Find your model health!

The conversation around women’s hormones is changing. But are we asking the right questions about women’s health? I’m delighted to welcome back Anne-Marie McQueen from Hot Flash Inc. for our second conversation, approximately one year after we first sat down together to discuss perimenopause, menopause, and hormone health. So much has been happening in the world of women’s health, hormone therapy, and medical research over the past year, and we take some time to catch up on what’s changing, what’s emerging, and what women need to understand as they navigate this important stage of life. We discuss developments surrounding testosterone and hormone therapy, conversations taking place at the FDA, the potential arrival of new generic estrogen options, and the evolving understanding of women’s hormonal health. We also explore something that often gets overlooked: the importance of looking at the whole woman rather than focusing exclusively on her hormones. Are women still searching for the magic pill that will fix everything while continuing to push themselves through excessive exercise, inadequate nutrition, and lifestyles that may be working against their health? Anne-Marie and I share our perspectives on why nutrition, lifestyle, metabolic health, and understanding the body’s underlying needs deserve an important place in the conversation. We also touch on emerging research into the ovaries and their role beyond reproduction, including their relationship with the immune system. Because perimenopause and menopause are about so much more than estrogen and progesterone. It’s about understanding the body, supporting its changing needs, and recognizing that there is no single solution that works for every woman. So if you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, hormone changes, or simply trying to understand your body better, this conversation is for you. Ann Marie McQueen is a Canadian writer who has lived in Abu Dhabi since 2008. She moved to the capital to serve on the launch team for The National, later becoming features editor. She is now the editorial director and podcast host for the only health and wellness platform for men and women in the Middle East, Livehealthy, and has her own platform serving women in their 40s and 50s, www.hotflashinc.com. Social media; / hotflashinc YouTube; ‪@hotflashinc8983 TikTok; / hotflashinc 👉 If you found this helpful, please like, share, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss future conversations from me and other experts who want to help you feel your best. I also appreciate your support on these videos because they actually do take time, especially where studies are involved and I don't monetize them. So if you would like to support me in making my videos or podcasts, and would like me to keep doing it, it would really mean a lot to me if you bought me a coffee - I do love coffee. Thank you so much for your generosity. https://buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks Thanks for listening! Chemaine❤️ 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. #Perimenopause #Menopause #HormoneHealth #HormoneTherapy #WomensHealth #Testosterone #Estrogen #MetabolicHealth #HotFlashInc #FindYourModelHealth

What is Brown’s gas, and how does it relate to hydrogen, water, and human health? In this episode of Find Your Model Health, I’m joined by George Wiseman to explore Brown’s gas, hydrogen water, EZ water, and the fascinating science behind these topics. 🔬 IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: 💧 Brown’s Gas: What is it, how is it produced, and what makes it different from other hydrogen-containing gases? 💧 Hydrogen Water: Exploring molecular hydrogen, hydrogen-rich water, and the growing interest in hydrogen’s potential role in human health. 💧 EZ Water: What is exclusion zone water, and how does this concept relate to the work of researchers studying the properties of water in biological systems? 🧬 Hydrogen & Human Health: We discuss proposed applications of hydrogen in areas including inflammation, neurological health, arthritis, and other health conditions. ⚡ Hydrogen Inhalation: Exploring the use of hydrogen gas and the interest in its potential therapeutic applications. 🔬 The Science of Water: We also touch on hydrogen embrittlement, water’s properties, and the relationship between hydrogen and biological processes. If you’re interested in hydrogen water, molecular hydrogen, Brown’s gas, EZ water, and emerging approaches to understanding human health, this conversation is for you! George Wiseman is an inventor, engineer, and founder of Eagle-Research, best known for his decades of work developing Brown’s Gas technology for both energy and emerging wellness applications. Raised as a rancher’s son in a remote, off-grid environment, George learned early how to build, repair, and survive with limited resources, which influenced his lifelong commitment to practical and reliable innovation. Find out more about Georges work here; Website: https://eagle-research.com/ Website: https://www.aquacure.life/ LinkedIn: / george-wiseman-53969814 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 🎙️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing for more conversations on hormones, metabolism, nutrition, thyroid health, longevity, and evidence-informed approaches to wellness. Your subscription helps me reach more people, expand the conversations and bring on bigger and more incredible guests. 👇 Let me know in the comments: Have you ever used tissue salts or focused on improving your mineral status? I appreciate your support on these videos because they actually do take time, especially where studies are involved and I don't monetize them. So if you would like to support me in making my videos or podcasts, and would like me to keep doing it, it would really mean a lot to me if you bought me a coffee - I do love coffee. Thank you so much for your generosity. https://buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.

Could astaxanthin be one of the most powerful natural compounds for fighting oxidative stress and inflammation? In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with Sam Shepard - physicist, inventor and biochemist - to explore astaxanthin, inflammation, free radicals, oxidative stress, metabolism, and the potential role of this powerful carotenoid in human health. I am SO EXCITED to bring you this conversation. Prepare to have your mind blown. Astaxanthin has gained significant attention for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and emerging research continues to investigate its effects on oxidative stress and inflammation. But our conversation goes FAR beyond astaxanthin. We discuss: 🔴 Astaxanthin - what makes this red carotenoid so interesting 🔴 Natural vs. synthetic astaxanthin 🔴 Inflammation and free radicals 🔴 Oxidative stress and the body’s antioxidant defenses 🔴 The four free radicals Sam discusses 🔴 Astaxanthin and eye health, including macular degeneration and vision 🔴 The connection between inflammation and eyesight 🔴 Progesterone and molecular chirality - what does it mean for a molecule to be “left-handed” or “right-handed”? 🔴 Krill oil and its relationship to astaxanthin 🔴 hs-CRP and what this marker can tell us about inflammation 🔴 Sam’s personal health journey, including his experience with rare bone cancer 🔴 Sam’s perspective on ALS and Alzheimer’s disease 🔴 His theories about the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s 🔴 Astaxanthin vs. turmeric 🔴 Metabolism and the potential impact of certain medications on metabolic health 🔴 Sam’s views on science, researchers and the medical system 🔴 And what Sam believes has been a major cover-up surrounding astaxanthin - including why he thinks important information about this compound has not received the attention it deserves. Sam brings a unique perspective that combines physics, biology, chemistry and health, and this conversation goes into some fascinating territory. If you’ve heard me talk about pure krill oil and astaxanthin before, you know I’m fascinated by this compound... and I think you’re going to find this conversation incredibly interesting. Sam Shepherd is a veteran chemical engineer, physicist, and inventor with over 50 years of experience and 42 patents spanning medical, biochemical, and environmental technologies. After receiving a terminal blood cancer diagnosis in 2003, he leveraged his extensive scientific background to research chronic inflammation and cellular health. His work led to the creation and patenting of ValAsta, a specialized glycosidic astaxanthin formulation designed to enhance antioxidant absorption at the cellular level. Website; https://valasta.net Facebook; / valastahome YouTube; ‪@ValAsta‬ What do YOU think about astaxanthin? Let me know in the comments! 🎙️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing for more conversations on hormones, metabolism, nutrition, thyroid health, longevity, and evidence-informed approaches to wellness. 👇 Let me know in the comments: Have you ever used tissue salts or focused on improving your mineral status? I appreciate your support on these videos because they actually do take time, especially where studies are involved and I don't monetize them. So if you would like to support me in making my videos or podcasts, and would like me to keep doing it, it would really mean a lot to me if you bought me a coffee - I do love coffee. Thank you so much for your generosity. https://buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.

I welcome my friend and mentor, Dr. Barr, back on the podcast for a second conversation! This time, we’re diving back into a topic that has become increasingly popular in the health and wellness world: peptides. Our conversation focuses on sourcing peptides and the risks of buying peptides off the gray market. With peptides becoming more widely discussed for weight loss, metabolism, longevity, muscle building, healing, and overall health, more people are looking online for peptide products. But where are these peptides actually coming from? What are you really getting? And what risks can come with purchasing peptides from unregulated or questionable sources? In this conversation, Dr. Barr and I discuss: 🔹 What the gray market for peptides actually looks like 🔹 The risks associated with buying peptides online from unregulated sources 🔹 Why “research use only” does not necessarily mean a product is appropriate for human use 🔹 The importance of peptide purity, identity, sterility, and quality control 🔹 Potential contamination concerns, including endotoxins and heavy metals 🔹 Why a certificate of analysis or a claim of “99% purity” doesn’t tell you everything you need to know 🔹 The difference between pharmaceutical-grade peptides and products obtained through questionable sources 🔹 Liquid versus powdered peptides and concerns surrounding preparation and handling 🔹 The importance of sterile preparation when peptides are intended for injection 🔹 What can happen when peptides are used at inappropriate doses or without proper medical guidance 🔹 Severe reactions, including anaphylaxis, and why peptide sourcing and administration matter 🔹 The growing popularity of peptides for weight loss and metabolic health 🔹 Why consumers need to understand what they are purchasing before putting these products into their bodies This conversation is not about fear-mongering around peptides. It’s about understanding the difference between a legitimate therapeutic product and something purchased from an unknown or unregulated source. If you’re considering using peptides - particularly injectable peptides - I think this is an important conversation to hear before making decisions about where those products come from. Dr. Barr brings a wealth of knowledge to this discussion, and I’m grateful to have her back on the podcast for another fascinating conversation. Dr. Iman Bar has been a practicing physician since 1990. She began her postgraduate studies in Hematology-Oncology, culminating in a fellowship specializing in stem cell therapy. In 2002, Dr. Bar pioneered the first concierge medical practice in Newport Beach, Newport Concierge Medical. Her dedication in this field earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious "Top Doctor" honor from the American Medical Association. She offers a variety of advanced modalities, including peptide therapy, hormone replacement, and stem cell therapy. In 2022, she further extended her commitment to cutting-edge medicine by launching the Stem Cell & Longevity Center in Newport Beach. Connect with Dr Br here; ‪@DrImanBarMD‬ Website; https://www.drbarx.com/ Instagram; / barxmd Facebook; / drbarx 🎙️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing for more conversations on hormones, metabolism, nutrition, thyroid health, longevity, and evidence-informed approaches to wellness. 👇 Let me know in the comments: Have you ever used tissue salts or focused on improving your mineral status? I appreciate your support on these videos because they actually do take time, especially where studies are involved and I don't monetize them. So if you would like to support me in making my videos or podcasts, and would like me to keep doing it, it would really mean a lot to me if you bought me a coffee - I do love coffee. Thank you so much for your generosity. https://buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.

Why is it that we can eat whatever we want when we’re younger, stay relatively lean, and then suddenly our bodies seem to change? For many people, this starts happening much earlier than they expect. Why does weight gain become easier? Why does belly fat appear? Why can stress make us gain weight even when we’re not eating very much? And what happens to our metabolism as we age? In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Dr. Richard Johnson, whose research has transformed our understanding of fructose, uric acid, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and the body’s survival response. We go right back to the beginning of Dr. Johnson’s work with kidney disease and blood pressure and follow the path that eventually led him to investigate fructose and what he calls the Fructose Survival Switch. We discuss: 🔹 The Fructose Survival Switch and why it may be activated during stress and sympathetic nervous system activation 🔹 Why we can seemingly eat anything when we’re young and then suddenly start gaining weight 🔹 Mitochondrial health, metabolic wear and tear, deuterium, and glycation 🔹 The connection between fructose, uric acid, obesity, and metabolic syndrome 🔹 Why muscle mass, exercise, and healthy mitochondria may influence how well we tolerate carbohydrates 🔹 The difference between fructose from whole fruit and high-fructose corn syrup 🔹 Why high-glycemic fruits may be different from lower-glycemic fruits 🔹 Stress, insulin resistance, visceral fat, and the dreaded “stress belly” 🔹 Why women can gain weight despite eating relatively little 🔹 Whether carbohydrates contribute to accelerated aging through advanced glycation end products (AGEs) 🔹 And my challenge to Dr. Johnson on the Randle Cycle: if we lower dietary fat sufficiently, can we still have a problem with carbohydrate metabolism? I also share some of what I personally practice with my clients after 20 years of real-world experience helping people lose weight and improve their metabolic health, including why I often keep carbohydrate intake below 30% of total daily calories. And importantly, this conversation is not a prescription for a hardcore ketogenic diet. We explore the much bigger picture of metabolic health, muscle, exercise, mitochondrial function, stress, carbohydrates, fructose, and how our bodies change over time. This was such a fascinating conversation that I invited Dr. Johnson back for a second episode so we can dive deeper into the practical side of nutrition, weight loss, and what I actually do with my clients. Thankfully, he said yes - so watch out!🙌🏻 If you’ve ever thought: “I used to be able to eat whatever I wanted… so what happened?”…this conversation is for you. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing for more conversations on hormones, metabolism, nutrition, thyroid health, longevity, and evidence-informed approaches to wellness. 👇 Let me know in the comments: Have you ever used tissue salts or focused on improving your mineral status? I appreciate your support on these videos because they actually do take time, especially where studies are involved and I don't monetize them. So if you would like to support me in making my videos or podcasts, and would like me to keep doing it, it would really mean a lot to me if you bought me a coffee - I do love coffee. Thank you so much for your generosity. https://buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks