Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

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 sponsored by Perfect Keto and their yummy Keto Bars.  With plenty of delicious flavors to choose from, they’re your new keto secret weapon. It’s dessert without the guilt! Grab a box (or two!) for yourself at PerfectKeto.com and don’t forget to use code DRJOCKERS at checkout to receive 15% off!    Have you felt bad for so long that you’ve forgotten what it’s like to feel good? Today, Dr. Jockers’ is joined by Melissa Nohr, a Board Certified Health Practitioner and Certified BioIndividual Nutrition Coach – as well as a mom of four and a former litigation attorney. Melissa knows the importance of healthy nutrition, and in this episode, she’ll discuss the many ways inflammation causes tissue damage and what you can do right now to feel better. She shares the best ways to detox and the other two equally important parts of reducing inflammation.    “Prioritize sleep and do everything you can to manage stress. We all have stress, especially in the world we’re living in, so you’ve got to make whatever steps you can to reduce the stress in your life. Make it a priority. It’s essential for your health.” -Melissa Nohr   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - Believe it or not, not all inflammation is bad for you (we were surprised too!)   - Checklist time: How many of Melissa’s top 7 symptoms of bad inflammation do YOU have?   - If your body is a bucket, what are you dumping in there?   - How to control the unexpected things that cause inflammation in your body   - 3 big changes you can make TODAY to feel better tomorrow   - Why sleepy nights are as important as nutritious bites    - Simple steps to reduce toxic levels of stress (with your feet, that is)   - How gut clog can lead to brain fog   - Everything is toxic! Here’s how to cut down on the avoidable ones.   Resources:   - Cacao Bliss – Use Code DAVID for 15% off   - Perfect Keto Bars – Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off   Connect with Melissa:   - Melissa’s info page on Dr. Jockers’ web site - https://drjockers.lpages.co/nutrition-coaching-melissa/   - Email – Melissa@DrJockers.com   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/      

Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Perfect Keto and their delicious Keto Bars.  With plenty of delicious flavors to choose from, they’re your new keto secret weapon. It’s dessert without the guilt! Grab a box (or two!) for yourself at PerfectKeto.com and don’t forget to use code DRJOCKERS at checkout to receive 15% off!   Today’s episode covers one of Dr. Jockers’ favorite topics: autophagy and brain health! Listen now to discover the links between autophagy, inflammation, brain degeneration, and ketosis. If you’ve ever considered fasting to stimulate autophagy, this episode will show you how to get started. You’ll also learn what BDNF is and why you should care about it. Even cold and hot showers can provide you with health benefits! Get ready for a quick but effective show that will change your life for the healthier!   “The good news is that the brain is plastic. That means that the brain has the ability to reorganize itself and heal itself.” -Dr. Jockers    Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - What is autophagy, and how can it help your overall health?   - Do you have one of the 8 symptoms of brain degeneration?   - 5 major causes of brain degeneration that could be present in your daily life   - Brain degeneration doesn’t have to be forever—you can change your brain for the better!   - The many health issues that arise from mitochondrial dysfunction   - Dr. Jockers’ best strategies to promote brain autophagy!   - Sleep: the secret weapon for brain detox   - The easiest way to distinguish between good fats and bad fats   - 7 ways to ease into intermittent fasting and build your “fasting muscle”   Resources:   - Perfect Keto Bars – 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/  

Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Paleovalley and their Essential C Complex. Not only does this immunity-boosting product have the three most potent sources of Vitamin C on the planet, 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!   Could an autoimmune disease be keeping you from achieving your best health and lifestyle? Chris Wilson is part of Dr. Jockers’ team, as well as a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and functional medicine practitioner. In today’s episode, he goes into detail about the connection between gut health and autoimmune diseases. Learn how even healthy foods might be bad for your specific gut, and the at-home tests you can try today. Finally, is your mindset sneaking its way into your overall health? Listen now to find out!     “The gut is the home that keeps everything we shove into our body from the outside world, separated from what’s on the inside.” -Chris Wilson    Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - How your gut uses clues to signal you about autoimmune diseases   - Which of Chris’s top nutrition shortfalls describes you best?   - What daily habits lead to an overgrowth of ulcer-causing bacteria?   - The impact of your ‘cheat’ day hangover (Yikes, it could last three days!)   - Are you one of the lucky ones best suited for Chris’s autoimmune paleo diet?   - The one magical food that will give you glowing skin!   - Learn how to read labels to avoid a “supplement graveyard” and extra stress   - How to instill a mindset that revitalizes your mental and emotional health   Resources:   - Paleovalley.com – use code JOCKERS to get 15% off   - Long Distance Coaching - https://drjockers.com/long-distance-coaching-chris/   Connect with Chris:   - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/appalachian_wellness/   - Upstream Vitality - http://upstreamvitality.com/   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/  

Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Paleovalley and their Essential C Complex. Not only does this immunity-boosting product have the three most potent sources of Vitamin C on the planet, it also gives you 750% of the daily recommended dose -- exactly the amount your immune system needs to stay in top shape. Go to paleovalley.com and use coupon code JOCKERS to get 15% off your order!   No special guests today! Dr. Jockers gives a short talk about the science behind autophagy. He’s here to share the rainbow of foods and herbs that can help you stimulate and enhance autophagy for maximum health benefits. He even goes over his own fasting schedule! If you’ve ever wanted to learn the science behind autophagy and how it works, listen now!   “There’s a true science of fasting and autophagy. Fasting is the best way to enhance autophagy.” -Dr. Jockers   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - How autophagy helps your body stay healthy and rebuild itself   - What is the top way to enhance autophagy?   - Learn the real biology behind the process of autophagy and how the process rebuilds your cells   - The first cells that get replaced during autophagy are the ones you need to eliminate for your health!   - Need more energy? Fix your mitochondria through autophagy!   - What supplement does Dr. Jockers consider his “go-to” for his own clients?   - How long you need to intermittent fast in order to stimulate autophagy   Resources:   - Paleovalley.com – use code JOCKERS to get 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/

Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Cacao Bliss, a superfood blend that gives you natural energy, mental clarity, and reduces inflammation. It’s also one of the healthiest and highest antioxidant foods on the planet. Enjoy the rich chocolate you love while curbing your cravings with Cacao Bliss and use code DAVID at checkout to get 15% off!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by Kettle & Fire Bone Broth, the all-in-one nutrition source your body needs to THRIVE. You don’t want to miss these one-of-a-kind, mouthwatering flavors made with real, low-carb, high-collagen ingredients. Go to Kettleandfire.com to grab some for yourself! Don’t forget to use code JOCKERS for an extra 15% off!!   Funk Roberts was an athlete when he was young. Then, like most men, he found he hit a health and weight plateau in his late 30s. Today, he runs Funk Roberts Fitness, Inc., created the Over 40 Alpha program for men, and produces the Over 40 Alpha podcast. In this episode, he talks about health and fitness for men over 40. Find out how you CAN have ideal testosterone levels after age 40. It’s never too late to get into the best shape of your life!   “Testosterone is the #1 male hormone. It’s what keeps us alive, it’s what keeps our belly fat low, it’s what keeps us losing weight. If you focus on testosterone, your whole health and body will transform.” -Funk Roberts   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - What makes men in their late 30s hit a deadly plateau?   - Discover how firing up your diet ignites your sex drive   - Testosterone - your body’s SUPERHERO for much more than big muscles   - How you accidentally sabotage your body by turning testosterone into estrogen   - Work out smarter instead of harder with this surprising hint   - Funk’s fabulous 4 Pillars for fortitude at 40 and beyond   - The #1 thing EVERY man needs to know when starting a new program   - Find out how to fill a “healthy plate” for men over 40   - Crown yourself “king of your kingdom” at home and with your family   - The happy side effects at home arising from healing yourself   Resources:   - Cacao Bliss – Use Code DAVID for 15% off   - Kettle & Fire – Use code JOCKERS for 15% off   Connect with Funk:   - Over 40 Alpha - https://www.over40alpha.com/trial32519432   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrzICdOsXhtn4zMlk4bnTIg   - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitness/   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/

Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Perfect Keto and their delicious Keto Bars. With plenty of delicious flavors to choose from, they’re your new keto secret weapon. It’s dessert without the guilt! Grab a box (or two!) for yourself at PerfectKeto.com and don’t forget to use code DRJOCKERS at checkout to receive 15% off!   This 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!   In this next segment for his Keto Edge Summit, Dr. Jockers welcomes his good friend and functional medicine doctor Evan Brand. By taking control of his diet, exercise, and environment, Evan recovered from more than 80 percent of his medical problems. Today, he’s here to talk about how to detox your diet and your life so you can feel better!   “You can’t get well in a sick environment, no matter how good your diet, no matter how good your supplement protocol.” -Evan Brand   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - How eliminating dairy and gluten from your diet can clear up 4 out of 5 health problems. Evan’s life is proof!   - Add dynamic new tools to your keto diet toolbox with these blissful bars and powerful powders   - The surprising secret passages that sneak mycotoxins into your body   - Evan’s shortlist of the worst mycotoxin offenders to eliminate from your diet now   - Detox your stress = detox your body (we love simple math!)   - The best nutrient-dense and least-mycotoxic foods to kickstart your keto diet   - Find allies at  your local farmers’ market who are also shrewd about food   - Follow Evan’s own low-mycotoxin meal plan for great results   - Losing your battle with a mold-related illness? Fight back with these supplements. Resources:   - Perfect Keto Bars – Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off   - Cacao Bliss – Use Code DAVID for 15% off   Connect with Evan:   - Website - https://www.evanbrand.com/   - The Evan Brand Show - https://www.evanbrand.com/podcast   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/

Today’s episode is sponsored by Kettle & Fire Bone Broth, the perfect go-to nutrition source your body needs to SHINE. You don’t want to miss their one-of-a-kind, mouthwatering flavors made with real, low-carb, high-collagen ingredients. Go to www.kettleandfire.com/jockers to grab some for yourself!  Don’t forget to use code JOCKERS for an extra 15% off!!   At just 30 years old, Justin Mares has successfully launched two companies and published a book! In this episode, he and Dr. Jockers discuss why bone broth is an important part of a nutritious diet. Justin tells us exactly what to look for in a bone broth for maximum benefits. He’ll also share some entrepreneurial advice for business success!   “Very rarely have I ever met someone who has really tried and has been worse off as a result of trying.”  -Justin Mares    Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - Discover the unbelievable difference between supermarket broth and real bone “gold” before you go shopping   - The amazing truth behind the healing powers of “Jewish penicillin” (yes, your grandmother was right!)   - Learn to love eating every single part of the animal to maximize your health    - Tap into Justin’s personal high-achiever plan for peak performance and longevity   - How did BACON earn a spot on Justin’s top 5 favorite foods (mmm, bacon!)   - Profit from Justin’s life-changing business advice for aspiring entrepreneurs   - Master the 1 thing you can do to make yourself healthier right now   Resources:   - Kettle & Fire – Use code JOCKERS for 15% off   Connect with Justin:   - Website - http://justinmares.com/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/jwmares   Connect with Dr. Jockers:   - Instagram - https://instagram.com/drjockers/   - Facebook – https://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/   

Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Perfect Keto and their delicious Keto Cookies, a super-weapon snack that took over a year to perfect. They’re delectable, on-the-go treats that won’t spike your blood sugar, and they even support your skin, hair, nails, and gut health. Grab a box (or two!) for yourself at PerfectKeto.com and don’t forget to use code DRJOCKERS at checkout to receive 15% off!   Your body – yes, yours! – is genetically designed to do a keto diet! In this episode, Mark Sisson joins Dr. Jockers to share insight and advice for getting started on keto. Mark is considered the “godfather” of ancestral eating as well as the author of “The Keto Reset.” Find out what it means to be “metabolically flexible” and how that can help you even for months after a keto reset. Ready to be good at burning fat? Listen now!   “When you look at the evolutionary genesis of our genes and the tendency that our genes expect from us based on evolution, you realize that we’re not really designed to eat processed sugars and processed carbohydrates.” -Mark Sisson   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - Losing the carbs doesn’t mean losing a wide variety of delicious foods!   - The wonderful, healthful “side effects” Mark found when he went full keto   - Even a 6-week keto “reset” can improve your metabolism for months   - Feast/famine: it worked for our ancestors, it can work for you   - Your “factory setting” from birth is to be good at burning fat   - Is a keto diet the key to eliminating becoming “hangry?”   - Teach your body to burn fat but keep the muscle mass   - Mark’s advice for “stair-stepping” into a keto diet for an easier transition   - Great tips for avoiding common mistakes when starting a keto diet   - Can a keto diet improve the entire world? (Probably!)   Resources:   - Perfect Keto – Use Code DRJOCKERS for 15% off   Connect with Mark:   - Mark’s Daily Apple - https://www.marksdailyapple.com/   - Keto Reset Book - Ketoreset.com   - Mark’s recipes and more! - Primalkitchen.com   Connect with Dr. Jockers:   - Instagram - https://instagram.com/drjockers/   - Facebook – https://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/

Today’s episode is sponsored by Kettle & Fire Bone Broth, the perfect go-to nutrition source your body needs to SHINE. You don’t want to miss their one-of-a-kind, mouthwatering flavors made with real, low-carb, high-collagen ingredients.  Go to www.kettleandfire.com/jockers to grab some for yourself!  Don’t forget to use code JOCKERS for an extra 15% off!! Can you give your body an “oil change” for improved health and detox? You can! Today Dr. Jockers welcomes “health hero” Ian Clark, who at just 46 experienced major health issues and decided to take the natural route to fix his health. He’s here to talk about the amazing power of ocean minerals. From keeping fresh food fresh to providing boundless energy, ocean mineral oil is a powerhouse supplement. You’ll want to take notes for this episode!   “You have to go to the root cause. You have a problem: where did the problem come from? Remove the root cause.”  -Ian Clark   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - Plot-twist: See what happened when Ian stopped listening to the medical establishments and started listening to his instincts.    - Exactly how to find the right people when you’re looking to uncover (and cure) the root cause of your issue.    - Discover the fun in discovering the things that actually stick and give you results.   - How a few little-known ocean minerals help you eat fresh food   - Identify the ocean minerals your body needs most of all   - How much magnesium is enough? Do this nutrient right for maximum absorption and results   - Ian’s leading strategies for gentle nourishing and detoxing every day   - Discover the reason behind Ian and Dr. Jockers love for Oceans Alive supplement oil   - The other minerals and oils Ian uses every day for detox and cleansing   - Understand which oils correspond with which organs for incredible results   Resources:   - Kettle & Fire – Use code JOCKERS for 15% off   - Ian Clark’s Activation Products   Connect with Ian:   - Activation Products YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8j33jxlRAtrudig1QET9HQ   - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/activationproducts/   - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/activationproducts/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ActivationPros   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/

Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Perfect Keto and their delicious Keto Cookies, a super-weapon snack that took over a year to perfect. They’re delectable, on-the-go treats that won’t spike your blood sugar and even support your skin, hair, nails, and gut health. Grab a box (or two!) for yourself at PerfectKeto.com and don’t forget to use code DRJOCKERS at checkout to receive 15% off!    As part of his Keto Edge Summit, Dr. Jockers welcomes Dr. Justin Marchegiani. Together, they discuss autoimmune dysfunctions, including thyroid imbalances. Dr. Justin explains the connection between keto diets and thyroid health. In this episode, he shares answers to the most common thyroid concerns. There are healthy ways to start keto for maximum thyroid health, so tune in now!   “If you have a thyroid issue, get that good keto template going; get your hormonal system assessed; and make sure all your infections assessed.” -Dr. Justin Marchegiani    Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - How a little thing called the “thyroid” ACTUALLY affects your body   - Discover the exact thyroid hormone imbalance symptoms to look for   - The shocking connections between your gut and your thyroid   - Dr. Justin’s 2 ultimate secrets for addressing thyroid health   - A quick but very illuminating history of ketogenic diets   - The little-known strategies to achieve a ketogenic lifestyle for people with thyroid imbalances   - The best carbs for weight loss - and when to take them   - 9 scrumptious foods (including bacon) that Dr. Justin loves for thyroid health   Resources:   - Perfect Keto – Use Code DRJOCKERS for 15% off   Connect with Justin:   - Website - https://justinhealth.com/   - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JustInHealthWellnessClinic   - YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=justinhealth   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/