One of the greatest threats to our global health is metabolic syndrome, an epidemic that affects the US population and many countries worldwide. It increases the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious health problems. What are the underlying issues lifestyle and nutrition factors that are fueling metabolic syndrome? I am excited to share this conversation with Oyie Balburias, a physician in the Philippines, as he shares his experience getting to the root cause of metabolic syndrome and inspiring his patients to live healthy, thriving lives. If you or a loved one has metabolic syndrome and want to better understand the steps you can take to get to the root cause, this conversation is for you. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:03 - What drew Dr. Balburias to become a functional medicine doctor? 9:52 - What is the state of healthcare in the Philippines? 20:01 - What is metabolic syndrome or cardiometabolic conditions? 23:22 - Common root causes of cardiometabolic conditions? 31:40 - Nutrition recommendations 41:26 - Cooking for health 45:14 - Sleeping and circadian rhythms 48:50 - Morning routine 50:19 - How to get in touch with Dr. Balburias