The Energy Balance Podcast

In this episode we discuss: ​How improving thyroid health will improve blood pressure regulation The best supplements for managing blood pressure and vascular health The role of vitamins A, D, E, and K in heart health and blood pressure regulation How stress can cause elevated blood pressure How to ensure that you have enough cellular energy to optimize vascular health and blood pressure   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-33-diet-supplements-and-thyroid-health-for-hypertension-blood-pressure-part-3/

In this episode we discuss: ​What actually causes high blood pressure and why the mainstream guidelines do little to address these causes Why hypertension is a protective, adaptive response The physiology of a dysfunctional vascular system and the involvement of swelling/edema, fibrosis, and calcification Whether the blood pressure medications address the causes of hypertension and are the best option for its treatment Nutrients that improve hypertension and foods to avoid that worsen vascular health​   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-32-the-causes-of-hypertension-and-nutrition-as-a-solution-blood-pressure-part-2/

In this episode we discuss: ​Why low-sodium diets and drinking lots of water aren’t the solution for hypertension How blood pressure medications work and why they don’t solve the underlying causes of high blood pressure How much salt someone should be consuming if they have high blood pressure (it’s probably more than you think) The relationships between the various electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium) How salt opposes stress Why the heart may not function as a pump and how energy can drive circulation and oxygenation   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-31-mineral-balance-and-energy-are-the-keys-to-regulating-blood-pressure-blood-pressure-part-1/

In this episode we discuss: ​What actually causes plaque buildup (and why cholesterol isn’t the culprit) Why omega-3s and omega-6s aren’t the heart-healthy fats How you can lower cholesterol levels in a healthy way Why eating lots of whole grains, nuts and seeds, vegetable oils, and fatty fish like salmon isn’t the way to go for heart health The importance of gut and thyroid health for lowering cholesterol   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-30-cholesterol-part-2-how-to-lower-your-cholesterol-and-heart-healthy-fats/

In this episode we discuss: ​Where the mainstream view that high cholesterol levels cause heart disease went wrong Why we may want to reconsider statin use for the vast majority of cases Why we don’t need to avoid high-cholesterol foods, even if we have high cholesterol levels The protective, beneficial effects of cholesterol What actually increases cholesterol levels and why statins don’t effectively address these factors Why the cholesterol-lowering drugs are often more harmful than helpful   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-29-cholesterol-part-1-statin-dangers-and-whether-cholesterol-causes-heart-disease/

In this episode we discuss: ​How to restore gut health after antibiotics or antifungals Whether the Ray Peat inspired carrot salad is an effective antibiotic Why probiotics may not be a good idea for maintaining or replenishing your gut microbiome (and what to do instead) How to keep your bowels regular and improve gut motility Simple tips to make healthy eating easier   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Sign up for a free call here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/call   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-28-restoring-gut-health-why-not-to-use-probiotics-and-ray-peats-carrot-salad/

In this episode we discuss: ​What Mike and I typically eat in a day How to individualize your diet to your needs and various snack and meal ideas you can try The problem with excessive diet rigidity and the idea of “cheating” on your diet The importance of the NAD+/NADH ratio in metabolism, health, and aging The consequences of the normalization of unhealthy diets and lifestyles   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-27-what-we-eat-in-a-day-diet-freedom-and-variety-and-the-nad-nadh-ratio-q-a/

In this episode we discuss: ​Natural antibiotics that you can use to clear gut pathogens and what to watch out for when using them ​How to measure whether your body is using carbohydrates effectively ​The relationship between our mental health and our physiology and what we can do to support our mental health ​How to improve your ability to burn carbs ​How various psychological conditions, like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, and others, comes down to a lack of energy   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Sign up for a free call here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/call   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-26-natural-antibiotics-mental-health-and-optimizing-carb-metabolism-q-a/

Discover the best types of exercise to enhance lifespan and combat aging. Learn how small amounts of stress can actually be beneficial through hormesis. Delve into the importance of balancing amino acids in your diet without resorting to protein fasting. Understand the effects of stress hormones on longevity and ways to optimize gut and calorie intake for better health. Finally, uncover a surprising factor that significantly impacts aging, extending beyond just nutrition and exercise.

The discussion challenges the idea that eating less can extend lifespan, emphasizing the need for a balanced diet instead. It highlights the importance of adjusting omega-3 and omega-6 intake for longevity. The podcast also addresses the stress caused by carb restriction and how to enjoy carbs without negative effects. It advocates for consuming more calories to slow aging and critiques popular restrictive diets, suggesting that nutrient-dense foods are key to better health and longevity.