Why You Might Be Chronically Dehydrated (Even If You Drink Water) | SNH Podcast #117
Release Date: 04/02/2025
Longevity Doctors Are Fixing What Medicine Got Wrong (ft. Drs. Yurth & Husain) | SNH Podcast #133
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Yurth and Dr. Abid Husain join Dr. Scott Sherr to discuss why conventional medicine often overlooks the critical links between joint integrity, cardiovascular screening, and long-term healthspan. Together, they explore collaborative clinical communities, data-driven diagnostic strategies, and rethinking what really causes degeneration—and how to stop it. Join us as we delve into: • How a growing group of longevity-minded clinicians is changing the standard of care • The truth about the RICE protocol and why it's outdated...
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Elite Athletes Do This One Thing Between Sets (Most People Don’t) ft. Thomas DeLauer | SNH Podcast #131
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What if the key to training harder… was actually slowing down? In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, renowned health and performance educator Thomas DeLauer joins Dr. Scott Sherr to unpack the often-overlooked science of parasympathetic activation. From breathwork to posture, lactate to mindset, they reveal why top-tier athletes downshift between sets — and how everyday gym-goers can unlock greater performance, recovery, and longevity with a smarter nervous system approach. Join us as we delve into: • How elite athletes use micro-pauses and posture to reset between sets •...
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Circadian Rhythms Are the Missing Link in Your Health Plan | SNH Podcast #130
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Why Direct Current Could Be the Future of Healing (ft. Garrett Salpeter) | SNH Podcast #129
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How to Activate Your Vagus Nerve and Heal Inflammation with Dr. Navaz Habib | SNH Podcast #128
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Your vagus nerve might be the single most important nerve you’ve never heard of — until now. In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Navaz Habib joins Dr. Scott Sherr to explain why the vagus nerve controls far more than just your “rest and digest” functions. From heart rate variability to gut health to trauma, they break down how to assess and improve vagal tone to unlock your body’s ability to heal, regulate, and optimize. Join us as we delve into: What the vagus nerve actually does — and why it’s crucial for healing How to measure and improve vagal tone using...
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Fix Chronic Disease at Its Root with Metabolomics & Health Optimization | SNH Podcast #127
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Burnout-Proof Your Practice: Wisdom for Health Practitioners | SNH Podcast #126
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The Study That Healed Chronic Fatigue Using Only the Mind ft. Karen DiMarco | SNH Podcast #125
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Boomer Anderson, Dr. Scott Sherr, and Dr. Ted Achacoso dive deep into the topic of hydration, debunking common myths and offering practical tips. They clarify the effects of caffeine and alcohol as diuretics and discuss the misconception about clear urine indicating proper hydration. They explore the evolutionary aspects of water's role in biology and provide specific recommendations for daily water intake, emphasizing the importance of a little salt and possibly sugar for optimal hydration. The conversation also covers various methods for ensuring clean and effective hydration, including filtration systems and the importance of not drinking calories.
Join us as we delve into:
- The physiology of hydration – Where water actually goes in your body
- Diuretic myths debunked – Coffee, alcohol and coconut water exposed
- Electrolyte optimization – How to make your own medical-grade hydration solution
- Travel hydration protocols – Why you're dehydrating faster than you think
This episode is for you if:
- You want to optimize cellular hydration for peak performance
- You're tired of contradictory advice about water intake
- You've wondered if structured water systems are worth the investment
- You need science-backed hydration hacks for travel or workouts
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