
The Primal Podcast
The Primal Podcast (previously known as 5 Minute Body) is hosted by Rina Ahluwalia, who has over 25 years of experience in the medical industry. The health podcast discusses root-cause healing including nutritional protocols like the Carnivore Diet to fix inflammation, hormonal dysregulation, heart disease, cancer, dementia, and mental health disorders.
Learn More: https://www.theprimal.com/
Latest episodes

Jul 28, 2024 • 1h 13min
Ep 92 - Carnivore Diet with Dr Rob Cywes | #1 Cause Of Heart Attacks & Strokes
Dr. Rob Cywes is a double board certified surgeon with over 20 years of research in metabolic disease and heart health. He highlights the misconception that cholesterol and saturated fats are the main culprits of cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the hidden dangers of sugar instead. Early screening for heart risk factors is crucial, and he advocates for a high-fat ketogenic or carnivore diet for optimal health. Dr. Cywes also discusses the inflammatory response in the body and the critical role of healthy fats in preventing heart disease.

Jul 14, 2024 • 1h 30min
Ep 91 - Carnivore Diet with Dr Georgia Ede | Diet & Nutrition On Mental Health and Brain Function
Dr. Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, discusses the impact of the Carnivore Diet on mental health and brain function. Topics include neurotransmitters, worst foods for brain health, medication side effects, and the importance of a brain-healthy diet.

Jul 7, 2024 • 60min
Ep 90 - Carnivore Diet with Dr Ray Dorsey | #1 Cause Of Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s Disease (AVOID THIS)
Dr Ray Dorsey, Professor Of Neurology at University of Rochester, reveals toxins in food, water, and air as root causes of Parkinson's & Alzheimer's. Discusses chemicals in drinking water, food, and cleaning products causing rise in brain diseases. Shares simple protocols related to food, drink, and air to prevent brain diseases.

Jun 23, 2024 • 1h 32min
Ep 89 - Carnivore Diet with Dr David Unwin | Avoid 20 Foods To Prevent DIABETES
Dr David Unwin shares his unconventional approach to reverse type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes with diet.
Dr. David Unwin, an award-winning physician and a leader in the prevention and treatment of diabetes, and discusses the impact of common diabetic medications on your health.
Dr Unwin explains how poorly managed type 2 diabetes will shorten your life expectancy by one-third and is a leading cause of chronic health conditions like heart disease, all forms of cancer, and Alzheimer’s Disease (type 3 diabetes).
He also explains the problem with adding fruit to your diet if you have insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
This is an important episode for every person who has insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or type 2 diabetes, and specifically addresses what children and adolescents should eat to avoid metabolic damage.
This episode is brought to you by GoCarnivore.

Jun 2, 2024 • 1h 29min
Ep 88 - Carnivore Diet With Lierre Keith | My 'Healthy' Diet Made Me SICK
Lierre Keith is a 20-year vegan who tried the Carnivore Diet for 2 years. She is a food activist, renowned speaker, and best-selling author. She concluded she was wrong about Carnivore.
Lierre's book The Vegetarian Myth: https://amzn.to/450UrHT
Lierre Keith is an American writer, radical feminist, food activist, and environmentalist. Lierre is the author of the novels Conditions of War and Skyler Gabriel. Her non-fiction works include the highly acclaimed The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability.
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May 15, 2024 • 1h 20min
Ep 87 - Carnivore Diet | 97% Are Iodine Deficient (How Much You Need)
Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of thyroid disorders and cancer. Dr David Brownstein discusses the benefits of iodine and how much you need.
Brownstein's IODINE book: https://amzn.to/3wvQONe
Iodine is needed for every cell of the body, and you cannot get enough from diet or food. Most of us are iodine deficient and this can cause many problems like autoimmune disease, cancer, thyroid disorders (hashimoto's) + more.
Dr. David Brownstein, M.D., is a board-certified family physician who utilizes the best of conventional and alternative therapies. He is the Medical Director for the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine.

May 5, 2024 • 57min
Ep 86 - Carnivore Diet with Sally Norton | 25 SURPRISING ‘Healthy’ Foods That Feed Oxalates
Sally Norton, an expert on oxalates and their health impacts, dives into the overlooked dangers of these compounds found in 'healthy' foods. She discusses how high oxalate levels can lead to issues like kidney stones and chronic inflammation, particularly in vulnerable populations. Norton highlights oxalate-rich foods to avoid, including common greens, and shares personal anecdotes about transitioning to a low-oxalate diet. Additionally, she explores symptoms of oxalate toxicity, offering solutions for those navigating dietary changes.

Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep 85 - Carnivore Diet with Dr Philip Ovadia | #1 BEST Way To Prevent A Heart Attack (EAT THIS)
Dr Philip Ovadia shares the worst thing destroying your heart and what to do instead.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 58min
Ep 84 - Carnivore Diet with Dr Shawn Baker | The Ultimate Carnivore Beginner Guide (EAT THIS)
Thank you to our sponsor The Primal Tallow Balms & Soaps.Dr. Shawn Baker shares the ultimate guide to start the Carnivore diet for beginners, plus his best Carnivore tips. Start Carnivore with GoCarnivore: https://www.gocarnivore.com/

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Apr 3, 2024 • 57min
Ep 83 - Carnivore Diet with Dr Ben Bikman | The SURPRISING Scientific Way To Burn Belly Fat FAST
Dr Ben Bikman shares the scientific way to burn belly fat, reduce visceral fat, and reverse insulin resistance with diet.
This episode is brought to you by GoCarnivore.