LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam

If you’re struggling with a hormone imbalance, resist the temptation to just throw more hormones into the mix  to try and fix it.    In this episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance, I chat with Dr. Anna Cabeca - The Girlfriend Doctor,  about how environmental toxins and stress can wreak havoc on your hormones, leading to issues like irregular periods and feeling unwell. But, did you know that it can take more than hormones to fix hormones.    The good news? You can improve your hormonal health and even reverse many of these  issues naturally. We explore the importance of detoxification to eliminate those toxins and support your body's natural systems. Dr. Cabeca also highlights that birth control pills might contribute to hormonal imbalances due to synthetic ingredients. But hormones are just one piece of the puzzle. This episode emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach, including diet, stress management, and even creating a more alkaline body environment to improve mood and mental well-being.   We also dive into the power of oxytocin, the "love hormone" and how healthy activities can naturally boost your oxytocin levels. Overall, this episode offers guidance on balancing hormone health whether you’re pre-, peri-, or post-menopause.    Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is the best selling author of The Hormone Fix ,  Keto-Green 16 and MenuPause. Dr. Anna is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She holds special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She lectures frequently on these topics throughout the world to large audiences and is known nationally as The Girlfriend Doctor and is the host of The Girlfriend Doctor show.  Dr. Cabeca has personally developed natural products to help women balance hormones and thrive through menopause including the highly acclaimed Julva® cream for the vulva and MightyMaca® Plus, a powerful superfood blend. She now lives in Dallas with her daughters, horses, and dogs. Visit https://drannacabeca.com/?rfsn=7917868.e8e3fd and save on Dr. Cabeca's women's health & wellness products. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Neurohacker Collective: Visit neurohacker.com/nathalie and use code NATHALIE BodyBio: Visit BodyBio.com today and get 15% on your first order with code Nathalie Inside Tracker: Use code NIDDAM to save 20% at https://www.insidetracker.com   Find more from Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website: https://drannacabeca.com/  Instagram: @thegirlfrienddoctor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegirlfrienddoctorclubhouse  Podcast: The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Join Nat’s Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Sign up for Nats Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/   What We Discuss:  (1:00) The Girlfriend Doctor - creating comfort in conversation (3:00) How life affects labs  (11:00) Toxins in water (14:40) Detoxifying from birth control  (18:00) It takes more than hormones to fix hormones.  (22:00) Vitamin D and Iodine - why they are crucial.  (29:00) Supporting the body’s detoxification pathways (32:27) Annual Mamograms may increase the risk of breast cancer (37:00) BHRT for post menopause  (39:30) Oxytocin - the most powerful hormone in the body (46:20) How to help your system overcome long haul effects of viruses  (53:00) Find more from Dr. Anna Cabeca    Key Takeaways: Exposure to environmental toxins and stress in life greatly affects our hormone health. If you struggle with abnormal menstrual cycles or feel bad all of the time, it can be turned around. You will likely need to work on detoxing from any environmental toxins. We often power through feeling crummy, but you will realize how bad you feel once you start feeling good.  Birth control can be a toxin as it is a synthetic progestin and it suppresses ovarian hormone and natural cycling. (Progestin is the synthetic (human-made) form of progesterone).  It takes more than hormones to fix your hormones. You need detoxification support, adrenal support, dietary support, and alkalization for mental health and mood.  Oxytocin is the most powerful hormone in the body. It is the hormone of love, bonding, and connection. Healthy, happy, joyous activity increases oxytocin in the body (it’s the opposite of cortisol!) Some people may benefit from supplementing oxytocin, but the first step is to always clean up the system.  

Optimizing your gut microbiome is arguably one of the most important things you can do for your health as it plays so many integral roles in almost every body system. This is why, in this episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance, I chat with Chidozie Ojobor, Ph.D.  about the importance of the microbiome's influence on human health, particularly on the gut-brain connection and mental well-being.   He discusses the role of butyrate, leaky gut/brain, probiotics, and the importance of diet diversity in promoting a healthy microbiome. The conversation also covers the impact of modern lifestyle, antibiotics, and colon cleansing on gut health, and how to get accessible gut microbiome testing - in particular, the testing done by Vitract.    Chidozie Ojobor Ph.D. is a Molecular Biologist with over 12 years of experience in Medical Microbiology research, and the co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Vitract. In his early research years, he worked on human rotaviruses that cause severe gastroenteritis in children.   Afterward, he proceeded to earn his Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto, Canada. During his doctoral training, he developed through genetic engineering, novel therapeutic entities that target disease-causing bacteria such as the ones found in complex biological ecosystems as the gut microbiome. These tools he developed worked with high specificity and precision, making them the ideal candidates for targeted therapy. Dr. Ojobor's works in the fields he worked in have been well-cited by numerous scientists across the globe. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: CAROL Bike: Use code NAT for $100 off at www.carolbike.com Sensate: Use code NAT at www.getsensate.com/Nat  BiOptimizers: For Sleep Breakthrough use code bionat at checkout to save on your order and receive free gifts at www.bioptimizers.com/bionat    Find more from Chidozie Ojobor: Website: https://vitract.com/  Instagram: @vitractofficial Use Code NAT10 at vitract.com to save on a Vitract test   Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Join Nat’s Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Sign up for Nats Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance   What We Discuss:  00:00 Introduction and Background 00:52 Advancements in Microbiome Research 04:39 The Significance of the Microbiome 05:09 The Gut-Brain Connection 06:22 Microbiome and Mental Health 08:11 The Role of Butyrate in Gut Health 09:06 Butyrate Supplementation 14:05 Leaky Gut and Leaky Brain 21:11 Foods that Promote Butyrate Production 23:06 Probiotics and Microbiome Diversity 29:23 The Role of Geography and Lifestyle in Gut Microbiome 30:03 The Importance of Gut Diversity for Health 31:35 Impact of Modern Lifestyle on Gut Diversity 32:30 Adaptation of the Gut Microbiome to the Environment 34:03 The Influence of Environmental Factors on the Gut Microbiome 35:14 The Complexity of Achieving the 'Perfect' Gut Microbiome 36:03 The Functional Level of the Gut Microbiome 37:19 The Impact of Antibiotics on the Gut Microbiome 39:10 The Resilience of the Gut Microbiome 40:33 The Use of Probiotics During Antibiotic Treatment 45:36 The Detrimental Effects of Prolonged Antibiotic Usage 48:19 The Link Between Food Poisoning and Gut Health 49:17 The Detrimental Effects of Colon Cleansing 50:45 The Controversy Surrounding Enemas and Colonics 53:19 The Impact of Chronic Stress and Antibiotic Overuse on the Microbiome 54:04 The Transition to Gut Microbiome Testing 55:28 The Need for Affordable and Comprehensive Gut Microbiome Tests 56:21 Understanding the Vytract Gut Microbiome Test 58:09 Transparency and Personalization in Gut Microbiome Testing 59:42 Short-Term Variability and Clinical Utility of Microbiome Testing 01:03:41 The Importance of Accepting Differences in Dietary Approaches 01:09:47 The Focus of Vytract's Gut Microbiome Test 01:11:30 Where to Find More Information and Order a Vitract Test Key Takeaways: Reduced gut diversity, often seen in individuals living in civilized nations, can have negative health implications. Antibiotics can disrupt the gut microbiome, and the use of probiotics during and after antibiotic treatment may help restore balance. Prolonged antibiotic usage can have long-term consequences for gut health, including increased risk of certain conditions. Colon cleansing and enemas may have detrimental effects on the gut microbiome and should be approached with caution. Chronic stress and antibiotic overuse can disrupt the microbiome. Gut microbiome testing provides valuable insights into gut health. Affordable and comprehensive tests are needed to improve access to microbiome testing. Short-term changes in the microbiome can have clinical utility.  

Shawn Wells, an expert in biohacking and nutritional supplements, discusses mitochondrial health and its impact on energy levels. Topics include supplements like berberine, dihydroberberine, and metformin, the benefits of stress and stoicism, the importance of lowering blood sugar levels, and how brain energy gap affects mood disorders. The episode provides guidance on improving life's energy source for a vibrant life.

Dive into the world of bioregulator peptides, their origins, and benefits. Learn about epithalamin, dosages, and Russian vendors. Explore the diverse applications of bio-regulator peptides for organ health and medical treatments. Discover how healthcare practices are starting to implement these peptides for rejuvenation and repair.

Have you heard of glutathione and its role in fighting free radicals? Glutathione is your body’s own built-in detoxifying champion.    In this episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance, Dr. Nayan Patel (the glutathione guy) and I discuss the details of glutathione, the most abundant molecule in the body. This molecule has amazing benefits for our healthspan and longevity when levels are healthy.   We also dive into glutathione’s functions and even a few instances that may cause people to not produce glutathione as they need. This molecule is a major component in detoxing the body and preventing oxidative stress.    We also offer guidance on how to supplement glutathione and when or if you even need to supplement it and discuss Dr. Patel’s easy to read book about his discoveries of glutathione.    Dr. Nayan Patel is globally regarded as the foremost go-to expert on absorbable forms of glutathione, and holds the only patent on transdermal glutathione. In addition to many other topics such as cellular function and hormone replacement, Patel is a highly sought after global authority on the critical role in that glutathione, and all other antioxidants and endogenous molecules play in the body. Along with traveling the world educating practitioners on advanced biochemistry and anti-aging science, Dr. Patel also serves as adjunct faculty at the University Of Southern California School Of Pharmacy where he is also an alumnus. To buy Dr Patel’s transdermal glutathione spray go to http://Aurowellness.com/nat and use code NAT10 to save on your order.  Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: ARMRA: Go to tryarmra.com/NAT or enter NAT to get 15% off your first order. BodyBio: Visit BodyBio.com today and get 15% on your first order with code Nathalie Inside Tracker: Use code NIDDAM to save 20% at https://www.insidetracker.com   Find more from Nayan Patel:  Go to aurowellness.com/NAT or use code NAT10 to save 10% off your purchase of this incredible glutathione  Website: https://aurowellness.com/  Dr. Patel’s Book: https://aurowellness.com/glutathione-revolution/  Instagram: @aurowellness   Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Join Nat’s Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Sign up for Nats Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance   Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08   What We Discuss:  (1:00) The Glutathione Guy!  (3:42) How glutathione works in the body (12:00) Precursors for glutathione (16:00) The research behind optimizing glutathione  (19:30) Stress and its impact on glutathione levels (21:00) Autism and glutathione levels  (27:00) Diabetes and glutathione  (34:00) Glutathione and longevity (40:30) Bioavailability & different ways to increase leves of glutathione  (50:00) Patel’s abdomen spray  (57:45) The aging skin benefits of glutathione  (1:09:00) Find more from Dr. Nayan Patel   Key Takeaways:   Glutathione is the most abundant molecule produced by humans. Because of this, It affects many many facets of health. Glutathione neutralizes free radicals. It soaks up the electrical charge, becomes oxidized itself, and then binds with another glutathione molecule to create a very stable molecule (GSSG molecule). It’s also a powerful conjugator. It binds to chemicals in the liver to make them water soluble so you can pee out the waste. Basically, glutathione neutralizes free radicals and gets rid of toxins in the body. Some people have conjugation issues, and their bodies cannot detox because the two glutathione molecules cannot come together. This is found in many kids with autism.  Even though glutathione is the most abundant molecule in the body, some precursors are needed. Glutamic acid, glycine, and cysteine are amino acids that you can get from food, but you have to eat amino-rich foods. These three aminos come together to create glutathione. But some people have G-mutation, a defect that keeps these amino acids from getting together.  Oxidative stress is what damages DNA, causing the aging process. The more oxidative stress, the faster you age. Glutathione can help prevent that damage, and relieve the body of oxidative stress, increasing your health span.  

Dive into the world of peptides with Dr. Suzanne Ferree as we explore the benefits of peptides like BPC and TB4 for brain injuries and VIP and GLP-1 for circadian rhythm and gut health. Discover the importance of healthy lifestyle habits to support peptide efficacy. Dr. Ferree's practice focuses on treating patients with various diseases using bioidentical hormones, peptide therapy, neural therapy, and regenerative medicine.

Discover the transformative potential of BPC-157, a peptide that's gaining popularity for its healing properties. Learn about its benefits for gut health, tissue regeneration, and inflammation relief. Hear success stories and explore innovative oral consumption methods that surpass traditional injections. Dive into its neuroprotective qualities and applications in pain relief, particularly for arthritis and chronic soreness. Regulatory changes and safety concerns are also discussed, providing a well-rounded perspective on this intriguing compound.

Learn about the impact of sedentary lifestyles on bone health and the rise of osteoporosis in younger people. Discover natural methods for bone restoration and the importance of exercise, nutrition, and gut health for building strong bones. Get insights from the Bone Coach on preventing early osteoporosis and maintaining bone density naturally through lifestyle changes and proper medication use.

Have you spent years trying to better your health with fad diets or expensive supplements? If you’re struggling with unexplained symptoms or cannot find an answer to ongoing health problems, I know it can be disheartening and overwhelming.    In this episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance with guest Katie Wells, we discuss the four pillars of health and the importance of taking a step back, basically stripping all the “health routines” down to the basics. Katie shows that this route can be refreshing and often a way to overcome all the overwhelming data that is thrown into the health and wellness space. Focusing on the four pillars of health can alleviate stress and give a clear picture of what is causing the health issues in the first place.    We also dive into the data behind the blue zones and the controversy behind them.  Overall, this episode offers information on the importance of community and how it has an impact on longevity and health. And that getting back to the basics is an important place to start when looking for answers.     Katie Wells is a mom of six with a background in journalism. She took health into her own hands and started researching to find answers to her own health struggles. Her research turned into a blog and podcast that turned into an amazing community. The Wellness Mama encourages a natural, simple route to finding health and longevity for each individual.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:   ARMRA: Visit https://glnk.io/738nx/nat or use code NAT to get 15% off your first order.    BodyBio: Visit BodyBio.com today and get 15% on your first order when you use code Nathalie   LeelaQ: Get 10% OFF on your first Leela Quantum Tech order with code NAT10 at www.leelaq.com and you can use code NAT15 at http://quantumupgrade.io for a 15-day free trial.    Find more from Katie Wells:  Website: https://wellnessmama.com/  Podcast: The Wellness Mama Blog: https://wellnessmama.com/blog/  Instagram: @wellnessmama    Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: www.NatNiddam.com Join Nat’s Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community   Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08   What We Discuss:  (1:30) Katie Wells’ intro into the health and wellness space. (7:00) The Four Pillars - Light, Movement, Nutrients, and Sleep.  (8:50) The Light Pillar & Nature Deficiency Disorder (11:00) The Movement Pillar (12:45) The Nutrient Pillar - food & relationships (13:45) The Sleep Pillar  (16:50) Balancing wearable health trackers  (19:00) Mindset and stress management (25:40) Letting go of stress and bringing back simplicity  (30:50) Blue Zones (38:40) Doing less for the nervous system (43:14) Be present in the moment to lower stress (45:15) Find more from Katie Wells   Key Takeaways:   Finding your own path into health and wellness is essential. Experts are great and may be able to guide you, but in the end, your own journey is the only thing that will show you where you need to be. Your body is designed to heal itself - It will tell you loudly what is wrong! Listen to yourself in addition to all the experts you may be chasing after.  Building a healthy foundation using the four pillars will get you set up to find the answers and results you need. While everyone is different, these four pillars are common across humans, and getting them to a healthy place will increase the potential of living in a healthier state. The four pillars are light, movement, nutrients (community), and sleep. While these four pillars are common, they can still be individual to the person, of how much of each is needed for longevity and health.  Be aware of your inner dialogue and the stories you tell yourself. Negative self talk only leads to stress, guilt, and overwhelm. Positive self talk, and inquisitive questions can help you start a positive feedback loop that gets you out of the wrong mindset, helps you manage stress, and allows you to slowly start working on the four pillars of health.  

Learn about the vital role of saturated fat C15 in enhancing cell membranes for longevity, dispelling myths about fat. Discover how supplementing with C15 can support healthy aging and combat chronic diseases. Join guest Stephanie Venn-Watson, a successful entrepreneur in the health industry, as she shares insights on the importance of this specific fat for overall health.