Improving Barry

In this episode, we delve into the topic of women's health and the unique challenges they face. We explore various aspects of women's health, including hormones, lifestyle changes, and practical tips for improving overall well-being. Our guest shares valuable insights on the importance of lifting weights and consuming enough protein for optimal health. We also discuss the use of hormone replacement therapy, exploring both its potential risks and benefits. Additionally, we touch upon the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and the use of oral contraceptives.Throughout the episode, we explore the long-term effects of synthetic hormones and stress the significance of informed consent when choosing contraception. We provide practical advice for maintaining hormonal health, such as adopting a real food diet, staying physically active, prioritizing sleep, managing stress, and finding joy in life. Our guest emphasizes the importance of women asserting themselves and learning to say no to things that no longer serve them. Lastly, we encourage listeners to find healthcare practitioners who are open to having honest conversations about hormone replacement therapy.

 This week I sit down with Eye physician and surgeon Dr. Chris Knobbe. We talk about:Vegetable and seed oilsHow these oils came into our food supplyThe mechanisms that make them cause diseaseHow to get rid of oils and what t replace them withAnd more… You can find Chris and his new book here:The Ancestral Diet Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734071745/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisKnobbeMDCure AMD foundation: https://www.cureamd.org/

In this Episode I talk with health scientist and nutritionist Anna Paulich. We talk about:Overweight and obesityHow to lose weightHormonesNutrition for kidsAnd more… Find Anna here:Her website: https://www.annapaulich.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annapaulich/Fat Brain Fix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatbrainfix/Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/fatlosscoachanna/ Episode timing: (00:00) Introduction(01:04) Why is being overweight bad?(04:18) Why is it difficult to eat the right things?(10:01) How can you lose weight?(17:42) Body signals and unconscious patterns(21:03) Do calories matter?(27:31) What about exercise?(32:56) How do you know if your hormones are out of whack?(39:34) Kids and nutrition(47:26) Outro and Disclaimer

 In this episode, I talk with Nina Teicholz, a research journalist, best selling author and overall advocate for health and good nutrition and truth. We talk about: Why we fear saturated fat (and why we shouldn't) Vegetable and seed oils The Mediterranean diet Positive changes in the field of nutrition science and health And more…   You can find Nina here:Her website: https://ninateicholz.com/On Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigfatsurpriseNutrition Coalition: https://www.nutritioncoalition.us/Nina's SubStack: https://unsettledscience.substack.com/Nina's book "The Big Fat Surprise":  https://www.amazon.com/Big-Fat-Surprise-Butter-Healthy/dp/1451624433/-------------------------------------------For the full transcript, visit: https://www.improvingbarry.com    Episode timing:  00:00 Introduction01:13 Why are we told that saturated fat is bad?09:34 What was recommended to replace saturated fat?20:24 Is the Mediterranean diet healthy?27:08 What should we eat?34:13 Who can we trust?41:41 Have things changed since the book was released in 2014?50:00 Outro and disclaimer

In this episode I talk again with Eric Puro, co-founder and CEO of KÄÄPÄ Biotech and a member of the executive committee of the International Medicinal Mushroom Society. We talk about: The problem with mushroom quality and regulation Turkey Tail mushrooms and cancer How Psilocybin mushrooms help mental health And more…   Resources:   Episode 21 with Eric: https://www.improvingbarry.com/podcast/21-functional-mushrooms-beta-glucans-extraction-and-bio-availability-and-what-lions-mane-and-chaga-can-do-for-you-with-eric-puro The article about mushroom quality: https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2023/02/13/mushroom-supplements-market-analysis-calls-for-more-rigorous-quality-control The KÄÄPÄ website: https://www.kaapamushrooms.com Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericmtpuro/ International Medicinal Mushroom Society website: http://www.ismm2013.com/   ------------------------------------------- For the full transcript, visit: https://www.improvingbarry.com   Episode timing:   (00:00) Introduction (01:38) The issue with functional mushroom product quality (28:10) What are companies that KAAPA supplies to and that you can trust? (34:16) Turkey Tail mushrooms and cancer (45:33) Cordyceps (48:54) What about portobello mushrooms? (52:38) Let's talk about psilocybin mushrooms (01:19:16) Outro and disclaimer

In this episode I talk with fellow health podcaster Charlotte Sederel. We talk about:How Charlotte had eating disorders growing upThat Charlotte went vegetarian when she was 10How she changed her mind on eating meatAnd more..You can find Charlotte here:Her website: https://charlottesederel.nl/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlotte.jantine/Her personal development podcast (in Dutch):  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charlotte-jantine-podcast/id1615019131Her "Beter Eten" podcast (in Dutch):  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beter-eten-de-podcast/id1646278423 Find the full transcript at https://www.improvingbarry.com/ Episode timing:(00:00) Introduction(01:28) Charlottes Health Journey(15:03) Body image and eating disorders(28:00) Is the carnivore diet an eating disorder?(33:15) Being flexible with food(37:54) Changing your mind about eating meat(46:37) How to manage a relationship with somebody that thinks different(53:06) Advice for finding your way around food(57:34) Outro and disclaimer

In this episode I talk with Stephen Hussey about heart health. We talk about: The surprising function of the heart in the human body What factors cause atherosclerosis The role of LP(a) in atherosclerosis What can cause heart attacks How to improve cardiovascular health And more…   You can find Stephen here: https://www.resourceyourhealth.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephenhussey/ The book "Understanding the heart": https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Heart-Surprising-Evolutionary-Disease_and/dp/1645021300   ------------------------------------------- For the full transcript, visit: https://www.improvingbarry.com Do you want to get the latest health & wellness news in your mailbox? Sign up for my newsletter (I promise not to spam you): https://www.improvingbarry.com/subscribe   Episode timing:   (00:00) Introduction (02:06) What is the function of the human heart? (16:15) Why is the function of the heart not widely known? (21:36) Things that damage arteries (31:30) How does LP(a) factor into atherosclerosis risk? (35:51) Heart attacks (47:33) What can we do to improve our heart and artery health? (53:56) Can we increase our structured water? (58:17) Where can you find Stephen and his content? (01:00:09) Outro and disclaimer

In this episode I talk with Chloe Lee, who suffers from bipolar disorder and has suffered from other illnesses and is healing herself with the carnivore diet. We talk about: How Chloe grew up on a plant-based diet How vegetables and fruits protect themselves Chinese medicine How the carnivore and ketogenic diets help to heal And more…   You can find Chloe here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chloe_mrng   ------------------------------------------- For the full transcript, visit: https://www.improvingbarry.com Do you want to get the latest health & wellness news in your mailbox? Sign up for my newsletter (I promise not to spam you): https://www.improvingbarry.com/subscribe    Episode timing:   (00:00) Introduction (00:43) Chloe's story -  from suicide attempts to being happy (12:17) How the standard Chinese diet changed (19:13) Which things helped Chloe to heal? (25:38) What about eating fruits? (27:34) Chloe sometimes takes Chinese medicinal herbs (31:43) Eastern views on mental disorders (36:39) Chloe's advice to people (40:07) Outro and disclaimer

In this episode, I talk with Belinda Fettke, who is a health disruptor and researcher. We talk about: Her research into nutrition and health That people on medical boards are paid by the sugar industry How the 7th day Adventist church is involved in the sugar industry and the vegan message That companies and government are not interested in making you healthy And more…   You can find Belinda here: Her website: https://belindafettke.com/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindafettke/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BelindaFettke On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindafettke/ ------------------------------------------- For the full transcript, visit: https://www.improvingbarry.com Do you want to get the latest health & wellness news in your mailbox? Sign up for my newsletter (I promise not to spam you): https://www.improvingbarry.com/subscribe    Episode timing:   (00:00) Introduction (01:04) How and why Belinda started her research (17:39) The expert witness in Gary's case was paid by the sugar industry (25:27) How is the 7th day Adventist church involved? (42:41) How John Harvey Kellogg  was (and still is) lowering testosterone and libido (01:01:09) What can we do? Where can we get accurate information from? (01:10:41) Outro and disclaimer

In this episode, I talk with health and wellness legend, Abel James. Abel is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Musician, and Online Creator. A “Coach to the coaches,” he hosts a top Health podcast to help people across the world optimize performance, mindset, and longevity. We talk about:Where Abel learned to stop fearing fat and embrace proteinAbel’s thoughts about vegetablesThe dangers of EMFs and what to do about itThe best way to lose weight and keep it offHow the world of health has changedAnd more…You can find Abel here:On his website: https://fatburningman.com/ The “Fat Burning Man” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fat-burning-man-show-by-abel-james-future-health-performance/id501575043 His books: https://fatburningman.com/books-and-more/  -------------------------------------------For the full transcript, visit: https://www.improvingbarry.comDo you want to get the latest health & wellness news in your mailbox? Sign up for my newsletter (I promise not to spam you): https://www.improvingbarry.com/subscribe Episode timing: (00:00) Introduction(00:59) Abel's Health Journey(07:15) When Abel learned not to fear fat and embrace protein(14:18) Should we eat plants?(27:17) Are EMFs dangerous?(41:29) What is the best way to lose weight and keep it off?(49:54) How have things changed in the world of health over time?(57:44) Outro and disclaimer

In this episode, I talk with Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, who is a lifestyle GP in the UK. We talk about: What lifestyle medicine is How you can use exercise in simple ways What good nutrition looks like And more…   Find Dr Hussain on: The NHS website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/author/dr-hussain-al-zubaidi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Irondoctorhaz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zubaidihussain LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hussain-al-zubaidi-402b141a7/   -------------------------------------------  For the full transcript, visit: https://www.improvingbarry.com  Do you want to get the latest health & wellness news in your mailbox? Sign up for my newsletter (I promise not to spam you): https://www.improvingbarry.com/subscribe   Episode timing:   (00:00) Introduction (01:16) Why did Hussain go into healthcare? (07:24) What is lifestyle medicine? (17:35) The importance of movement (34:37) What is good nutrition? (46:25) Outro and disclaimer

In this episode I talk with medical Intuitive and psychic Julie Ryan. We talk about: How we are never alone Spirituality and energy Spiritual healing How everybody has spiritual powers And more… Find Julie here: Her website: https://askjulieryan.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askjulieryan/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/AskJulieRyan On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYtR_CBJeC6MKbzuQ2dd6A/featured Episode Timing: (00:00) Introduction (03:06) How Julie became a Medical Intiuitive and what it is about (10:38) Psychedelics , spirit and portals (15:22) We are never alone (19:27) Spiritual healing (30:05) Do bad entities exist? (36:38) How to enable your own spiritual power (39:34) Outro and disclaimer

In this episode I talk with nutritionist and coach Tim Rees. We talk about: Tim's struggle with Meniere's disease Tim's struggle with Alopecia Detox and chelation The free "Find your triggers" diet And more…   Find Tim here: His website: https://www.tim-rees.com On Medium: https://timrees.medium.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/nutritionalthe3   We also spoke about the book "The Fungus Link": https://www.amazon.com/Fungus-Link-Introduction-Disease-Including/dp/0970341806   ------------------------------------------- For the full transcript, visit: https://www.improvingbarry.com Do you want to get the latest health & wellness news in your mailbox? Sign up for my newsletter (I promise not to spam you): https://www.improvingbarry.com/subscribe   Episode timing:   (00:00) Introduction (01:13) Tim's encounter with Meniere's disease (07:29) Trying to heal with supplements, help and detox agents (13:36) Tim's experience with Alopecia (21:30) Detox with flushing niacin B3 and sweating (34:37) Chronic diseases and gut health (38:02) The free Find Your Triggers diet can help with chronic diseases (41:00) Leaky gut and food allergies and intolerances (42:47) Heavy metals can be a real problem (50:35) How Tim helps people as a nutritionist (57:10) Disclaimer and Outro

In this episode, I talk with Scott Myslinski who hosts the Carnivore Cast podcast. We talk about: How Scott's health and diet evolved If we need vegetables for long-term health Scott's thoughts on fibre Heart disease and saturated fat The Carnivore Cast And more…   The Carnivore Cast Website: https://www.carnivorecast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmOcJlax3XZCZ6pp94dYTCQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarnivoreCast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carnivorecast/ ------------------------------------------- For the full transcript, visit: https://www.improvingbarry.com Do you want to get the latest health & wellness news in your mailbox? Sign up for my newsletter (I promise not to spam you): https://www.improvingbarry.com/subscribe   Episode timing:   (00:00) Introduction (01:36) Scott's health journey (11:53) Do we need vegetables for long-term health? (17:37) Do we need fibre in our diet? (25:07) Does an elevated level of LDL-C cause heart disease? (31:46) Is eating a carnivore diet sustainable for everybody in the world? (37:53) Why did Scott start his podcast "The Carnivore Cast"? (39:43) What's the most interesting thing Scott learned from making his podcast? (41:33) Outro and disclaimer

In this episode I talk with Maggie Stewart, a personal health and fitness coach who also hosts the “Off of the couch podcast”. We talk about: Losing weight - Getting enough protein How health changed over decades Primal health coaching Cholesterol, fat and heart disease Strength training And more…   Maggie’s off of the couch podcast: https://www.offofthecouch.com Off of the coach on Twitter: https://twitter.com/offofthecouch Mark sission’s blog: https://www.marksdailyapple.com/mark-sisson/ Maggie wanted me to include this as she didn't mention it in the episode: The recommended amount of protein is 1.2 gm/ kg body weight I like seated exercise for people that are extremely heavy or have knee problems ------------------------------------------- For the full transcript, visit: https://www.improvingbarry.com Do you want to get the latest health & wellness news in your mailbox? Sign up for my newsletter (I promise not to spam you): https://www.improvingbarry.com/subscribe Episode timing: (00:00) Introduction (01:38) How Maggie's career and interested in health started (10:24) How Maggie started her approach for helping people with losing weight (13:27) What Maggie advices now for losing weight (16:48) Getting enough protein (22:32) How did health change for people over the decades? (28:06) Maggie is a primal health coach (33:40) Maggie's view on cholesytrol, fat and cardiovascular disease (38:31) Why did Maggie start the Off of the couch podcast? (40:47) About strength training (43:33) Maggie's top practical tips to improve health (46:29) Outro and disclaimer

In this episode I talk with Eric Puro, co-founder and CEO of KÄÄPÄ Biotech and a member of the executive committee of the International Medicinal Mushroom Society. We talk about:The origin of mushroomsWhat to look for when buying functional mushroomsWhat Lion's Mane can do for youHow Chaga is an antioxidant powerhouseHow functional mushrooms are adaptogensFree Cordyceps for European customers!And more…Go to kaapamushrooms.com, enter the SHOP section and get 15% off the entire selection with the code BARRY15.The KÄÄPÄ website: https://www.kaapamushrooms.comEric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericmtpuro/International Medicinal Mushroom Society website: http://www.ismm2013.com/ -------------------------------------------For the full transcript, visit: https://www.improvingbarry.comDo you want to get the latest health & wellness news in your mailbox? Sign up for my newsletter (I promise not to spam you): https://www.improvingbarry.com/subscribe Episode timing: (00:00) Introduction (02:06) The origin of mushrooms(09:04) How Kaapa grows and extracts mushrooms  (18:51) Don't buy mycelium-based mushroom products(25:47) What is Lion's Mane and why should you take it?(34:59) What are adaptogens?(41:30) Chaga is a potent antioxidant(46:18) Cordyceps for performance(50:16) What about other functions like blood thinning?(54:28) Test which mushrooms work for you(01:01:18) Where can you find Kaapa Mushrooms?(01:03:07) Outro and disclaimer