Fit Rx

My guest is a cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia, M.D.  He just released a book titled: Stay Off My Operating Table.  He discusses his own journey of losing over 100 pounds and kept it off.  This made him realize that optimal metabolic health is the key to preventing and treating chronic disease.   In this episode, we disscuss 12 myths they want us to believe, how the system is broken and what to do about it, the 7 principles of metabolic health, how to eat metabolically healthy and more.  You can find Dr. Ovadia at:www.ovadiahearthealth.comwww.strongerhearts.co

Scott Malin is a best-selling health and fitness expert. Scott’s extremely popular fitness, rehab and nutrition videos have received over 11.5 million views on You Tube. Scott has an extensive background in personal training (National Academy of Sports Medicine), working with celebrities and athletes for many years. Scott   We discuss his method of preventing injuries and then fixing them if they arise.  Go to www.malinmethod.com and use discount code: fitrx for a 25% discount. 

This is part two of my year 1 review.  I review the episodes about hormone replacement therapy, peptides, COVID and much more.  

Dr Greg discussed completing his first year of the Fit Rx Podcast.  He summarizes many of the podcast giving nuggets of information from each.  This is the first of a two part series.  

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, is a board certified internist and nationally known expert in the fields of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep and pain. He has authored numerous books including the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic.In this episode, he discusses his book which includes the SHINE Protocol:SleepHormonesInfections and ImmunityNutritionExerciseYou can find out more about Dr. Teitelbaum at:www.vitality101.com www.endfatigue.com

Robert Yoho returns to discuss his new book: Hormone Secrets: Feel Great and Age Well Using Bio-Identical Hormones.  After practicing medicine for his entire career, the author investigated and became an expert on medical corruption. You might remember our previous podcast together about his book, Butchered by Healthcare.  Medical corruption also extends to the world of hormones.  We discuss estrogen, testosterone, thyroid and much more. I can help you make the right choices about these if you are my patient. To  find out more about these subjects, see: www.robertyohoauthor.com.My patients have been given special permission to use a hidden link that will download both books for free. Just ask me the next time we speak!To review Hormone Secrets, here is the direct link:http://Amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B097NPGXF7

Dr. Ted Naiman, M.D. discusses his book The P:E Diet which emphasizes the importance of protein.  Dr. Naiman is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in the department of Primary Care at a leading major medical center in Seattle. His research and medical practice are focused on the practical implementation of diet and exercise for health optimization. He has an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering.  You can find more about the book at www.pedietbook.com

In August of this year, I competed in my first bodybuilding competition in the Mens Physique category.  It was there I met my guest Nicholas Kelley and his brother Adam Kelley.  Nick's story was so fascinating I had to share it.  Nick went from being over 350 lbs to competing in a bodybuilding show at around 5% bodyfat.  Adam is a personal trainer and Nick's coach.   The three of us discuss the science of how Nick made such a radical transformation.    Check out this before and after pic:https://www.instagram.com/p/CRmXM00LZ8b/ 

Got donkey milk? My guest,  Saundra Traywick discovered the healing properties of donkey milk when her daughter got sick with a rare illness and doctors said the only options were hospitalization for immunoglobulin treatments via an IV or antibiotics every day for the next 12 years.  After the miraculous healing of their daughter using donkey milk, they turned it into a family business, Dulce de Donké which helps children and adults from across the globe.  For more information, visit: www.dulcededonke.com or www.donkeymildforhealth.com

Dr. Stephanie Gray, DNP discusses her book Your Longevity Blueprint .  She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. She completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Masters in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School.Her expertise lies within integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. She is arguably one of the midwest’s’ most credentialed female healthcare providers combining many certifications and trainings. She was the first nurse practitioner in the state of Iowa certified through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine’s Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAAHP). She completed their advanced fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative and Functional medicine in 2013. She became the first BioTe certified provider in Iowa to administer hormone pellets also in 2013. She continues to stay progressive with the study of natural hormone replacement therapy and nutrigenomic continuing to pursue her extensive education while she practices.Connect with Dr. Stephanie Gray: www.yourlongevityblueprint.comConnect with Dr. Greg: www.drgregdennis.com, www.vibrantlifedc.com

Dr. Jim Meehan, M.D. discusses the lack of evidence for wearing masks and why they could be doing more harm than good.  He also discusses his thoughts on the COVID-19 vaccines and the vaccines mandates as well as some of the treatment options for COVID-19.Dr. Meehan, MD is a former ophthalmologist and preventive medicine specialist with over 20 years of experience and advanced training in immunology, inflammation, and infectious disease. He has performed well over 10,000 surgical procedures.  He is a former editor of the medical journal, “Ocular Immunology and Inflammation" and has peer-reviewed thousands of medical research studies. With this experience and expertise, Dr. Meehan has dedicated his career to protecting his patients and the public from the fraud, corruption, and pseudoscience so often used by agents and agencies whose motives and interests have resulted in American medicine and pharmaceutical drugs becoming the third leading cause of death in the United States.You can find Dr. Mehean at www.meehanmd.comYou can find  Dr. Dennis at www.vibrantlifedc.com

Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long been on the cutting edge of medicine and science, challenges our current healthcare paradigm which has gone off the rails under the influence of Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government.  In this episode, we discuss his book Metabolical where he explains the eight pathologies that underlie all chronic disease, documents how processed food has impacted them to ruin our health, economy, and environment over the past 50 years, and proposes an urgent manifesto and strategy to cure both us and the planet.Learn more about the book at www.metabolical.com or learn more about Dr. Lustig at www.robertlustig.comMore podcast episodes can be found at www.drgregdennis.com

Ben Azadi, FDN-P, is on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. Ben is the author of Keto Flex which we discuss in this this episode.  He has also written three best-selling books, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. He is known as ‘The Health Detective’ because he investigates dysfunction, and educates, not medicate, to bring the body back to normal function.  Ben is also the founder of Keto Kamp and host his own podcast: The Keto Kamp Podcast. You can find out more about him at www.benazadi.com

My guest Nina Teicholz is a professor (adjunct) at NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, the  Executive Director of The Nutrition Coalition (a group devoted to evidence-based nutrition policy), an investigative science journalist and author.  In this episode we discuss her international bestseller, The Big Fat Surprise  which has upended the conventional wisdom on dietary fat–especially saturated fat–and challenged the very core of our nutrition policy. Teicholz has emerged as a thought leader in the field of evidence-based nutrition policy. Towards this end, she is the executive director of The Nutrition Coalition, a nonprofit, non-partisan group that is free from industry funding. Teicholz has testified before the Canadian Senate and the U.S. Department of Agriculture about the need to reform guidelines so that they are based on sound science.You can find out more about her at: www.ninateicholz.com Learn more about the Nutrition Coalition at: www.nutritioncoalition.us

Dr. Gabriel Lyon, D.O. discusses "muscle centric medicine" which is how your musclesdrive your metabolism and hold the secret to lifelong weight loss and health. Dr. Lyon received her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in family medicine.She earned her undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she studied vitamin and mineral metabolism, chronic disease prevention and management and the physiological effects of diet composition.She also completed a research/clinical fellowship in Nutritional Science and Geriatrics at Washington University in St. Louis.  You can find out more about her at: www.gabriellelyon.com

Dr. Kristin Miller, M.D. is a board certified family practice physician but also has a passion for life coaching.  Learn about what a life coach is and how you might benefit.  You can find more about Dr. Miller at:www.drkristinmiller.comFor more about me, go to: www.drgregdennis.com or visit my clinic website at: www.vibrantlifedc.com

I continue my conversation with Dr. Stephen Hussey on his book Understanding the Heart.  In  this episode, we discuss a healthy heart lifestyle which includes:- The real healthy heart diet- reducing oxidative stress- achieving autonomic balance- heart healthy exercise- dental health and heart health connection- chiropractic and heart health - biometrics: labs, heart rate variability - two-faced medicine

Dr. Stephen Hussey, MS, D.C. discusses his latest book Understanding the Heart:  Our Most Medically Misunderstood Organ.   This will be a two part series.  In this first episode, we cover the evolution of heart disease, the true function of the heart and the most common heart malfunctions. Dr. Hussey attained both his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, OR. He is a health coach, speaker, and the author of two books on health; The Health Evolution: Why Understanding Evolution is the Key to Vibrant Health and The Heart: Our Most Medically Misunderstood Organ. Dr. Hussey guides clients from around the world back to health by using the latest research and health attaining strategies.

Jay Campbell is the Amazon Best Selling author of multiple books in the optimization health care space including books on Testosterone optimization, fat loss and fasting.   He is regularly sought out by the Best Doctor’s, researchers and thought leaders for his opinions via his globally acclaimed The Jay Campbell Podcast and his powerful articles and daily emails in regards to biohacking, hormones and health and performance.Jay is also the Co-Founder/Owner of AseirCustom.com his cosmeceutical skin care company which uses the revolutionary copper peptide GHK-Cu to create the healthiest and youngest looking skin possible.In this episode, Jay discusses testosterone optimization, fat loss, fasting, peptides and hair loss treatment. You can find Jay at www.jayccampbell.com

 Dr. Hunter Hansen,  D.O. is the medical director and owner of the Carolina Mens Clinic.  He has developed an innovative synergistic treatment protocols for erectile dysfunction that combines PRP and two other breakthrough new therapies.  We discuss the causes of ED and treatments that include PDE5 Inhibitors, customized Tri-Mix injections, P-Shot, Shock wave therapy.  He also discusses other problems such as premature ejaculation and delayed ejaculation. Dr. Hansen is North Carolina Board Certified in Family Practice and Osteopathic Physician. He attended and graduated from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa. He was the medical director of female recruits for the United States Navy.