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RHR: The Nutritional and Therapeutic Health Benefits of Mushrooms, with Jeff Chilton

September 19, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: How Jeff began studying and cultivating mushrooms The history of the medicinal use of mushrooms The benefits to using mushrooms therapeutically as a form of medicine Beta-glucans and other healing compounds in mushrooms The structure of what a mushroom actually is The difference between mushroom and mycelium What’s happening now in the marketplace with so-called mushroom supplements that actually contain mycelium Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everyone. Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. I’ve been using superfood mushrooms in my clinical practice for over 15 years. As many of you know, I was originally trained as an herbalist and acupuncturist. So I have a lot of experience with these compounds. They have a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine—up to 7,000...

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RHR: How Dentofacial Orthopedics Can Benefit Your Overall Health, with Dr. Paul Peterson, DDS

August 22, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: How evolutionary changes in the way our faces grow and develop, combined with a declining percentage of humans’ nasal breathing, is causing a host of problems not being adequately diagnosed or addressed by the medical community Why it takes a multidisciplinary understanding to fix these problems The challenges presented by a lack of training in the dental community on treating joint disorders How the jaw plays a role in causing sleep apnea and why resolving jaw alignment issues can help Treatment options including NightLase therapy, mandibular advancement devices, and sphenopalatine nerve blocks Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. I’ve done a few shows in the past with dentists and periodontists, exploring the connection between oral...

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RHR: Regenerative Agriculture and the Future of Our Food System, with Robby Sansom

August 8, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: Robby’s background and Force of Nature’s mission around regenerative agriculture The challenges of our current food system, including cost, education, and awareness The different forms of meat and the challenges of raising each animal regeneratively Why ruminants and not monogastrics should be the staples of our diet The importance of creating transparency in the meat industry so that consumers can make informed choices that align with their values How Force of Nature created their Ancestral Blends 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 Robby Sansom as my guest. We are going to talk all about the current state of regeneratively sourced meat. Robby knows a lot about this topic. He...

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RHR: Phytonutrients in Meat and the Nutritional Difference Between Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed, with Stephan van Vliet

July 18, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: How different grazing practices affect the nutritional composition of meat The relationship between agricultural sustainability and the nutrient density of meats The results of Dr. van Vliet’s work in the Beef Nutrient Density Project, which studies the relationship between farming methods and the omega-6 to omega-3 ratios of meat The types of nutrients that are diminished in feedlot beef vs. grass-fed beef Whether it is possible to consume phytonutrients, secondary plant compounds, in any significant amount from beef Factors affecting the ability of the body to absorb phytonutrients from animal sources and what that means for people on carnivorous or vegan diets How the principles of food synergy and nutritionism demonstrate the body’s preference for nutrients from whole foods The state of Dr. van Vliet’s research in this...

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Top 3 Nutrients for Fighting Inflammation and Autoimmunity

July 12, 2023
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Inflammation is at the root of all chronic and autoimmune diseases, ranging from rheumatoid arthritis, to metabolic syndrome and diabetes, to neurodegenerative disorders and cognitive decline. With rising rates of inflammation due to poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, and nutrient depleted soils comes rising rates of these autoimmune and chronic conditions at the population-level. Today, roughly 80 million Americans suffer from chronic illnesses that drastically affect quality of life. While inflammation is a problem in cases of chronic disease, it is a natural bodily process designed to help us recover from injury and infection. When the body recognizes an injury or infection, it releases chemicals that trigger the immune system to either heal the damaged tissue or fight off foreign pathogens. Once the wound has been...

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RHR: My Top 3 Nutrients for Fighting Inflammation and Autoimmunity

July 11, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The significance of inflammation in the onset, progression, and severity of chronic and autoimmune diseases Chris’s top three nutrients for fighting inflammation and autoimmunity The research behind how these three nutrients impact a wide range of inflammation-driven conditions What to look for in an inflammation-busting supplement and how to supplement for your diet and lifestyle How to use these nutrients to balance and regulate your immune system Show notes: Learn more about the Omega-3 Index test Fish Oil profile on Examine.com database “The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Rheumatoid Arthritis” by Kostoglou-Athanassiou et al. “Dietary fish oil and the severity of symptoms in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus” by Walton et al. “A randomized interventional trial of omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids on endothelial function and disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus”...

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RHR: How to Safely Approach Stopping Psychiatric Medications, with Dr. Mark Horowitz

June 20, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: How the body’s natural desire for homeostasis leads to increased drug tolerance and withdrawal symptoms The scientific and psychological differences between physical drug dependence and drug addiction The truth about how long antidepressant drugs stay in the system, and how long the body may take to rebound Whether the risk for withdrawals from antidepressants can be predicted How the risks of stopping antidepressant use have been underrepresented to both clinicians and patients What antidepressant withdrawal looks like Ways to distinguish antidepressant withdrawal from a reemergence of primary symptoms The problem with a “linear approach” to drug tapering How to taper off antidepressant drugs safely How Outro, a digital clinic operating in Canada, is empowering antidepressant users to stop their medications without withdrawal symptoms Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. This is...

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RHR: Understanding the Science of Metabolism and Ketones, with Dr. Latt Mansor

June 13, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The basics of ketone science and why the brain needs ketones to function, especially in the absence of excess glucose An overview of the body’s methods for generating ketones (endogenous ketones) and inducing ketosis The problems with using supplemental ketone salts for performance How ketone diols operate in the body versus ketone salts and ketone esters What various factors affect blood levels of ketones with exogenous ketones The biological effects of ketones on anaerobic metabolism How exercise affects the metabolism of exogenous ketones and the role of exogenous ketones in exercise recovery The optimal use, including dosages and frequency, of exogenous ketones for improving performance and recovery How to use exogenous ketone diols for maintaining focus and improving cognitive performance Who may benefit from supplementing with ketone diols, and whether...

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RHR: Finding a Path to a Meaningful Life Through Sport, Adventure, Charity, and Aging Well, with Sean Lake

May 30, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: What skiing and snowboarding mean to Chris and Sean as lifelong athletes How reframing health as a way of prolonging what you love to do can create a meaningful mindset shift Why our modern diet is lacking in collagen and how a collagen supplement can improve your day-to-day functioning How Sean’s best friend Glen inspired his supplement company, BUBS Naturals, and what makes their products different Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. Over the 12-plus years I’ve been podcasting, I’ve enjoyed having a wide range of guests on the show, from scientists to physicians to entrepreneurs to athletes to people [who] are just really engaged in whatever it is that they’re doing. And today’s guest...

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RHR: Reviewing the Evidence on the Serotonin Theory of Depression, with Dr. Joanna Moncrieff

May 9, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The origins of the chemical imbalance theory of depression and whether there is scientific evidence to support this theory How human bias has perpetuated the myth of the serotonin theory and the use of tricyclic drugs to treat depression Our approach to understanding and treating depression prior to the chemical imbalance theory and how this theory has altered approaches to depression in the mental health profession Why the pharmaceutical industry sought to override the dominant conceptualization of depression Whether we can say that there is a true biological basis to depression What happens to people with and without depression when levels of neurotransmitters in the brain are altered in clinical trials and the role of the placebo effect in antidepressant drug trials The long-term negative effects of...

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