Conversations for Health

Dr. Keith McCormick is a board certified chiropractic physician, athlete, founder of OsteoNaturals, and author of Great Bones: Taking Control of Your Osteoporosis, which delves deeper into the science of osteoporosis, providing both patients and healthcare professionals with the latest insights and strategies for achieving optimal bone health. He takes a functional and integrative approach to bone health when treating patients. On this episode of Conversations for Health, Dr. McCormick and I discuss bone density, bone quality, lab tests, scans and markers, medicines, exercise and dietary recommendations for optimal bone health. He highlights power foods and tocotrienol dosing, the connection between the endothelial glycocalyx and bone health, warnings for Vitamin K recommendations for patients on blood thinners, the value of DEXA scans and lab marker recommendations. Whether you are treating patients with osteopenia or osteoporosis or simply looking to expand your protocols and learn more, this conversation is filled with clinical pearls about optimizing bone health. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Keith McCormick - https://www.osteonaturals.com/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 01:47 Dr. McCormick views the skeletal system as the core of our entire existence. 3:09 12 fractured bones led Dr. McCormick to study osteoporosis. 5:29 Dr. McCormick’s definition of osteoporosis. 10:04 Lab tests, scans and markers that accurately asses bone quality. 15:01 Is a combination of medications, nutrition and strength training enough to improve bone quality? 17:48 The role of AI in standardizing bone quality testing. 19:00 Risks and benefits of medications used to treat osteoporosis and osteopenia. 24:48 Diet recommendations for optimal bone health. 28:00 The importance of vitamin K in bone health. 31:10 Power foods and tocotrienol dosing for bone health. 40:07 The connection between the endothelial glycocalyx and bone health. 42:05 Vitamin K recommendations for patients on blood thinners. 42:50 DEXA rescan and lab marker recommendations. 45:42 The exercise component of bone health. 47:40 The role of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy within bone health. 52:29 Additional nutrients for optimal bone health. 53:21 Dr. McCormick’s favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and the idea about doctors that he wishes he could change his mind about.

Doctor Aly Cohen is a triple board-certified physician in rheumatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, and one of the country's leading medical and legal experts in environmental health. She's on the faculty of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, Southern California University of Health Sciences, and the University of California, Irvine. She is the author of the new book Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them, a coauthor of Nontoxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World, co-editor of the textbook Integrative Environmental Medicine, has collaborated with the environmental working group Cancer, Schmancer, and other disease prevention organizations, and has received countless awards for her work in health education. She hosts the Smart Human podcast and sees patients in her medical practice in Princeton, New Jersey. Aly joins me on Conversations for Health for a discussion about the connection between immune-disrupting chemicals and chronic conditions, including autoimmune disease. She underscores the epidemic of autoimmune disease cases that practitioners are facing today, and offers tactics for supporting patients in making healthier lifestyle choices and managing kidney and liver function and lymphatic systems in a very toxic world. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Aly Cohen - https://alycohenmd.com/ The Smart Human - https://thesmarthuman.com/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 01:30 Dr. Aly Cohen feels lit up by her son’s acceptance into college. 02:35 Aly’s journey into rheumatology and environmental chemicals. 07:03 The effects of immune-disrupting chemicals, including BPA and PFAS. 11:00 The impact of forever chemicals on the immune system? 16:45 The body has not evolved to detoxify the current level of chemical exposure. 19:35 Questions to ask patients to determine toxic exposure. 24:25 Stories of exposures to toxic chemicals. 28:55 Conventional lab testing that is generally covered by insurance. 31:51 How to implement the Four A’s framework with patients. 36:57 Practical first steps for patients when making lifestyle changes. 41:26 The importance of reverse osmosis filtered water. 45:45 Findings from studies regarding sweating out toxins. 48:42 Key differences between sauna and exercising for sweat. 51:30 Advancements that made the biggest difference over the course of Aly’s career as a rheumatologist. 54:05 Improvements that are being made as a result of increased awareness. 57:40: Measuring minerals and other vitamin status with rheumatology patients. 1:02:14 Dr. Cohen’s personal favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and her disillusioned and reinvigorated take on medicine.

Dr. Sam Shay is a functional medicine expert who has dedicated his career to understanding addiction, brain health, and personalized recovery strategies. He solves health puzzles for busy, health-conscious parents, entrepreneurs, and professionals, women, and adults on the spectrum so they can exit survival mode and reenter community by improving resilience, energy, and brain health through personalized, data-driven genetics and lab testing. He has an extensive academic and clinical background, including three bachelor's degrees, a Doctorate in Chiropractic, a Post Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture, and eight years as a functional neurologist with the Carrick Institute before switching full-time to virtual practice in functional medicine. He is certified with the Institute for Functional Medicine and studied with Dr. Kailash of the Kailash Institute for 4 years. He has studied nutrition for over 25 years and has an extensive background in mind-body medicine. On this episode of Conversations for Health, Dr. Shay and I explore the neurobiology of addiction, the role of functional genetics, and how lab testing can provide deeper insights. We discuss Sam’s 5-phase model of addiction and the power of looking at this through a functional medicine lens. Our conversation is filled with valuable tips on clinical applications, testing, and treatment strategies for patients with any level of addiction. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Sam Shay - https://drsamshay.com/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 01:48 Dr. Sam Shay is lit up about his upcoming stand-up comedy performance. 02:55 Sam’s journey into health and comedy started with tragedy. 09:13 Defining addiction and the 9 official signs of addiction. 14:04 Bulletproof red flags in addiction of any kind. 15:16 Tame the BEAST framework and the 5 phases of addiction. 21:39 7 types of consequences that addicts experience. 28:20 The role of functional medicine in the second phase of addiction. 34:10 Dangers in the anesthesia phase of addiction. 36:01 Conceptualizing boredom, children, and screens within the model. 41:30 Examples of solutions and overcoming addiction from Sam’s practice. 46:04 The critical role of community in overcoming addiction. 48:00 Prioritizing genetic testing and SNPs in lab testing. 53:25 COMT genes, magnesium threonate, and inflammatory genes warnings and recommendations. 58:47 Dr. Shay’s top recommendation for patients in active addiction. 1:00:33 Dr. Shay’s favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and his evolved perspective on addiction.

Dr. Deanna Minich is a nutrition scientist, lecturer, educator, and author. She has over 20 years of experience in academia and the food and dietary supplement industries. She has been active as a functional medicine clinician in clinical trials and her own practice. She's the author of seven books on wellness topics for book chapters and over 50 scientific publications. On this episode of Conversations for Health, Dr. Minich and I explore the possibilities of phytochemicals, chronobiotic agents, circadian nutrients, and food supplements. She highlights the importance of honoring circadian rhythms and whole-health healing with rainbows and rhythms. She offers a variety of tips for practitioners who want to encourage patients and clients to eat more seasonally, to slow down and honor circadian rhythms, and to customize their diet template based on an evening or morning chronotype to foster a better gut milieu and functionally, biochemically and physiologically better biomarkers of health. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Deanna Minich - https://deannaminich.com/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 01:40 Dr. Deanna Minich is lit up about light, seasons and our food supply. 03:18 Phytochemicals and nutrition captured Dr. Minich’s attention in grad school. 07:25 Definitions of circadian biology, chronobiology, and chrononutrition. 10:14 Timing supplements for optimal gut health. 13:34 Is the out-of-sync circadian rhythm to blame for our unhealthy population? 16:33 Practical tips for encouraging patients and clients to eat more seasonally. 25:12 Considerations of antinutrients and phytochemicals in gut health. 32:20 Strategies for timing food intake with ideal rhythms. 38:09 Customizing the template based on an evening or morning chronotype. 40:50 Tips for irregular shift workers and travel disruptions. 48:10 How can practitioners encourage patients to slow down and honor circadian rhythms? 51:08 Hormonal rhythms, month of birth and disease connection, and seasonal influxes in autoimmune disease. 54:10 Maximizing the benefits of fruit and vegetable intake. 59:55 Dr. Minich’s favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and her refined perspective on nutrition as art.

Dr.Andy Franklyn-Miller is a world-leading specialist in sport and exercise medicine and the Chief Medical Officer at Nuritas. He is a highly accomplished physician with expertise in physiology, clinical design, and science communication, has a Ph.D. in Biomechanics, and served in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines for 16 years. Dr. Franklyn-Miller has extensive experience in working with high-profile sports teams and elite performers, has published more than 60 peer-reviewed papers, is an editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine, and has authored a textbook and an IOC Handbook. With his expertise in machine learning, clinical trials, and end-user analysis, he oversees several departments at Nuritas, including software engineering, data curation, data science, proteomics, lab, and regulatory departments. Together, Dr. Franklyn-Miller and I explore the science behind PeptiStrong, a groundbreaking peptide developed by Nuritas, and discuss its clinical applications and research. If you have patients who are concerned with muscle retention as they age, who aren’t recovering as quickly as they would like after exercise, or who are on GLP-1 medications and need to retain lean muscle mass, this conversation will be particularly engaging to you. Together, we cover the latest peptides data and studies and what it all means for healthcare practitioners. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Andy Franklyn-Miller - https://www.nuritas.com/team/dr-andy-franklyn-miller/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 02:28 Dr. Franklyn-Miller is feeling lit up by his current data analyses. 3:00 The ability to increase health in millions of people drew Dr. Franklyn-Miller to Nuritas. 4:02 What are peptides, and what are their function and benefits related to athletic performance? 7:33 Does PeptiStrong negatively impact those with a G6-PD deficiency? 8:52 Why don’t PeptiStrong peptides break down as amino acids? 11:33 Three human clinical studies and their results and mechanisms of action. 14:09 The importance and controversy of the mTOR 1 and 2 pathways. 17:19 Key findings about muscular energy from the second human study. 20:58 Factors that effectively inhibit pathways that lead to sarcopenia. 22:22 The third study examines the impact of PeptiStrong on both men and women. 24:59 The impact of PeptiStrong on reducing inflammation and the effect on TNF-Alpha and on ATP production. 28:12 Prioritizing creatine, HMB, and leucine benefits with peptides in a synergistic way. 30:27 Creating optimal impact of PeptiStrong on various patient outcomes. 33:04 Studies that will address muscle mass at each stage of a woman’s life. 38:52 Clinical guidelines for taking peptides to maximize effectiveness. 40:09 Observations from Dr. Franklyn-Miller’s personal experience with taking PeptiStrong. 43:36 Optimal designs for future clinical trials and the role of peptides in shaping the future of healthcare. 55:35 Dr. Franklyn-Miller’s personal favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and his evolved perspective on what food and medicine are really about.

Dr. Anthony Youn is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, anti-aging expert, and the award-winning author of The Age Fix, In Stitches, and Playing God. Known as ‘America’s Holistic Plastic Surgeon’, Dr. Youn is recognized as a leader in his field. He is the host of the public television special “The Age Fix”, and also hosts the podcast The Dr. Youn Show, He is the most followed plastic surgeon on social media with close to 15 million followers, and his new book Younger For Life is a bestseller and holistic guide to turning back the clock using the process of auto-juvenation. Dr. Youn is also the founder of The Youn beauty product line. Dr. Youn and I discuss the intersection of aesthetic medicine and wellness, nutrition for beauty, and his experience with business and social media. He shares supplement protocol recommendations to limit post-surgery complications, recommendations for nutrition integration in plastic surgery practices, and key lifestyle factors that affect accelerated skin aging. Dr. Youn also underscores the importance of helping patients avoid surgery and find self-acceptance in the face of aging. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Anthony Youn - https://www.dryoun.com/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 01:24 Dr. Youn lights up when he interacts with foster dogs. 4:04 The decision to become a plastic surgeon didn’t come immediately for Dr. Youn. 6:18 Growing a social media following required Dr. Youn to think outside the influencer box. 10:10 Creating high-quality, engaging content is a critical component of a successful social media platform. 13:31 The importance of authenticity for social media success. 15:22 Dr. Youn’s weekly schedule reflects his attempt at a healthy work-life balance. 20:15 Forming relationships is a critical component of whole-life success. 23:05 Dr. Youn’s trailblazing approach to combining nutrition with procedures. 29:05 Supplement protocol recommendations to limit post-surgery complications. 32:46 Recommendations for nutrition integration in plastic surgery practices. 35:20 Key lifestyle factors that affect accelerated skin aging. 38:10 Supplement recommendations to support collagen. 43:05 Additional key supplements to support healthy aging including Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and zinc. 45:08 Incorporating nutrition supplementation for each patient’s post-surgery protocol. 47:05 The hottest trends in aesthetics and plastic surgery and the ones Dr. Youn wishes would disappear. 51:50 The importance of avoiding surgery and finding self-acceptance in the face of aging. 55:35 Dr. Youn’s favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and his evolved opinion of chiropractors.

Stella Lizotte Talkie is an Experienced Functional Medicine Consultant and Certified Pregnancy Health Coach who supports women and families through trying to conceive, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. She has a Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science from Florida State University and works to help women optimize their nutrition, find solutions to health problems, prepare for birth, build their dream birth team, and achieve overall wellness in body, mind, and spirit. Together Stella and I discuss pregnancy complication prevention strategies including metabolomics and acid testing, addressing gaps in traditional OB care, and how functional medicine practitioners can step in to provide better support. We also discuss prenatal and other supplements to support women at each stage of pregnancy, as well as Stella’s unique experience of growing up with parents who started Designs for Health. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Stella Lizotte Talkie - https://www.stellarosewellness.com/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 01:44 Stella is feeling full of love and family as the new year begins. 2:22 Stella’s personal and professional path was shaped from childhood by parents who started Designs for Health. 05:15 The decision to work at Designs for Health wasn’t an obvious one for Stella. 06:26 As a certified pregnancy health coach, Stella once was terrified of pregnancy and birth. 09:40 Stella’s services as a pregnancy health coach aim to optimize women’s health. 11:43 Patterns of the findings from the Designs for Health metabolomics spotlight test. 15:40 Prenatal vitamins that Stella uses and recommends. 21:52 Probiotics timing and strains and considerations for preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. 26:04 Examples of supplements that have successfully addressed pregnancy insomnia and other sleep problems. 31:30 The optimal timeline for preparing for pregnancy for both men and women. 34:27 Addressing the gaps in traditional OB care and assembling a dream birth team. 38:02 Tools that aid in implementing the advice of a pregnancy health coach. 40:27 Postpartum care and support from a health coach. 46:07 Stella’s personal favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and the changing fad diets that she has changed her mind about in her childbearing years.

Jenna Hilton is a Certified Physician Assistant, specializing in Family, Internal Medicine, and Medical Aesthetics. She co-founded Vibrant EDU courses at Vibrant Skin Bar and regularly performs one-on-one training with fellow injectors. She teaches Aesthetic and Advanced Injectable Courses at the National Laser Institute, has been named Preceptor of the Year, and is an Adjunct Faculty Member at Midwestern University. In our conversation, Jenna and I discussed all things aesthetics, from detox and gut health to the importance of nutrient therapy in aesthetics. Jenna shares nutrients and supplements for treating acne, her systemic approach to patient healing, and the protein, nutrient deficiencies, and hormonal changes that affect aging patients. She also covers topical and stimulating treatments for hair loss patients, menopause-induced hormone imbalance changes that can be treated with bioidentical hormones, and the critical role of functional medicine in the constant evolution of the aesthetics industry. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Jenna Hilton - https://vibrantskinbar.com/meet-the-staff/jenna-hilton/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 01:32 Detox and gut health conversations are lighting Jenna up in the new year. 1:56 Jenna’s skin health journey as a passionate PA began in college with a roommate's fatal rash. 5:02 The importance of nutrient therapy in aesthetics. 6:18 Nutrients and supplements for treating acne at different stages of a patient’s life. 9:21 Liposomal glutathione dosing for skin brightening and insights into melasma treatments and procedures. 14:00 Jenna’s systemic approach to patient healing. 16:12 The ‘skintelligent’ patient wants to age gracefully and focuses on gut and hormonal health in addition to outer aesthetics. 18:38 Protein, nutrient deficiencies, and hormonal changes that affect aging patients. 22:52 Lifestyle coaching in Jenna’s office is supported in-house. 24:54 Post-procedure nutrient standard protocol for biostimulation and hair loss patients. 27:49 Topical and stimulating treatments for hair loss patients. 29:13 Hormone imbalance changes that are common in perimenopause and menopause that can be treated with bioidentical hormones. 32:25 Jenna’s success story of pairing an aesthetic treatment with supplements for an incredible outcome. 33:51 The role of functional medicine in the constant evolution of the aesthetics industry. 35:50 Jenna’s personal favorite supplements, current health practices, and the gut health/skin link that she has changed her mind about.

Dr. David Brady is the Chief Medical Officer for Designs for Health, Inc. and Diagnostic Solutions Labs, LLC and an expert consultant for nutritional supplements and clinical laboratory industries. He has over 30 years of experience as an integrative practitioner and more than 25 years in health sciences academia. He is a licensed naturopathic medical physician in Connecticut and Vermont; he is board certified in functional medicine and clinical nutrition; and he is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He held the long-time position as Vice President for Health Sciences and Director of the Human Nutrition Institute at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, where he continues to serve as an Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences, and he maintains a private practice, Whole Body Medicine, in Fairfield, CT, USA. Dr. Brady has returned to the podcast for a discussion about fibromyalgia and offers a variety of clinical pearls throughout our conversation. He highlights the differentiating features between fibro and pseudo-fibromyalgia, explains the evolution of our understanding of fibro diagnostic markers and subsequent treatments, and details the environmental triggers, predisposition and trauma that tend to lead to the onset of fibromyalgia. He also offers potential solutions that utilize supplements for mitochondrial support and deficiencies and offers an update on long COVID and increased autoimmunity in the population at large. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. David Brady - https://dss.designsforhealth.com/blogs/faculty-member/david-m-brady Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 01:50 Dr. Brady is looking forward to the future of Designs for Health. 3:00 A definition of fibromyalgia and the parts of the body that are widely affected by it. 7:33 Differentiating features between fibro and pseudo-fibromyalgia. 9:32 The evolution of our understanding of fibro diagnostic markers and subsequent treatments. 15:25 Common nervous system set up that leads to fibromyalgia later in life. 18:25 Findings and actions resulting from cytokine testing, heightened neural inflammation, and glial cell activation. 23:00 Updates on the link between fibromyalgia and long-haul COVID 19. 26:14 The use of 5-HTP in regulating limbic system dysfunction, neurotransmitters and heightened pain receptors. 31:55 Utilizing botanicals in calming adaptogens and those that are not stimulating. 33:05 5-HTP use for those with SNPs in MAO-A or -B for brain retraining in calming and relaxation. 36:36 Fibromyalgia pain is presented in constant and regular symptomatology. 38:45 Environmental triggers that bring on fibromyalgia, in addition to the intersection of predisposition and trauma. 44:06 Gender and hormonal differences in the onset and presentation of fibromyalgia. 45:50 Potential solutions that utilize supplements for mitochondrial support and deficiencies. 51:56 Managing inflammatory and joint pain in fibromyalgia. 54:42 Dietary patterns and food sensitivities that are common in patients with fibromyalgia. 56:48 Peptide therapy options for patients with fibromyalgia. 59:29 An update on long Covid and increased autoimmunity in the population at large. 1:02:48 Dr. Brady’s latest intrigue supplements, current health practices, and the need to be right all of the time that he has changed his mind about.

Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Holistic Nutritionist specializing in Functional Medicine, practicing at Oasis Health and Medicine in San Diego. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto, Dr. Pedi earned his Master of Science in Kinesiology at York University and became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. He graduated as a Naturopathic Doctor at Bastyr University California and has received training from leaders in functional medicine, the Institute of Functional Medicine and is an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. In our discussion, Dr. Pedi and I explore gut health, cardiometabolic health, and some business talk about his large social media following. He highlights common stress patterns that are negatively impacting digestive health, the connection between cardiovascular health and GI health, and tests, lab markers, and other considerations for Dr. Pedi’s personalized nutrition plans. He answers some of the questions he hears most frequently, including what makes a good diet, why people are sicker than ever, and the biggest overlooked issues in cardiovascular health. He also highlights the power of social media in educating the public and reaching millions of potential patients and clients daily. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi - https://drpedinaturalhealth.com/about/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 01:24 Rebuilding his health has been lighting Dr. Pedi up in the new year. 2:32 Pedi journey toward practicing functional medicine began as a personal trainer. 4:41 Common stress patterns that are negatively impacting digestive health. 5:46 Lab findings regularly show an increasing presence of H. pylori. Dr. Pedi offers natural treatment options. 9:27 People seem to be sicker than ever before. Is it caused by a weakened GI or weakened immune issues? 11:15 Dr. Pedi’s favorite gut health nutrients to target whole health and healing. 13:50 Applications for post biotics including addressing leaky gut. 14:30 The connection between cardiovascular health and GI health, and TMAO considerations. 19:20 What does a good diet include? The answer can be both personalized and generalized. 22:07 Lab markers and other considerations for Dr. Pedi’s personalized nutrition plans. 24:36 Addressing histamine intolerance and stabilizing mast cell response. 26:55 Dr. Pedi’s interactions with Dr. Mimi Guarneri greatly shaped his journey as a doctor. 33:15 Clinical patterns that are found in stool testing for the GI and cardiology connection. 34:05 Sleep apnea is one of the biggest overlooked issues in cardiovascular health. 40:43 The connection between oral health and cardiovascular health. 41:46 Supplement recommendations for increased cardiovascular health. 42:16 Dr. Pedi highlights all that social media has allowed naturopathic doctors to accomplish. 46:00 The power of consistently posting helpful marketing information on social media. 50:08 Key lessons learned in building a business. 52:25 Pedi’s personal favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and the approach to healing that he has changed his mind about in recent years.

Austin Perlmutter, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician and New York Times bestselling author. He is an expert in brain health, neuroinflammation, immunometabolism, and neuroplasticity. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. His focus is in helping others to improve decision-making and quality of life. He is also interested in methods of understanding and reducing burnout in the medical field. He is the co-author of Brain Wash. He is the host of the podcast Get The STUCK Out, where he examines things that keep us stuck through open minded questions and conversations. In our conversation, Dr. Perlmutter and I examine various reasons that a person’s decision making can be biased by their biology in unhealthy ways, and what can be done about it. Practitioners who are facing clients who are noncompliant will benefit from listening to his explanation of the mechanisms of the connection between brain and systemic inflammation and the pathways that are involved in the blood-brain barrier, systemic immunity and the brain. We also explore common triggers and solutions of neuroinflammation, especially sleep deprivation, the effects of polyphenols in the context of immunometabolism, and the effects of smoke and air pollution, sedentary behavior, alcohol and sugar consumption on brain health. Dr. Perlmutter’s insights clearly highlight his passion for educating people about the reasons that lifestyle medicine not only matters, but is critical to brain health and longevity. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Austin Perlmutter - https://www.austinperlmutter.com/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 01:50 Dr. Perlmutter is passionate about the substantial preventions and improvements breakthroughs in preventive health. 4:34 Austin’s father Dr. David Perlmutter’s career influenced, but didn’t entirely dictate his writing and medical career path. 10:01 Is decision making based on psychology or biology? Dr. Perlmutter explains. 14:30 Sleep is the number one action that can positively or negatively impact brain function. 17:40 The mechanisms of the connection between brain and systemic inflammation. 23:02 Pathways that are involved in the blood-brain barrier, systemic immunity and the brain. 29:51 Common triggers and solutions of neuroinflammation, especially sleep deprivation. 36:06 Dedicated stress relief practices including meditation, movement, decreased screen time seeking professional health, and dietary changes. 42:20 The benefits of utilizing a continuous glucose monitor. 43:20 The effects of polyphenols in the context of immunometabolism. 51:30 Overt signals that alcohol consumption is creating a risk for brain health. 54:24 Sedentary behavior dramatically increases the risk for brain issues, these tactics will counter its effects. 58:10 Smoke and air pollutants as a driver of microglial activation and needed action steps. 1:10:45 Tactics for improving air quality in the home. 1:12:40 Top personal supplements, top health practices, and the muscle health priority that Dr. Perlmutter has changed his mind about.

Dr. Vincent Pedre, medical director of Pedre Integrative Health, is a board-certified internist and a Functional Medicine–certified practitioner in private practice in New York City. Dr. Pedre’s integrative medical approach combines both Western and Eastern traditions. He is a clinical instructor at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and is also certified in yoga and medical acupuncture. His holistic philosophy is patient-centered and focuses on uncovering the root causes of illness to create long-term wellness. He is also the founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness, which offers health-enhancing programs, content and lifestyle products, dietary supplements, and weight loss programs. In our conversation, Dr. Pedre and I explore the critical role of gut health in overall wellness, the personalized approach outlined in his books, and strategies for optimizing gut health. He underscores the critical intersection of gut health and a productive immune system, highlights the danger of claiming that one health plan will fix all gut problems, and shares the sequence of his personalized patient protocol. He also shares his approach to dosings for prebiotics and gut healing nutrients, and shares his enthusiasm for meeting patients wherever they are in their journey toward optimal gut health. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Vincent Pedre - https://pedremd.com/ The GutSMART Protocol: Revitalize Your Health, Boost Your Energy, and Lose Weight in Just 14 Days with Your Personalized Gut-Healing Plan Happy Gut: The Cleansing Program to Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Eliminate Pain Happy Gut Coffee Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Dr. Pedre is finding gratitude amidst the fires in California. 2:35 The power of a practitioner's ability to impact on a patient’s overall life and health. 06:55 Dr. Pedre’s journey with gut healing began in childhood and shaped his career. 10:35 The critical intersection of gut health and a productive immune system. 14:28 Dr. Pedre’s books were inspired by his becoming an accidental gut expert. 19:48 The danger of claiming that one health plan will fix all gut problems. 24:04 Recommended Vagus nerve techniques including breathing and humming to counter depression. 28:16 The sequence of Dr. Pedre’s patient protocol starts with a thorough interview and a personalized diet protocol. 33:54 Dosings for prebiotics, gut healing nutrients and serum bovine immunoglobulin. 37:48 Microplastics and the microhabits that are endangering gut health including K-cups and espresso machines. 45:27 Recommendations for minimizing exposures and increasing detox practices. 48:38 Emerging research and health trends surrounding gut health and the microbiome. 52:03 Top personal supplements, top health practices, and the stress-management priority that Dr. Pedre has changed his mind about.

Lexi Yoo is the Founder and Director of Yoo Direct Health in Indiana and is a double-board-certified nurse practitioner in the areas of family and pediatric medicine. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Purdue University and a Master’s from IUPUI as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Lexi has a particular interest in anti-aging medicine, integrative health, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and a focus on peptide therapy. She is certified through BioTE Medical, where she is a mentor as well as a proctor. Lexi has completed all her functional medicine coursework through The Institute for Functional Medicine and has completed an Aesthetic Fellowship through the American Academy of Antiaging. She is a national speaker as well as a trainer in her areas of specialty. Lexi is also a GAIN trainer for Galderma Aesthetics. In 2022, she developed the Integrative Residency Program, where she created a virtual learning opportunity for other providers to learn about Thyroid Health, Hormone Optimization in Men and Women, Gut Health management, Peptide Therapy, and Aesthetic Medicine. In 2023 she developed the Yoo Direct Training Academy, a virtual-based platform for the like-minded provider. Lexi and I have a candid conversation about marketing longevity and achieving business growth in lasting ways. She shares key lessons she has learned about staffing, vision, creating a culture of growth and the importance of maintaining integrity in the face of success. She offers insights into her holistic approach to weight loss and longevity, details about GLP-1 receptor antagonists and other high demand treatment options that Lexi’s patients regularly ask about, and steps practitioners need to take to keep their patients healthy and happy as they navigate the journey toward longevity. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Lexi Yoo - https://www.yoodirecthealth.com/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:45 Lexi’s latest focus on neurotherapy offers valuable integrative therapies to her patients. 03:20 The journey of Lexi’s business growth was both unexpected and incredibly rewarding – and included Crossfit. 7:48 The why behind the Yoo Academy has benefitted Lexi as well as her like minded practitioner community. 09:39 Key lessons Lexi has learned about staffing, vision, creating a culture of growth and maintaining integrity in the face of success. 12:30 Longevity refers to both long life as well as high quality of life. Lexi works to help patients meet both of these goals. 15:25 Key biomarkers of longevity that Lexi looks to in the total health panel. 16:15 An overview of the standard intake visit at Yoo Direct Health. 20:55 GLP-1 receptor antagonists and other high demand treatment options that Lexi’s patients regularly ask about. 28:00 Considerations for patients regarding tirzepatide, semaglutide, fatty liver disease, and optimized hormones for longevity. 29:04 Pregnancy and increased fertility warnings and options for patients. 30:32 Cycling GLP-1, refills, insulin resistance, menstrual cycles, and musical loss are all taken into consideration when optimizing patient health for longevity. 35:24 Recommendations for carb, fat, and protein dietary intake starts with meeting the patient where they are. 36:40 Appetite control and healthy weight loss is a matter of dosing semaglutide responsibility. 38:27 Details about injectable growth hormones and peptides. 40:23 A holistic approach to managing the side effects of commercially available...

Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and licensed pharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease, fatigue and mystery illnesses after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009. She is the author of the New York Times best-selling patient guide Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, the #1 New York Times best-selling protocol-based book Hashimoto’s Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back, Hashimoto's Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health, and Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving. Together we discuss the experiences that led her to write about Hashimoto’s and the adrenal protocol. She highlights the importance of shifting the stress response when supporting adrenals, the value of building resilience over avoiding stressors altogether, and the connection between adrenal dysfunction and thyroid health. Dr. Wentz touches on a myriad of details about HPA Axis Dysfunction, including balancing adrenals, testing options, the connection between adrenal dysfunction and thyroid health, and the success rates she has seen as she has dedicated her work to helping patients heal from Hashimoto’s. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Izabella Wentz - https://thyroidpharmacist.com/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 02:45 Dr. Wentz’s diagnosis with Hashimoto's led her to write books that have helped suffering people around the world. 06:15 The importance of shifting the stress response when supporting adrenals. 08:34 Are patterns of dysfunction unavoidable as life and career stressors mount? 11:02 The value of building resilience over avoiding stressors altogether. 12:09 Adrenal fatigue and HPA Axis Dysfunction terminology has changed over time, but the importance of providing options to patients has remained the same. 14:17 The role of hormones and concerns about their side effects. 17:43 Coffee, wine and sleep may not be the reason a patient is sick, rather they may be self-medicating attempts to balance adrenals. 19:35 Testing options, including the adrenal salivary index and the Dutch test. 21:25 The connection between adrenal dysfunction and thyroid health. 23:25 Key chronic stressors that cause adrenal dysfunction issues. 25:00 Dr. Wentz weighs in on the ABC’s – adaptogens, B vitamins and Vitamin C – as the most important areas to address from the supplement front. 28:49 Dr. Wentz’s typical approach to the Hashimoto’s patient is looking for symptom management versus total reversal. 32:43 How long does it take to get a reduction in thyroid antibodies? 35:12 What does realistic weight loss look like when coupled with Hashimoto’s? 37:40 Exercise recommendations for people with HPA Axis Dysfunction. 40:00 Modalities for improving psychological safety. 42:35 Dr. Wentz shares her personal favorite adaptogens and how they have helped her. 45:20 The autoimmune paleo-protocol is often a temporary elimination rather than a lifelong change. 48:20 Details of the ultimate gut reaction study and Dr. Wentz’s husband’s experience with hemochromatosis. 52:40 Top personal supplements, top health practices, and the idea that Dr. Wentz has changed her mind about over her years of practice.

Dr. Christy Sutton is a chiropractor who focuses on finding and correcting the root cause of their health problem, preventing future health problems, and giving her patients the tools they need to have the healthiest life possible. She uses many tools, including applied kinesiology, nutrition, chiropractic adjustments, exercise programs, lab, and genetic testing, to give her patients a precise and powerful treatment plan that goes beyond what they could find anywhere else. In addition to providing her patients with the highest level of care, she is an author and teacher of epigenetics and using genetic testing with environmental changes to take your health beyond your genes and prevent health problems. Dr. Sutton earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Anatomy, and Health and Wellness from Texas State University and Parker University. She earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University. She was drawn to health care because of her extensive personal health struggles, which included being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 16. In the second part of our discussion about iron overload and hemochromatosis, Christy and I discuss strategies for obtaining sufficient protein while maintaining caution about red meat intake, the connection between high iron and low copper, supplements that will reduce iron, and antioxidant recommendations. Christy underscores the importance of iron testing and genetic testing and offers clinical pearls regarding hemochromatosis, anemia, and B12. Our conversation is filled with information that every practitioner needs to know and highlights the easily addressed and corrected concerns that iron overload and hemochromatosis present. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Christy Sutton - https://www.drchristysutton.com/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 01:11 Iron saturation is a formula that examines serum iron and TIBC. 02:54 My recent experience with testing my iron ferritin levels before donating blood. 5:21 How often are patients told to take an iron supplement unnecessarily? 9:16 Clinical pearls regarding hemochromatosis, anemia, and B12. 11:46 Managing iron levels is not a trivial issue at any stage of life. 14:05 Difficulty absorbing blood does not directly correlate with ferritin levels. 20:33 Obtaining sufficient protein while maintaining caution about red meat intake. 26:09 Supplements that will reduce iron and antioxidant recommendations. 35:44 If your patients need increased iron, they should not be afraid to take iron. 39:00 Increasing iron absorption through dietary means and meal preparation. 43:16 The connection between high iron and low copper. 47:58 Christy’s personal supplement preferences, top health preferences, and the genetic ideas that she has changed her mind about in her career.

Dr. Christy Sutton is a chiropractor who focuses on finding and correcting the root cause of their health problem, preventing future health problems, and giving her patients the tools they need to have the healthiest life possible. She uses many tools, including applied kinesiology, nutrition, chiropractic adjustments, exercise programs, lab, and genetic testing, to give her patients a precise and powerful treatment plan that goes beyond what they could find anywhere else. In addition to providing her patients with the highest level of care, she is an author and teacher of epigenetics and using genetic testing with environmental changes to take your health beyond your genes and prevent health problems. Dr. Sutton earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Anatomy, and Health and Wellness from Texas State University and Parker University. She earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University. She was drawn to health care because of her extensive personal health struggles, which included being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 16. In this highly anticipated episode, Christy and I are exploring iron overload and hemochromatosis, a grossly underdiagnosed and fully treatable genetic disorder that is widely misunderstood and extremely dangerous. Christy’s comprehensive resource The Iron Curse details the acute and long-term symptoms and dangers of iron overload. Christy recounts the frustrating journey that she navigated while trying to get her husband accurately diagnosed, and I share my personal story and diagnosis of hemochromatosis. Our conversation is the first of a two-episode conversation that needs to be happening with greater urgency among practitioners and patients around the world, especially in countries with a largely Caucasian population. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Christy Sutton - https://www.drchristysutton.com/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 02:57 Christy’s deep interest in hemochromatosis led her to write The Iron Curse. 05:25 Clinical details of her husband’s diagnosis including a false positive for autoimmune hepatitis and Cushing’s Syndrome. 11:11 The difference that an early hemochromatosis diagnosis could have made in Christy’s husband’s health trajectory. 14:29 The scientific differentiators of hemochromatosis from iron overload. 16:10 The myth of hereditary hemochromatosis and the misuse of the term ‘carrier’. 19:30 Numbers of the frequency of presence and diagnosis of hemochromatosis in Caucasians across Europe. 24:24 Genetic advantages of absorbing too much iron and details of gene terminology. 30:19 Acute and long-term symptoms and dangers of iron overload. 35:15 An extensive list of ways that excess iron presents itself throughout the body. 37:52 The negative impact of undiagnosed hemochromatosis at every stage of life. 41:18 My personal story and diagnosis with hemochromatosis. 45:12 Lab markers and testing levels that aid in diagnosing hemochromatosis.

Mel Luther is a dedicated nutrition consultant with experience in one-on-one coaching, group coaching, public speaking as a nutrition educator, and hosting wellness retreats. She is passionate about nutrition education, coaching, and science writing. Mel earned her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Anthropology from the University of Hawaii, followed by certification as a holistic nutritionist through the Energetic Health Institute. She also holds a master's degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. Her diverse background includes working in integrative nutrition and pharmacy centers, and cardiac rehabilitation programs, and contributing to the writing and educational platforms at Designs for Health. Mel’s work in cardiac rehab as a nutritionist underscores the importance of blood sugar management and heart disease. The relationship between cardiovascular health, diabetes, and blood sugar management is often overlooked by practitioners but plays a critical role in optimal patient health. Together Mel and I discuss the key changes that her clients implement for blood sugar management, including effective nutrients, quality sleep, timing meals, continuous glucose monitoring, and hemoglobin levels. She shines a light on what really works and what doesn’t, the role gender plays in blood sugar management, and the surprising relationship between coffee consumption and ovarian health. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Mel Luther - https://www.nutritionwithmel.com/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Nutrition Blog: 4 Surprising Botanicals to Promote Normal GLP-1 Production - https://www.casi.org/4-surprising-botanicals-promote-normal-glp-1-production Nutrition Blog: Berberine: For Blood Sugar, Healthy Weight, and Beyond - https://www.casi.org/berberine-for-blood-sugar-healthy-weight-and-beyond Science Blog: Recent Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Explores Potential Link Between Certain Micronutrients and Glucose Metabolism - https://www.casi.org/micronutrients-and-glucose-metabolism Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 02:32 Mel’s introduction into functional medicine started with unresolved asthma and digestive issues in her youth. 05:20 Nutritional Anthropology considers practices that have been utilized for thousands of years. 08:29 Mel’s work in cardiac rehab as a nutritionist underscores the importance of blood sugar management in heart disease. 10:25 An overview of three pillars in Mel’s rehab program – nutrition, exercise, and mindset. 13:25 Cardiac events are the number one reason Mel’s patients seek health coaching and motivational interviewing. 15:20 Top changes that Mel’s clients implement for blood sugar management. 17:24 Timing meal recommendations for blood sugar management. 19:15 Nutrients that play a key role in blood sugar management, include niacin, magnesium, and thiamine. 25:20 Vitamin B6 and folate deficiencies in neuropathy, mental health, and blood sugar management. 28:08 Top pre-diabetes medications that result in nutrient depletions, including GLP-1. 32:20 Herbal and nutrient support for patients, including fiber and berberine. 34:09 The connection between blood sugar, mental health, and quality sleep. 40:45 Continuous glucose monitoring for non-diabetics. 44:25 Key sex differences in blood sugar management, especially during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. 45:51 Hemoglobin levels are not directly connected to blood sugar levels. 48:08 PCOS symptoms and indicators. 51:45 The...

Kristine Burke, MD is a triple board-certified Functional Medicine physician, entrepreneur, author, educator, and researcher. She is an expert in the reversal and prevention of chronic diseases such as dementia, diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes. She has a special focus on mold-related illness and its connection to many conditions including research into reversing the cognitive decline of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. She teaches Functional Medicine in her role as Asst Clinical Professor of Preventive Medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and is the Founder and Medical Director of True Health Center for Functional Medicine in Northern California - a multi-disciplinary practice that delivers personalized primary care with a proprietary data-driven wellness plan that has successfully prevented any heart attacks from occurring among its patients for over a decade. I am delighted to invite Dr. Kristine Burke back to the podcast. Together we take a look at a myriad of misconceptions surrounding mold and mold-related illness. The negative impact of mold is far-reaching and severe, but it is impossible to heal in the environment that a patient initially gets sick in. Dr. Burke shares her personal experience with discovering and healing her brother-in-law’s physiological issues that were triggered by black mold. She explains the key indicators that signal when to test the patient and when to test the home, highlights the essential tests for both patient and home and offers practitioner strategies for guiding patients in the analyzing and interpretation of their test results to move toward healing and restoring whole body health and wellness. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Kristine Burke - https://www.ifm.org/about/profile/kristine-burke/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Nutrition Blog: Lifestyle Changes and Nutraceuticals to Support the Body’s Response to Mycotoxins - https://www.casi.org/lifestyle-changes-nutraceuticals-and-mycotoxins Nutrition Blog: The Latest Clinical Research on Zeolite and Heavy Metal Detoxification - https://www.casi.org/latest-clinical-research-zeolite-heavy-metal-detoxification Nutrition Blog: Activated Charcoal’s Role in Clearing Environmental Toxins from the Body - https://www.casi.org/activated-charcoal-clearing-environmental-toxins Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:27 The near-constant presence of EMF is affecting both humans and mold. 05:38 Kristine’s work in the mold epidemic started with a personal interest in the genetic component. 11:04 Mold-related toxicity is commonly tested positive in cognitive decline patients. 13:53 Key indicators that signal when to test the patient and when to test the home. 18:38 Effective dementia reversal testing, mycotoxin urine testing, home dust, and water damage testing and their potential findings. 24:38 Guiding patients in the analysis and interpretation of their test results. 30:00 VOCs and IGG serum allergy testing considerations. 33:52 First steps for solutions from VCS and urine micro tests to eliminating environmental exposures. 35:50 Sequential treatment steps after proper remediation to remove internalized toxins. 40:30 Handling resistance when patients are on treatment for up to 4 years. 43:23 Utilizing binders as dictated by sensitivities and limiting heavy metals intake long-term. 47:48 Psychological issues that were triggered by black mold in Kristine’s brother-in-law. 50:51 Cholestyramine and other binders and addressing the controversy of the dietary...

Dr. Stacy Sims, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. She is the author of the book ROAR, written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. This book challenges the dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health and this paradigm shift is the focus of her famous TED Talk "Women Are Not Small Men”. Her latest book is called Next Level and is focused on crushing goals through menopause and beyond. Dr. Sims has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers and several books and is a regularly featured speaker at professional and academic conferences. The lack of research on women’s performance and nutrition has negatively affected women’s health for generations, but Stacy is on a mission to change that. She and I explore the sex differences in hormones as they relate to performance and how menstrual cycles can be used to a woman’s health benefit as an ergogenic aid. She offers recommendations for performance, supplements, nutrition, and recovery in both the follicular luteal phases and highlights the impact of hormonal changes on performance during perimenopause and postmenopause. We touch on supplements, intermittent fasting, and practitioner guidelines for guiding patients through life with confidence in their ability to lift weights, train effectively, and navigate every stage of reproduction with empowering knowledge and confidence. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Stacy Sims - https://www.drstacysims.com/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 04:07 Why has there been so little research on women in the medical field, specifically in nutrition and exercise physiology? 07:00 Implications of the lack of research in women’s performance and nutrition. 08:38 Sex differences in hormones as they relate to performance. 13:00 Stacy’s ideal research study would be a transdisciplinary effort that incorporates a wide variety of testing for women. 16:20 Menstrual cycles can be used to a woman’s health benefit as an ergogenic aid. 20:17 Recommendations for performance, supplements, nutrition, and recovery in the follicular phase. 23:55 Stacy’s dietary recommendations for athletes that meet appropriate nutrition for the training. 26:40 Protein and carbohydrate intake guidelines during the luteal phase. 30:01 Current research on oral contraceptives and performance. 33:51 The impact of hormonal changes on performance during perimenopause and postmenopause. 38:45 Heavy weight lifting recommendations for whole life health and performance. 43:39 Training, nutrition, and supplement recommendation differences during perimenopause and menopause. 45:58 Tactics for practitioners to support patients in invoking effective change in sleep hygiene and physical training to increase mobility. 51:15 Creatine and other supplement recommendations for women. 54:30 Iron, estrogen, and testosterone in perimenopausal women. 55:55 Stacy’s supplement recommendations include adaptogens based on scientific research. 59:22 Intermittent fasting in women is an easy no for most women. 1:03:33 Stacy’s personal daily supplements, favorite health practices, and the ideas she has changed her mind about in recent...

Dr. Nora Khaldi is a renowned biotech entrepreneur, mathematician, scientist and founder and CEO at Nuritas, an AI-enabled synthetic biology company focused on creating the next generation of intelligent ingredients. Dr. Khaldi is an industry leader in the field of life science, biotechnology and food technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Evolution, Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics from Trinity College Ireland and a masters in mathematics from Aix-Marseille University. Her research has focused primarily on research evolution and comparative genomics. Nora holds over 30 patents and is a highly published author. Together Dr. Khaldi and I dive into the world of peptides and the infinite possibilities of the Nuritas peptide finder. We explore the characteristics of peptides that can change and improve targeted areas, including maintaining muscle health while losing weight, skin health and wrinkles through collagen production and reduced inflammation, and glucose, craving control, sleep promotion, and skin health. Dr. Khaldi reviews the PeptiStrong timeline, highlights targeted populations and shares observations from her personal use. She also addresses the possibilities and concerns associated with AI, reminding us how scientists can enhance their research with its assistance. I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Dr. Nora Khaldi - https://www.nuritas.com/team/dr%E2%81%9Fnora%E2%81%9Fkhaldi/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Research Blog: Decoding Peptides: The Body’s Little Helpers - https://www.casi.org/decoding-peptides-bodys-little-helpers Research Blog: Bioactive Peptides From the Fava Bean: The Future of Muscular Health? - https://www.casi.org/bioactive-peptides-from-the-fava-bean-future-of-muscular-health Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 03:09 Dr. Khali’s interest in mathematics and life sciences converged as her career progressed. 5:58 The moment that peptides became the focus of Dr. Khali’s research involved wallaby milk. 9:27 Details about peptides and the infinite possibilities of the Nuritas peptide finder. 13:03 The molecular universe of an apple includes more molecular data than all social media put together. Dr. Khali details this library of peptides. 15:44 A timeline of the peptide finder’s work and how its inaccuracies are corrected over time to identify solutions. 18:14 Determining which areas to focus on and bring to market starts with securing both health and longevity. 21:16 Pillars in seeking peptides that can change and improve targeted areas, including maintaining muscle health while losing weight. 24:01 Discovering the muscle building mechanisms that became the ingredients in PeptiStrong. 27:51 Why can’t humans access all nutrients that are hidden in plants? 31:42 The role of AI in identifying properties and the role of humans in ensuring accuracy. 35:25 Pre-market control testing markers and models and findings from early human clinical trials. 42:18 PeptiStrong timeline and targeted populations and observations from Dr. Khaldi’s personal use. 47:15 Designs for Health CEO Amardeep Kahlon’s testimonial for performance peptides. 49:15 The combination of mathematics and computer science is AI, and scientists can enhance their research with its assistance. 52:25 PeptiYouth focuses on skin health and wrinkles through collagen production and reduced inflammation. 54:42 Upcoming areas of Nuritas peptide research include glucose, craving control, sleep promotion, and skin health. 58:50 Is it possible that the answers for...