This Healthy Life

MEET THE GUEST Dr. Adeel Khan is a physician-scientist, regenerative medicine pioneer, and CEO & Co-founder of Eterna Health, where he's advancing the future of longevity and cell-based therapies. His work has helped shape the field of regenerative medicine, and he has treated everyone from elite athletes and business leaders to complex chronic illness patients. Passionate about challenging conventional medicine, Dr. Khan is dedicated to developing innovative therapies that help people heal, perform better, and live longer.WHAT WE TALK ABOUT - Dr. Adeel Khan is a sports medicine doctor who became focused on regenerative medicine through PRP and stem-cell research.- His goal is to help restore the body to a healthier, more youthful state. - Mesenchymal “stem cells” are better described as medicinal signaling cells.- These cells can reduce inflammation and support healing. - Muse cells are a rare type of mesenchymal cell, making up about 1–2% of the population. - Muse cells may offer pluripotent-like regenerative potential without the same tumor concerns associated with iPSCs. - They may help repair damaged tissue and develop into different cell types. - Muse cells are less widely used because they are rare and harder to isolate. - Business interests, patents, and manufacturing costs may also affect which therapies clinics offer. - Muse cells can come from bone marrow or fat tissue. - Fat-derived Muse cells may have stronger immune-regulating effects. - Bone-marrow Muse cells currently have more established clinical research. - Fat-derived Muse cells are easier and less costly to produce because they do not require the same expansion process. - Excessive cell expansion may increase DNA damage, making cell quality and processing important. - For autoimmune conditions, Muse cells may help reset the immune system and potentially produce long-term remission. - For degenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s and aging, repeat treatments may be needed as degeneration continues. - Dr. Khan says the effects of treatment may decline after approximately 6–12 months.- Younger people may benefit more from using their own cells, while donor cells avoid the need for harvesting. - Banking cells while young could preserve youthful cellular characteristics for future treatments. - Successful regenerative therapy also depends on optimizing sleep, exercise, nutrition, hormones, inflammation, metabolism, gut health, genomics, and proteomics. EPISODE RESOURCES Healthgevity PeptidesPeptide therapy designed to support cellular repair, recovery, and healthy aging.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/HealthgevityStemRegenA daily supplement designed to support your body's natural stem cell activity.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/StemRegenGenopalateDNA-based nutrition test that personalizes your diet based on your genetics. Save $10 with code TRAILTOHEALTH.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/genopalateTherasageSupport recovery and relaxation with targeted light therapy. Save 10% with code TRAILTOHEALTH.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/therasageOura RingA smart ring that tracks sleep, recovery, and readiness to optimize your body's healing potential.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/OuraRingCONNECT WITH THE GUESTWebsite:http://eterna.healthInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/dr.akhanhttps://www.instagram.com/eterna.healthFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/dr.akhanofficialYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theregendocLinkedIn:https://ae.linkedin.com/in/dradeelkhan-mdKEYWORDSMuse cells, stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine, mesenchymal stem cells, PRP, stem cell banking, anti-aging, Parkinson's treatment, autoimmune healing, longevity

MEET THE GUEST Deanna Latson is a professional speaker who has spoken at over 800 universities, appeared on live TV, and worked with countless corporate audiences. She built her career making complicated topics simple, engaging, and unforgettable from health and leadership to business and personal growth. She later brought that same skill into the corporate world, becoming a global product and marketing executive and helping scale companies in health, wellness, skincare, supplements, and direct selling.WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Most women get “the talk” about periods at 12, but no one explains perimenopause or menopause.About 6,000 women enter menopause every day, and many go through it in silence.Only five other species go through menopause, all of them whales, including killer whales, belugas and narwhals.Symptoms go far beyond hot flashes: brain fog, poor sleep, bloating, thinning hair and skin, joint pain and irritability.Falling estrogen also affects the heart and raises the risk of bladder infections that can spread to the kidneys.The “3 a.m. club”: hormone-driven sleep disruption that worsens mood, digestion and weight gain.Perimenopause can start in your 30s, and doctors often miss early changes in digestion, sleep, skin and energy.Get your hormones tested, then retest a few months later, since levels fluctuate.This year’s World Menopause Day theme is midlife pain, because lower estrogen changes how we feel pain in our joints and bones.Deanna works in the field and still didn’t connect her sudden finger pain to her hormones.Anxiety and loss of confidence are common, fueled by a culture that equates menopause with getting old.Her advice to her 35-year-old self: learn the symptoms early and be proactive, not reactive.Beyond Team HRT and Team Natural, she champions “Team Informed Choice.”Interview your OB-GYN. Many aren’t trained in menopause, and it’s okay to switch doctors.Black cohosh and red clover started as folk remedies and now have clinical research behind them.She+ is a vegan jelly stick designed to be a treat, so it gets taken instead of joining the “supplement morgue.”In Immunotec’s consumer trial, over 90% were satisfied and about 78% reported better sleep and mood.Standardized herbal extracts cost more but deliver the same level of active compounds every time, and so more consistent results.In killer whale pods, females past menopause become the leaders, a reminder that this stage brings wisdom and power.EPISODE RESOURCES  Immunotec The makers of She+, a plant-based jelly stick that supports women through perimenopause and menopause.https://www.immunotec.com/CONNECT WITH THE GUESTWebsite:https://www.immunotec.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/immunotechttps://www.instagram.com/deannalatson/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ImmunotecYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/immunotecKEYWORDSmenopause, perimenopause, menopause symptoms, World Menopause Day, hot flashes, brain fog, menopause sleep, hormone health, estrogen, HRT, black cohosh, red clover, natural menopause relief, She+, Immunotec, women’s health, midlife, joint pain, supplements

MEET THE GUEST Andrew Salisbury, founder and CEO of Purity Coffee, believes healthier coffee is key to wellness, performance, and longevity. Drawing on his experience, he created a meticulous process to make the healthiest coffee. Purity Coffee bridges the gap between coffee's benefits and public perception, advocating for its role in reducing health risks and promoting longevity.WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Andrew Salisbury's shift from software and call centers in Latin America to coffee, sparked by his wife's health struggles and disagreements over whether coffee helped or hurt her.A dinner with two Vanderbilt Institute of Coffee Studies professors that surfaced coffee's health benefits, including antioxidants and links to lower rates of fatty liver, cirrhosis, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer's.164 million Americans drink coffee daily, largely unaware of its potential health upside.Coffee's dual nature: beneficial compounds to maximize, harmful contaminants to avoid.Heavy pesticide use in farming, including glyphosate and disulfin, absorbed directly into the cherry and seed.Antioxidant levels fluctuate significantly by harvest, region, and farming practice.Commodity pricing pays farmers by volume, removing incentive to grow for health benefits.Mycotoxin contamination leaves beans looking normal, detectable only through lab testing.Only very dark roasts destroy mycotoxins, but darkness also strips out antioxidants.Contamination testing costs a few hundred dollars per container, yet almost no company does it.Industrial mass-picking mixes ripe and spoiled cherries; mold spreads through a batch like one moldy strawberry infecting a container.Some processors spray coffee with water to add weight before shipping, pushing moisture toward legal limits and encouraging mold.Only an estimated 20-30% of global coffee is hand-picked to reduce contamination risk.Jitters, acid reflux, and nausea often stem from contaminants in low-quality coffee, not caffeine itself.Europe enforces stricter mycotoxin limits than the U.S., so substandard lots get redirected to American buyers.An ancient Incan biochar method, paired with microlending to farmers, raises chlorogenic acid levels through soil regeneration.High-altitude, shade-grown Arabica outperforms lowland Robusta in antioxidants as the plant works harder for sunlight.Roast curve chemistry balances acrylamide risk in light roasts against PAH risk in dark roasts while preserving antioxidants.Lab partnerships in Portugal and Brazil map roast curves to retain chlorogenic acids without harmful byproducts.An estimated 1-2% of coffee industry-wide is tested for mycotoxins, pesticides, and heavy metals.The myth that coffee is inherently unhealthy traces to mid-century studies that failed to separate coffee drinking from smoking and heavy drinking.EPISODE RESOURCES  Purity CoffeeOrganic, hand picked coffee lab tested for mold, mycotoxins, and heavy metals. Antioxidant focused roasting. Save 20% first order, code TRAILTOHEALTH.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/PurityCoffeePortland SyrupSmall batch syrup made with simple, clean ingredients. A natural way to sweeten coffee.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/portlandsyrupsBrevilleBrewing equipment for home baristas who care about precision as much as bean quality.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/BrevilleAlmond CowMake plant milk at home without additives or fillers. A clean pairing for coffee drinkers. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH to save 10%.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/AlmondCowAquasanaClean filtered water for brewing, free of contaminants that affect taste and quality.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/aquasanaCONNECT WITH THE GUESTWebsite:http://puritycoffee.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/purity_coffeeFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/mypuritycoffeeTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@puritycoffeeKEYWORDScoffee, mold, mycotoxins, antioxidants, chlorogenic acid, clean coffee

MEET THE GUEST Dr. Beth Westie is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, chiropractor, and best-selling author dedicated to women's hormone health. After her own struggle with ovarian cysts led her beyond birth control to nutrition-based healing, she created the Eat for Your Cycle™ Method. Author of The Female Fat Solution and The Female Menopause Solution, and host of The Female Health Solution Podcast, she's helped thousands of women balance their hormones naturally through her Hormone Foundations Program and speaking engagements.WHAT WE TALK ABOUT - Dr. Beth Westie's background: grew up on a Minnesota goat farm, former athlete, licensed in acupuncture/Chinese medicine- Her personal health story: recurring ovarian cysts after her third child, dismissed by conventional medicine, resolved through hormone regulation via Eastern medicine- Core topic: the "3 AM wake up" and what drives it- Cortisol's role: normal daily rhythm vs. chronic stress raising nighttime cortisol and triggering alertness- Blood sugar dips around 2-3 AM causing adrenaline surges that jolt people awake- Cortisol awakening response and the risk of it spiking too high, then crashing later in the day- Estrogen/progesterone balance and how luteal-phase (weeks 3-4) progesterone drops affect GABA receptors and sleep depth- Personal example of strength fluctuating across her cycle due to hormonal shifts- Using wearables to track sleep and heart rate patterns tied to cycle phases- The Dutch test (dried urine hormone panel) for assessing hormones, cortisol, neurotransmitters, and nutrients- Blood testing for glucose, insulin, and A1C, plus continuous glucose monitors- Thyroid function (TSH, T4, T3, antibodies) and its link to metabolism, detox, and sleep- Chinese medicine organ clock, with 1-3 AM linked to liver detoxification of hormones- Chronic stress accumulation ("rocks in a backpack" analogy) and women's tendency to self-neglect- Resting heart rate benchmarks (under 70 bpm) and how it varies by cycle phase- Comparing biometric data month-to-month (same cycle day) rather than day-to-day- Gut health's impact on sleep: poor digestive motility causing overnight bloating and discomfort- Histamine's connection to hormones: overproduction/poor clearance driving estrogen up in a feedback loop- Iron/ferritin deficiency as a common nutrient gap affecting overall function- Personalized, test-based treatment approach rather than one-size-fits-all protocols- Melatonin and other sleep aids often being the wrong fix when melatonin levels are already sufficientEPISODE RESOURCES Oura RingTracks sleep, heart rate, and HRV overnight to show how your cycle affects your rest.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/OuraRingFunction HealthGet lab-tested insight into your thyroid, hormones, blood sugar, and nutrient levels.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/FunctionHealthSwanwickBlock blue light in the evening to support your natural melatonin and wind down easier. 15% off with code TRAILTOHEALTH.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/swanwickThorneClinical-grade iron and magnesium to help fill common nutrient gaps that impact energy, hormones, and sleep.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/ThorneBiOptimizersSupport digestion and gut motility to ease overnight bloating. Save 10% with code TRAILTOHEALTH.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/biooptimizerCONNECT WITH THE GUESTWebsite: http://drbethwestie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbethwestieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbethwestieTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbethwestieYouTube: www.youtube.com/@drbethwestie.comKEYWORDS3am wake up, insomnia, cortisol, blood sugar, hormones, progesterone, estrogen dominance, perimenopause sleep, thyroid, liver detox, histamine, gut health, Dutch test, sleep hormones, women's health

MEET THE GUEST Dr. Jill Carnahan, Your Functional Medicine Expert®, is dually board-certified and founder of Flatiron Functional Medicine. A survivor of breast cancer, Crohn's, and toxic mold illness, she uncovers root causes through advanced testing and personalized care. Her bestselling memoir Unexpected and documentary Doctor/Patient share her journey. A sought-after speaker, she inspires audiences with science-backed insight, authenticity, and humor.WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Bring dust sample kits (ERMI-style, e.g. Immunolytics) on every showing to test surfaces before making an offer.Learn visual red flags: warped floorboards, stained ceilings/corners, bathroom tile growth, and stucco type/installation quality.Keep a trusted mold inspector on call to do informal walkthroughs before an offer is made.Ask sellers pointed questions (dishwasher leaks, shower leaks, etc.); most were surprisingly honest.She toured 40+ homes; about 80% had significant mold, even in Colorado's dry climate and in expensive, newer homes.Her real question wasn't "is there mold" but "where is it, how fixable, and what will it cost."One stucco issue quoted at $250,000+ was a dealbreaker; minor sink/window-well leaks were manageable and budgeted in.She went under contract five times, backing out four times after formal inspections revealed major issues.Deal-breakers: foundational problems, roof/siding/stucco-wide water intrusion, and oddities like an indoor jacuzzi, versus minor, containable issues like a single leaky sink.Sellers sometimes pushed back hard on repair-cost requests, so having a knowledgeable realtor was essential.New homes aren't automatically safer: poor drywall/tile installation and off-gassing (formaldehyde, granite) are common, while very old homes carry decades of leak history.Her "sweet spot": homes roughly 8 to 15 years old.Crawl spaces and long-term single-owners with strong maintenance records are strong positive signals.Filing a legitimate mold claim on a past condo made it harder to get new homeowners insurance.Testing approach: dust (ERMI-style) plus air samples plus bulk/swab samples on visible growth; toilets and wax seals are common failure points worth replacing preemptively.In Colorado, buyers can exit contracts via "inspection objection" without disclosing mold specifically; she chose whether to share findings with sellers as a courtesy.Basements/window wells need proper stone (not mulch) and drainage to prevent water intrusion.Post-purchase upgrades: whole-home water filtration, Moen Flo smart shutoff with leak sensors at every fixture, and multiple air filtration units.Her advice: budget and stage fixes over time (water/roof/siding first) rather than trying to remediate everything at once.EPISODE RESOURCES  AirDoctorHospital-grade purifier that traps mold spores, allergens & VOCs for cleaner, healthier indoor air.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/AirDoctorImmunolyticsOrder at-home testing for mold in your home.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/ImmunolyticsAquasanaWhole-home water filtration that removes contaminants for cleaner, safer water straight from every tap.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/aquasanaBranch BasicsNon-toxic cleaning products, perfect for a mold-safe move-in deep clean. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 15% off.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/BranchBasicsCONNECT WITH THE GUESTWebsite: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drjillcarnahanFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/FlatironFunctionalMedicineYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DrJillCarnahanKEYWORDSmold-free home, house hunting mold, ERMI dust test, mold inspection, water damage, home buying tips, air purifier, water filtration