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Dr. Greg Eckel explores how toxicants, trauma, and lifestyle factors contribute to neurodegenerative diseases—and what we can do to protect the brain.Dr. Greg Eckel shares both the professional and deeply personal experiences that shaped his work in neurodegenerative disease after losing his wife to a rare and rapidly progressive neurological illness. He explores why rates of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and cognitive decline are increasing, highlighting the roles of environmental toxicants, heavy metals, trauma, and lifestyle factors. Most importantly, he discusses the growing evidence that the brain has a greater capacity for healing and regeneration than many people realize.Gregory Eckel has spent the last 20 years developing and refining his unique approach to chronic neurological conditions. In addition to his experience in clinical practice using a combination of Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine, he has a deep personal connection with chronic neurological disease since his wife Sarieah passed away from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a condition with no known cure. As she was the love of his life, he took a deep dive into research and uncovered regenerative medicine and the development of a brain regenerative program. In loving memory of his wife, he has continued to help others with neurodegenerative diseases improve their quality of life and find natural solutions.

Dr. Amy Myers shares her personal journey through toxic mold exposure, recovery, autoimmunity, and the hidden emotional impact of mold illness.Dr. Amy Myers shares an unusually personal account of her repeated experiences with toxic mold exposure and the profound effects it had on her health, family, and sense of safety. She discusses mold's connection to autoimmunity, chronic inflammation, chemical sensitivity, and anxiety, while exploring practical considerations around remediation, travel, detoxification, and environmental medicine. Most importantly, she highlights the emotional recovery process and the hope that healing remains possible, even after severe exposure.Dr. Amy Myers is a two-time New York Times bestselling author and internationally acclaimed medical and functional medicine physician. She specializes in empowering those with autoimmune, thyroid, and digestive issues to take back their health and reverse their condition. After two and a half years of service with the Peace Corps in Paraguay, Dr. Myers set off on a journey that would lead her to later launch a world-famous functional medicine clinic and her content and line of programs, supplements and beauty products – an over $30M wellness business, earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing American companies for 3 years running and serving the health needs of hundreds of thousands of people in 60 countries around the globe.

Deanna Hansen explores how fascia influences inflammation, pain, detoxification, posture, and healthy aging throughout the body.Deanna Hansen explores the relationship between fascia, chronic inflammation, and overall health, explaining how fascial restrictions may influence circulation, detoxification, posture, and pain patterns throughout the body. She discusses the importance of diaphragmatic breathing, foot health, and fascial decompression techniques as tools for improving mobility, supporting cellular function, and promoting healthier aging.Deanna Hansen is a Certified Athletic Therapist and founder of Fluid Isometrics and Block Therapy, a bodywork practice that is therapy, exercise, and meditation all in one. Deanna began her practice as an Athletic Therapist in 1995, always focusing on deep tissue work.Deanna’s journey working with individuals has been very rewarding, yet her true passion is to teach people how to self-care. Block Therapy is the solution. Deanna has taken what she did in the treatment room and translated it into a self-help practice using a handcrafted wooden block, called the Block Buddy. This simple, efficient, and inexpensive approach is gaining credibility as people around the world are experiencing the benefits of Block Therapy and sharing it with others.

Dr. Tiffany Caplan explains how autoimmune diseases develop and the root-cause strategies that may help prevent or reverse them.Dr. Tiffany Caplan explores the root causes behind autoimmune disease and explains why genetics alone rarely tells the full story. She discusses the roles of gut health, blood sugar balance, stress, environmental toxins, nutrient status, and lifestyle factors in shaping immune function, while highlighting practical strategies that may help prevent autoimmune conditions or support recovery after diagnosis.Dr. Tiffany Caplan’s passion for supporting people using functional medicine stems from her own health journey. She has also seen multiple family members diagnosed with autoimmunity after years of suffering from various, obscure ailments. Since then, she has been passionate about helping those with autoimmune conditions regain their health and put their disease into remission. Dr. Caplan has experienced first-hand how lifestyle medicine can save a person’s life and is blessed to be able to educate and help such an underserved population.Dr. Caplan is the author of the international best-selling book The Lupus Solution and co-founder of Caplan Health Institute, a virtual health center providing educational resources, courses, and one-on-one coaching for people with autoimmunity who have the goal of achieving long-term remission.

Laura Frontiero debunks 10 common inflammation myths and explains the root causes that may keep chronic inflammation going.Laura Frontiero challenges ten common misconceptions about inflammation and explains why chronic inflammatory conditions often persist despite dietary changes, supplements, or symptom-focused treatments. She explores the roles of infections, toxins, nutrient deficiencies, stress, and trauma in driving inflammation and outlines a root-cause framework that prioritizes mitochondrial support, drainage pathways, gut health, and detoxification to restore health and resilience.Laura Frontiero is the founder of BioRadiant Health®, an Inc. 500 company, founder of Prime Factor Formulas® natural supplements, and host of the Undiminished Podcast™. She is a functional medicine expert, educator, and former Nurse Practitioner who brings over 25 years of clinical healthcare experience into helping people optimize their energy, brain function, digestion, and overall vitality.Throughout her career, Laura has served over 75,000 patients and clients, combining her extensive healthcare background with functional medicine principles to uncover the hidden health disruptors that keep people from feeling and performing their best.Through her signature whole body optimization framework, Laura helps clients identify the foundational imbalances impacting their wellness, including toxin burden, hidden infections, chronic stress patterns, nutritional gaps, and lifestyle and environmental factors. Her approach focuses on supporting the body’s natural intelligence by optimizing gut, brain, and cellular function.Her mission is to challenge outdated health paradigms and empower people with the education, tools, and strategies to optimize their biology and return to their highest level of energy, vitality, and performance.

Discover how Sandra Kaufmann, MD, explains the seven cellular aging pathways and the strategies that may help support longevity and healthy aging.Dr. Sandra Kaufmann introduces the Kaufmann Protocol and its seven tenets of cellular aging, offering a framework for understanding why our cells lose function over time. She explores the roles of DNA damage, mitochondrial decline, inflammation, impaired repair mechanisms, and metabolic dysfunction in the aging process, while discussing personalized strategies that may help optimize healthspan and longevity.Dr. Sandra Kaufmann began her academic career in the field of cellular biology, earning a Master’s Degree from the University of Connecticut in Tropical Ecology and Plant Physiology. Turning to medicine, she received her medical degree at the University of Maryland and completed a residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Presently, she is the Regional Medical Director of Pediatric Anesthesia of South Florida for Envision Health Care and the Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.In the realm of Longevity, she is the author and creator of the Kaufmann Protocol, a systematic explanation of why we age on a cellular basis, coupled with an organized system to delay the aging process. This theory was introduced in the book The Kaufmann Protocol: Why We Age and How to Stop It, which has been recognized by many longevity leaders as the go-to tome for understanding the aging process.In addition, she has developed the Kaufmann Rating system, a numerical tool that evaluates molecular agents based on available scientific evidence. This process, the only one of its kind, allows longevity seekers a scientifically-based methodology to determine which longevity protocol best fits their lifestyle and health issues.

Discover how Sinclair Kennedy explains the hidden role parasites may play in inflammation, digestive issues, and chronic health symptoms.Sinclair Kennedy explores the relationship between parasites, toxins, and chronic inflammation, explaining how modern environmental exposures can disrupt the microbiome and create conditions that favor pathogenic overgrowth. She discusses the importance of gut motility, liver support, drainage pathways, binders, and individualized detox strategies while highlighting why a gradual, supportive approach often produces better outcomes than aggressive parasite cleanses.Sinclair Kennally, CNHP, CNC, is a former chronic illness survivor turned health activist. As an award-winning expert on chronic digestive illnesses, CEO of Detox Nation, and host of Your Health Reset Podcast, she’s on a mission to help people discover the real reasons behind their health issues and take their power back.Her practice has now helped thousands of clients and students to heal from complex digestion and chronic illness conditions by addressing root causes, such as mold, EMF exposure, parasites, heavy metals, and other toxins. She now teaches practitioners how to address the root causes of chronic conditions through their program Root Cause Certified.

Heather Sandison, ND, explains how microbial triggers, inflammation, and lifestyle factors contribute to brain disorders—and what families can do early to support cognitive health.Heather Sandison, ND, explores how microbial triggers—including oral pathogens, Lyme disease, mold exposure, and chronic infections—can contribute to neuroinflammation and cognitive decline. She explains why identifying root causes, reducing inflammation, supporting detoxification, and strengthening foundational lifestyle habits may help protect brain health while offering hope for individuals experiencing memory loss.Dr. Heather Sandison is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic and Marama, the first residential care facility for older people of its kind.At Solcere, Dr. Sandison and her team of doctors and health coaches focus primarily on supporting patients looking to optimize cognitive function, prevent mental decline, and reverse dementia by addressing root causes of imbalance in the brain and body.She was awarded a grant to study an individualized, integrative approach to reversing dementia and is a primary investigator on the ITHNCLR clinical trial.At Marama, Dr. Sandison has created an immersive residential experience in the lifestyle proven to support brain health best. She understands that changing your diet, adding nutrients, creating community, and optimizing a healing environment are all challenging even for those with full cognitive capacity. At Marama, she’s done the work for you. All you need to do is show up.

Kiran Krishnan explains how restoring the gut-brain axis can improve mental health, resilience, and overall wellness by rebuilding the microbiome.Kiran Krishnan explores the powerful relationship between the gut and the brain, explaining how the microbiome influences mental health, immune function, and chronic disease. He shares practical strategies for restoring gut health by supporting microbial diversity, repairing intestinal barrier function, reducing environmental stressors, and using evidence-based probiotics to strengthen the gut-brain axis.Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 18 years. He comes from a University research background, having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. Kiran established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition. Kiran is also a co-founder and partner in Nu Science Trading, LLC., a nutritional technology development and research company. Kiran is also a co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Microbiome Labs. He is a frequent lecturer on the Human Microbiome at Medical and Nutrition Conferences. He is an expert guest on National and Satellite radio, has appeared in several international documentaries, and has been a guest speaker on several International Health Summits as a microbiome expert. He is currently involved in 16 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Kiran is also on the Scientific Advisory Board and a Science Advisor for 7 other companies in the industry.

Isaac Eliaz, MD, explores how galectin-3 drives neuroinflammation, aging, and chronic disease—and how blocking it may support brain health.Isaac Eliaz, MD, explains how galectin-3 serves as a master regulator of inflammation, fibrosis, and cellular survival pathways that contribute to neuroinflammation and chronic disease. He explores the impact of environmental toxins, gut health, blood-brain barrier integrity, and mitochondrial function while sharing an integrative framework that combines detoxification, immune regulation, circulation, and mind-body practices to support lasting brain health.Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc, has been a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine since the early 1980s, with a focus on cancer, immune health, detoxification, and mind-body medicine. He is a respected formulator, clinician, researcher, author, and educator, and a lifelong student and practitioner of Buddhist meditation.With 30+ years of training and experience, Dr. Isaac Eliaz is a highly skilled practitioner who offers a unique, holistic approach to health and healing. His extensive background in Western medicine and translational research, Traditional Asian medicine, and complementary modalities has earned him recognition as an expert innovator and leader in the integrative treatment of complex, chronic conditions. In 2001, he founded Amitabha Medical Clinic in Santa Rosa, CA, where patients come from around the world to receive leading-edge, patient-centered treatment and care.