Life's Best Medicine Podcast

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

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Michelle Hurn is a registered and licensed dietitian with sixteen years of experience as a clinical, acute care dietitian, lead dietitian in psychiatric care, and outpatient dietitian. Michelle is an avid endurance athlete, she has qualified for the Boston Marathon 12 times, and on November 7th 2020, she won her first ultra marathon covering 44.63 miles in a 6 hour timed race. While practicing inpatient and outpatient care in the hospital setting, Michelle discovered a disheartening connection between the high carbohydrate, low fat, "sugar in moderation," nutrition guidelines she was required to teach, and the rapidly declining health of her patients. In 2019, Michelle's health started to fall apart. She was experiencing severe muscle pain, spasms, and crippling anxiety. She decided to follow a low carbohydrate, high animal protein diet simply to see if it might alleviate the severe muscle pain she was experiencing. Not only was her muscle pain gone in a matter of weeks, her decades of anxiety began to fade.   In this episode, Dr. Brian and Michelle talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:04) How Michelle came to realize that standard dietary advice was wrong (06:19) Diabetes reversal (07:14) Mental health improvements on ketogenic diets (10:34) The work of the American Diabetes Society (13:44) Yerba Mate and inflammation (16:22) Fiber and overall health (20:11) Why calories are NOT a sufficient model for understanding what a healthy diet is (25:03) High fat versus high protein (31:44) Stress and high blood sugar levels (35:13) Keto, eating disorders, and athletic performance (43:43) How to stay in a mindset of consistency with your diet (50:10) Changs in public and establishment perception of keto diets (56:04) The coming GLP-1 crisis (01:02:35) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Michelle Hurn: The American Diabetes Society: https://www.americandiabetessociety.org Unimate: https://www.thedietitiansdilemma.net/shop The DIetician's Dilemma: https://www.thedietitiansdilemma.net IG: https://www.instagram.com/runeatmeatrepeat/?hl=en X: https://x.com/MichelleHurnRD FB: https://www.facebook.com/runeatmeatrepeat/   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. Mike Davis (@GuyNAustin on Twitter) is a self-described "random guy in Austin who got tired of being sick and overweight at the age of 48 and decided to do something about it." After achieving amazing results simply by kicking soda, he tried the keto diet. This adoption of the keto diet enabled him to normalize his blood pressure and shed roughly 25% of his bodyweight in 10 weeks with no exercise at all. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Mike talk about… (00:00) Intro (08:24) The difference between atheism and agnosticism (13:24) Evolution and creationism (18:01) The Charlie Kirk assassination (27:22) Jimmy Kimmel and integrity (30:54) What a 'Leftist' is, what a 'Liberal' is, and how the terms have evolved (37:04) Trump, AI, and Technocracy (42:25) The Revolution Will Not be Televised (47:21) The justification of murder, the Hyper Real, and creating narratives (01:07:01) Religion, ritual, and spirituality (01:11:25) Transgenderism, masking, and short-sighted empathy (01:13:22) Why cancel culture and online culture is unhealthy (01:32:11) Living out your faith (01:36:46) What it would take for Mike to believe in God (01:40:56) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Mike (@GuyNAustin): X: https://x.com/guynaustin   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. Ken Berry is a Fellow in The American Academy of Family Physicians and has been practicing Family Medicine in rural Tennessee for over a decade (having seen over 20,000 patients in his career so far). He is the author of the best selling book Lies My Doctor Told Me. He received his medical degree from University of Tennessee College of Medicine.   In this episode, Drs. Brian and Ken talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:29) The multitude benefits of eating the proper human diet (11:25) The place of fruit and fiber in the proper human diet (14:44) The importance of getting your fasting insulin checked (20:31) Why LDL and Cholesterol are not the bad guys (23:42) How the entire field of medicine has been captured by big Pharma (31:08) The brain/body connection and how diet impacts mood and mental health (39:24) Whether meat is addictive (47:25) Why standards in the medical field are so slow to change (51:38) Thyroid issues and how the should be treated (55:08) Sex hormones (57:43) The spectrum of possible approaches to the proper human diet (01:02:20) Calcium (01:07:14) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Ken Berry: Website Common Sense Labs   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. 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, and Super Gut. In this episode, Drs. Brian and William talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:33) What REALLY causes heart disease and how it can REALLY be prevented (13:20) Gut health and overall health (18:15) The carnivore diet, fiber, and gut health (26:33) What a TRUE heart-healthy diet consists of and why gut health is SO important (33:10) Chronic stress and gut health health (37:17) Why cholesterol is NOT the primary factor in heart disease (43:35) Why things change so slowly in medical standards of care (46:03) Problems with GLP-1 drugs (50:41) Dr. Davis' new book (54:30) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. William Davis: Website: https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/williamdavismd?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavisinfinitehealth/?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. Dr. Jason Fung is a New York Times-bestselling author of many books including The Obesity Code and The Diabetes Code. He completed medical school at the University of Toronto and a fellowship in nephrology at UCLA. He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method, a program to help people lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes naturally with intermittent fasting. He lives in Toronto. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Jason talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:09) Dr. Fung's new book, The Hunger Code (05:46) Why the 'calories-in, calories-out' model is not sufficient for addressing or explaining the obesity epidemic (21:54) The three types of hunger (38:42) Why environmental and societal influence is more important than genetics when it comes to obesity (54:48) How the food landscape has changed over the years (58:16) How the big pharmaceutical companies' interests influence accepted medical dogma (01:04:02) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links: Dr. Jason Fung: X: https://x.com/drjasonfung IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/ Website: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com Books: https://www.doctorjasonfung.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. Jill Ogle is a Shadow Work practitioner and founder of the Alchemy Immersion, a radical healing approach that blends neuroscience, somatics, and soul work. After years of trauma, chronic illness, and spiritual bypassing, Jill cracked open—transforming breakdown into deep embodiment. Today, she helps clients unravel unconscious patterns, release emotional blocks, and reclaim their power with raw honesty and radical compassion.   In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jill talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:37) How Jill became interested in and began studying Shadow Work (09:25) Why suppressing emotions is so unhealthy and unproductive (14:47) How every experience and interaction has the potential to grow us and heal us (19:25) Karma, self-fulfilling prophecy, and the subconscious mind (26:17) Why Jill no longer uses breath work or reiki when working with clients (34:13) Childhood experiences and how they manifest in our lives (39:50) The easiest kind of person to help with Shadow Work (41:31) Jill's health issues and how she healed them with her mind (45:13) Outro (49:26) What Shadow Work is   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Jill Ogle: IG: https://www.instagram.com/lovejillogle/?hl=en Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lovejillogle X: https://x.com/lovejillogle FB: https://www.facebook.com/lovejillogle Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@jillogle Discount Code: METHEALTH   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. Stephanie MoDavis is a passionate speaker, author, and holistic coach committed to guiding others in the process of Spiritual Awakening. Through her organization, Awakening Healthcare, she champions a heart-centered approach to healing, helping individuals and communities communicate with empathy, navigate spiritual growth, and build strong heart centered relationships. By embracing suffering and illness as initiations for spiritual transformation beyond labels and diagnoses, she empowers others to find grace amongst any challenge. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Stephanie talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:03) How Stephanie's childhood traumas manifested in disease in adulthood (12:24) How the low-fat, vegetarian craze in the 90s contributed to Stephanie's ill-health (19:06) The power of practicing yoga (21:16) Stephanie's lupus diagnosis, near-death experience, and spiritual awakening (35:12) Stephanie's kidney transplant experience and how this led her on a journey of psycho-spiritual healing (40:45) Issues with the Western medical system (51:09) Ego and victimhood mindset (56:34) Forgiveness, grace, and psycho-spiritual healing (59:36) Science and spirituality (01:02:42) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Denial of Death (book): https://www.amazon.com/Denial-Death-Ernest-Becker/dp/0684832402   Stephanie MoDavis: X: https://x.com/stephaniemod?lang=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedmodavis/?hl=en Website: https://www.stephaniemodavis.com The Health Revealed Project: https://www.healthrevealed.org   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. Jen Beyst is co-founder of the Cognitive Function Development Institute, an operative division of Transformational Opportunities, Inc. which is a 501(c)3 charity she and her husband, Brian, started. She's a Master Cognitive Function Development Therapist, educational therapist, licensed educator, innovator, author, and certified parenting coach. Her past positions include director of Cognitive Function Development at Polara Health, president of SJ Brain Training and master teacher for a dyslexia institute. She's an ardent speaker who has taught and developed therapists, educators, employees, and students of all ages. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jen talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:20) Jen's career background and why she started the Cognitive Function Development Institute with her husband (7:29) Neurodivergence (8:18) How the CFDI works with individuals with impulse control and memory issues (15:48) Holistic health and brain function (19:19) People who get overwhelmed easily and dissociation (23:35) Stress, early childhood trauma, and brain health (31:20) Neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, and how to keep your brain moving (35:04) Changing dysfunctional coping mechanisms (44:15) Negativity bias and why your body isn't trying to kill you! (48:11) How Jen tests for cognitive function issues (52:44) Stories of cognitive development success (58:40) Prescription drugs and the CGFI approach (01:02:15) Hydration, sleep deprivation, and brain function (01:04:40) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Nature Wants us to be Fat (book): https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Wants-Fat-Prevent-Reverse/dp/1637740344   Jen Beyst: Cognitive Function Development Institute: https://www.cfdinstitute.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-beyst-17623122/   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. Peter Ballerstedt, PhD (aka "The Sodfather" of the Ruminati) is a renowned forage agronomist and passionate advocate for the vital role of ruminant agriculture in both human health and sustainable ecosystems. With a ​B.S. (1981) and M.S. (1983) from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. (1986) in forage management with a minor in ruminant nutrition from the University of Kentucky, Peter served as the forage extension specialist at Oregon State University from 1986 to 1992. He later joined Barenbrug USA, leading forage product initiatives from 2011 through 2023, and has received major recognition such as the Allen Award of Illumination from the American Forage and Grasslands Council for elevating the value of grasslands worldwide  . Peter's work bridges two worlds: agronomy and metabolic health. He challenges conventional food narratives by emphasizing how ruminant animal-source foods play an essential role in addressing metabolic dysfunction and broader ecological sustainability  .   In this episode, Dr. Brian and Peter talk about… (00:00) Intro (08:30) The harmonizing of proper human nutrition, metabolic health, and environmental sustainability (11:48) Why focusing on eating nourishing foods makes more sense than focusing on calories (15:48) Why animal based food is brain food and fosters increased prosperity for a developing world (22:40) How the population can best be educated about the principles of nutrition (29:48) Why beef is so expensive and how it can be raised at lower cost, more humanely, and more sustainably (38:05) The global emissions of the pharmaceutical industry (39:57) Bad nutritional and medical info that just won't die (48:28) Operation Grassroots (53:45) The gut microbiome and how color speaks to the nutritional value of food (57:26) Cow die-offs and how they happen (58:44) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Peter Ballerstedt, PhD: IG: https://www.instagram.com/grassbased/?hl=en X: https://x.com/grassbased?lang=en Substack: https://ruminati.substack.com "Foods of Animal Origin: A Prescription for Global Health," Animal Frontiers, Oct 2019. Vol 9, No. 4 https://academic.oup.com/af/issue/9/4 "The Societal Role of Meat," Apr 2023, Animal Frontiers, Vol 13, Issue 2 https://academic.oup.com/af/issue/13/2 "Animal source foods in ethical, sustainable & healthy diets" (a dynamic white paper) https://aleph-2020.blogspot.com/ AgNext CSU (Sustainable Solutions for Animal Agriculture) https://agnext.colostate.edu/ CLEAR (Clarity and Leadership for Environmental Awareness and Research) Center at UC Davis - https://clear.ucdavis.edu/ The Dublin Declaration of Scientists on the Societal Role of Livestock https://www.dublin-declaration.org/ The Denver Call for Action https://www.dublin-declaration.org/the-denver-call-for-action "Regenerating Public Health." 9 th National Grazing Lands Conference, 2024 https://youtu.be/F5MeYHh9W-Y?si=AzaVZ91d2zuS-w7b "Ruminating on Protein: Plants & Animals." Low Carb Sydney, 2023. https://youtu.be/lzsEqV0Bjcs?si=reiZgiJWhU77G45Q Promoting Grasslands' Role in the World of 2050. Opening Address, XXV International Grasslands Congress, 2023. https://youtu.be/CbRcQzf5z0o?si=RvUsLuQBYcCYuLPP&t=1436 "There IS an Existential Crisis." Keto Salt Lake, 2022. https://youtu.be/4tXsnjLC0nM?si=O5xMlZ4wqyDiI0w4 "Why We Need a Ruminant Revolution." Joint International Grassland Congress & International Rangeland Congress, Kenya, 2021 https://youtu.be/BXxCUhOt_bo?si=WLDr1XpNLLmNMYIT "Ruminant Reality: Diet, Human Health and the Environment." Low Carb Breckenridge, 2017. https://youtu.be/cRmwobXCc4c?si=ZqcvZAhen1vqZ2WV   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. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Josh talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:06) Josh's upbringing in East L.A. surrounded by gangs, gang activity, and gang culture (21:32) How Josh got out of L.A. and found himself slowly becoming a Christian (40:46) How Josh met his wife (47:18) Moving to Arizona and fully committing to follow Jesus (01:02:16) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Josh Pepin: IG: https://www.instagram.com/rollingbigsteel/ RBS Fabrication: https://rbsfabrication.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

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Doug Reynolds is the founder of LowCarbUSA®, a leading organization dedicated to promoting low-carb, ketogenic, and metabolic health through science-based education. A former endurance athlete and self-proclaimed "carb skeptic," Doug turned his personal health journey into a mission to help others reclaim their lives through nutrition. One of his most impactful contributions to the fight for metabolic health is The LowCarbUSA® conference. Officially known as the Symposium for Metabolic Health, it is a premier scientific and clinical event hosted by LowCarbUSA® in collaboration with the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP). Founded by Doug in 2016, it brings together world‑renowned researchers, healthcare professionals, and passionate individuals to explore the therapeutic benefits of carbohydrate restriction—and its role in combating insulin resistance, inflammation, hyperinsulinemia, type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and neurological disorders. The Symposium for Metabolic Health – San Diego 2025, hosted by LowCarbUSA® and the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP), takes place August 14–17 at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort. This premier event brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, and health enthusiasts to explore cutting-edge science and clinical strategies focused on therapeutic carbohydrate reduction and metabolic health. Highlights include a full day dedicated to brain and neurological health, 28 CME credits, practical tools for improving patient outcomes, and unique networking opportunities—all set against the scenic backdrop of Coronado Bay, with both in-person and livestream options available.   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Doug Reynolds: 2025 Symposium for Metabolic Health: https://thesmhp.org/symposium-for-metabolic-health-san-diego-2025/ LowCarbUSA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org X: https://x.com/dougiereynolds?lang=en PROMO CODE FOR EVENT (20% off): Low Carb MD   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. Joining the show today is Dr. Rubén Ancona Bolaños. Dr. Rubén practices medicine in Mexico and is a proponent of ketogenic therapies for metabolic health. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Rubén talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:44) Faith, purpose, and physical/emotional healing (12:21) How Dr. Rubén became convinced of the safety and value of ketogenic diets (26:40) Why so many doctors are frustrated these days (31:07) The recent explosion in popularity of higher fat diets (35:36) The ketogenic diet and dopamine (37:19) The microbiome, autoimmune disease, and why long term carnivore and keto dieting might cause problems for some people (44:32) What you need to know to do carnivore the RIGHT way (51:17) Thin people with high sugars and gut health (57:07) Stress and metabolic health (01:05:54) Integrity and compassion (01:10:18) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links: Dr. Rubén Ancona Bolaños: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ranconabmd/?hl=en   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