Mitchell Hopkins was one of my instructors and greatest mentors during my undergraduate years. The guy practiced functional medicine before it was even referred to as such. He has a deep passion for this health stuff, coupled with a real love for humankind. These days, he’s become obsessed with the impact that infrared radiation hasRead more about 3030 Health Podcast: Infrared light and Brain Health[…]
I want to share with you an interaction I had with a patient, which illustrates the importance of ensuring you establish a relationship with a primary care provider and visit them with some regularity. This message is especially directed to all of you men out there. Yes… us guys are really terribleRead more about When was your last doctor visit?[…]
In this episode Dr. Berry and I discuss a few points in his book impacting the majority of folks out there struggling with their weight and metabolic health. Dr. Berry is a medical doctor with over 20 years of practice, board certified in Family Medicine. Through his own health journey and willingness to thinkRead more about Robust Health Radio Episode 3: Lies Your Doctor Tells You With Dr. Ken Berry[…]
I’m really excited to share Epsiode 2 of Robust Health Radio with you! Our guest is fitness aficionada, protein and metabolism expert AND functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon! Yup, she’s totally a rockstar! In this episode Dr. Lyon teaches us: The important role of muscle tissue beyond it’sRead more about Robust Health Radio episode 2: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Protein & Muscle-centric Medicine[…]
In terms of our health outcomes, meaning whether or not you succumb to the mercy of diabetes, heart disease, dementia and cancer as you age, I’ve been conflicted as to what the prime needle mover is. The two big ones I’ve narrowed it down to are nutrition and sleep. I lean towards the latterRead more about Is your nutrition trashing your sleep?[…]
In episode one of Robust Health Radio, I share with you a little bit about my journey, why I chose Naturopathic Medicine, and the content the podcast will cover! Cliff notes: The next few obstacles before he’s out in the trenches… a few classes and board examsRead more about An Introduction to Robust Health Radio![…]
What is barium? Barium is a metal used in various industrial applications. The most relevant sources of exposure in humans are food, air, water, occupations that handle barium, and medical imaging. If you’re not familiar with a barium enema exam, check this out. Your health provider may consider this imaging study when diseaseRead more about Got Barium In Your Urine?[…]
There’s nothing wrong with educating yourself and taking your health matters into your own hands. But you do need to be careful when pulling the many different levers without guidance. A missed diagnosis I’ve been working with a patient on a student rotation I’m on at schoolRead more about Are you hurting yourself with Zinc Supplements?[…]
One of the patients with Hashimotos I’ve been seeing on my Monday night student rotation a few weeks ago mentioned a study which convinced her that removing gluten from your diet increases your risk of heart failure. We’ve had the discussion before, that she would likely benefit overhauling her diet, including ditching the grains.Read more about Does removing gluten from your diet increase your risk of heart disease?[…]
My friends and I will be releasing a free E-book for you all within the next couple weeks on one of your most important tools in achieving and maintaining health. Here’s a short preview of what we’ll be talking about! Why won’t the needle move! After radically changing your diet and lifestyle,Read more about The stealth thorn in your side.[…]