dangers involved in over-medication, and why your life at 50+ does NOT need to be relegated to the couch watching TV.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Ken Berry:

Website
YouTube
Proper Human Diet Community
Twitter
Instagram

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. The Martin family’s lives were changed on November 9, 2022. On that day their daughter, Trista, died suddenly. Allen and Taylor, her parents, were left in shocked disbelief. How could an 18 year old girl with a clean bill of health die so suddenly with no explanation? It turns out that Trista had, without her parents’ knowledge, gotten the Pfizer vaccine just 112 days before her untimely death.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Allen and Taylor Martin:

Justice 4 Trista
Give Send Go
Taylor’s Twitter
Allen’s Twitter

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Rhonda Britten - Emmy Award-winner, Repeat Oprah guest, 4x Bestselling author, and founder of the Fearless Living Institute – has devoted her life to one thing: teaching people how to master fear. Rhonda's four bestselling books include her seminal work Fearless Living, which shares her groundbreaking work called the "Wheel of Fear," Change Your Life in 30 Days, Fearless Loving, and Do I Look Fat in This. She's been read, heard, and watched by millions, coached tens of thousands of clients, trained hundreds of coaches.

In their conversation, Brian and Rhonda talk about why your story matters, Rhonda’s tragic and inspiring life story that led her to her current place in life, the negative health impacts down the road of early childhood trauma, how Rhonda descended into alcoholism and how she escaped it, how parent/child relationships shape us into the people we are, the impact of diet on psychological well being, and the relationship between stress, despair, and suicide.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Rhonda Britten:

Books
Fearless Living Institute
Instagram
More Links

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Georgia Ede is, among many other things, the recipient of the Metabolic Mind Award from the Baszucki Institute and author of the groundbreaking book, Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind. She is a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist based in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA. She spends much of her time and effort studying, writing, and speaking about the strong scientific connection between food and brain health.

In their conversation, Brian and Georgia talk about the connection between diet and brain diseases like Dementia and Alzheimer’s, why avoiding refined processed carbohydrates and seed oils is key to good brain health, the relationship between cholesterol and the brain, the connection between mood/mental clarity and diet, and the value of tending to your spiritual/emotional health in addition to your physical health.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Georgia Ede:

Twitter
Facebook
Book

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this quick preview episode, Dr. Brian talks about the exciting guests and topics lined up for the Life’s Best Medicine Podcast in 2024. Stay tuned for more brilliant and inspiring guests and stories.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Mike Davis (@GuyNAustin on Twitter) is a self-described “random guy in Austin who got tired of being sick and overweight at the age of 48 and decided to do something about it.” After achieving amazing results simply by kicking soda, he tried the ketogenic diet. This adoption of the keto diet enabled him to normalize his blood pressure and shed roughly 25% of his bodyweight in 10 weeks with no exercise at all.

In this episode, Brian and Mike talk about the Christian virtue of forgiveness, the importance of open, honest discussion and self reflection, the psychology of ‘buying in’ to a particular perspective or political opinion with insufficient evidence, the prevalence of hypocrisy in every human institution, the theological issues of hell and God’s judgement, the idea of manufactured consent, ethical issues with certain organizations’ responses to the Covid pandemic, and why making decisions based on fear is wrong.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Mike Davis:

Twitter

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Jason Fung returns to the show! Dr. Jason Fung is a New York Times-bestselling author of many books including The Obesity Code and The Diabetes Code. He completed medical school at the University of Toronto and a fellowship in nephrology at UCLA. He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method, a program to help people lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes naturally with intermittent fasting.

In this episode, Brian and Jason talk about how reversing type 2 diabetes, Dr. Fung’s new book, The Diabetes Code Journal, the impact of fasting and exercise on insulin, why fasting and dieting is NOT about willpower, and why habit breaking and habit formation are key to success on the journey of metabolic health.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Jason Fung:

The Diabetes Code Journal
YouTube Channel
The Fasting Method
Twitter
Dr. Jason Fung Website

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Ben Bikman earned a Ph.D. in Bioenergetics at East Carolina University with a focus on the adaptations to metabolic surgeries in obesity. He continued to explore metabolic disorders, with a focus on insulin resistance, as a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore. As a professor at Brigham Young University and the director of its Diabetes Research Lab, Dr. Bikman has continued to study insulin, including its role as a regulator of human metabolism, as well as insulin’s relevance in chronic disease. In addition to his research and teaching, Dr. Bikman actively serves as a research mentor to undergraduate and graduate students. He and his students frequently present and publish their findings. He is also the creator of HLTH Code Complete Meal Replacements, “the world’s healthiest (and most delicious) meal replacement shakes.”

In this episode, Brian and Ben talk about the state of higher education in the United States, the confluence of religious faith and academia, low-fat and low-carb dietary studies that have and have not been done, the multiple facets of men’s health and how it differs from women’s health, the state of open-discussion and debate in the present day, studies on creatine, insulin resistance and diseases of the brain, the convergence of the metabolic and the immune system, the problems with longevity studies, and the value of not taking yourself too seriously.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Ben Bikman:

Instagram
Twitter
Why We Get Sick Book
Insulin IQ

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
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Keto Mojo:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian talks about the power of forgiveness and gratitude. Holding grudges and withholding kindness and love from family and friends is bad for you, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It is always a better choice to have grace, overlook slights and disagreements, and be thankful.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Gene McLeod is an author based in Richmond, Virginia. His new book, Intersections, is a family saga/drama that explores nature vs. nurture across three generations- based on a true story. He is also the lead singer for The Usual Suspects—a Richmond-based band.

In this episode, Brian and Gene talk about Gene’s new book, Intersections, the impact of nature, nurture, and environment on personality and the course of one’s life, hospital visits during the COVID lockdowns, the power of human connection and physical contact, the difference between being intelligent/wise and being good, the beauty of redemption/forgiveness, and Gene's purpose for writing Intersections.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Gene McLeod:

Intersections (Book)
Linkedin
Facebook

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Owen Johnston is a physical therapist in San Diego, CA. He graduated from CSU Fresno's Doctor of Physical Therapy program in December 2015 and opened Advanced Physical Therapy & Wellness in 2022 with his wife and business partner, Jen.

In this episode, Brian and Owen talk about how/why Owen started his own Physical Therapy practice, Owen’s discovery of and entrance into the Christian faith, how Owen chose to pursue physical therapy as a career, Owen’s story of falling into and then overcoming addiction, spiritual experiences, the power of being part of a loving community, and the devastation that pride can bring about in your life.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Owen Johnston:

Linkedin
Advanced Physical Therapy & Wellness

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Paul Kolodzik has provided metabolic health and weight loss medical services to patients for nearly 15 years. Believing that the key to metabolic health is appropriately limiting carbohydrate intake to achieve blood glucose reduction/stabilization, fat catabolism (burning fat), weight loss, and disease reversal, Dr. Paul is passionate about helping people make the appropriate lifestyle changes to achieve wellness. He is Board Certified by The American College of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Kolodzik is also Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. For the past five years, in addition to helping patients succeed at losing weight and reverse chronic disease, he has treated patients with drug, alcohol, and food addiction conditions.

In this episode, Brian and Paul talk about the value of CGMs, what Dr. Paul learned working in the Emergency Department, making the time spent with patients as purposeful and efficient as possible, some serious philosophical problems in Western healthcare generally, the slow shift in the thinking of doctors to embrace the importance of lifestyle intervention for metabolic health, how diet is related to addiction, the current plague of addiction and depression wreaking havoc in the U.S., the value of having a spiritual practice and faith in a higher power, the various ways people meet death when the end of their life comes, and the terrible problem of physician burnout.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Paul Kolodzik:

Instagram
The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution
Twitter
TikTok
Metabolic MDs
YouTube

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. Over 20 years ago, Reed Davis recognized people were caught in a “cycle of trial and error” and he committed to being the last person they needed to see. While working with top leaders in alternative medicine, he ran thousands of labs on thousands of people and learned to identify “healing opportunities.” Using all-natural, drug-free protocols, Reed made observations about who got better and who didn’t, codifying which “general principles of health building” would outperform “specific treatments” being provided by standard and even alternative medicine. And through this work, he then developed the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Certification Course and D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success Protocol® to educate and empower as many people as possible about how to get well and stay well naturally, so they, in turn, may empower others to do the same.

In this episode, Brian and Reed talk about the progression of Reed’s career into nutrition, the D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success Protocol, using natural healing protocols versus using drugs, taking a preventative approach to health care versus a disease-management approach, how to stay stress free even if you have many responsibility in your life, the various kinds of stress that may be effecting a person, why the idea of looking for a universal root cause for a particular disorder may be somewhat misguided, self-medicating with food or other substances throughout the day, treating the whole person versus treating only the surface-level disorder, and why instances of autoimmune diseases have been increasing recently.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Reed Davis:

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition
FDN Training
Linkedin
Books

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine.

Pastor K is a teacher and disciple-maker who has taught biblical principles and discipleship to pastors in countries around the world.

Pastor M is also a teacher of biblical truth. He grew up in the Hindu faith worshiping over 120 goddesses. It was not until a group of Christian missionaries came to his house and healed his brother who was on his death bed that he gave his life to Christ. Since then his ministry has brought millions of people to Christ.

In this episode, Brian, Pastor K, and Pastor M talk about spiritual revival and awakening, the Christian awakening happening in Pastor M’s country, how Jesus is unique among the gods of the various religions of the world, the power of praying for healing and salvation in the name of Jesus, the purpose of physical healing from the Christian perspective, and reaching/serving the poor and unreached for Christ.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Sent 315 Podcast

Pastors K and M:

Email: kre777@proton.me

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joseph Onesta is a clinical hypnotist who specializes in helping people reverse type 2 diabetes and/or lose a significant amount of weight. He is the Onesta Process, a unique combination of education, coaching and hypnotherapy that helps clients comfortably adjust to the necessary lifestyle changes to become and stay free from diabetes and obesity. He is also a speaker and author of several books on nutrition and hypnotherapy.

In this episode, Brian and Joseph talk about Joseph’s upbringing and personal health history, how Joseph became interested in hypnosis, the power of forgiveness, how hypnosis basically works and is used to help people overcome obstacles in their lives, issues with diabetes medications, whether stage hypnosis is real or staged, the differences between real hypnosis and the concept of mind control, hypnosis and Christianity, the unfortunately great power of negative self talk, walking through religious trauma, what kinds of people hypnosis works best for, and how hypnosis can benefit stress and sleep.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Joseph Onesta:

Mind Power Pittsburgh
Books
Instagram

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Lily Johnston, MD, MPH is board-certified in Vascular as well as General Surgery. Dr. Johnston received her BA from Princeton University, and her MD from the University of California, San Diego. After a residency in General Surgery at the University of Virginia, she completed a Vascular Surgery Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Johnston also earned a Master’s of Public Health at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, and is accredited by the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She is currently pursuing additional training and certification with the Nutrition Network and the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Dr. Johnston has published over 25 peer-reviewed scientific articles, and given numerous presentations. She serves on the Quality Measures Committee and the Coding Committee for the Society for Vascular Surgery. She excels in her ability to communicate about complex medical issues with patients and providers in easy-to-understand terms. She currently cares for patients in several area hospitals in California, and is passionate about providing the full breadth of therapeutic options in vascular surgery, optimizing nutrition and wellness to maximize healthspan, and addressing gender and socioeconomic disparities in vascular care. She is also passionate about the role of metabolic health in reducing cardiovascular risk, including the use of therapeutic carbohydrate restriction and other dietary and lifestyle interventions.

In this episode, Brian and Lily talk about Lily’s journey toward becoming a doctor, sexism and sexual harassment experienced in the workplace by female surgeons, therapeutic carb restriction as a preventative measure against the necessity of life-saving amputations, how Lily discovered the power of low-carb, the dangers of physician burnout, and why you should not put off taking your health back.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Lily Johnston:

Twitter
Email: lily@vascularhealthinstitute.org

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Leah Glascox (Koskinen) is a physician assistant currently working with Dr. Brian Lenzkes at his private medical practice (San Diego Metabolic Health) in San Diego, CA. She is a board certified Physician Assistant who has an interest in metabolic and women's health, addressing hormone health, as well as lifestyle interventions and overall well-being. Her goals within practicing medicine are to empower patients while educating them on preventative measures and equipping them with the tools needed to optimize their health.

In this episode, Brian and Leah talk about what a physician assistant does and how one can become a PA, the connection between stress and hormonal health, why taking time to get to know your patient is very important for your patient’s health and wellbeing, the value of working with a team to help patients, learning from your mistakes and weak moments so that you can prepare for success in the future, why lifestyle changes are so often a better solution than prescription medications, and why Leah decided to become a PA and pursue a career in medicine.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Leah Glascox (Koskinen):

Instagram

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Hal Cranmer is the owner of A Paradise for Parent’s Senior Living. After serving in the Air Force and working in real estate, Hal began opening assisted living facilities in Arizona.

In this episode, Brian and Hal talk about how Hal got into assisted living care, providing the best quality of life for seniors, the lack of emphasis on diet and lifestyle in most assisted living facilities, the damage that sugar does to the brain, the importance of staying active in old age, the addictive nature of processed foods, and the danger of social isolation.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Hal Cranmer:

Instagram
A Paradise for Parents
Twitter
Facebook
Fight Memory Loss
DM Pro Trainer

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ken Armstrong is a business analyst, cyclist, and low-carb/keto proponent. He has an amazing weight loss story—losing over 210 lbs over the course of his dietary journey—with high points and low points and lessons learned along the way. Having been disappointed again and again by a variety of different diets, Ken discovered Gary Taubes’ book, Why We Get Fat, which set him on the path to finally attaining health and sustainable weight loss. After falling off the wagon for a while, he returned to low-carb and began trying intermittent fasting as well. This combination of fasting and dieting helped him to regain the progress he had lost. Since then, he has been experimenting with the carnivore diet as part of his continued effort to discover which nutritional decisions are best for him. “You are never beyond help. You are never beyond hope.” This is the message that Ken wants to communicate.

In this episode, Brian and Ken talk about Ken’s health journey so far, dealing with gall stones, wether or not fat can be addictive by itself, protein-sparing modified fasting, preparing for success in tempting situations, mindfulness and sympathetic overdrive, the vital importance of community for physical and mental health, why diet alone is not sufficient to make one healthy, learning to enjoy the journey rather than being impatient to reach the goal, and food addiction.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Ken Armstrong:

Twitter

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Laura Buchanan is a board-certified family medicine physician with a passion for using lifestyle modification as the first-line standard of care wherever possible. She completed her family medicine residency at Wake Forest in 2022 and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. For her undergraduate education she received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida, from which she graduated summa cum laude.

In this episode, Brian and Laura talk about how Laura became interested in medicine generally and metabolic health/nutrition, physician burnout and how doctors can avoid it, the emotional and spiritual aspects of metabolic health, the reality of food addiction and how to treat it, the great work going on and the great people working at Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss and Direct Primary Care, the value of N=1 experimentation, the place of exercise in the journey toward metabolic health, the carnivore diet and why eating meat won’t kill you, why stress and social isolation is just as bad for you metabolically as eating processed junk food, and how difficult it is to avoid bad oils, sugar, and other processed foods in our modern food environment.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Laura Buchanan:

Twitter
The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners
Website
Instagram

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Maggie Jones is a stage 4 cancer thriver who credits metabolic therapies, along with conventional treatment, with miraculously prolonging her life, which she has now dedicated to raising awareness of metabolic therapies. Brad Jones has over 20 years of editing experience and has worked on everything from a Peabody Award-winning documentary to the highest-rated shows ever on MTV and CMT.

In this episode, Brian, Maggie, and Brad talk about the experience of finding out that Maggie had cancer, how Maggie discovered that her cancer diagnosis was not necessarily a death sentence, how Maggie used fasting and the keto diet to beat cancer, the negative impacts that poor spiritual and emotional health has on your health, why lifestyle change is SO important for both cancer prevention and treatment, Maggie and Brad’s docuseries on the history of cancer treatment and prevention—CANCER/EVOLUTION, why stress is such a killer and meditation/prayer is such a life-giver, why community and having a healthy perspective on life is more important for total health than you think, the metabolic theory of cancer and why so few people know about it, the upcoming CANCER/EVOLUTION World Premier and Summit, and Maggie’s meditation practice.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Maggie and Brad Jones:

Maggie’s Instagram
Maggie’s Linktree
CANCER/EVOLUTION Film
CANCER/EVOLUTION World Premier and Summit
World Premier and Summit Discount Code: LBM20
YouTube

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Debbie Hubbs is the founder of Low Carb Cruise. The goal of Low Carb Cruise is to bring people together from all around the world who are either currently living the keto lifestyle or wish to learn more about it in an enjoyable, social, informational and educational setting. She started in 2008 with just 30 people and has grown to 350 people!

In this episode, Brian and Debbie talk bout the history of the Low Carb Cruise and it’s mission, the list of speakers for the upcoming Low Carb Cruise 2024, how Debbie discovered low carb 50 years ago, what inspired Debbie to start a cruise event for people who follow the low carb diet, and how to eat low carb on a cruise.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Debbie Hubbs:

Low Carb Cruise Website
Low Carb Cruise 2024
Email: info@lowcarbcruise.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Brian talks about the recent Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners conference that was hosted by LowCarb USA in San Diego, CA. Dr. Brian talks about the effects of stress, poor sleep, loneliness, and the recent ‘hurricane’ that hit San Diego.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In 1955 President Eisenhower had a heart attack and began a search to discover the cause of heart disease and heart attacks. Researchers discovered that Roseto, Pennsylvania, a small town on the Eastern side of the state, had a very unique population. It just so happens that the small Italian community that made up the majority of the population of this town had no fatal heart attacks under the age of 55. Also, those above the age of 65 had an all-cause-mortality of half that anywhere else in the U.S. What was their secret? Listen in and find out!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Tinka is a singer/songwriter currently based in California, though she is originally from Israel. She grew up eating a standard Middle Eastern diet and struggled with mental health growing up (especially anxiety). Though she had always taken active steps to alleviate her mental health, it was not until she discovered the low-carb diet that she was able to see sustainable, substantial improvement with her various health issues.

In this episode, Brian and Tinka talk about the association between various health issues and veganism, poor mental health and veganism, how Tinka got introduced to the low-carb world, the personal and societal value of integrity, why nutrition and ideology is a dangerous combination, the value of open, unbiased debate on topics in nutrition, the experience of transitioning from being a conscientious vegan to being a meat eater, why veganism is actually more harmful to animals, and why taking care of yourself is ultimately better for the whole world.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Tinka:

Rumble
Instagram
Spotify
YouTube
Email: lazyvegantlv@gmail.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Eranda Wickramasinghe is a man with an amazing and inspiring weight loss journey. After discovering Jason Fung and the Low Carb MD Podcast, he began to follow a low carb diet as well as implement fasting. Eranda is not just a low carb success story, he is a man of faith. Though he is a Buddhist, he is also a regular attendee of Christian services because of his deep respect for the wisdom of various faiths.

In this episode, Brian and Eranda talk about Eranda’s childhood, domestic abuse, the connection between emotional/physical child abuse and domestic abuse, working through past traumas, breaking cycles of abuse in your family, advice for anyone dealing with an abusive relationship, and why focusing on relational health is essential for holistic health.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Eranda Wickramasinghe:

Life’s Best Medicine Episode 46 (w/ Eranda Wickramasinghe)
Instagram
Twitter

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Marcus Wheeler is a Family Medicine doctor based in Houston, Texas. He received his medical degree from Universidad de Ciencias Medicas and serves patients in Texas and California. He has been in practice 14 years. He specializes in Family Medicine, urgent care, and other acute and chronic care conditions through Telemedicine.

In this episode, Brian and Marcus talk about why Marcus chose to go into medicine, Christian faith and medicine, committing to doing what is right no matter the cost, the emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects of health, Marcus’ personal experience with obesity and other health issues, why faith and hope are key factors of health and general wellbeing/quality of life, and the joy of serving others and pursuing what is good.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Marcus Wheeler:

Push Health Profile

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Doug Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of LowCarbUSA. The original organization was founded in the beginning of 2016 with the initial intention of providing a platform, through an annual conference, for internationally renowned scientists and medical practitioners to present the ever-increasing body of evidence on the benefits of reducing carbohydrates in the diet (and adding in healthy fats). He felt that education about the power of the low carb/ketogenic diet for the individual who may not get the information from their medical team or from mainstream nutrition advice, and for practitioners who may then be able to prescribe it in their practice was critical. The tools and resources LowCarbUSA has been providing, not only includes the live conferences, but also a huge library of educational videos, a growing database of practitioners, and nutritionists and sports trainers who are open to the carb restriction conversation as well as a searchable database for papers and articles covering the research into the evidence supporting this lifestyle.

In this episode, Brian and Doug talk about the SMHP, the upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health in San Diego, CA, the purpose of the SMHP, the mental health connection with diabetes and diet, processed food addiction, changing your mindset/relationship with regard to food, the necessity of learning to manage and deal with stress, the exercise component of mental and metabolic health, connecting with people and prioritizing community/relationships, and balancing research with clinical experience.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Doug Reynolds:

LowCarb USA
Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners
Symposium for Metabolic Health — San Diego (Aug 17-20)
Twitter
LowCarb USA Coupon Code: Life’sBestMedicine

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Chris Oldham and Jordan Hill met at 121 Church in Dallas, Texas. Chris was not a believer at the time and was struggling with alcohol addiction. Jordan introduced him to the Gospel and to Jesus Christ and, eventually, Chris accepted the Lord. In this episode, they share the story of how Chris came to Jesus. Jordan is on staff at 121 Church, serving as the Men’s and Groups Minister.

In this episode, Brian, Chris, and Jordan talk about the resurrection of Christ, the reasonableness of faith in Jesus, reaching out to people in need even when they respond negatively, the value of community, practicing what you preach, what constitutes true happiness, the born again experience, sharing your faith, and how belief becomes possible for a person.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Jordan Hill:

Twitter
121 Community Church

Chris Oldham:

Twitter

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joel Bikman is the co-counder of HLTH Code. HLTH Code is “the world’s healthiest (and most delicious) meal replacement shake.”

In this episode, Brian and Joel talk about growing up in Canada, Joel’s career path leading him ultimately to nutrition and the founding of HLTH Code, the development process of the HLTH Code products, the operating principle guiding HLTH Code’s business decisions, how HLTH Code comes up with their recipes, why you should care about your health and preventing disease, why HLTH Code chose to use monk fruit and Reb M to sweeten their products, and the biggest challenge Joel has faced in starting a new business.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Joel Bikman:

HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
HLTH Code Website
Linktree
Instagram

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast
The Merlo Foundation

Keto Mojo

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Temple Stewart (The Ketogenic Nutritionist) is a Registered Dietitian specializing in helping women lose weight and realize the benefits of a ketogenic lifestyle. She received her degree in Dietetics at the University of Tennessee Martin and completed her internship at the VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Health Behavior Change Specialist.

In this episode, Brian and Temple talk about why Temple moved from Florida to Arizona, Temple’s health journey, how Temple became interested in healthcare and diet, naturopathic medicine, Temple’s work with metabolically sick veterans, mental health and lifestyle change, stigma surrounding the word ‘keto,’ the massive health benefits of learning to deal with stress and anxiety, how Temple transitioned from being a dietician to naturopathic medicine, deficiencies of conventional medical education, and the holistic approach to health.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Temple Stewart:

Temple Stewart RD
Temple the Keto Nutritionist
Twitter
Instagram

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast
The Merlo Foundation

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Seneca Carrillo is an Emergency Medicine Physician at Premier Emergency Medical Specialists in Phoenix, AZ. She earned her BS in Microbiology and Immunology as well as her M.D. from the University of Arizona and University of Arizona College of Medicine. She has been an Emergency Medicine physician for 23 years and is the founder of her own private health/nutrition/lifestyle consulting company, Toolkit MD.

In this episode, Brian and Seneca talk about what drew Seneca to medicine in general and emergency medicine in particular, physician burnout, how Seneca was introduced to fasting, the keto diet, low carb diets and how nutrition and lifestyle impact health, sleep, stress and longevity, connecting with patients and helping them understand the ‘why’ behind their unhealthy behaviors, Seneca’s new health consulting company, Toolkit MD, the process of de-prescribing, dealing with parasites, using Continuous Glucose Monitors, and the importance of incorporating rest into your life.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Seneca Carrillo:

Toolkit MD

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast
The Merlo Foundation

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Messi Mahmodi grew up in Afghanistan and came to the United States as an adult. Messi was one of the team members on Dr. Lenzkes’ recent medical mission trip to Guatemala. Listen in to hear about the differences between life and culture in Afghanistan, Guatemala, and the United States.

In this episode, Brian and Messi talk about Messi’s childhood growing up in Afghanistan, his transition from Afghanistan to the United States, how Messi was hired by the U.S. Military as a translator, the differences between life in Afghanistan and life in San Diego, California, Brian and Messi’s reflections on their experiences in Guatemala together, the recent collapse of the Afghanistan government and how it effected Messi and his family, the beautiful Guatemalan culture and community, and the blessing of spending your time and energy helping those in need.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast
The Merlo Foundation

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dave Danna has lost over 100 pounds since he first started his weight loss journey 11 months ago. Weighing over 400 pounds at his heaviest, he now weighs 298 pounds and is continuing to steadily lose weight.

In this episode, Brian and Dave talk about the power that mindset has on your success, the story of Dave’s weight loss journey so far, why weight loss is not always the best gauge of success on your weight loss journey, the benefits of being as restrictive as you are able when it comes to carbs on a low-carb diet, exercise as a coping mechanism for negative thinking, the psychological impacts of being overweight, and philosophies of how to motivate overweight/unhealthy people to take their first steps toward health.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dave Danna:

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast
The Merlo Foundation

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Less Antman (Carnal Dancer) is a patient in Dr. Lenzkes medical practice. He is a two-time world champion in pro am ballroom dancing. He was at an average weight growing up, but upon beginning his college career he started to put on weight thanks to a high-carb diet. Sometime around the age of 40, Less developed metabolic syndrome. Due to an encounter with the movie Fathead he became aquatinted with the low-carb diet.

In this episode, Brian and Less talk about Less’ dietary/health journey, the work of Gabor Erdosi, Less’ encounter with the carnivore diet/community, Less’ MEDS pneumonic memory device, the carnivore + dessert diet, and Less’ other pneumonic memory devise, SOFA.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Less Antman:

Twitter
Metabolic Duo

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast
The Merlo Foundation

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Aruna, a patient of Dr. Lenzkes’, recently returned from Guatemala where she was serving with Dr. Lenzkes on his medical mission trip. She was born and raised in India, lived in Kuwait for fifteen years, moved to the United States, moved back to India, then back to the United States where she lives today.

In this episode, Brian and Aruna talk about their trip to Guatemala, Aruna’s life story, how she discovered the low-carb and intermittent fasting approach to metabolic health, how she met Brian, Aruna’s experience taking care of her husband who had dementia, and the importance of giving and being self-sacrificial.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast
The Merlo Foundation

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Lenzkes announces some changes taking place in his medical practice. He is transitioning away from focusing specifically on low carb in order to embrace metabolic health more generally. Not everyone wants to or is able to employ the low carb approach to metabolic health. Though it is very effective in most cases, the low carb approach is not for everyone and many people have bee able to achieve amazing results without it. There is more to life and health than diet alone and it is important to acknowledge every path to metabolic health that works.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast
The Merlo Foundation

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Lenzkes talks about his recent medical mission trip to Guatemala where he had the opportunity to provide medical care and share his faith with many people. Brian shares some lessons he learned on this trip and tells stories from his time there.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast
The Merlo Foundation

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Lenzkes discusses the dangers of pride and the value of humility. It is easy to see that self-centeredness and pride make people miserable, but it is difficult to see the pride that is so often insidious and imperceptible in our own lives. How can we learn to spot false humility in ourselves and learn to be self-examined when it comes to pride? Brian shares some insights on these topics that he has gained over the course of his life.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast
Eating From the Tree of Life (Mark Hoffman)

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Brian is off on a medical mission trip to Guatemala.

Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

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The Merlo Foundation

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Mindy Pelz is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their bodies. Teaching her signature “5-Step Approach,” Dr. Mindy has empowered hundreds of thousands of people around the world to harness their body’s own healing abilities through fasting, diet variation, detoxing chemicals from the body, stress management, and lifestyle changes – as keys to achieving optimum health and slowing down the aging process. Her private coaching group, The Reset Academy, teaches women how to sync a fasting lifestyle with their hormones.

In this conversation, Brian and Mindy talk about the societal acceptance of women suffering, customizing lifestyle prescription for women and for individuals, fasting in order to help with addiction, understanding dopamine resistance and the neurochemistry of fasting, the five lifestyle changes that women over forty years of age should implement, the importance of practicing relaxation for weight loss and health recovery, the general need in society for a better understanding of hormonal health, understanding oxytocin, finding a way into reclaiming your health that is not too overwhelming, and steering clear of dogmatism while staying focused on what actually works in practice.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Mindy Pelz:

Website
YouTube
Instagram
Books
Facebook
Podcast

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Robert Cywes specializes in Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery for adults and adolescents in West Palm Beach, Florida. He has performed over 8,000 surgeries over the course of 18 years. His medical training began in Cape Town, South Africa where he received his medical degree from The University of Cape Town. In 1989, Dr. Cywes moved to North America and completed a year-long residency in Pediatric Surgery at Ohio State University’s Columbus Children’s Hospital. Then he moved to Canada where he completed his general surgery residency and specialized in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Toronto. Also, Dr. Cywes earned a Ph.D. in Liver Carbohydrate Metabolism and the effect of glucose metabolism on liver transplant immunology.

In this conversation, Brian and Robert talk about the importance of exercising critical thinking when sifting through the massive amount of info and opinions about nutrition and diet out there, Dr. Cywes’ foundational core concepts for metabolic health, how bariatric surgery fits into holistic health and how to view it in the context of long-term health, how to escape the vicious cycle of addiction to sugar and refined carbs through empowerment rather than deprivation, changing behavior and not just diet, the value fo knowing your ‘why’ for losing weight or improving health, learning to connect with and examine yourself when you feel the need to find gratification and relief in something unhealthy, dopamine fasting, and the benefits of using a CGM.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Robert Cywes:

Obesity Understood
Twitter
Ketogenic Textbook
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @carbaddictiondoc
Phone: 561-517-0642

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ellen Wilson is a 76 year old patient of Dr. Lenzkes’ who, before discovering the low-carb lifestyle, had tried various diets for weight loss since the age of 13. No dietary strategy had ever consistently worked for her. After discovering the Low Carb MD Podcast she reached out to Dr. Brian and now she is here to share about her experiences and what she has learned over the past two and a half years.

In this conversation, Brian and Ellen talk about Ellen’s health journey, improving gut health, methods for improving sleep quality, fishing, exercise, food addiction, CGM data, and having support from a person or community on your health journey.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine.

Ally Houston is the founder of Paleo Canteen—a company that produces the best paleo and low carb food, and empowers their customers to do the same—and Scoundrel—a premium sugar-free, dairy-free chocolate company. He is also the host of The Canteen Podcast and co-author of the cookbook, Paleo Canteen: Low Carb On A Budget.

Dr. Rachel Brown is a Consultant Psychiatrist in the UK who specialises in metabolic health. She graduated from Edinburgh University in 2003 and has worked in the field of psychiatry since 2004. She is a Nutrition Network Advisor and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She also holds a Master degree in Medical Laws and Ethics and is involved in ongoing research into ketogenic diets and mental disorder. Dr. Brown is an advocate for therapeutic carbohydrate restriction and dietary modification to address underlying metabolic dysfunction and gut dysbiosis as underlying causes of mental disorder, as well as other lifestyle measures for optimising health.

In this conversation, Brian, Ally, and Dr. Rachel talk about Ally’s mental health journey, Dr. Rachel’s personal health journey, Ally and Dr. Rachel’s health coaching, metabolic psychiatry, sugar addiction, the mechanistic and emotional aspects behind a poor diet, meditation for anxiety and self-understanding, the mental component of successfully dieting, diet tailoring, the benefits of exercise for mental health and metabolic health, and Ally’s recent experiment with fast food.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Ally Houston:

Paleo Canteen Website
The Canteen Podcast
Paleo Canteen Cookbook (Barnes and Noble USA)
Paleo Canteen Cookbook (Amazon USA)
Paleo Canteen Cookbook (Amazon Australia)
Scoundrel Ice Cream
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook

Dr. Rachel Brown:

Twitter
Linktree
Website

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

HLTH Code:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Krisna Hanks is co-owner of Square 1 Wellness providing Low-Carbohydrate/Ketogenic (LCHF/Keto) nutrition coaching and personalized fitness training to individuals, groups and organizations. Krisna has worked in the fitness industry for decades and, over the course of that time, saw first-hand the need to assist individuals in finding sustainable health choices outside of exercise. She holds a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology from Indiana University and completed her MBA in the Executive Program at the University of San Francisco. Most recently she earned the title Coach Practitioner ™ from the Noakes Foundation, a select group of individuals chosen to train in the LCHF/Keto lifestyle.

In this conversation, Brian and Krisna talk about how Krisna got into dancing and exercise, the negative effects of living a sedentary lifestyle, the myriad benefits of following your passion, helping people, and being involved in community, the importance of just showing up, why wearing a CGM is such an enlightening experience, the impact of nutrition on mood, the five markers of metabolic health, why being metabolically healthy cannot be simply equated with losing weight, and making time to take care of yourself so that you can be there for others.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Krisna: “Get outside! Get some sunshine.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Krisna Hanks:

Instagram
Twitter
Linktree

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Aaron Siri is the Managing Partner of Siri & Glimstad LLP and has extensive experience in a wide range of complex civil litigation matters, with a focus on civil rights, class actions, and commercial litigation. Mr. Siri has successfully litigated numerous civil rights cases involving informed consent and parental rights with regard to mandated medical products, including representing whistleblowers, successfully challenging certain vaccine mandates, false information being spread by health agencies, and the continued harm to children from certain medical products.

In this conversation, Brian and Aaron talk about how Aaron became involved in commercial litigation against Big Pharma, conflicts of interest within federal health agencies regarding vaccine safety, the tragic lack of rigor and quality in studies supporting childhood vaccines and other vaccines, how Aaron started working with Dr. Patricia Lee, and why everyone should fight for their ability to say “no” to medical mandates.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Aaron Siri:

Twitter
Substack
Website

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Darryl Bosshardt grew up working for his family mineral business, Redmond Real Salt, located in Redmond, UT. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Southern Utah University followed by an MBA at Western Governor's University. He is a wealth of knowledge on the topic of salt!

In this conversation, Brian and Darryl talk about the importance of salt for human life and health, how fasting is aided by salt, the important place of salt in human history and civilization, the ways in which salt is processed and has been processed over the years, how to source good quality salt, the Redmond Real Salt Mine, Darryl’s experience growing up working at the salt mine, and making smoked salt.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Darryl: “My place is on my bike. I live in the mountains of Utah. I can have a lot of things going wrong and I can jump on the bike and head into the mountains and see trees and smell the beautiful air and I come back and life is better. I try to get out on the bike pretty often and I think it makes me a better husband, father, and probably a better human.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

HLTH Code:

HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
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Darryl Bosshardt:

Linkedin
Redmond Real Salt

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Karen Lee is a patient of Dr. Lenzkes’ who initially reached out to Brian hoping to lose weight and get in better shape. She is the oldest of four children and was given lots of responsibility as a child to help take care of her siblings. She found herself turning to sugar and junk food to help cope with the stress she experienced from an early age. It was not until she discovered the low-carb diet that she found a real solution to her chronic issue.

In this conversation, Brian and Karen talk about Karen’s history of medicating stress with food, how she discovered the low-carb diet, how Karen learned to never binge again, the books Never Binge Again and I Love My Notebook by Dr. Glenn Livingston, Karen’s reason why she wants to lose weight and why having that reason has made a huge difference in her personal success in achieving her goals, the importance of setting realistic goals that take your current physical state into account, fasting protocols, the value of exercise, and low-carb recipes and cooking.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Karen: “I really like to sew. I like to quilt.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

HLTH Code:

HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
HLTH Code Website

Keto Mojo

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. 2 Krazy Ketos—aka. Joe and Rachel—discovered the miracle that is the keto diet back in 2017. The total health reversal and incredible weight loss they experienced caused them to make it their mission to share their testimony with as many people as possible. They achieve this mission through various means such as their website where they offer coaching, recipes, and information.

In this conversation, Brian, Joe, and Rachel talk about the importance of community when it comes to dietary success, how Joe and Rachel discovered the keto diet, other amazing health testimonies from people that Joe and Rachel have helped, why keto has the seemingly miraculous impacts on total health that many experience, how to stay faithful to your diet in the face of temptation, how Joe and Rachel established their online presence and got involved in the keto community, and how physical disabilities can keep people from engaging in fruitful ministry, the importance of sharing your story, the freedom of having increased mobility and energy, and actively eliminating stress from your life.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Joe: “I find my peace going into our community page and seeing all of the life change happening in our subscribers. When you go in there and you see someone go, ‘ I just got back from the doctor and I’m no longer classified as a Type 2 diabetic,’ when somebody send me a message going, ‘you changed my life,’ that’s all I need. That’s where I find my peace—seeing life change in people.”

Life’s Best Medicine According to Rachel: “Prioritizing the first two hours of every single day—they go to God. As a mom of three boys, I always put myself last. And we think that that is being very humble and that’s the best way that we can love our family members—we put all of their needs first, we prioritize them, and then whatever is left over at the end of the day is time for ourselves. But it really doesn’t help us. It creates a sanctuary of bitterness and resentment because you can only go so long feeling like you only get the last share of the day. So, I have to get up way early to invest in me and focus on the Lord and have that time for myself. I have to get into the proper perspective of ‘what really matters?’

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

HLTH Code:

HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
HLTH Code Website

Keto Mojo

2 Krazy Ketos:

Website
Instagram
Linktree
YouTube

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Jason Fung is a New York Times-bestselling author of many books including The Obesity Code and The Diabetes Code. He completed medical school at the University of Toronto and a fellowship in nephrology at UCLA. He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method, a program to help people lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes naturally with intermittent fasting. An early proponent of the now-popular fasting lifestyle, Dr. Fung is often called the founder of intermittent fasting. Today, Dr. Fung has prescribed intermittent fasting and a low carb diet to thousands of patients who have seen results that include reversal of type 2 diabetes, weight loss, and overall higher quality of life and wellbeing.

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Jason talk about what intermittent fasting is and why people do it, how to marry knowledge with environmental factors for maximum success with fasting and weight loss, how to change habitual behavior and get started with new, beneficial habits, putting diabetes into remission and de-prescribing drugs with lifestyle changes, going beyond calories-in calories-out to the deeper level of knowledge about metabolic health and weight loss, how stress factors into the weight loss equation, and the appropriate ways and times to use drugs and surgery.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

HLTH Code:

HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
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Keto Mojo

Dr. Jason Fung:

Website
YouTube
Twitter
Linktree

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Mindy Pelz is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their bodies. Teaching her signature “5-Step Approach,” Dr. Mindy has empowered hundreds of thousands of people around the world to harness their body’s own healing abilities through fasting, diet variation, detoxing chemicals from the body, stress management, and lifestyle changes – as keys to achieving optimum health and slowing down the aging process. Her private coaching group, The Reset Academy, teaches women how to sync a fasting lifestyle with their hormones.

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Mindy talk about the many paradigms and methods for healing that Western medicine has forgotten about, how Dr. Mindy discovered the formula for fasting from a hormonal perspective, the differences between men and women when it comes to fasting and dealing with stress and how these differences relate to hormones, the ways in which women work against their hormones, the evolutionary and genetic basis for fasting, how fasting fixes the gut microbiome, the two primary factors that keep people from getting into ketosis, how the generation of ketones in the body can help women going through menopause, why hormonal care and hormonal awareness is crucial for preventing disease in both men and women, why muscle mass fights visceral fat, knowing when to use which kind of fast, and how fasting helps you to understand your relationship with food and eating.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Mindy: “Where I go when times are stressful and I need oxytocin is nature. I live in Northern California and I can pop over to the beach, I can go to Tahoe, I can go to Yosemite. I just get out and go. I also do a lot of walking because when you walk it calms the amygdala. So it turns the fear part of the brain down. I’m a connection person—my friends, my family, my community. I just lean into people I love and if I feel good around somebody or in an environment then I try to go around that more.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

HLTH Code:

HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
HLTH Code Website

Dr. Mindy Pelz:

Website
YouTube
Instagram
Books
Facebook
Podcast

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Ben Bikman earned a Ph.D. in Bioenergetics at East Carolina University with a focus on the adaptations to metabolic surgeries in obesity. He continued to explore metabolic disorders, with a particular focus on insulin resistance, as a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore. As a professor at Brigham Young University and the director of its Diabetes Research Lab, Dr. Bikman has continued to study insulin, including its role as a regulator of human metabolism, as well as insulin’s relevance in chronic disease. In addition to his research and teaching, Dr. Bikman actively serves as a research mentor to undergraduate and graduate students. He and his students frequently present and publish their findings. He is also the creator of HLTH Code Complete Meal Replacements, “the world’s healthiest (and most delicious) meal replacement shakes.”

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Ben talk about HLTH Code, how and why Dr. Ben started HLTH Code, the core cause of metabolic dysfunction, using fasting to control energy, and teaching the body to burn fat as fuel.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

HLTH Code:

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Dr. Ben Bikman:

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Why We Get Sick Book

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Patricia K. Lee is a pediatrician at the Encinitas office of Children's Primary Care Medical Group (CPCMG). She is an active member of Scripps La Jolla Hospital, Scripps Encinitas Hospital, and Rady's Children's Hospital San Diego. After graduating from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Lee returned to her alma mater to complete her residency training at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital of Stanford University School of Medicine. She practiced in the Bay Area for 10 years as a general pediatrician before moving down to San Diego and joining CPCMG. She is board certified in general pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her clinical interests include preventative medicine and behavior and mental health. In addition to being a general pediatrician, she also serves as a consultant for children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, and ADHD.

In this conversation, Brian and Patricia talk about adverse effects of the Covid vaccination, healthcare mandates from the federal government and California government, Patricia’s public letter to the FDA and the CDC, Patricia’s meeting with officers and doctors from the FDA and CDC, Brian’s experience in his practice with Covid vaccine side-effects, informed consent, choosing integrity over public perception, the silence of the mainstream media on the phenomenon of vaccine side-effects, and the AB 2098 legislation recently signed into law in California.

Life’s Best Medicine according to Patricia: “T.S. Elliot said, ‘For us, there is only the trying and the rest is not our business.’ That is something that has kept me going for the past 3+ years. Just keep trying, keep doing the right thing, and just accept whatever comes.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

HLTH Code:

HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
HLTH Code Website

Dr. Patricia Lee:

Letters to the CDC/FDA and the oversight committees:
The Letter
The Update to the Letter
Website

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian talks about the importance of exercise. While diet is certainly crucial and we all know that you cannot “outrun a bad diet,” exercise is certainly not an aspect of health to ignore. Exercise improves mental health, improves sleep, slows/reduces weight gain, boosts energy, boosts physical functioning, reduction in chances of injury, and much more. Brian also talks about how exercise and diet work together to improve metabolic health. Also, listen in to hear the primary indicator of longevity!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

HLTH Code Promo Code: MetHealth

HLTH Code Website

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast
Never Binge Again
Fast Like a Girl

Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones

Never Binge Again(tm): Reprogram Yourself to Think Like a Permanently Thin Person. Stop Overeating and Binge Eating and Stick to the Food Plan of Your Choice!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian talks about the effects of stress and why stress is so disastrous to our physiology. Stress is exacerbated by poor diet and a number of other factors. In addition to discussing methods for reducing stress, Dr. Brian talks about strategies for not giving in when stress is driving you to eat junk. It is important to acknowledge that stress is a killer. It is not always acknowledged to be the dangerous malady that it is.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast
Never Binge Again
Fast Like a Girl

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Gene and Truly Ecret are husband and wife with an inspiring story to share about how they turned their health around. After getting married, Gene and Truly began to slowly gain weight and see their health decline. It wasn’t until a fateful trip to the doctor and a diabetes scare that Gene found the motivation to find the way out of metabolic dysfunction and obesity no matter what. The way he discovered was—you guessed it!—a carbohydrate restricted, high fat diet.

In their conversation, Brian, Gene, and Truly discuss the Ecret’s introduction to the low-carb diet, the difficulties involved in getting started with this new way of eating and how they overcame them, how to stay mentally resolute in your commitment to a big lifestyle change, how planning can help you resist temptation when it comes, why having lean muscle is so beneficial to metabolic health, how metabolic dysfunction impacts mental health and mood, and beneficial side effects of getting off of medications.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Truly: “Find something you like to do and do it! For me that is teaching.”

Life’s Best Medicine According to Gene: “A hobby that you like and enjoy. It takes the stress off of life.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Gene Ecret:

Twitter

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Suneel Dhand is a medical doctor specializing in Internal & Lifestyle Medicine with a focus on Metabolic Health. He was born in London, grew up in Berkshire, England, and went to medical school at Cardiff University. He then crossed the ocean to do his medical residency in Baltimore, Maryland. Along the way, he also started a popular healthcare blog, YouTube Channel, and wrote 3 well-being books. Dr. Dhand’s main clinical interest is lifestyle medicine and metabolic health, and he is the Founder of Real Public Health US/UK. He is also passionate about educating people about metabolic health, and believes strongly in anti-Censorship in Medicine, Science, and Society.

In their conversation, Brian and Suneel talk about Dr. Suneel’s experience treating COVID patients during the pandemic, why Dr. Suneel decided to become a doctor, vaccine requirements and governmental over-reach, financial corruption in big Pharma and the American medical system, the importance of speaking out about what you observe in science and medicine, the systemic factors that contribute to the worsening of physical and mental health in the United States, the programming of the population to believe and behave in an irrational way, why Dr. Suneel decided to take a stand against the irrational rules and protocols he was seeing.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Suneel: “I think the number one rule of life—before you even focus on anything else—is to try your best to stay healthy. The pillars of a healthy lifestyle: a fresh, whole food diet very low in processed foods, low in sugars, with minimal carbohydrates. Basically eat as healthy as you can.

Exercise as much as you can—my rule is one hour a day wether it is cardio, weights, etc. one hour per day. While you do that you should be completely detached—so no looking at emails, answering messages. That hour of exercise is going to have enormous spill-over benefits: improved concentration, more energy, it will help you sleep better, and it is a mood boost.

Do everything you can to de-stress your life. Having chronically elevated adrenalin and cortisol levels is extremely detrimental to your health.

Sleep! Too many people chronically under-sleep.

In terms of keeping going, having a mission, having principles is extremely important. Nuclearly, what you want to do in life—what your goals are, what you believe strongly in—do something you are absolutely passionate about. All of those things are much more likely to lead to happiness in your life.

Now, happiness is a very subjective term. I am a big believer in Stoicism. Stoicism is a excellent philosophy to live life by that ancient Greece-Roman philosophy. It has helped me a lot over the last three years to combat the madness of the world and to distinguish between what is in your control and what is not in your control.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Suneel Dhand:

Website
Real Public Health US/UK
Med Stoic
YouTube
Instagram
Twitter

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Paul Kolodzik has provided metabolic health and weight loss medical services to patients for nearly 15 years. Believing that the key to metabolic health is appropriately limiting carbohydrate intake to achieve blood glucose reduction/stabilization, fat catabolism (burning fat), weight loss, and disease reversal, Dr. Paul is passionate about helping people make the appropriate lifestyle changes to achieve wellness.

He is Board Certified by The American College of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Kolodzik is also Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. For the past five years, in addition to helping patients succeed at losing weight and reverse chronic disease, he has treated patients with drug, alcohol, and food addiction conditions.

In their conversation, Brian and Paul talk about why faith and medicine are such a great pairing, Paul’s medical background and ultimate discovery of the low-carb approach to solving metabolic health, how Paul moved from the ER to a clinical, out-patient type practice, how the medical field changed from doctors primarily having their own private practices to doctors primarily being employed by a massive medical system, effectively treating people struggling with opiate addiction, the Sinclair Method for treating addiction, the connection between being in ketosis and having a greater ability to fight addictive behaviors, the role of moderation in breaking addictive behavior, Brian’s process for starting a new patient who is interested in improving their metabolic health, the importance of strength training for metabolic health, the relative unimportance of cardio for metabolic health, and when to implement intermittent fasting in a patient’s healthcare plan, and why CGMs are so useful when treating patients with metabolic disorder.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Paul Kolodzik:

Instagram
Twitter
TikTok
Metabolic MDs
YouTube

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine.

Dr. Tro Kalayjian is a board-certified Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine Physician. He is a also Dr. Brian’s co-host on the Low Carb MD Podcast where they talk about all things diet/lifestyle/wellness. He is extensively educated, well-researched, and is passionate about helping people reverse chronic disease, lose weight, and achieve metabolic health.

Rosette Kalayjian is an experienced attorney and entrepreneur. She serves as a legal advisor for Dr. Tro’s medical practice and is also his office administrator. She is also the founder of ROSETTE’S, a company devoted to providing low-carb baking options to the masses.

In their conversation, Brian, Tro, and Rosette talk about how they met, how they started gaining weight and declining in metabolic health, the importance of exercise for mood and mental health, the process of emotionally maturing with age, knowing how to stand up for what is right wisely and effectively, understanding how interests impact and direct medicine, learning to balance work and family, the challenges of starting and running a business, taking a step back and thinking about what ultimately matters in life, how diet effects mental health and mood, and teaching your kids to think critically for themselves.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Tro: “I’ve been working so hard and I think, ‘what is the purpose of all this?’ And it’s relationships. How many lives have we positively affected? Wether it’s being friends with somebody, being a father, a husband; how many lives did we positively affect. Also exercise! If you take exercise away I become a terrible person.”

Life’s Best Medicine According to Rosette: “My kids give me a lot of strength. Just watching them and being able to be present for them is amazing. They give me a source of strength that I didn’t even know I had sometimes.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

Website
Twitter
Instagram
Low Carb MD Podcast

Rosette Kalayjian:

ROSETTE’S
Twitter

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Laura Buchanan and Matt Calkins are a husband and wife team with a mission and a passion to help as many people as possible age successfully. Laura earned her M.D. from the University of Florida and holds a B.Sc. in biomedical sciences. Matt is an emergency medicine resident who loves studying the science of longevity, the optimization of all phases of health, and applying his knowledge to physician and patient wellness. Matt earned his M.D. from the University of Florida and holds a B.Sc. in physics.

In their conversation, Brian, Matt, and Laura talk about how each of them came to realize the power of the low-carb diet, the many benefits of the direct primary care model of healthcare for both doctors and patients, how to motivate and empower patients to take control of their own health, how the predominate health care model in the United States could be better described as a sick care model, how the low-carb/keto diet and the DPC model might be able to make more of a breakthrough into the mainstream, the power of lifestyle/dietary intervention for mental health and mood, the difficulties involved in going through residency, and physician-burnout statistics.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Matt: “I get a lot of fulfillment out of leaving things in a better state than I found them—even if it’s incremental. That’s why I like primary care. You don’t have to change someone’s lifestyle all in one day, but we can really be fulfilled in the small day-to-day changes that patients make.”

Life’s Best Medicine According to Laura: “It’s the relationships—the people in my life. That’s family, first and foremost, friends, even patients, and the people you encounter on a regular basis. All of those relationships make me excited to be alive. And if I can help make their lives better too then that is a win-win.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Drs. Laura Buchanan and Matt Calkins:

Twitter
Website
Aging Successfully
Dr. Tro’s Direct Primary Care

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

Simply Snackin’

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. At age 17 Frank Levandowski graduated as an EMT to follow in his family’s footsteps as a firefighter, but he realized that his urge to help people hadn’t been fully realized. At age 20 he joined the Air Force solidifying many of the core values he has instilled into his business integrity, discipline, and an unyielding will to not give up. Frank finally found himself in health care where his talents really shone through. He is the founder of a health care practice specializing in a non-surgical approach to alleviating joint pain through the use of stem cell therapy, plasma rich protein (PRP), and steroid injections. Frank believes that an approach to healing and pain relief that focuses on regenerative health, diet, and exercise has the ability to transform his patients’ lives for the better.

In their conversation, Brian and Frank talk about Frank’s experience as a person who suffers from bipolar disorder, the spectrum of bipolar, bipolar/depression medication and side effects, Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction, what it is like to experience hypomania, the brain’s ability to hide traumatic memories, how quitting alcohol and following a ketogenic diet can help with bipolar, the variety of different things that can trigger a bipolar episode, mental health stigma, and how a hug can save a life.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Frank: “I have gained so much empathy because of my struggle with suicidal depression that my life purpose and mission is to help as many people as I can while enjoying this life. Every day I wake up thinking, ‘if I can help one person by sharing my story, or by sharing what’s helping me, or by sharing science, that’s a pretty good life.’”1

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Frank Levandowski:

Instagram
Twitter
Website

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Eliot Marshal is a prolific competitor as a professional mixed martial artist (MMA) and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. While climbing the ranks of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Eliot entered the world of mixed martial arts in 2006, eventually signing with the UFC, the most prestigious MMA promotion in the world. In 2011, after a few ups and downs with his MMA career, Marshall decided to hang up his gloves and open training centers in Denver, CO. It wasn’t long before Marshall went on to further success as an entrepreneur, Podcast host, and world-class speaker, trainer, and author. He teaches industry leaders, teams, and individuals how to outsmart, outlast, and outperform their competition and achieve record-breaking success.

In their conversation, Brian and Eliot talk about the mindset of a competitive fighter, Eliot’s childhood/upbringing in Jersey and why/how he started fighting, genetics and fearfulness, dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, and childhood trauma, the debilitating effect of fear, taking personal responsibility instead of complaining about how unfair life is, life lessons one can learn from practicing jiujitsu, and Eliot’s book, The Gospel of Fire.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Eliot: “I figured out who I was and I figured out what it means to be me—I’m a father, I’m a husband, I’m a teacher, I’m a student, I’m a fighter, and I’m a survivor. I just focus on those things always. I focus on who I am. I am playing a 1 vs. 1 game—it’s Eliot vs. Eliot, not Eliot vs. the world. Who am I? Go be that every day in the world and just be a little better at it every day.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Eliot Marshall:

Linktree
Instagram

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ivor Cummins BE(Chem) CEng MIEI PMP completed a Biochemical Engineering degree in 1990. He has since spent over 25 years in corporate technical leadership and management positions. His career specialty has been leading large worldwide teams in complex problem-solving activity. His uniquely powerful ability has been to rapidly resolve complex multifactorial issues, involving all branches of science and technology – there has been no field which he could not integrate into successful and rapid resolution.

Since 2012 Ivor has been intensively researching the root causes of modern chronic disease. A particular focus has been on cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. He shares his research insights at public speaking engagements around the world, revealing the key nutritional and lifestyle interventions which will deliver excellent health and personal productivity. He has presented on heart disease primary root causes at the British Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) in London. He has also debated Irish Professors of Medicine on stage, at the annual conference of the Irish National Institute of Preventative Cardiology (NIPC). Over the past decade he has captivated audiences all over the world – in USA, UK, Estonia, Israel, Switzerland, Germany etc.

Since March 2020, Ivor has dedicated his problem-solving, analytical and biochemical expertise to deep and revealing analysis of the Covid19 pandemic situation.

In this discussion Brian and Ivor talk about how Ivor became involved in the metabolic health world, how he became interested in and involved in the Covid-19 pandemic, the many negative impacts that have resulted from the methods employed by various governments to manage the Covid-19 pandemic, the findings of Ivor’s research on the Covid-19 virus, the effect of the media companies’ coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic on public perception of the virus, the phenomenon of viral interference, the totalitarian nature of the enforcement of extreme Covid-19 management measures, the absolute necessity of open debate for the health and accuracy of science, why integrity is crucial for the health of society and the survival of freedom, and what we’ve learned coming out of the global Covid-19 situation.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Ivor: “What keeps me going is the future of humanity. People keep me going. What really drives me is the future for everyone—and especially the children. And that’s what keeps me going and going and going because what else is there?”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Ivor Cummins:

Eat Rich, Live Long (book)
YouTube
Website

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

Simply Snackin’

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. What is your identity? What comes to mind when you consider this question? Whether our mind goes first to sports teams affiliations, religious beliefs, family roles, or political affiliations the answer we give ourselves is important and reveals much about our worldview.

In this episode Brian reflects on the idea of identity—what shapes one’s identity, how identity changes over time, etc. How much can you subtract from your life and self-perception before you’ve lost what is essentially you?

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Tracey McBeath is an insight based coach living in Melbourne, Australia. She is a wife and mother and has been working as a qualified personal trainer for twenty years. Tracey has studied nutrition through the Real Meal Revolution as well as the Nutrition Network (of which she is a proud Ambassador of and also a lecturer). Tracey recently co created and mentored within their very first Coaching Certification Program, and was a lecturer in their Sports Nutrition Program. Tracey also is a part of the lecture faculty of the HMA (Holistic Medicine for Addiction) with Bitten Jonsson., and is about to begin her training to become a certified SUGAR professional. She is also an author and recently released her latest book, You Have Today.

In their discussion, Brian and Tracey talk about Tracey’s journey into health and personal training, COVID lockdowns in Australia, the power of kindness and helping people, Tracey’s new book, the importance of working hard at something that you love, how to make good and healthful choices for yourself, quiet strength and courage in the face of opposition, and routinely reflecting on your goals and direction in life.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Tracey: “To slow down and to get quiet. When we feel lost we speed up—we want to go hard and we want to run faster. I’ve actually seen that there’s very little answer in that and we don’t get access to clarity. So, for me life’s best medicine is just to slow down.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Tracey McBeath:

Website
Books
Instagram
Linktree
Low Carb Lifestyle Hub

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Amy Reichert is currently running for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. She is a state-licensed investigator for San Diego, a mother, and co-founder of Re-Open San Diego during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Over the course of her career she has become known as a well-respected investigator who has solved cases ranging from missing persons, locating teenage runaways, and cases busting Medicare fraud.

In their discussion, Brian and Amy talk about Amy’s work as a state-licensed investigator, her work organizing protests and opposing corruption during the Covid-19 lockdowns, the usage of buzz words and name-calling to shut down conversation, Amy’s health journey to become metabolically healthy and get fit, the primary importance in one’s life of having faith and hope, the economic devastation wrought by the Covid-19 lockdown policies on struggling families, vaccine mandates and vaccine discrimination, and the moral importance of speaking your mind and being honest even when you are afraid to speak.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Amy: “It’s my faith but it’s also my family. Put God first and watch the rest come in line in your life.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Amy Reichert:

Campaign Website
Twitter
Instagram
Linktree
Re-open SD
Facebook: @AmyforSanDiego

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Drs. David and Jen Unwin are a husband and wife team who work to help people recover their metabolic health with their psychological and nutritional expertise.

Dr. David Unwin is a practicing GP based in Southport in the United Kingdom and is a recognized international expert on the topic of carbohydrates and Type 2 diabetes. He is the RCGP National Champion for Collaborative Care and Support Planning in Obesity & Diabetes. In 2015 he won the North West NHS ‘Innovator of the Year Award’ and in 2016 he won the National NHS ‘Innovator of the Year Award’ for his work in treating diabetes with a low carb.

Dr. Jen is a consultant clinical health psychologist who has worked in the NHS for over 30 years, helping people with chronic illnesses to improve their lives. She is also former chair of the UK Association for Solution Focused Practice.

In their conversation, Brian, Jen, and David talk about the horrible internal and external effects of addiction, Jen and David’s journey together as a couple and as partners in teaching people about metabolic health, the mental aspects of metabolic health, the value of hope and giving people hope, listening to patients and helping them define their goals, the importance of maintaining our relationships with loved ones, remote medical monitoring devices, the impacts of stress and how to reduce it, the process of empowering a patient to activate in the achievement of their own health goals, why focusing on patients rather than on money makes you more successful.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Drs. David and Jen Unwin:

Fork in the Road
Dr. Jen Unwin’s Twitter
Dr. David Unwin’s Twitter
Public Health Collaboration

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Mike Davis (@GuyNAustin on Twitter) is a self-described “random guy in Austin who got tired of being sick and overweight at the age of 48 and decided to do something about it.” After achieving amazing results simply by kicking soda, he tried the keto diet. This adoption of the keto diet enabled him to normalize his blood pressure and shed roughly 25% of his bodyweight in 10 weeks with no exercise at all.

In their conversation, Brian and Mike talk about personal accountability, the value of open-mindedness, the danger of censoring the free expression of ideas, the importance of integrity, the drastic effects that bad nutrition have on the brain and mood, and philosophy of knowledge and ethics.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Mike: “My marriage is the thing that makes my life better than it could be on my own. Life’s best medicine for me is having a home where I would rather be than anywhere else in the world, and being there.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Mike Davis:

Twitter

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Tony Hampton is a board-certified obesity specialist, working with patients individually in the clinic and with small groups enrolled in the diabetes prevention program (D.P.P.). As one of only just over 3,000 board certified obesity medicine specialists in the United States, he’s been able to use his knowledge to help develop and support programs that reduce the obesity burden. He has also been instrumental in the launch of the Food Farmacy (that’s FARM-acy with an “F”) at Advocate Trinity Hospital to increase access to fresh, healthy food for patients and community members in need in partnership with the Chicago Food Depository.

Karon Hampton, Dr. Tony’s wife, is a pharmacist with Walmart and a graduate of Xavier University for both her undergraduate and pharmacy education. She is the proud mother of two sons.

In their conversation, Brian, Tony, and Karon talk about how Karon and Tony met and ultimately got married, their health journey together and how they ultimately came to adopt the low-carb lifestyle, the effects of stable blood sugar on mood, effectively and intentionally caring for the important people in your life, learning how to adapt as parents when your kids become adults, Dr. Tony’s experiences delivering babies as a family doctor, the importance of keeping an open and learning attitude when it comes to relationships, social issues, and medical care, and some tips for maintaining a healthy marriage relationship.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Tony: “For me it is about waking up everyday and feeling like I am living my life’s purpose, and wether I am honoring that purpose and pursuing it everyday. I encourage everybody to do the same.”

Life’s Best Medicine According to Karon: “First and foremost it is God. I am faith-driven all the way—a believer. Whenever there are difficult times I always start with a prayer. I am constantly talking to God. I am constantly praying over my marriage, over my children, and for anyone else who has said anything to me about having any difficulties or opportunities for growth.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Dr. Tony Hampton:

Linktree
Instagram Account
LinkedIn Account

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Cory Jenks earned his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of South Carolina in 2011 and currently is a practicing clinical pharmacist—and improv comedian. Cory travels the country teaching healthcare professionals how to apply the valuable skills of improv comedy to create a more adaptable, empathetic, and humanizing healthcare experience for both patients and providers. Cory lives in Tucson, Arizona, with his wife, Cassie, their two children, and ten chickens.

In their conversation, Brian and Cory talk about how to put pharmacists and doctors in positions where they have the time and permission to care, the importance of empathy and sympathy when you work in the medical field, why knowing a patient’s history is some of the most important information you can have, why physician burnout is so dangerous, the mutual advantages of the direct primary care model, and the necessity of having humility for the sake of your patients.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Cory: “It is about nurturing the relationships that energize you and focusing on what you can control. Also laughing at the absurd realities of the world.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Cory Jenks:

Website
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
Linkedin
Email: cory@improvrx.com
Permission to Care (Book)
Get Through Your Shift (Newsletter)

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Cory Jenks earned his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of South Carolina in 2011 and currently is a practicing clinical pharmacist—and improv comedian. Cory travels the country teaching healthcare professionals how to apply the valuable skills of improv comedy to create a more adaptable, empathetic, and humanizing healthcare experience for both patients and providers. Cory lives in Tucson, Arizona, with his wife, Cassie, their two children, and ten chickens.

In their conversation, Brian and Cory talk about how to put pharmacists and doctors in positions where they have the time and permission to care, the importance of empathy and sympathy when you work in the medical field, why knowing a patient’s history is some of the most important information you can have, why physician burnout is so dangerous, the mutual advantages of the direct primary care model, and the necessity of having humility for the sake of your patients.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Cory: “It is about nurturing the relationships that energize you and focusing on what you can control. Also laughing at the absurd realities of the world.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Cory Jenks:

Website
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
Linkedin
Email: cory@improvrx.com
Permission to Care (Book)
Get Through Your Shift (Newsletter)

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ede Fox (aka. Black Carnivore) is a carnivore diet guru, health coach, podcaster (host of The Black Carnivore Podcast), and she has seen great success in her own life due to her adoption of the keto/carnivore diet.

In their conversation, Brian and Ede talk about how Ede was able to improve her metabolic health and lose weight, how she got started working in the nutrition/health world, the many benefits of the carnivore diet, the effect of the carnivore diet on seizures, how amazing you feel on the carnivore diet, why it is actually cheaper to eat a carnivore diet, the many harmful components of processed foods, and introducing the African American community to the carnivore diet.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Ede: “I love to dive into books, podcasts, and to learn more about how my body works. And I love to then turn around and share it because I see people suffering. So I want to turn around and offer my hand to the person behind me.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Ede Fox:

Website
Instagram
Linktree

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website
Low Carb MD Podcast

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ede Fox (aka. Black Carnivore) is a carnivore diet guru, health coach, podcaster (host of The Black Carnivore Podcast), and she has seen great success in her own life due to her adoption of the keto/carnivore diet.

In their conversation, Brian and Ede talk about how Ede was able to improve her metabolic health and lose weight, how she got started working in the nutrition/health world, the many benefits of the carnivore diet, the effect of the carnivore diet on seizures, how amazing you feel on the carnivore diet, why it is actually cheaper to eat a carnivore diet, the many harmful components of processed foods, and introducing the African American community to the carnivore diet.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Ede: “I love to dive into books, podcasts, and to learn more about how my body works. And I love to then turn around and share it because I see people suffering. So I want to turn around and offer my hand to the person behind me.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Brian talks with Gene McLeod about Gene’s upbringing, his career in the defense industry, Gene’s book, genealogy, and Gene’s struggle with type 2 diabetes.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Brian talks with Gene McLeod about Gene’s upbringing, his career in the defense industry, Gene’s book, genealogy, and Gene’s struggle with type 2 diabetes.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Drs. Owen Johnston and Jennifer Shaw are physical therapists based in San Diego. In October 2021 they founded Advanced Physical Therapy and Wellness. Their mission is “to save millions of people worldwide from unnecessary surgery.” They actively participate in the community by writing and providing E-books and running workshops at gyms around the city.

In their conversation, Brian, Jennifer, and Owen talk about getting out of the big medical system and starting their own private practices, how Owen and Jennifer established their patient base, the tragedy of doctor burnout, a holistic approach to health, the usage of essential oils toward that goal of holistic health, listening to and trusting God to direct your path, and discovering the vision for your life.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Owen: “Self-development. Taking a holistic approach to self-improvement and self-development. And the spiritual element is also absolutely key.”

Life’s Best Medicine According to Jeniffer: “It is who you surround yourself with. We and only we have the power to control who has access to us and our energy and who can impact us and our energy.”

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Drs. Owen and Jennifer:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Drs. Owen Johnston and Jennifer Shaw are physical therapists based in San Diego. In October 2021 they founded Advanced Physical Therapy and Wellness. Their mission is “to save millions of people worldwide from unnecessary surgery.” They actively participate in the community by writing and providing E-books and running workshops at gyms around the city.

In their conversation, Brian, Jennifer, and Owen talk about getting out of the big medical system and starting their own private practices, how Owen and Jennifer established their patient base, the tragedy of doctor burnout, a holistic approach to health, the usage of essential oils toward that goal of holistic health, listening to and trusting God to direct your path, and discovering the vision for your life.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Owen: “Self-development. Taking a holistic approach to self-improvement and self-development. And the spiritual element is also absolutely key.”

Life’s Best Medicine According to Jeniffer: “It is who you surround yourself with. We and only we have the power to control who has access to us and our energy and who can impact us and our energy.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Drs. Owen and Jennifer:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Teresa Mealy is a family nurse practitioner. She graduated from the University of South Florida in 2004. She started her career in neurology. After going through her own health struggles, she branched out from the corporate medicine model and healed her own body. She decided then to go back to being a student and learn, for the first time, all that was not taught in nursing school. She has been doing BHRT, metabolic health, and functional medicine since 2015. Her biggest practice is in Springfield, Missouri, although she is licensed in 6 states. She believes people deserve to thrive and not just survive.

In their conversation, Brian and Teresa talk about talk about how hormones saved Teresa’s life, progesterone, the effects of hormonal issues in the context of relationships, treating a hormonally imbalanced menopausal patient, using diet to fix hormonal issues, adrenal fatigue, the effects of stress and anxiety on hormonal issues, testimonies from some of Teresa’s patients, hormonal health for men versus women, problems with Provera, and the connection between head injuries and low testosterone in men.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Teresa: “Being able to help people change their lives is amazing; watching my kids grow up—now they’re fifteen—is amazing. I love Jesus—that makes me happy—I love nature—that makes me happy. Our family is very close knit. We homeschool our kids so we are really just like this party of four that is really close. That’s what really floats my boat.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Teresa Mealy:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Brian tells stories of some miraculous things that he has witnessed that have confirmed his faith.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Monique Attinger is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, working with those who want to reduce their oxalate intake. She discovered (after her daughter was diagnosed with an oxalate problem) that lowering oxalate didn't just help her daughter, but helped her too! And yet, the practitioner who had diagnosed her daughter had never recognized any oxalate issue in Monique. As a result of that experience, Monique got involved in the low oxalate world and has been a moderator on the Trying Low Oxalates support group for over a decade.

In this discussion, Brian and Monique talk about her daughter’s oxalate problem and what she discovered through this experience, how to increase oxalates in your diet, how oxalate benefits the kidneys, oxalates in milk versus dark chocolate, how to notice if you have an oxalate problem, the effects of oxalate on hormones, oxalate problems on low-carb diets, oxalates on a carnivore diet, oxalate in heavy whipping cream and other dairy products, and the experience of starting a low-ox diet.

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Monique Attinger:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In 2008, Ben Azadi went through a personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. Ben is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. He is known as ‘The Health Detective’ because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function. Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting.

In this discussion, Brian and Ben talk about Ben’s health journey, the power of positivity and positive thinking, the story of the founding of Keto Kamp, the importance of being a life-long learner, showing respect to all, keeping patients/coaching clients motivated to pursue their goals, the power of environment, addressing past trauma that is keeping you stuck, and the silver linings of the COVID lockdowns.

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Ben Azadi:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Peter McCullough is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, and clinical lipidology. He cares for advanced patients with common medical problems including heart and kidney disease, lipid disorders, and diabetes. Since the outset of the pandemic, Dr. McCullough has been a leader in the medical response to the COVID-19 disaster and has become an expert on COVID-19 illnesses.

In this discussion, Drs. Lenzkes and McCullough talk about the treatment of COVID-19 over the course of the pandemic, studies on the various treatments that have been used, ethical issues surrounding the treatment of COVID-19, concerns regarding the genetic inoculations for COVID-19, cover-ups by pharmaceutical companies and the willful blindness of government, the contents of mRNA inoculations and their effects on the human body, deaths linked to these inoculations, inoculation mandates in the private sector, and mask mandates in various sectors.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Martha Carlin left her career in business where she worked as a systems thinker and turnaround expert and devoted herself to solving the puzzle of Parkinson’s disease. She began her journey as a citizen scientist when her husband (John) was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. His diagnosis launched a transformative life-journey and Martha’s passion to find the answers traditional medicine either missed or overlooked. She is the founder of the science blog, “Martha’s Quest,” and is also the founder of BiotiQuest.

In this discussion, Dr. Brian and Martha talk about the initial results of a new clinical trial on the effects of Sugar Shift—a product made by Martha’s company, BiotiQuest--Martha’s spiritual journey and religious experience, the supremacy of love and how this virtue makes anything possible, how Martha understands the relationship between science and spiritual faith, the body’s amazing ability to heal itself, the significance of the microbiome for total health and metabolic health, the benefits of fecal transplants, the discovery of God through the complexity of life and biology, and how belief impacts everything.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Martha: “It is love; it really does survive everything.”

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Martha Carlin:

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BiotiQuest
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Sugar Shift
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Martha Carlin left her career in business where she worked as a systems thinker and turnaround expert and devoted herself to solving the puzzle of Parkinson’s disease. She began her journey as a citizen scientist when her husband (John) was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. His diagnosis launched a transformative life-journey and Martha’s passion to find the answers traditional medicine either missed or overlooked. She is the founder of the science blog, “Martha’s Quest,” and is also the founder of BiotiQuest.

In this discussion, Dr. Brian and Martha talk about the initial results of a new clinical trial on the effects of Sugar Shift—a product made by Martha’s company, BiotiQuest--Martha’s spiritual journey and religious experience, the supremacy of love and how this virtue makes anything possible, how Martha understands the relationship between science and spiritual faith, the body’s amazing ability to heal itself, the significance of the microbiome for total health and metabolic health, the benefits of fecal transplants, the discovery of God through the complexity of life and biology, and how belief impacts everything.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Martha: “It is love; it really does survive everything.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Martha Carlin:

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BiotiQuest
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TEDx Talk
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Sugar Shift
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Sabine Hazan is a specialist in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and hepatology. Dr. Hazan is the Founder and CEO of the Malibu Specialty Center and Ventura Clinical Trials. Dr. Hazan is a top clinical investigator for multiple pharmaceutical companies, and also acts as the series editor of Practical Gastroenterology on the microbiome, a peer review journal that reaches 18,000 gastroenterologists. She was and is a speaker for World Congress of Digestive Disease, MAGI, Microbiome Congress, International Drug Discovery Science and Technology Conference and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology).

In this discussion, Drs. Brian and Sabine talk about fecal transplants, the effects of stress on the microbiome and the effects of lifestyle changes on stress, regional varieties of microbiome organisms, what the microbiome is doing during COVID, Dr. Sabine’s treatment and prevention protocols for COVID, hydroxychloroquine, the evolution of COVID treatment, the role of vitamin D in the microbiome, ivermectin, the need for doctors with varying hypotheses to come to the table to discuss their findings, and Dr. Sabine’s current research projects.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Sabine: “I love my job when I’m doing fun things and evaluating microbes and seeing improvement of a disease in a patient. To me, that is what thrills me; that’s so empowering.”

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Dr. Sabine Hazan:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Ken Berry is a Fellow in The American Academy of Family Physicians and has been practicing Family Medicine in rural Tennessee for over a decade (having seen over 20,000 patients in his career so far). He is the author of the best selling book Lies My Doctor Told Me. He received his medical degree from University of Tennessee College of Medicine.

In this discussion, Drs. Brian and Ken talk about Lies My Doctor Told Me, how to interact with people who disagree with you in a cordial and compassionate manner, how to speak your opinions and stand up for the truth with tact, how Dr. Ken became aware of the importance of nutrition and came to adopt the ketogenic/low-carb way of eating, Dr. Ken’s upcoming book, Common Sense Labs, what it truly means to be a doctor, Dr. Brian and Ken’s clinical experience prescribing the proper human diet, empowering patients with information so that they have the power to help themselves, why obesity is not the only sign of metabolic syndrome, and why the profit driven big food companies have no interest in pushing real food.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Ken: “Every stumbling black is also a stepping stone; it just depends on how you look at it.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Aseem Malhotra is an award-winning cardiologist. He is an NHS Trained Consultant Cardiologist, and visiting Professor of Evidence Based Medicine, Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Salvador, Brazil. He is a world renowned expert in the prevention, diagnosis and management of heart disease. He is honorary council member to the Metabolic Psychiatry Clinic at Stanford University school of medicine California, and is Cardiology MSc examiner at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. He is a founding member of Action on Sugar and was the lead campaigner highlighting the harm caused by excess sugar consumption in the United Kingdom, particularly its role in type 2 diabetes and obesity.

In this discussion, Drs. Brian and Aseem talk about compassion, philosophy and virtue, the impact of modern medicine on life expectancy, the importance of finding a fulfilling career, the pharmaceutical industry, understanding the behavior of corporations, doctor burnout due to the deterioration of societal health and overemphasis on efficiency, the problem of medical misinformation, the problems that arise from individuals compromising their integrity, and how to fix the problem of pervasive corruption in a system.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Professor Tim Noakes has published more than 750 scientific books and articles. He has been cited more than 21,000 times in scientific literature and has an H-index of 77. He has won numerous awards over the years and made himself available on many editorial boards. He now devotes a majority of his time to promoting the low carbohydrate high fat diet, especially for those with insulin resistance, and to raising funds for Eat Better South Africa! and research through The Noakes Foundation. He is also the Chief Medical Director of the Nutrition Network, an education, connection and learning platform founded by The Noakes Foundation in partnership with an esteemed team of doctors and scientists.

In this discussion, Dr. Brian and Prof. Tim talk about the nature of healthy scientific progress, lessons from the dietary patterns of primitive people groups, the powerful forces behind the propagation of false nutritional and health information, the growing loss of faith in the medical system, the fight to change the standard of care in medicine, being open to having your mind changed for the sake of truth, the value of being able to approach a scientific problem from a creative mindset, and Prof. Noakes’ current scientific work.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Tim: “There’s no question—it’s my wife. We live for each other because we would hate if one of us died and the other was left behind.”

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Tim Noakes:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Debra Scott is a mother and grandmother from the U.K. who has an amazing story of taking her health into her own hands, reversing her fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes, and using her story to help and inspire others.

In this discussion, Brian and Debra talk about Debra’s health journey, the opportunities she has had to help others and share her message of healing, the role of exercise in Debra’s recovery, the dietary philosophy that helped Debra reverse her diabetes, healthy fats versus unhealthy fats, and looking to our ancestors for help with common sense eating.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Debra: “No one knows your body like you do. Look out for the warning signs; if anything is worrying you, go to your doctor. Self-help as well; there is so much information and support out there. Get help and support; we are in this together.”

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Debra Scott:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Gary Fettke is an orthopedic surgeon who was officially sanctioned in 2016 by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for low-carb dietary recommendations he made to patients. He was effectively silenced by the AHPRA after years of harassment, and he and his wife were forced to defend themselves despite the fact that no incident of patient harm nor patient complaint was ever identified. Belinda is Gary’s wife and is a national/international speaker and researcher challenging plant-based dietary guidelines shaped by vested interests and ideologies.

In this discussion, Brian, Gary, and Belinda talk about Gary and Belinda’s four and a half year battle with the AHPRA, the steady rise in popularity of the low-carb nutritional approach to health, the failure of modern medical education, how scientific knowledge is supposed to naturally change and evolve over time, taking a stand for what is right in the face of overwhelming opposition, the necessity of having support from family and friends in the face of such opposition, treating all people with respect, why doctors ought to be primarily teachers, and what factors determine what is considered correct and what is considered to be misinformation.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Belinda: “Community, being married to this guy, and having people around you that you can trust.”

Life’s Best Medicine According to Gary: “Enjoy life and don’t waste opportunity. We have incredible privilege and there are vast populations of the planet that don’t have these privileges, the resources, or the opportunity. So I get frustrated by those people who have the opportunity but don’t embrace it. Part of that embracing is to share your good fortune.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Amy Berger is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, author of multiple books on nutrition, and U.S. Air Force Veteran. She is also the founder of TuitNutrition.com—a nutrition blog and health coaching website. Her areas of interest include using low carb and ketogenic diets as nutritional therapies for diabetes (both type 2 and type 1), obesity, PCOS, migraines, acid reflux/GERD, cardiovascular disease, and neurological and neurodegenerative disorders (such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy).

In this discussion, Brian and Amy talk about solving thyroid problems, treating depression with diet, getting past weight-loss stalls, stress eating and other emotional factors that cause people to eat more, the great value of getting enough quality sleep, why it is not advisable to overemphasize diet to the detriment of mental or emotional health, finding an effective balance between restriction and liberality with your diet, discovering the root cause of your poor eating habits, and making realistic goals.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Amy: “I think we take for granted the importance of physical contact—not just sexual contact, but just hugging, holding hands, touching somebody on the arm. That human connection—physically and emotionally. We can’t do life alone; we need other people. It is a blessing to have friends and family.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Vinnie Tortorich is a fitness and weight loss expert, the author of the best-selling “Fitness Confidential,” filmmaker of such films as Beyond Impossible and FAT: A Documentary, and podcast host of the very popular Fitness Confidential podcast.

In this discussion, Brian and Vinnie talk about how they met in San Diego at a low carb conference, how Vinnie got interested in fitness and, especially, nutrition, the economics of why companies and restaurants push carbs and sugar over meat and veggies, the common sense of good nutrition, Vinnie’s experience of recovering from cancer alone, Vinnie’s reflections on life after coming face to face with death, Vinnie’s experience of and thoughts on falling in love, and Vinnie’s appearances on Oprah and Mike Rowe’s shows.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Vinnie: “Just being enthusiastic about whatever it is. Making goals in life and seeing the goals through—I think that’s what counts in life. Pretty simple.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. What is truth? In this episode, Dr. Lenzkes reflects on the meaning of truth, the value of open dialogue in the interest of discovering truth, the importance of speaking the truth boldly when it is necessary, and the relationship between truth and power.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Bronson Dant has been coaching and training people in health and fitness for almost 10 years. He started CrossFit around his 40th birthday and quickly fell in love with the variety, community, coaching, and results. Bronson opened his own CrossFit gym in 2014. In 2018 Bronson discovered the secret to extreme optimization of his metabolic health and performance. Since then, he has designed specific methods to use both nutrition and fitness to radically improve the lives of hundreds of people all over the world.

In this conversation, Brian and Bronson talk about Bronson’s new book, The Ultimate Ketogenic Fitness Book, setting realistic goals, focusing on improving metabolic health versus focusing on weight-loss, the importance of quality sleep, making time for self-care, finding little ways to make forward progress toward your goals, and the true purpose of exercise.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Bronson: “Prioritize what is best for you at the time and understand that that’s going to change.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Triple J has an amazing and inspiring story of hope. He found himself in a place of severe depression, in poor health, and in physical pain after going through a divorce. He was overweight and losing faith that he could ever recover when he heard the voice of God. In that moment of divine grace Triple J found the strength to take his first steps toward recovery with God’s help.

In this conversation, Brian and Triple J discuss the human need for God and for His help, why pride is such a barrier to faith, why it is important to speak the truth, the necessity of community for perseverance toward the goal, the power and freedom of receiving God’s forgiveness and of forgiving yourself, why failing to give God glory is a critical failure, the damage we do to ourselves and to others when we judge based on what we see on the surface, and seeking understanding rather than being overly critical.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Triple J: “Life is ‘Life’s Best Medicine.’ To be able to wake up every day with the opportunity to do something better and greater than yesterday—that is ‘Life’s Best Medicine.’ The opportunity to wake up again. Once you get that opportunity to wake up, now you have taken the power in your hands. If you can ever tap into that appreciation, that gratitude for just waking up in the morning, then you have figured everything out.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dovid Feldman is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselor. His life’s purpose is helping people get to the place they want to be — emotionally, spiritually, physically. Miriam Feldman is a Somatic Healer, Relationship Expert, and Clarity Coach. Her mission is to empower women to trust themselves through the wisdom of their body and intuition in their relationships, career and health. She is an international certified coach, master mindbody healer, writer, and speaker.

In this conversation, Brian, Dovid, and Miriam talk about the value of premarital counseling, paradigms for dating from an orthodox religious perspective versus a modern liberal perspective, how people who are married can become seduced into having an affair because of a “harmless” friendship with a person of the opposite sex, the shallow nature of modern dating and relationships, how making a commitment to God—to put Him at the center of our lives—is the best foundation for a marriage relationship, the importance of practicing gratitude, discovering the root of bitterness and negativity in yourself, and the importance of language and phrasing when communicating with your spouse.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Dovid: “Happiness is a choice and it’s something that you can create for yourself and for your family.”

Life’s Best Medicine According to Miriam: “I have a purpose here and there is a purpose to this thing called life that looks so random. Make the choice to walk in that purpose—whatever that purpose might be calling me to do. That calling is always kindness. Kindness is a choice and a purpose—that we can make the world a better place.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Dovid Feldman:

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Miriam Feldman:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Siobhan Huggins is Dave Feldman's right hand researcher in all things cholesterol & lipoproteins. She went keto in August of 2016, lost 80 pounds, and completely turned her health around. Now she spends her time deep diving into the inner workings of the lipid system, and searching for the mechanisms of the modern diseases that surround us.

In this conversation, Brian and Siobhan discuss how Siobhan discovered the keto diet, Siobhan’s battle with anxiety and depression and the advantage that the keto diet gave her in that battle, lipedema and its symptoms, the effect of high fat vs high carb diets on the microbiome, why the Western diet is a metabolic disaster, the genius of the human body for survival and balance, the importance of considering the bio-individuality of each person seeking to regain health on the keto diet, the effect that mindset can have on success and health, and the frustration at the root of doctor burn out.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Siobhan: “I really want to understand things—to really drill down and see all the inter-workings. Also, helping people understand things. Also, my community, my friends, my family, and my cat.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Siobhan Huggins:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Catherine Seo, PhD is Founder & CEO of Lipedema Simplified & The LipedemaProject, Inc., course director for MasterClass: Beyond Lipedema and a professor of psychology. She produced and directed the documentary, The Disease They Call FAT, and was one of the co-authors of the book, Lipedema-The Disease They Call FAT: An Overview for Clinicians. Dr. Seo’s research focuses on empowering women who experience the distortions of body image and the role of nutrition for treating lipedema. She holds a doctorate in Psychology with a concentration in Media. She has lipedema, lymphedema, and has struggled with obesity. She has dedicated over 40 years to learning and teaching how to bring knowledge, compassion, and humor to living with a chronic condition.

Leslyn Keith is a certified lymphedema therapist and has a Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy with an emphasis on lymphedema and obesity. Dr. Keith has started four lymphedema therapy programs in California including two in private practice. She has treated lymphatic and fat disorders for over 20 years and currently researches, consults, and lectures on lymphedema, lipedema, and obesity nationally and internationally. She is the author of two books about and published several articles about the efficacy of a ketogenic diet for lymphatic and fat disorders. Currently, Dr. Keith is Director of Research and Board President for The Lipedema Project and an instructor in lymphedema therapy for Klose Training.

In this conversation, Brian, Leslyn, and Catherine discuss the definition of lipedema and lymphedema, how people struggling with either of the above diseases can find relief for their condition with the ketogenic diet, the need for taking a holistic approach to health in order to recover from lipedema, the importance of considering bio-individuality when helping patients, research that has been done on using the keto diet to treat lipedema and lymphedema, the speaker line-up for Catherine and Leslyn’s upcoming symposium, liposuction surgery and its place in the treatment of lipedema and lymphedema.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Leslyn Kieth:

Email: leslyn@lipedemaproject.org

Catherine Seo:

Email: catherine@lipedema-simplified.org
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. David Robinson is the author of the book, My Unremarkable Brain: A Fat-Fueled Adventure into the World of Epilepsy and the Ketogenic Diet. He is also the host of Big Dave’s Healthy Happy Hour!—a show where David sits down with doctors and other members of the low-carb community to discuss nutrition, wellness, and other related topics.

In this conversation, Brian and David talk about low-carb as a therapy for those living with epilepsy, David’s story from being diagnosed with epilepsy to finding sustainable healing with the ketogenic diet, how to take charge of your own health and communicate with your doctor to get the treatment you need, factors that trigger epileptic seizures, different kinds of stress, which lifestyle keystones promote happiness, the joy of community and friendship, and the value of grace and forgiveness.

Life’s Best Medicine According to David: “Community is so important. The biggest thing you could do for yourself is to connect with a group of people. If you are going to make time for anything, I would make time for that. Never stop learning, never stop loving, and never stop connecting with other people.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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David Robinson:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Martha Carlin left her career in business where she worked as a systems thinker and turnaround expert and devoted herself to solving the puzzle of Parkinson’s disease. She began her journey as a citizen scientist when her husband (John) was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. His diagnosis launched a transformative life-journey and Martha’s passion to find the answers traditional medicine either missed or overlooked. She is the founder of the science blog, “Martha’s Quest,” and is also the founder of BiotiQuest.

In this conversation, Brian and Martha talk about the microbiome triggers for diseases, the multitude of factors that effect the gut microbiome, learning to feed good bacteria and starve bad bacteria with diet and lifestyle changes, mannitol and its effect on the gut, toxoplasmosis, where to go for a good gut microbiome test, why supermarket probiotic foods may not be ideal for building up your gut microbiome, and tips for making your own bone broth and yogurt.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Martha: “Helping people. I used to have a career that was all about making money and moving up the ladder. When I started doing this and seeing how much I can help people—even the little interactions on the phone; that human connection and really being able to make a difference in somebody’s life—that is what motivates me to get up in the morning. I am so much happier doing this and working to help people live healthier, happier lives.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Martha Carlin:

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BiotiQuest
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Sugar Shift
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Bitten Jonsson is a registered nurse, addiction specialist and ADDIS®/SUGAR® authorized (addiction screening, assessment and diagnostic tools) and currently offer courses and training for professionals. She first began her journey into the world of food/sugar addiction over 27 years ago and has lots of insights and experience to share.

In this conversation, Brian and Bitten talk about addiction and brain development, how sugar and flour effects the brain, the value of taking a holistic approach to addiction, healing the gut microbiome with food, the importance of breathing and sleeping correctly, being held hostage by your lifestyle, and addressing the multiple factors involved in restoring health with patients.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Bitten: “A passion for life. Say yes to life. Wake up in the morning and be curious about the new day.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Bitten Johnson:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Brian Lenzkes shares his thoughts on the sacrament of baptism and the miracle of birth.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and best-selling author of multiple books aimed at exposing the incredible nutritional blunders made by official health agencies and providing effective and powerful strategies for regaining health, gaining control over weight, and even methods to regain youthfulness.

In this discussion, Drs. Brian and William talk about the connection between wheat, grains, and sugar in the diet and disruption of the gut-microbiome, the importance of feeding your gut-microbiome correctly, the connection between mental health and gut health, why grains and seeds are not compatible with the human, the negative effects of certain drugs, emulsifiers, and sweeteners on gut-health, the devastating effects of stress and how to mitigate those effects, and the value of making your own fermented foods.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Dr. William Davis:

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Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Life's Best Medicine Podcast. Jayne Bullen is a managing director of the Nutrition Network and the chief operating officer of the Nokes foundation. She also established the Eat Better South Africa program with Professor Noakes. Jayne has an MBA degree and has focused her career on helping others to achieve healthier lifestyles. Her personal struggles with weight and metabolic disease led her to the low carbohydrate approach. To this end, she is the organizer of the World Nutrition Summit and is bringing leaders in the nutritional realm together to educated people. Neville Wellington is a general practitioner with over 21 years of experience with pediatrics and adults, specializing in diabetes management. He has extensive clinical research and is a featured speaker for the nutrition network.

In this discussion, Brian, Jayne, and Neville talk about the importance of considering lifestyle factors in conjunction with diet, continuous glucose monitors, why stress is so unhealthy, the upcoming World Nutrition Summit, the damaging effects to the body of sugary drinks, remission versus reversal of disease, and the need for nutritional education.

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Jayne Bullen:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Chris and Miriam Bair are the founders of Keto Chow and the Keto, Salt Lake conference. They are the creators of delicious keto shakes and more which they sell on their website and in their store. Chris and Miriam are a husband and wife team who are passionate about helping people achieve health and wellness through the ketogenic diet.

In their discussion, Brian, Chris, and Miriam talk about the story of Keto Chow and the Keto, Salt Lake conference, the speaker line up for the Keto, Salt Lake in April, the effects of diet in developmentally significant stages in children’ lives, and the value of low-carb/keto conferences.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Chris and Miriam Bair:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. JoAnn McManamy is a retired college professor who used to teach at Harvard. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the University of Connecticut, an MBA in Management, an MS Degree in Counseling and Psychology, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Connecticut. She is a level 3 certified life coach with the Fearless Living Institute.

In their discussion, Brian and JoAnn talk about finding the right doctor and taking charge of your own health, learning how to keep on track with your diet, how to progressively make small positive changes in your life, the joy of feeling good and having mental clarity, and the power of sharing your story and helping others.

Life’s Best Medicine According to JoAnn: “Love and connection. You need to do a little bit of assessment on what you are attached to that no longer serves you.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Dr. JoAnn McManamy:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Donald Adema, DO is a Board-certified family practitioner practicing in Santee (San Diego County), California. Dr. Adema has a great interest in blending all approaches to palliative care and he dedicates a part of his practice to hospice and ambulatory pain management. Dr. Lenzkes and Dr. Adema met recently at a meeting with the world renowned Dr. Peter McCullough. In this conversation, they get back together to talk about a wide array of topics related to medicine.

In their discussion, Brian and Donald talk about the impact of COVID on palliative and hospice care, the negative effects of COVID policies imposed by government and adopted by hospitals and care facilities, physician burnout and its primary causes, effective ways to treat COVID, the massive and far-reaching health benefits of reducing inflammation in the body by optimizing diet, practical hands-on wisdom about being a good doctor, the importance of faith in medicine and in life, and why stress is a seriously underrated health factor.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Donald: “Keep moving! If you don’t move—if you become stationary—your insulin gets tired, your inflammation goes up, and your appetite grows. So keep moving! Keep your brain moving, keep your body moving, and keep your prayers going.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. At the beginning of his college career, Brett Ender was diagnosed with proctitis and soon after, due to poor diet, poor sleep, binge drinking, and stress, was also diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. About three years ago in 2019, Brett discovered and began experimenting with the carnivore/keto diet as a treatment for his ailments.

In their discussion, Brian and Brett talk about discovering the best diet for yourself as an individual, mood improvement on the carnivore diet, the connection between gut and brain, athletic performance on the carnivore diet, the effect that stress has on inflammatory diseases like ulcerative colitis, and the effect of probiotic foods like kimchi and kombucha on gut health.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Brett: “Having meaningful connection with people.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Brett Ender:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. This is a special episode. Just over a month ago, Brian was biking on a beautiful Saturday morning with his good friend, fellow missionary, and mentor, Carlos Merlo. This was a routine Saturday morning activity for Brian and Carlos, but what ultimately transpired was not routine. At some point during the ride, Carlos passed out and was rushed to the hospital. Brian reflects on the lessons he learned from this experience and highlights the value and power of having a faith perspective on life in such situations.

Part 1 of this episode ends at 14:40 and resumes immediately afterward with an interview with Carlos which was conducted about a month after the incident described above. In this interview, Brian and Carlos talk about the experience of passing out on the bike ride from Carlos’ perspective, the beauty of living life in a faith community, COVID policies in hospitals, coming face to face with death and consequently realizing the fleeting nature of life, the power of gratitude and having hope in God, the power of prayer, and not taking anything in your life for granted.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Carlos: “Don’t forget to say, ‘I love you.’ Don’t forget to say, ‘I’m sorry,’ to give a hug, to bless people. With your mouth, you can bless or curse people. You will get more when you bless people. Bless people every day—especially your kids and your wife, your friends, brother, sister, and your parents if you still have them. God is great!”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Carlos Merlo:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. James Sexton—founder/owner of The Sexton Law Firm—is a San Diego based attorney. The Sexton Law Firm was established in 2001 when Mr. Sexton decided he would rather help people than advocate against them. Mr. Sexton now represents car accident victims and injured workers versus the insurance companies and is dedicated to protecting his clients’ legal rights.

In this discussion, Brian and James talk about employer vaccine mandates and wether (or under which circumstances) vaccine side-effects resulting from employer mandate are covered under workers’ compensation law, Corona Virus lockdown measures from state and local levels of government, the issue of proving causation in workers’ comp. law specifically in relation to Covid vaccine injuries, the prevalent problem of “false positive” test results and wether there is a rational basis for testing asymptomatic people, and the legal/medical principle of informed consent.

Life’s Best Medicine According to James: “Relationship with God is the most important thing.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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James Sexton:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ken Barlotta has an outstanding resume, with more than 25 years of sales experience in the health insurance, benefits and broker/consultant markets. Currently, he is the Sr. Vice President of Sales at the health technology company, Zillion. Though his professional history is impressive, Ken is here to discuss something more important.

In this discussion, Brian speaks with Ken about his experience of learning about and walking through his wife’s battle with glioblastoma, the comfort and peace that comes from faith in God in the midst of hardship, pain, and sadness, the steady joyfulness that comes from having hope and security in God, the importance of discovering your spouse’s love language, faith in the face of death, why it is healthy and growthful to be honest with God and not seek to hide anything from Him, the ongoing process of grief, why the problem of evil is not a reason to abandon faith, facing the reality of death in a way that doesn’t lead you to despair, and how to walk in compassionate wisdom with a grieving friend or family member.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Ken: “Praise Him! I make every day count in a way that is pleasing to God in everything that I say and do. I wish I could tell you that I make it work all that time but, for me personally, every day is gift. What you do with that gift is your decision. Get up every day and praise Him for the day and make the most out of it because we are never guaranteed tomorrow.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Ken Barlotta:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Brian is back with Eric Reynolds. Eric Reynolds (Keto Five-O) is a Licensed Primary Sports Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, and retired police officer. He found success with a Ketogenic/ Carnivore lifestyle and founded Keto Five-O to help others find the same success and wellness that he found.

In this discussion, Brian and Eric talk about the inception of the Cops & Campers group, Eric’s experience dealing with anti-cop bias, the mental health epidemic in the country, the joys of camping and being out in nature, the benefits of homeschooling, the importance of being a critical thinker and fostering critical thinking skills in your children, Eric’s experience finding and meeting his half-brother, the power of eating clean, and the damaging effects of negativity and stereotyping.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Eric: “Think about how busy your life is—are you living or are you slowly dying? I realized that the old career I had, which was honorable—and I love all my police officers and first responders—but there comes a point when you’ve gotta really look at yourself. You’ve been helping everyone else, but you’ve gotta look at yourself—your own psyche, your physical health and mental health. Don’t be scared to retire early. Money is just money. It’s not true happiness.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Eric Reynolds:

Website
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Email: ketofiveo@gmail.com
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Eric Reynolds (Keto Five-O) is a Licensed Primary Sports Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, and retired police officer. He found success with a Ketogenic/ Carnivore lifestyle and founded Keto Five-O to help others find the same success and wellness that he found.

In this discussion, Brian and Eric talk about Eric’s experiences on the police force, the benefits of having women on the police force, the power of connecting with fatherless or parentless kids to teach them safety, wisdom, and responsibility, the health risks associated with being a police officer, dealing with the psychological impacts of being a police officer, Eric’s experience with the keto and carnivore diets, the importance of being a healthy role model for your kids, and finding purpose and passion in helping people.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Eric: “Seeing people get healthy.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Eric Reynolds:

Website
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Email: ketofiveo@gmail.com
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Bryan Ardis is passionate about exposing corruption of the medical system. Since losing his Father-in-law because of ill-advised hospital protocols in early 2020, he has been on a mission to help educate the public about the dangers to Americans, in many of our "institutes of health". He is the CEO of ArdisLabs and Host of the Dr. Ardis Show.

In this discussion, Brian and Bryan talk about the rational behind the usage of Remdesivir for treatment of COVID, the proven harmful effects of Remdesivir treatment, Dr. Ardis’ medical experience and career journey, the value of a wholistic approach to health and healing, the effects of exposure to parasites, toxins, and mold on the body, the frequent misdiagnoses of parasite infestation as cancer, and being a person of faith in the medical field.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Dr. Bryan Ardis:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Cheryl Morrison Deutsch is the President and CEO of telehealth company, Zillion. She is passionate about using technology to help people manage chronic health conditions. Through Zillion, many telehealth programs have been created to help people from diverse walks of life. Recently, in partnership with LowCarbUSA and Dr. Ben Bocchicchio, they launched RestoreHealth Low Carb which is a health program centered around the low carb diet.

In this discussion, Brian and Cheryl talk about all that goes into creating an effective telehealth program, Zillion’s new RestoreHealth Low Carb program, how to motivate people to improve their health, the importance of flexibility and accessibility for patient success, the mental aspect of the battle for health, the physiological effects of meditation and prayer, and the power of making small incremental changes in a positive direction.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Cheryl: “Be kind to yourself, take care of yourself, and understand the value that you bring. When people understand that they matter and that their being present and healthy makes a difference, then we can help them and support them through anything. When you value yourself as much as you value everybody around you, it is suddenly much more important and much easier to make the time to take care of yourself.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Cheryl Morrison Deutsh:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Ignacio Cuaranta is a psychiatrist based in Argentina. He is a traditional psychiatrist who incorporates metabolic factors related to mental health into his work. He is one of only a handful of psychiatrists focusing on low-carb nutrition and lifestyle interventions as a means to help his patients with a variety of mental disorders.

In this discussion, Brian and Ignacio talk about the mental health impacts of self-isolation, excessive screen time, and long-term masking, the necessity of social connection for total health, the value of being out doors, dopamine fasting, discovering your reason for wanting to be healthy, the growth mindset, finding creative solutions to diet problems, and the need for greater accessibility to psychiatric care.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Ignacio: “The broad concept of fasting. Having the capacity to detach from the flow and current of the times—the capacity to detach from stimuli—is one of the best lifestyle practices you can adopt for yourself.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Mayor Bill Wells was first elected to the El Cajon City Council in 2008 and then once again in 2012. He was selected by his fellow Council members to serve as the Mayor Pro Tem during 2009 and 2013. In October of 2013, the Mayor of El Cajon resigned and Wells was appointed to serve out the rest of that term as Mayor. He was then elected as Mayor of El Cajon in November of 2014. In 2013, Mayor Wells was awarded the San Diego County Republican Party Elected Official of the Year. He has been a mental health professional, working mostly with the severely mentally ill, in both clinical and administrative roles. Additionally, Mayor Wells teaches classes at a local college.

In this interview, Brian and Bill discuss the recently imposed state-wide mask mandates in California, why Mayor Wells is not enforcing the mask mandate in his city of El Cajon, what it is like being openly Christian in political office, the importance of weighing the evidence for yourself and making your own health decisions, and the harm of surrendering common sense and reason to party ideology.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Bill: “It is knowing who I am. Who I am is based on decisions I’ve made all throughout my life. Living a Christian life has been a great framework for having a happy life. Putting other peoples’ feelings ahead of my own; the more I do that the happier I am.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Mayor Bill Wells:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Brian Tyson is a frontline doctor who has treated countless COVID-19 patients. He is the Medical Director at Silver Strand Urgent Care and is a board-certified family practitioner who has more than a decade of emergency medicine experience. Dr. Tyson holds an M.D. and a Masters in Health Science from the American University of the Caribbean and a B.S. in Emergency Medical Care from Loma Linda University. He is a fellow in the Society of Hospital Medicine.

In their discussion, Dr. Lenzkes and Dr. Tyson talk about ineffective and harmful Corona Virus patient protocols, the suppression of certain effective treatments for COVID-19, the dire need for honesty and integrity rather than pride in the medical field, the changing of medical definitions, the importance of exercise, diet, and Vitamin D for fighting Covid, ill-advised and unscientific governmental responses to Covid, and Covid vaccine side effects.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Steven Horvitz is a family physician, physician entrepreneur, and pioneer in the Direct Primary Care clinical model. Dr. Horvitz has been practicing patient-focused, proactive Direct Primary Care since 2008. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991 and completed his Family Practice Residency with Board Certification in 1994. Dr. Horvitz completed another Board Certification and Fellowship in the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine in 2019.

In their discussion, Drs. Brian and Steven talk about the differences between the Direct Primary Care model and the Standard model, the benefits of the DPC model for both doctors and patients, the healthier incentive structure of the DPC model versus the Standard model, the preventative versus the sick-care approach to healthcare, steering clear of paternalism with your patients, creating a safe, friendly, homey office atmosphere, and the importance of having the freedom and time to connect personally with patients during visits.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Steven: “Be true to yourself. You have got to know what you want and why you want it—how to get there safely. When you want to make a decision there’s three things you’ve gotta do: first, it’s gotta be safe to do; second, it’s gotta be healthy; third, it’s gotta make you happy.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian shares his thoughts on gratitude, the value of community, standing up for what is right despite the consequences, and keeping perspective on what is truly important in life. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Vic is friend of Dr. Lenzkes’ who has been a huge supporter of Low Carb MD from the beginning. In addition to being a friend and supporter, he has an inspiring story of weight-loss and reversal of metabolic disorder.

During their conversation, Brian and Vic talk about the low-carb diet, the healing power of community and loving relationships, the fragility of life, the spiritual aspect of health, the relationship between hope and healing, the tragic general movement of society away from moral principles like honor and respect, the need for self-sacrifice and generosity in action, contributing versus criticizing, and the importance of prioritizing relationships.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Vic: “Live a life with values, morals, and with respect. Have a happy family and have a happy home. Respect your parents and spend all the time you can with them because you don’t know when they’ll be gone.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ken Armstrong is a business analyst, cyclist, and low-carb/keto proponent. He has an amazing weight loss story—losing over 210 lbs over the course of his dietary journey—with high points and low points and lessons learned along the way.

During their conversation, Brian and Ken discuss forgiveness and self-respect, the joy of living a self-disciplined life, the calm and peace that tend to result from eliminating sugar from the diet, the damaging effect of constant stress, learning from your mistakes and refraining from making hasty, uninformed judgements, making good choices for your mental health, being kind and patient in the face of ridicule, the physiological effect of spiritual and emotional disorder, and the meaning and value of faith.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Ken: “Friends, family, environment, joy, and peace.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this special episode of the podcast, Dr. Brian invites his Patreon supports to join in the discussion and story telling. Brian and his supporters talk about favorite moments from past episodes, the purpose of the podcast and the impacts that it has had on its listeners, the value of community and building relationships, the overlapping of health and faith, personal stories of weight-loss and coming off of medications, the damage of the loss of religious principles and values in society and schools, and the amazing shift in outlook and addition of purpose that happens when God speaks.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining the show today is founder of the Joyful Keto Life website, low-carb success story, author, speaker, joy seeker, and overall inspiring person, Christine Trimpe. Her weight loss success story has been featured in Reader’s Digest, First for Women, Keto Over 50, Keto Food, and Diet Doctor.

In their discussion, Brian and Christine talk about the gift of joy and rejoicing in the Lord, the meaning of Advent and the Advent season, the value and necessity of being in the Word daily if you are a Christian, the place and importance of prayer in sharing the joy of the Gospel of Christ, the destructiveness of envy as opposed to the wholesomeness/healthfulness of serving others in love, studies relating health and longevity to faith and spirituality, and Christine’s new book (out now!).

Life’s Best Medicine According to Christine: “If you would go through the Gospel of Luke and get to know Jesus, that is some of life’s best medicine.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Christine Trimpe:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Robert McCollum is an 85 year old Navy Veteran with some amazing experiences and wisdom to share with us from his long and eventful life. He has the honor of being named Mt. Soledad’s Veteran of the Year for 2020. Over the course of his career in the Navy, he has served as a Navy recruiter domestically and abroad in Germany, a torpedoman, and a launcher technician. Following his career in the Navy, he took the position of Director at 5 National Cemeteries in the United States. Following his retirement, he moved to and has now lived in San Diego, California for 15 years where he serves as a volunteer at the Mt. Soledad Memorial.

In their discussion, Brian and Robert talk about the experience of living completely submerged in a submarine for 2 months at a time, the value of honor, integrity, respect, and professionalism, Robert’s experience of losing his wife to heart attack, the importance of enjoying your life, and why we ought to preserve the memory of our nation’s heroes and those who have sacrificed for our freedom.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Robert: “Dream as if you’ll live forever and live like you will die today. Whatever your heart tells you to do, do it! But whatever you do, just do the best job you can. Enjoy this beautiful world that we live in. Forge ahead and forget anything bad that might have happened in your past and look ahead to a glorious future—attack it, attack it, attack it!”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Robert McCollum:

Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. This week Dr. Brian is joined by Jen Martin. In their discussion, Jen and Brian talk about having faith in uncertainty, the joy of discovering the principles of real health and wellness, the value of having friends who will hold you accountable, the relationship between spirituality and physicality, hopelessness without the love of God versus hopefulness in the love of God, and the importance of seeking God every day.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Jen: “Praying, ‘help me, Jesus!’ Just knowing, even if I feel alone or if I am struggling, that I was created for a reason; there is a purpose for my life. Lean on your faith and lean on your family and your friends. There is always room for love. Be good to each other.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. This week Dr. Brian is joined by Kevin Garrett. If you have listened to episodes 59-61, then you have already been introduced to Kevin by his mother, Marcy. Like Marcy, Kevin has an amazing story to tell and, in this episode, he shares it with us.

Over the course of his story, Brian and Kevin discuss the damaging nature of having negative labels attached to you, the subtle deception of one’s autonomous standards of judgement masquerading as goodness, Kevin’s amazing experience with God which was the catalyst to repentance, the power of the Spirit to change one’s heart, the relational nature of knowing and following God, God’s identification of you are versus your own identification of who you are, listening to the Spirt’s leading to bless people, and the unfathomable love of God.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Kevin: “Don’t compare yourself to the people around you. If you are going to compare yourself at all, compare yourself to the person you were yesterday. You have got to be present with the Lord. The present moment is where we can connect with God. So be ready to hear when God calls you. Be present, listen, and be ready to obey when God calls.”

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Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. This is part 3 of Dr. Brian’s interview series with Marcy Garrett. We hope you enjoy the final installment!

Continuing on with her story, Marcy relates her struggles with judgement, resentment, and being judged upon moving into a higher-end neighborhood, the many difficulties of trying to raise six kids, the impact that simple acts of kindness can have, spiritual gifts and the power of prayer, the painful experience of suicide in the family, the lack of any lasting hope outside of God and the peace of knowing the immeasurable love of Christ, and the blessing of seeing your family grow.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Marcy: “It is through Christ that I have made it this far. I have not been able to do any of this—having a tender heart, overcoming bitterness—on my own. I don’t have those things without Jesus.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Marcy Garrett:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. This is part two of a three-part interview series with Marcy Garrett. In this installment, we are jumping back into Marcy’s story where she left off in the previous episode.

Over the course of her story, Marcy and Brian discuss the difference between giving intellectual assent to a worldview and making a commitment, the necessity of spiritual community and accountability, the blessing of trusting in God’s plan, and the spiritual practices of prayer and fasting.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Marcy Garrett:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Marcy tells us the amazing story of her life—being the product of a teenage pregnancy, raised by her grandparents, meeting Jesus, becoming a victim of rape, abusing drugs and alcohol, and recommitting her life to Christ.

In addition to sharing her story, Marcy discusses the joy of having hope in Jesus as her Savior, the psychological trauma endured by women who have had abortions, the slippery slope of legal abortion, the necessity of having love and compassion for those who have had abortions, and walking in a peace that surpasses understanding.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Marcy Garrett:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this installment, Brian goes solo and shares some powerful stories from his time in med school working in the ER. Dealing with life and death situations every day can teach important and life changing lessons.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jeff Kotterman is a Licensed Master Sports Nutritionist (the first in San Diego!). He is also a coach, mentor, teacher, speaker, researcher, and is the founder of the TriSystem Health Network. In addition to holding every certification the NASN has to offer, he has earned a degree in health and physical education from the College of New Jersey in Trenton and holds additional certifications from AFAA, ACE, and NAFC.

In their discussion, Brian and Jeff talk about how they discovered the benefits of low-carb eating, the multifactorial nature of health, the freedom and joy of knowing, practicing, and teaching truth, the nuanced art of effective health/fitness coaching, and new technologies and systems of doing healthcare that are making patients, doctors, and health practitioners healthier and happier.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Jeff: “It is realizing that you’ve gotta let God—someone who has your best interest in mind—lead the way. Left to my own devices, I’m gonna screw it up. Until I said to God, ‘What do You have for me? What did You make me for?,’ I was beating my head against the wall.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Jeff Kotterman:

TriSystem Health Network
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Email: jeff@trisystem.com
NAS Nutrition
Phone: 1-800-538-2348

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Philip Ovadia is a heart surgeon and the founder of Ovadia Heart Health whose stated purpose is, “helping our patients make changes through dietary and lifestyle interventions based on the most up-to-date scientific knowledge.” His passion is teaching patients how to stay off of his operating table by fixing their metabolic health.

In this episode, Brian and Philip talk bout how doctors and surgeons can really protect and improve their patients’ overall health via lifestyle intervention, the close relationship between metabolic health and chronic disease, the humility needed to discover truth, the financial and health strain that widespread chronic disease places on the country, the mental health benefits of a low carb lifestyle, and the importance of teaching patients to lead a healthy life post-surgery.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Philip: “Realizing what is important around me—the people that are important around me. My family, friends, and, first and foremost, my wife and two daughters. It is doing your best every day to deliver the help your patients need. You’ve got to have a purpose and you’ve got to realize who you’re here to serve.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Dr. Philip Ovadia:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining Brian on the show this week is Marty Wilson. Marty is Brian’s good friend, translator, and fellow worker on medical missions trips.

In their discussion, Brian and Marty reflect on their experiences ministering to people in South America. They talk about the meaning of faith and belief, seeking the things that bring real peace and real happiness, the problem of evil in the world, witnessing miraculous healing, the absolute necessity of having a faith community, and the power of acting on faith to serve those in need.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Marty: “Knowing that God loves me and cares for me. Knowing that I am accepted, significant, and secure in Christ. Knowing that He has a purpose and a plan for my life.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Sam Gallucci is the senior pastor at Embrace! Church in Oxnard, CA. He is also Founder and CEO of The Kingdom Center, which provides emergency shelter and transitional living assistance for at-risk women and children, and Embrace! Ministries, which helps migrant field workers and their families. He has extensive experience in business, having previously had a very successful career in the software field, and is currently running for Governor in the state of California.

In this episode, Brian and Sam talk about California politics, the calling of God, why Californians should have hope for the future of their state, and the importance of living your faith.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Sam: “Being in God’s word. When I am in His word, I am in His hope. When I do good I am finding the One who is Good—God.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Sam Gallucci:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining Dr. Brian on the podcast this week is Low Carb USA founder and CEO, Doug Reynolds. He is also the founder of the recently formed non-profit organization, the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, whose stated purpose is to “reverse the increasing prevalence of noncommunicable, lifestyle-related diseases, influenced by metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance.”

In their discussion, Doug and Brian talk about Doug’s introduction to the Keto diet and subsequent founding of Low Carb USA, living with the aftereffects of a Traumatic Brain Injury and how the Keto diet has brought a great deal of relief to these effects, the value of taking personal action to do what you know is right, and the effect that the Keto diet has on anxiety.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Doug Reynolds:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Elie Jarrouge is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He did his Internal Medicine Residency and Nephrology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Originally from Lebanon, Dr. Elie immigrated to the United States when he was in high school.

In this episode, Brian and Elie discuss the experience of immigrating to the United States, the connection between processed foods and inflammation in the body, how obesity and diabetes are serious risk factors for COVID-19, the unpredictability of life and how this reality ought to cause us to seek to foster peace and love with our family and friends, dealing with grief and loss, and emotional and spiritual deterioration due to the pandemic.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Elie: “Kindness. Be kind and help others. When you start helping others, you find joy. We will die one day, so let that reality determine how you spend your days and what you worry about.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Dr. Elie Jarrouge:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining the show today is film-maker, blogger, comedian, journalist, and author Tom Naughton. He is the creator of the 2009 documentary film, Fat Head, and is the author the children’s book, Fat Head Kids.

In this episode, Brian and Tam discuss censorship on Twitter, the problem with taboo discussion topics in scientific fields and in society at large, the similarities between athletes and standup comedians, the dissolution of discourse in the United States, and Post-Modernist philosophy.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Tom: “You have to be who you are. You have to be the best you that you can be, but you have to be who you are. There are people who are going to like you— those are your people—and there are people who are not going to like you—those are not your people. Do not ever change who you really are so that the people who are not your people anyway might like you a little better”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Tom Naughton:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Brian talks with his friend Kevin Miller—the Administrative Pastor of Foothills Christian Church in San Diego. He joined the Foothills’ full-time staff back in 2008 and has over 40 years of experience in ministry. He is the host of Sent 315, a podcast with the goal of “Demystifying Evangelism via Practical Insights & Conversations on Sharing your Faith.”

In their discussion, Brian and Kevin talk about Sent 315, always being ready to share your testimony, how to interact and dialogue productively with unreligious people, the importance of being a good listener when. Seeking to establish good relations, the spiritual ravages and dangers of social isolation, the danger of judging larger communities by the actions of one member, why we should not let political or religious differences divide us, and the joy of living a life that seeks to emulate Christ.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Kevin: “Love people well.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

Links:

Kevin Smith:

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Sent 315 Facebook Page
Kevin’s Foothills Office: 619-442-7728

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joel Lopez is the host of Read Your Keys—a podcast “discussing issues of Faith, Family, Government, Education, Media, Arts, and Business while having a good time doing it.” You can check out his podcast on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In their discussion, Brian and Joel talk about what the phrase, “read your keys,” means, how Joel came to begin his podcasting journey, why people who grew up in a religious community/family so frequently end up abandoning their faith in college, the very tangible benefits of faith, examples of people living under systematic oppression in other countries, the upside down kingdom, the unintended consequences of social isolation, the power of forgiveness, not repaying evil with evil, and the true cost of “success.”

Life’s Best Medicine According to Joel: “Try new things. Put yourself out there to find new ways that God can use you. If you stay in your comfort zone then there is no place for God to do miracles with you. When you get out of your comfort zone—that is when the adventure begins.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Joel Lopez:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Molly Rutherford is the Founder, Medical Director, and Physician at Bluegrass Family Wellness—a Direct Primary Care clinic in Kentucky. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine, and employs a holistic approach to her patients’ physical health.

In this episode, Brian and Molly discuss the COVID-19 response, the rise in drug overdoses—as well as homicides and suicides in Kentucky—during the lock downs, popular fraudulent studies that began circulating during the lock downs, the harm done to society by dividing people along party or racial lines, the importance of speaking the truth even when it is unpopular, the negative mental health effects that result from social isolation, and the importance of valuing studies over public opinion.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Molly: “Jesus and family.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Dr. Molly Rutherford:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jerry Teixeira is the founder of Body Weight Strength—a website and YouTube channel that teaches people to “build real strength and muscle mass with little to no equipment.”

In this episode, Jerry shares the story of how he discovered the healthy lifestyle that has led him to the place he is now. Additionally, Brian and Jerry discuss the science of building muscle, how to use your exercise time efficiently, the relationship between exercise and weight loss, how to optimize your life to avoid sarcopenia, why we should think of muscle as a longevity organ, and studies on the impact of activity and exercise on longevity.

After the exercise talk concludes, Jerry talks about his upbringing and the factors in his life that contributed to making him the person he is with the values he has today.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Jerry Teixeira:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Eranda Wickramasinghe is a man with an amazing and inspiring weight loss journey. After discovering Jason Fung and the Low Carb MD Podcast, he began to follow a low carb diet as well as implement fasting. Eranda is not just a low carb success story, he is a man of faith. Though he is a Buddhist, he is also a regular attendee of Christian services because of his deep respect for the wisdom of various faiths.

In their discussion, Brian and Eranda talk about the meaning of faith, the value of faith in one’s personal life and in society, the importance of keeping on open mind and being a life-long learner, why every person exercises a certain degree of faith whether they are aware of it or not, and focusing less on what divides people and more on the many similarities that connect us.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Eranda: “The most important thing is realizing that you don’t have to do things perfectly and you don’t have to be perfect. If you have the willingness to admit that you need help, the help is there. Cynicism is lazy. People are amazing and will help you out of the goodness of their heart.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning into Life's Best Medicine. Brandy Parker-McFadden is a wife, mother, patient advocate, Executive Director/Founder of My Epilepsy Story and a woman living with epilepsy. She is a member of the American Epilepsy Society and American Epilepsy Society Epilepsy Leadership Counsil (ELC). Mrs. McFadden is a member of the AES ELC: Surveillance/Prevention Working Group and Membership Committee, a Consultant and Patient Advocate on the MONEAD Project, and COPE. Mrs. McFadden was named PCORI Ambassador in 2014 and still continues to this day. In addition, she is also a member of the American Academy of Neurology: Epilepsy Quality Measure Development Work Group and American Academy of Neurology: Women with Epilepsy Guideline Work Group.

Mrs. McFadden’s passion is to advocate for patient-centered care as well as patient-centered research. She believes the patient voice needs for be heard by allowing patients to have a seat at the table when decisions are being made regarding healthcare and when doing research. She believes that we can “bridge the gap” for females by addressing women’s health issues across the globe in the clinical and research settings. Also, she believes that women’s health issues are generally “just discussed” on a global scale but never fully addressed with plans being implemented to improve the patient outcomes of the female population. Mrs. McFadden is also passionate about having a national pregnancy registry that is solely federally funded. In addition, she believes in “Women Demand Change”, with men standing with them, to make healthcare as an institution better for them and the next generation of females.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Brandy: “Faith—Faith in God and faith that there is a bigger picture and purpose for the hardships you encounter.”

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Kevin Gendreau is a board certified physician, obesity medicine specialist, and primary care doctor. In order to cope with his father’s cancer diagnosis, he turned to food and ended up weighing over 300lbs. After losing both his Father and his Sister to cancer, he decided to make a change in his eating habits. After living a low carb life and employing intermittent fasting for 18 months, he had lost 125lbs!

In this discussion, Brian and Kevin talk about eating clean, the mental health benefits of ditching processed junk food, the importance of satiety as a factor for success on your diet, the process of recovering from sugar and carb addiction, and why stress is a major component of weight gain.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Kevin: “Love. It was the love I had for my niece and nephew and sister. I wanted to be at my best and at my healthiest to help take care of my niece and nephew in the event that something happened to my sister.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Dr. Kevin Gendreau:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is a living legend in the fitness/nutrition world. He has degrees in the fields of Health and Exercise at all levels of higher education and, since he founded Sports Conditioning in 1973, has been using his vast knowledge to help people with weight reduction, cosmetic enhancement, general fitness, and rehabilitation. He is the creator of the revolutionary S.Ma.R.T.-EX™ training system and has even been inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame.

In this episode, Ben tells the story of how he discovered and got started in sports, fitness, and nutrition. He also shares some important life lessons he learned from his father and others over the course of his life.

Additionally, Brian and Ben discuss the value of integrity and not getting involved with people who do not value integrity, how exercise is essential for maintaining weight loss, the value of maintaining a healthy skepticism, the amazing host of positive effects that exercise and discipline has on a person, the physiological benefits of relaxing and de-stressing, and why it is important to always consider a patient’s needs as an individual.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Ben: “Be ready for the opportunities. There is stuff to enjoy in everything you do—sit back and appreciate it. Be grateful that we get to be where we are. Make the best of it and do the best you can for your family, yourself, and the people that you deal with.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Dr. Ben Bocchicchio:

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Sometimes loving your neighbor is life's best medicine. In this episode, Dr. Brian shares stories of the moments in his life when he found this saying to be true.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Charles Solorio is a Physical Therapist in San Diego, CA. Not only that, but he is an avid story teller and lover of stories.

In this discussion, Brian and Charles talk about how people can understand their lives and the lives of others as stories, how bias can distort the stories we tell ourselves about others, the components that make up a great story, the importance of trying to see the objective story of life rather than living in one’s own narrow perspective, why it is ultimately not healthy or interesting to be the determiner of what is right and wrong, and considering life from the perspective of God.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Charles: “Get your story straight. It is not your story. It is not my story, Ultimately, it is God’s story. We dwell in His story. Live according to this. That is when you truly find out who you are, how you were made, and how the author of Creation knitted and weaved you in a certain way.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Charles Solorio:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ivor Cummins (aka. The Fat Emperor) is a biomechanical engineer and a researcher who has spent the past nine years investigating the root causes of chronic metabolic disease.

In this discussion, Brian and Ivor talk about the rationale behind the COVID lock downs, whether the lock downs were effective, the inaccuracy of the predicted mortality rates for states and countries that did not lock down, the importance of valuing intellectual integrity and truth higher than public approval, the real danger—based on statistical data—of dying from contracting COVID for different age ranges, and the negative health effects of societal lock down.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Ivor Cummins:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Joan Ifland is a food addiction specialist—she literally wrote the textbook on Processed Food Addiction—and is widely considered to be the leading expert on the subject worldwide. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Political Science from Oberlin College, an MBA in International Finance from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and a PhD in Addictive Nutrition from Union Institute and University. Since 1996, Dr. Ifland has helped people recover from diet-related disease by focusing on addiction to processed foods. As both an academic and a front-line guide, Joan has taught thousands of compulsive eaters how to find peace with food and recover from diabetes, heart disease, cancer, depression, fatigue, isolation, and obesity.

In this episode, Joan shares her own personal experience with food addiction and the struggles she has faced with the disorder since she was a small child. She goes into the details of how her brain became addicted and how her behaviors reflected this reality. One day in 1996, at the prompting of someone she knew, she tried cutting out sugar and flour from her diet. What she experienced from eliminating these substances was miraculous!

Drs. Brian and Joan discuss the relationship between diet and mood, the staggering 140 medical conditions associated with addiction to processed food, the equally staggering hundreds of thousands of studies on the reality of this kind of addiction, the power of immersion recovery for healing your brain from a lifetime of food addiction, the importance of an understanding community that supports you in order to have a successful recovery, the neuroscientific reasons behind why community support is essential, practical steps you can take to reset your addicted brain by simply drilling index word-association cards, how to set achievable goals, and the Addiction Reset Community.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Joan: “Community.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Dr. Jaon Ifland:

Website
Food Addiction Reset
Processed Food Addiction Website
Processed Food Addiction Book

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Brian shares the story of Frank. Frank was a great friend and father figure to Brian who passed away from pancreatic cancer. Brian relates the lessons he learned from Frank and reflects on some life lessons that we can all learn from the dignified passing of a wise and kind man.

Brian also relates the power of faith to bring hope and peace when a person realizes that their time has come. To reach the end of your life and be unafraid—without anxiety—is a truly beautiful thing. The topic of death and dying is hard to talk about, but it is a reality. Avoiding the thought of one’s own mortality can cause one to forget what is truly important in life.

In addition to the story of Frank, Brian shares several other stories of people he has seen face death over the course of his career as a doctor and the lessons he learned from them.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Neil Hoffman is the Family Pastor at Foothills Church in San Diego, California.

In this episode, Neil shares about the experience of nearly losing his wife and child to pregnancy complications and the power of faith to sustain him during this horrible circumstance.

Additionally, Brian and Neil discuss the miraculous recovery of his son, the provision of God, the effectiveness of prayer, incorporating faith into every aspect of your life, the power of the Holy Spirit to move the hearts of people, the foolishness of caring for certain aspects of one’s health while neglecting others, and the joy that comes from having an eternal perspective on life and death.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Neil: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all things will be added to you. I know that when we focus on God and seek His kingdom, He takes care of everything. He may not take care of it the way we want Him to, but that is because His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. We don’t always know, or see, or understand, but God does.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Kevin Corsini is the current president of San Diego Christian College. Formerly, he worked as an instructor and as Executive Vice Provost at Liberty University. Dr. Corsini holds a B.B.A. in Human Resource Management from the University of Georgia, a Th.M. in Pastoral Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.

In their discussion, Drs. Brian and Kevin discuss the immaterial aspect of man’s nature, near death experiences, the difference between faith and belief, truth versus reality, the power of forgiveness and how the Christian gospel facilitates real, restorative forgiveness, the feeling of longing for something better in the self as well as externally, and the importance of hope.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Kevin: “It is to pursue Jesus Christ, to know Him through His word, to give your life over to Him, and to live for Him.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Claudia Salazar is the Director of La Aurora Zoo in Guatemala and is married to retired professional footballer, Jorge Rodas. She is also a mother of three children—Gabriel, Andres, and Lucy. Andres, complaining about a stomach ache one day, was taken to the doctor only to find out that he had cancer.

In this episode, Claudia shares the emotional and spiritual turmoil of hearing that your child has cancer, walking through the cancer treatment, how this ordeal brought her closer to God and taught her to lean on faith, her own experience fighting breast cancer shortly after her son’s recovery, the value of seeking and trusting God, and the need everyone has for the kindness and support of others.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Claudia: “It is to have faith. Then you go through life knowing you are not alone in any situation. Even if the situations are difficult sometimes, they all have a purpose and they won’t last forever. God will always be there for you. Also, it is giving endlessly to your family, to your community, and to whomever you can.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Navin Hettiarachchi is a comprehensive healer with experience and expertise utilizing a wide array of healthcare disciplines to help people achieve optimal wellness—osteopathic medicine, functional medicine, chiropractic care, and acupuncture to name just a few. He is also the host of “9 mins to Thrive with Navin,” an inspirational podcast in which Navin invites guests to share uplifting stories and messages with his listeners.

In this episode, Navin shares some insights into his approach to working with a new patient or client, the power to choose—a power that all people possess—providing guidance for people to help them learn to choose what is good and to recognize that they have this power, choosing to live to the fullest and thrive in the present moment, the REDT Method (Root cause, Evaluation, Design, and Transformational treatment), cherishing and appreciating your spouse, learning to self-evaluate rather than blame as a first response to a negative or unpleasant situation, why mindfulness is the best supplement, the power of the mind to heal, and breathing techniques.

Navin shares these quick pieces of advice that anyone can implement in their life for free to improve their wellness: get quality deep sleep, eat food that you can pronounce or that has ingredients you can pronounce and that needs sun, water, and soil to manifest, be in a state of mindfulness and peace to avoid creating diseases inside yourself, and move throughout the day.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Navin: “It is what is between your ears. It is inner peace. Inner peace is priceless. You cannot do anything without it.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Navin Hettiarachchi is a comprehensive healer with experience and expertise utilizing a wide array of healthcare disciplines to help people achieve optimal wellness—osteopathic medicine, functional medicine, chiropractic care, and acupuncture to name just a few. He is also the host of “9 mins to Thrive with Navin,” an inspirational podcast in which Navin invites guests to share uplifting stories and messages with his listeners.

In this discussion, Navin and Brian talk about real tangible examples of the connection between emotional and physical health, the importance of enjoying life and seeing the wonder of creation, the joy and peace that comes from seeking to help people and choosing to have gratitude, the value of understanding what is inside yourself to better understand why you react and behave in certain ways, and the emptiness of perpetually looking for something outside of yourself to make you happy.

Additionally, Navin shares the story of his journey growing up in Sri Lanka, subsequently moving to the United States, and discovering that his purpose was to help people become the best possible versions of themselves.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Navin: “It is what is between your ears. It is inner peace. Inner peace is priceless. You cannot do anything without it.”

Thank you for listening. Tune in on Thursday for Part 2 of this discussion with Navin! Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Chris S. Cornell weighed 278 pounds at age 51, when he realized he had to take action to improve his health. After reading "Why We Get Fat" by Gary Taubes, he started to understand the benefits of a low-carb diet, and he got down to a 'normal' weight for the first time in his adult life. Now 56, Cornell has maintained an 80-pound weight loss for the past two-and-a-half years.

Chris is also a cancer survivor, whose experiences before, during, and after treatment, have given him a changed perspective on life. “I no longer take much for granted,” he said, “especially family and friends, my faith, and my health, but also the amazing, awe-inspiring things that surround us every day.”

Cornell is a writer, photographer, and marketing consultant, who lifts weights and runs. He also published a weekly newsletter with several with the goal of helping others improve their health and fitness.

Cornell is VP of Digital Marketing at WOW Production Services, based in New Rochelle, NY. He has successfully managed public relations, social media, and digital marketing activities for a wide range of clients, including films, advocacy organizations, medical practices and hospitals, non-profits, governmental agencies, restaurants & hotels. He particularly enjoys helping spread the word about low carb because of his first-hand knowledge of how it can help reverse obesity and improve health.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Andy Reynolds is a Charge Nurse working in the Emergency department at a hospital in the U.K. He is also a father to his son, Toby, who suffered from epilepsy and seizures as a child. It was their discovery of the ketogenic diet as a treatment for epilepsy that led Andy and his wife, Hayley, to a real sustainable solution.

In their discussion, Brian, Andy, and Hayley talk about the difficulty of raising a son with epilepsy, the devastating effects that prescription medications had on Toby’s mood and mental health, the benefits that come from treating epilepsy, arthritis, migraines, and type 2 diabetes with the ketogenic diet, and the NSNG (No Sugar, No Grains) principle of eating.

Life’s Best Medicine according to Andy and Hailey: “The four of us—our family. Us four together. This experience has brought us closer together. If you are struggling, stick together and ask for help.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dan Cadmus is a life coach, health coach, writer, and overall inspiring guy. He has an amazing story to tell. He went from being obese, addicted to a number of different substances, and at the end of his rope to losing 180lbs, recovering from his addictions, and finding a better path in life. The initial catalyst for his dietary, and overall lifestyle transformation was his discovery of meditation.

In their discussion, Brian and Dan talk about the relationship between poor diet and anxiety/depression, the vicious cycle of guilt and self loathing and unhealthy consumption, the incredible benefits of this powerhouse combo: eating right, meditation, and physical activity.

In addition, Dan shares his thoughts on the importance of self-reflection, being authentic and staying true to oneself, building your identity on something positive like personal growth or helping others, the benefit to oneself and to others of having a positive mindset and bringing a positive attitude to your daily interactions and circumstances, the negativity that can arise from obsessing over small fluctuations in body weight, and the importance of having grace for yourself.

Life’s Best Medicine according to Dan: “Hope. The ability to think of the future through optimistic lenses instead of through negativity. What gives me light—so to speak—is helping other people and emphasizing my own growth and seeing my personal growth as an ever-evolving process. There is no finish line. I am going to keep building on this and becoming the best possible version of myself.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dan Go is an entrepreneur and personal trainer. He has been working out for 20 years and has been the owner of Go Fitness for more than 11 years. During that time, he has tested all different kinds of methods for getting healthy and in shape and is still in the trenches even now testing new methods to help people transform their bodies.

Dan shares a bit about his later childhood as a self-described “screw up” who ate junk food, got drunk, played video games, and was generally lazy. His discovery of fitness and the passing of his mother were the catalysts that got him started on a better path in life.

In their conversation, Brian and Dan talk about individual purpose and knowing your unique calling in life, the trap of the ‘Golden Handcuffs,’ the importance of prioritizing excellence and integrity even over profit if you wish to achieve success as an entrepreneur, focusing more on the clients you have rather than always scheming about how to attract new ones, and the trickle down benefits that often result from getting in shape and getting healthy.

Any sacrifice of integrity—even the smallest amount—is not a worthwhile trade even for a huge short-term profit. Rather being motivated by personal gain, learn to be motivated by helping others and seeking to improve their lives. This will bring greater success and fulfillment to you and to others!

Life’s Best Medicine according to Dan: “Protect your mind. Protect the information that you let into your mind. Your thoughts will be your reality so be hyper-protective of your mind. Make your body as in-shape as humanly possible. Treat it with respect. It is the vehicle through which we live out this life. Family, friends, and community are what make life awesome. I don’t care about parties and I don’t really care about meeting new people. I actually care about going deep with my very close friends and my family unit.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ben Bikman is a researcher, speaker on the topics of human metabolism and nutrition, and advocate of the low carb/high fat approach to metabolic health. He is also an entrepreneur and is the founder/creator of HLTH CODE Complete Meal. He has his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Exercise Physiology from BYU and earned his PhD in Bioenergetics from East Carolina University.

In this conversation, Brian and Ben talk about the importance of seeking first to understand and, second, to be understood, the trap that many scientists fall into of becoming a zealot for a particular way of thinking, learning to acknowledge the limitations of your own knowledge and experiences, and the pragmatism of faith for living a moral life and holding yourself to the standard of your values.

They also discuss philosophy of parenting, seeking to avoid addiction and situations where you can become a slave to something, the relationship between mood and diet, the dichotomous nature of man, the damage that pornography can do to a man’s psyche and, consequently, to a marriage relationship, and the importance of instilling family and/or religious values in your children.

Life’s Best Medicine according to Ben: “Take your duties seriously, but not yourself. Realize that there are things that you as an individual have been uniquely tasked with doing. Do them to the best of your ability, but, in the midst of those efforts, realize that you are a flawed human and so is every other person around. Let that give you grace and compassion, and maybe even a little bit of welcoming laughter.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Brian shares some more stories of his experiences with the Holy Spirit while traveling on mission trips. Speaking of these profound experiences, Brian shares some of the wisdom and insights he has learned about how the Spirit works in a person’s life to help them comfort and care for others.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Nicholas Norwitz is a researcher and scientist with expertise and scientific papers published on ketosis, brain aging, neuroscience, heart disease, gastrointestinal health, genetics, bone health, diabetes, and other subjects. He has his PhD from Oxford and is currently working on his MD at Harvard.

In their discussion, Brian and Nicholas discuss integrity in medicine and the need for doctors to be humble and open minded and the importance of having perspective with regard to your own personal afflictions and hardships.

In addition, Nicholas shares the story of his health journey. As a very young man, Nicholas discovered that he had osteoporosis and colon/gastrointestinal problems. Seeking to find a way to rid himself of this condition and finding little help from doctors, he began researching on his own and found that a ketogenic diet resolved nearly all of his symptoms.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Nicholas: “Curiosity. To be interested and keep asking questions. Furthermore, it is about deciding what is important to you with respect to how you relate to other people. Find your priorities and figure out how to cultivate the qualities that will make you better with regard to those priorities.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this special episode, Brian shares his thoughts on the Holy Spirit—what the Holy Spirit is, how it interacts with us and guides us, and what its role is in a person’s life. Additionally, Brian shares some amazing stories about his experiences trying to listen to the Holy Spirit and obey its leading.

Brian also discusses spiritual gifts, the nature of true success, the spirit of true religion, and the joy/importance of learning to listen to and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining the show today is Murf (@MurfActual1 on Twitter).

In their conversation, Brian and Murf discuss having a positive mindset, learning to be a calmer, more empathetic, understanding person, dealing with self-doubt and limitations in a healthy and constructive way, and how to motivate yourself to accomplish your goals in the face of hardship.

Life’s Best Medicine according to Murf: “For me, it is my morning routine. I set aside deliberate time when I get up to go outside, do my breath work, meditation, stretching, and that gets my head where it needs to be for the day.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining the show today is Cynthia Thurlow—a Nurse Practitioner, nutrition and intermittent fasting expert, podcaster, and speaker.

In their discussion, Brian and Cynthia talk about taking a slow and steady approach and having grace for yourself when seeking to establish a healthier lifestyle for yourself, bio individuality and respecting the specific dietary restrictions and preferences of others, the freedom of surrender and acceptance, how to constructively react to setbacks and hardship, and the importance of taking care of yourself in addition to others.

Additionally, Cynthia shares about the value of having compassion and looking out for one another. Taking an active interest in the life of someone else and showing them that you want to understand and help them can be powerful.

Life’s Best Medicine according to Cynthia: “Family first. Family is everything. Being of service to others. Food—when and what you eat. Practicing gratitude.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining the show today is ultra marathon runner, world record holder for the 100-mile run and the 12-hour run, and co-host of the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Please welcome Zach Bitter to the show!

In their discussion, Brian and Zach discuss the training involved in running an ultra marathon, the psychology of running and finding the motivation to push forward, Zach’s dietary philosophy, how to stay in a positive mental state in the midst of hardship, and balancing very short and very long-term goals for maximum success.

Life’s Best Medicine according to Zach: “It is finding something you really enjoy to work hard for. Find what makes you excited to wake up in the morning. Ask yourself what is fulfilling to you and embrace that thing. There’s probably a community of other people who embrace that thing as well, and you never know who you’re going to meet and form long-lasting friendships with as a result of pursuing your passion.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Shawn Baker is an Orthopedic Surgeon, world record holding athlete, author, speaker, podcast host, soldier, and CEO of MeatRx.

In their discussion, Brian and Shawn discuss the benefits of the carnivore diet, Shawn’s journey through medical school to becoming an athlete in New Zealand to joining the Air Force to medical school again and back to the military as a medic, how to stay motivated in the face of intense external circumstances, Shawn’s experiences in Afghanistan, and committing to live a healthy life for the people you love.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Shawn: “Every day counts. Don’t forget to enjoy stuff along the way. Life is a journey. Remember to focus on enjoying it while you’re there in the moment. Go for a walk. Watch the sunset. Spend time with your friends and family. Interact with nature.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jason Fung is a world renowned expert on intermittent fasting, low carb, and diet as a therapeutic intervention for people with type 2 diabetes. He is a three-time best-selling author and has been instrumental in bringing the knowledge of the benefits of fasting and low carb to the masses.

In this episode, Dr. Fung talks with Brian about his childhood, education, how he came to be interested in nephrology and nutrition, the studies and research that led to the paradigm shift in his thinking with regard to treating patients with metabolic disease, the definition of a good teacher, conflicts of interest in the pharmaceutical and medical industries, and how he was able to get his message out to people directly without going through traditional, academic channels.

Additionally, Jason and Brian discuss what drives them to persevere in the face of adversity and opposition, the importance of having a positive attitude and message, and the importance of being respectful and having integrity.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Jason: “Don’t focus on yourself. What helps you is not helping yourself; you need to help somebody else. That is the only thing that is going to make you feel good about you. Go help somebody else. What you will find is that you will start to feel a lot better. When you start to attack somebody else you don’t feel any better.”

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining the show today is a well-known couple in the online LowCarb/ketogenic dieting community—Dorian and Gemma Greenow from Keto-Mojo. Having had great success personally with a LowCarb way of eating—coming off of anti-depressant medication, losing weight, and seeing metabolic markers improve—Dorian and Gemma decided to start their own company selling low-cost ketone meters.

In this discussion, Brian and his guests discuss the growth-inducing process the Greenows experienced through the loss of their house during a fire in California, how to have joy and find success in the midst of external hardships, how eating right and physical health is a great boon to achieving success, the economic, emotional, and societal costs associated with widespread chronic disease in a society, and sugar/processed food addiction.

Life’s Best Medicine according to Dorian: “I think it is taking a walk and spending time together without the computer and without the phone. Also, it is about being honest and real with people.”

Life’s Best Medicine according to Gemma: “It is connecting with like-minded people and cultivating friendships.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining the show today is a fellow San Diego doc, Nassir Azimi. Dr. Azimi’s list of awards, board certifications, and areas of specialization are vast and would take up too much space here, but, to list a few… he is a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist, was awarded the national STEMI champion award by Sharp for having the best outcomes involving heart attacks nation-wide, and he is the former chief of biomedical ethics (6 years).

When the Soviet-Afghan War began in 1979, Nassir (only a child at the time) was forced to flee with his family to the US. Being raised in the US as an immigrant and a refugee was difficult, but Nassir shares the story of his journey growing up in America, going to medical school, and practicing medicine.

In their discussion, Drs. Lenzkes and Azimi discuss religious pluralism, gratitude and making a difference, learning to look past the superficial differences that divide us and choosing to see the similarities, the difficulties of working within the bureaucracy of the medical system, the value of prayer and the benefits that can arise out of considering life from a theocentric perspective, and not allowing accomplishment and success to turn you to pride.

Life’s Best Medicine according to Dr. Azimi: “I think it is what people told me when I was young: ‘your family is the most important thing, so make time to spend with them.’ Your family, your circle of friends; that’s what is going to get you through the hardships. Time is not forever, time is a very important commodity—more important than any luxury or commodity we can obtain—so spend more time with your family and don’t compare yourself with others. Also, laughter!”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Nevada Gray is a Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Nutrition Coach from the NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine). She is a registered nurse and a pharmacist, has successfully put her PCOS and pre-diabetes into remission, and made a miraculous recovery from a severe spinal cord injury (cauda equina syndrome).

In this discussion, we talk about physician/pharmacist burn out, the power of lifestyle intervention for mind, body, and soul, how to deal with people who behave rudely and disrespectfully to you in a healthy way, how to relate to people compassionately, why Brian and Nevada started their own podcasts, the danger of having unrealistic expectations of yourself with regard to being liked by everyone, the basis of faith, spontaneous remission, and healing miracles.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Nevada: it is being empowered to know that every moment is a chance to choose again. It is knowing that it is ok to be an imperfect person. It is remembering to tell people how you feel about them, and remembering that our time is short. It is learning to see the good and loving people bravely.

Life’s Best Medicine According to Brian: it is what works for you. For me, it is faith. Finding your place of peace, your comfort, and your meaning and stepping into that. It is loving your family, friends, neighbors, and being kind to people who are unkind to you. It is connecting with someone despite the many “differences” that separate us. Life’s worst medicine is harboring bitterness and resentment.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Brett Lloyd is a blues and progressive rock musician as well as a practitioner of the carnivore diet. He is an inspiring guy with an amazing story of physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery to share.

Dr. Brian and Brett discuss growing up in the Protestant Faith, dealing with depression and anger in high school and into adulthood, Brett’s rejection of his faith and his turn to hedonism, his incredible, multifaceted recovery via diet and his dramatic reconciliation with the Christian faith, how Brett cured his depression with the carnivore diet, and the power of lifestyle/dietary change for people struggling with sugar and processed food addiction.

Additionally, Brian and Brett talk about the legitimacy of personal, experiential validation for religious belief, the importance of hope and faith as an anchor for one’s life, the natural relationship between humans and happiness, and the differences between sadness, grief, and depression.

Life’s Best Medicine according to Brett: “It starts with what you eat, and you need to believe in something that is bigger than yourself. Without that belief—without faith in something—I think trying to find hope is almost impossible. There has got to be a source for hope to come from.”

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Zuby is an independent rapper, podcast host, author, public speaker and creative entrepreneur, with over 500,000 followers online. He was born in England, raised in Saudi Arabia and is a graduate of Oxford University. He has been featured on The Joe Rogan Experience, BBC, Fox News, Sky News, The Adam Carolla Show, The Rubin Report, The Candace Owens Show and The Ben Shapiro Show, amongst others.

In this discussion, Dr. Lenzkes and Zuby talk about having a mindset of trying to spread positivity rather than having the mindset of wanting everyone to like you, the importance of being open and honest with yourself and others, dissenting opinions and beliefs as necessary for learning and growth, how to treat your interlocutors with respect and engage with them constructively, being “merciful to people but ruthless with ideas,” the range of potential consequences that result from a fear of man, and remembering that you probably have much more in common with someone you disagree with than it seems in the moment.

Additionally, Zuby shares his thoughts on intellectual honesty and the meaning of faith. Where does science stand in relation to faith? What is the purpose of faith?

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Today, we are joined by Dr. Peter Ballerstedt—a Forage Agronomist and Ruminant Nutritionist. He earned his undergraduate and masters degrees from the University of Georgia, and his doctorate from the University of Kentucky. He was the forage extension specialist at Oregon State University and has worked in the forage seed industry since 2011.

In our discussion today, we talk about the importance of presenting and receiving information in such a way that is honest and not skewed or hyperbolized so that people are able to make their own informed decisions based on the data presented.

Additionally, we discuss the supposed “conflict” between the life of science and the life of faith. How can a scientist who is also a person of faith stay grounded in that faith while working in a scientific field? Dr. Ballerstedt shares his perspective on this question. We discuss human beings from a theological/ethical perspective, discerning God-given purposes for one’s life, and how to work through addiction, anxiety, and self-doubt.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Our guest today is Dr. Andrew Oswari—a board certified Family Medicine doctor, Medical Acupuncturist, and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice. He is currently on staff at the Chung Institute of Integrative Medicine.

In the conversation today Brian and Andrew discuss the importance of focusing on factors of health and happiness that you can control and learning to have a healthy respect for and relationship with those factors that you cannot control. We discuss the place of faith and relationships in overall health, the effects of stress on human physiology, the uses of acupuncture in medicine, the positive/negative effects of different emotions on the immune system, and the necessity of tuning out negativity and focusing on what is positive and uplifting.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Brian recounts stories from his life that taught him important lessons about racial equality and the importance of diversity and tolerance of other cultures and ways of life.

Not only is there value in understanding the values, beliefs, and motives of people who are different from us, it is an essential life skill for those who desire to live successfully and in harmony with others.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining the show today is founder of the Joyful Keto Life website, low-carb success story, author, speaker, joy seeker, and overall inspiring person, Christine Trimpe. Her weight loss success story has been featured in Reader’s Digest, First for Women, Keto Over 50, Keto Food, and Diet Doctor.

In this episode Christine shares the story of her health journey and how her spiritual growth has been related to this journey. We discuss the social challenges of being an outspoken Christian on social media platforms, the importance of having a spiritual life for total health, and the power of forgiveness, redemption, and second chances.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining the show today is Dr. Mark Hernandez—a US Navy veteran, an ER doctor, and a man of faith. Over the course of their travels as medical missionaries, Brian and Mark have seen some amazing things together.

In this episode, Brian and Mark talk about their experiences in Guatemala preaching to a congregation of former MS13 gang members, the powerful healing of the Holy Spirit they witnessed, the blessing of generosity and giving, and the power of giving hope to people through prayer and kindness in your daily life. Additionally, Mark talks about the fear and anxiety many have experienced in the Emergency Department during the current Covid crisis and how he has been keeping hopes high through his faith.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining the show today is former pro soccer player and founder of the Merlo Foundation, Carlos Merlo.

In this episode, Carlos tells the story of how he started the Merlo Foundation to help poor and disadvantaged kids in Guatemala, how his faith in God led him to do this, how he met Dr. Brian, and the amazing things he has seen God do as a result of his work.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining the show today is one of Brian’s oldest friends, Greg Munck. Greg is a pastor, veteran Marine of the Persian Gulf War and Desert Storm, and former Asia Pacific Regional Manager of QLogic Corporation.

Greg relates the turbulent story of his life growing up in a home with a drug dealer/addict for a father, joining the Marines, finding God, going into combat, coming home and ending up in a management position at an international company making six figures annually, and resigning to become a pastor and youth leader.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining Dr. Lenzkes today is pastor, podcaster, and Child Sponsorship Advocate, Jimmy Akers. Fifteen weeks ago, Jimmy was given some surprising and terrifying news—he had diabetes and needed to go into surgery immediately to save his life. Since then, he has been recovering and learning how to fight his metabolic issues. During this time, he discovered Brian through the Low Carb MD Podcast.

Jimmy and Brian discuss the importance of faith when it comes to overall health, the vitality of faith for holistic success, peace, and growth, the source of real hope, the importance of having hope in God when walking through hardship, and the philosophy of ‘keep showing up’ applied to faith.

God is not finished with your life’s narrative. What amazing things could he do with your story if you trusted him with the pen?

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining Dr. Lenzkes today is a man with a powerful faith journey and a lot of positivity to share. Tyler Todt is a Christ follower, a husband, a father, and an author. He has self-admittedly failed over and over again in many respects, but several years ago he surrendered control of his life to Jesus. Since that time, he has committed to working on his mind, body, and soul while speaking life to others each day by choosing a positive attitude and a grateful heart.

Once you realize that life is not about your own happiness but rather about what you can do for others, then you will be truly happy.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Brian Lenzkes is joined by two special guests on today’s episode—his wife, Lanell Lenzkes, and marriage therapist, Dovid Feldman. Dovid started his career as a computer/technical entrepreneur but switched career paths later in life in order to help people have successful, healthy marriage relationships. Dovid is a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a licensed Professional Counselor. He earned his masters degree in Counselor Education from Northeastern Illinois University and earned a BA in Sociology from Grinnell College.

Just as it is with physical well-being, there are general guiding principals for maintaining a healthy marriage relationship. Why do people fall out of love or become bitter toward their partner? Dovid says that the number one reason is lack of gratitude. Therefore, one of the most important things Dovid helps his patients with is learning to appreciate their spouse.

In addition to hearing from Dovid about his methods and experiences working with couples, Lanell and Brian discuss their own relationship in light of the principles Dovid brings up. Along the way, the trio discusses love languages, the differences between dating and marriage relationships, eliminating negativity (disrespectful speech, criticism, etc), others-centered action, and building a mindset and environment of positivity.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining Brian for this episode is Dr. Steven Bishop—an Internal Medicine Doctor practicing in Virginia. Dr. Bishop graduated from UVA School of Medicine and did his residency at VCU. He now serves as Director of Wellness at PartnerMD.

Drs. Steven Bishop and Brian Lenzkes talk about what it is like to be a Christian in the medical field, what it is like to be a doctor and/or a scientist in a Christian community, the effects of pornography on the brain, one’s family, and one’s relationships, and what it means to share one’s faith with others in secular fields. Further, Brian and Steven discuss the terrifying mental health effects of a society that is socially distanced and in lockdown and the importance of traditional family structures for a stable, healthy society.

In addition to discussing some of the basic tenets of the Christian faith, the two docs talk about the meaning of faith and why they think that a person can be scientifically minded while believing in God at the same time.

Do you agree with these two docs? Do you disagree? We are grateful that you are with us either way! More than anything, we want to help spread hope and to foster better understanding and love among people of different faiths and political perspectives through honest discussion. By recognizing the common respect we owe each other as human beings, we know that it is possible to disagree and be unified as friends at the same time. Have a great day.

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Thank you for tuning in for the first episode of Dr. Brian Lenzkes' new podcast, Life's Best Medicine.

Total health encompasses more than just physical wellbeing; it includes factors like family life, the health of our relationships, spirituality, and the way we see our relationship to the rest of the world and to others. In this show, Dr. Lenzkes and his guests discuss these factors and share stories of heroism, compassion, and healing along the way. Being a medical doctor, Dr. Lenzkes has made a commitment to helping people, and he firmly believes that this commitment extends into every aspect of life.

We hope you enjoy the journey as we set out to better understand the world, each other, and ourselves.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode, Brian is joined by fellow Low Carb MD co-host Dr. Tro Kalayjian to discuss current and recent events in the Middle Eastern country of Armenia. There is a war in progress between Turkey and Armenia that has yet to become widespread knowledge in the United States.

After hearing from Tro—who is of Armenian descent himself— about the history of Armenia, he begins to share and talk about the nation’s current state of affairs. After speculating as to why the war between Turkey and Armenia is not being covered widely in the American news, the discussion turns to the root causes of racism, systemic oppression (both in the U.S. and in the world at large), and the importance of seeking to understand and be accepting of people of other cultures and faiths.

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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Today the topic is family, the importance of family, and the influence that family has on every aspect of our development. Brian reflects on lessons he learned from his father, his mother, his older brother, and the impact of intergenerational abuse as well as familial values passed down from past generations.

The part you play in the lives of your children, your spouse, and your parents is a crucial one. We should all be able to take time to consider the quality of our involvement in these relationships and what kind of positive or negative impact we are having. Make the effort to remember what is truly important in life. Your ability to effect change (positive or otherwise) in the lives of your family members is very great, and we should strive to always feel the weight of that responsibility.

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