Low Carb MD Podcast

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Pam Devine is the Co-Founder and Operations Manager of Low Carb USA. She worked for 20 years in the medical field doing diagnostic imaging and patient care before finding her way into the nutrition and diet world. Though she had always been active and health conscious, she continued to suffer from chronic pain and was gaining weight despite her efforts. It was not until she discovered the low-carbohydrate diet that she started to experience real sustainable change. In this conversation, Tro, Brian, and Pam talk about Pam’s nutritional and professional history, the beginnings of Low Carb USA, the effects of low-carb dieting on mood and mental health, food addiction, the speaker lineup at the very first Low Carb USA conference, the upcoming five part documentary series on cancer research that Doug and Pam have been involved with, and the progress of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Pam Devine: 20% off Boca Conference: LOWCARBMD Low Carb USA Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Twitter   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website Twitter Instagram

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Maggie Jones is a stage 4 cancer thriver who credits metabolic therapies, along with conventional treatment, with miraculously prolonging her life, which she has now dedicated to raising awareness of metabolic therapies. Brad Jones has over 20 years of editing experience and has worked on everything from a Peabody Award-winning documentary to the highest-rated shows ever on MTV and CMT. In this conversation, Tro, Brian, Maggie, and Brad talk about their current documentary film in production, CanceRevolution, the harmful effects of seed oil fumes from cooking, how Brad and Maggie walked through Maggie’s cancer diagnosis and treatment, the power of hope and staying positive, how being in ketosis can benefit those fighting cancer, how fasting works to fight cancer, and why Brad and Maggie decided to make a documentary to raise awareness for the avenues of treatment that Maggie employed. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links: Brad and Maggie Jones: Indiegogo page for donations: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cancerevolution-a-cancer-science-documentary#/ Movie website with info on the story, experts, their books, and Maggie and Brad's bios: https://cancerevolution.film/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/CANCEREVOLUTIONdoc Film Clips: https://cancerevolution.film/watch/ YT Playlist of all the cancer patients full interviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIi49iLQ5VSBor-KO7is0kbVyACO61OFX Upcoming events (conferences and screenings) https://cancerevolution.film/events-screenings/ Twitter: @CancerEvolves Facebook/Instagram @CANCEREVOLUTIONdoc YouTube Handle @CANCEREVOLUTIONdoc #CANCEREVOLUTION   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Twitter   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website Twitter Instagram

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Doug Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of LowCarbUSA and the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. LowCarbUSA was founded in the beginning of 2016 with the initial  intention of providing  a platform, through an annual conference, for internationally renowned scientists and medical practitioners to present the ever-increasing body of evidence on the benefits of reducing carbohydrates in the diet (and adding in healthy fats). Amy Eiges is a certified health coach at Dr. Tro’s office and a coordinator for the Nutrition Coalition. Amy was a chronic dieter before she found low-carb/keto, having previously had many, many frustrating experiences with food-restrictive diets. In this conversation, Tro, Doug, and Amy talk about food addiction, the upcoming Low Carb, Boca conference, the speakers that will be at the conference, and the topics that will be covered at the conference. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Doug Reynolds: Low Carb USA Low Carb, Boca 2023 Conference The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Twitter Amy Eiges: Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Robert Sikes (aka. Keto Savage) is a professional, natural, ketogenic bodybuilder, health/fitness coach, speaker, and is the Co-Founder/CEO of the online performance supplement/vitamin store, Keto Brick. In this conversation, Tro and Robert talk about how Robert became interested and involved in bodybuilding and nutrition, how Robert was introduced to the keto diet, the keto brick supplement/nutrition bar, protein restriction and what the literature says about it, the hormonal and metabolic value of putting on lean muscle, the idea of reverse dieting, the mental aspects of bodybuilding, natural bodybuilding, the biology and psychology of building muscle, and how and why Robert started the Keto Brick company. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Robert Sikes: Website Keto Brick Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Vic Basmadjian has lost over 100 pounds using keto and intermittent fasting. His commitment to this diet has also resulted in the reversal of his hypertension, acid reflux, and severe sleep apnea. He is the founder of KetoCoaching.ca and is passionate about helping people get healthy and lose weight. Chris Cornell is a cancer survivor and low-carb success story. Once weighing 278 pounds at his heaviest, Chris, with the help of the amazing Low Carb community, has been able to achieve a healthy weight and is running marathons now! Now he is giving back and helping others who are in the same boat that he was in with his weekly newsletter (see links below). In their discussion, Brian, Vic, and Chris talk about their individual health journeys, the mental health aspects of following a low-carb diet, how Chris went through chemo therapy as a low-carb dieter, the effects of stress on metabolic health, why you should never give up hope when it comes to your metabolic health, how being in good metabolic health also helps support healthy relationships, how food addiction and mood can improve on a low-carb diet, the connection between low-carb and dental health, the place of exercise in overall health, and how to survive the holidays. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Vic Basmadjian: Instagram Keto Coaching Website Vic’s Low Carb Bread Mix   Chris Cornell: Twitter Biggest Comeback Newsletter   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Twitter   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website Twitter Instagram

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Tracey McBeath is an insight based coach living in Melbourne, Australia. She is a wife and mother and has been working as a qualified personal trainer for twenty years. Tracey has studied nutrition through the Real Meal Revolution as well as the Nutrition Network (of which she is a proud Ambassador of and also a lecturer). Tracey recently co created and mentored within their very first Coaching Certification Program, and was a lecturer in their Sports Nutrition Program. Tracey also is a part of the lecture faculty of the HMA (Holistic Medicine for Addiction) with Bitten Jonsson., and is about to begin her training to become a certified SUGAR professional. She is also an author and recently released her latest book, You Have Today. In their discussion, Brian and Tracey talk about Tracey’s journey into health and personal training, COVID lockdowns in Australia, the power of kindness and helping people, Tracey’s new book, the importance of working hard at something that you love, how to make good and healthful choices for yourself, quiet strength and courage in the face of opposition, and routinely reflecting on your goals and direction in life. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Tracey McBeath: Website Books Instagram Linktree Low Carb Lifestyle Hub Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. David Diamond holds a Ph.D. in biology and has forty years of experience as a neuroscientist. Ever since 1999, when Dr. Diamond was diagnosed with familial hypertriglyceridemia, he became interested in cholesterol and statins. His research led him to some shocking conclusions about the history of nutritional research and LDL cholesterol. In their conversation, Brian, Tro, and David talk about David’s research on LDL cholesterol, the effect of statins on coronary calcium, and other relevant studies in the LDL literature. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. David Diamond: Twitter USF Profile   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Twitter   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website Twitter Instagram

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Drs. David and Jen Unwin are a husband and wife team who work to help people recover their metabolic health from a psychological and nutritional standpoint. Dr. David Unwin is a practicing GP based in Southport in the United Kingdom and is a recognized international expert on the topic of carbohydrates and Type 2 diabetes. He is the RCGP National Champion for Collaborative Care and Support Planning in Obesity & Diabetes. In 2015 he won the North West NHS ‘Innovator of the Year Award’ and in 2016 he won the National NHS ‘Innovator of the Year Award’ for his work in treating diabetes with a low carb. Dr. Jen is a consultant clinical health psychologist who has worked in the NHS for over 30 years, helping people with chronic illnesses to improve their lives. She is also former chair of the UK Association for Solution Focused Practice. In their conversation, Brian, Jen, and David talk about the horrible internal and external effects of addiction, Jen and David’s journey together as a couple and as partners in teaching people about metabolic health, the mental aspects of metabolic health, the value of hope and giving people hope, listening to patients and helping them define their goals, the importance of maintaining our relationships with loved ones, remote medical monitoring devices, the impacts of stress and how to reduce it, the process of empowering a patient to activate in the achievement of their own health goals, why focusing on patients rather than on money makes you more successful. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Drs. David and Jen Unwin: Fork in the Road Dr. Jen Unwin’s Twitter Dr. David Unwin’s Twitter Public Health Collaboration   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Twitter   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website Twitter Instagram

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Laura Turner lost 135lbs following the LowCarb/Keto diet! In this episode she tells her story and shares the lessons she has learned along the way. In their conversation, Brian, Tro, and Laura talk about Laura’s health journey from childhood up to the present, how Laura discovered the keto diet, how to effectively teach someone the principles of metabolically healthy eating, the importance of having a doctor empowering and supporting you on your dietary journey, carbohydrate/processed food addiction, diet difficulties related to going through menopause, having a residual ‘fat mindset’ after achieving a healthy weight, and the marital benefits of being metabolically healthy. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Laura Turner: Facebook Group Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Shawn Tassone is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree, in addition to a PhD in mind-body medicine. Dr. Tassone is a highly regarded patient advocate. His work includes studies and publications on spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine. Dr. Tassone works as an instructor for medical residents and students at the University of Arizona and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He even teaches integrative medicine at Arizona State University. In their conversation, Brian, Tro, and Shawn talk about what integrative medicine brings to the table with regard to medically unexplained symptoms, treating polycystic ovarian syndrome, treating hormonal and auto immune disorders, treating thyroid disorders, the hormonal impacts of stress, using testosterone to treat post-menopausal women, often abused supplements in alternative medicine, finding quality supplements, and Dr. Tassone’s book, The Hormone Balance Bible. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Shawn Tassone: Website Hormonal Reboot Website Linktree   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Twitter   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website Twitter Instagram