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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’

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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

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Should you take a multivitamin?

August 9, 2022
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Page Contents: Over half of American adults and 70 percent of the elderly take a vitamin or supplement, and research analysts predict that the global market for supplements will climb to $300 billion by 2024. Multivitamins make up a significant chunk of this market. A 2006 National Institute of Health (NIH) conference revealed that 20-30% of Americans use a multivitamin daily, and many more Americans effectively take a multivitamin by eating fortified grain products, like Shredded Wheat cereal and Wonder Bread. But is this a good idea? Are multivitamins really necessary? If so, who would benefit? And what should you look for in a multi? Those are exactly the questions I’ll answer in this article. Why a healthy diet should always be the primary source of nutrients There’s an...

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Magnesium: An essential nutrient that most people don’t get enough of

August 9, 2022
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Page Contents: Magnesium is an essential mineral for human health and optimal function. It plays an important role in bone and cell membranes, it’s involved in over 700 enzymatic reactions, and it’s required to synthesize DNA, RNA, and proteins—the building blocks of life. Yet studies show that the majority of Americans don’t get enough of this crucial nutrient, and deficiency of magnesium is associated with wide range of health problems, from cardiovascular disease to dementia to osteoporosis. Read on to learn why magnesium is so important, how much you need for optimal health, and how you can ensure adequate magnesium levels through both diet and supplementation. The essential functions of magnesium Few compounds are more important to overall health than magnesium. It’s involved in energy production, glucose regulation, the...

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RHR: Finding Joy in the Midst of Illness, Pain, and Difficulty

August 9, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: Why health has a much larger definition than just the absence of symptoms or disease Understanding health as a process, rather than an outcome, and how that contributes to a moment-by-moment experience of health and well-being Stepping away from a myopic focus on root cause to take on more pleiotropic interventions that contribute multiple benefits to our health and wellness, even in the midst of whatever chronic condition symptoms are present The concept that we’re part of an ecosystem that influences our health, sometimes in ways that are out of our control Tools you can use to find joy in the midst of difficult circumstances, including meditation and awareness, zooming out, shrinking the change, elevating your mood, and radical self-care Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody,...

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RHR: Why Movement Is Essential to Optimal Health, with Katy Bowman

August 2, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: What movement, exercise, and physical activity means What’s causing the growing epidemic of sedentary behavior How you can incorporate more movement into the things that you’re already doing in your life and find ways to prioritize it Why variation is important in the types of movement that you’re getting  The consequences of sedentary behavior on children and how you can encourage and facilitate a better relationship with movement in kids, including through culture, food, and clothing How the proliferation of technology and devices impacts children 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 Katy Bowman as my guest. I’m sure many of you have heard of Katy. She’s a well-known author, speaker,...

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RHR: Optimizing Movement for a Pain-Free Life through Foundation Training, with Dr. Eric Goodman

July 26, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: The origin of Foundation Training  The mechanics of back pain The problem with most approaches to back pain The evolution of Foundation Training over time How Foundation Training fits into an overall training routine How you can get started with Foundation Training Show notes: Foundation Training website Foundation: Redefine Your Core, Conquer Back Pain, and Move with Confidence by Eric Goodman True to Form: How to Use Foundation Training for Sustained Pain Relief and Everyday Fitness by Eric Goodman Foundations of Health: Harnessing the Restorative Power of Movement, Heat, Breath, and the Endocannabinoid System to Heal Pain and Actively Adapt for a Healthy Life by Eric Goodman TEDxAmericanRiviera – Dr. Eric Goodman – The Unexpected Physical Consequences Of Technology Shaping Your Baby’s Foundation: Guide Your Baby to Sit, Crawl, Walk, Strengthen Muscles, Align...

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RHR: Why Nutrient Density Matters and How to Optimize It

July 19, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: What we mean when we talk about nutrient density How common nutrient deficiencies are and issues with the current Recommended Dietary Allowances Reasons why nutrient deficiency exists, even in people who eat a healthy, whole foods-based diet Which key nutrients people are most commonly deficient in How we can get adequate amounts of nutrients, including by increasing their availability in food and through supplementation Why Chris chose each of the products in the new Adapt Naturals line of supplements Show notes: [embedded content] Chris Kresser:  Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m joined by Tracey O’Shea, and she’s going to take over the show and host it for this episode. Sometimes it’s fun to do this, where Tracey...

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RHR: The Optimal Human Diet

July 12, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: The concept of an optimal human diet, why our differences matter when it comes to diet, and what foods are better for all humans to eat (and not eat)  The evolutionary perspective on diet, including archeological and anatomical evidence for meat consumption, genetic changes suggestive of adaptation to animal foods, studies of contemporary hunter-gatherers, and the lifespan of our Paleolithic ancestors The biochemical perspective on diet, including nutrient density, caloric density and saturated fat, bioavailability, and essential vs nonessential nutrients What we can conclude from the biochemical perspective Potential downsides to a long-term restrictive diet approach Why the best approach is focusing your diet on nutrient density Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. There’s so much...

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RHR: The Emerging Field of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, with Dr. Ingmar Gorman

July 5, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: The current state of research into psychedelics for therapeutic uses Using MDMA to help treat post-traumatic stress disorder The drawbacks to increased popularity and exposure of psychedelics First-generation versus newer second-generation psychedelics and choosing when to use different compounds Dr. Gorman’s company, Fluence, and the work that they do Show notes: Fluence website Add back in what the modern world has crowded out and feel and perform your best with the Adapt Naturals Core Plus Bundle. Learn more at AdaptNaturals.com [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. I’ve been interested in the use of psychedelics and empathogens for psychotherapeutic treatment for many years. If you’ve been listening to my show for some time, I’ve had a few different guests on...

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RHR Research Review: Dietary Intake Reporting, Caloric Restriction, Insomnia, Lion’s Mane, Lifestyle-Lifespan Correlation, Antibiotics & the Gut, and Aspirin

June 28, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: Underreporting of caloric intake across individuals of all body weights The impact of circadian rhythm on caloric restriction efficacy and the benefits and downsides of caloric restriction The prevalence of cognitive issues later in life among those who suffered from insomnia during middle age The neuroprotective properties of lion’s mane mushrooms and their potential benefits in preventing the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease How positive diet and lifestyle choices can significantly impact our lifespan How antibiotic use can lead to systemic fungal infections due to their effect on the gut microbiome Recent changes to guidelines on taking low-dose daily aspirin for the prevention of cardiovascular events Show notes: [embedded content] Chris Kresser:  Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I...

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RHR: Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Unique Health Benefits, with Dr. Christopher Hobbs

June 21, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: How Dr. Hobbs became interested in mycology Ways in which mushrooms can benefit our health The concept of food as medicine Therapeutic effects of beta-glucans Health benefits of terpenes How to forage for mushrooms 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. Christopher Hobbs as my guest. Dr. Hobbs is a fourth-generation, internationally renowned herbalist and mycologist, and he earned his PhD at UC Berkeley with research and publication in evolutionary biology, biogeography, phylogenetics, plant chemistry, and ethnobotany. He’s now on the faculty at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. I first encountered Dr. Hobbs many years ago when I was studying Chinese medicine in the Bay Area, and I attended a...

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