Fit Rx Health + Wellness

David Feldman is an engineer who initiated the Citizen Science Foundation dedicated to advancing citizen science in the field of cholesterol and lipid research.  He has become a well respected figure on the subject of cholesterol. He discusses his recent involvment in a ground breaking study involving "lean mass hyper responders".  So, is a high LDL cholesterol bad in someone eating a low carb diet?  Listen as Dave unpacks the research. Connect with Dave atCholesterol Code: https://cholesterolcode.comCitizen Science Foundation: https://citizensciencefoundation.org/Own Your Labs: https://ownyourlabs.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/realDaveFeldmanContact Dr. Greg at:vibrantlifedc.com

My discussion is with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng who is a critical care and palliative care physician at The Ottawa Hospital. Dr. Kyeremanteng cares for the sickest of the sick patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). As a researcher, he is interested in using ICU resources more efficiently and improving access to palliative care in the ICU. To help do this, he founded the Resource Optimization Network, a multidisciplinary research group working to reduce health spending in this area without compromising care. In September 2019 Dr. Kyeremanteng launched his ever-growing podcast “Solving Healthcare with Kwadwo Kyeremanteng” these podcasts feature interviews and discussions on the topic of improving healthcare delivery in Canada.Dr. K recently discovered the importance of metabolic health and a low carb lifestyle especiallly as it pertains to patients in critical care. You can find more about Dr K at: Kwadcast.substack.comInstagram: @KwadcastDr Greg is at:Vibrantlifedc.com

My conversation today is with Nate Palmer.  Nate is a NASM certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist. He is also a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach. Nate is the bestselling author of The Million Dollar Body Method: The Entrepreneurs Diet for Superhuman Focus and Rapid Fat Loss . Nate is also the creator and founder of Bod in a Box – the HIIT Home Gym.He specializes in working with entrepreneurs and business owners to create energy, focus, and a lean, healthy body – that shows up for your work, family, and focus time.The Million Dollar Body Method is the result of working with so many business owners and high performers that told me they want a performance-based diet - for their work, that would allow them to work harder, stay lean, all without having to miss dinner or pack Tupperware to restaurants. What we originally created was just supped to help with energy, but what we quickly realized is that people were losing more weight than they had ever before - and keeping it off permanently.You can learn more about nate at:www.milliondollarbodymethod.com getnatesbook.com@lowcarbhustle on InstagramCheck out his podcast: Low Carb HustleDr. Greg's clinic at: www.vibrantlifedc.com

Join me in this great conversation with Dr. Mariela Glandt,M.D. about how the "conventional" care of diabetes is wrong.  Dr. Glandt is a Harvard and Columbia-educated endocrinologist who has extensive experience in treating diabetes. She is the founder and director of Glandt Center for Diabetes Care, which uses the ketogenic diet as its main therapeutic tool.  Dr. Glandt publishes articles in international journals, is involved in clinical trials, and continues to mentor interns at Bronx Hospital in New York. She is a co-founder of Eatsane, which produces low-carb food with no artificial sweeteners. In addition, she is a co-founder of Metabolix, a non-profit organization that aims to educate people to help them achieve optimal metabolic health.You can find out more at:www.glandt.co.il/enmore info about owna health:info@owna.healthDr Greg's clinic:www.vibrantlifedc.com

Dr. Emily VinZant, M.D. is a weight loss expert (Obesity Medicine Physician and Certified Life and Weight Loss Coach) and modern American Mom/step-mom of five. And she's on a mission to make weight loss simple for busy women who've tried all the diets.  She also has her own podcast: The School of Weight Loss. In this episode, she discusses her approach to weight loss.  You can find out more about Dr. Vinzant at:www.doctormome.comfor more info about whoop:join.whoop.com/fitrx

In this episode, we discuss Alexx Stuart's book: Low Tox Life.  Alexx is an educator and change agent who founded Low Tox Life in 2010 after seeing the lack of transparency in our food system, personal care and cleaning products. She's built a movement that's non-judgmental, positive and says low tox peeps are a force to be reckoned with! A columnist for Wellbeing magazine, she is also a sought-after speaker and consultant to businesses committing to change for good.Find out more at lowtoxlife.com

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Dan Stickler, M.D. about precision medicine.  Dr Stickler is a future-focused visionary and a human potential evolutionary thought leader. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of The Apeiron Center for Human Potential and Chief Science Officer for Apeiron Academy. He is the pioneer behind systems-based precision performance medicine, a new paradigm that re-defines medicine from the old symptoms based disease model to one of limitless peak performance in all aspects of life. A physician to high-performing executives and entrepreneurs who want to upgrade their current state, he’s also an author, speaker, blogger and podcaster. He is the Medical Director for the Neurohacker Collective, a Google consultant for wearable technology, epigenetics, and AI in healthcare and a guest lecturer at Stanford University on Epigenetics in Clinical Practice. You can find out more about his work at www.Apeironzoh.comInterested in the supplement Aeon?  Use FITRX for a discount.  

I am joined on this episode by Dr. Eric Balcavage who co-authored the book: The Thyroid Debacle.  Eric is recognized worldwide as a leader in Functional Medicine and Thyroid Physiology and has trained with experts such as Dr. Datis Kharrazian and Dr. Ben Lynch. In over 20 years of practice, he has successfully helped thousands of patients overcome thyroid problems and other chronic health conditions.Dr. Balcavage’s passion lies in educating patients about the true nature of their thyroid physiology, which often runs contrary to popular advice. By understanding how the body works from a cellular level, he helps patients find the underlying causes of their thyroid symptoms and experience long-term relief.He currently runs his virtual practice, Rejuvagen Center, helping patients with thyroid disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes/ insulin resistance, autoimmune & inflammatory disorders, and other metabolic challenges.You can find out more at:www.thryoiddebacle.com www.rejuvagencenter.com

Dr. Nick Bitz is a Naturopathic Physician that specializes in Ayurvedic medicine. He is a leading voice in the natural products industry and currently serves as Senior VP of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective. His areas of expertise include nootropics, anti-aging medicine, biohacking, herbology, nutrition and dietary supplements.Check out their supplements at www.neurohacker.com and use code: FITRX for a discount. Find more about Dr. Greg at www.vibrantlifedc.com

Renae Cerquitella is a certified clinic hypnotherapist in OKC, OK.  We discuss details about what hypnotherapy is and who can benefit.  She treats people with anxiety, smoking cessation and much more.   You can learn more about her at:www.okchypno.comFor more info about Dr. Greg and his clinic:Vibrantlifedc.com