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May 14, 2024

RHR: The Science of Longevity and Performance, with Kien Vuu

In this episode, we discuss: Dr. V’s background The role of the default mode network in health Impact of modern technology and social media Improvin

April 18, 2024

Curcumin: A Promising Natural Treatment for Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis

As a Functional Medicine practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand the debilitating effects that osteoporosis and osteoarthritis can have on my patients’

Webinar Recap: How to Be Prepared for COVID-19

Page Contents: In this webinar, we discuss: How to think about COVID-19 The growth of COVID-19 How contagious is COVID-19? What is the mortality rate for COVID-19? How long will COVID-19 last, and what will the impact be? Steps you can take to flatten the curve Resources to help you focus on staying healthy Tips on boosting your immunity Q&A: Answers to questions on COVID-19 Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. Welcome to this special webinar on COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. I wish we were gathering under better circumstances. But I really wanted to take the opportunity to share some of what I’ve learned over the past several days. And, of course, this is changing almost hour by hour. I just heard some new updates that France and Spain [will] be going on lockdown, much the...

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Food for Mold Illness: What to Eat and What to Avoid

Page Contents: Have you undergone medical treatment for mold illness, but still struggle with chronic inflammation, digestive issues, or cognitive dysfunction? If this sounds like you, it may be time to take a closer look at your nutrition, as the foods you eat can either help or hinder your recovery from mold illness. Read on to learn how optimal nutrition can aid in mold illness recovery by supporting detoxification, restoring gut health, and quenching inflammation caused by toxic mold exposure. Exposure to toxic mold is more common than you might think. In this article, nutritionist Lindsay Christensen discusses the foods that can help your recovery and those that could hinder your progress. #nutrition #optimalhealth What Is Mold Illness? If you are reading this article, I’m guessing you’re familiar...

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RHR: How Your Lifestyle Impacts Your Health and Longevity, with Max Lugavere

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Max’s journey into health and wellness The many ways that lifestyle impacts your health, wellness, and longevity How light exposure affects your body and health The health risks of noise pollution How air pollution affects your health and longevity How to find out more about The Genius Life Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. I’m Chris Kresser, and this week, I’m really excited to welcome Max Lugavere as my guest. Max is a filmmaker, a health and science journalist, and the author of The New York Times best-selling book Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, which has been published in eight languages. He’s the director of the film Bread Head,...

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Health Coaching vs. Counseling: What’s the Difference?

Page Contents: A few questions you might be asking yourself are: Do I see myself counseling or health coaching? Which professional identity fits me and my career path? What is my vision of working with clients or patients? These are important questions without easy answers. You may see yourself clearly in a helping role with a client or patient, and yet the specific details of that role and how best to pursue it are unclear. Likewise, navigating the array of personal and professional opinions can feel daunting. How’s a person to decide? When it comes to health coaching vs. counseling, what’s the difference? Are you considering a career as a health coach? Find out what differentiates this career from counseling in this article from health coach and mental health professional...

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RHR: Everything You Need to Know about Coronavirus, with Dr. Ramzi Asfour

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: The spread of the coronavirus Testing for the coronavirus How infectious the coronavirus is How to protect yourself against infection from the coronavirus Supporting your immune system to prevent infection Three recipes for immune-boosting botanicals Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. This is Chris Kresser. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m excited to welcome back Dr. Ramzi Asfour as my guest. You may recall that I did a podcast with Ramzi a little while ago on the connection between Lyme disease and gluten intolerance and celiac [disease], which was really fascinating. We had originally planned to do part two of that podcast because there was a lot of material that we hadn’t covered today, but given the coronavirus outbreak and given...

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The Top 4 Benefits of Raising Chickens (And How to Do It)

Page Contents: Before the 1950s, most laying hens lived in moderate-sized flocks in a barn or free-range system, and eggs were sold locally. In stark contrast, today more than 94 percent of eggs are from hens who live in overcrowded conventional facilities, with little access to nature. (1) Unfortunately, these concentrated animal feeding operation farms prioritize egg production and efficiency over animal welfare and egg quality. Pastured eggs are a healthy, nutrient-dense food, and raising backyard chickens means steady access to them. Check out this article for more benefits, and to learn how writer and researcher Katie Melville set up her own coop. #paleo #nutrition #wellness Cholesterol Worries? We’ve been told for decades that a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol leads to heart disease. Many people...

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RHR: Fixing Our Broken Food System, with Dr. Mark Hyman

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: What’s wrong with our food system How our food system affects our children The role regulation can play in our health Access to healthy food in underserved populations The damage that our industrial food system causes Hyman’s Food Fix Campaign Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome my good friend and colleague Dr. Mark Hyman as a guest. Dr. Hyman’s a practicing family physician and internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. He’s the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, the head of strategy and innovation of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, a 12-time New York Times bestselling author, and...

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Animal Protein and a Whole-Foods Diet: What the Science Says

Page Contents: Does animal protein belong in the human diet? Is it truly as bad for our health as many “experts” claim? Read on to learn why science supports the consumption of animal protein as part of a whole-foods diet, and why we should think twice before accepting claims that meat is harmful to our health. Have you come across headlines claiming that animal products are harmful for our health? It’s a popular—and frequently misrepresented—topic in the media. In this article, nutritionist Lindsay Christensen sets the record straight on animal protein. #nutrition #wellness We Can Thank Animal Protein for Making Us Human When considering what constitutes a healthy diet for humans, looking at diet through an evolutionary lens offers profound insight. Our hunter–gatherer ancestors lived lives largely free...

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RHR: How Sustainably Raised Cattle Help the Environment, with Will Harris

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Why White Oak Pastures practices sustainable agriculture How sustainable land management impacts carbon emissions The problem with monocultures What holistic, sustainable land management looks like Animal welfare in sustainable agriculture How sustainable agriculture impacts the community What the life-cycle analysis showed about White Oak Pastures Feeding the world with sustainable farming Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome Will Harris as my guest on the show. Will is a fourth-generation cattleman who tends to the same land that his great-grandfather settled way back in 1866. Born and raised at White Oak Pastures, Will left home to attend the University of Georgia School of Agriculture, where he was trained in the industrial...

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The Importance of Social Connection for Functional Medicine Practitioners

Page Contents: Humans are social creatures. We lived in tight-knit groups for much of our existence, in close and constant contact with members of our tribe, working together to perform tasks and solve problems, and relying on one another to survive. In our modern era, we still do best when we feel connected. In fact, we thrive. That’s true in our personal lives, but it also applies to our professional lives as practitioners. When we feel connected, our stress levels are lower, our health is better, and we’re more engaged in our work. We’re better able to serve our passion for helping people and are less likely to feel burned out. Supportive relationships matter. If you want to cultivate meaningful professional relationships and find your tribe...

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