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Best Time to Take Probiotics: What The Science Tells Us and What Can Work Best for You

November 11, 2021
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Listen to this article Probiotic consumption is associated with a host of beneficial health effects, including gut and brain health benefits. However, the question remains, when exactly you should take probiotics. Should probiotics be consumed with or without food? Should you take probiotics if you have an infection? Is it better to take probiotics with prebiotics? Read on to learn more about the science behind when you should take probiotics to achieve the best health effects possible.  Does Your Health Status Influence the Best Time to Take Probiotics? Your current health status has a significant bearing on whether or not you should take probiotics or potentially hold off on consuming them. Below are some examples of health conditions that could affect probiotic use: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel...

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RHR: How (And Why) To Build Muscle at Any Age, with Mike Matthews

November 10, 2021
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In this episode, we discuss: The importance of building muscle The secret to building muscle and strength The impact of nutrition and macronutrient ratios for weight loss How to lift weights at any level How (and why) to dedicate more time to strength training Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m excited to welcome Mike Matthews as my guest. He’s a certified personal trainer and best-selling author of [the books] Bigger, Leaner, Stronger and Thinner, Leaner, Stronger as well as the founder of the number one brand of all-natural sports supplements in the world, Legion. We’ve gotten a lot of requests over the last several months for a fitness-related podcast, and I wanted to bring a guest on...

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RHR: Community Q&A: Cholesterol, ADHD, Paleo for Children, and Long COVID

October 19, 2021
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In this episode, we discuss: Whether LDL particle count is a clear, independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease How adults with ADD/ADHD can increase their focus naturally Best practices for feeding children a healthy diet The leading theories of what causes long COVID, both from a conventional and Functional Medicine standpoint Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everyone, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, we’re going to do a Q&A episode, starting with a question from Linda. “Hi, Chris. I just listened to your podcast reevaluating cholesterol and its effect on our health, and I’m totally confused. Just yesterday, I listened to Robb Wolf’s interview with Bill Cromwell of Precision Health Reports, and Bill Cromwell’s assertion in this podcast was that LDL particle count definitely...

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RHR: Why Humans Need to Reconnect with Nature, with Lucy Jones

October 12, 2021
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In this episode, we discuss: Lucy’s background Why our connection to nature is fundamental to our health Biophilia defined: our innate drive toward other living things Why nature is especially vital for children Ensuring that nature is accessible to all: a basic human right Show notes: Losing Eden, by Lucy Jones [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. If you’ve been following my work for any length of time, you know that I’ve always been a big believer that there’s a lot more to health than just food and supplements. In my first book, The Paleo Cure, I talked about the importance of things like physical activity, sleep, [and] stress management. Of course, these are still fairly obvious. But then also, things like pleasure and...

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The Potential Downsides to Coffee and 6 Healthy Alternatives That Provide the Same Benefits

September 28, 2021
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Listen to this article Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide and demonstrates clear health benefits. As Chris discussed in his article on the top five health benefits of coffee, regular coffee consumption reduces the risk of cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases and may even offer protective anti-cancer effects. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) The health benefits of coffee are attributed to an array of natural compounds, including caffeine and polyphenols. (6) However, coffee isn’t the right fit for everyone. Certain health conditions and stages of life, such as hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis dysfunction, autoimmunity, or pregnancy, may necessitate a break from coffee consumption. Read on to learn about six coffee alternatives worth trying that offer similar health benefits.  Potential Downsides of Coffee Coffee is not an...

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RHR: Optimizing Women’s Health, with Tracey O’Shea and Allie Nowak

September 28, 2021
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In this episode, we discuss: Allie and Tracey’s backgrounds Important health considerations unique to women Choosing the best form of birth control for you Why women’s hormone issues cannot be addressed in a one-size-fits-all approach Using hormone replacement therapy for anti-aging benefits The Functional Medicine approach to hormone regulation The nuances of hormone testing The pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy 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 Tracey O’Shea and Allie Nowak as my guests, and we’re going to do a deep dive on the topic of women’s health. This has been a frequently requested topic over the past several months. And it’s been a while since I’ve discussed it on the show, so I...

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RHR: Becoming the Best Version of Ourselves, with Scott Barry Kaufman

September 14, 2021
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In this episode, we discuss: The story of Maslow finding the Esalen Institute A background on Kaufman’s work The definitions of self-transcendence and self-actualization If a person can be happy without being self-actualized How various disabilities and health difficulties can lead to opportunity and transcendence The importance of community actualization Choosing how to respond when faced with adversity Cultivating the ability to grow post-traumatically 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. Scott Barry Kaufman as my guest. Dr. Kaufman is a humanistic psychologist exploring the depths of human potential and is the author of a book that I recently read called, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization. Dr. Kaufman is the author of several other books and...

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RHR: Developing a Positive Relationship with Negative Emotions, with Robert Biswas-Diener

August 31, 2021
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In this episode, we discuss: Robert’s recent work on the pursuit of happiness Defining today’s “comfort crisis” Why people seek comfort, and the importance of experiencing discomfort The evolutionary origins [of] negative emotions How your decisions affect your happiness The difference between wanting and liking; how they impact our happiness Three strategies to exercise negative emotion tolerance When negative emotions interfere with our ability to function well in the world Robert’s take on therapeutic drug interventions Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m excited to welcome back Robert Biswas-Diener as my guest. I spoke with Robert on the first episode about positive psychology. Robert is one of the foremost experts in the world on this topic, and we discussed how important the shift...

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RHR: Using Functional Medicine to Reverse and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, with Dr. Dale Bredesen

August 17, 2021
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In this episode, we discuss: An update on Dr. Bredesen’s work Why conventional medicine treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline don’t work How finances and politics have interrupted progress The Functional Medicine approach to Alzheimer’s disease Why the name “Alzheimer’s” is used incorrectly Hear other people’s stories: How to turn Alzheimer’s disease around Bredesen’s ongoing research Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. Someone in the world develops dementia every three seconds with over 10 million new cases worldwide each year. There are over 50 million people around the world now living with dementia, and this number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 82 million in 2030 and 152 million in 2050. This is one of the scariest pandemics of chronic disease...

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6 Things to Keep in Mind When Trying to Create a Balanced Mast Cell Activation Diet

August 6, 2021
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Recognition of mast cell activation disorder (MCAD), a condition in which there is a chronic reactivation of a population of immune cells called mast cells, emerged in the 1980s, with recognition of the condition vastly expanding in recent years. (1) Mast cells are immune cells that release histamine and other pro-inflammatory mediators and play critical roles in regulating the body’s defenses against allergens and pathogens. However, in mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), mast cell activity goes haywire, causing many symptoms ranging from rashes to fatigue. While the resolution of MCAS is contingent on addressing the underlying causes of the condition, a topic that Chris has previously discussed, diet can play a significant role in quelling MCAS symptoms and supporting recovery. Read on to learn how...

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