Life's Best Medicine Podcast

Veronica Thompson, LCSW, is a certified trauma therapist, a committed Christian, and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. She has dedicated more than twenty years to helping children, teens, and families navigate and overcome the trauma of sexual abuse. In her writing and clinical work, Veronica explores the intersection of the Christian faith with the best clinical psychotherapy practices. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Veronica talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:12) The varieties of early traumatic childhood experiences and how they impact people later in life (10:58) Childhood sexual abuse and what enables it to continue to proliferate (18:11) How the church can better support families and individuals effected by childhood sexual abuse (21:19) The psychological and social factors that contribute to childhood sexual abuse (26:36) PTSD (34:25) Pornography, narcissism, and sexual abuse (43:57) How faith and community can help people who have suffered sexual abuse (55:41) Therapy and Christianity (01:01:46) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Veronica Thompson: Website: https://www.veronicathompson.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/veronicathompsonlcsw/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Dr. Jason Fung is a Canadian nephrologist and leading voice in metabolic health, best known for making the science of fasting and insulin resistance simple, practical, and empowering. Through his books, lectures, and clinical work, he's helped thousands rethink weight loss, type 2 diabetes, and long-term health by focusing on hormones, not just calories. Dr. Fung is the co-founder of The Fasting Method and a sought-after educator on metabolic health. In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Jason talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:46) The new dietary guidelines and food pyramid (08:02) The Huger Code and understanding hunger (13:19) Why the calories-in/calories-out model for weight-loss is ineffective (17:44) Hedonic hunger (19:06) Conditioned hunger (24:41) Hormones and calories (28:15) Insulin and fat-burning (31:47) The process of digestion and how every step of the process impacts hormones and weight (38:08) While ultra-processed foods are SO much more obesogenic than whole foods (39:53) Food addiction and effective treatment (46:19) The 3 Golden Rules of Weight Loss (49:25) Dr. Fung's new book and masterclass! (Links below) (51:55) Human biology and flavor variety (57:09) Fasting and satiety (01:04:43) Hubris, pride, and ignorance in medicine (01:09:15) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links:   Dr. Jason Fung: The Fasting Method: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01BT8K6FK Website/Books: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/ iG: https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/ X: https://x.com/drjasonfung YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w The Hunger Code Pre-Order/Masterclass: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/gift-with-purchase-offer Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

David Schmitz, along with his wife, is the co-founder of Keto Keto Carnivore. Keto Keto Carnivore is a keto/carnivore-centered bakery and restaurant on Route 66 in Kingman Arizona. They offer Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Seed Oil-Free products! In this episode, Dr. Brian and David talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:50) How FBOMB foods by Ross Taylor changed David's life (07:48) David's bipolar diagnosis and how it impacted his life (11:06) How carnivore and Fenbendazole radically improved David's bipolar symptoms (23:38) Striking the balance between killing unwanted parasites and co-existing with certain parasites (30:16) The difficulty of sourcing/serving food that is completely clean and natural as a restaurant owner (35:05) The massive problem of insufficiently regulated, profit-chasing corporations running the world (49:48) The plight of small businesses in America (59:21) David's wife's AMAZING keto baked goods (01:03:31) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: FBOMB Foods: https://x.com/FatIsSmartFuel Ian Campbell on the Low Carb MD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/metabolic-psychiatry-rethinking-mental-health-through-nutrition-iain-campbell-ph-d-e414/ Republic for the United States of America: https://republicfortheunitedstatesofamerica.org/ Follow the Science (book): https://store.sharylattkisson.com/products/follow-the-science   David Schmitz: Website: ketoketocarnivore.com   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Kayla Girgen, RD, LD, CPT is a registered dietitian and metabolic health coach helping people move beyond dieting into sustainable strength and metabolic health. Known for integrating nutrition with practical movement, she champions rucking as a simple, powerful tool for improving blood sugar balance, resilience, and body composition. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Kayla talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:53) Rucking (06:51) Kayla's journey to becoming a metabolic health-focused RD (12:57) Why rucking is a great form of exercise (20:51) Research on the benefits of rucking (26:40) Tips for getting into rucking (33:39) Nutritional tips for people struggling with osteoporosis (39:14) Stress and metabolic health (42:38) Comparing cycling to rucking (49:57) How to use rucking depending on your health goals (54:45) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Kayla Girgen: Website: https://kaylagirgenrd.com/ Ruck Fit (book): https://www.amazon.com/Ruck-Fit-Strength-Endurance-Walking IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaylagirgenrd/?hl=en Podcast: https://kaylagirgenrd.com/podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kaylagirgenrd/featured   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Dr. Ron Elfenbein is an emergency physician and healthcare entrepreneur who found himself at the center of a high-stakes legal battle after being indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges. Maintaining his innocence, he mounted a determined fight against the allegations, challenging the government's case and drawing national attention to the complexities of medical billing, regulatory overreach, and due process in modern healthcare. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Ron talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:20) What it's like being an ER doctor (08:04) Dr. Ron's experience working in the ER during the early months of the pandemic (19:54) The incredible effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies (28:27) How federal interference in the distribution of monoclonal antibodies led to national scarcity of the important treatment (34:47) Why Dr. Ron was wrongfully indited on charges of health care fraud by the federal government (45:43) The outcome of the inditement and the ongoing legal hassles Dr. Ron is still facing (54:29) Ivermectin, monoclonal antibodies, and nefarious intentions (01:01:43) Lawfare and why Dr. Ron went public with his story (01:11:00) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   Dr. Ron Elfenbein: X: https://x.com/RonElfenbeinmd Website: Ronelfenbeinmd.com Support Doctor Elfenbein's Legal Defense: https://www.givesendgo.com/DefendDrElfenbein Change.org Petition: https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-lawfare-tell-the-doj-to-drop-the-unjust-prosecution-of-dr-ron-elfenbein?recruiter=1113307157&recruited_by_id=1ab998c0-a9bf-11ea-ab16-9f90afe15353&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&utm_medium=copylink Judge's 93 Page Opinion: https://www2.mdd.uscourts.gov/Opinions/Opinions/22-0146%20Elfenbein%20Opinion.pdf Fox News Article: Maryland doctor says people are 'going to die' after Biden admin uses faulty data to snub antibody treatments   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and best-selling author of multiple books aimed at exposing the incredible nutritional blunders made by official health agencies and providing effective and powerful strategies for regaining health, gaining control over weight, and even methods to regain youthfulness. His books include Wheat Belly, Undoctored, Super Gut, and his latest release, SUPER Body. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Krisna talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:38) Why doctors and the medical industry in general are so slow to accept new scientific discoveries and, especially, to admit that they've been wrong (13:45) Problems with GLP-1s (21:51) Dr. William Davis' new book, SUPER Body (link below) (39:53) Lectin intolerance and how to fix it (42:40) Why making homemade yogurt from very particular strains of microbes can be so beneficial (46:30) Hyaluronic acid (48:42) Safely transitioning off of GLP-1s (56:47) Outro and plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links: Dr. William Davis: Dr. Davis Infinite Health Inner Circle: https://innercircle.drdavisinfinitehealth.com/landing/default.aspx X: https://x.com/WilliamDavisMD IG: https://www.instagram.com/drdavisinfinitehealth/?hl=en Additional Links: https://linkin.bio/drdavisinfinitehealth/ SUPER Body (book): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306835991?tag=hacboogrosit-20   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Krisna Hanks is the founder of Square 1 Wellness, where she helps people return to the fundamentals of metabolic health to heal, thrive, and feel at home in their bodies again. Drawing from both personal experience and deep clinical insight, Krisna challenges the "manage the symptoms" model of care and focuses instead on root causes—using nutrition, lifestyle, and metabolic restoration as powerful tools for lasting change. Through Square 1 Health, she's known for cutting through noise, asking better questions, and helping clients truly start over at square one. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Krisna talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:39) Krisna's professional background and personal health story (09:38) The health value of hope and community (15:35) The Health Empowerment Series coming up in Tucson, AZ (link below) (23:14) The topics and speakers at The Health Empowerment Series (36:08) Practical tips for sticking with your health goals (41:00) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Krisna Hanks: Square 1 Wellness: https://www.square1wellness.com Health Empowerment Series III: Body & Brain Health Summit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-empowerment-series-iii-body-brain-health-summit-tickets-1971307980235?aff=ebdsoporgprofile X: https://x.com/Square1Wellness Linktree: https://linktr.ee/KLH1234   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Dr. Jessica Rose, PhD, MSc, BSc, is a Senior Fellow specializing in Computational Biology from Canada. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in applied mathematics and a master's degree in Immunology from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and a PhD in Computational Biology from Bar Ilan University. Dr. Rose has completed two post-doctoral degrees in Molecular Biology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and in Biochemistry from the Technion Institute of Technology. She is best known for her contributions to public health and safety related to the COVID-19 injectable products, and her analyses of pharmacovigilance databases like VAERS. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Jessica talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:57) Dr. Jessica's upbringing, personality, and scientific pursuits (09:41) Covid vaccines, natural immunity, and bodily autonomy of individuals (19:50) The research of Kevin McKernan on DNA in vials of COVID-19 vaccines (27:39) The composition and production of Covid mRNA vaccines (33:04) National health regulation agencies and Covid vaccine DNA contamination (35:54) Lipid nanoparticles in mRNA vaccines and how they impact human health (44:22) Vaccine injuries due to spike protein proliferation and how the spike protein ruins the human immune system (54:38) Spike protein detox therapies (01:01:12) Fascia release (01:03:07) Cholesterol, gal bladder health, and nutrition (01:07:54) Fasting, autophogy, and the microbiome (01:11:33) Peer review and post-peer review attacks on valid research (01:21:53) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Jules Horn (Fascia Release): https://www.youtube.com/@Jules_horn Science Guardians (post-peer review group): https://x.com/SciGuardians   Dr. Jessica Rose: Research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jessica-Rose-24 Why does DNA remain in vials of COVID-19 mRNA Shots?: https://rumble.com/v74rdvs-why-does-dna-remain-in-vials-of-covid-19-mrna-shots.html What Jessica Rose Knows: Dr. Jessica Rose on DarkHorse: https://rumble.com/v5q0zl8-what-jessica-rose-knows-dr.-jessica-rose-on-darkhorse.html   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Dr. Peter McCullough is a cardiologist, internist, and epidemiologist with decades of experience in cardiovascular medicine and clinical research. He is widely published and has been a prominent, outspoken voice during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on early treatment strategies, vaccine safety, and critical analysis of public health data. Dr. McCullough is known for challenging prevailing narratives and advocating for rigorous scientific debate and medical transparency.   In this episode, Drs. Brian and Peter talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:44) The true risk of Covid Vaccine injury due to the spike protein (10:17) Why the the proliferation of the spike protein in the human body is so dangerous (13:08) Why the spike protein vaccine idea did not work to prevent Covid (14:55) Why annual vaccine booster shots is ineffective (16:52) Concerns about mRNA vaccines and the human genome (19:28) Spike protein detoxification for people who have received a Covid mRNA vaccine (31:12) Why the idea that the spike protein could be causing health issues is largely ignored by medical professionals (34:31) Treating patients with high spike protein antibodies (38:19) The great cocaine epidemic, the great smoking epidemic, and how they relate to the current vaccine injury issue (43:47) When to start worrying about spike protein antibodies in your system (49:08) Spike proteins, heavy metals, mold, and Lyme disease (53:15) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Peter McCullough: X: https://x.com/P_McCulloughMD McCullough Foundation: https://mcculloughfnd.org Website: https://www.petermcculloughmd.com America Out Loud (podcast): https://www.americaoutloud.news/category/podcasts/the-mccullough-report/ Focal Points (Substack): https://sidestack.io/directory/substack/petermcculloughmd   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans have finally arrived! When Tro and Brian first started podcasting together approximately 8 years ago, a paradigm shift of this magnitude seemed like a nice but impossible dream. In this episode we discuss the content, creation, and future impacts of our new national guidelines.   In this episode, Drs. Brian and Tro talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:25) The top people involved in bringing about the recent changes to our dietary guidelines (05:39) The content of the new dietary guidelines (09:27) How the big food companies have been reacting to these guidelines (12:20) The incredible success that common sense and real science have had in medicine/nutrition in recent years (17:01) The new food pyramid (18:40) Developments in HHS (21:22) The microbiome as it relates to mental health, structural health, and metabolic health (23:30) GMOs, pesticides, and the insane value of buying food from your local producers (29:25) The mental health benefits of eating real, whole foods (39:08) New recommendations for vegans (41:16) The new vaccine schedule for kids (43:27) New DPC and HSA policies (50:41) Corruption and conflicts of interest in medicine (01:00:04) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The New Guidelines: https://realfood.gov/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. To kick off the new year, let's talk about a very serious and, unfortunately, very controversial issue: Covid vaccine side-effects. This topic is too important to be ignored as there are many people out there who may be suffering from vaccine-related health problems without realizing it. In this episode, Dr. Brian talks about… (00:00) Intro (04:52) Long-term Covid vaccine side-effects (12:04) Kidney dysfunction due to increased spike protein production (13:34) What to do if you suspect you are suffering from Covid vaccine side-effects (18:13) Spike protein tests (21:07) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Jen Beyst is the co-founder of the Cognitive Function Development Institute and the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Brain Builders where she focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies to support brain health and cognitive performance across the lifespan. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jen talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:11) The upcoming three-part workshop—titled, Beyond Resolutions—on how brain and metabolic regulation create real change (09:46) The value of making changes that are sustainable and attainable when you are just starting out on your health journey (16:16) How to reset the brain and improve cognitive function (21:38) Preventing cognitive decline (26:49) Quick tips for improving mental and cognitive health (30:03) Positivity and health (36:34) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Jen Beyst: Brain Builders: https://brainbuilders.health Cognitive Functional Development Institute: https://www.cfdinstitute.com Beyond Resolutions: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSaszA1ErEm/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/cognitive_function_development/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Got questions about the gut microbiome? Dr. Brain Lenzkes does a deep dive, explaining the interplay between gut health and, metabolic health, cardiovascular health, and cognitive health.   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Don't go into the holiday season unprepared! You can stay on track with your diet and health goals while enjoying the festivities. Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt, is a betrayal recovery coach, licensed attorney (CO & CA), somatic attachment therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and international speaker who guides women through the soul-shattering impact of infidelity into a life reclaimed. As the creator of Life Choreography® and the FLAUNT!® Framework, she offers the complete path of healing—legal, emotional, somatic, and spiritual—so women rise whole, sovereign, and free.   In this episode, Dr. Brian and Lora talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:03) Laura's career in law and why she pivoted to betrayal recovery (10:04) The spiritual aspect of Lora's work (12:49) FLAUNT (15:47) How Lora recovered from her personal experience of betrayal (17:54) Labels, rules, and scripts (22:47) Imposter syndrome (25:54) Managing subconscious expectations (29:44) Spirituality and macro healing (42:44) Preventative measures (47:06) Meditation, gratitude, and prayer (50:18) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Lora Cheadle: Website: https://loracheadle.com Podcast: https://loracheadle.com/flaunt-podcast/ Books: https://loracheadle.com/books/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. David Cavan is a leading diabetes specialist and author dedicated to helping people take control of their blood sugar and reverse type 2 diabetes through practical lifestyle changes. A former Director of Policy and Programmes at Diabetes UK, he has over 25 years of clinical experience and has advised globally on diabetes prevention and management. Dr. Cavan is the author of several influential books, including Reverse Your Diabetes and Take Control of Type 1 Diabetes, empowering patients with evidence-based, sustainable strategies for better health.   In this episode, Drs. Brian and David talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:07) Diabetes reversal (08:34) The history of managing diabetes with low carb diets (12:50) How Dr. Cavan discovered the power of diet for managing diabetes (22:52) Systemic issues in medicine related to nutritional advice and chronic disease (28:15) The growing acceptance of low carb diets as a therapy for diabetes (30:15) CGMs (31:05) Metabolic psychiatry (37:55) Type 1 Diabetes care (45:36) CGMs (49:56) Diabetes in Africa and lifestyle intervention (58:09) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. David Cavan: The Diabetes Doctor: https://www.thediabetesdoctor.co.uk   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Martha Carlin is the founder and CEO of BiotiQuest, a company pioneering targeted probiotic formulations to improve gut health and overall wellness. A "citizen scientist" driven by personal discovery, Martha turned her husband's Parkinson's diagnosis into a mission to explore the gut-brain connection and uncover how microbes influence human health. Through BiotiQuest, she's bridging the gap between cutting-edge microbiome research and real-world solutions that empower people to take charge of their health from the inside out.   In this episode, Dr. Brian and Martha talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:45) Why the microbiome is an key aspect of health (12:10) Cholesterol and Lipopolysaccharides (16:32) Changes in the gut microbiome in an anaerobic state (21:00) Carnivore and the microbiome (26:13) The gut-brain connection (38:11) Emulsifiers and immune-suppression (42:56) Stress, antibiotics, and gut health (48:12) Ideal immunity (50:15) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Martha Carlin: BiotiQuest: https://biotiquest.com/ The Bio Collective: https://www.thebiocollective.com/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Theresa Lyons, MS, MS, PhD is a Yale University trained scientist, medical strategist, and autism parent. Theresa combines the rigor of a Yale-trained scientist with the compassion of a dedicated mom to transform how we understand autism. Through her research and coaching, she explores the metabolic and nutritional roots of neurological health.   In this episode, Dr. Brian and Theresa talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:27) Theresa's background and why she chose to pursue autism research (09:15) The beginning ofTheresa's autism reversal journey (15:53) Autism diagnosis criteria (17:50) Whether or not the reported increase in autism cases is accurate (20:42) What the big, root cause factors are for autism (23:58) Diet and autism (25:56) Low-hanging fruit treatments for people with autism (29:40) Toxin build-up and autism (31:24) B-9 and Leucovorin (38:22) Genetic autism risk (40:18) Diabetes and other co-morbidities associated with autism (41:32) The keto and carnivore diets for people with autism (43:59) Hydration and autism (46:33) GI health and cognitive health (54:17) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Theresa Lyons: Navigating AWEtism: https://awetism.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@navigatingawetism IG: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_awetism/?hl=en   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Lisa Mitts is a multi-award-winning Indie recording artist/songwriter, performer, and advocate for survivors of human trafficking. She is the Director of Administration and Fundraising at Destiny House Restoration Center—a safe harbor where young women, who have been enslaved by the horrific chains of sex-trafficking, can be restored to their God-given identity, destiny and purpose. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Lisa talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:27) Lisa's work to help survivors of human trafficking (11:15) Childhood trauma and mental/physical health (12:54) How groomers prey on vulnerable children (17:32) Caring for victims of trafficking (24:45) How YOU can help victims of trafficking (28:05) Faith in God in the midst of trauma and suffering (29:44) Healing and restoration (34:18) The upcoming Evening of Destiny benefit concert (42:44) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Lisa Mitts: Where Has Love Gone?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRL3thJQsIE Destiny House Restoration Center: https://destinyhouserc.org 2025 EVENING OF DESTINY: https://destinyhouserc.org/events/ Get Tickets HERE: https://ycpac.com/Online/mapSelect.asp?doWork::WSmap::loadMap=Load&createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadMap::performance_ids=E5769DA4-EF3C-4B6A-A426-EA9474824B8A Lisa Mitts Music: https://www.lisamittsmusic.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisamittsmusic/?hl=en   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Josh Wageman is a board-certified Clinical Lipid Specialist dedicated to transforming the way we understand and treat heart disease. With a deep expertise in cholesterol, metabolic health, and cardiovascular risk, he helps patients cut through the noise and take control of their health using evidence-based, personalized strategies. Known for translating complex science into actionable steps, Josh is passionate about prevention and proving that heart disease doesn't have to be inevitable.   In this episode, Dr. Brian and Josh talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:42) Why our bodies make cholesterol, what cholesterol does in the body, and when cholesterol causes problems (14:29) Insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic health (18:46) Stress hormones and cardiovascular health (20:11) Sleep quality and metabolic health (23:24) Spiritual life and physical health (27:23) Relaxation and insulin resistance (28:50) Fiber, leaky gut, and cholesterol (37:35) Josh's general dietary advice (40:00) Diet and high cholesterol (46:00) Trans-fats, seed oils, and cardiovascular risk (50:16) Diet and exercise (55:30) Chronic inflammation (59:34) Parasites (01:01:33) Brain health and lipids (01:12:22) The simple path of holistic health (01:14:39) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Josh Wageman: IG: https://www.instagram.com/wagemanjosh/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Security-System-Lipid-Neighborhood-Complicating/dp/B0DTJ1HJ4Y   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com