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RHR: The Link Between Metabolism and Mental Health, with Dr. Christopher Palmer

November 15, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: What led Dr. Palmer down this path of research and to this theory The problems with how we currently treat and understand mental illness The connection between metabolic health and the brain How mental states differ from mental disorders and why this is crucial to understand The evidence that mental disorders are really metabolic disorders of the brain Why classifying mental disorders as separate conditions exacerbates misconceptions about them Whether some psychiatric medications are causing harm and keeping people ill What kinds of new treatments might offer more hope of long-term healing, as opposed to symptom reduction Show notes: Dr. Chris Palmer’s website Brain Energy website Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health–and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More by Christopher Palmer, MD “The Chemical Imbalance Myth of...

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RHR: Unfollowing Your Passion, with Terri Trespicio

November 8, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: How we spend too much of our lives believing what other people have told us, and that there comes a point when you realize they aren’t always right, nor do you have to listen to them  Why being overly focused on one passion may hinder your growth and make it harder to connect with purpose and meaning Why trying to “fix” ourselves is a misguided effort Why the goal should be to expand your comfort zone and bring more things inside it, rather than accepting being uncomfortable as a means of growth The tendency to spend too much time wondering if we’re talented enough and not enough time building the skills we need Why boredom is a good thing Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser...

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RHR: Focus on Your Feet to Live Pain Free and Be a Better Athlete, with Graham Tuttle

November 1, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: Why feet matter for health, performance, and coordination How your shoes impact your feet Finding a balance between barefoot life and being shod Fascia and how the entire body flows together as one unit Running movement and mechanics Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. Most of us go our entire lives without thinking much about our feet. But as we’ll discuss in this show, that’s a huge mistake because our feet are the platform that supports our entire body, sometimes six feet plus and 250 pounds plus [of it]. Yet we have rarely developed the same sense of awareness and articulation in our feet and our toes that we have with our hands, for example....

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RHR: The Science of Soil, with David Montgomery and Anne Biklé

October 25, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: Why soil health matters, and the history of where we are now. We get enough food, but do we get enough of the nutrients that actually support our health? How conventional agriculture causes a dilution effect and undermines the biological mechanisms that provision nutrients into the food we eat The key factors that contribute to the health of the soil microbiome and contribute to the amount of living organisms in the soil The common argument that regenerative farming is not scalable How good soil health leads to synergistic, nutrient-dense food sources What regenerative farming is and how its processes can help build soil organic matter and support optimal nutrient cycling The urgency of switching globally from conventional to regenerative agriculture and the growing popularity of sustainable farming...

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RHR: A Functional Medicine Approach to Parkinson’s Disease

October 18, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: What is Parkinson’s disease? Eight underlying factors of Parkinson’s disease, including gut dysfunction, gluten, autoimmunity, blood sugar, iron overload, circadian disruption, stress, and environmental toxins Thirteen diet and lifestyle changes you can adopt to help prevent and treat Parkinson’s disease, including eating a nutrient-dense, whole foods diet, giving up gluten, getting enough vitamin D and omega-3s, considering a ketogenic diet, attending to your gut health, reducing your exposure to toxins, adopting a regular sleep rhythm, taking botanicals and supplements, reducing stress, getting more exercise, and using phototherapy, low-dose naltrexone, and medical cannabis. Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m going to answer a question that was sent in, which is, “What...

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RHR: Taking Charge of Your Metabolic Health, with Dr. Naomi Parrella

October 11, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Parrella’s background story and how she ended up interested in a low-carb approach to weight loss Why high LDL cholesterol isn’t a reliable marker for cardiovascular disease risk Why progress depends on confronting the status quo of conventional medicine and it’s inherent biases The biggest challenges to weight loss How to determine the best amount of carbohydrates for weight loss What Dr. Parrella has changed over the years in her approach to weight loss and metabolic health Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everyone, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. The latest statistics suggest that a little over 40 percent of the U.S. population is now obese and about 70 percent are overweight. The consequences of this epidemic of obesity and overweight...

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RHR: How to Naturally Prevent and Treat Osteopenia and Osteoporosis

October 4, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: The definition of and the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis Whether calcium supplements actually work The risks associated with calcium supplements, including heart disease, cancer, kidney stones, and more Which nutrients influence and regulate calcium metabolism, including vitamins D and K2, collagen, magnesium, and silica Other considerations for bone health, including inflammation, gluten intolerance, the gut microbiota, weight-bearing exercise, stress, smoking, and excessive drinking How to prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis and improve bone mineral density naturally Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everyone, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. Recent estimates suggest that almost 50 million Americans now suffer [from] osteopenia or mild bone loss. In postmenopausal women, the numbers are even higher. About 54 percent of women in that demographic have osteopenia,...

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RHR: Immune Rejuvenation and the Roots of Functional Medicine, with Dr. Jeffrey Bland

September 27, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss:  Dr. Bland’s history and what led to him to coin the term functional medicine and co-found the Institute for Functional Medicine What developments Dr. Bland feels most encouraged by, in terms of where Functional Medicine stands today in our medical paradigm How Functional Medicine embraces the concepts of systems theory Conventional medicine’s failure to properly acknowledge the role that nutrition and nutritional intervention plays in healthcare How conventional research protocol has a limited focus on population risk and why other study designs could lead us to a better understanding of functional individuality What immuno-rejuvenation is and why it’s important for overall health Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat, a new superfood and immunity accelerator  Three primary nutritional drivers of immuno-rejuvenation – phytochemicals, omega-3s, and pre- and probiotics Show notes: [embedded content] Hey,...

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RHR Replay: Why Functional Medicine Is the Solution for Both Patients and Practitioners, with Tracey O’Shea

September 20, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: What is Functional Medicine? What’s wrong with the conventional healthcare system How Functional Medicine provides meaningful and rewarding work for healthcare practitioners The ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner Training Program benefits and curriculum How you can learn more about this year’s ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner Training Program enrollment dates 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 Tracey O’Shea, Functional Nurse Practitioner. Tracey, as you may know from previous shows, has worked very closely with me over many years, side by side, in my clinic, [the] California Center for Functional Medicine, and then more recently as the director of the ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner Training Program. And in this show, we’re going...

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RHR: Creating a Healthier Relationship with Screens and Media for Children, with Jean Rogers

September 13, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: Recent trends in screen time in kids and its growth since the pandemic The physical and developmental risks of excess screen time in kids How screen overuse can impair the development of empathy Creating evidence-based guidelines for screen time in different age groups How child-targeted marketing shapes behavior and development in kids and the importance of “a childhood without brands” Why screen time and kids is a systemic problem and the advocacy and legislative efforts that Fairplay is working on to address this issue Resources that parents can use to help their kids have a healthier relationship with technology Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser [here]. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. I’ve been concerned about the impact of excess screen time on kids...

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