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RHR: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine and Faith, with Dr. Jill Carnahan

November 7, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Jill’s battle with breast cancer and Crohn’s disease: the driving passion behind her passion for Functional Medicine Dr. Jill’s experience with recovery and resilience after mold-related illness How to find meaning and purpose in the midst of your suffering or illness and allow it to transform you The power of turning to a more heart-based/intuitive way of living Forgiveness and other keys to healthy and thriving relationships and strategies for healing trauma Why safety and unconditional love are the most essential components of a healing journey  Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everyone, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m excited to welcome Dr. Jill Carnahan as my guest. She has a new book out called Unexpected: Finding Resilience Through...

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RHR: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety and Depression, with Dr. Kenneth Bock

October 17, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The increasing rate of 12- to 17-year-olds suffering from mental health disorders The biological underpinnings of many common mental health issues How triggers such as gluten sensitivity, adrenal dysfunction, Lyme disease, and post-strep infections create imbalances in the body that can generate psychological symptoms How conventional medicine often treats these issues with medications that are designed to address the symptoms but are not touching the fundamental root cause of these disorders Other conditions that need to be considered, including nutritional imbalances, metabolic imbalances, hormonal imbalances like thyroid or adrenal dysfunction, and reactive hypoglycemia Which labs and blood work are most helpful for identifying these underlying causes Show notes: [embedded content] I’ve had the pleasure of treating many kids and teens in my practice over the past 15 years,...

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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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