Defiant Health Radio with Dr. William Davis

Promising radiant skin and a healthier life, I'm thrilled to welcome aesthetician Rachel Varga, founder of the School of Radiance, to share her holistic approach to skin health and wellness. Rachel is ready to debunk some skincare myths, pointing out that effective skincare isn't just about what you put on your skin. It's about understanding the role of diet, sleep, and exposure to environmental toxins. She believes that radiant, glowing skin is a byproduct of overall health and well-being.Are men exempt from skincare? Absolutely not! We shift gears to discuss the common misconception that beauty and skincare are for women only. We share personal experiences that show how essential it is to involve your partner in the journey towards better skin health. We're opening up about the psychological aspect of self-care and its profound effect on relationships. Tune in as we dive into the world of nutricosmetics and skincare strategies, emphasizing that lasting beauty and health are achievable for both men and women.Rachel doesn't just leave you with tips - she delivers practical strategies for promoting radiant health and well-being. She emphasizes the need to reduce oxidative stress and environmental toxins, encouraging listeners to purify their air and water. And guess what? The future of medical aesthetics is fascinating. Discover how surface and exterior practices combined with wellness practices such as gut analysis, sauna use, and cryotherapy can improve skin health. Remember, looking good is a byproduct of being well. So, don't miss out on this enlightening conversation. And do visit The School of Radiance for more resources and exclusive savings with the promo code "WilliamDavis".More about Rachel Varga's School of Radiance programs here. For BiotiQuest probiotics including Sugar Shift, go here.A 15% discount is available for Defiant Health podcast listeners by entering discount code UNDOC15 (case-sensitive) at checkout.*_________________________________________________________________________________Get your 15% Paleovalley discount on fermented grass-fed beef sticks, Bone Broth Collagen, low-carb snack bars and other high-quality organic foods here.* For 12% off every order of grass-fed and pasture-raised meats from Wild Pastures, go here.*Dr. Davis and his staff are financially compensated for promoting BiotiQuest and Paleovalley products.Support the showYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com Books: Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

Learn about the drawbacks of traditional weight loss methods and discover 7 counterintuitive strategies for successful long-term weight loss, such as avoiding wheat and grains, regulating blood sugar levels, and optimizing gut microbes.

Uncover how SIBO and LPS endotoxins impact health conditions like obesity, anxiety, and dementia. Learn about the prevalence of SIBO in those with fatty liver and irritable bowel syndrome. Explore the revolutionary AIRE device for SIBO testing and the benefits of fermented foods in managing SIBO and endotoxemia.

Cholesterol testing often confuses many, with doctors focusing on less informative total and LDL values. The podcast highlights that HDL cholesterol and triglycerides offer real insights into metabolic health. Low HDL can signal issues like insulin resistance and inflammation, while triglyceride levels can remain elevated well after eating carbs. Understanding these connections is crucial for heart health. Listeners learn how maintaining triglycerides below 60 mg/dl and recognizing the relationship between triglycerides and HDL can aid in achieving better cardiovascular outcomes.

Discover how diet changes can improve skin health by boosting butyrate levels. Learn about the importance of maintaining acidic skin pH and practical strategies like consuming fermented foods and prebiotic fibers. Explore the benefits of probiotic products for overall wellness and achieving flawless skin.

Prepare yourself for a fascinating exploration into the depths of body fat and its varying health implications. We promise you'll walk away with a new comprehension of fat distribution and how it can impact your life. Not all fat is equal; differences abound between abdominal visceral, ectopic, and subcutaneous fat. We navigate these variations and their unique health implications, shedding light on why abdominal visceral fat can be particularly harmful. What if you could reduce abdominal visceral fat and ectopic fat stores with simple dietary adjustments? And what if these changes could minimize your need for conventional health care? This episode is a treasure trove of vital information around this subject. We delve into the tragic health implications of weight and muscle loss due to calorie reduction and discuss the best ways to maintain a healthier balance. In a deep dive into ectopic fat, we examine how its accumulation in organs can cause severe health complications.Brace yourself for a groundbreaking revelation: the key to controlling your health and appearance lies in the right combination of diet, nutrients, and supplements. We passionately share how a strategic blend of these can help you reduce abdominal visceral fat, subcutaneous fat, and increase lean muscle mass. Join us in our movement of self-empowerment and health to minimize your need for conventional health care. Get ready to revolutionize your understanding of body fat and its profound implications on your health.For BiotiQuest probiotics including Sugar Shift, go here.A 15% discount is available for Defiant Health podcast listeners by entering discount code UNDOC15 (case-sensitive) at checkout.*_________________________________________________________________________________Get your 15% Paleovalley discount on fermented grass-fed beef sticks, Bone Broth Collagen, low-carb snack bars and other high-quality organic foods here.* For 12% off every order of grass-fed and pasture-raised meats from Wild Pastures, go here.*Dr. Davis and his staff are financially compensated for promoting BiotiQuest and Paleovalley products.Support the showYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com Books: Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

Ready to uncover the intriguing connection between Parkinson's disease and the gastrointestinal microbiome? Join us as we explore this fascinating subject with data analytics specialist turned microbiome researcher, Martha Carlin. Martha brings us up to speed on her research endeavors, one of which includes the Bio Collective, a project that collected fecal samples from 1,000 participants, and her venture, BiotiQuest, that developed unique probiotics with collaborative microbial species.Some of you following my Defiant Health podcasts or my DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com website may already be familiar with Martha Carlin. For those of you not yet acquainted, Martha Carlin, formerly a data analytics specialist, turned all of her attentions to the microbiome when her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She quickly learned that current medical treatments for this condition do not slow the progression of the disease from increasing disability and dementia; they only reduce some of the phenomena such as tremor or impaired gait. She therefore founded several organizations to better study both Parkinson’s disease and the gastrointestinal microbiome. As we venture deeper, we connect with Martha and Dr Raul Cano, founders of Biotiquest, to understand their innovative probiotic products designed to support various health aspects. Martha shares the results of their recent study, showing a significant shift in the microbiome and drop in serum lipopolysaccharide. In the captivating latter part of our conversation, we investigate the promising potential of probiotics and fasting in Parkinson's disease treatment. Martha and Raul share their patent news and discuss their probiotics' successful use to reduce endotoxemia and target abdominal visceral fat. We also examine the story of a man's remission of Parkinson's disease after a long fast, sparking a discussion on the potential of a 30-day fast experiment. By tuning in, you'll gain a wealth of insights into the evolving field of microbiome research and the impressive impacts of probiotics on our health.Full disclosure: BiotiQuest is a sponsor of this Defiant Health podcast. But the reason I asked Martha and BiotiQuest to be a sponsor is because their interests are aligned With my philosophy and scientific interests: we are both interested in giving people better tools for health, specifically better tools to manage the microbiome. For BiotiQuest probiotics including Sugar Shift, go here.A 15% discount is available for Defiant Health podcast listeners by entering discount code UNDOC15 (case-sensitive) at checkout.*_________________________________________________________________________________Get your 15% Paleovalley discount on fermented grass-fed beef sticks, Bone Broth Collagen, low-carb snack bars and other high-quality organic foods Support the showYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com Books: Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

Has your dinner ever declared war on your stomach? Imagine if you could decipher the secrets of your gut and take back control. Today, we're embarking on a fascinating journey through the complex world of food intolerances, exploring how changes in our diets and lifestyles may be contributing to this modern malady. From synthetic sweeteners to shifts in our gut microbiome, we'll investigate why this issue, once dismissed as psychological, is now taking center stage in medical conversations.Intolerances to foods has become a widespread problem, with approximately 20% of the population experiencing unpleasant symptoms with consumption of common foods such as eggs, beef, vegetables, even after many decades of consuming them without problems. Food intolerances are a uniquely modern phenomenon—your great grandmother would have no idea what you are talking about if you reported such intolerances. In some cases, food intolerances have reached absurd levels. People who undergo IgG food testing to identify an immune response to foods, for instance, are often given lists of 20, 30, or 40 common foods they cannot consume because they trigger an IgG antibody-driven immune response, an impossibly restrictive lifestyle. Something has therefore changed—but what? Could it be some change in food? Could it be some change in us? Get ready, folks, it's time to take responsibility for our health. In this episode of Defiant Health, let’s try to make sense out of this troublesome modern phenomenon.Get your 15% Paleovalley discount on fermented grass-fed beef sticks, Bone Broth Collagen, low-carb snack bars and other high-quality organic foods here. For 12% off every order of grass-fed and pasture-raised meats from Wild Pastures, go here. *Dr. Davis and his organization are financially compensated for supporting Paleovalley and their products. _________________________________________________________________________________For BiotiQuest probiotics, go here.A 15% discount is available for Defiant Health podcast listeners by entering discount code UNDOC15 (case-sensitive) at checkout.**Dr. Davis and his organization are financially compensated for supporting these products. Support the showYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com Books: Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

Monitoring blood glucose, or blood sugar, can be a useful tool in achieving a number of important health effects. You can apply it to accelerate weight loss, for instance, or accelerate the reversal of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, triglyceride blood levels, fatty liver, slow many of the phenomena of aging, and other effects. And you can achieve this by following what I call the blood glucose “No change rule,” meaning allowing no change in blood sugar from just prior to a meal to 30-60 minutes after the start of the meal. This is, of course, completely contrary to conventional thinking on how to use blood glucose measurement, nearly always used to assess your response to drugs that reduce blood sugar. In other words, people are told by doctors that the usefulness of blood glucose monitoring is to assess whether the drugs you’ve been given to reduce blood glucose are doing the job and controlling blood sugar. But that is NOT what we are talking about here. We are talking about how to put blood glucose monitoring to use to achieve significant health benefits. Revolutionize your health journey as we cast light on the "blood glucose no change rule." Imagine maintaining a stable blood sugar level from just before your meal to thirty minutes after, and the enormous health benefits that could unlock. Experience accelerated weight loss, reversal of type 2 diabetes, and a decline in high blood pressure. We also unravel how a simple blood glucose monitor, a device often sidelined, can become your secret weapon towards achieving your health goals.________________________________________________________________________________Get your 15% Paleovalley discount on fermented grass-fed beef sticks, Bone Broth Collagen, low-carb snack bars and other high-quality organic foods here. For 12% off every order of grass-fed and pasture-raised meats from Wild Pastures, go here. *Dr. Davis and his organization are financially compensated for supporting Paleovalley and their products. _________________________________________________________________________________For BiotiQuest probiotics, go here.A 15% discount is available for Defiant Health podcast listeners by entering discount code UNDOC15 (case-sensitive) at checkout.**Dr. Davis and his organization are financially compensated for supporting these products. Support the showYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com Books: Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

Donna Schwenk, expert in fermenting foods and probiotic microbes, discusses the power of kefir, L. reuteri yogurt, revitalization, and sex. Topics include fermented vegetables for alleviating symptoms of SIBO and Candida, the benefits of L. reuteri yogurt for skin, strength, and sleep, the importance of fermented foods in daily routine, and the positive impact of strength training and L. reuteri on body composition and overall health.