“Is curing patients a sustainable business model?” This is a question that was posed by a Goldman Sachs analyst in a recent report titled “The Genome Revolution.” This is the reality of how decisions are being made that dictate innovation in healthcare and the quality of healthcare the we receive. I would say it is…
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the world and many deaths from heart disease could be avoided by optimizing nutrition. But what is optimal heart healthy nutrition according to the scientific literature? Tune in to today’s episode to find out what the answer to that question that is supported by the most…
The biggest factor that drives peoples food choices is cost. This is especially for those living at or near poverty and people on limited fixed income who are also, ironically, the people who experience the highest rates of chronic disease. If you have paid attention to the prices at your local grocery store recently you…
Not a day goes by that I speak with someone who tells me that their doctor told them that their health issues are genetic. Unfortunately, that’s not really how genes work, with a few exceptions. And, if that was the case, the doctor would have to have done a genetic test on you to make…
Mornings set the tone for the day. A high quality morning can create high quality days and producing high quality days consistently will lead to incredible results. Today on the podcast we are going to the Miracle Morning, a six step morning routine that has changed thousands of peoples’ lives. A morning routine can be…
There is a hypothesis that insulin drives fat loss. Insulin is a hormone that is released when we eat carbohydrates and to a lesser degree when we eat protein. Insulin tells the cells to store fat and take in sugar. Therefore, according to the theory, when we cut carbohydrates our body will use more fat…
Resistant starches are a type of carbohydrate that resists digestion and passes through the small intestine to the colon where it is digested by bacteria that produce a beneficial short chain fatty acid called butyrate. Resistant starches are found in potatoes, rice, and oatmeal. Interestingly, the amount of resistant starches increases when you heat and…
What if I told you that you could eat tacos all day and lose weight and get healthier? Does this sound appealing to you? The truth is, if you did this strategically, it would work. If you want to find out more about how to eat only tacos and change your life, tune in to…
A well rounded exercise plan is one of the keys to optimal health and vitality. In my years of research and practice I have come up with 4 pillars of exercise training that I believe provide a strong foundation for fitness. Tune in to the show today as I discuss these four pillars and why…
