

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition
Dr. Jockers
Join Dr David Jockers, Doctor of Natural Medicine and Functional Nutritionist as he shares science-based solutions to improve your health.
Dr Jockers' work has been published in various popular media outlets including ABC, Fox News, The Hallmark Channel - Home & Family TV Show and the Dr Oz Show.
On this podcast, Dr Jockers shares his best strategies to reduce inflammation, burn fat, improve your brain, natural detoxification, gut health, immune health and much more.
To learn more about Dr Jockers and access free health and nutrition resources go to drjockers.com
**This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. The information in this podcast has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or any other medical body.
**In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume that I receive a commission from sales of the products discussed in the podcast.
Dr Jockers' work has been published in various popular media outlets including ABC, Fox News, The Hallmark Channel - Home & Family TV Show and the Dr Oz Show.
On this podcast, Dr Jockers shares his best strategies to reduce inflammation, burn fat, improve your brain, natural detoxification, gut health, immune health and much more.
To learn more about Dr Jockers and access free health and nutrition resources go to drjockers.com
**This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. The information in this podcast has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or any other medical body.
**In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume that I receive a commission from sales of the products discussed in the podcast.
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Mar 22, 2022 • 52min
Intermittent Fasting Strategies for Women with Cynthia Thurlow
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Paleovalley and its 100% grass-fed beef and 100% pasture-raised turkey meat sticks, one of the choice snacks in my household. Hurry and grab yours from Paleovalley.com and be sure to use code JOCKERS at checkout for an extra 15% off! Today’s episode is also proudly sponsored by Perfect Keto. Perfect Keto Cereal is a grain-free, keto-friendly cereal with ingredients you can actually trust. This treat is reminiscent of your childhood, with a satisfying crunch and value-added ingredients like collagen and MCTs. They use clean, minimal ingredient formulations backed by research, that are obsessively tested to be keto-friendly and delicious. No gluten, soy, added sugar, fillers, chemicals, or anything artificial. Enjoy it any time, anywhere. Visit perfectketo.com/drj and use code JOCKERS at checkout to get 20% off your order today. Men and women are created uniquely and, as such, we require different ways of caring for our health. In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow explains why fasting is done differently in men compared to women. Cynthia is an established thought leader in the intermittent fasting world with a special focus on creating unique programs for women’s particular hormonal needs. Find out how fasting can be used to achieve and maintain great health. “The beauty of being women is that our physiology guides us, but it also means we need to take extra steps to have fasting success.” - Cynthia Thurlow Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio In This Episode: - Are you “ready” to fast? Timing is key when a woman leaps into her journey with the fasting lifestyle. - Expect THESE challenges as a woman as you adapt to the fasting lifestyle – then prepare to vault over them. - Fast every day?! Cynthia explains why that approach is foolish for lean women. Learn how often or how long they should fast instead. - The SINGLE mistake many women make when it comes to fasting – and why you should ignore the fuss social media makes about it. - Are you a strong type-A personality? Or do you not sleep through the night? Cynthia warns that this is NOT your time to start fasting. - OMAD works great for some men but not for women. (We know, it’s not fair!) Uncover why then find your own winning approach. - Don’t cut out protein! Dr. Jockers reiterates the risks of this deficiency over time and how intermittent fasting can help balance those risks. Resources: - Paleovalley Beef Sticks – Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off - Perfect Keto Cereal - Use Code JOCKERS for 20% off - Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging by Cynthia Thurlow - https://amzn.to/3LniBSt Connect with Cynthia Thurlow: - Website – https://cynthiathurlow.com - Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/chtwellness - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/ - Youtube – http://youtube.com/cynthiathurlow - LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-thurlow-np-50395a9/ - Twitter – https://twitter.com/_CynthiaThurlow Connect with Dr. Jockers: - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers - Website – https://drjockers.com/ - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/f

Mar 17, 2022 • 32min
Deep Sleep: What is It and How to Measure and Optimize It
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Cacao Bliss, a superfood with unprocessed chocolate powder. Boost your feel-good neurotransmitters while protecting your body from oxidative stress! Use it in almond milk or for baking. Experience pure bliss at Cacao Bliss and use code DAVID to get 15% off! This episode is also proudly sponsored by C60PurplePower.com. Carbon 60 (C60) is a recently discovered, Nobel Prize-winning, super anti-oxidant that supports a healthy inflammatory response, promotes healthy immune function, and increases energy and mental clarity in most users. C60 Purple Power is the “Swiss Army Knife” of antioxidants because it helps the body replace four critical antioxidants that decrease as we age. If you are interested in healthy aging, you MUST check out C60 Purple Power! Use code DRJOCKERS for 15% OFF at https://c60purplepower.com/jockers. Getting enough sleep is critical for the body’s healing and recovery process. All the benefits we hope to gain from good nutrition, diet, and exercise won’t make that much difference on our health if we are sleep-deprived. When we talk about sleep, we mean the “good” or “deep” kind of sleep that offers optimum health benefits. In this episode, Dr. Jockers shares a clear picture of how a low-quality sleep looks compared to a good quality, deep sleep. He explains what REM sleep is, how it is achieved, and the factors that need to be addressed that are impacting the quality of our sleep. “Deep sleep is really important for physical repair. REM sleep is when really deep detoxification of the brain occurs.” - Dr. David Jockers Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio In This Episode: - How much difference can two hours make? A study on 164 people reveals the power of sleeping 7 hours or more compared to fewer than 5 hours. - Discover how your brain scrubs out clumps of beta-amyloid plaques and cleans and regenerates cells while you sleep. - Get in the habit of earning “good sleep” by taming the factors that disrupt your circadian rhythm. (It’s easier than you think!) - Optimize each 1 of the 4 stages of good sleep by moving smoothly from light to deep sleep – while dodging the nightmare of missing out on enough REM sleep. - Learn how to measure how much you sleep, how well you sleep, and how much THESE factors affect your sleep quality. - Give up your battle with the snooze button! These top 5 reasons will have you jumping out of bed the moment your alarm rings. Resources: - C60 Purple Flower - Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off! - Cacao Bliss – Use Code DAVID for 15% off Connect with Dr. Jockers: - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers - Website – https://drjockers.com/ - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Mar 15, 2022 • 1h 4min
Q & A Podcast on High Fasting Blood Sugar, Psoriasis, Osteoporosis and Tinnitus
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Paleovalley and its 100% grass-fed beef and 100% pasture-raised turkey meat sticks, one of the choice snacks in my household. Hurry and grab yours from Paleovalley.com and be sure to use code JOCKERS at checkout for an extra 15% off! Today’s episode is also proudly sponsored by Perfect Keto. Perfect Keto Cereal is a grain-free, keto-friendly cereal with ingredients you can actually trust. This treat is reminiscent of your childhood, with a satisfying crunch and value-added ingredients like collagen and MCTs. They use clean, minimal ingredient formulations backed by research, that are obsessively tested to be keto-friendly and delicious. No gluten, soy, added sugar, fillers, chemicals, or anything artificial. Enjoy it any time, anywhere. Visit perfectketo.com/drj and use code JOCKERS at checkout to get 20% off your order today. In this month’s Q&A, Dr. Jockers and Melissa Nohr tackle the issues of skin, blood sugar, osteoporosis, and tinnitus – and how fasting can trigger such conditions. The importance of digging deep into the roots of every health problem cannot be emphasized enough. If you have the same or a similar condition, tune into this episode and learn what essential steps to take to heal and recover. “When you’re really on a budget, nothing beats the best way to know why you’re taking something and how you’re measuring how it’s helping.” - Melissa Nohr Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio In This Episode: - Myth busted! Why a vegetarian diet may NOT be the healthiest and how to follow it properly if you choose to go this route. - Tame your inflammation with a blood sugar-stabilizing diet, especially when bad cramps hit you during your red days. - Open your eyes to how your attempts to boost your immune system could backfire when treating non-autoimmune issues, like psoriatic arthritis. - How fasting invigorates your skin and bones and what type of exercise rejuvenates them even further. - The awful rush of a blood sugar spike and how it can happen during intermittent fasting and a low carbohydrate diet. - What top supplements and superfoods to build into your budget (even a tight one) and – even better – how a health coach can save you more $ in the long run. - Hear ye, hear ye! Treat your tinnitus with THIS recommended diet and lifestyle advice. Resources: - Paleovalley Beef Sticks – Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off - Perfect Keto Cereal - Use Code JOCKERS for 20% off Connect with Melissa Nohr: - Long Distance Coaching Program -https://drjockers.com/melissa-chc/ Connect with Dr. Jockers: - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers - Website – https://drjockers.com/ - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Mar 10, 2022 • 41min
Visceral Fat Drives Up Inflammation and What You Can Do About It
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Perfect Keto. Perfect Keto Cereal is a grain-free, keto-friendly cereal with ingredients you can actually trust. This is a treat reminiscent of your childhood, with a satisfying crunch and value-added ingredients like collagen and MCTs. They use clean, minimal ingredient formulations backed by research and obsessively tested to be keto-friendly and delicious. No gluten, soy, added sugar, fillers, chemicals, or anything artificial. Enjoy it any time, anywhere. Visit perfectketo.com/drj and use code JOCKERS at checkout to get 20% off your order today. This episode is also proudly sponsored by C60PurplePower.com. Carbon 60 (C60) is a recently discovered, Nobel Prize-winning, super anti-oxidant that supports a healthy inflammatory response, promotes healthy immune function, and increases energy and mental clarity in most users. C60 Purple Power is the “Swiss Army Knife” of antioxidants because it helps the body replace four critical antioxidants that decrease as we age. If you are interested in healthy aging, you MUST check out C60 Purple Power! Use code DRJOCKERS for 15% OFF at https://c60purplepower.com/jockers. In our lives, there are good fats and bad fats. The key is knowing which one to keep and which one to eliminate for good so you can achieve optimal health. Dr. Jockers gives more details about the differences between these two types of fats in this episode. Specifically, he highlights how the bad fats drive up inflammation that can lead to more serious, chronic conditions. Is it possible to finally let go of the bad fats and start feeling and looking better? Absolutely! Find out what you can do today! “Visceral fat is a significant danger. It’s increasing inflammation throughout your body and increases the risk of chronic diseases.” - Dr. David Jockers Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio In This Episode: - Which fat poses more danger to your health: visceral or subcutaneous? The answer may surprise you. - Find out why you would NOT want to remove ALL the fats in your body! - How fats drive up insulin resistance in your body and how you can reverse it (or just become more insulin sensitive). - What changes erupt within your body when you consume more calories than you need? (Prepare to be motivated to change your ways!) - Pin the blame on who is responsible when your body loses its ability to burn body fat. - Intermittent fasting helps to effectively improve fat-burning capabilities but which fasting strategies should you try? Check out your menu of options. Resources: - C60 Purple Flower - Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off! - Perfect Keto Cereal - Use Code JOCKERS for 20% off! Connect with Dr. Jockers: - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers - Website – https://drjockers.com/ - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Mar 8, 2022 • 1h 2min
Nourished Fasting, mTOR and Autophagy with Dr. William Hsu
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Paleovalley and its 100% grass-fed beef and 100% pasture-raised turkey meat sticks, one of the choice snacks in my household. Hurry and grab yours from Paleovalley.com and be sure to use code JOCKERS at checkout for an extra 15% off! Today’s episode is also proudly sponsored by Cacao Bliss, a superfood unprocessed chocolate powder. Boost your feel-good neurotransmitters while protecting your body from oxidative stress! Use it in almond milk or for baking. Experience pure bliss at Cacao Bliss and use code DAVID to get 15% off! We know that fasting is necessary if one is aiming to live longer while maintaining an impeccable state of health. But, considering the different conditions our bodies are in, how do we make fasting work for everyone? Dr. William Hsu, the Chief Medical Officer of L-Nutra, reveals the real deal of why not everyone who wants to fast is capable of adapting to this lifestyle. He also shares a groundbreaking strategy, which is akin to fasting, that they have been researching for years. Discover what this technology has to offer, who it is designed for, and how one can make the most of its benefits. “The whole idea of health span is the amount of time you spend living while healthy, not just living longer.” - Dr. William Hsu Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio In This Episode: - Gain a whole new perspective on the term “longevity” – while clearing up misconceptions. Soon, you’ll crave a lifestyle that supports men's health at any age. - How what you eat impacts how you live – and for how long. (Listen up, men. This one's for you!) - Creating fasting habits and rituals hones these tools so they improve your health span (while you enjoy every minute!). - Look back at the roots of extended fasting to see how the most popular fasting regimen nature was truly designed for mankind. - Learn to jumpstart cellular recycling and how autophagy works to give you THESE top benefits. For bonus points, you find out about mTOR’s critical role. - Meet the fasting-mimicking diet and discover its origin story. Who needs this specific type of fasting strategy? Maybe you! - Prolonged fasting AND the fasting-mimicking diet deliver 4 levels of impact, particularly for anyone seeking to age healthily. Can you guess what they are? Resources: - Paleovalley Beef Sticks – Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off - Cacao Bliss – Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off - Prolon – Use Code DAVIDJOCKERS50 for 10% off - Fast Bar - https://fastbar.com/ Connect with Dr. William Hsu: - Website – https://l-nutra.com/ - LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-hsu-md Connect with Dr. Jockers: - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers - Website – https://drjockers.com/ - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Mar 4, 2022 • 40min
Blood Clotting: Symptoms, Causes and Support Strategies
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Paleovalley and its 100% grass-fed beef and 100% pasture-raised turkey meat sticks, one of the choice snacks in my household. Hurry and grab yours from Paleovalley.com and be sure to use code JOCKERS at checkout for an extra 15% off! Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Perfect Keto. Perfect Keto Cereal is a grain-free, keto-friendly cereal with ingredients you can actually trust. This is a treat reminiscent of your childhood, with a satisfying crunch and value-added ingredients like collagen and MCTs. They use clean, minimal ingredient formulations backed by research and obsessively tested to be keto-friendly and delicious. No gluten, soy, added sugar, fillers, chemicals, or anything artificial. Enjoy it any time, anywhere. Visit perfectketo.com/drj and use code JOCKERS at checkout to get 20% off your order today. The blood is one of the most important fluids in the body because it carries all the things essential for proper function, like oxygen and nutrients. It must flow as fluidly as possible, without impediment. Dr. Jockers explains what happens when blood clots and the major health risks one is likely to encounter should this happen. Understand the ways the blood can malfunction so you can apply proper care and strategies to make sure it stays its course. “The more red blood cells and proteins that are in the blood, the more viscous the blood is going to be.” - Dr. David Jockers Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio In This Episode: - THESE 10 factors impact how thick and sticky your blood is. Then Dr. Jockers explains how to improve your blood’s viscosity. [00:58] - Beware of these top 10 risk factors for blood clotting and the 8 major signs that warn you when it starts. [4:02] - Watch for these 6 signs to properly diagnose a blood clot – and the 9 BIG factors that lead to this problem in the first place. [5:19] - 4 things you can ask your physician to test if you want to get your blood flowing better, including the magic number of when to worry. [7:38] - Adopt some natural strategies to improve blood flow and viscosity. (Psst, donating your blood is not only heroic, but it is also therapeutic!) [13:19] Resources: - Paleovalley Beef Sticks – Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off - Perfect Keto Cereal - Use Code JOCKERS for 20% off Connect with Dr. Jockers: - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers - Website – https://drjockers.com/ - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Mar 1, 2022 • 58min
Fasting Strategies for Women with Dr. Michelle Sands
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Perfect Keto. Perfect Keto Cereal is a grain-free, keto-friendly cereal with ingredients you can actually trust. This is a treat reminiscent of your childhood, with a satisfying crunch and value-added ingredients like collagen and MCTs. They use clean, minimal ingredient formulations backed by research and obsessively tested to be keto-friendly and delicious. No gluten, soy, added sugar, fillers, chemicals, or anything artificial. Enjoy it any time, anywhere. Visit perfectketo.com/drj and use code JOCKERS at checkout to get 20% off your order today. This episode is also proudly sponsored by C60PurplePower.com. Carbon 60 (C60) is a recently discovered, Nobel Prize-winning, super anti-oxidant that supports a healthy inflammatory response, promotes healthy immune function, and increases energy and mental clarity in most users. C60 Purple Power is the “Swiss Army Knife” of antioxidants because it helps the body replace four critical antioxidants that decrease as we age. If you are interested in healthy aging, you MUST check out C60 Purple Power! Use code DRJOCKERS for 15% OFF at https://c60purplepower.com/jockers. We can all agree at this point that fasting is extremely beneficial to the body. For women, it can be a powerful therapeutic tool if done correctly. Dr. Michelle Sands is a board-certified naturopathic physician, a holistic nutritionist, an expert in genetics and hormone metabolism, and above all, a wife and mother. She joins Dr. Jockers to extend her superpower to the female audience and to help them find their unique path to healing ‘within’ their bodies. Learn about the ‘glow protocol’ and where women can find help to adapt to the fasting lifestyle with ease and confidence. “So if you stop eating for a period of time, and let your body do it’s thing, you’re going to be able to heal and really restore and regenerate.” - Dr. Michelle Sands Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio In This Episode: - Yes, you can calm female hormones with a little TLC for your gut and your immune system! - Finally get answers about your most pressing concerns about infertility, such as overcoming this and other autoimmune conditions - How women can get the support they need – even from the comfort of home while facing the demands of work and motherhood. - The controversial differences between fasting for women compared to men - Fantastic news! Fasting can ease the pains of menstrual cramps. - Discover the BEST time for women to start fasting. Is it before, during, or after the RED days? Tune in to find out! Resources: - C60 Purple Flower - Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off! - Perfect Keto Cereal - Use Code JOCKERS for 20% off! Connect with Dr. Michelle Sands: - Website – https://www.glownaturalwellness.com/ - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/glownaturalmedicine/ - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drmichellesands/ - Twitter – https://twitter.com/metabolicmamma/ - Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/metabolicmamma/ Connect with Dr. Jockers: - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers - Website – https://drjockers.com/ - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Feb 24, 2022 • 1h 1min
Functional Blood Analysis and Optimal Ranges
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Perfect Keto. Perfect Keto is a leading force in the development of clean, high-quality supplements and snacks to help make a low-carb lifestyle easy. They use clean, minimal ingredient formulations backed by research, that are obsessively tested to be keto-friendly and delicious. Products are made with real food ingredients to promote better health. No gluten, soy, added sugar, fillers, chemicals, or anything artificial. Visit perfectketo.com/drj and use code JOCKERS at checkout to get 20% off your order today. Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Paleovalley and its Essential C Complex. Not only does this immunity-boosting product have the three most potent sources of Vitamin C on the planet, but it also gives you 750% of the daily recommended dose -- exactly the amount your immune system needs to stay in top shape. Hurry and grab yours from Paleovalley.com and be sure to use code JOCKERS at checkout for an extra 15% off! Blood tests help diagnose certain health conditions that cannot be determined alone by running through your symptoms. Dr. Jockers defines the differences between conventional and functional blood analysis and why it’s important to look at both sides when trying to assess a certain condition. Check out the optimal ranges you need to aim for and how you can achieve them. “There’s very wide blood ranges and if you fall on either side of those ranges, you have some sort of disease or pathology at stake.” - Dr. David Jockers Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio In This Episode: - Watch for THESE lab markers that send up red flags about your health condition – long before a disease is even detected. [1:54] - What vital details your functional lab results reveal that medical ranges of typical lab tests don’t tell you (and why your medical practitioner needs to listen) [2:20] - The top 8 disorders instigated by overloading your body with iron and how to control your levels on your own. [20:50] - The 8 different types of energy-draining anemia and how chronic diseases can activate one of them. [24:05] - Get a sneak preview of how anemia develops in 4 phases and what unfolds in every phase. [27:38] Resources: - Perfect Keto Bars - Use Code JOCKERS for 20% off - Essential C Complex – Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off Connect with Dr. Jockers: - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers - Website – https://drjockers.com/ - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Feb 22, 2022 • 58min
The Importance of Protein and Measuring Fat Burning with Vanessa Spina
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Cacao Bliss, a superfood unprocessed chocolate powder. Boost your feel-good neurotransmitters while protecting your body from oxidative stress! Use it in almond milk or for baking. Experience pure bliss at Cacao Bliss and use code DAVID to get 15% off! This episode is also proudly sponsored by C60PurplePower.com. Carbon 60 (C60) is a recently discovered, Nobel Prize-winning, super antioxidant that supports a healthy inflammatory response, promotes healthy immune function, and increases energy and mental clarity in most users. C60 Purple Power is the “Swiss Army Knife” of antioxidants because it helps the body replace four critical antioxidants that decrease as we age. If you are interested in healthy aging, you MUST check out C60 Purple Power! Use code DRJOCKERS for 15% OFF at https://c60purplepower.com/jockers. Every successful endeavor follows the same formula: consistency + sustainability = success! Vanessa Spina – also known as @ketogenicgirl – joins Dr. Jockers to share what makes the ketogenic lifestyle so successful for people who want to manage their weight and stay fit. Find out what makes fat burning a more efficient and healthy way to lose weight and produce energy compared to burning carbohydrates. More importantly, identify the food sources and nutrients that support the fat-burning process and activate the production of ketones. “You have to find what works best for you and what you think you can sustain over a long-term lifestyle.” - Vanessa Spina Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio In This Episode: - Vanessa shares inspiring insights from her keto journey and how they led her to define herself as the ultimate “ketogenic girl.” (Think of what your title could be!) [06:05] - Tune into your own body’s unique composition so you see how you can change your result with the help of keto. [06:55] - Get to know the critical amino acid that flips the mTOR’s on-and-off switch and why you need it for proper balance and coordination within you. [21:55] - Follow this roadmap to the fat-burning zone and how to change course if you’re not producing ketones (without a single set of blood work!). [34:24] - Learn how to ‘read’ your breath’s biofeedback to help guide your way back to better health. [37:57] Resources: - Cacao Bliss – Use Code DAVID for 15% off - C60 Purple Power - Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off! - The Tone Device Breath Ketone Analyzer - https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/?rfsn=6309103.1ab7c4&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6309103.1ab7c4 Connect with Vanessa Spina: - Website – http://www.ketogenicgirl.com/ - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/theketogenicgirl - Instagram – https://instagram.com/ketogenicgirl - Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRbb6xK4GpWtUIc9wxknKTw?view_as=subscriber - Twitter – https://twitter.com/ketogenicgirl - Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/ketogenicgirl Connect with Dr. Jockers: - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers - Website – https://drjockers.com/ - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Feb 17, 2022 • 27min
Q & A on Using Fasting to Heal
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Perfect Keto. Perfect Keto is a leading force in the development of clean, high-quality supplements and snacks to help make a low-carb lifestyle easy. They use clean, minimal ingredient formulations backed by research, that are obsessively tested to be keto-friendly and delicious. Products are made with real food ingredients to promote better health. No gluten, soy, added sugar, fillers, chemicals, or anything artificial. Visit perfectketo.com/drj and use code JOCKERS at checkout to get 20% off your order today. Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Paleovalley and its Essential C Complex. Not only does this immunity-boosting product have the three most potent sources of Vitamin C on the planet, but it also gives you 750% of the daily recommended dose -- exactly the amount your immune system needs to stay in top shape. Hurry and grab yours from Paleovalley.com and be sure to use code JOCKERS at checkout for an extra 15% off! When it comes to infallible health, moderation and abstinence make a great pair. When you stop doing something you’re constantly doing, you can actually generate positive results no matter what those things are – yes, even your favorite treats! So how do you know if you’re implementing fasting properly with just the right amount of time? Listen to Dr. Jockers as he goes through the different fasting strategies and the steps on how to execute each one properly. “When you’re consuming sweets, you’re getting huge dopamine stimulation. Sweetness adds beauty to life but you don’t want to overdo it.” - Dr. David Jockers Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio In This Episode: - Each type of fasting is unique – just like you! Dr. Jockers unravels the 3 types of fasting and how they help heal health conditions in their own way. - Make the most of autophagy by activating this rejuvenating process through fasting. - How do you fast right? Learn how to apply each fasting strategy – and how often – to feel your best. - THESE recommended beverages, foods, and ingredients are your best allies during and after fasting. - Eye-opening reminders of why everything in excess is bad, how much dopamine you can tolerate, and why extended fasting for the long term is not for you. Resources: - Perfect Keto Bars - Use Code JOCKERS for 20% off - Essential C Complex – Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off Connect with Dr. Jockers: - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers - Website – https://drjockers.com/ - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/