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Our guest for the week is Hyla Cass, an integrative psychiatrist practiced in the field even before the term was coined. Her 25-year long practice is marked by the non-drug, natural system boosting approach, which landed her the nation-wide acclaim along with numerous awards. She is here to talk to us about the subversive effects of medications, the systems approach to medicine, as well as about enhancing our cognitive performance. Side-effect Are Still Effects Stuffing oneself with medication rarely comes without the so-called side-effects. What is important to realize, however, is that the...
info_outline Epigenetics – the Meeting Point between Genetics and NutritionThe Ironman Executive
Our guest for the week is Dr. Lucia Aronica, a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford Cancer Center and an expert on epigenetic medicine. Her main focus revolves around genomics of nutrition, that is, the correlation between diet and the changes in epigenetic landscape. Holding a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Dr. Aronica has spent the last decade researching the influence lifestyle has on our genomes. Her endeavors landed her not just a few recognitions, Marie Curie Global Fellowship Award being one of them. In this interview, she shares her thoughts on food, diet, as well as sheds some light on the...
info_outline New Studies in Longevity and Age ExtensionThe Ironman Executive
Aaron Traywick is the founder at Ascendance Biomedical where they focus on helping people get the treatments and care they need to save their lives. They also specialize in helping fund and facilitate research by taking initial studies off shore before bringing the data back to the FDA. Learn more about this process as well as two studies they're currently working on. He shares some of the results they're seeing and potential for the industry with this particular treatment for longevity and life extension overall. Enrollment is currently open for trials to test “Bucky-balls” (also known as...
info_outline Daniel Schmachtenberger - Systems Approach to Your Health, Wellness and BusinessThe Ironman Executive
Daniel Schmachtenberger enlightens us on how to use a science systems approach to our health, wellness and business. Listen in on how human behavior affects the systems we function in every day - economic, social, political and how we can make these systems stronger and more resilient by changing the human body's systems.
info_outline The Epigenetics of Well-Being With Dr. Steven ColeThe Ironman Executive
Dr. Steven Cole is the Director the UCLA Social Genomics Laboratory. He has been pioneering human social genomics as a Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Cole’s studies have concentrated on Genomics and computational bioinformatics to map the biological pathways by which social environments affect gene expression by viral cancer and immune cell genomes. Epigenetics of Wellbeing Biological effects of stress Our bodies are not built to be stressed out and miserable all of the time. We are only capable of handling stress in...
info_outline Genetics and Genomics - How They Relate to Dietary PatternsThe Ironman Executive
With today's guest Nicola Pirastu we learn the difference between several common genetic terms, how your diet choices may or may not be good for your personal health and how your diet can impact your genes and their expressions. Genetics Vs Genomics The terms genetics and genomics sound alike, and they are often used interchangeably. But there are some important distinctions and similarities between genetics and genomics and how they affect our dietary patterns. But firstly, what do they mean? Genetics is the study of heredity, or how the characteristics of living organisms are transmitted...
info_outline The Father of Gene Therapy Shares What the Future Holds With GenomicsThe Ironman Executive
Pioneer in the world of Gene therapy, Dr. Theodore Friedman shares with us today the exciting future of what gene therapy holds. Listen in as we hear how manipulating certain lacking or misbehaving genes from causing disease has been proven in several types of diseases through clinical experimentation and how it will benefit future generations. We discuss whether or not it will be a solution to all disease. What the census is on how fast it will take or the prediction of genomic therapy within the scientific world. Gain greater awareness of gene modification within the world sport arena...
info_outline Cracking the Aging Code with Josh MitteldorfThe Ironman Executive
Welcome back to the Ironman Executive Podcast where today we talk with Josh Mitteldorf, he is both a researcher and science writer. He recently released a book called Cracking the Aging Code which not only transformed my perspectives on aging but will bring awareness and knowledge into your own understanding of aging. Learn the importance of epigenetics in aging as we discuss current research, research that may happen over the short term and long term in the science world in regards to how reversing aging may be possible. Caloric Restriction There is good evidence that suggests caloric...
info_outline The Link Between Stress & Sleep With Dr. Kelly OlsonThe Ironman Executive
Today we’re talking to Dr. Kelly Olson, an expert in the area of neuroscience, stress and sleep. We discuss chronic stress and adrenal fatigue, as well as some promising supplements and treatments to support healthy stress response and better sleep habits. Chronic Stress and Adrenal Fatigue We’re all aware of the negative impacts of stress, how it has a huge impact on aging and can create a low-grade inflammatory response that contributes to a high percentage of illnesses. Of course, there are also positive aspects to some types of stress. Acute stress can provide a benefit, but you need...
info_outline How to Boost Performance, Attention and Cognition with Audio - Visual Entrainment with Dave SieverThe Ironman Executive
Today we’re talking to Dave Siever, an expert on the topics of neuro feedback and biofeedback. Dave discusses the audio visual entrainment (AVE) device – called the DAVID -- offered through his company Mind Alive, and how it can be used to optimize the brain in many different ways. Audio-Visual Entrainment vs. Audio-Visual Stimulation Dave explains how audio-visual entrainment is different from the audio-visual stimulation you’d get from, for example, watching TV, which doesn’t do much to benefit the brain. AVE, in contrast, provides a continuous stream of stimuli at a fairly steady...
info_outlineOur guest Michelle Ricker is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Health & Fitness Instructor. She is one of the founders of FitNow Health, which specializes in providing DNA-based Nutrition and Fitness programs. She chats with us today about how genetics affects our overall well-being and the benefits of a genomic-based dietary approach.
The Genomic-Based Dietary Approach
A 2014 study conducted by the European Society of Human Genetics showed that people who followed a diet based on their genetic profile lost 33% more weight and built more lean body mass. It is clear that genetics plays a significant role in how our dietary and fitness habits affect our health.
Genomic tests can reveal a number of things, including how your genes relate to sodium and sugar sensitivities, the production of appetite controlling hormones, and insulin resistance. All these genetic factors explain why the same diet works well for some people and doesn’t work well for others.
The benefit of having a clinician examine your genetic profile is that you won’t have to waste time testing different diet plans until you find the right one. With genomics you can narrow things down right from the start.
FitNow Health
FitNow Health is a consulting practice founded by Michelle that specializes in DNA-based nutrition and health. Based on your genetic profile, Michelle and her team create a detailed, user-friendly program designed specifically for you.
The Role of the Clinician
Genetics is probability based and it is the role of the clinician to interpret a client’s genetic profile. Genetic information is valuable, but you need to understand what to do with it. Using their extensive experience and training, a clinician can create a lifestyle plan that alters a client’s genetic expression to optimize health and well-being.
Oftentimes, clients are unaware of the true impact of genetics and may engage in dietary habits that they perceive as healthy, but are in fact in opposition of their genetic profile. This is where a clinician can step in and steer the client down a different path that makes it easier to instill the lifestyle changes that will have a positive impact on their well-being.
The Future of Genomics and Health
Genomics has promising applications for professional and Olympic athletes. Information gathered from genetic profiles can improve training programs, enhance nutrition to maintain endurance, and help athletes recover properly.
From a nutritional perspective, Michelle hopes that DNA-based approaches will soon make a difference in mainstream weight loss and have a positive impact on the current obesity epidemic.