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May 14, 2024 • 48min

EPI 147: How To Increase Your HRV & Why It's So Important. Surprising Cannabis & HRV Connection. Plus A Deep Dive Into Spermidine Supplementation For Longevity. With Don Moxley

Show notes: (1:23) How he got into being a sports scientist (8:45) Raising HRV, understanding longevity, and the HRV-cannabis connection (20:25) Cardiovascular conditioning and strength training for optimal health (28:31) Exploring HRV Plus (32:01) Understanding autophagy and inflammation (40:25) Spermidine and its benefits (44:28) Where to find Don (46:24) Outro Who is Don Moxley?   Don Moxley is the Director of Applied Science and Brand Development at Longevity Labs Inc. in the United States. Operating with the personal mission of helping individuals understand the changes necessary to alleviate suffering and contribute to the betterment of all people, Moxley draws upon his career as an athlete, a sports scientist, and an instructor to lead and educate on the science of autophagy and longevity.   Whether it’s a one-on-one podcast interview heard by thousands, a presentation of research on spermidine to a wellness conference or plain talk to people who want to live their best lives as they grow older, Don makes the science of adding more life to our years immediately understandable.    Throughout his life and career, Moxley has applied science to enhancing well-being. A former captain and Big 10 Championship winner with the Ohio State University wrestling team, Don served as the university’s first sport scientist. By giving athletes the ability to track their progress in strength, cardiovascular and resilience training, he helped the wrestling team win a national title and three Big 10 Championships. He has helped athletes achieve two Olympic metals, four World Championships, seven National Championships and 23 All-Americans.   Moxley has been married to his wife Laura since 1990. They sold their home in Granville Ohio and moved full time into a 43' fifth wheel trailer and are exploring the United States giving their next home a chance to find them. When he’s not sharing knowledge about spermidine, cell renewal or longevity, he’s studying human performance. Connect with Don: Website: https://spermidinelife.us/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donmoxley/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/donmoxley Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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May 7, 2024 • 48min

EPI 146: Dr. John Jaquish - What You've Been Taught About Nutrition & Weightlifting Is Wrong! How Much Protein Can Your Body Absorb In 1 Meal? Why You Are Not Making Gains With Your Workouts. Plus New Breakthroughs In Testosterone & Hormone Optimization

Show notes: (1:58) Developing revolutionary strength training protocols (5:20) The X3 bar’s effectiveness in muscle stimulation (10:07) Personal workout regimen and its results (14:26) Protein intake, dietary misconceptions, and the low carb diet (19:38) Debunking myths about carbohydrates, cholesterol, and dietary needs (25:07) Veganism and the environmental impact of vegetable farming (28:55) Telemedicine clinic and hormone optimization (32:47) TRT: oral vs. injectable (39:18) How oral testosterone and its impact on liver function (45:46) Where to find Dr. Jaquish (46:27) Outro Who is Dr. John Jaquish?   John Jaquish, PhD. has spent years researching and developing improved approaches to health. He is the inventor of the most effective bone density building medical technology, which is now partnered with Tony Robbins and OsteoStrong for rapid clinic deployment. Inventor of X3, a technology that is proven to develop muscle much faster than conventional weight lifting, all with the lowest risk of joint injury, Dr. Jaquish methods are used in training the world's most elite athletes and associations such as the entire Miami Heat organization, various NFL and NBA players, as well as Olympians. John is also CEO of Primal Medical Group, a physician group with over 100 general practitioners who understand and require patient application of Dr. Jaquish’s physical medicine interventions, like X3 and OsteoStrong, and the optimized nutrition protocols outlined in his book. Connect with Dr. John Jaquish: Website: https://www.doctorj.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjaquish/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjaquish/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/JaquishBiomedical   Grab a copy of his book: https://amzn.to/44rfdQn Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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Apr 30, 2024 • 51min

EPI #145: Meal Timing, Weight Loss, Protein, Carbs, and Lifestyle Changes. Plus Why Cynthia Thurlow Left Clinical Medicine After 20 Years To Pursue The Root Causes Of Chronic Health Issues

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:08) Who is Cynthia Thurlow and what her background is (4:03) Addressing root causes like insulin resistance (9:27) Exploring intermittent fasting benefits (16:48) Differential fasting approaches for menopausal women and men (23:55) Prioritizing protein and exploring other protein sources (28:16) Personalized carbohydrate intake, the importance of monitoring biomarkers, and sustainable dietary choices (32:33) Carbohydrate awareness and whole foods consumption (37:12) Identifying food sensitivities through elimination diets (38:18) Impact of alcohol on sleep and metabolic health (41:18) Self-advocacy and conscious eating practices (47:15) How to learn more about Cynthia (48:49) Outro   Who is Cynthia Thurlow? She has worked in clinical medicine, both in the ER and cardiology, for nearly 20 years. Although she respects the power of conventional medicine to treat disease and save lives, she began to think more about the root causes of chronic health issues. Soon, she recognized the powerful relationship between food and her patients’ health and wellness. This led her to do advanced training in nutrition and functional testing so I could help others enjoy optimal health before they needed emergency care.   She is currently a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, and a two-time TEDx speaker. She is passionate about helping women find wellness through the healing power of nutrition and fasting. She believes it is possible to feel better tomorrow than you do today and wants to equip you to experience that freedom!   Connect with Cynthia Thurlow? Everyday Wellness Podcast: https://apple.co/4bfJgg9  Web: https://cynthiathurlow.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004505663061383/ X: https://twitter.com/_CynthiaThurlow YT: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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Apr 23, 2024 • 53min

EPI 144: Dr. Anthony Youn - Author Of "Younger For Life" Shares How To Slow Aging, Look Younger, And Feel Younger. Known As America's "Holistic Plastic Surgeon" With Over 5M Subscribers On YouTube

Show notes: (1:15) Who is Dr. Anthony Youn? (4:33) Nutrition and skin health (10:12) Intermittent fasting and autophagy (14:17) Product recommendations for basic skincare routine (21:33) Considerations for choosing skincare products (26:14) Sunscreen and its importance (34:55) On Botox, its safety, and long-term effects (44:17) Red light therapy and for skin rejuvenation (48:03) Exercise for maintaining mobility and balance as we age (50:01) Where to find Dr. Youn Who is Dr. Anthony Youn?   Anthony Youn, MD, FACS, is one of the most trusted and well-known plastic surgeons in the world. Recognized as a leader in his field and followed by millions, the man known as America’s Holistic Plastic Surgeon® is valued for his honest approach and ability to speak to all areas of health and well-being, not just cosmetic surgery. Dr. Youn is the most followed plastic surgeon on social media, with millions of active and engaged followers. He is also the host of the most popular cosmetic medicine podcast in the country, The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, which has garnered over one million downloads and counting.   A national lecturer, Dr. Youn has published several scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and has also published In Stitches, his critically acclaimed and award-winning memoir of becoming a doctor, The Age Fix, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, and Playing God: The Evolution of a Modern Surgeon. He has been named a Top Plastic Surgeon by US News and World Report, Harper’s Bazaar, Newsweek, and Town & Country magazines. Connect with Dr. Youn: Website: https://www.dryoun.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/dryoun/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/tonyyounmd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctoryoun   Grab a copy: https://book.autojuvenation.com/buy-now-1 Listen: https://www.dryoun.com/podcast/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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Apr 16, 2024 • 44min

EPI 143: MASTERCLASS On HRV (Heart Rate Variability). The Most Important Metric Your Wearable Gives You. What It Means & How To Improve It. With Dr. Torkil Faero, author of "The Pulse Cure"

Show notes: (2:24) The basics of HRV (5:55) HRV and overall health (14:01) Factors that influence HRV (18:36) Exercises that are beneficial to HRV (22:03) Managing stress for better HRV (30:57) HRV and training readiness (35:03) Activities that impact HRV (37:57) Stress response and optimizing HRV (40:46) Where to find Dr. Faero (42:10) Outro   Who is Dr. Torkil Faero? Torkil is the driving force behind the book The Pulse Cure and the social website thepulsecure.com.   He is a general practitioner and emergency doctor, documentary filmmaker, author, photographer and globetrotter. As a medical student, he was the first to go abroad for Norwegian Doctors Without Borders when he worked in war-torn Angola in 1996. Through 25 years as a freelance doctor, he has worked in municipalities all over the country, had tens of thousands of consultations and gained a unique picture of the diseases that plague us. He has learned that the cause is most often found in a lifestyle that stresses our body. He wanted to do something about that.   Torkil is concerned with how we can get the most out of life. In the book The Pulse Cure, he explains step by step how we can use the heart rate monitor or the smartphone to get to know our own body better and gain better control of the stress balance and the autonomic nervous system.   Torkil himself has been given a new life by making several smart lifestyle changes. His hope is that everyone who wants better health and more energy to live life to the fullest will benefit from the measures he himself enjoys so much. He also has a big wish for the healthcare system: That it works preventively to a much greater extent and provides help for self-help than is the case today.   Torkil Færø is also an award-winning photographer who has published photography art books, held exhibitions, and held photography workshops in many countries. He is an enthusiastic long-distance walker and has made the NRK films about pilgrimages to Nidaros and Santiago de Compostela. In his previous book, THE CAMERA CURE, he combined medical and photographic knowledge into a unique book about therapeutic photography, where coping with life is combined with taking good pictures. Faero has traveled by backpack, bicycle, motorbike, kayak, boat, and car in over 80 countries and speaks eight languages. Torkil is married to Tone, who is also part of the team at Pulskuren.   Connect with Dr. Torkil Faero: Website: https://thepulsecure.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_torkil.md/ Grab a copy of his book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-pulse-cure-torkil-f-r/1144296935?ean=9781529437331   https://www.amazon.com/Pulse-Cure-Balance-stress-optimise-ebook/dp/B0CLCH49Y1/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706301238&sr=1-1 Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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Apr 9, 2024 • 42min

EPI 142: Dr. Rani Banik - Eye Health Expert Shares Practical Tips To Improve And Protect Your Eyes + Reduce Fatigue & Headaches. Surprising Info On Sunglasses, Blue Light Blocking Glasses, Sun Gazing, LASIK, and More!

Show notes: (1:13) How did she get into the line of work she’s in? (2:26) Common issues she sees with her patients (6:17) Good practices, supplements, and exercises (13:44) On blue light-blocking glasses (20:32) UV, sun gazing, and red light (26:24) Finding the right eye health supplement (29:24) Most common eye issue as we age (34:29) Exercises for eye health (36:14) On LASIK eye surgery (38:49) Where to find Dr. Rani Banik (40:26) Outro Who is Dr. Rani Banik?   Dr. Rudrani Banik is a Board-certified Ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained Neuro-Ophthalmologist, and Functional Medicine expert. She is fully trained in ophthalmic surgery and Botox, and she has a special interest in treating Headache and Migraine. Dr. Banik manages a wide spectrum of conditions affecting vision, as well as the complex connections between the eye and brain.   Dr. Banik has specialized training in Functional Medicine. She applies principles of complementary and alternative medicine in conjunction with traditional medical approaches to treat chronic diseases affecting the visual system. She offers a unique approach to managing conditions such as dry eye, macular degeneration, blepharitis, migraine, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, thyroid eye disease, uveitis, and other autoimmune conditions.   Dr. Banik has thirteen years of training at some of the finest medical and eye institutes in the country. She graduated with a B.A with Honors and M.D. from Brown University. She trained in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, followed by Ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine. She went on to pursue Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins.   ​She has served on full-time faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.   ​Dr. Banik is founder of Envision Health NYC, a private practice based on the Upper East Side in New York City. She is Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine. Dr. Banik has won many teaching awards and also serves as principal investigator for 5 multi-centered clinical trials in neuro-ophthalmology. She has authored numerous articles and has presented at national and international meetings. Dr. Banik is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Exam Development Committee and helps to set the standards for board certification in her field.   ​ Connect with Dr. Rani: Website: https://www.drranibanik.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.ranibanik TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.ranibanik Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram    
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Apr 2, 2024 • 47min

EPI 141: How To Test (And Fix) Your Home To Ensure You Are Limiting Dirty Electricity, EMFs, Mold, & Chemicals. Plus Air Quality & Water Quality Tips. With Ryan Blaser

Show notes: (1:42) The background and how Ryan got into this field (3:25) EMF exposure and how it affects our body (11:31) Managing EMF exposure (20:49) Air quality, filtration systems, and mold growth (28:42) How to avoid mold in the home (32:26) Chemicals in the home (34:47) Water quality and water filtration (40:00) Learn more about Ryan (41:49) Lighting  (45:08) Outro Who is Ryan Blaser?   Ryan Blaser is the accomplished Founder and CEO of Test My Home, an environmental company dedicated to improving people's health and wellbeing. As a functional medicine doctor for your home, Ryan uses his expertise in building biology and healthy home consulting to identify and address toxic sources that could be impacting your health.   Ryan's extensive educational background in electrical engineering, environmental toxicology, and electromagnetic radiation, combined with years of experience in industries such as mold remediation, construction, and nuclear waste cleanup, has given him a deep understanding of the relationship between humans and their built environment.    After a personal wellness journey, Ryan founded Test My Home to help others achieve optimal health. He personally experienced the detrimental effects of mold exposure and lead inhalation, which caused unusual and serious health symptoms like fatigue, weight loss, and brain fog. After unsuccessful attempts with conventional doctors, Ryan took the initiative to investigate his home environment and found the source of his health issues. He cured himself and is now sharing his knowledge and experience with the world. Connect with Ryan: Website: https://www.testmyhome.com/ Email: Info@testmyhome.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Test-My-Home-366194474141396/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/testmyhome/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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Mar 26, 2024 • 52min

EPI 140: Dr. Erik Korem - Sports Wearables Pioneer Shares How To Avoid Injuries & Burnout. Plus He Explains Stress & Adaptive Capacity, How He Decreased Injuries In Professional Athletes He Worked With, How To Get The Most Out Of Your Wearables, And More!

Show notes: (2:07) A brief background (5:28) Athlete tracking innovations (9:54) Enhancing stress resilience with sleep (28:46) Aim7: A personalized wellness app (35:33) Enhancing mental strength with mindfulness (39:30) Improving longevity through health and fitness (50:10) Outro Who is Dr. Erik Korem? Dr. Erik Korem is a sports scientist with a passion for solving the data-to-action gap in wearable tech and mHealth space.    Prior to founding AIM7, he spent over 15 years working as a sports scientist and a High-Performance director in collegiate and professional football.    He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Kentucky in exercise science with a research emphasis on how sleep impacts the brain's ability to adapt to stress. Connect with Dr. Erik Korem: Website: https://www.aim7.com/ Newsletter: https://adaptation.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Tune in to The Blueprint Podcast: https://www.erikkorem.com/podcast   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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Mar 19, 2024 • 48min

EPI 139: The Fit Father & Fit Mother Project With Dr. Anthony Balduzzi. How Accountability + Purpose = Long Lasting Change

Show notes: (1:39) Optimizing health for adults over 40 (6:10) The struggle with consistency and sustainability (14:28) The nervous system and overall health (21:06) Rewiring your brain for health (28:58) Proactive vs. reactive (34:09) Identifying food sensitivities  (38:42) The Fit Father and The Fit Mother project (46:23) Outro Who is Dr. Anthony Balduzzi? Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, NMD, is the Founder of The Fit Father Project and The Fit Mother Project — online health and fitness communities designed exclusively for busy moms and dads who want to lose weight, keep it off, and get healthy so they can be better fathers and mothers and enjoy the next 40 years of life.   After watching his own Dad lose his health and pass away at the young age of 42, Dr. Anthony founded both The Fit Father Project and The Fit Mother Project to help other busy moms and dads get and stay permanently healthy for their families.    Dr. Anthony holds dual degrees in Nutrition & Neuroscience from the University Of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, and is also a national champion bodybuilder.    Dr. Balduzzi is most proud of the fact that he's helped over 10,000 mothers and fathers lose over 100,000 pounds through the Fit Mother and Fit Father Project programs. Connect with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi: The Fit Father Project: https://www.fitfatherproject.com The Fit Mother Project: https://fitmotherproject.com Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/fitfatherproject FFP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitfatherproject   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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Mar 12, 2024 • 54min

EPI 138: Dr. Florence Comite - Reversing Your Biological Age And The Importance Of Hormone Optimization

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (5:11) All about precision medicine for health longevity (7:10) Individualized approach to precision medicine (16:52) Importance of testosterone in men and women (21:28) Hormone optimization and its benefits (31:51) Enhancing longevity through blood therapy (41:42) Knowing the tools needed to prevent strokes and other heart diseases (52:14) Outro Who is Dr. Florence Comite?   Dr. Florence Comite, a renowned physician-scientist, is a global leader in precision medicine, particularly in utilizing N-of-1 data to identify, predict, and reverse aging-related disorders for optimal health. In 2005, she founded the Center for Precision Medicine & Health in NYC, pioneering a clinically proven, personalized approach to health care resembling a clinical trial. The Center integrates genomic, metabolomic, phenotypic, and digital health data to offer predictive analysis and actionable guidance. Dr. Comite's approach attracts a diverse clientele, from physicians and executives to celebrities and self-quantifying millennials. Her startup, GROQ Health™, digitizes and scales her unique precision medicine approach.   Dr. Comite, a Yale School of Medicine graduate and faculty member for 25 years, holds a triple appointment in Endocrinology and Reproductive Endocrinology. She trained at the NIH and founded Women’s Health at Yale in 1992. An accomplished author and speaker, Dr. Comite has published original research, contributed to editorial publications, and is the bestselling author of "Keep It." Connect with Dr. Florence Comite   Website: https://florencecomite.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@drflorencecomite Twitter: https://twitter.com/@drflorencecomite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drflorencecomite   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

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