Do you get sick easily? Do you catch every cold and flu that comes through town? This could be due to a depleted immune system or even chronic immune deficiency. This is more common than most people realize, and for a number of lifestyle and environmental reasons, it’s a growing problem with a glaring lack of medical support or recognition. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a doctor who focuses on boosting the immune system and treating those with immune problems. Listen & learn How fecal transplants can help with extreme gut problems Why cardio and strength exercise and sleep are the foundations for immune health Genetic ApoE test Genetics vs. epigenetic influence on our health  Links Gary’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Gary Kaplan, D.O., is a clinical associate professor at Georgetown University, director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine. He’s the author of two books, Total Recovery and Why You Are Still Sick are available on Amazon.  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Lucas answers a handful of relevant listen questions on food, fitness, yoga, and movement. Join the conversation! What vitamins does Lucas take? Is yoga enough? Why 1 gram of protein per lbs of body weight? How to not lose fitness gains during summer holidays Is lab grown meat the future? Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com  

The carnivore diet is one of the most requested and controversial topics on the podcast in the past year, and I’ve had a number of guests on including a medical doctor and heart surgeon. While I do not eat nor plan to eat this way myself, I’m alway open to learn about new approaches for weight loss and optimal health. While this extreme approach raises some very real concerns, there are some very interesting benefits too making it well with a discussion. Listen and learn:  What we can learn from the inuit and yupik people who traditional at an animal-centric diet Why elimination diets can be powerful short term for illnesses and disease but why they are almost never sustainable The big cholesterol gamble from a cow-centric diet How to separate signal from noise in the diet industry  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Joanna Grover, a coach using visual and sensory-based model, talks about pushing past mental walls. She discusses anchoring an image using the 5 senses and emotions. She also explores the power of negative scenarios and delves into imagery-based coaching for overcoming cravings. The importance of discovering purpose, alleviating suffering, and seeking meaning is also addressed. The podcast touches on yoga's benefits, range of motion, and the science of stretching. The impact of cabbage and dairy on acne, as well as healing suggestions for jumpers knee, are also discussed.

Jo Bhakdi is a pioneer in genomic medicine and the founder of Quantgene, focusing on early cancer screening. In the discussion, he highlights how innovative blood plasma scanning can detect cancer through cfDNA. He explains the role of full body MRI in early detection and the potential for making these screenings more affordable. Bhakdi stresses the importance of proactive health management and comprehensive health screenings, emphasizing their role in revolutionizing cancer prevention and treatment.

Some medical professionals feel it’s more accurate to classify post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a neural injury (PTSI) – not a disorder. Dr. Eugene Lipov developed a local anesthesia treatment targeting the stellate ganglion in the bottom of the cervical spine. This treatment has been approved for chronic pain and is being used now for trauma with promising results. On this week’s podcast, you’ll learn from a success story patient: How trauma change our nervous system and brain activity Why a prolonged allostatic load (stress) can create a trauma-like injury in the body How trauma injuries can be visibly seen in FMRI scans Links Dr Lipov The Invisible Machine ABOUT OUR GUEST Jamie is the author of the books, The Iconists and The Invisible Machine. The book is centered around the science of Trauma Recovery. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Millions of people around the world are suffering from long COVID, an umbrella term for chronic symptoms that might include fatigue, vertigo, POTS, and cognitive impairment. While it’s not uncommon for people to have lingering issues after any illness, the scope and scale of the COVID pandemic and the anomalous nature of this particular disease have created a quiet, but concerning crisis. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a psychologist whose work has shifted to supporting people struggling through this journey. Listen to learn: How long COVID differs from post-acute symptoms from other infections What a diagnosis of long COVID involves Support options What the future holds for chronic conditions Links James’s Book www.JamesCJackson.com ABOUT OUR GUEST James C. Jackson is a psychologist and Research Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is an internationally renowned expert on the cognitive and mental health effects of illness, including long COVID. His new book is called Clearing the Fog.  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

People often lament that they prioritize others’ needs above their own, and they don’t know how to put themselves first. I believe most of us are mostly selfish, so I don’t think the problem is putting yourself first, I think the problem is putting self care first. People will overcommit to work, family, and community obligations, but ignore free times, exercise, and quiet solitude. I don’t believe that we’re all so altruistic that our days get vacuumed by charity work, I think our time is consumed simply by other seemling more important priorities. The term self-care conjures up images of manicures or lazy Sunday morning brunches, but what if you expanded that to include art, creativity, silence, adventure, friendship, and whatever else perhaps feeds your soul but almost by definition does not have a quantifiable reason for ending up on your calendar.  On this week’s podcast, you’ll earn the importance of making time for less strategic, you-focused activities. Links Taylor’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Taylor Elyse Morrison is the founder of Inner Workout, a company that aims to make well-being and personal development more accessible. Her book is called, The Inner Workout. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Do you have painful feet, bunions, hammertoes, or collapsed arches? If you’ve visited a podiatrist, you most likely ended up with some orthotic inserts and were sent on your way. Hopefully, those inserts worked! Most likely, they helped a little, but as the years have passed, your condition has progressively worsened. Is there anything you can do about it? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a functional podiatrist who will help you understand your options. Listen and learn:  What a 15-min self-care routine might look like for your feet  The pros and cons of surgical interventions  Why reduced bone density might disqualify you for surgery   Why flat feet is sometimes caused by ligament laxity and strength and stretch routines are unlikely to correct this structural issue Links Dr Splichal’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Emily Splichal is a functional podiatrist, human movement specialist, and a leading voice in barefoot science and rehabilitation. After originally training as a surgeon, she now focuses on functional and regenerative medicine. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

It’s more difficult than ever to separate fact from journalistic or political fiction. The idea of “relative truth” has permeated almost every discussion, making it challenging to get straight answers to even some of the most basic questions. Does cholesterol matter or not? Are HPV vaccines safe or too risky? While media spin has always been a problem, it’s reached breaking point, and the majority of us feel disillusioned and frustrated. This week’s guest offers advice on how to identify and fight misinformation. Listen and learn:  How a small lie wrapped in hard truths can be much more dangerous than a blatant falsehood  Why men are leading the charge when it comes to conspiracy theories How system justification theory can influence misinformation  Whether a small lie is OK if it’s for a good cause Links Sander’s site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Sander van der Linden is a social psychology professor and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab. He focuses on how misinformation spreads in online networks and how to protect against false information. He is the author of Foolproof.  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com