BioHackers Lab: Health Show for How to Live Your Best Life

Holistic vet and President of The Raw Feeding Veterinary Society, Dr Nick Thompson, is today's guest interview. Nick shares with us a vet's perspective on how the raw food diet benefits your family cat or dog. He helps to explain that current vet practices don't seem to focus on the root causes of disease. Nutrition is a key factor in initiating, maintaining, but also, treating a myriad of conditions. We then find out about the differences between what cats and dogs are designed to eat, plus the problems with mineral supplements and an unvaried diet. We also go into discussing specific benefits, where to start, how to transition your pet, different forms of raw food and how to make your own raw pet food. We also discuss should you give your pet hide chews & how to introduce raw bones to your pet. Go to the show notes for episode 68 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep68-dr-nick-thompson/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raw pet food company, Bella & Duke team member and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, Rowan Sanderson, is today's guest interview. Rowan shares with us how raw dog food helps improve dogs health and longevity. He helps to explain what raw dog food is and how dogs suffer from similar health issues as humans due to poor quality, processed food they are not meant to consume. We then find out about how the raw diet is superior nutritionally, improves the microbiome and common concerns such as salmonella and other bacteria. We also go into discussing longevity, raw pet food components and delivery, making the transition, improved digestion and supplementing with digestive enzymes, as well as tips on buying or making your own raw food. Go to the show notes for episode 67 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep67-rowan-sanderson/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neurobiologist, clinical researcher and head of Paleomedicina research group, Dr Zsofia Clemens, is today's guest interview. Zsofia shares with us how the Palaeolithic-Ketogenic diet (PKD) is helping people cure various diseases. She helps to explain what the PKD is and how it is different from the classical ketogenic approach. We then find out about why we shouldn't consume dairy or MCT (and other plant) oils, the correct fat-protein ratio and the importance of including organ meat. We also go into discussing healing intestinal permeability and autoimmune disease, type one diabetes (+ other illnesses and conditions), bowel health, blood glucose and ketone measurements, cramping, coffee polyphenols, salt, fasting, vitamins and minerals. Go to the show notes for episode 66 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep66-dr-zsofia-clemens/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neuroeconomics scientist & author Dr Angela Staton PhD, is today’s guest interview. Angela shares with us how migraine sufferers can treat and prevent migraines long-term, without medicine, using The Stanton Migraine Protocol. She helps to explain why some people get migraines, plus how a migraineurs brain and metabolic functioning are different from normal. We then find out the role of genetics, environment, diet and the importance of keeping our electrolytes in balance. We also go into discussing predromes (early migraine signs), glucose control, insulin sensitivity, low blood pressure, carbohydrates, sleep, coffee, as well as tips for preventing migraines by using sodium, potassium and water. Go to the show notes for episode 65 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep65-dr-angela-stanton/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long-term zero-carb diet advocate and mother of three, Kelly Hogan, is today's guest interview. Kelly shares with us how she finally shed nearly 130 pounds in excess weight, has been able to kep her weight off and has resolved some ongoing health issues. She helps to explain how the all meat diet has helped her maintain an optimal weight without starvation, plus resulted in her monthly cycle returning. We then find out about the carnivore diet and pregnancy. We also go into discussing blood work, grocery budgeting, best cuts of meat to eat, what beverages you're allowed to drink, the importance of listening to your body, plus how to raise your kids to be low-carb. Go to the show notes for episode 64 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep64-kelly-hogan/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ecologist, President and Co-Founder of Savory Institute, Allan Savory, is today’s guest interview. Allan shares with us how using grazing animals can help reverse desertification of land. He explains how man-made desserts occur and why the current paradigm to fix it doesn’t work. We then find out how holistic management and grazing are essential in rejuvenating the land. We also go into discussing the common debates around methane gas, sequestration of carbon, veganism and climate change as well as feedlots, problems in agriculture management, changing policy and what we can do as consumers. Go to the show notes for episode 63 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep63-allan-savory/ for more links & highlightsSupport the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning Oxford philosopher, medical researcher and author, Dr Jeremy Howick, is today’s guest interview. Jeremy shares with us the incredible ways our body can self-heal and the powerful impact our mind has on our health and wellbeing. He helps to explain why the mind-body connection is important and how stress affects us. We then find out simple ways on how to reduce stress, including the benefits of techniques like yoga and meditation. We also go into discussing the power of empathy, why your doctor needs to practice empathy towards you, the role of genetics, as well as, when and how we should consider using the power of placebo treatments. Go to the show notes for episode 62 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep62-dr-jeremy-howick/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder and CEO of Heads Up Health, David Korsunsky, is today’s guest interview. David shares with us how Heads Up Health online health tracking tool can be used to integrate and organise medical, plus other health and activity tracking data. He helps to explain why it is a good idea to track your personal data to maintain optimal health. We then find out about how we can personalise our own dashboard, create graphs and look for correlations between data to help uncover valuable insights into our health. We also go into discussing compatible tracking & wearable devices, blood work, genetic information, and how to share data with medical professionals. David also gives us a demonstration on using the system for our YouTube video. Go to the show notes for episode 61 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep61-david-korsunsky/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ketogains founder, Luis Villasenor, is today’s guest interview. Luis shares with us how we can gain muscle and improve body composition using the ketogenic diet. He helps to explain why we don’t need lots of carbohydrates to grow and maintain muscle and how our body makes glycogen without them. We then find out about how to work out the optimal amounts of protein, carbs and fat we need for our health goals. We also go into discussing weight loss, training tips, timing protein shakes, best protein sources, insulin, best fat sources, training schedule, muscle soreness and strength training for women. Go to the show notes for episode 60 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep60-luis-villasenor/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The keto hacking MD & US board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr John Limansky, is today’s guest interview. John shares with us some cheap and easy biohacks that anyone can do to improve their wellbeing. He helps to explain why medical studies don't necessarily apply to the individual and how our specific genetic and metabolic make-up can affect the reponse. We then find out about his recommended self-experimentation and simple hacks, such as, getting our nutrition right, exercise, and sleep. We also go into discussing should we take supplements, mitochondrial health, meditation, sauna, cryotherapy and stacking hacks for maximum results. Go to the show notes for episode 59 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep59-dr-john-limansky/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.