Episode 115: Dr. Tony Hampton and Karon Hampton
Release Date: 10/05/2022
Episode 278: Beyond Resolutions | Jen Beyst
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jen Beyst is the co-founder of the Cognitive Function Development Institute and the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Brain Builders where she focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies to support brain health and cognitive performance across the lifespan. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jen talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:11) The upcoming three-part workshop—titled, Beyond Resolutions—on how brain and metabolic regulation create real change (09:46) The value of making changes that are sustainable and attainable...
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Episode 277: It Takes GUTS to Survive the Holidays
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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: Low Carb MD Podcast: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website:
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Episode 276: Navigating the Holidays!
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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: Low Carb MD Podcast: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website:
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Episode 275: Lora Cheadle
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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)...
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Episode 274: Dr. David Cavan
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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...
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Episode 273: Martha Carlin
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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...
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Episode 272: Theresa Lyons, MS, MS, PhD
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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...
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Episode 271: The Fight to End Human Trafficking with Lisa Mitts
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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)...
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Episode 270: Josh Wageman
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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...
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Episode 269: Michelle Hurn
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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,...
info_outlineThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Tony Hampton is a board-certified obesity specialist, working with patients individually in the clinic and with small groups enrolled in the diabetes prevention program (D.P.P.). As one of only just over 3,000 board certified obesity medicine specialists in the United States, he’s been able to use his knowledge to help develop and support programs that reduce the obesity burden. He has also been instrumental in the launch of the Food Farmacy (that’s FARM-acy with an “F”) at Advocate Trinity Hospital to increase access to fresh, healthy food for patients and community members in need in partnership with the Chicago Food Depository.
Karon Hampton, Dr. Tony’s wife, is a pharmacist with Walmart and a graduate of Xavier University for both her undergraduate and pharmacy education. She is the proud mother of two sons.
In their conversation, Brian, Tony, and Karon talk about how Karon and Tony met and ultimately got married, their health journey together and how they ultimately came to adopt the low-carb lifestyle, the effects of stable blood sugar on mood, effectively and intentionally caring for the important people in your life, learning how to adapt as parents when your kids become adults, Dr. Tony’s experiences delivering babies as a family doctor, the importance of keeping an open and learning attitude when it comes to relationships, social issues, and medical care, and some tips for maintaining a healthy marriage relationship.
Life’s Best Medicine According to Tony: “For me it is about waking up everyday and feeling like I am living my life’s purpose, and wether I am honoring that purpose and pursuing it everyday. I encourage everybody to do the same.”
Life’s Best Medicine According to Karon: “First and foremost it is God. I am faith-driven all the way—a believer. Whenever there are difficult times I always start with a prayer. I am constantly talking to God. I am constantly praying over my marriage, over my children, and for anyone else who has said anything to me about having any difficulties or opportunities for growth.”
Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!
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