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Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu
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Health Theory is a twice weekly interview show, hosted by Quest Nutrition co-founder, Tom Bilyeu. Each episode offers tactical steps one can take to improve their wellbeing and achieve their goals from the world's top health experts in their field.
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Why Being Perfect Will Ruin You | Rangan Chatterjee on Health Theory
May 3, 202100:38:49Tap to summarizeFunctional Medicine Practitioner and author of How to Make Disease Disappear, Rangan Chatterjee, joins Tom on this week’s episode of Health Theory. Dr. Chatterjee explains his four pillars of health and why balance across the four, rather than perfection in one, is essential. Why most disease can end through lifestyle change [0:37] Why is life expectancy going down? [2:01] What is epigenetics and why is it exciting? [4:50] Keeping health simple [6:45] Lifestyle over diet and the ‘threshold’ concept [7:26] A 360 degree approach to improving health [10:06] Why we shouldn’t completely demonize carbs [14:44] Why strength training is undervalued [18:18] A simple fix to widely common mistakes [20:30] The psychology behind food choices [23:38] Why mindful eating matters [28:04] Short-term pleasure vs. long-term consequences [29:30] Why when we eat is just important as what we eat [30:53] Prioritizing and enhancing sleep quality [33:24] The importance of ‘me’ time [35:45] The value of root-case medicine [37:05] DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE How To Make Disease Disappear by Rangan Chatterjee: https://amzn.to/2tkHQOh BBC Show “Doctor In The House”: https://youtu.be/j9HPSP7QwPU FOLLOW RANGAN CHATTERJEE WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2M4D7In PODCAST: https://bit.ly/2ljsOVn FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/1U9TRtW INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2JMcT0d
Transcribe →What To Eat for Health and Longevity | Dr. Mark Hyman on Health Theory
Apr 29, 202100:49:01Tap to summarizeFunctional medicine aims to uncover the laws of biology, treats the human body as an ecosystem, and is about creating health, not just curing illness. Mark Hyman is one of the foremost practitioners of functional medicine, one of its earliest advocates, and is certainly one of its best spokesmen. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Mark Hyman explains the rationale behind functional medicine and describes its most important features. He also gives detailed advice on improving the diet, talks about what it means to say that food is information, and discusses the connection between the body, mind, gut and brain. Get a copy of Mark's new book "Food Fix" here: https://amzn.to/38mWyY8 SHOW NOTES: What does it mean to say the body is an ecosystem? [1:41] How do you find the root cause of an illness? [3:18] Functional medicine is about creating health, not curing illness [6:08] How should you deal with bacterial overgrowth in the upper gut? [10:05] Mark explains how to test your microbiome [11:33] There is lots of conflicting information on nutrition but there are some common principles [14:40] Factory vegetarian diets harm the environment, but regenerative meat diets help [19:17] Why should we eat more vegetables? [21:30] What are the laws of biology regarding diet and nutrition? [23:19] Soy traditionally was processed in a very different way than it is now [26:30] All food is information [28:00] Mark describes the dietary principles nearly everyone should follow [29:17] Which kinds of vegetables should you be eating? [34:12] Mark explains the effects of eliminating the most toxic foods from a diet [35:56] We have the most inflammatory diet in history, and it directly causes illness [38:17] Mark shares his journey towards Buddhism, wisdom and compassion [41:10] Your brain, mind, body and gut are all connected [43:26] Mark shares the one change people need to make [48:11] FOLLOW MARK: WEBSITE: https://drhyman.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/31IKBcR FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2tN13MP TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2vpGFS4
Transcribe →Thor's Trainer Shows You How to Maximize Your Fitness Regimen | Da Rulk on Health Theory
Apr 26, 202100:39:53Tap to summarizeIt’s not every trainer who gets to develop a fitness regimen for a god. But Da Rulk is literally the personal trainer for Thor (as in Chris Hemsworth) and is responsible for the creation of Raw Functional Training, a method used by first responders, elite military, and professional athletes. In this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Da Rulk explains his training methods, discusses the importance of mental strength, and goes into great detail on how to build yourself back up from any injury. SHOW NOTES: Rulk explains how to train adaptation by sequencing [1:22] Rulk discusses where to start training if you can’t make it to the gym [5:08] Rulk details the basic exercises everyone should do [6:46] Rulk advocates the importance of building mental strength by knowing your purpose [8:55] Rulk remembers his failures, when he broke mentally [10:44] Rulk shares his story of building his mental strength after being bullied [11:38] Rulk considers how much mental health matters for first responders [15:18] Rulk explains how he simulates duress while training first responders [16:40] Rulk describes how balance and movement patterns are linked to mental control [19:20] Rulk shares the story of seeing his son get run over by a car, and his son’s recovery [21:09] Rulk details exactly what he told his son while his son was recovering [23:42] Rulk discusses building yourself back up from injury [26:43] Rulk talks about his son’s resilience [28:44] Rulk discusses why the pursuit of greatness requires purpose [30:40] Rulk advocates humility and openness in training [33:01] Rulk says that his family will watch what he does, not what he says [35:15] Rulk shares the one thing he would have people do to improve their health [38:00] FOLLOW Da Rulk: WEBSITE: https://darulk.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/350IDVQ TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2ObdfNy
Transcribe →Sleep Expert Reveals How You Can Optimize Your Brain with These Simple Hacks | Matthew Walker
Apr 22, 202100:47:25Tap to summarizeCheck our our Sponsors Plant X: Get 15% off your first order with promo code IMPACT at plantx.com LMNT: Go to drinkLMNT.com/Impact to try their brand NEW flavor - Watermelon Salt. Gabi: Get a better insurance with Gabi. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to Gabi.com/impacttheory Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory More than 50 million Americans suffer with some form of sleep deprivation, and the chances are you may be one. According to World Sleep Day, “Sleep problems constitute a global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life for up to 45% of the world’s population.” The matter of sleep is so critical that in this episode, Neuroscience Professor and sleep expert, Dr. Matthew Walker, exposes the severity of sleep deprivation as so serious that the Guiness Book of World Records no longer allows record setting attempts for sleep deprivation but allows far more extremes. There is a need to highly value sleep and learn tips to improve your sleep health and be more productive in your time awake. Order Matthew Walker’s Book, “Why We Sleep”: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144324/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1PSDBhDbARIsAPeTqrfbaoXh7sHz5Per1NukWP7UOJUfOlm2lKyOBCyC22j6InROHEgtvcAaAlgXEALw_wcB&hvadid=267937539251&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9007330&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8433377541305692589&hvtargid=kwd-417196405186&hydadcr=15551_10342068&keywords=why+do+we+sleep+matthew+walker&qid=1618847467&sr=8-2 SHOW NOTES: Sleep Deprivation | Matthew Walker exposes why Guiness Book of World Records banned it [2:58] Hallucinations | Matthew explains why deprivation of REM causes awakened REM sleep [6:28] Dreaming | Matthew reveals why we dream and what it does for our conscious life [7:57] Emotional First Aid | Matthew explains a new layer of sleep relating to PTSD & noradrenaline [12:04] PTSD | Matthew shares how noradrenaline strips emotions away from memory of PTSD [15:33] Evolutionary | Matthew on how sleep seems like idiotic behavior but is critical to function [19:52] Brainwashing | Matthew breaks down the glymphatic system that cleanses the brain [24:41] Nightmares | Tips for minimizing effect nightmares that become nonnormative [27:51] Recontextualize | How to understand the world we live in through dreams biological basis [30:52] CBT for Insomnia | Matthew addresses changing behaviors and thought patterns for sleep [32:57] Sleeping Problems | Reasons for waking in the middle of the night and self-compassion [36:59] Sleep Inertia | Matthew shares tips for waking up in the morning when it's not your thing [43:02] Cold showers | Matthew gives the science behind why cold showers are effective waking you [47:34] RESOURCES MENTIONED: Morningness-Eveningnes...
Transcribe →Learn How This Doctor Healed Her Multiple Sclerosis Through Diet and Lifestyle | Dr. Terry Wahls
Apr 19, 202100:45:18Tap to summarizeAfter being diagnosed with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, Terry Wahls depended on a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. However, she realized that she could improve her health on a cellular level by focusing on lifestyle and diet. Her incredible story of recovery is really a story of creating health and vitality, instead of focusing on treating the symptoms of disease. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Terry Wahls explains how a focus on cellular health can lead to extraordinary outcomes, even for people struggling with severe chronic illness. SHOW NOTES: [0:00] Fight for Your Life: Terry shares the story of how she responded to her diagnosis of Progressive MS. [7:49] Focus on Mitochondria: Terry describes the importance of mitochondria and talks about why she focused on them. [18:28] How to Create Health: Drugs treat symptoms but they do not create health. Terry shares stories of transformation due to diet and lifestyle changes. [23:41] Cytokines 101: Terry explains how wear and tear is repaired in cells, and why the process can become overactive, leading to inflammation. [27:48] Be Your Own Case Study: Why you should definitely pay attention to research, but you still have to figure out what works for you. [31:36] Eat These Foods: Terry defines a good diet, and talks about which foods to add to your diet and which to eliminate. FOLLOW TERRY: WEBSITE: https://terrywahls.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/drterrywahls/ FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/TerryWahls/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/terrywahls
Transcribe →What to Eat to Power Your Brain | Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum on Health Theory
Apr 15, 202100:47:26Tap to summarizeFor the last 40 years, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum, aka “Dr. Microbiome”, has been one of the leading microbiome researchers. He is also the scientist who named the mycobiome, the body’s fungal community. And on this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Ghannoum explains the connections between fungi and bacteria in our gut, and why it’s so important for the two communities to work in harmony. He also describes the ways the gut communicates with the brain, discusses current research on autism and gastrointestinal issues, recommends a diet for good gut health, and even shares an incredible story about how one act of kindness can change thousands of lives. SHOW NOTES: The mycobiome is the fungal community that lives in our body [1:00] Bacteria and fungi are both good and bad, and are either in harmony or not [2:02] Tom and Mahmoud use the analogies of forests or gardens to explain how the gut works [3:35] Mahmoud explains how bacteria and fungi produce benefits by working in harmony [6:01] The gut communicates with the brain, just as the brain communicates with the gut [9:21] The microbiome really starts getting formed during birth, through the vaginal canal [12:43] Biofilms are dangerous because they protect bad microorganisms and prevent nutrition [16:45] Mahmoud explains how FMT can rebuild the microbiome [19:56] Mahmoud discusses probiotics and how to target them correctly [23:39] Mahmoud believes that within five years we will have “probiotics 2.0” [27:32] Mahmoud explains why he wants to focus on gastrointestinal issues with autistic kids [29:31] It’s much easier to adjust the fungal community than it is to change bacteria [33:54] Candida can be very dangerous, but the majority of people have some of it [35:37] Mahmoud recommends a low sugar, whole foods diet, and describes a good diet [38:18] Mahmoud shares the story of losing his livelihood due to the invasion of Kuwait [41:22] One act of kindness can change many lives [45:06] Dr. Microbiome recommends the one change people should make in their diet [46:36] FOLLOW MAHMOUD: WEBSITE: https://drmicrobiome.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2URyDM0 FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2Y9vDwk
Transcribe →Functional Medicine Practitioner Reveals The Sobering Truth About the Coronavirus | Chris Kresser
Apr 12, 202100:45:55Tap to summarizeHealth coach Chris Kresser, author of the Paleo Cure and one of the most influential people in nutrition and fitness, is not just someone who has studied and practiced functional medicine for years. He’s also someone who has had to use his own approach in order to overcome a decade-long struggle with chronic illness. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Chris Kresser details the consequences of lifestyle and diet related disease, a topic that is garnering significant attention because of the connection between pre-existing conditions and COVID-19 mortality. He delves into the mystery of why diabetes is an even more severe problem than lung disease for COVID-19 sufferers, details the kinds of lifestyle changes we should all be making, and explains why his approach to health and medicine is ultimately always individualized. SHOW NOTES: Chris explains why his approach to diet and lifestyle is always individualized [1:59] Chris distinguishes between food quality and food quantity [3:49] Why are people so dogmatic about dietary beliefs that seem obviously false? [6:41] Chris discusses the connection between pre-existing conditions and COVID-19 mortality [10:44] Diabetes is an even more severe risk factor than lung disease for COVID-19 [15:12] Chris talks about B12 and why it matters so much [17:15] Chris explains why we should be very concerned about blood sugar levels [19:46] Chris discusses the many different forms of fasting, and why they all may be useful [23:16] Chris theorizes about why the carnivore diet works for some people [26:52] How much do genes affect the results of various kinds of diets? [28:43] Chris talks about which factors are more important than genetics [33:11] Chris advocates starting with testing, particularly extensive blood testing [35:12] Chris explains why most disease is lifestyle driven, and why that matters [37:25] Chris describes the best lifestyle for an energetic, healthy existence [40:01] Chris discusses the benefits of meditation in his own life [43:36] FOLLOW CHRIS: WEBSITE: https://chriskresser.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2XVrM6C FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3eL42In TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2XU5SAD
Transcribe →How Your Microbiome Affects Everything From Your Brain to Your Metabolism | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Apr 8, 202100:51:44Tap to summarizeCheck out our Sponsors Butcher Box: New members can get a free Essentials Bundle in their first box. That’s 3 lbs of chicken breast, 2 lbs of pork chops and 2 lbs of ground beef all for FREE in your first box by going to ButcherBox.com/impact. Alto: Download the Alto app today and add code IMPACTTHEORY to receive $30 toward your first Alto ride anytime this month. https://www.ridealto.com Mint Mobile: To get your NEW wireless plan for just $15 a month and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to mintmobile.com/impacttheory InsideTracker: Get 25% off their entire store at insidetracker.com/impacttheory Digestive diseases are affecting tens of millions of people everyday. So often gut issues are being misdiagnosed and ineffectively handled due to poor diet, misinformation, and general confusion. In this episode, the Gut Health MD, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (or Dr. B for short) breaks down what is really going on with the microbiome and what we can do to stop damaging it and start supporting it. He drops some shocking facts about microbes and even how your past trauma and unresolved emotional scars can impact the health of your gut. Dr. Bulsiewicz is well researched and an actively practicing physician that wants to simplify how you can improve your overall health by understanding your unique ecosystem and making better food choices to change your microbiome as early as tomorrow. Order the new book from Dr. Bulsiewicz: https://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Fueled-Plant-Based-Optimizing-Microbiome-ebook/dp/B07ZY7J2XW/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=fiber+fueled&qid=1588281371&sr=8-2 SHOW NOTES: Microbiome | Dr. Bulsiewicz explains the microbiome and relevance to biodiversity [2:38] Ecosystems | An explanation of ecosystems within our gut and danger of instability [6:15] Biodiversity | Rebuilding biodiversity after terrible diets and inauthentic lifestyles [8:42] Fiber | Dr. Bulsiewicz discusses how critical fiber and different types for gut microbes [10:02] Digesting Fiber | Dr Bulsiewicz explains how fiber is broken down and building tolerance [14:00] Rebuilding Microbiome | Dr. Bulsiewicz shares ways to reintroduce microbes to the body [20:29] Microbial Intake | Starving microbes with lack of fiber and not needing more probiotics [23:40] Gut Rehab | Dr Bulsiewicz explains introducing plants low and slow is good at the right time for complex gut issues [26:02] Diagnosing Tools | Dr. Bulsiewicz shares 3 most powerful tools for diagnosing patients [28:28] Food Sensitivity | Dr. Bulsiewicz breaks down 3 common causes that are reversible [29:11] Constipation | Signs of constipation that may shock you [29:19] Celiac Disease | Blood tests are often wrong and it's more common than you think [31:24] Gallbladder | Another common cause that may be waking you in the middle of night [...
Transcribe →Anti-Aging Expert Explains How to Improve Your Diet and Lifestyle | Kellyann Petrucci
Apr 5, 202100:36:27Tap to summarizeBest known for her wise advocacy of bone broth and collagen, Dr. Kellyann Petrucci focuses her medical practice and her writing on ways to heal the gut, slow aging and reverse inflammation. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Kellyann Petrucci describes diets and lifestyle choices for anyone interested in longevity, weight loss or stress reduction. She also shares her own story of overcoming burnout without sacrificing ambition, describes the incredible complexity of gut health, and advocates visualizing your own “television show” where you see yourself in exactly the place you want to be. SHOW NOTES: What are the lifestyle changes people should make for maximum longevity? [1:01] The problem with Keto is that people don’t get enough fiber. So how about Keto 2.0? [3:19] Kellyann advocates ancestral nutrition and learning to read your own body [4:37] The first principle of a good diet is to eat the highest quality food they can get [7:23] Kellyann explains how to get a good balance in your diet [9:15] Kellyann defines what exactly Keto 2.0 is [10:53] Kellyann explains how much of her stress was caused by her lack of boundaries [13:07] Kellyann describes the kinds of exercise and meditation she does [16:25] What are the signs that you are getting burned out and crushed by stress? [17:39] Kellyann strongly advocates visualizing the personal and business life you want [19:59] What are the biggest things that most people regret? [23:21] Not honoring who you really are is destructive to your body [25:37] Most autoimmune problems start with gut issues [28:17] Kellyann describes the many ways to use bone broth effectively [30:32] You have to have foundational beauty or else the cosmetic surgery won’t help [32:45] What one change can people make that will improve their health the most? [35:00] FOLLOW KELLYANN: WEBSITE: https://drkellyann.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2wLe4rh FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/32mGwvr TWITTER: https://bit.ly/38XnFJQ
Transcribe →The Evolutionary Logic Behind the Carnivore Diet | Shawn Baker on Health Theory
Apr 1, 202100:46:36Tap to summarizeDr. Shawn Baker is an extraordinarily accomplished athlete, but he is best known as one of the foremost advocates of the carnivore diet. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Shawn Baker addresses the controversy surrounding the carnivore diet, and perhaps surprisingly, does not advocate that every single person ought to go full carnivore. But he does explain the evolutionary logic behind the carnivore diet, describes its benefits, and makes a strong case that people need to take responsibility for their own health instead of delegating that responsibility to professionals. SHOW NOTES: Shawn discusses the controversy surrounding the carnivore diet [0:40] There is no doubt that humans are omnivorous, but how suitable are most foods? [2:24] If at age 85 you can run 100 meters in 15 seconds, you’re probably doing things right [3:40] Shawn describes his methods of holding back aging [4:40] Shawn believes that not everyone needs to use a carnivore diet [5:33] Why you should chase health and not lab values [6:02] Why is sexual function important? [8:37] Yes, you can gain muscle at any age [10:20] Strength is much more important than size when it comes to muscle [12:03] The very first animals were carnivorous, and early humans were primarily carnivorous [14:00] Shawn describes what a basic human diet probably was thousands of years ago [18:34] Shawn speculates on why seed oil is so dangerous [20:02] Tom discusses his own transformative dietary journey [22:42] Shawn describes the absolute requirements for the human diet [26:15] The truth about why diets fail [27:24] Shawn discusses a forth-coming study on the carnivore diet [29:21] Tom and Shawn talk about how to measure improvements in health [31:58] Shawn addresses questions about whether people should eat organ meat [35:28] Shawn describes his experience in the military [37:51] Shawn talks about becoming somewhat immune to trauma as a war-time surgeon [39:59] Shawn learned how to improvise and think on his feet in war [41:45] What is one change people can make that would most improve their health? [45:03] FOLLOW SHAWN: WEBSITE: https://shawn-baker.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/38NZdds FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2tb8VaE TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2tWFMjC
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