48. Finding Resources & Inspiration While Battling Cancer | Miriam Kalamian
Release Date: 09/21/2018
Balancing Business, Philanthropy, and Life: Insights from Vintner Ian Devereux
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Welcome to the last episode of the Ketogeek Podcast. Creating successful businesses is a challenge but will it be a fulfilling and rewarding experience? How can you focus on things that matter while being productive, enjoying hobbies, giving back to the community, and having a family all at the same time? Ian shares his lifestyle and business journey and how he can make it all work and reconcile it with all the highs and lows in his life. Bio: As the Vintner, Ian Devereux is responsible for everything from vine to bottle at Smith Devereux Napa Valley. He began his career in the wine...
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Mental Health & The Rise of Fentanyl Poisoning Among Youths & Adults | Mona & Mark Leonardi
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Fentanyl poisoning, drug overdose, and mental health are growing problems in the United States with each year more and more youth being victims of these social issues. In this podcast, we talk to the founders of the Michael Leonardi foundation and the parents of Michael Leonardi who lost his life to fentanyl poisoning in 2020. Please help support their cause and help raise awareness of this matter. BIO: Mona Leonardi is the co-founder of the Michael Leonardi Foundation, a bay area non-profit organization dedicated to raising illicit fentanyl awareness in communities across the north bay...
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Staying Lean & Fit on a Processed Food Diet (Part II: Energy Pod Framework)
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Four years in the making, in this episode we talk about how you can incorporate processed foods into your diet using an understanding how food processing impacts the food and how it breaks down in your body. BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey...
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Plastics: The Myths, Sustainability & Scientific Facts in the Food Industry & Modern Applications | Dr. Chris DeArmitt
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In this powerful and extremely loaded episode, we deep dive into the myths surrounding plastics and bring you the scientific facts about plastics when it comes to foods, sustainability, and much much more! Prepare to have your mind blown! BIO Dr. Chris DeArmitt is a luminary in the fields of polymers, functional fillers, innovation, and the environmental aspects of plastics. The Fortune 100 come to him for breakthrough solutions to complex technical problems. He is an award-winning speaker with innumerable publications and patents in addition to the books Innovation Abyss and The Plastics...
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In this episode, we talk about the beginning of the non-GMO movement, sensationalism in the modern world, the collapse of Sri Lanka due to shifting to organic farming, GM research, sensationalism, and activism. BIO: Dr. Channa S. Prakash is Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Tuskegee University where he is also a professor of crop genetics and biotechnology. Dr. Prakash’s research expertise is in genetic improvement research on food crops of importance to developing countries. His lab was among the first to develop genetically modified sweet potato and peanut plants and conduct...
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In this episode, we look at the top food, health, and nutrition myths that we've come across and discuss them in detail. From half-truths to explaining the context to fallacies, we talk about it all here. BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. ...
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The "Twinkie Diet" Experiment & Discussing Modern Processed Foods | Mark Haub
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In this much-awaited podcast, we talk to Mark about his fat loss using the 'Twinkie Diet' experiment and address any concerns regarding modern processed foods. BIO Professor at Kansas State University. Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, PostDoc in geriatric nutrition. 15 minutes of fame for "Twinkie Diet" - with appearances on CNN, Fox News, Doctors, NPR, Sottish/British Radio, and several local TV and radio programs. Research grants and publications in areas of metabolism, body composition, sports nutrition, and diabetes. TIMESTAMPS 9:43: Guest introduction 12:09 How did you get into food...
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77. Competitive Fishing and Chasing Outdoor Adventures While Having a Busy Family Life |Edie Wilkinson
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Edie is a competitive angler who loves the outdoors. She is also a mother and works full-time. In this episode, we learn how she is able to chase her passions while overcoming some of the very dark parts of her life. BIO: Edie Wilkinson is a tournament angler from Indiana who lives the outdoor lifestyle while being a mother. TIMESTAMPS: 0:30 Ketogeek introductions 7:11 Guest introductions 10:30 How did you get into competitive fishing? 12:38 How can you get started into fishing? 13:54 How do you find a place to fish? 15:00 How does your normal day look like as...
info_outlineMiriam encountered cancer when her son was diagnosed in 2007 and now uses her experience and knowledge through this tough time to help others while providing inspiration and guidance to find what works for them individually in this battle.
Bio:
Miriam Kalamian is a nutrition educator, author, and consultant specializing in the ketogenic diet for cancer. In her work with hundreds of people, she has personally witnessed the life-changing effects of this powerful diet therapy, starting with her son's journey in 2007.
Time Stamps:
8:41 – Miriam’s story and her son’s encounter with brain tumor
11:09 – Her conversation with Dr. Thomas Seyfried & Ketogenic Diet
16:34 – Coming across Charlie Foundation
19:52 – Orchestrating cancer treatment and factors that could impact tumor growth
22:42 – Care oncology and repurposing drugs
25:13 – Press-Pulse strategy of cancer cell annihilation
28:20 – How do you prioritize and add healthy routines and intervention?
34:22 – Where do you find reliable resources for cancer and keto?
42:56 – Concerns with standard of care guidelines
50:31 – Modern companies that are using alternative methods towards health goals
54:31 – Protein Intake and challenges with veganism and Keto
1:07:16 – Why aren’t we getting a grip on cancer?
1:16:34 – Why do cancers return later?
1:21:22 – What kind of research do we need more for cancer?
1:22:24 – What potential technologies or research are coming out for cancer?
1:26:19 – Message for people who are fighting cancer
1:29:53 – Final Plugs
Guest Links
- Website: www.DietaryTherapies.com
- Facebook: Miriam Kalamian
- Twitter: DietaryTherapy
- YouTube: Miriam Kalamian
- Book: Keto For Cancer, Metabolic Therapy as a Targeted Nutritional Strategy
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