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The Natural State with Dr. Anthony Gustin
Hosted by Dr. Anthony Gustin · EN
Dr. Anthony Gustin believes the natural state of an organism is health. In this podcast he explores how we can reclaim our health rebuilding a proper human environment in the modern world. The Natural State features interviews with health and nutrition influencers, world-class thought leaders, and industry experts. With exclusive content that breaks down complex ideas to make them simple and digestible. We cover topics like nutrition, fitness and movement, regenerative agriculture, health, mental and emotional health -- anything that a functioning human being needs to thrive.
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114: Dr. Benjamin Bikman - The Driving Force Behind Chronic Diseases
Oct 5, 2020Tap to summarizeIf you've ever wondered why some people get sick with chronic diseases, today's guest, Dr. Benjamin Bikman, a top researcher, author, and lecturer, has the answer. When you tune into this episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin and Dr. Bikman, you'll hear more about how Dr. Bikman learned what was to blame, his simple yet effective framework for combating this issue and preventing chronic diseases from surfacing, and what diseases are connected to this issue. You'll also learn what tests you can have done to see if this is currently a problem for you. Dr. Bikman also dives into how intermittent fasting is a great tool to use here but only when done correctly, which he'll share more about. If you're not familiar with Dr. Bikman's work, he received a doctorate degree in bioenergetics and a master's degree in exercise physiology. Since achieving those, he went on to study the causes of metabolic disorders like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dementia as a leading researcher at Brigham Young University where he was also a professor for over a decade. He publishes his work in peer-reviewed journals and presents across the globe (pre-Covid) at international science conferences and continues to study the role of insulin in the body. On top of his academic achievements, Dr. Bikman recently published a book titled, Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease—and How to Fight It, which you'll also hear more about in this episode. Dr. Bikman also addresses why our current nutritional advice is outdated and causing more people to get sick and what can be done to fix it starting today. Tune into this eye-opening episode now to learn more!
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077: Aaron Alexander - Movement Principles that Transform Health
Jan 20, 2020Tap to summarizeGetting enough movement throughout your day isn’t just about keeping your body in peak physical shape. To prove this, Aaron Alexander explains in this episode that postural anchoring can affect your mood and that your wrist strength is a surprising indicator of your cardiovascular health. Aaron also discusses how our artificial environment is contributing to more health problems instead of less, what NEAT is and how you can improve it, and why standing desks won’t solve this problem. If you don’t know Aaron, he’s a premier leader in the movement space and has over 10 years of experience studying movement. He came up with five principles that simplify his extensive research, which he published in a book he co-authored, The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind and Stress-Proof Life. In this episode, Aaron’s sharing some of his best movement principles -- which can easily be weaved into your day -- and why these matter so much. Whether you exercise regularly or you’re on the sedentary side, this episode has some eye-opening points you don’t want to miss. Tune in now to learn more!
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033: Chris Masterjohn - Why Micronutrients Matter As Much As Macros On Keto
Aug 27, 2018Tap to summarizeA lot of first-time ketoers believe that having high ketone levels = health. This couldn't be further from the truth. Ketosis in itself isn't healthy if you're not reaching it by eating nutrient-dense, high-quality foods. In today's episode, nutrient density expert Chris Masterjohn, PhD, explains why. Chris Masterjohn holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and is a former postdoctoral research associate and assistant professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College turned entrepreneur. Since having high blood ketones doesn't mean your health is any better, what should you focus on besides boosting ketone levels? Eating enough key micronutrients. In this episode you'll learn which micronutrients you need the most, how to get them, how nutrient-density impacts your energy levels and the many side effects of nutrient deficiency. If you're struggling to make keto work, this is for you.
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