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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’

April 16, 2024

RHR: Building Your Fitness Routine, Staying Motivated, and Avoiding Burnout, with Jason Khalipa

In this episode, we discuss: Introduction and background of Jason Khalipa Earning progress and Jason’s current fitness goals Juggling kids, business

How to Combat Seasonal Depression

Page Contents: This article originally appeared in Paleo Magazine. If you repeatedly experience depression symptoms along with sleepiness and fatigue during the winter months, you might be suffering from seasonal affective disorder. Read on to learn about what causes seasonal depression and some tips for preventing and beating it naturally. Seasonal depression is common in winter, but there are ways to ease your symptoms and improve your mood—without waiting for the sun to come out. Check out this article for tips on fighting seasonal depression. #healthylifestyle #wellness #chriskresser Winter Blues and Seasonal Depression Does winter bum you out? If you experience depression-like symptoms winter after winter, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Symptoms of SAD generally include: Depressed mood Fatigue Irritability Difficulty concentrating Excessive sleeping (hypersomnia) Carb cravings SAD prevalence increases as geographical...

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RHR: How to Slow Aging and Increase Healthspan, with Dr. David Sinclair

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: How much genes contribute to our lifespan and healthspan What aging is The mechanisms of aging Strategies to combat aging Resveratrol, NMN [nicotinamide mononucleotide], metformin, and other longevity defenses Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome Dr. David Sinclair as my guest. Dr. Sinclair is a professor in the Department of Genetics and co director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging at Harvard Medical School, where he and his colleagues study the molecular causes of aging and how to improve healthspan and lifespan by slowing its effects. David’s the author of the new book Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don’t Have To, which came out on...

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Health Coach Networking: The Benefits of Connection and Collaboration for Coaches

Page Contents: “I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” — Mother Teresa If you were a fly on the wall in my office every day, you wouldn’t imagine that I am part of an extensive network of connections. I run an entirely virtual health coaching practice, and I am behind a computer for much of the day, but my success is a reflection of the people that I connect with every week in my health coach network. Among the important connections are those with fellow coaches, allied health professionals, and other business owners in various industries. These connections have numerous benefits. I talk about coaching skills and techniques with my colleagues, and we build our practices...

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RHR: What Makes an Effective Health Coach, with Dr. John Berardi

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: What really leads to change Why health coaches need to take a client-centered approach The art of asking the right questions Using positive psychology in health coaching The problem with overspecialization Why prioritization matters for health coaches and business owners 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 Dr. John Berardi as a guest. John is a Canadian-American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Precision Nutrition, the world’s largest nutrition coaching, education, and software company. He’s also the founder of Change Maker Academy devoted to helping would-be change makers turn their passion for health and fitness into a powerful purpose and a wildly successful career. Over the last 15 years,...

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Functional Psychiatry: Treating Common Conditions with the Functional Approach

Page Contents: While Carey’s heart is in the right place, it is articles such as this one that perpetuate the conventional view of mental illnesses as diseases that can be solved with single cures. Despite decades of research, science has failed to produce effective and safe long-term treatments for mental illness. As a practitioner, you’ve likely encountered patients who don’t seem to respond to traditional treatment—or, if you or a loved one has a mental illness, you’ve perhaps encountered this frustrating situation firsthand. The good news is that, within the field of Functional Medicine, a promising new approach to psychiatry is taking shape: functional psychiatry. It is poised to fill the pressing need for effective mental healthcare in our society. Read on to learn how...

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Health Coach Salary: What You Need to Know

Page Contents: You’re probably wondering about the average health coach salary because you’re really, really hoping that this passion you have for health is something you can do and still pay the bills. You are not the first person to look for a career where you can have a deep sense of purpose, do some good in the world, and still be happy when you look at your bank balance. I get it. When I became a health professional, I wanted to help people. But I also had to find a way to afford the cost of living in one of the most expensive cities in the world. You’re going to find a lot of people out there who just want to whitewash this topic...

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RHR: The Benefits of Optimizing Your Sleep, with Dr. Kirk Parsley

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Parsley’s background with the SEALs Factors that improve sleep and the problem with melatonin The impact of getting better sleep Why it’s difficult to prioritize sleep 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 Dr. Kirk Parsley as a guest. Dr. Parsley is a former Navy SEAL, a physician for the SEALs, a health and sleep optimization consultant, and a performance enhancement coach for some of the most driven achievers on the planet. I’ve known Dr. Parsley for several years. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to sleep and the impact of sleep on performance. And because of his work with the SEALs and other high-level...

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RHR: Reflections on The Game Changers Debate

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Debunking some of the claims made during the debate My educational and professional background More resources on the animal vs. plant foods debate The problem with searching for a consensus in nutrition Show notes: [embedded content] Chris Kresser: Hey, everybody. This is Chris Kresser. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m going to do something a little bit different, which is to reflect on the debate that I recently had with James Wilks on The Joe Rogan Experience about the film The Game Changers. As you may know, I did an earlier episode on the Joe Rogan podcast debunking many of the claims that were made in the film The Game Changers and addressing the scientific evidence that they referred...

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The Nutrivore Diet: What a Healthy Diet Looks Like

Page Contents: The nutrivore diet emphasizes whole foods that are rich in nutrients while avoiding the processed, inflammatory, and refined foods that drive chronic disease. The term “nutrivore” was coined by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne to describe someone who eats foods that are nutritious and provide the micronutrients our bodies need to be healthy and thrive. In this article, I’ll discuss what the nutrivore diet is—a healthy, whole foods approach to eating—and what it isn’t—the standard American diet. Low-carb, low-fat, Paleo, plant-based … The diet options out there are endless, but what really constitutes a healthy diet? Check out this article to find out. #nutrition #chriskresser What Is the Nutrivore Diet? The nutrivore diet is made up of nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory whole foods like: Meat Organ meat Shellfish and fish Bone broth A variety of...

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RHR: How Protein Supports Your Muscle Health, with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: What The Game Changers says about protein How much protein we need to thrive The protein leverage hypothesis Why we need to stop over-consuming and wasting food The problem with the vegan narrative Why protein quality matters for muscles The importance of protein and muscle health as we age 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 Dr. Gabrielle Lyon as a guest. Dr. Lyon’s a Functional Medicine physician specializing in muscle-centric medicine. The concept of this medicine focuses on the largest organ in the body, skeletal muscle, as the key to longevity. She leverages evidence-based medicine with emerging cutting-edge science to restore metabolism, balanced hormones, [and] optimized body composition, all...

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