Life's Best Medicine Podcast
Total health encompasses more than just physical wellbeing; it includes factors like family life, the health of our relationships, spirituality, and the way we see our relationship to the rest of the world and to others. In this show, Dr. Lenzkes and his guests discuss these factors and share stories of heroism, compassion, and healing along the way. Being a medical doctor, Dr. Lenzkes has made a commitment to helping people, and he firmly believes that this commitment extends into every aspect of life.
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Episode 233: Tammy Frost
01/22/2025
Episode 233: Tammy Frost
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Tammy Frost is a highly experienced PA with a laundry list of awards, honors, certificates, and degrees. She practices medicine at her own private practice, Grace Direct Primary Care, where she helps patients to heal by taking a holistic approach to health and well being. Specifically, at her practice they practice a Glorified, functional Approach to Celestial Eudaimonia. Eudaimonia is a Greek word that is difficult to translate into English, but the rough translation is “good spirit” in other words “happiness”. Aristotle believed it meant the highest human good-living well and doing well. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Tammy talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:30) Why Tammy went into healing/medicine and the many, many things she has done over the course of her career so far (09:32) How the practice of medicine has changed dramatically over the course of recent history (12:13) The revolution that needs to take place in healthcare in order to make people healthy again (15:46) Why DPC is a wonderful healthcare model (22:35) Hormone replacement therapy and the power of supporting gut health (28:32) How industrial and unsustainable agriculture practices are stripping nutrients from the soil and from our diets (32:18) Antibiotics (36:58) Why it is important for like-minded physicians and medical professionals to be in community and communication with each other (40:05) Egoscue therapy (44:16) Why DPC needs to be the future of medical care (01:08:06) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Tammy Frost: Grace Direct Primary Care: X: Instagram: Facebook: Phone: 928-277-1099 Email: 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 232: Doug Reynolds
01/15/2025
Episode 232: Doug Reynolds
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Doug Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of LowCarbUSA®. The organization was founded in the beginning of 2016 with the initial intention of providing a platform, through an annual conference, for internationally renowned scientists and medical practitioners to present the ever-increasing body of evidence on the benefits of reducing carbohydrates in the diet (and adding in healthy fats). In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Doug talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:27) Doug’s new book, The Road to Metabolic Health, about the founding of LowCarbUSA and the SMHP (08:04) Why this book was written and why it is written as a memoir (15:47) Doug’s personal health journey (19:34) The trials involved in putting on the very first LowCarbUSA conference (23:46) The speaker line-up for this year’s Low Carb Boca Conference (34:01) More details about Doug’s new book, The Road to Metabolic Health (45:43) Book Launch Webinar for The Road to Metabolic Health (see links below) (48:39) Outro/plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Doug Reynolds: LowCarbUSA: Instagram: X: Low Carb Boca 2025 Conference: Linktree: The Road to Metabolic Health Book Launch Webinar: (January 22nd at 6pm EST) 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 231: Andy Schoonover
01/08/2025
Episode 231: Andy Schoonover
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Andy Schoonover is the CEO and founder of CrowdHealth, a company that deploys a crowdfunding model to pay its users' medical bills. CrowdHealth, which is currently operating in all 50 states, can even help people when they're overseas. The idea for CrowdHealth was born shortly after Andy moved to Austin, TX. His insurance refused to cover a 15 minute, $8,000 procedure for his daughter who had to get tubes in her ears because she had a hole in her eardrum. The insurance company claimed the procedure was ’not essential’ for her. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Andy talk about… Why Andy started CrowdHealth Issues with Affordable Care Act insurance plans How CrowdHealth succeeds where the giant traditional medical insurance companies fail Why the current incentive structure for big medical systems and medical insurance companies leads to unethical outcomes What kinds of people would benefit most from CrowdHealth and other companies like it Carnivore groups and other communities members can join on CrowdHealth How CrowdHealth is set up to be incentivized to get it’s members healthy For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Andy Schoonover: CrowdHealth: 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 230: Dr. Adam Nally
01/01/2025
Episode 230: Dr. Adam Nally
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Adam Nally is (popularly known as ), is the go-to no-nonsense community-based physician providing practical weight management & general medical health through a distinctly individualized ketogenic, low-carbohydrate, ketogenic and/or carnivorous lifestyle combined with a cutting edge medical approach. He has over fifteen years of practical, in-the-trenches, medical experience and an enchantingly passionate, articulate, & genuine approach to the treatment of the “diseases of civilization.” In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Adam talk about… Why Dr. Adam chose to go into medicine and how he became aware of/interested in dietary intervention for weight loss/metabolic health Concerning connections that Dr. Adam started seeing between the Covid vaccine and certain health issues Why dietary/lifestyle intervention is THE MOST cost effective treatment plan for insurance companies AND for patients The issue of online censorship of doctors simply trying to foster discussion about what they are seeing clinically in their practices The dire need for doctors who understand nutrition and lifestyle intervention Why high insulin level is the most important indicator of disease The power of the low carb diet for reversing disease Why sweeteners, electrolyte packets, and cream of tartar introduce problems for many people trying to follow a low carb diet Hormonal issues and fine tuning your diet LDL cholesterol levels and longevity Why the enjoyment of life, being out in nature, and investing in relationships contributes massively to longevity Swordfighting For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Dr. Adam Nally: X: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: Website: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Arizona Metabolic Health: Low Carb MD Podcast: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website: Keto Mojo: • Keto Mojo:
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Episode 229: Brooke Miller
12/25/2024
Episode 229: Brooke Miller
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Brooke Miller is a therapist and life coach with over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health and personal development. She founded Brooke Miller Coaching, Counseling and Therapy where she helps her clients improve self regulation, relationships and work/life balance using an integrated approach to emotional wellbeing. She earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach. Among other certifications and achievements, she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Professional Coach (CPC). In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Brooke talk about… Why Brooke chose to become a therapist and life coach How psychotherapy works and can help people avoid emotional and physical harm General advice for dealing with stress in a productive, positive way as an individual and in relationships with others Keeping your thoughts from ruling you and the concept that ‘the body follows the mind’ Dealing with shame and establishing new healthy coping skills Why all-or-nothing thinking is not helpful and why it is better to have more nuanced thinking that includes having grace for yourself Love languages For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Brooke Miller: Brooke Miller Coaching, Counseling and Therapy: Instagram: Linktree: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Arizona Metabolic Health: Low Carb MD Podcast: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website: Keto Mojo: • Keto Mojo:
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Episode 228: Dr. Roshani Sanghani
12/18/2024
Episode 228: Dr. Roshani Sanghani
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Roshani Sanghani is American board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. She is a super specialist in hormone imbalance and her practice style is all about helping patients achieve maximum hormone balance through lifestyle changes, so that they can have better health with less medication. She is the founder of Reisaan Health—a health practice dedicated to teaching patients how to reclaim their health through science-backed lifestyle modifications. She is also a speaker and the author of, Turn Around Diabetes. In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Roshani talk about… How Dr. Roshani came to realize that she can help people heal the root causes of their diseases through lifestyle modification Dr. Roshani’s spiritual journey and struggle with suicidal thoughts before she came to believe in God Dr. Roshani’s experience with Reiki healing and how this experience has altered her perspective on hardships that she has a faced in her life Systemic problems with the medical systems and medical education in India and the U.S. Why relational and spiritual health is so important to overall (including physical) health The state of religion/spirituality in India and the United States How people can take steps today to turn around their diabetes and how Dr. Roshani’s book helps people achieve this result Why having family support and NOT having stress are essential to achieving your health goals Why metabolic health has been getting worse in India The positive health movements and changes that are developing in India Why you SHOULD NOT consume vegetable/seed oils and high-fructose corn syrup! For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Getting to Yes with Yourself: Super Gut: Dr. Roshani Sanghani: Instagram: YouTube: Reisaan Health: Turn Around Diabetes (book): Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Arizona Metabolic Health: Low Carb MD Podcast: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website: Keto Mojo: • • Keto Mojo:
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Episode 227: Dr. Andrew Koutnik
12/11/2024
Episode 227: Dr. Andrew Koutnik
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Andrew Koutnik Ph.D. is a scientist specializing in the role of nutrition, exercise, and stress on metabolic health across populations, from metabolic disease (diabetes) to elite performers. Dr. Koutnik has trained in top-laboratories and held research positions at the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine, the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, and Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, with significant contributions to the field of nutrition, diabetes management, and human performance. Dr. Koutnik has also worked directly with elite athletes and performers (e.g., NHL; Military/Special Forces; C-Suite) translating science to the end-user. In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Andrew talk about… Managing your type 1 diabetes and why having a good understanding of nutrition is paramount Dr. Andrew’s type 1 diagnosis and how he learned to live with the disease Dysglycemia Why kids diagnosed with type 1 diabetes should be given a restricted diet that will help mitigate risk factors Dr. Andrew’s 10 year case study on himself to determine the long term implications of the ketogenic diet for cardiovascular health and people with type 1 diabetes Hypoglycemia and how keto can help How hypoglycemia effects athletes and how low carb diets might be able to help Advice for young people who are diagnosed with type 1 How to use nutrition and other factors to achieve balance as a type 1 diabetic For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Dr. Andrew Koutnik: (Rethinking Nutrition for Type-1 Diabetics) Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo: • •
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Episode 226: Dr. Bonnie Kaplan
12/03/2024
Episode 226: Dr. Bonnie Kaplan
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Bonnie Kaplan is a Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally from Ohio, she did all her training in the US (University of Chicago and Brandeis University). Her interest in the biological basis of behavior led to postdoctoral training and then faculty research in neurophysiology at Yale University Department of Neurology and the West Haven (CT) Veterans Administration Neuropsychology Laboratory until she moved to Canada in 1979. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health, especially the contribution of nutrition to brain development and brain function. She was the founding principal investigator of the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition longitudinal study (ApronStudy.ca). Bonnie has over 180 peer-reviewed publications and textbook contributions, and many more invited lectures. In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Bonnie talk about… How Dr. Bonnie became interested in neuroscience and the connection between nutrition and psychological/mental health The nutrient-poor “food” being consumed by so many children and adults in our modern world Nutrient-poor “food” and its relation to violent behavior in kids The importance of considering co-factors when one is seeking to heal Issues with Big Pharma and various psychiatric drugs Broad-spectrum micronutrient supplements Iron deficiency increasing in North Americans How humans get vitamins and minerals into their bodies naturally Mitochondrial function and nutrition For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Dr. Bonnie Kaplan: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo: • •
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Episode 225: Andrew Williams
11/27/2024
Episode 225: Andrew Williams
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Andrew Williams is a member of the same church that Brian recently started attending. He has an amazing testimony and, in this episode, he shares the story of his faith journey. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Andrew talk about… Andrew’s conversion to the Christian faith at the age of ten and his subsequent falling away from the faith How the time Andrew spent in prison changed him and brought him back to his faith How Andrew learned to forgive himself for his mistakes How Andrew got a job working at a church after being released from prison Learning to enjoy life again without drugs and other vices Other lessons that Andrew learned while he was in prison Why experiencing God’s love and having a relationship with God is so life changing Andrew’s words of wisdom for young people For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo: • •
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Episode 224: Dr. Paul Mason
11/20/2024
Episode 224: Dr. Paul Mason
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Paul Mason is a Fellowship trained Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician with degrees in Medicine, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Health. He has significant expertise in medical nutrition therapy, especially with respect to low-carb, ketogenic, paleolithic, and carnivore diets. In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Paul talk about… (04:34) Why it is important for you to do your own research and be your own health advocate (06:38) Lectins and plant foods (10:05) The medical system in Australia and financial conflicts of interest in the medical/pharmaceutical fields (25:14) How to fix glaring flaws in the medical system (33:29) Statin drugs and lack of transparency from drug companies (42:08) How patient care can be made more effective than the conventional model (45:58) Why diabetes is increasing and how pesticides are involved (54:07) Nutrient deficiency in the soil and the downstream effects of this phenomenon For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Dr. Paul Mason: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo: • •
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Episode 223: Cary Kelly
11/13/2024
Episode 223: Cary Kelly
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Cary Kelly is a survivor of the Standard American Diet and has been following the carnivore diet for over six years. He lost fifty-five pounds after just six months following the keto diet at the beginning of his weight-loss journey! He is on a mission to wake people up to how misguided and damaging the nutritional guidelines are in the U.S. He has a YouTube channel where he shares his recipes and posts videos about carnivore cooking (see links below). In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Cary talk about… Cary’s weight loss journey and health history How Cary was first introduced to the keto and carnivore diets How the keto diet improved Cary’s chronic pain Mood improvement on the keto and carnivore diets Brian’s experience quitting his old practice and opening his own private DPC practice The role that fasting played in Cary’s weight-loss journey Cary’s keto/carnivore recipes and the cookbook he is working on Why your body runs differently on fat versus carbs Cary’s exercise habits For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Cary Kelly: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 222: Mike Davis (@GuyNAustin)
11/06/2024
Episode 222: Mike Davis (@GuyNAustin)
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Mike Davis (@GuyNAustin on Twitter) is a self-described “random guy in Austin who got tired of being sick and overweight at the age of 48 and decided to do something about it.” After achieving amazing results simply by kicking soda, he tried the keto diet. This adoption of the keto diet enabled him to normalize his blood pressure and shed roughly 25% of his bodyweight in 10 weeks with no exercise at all. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Mike talk about… Exercise and mental health Dealing with life-stressors healthily in a marriage context Weighing the cost of financial security when the price you pay is your mental/spiritual health Gender roles in Central and South American cultures and how the differ from Norther American gender roles How to effectively share the work load in a marriage partnership and wether traditional gender roles should play a role in how responsibilities are divided The psychology of internet trolling and bullying The recent explosion of awareness of/interest in metabolic health in the ramp up to the 2024 election The good neighbor policy and what our motivation for helping our neighbor ought to be Why free speech is an essential human right Why the family is the most important unit of healthy societies For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Mike Davis: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 221: Brendan Reid
10/30/2024
Episode 221: Brendan Reid
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Brendan Reid is the author of The Fat Ginger Nerd—an inspiring personal story with practical weight loss help and some startling insights into how we ended up with the current public health crisis. He has certifications in health coaching and nutrition from PreKure and has lost over 110 pounds over the course of his weight-loss journey. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Brendan talk about… Brendan’s struggle with weight due to bad nutrition and weight-loss advice from doctors and other people in his life The power of mindset for weight-loss How Brendan discovered the low carb diet and how his weight-loss progressed following this discovery How Brendan’s colleagues and family responded to his new diet Why Brendan wrote The Fat Ginger Nerd and who he wrote it for The process of writing a book Brendan’s plans and upcoming projects Brendan’s tips for how to be consistent and successful on your weight-loss journey For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Brendan Reid: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 220: Tim McAdams
10/23/2024
Episode 220: Tim McAdams
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Tim McAdams has been an airplane/helicopter pilot for 41 years and is currently employed by a major aircraft manufacturer. Though he ate healthy, exercised and generally took good care of himself, nothing could have prepare him for the extreme reaction his body would have to the COVID-19 vaccine. He had NO underlying health conditions prior to getting the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 shot. When his employer at the time mandated that all employees receive the vaccine or be terminated, Tim decided he would have to get it. He received the second shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 on Nov 7th, 2021. During the night of Nov 28th, at the age of 59, he suffered the first of two strokes. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Tim talk about… Why Tim became a pilot and his career progression Tim’s personal health history Why Tim got the COVID shot and how the vaccine effected him Tim’s strokes and their relation to the COVID vaccine Why Tim’s doctors refused to acknowledge or consider that the COVID vaccine could have played a part in his strokes How Tim’s life has changed since he suffered his two strokes The U.S. Freedom Flyers organization Financial incentives for doctors to convince people to get a COVID vaccine Diseases and health complications that have increased since the advent of the COVID vaccines Why people should be free to choose for themselves when it comes to personal healthcare decisions Legal recourse options for those who have suffered from vaccine related health issues For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Tim McAdams: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 219: Jules Anacker
10/16/2024
Episode 219: Jules Anacker
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jules Anacker is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of HEART Labs in San Diego, CA—a company that provides marketing services for metabolic health care. He is also a Partner and Co-Founder of the digital marketing solutions company, Numero 23. He was diagnosed with bipolar and spent 20+ years suffering with no hope from this affliction. It was not until he discovered the carnivore diet that he began to find relief and see improvement. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Jules talk about… How Dr. Brian and Jules met in San Diego Jules’ struggle with severe depression and bipolar disorder How Jules discovered that he was bipolar The progression and worsening of Jules’ bipolar disorder The’ experience of being in a manic state How Jules discovered the Low Carb MD Podcast and the keto diet How the carnivore diet changed Jules’ life The supplement that had a huge positive impact on Jules’ mental health and brain function The founding of HEART Labs and its purpose How Jules’ family is now thriving following the principles of real nutrition and metabolic health For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Jules Anacker: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 218: Dr. Melanie Tidman
10/12/2024
Episode 218: Dr. Melanie Tidman
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Melanie Tidman completed a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, and a Doctorate in Health Science degree, contributing to her 45+ years in healthcare delivery. During her professional experience, Dr. Tidman owned and operated an outpatient Pediatric rehabilitation center for 22 years, has advanced expertise in neurosurgery intensive care and adult and pediatric rehabilitation, has published several articles about telehealth, healthcare reform, Occupational Therapy fieldwork education, Parkinson’s Disease, and is a contributing chapter author for an Occupational Therapy textbook. She is currently recruiting for her 6th research study on the use of the Ketogenic Diet and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. In 2020, Dr. Tidman was awarded advanced certification as a Metabolic Health Practitioner with the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners and provides telehealth for patients with diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, and other chronic disease conditions. In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Melanie talk about… Dr. Melanie’s research study on the use of the Ketogenic Diet and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease How Dr. Melanie first discovered the low carb approach to nutrition The joy of helping others The link between Parkinson’s and metabolic health Risk factors for Parkinson’s The link between exercise and mental health Special equipment and tools for people struggling with Parkinson’s MCT oil Exogenous Ketones How senior care could be improved The backward approach to metabolic disease used by big medical companies Osteoporosis Gut health and Parkinson’s For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Dr. Melanie Tidman: Email: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 217: Raeanne Newquist from Mercy Ships
10/09/2024
Episode 217: Raeanne Newquist from Mercy Ships
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Raeanne Newquist is on staff at Mercy Ships—an international faith-based organization bringing hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor. As many as 5 billion people lack access to safe, affordable surgical and anesthesia services worldwide, and less than 6% of all operations are delivered to the world’s poorest countries. Marginalised populations continue to suffer due to a lack of trained healthcare providers, inadequate infrastructure, and disproportionate out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Mercy Ships programs offer holistic support to developing countries striving to make healthcare accessible for all. Since 1978, Mercy Ships has delivered services to more than 2.71 million direct beneficiaries. The countries served by Mercy Ships are ranked as the poorest in the world by the United Nations Human Development Index. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Raeanne talk about… The mission and work of Mercy Ships How Raeanne became involved with Mercy Ships Stories from working abroad with Mercy Ships How Covid impacted the work of Mercy Ships Physician burnout and why it is happening How emotional healing can be just as powerful as physical healing The history of Mercy Ships Volunteering for Mercy Ships For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Raeanne Newquist: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 216: Eranda Wickramasinghe
10/02/2024
Episode 216: Eranda Wickramasinghe
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Eranda Wickramasinghe is an ambassador and volunteer for The Public Health Collaboration, a charity in the UK, in the town of Harpenden. Eranda is a passionate patient advocate for anyone suffering from type-2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, or obesity: chronic diseases that he believes are possible to reverse. Through simple and manageable lifestyle changes, Eranda helps people to feel happier and healthier. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Eranda talk about… Eranda’s recent work in the UK helping people learn about metabolic health and good nutrition Eranda’s current project working to reach those within his church with nutritional knowledge and inspirational coaching The importance of having hope when working to bring about positive changes in your life Combining faith with physical health The place/purpose of fasting for physical health and in religious practice How to form new healthy habits and how community involvement plays into this process Cultivating gratitude For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Eranda Wickramasinghe: (church website) Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 215: Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota
09/25/2024
Episode 215: Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota, MD, PhD is a clinical researcher at the Metabolic Diseases Research Unit at The National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán (INCMNSZ). He obtained his M.D. at UNAM (2013) and specialized in Internal Medicine at (INCMNSZ). Afterward, he obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Oxford (2021) and his Professional Certificate in Data Science that same year. Currently, he also serves as an Internal Medicine Consultant at (INCMNSZ), and as a Clinical Sciences Lecturer at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education. His research interests are Human Metabolism (focused on Ketone Metabolism), Data Analysis, and Evidence-Based Medicine. He is an active member of the American College of Physicians. In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Adrian talk about… The field of statistics and how it impacts peoples’ perceptions/beliefs about nutrition What drew Dr. Adrian to the field of medicine and how he found his way into doing nutrition research Mental health and its relation to metabolic health The process of change in dominant scientific theories How psychology comes into play when helping patients LDL Cholesterol and heart health Lean Mass Hyper-responders For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 214: Dr. JoAnn McManamy
09/18/2024
Episode 214: Dr. JoAnn McManamy
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. JoAnn McManamy is a retired college professor who used to teach at Harvard. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communication from the University of Connecticut, an MBA in Management, an MS Degree in Counseling and Psychology, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Connecticut. In this conversation, Drs. Brian and JoAnn talk about… JoAnn’s personal journey of recovering her health Diabetic Retinopathy How to set healthy boundaries in your relationships and work life Choosing the right doctor The failures of the Western medical education approach Ordering you values correctly Diet and mental health Tips for aging well The power of social connection and relationships For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Dr. JoAnn McManamy: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 213: Chris S. Cornell
09/11/2024
Episode 213: Chris S. Cornell
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Chris S. Cornell’s story begins at a turning point in his life. At the age of 51, he found himself at a weight of 278 pounds, facing the realization that his health was spiraling out of control. Years of consuming foods that undermined his well-being had taken their toll. Even simple tasks, like climbing a flight of stairs, left him gasping for air. It was at this critical moment that Chris decided to take action and find a solution that would change his life forever. In his search for answers, Chris discovered the transformative power of a low-carb lifestyle. Inspired by Gary Taubes' book, "Why We Get Fat," he experienced a lightbulb moment while reading about how carbohydrates produce different effects in the body compared to proteins or fats. This newfound understanding ignited a spark of confidence within Chris—a belief that this could finally be the last weight loss journey of his life. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Chris talk about… How Chris’ personal health journey led him to low carb Chris’ cancer diagnosis and how his dietary change aided his recovery Running, exercise, and nutrition The endurance athlete mentality Ultra-running and preparing for marathons Chris’ recent dietary experiment with Joel Bikman’s meal replacement shake, HLTH Code Why a ‘weight loss at all costs’ mentality is not necessarily healthy Chris’ upcoming and current pursuits in the realm of nutrition and coaching For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Subscribe to the Life's Best Medicine email, published weekly by Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Subscription link - Chris S. Cornell: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 212: Casey Ruff
09/04/2024
Episode 212: Casey Ruff
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Casey Ruff has been a certified personal trainer since 2007. He successfully ran a metabolic testing program for a large gym and oversaw 13 programs in the west region. He has multiple certifications as a personal trainer, lifestyle coach, and performance enhancement specialist. With his nutrition coaching certifications, he specializes in low-carbohydrate lifestyles, including ketogenic and carnivore diets. He has helped thousands of clients over seventeen years learn how to achieve their best lifestyle through movement, lifestyle management, and proper diet. Together with Bethany, they created Boundless Body LLC during the 2020 pandemic. He is the host of two podcasts, Boundless Body Radio, which has over 500,000 downloads worldwide, and The How To Make a Podcast Podcast. He lives in South Jordan, Utah, with his wife Bethany, and their two dogs Rex and Tucker and their cat Lily. In his free time, he loves to cycle, play hockey, and paddleboard. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Casey talk about… The inception of Boundless Body Casey’s entrance into the fitness industry The difference between fat and carbs as fuel sources Problems with the carb-loading theory The most important lifestyle factors for metabolic health Why fructose is not healthy for humans The benefits of sauna, cold plunges, and grounding Fasting and the OMAD diet For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Casey Ruff: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 211: Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson
08/28/2024
Episode 211: Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Kristin Johnson is a functional nutritionist with advanced training in holistic nutrition as well as a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause health. She is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, a certified DUTCH hormone test practitioner, and a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association’s Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program. In addition, she has special training in amino acid therapy for anxiety and mood disorders as well as mindset coaching to facilitate change. She completed a professional mentorship with naturopathic endocrinologist Dr. Rebecca Provorse in 2020 and is also a “recovering” corporate attorney. Maria Claps is a functional health coach with a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause. She graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2013 and then went on to study in a hormone program for practitioners with Dr Sara Gottfried in 2014. She spent the first 8 months of 2015 completing the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certification Program and, in 2017, completed the Menopause Method Program for Physicians with Dr David Rosensweet. She has been personally mentored by hormone scholar Dr Lindsey Berkson and naturopathic endocrinologist Dr Rebecca Provorse. She now mentors other health coaches and nutritionists to help them understand the unique and profound hormone changes of midlife. In this conversation, Dr. Brian, Kristin, and Maria talk about… How Maria and Kristin became interested in womens’ midlife healthcare Identifying symptoms of various hormone imbalances/deficiencies Hormone replacement therapies and the various roles that hormones play in the female body Why women going through menopause should not fear protein or strength training Ozempic The value of taking time and finding ways to de-stress Prevalent myths about menopause For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson: Wise and Well: The Great Menopause Myth: Instagram: Additional Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 210: Making the Best of the Golden Years—Some Thoughts on Healthy Aging
08/14/2024
Episode 210: Making the Best of the Golden Years—Some Thoughts on Healthy Aging
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian talks about five things we can all do to improve our mental and physical health as we continue to age. There ARE steps we can take to age more gracefully and achieve a greater quality of life as we grow older. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 209: Thoughts on the Olympics
07/31/2024
Episode 209: Thoughts on the Olympics
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian talks about the 2024 Olympics. Specifically, Dr. Brian reflects on sportsmanship, the opening ceremony, and hypocrisy. There are many things that needlessly divide people in the world today. How can we find ways to reunite rather than continuing to divide further? For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 208: Do Not Lose Hope
07/24/2024
Episode 208: Do Not Lose Hope
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. In this episode Dr. Brian talks about the great need for hope in our day and age and how we can continue to have hope in the face of discouragement. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 207: Michelle Hall
07/17/2024
Episode 207: Michelle Hall
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Michelle Hall is a Certified Primal Health Coach and Human Intestinal Microbiome Specialist who strives to help others suffering from similar health issues she did. Through an integrative approach, Michelle assists people by creating sustainable changes in their lives to become their most vibrant, healthy, and fulfilled selves. She began her own journey towards health and wellness in July, 2020, after years of unhealthy living and even more unhealthy relationships with food and exercise. The overwhelming desire to help others learn how to change their unhealthy patterns and heal their bodies grew as her journey progressed, so in the summer of 2022, she enrolled in Primal Health Coaching Institute to learn about proper, ancestral living. She refers to herself as a “weight loss surgery survivor.” Through that ordeal, she discovered her underlying issues with food did not resolve by going under the knife. Having experience and knowledge and making proactive, healthy changes has resulted in significant healing in almost all other aspects of life as well. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Michelle talk about… Michelle’s personal health and weight-loss journey Michelle’s experience getting bariatric surgery Emotional eating and food addiction Michelle’s discovery of keto and the multitude of benefits she experienced from following this diet Why Michelle became a health coach and coaching philosophy Michelle’s work with Coach Bronson Tips for stress eaters The upcoming low carb cruise to Alaska For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Michelle Hall: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 206: Dr. Donald Vega
07/10/2024
Episode 206: Dr. Donald Vega
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Donald Vega is a 46 year old husband and father. He is a registered dietitian, strength and conditioning specialist and life-style mentor, based in Costa Rica with more than 24 years of experience in health education. He is the founder of Kilosophy which was established with one vision: “To reverse metabolic disease through a free, fit, happy and healthy society.” He has presented at conferences in Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Malaysia and was invited to present at TEDx Pura Vida 2017. Additionally, he is an author and hosts the health and fitness podcast, Bienestar al Descubrimiento. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Donald talk about… Dr. Donald’s life in Costa Rica and how his career in fitness, physical training, and nutrition came into being The connection between exercise and metabolic health How to be an effective evangelist for healthy eating and living Why people give up on their diet and fail to follow through with their positive commitments How emotions play a key role in personal health goals Why identifying a ‘why’ behind your health or weight-loss goal is essential to success Cold plunging Morning routines For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Dr. Donald Vega: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 205: Jessyca Reynolds
07/03/2024
Episode 205: Jessyca Reynolds
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jessyca Reynolds is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Life Coach who has over 10,000 hours of coaching experience in the last six years working with hundreds of clients. At age 41, she had all but given up on life. She was taking 17 pills a day for bulimia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, chronic migraine, bladder disease, and other ailments. She spent every day completely consumed by food addiction and bingeing. She was 309 lbs, the highest weight of her life. Her high blood pressure put her at severe risk for stroke and heart attack. She decided she had to change if she wanted to live. She was tired of missing out on life. A drastic change in diet to a Ketogenic lifestyle was the beginning of her total transformation. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jessyca talk about… Jessyca’s personal health journey and discovery of low carb Why sustainability is a key aspect of a successful diet The importance of dealing with and recognizing emotional/psychological strongholds in your life that are keeping you from making positive changes in your life Compulsive eating and the power of self talk Learning to recognize and combat the voice of the enemy in your life How to recognize when you are living in despair—when you have given up fighting What it means to walk in authority The disastrous power of shame and the healing power of community Why it really is true the truth (and speaking the truth) will set you free (and how it practically does this) For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Jessyca Reynolds: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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Episode 204: Vinnie Tortorich
06/26/2024
Episode 204: Vinnie Tortorich
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Vinnie Tortorich is a fitness and weight loss expert, the author of the best-selling Fitness Confidential, filmmaker of such films as Beyond Impossible and FAT: A Documentary, and host of the very popular Fitness Confidential podcast. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Vinnie talk about… Vinnie’s battle with leukemia How the NSNG (No Sugar, No Grains) approach to dietary health impacts cancer growth What makes life worth living Vinnie’s Documentary, Fat: A Documentary Problems with artificial sweeteners like Erythritol The myth of ‘net carbs’ Issues with keto branded products Why the ‘organic’ label on foods can be misleading and deceptive Unscientific COVID mask policies For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy! Links: Vinnie Tortorich: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH Keto Mojo:
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