The "Monster Mash" Muscle-Building Tactic, Live Like A Polar Bear, Decoding Vitamin C, Melatonin, Iodine, Magnesium & More With Dr. Leland Stillman.

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Apr 6, 2023

Dr. Leland Stillman, a board-certified internal medicine specialist with a focus on integrative medicine, dives into intriguing health topics. He discusses how polar bear-like cold exposure can improve longevity and the vital role of magnesium in stress management. The conversation highlights the significance of balanced fitness approaches, the complexities of melatonin for sleep quality, and urolithin A's benefits for muscle health. Dr. Stillman also explores the importance of iodine and innovative wellness strategies like phototherapy.

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ADVICE

Polar Bear Fitness Preview

Fix your circadian rhythms, wear blue blockers, and get red and infrared light.
Ensure a dark and quiet environment at night for quality sleep.

INSIGHT

Overexercising's Hidden Consequences

Overexercising can lead to health issues like abdominal pain and GI imbalances.
High-intensity workouts require significant food, sleep, and recovery, which busy professionals often lack.

ANECDOTE

Dr. Stillman's Muscle Gain

Dr. Stillman gained significant muscle mass by following Jim Laird's fitness program.
The program involves a combination of machines, resets, and minimal soreness.

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Dr. Leland Stillman is one interesting doctor and a man after my own heart – meaning he's interested in everything from how polar bears use cold thermogenesis and hibernation to enhance longevity to how your environment drastically shapes your health no matter how hard you exercise or how perfectly you eat.

He became interested in natural and integrative medicine at an early age. After majoring in environmental health at Connecticut College and earning his medical doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Stillman completed his training in internal medicine at Maine Medical Center. Board-certified in internal medicine and specializing in integrative medicine, he has a passion for doing whatever it takes to discover the root cause of his patient's medical problems through advanced laboratory testing and then addressing those imbalances with dietary or lifestyle interventions. Dr. Stillman focuses not only on the patient but on all aspects of their environment. Some of Dr. Stillman's professional interests include phototherapy (photobiomodulation), nutrition, toxicology, and the immune system.

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