In this book, Dr. Mark Hyman debunks the conventional wisdom about fat, revealing the health and weight-loss benefits of a high-fat diet rich in foods like eggs, nuts, oils, and avocados. The book introduces a 21-day Eat Fat, Get Thin Plan, which includes practical tools, meal plans, recipes, and shopping lists to help readers achieve optimum wellness. It also addresses common misconceptions about different types of fats and their impact on health, and includes testimonials from participants who have seen significant health improvements and weight loss.
Keto for Life offers a holistic approach to longevity by incorporating Mark Sisson's Four Pillars of Longevity: Metabolic Flexibility, Movement and Physical Fitness, Mental Flexibility, and Rest and Recovery. The book includes over eighty ketogenic recipes and provides guidance on managing stress and improving overall health. It aims to help readers create a sustainable daily routine for optimal health and happiness.
In "Why We Get Sick," Dr. Ben Bikman explores the profound impact of insulin on human health. He delves into the intricate mechanisms of insulin action, revealing its role not only in glucose metabolism but also in various diseases. The book challenges conventional wisdom, offering a fresh perspective on the causes and treatment of chronic illnesses. Bikman presents a comprehensive overview of insulin's multifaceted effects, highlighting its influence on inflammation, fat storage, and cellular processes. He emphasizes the importance of understanding insulin's role in achieving optimal health and well-being.
In 'Drop Acid', Dr. David Perlmutter explores the role of uric acid in metabolic disorders such as obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The book provides scientific evidence and practical advice on how to lower uric acid levels through dietary changes, particularly by reducing intake of fructose and purines. It includes a three-week diet plan and outlines foods to avoid and those that help lower uric acid levels, aiming to achieve optimal health and prevent chronic conditions.
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Only about 12 percent of Americans are considered “metabolically healthy.” That means the other 88 percent of us aren’t meeting basic medical guidelines for things like blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, and other markers of metabolic health. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Cindy Geyer, Dr. Ben Bikman, Mark Sisson, and Dr. Elizabeth Boham about how to identify if you are metabolically unhealthy, how to optimize your metabolic flexibility, and much more.
Dr. Cindy Geyer received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees, with honors, from the Ohio State University. She completed residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, and is triple board certified in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She joined The Ultrawellness Center in 2021 after practicing and serving as the medical director at Canyon Ranch for 23 years.
Dr. Ben Bikman is a renowned metabolic research scientist and a popular speaker on human metabolism and nutrition. Backed by years of research, Dr. Bikman’s mission is to help the world appreciate the prevalence and relevance of insulin resistance. He is the author of the book Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease—and How to Fight It, which offers a thought-provoking yet real solution to insulin resistance and reversing prediabetes, improving brain function, shedding fat, and preventing diabetes.
Mark Sisson is the founder of the popular daily health blog Mark’s Daily Apple, godfather to the Primal food and lifestyle movement, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Keto Reset Diet: Reboot Your Metabolism in 21 Days and Burn Fat Forever. His latest book is Keto for Life: Reset Your Biological Clock in 21 Days and Optimize Your Diet for Longevity, where he discusses how he combines the keto diet with a Primal lifestyle for optimal health and longevity. Mark is the author of numerous other books as well, including The Primal Blueprint.
Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing.
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