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TL;DR

• Generational trauma isn’t just a psychological concept — it’s biological, written into a layer of chemical “tags” on top of your DNA called the epigenome.

• A landmark 1997 quantum entanglement experiment out of the University of Geneva showed two particles can stay instantaneously connected across nearly seven miles — a finding that reframes how connected biological systems, like families, might really be.

• Studies on Holocaust survivors, lab mice, and Syrian refugee families all show that trauma experienced by a parent or grandparent can alter stress hormone systems and gene expression in children and grandchildren who never lived through the original event.

• Symptoms like a hair-trigger stress response, unexplained anxiety, chronic inflammation, digestive issues, and difficulty feeling safe can all be signs your body is carrying inherited survival programming.

• The good news: epigenetic changes are reversible. Therapy, breathwork, meditation, nature, sleep, and nutrition have all been shown to create measurable biological change — meaning your healing doesn’t stop with you.

• Ready to map out your own healing roadmap? Book a complimentary Metabolic Blueprint session.

The Patient Who Started It All

A patient — I’ll call her Maria — came into my office anxious, trembling, dealing with night tremors, sleep problems, digestive issues, and a stress response that fired at the smallest provocation. Nothing catastrophic was happening in her life. She had a good job and a loving family, yet she lived like she was waiting for something terrible to happen.

When I asked about her family history, she mentioned it almost in passing: “My grandmother survived the war. She escaped with nothing. She never really talked about it.”

That’s when it clicked. I’d been deep in the epigenetics literature — the science of how experience changes the way our genes express themselves — and here was living proof sitting across from me. Maria wasn’t broken. Her body was running a survival program written by someone she never met.

The Physics of Connection

Before we get to the biology, it helps to understand just how connected things can be — even across vast distances.

In 1997, physicist Nicolas Gisin and his team at the University of Geneva ran one of the most mind-bending experiments in the history of science. They entangled two photons at the quantum level, then separated them — sending one north through a fiber-optic cable toward the village of Bellevue and the other south toward Bernex, roughly seven miles apart. When they measured one photon, the other responded instantaneously — faster than light could travel between them. Einstein famously called this “spooky action at a distance” because it violated everything he believed about how the universe should work. The finding has since been replicated many times over, and in 2022 the Nobel Prize in Physics recognized the pioneering work of Alain Aspect, John Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger for demonstrating and harnessing quantum entanglement — the same phenomenon Gisin’s Geneva experiment helped bring out of the lab and into the real world.

So what does quantum physics have to do with your anxiety? If two particles can remain deeply connected across physical distance, instantly sharing information, what does that suggest about biological systems — families that share DNA, a womb, a developing nervous system? The universe appears to be far more entangled than we were taught, and the idea that your grandmother’s terror ends cleanly with her story doesn’t hold up under the research.

The Biology: Epigenetics, Explained

“Epi” is Greek for “on top of.” Epigenetics is the layer of biological information that sits on top of your genes and tells your DNA what to do — and it can be changed by your environment, your experiences, and your stress.

Some of the most compelling research in this space comes from studying Holocaust survivors and their descendants. Dr. Rachel Yehuda at Mount Sinai, a pioneer in this field, found that children of Holocaust survivors had measurably different stress hormone profiles — altered cortisol systems and stress-response machinery — not because of what they experienced, but because of what their parents experienced. Her 2016 study went further, identifying epigenetic changes on the same region of a stress-related gene in both Holocaust survivors and their adult children, one of the first demonstrations that a parent’s trauma before conception can leave a measurable epigenetic mark on their offspring.

In 2014, researchers Brian Dias and Kerry Ressler at Emory University trained male mice to fear the smell of cherry blossoms by pairing the scent with a mild shock. Their offspring and grandoffspring — mice that had never been exposed to the scent-shock pairing — showed heightened sensitivity and fear responses to that same smell. The learned fear had been encoded epigenetically in sperm and passed down two generations.

More recently, a 2025 study published in Scientific Reports by researchers including a team affiliated with Yale examined three generations of Syrian refugee families, looking at DNA methylation patterns across the genome. They found altered epigenetic markings not just in grandmothers directly exposed to war violence, but in grandchildren who never experienced war at all — including epigenetic age acceleration in children whose mothers were pregnant during violent exposure. As the researchers put it, “the experience of violence is preserved and embedded in the genome.”

What Generational Trauma Can Look Like in Your Body

If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth paying attention:

• A hair-trigger stress response. Your HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) — your stress command center — may be calibrated for a threat that no longer exists, keeping you on high alert without a clear reason why.

• Unexplained anxiety or fear not tied to any specific life event — just a low hum of dread that’s always been there.

• Chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation, since epigenetic changes can affect the genes that regulate inflammation.

• Digestive issues — the gut is exquisitely sensitive to stress signaling, including inherited stress patterns.

• Difficulty feeling safe even in safe situations — you have everything you need, and some part of you is still scanning for danger.

None of this makes you broken. It makes you human — carrying biological information from people who loved you and survived things you’ll never fully know.

The Part That Matters Most: It’s Reversible

Epigenetic changes aren’t permanent. Dr. Yehuda’s research also found that combat veterans with PTSD who went through cognitive behavioral therapy showed measurable changes in their epigenetic markers after treatment — the healing showed up in the biology, not just the mindset.

Other research points to meditation, breathwork, time in nature, safe social connection, quality sleep, and proper nutrition as genuine epigenetic interventions — not just wellness trends, but practices that change the chemical tags sitting on your genes. And here’s the most important part: if you do this work, you may be changing the inheritance of the generations that come after you. Your healing isn’t just for you — it’s for your children, your grandchildren, and people who haven’t been born yet.

Five Things to Do This Week

• Do a family history audit. Write out what you know about two or three generations back — not just medical history, but life history. War, famine, displacement, loss, abuse, addiction, poverty. You’re not doing this to assign blame, just to understand the inheritance.

• Name what’s not yours. Next time an irrational fear or outsized stress response shows up, try saying: “This may not be mine. I’m going to feel it, and I’m going to let it move through me.” That simple reframe starts to change your nervous system’s relationship to the sensation.

• Start one epigenetic healing practice. Pick one: daily meditation, five minutes of diaphragmatic breathing, cold exposure, a phone-free walk in nature, or journaling. These aren’t luxuries — they’re medicine.

• Consider trauma-informed therapy. If this episode resonated and you’re carrying weight you can’t explain, look for an EMDR specialist, a somatic therapist, or an internal family systems practitioner — modalities that work at the level where generational trauma lives.

• Share this episode. Ask yourself who in your life needs to hear this today — a parent, a sibling, a friend who’s struggling. Understanding is where healing begins.

Ready to Go Deeper?

If today’s episode stirred something in you — if you’re sensing there’s a layer of your health you haven’t fully explored — I’d love to support you. We’ll take a complete look at your picture, map out your top three priorities, and figure out whether the Metabolic Momentum Accelerator, the Cellular Reboot Accelerator (where we work on emotional clearing down to the epigenetic level), or the Total Health Restore program is the right fit for you.

Book your complimentary Metabolic Blueprint session here.

Thank you for spending this time with me. This wasn’t easy material, but you showed up for it — and showing up is always the first step in healing. Until next week, be well and aloha.

References

• Salomon, R. et al. “Quantum correlations with spacelike separated beam splitters in motion: experimental test of multisimultaneity.” Physical Review Letters / Gisin, N. et al., University of Geneva Bell test experiments (1997), demonstrating quantum entanglement over ~10 km (Bernex–Bellevue, Switzerland).

• The Nobel Prize in Physics 2022 — awarded to Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger “for experiments with entangled photons, establishing the violation of Bell inequalities and pioneering quantum information science.” NobelPrize.org

• Yehuda, R. et al. “Holocaust Exposure Induced Intergenerational Effects on FKBP5 Methylation.” Biological Psychiatry (2016). Summary coverage: Scientific American; Mount Sinai

• Dias, B.G. & Ressler, K.J. “Parental olfactory experience influences behavior and neural structure in subsequent generations.” Nature Neuroscience (2014). Coverage: Emory University News

• “Epigenetic signatures of intergenerational exposure to violence in three generations of Syrian refugees.” Scientific Reports 15, 5945 (2025). Nature.com | PMC

• Yehuda, R. et al. Epigenetic changes associated with CBT treatment in combat veterans with PTSD — referenced in Yehuda lab research overview, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. labs.icahn.mssm.edu/yehudalab

• Wolynn, M. It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle. Viking, 2016.

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A 42-year-old man walked into my office.

Blood pressure: 165 over 100.

His doctor had already written the prescription. He was sitting across from me, looked me in the eye, and said:

“I don’t want to just manage this. I want to fix it.”

Four weeks later, his blood pressure was completely normal. No medication change. No direct blood pressure treatment.

Because here’s the thing — we never once directly treated his blood pressure.

We treated the system that was producing it.

That’s what this episode is about.

The Reframe That Changes Everything

Most people — and most conventional medical appointments — treat blood pressure like it is the problem. The number is high, so we lower the number. Done.

But blood pressure is not the problem. It’s a report card. It’s your body’s way of showing you — in a very measurable, very undeniable way — that something upstream has gone wrong.

Think of it like the check engine light in your car. You don’t put tape over it and drive off. You open the hood.

So today, we’re opening the hood.

Before we do — let’s make sure we’re speaking the same language. Blood pressure is two numbers:

• Systolic (top number): pressure when your heart contracts and pushes blood out

• Diastolic (bottom number): pressure when your heart is relaxing between beats

Conventionally, 130/80 or above is classified as Stage 1 hypertension. A lot of people are sitting in that zone, being told to “keep an eye on it.”

That advice isn’t enough. Something created that pressure. And until we find out what, we’re managing a symptom — not solving a problem.

The 6 Root Drivers of High Blood Pressure

From a functional and metabolic medicine standpoint, there are six primary root drivers I look at when someone walks in with elevated blood pressure. Almost every time, it’s not one of these in isolation — it’s a combination.

1. Insulin Resistance

This is the big one. And it is criminally underdiagnosed.

Here’s the mechanism: when insulin is chronically elevated — from too much processed food, too much sugar, not enough movement — the kidneys start holding onto sodium. More sodium means more water in the bloodstream. More volume means more pressure. Basic physics.

On top of that, high insulin activates your sympathetic nervous system — your fight-or-flight response — which causes blood vessels to constrict. Less room for the same amount of blood? Pressure goes up.

Here’s what makes this especially tricky: your blood sugar can look completely normal on a standard lab panel, and you can still have significant insulin resistance. That’s why I don’t just check fasting glucose. I look at fasting insulin, hemoglobin A1C, and when needed, a glucose tolerance test with insulin levels drawn at multiple time points.

1. Chronic Inflammation

Inflammation damages the endothelium — the delicate inner lining of your blood vessels. When it’s damaged, vessels lose their flexibility. They can’t dilate and constrict properly.

And a key molecule called nitric oxide — your body’s natural blood vessel relaxer — drops off significantly when the endothelium is inflamed.

Less nitric oxide, stiffer vessels, higher pressure. Every time.

I test this with high-sensitivity CRP, homocysteine, and sometimes oxidized LDL. These aren’t on a standard panel, but they tell me everything about what’s happening inside those vessels.

1. HPA Axis Dysregulation (Chronic Stress)

Your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis — your stress response system — when chronically activated, keeps you pumping out cortisol and adrenaline. Both cause vasoconstriction. Both tell your kidneys to hold onto sodium. Both keep your heart rate elevated.

Your body was designed to activate this system in short bursts — run from a predator, deal with a crisis. It was never designed to do this 24 hours a day in response to emails, traffic, and financial pressure.

But that’s the world most of us are living in. And for a lot of people, their blood pressure reflects it.

1. Mineral Deficiencies

Magnesium is the most important mineral almost nobody talks about in the context of blood pressure.

It’s a natural calcium channel blocker — and calcium channel blockers are literally one of the most prescribed blood pressure medications on the market.

Magnesium helps blood vessels relax. It regulates the sodium-potassium pump in your cells. When it’s low — and estimates suggest 60 to 80% of Americans are suboptimal — vessels stay tight.

Potassium works hand-in-hand with magnesium and sodium to regulate fluid balance and vascular tone. I look at sodium-to-potassium ratios, not just absolute numbers, because that ratio matters enormously for cardiovascular regulation.

1. Sleep Deprivation & Circadian Disruption

Your blood pressure is supposed to dip 10 to 20 percent during sleep. This is called nocturnal dipping, and it’s when your cardiovascular system gets its nightly repair window.

When you’re not sleeping enough — or sleep quality is poor — that dip doesn’t happen. Your heart works overtime, around the clock. Over weeks and months and years, that creates a chronically elevated baseline.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a massive, underdiagnosed contributor here. If you wake up tired, snore loudly, or wake with morning headaches, please get tested. The connection between sleep apnea and hypertension is direct and well-established.

Poor sleep also elevates cortisol and inflammatory markers — feeding every other driver on this list simultaneously.

1. Mitochondrial Dysfunction

This one is underappreciated even in functional medicine circles.

Your mitochondria — the energy factories inside every cell — are responsible for generating the ATP that powers your heart muscle, your vascular smooth muscle, everything. When they’re dysfunctional — from chronic stress, poor nutrition, environmental toxins, or oxidative damage — cellular energy production drops.

Your cardiovascular system then has to compensate by working harder. Blood pressure creeps up as a downstream consequence of your cells simply not having enough energy to function efficiently.

We’ll come back to this when we get to the quantum biology piece — because this is where it gets really interesting.

This is the part most people have never heard anywhere. Lean in.

Quantum biology examines the role of light, water, electrons, and quantum mechanical processes inside living cells. When it comes to blood pressure specifically, three things stand out.

Light and the Mitochondria

Your mitochondria are not just calorie-burning machines. They are fundamentally light-responsive.

Near-infrared light — the kind emitted by the sun in the morning and evening, and also by incandescent and red light sources — directly stimulates cytochrome c oxidase, a key enzyme in the mitochondrial electron transport chain.

When properly stimulated by light, mitochondria produce more ATP, more structured water, and more nitric oxide. There’s that word again — nitric oxide. The natural vasodilator. The thing that keeps blood vessels relaxed and flexible.

When people stop getting morning sunlight and spend their entire day under blue-shifted artificial light, mitochondrial function degrades. Nitric oxide drops. Blood vessels stiffen. Pressure rises.

This isn’t fringe science. There is solid, published research connecting light exposure — particularly morning sunlight — to cardiovascular and blood pressure outcomes.

Circadian Biology

Your body has a master clock in a region of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus. Nearly every cell in the body has its own peripheral clock synchronized to it.

Blood pressure has a natural circadian rhythm. It should be lower at night, begin rising about an hour before waking, peak in the late morning, and modulate through the day. When circadian rhythm is disrupted — by artificial light at night, irregular eating, shift work, or poor sleep — that rhythm breaks down.

A disrupted circadian clock is directly linked to hypertension. The mechanisms involve cortisol timing, aldosterone regulation, and inflammatory gene expression — all of which influence vascular tone.

This is why I ask every patient about their light environment. When do you go outside? What does your bedroom look like at night? What time do you eat your last meal? These feel like lifestyle questions. They are cardiovascular questions.

Structured Water and Vascular Function

Researcher Gerald Pollack at the University of Washington has done groundbreaking work on what he calls the fourth phase of water — EZ water, or exclusion zone water. This is a gel-like, structured form of water that forms at hydrophilic surfaces, including the inner lining of blood vessels.

EZ water is negatively charged and creates a kind of biological battery that powers cellular function and supports smooth, low-friction blood flow — essentially a lubrication layer inside your vascular system.

What builds EZ water? Sunlight (particularly infrared), movement, grounding, and proper hydration with mineralized water.

What degrades it? Dehydration, toxic load, poor light environment, chronic EMF exposure.

When the vascular lining is not properly hydrated at this structured level, blood viscosity changes, endothelial function suffers, and blood pressure goes up.

The bottom line: your blood pressure is not just a plumbing problem. It’s a biological energy problem. And the inputs that drive cellular energy — light, water, minerals, sleep, movement, stress — are the same inputs that drive blood pressure.

What This All Means: A Quick Recap

Here’s the picture pulled together:

• Blood pressure is a symptom, not the root problem

• The six root drivers are: insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, HPA axis dysregulation, mineral deficiencies (especially magnesium and potassium), sleep deprivation and circadian disruption, and mitochondrial dysfunction

• Applied kinesiology provides a way to assess how structural and neurological interference contributes to sympathetic dominance and vascular dysregulation

• From a quantum biology perspective, your light environment, your circadian rhythm, and the quality of structured water in your vascular system directly influence how your vessels function and how your cells produce energy

• When you address these upstream drivers — as we did with Marcus — the blood pressure number takes care of itself

5 Things You Can Do Today

These are not theoretical. Start here.

1. Get morning sunlight — today. Within 30 to 60 minutes of waking, get outside and get natural light in your eyes and on your skin for at least 10 to 20 minutes. No sunglasses. This sets your circadian clock, starts stimulating mitochondrial function, and triggers nitric oxide production in the skin. It costs nothing.

2. Cut refined carbohydrates and added sugars for two weeks. Not forever — just try it. This single change drops fasting insulin in most people within days. Lower insulin means less sodium retention, less sympathetic nervous system activation, and lower blood pressure. No prescription required.

3. Start magnesium supplementation. Magnesium glycinate or magnesium malate — 300 to 400 mg in the evening. This is one of the safest, most evidence-backed interventions for vascular health. It supports vessel relaxation, improves sleep quality, and aids mitochondrial energy production. Ask your practitioner about your specific dose.

4. Treat sleep like a clinical intervention. Because it is. Target 7 to 9 hours. Create a dark, cool sleeping environment. Eliminate screens 60 to 90 minutes before bed. Blue light at night suppresses melatonin, disrupts circadian rhythm, and keeps your nervous system in sympathetic mode. If you have signs of sleep apnea — waking up tired, loud snoring, morning headaches — get tested. This is non-negotiable.

5. Prioritize resistance training. 30 minutes, three to four times a week. Strength training improves insulin sensitivity, builds mitochondrial density, supports nitric oxide production, and reduces arterial stiffness. Muscle is metabolic medicine.

Ready to Go Deeper?

If you read this and thought “this sounds like me” — or you’ve been told your blood pressure is borderline and you’re not sure what to do about it — the next step is a conversation.

I offer a free 45-minute Metabolic Audit Call where we look at what’s actually driving your numbers — your symptoms, your history, your labs — and map out the highest-leverage moves for your specific situation.

Spots are limited each week.

Until next time — Be well. And Aloha. 🤙

The information shared in this episode and post is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.

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Press play above, and you’ll walk away knowing exactly where to start taking back control of your health — without the guessing, the overwhelm, or another 45 tabs open trying to figure out which supplement, diet, or biohack is finally going to fix you.

That’s not something I’m saying to hook you in. It’s the actual promise of this masterclass, and it’s the same one I make to every patient who sits down across from me.

In the next 45 minutes, I’ll walk through the three things I’ve told patients for years that make health simple again, and I introduce the framework — RESET — that I use with every single person I work with, whether they’re chasing a diagnosis or just chasing their energy back.

If you haven’t grabbed the worksheet yet, get it before you dive into the video — you’ll be scoring yourself against five categories as we go, and by the end you’ll have an actual number that tells you where to focus first.

Why “just be more disciplined” was never the real problem

For years, patients told me some version of the same thing: Doc, if I just had more discipline, I’d stick to my diet, my workouts, my routine.

What I found, over and over, is that it was rarely about discipline. It was about what was driving the inability to stay disciplined in the first place — and that almost always traces back to stress.

Stress scrambles your circadian rhythm, disrupts your hormones, wrecks your sleep, and throws off your biochemistry. When your biochemistry is off, you can have the most perfectly designed plan in the world and it still won’t work the way it’s supposed to. Chronic stress pushes your body into a fight-or-flight state, which increases acidity and inflammation — and left unaddressed long enough, that’s the path toward disease.

That’s secret number one: discipline isn’t the bottleneck. Chronic stress is.

You can’t fix one piece of your body at a time

Secret number two is one I had to learn the hard way, early in my own practice: you cannot heal one piece of the body in isolation.

It’s tempting — for me as a practitioner and for patients trying to self-direct their own health — to think let’s just fix the gut or let’s just focus on hormones and everything else will fall into place. That’s the Western medical model’s instinct to compartmentalize. But the body doesn’t work in silos. Gut, brain, hormones, immune system — they’re one integrated network, and they either work in harmony or they fall into disarray together.

That’s why isolated fixes keep people stuck. What actually moves the needle is a systems-based approach that restores balance everywhere at once — which is exactly what the RESET framework is built to do.

You don’t need expensive labs to know where you stand

The third secret: you can track your health very simply, and you don’t need extensive (and expensive) lab work to know what to do next.

Most people believe they need a full lab workup before they can act. But labs typically measure the end product of the disease process — the downstream effect — while ignoring the upstream causes that created it in the first place. That’s a huge reason people stay confused: they’re trying to fix upstream problems by treating downstream symptoms, and it just doesn’t work.

Instead, a handful of simple daily metrics — HRV, pH, blood glucose, sleep quality — will show you real progress in real time, no guessing required.

The R.E.S.E.T. framework

RESET is an acronym I built around the five levers that actually move your health: Rhythm, Energy, Stress, Environment, Tracking. Here’s the short version of each.

Rhythm. Your circadian rhythm governs a healthy rise and fall of cortisol and melatonin. Chronic stress, disrupted sleep, and irregular light exposure flatten that curve — and a flattened curve is a recipe for fatigue and stubborn weight gain. Light matters, but here’s what most people miss: if your body is locked in fight-or-flight, it won’t respond properly to light exposure no matter how disciplined you are about getting morning sun. Stress resets your body’s master clock before light ever gets a say.

Energy. Your energy is produced by your mitochondria, converting oxygen and nutrients into cellular fuel. When mitochondria are damaged by chronic cortisol, oxidative stress, and acidic pH, you get brain fog, fatigue, poor cellular repair, and accelerated aging — and over time, that damage is a contributing factor in things like metabolic syndrome and neurodegeneration. Low energy is usually the first red flag that something deeper is brewing.

Stress. Hans Selye, the “godfather of stress,” identified three phases your body moves through under chronic stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. Most people aren’t stuck in acute alarm — they’re somewhere in resistance sliding toward exhaustion, and that’s what drives mitochondrial stress and immune dysregulation. Your resilience to all of this depends on a properly functioning endocannabinoid system, which is supported by six pillars: breathwork, sleep, nutrition, light, movement, and connection with others. Weak in those pillars, weak in your resilience.

Environment. About 70–80% of your immune system lives in your gut. Short-term inflammation is protective — it fights infection and repairs injury. Chronic inflammation is the opposite: it damages blood vessel linings, drives insulin resistance, impairs brain function, and over time can tip your immune system into attacking itself. Your diet, hydration, and toxin exposure all feed directly into this.

Tracking. You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Consistent self-tracking — HRV, sleep, blood glucose, salivary pH — turns healing from a guessing game into something you can actually watch happen, week over week.

If you haven’t already, go score yourself on the worksheet across all five categories and total it up. Your number will land you somewhere on a spectrum from a strong foundation to a burnout zone — and whichever category you scored worst on is the one to prioritize first over the next two weeks.

What real results from this framework look like

Two quick examples from people who’ve been through this process:

One client came in dealing with anxiety, food sensitivities, and some mild autoimmune markers on her labs. Since applying the framework, she’s running again for the first time in years, sleeping deeper, and describes herself as noticeably more confident and in control of her own health.

Another client started with an HRV of 32. It’s now at 50 — a significant jump. Along the way, she told me she’s finding more clarity in her decisions and, in her words, finally feeling like her health journey has been worth the investment.

Where to go from here

If any of this resonated — if you’re tired of piecing together advice from a hundred different Instagram posts with no comprehensive plan tying it together — the next step is simple: book a free 30-45 minute call.

On that call, we’ll look at your RESET score, map out your first steps, and figure out honestly whether the Cellular Reboot Accelerator (my 90-day group coaching program built around this exact framework) is the right fit — or whether something else makes more sense for where you’re at. No obligation either way; you’ll leave with a roadmap regardless.

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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Talk to your own physician before making decisions about cancer screening, testing, or treatment.

TL;DR

• A healthy 58-year-old gets a routine full-body scan, finds a “cancer” that would never have hurt him, and ends up with permanent incontinence from unnecessary treatment. This is more common than most people realize.

• Dr. H. Gilbert Welch, a Dartmouth-trained cancer epidemiologist, spent 30 years documenting overdiagnosis — the discovery of cancers that meet the technical definition but would never have caused harm. His estimate: roughly 60% of PSA-detected prostate cancers and 25% of mammography-detected breast cancers fall into this category.

• The “5-year survival rate” you hear cited as proof screening saves lives is often distorted by lead-time bias — finding a cancer earlier can make survival numbers look better without adding a single day to anyone’s life.

• Not all screening is suspect. Colonoscopy, low-dose CT for high-risk smokers, and cervical cancer screening (Pap/HPV) have strong randomized-trial evidence behind them.

• The piece conventional screening misses: metabolic health. A 2026 Nature Communications study using machine learning on UK biobank data linked insulin resistance to increased risk across at least 12 cancer types — independent of body weight — and standard checkups rarely test for it.

• Want a personalized look at your own metabolic terrain? Book a Metabolic Audit Call — link in show notes, spots limited weekly.

The Test That Didn’t Save His Life

Picture a 58-year-old man. Healthy weight, active, doesn’t smoke, feels completely fine. He goes in for a routine total-body scan — the kind now available at imaging centers with no doctor’s referral required. Two hours later, a radiologist flags a small spot on his prostate.

Six months, two biopsies, and one surgery later, he has a diagnosis: permanent incontinence. And the cancer itself? “Clinically insignificant.” It almost certainly would never have caused him harm. He would have lived out a full life and died of something else entirely, never knowing it was there.

The test didn’t save his life. It changed it — for the worse.

This scenario happens thousands of times a year, and it’s exactly what Dr. H. Gilbert Welch — a general internist, cancer epidemiologist, and senior researcher at Brigham and Women’s Hospital — spent his career warning about. His book, Should I Be Tested for Cancer?, makes a case that runs against decades of public health messaging: more testing is not automatically better testing, and early detection does not automatically mean lives saved.

This article unpacks what Welch got right, where his argument leaves a gap, and what a more complete, proactive approach to cancer risk actually looks like.

The Cancer Reservoir: Why Finding More Doesn’t Mean Saving More

For decades, the operating assumption in medicine has been simple: catch cancer early, save the life. No asterisk, no nuance.

Welch’s research complicates that. His central idea is the cancer reservoir — the observation that most people carry small clusters of abnormal cells somewhere in their bodies right now. In the prostate, thyroid, breast, or lung. Under a microscope, these cells look like cancer. But many of them will never grow, never spread, and never threaten a life. A person could carry one for thirty years and die at 87 of heart disease, never knowing it existed.

The problem is that increasingly sensitive tools — full-body scans, PSA tests, low-dose CT — are very good at finding these dormant clusters. And once something is found and labeled “cancer,” the medical system is built to treat it.

Welch’s numbers, drawn from randomized trial data, are striking: approximately 60% of PSA-detected prostate cancers are overdiagnosed, meaning they meet the technical definition of cancer but would never have caused symptoms or death. For mammography-detected breast cancers, the estimate is around 25% — meaning roughly one in four women treated for a screen-detected breast cancer may never have needed that treatment: the chemotherapy, the radiation, the surgery, the fear, the financial cost.

This isn’t an anti-medicine argument. It’s a call for a conversation that rarely happens: here’s the case for this test, and here’s the case against it — here’s what we might find that helps you, and here’s what we might find that sets off a chain reaction you’ll spend years managing. For most patients, that conversation never occurs.

The 5-Year Survival Stat Is Misleading You

Five-year survival rates for cancer are often cited as evidence that screening works — and they sound like exactly that. But Welch shows why the number can be deceptive, and it comes down to lead-time bias.

Here’s the mechanism. Imagine a woman whose cancer will kill her at 65, regardless of when it’s found. If screening catches it at 62, she lives three years with the diagnosis before dying at 65 — a five-year survival rate under five years. But if that same cancer isn’t found until symptoms appear at 64, she lives one year with the diagnosis and dies at 65 — a five-year survival rate of zero.

Same woman. Same cancer. Same date of death. But the version of her found earlier through screening appears, statistically, to have “survived longer.” Screening didn’t add a single day to her life — it just moved up the start date of her diagnosis. It’s the equivalent of claiming a win in a race because someone moved your starting line 200 meters ahead of everyone else’s: you didn’t run faster, you just started earlier. The finish line never moved.

Now layer in overdiagnosis. If 1,000 people are diagnosed with cancers that would never have hurt them, and all 1,000 are alive five years later — which they would have been regardless — the survival statistics look dramatically better without a single life actually being saved. Welch’s research shows that 5-year survival rates can climb while actual cancer death rates stay flat. More survivors on paper. Same number of people dying.

None of this means medicine isn’t making genuine progress in some cancers — colon cancer being a clear example, discussed below. It does mean that 5-year survival statistics, on their own, are not proof that a screening program is saving lives.

Where the Evidence for Screening Is Actually Strong

It would be a mistake to leave this discussion thinking all screening is suspect. Welch himself is careful to draw a distinction, and there are tests with solid, randomized-trial evidence behind them.

Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer is arguably the strongest case for screening that exists. It’s unique because it doesn’t just detect cancer — it can prevent it, by removing precancerous polyps before they ever become malignant. Colon cancer incidence and mortality have both dropped measurably in populations with high screening rates. If you’re 45 or older, or have a family history, this is worth a serious conversation with your doctor.

Low-dose CT for lung cancer, in high-risk individuals specifically, showed a 15–20% reduction in lung cancer deaths in the National Lung Screening Trial — but only among heavy smokers (roughly a pack a day for 20+ years). The risk-benefit math works because the baseline risk in that population is high.

Cervical cancer screening — Pap smears and HPV testing — is a genuine public health success story. Rates have dropped dramatically since routine screening began, because cervical cancer has a long, slow, detectable precancerous stage that can be caught before it turns invasive.

The common thread: these screenings either catch a long, slow precancerous process, or they target a population where the risk is already high enough that the math clearly favors testing. That’s the question worth bringing to your doctor: given my specific risk factors, does the math on this test work in my favor?

By contrast, the evidence is much weaker for consumer-marketed total-body scans, full-body MRI as a general “optimization” tool, universal PSA screening in all men over 50, and mammography in average-risk women in their 40s. These aren’t mandates — they’re conversations, and informed consent means understanding both sides before deciding.

The Harms Nobody Talks About

Healthcare marketing tends to present testing as one-sided: test early, catch it early, save your life. Welch’s research catalogs the costs that rarely make it into that pitch.

False positives. A mammogram flags a shadow. It isn’t cancer — but you don’t know that yet. Six weeks of follow-up imaging, maybe a biopsy, and the stress hormones flooding your body during that stretch are a real physiological cost, even when the final answer is “you’re fine.”

Unnecessary treatment. When a cancer that would never have caused harm is treated anyway — with surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy — the harm is real and the benefit is zero.

The cancer label itself. Research shows that being labeled a cancer patient, even for a cancer that’s never actively treated, changes a person’s psychology, relationships, insurability, and life trajectory. Welch identifies this as a form of harm medicine rarely accounts for.

Radiation exposure. Repeated CT scans carry cumulative radiation risk. A full-body scan can expose a person to the radiation equivalent of hundreds of chest X-rays — a real risk added to the body in pursuit of a cancer that may never develop.

Welch’s central reframe: the question isn’t “should I get tested,” it’s “given my risk factors, my age, my family history, and my values, does the math on this specific test work in my favor?” That’s informed consent — and most people never get that conversation.

The Missing Piece: Your Metabolism Is an Early Warning System

Welch’s work is thorough on what not to do. Where it leaves a gap is the proactive question: if blanket screening of healthy people isn’t the answer, what is?

The answer lies in the years — sometimes decades — before a tumor ever forms. Cancer doesn’t appear overnight. The cellular environment that allows it to take root and grow develops gradually, and it leaves metabolic fingerprints long before any scan could detect a tumor.

The clearest evidence for this comes from a 2026 study published in Nature Communications, which used machine learning on a massive UK database and linked insulin resistance to a significantly increased risk of at least 12 types of cancer. Pancreatic cancer risk was elevated by roughly 29%, colon cancer by 18%, and breast cancer by 13% — and critically, this risk showed up independent of body weight. A person at a healthy weight can still be carrying the metabolic dysfunction that drives cancer risk, and a standard annual physical would miss it entirely, because most doctors check fasting glucose, not fasting insulin. By the time glucose is elevated, insulin regulation has often been off for years.

Layer in chronic inflammation (measured by hs-CRP), elevated ferritin, low vitamin D, rising homocysteine, and a poor triglyceride-to-HDL ratio, and what emerges is a picture of a metabolic environment that is increasingly hospitable to cancer. Think of it as soil: a healthy garden doesn’t grow weeds easily, but depleted, imbalanced soil invites them. Cancer is the weed. Metabolic dysfunction is the depleted soil. The strategy, then, is to work on the soil rather than wait to spot the weed.

What to Actually Do About It

Path A: Testing to ask your provider for

These tests build a real metabolic picture — the kind that shows soil quality before any weed appears.

• Fasting insulin + HOMA-IR — not just fasting glucose. This is likely the single most important test most doctors aren’t ordering.

• Hemoglobin A1c — your 3-month blood sugar average.

• hs-CRP — a high-sensitivity marker of systemic inflammation.

• Full lipid panel, including TG/HDL ratio — a ratio above 3 is a strong metabolic red flag.

• Ferritin — elevated levels are increasingly linked to inflammatory cancer environments.

• Vitamin D (25-OH) — low levels are associated with higher cancer risk across multiple types; optimal is 60–80 ng/mL, not just “in range.”

• Homocysteine — a methylation marker that, when elevated, signals oxidative stress.

• LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) — rises when cells are under metabolic stress.

For a deeper look, consider a comprehensive nutrient and organic acids panel (NutrEval), a gut microbiome panel (GI-MAP) — the gut-cancer connection is real — and a full hormone panel including cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, and SHBG.

Path B: Lifestyle changes to start today

• Eat in this order: protein and fat first, vegetables second, starches last. This alone can meaningfully blunt post-meal blood sugar spikes.

• Cut refined sugars and seed oils — the two most direct dietary drivers of insulin resistance and inflammation.

• Move daily. At minimum, 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, resistance training twice a week, and even a 10-minute walk after meals to improve glucose metabolism.

• Prioritize sleep. Poor sleep disrupts glucose metabolism after a single bad night. Seven to nine hours is non-negotiable for metabolic health.

• Manage stress. Chronic cortisol elevation drives insulin resistance — this is biochemistry, not soft advice.

You don’t need to do all of this at once. Pick one test to ask for at your next appointment, and one lifestyle change to start this week.

Summary & Next Step

Dr. Welch’s research makes an uncomfortable but important case: early detection is not automatically synonymous with lives saved, the 5-year survival statistic can be misleading, and testing healthy people carries real costs — false positives, unnecessary treatment, radiation exposure, and the psychological weight of a cancer label. At the same time, some screenings — colonoscopy, cervical cancer screening, low-dose CT for high-risk smokers — have strong evidence behind them and are worth pursuing for the right person.

What’s missing from that picture is a proactive strategy, and that’s where metabolic health comes in. Insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and blood sugar dysregulation show up years before cancer does, and unlike a full-body scan, they’re both measurable and fixable.

If you want a clear picture of where your own metabolic terrain stands — and what your highest-leverage next steps are — book a Metabolic Audit Call. It’s a complementary 45-minute session where we review your current labs, symptoms, health history, and goals together. Spots are limited each week; the link is in the show notes.

References

• Welch, H.G. Should I Be Tested for Cancer? Maybe Not and Here’s Why. University of California Press.

• National Lung Screening Trial Research Team. Reduced lung-cancer mortality with low-dose computed tomographic screening.

• Nature Communications (2026). Machine learning analysis of UK biobank data linking insulin resistance to increased risk across 12 cancer types, independent of body weight.

• Thrive 120 Podcast, Episode 126: “Should I Be Tested for Cancer? What Dr. Welch Got Right — And What He Missed,”

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Unlocking the Secrets of Ferritin: What Your Iron Levels Are Telling You

Your “normal” bloodwork might be hiding the real reason you’re exhausted, foggy, and losing hair

TL;DR:

• Ferritin is your iron savings account — and most labs only flag it as “abnormal” once it’s nearly empty.

• A level of 14 or 22 ng/mL might get a “you’re fine” from your doctor, but optimal energy, mood, cognition, and hair growth usually need ferritin closer to 70–100 ng/mL.

• Low ferritin can come from menstrual blood loss, poor absorption (celiac disease, low stomach acid, H. pylori), or inflammation-driven hepcidin blocking iron uptake.

• If you’re fatigued, foggy, cold, or shedding hair, ask for a full iron panel — not just a ferritin number — and talk through the results with your doctor.

There’s an old Japanese proverb: “When the body speaks, the wise person listens. When the body whispers, the fool waits for it to scream.” In health diagnostics, one of the quietest whispers is your ferritin level. It’s often overlooked, yet it can be the missing link behind exhaustion, hair loss, brain fog, or the frustrating experience of bloodwork that comes back “normal” while you still feel terrible.

What Is Ferritin?

Ferritin is your body’s iron storage protein. Think of your iron levels like a financial setup: hemoglobin is your checking account, drawn on daily. Ferritin is your savings account, tapped only when things get tight. Under stress, your body will drain the savings account long before it lets the checking account — hemoglobin — run low. That’s why you can have “normal” hemoglobin and still be iron-depleted. A low ferritin level means your reserves are running out, and that shows up as fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, and thinning hair.

Normal vs. Optimal

Most labs flag ferritin as “normal” above roughly 10–20 ng/mL. That threshold mostly means you’re not in immediate danger — not that you’re thriving. Levels associated with feeling genuinely well tend to run from 70 to 100 ng/mL. So if you’ve been told your ferritin of 14 or 22 is fine, but you still feel wiped out, you’re not imagining it — you’re just being measured against a bar set for avoiding crisis, not for feeling good.

Why Your Ferritin Might Be Low

• Menstrual blood loss. For many women, the cumulative loss over months and years outpaces dietary iron intake, slowly draining reserves.

• Absorption issues. Even a solid iron intake doesn’t help if it isn’t absorbed. Silent celiac disease, low stomach acid, or an H. pylori infection can quietly block uptake for years.

• Inhibitors and hepcidin. Coffee, tea, and dairy consumed close to meals can inhibit iron absorption. Separately, inflammation can push your liver to produce hepcidin, a hormone that shuts down iron uptake even when you’re eating enough.

Symptoms to Watch

Persistent fatigue, thinning hair, feeling cold more easily than others, and brain fog are the classic signs. If two or more of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting your ferritin checked specifically — not just assumed to be fine because your CBC looked normal.

The Bigger Picture

Iron does far more than carry oxygen. It’s involved in thyroid hormone conversion, dopamine production, mitochondrial energy synthesis, and hair follicle health. That means low ferritin can produce symptoms that look a lot like depression or hypothyroidism — even when your thyroid panel and mood screening come back clean.

Taking Action

• Review your bloodwork. Look specifically at ferritin. Anything under 70 ng/mL is worth a conversation with your doctor.

• Ask for a full iron panel. Ferritin alone isn’t the whole story — request serum iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC), transferrin saturation, and CRP (to rule out inflammation skewing the picture).

• Adjust absorption habits. Space coffee and tea away from meals, lean into iron-rich foods, and avoid taking calcium and iron supplements together.

• Choose the right supplement, if needed. Ferrous sulfate is harsh on the gut for many people. Iron bisglycinate is gentler and pairs well with vitamin C for better absorption — but check with your provider before starting, especially if high ferritin is a concern.

• Loop in a professional. This is especially important before making changes if you suspect elevated ferritin, since iron overload carries its own risks.

Listening to Your Body’s Whisper

Your body is constantly sending signals. Ignored long enough, whispers become screams. Taking ferritin seriously — not just as a checkbox on a lab report, but as a meaningful marker — is one concrete way to catch a problem while it’s still easy to fix.

Final Thoughts

Monitoring and optimizing ferritin can meaningfully change how you feel day to day. It starts with a simple ask: get the right test, read the number in context, and act on what it’s telling you. If you want a more personalized look at your own levels and symptoms, consider scheduling a comprehensive health session.

Stay informed, stay healthy, and listen closely to what your body is telling you. Until next time, take care.

References

• Camaschella, C. (2015). Iron-deficiency anemia. New England Journal of Medicine.

• WHO guidance on serum ferritin concentrations for the assessment of iron status.

• Clinical literature on ferritin thresholds and symptomatic iron deficiency without anemia.

• Hepcidin and inflammation’s role in iron regulation — recent reviews in Blood and Haematologica.

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(A note before we get into it: this article is educational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before making major changes to your diet — especially if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, take blood-sugar medication, are pregnant or nursing, or are managing any chronic condition. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)

Research shows well-built plant-based diets usually lower blood sugar. If yours moved the other way, one of six silent glucose traps is almost always the reason — and every one of them is fixable.

TLDR

• The research is actually on vegetarianism’s side. Large reviews of clinical trials show vegetarian and vegan diets tend to lower A1C, not raise it.

• So if your numbers went up, something in how the diet was built is the real cause — not the fact that it’s plant-based.

• Six usual suspects: too little protein, “naked” carbs with no brakes, shrinking muscle mass, too much fermentable fiber too fast, high stress/cortisol, and late-night eating.

• Each one is a fixable habit, not a reason to abandon vegetarianism.

Wait — Doesn’t “Plant-Based” Mean Healthier Blood Sugar?

Usually, yes. When researchers actually put vegetarian diets to the test in clinical trials, the pattern is consistent: people following them tend to see their A1C go down, not up. A meta-analysis pooling multiple randomized trials found vegetarian diets were linked to a meaningful drop in A1C, and a separate meta-analysis of nine trials found a similar reduction — enough that it would be considered clinically significant by the FDA’s own bar for new diabetes drugs.

So if you switched to vegetarian eating and your last lab draw came back worse, I want to be straight with you: that’s not the expected outcome, and it’s not “just what happens” when you cut out meat. Something specific is working against you. The good news is that it’s almost always one of a handful of well-understood mechanisms — and once you know which one, it’s a quick fix, not a diet overhaul.

Think of it like this: a car engine doesn’t run worse because you switched to a different brand of gas. It runs worse because something specific — a clogged filter, bad timing, low oil — is getting in the way. Same idea here. Let’s go through the six most common “clogs.”

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1. The Protein Drop You Didn’t Notice

This is the single most common one. When people cut out meat, they usually don’t replace that protein gram-for-gram with plant protein — they replace it with more carbs, because carbs are what fill the plate: extra rice, extra bread, extra pasta.

Here’s why that matters for blood sugar specifically. Protein eaten alongside carbohydrate isn’t just “extra food” — it changes how your body handles the carbs. A meta-analysis of controlled feeding trials found that adding protein to a carb-containing meal meaningfully lowers the post-meal glucose spike, largely by boosting the insulin response that clears sugar out of the bloodstream faster. Pull protein out of the meal and carbs hit your blood essentially unguarded.

Think of protein as the brakes on a sugar rollercoaster. Take the brakes off, and the same carbs you were eating before now send your blood sugar higher and faster than they used to.

1. Naked Carbs, No Brakes

This is the same problem from a different angle: oatmeal for breakfast, a rice bowl for lunch, a smoothie for a snack. All reasonable foods — but if none of them are paired with enough protein or fat, and you’re not about to go move that sugar with a workout, it hits your bloodstream as a fast, unbuffered spike. Your body answers with a bigger insulin surge, and doing that meal after meal, day after day, is exactly the pattern linked to declining insulin sensitivity over time.

1. The Muscle Factor

This one surprises people: your muscles are the biggest “storage tank” for the sugar you eat. After a meal, skeletal muscle soaks up roughly 70–80% of the glucose that comes out of your bloodstream, using it to refill glycogen stores. Researchers who study this consider muscle glucose uptake the single biggest lever on whole-body insulin sensitivity.

So when protein intake drops and resistance training isn’t part of the picture, muscle mass tends to shrink over time — and that storage tank gets smaller. Less tank space means the same meal now leaves more sugar circulating in your blood for longer, which shows up as a slow, creeping rise in A1C.

Muscle is basically your body’s biggest gas tank for sugar. Shrink the tank, and the same fill-up overflows.

1. High Fiber, High Stress

Fiber itself is not the villain here — in fact, the right kind of fiber is one of the best tools for blood sugar control. Viscous, soluble fibers (found in oats, beans, and psyllium) form a gel in your gut that physically slows down how fast sugar gets absorbed, and trials show this type of fiber measurably lowers both A1C and fasting blood sugar.

The issue is a different kind of fiber problem: volume and speed. Vegetarian diets are often naturally high in fermentable fiber — beans, lentils, certain grains — and when your gut bacteria break that fiber down, the fermentation process produces gas as a byproduct. Ramp up fiber intake quickly, especially the fast-fermenting kinds, and you can outpace your gut’s ability to comfortably process it, leading to bloating and discomfort. That physical stress on your body, especially combined with everyday life stress, triggers cortisol release — and cortisol has a direct, well-documented job of raising blood glucose by signaling your liver to make more sugar and by making your cells less responsive to insulin.

Think of fiber fermentation like a construction project in your gut. The building itself (your microbiome) benefits — but a project moving too fast kicks up a lot of dust (gas and bloating) along the way.

1. Timing and Circadian Rhythms

The lifestyle shift that often comes with going vegetarian — more grazing, more small meals, more snacking — can quietly push more of your eating into the evening. That timing matters more than most people realize. Multiple studies using identical meals given at different times of day have found that the exact same meal produces a bigger blood sugar spike at night than it does in the morning, because your insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function both naturally dip in the evening. One study even found a late meal after 8pm was independently linked to worse A1C.

Your body runs on a work shift for carbs. The day shift (morning, early afternoon) handles them efficiently. The night shift is running on a skeleton crew — the same carb load left unprocessed for longer, working against you while you sleep.

1. Cortisol: The Common Thread

You’ll notice cortisol keeps coming up — that’s not a coincidence. Cortisol’s actual job during stress is to make more glucose available fast, by triggering your liver to produce it and by directly blunting how well your cells respond to insulin. Whether the stressor is emotional (a hard week at work) or physical (a gut that’s working overtime to ferment more fiber than it’s used to, or a body that’s lost muscle mass and is struggling to regulate blood sugar as efficiently), the hormonal response is the same: more sugar released, less efficiently cleared.

Who’s Most Likely to Notice This?

Not everyone who goes vegetarian sees their A1C move. The people most likely to notice these effects are those who already have some combination of insulin resistance, chronic stress, poor sleep, low muscle mass, or a sensitive gut. For them, a vegetarian diet doesn’t cause the problem — it tends to reveal a metabolic bottleneck that was already there, quietly, underneath a different diet.

This isn’t a case against vegetarian eating. The clinical research is genuinely favorable toward it. It’s a case for building it correctly — with enough protein, the right kind and pace of fiber, resistance training to protect muscle, and carbs eaten earlier in the day, paired with something that slows them down.

Six Bottlenecks at a Glance

The Bottom Line

The question was never really “is vegetarianism good or bad for blood sugar?” — the research says it’s generally good when it’s built well. The real question is: what’s your body’s current metabolic bottleneck? Is it protein? Muscle? Fiber pacing? Timing? Stress? Most people are dealing with one or two of these more than the others, and once you know which, the fix is usually a small, specific adjustment — not throwing out the diet.

The goal isn’t just to tweak what’s on your plate. It’s to find the actual thing standing between you and the results you were expecting when you made this change in the first place.

References

• Vegetarian and Vegan Dietary Patterns to Treat Adult Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of RCTs — ScienceDirect: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831324001285

• Vegetarian diets and glycemic control in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis — PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25414824/

• The Effect of Adding Protein to a Carbohydrate Meal on Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis — ScienceDirect: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316624003924

• The Role of Skeletal Muscle Glycogen Breakdown for Regulation of Insulin Sensitivity by Exercise — Frontiers in Physiology: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2011.00112/full

• Glucose Uptake by Skeletal Muscle within the Contexts of Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise — MDPI/Nutrients: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/3/647

• Effect of viscous soluble dietary fiber on glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with T2DM: systematic review and meta-analysis — PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10500602/

• Dietary fiber in irritable bowel syndrome (fermentation and gas production) — PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5548066/

• Fibre, fermentation, FODMAPs and flatulence — Quadram Institute: https://quadram.ac.uk/blogs/fibre-fermentation-fodmaps-and-flatulence/

• Physiology, Cortisol — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/

• Endogenous circadian system and circadian misalignment impact glucose tolerance via separate mechanisms in humans — PNAS: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1418955112

• Impact of circadian disruption on glucose metabolism: implications for type 2 diabetes — Diabetologia/PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7002226/

• Chronotype, Chrononutrition and Glucose Tolerance Among Prediabetic Individuals (late-dinner/A1C link): https://cdn.clinicaltrials.gov/large-docs/64/NCT05163964/Prot_SAP_ICF_004.pdf

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In this episode, we dive into why many women over 40 feel exhausted, gain midsection weight, sleep poorly, and experience brain fog despite “doing everything right,” and why it’s not just aging but a biological transition that needs proper support.

We break down three key systems that shift after 40—hormones, metabolism (muscle loss and slower glucose control), and the nervous system (chronic stress and elevated cortisol)—and explain how their intersection drives symptoms.

Common mistakes include doing more cardio, eating less, skipping strength training, treating symptoms instead of root causes (including jumping to hormones without addressing inflammation), and living in constant stress.

A new framework focuses on lifestyle-driven hormone regulation, building muscle, reducing inflammation, protecting sleep, and reintroducing joy and purpose, plus three actions to start this week: audit sleep, add one strength session, and identify the biggest stress leak.

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In this episode we dive into a four-layer “Root Cause Map” for chronic symptoms and disease, arguing that symptom-based treatment misses upstream drivers. The model starts with mitochondrial dysfunction (“layer zero”), where reduced ATP and excess reactive oxygen species create oxidative stress that damages the gut lining.

This leads to increased intestinal permeability and dysbiosis, allowing bacterial fragments like LPS to enter the bloodstream and chronically activate the immune system, producing persistent low-grade inflammation.

Inflammatory cytokines then disrupt insulin signaling, driving insulin resistance, fat storage, hormonal and thyroid disruption, and wide-ranging symptoms such as fatigue, belly weight gain, brain fog, anxiety/depression, joint pain, and autoimmune risk.

The cascade is presented as a self-reinforcing loop, requiring upstream, whole-system intervention through lifestyle foundations plus targeted supports for mitochondria, gut repair, inflammation resolution, and insulin sensitivity.

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A 2024 Stanford Medicine Nature Aging study tracking 108 people and measuring 135,000+ molecules per person found aging isn’t linear, but accelerates at two inflection points—around ages 44 and 60—affecting lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, immune regulation, cardiovascular and kidney function, and skin and muscle, with rising Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular risk at 60. The episode outlines three paths at 60 (nosedive, parachute, glide) and three key levers to influence direction: protect muscle, stabilize blood glucose, and lower inflammation via sleep quality, stress regulation, and gut health, plus five actionable steps to start this week.

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In this episode we dive into the “dog on the nail” story as a metaphor for how the nervous system adapts to discomfort until fatigue, brain fog, energy crashes, bloating, stiffness, and mood dips feel “normal.”

The focus shifts from chasing goals and motivation to raising personal standards and building systems, using the idea that you don’t rise to goals—you fall to systems.

You’ll learn to make the cost of staying on the nail present-tense, create an identity statement (“I am someone who…”) and cast daily “votes” for that identity, and build a simple operating system of non-negotiables anchored to existing routines.

The episode emphasizes 1% daily improvements, designing an environment that reduces friction, using stress as a diagnostic tool, and maintaining a minimum viable standard on hard days.

00:00 Dog on the Nail Story

00:43 Why We Stay Stuck

01:44 Show Intro and Setup

02:37 Nervous System Normalizes Pain

03:37 Goals vs Systems

04:45 Standards Build Self Trust

05:46 Present Day Cost

07:41 Identity Based Habits

09:03 Build Your Operating System

10:43 1 Percent and Environment

12:00 Stress Reveals Your Defaults

14:05 Minimum Viable Standard

15:17 Three Actions This Week

16:34 Share and Final Takeaway

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Dr. David Minkoff joins from Florida and shares relationship advice from over 50 years of marriage, emphasizing commitment, resolving conflicts before bed, and using “you are right” and “I’m sorry.” He outlines his medical path from pediatrician and infectious disease specialist to ER physician, then a shift into natural and integrative medicine after his wife’s illness was traced to mercury toxicity from dental filling removal; applying detox methods resolved her symptoms and led to a growing practice. He discusses perspectives on COVID-19 mortality risk, vitamin D deficiency, masks, vaccines, ivermectin, and concerns about censored scientific discourse and death reporting incentives. He explains an integrative cancer approach focused on toxins, mitochondrial dysfunction, testing circulating tumor stem cells for sensitivities, and combining therapies (diet, hyperthermia, hyperbaric oxygen, ozone, low-dose chemo), cautioning about some biopsies and noting limited cases where standard chemo is highly effective. He also describes decades of Ironman racing, health tracking (Oura, glucose monitor), and closes with core health practices, supplementation, and helping others.

00:00 Meet Dr David Minkoff

00:09 Marriage Secrets

01:13 Two Magic Phrases

01:40 ER Story Lesson

04:22 Medical Career Path

05:58 Wife Illness Sparks Shift

06:49 Natural Dentistry Mercury Clue

08:44 Detox Training And Recovery

10:35 COVID Perspective From Florida

13:05 Ivermectin And Policy Critique

14:34 Censorship And Scientific Discourse

16:36 Vaccine Concerns Fertility

19:37 Integrative Cancer First Steps

20:41 Warburg Effect And Testing

23:33 Biopsy Risks And Alternatives

24:48 When Chemo Makes Sense

25:44 Low Dose Chemo Plus Therapies

26:21 Oncologist Pushback

26:54 Mesothelioma Turnaround

28:49 Integrative Oncology Reality

30:36 Ironman Origin Story

34:24 Training Mindset at 73

35:59 Tracking Sleep Recovery

39:48 Readiness Beats Programs

42:20 Top Health Practices

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In this episode, we explore how internal conditions such as chronic disease, fatigue, and autoimmunity are influenced by the cellular terrain. Learn about the essential components that make up a healthy cellular environment and discover practical methods to restore and maintain it. We'll delve into key factors including cellular voltage, oxygenation, circulation, blood glucose levels, and temperature regulation. Additionally, we'll discuss a recent study on EMFs and cancer, and provide a blueprint for creating a hospitable environment for healthy cells to thrive.00:00 Introduction: Understanding the Internal Terrain00:45 The Cellular Terrain: Foundation of True Healing01:51 News Segment: EMFs and Breast Cancer04:10 The Sequoia Analogy: Environment Shapes Health07:30 Five Key Components of a Healthy Terrain18:21 Practical Steps to Build a Healthy Terrain25:27 Call to Action: Personalized Health Plans26:50 Conclusion and Listener Stories

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Five Red Flags Your Body is Crying Out for Help & How to Fix ThemIf you've been experiencing persistent low energy, weight fluctuations, sleep issues, a non-existent sex drive, or chronic inflammation, this episode is for you.

Learn about the five commonly overlooked signs that your body needs help, understand what they mean, and discover practical resets to improve your health.

Additionally, get informed on cancer prevention strategies, detailed Q&A on cancer treatments, and the importance of balancing your circadian rhythms, insulin levels, and reducing inflammation. Tune in for actionable steps to start enhancing your overall well-being today.00:00 Introduction: Signs Your Body Needs Help00:50 Q&A: Cancer Prevention and Treatment05:09 The Five Red Flags Your Body is Crying for Help05:52 Red Flag 1: Persistent Low Energy Levels12:23 Red Flag 2: Weight Fluctuations15:43 Red Flag 3: Sleep Issues17:27 Red Flag 4: Low or Non-Existent Sex Drive19:31 Red Flag 5: Chronic Inflammation23:04 Action Plan: Resetting Your Body29:05 Conclusion and Recap30:33 Disclaimer and Final Notes

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In this episode of the Thrive 120 Show, we explore modifiable risks and overlooked symptoms related to breast cancer, highlighting key factors such as hormonal exposure, family history, and lifestyle choices.

We also outline a practical action plan to lower your risk, including balancing circadian rhythms, improving metabolic flexibility, and enhancing overall health. Listeners are encouraged to perform a self-audit to assess risk factors, recognize red flags, and implement simple strategies for better health management.

Additionally, we provide insights into alternative diagnostics and integrative treatment approaches for those facing a breast cancer diagnosis.

00:00 Introduction to Breast Cancer Awareness

00:23 Welcome to Thrive One 20 Show

00:46 October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

01:30 Understanding Breast Cancer Risks and Symptoms

01:56 Q&A: Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Prevention

07:21 Common Causes of Breast Cancer

11:59 Red Flags and Symptoms to Watch For

20:23 Action Plan for Breast Cancer Prevention

23:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked aspects of water quality, explaining the critical role water plays in maintaining bodily functions and how common contaminants in municipal water can have long-term health impacts.

We discuss various water filtration options, from basic carbon filters to advanced reverse osmosis systems, and offers practical advice on selecting the right system to ensure clean, healthy water.

The episode concludes with actionable steps to upgrade your water filtration and improve overall health, along with a free 'Health Reboot Blueprint' PDF guide for deeper insights on health optimization.

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In this episode of the Thrive 120 podcast, Dr. Mike discusses the concept of health biomarkers and their vital role in understanding overall health.

The episode primarily focuses on circadian rhythms and sleep health as keystones for overall wellness, detailing biomarkers like cortisol levels, sleep latency, and melatonin levels.

Dr. Mike also introduces other key biomarkers to be covered in future episodes, including cellular and mitochondrial health, gut microbiome, metabolic flexibility, inflammation, and detoxification.

The goal is to provide you with the knowledge to better interpret lab results and optimize their health holistically.00:00 Introduction: The Broken Gas Gauge Analogy01:13 Understanding Health Biomarkers03:43 Circadian and Sleep Health09:27 Cellular and Mitochondrial Health15:58 Gut Health and the Microbiome18:28 Metabolic Flexibility21:59 Inflammation and Immune Balance23:35 Detoxification and Liver Function27:02 Hormonal Health31:22 Conclusion and Next Steps

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In this episode, we'll dive into the often overlooked aspects of health and well-being known as 'blind spots.'

We'll go through 33 reflective questions designed to uncover hidden emotional, physical, and environmental factors that may be hindering optimal health.

The discussion covers four key zones: the mind, body, environment, and integration gaps. Emphasizing the importance of making decisive changes, the episode provides a structured framework acronym 'DECIDE' to diagnose blind spots, examine limiting stories, connect with future selves, identify non-negotiables, and embody and evaluate decisions. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:24 The Importance of Identifying Health Blind Spots02:05 Personal Coaching Session: Uncovering Your Blind Spots02:38 Four Key Zones of Health Blind Spots03:47 Mind: Questions to Reflect On05:20 Body: Questions to Reflect On06:26 Food and Digestion: Questions to Reflect On06:50 Nervous System and Stress: Questions to Reflect On07:32 Environment: Questions to Reflect On08:03 Motivation and Purpose: Questions to Reflect On08:45 Integration and Self-Sabotage: Questions to Reflect On10:32 The Power of Decision in Health Transformation16:37 The DECIDE Framework for Empowered Health Decisions20:12 Conclusion and Free Consultation Offer

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Exploring Cancer as an Adaptation: Natural Approaches and Key Questions AnsweredIn this episode, the host delves into the concept of cancer as an adaptation rather than a disease, continuing from a previous discussion. The episode answers five common questions about cancer treatment: natural support for tumor shrinkage during chemotherapy, whether chemotherapy can cause more cancer, the true meaning of 'cure', the potential role of parasites in cancer, and the impact of pesticides on cancer risk. The host emphasizes the importance of an integrative approach, including fasting, optimal timing of chemotherapy, immune support, diet, and maintaining a non-hospitable internal terrain for cancer growth. The discussion also covers the controversy around chemotherapy, the importance of gut health, and the relevance of detoxification and antioxidants in cancer management.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:31 Addressing Common Cancer Questions03:37 Natural Support for Tumor Shrinkage14:56 Chemotherapy and Secondary Cancer Risks18:28 Understanding the Concept of 'Cure'23:42 Parasites and Cancer Connection29:50 Impact of Pesticides on Cancer Risk39:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Understanding Cancer: Inherited Risks, Biopsy Concerns, and the Impact of EnvironmentThis episode delves into common questions about cancer, addressing misconceptions about genetic predispositions and the impact of environmental factors. Topics include the role of epigenetics, the potential risks of biopsies, the concept of metabolic cancer theory, and how routine labs might hint at early cancer signs. The speaker emphasizes the importance of becoming one's own health advocate and understanding the broader context of cancer development and prevention. Additionally, various emerging diagnostic technologies are discussed as potentially safer alternatives to traditional biopsies.00:00 Introduction: The Reality of Cancer01:43 Understanding Genetic Risks03:12 Epigenetics and Environmental Factors07:18 Inherited Trauma and Cancer09:43 Biopsies and Cancer Spread21:55 Metabolic vs. Genetic Theories of Cancer26:34 Detecting Cancer in Routine Labs30:50 Conclusion and Resources

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Ever wondered why you know exactly what you should do to improve your life—yet you don’t do it? The answer lies in understanding the two brains running your life: the ancient, emotional brain (paleocortex), and the modern, logical brain (neocortex).

In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the fascinating neuroscience behind these two powerful forces, revealing why your subconscious patterns often overpower your best intentions—and what you can do about it. From improving your health and relationships to reshaping your financial reality, you'll discover practical strategies to align your brains and finally create lasting change.

• Your Two Brains Explained: How your ancient survival brain and modern executive brain interact to shape your reality.
• Why You Stay Stuck: The hidden neurological reason you sabotage your health, wealth, and relationships—even when you consciously want better.
• Aligning Your Minds: The simple yet powerful formula to rewire subconscious beliefs and unlock lasting change.
• Real-Life Impacts: How your dual-brain system dictates your physical health, romantic relationships, and financial habits.
• Practical Integration Techniques: Step-by-step methods for syncing your subconscious with your conscious goals, including visualization, emotional anchoring, and sensory rituals.

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• Your Two Brains Explained: How your ancient survival brain and modern executive brain interact to shape your reality.
• Why You Stay Stuck: The hidden neurological reason you sabotage your health, wealth, and relationships—even when you consciously want better.
• Aligning Your Minds: The simple yet powerful formula to rewire subconscious beliefs and unlock lasting change.
• Real-Life Impacts: How your dual-brain system dictates your physical health, romantic relationships, and financial habits.
• Practical Integration Techniques: Step-by-step methods for syncing your subconscious with your conscious goals, including visualization, emotional anchoring, and sensory rituals.

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The mitochondria are everything...well yeah, they are. Learn what they are, what kills them, and how to support them. It's a longer episode today. Hope you get something out of it!

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Episode 104: Why Diseases Are So Hard to Shake - The Inflammation Trap

In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between inflammation and chronic diseases, shedding light on why some health conditions can be challenging to overcome. Key points discussed include:

1. The role of inflammation in the body's defense mechanism

2. How chronic inflammation can lead to persistent health issues

3. The concept of the "inflammation trap" and its impact on recovery

4. Strategies for breaking the cycle of chronic inflammation

5. The importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms

6. Lifestyle factors that influence inflammation levels

7. Nutritional approaches to managing inflammation

8. The connection between stress and inflammatory responses

9. Emerging research on inflammation's role in various diseases

10. Practical tips for listeners to reduce inflammation and improve overall health

This episode provides valuable insights into why some diseases can be difficult to overcome and offers actionable advice for managing inflammation to support long-term health and wellness.

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Over the years I've seen so many patients through their pregnancies. In my family, we've gone through a bunch of our own.

In this episode I cover some of the most common mistakes I've seen people make in their pregnancies.

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The new year is when most people will start to set new goals and try to make a change. Let's get a jump on that. In this episode I discuss the 5 things you need to be doing before 2024 arrives!

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Spring is in full swing and that means many of us will be getting more sun outdoors! That also potentially means that many will be getting sun burned.

We all understand the importance of getting sun for producing Vit D. In this episode I teach you the basics on how you can get sun without getting sun burned!

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Gerson therapy has had a lot of success for patients going through cancer. In this episode we sit down to chat with Dr. Patrick Vickers about what makes Gerson therapy so successful!

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Norman Plotkin is a cancer survivor, certified clinical hypnotherapist, advocate for people, and Author of two books, Take Charge of your Cancer and Master Mind Master Life – a book on the history of hypnosis and its ancient beginnings.

A former public policy consultant and lobbyist, he made a decisive life change after battling cancer and emerged with a newfound perspective on life and living. Norman has a passion for utilizing and understanding the subconscious mind and its power, through natural processes such as hypnotherapy and coaching. Norman helps clients overcome a wide range of issues that impact the human condition, such as health, behavior, and performance. He aims to serve his clients and help them discover their power!

Throughout all his struggles Norman has persevered and wishes to help others persevere in their lives. He is kind, spiritual, and determined to share his knowledge with those who seek it.

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When Chris learned that ESS60 was tested by NASA and had been proven to almost double the lifespan in mammals, he made it his mission to provide the world’s first nano antioxidant and anti-inflammatory supplement to people around the world. In this podcast episode we chat about ESS60 and how it can help you.

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Intro to Rowena Gates [3:29] Founder of NanoVi’s backstory [5:22] What does a NanoVi do? [6:45] My first thoughts on NanoVi and how does it work with the body? [8:18] Studies on NanoVi [10:40] Professional Athletes [12:45] How I felt after using it for the first time [13:20] What’s happening at the cellular level in […]

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There’s a lot of great questions asked on my weekly IG Q&As that either I can’t get to or it needs a longer explanation than I can type. That’s why I’m going to be doing more of these Q&A podcast episodes. In this episode, we’re discussing the protocol that I use to help patients prepare […]

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There are numerous health contraptions and supplements on the market which often confuses people. I’ve tried out a lot of things. I’ve seen a lot come through my office. Some have worked really well, some were complete junk. In this episode, I go over the top health products I would invest in (I actually use […]

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Your skin is one of the largest organs in your body and it absorbs everything you put on it. If you’ve ever watched the short documentary “10 Americans” you’ll see how burdensome toxins are on our body. In this podcast episode, we chat with Nicole of the Yellow Bird Company about their skin & personal […]

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In the technological age we live in, many are questioning the safety of the EMFs these devices emit. I get lots of questions about what to do and if there are any ways to “block” these EMFs A few months back I got a bunch of DMs on Instagram from people asking me my thoughts […]

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CBD oil, Hemp oil is all the craze. I hear about this very frequently from patients and many people online. Most have questions about its efficacy and safety. Today’s guest, Dr. Winnie Monaco, tells us about what to look for in a CBD product and also talks a little about her own unique CBD product […]

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Obsessed with weight Weight loss is a full-time obsession for the world. Millions, if not billions, of dollars, are spent annually on weight loss programs. I see too many people who are only concerned about their physical appearance rather than their biochemical function. I’ve witnessed so many patients undergo weight loss programs and feel a […]

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Show Notes Ambulance service using Essential Oils California ok’s budget for illegal immigrant health care Learn the common culprits for Neurodegenerative Diseases Learn the 5 steps we utilize in the clinical setting Join our TRIBE: www.tripleplayperformance.co/wwtribe

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In this podcast episode you’ll learn about the top 10 products that I currently recommend and use personally. The top 10 Products I recommend Click on the links and it will take you directly to the products Molecular Hydrogen Alkalete Exogenous Ketones Filters Water |Air Blue Blocking Glasses Joovv – Red Light Therapy Digestive Enzymes APPs: Seven | NatureBeat […]

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In this compilation podcast episode, we go over all the things you’d need to do to detoxify your body effectively.  

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In this episode… We’re going to discuss how to start taking your health back from a chronic health issue. This is a growing epidemic in our world and we need to do something about it. Unfortunately, the current medical paradigm doesn’t address chronic health issues properly. In the News The missing link to scoliosis? Intermittent […]

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Let’s clear up the confusion Choosing nutritional supplements can be a very confusing task. Who do you believe? Which ones are effective? Which ones are just expensive pee? In this episode, I go over which ones I think are essential on a daily basis and which ones are on an as-needed basis. Link to Episode […]

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Low back pain is just one of those things that will literally keep you from doing the normal things in life Even using the bathroom can become very difficult. One surprising statistic that I ran across was that low back pain actually costs our country more money than cancer. Wow! And one main reason for […]

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Let me clear the air…the standard lab tests your doc is running on you isn’t giving you the information you need for optimal health. And it sure isn’t helping you to prevent diseases from happening. In today’s podcast, I’m going to discuss the lab tests I recommend to patients that will give information for predicting […]

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We were meant to MOVE! Posture affects movement and movement affect how your nervous systems functions. If your nervous system isn’t functioning at optimum, then I can guarantee your organs aren’t functioning at optimum as well. Today’s podcast we dive into the 5 surprising things bad posture does to you! What causes poor posture? Habit […]

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You may be doing the right things for health, but at the wrong time! In this podcast episode we discuss your CHRONOTYPE. Listen and and then get the book authored by Dr. Michael Breus. Show Notes Take the quiz to find out your chronotype: www.thepowerofwhenquiz.com Buy the book: “The Power of When”

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Vaccines are a hot topic right now. Many parents are faced with the decision: to vaccinate or not to vaccinate. There are many truths and many myths that surround this topic and I find that people are very emotionally involved in this conversation. In this episode I interview Ty Bollinger on his new docu-series “The […]

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Celebrity nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin teaches clients how to lose weight and master their mindset so they can lead bigger, better lives. She is author of 4 NY Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet, and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. Her memoir Miracle Mindset: […]

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Relationships can be very tricky and one of the highest sources of joy and stress in our lives. In this episode, relationship expert Robyn D’Angelo, helps us navigate through the top 5 things that cause relationship stress.  About Robyn: Robyn D’Angelo is a rogue psychotherapist turned relationship coach and the founder of The Happy Couple […]

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Transcript Show Notes Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune […]

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Let’s talk about healthcare & insurance. Who really cares about your health and does insurance really mean you’re going to be healthy? Transcripts Show Notes What the changes in the healthcare arena means to you Obamacare? Trumpcare? Is it truly preventative medicine? What you need to do to take back your own health Resources https://www.hrsa.gov/womensguidelines/ […]

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In today’s episode we’re going to discuss fasting Transcript   Show Notes: Why should you fast on a regular basis? How evolving from hunter-gatherer times have affected our biochemistry Why our modern diets are causing so much disease, despite the advancements in medicine How you can retrain your body to burn fat for energy How […]

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Getting told you have something seriously wrong with your health can be very stressful. I’ve seen too many patients do the wrong thing because they can’t think clearly during this time and/or they don’t have a specific plan. In this episode I’ll show you how you can have a plan in mind on what to […]

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In this episode we talk about how you can use medical marijuana safely and effectively. Bio: Dr. Rachna Patel has been practicing in the area of Medical Marijuana for half-a-decade now – since 2012. She step-by-step walks patients through how to use medical marijuana for their specific medical condition without getting high off of it, […]

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I was with a patient a few days ago that came in for a “specific” diagnosis from another doctor. But after conducting a thorough history and examination, things just didn’t add up. Needless to say he was headed toward surgery…without consulting other avenues. In this episode we discuss why you should always get a second […]

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Here’s a recording of the Q&A sessions we typically do in our Facebook Group. We go over a bunch of topics…so take out your notebooks and take some notes! Show Notes Clarification of the FUN fast Stage 4 liver cancer Fatty liver disease Food allergies & eczema Can stevia affect blood sugar levels? Hormone episode […]

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If you’ve ever gone to your doctor, you’ve most likely been given some type of diagnosis. But does the diagnosis really matter? In this podcast episode I give you another angle to take into account regarding a diagnosis.  This episode is brought to you by: Velocity Wellness Center Organifi Green Drink

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The author of a book called “pH Miracle” is facing jail time. In this podcast episode I discuss why he’s in trouble and what’s the truth behind it all. Remember we can’t throw out the baby with the bathwater.

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This episode is the first of “In the car with Dr. Mike” where I talk about some of the things I’ve been encountering in the office. Today we talk about the one specific thing I think that everyone should do that will save your life. I see so many people fail to do this one […]

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If you’ve ever tried to jump on a weight loss program you’ve probably hit that frustrating plateau. Well in this podcast episode we’re going to go over some strategies to breakthrough to the next level! Here’s a few things that will guide you through your weight loss journey: Understand why the body gains weight in […]

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Gout sucks. In this episode you’ll learn some things about gout that you may have not heard about yet.   Things that predispose you to gout: Have family members with the disease Are a man Are overweight Drink too much alcohol Eat too many foods rich in purines Have an enzyme defect that makes it […]

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Do you ever wake up tired in the morning even after sleeping for 7-8 hours? Feel like hitting the bed after 2 PM? Need 3 cups or more of Starbucks coffee just to make it through the day? If this sounds like you, you need help. Millions of people suffer from some form of fatigue […]

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Just because you’re skinny, it doesn’t mean that you’re healthy! This is something I say to patients all the time. You can’t just judge your health by your body measurements. In this episode we go over what the heck metabolically obese normal weight is and how to find out if you are!  Show Notes Why […]

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A common reason I see people in practice is for weight loss. I put people on various weight loss regimens, but I notice that people always seem to hit the dreaded plateau. There’s a reason why the body gains weight and why it has a difficult time losing weight. Listen in on this episode to find […]

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In this episode we talk about the importance of detoxification. But what I’ve been finding is that most detox programs out there in the market don’t follow the proper order for an effective detox. It’s all glitz and glamour, mostly marketing hype they’re trying to sell. So let’s take a look at how to properly […]

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Goal setting is the foundation for success. Almost everyone makes some “New Year’s Resolutions” at the beginning of the year. But most people don’t actually achieve those goals. In this episode we’ll learn how to effectively set some meaningful goals and how to conquer them! So how was your year? Did you achieve your resolutions you set […]

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In this episode we chat with Dr. Jolene Brighten about how to have a healthy natural pregnancy. In my opinion, this is where health begins. I see so many patients who’s illnesses trace back to being in the womb. Mom’s health =’s baby’s health. This episode is not just for women, but men should take […]

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In this episode you’ll get to hear from Kim as she shares her story on the road back from cancer. It was a tough road, but she made it through. Listen in! These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product and information are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure […]

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Welcome back to season 3 of the WhaddupDoc University podcast! In this episode we have a guest speaker Ty Bollinger discussing “The Truth About Cancer”. Lots of great information shared in this episode: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product and information are not intended to diagnose, treat, […]

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In this episode you’ll learn about the secret, yet simple recovery tool used by elite athletes. But even if you’re not an elite athlete, you can still benefit from compression therapy. Listen in! GET THE SHOPPING LIST I RECOMMEND TO ALL MY PATIENTS

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1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime (source). This is a debilitating disease that affects so many. I have had a few friends and family affected by breast cancer. Listen in on this episode as we discuss the role hormones play in this disease. GET THE SHOPPING LIST I RECOMMEND TO […]

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Type 2 Diabetes is ravaging our world. In this episode we discuss some of the basics surrounding type 2 diabetes and some of the natural ways you can help to reverse this condition. Type 2 Diabetes facts Show Notes: The Accord Trial  Learn about glycemic index and glycemic load The 5 steps you can use […]

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We’ve all experienced stress. It’s ubiquitous in our society. It’s also the most common cause that sends people in for a doctor visit. But most people are dealing with it in the wrong fashion. Some people turn to drugs, some to alcohol, others will find some type of thing to “relieve their stress.” These are […]

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In this episode, we’re deviating a little from the “informative” style to a story many can relate to. This is a story about how Kristin went from suffering from a chronic health issue to regaining her life. I’ve been able to see Kristin from the beginning of her health transformation till now where she’s vibrant […]

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In this episode we’re featuring Dr. Lori Shemek author of FATflammation and #1 leading expert on fat loss Dr. Lori Shemek is a Nutrition and Weight Loss expert, a best-selling author and specializes in weight loss resistance. She shows people how to spot sneaky foods that create weight gain, to kick sugar addiction to the […]

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In this episode we’re featuring Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Health podcast in the country on iTunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri – St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and kinesiology and went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative […]

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Today’s guest is Christie Miller of Eat Train Win.  She is a health coach that focuses on helping people to lose weight by eating healthy, training daily and winning happiness. Listen in as we discuss the New Year’s resolutions and how to make advancements in your health.  Show Notes: Don’t start your diet on a […]

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INTRO PARAGRAPH Show Notes What is leaky gut? How does leaky gut happen? What are the signs and symptoms of leaky gut? How do you find out if you have leaky gut? How to heal leaky gut naturally & quickly?

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Hormones have been our discussion lately, so in this episode, we’re summing up the aspects of hormones, what they are and what they do. 

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Pregnancy is such an important and sometimes confusing topic for most of us. I know most women would love to by-pass the whole “morning sickness” thing. And most parents want their baby to be as healthy as possible. In this podcast episode, we discuss all the aspects of hormones and it’s effects upon a pregnancy. […]

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How do I rebalance my hormones naturally? This is a common question I get from patients and from people like you…so here’s a podcast on how to balance your hormones naturally.  The 7 Steps to Rebalancing Your Hormones Step 1: Detoxify. The Liver controls the metabolism of your hormones. It breaks down the excess estrogen. […]

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Take a ride through the detox express in this episode of our podcast. Let’s learn about the importance of detoxification. Here’s what we’re going over in this podcast episode: The definition of detoxification. Differentiation between “frank poisoning” and “bioaccumulation” Toxins have to be excreted, metabolized or stored. The majority of the toxins we’re exposed to […]

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The holiday season is a joyous time of reflecting and connecting with our friends and family. This is the time where we are faced with difficult decisions: prioritization of what foods to eat at the parties! Yes, you know what I mean…you go to a gathering and there’s so much good food to eat. So […]

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In this season of giving “thanks” I wanted to share a few interesting, maybe obvious, things about giving thanks and how it affects your life. There’s an art to giving thanks and if done correctly can really improve your life.  Reflecting on my past One of my favorite times of the year is the holiday […]

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If you’re reading this, you probably understand the importance of keeping or getting your hormones in balance. It’s pretty popular nowadays to speak about hormones, but I don’t think we’re addressing hormonal imbalance in the right way. You’ve probably seen all the commercials for medications to help with your hormones or even talked to a […]

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This episode is part 2 of the conversation we’re having with Dr. Tyson Perez on the topic of SB277. Show Notes Are pediatricians to blame for pushing vaccines? Now that SB277 has passed, what’s going to happen in California? What should people who oppose SB277 do? Referendum Options for homeschooling Other loopholes for exemption Tips […]

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The choice on whether or not a parent would vaccinate their child has been taken away in the state of California after the passing of SB277. What are the ramifications of this? Listen to this episode as we speak with Chiropractic Pediatrician Dr. Tyson Perez on this topic.

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In this episode we talk about the history of Chiropractic, the principles it was founded upon and what is it really that Chiropractors do. We often thing of Chiropractors as neck & low pain doctors, which we are absolutely great at, but the spinal adjustment does much more than remove pain… Show Notes: 1800s – […]

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A frequently asked question I get is “hey doc…what does your typical day look like…and what do you do?” Well here is my answer to that question!

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Welcome back to the WhaddupDoc University podcast Season 2!  In this episode we hear from Ella from “On Air with Ella.” Listen in as she gives you the top 10 tips for health & wellness for the busy person.  Show Notes: We all lead busy lives and we let oftentimes let their health go The […]

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You may have not been aware that many of your health ailments stem from a reaction that’s occurring from what you’re eating! Expert nutritionist Tom Malterre explains how a simple “Elimination Diet” can work wonders for your health. In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of gut health, the basics of the elimination diet, […]

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Success is not a solo sport and Dr. Jeff Spencer, former Olympic athlete & world renown Chiropractor, knows first hand. Having worked with the elite athletes and business people all around the world, Dr. Jeff has distilled a simple formula to get you to success and help you stay there. In this episode learn about: Why […]

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Show notes FDA says it’s safe to consume genetically engineered apples & potatoes Should Alternative remedies carry a health warning? 5 Tips to reduce stress Shout Outs Hal Elrod https://twitter.com/halelrod

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Mornings…ah, the time to push the snooze button and get your last minutes of shut-eye! Most people dread the mornings. In this episode you’ll learn why your mornings and specifically what you do in your morning routine will have a huge impact upon your day. Today’s guest is Hal Elrod. Learn the 6 steps to […]

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Articles Reviewed Can dementia be prevented with nutrition? Can your personality determine how long you’ll live? The top 5 best states to retire Shout Outs Dr. Randy Frank Dr. Jeff Spencer

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Digestion is one of the most important steps in your overall health, but this is the place most often overlooked. So many people are suffering from faulty digestion and not doing the proper things to help get their digestion back on track. In this episode you’ll learn why you need to get your digestion back […]

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Just spent a week in Cancun and on the flight over I read an article about “professional cuddling.” Yeah, you read that right! Listen to this episode as we recap this week. Articles McDonalds will now use antibiotic free chicken in their nuggets. Voting with your dollars works (http://www.takepart.com/article/2015/03/04/mcdonalds-antibiotics-chicken-standards) 9/11 impacts health of Utahns. Stress […]

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If you’re like me, you want to be healthy, but you don’t want it to be too difficult, right?! One thing that I don’t like is shopping for groceries. But I know how important it is to get nutritious foods as a part of your health regimen. Well GreenChef is making things easy for you […]

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Having a plan and keeping track of your progress are a few keys to attaining your health goals. MyFitnessPal has made this super easy for you. Listen to this episode as we talk to the Elle Penner, spokesperson for MyFitnessPal, on what this FREE app can do for you! Show Notes 1:00 – Introduction to […]

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Articles: 15 foods a nutritionist refuses to eat School Lunches 10 process foods never to feed your children Warren Buffet’s diet Podcasts to listen to: The Model Health Show On Air with Ella Underground Wellness Inspire to Win Achieve Your Goals

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In this episode you’ll learn about: What is pH How pH affects your cells How pH affects your physiology Does Ionized Alkaline Water work? 7 tips to balance your pH levels [convertkit form=4873874] Show Notes [1:44] – The discovery of pH. Measured the concentration of Hydrogen ions [H+]. Logarithmic scale going from 0 to 14. […]

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In today’s episode we learn from Trevor Coleman, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, of Muse biofeedback therapy a “brain sensing headband.” Listen in on what he has to say about this amazing technology. Show Notes [1:00] – Trevor Coleman (Co-founder & Chief Product Officer) introduction [1:50] – How Muse got started [2:30] – Hot tub jets […]

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Here’s the second part to the podcast on how toxins in your body make you sick. Show Notes Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) in our homes everywhere EPA had to drill over a mile down into the ice core in order to find ice that was not toxin laden Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia Increase in migraine headaches […]

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Here’s an interview that I was featured on another podcast. Here I talk about how environmental toxins affect our health.  Show Notes My story on how I got involved in functional medicine A brief history of Chiropractic *The site she mentions is my old website (new clinic site is www.velocitywellness.com) Bioaccumulation of toxins – “slow […]

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We’re being plagued in our world with an epidemic of obesity. We need to do something about this (obviously) and I think many are thinking the same thing. Many have tried dieting, fad supplements and workout regimens, but the problem still persists. We’re on information overload! Here’s an interview I did explaining the science of […]

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