Episodes

1d ago

Kendall Mackintosh, MS, CNS, LDN, INHC is a clinically trained nutrition expert who blends evidence-based science with integrative health coaching to address root causes—not just symptoms. With a focus on metabolic health and sustainable lifestyle change, Kendall helps clients turn complex nutrition science into practical, life-changing results. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Kendall talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:19) How Kendall became involved in the MAHA movement (15:45) Medical misinformation and getting de platformed (18:22) The low-hanging fruit you can take advantage of to help protect your family's health (23:26) Glyphosates, heavy metals, micro plastics, mold, and parasites (32:36) Testing for mold, heavy metals, and other toxins (34:29) Parasite tests (39:11) Fasting and gut health (43:57) The vaccine religion (50:16) Moms Across America (58:25) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Kendall Mackintosh: Website: https://kendallmackintosh.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/kendall.mackintosh/ X: https://x.com/healthy_kendall Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Dec 15

Doug Reynolds is the founder and guiding force behind Low Carb USA, a leading global organization championing evidence-based low-carb and ketogenic nutrition. A former engineer turned health advocate, Doug launched Low Carb USA after his own dramatic health transformation, channeling his passion into creating world-class conferences, practitioner training, and a thriving community dedicated to metabolic health. Today, he's recognized as a pivotal connector in the low-carb movement—bringing researchers, clinicians, and everyday people together to rethink chronic disease and reclaim their health. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Doug talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:02) The upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health in Boca Raton, Florida (03:44) Doug's personal health story and why he founded Low Carb USA (08:40) The SMHP and the history of Low Carb USA conferences (19:38) Why cardiovascular health is the main focus of the Boca Raton Symposium in 2026 (21:48) The exciting lineup of powerhouse speakers for the upcoming Boca Symposium (30:25) Low Carb Denver and other SMHP/Low Carb USA conferences (36:28) Why you should care about metabolic health and come to the upcoming Symposium (links below) For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Doug Reynolds: Symposium for Metabolic Health: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/boca-2026/#about Low Carb USA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners: https://thesmhp.org X: https://x.com/DougieReynolds Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Dec 8

Beth Zupec-Kania is a leading global expert in ketogenic therapy, known for her decades of clinical experience and clear, compassionate guidance. A registered and certified dietitian-nutritionist, she has spent more than 30 years helping clinicians, patients, and families use therapeutic ketosis safely and effectively for neurological, psychiatric, metabolic, and even select cancer-related conditions. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Beth talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:23) What The Charlie Foundation is and how Beth first became involved (05:09) The frustrations Beth faced as a nutritionist promoting an, at the time, very taboo diet in the ketogenic diet (09:37) How Beth initially came to see the power of keto as a therapy for people with epilepsy (12:16) The evolution of the keto diet over the decades (18:40) How the keto diet can be life changing for children with epilepsy (27:28) Epilepsy patients weaning off of the keto diet (30:22) Why a supplemental or drug cannot replace the keto diet for epilepsy patients (32:44) How sugar and the microbiome play into epilepsy and seizure disorders (41:28) Beth's personal experience with the ketogenic diet (47:38) HRT, women's health, and the keto diet (51:54) Addiction and denial (56:55) Fatty liver disease and the keto diet (01:00:02) The new dietary guidelines (01:04:04) Eating REAL fats (01:05:52) For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Beth Zupec-Kania: The Charlie Foundation: https://charliefoundation.org/ Website: https://www.bethzupeckania.com/ Keto Mastery: https://www.ketomastery.pro/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Dec 1

Dr. Caroline Roberts is a board-certified physician and leading clinician at Virta Health, where she helps patients reverse type 2 diabetes through evidence-based, nutrition-focused care. Known for her compassionate approach and expertise in metabolic health, Dr. Roberts empowers individuals to reclaim their health using sustainable, real-world strategies. Her work blends cutting-edge science with practical guidance, making her a standout voice in the movement to transform diabetes care. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Caroline talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:44) How Dr. Caroline discovered the power of keto for reversing Type 2 diabetes and controlling Type 1 diabetes (08:46) Why you don't need to eat 120 grams of carbs per day (10:36) DKA risk in Type 2 patients (18:15) Type 1 patients and low carb diets (23:36) Ketogenic diets and cardiovascular outcomes (30:44) Why the medical world has been so slow to acknowledge the benefits of keto and low carb diets (44:08) Dietary sustainablility (45:58) CGMs, finger sticks, and keto diets (54:36) Long term patient outcomes from Virta patients (58:57) Keto and psychiatric health (01:04:08) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Caroline Roberts: Papers: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Caroline-Roberts-17 Virta Health: https://www.virtahealth.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Nov 24

Dr. Laura Buchanan joins Dr. Tro to discuss health strategies and lifestyle optimization to help women understand their hormonal journey through perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. In this episode, Drs. Tro and Laura talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:22) How Dr. Laura helps her female patients address their hormonal issues (09:52) Systemic medical gaslighting (13:05) Symptoms of menopausal transition (18:08) The history of hormone treatment and how Dr. Laura treats women struggling with hormonal issues (28:38) Hormone replacement therapy (31:58) Testosterone replacement (37:20) How Toward Health helps their patients achieve hormonal health (44:05) HRT success stories (46:56) Using hormone replacement therapy responsibly (53:35) Breast cancer risk from HRT (56:17) HHS admitting being wrong HRT (01:01:31) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Women's Health and Hormones Course: https://toward.health/womens-health-and-hormones/ Dr. Laura Buchanan: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraBuchananMD The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners: https://thesmhp.org/ Website: https://www.iheartvitae.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iheartvitae/?hl=en Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Nov 17

Leslie Manookian, MBA, M.L.C. Hom, is the president and founder of the Health Freedom Defense Fund and a former Wall Street executive. Her finance career took her from New York to London with Goldman Sachs before she became Director at Alliance Capital, overseeing European Growth Portfolio Management and Research. Leslie is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker. In 2011, she wrote and produced The Greater Good , a critically acclaimed film exploring the vaccine debate and sparking wider conversation about medical choice and personal liberty. Motivated by years of watching Americans' constitutionally protected rights erode, Leslie founded HFDF to defend medical and health freedoms nationwide. She believes bodily autonomy is a fundamental human right and works tirelessly to advance and protect it through public awareness and legal action. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Leslie talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:05) Why she left Wall Street to advocate for medical freedom (10:40) Deaths in clinical trials for pharmaceuticals (14:45) Industry trade groups that are a huge part of the chronic disease epidemic (19:40) How more of the public can be woken up to the realities of the corruption taking place in the medical and pharmaceutical industries (32:21) The work of the Weston A. Price Foundation (39:55) The responsibilities of doctors and patients (45:51) Leslie's recent work with the Health Freedom Defense Fund fighting for peoples' rights (01:01:04) The Greater Good For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Leslie Manookian: Health Freedom Defense Fund: https://healthfreedomdefense.org/ Nutrition and Physical Degeneration (book): https://www.amazon.com/Nutrition-Physical-Degeneration-Weston-Price/dp/0916764206 The Weston A. Price Foundation: https://www.westonaprice.org/#gsc.tab=0 Green Med Info: https://greenmedinfo.com/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Nov 10

Dr. Annette Bosworth, known to many as "Dr. Boz," is a physician, author, and educator leading the charge in metabolic health and the science of ketosis. With over two decades of medical experience, she's helped thousands reclaim their health through lifestyle and nutrition—using the power of ketones to reverse chronic disease, sharpen mental clarity, and boost longevity. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Dr. Boz brings a rare mix of medical insight, real-world results, and contagious enthusiasm for helping people transform their lives from the inside out. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Annette talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:13) The origin story of "Dr. Boz" (17:39) The #1 factor for sustainable sobriety (23:02) Why Drs. Brian, Tro, and Annette started posting on social media about the connection between physical health and social fulfillment (29:49) Medicating patients versus educating and empowering them (46:04) GLP-1 drugs and ketosis (01:03:28) Microbiome, metabolic health markers, and satiety (01:11:58) Faith, community, and holistic health For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Annette Bosworth: Website: https://bozmd.com/ X: https://x.com/AnnetteBosworth IG: https://www.instagram.com/drboz_annettebosworthmd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorBoz Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Nov 3

Sally Fallon is a bestselling author, researcher, and food activist best known for Nourishing Traditions , the groundbreaking cookbook that redefined the way we think about traditional diets. Sally has spent decades championing the wisdom of ancestral foods and challenging the myths of modern nutrition. Her work continues to inspire a global movement toward nutrient-dense, traditional eating for vibrant health. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Sally talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:07) The place of carbohydrates in traditional human diets (08:06) Liver (09:51) How changing your diet can change your cravings (13:43) The societal fear of saturated fat in the United States (15:19) Problems with store bought bone broth (17:41) What Sally eats in an average day (21:25) The recent explosion of obesity and what has caused it (26:54) The work of Weston A. Price and how the Weston A. Price Foundation is continuing that work (36:26) Sunscreen (39:11) Vitamin D supplementation (40:10) Inflammation (42:59) Raw milk (45:06) Salt (46:39) Dairy and calcium (48:50) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Sally Fallon: The Weston A. Price Foundation: https://www.westonaprice.org/?ulp=n1R6haEC59Hjn69c&ac=XeCfHppkwM29ygem#ulp-n1R6haEC59Hjn69c&gsc.tab=0 Nourishing Traditions: https://www.amazon.com/Nourishing-Traditions-Challenges-Politically-Dictocrats-ebook/dp/B00276HAWG?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.W_r7oIxgMqFgG2N-rVXK6B-WltlFgfiXMMEHyk2M7MysY9IGDna_QaITxk9f1ICrLxomKDAswxDPfwx3EZEsEblU-gThUf4rVHwd4eGwbjgMr7pBjYu-yLSsxPhn3jxM4StvnuAkoysKWw1LGGo9SYTFgW5kHd1jnpVUp2HfsscgLpK79sWgAIGcAfSIV33w.Td0K9QkTf504XORnTd9ZZoCSNCwS-tiup6HmCPzKxA8&dib_tag=AUTHOR Real Milk: https://www.realmilk.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Oct 13

Iain Campbell, Ph.D. is a leading voice in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry, exploring how nutrition can transform mental health. His research focuses on how ketogenic interventions may help treat conditions like depression and bipolar disorder. Dr. Campbell is at the forefront of a movement that's redefining how we think about the brain, metabolism, and mental well-being. "We saw in just 8 weeks on a ketogenic diet, 11 to 13% reductions in brain glutamate in patients with bipolar disorder. And as their ketone levels went up, their mental health symptoms went down." In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Iain talk about… (00:00) Intro (07:18) Seasonal variation in mental health conditions (10:32) Mental health and energy (12:21) Hypomania and self-awareness (15:27) Issues with traditional treatment for bipolar disorder (19:04) Anti-psychotic medication and metabolic health (27:34) The keto diet, gut health, and psychiatric health (37:05) Neurotransmitters (38:11) Iain's personal experience with bipolar and therapies that work for him (44:27) Searching for the root cause of mental illness (47:15) The ketogenic diet for bipolar (53:36) Vitamins and supplements for cognitive and psychiatric disorders (56:13) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Iain Campbell, Ph.D.: X: https://x.com/IainCampbellPhD?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ketobipolar Metabolic Mind: https://www.metabolicmind.org/thinksmart/explore-strategies/iain-campbell/ Podcast: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Oct 6

Professor Norman Fenton is a mathematician and risk expert who rose to prominence during COVID for cutting through flawed statistics and exposing how data was used and misused to shape policy. "There was never any justification for the lockdowns in the first place, and the whole COVID hysteria was based on massively exaggerated case and mortality numbers created by flawed definitions, easily manipulated data, and inaccurate mass testing of healthy people." In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Prof. Norman talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:52) Governmental misinterpretation of Covid data and the resulting Covid policies (12:05) False Covid case numbers (17:40) The complicity of the scientific, academic, and physician communities in Covid vaccine policies and lockdown policies (25:12) How flawed and manipulated the PCR test is (29:02) The true devestation of the lockdowns (32:55) Prof. Norman's fellow colleagues who joined him in challenging the Covid narrative (35:29) Early warning signs that the mRNA Covid vaccines were not going to be safe or effective (46:55) How the all-cause mortality data has changed since the initial release of the vaccines (48:30) Vaccine risk/benefit for healthy, fit people (49:47) Early red flags about the whole Covid situation and governmental responses (51:16) How much money people made off of the Covid situation (54:28) Prof. Norman's personal experience fighting the Covid machine (01:01:39) Israel's Covid mortality data and suppression of valid data from respected researchers (01:08:50) Why vaccine related deaths are probably exaggerated For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Prof. Norman Fenton: Website: https://www.normanfenton.com X: https://x.com/profnfenton Fighting Goliath (book): https://wherearethenumbers.substack.com/p/our-book-out-now-fighting-goliath YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCygtzcy5WGNluXjhA1cuT9w Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Sep 29

John Wilbur is the author of Nourished By Grace , a faith-centered guide to breaking free from diet culture and finding true health and restoration. After years of battling frustration, fad diets, and dead-end health advice, he discovered a compassionate, Biblical approach to caring for the body. Now he's on a mission to share it with others. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and John talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:03) How John became a Christian (08:10) How John turned his health around using the low carb diet (18:08) The connection between religion and the keto diet (24:50) How John's message has been received by his family and friends (32:27) Fasting, ketosis, and the spiritual life (36:19) Hiking the Appalachian Trial (43:44) Why John decided to write Nourished by Grace (51:37) Making spiritual connections (57:37) True kindness and compassion (01:05:11) Grace (01:07:17) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ John Wilbur: Substack: https://jmacwrites.substack.com/ Nourished by Grace : https://www.amazon.com/stores/jmacwrites/author/B0FHSJ28NM?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Sep 22

Amelia Wood is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer dedicated to helping people feel strong, confident, and capable in their own bodies. Known for her approachable, no-gimmicks style, Amelia focuses on building sustainable fitness habits that fit real life. She's passionate about functional strength, movement that feels good, and empowering others to discover just how resilient they can be. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Amelia talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:04) Why Amelia started her podcast, The Magic of Metabolic Health, and became a personal trainer (13:42) Learning delayed gratification and sustainably healthy living (18:06) Learning to enjoy exercise (25:04) Looking for the 'why' behind behaviors you want to change (30:56) The five stages of achieving success (35:18) Cultural considerations when building a sustainably healthy lifestyle (47:39) Merging acting, entertainment, and wellness (51:24) What it means to be a 'food first' personal trainer (and why CGMs are awesome!) (01:06:53) Gut health and overall metabolic health (01:11:50) A1C, fat, and butyrate (01:18:32) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Food Addiction Reset: https://www.foodaddictionreset.com Nutrition Network: https://nutrition-network.org Tro on Amelia's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQQkpHmwIdE Amelia Wood: IG: https://www.instagram.com/primitivepulsefitness/ Website: https://www.primitivepulsefitness.com Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@themagicofmetabolichealth The Great Surprisal: https://www.instagram.com/thegreatsurprisal/?hl=en Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Sep 15

Dr. Rubén Ancona Bolaños is a Metabolic Health Practitioner from Mexico who has been having incredible success using ketogenic therapies to help his patients reclaim their metabolic health! He has a special interest in the interplay between diet, metabolic health, and hormones like dopamine and serotonin. From this episode… "One of my hypotheses is that insulin resistance could start at a young age — with dopamine resistance in the brain's reward center." "We need to stop seeing the body and the brain as separate—hormones affect the brain, and neurotransmitters affect the body." "Kids today are constantly hyper-stimulated, always releasing dopamine, which desensitizes their brain's reward system and raises their threshold for feeling pleasure." In this episode, Drs. Tro and Rubén talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:02) How Dr. Rubén first became interested in metabolic health (22:07) How addiction plays into metabolic dysfunction (27:07) How Dr. Rubén helps his patients reclaim their metabolic health (29:05) Dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and insulin resistance (53:39) Gut health and antibiotics (56:47) Dopamine detoxing (01:03:29) Dr. Rubén's clinical approach (01:08:50) How to keep patients motivated For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Rubén Ancona Bolaños: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ranconabmd/?hl=en Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Aug 25

This is a story of faith, community, healing, and self-advocacy. Twenty years ago Amy Faith Folger discovered the keto diet. After reading Jason Fung's book on intermittent fasting she lost 85 pounds in 3 MONTHS! Thanks to her community, her faith, and her relentless pursuit of weight-loss strategies that work, she has been able, so far, to drop 160 pounds. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, Amy, and Adele talk about… (00:00) Intro (08:47) Losing weight on carnivore with lipodemiao (15:08) What NOT to do if you are a doctor trying to help a patient with lipodemiao and obesity (24:30) CGMs and stress (26:47) Taking care of yourself for the sake of the people in your life (35:05) Atrial fibrillation, obesity, and electrolyte deficiency (42:53) Insufficient education of patients on nutrition and the addiction component of (45:00) Covid mRNA vaccine injury and death (51:39) The power of community and taking care of your gut biome (56:54) Why we need to teach people HOW to cook keto/carnivore meals (58:34) GLP-1s pros and cons (01:07:00) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Paul Thacker on the LCMD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/episode-280-paul-thacker-and-kris-newby/ Jason Fung's fasting book: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Fasting-Intermittent-Alternate-Day/dp/1628600012 Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Aug 18

Julia Ross is a pioneering psychotherapist and bestselling author who has spent over 30 years revolutionizing the treatment of mood disorders, food addiction, and binge eating. A leader in nutritional psychiatry, she's helped thousands break free from cravings and compulsive eating by addressing the brain's biochemical imbalances with targeted amino acids and real food. Her groundbreaking work has empowered people worldwide to restore their natural appetite control, emotional balance, and lasting freedom from unhealthy eating habits—without relying solely on willpower or medication. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Julia talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:52) What drew Julia Ross to psychotherapy and how she began to recognize that food addiction and binge-eating were real disorders (11:37) The amino acid Tyrosine and how it impacts addiction centers in the brain (16:13) Research on the effectiveness of Tyrosine and why the amino acid Dopamine is over-rated (19:57) What causes people to crave a substance like sugar (21:12) Why food addicted individuals need to focus on eating more protein (26:03) Why fat alone is not sufficient to break food addiction in the brain (29:29) How amino acids can neutralize stress and help with addiction recovery (34:30) SSRIs, tryptophan, and addiction (45:08) Micronutrients, amino acid deficiency, and veganism (49:31) Whether supplementation is essential for adequate amino acid intake (54:11) How the industry has warped our thinking about food and eating (58:37) Whether GLP-1s help with food addiction and cravings For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Julia Ross: Website and Books: https://www.juliarosscures.com X: https://x.com/juliarosscures FB: https://www.facebook.com/juliarosscures/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Aug 11

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 and Josh talk about… (00:00) Intro (00:32) Josh's interesting and varied career path (04:31) Understanding cardiovascular disease in a nutshell (8:15) Understanding lipoproteins (10:10) Why lipids are controversial and what we can all agree on (12:28) LDL and HDL particles (19:35) Endurance athletes and coronary calcium (29:54) Atherosclerosis, carnivore, and gut dysbiosis (39:46) Advanced lipid panels (40:29) Statins and LDL (44:13) Pros and cons of statins (49:54) Supplements that may be helpful for cardiovascular health (52:44) Rapping and singing about lipids and heart health (55:09) Science and faith; physical health and spiritual health (01:02:25) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Josh Wageman: IG: https://www.instagram.com/wagemanjosh/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Security-System-Lipid-Neighborhood-Complicating/dp/B0DTJ1HJ4Y Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Aug 4

Dr. Shebani Sethi is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and founder of the first academic Metabolic Psychiatry program. Board-certified in both Psychiatry and Obesity Medicine, she bridges the gap between mental health and metabolic health—an approach she calls Metabolic Psychiatry . Dr. Sethi trained at Stanford, Duke, and Johns Hopkins, with expertise in eating disorders, nutrition, and obesity. Her groundbreaking research explores ketogenic and metabolic interventions for serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. A recipient of multiple national awards, Dr. Sethi is a leading voice in rethinking how we treat the mind and body—together. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Laura, and Shebani talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:01) What Metabolic Psychiatry is (03:50) Recent research studying the links between diet and mental health (07:01) The state of food addiction research (12:57) How we can help others understand and accept the reality of food addiction (19:23) The modern processed food epidemic (23:42) The data from recent studies on how the keto diet reduces binge eating and food addiction symptoms (24:53) The latest paper worked on by Dr. Tro, Dr. Laura, and Dr. Shebani looking at the impact of various dietary approaches on binge eating and food addiction symptoms (29:40) How important social support is in reducing food addiction symptoms (33:18) In what sense food can be considered an addictive substance (36:02) Dr. Shebani's personal diet (37:22) Parting words of wisdom for anyones struggling with food addiction or obesity (39:07) Which interventions Dr. Shebani has found most effective for For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Our new peer-reviewed study on food addiction and binge eating was just published! CHECK IT OUT: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1612551/full Dr. Shebani Sethi: X: https://x.com/shebanimd?lang=en Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jul 28

Dr. Georgia Ede is an internationally recognized expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. Her twenty-five years of clinical experience include twelve years as a college mental health specialist at Smith College and Harvard University, where she was the first psychiatrist to offer students nutrition-based approaches to mental health conditions. Dr. Ede co-authored the first inpatient study of the ketogenic diet for serious mental illness, developed the first medically accredited course in ketogenic diets for mental health, and is a recipient of the Baszucki Brain Research Fund's Metabolic Mind Award. Her bestselling new book Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind was recommended by the New York Times Book Review and is being translated into more than a dozen languages. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Georgia talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:31) Why food addiction acceptance is growing (11:58) Why diet and proper nutrition are simple (14:25) The harms and benefits of medications like statins (22:11) The lack of critical thinking going in the medical profession (28:49) Supplementing (31:23) Plant-based diets and metabolic health (34:57) Plant-based diet and brain health (39:53) How quickly mental health symptoms improve for people on ketogenic and whole food diets (44:37) Gut health and metabolic health (47:40) The upcoming International Food Addiction and Comorbidities Conference (54:02) Hyper-palatable foods and binge eating (55:57) Dr. Georgia's book, Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind (01:01:50) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: International Food Addiction and Comorbidities Conference, IFACC 2025: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/food-addiction-solutions-fas Jen Unwin's recent study on food addiction: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1556988/full Dr. Georgia Ede X: https://x.com/GeorgiaEdeMD IG: https://www.instagram.com/georgiaedemd/ Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind (book): https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/resources Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jul 21

Doug Reynolds is the founder of LowCarbUSA®, a leading organization dedicated to promoting low-carb, ketogenic, and metabolic health through science-based education. A former endurance athlete and self-proclaimed "carb skeptic," Doug turned his personal health journey into a mission to help others reclaim their lives through nutrition. One of his most impactful contributions to the fight for metabolic health is The LowCarbUSA® conference. Officially known as the Symposium for Metabolic Health, it is a premier scientific and clinical event hosted by LowCarbUSA® in collaboration with the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP). Founded by Doug in 2016, it brings together world‑renowned researchers, healthcare professionals, and passionate individuals to explore the therapeutic benefits of carbohydrate restriction—and its role in combating insulin resistance, inflammation, hyperinsulinemia, type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and neurological disorders. The Symposium for Metabolic Health – San Diego 2025, hosted by LowCarbUSA® and the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP), takes place August 14–17 at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort. This premier event brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, and health enthusiasts to explore cutting-edge science and clinical strategies focused on therapeutic carbohydrate reduction and metabolic health. Highlights include a full day dedicated to brain and neurological health, 28 CME credits, practical tools for improving patient outcomes, and unique networking opportunities—all set against the scenic backdrop of Coronado Bay, with both in-person and livestream options available. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian and Doug talk about… (00:00) Intro (4:41) Metabolic psychiatry and ketogenic therapies for mental health conditions (13:58) Why it is ketosis and metabolic health that matters, not counting calories (20:17) GLP-1 drugs (22:25) The speaker line-up for the upcoming 2025 Symposium for Metabolic Health in San Diego, CA (42:42) Why you should come to the Symposium! (49:11) PROMO CODE FOR EVENT (20% off): Low Carb MD For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Doug Reynolds: 2025 Symposium for Metabolic Health: https://thesmhp.org/symposium-for-metabolic-health-san-diego-2025/ LowCarbUSA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org X: https://x.com/dougiereynolds?lang=en PROMO CODE FOR EVENT (20% off): Low Carb MD Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jul 14

Dr. Zoë Harcombe is an intellectual powerhouse—a Cambridge graduate with degrees in economics and mathematics, a long-standing member of Mensa, and a fearless truth-seeker. In this episode, she brings her sharp insight and deep curiosity to a wide-ranging conversation that spans nutrition, public health, and the increasingly complex issue of free speech. Before dedicating herself to the world of diet and health in 2008, Zoë built a high-flying career in the corporate world. She held international roles in management consulting, manufacturing, and marketing across major global industries—from FMCG to telecoms—before focusing on Human Resources. She's worked on the inside of both Big Food (Mars Inc.) and Big Pharma (GSK), giving her a rare, insider's perspective on how these powerful sectors operate. At the height of her corporate journey, she served as Vice President of HR for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In this episode, Drs. Tro and Zoë talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:04) Dr. Zoë's career shift from working for Big Food to becoming a diet, health, and nutrition researcher (08:04) Dr. Zoë's first book (see links below) (09:57) Calorie Counting versus eating a whole food diet featuring meat, fish, eggs, non-starchy vegetables, and yogurt (15:55) Vested interests and the possibility of change to the dietary guidelines (23:12) The war against free-thought and why you should keep your mind open to new ideas that contradict the majority opinion (36:33) The insane level of censorship of free speech in the UK (42:58) Assisted suicide, abortion, and climate change in the UK (53:31) Why the facts of nutrition contradict the guidelines (55:35) Dietary carbohydrates now versus in your grandparent's generation (01:05:37) What Dr. Zoë eats in a day (01:08:01) Dr. Zoë's hobbies and favorite activities (01:11:00) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Zoe Harcombe: Website: https://www.zoeharcombe.com/ Books: https://www.zoeharcombe.com/my-books/ X: https://x.com/zoeharcombe Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jun 30

Sevan Matossian is the son of Armenian immigrants. After spending two years homeless, he filmed movies in one hundred countries, seven continents, and forty-nine American states. As the Executive Director of CrossFit Media, he was a vital part of growing CrossFit from a movement with three-hundred gyms to an organization with fifteen-thousand gyms and an international footprint. During that time, he became educated on health in the United States and now believes that added sugar and refined carbohydrates are at the center of today's health crisis. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Sevan talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:41) Getting de-platformed and shadow-banned (07:27) How Sevan's beliefs and values were shaped as a kid and how they changed over time (13:53) The fundamental differences between Liberalism and Conservatism (22:00) Capitalism (24:54) Tolerance (27:15) The founding of Crossfit (30:05) Sevan's homelessness experience and search for truth (35:43) God, prayer, and miracles (39:00) Rules for being homeless (43:36) How Sevan began working for Crossfit (51:45) Reaching people through media (55:34) Truth and integrity (01:01:26) Regulatory capture, authoritarianism, and free-markets (01:12:23) Sevan's kids and how to raise good kids (01:17:14) Sevan's podcast For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: MetFix: https://brokenscience.org/metfix/ Joel Salatin: https://polyfacefarms.com Sevan Matossian: The Sevan Podcast: https://thesevanpodcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealsevanpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSevanPodcast/featured X: https://x.com/sevanmatossian?lang=en Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jun 23

Beatriz E Valenzuela has struggled with rheumatoid arthritis and hypothyroidism since she was twenty-three years old. She has had both knees replaced and, after the birth of her first son, she struggled from joint inflammation and was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Today, thanks to her discovery of the keto and carnivore diets, she is thriving and helping others to reclaim their health the same way she did. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro and Beatriz talk about… (00:00) Intro (07:24) How life stress and trauma can lead to the onset of autoimmune disease (10:49) How Beatriz discovered the keto diet and how her chronic health issues improved (18:00) How the carnivore diet took Beatriz's health to the next level (20:42) Parasite testing (27:31) The gut microbiome and gut health on the carnivore diet (35:08) Improvement in Beatriz's panic attacks since changing her lifestyle (36:39) Carnivore and ketosis (39:26) The freedom of metabolic health (43:08) Plugs and outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: When the Body Says No (book): https://www.amazon.com/When-Body-Says-No-Hidden/dp/178504222X The Magic Pill (documentary): https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Pill-Pete-Evans/dp/B078H4J7G1 Dr. Ruben Ancona: https://www.instagram.com/ranconabmd/?hl=en Beatriz E Valenzuela: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tichinavh/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jun 16

Dr Erin Louise Bellamy founded Integrative Ketogenic Research and Therapies which uses principles of Metabolic Psychiatry to provide remote, highly personalized 1:1 Metabolic Therapy for both psychiatric conditions and overall metabolic health. Dr. Erin Bellamy has a PhD in Psychology, specializing in Ketogenic Diets & Depression from the University of East London. She also has an MSc in Psychiatric Research from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London. She is a Chartered Psychologist , an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and an accredited member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Erin talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:36) How Dr. Erin became interested in Metabolic Psychiatry (05:38) Ketogenic diets and psychiatric conditions (15:39) Fasting and mental clarity (18:12) The areas in which clinical psychology is deficient in helping patients (23:46) Adverse childhood events, PTSD, and metabolic health (28:24) Binge eating, stress, and support groups (40:00) Food addiction and ketosis (43:59) Schizophrenia, autism, and ketosis (01:00:46) Outro/plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Erin Bellamy on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-248-dr-erin-bellamy/ Dr. Erin Bellamy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinlouisebellamy/ X: https://x.com/erinlbellamy Integrative Ketogenic Research & Therapies: https://www.ikrt.org Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jun 9

Valerie Anne Smith's journey is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of dietary change in overcoming severe health challenges. Diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at 14, Valerie endured a harrowing 40-year battle with multiple mental health diagnoses, including schizoaffective disorder, clinical depression, anxiety, OCD, and body dysmorphia, compounded by extreme physical health issues. Despite numerous interventions, including inpatient treatment, psychiatric medications, and dietetic guidance that focused on high-carb, low-fat diets, her mental and physical health continued to deteriorate, reaching a critical point with a BMI of 11 and a weight under 80 lbs for most of her adult life. In 2018, at the brink of despair and after decades of suffering, Valerie's relentless pursuit of knowledge led her to explore the healing potential of a carnivore diet, focusing on nutrient-dense foods like beef, salt, and water. This radical dietary shift, initially met with personal resistance due to years of conditioned fear and restrictive eating habits, gradually quieted the debilitating mental turmoil and reversed her numerous physical ailments. Six years into her carnivore journey, Valerie has not only achieved complete remission from her mental and physical disorders but has also embraced a fulfilling life as a wife, mother, and health advocate. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro and Valerie talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:14) Valerie's history of struggling with mental illness, anorexia, and metabolic dysfunction (08:26) The horrible nutrition standards in eating disorder clinics and the nutrition lies plaguing our society in general (10:19) Valerie's upbringing and medical history (11:52) Valerie's frustrating experience with doctors trying to treat her many issues with meds (16:01) Body dysmorphia and the differences between fasting and starving (20:06) The horrible nutrition prescribed by hospitals and served to their patients (23:36) The incredible and heartbreaking story of how Valerie finally discovered the link between diet and mental health (37:36) The evolution of Valerie's diet as she began transitioning to carnivore and how her doctors reacted (45:45) Valerie's blood markers when she ate no meat and how she started to rebuild her body (51:03) How Valerie's family reacted to her new diet and lifestyle (53:08) The many health benefits that Valerie has experienced since becoming carnivore (57:05) Advice for those struggling with anorexia and mental disorders (01:01:31) Factors other than diet that have been HUGE for Valerie For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Anorexia Case Study that Valerie Participated In: https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/84/254#:~:text=Contribution%3A%20This%20case%20series%20is,nature%20of%20the%20disease%20itself Valerie Smith: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerieanne1970/ X: https://x.com/valerieanne1970 Links: https://linktr.ee/valerieanne1970 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559029245657 Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jun 2

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. John Roop is the CEO of Capitol City Fence Co. After a lifelong struggle with food addiction, obesity, and poor metabolic health, John was introduced to the keto diet at the Low Carb Boca 2022 conference. Since beginning his low carb journey, John has lost 72 pounds and has improved his health in countless ways. Now 2 years into his wellness journey, he is a wealth of invaluable knowledge and tips for those trying to take control of their health. In this episode, Dr. Tro and John talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:34) John's personal health journey (11:46) The SMHP's Low Carb Boca conference (20:31) The lifestyle changes John implemented following Low Carb Boca (27:00) The gradual process employed by John to become sustainably healthier and healthier over time (31:06) Increased energy levels on the keto diet (33:14) How John's lifestyle changes have impacted those around him (38:12) The devastating health effects of processed foods and the Standard American Diet (43:57) How John weened himself off of certain unhealthy foods and deals with cravings when they come up (52:56) Dieting versus Lifestyle Change (58:58) Tips for eating out without cheating (01:01:01) How EASY the keto diet is (01:02:24) The ill health effects of seed oils (01:04:20) The 3 kinds of people vis á vis health (01:08:56) Dr. Tro's Employee Wellness Program and the measure of true success in life as well as in business (01:21:56) Why making your employees happy and healthy is also good for YOU, the employer For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Low Carb Boca Conference: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/boca-2025/ Low Carb Cruise: https://lowcarbcruise.com Dr. Tro's Employee Wellness Program: https://toward.health/employee-health-program/ John Roop: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-roop-43a60610 Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ SMHP Position Statement: https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/100#:~:text=The%20SMHP%20recommends%20open%20access,research%20on%20TCR%20for%20T1DM Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

May 26

Anu Simh is a Board Certified Functional Health Coach and the founder of 9 Arms of Wellness. She is also the author of Feed Your Microbiome to Flourish, and a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Through the Nine Arms of Wellness program, she teaches the value of using food as medicine, practical lifestyle management techniques, and an interactive, integrative approach drawn from over 100 dietary theories, including Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, gluten-free, Paleo, raw, vegan, and macrobiotics. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Anu talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:37) What low carb is and how it effects the microbiome (05:47) Whether fiber, honey, and fruit are important for a healthy diet (39:00) Whether microbial diversity in the gut is necessarily beneficial (42:06) People who say, "you should not eat plants ever," and whether they exist (53:58) What Anu and Brian's ideal patient looks like and how they would treat them (01:00:25) The many factors that impact gut health (01:03:20) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Anu Simh on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-249-anu-simh/ Super Gut (book): https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/product/super-gut Anu Simh: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9armsofwellness FB: https://www.facebook.com/9armsofwellness Links: https://linktr.ee/anusimh 9 Arms of Wellness: https://www.9armsofwellness.com/about Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

May 19

After putting her Type 2 Diabetes into remission within 3 months and getting off medications after 6 months following the Keto diet, Josephine Barbarino became an activist for Ketogenic Metabolic Therapies. She is the founder and CEO of the Keto Live Project—an organization on a mission to inform and educate about the power of food and the connection between our diet, insulin resistance, our metabolic health, and our immune system. She is also a highly successful architect. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Josephine talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:21) Josephine's career as an architect and how her architectural experience has assisted her in her new venture as a Keto-Activist (08:32) Josephine's health journey and why she pivoted in her career to became a Keto-Activist (24:06) Mood and cognitive improvement on the keto diet (29:05) Why metabolic health is worsening in Europe (33:27) Tailoring your low carb diet to your individual physiology (37:12) Why everyone should AT LEAST be eating real, Whole Foods (40:09) Tips for using CGMs effectively while on the keto diet (43:28) Informed consent and why medical professionals are massively deficient in nutritional knowledge (46:21) The upcoming Keto Live Conference (6/9 - 6/13) (59:30) The speaker line-up at the Keto Live Conference For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Josephine Barbarino: European Keto Live Centre: https://www.european-keto-live-centre.com/ Keto Live Project IG: https://www.instagram.com/keto_live_project/ Keto Live Conference IG: https://www.instagram.com/ketoliveconference/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

May 12

Alison Smart is the Founder and Director of the Alliance to Protect Insulin Choice, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to continuing access to Levemir (detemir) insulin or a biosimilar. She is actively involved in raising public awareness, engaging in media outreach, and communicating with insulin manufacturers and lawmakers to highlight the critical need for this unique insulin. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Alison talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:44) The multitude of difficulties faced by Type 1 diabetics every day (10:53) Treatment protocols for Type 1 patients—pumps and lifestyle changes—and why the low carb/keto diet is such an important therapy (20:44) The Alliance to Protect Insulin Choice and why Levemir is so important (27:50) Why pharmaceutical companies are not interested in producing and providing Levemir in the United States (37:00) How YOU can help support Alison and the mission of The Alliance to Protect Insulin Choice (40:48) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Ian Lake on the LCMD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/episode-368-dr-ian-lake/ Beth McNally on the LCMD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/episode-370-beth-mcnally/ Dr. Andrew Koutnik on the LCMD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/episode-371-dr-andrew-koutnik/ TYPEONEGRIT (FB Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/typeonegrit Dr. Bernstein's Resources: https://www.diabetes-book.com SMHP Guidlines: https://thesmhp.org/clinical-guidelines/ Alison Smart: Alliance to Protect Insulin Choice: https://alliancetoprotectinsulinchoice.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliancetoprotectinsulinchoice/ X: https://x.com/InsulinChoice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alliancetoprotectinsulinchoice Petition: https://alliancetoprotectinsulinchoice.org/sign-our-petition Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

May 5

Ben Azadi is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. He has a brand new book out now called Metabolic Freedom in which he presents a 30 day guide to restore your metabolism, heal hormones, and burn fat. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. He is known as 'The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function. Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Ben talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:55) What inspired Ben to write his new book, Metabolic Freedom (05:48) What inspires Ben to keep working and working to help people improve their metabolic health (08:35) The interplay of nutrition, exercise, spiritual practice, and mindset (16:02) Getting back to ancient healing/nutrition wisdom and away from modern paradigms that do not focus on root causes (19:05) The power of purpose and setting goals (23:54) How Ben has built his Keto Kamp community and why gratitude and community are so effective (29:40) How to set goals effectively (32:35) Ben, Brian, and Tro's faith journeys and how their faith guides/informs their goals and missions (41:22) How our thoughts can impact our health and the origins of the placebo effect and the no-cebo effect (51:12) Foods that enhance metabolic rate and why ketosis is AWESOME (57:37) How to make metabolic health and real human nutrition the norm in our society For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Ben's recent appearance on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast : https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-243-ben-azadi/ Ben Azadi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/?hl=en Metabolic Freedom (book): https://ketokamp.clickfunnels.com/metabolic-freedom Website: https://www.benazadi.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metabolic-freedom-with-ben-azadi/id1470779784 Seed Oil Allergy Card: https://onlineoffer.lpages.co/vegetable-oil-allergy-card-download/ Links: https://linktr.ee/thebenazadi Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Apr 28

Stefan Hartmann, MPAS, PA-C is the Founder and CEO of Iron Direct Primary Care. Stefan is German/American national raised by holistic parents where things such as Chinese Medicine, Tai-Chi and holistic approaches to healing were the mainstay. His various medical specialty experiences, background in sports & exercise science and relentless desire to understand how to achieve maximum vitality through nutrition, anti-aging medicine, biohacking and more has given him a unique perspective into the human condition. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Stefan team talk about… (00:00) Intro (00:44) Some big news in the field of food addiction research (01:32) Stefan's background and bio (13:30) The unique resources and approach used by Stefan and his team at Iron DPC to help patients (17:20) Why having lean muscle and building muscle is critical to longevity and metabolic health (22:22) How to get started with strength training (24:55) Assimilating holistic medicine and pharmaceutical knowledge (30:37) Veganism and human nutritional needs (40:43) ADHD and how we should ACTUALLY be treating it (48:26) Why building muscle is essential for seniors (57:52) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Stefan Hartmann: Iron DPC: https://www.irondpc.com/why-iron-dpc' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irondirectprimarycare/ X: https://x.com/ironDPC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSnykOzujrhtfeP9Hi3uL1w/videos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IronDPC Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Apr 21

The Food Relationship Fix is a transformative one-day virtual webinar designed to help outsmart your drive to eat and break free from food addiction patterns and take back control of your eating habits. Join leading experts in medicine, nutrition, psychology, and behavior change for a day of learning, self-discovery, and actionable strategies. Among the line-up of lecturers for this course are Dr. Jen Unwin, Dr. Rob Cywes, Dr. Tro Kalayjian and many other highly experienced coaches and medical practitioners. For details about the course and how to register, see the links below. In this episode, Dr. Tro and the Toward Health team talk about… (00:00) Intro (00:01) The upcoming Food Relationship Fix webinar (01:47) New developments and breaking news in the food addiction research world (02:59) Kevin Hall's research and why his recent findings on food addiction are not accurate (08:15) Lack of good, up to date nutrition information in medical education and how this issues perpetuates food addiction in the general population (13:10) The brain and food addiction (15:09) Recovery strategies for those struggling with food addiction (16:32) How to balance harm reduction strategies and abstinence during the recovery process (23:18) Shame, negative self-talk, and addiction (30:04) The confluence of circumstances and influences that make people primed and ready for addiction (35:21) The absolute NECESSITY of having a supportive community if you are in addiction recovery (42:47) How addiction keeps you trapped and how to counter its tricks (52:39) WHY community is essential for beating addiction (59:07) How to join Toward Health's Food Relationship Fix webinar (see links below) For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Food Relationship Fix (Food Addiction Course): https://toward.health/food-addiction-webinar/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Apr 17

Dr. Robert Kiltz is the Founder and Director of CNY Fertility, one of the largest and most innovative fertility practices in the country. Over more than two decades of helping families grow, Dr. Kiltz has developed cutting-edge approaches to fertility grounded in Western medicine and supported by practices of holistic medicine. To treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit, Dr. Kiltz revolutionized the Fertility industry by providing full-service healing arts centers where patients receive massage, acupuncture, and yoga instruction. This patient-centered approach extends to Dr. Kiltz's commitment to democratizing access to fertility treatments by pricing most fertility treatments at only 1/3 the cost of the national average. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Dr. Kiltz talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:25) Reaching corporate America with good nutrition information (08:18) What people struggling with fertility have to face in the current medical insurance model (13:35) How the dynamics of power and money are working against us to keep us domesticated and unhealthy (22:20) Why fasting is such an important tool for achieving metabolic health (25:53) Food addiction and fertility issues (34:59) Why you need to work on your mindset (40:09) Final thoughts on food addiction (46:20) Mold exposure, heavy metals, and fertility (48:06) Final words of wisdom on fertility For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: The Food Relationship Fix (Food Addiction Course): https://toward.health/food-addiction-webinar/ Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Robert Kiltz: Website: https://www.doctorkiltz.com Blog: https://www.doctorkiltz.com/blog/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrRobLive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorkiltz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorkiltz/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorkiltz Books: https://www.doctorkiltz.com/books-by-dr-kiltz/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Apr 14

Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson are the Founders of Mike Mandel Hypnosis—known worldwide as the leading edge in hypnosis training—where they teach smart, motivated people to become amazing hypnotists. Mike Mandel is a 6-time award winning hypnotist, immensely popular keynote speaker, stage performer, psychotherapist and NLP trainer. He has been doing hypnosis since he was 12 years old. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, Mike, and Chris talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:10) How Chris first became interested in hypnosis and why he and Mike started Mike Mandel Hypnosis (05:31) Understanding the power of the mind to heal the body (10:46) How Mike first became interested in hypnosis/NLP and why he pivoted from doing hypnosis as entertainment to teaching hypnosis (14:44) Resources for those who are skeptical of hypnosis (16:33) Why a hypnotist can't make you do something that violates your core beliefs and moral foundations (18:15) NLP—it's creation and history (19:02) Hypnosis and weight loss (22:50) Why stress management and family support are essential for good health (23:44) Aligning the conscious and subconscious minds to produce powerful lifestyle change (28:34) Accessing the ability to heal the body by releasing negative emotions (35:23) How hypnosis can address stress (37:45) How hypnosis can address the self-defeating mindset and lead people to empowered action and self-improvement (44:34) Why people who want a 'magic pill' solution will not be able to make the changes they need to make in their life; they need to hit the threshold first (49:08) Motivational interviewing (50:53) One quick mental trick for helping overcome food cravings (57:18) Outro and plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 101 Things I Wish I'd Known When I Started Using Hypnosis (book): https://www.amazon.com/Things-Known-Started-Using-Hypnosis/dp/1845902912 The Oxford Handbook of Hypnosis (book): https://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Handbook-Hypnosis-Handbooks/dp/0198570090 The Collected Papers of Milton H. Erickson on Hypnosis (book): https://www.amazon.com/Collected-Papers-Milton-Erickson-Hypnosis/dp/0470267216 Instant Influence (book): https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Influence-How-Anyone-Anything-Fast/dp/0316083348 Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson: Mike Mandel Hypnosis: https://mikemandelhypnosis.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeMandelHypnosis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikemandelhypnosis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikemandelhypnosis/?hl=en X: https://x.com/mandelhypnosis The Brain Software Podcast: https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/ Journey to the Castle: mmhgift.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Apr 7

Mike Sweeney (@thelowcarb_rd) is passionate about helping people with chronic disease avoid the chronic struggles that he himself faced. He reversed his own pre diabetes and keeps his IBS under control by living a low carb lifestyle. In 2024 he helped over 40 patients achieve diabetes remission and 15 patients become symptom free from IBS. Mike's passion isn't just about food, it's about empowering people to take control of their health. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Mike talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:39) Mike's educational background and nutritional journey (07:35) Mike's first experience with the keto diet (16:30) The connection between carnivore/keto, mental health, and other positive health outcomes (19:42) The good health outcomes associated with higher protein intake (25:40) Why people generally do not like dietitians and nutritionists (30:29) Why it is so important in medicine and nutrition to keep an open mind and review the actual evidence for any position or recommendation before making a judgment (35:05) Why zebras don't get ulcers (37:23) How industry and research is captured and made to serve corporate interests rather than public health (42:24) Educating versus legislating to achieve public health (01:04:45) Outro and plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers (book): https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698 Mike Sweeney: X: https://x.com/thelowcarb_rd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikesweeneydietitian/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Mar 31

Dr. Ryan L. Cooley is a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist with over 20 years of experience treating heart rhythm disorders. After adopting a low-carb lifestyle himself, he reversed his pre-diabetes—an experience that reshaped his approach to patient care. Now, he's a dedicated advocate for low-carb and ketogenic diets, often pairing them with intermittent fasting to help patients take control of their cardiometabolic health. Driven by both science and personal success, Dr. Cooley empowers others to make lasting, life-changing dietary choices. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Ryan talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:39) Dr. Ryan's recent experience of being diagnosed with and fighting prostate cancer with natural metabolic therapies (11:34) Dr. Ryan's heart attack experience and what he learned from this experience (16:48) Gene mutations that make people more susceptible to obesity (23:19) Dr. Ryan's revelations about the medical system and nutrition following his heart attack (30:00) Vitamin C and cancer (31:50) Molecular Hydrogen Treatment (35:15) How exercise may have contributed to Dr. Ryan's cardiovascular troubles (37:05) LDL and cardiac events (39:29) Atrial fibrillation and insulin resistance (42:57) Treating atrial fibrillation (48:05) How Dr. Ryan's colleagues have responded to his holistic approach to chronic disease (50:10) Increased AF diagnoses in younger people in recent years (53:39) How Dr. Ryan changed his diet following his cancer diagnosis (57:43) Thermogenic stress (59:13) Stress and metabolic health (01:03:02) Hydrogenated water and why hydrogen is the best antioxidant (01:06:45) Protein and mTOR (01:08:40) All of the supplements Dr. Ryan takes for their cancer fighting benefits and/or their cardiovascular benefits (01:12:24) How Dr. Ryan's near death experiences have changed his outlook on life For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Ryan L. Cooley: Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMetabochondriacs Inter Mountain Health: https://doctors.intermountainhealth.org/provider/ryan-l-cooley/2556896 Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Mar 24

Gregory Rehmke is Program Director for Economic Thinking—a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching economic principles and the key role of economic freedom, property rights, and the rule of law to progress and prosperity in America and around the world. He has directed educational programs at the Center for the American Idea, The Reason Foundation, and the Foundation for Economic Education. Gregory Rehmke has a degree in Economics from the University of Washington and did graduate work at the University of St. Thomas and San Jose State University. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Gregory talk about… (00:00) Intro (06:31) Finding and working toward bipartisan agreement on very important issues related to health (09:28) Health savings accounts and why Singapore's health care system is the best in the world (13:41) The economic incentive model and health care (24:50) Why minorities and those in lower economic groups are at a much higher risk for health issues (34:36) Employee and student wellness (40:48) Reaching people with the message of metabolic health (46:20) Perverse incentive structures in healthcare and how they can be effectively reformed (57:10) The power of anecdotes for promoting good health information (01:03:18) Some potential issues with deregulating HSAs (01:06:08) The advancement of good metabolic health information over the past decade or so (01:08:50) Outro and Plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Medicine and Culture (book by Lynn Payer): https://www.amazon.com/Medicine-Culture-Revised-Lynn-Payer For Richer, for Poorer: Low-Carb Diets Work for All Incomes: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/richer-poorer-low-carb-diets-work-all-incomes-2024a1000cw5?form=fpf Gregory Rehmke: Economic Thinking: https://economicthinking.org/ State Policy Network: https://spn.org/ STOA Debate League: https://www.stoausa.org Normal Nutrition (substack): https://normalnutrition.substack.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Mar 17

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Laura Buchanan is board certified in Family Medicine and is on the board of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is on staff at Dr. Tro's Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Dr. Laura talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:19) When and how Dr. Laura knew she wanted to go into some form of medical practice and become a doctor (07:25) Dr. Laura's experience working at a small rural hospital in Peru (09:15) The story of how Dr. Laura met her husband, Dr. Matt Calkins (10:31) Some of the most prominent issues with Western medical education and standard nutritional information (14:39) Issues with the medical insurance system in the United States (21:50) Dr. Tro's Employee Wellness Program (26:15) The initial 6 month data results of Dr. Tro and Dr. Laura's employee wellness program study (see links below) (28:59) The incredible effectiveness of DPC and remote monitoring and remote patient care (33:51) The most important findings presented in the Toward Health paper (36:30) The GLP-1 medications' benefits and downsides for weight loss and metabolic health (43:35) The highlight findings of the Toward Health study (49:52) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Toward Health Study: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1548609/full Dr. Laura Buchanan: Twitter The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Website Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Mar 10

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Austin Dudzinski is Board Certified clinical pharmacist with special interest in nutrition and lifestyle modification to address the root cause of chronic, cardiometabolic disease. He is a Board Certified ambulatory care clinical pharmacist at Think Whole Person Healthcare - an integrated medical home - where he works primarily with patients with chronic cardiometabolic disease with the main focus of de-prescribing and getting to the root cause of illness. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Austin talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:02) De-prescribing and addressing the root cause of disease with diet/lifestyle (16:38) How Austin first became interested in nutrition and lifestyle interventions (19:16) Pushback from other medical professionals against Austin's new low carb ideas (21:28) GLP-1 drugs (25:30) Bringing the perspective of food addiction into the conversation with obese, metabolically unwell patients (28:19) How the average person should view GLP-1 use and compounding pharmacies (35:29) LDL Cholesterol and A1C (40:16) Cardiovascular risk assessment (44:42) What we know and what we suspect is true of cardiovascular disease (48:52) Rheumatological disease and cardiovascular risk (52:20) The gut microbiome and ketosis (59:12) Plaque reduction and coronary calcium reduction (01:07:34) An overview of drugs and supplements that reduce plaque and, in some cases, all cause mortality (01:11:19) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Nutrition and mental health: A review of current knowledge about the impact of diet on mental health: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.943998/full The role of diet and nutrition on mental health and wellbeing: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/proceedings-of-the-nutrition-society/article/role-of-diet-and-nutrition-on-mental-healthandwellbeing/372284768DB78DB02EB199E277AABF79 Bottle of Lies (book by Katherine Eban): https://www.amazon.com/Bottle-Lies-Inside-Story-Generic/dp/0062338781 MESA Study: https://www.mesa-nhlbi.org/MESA_508TextOnly.htm Dr. Austin Dudzinski: Think Health Care: https://thinkhealthcare.org/providers/austin-dudzinski/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-dudzinski-pharmd-bcacp-b1635098/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Mar 7

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. The Arizona Low Carb Collaborative is coming soon (March 22-23)! Join us for a day filled with delicious low-carb food, informative talks, and a chance to connect with like-minded individuals. Whether you're a seasoned low-carb pro or just starting your journey, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about the low-carb lifestyle. Coach Bronson Dant is an exercise scientist, sports performance coach, and ketogenic athlete dedicated to helping athletes optimize their performance without sacrificing health. Since 2006, he has coached athletes at all levels—from weekend warriors to competitive professionals—focusing on strength, conditioning, and metabolic efficiency. Coach Natalie Grasso is a Certified Health & Life Coach, Personal Trainer, and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner specializing in low-carb & ketogenic nutrition for body transformation — with a focus on emotional eating & behavior change. She is also a WBFF Diva Bikini PRO! In this episode, Dr. Brian, Bronson, and Natalie talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:31) The upcoming Arizona Low Carb Collaborative (see links below) (02:07) Natalie and Bronson's backgrounds and expertise (06:09) The topics that Bronson and Natalie will be speaking on at the Arizona Low Carb Collaborative (09:19) Dr. Brian's speaking topic at the Arizona Low Carb Collaborative (10:15) The prevalence of stressors in life and how to deal with a life that is characterized by stress (12:39) The great food and great speakers that will be at the Arizona Low Carb Collaborative (17:33) Why you should come to the Arizona Low Carb Collaborative For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Arizona Low Carb Collaborative: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arizona-low-carb-collaborative-tickets-981872014627?aff=oddtdtcreator Arizona Low Carb Collaborative PROMO CODE: METHEALTH Coach Bronson on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast : https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-197-bronson-dant/ Coach Bronson on the Low Carb MD Podcast : https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/episode-359-bronson-dant/ Coach Bronson Dant: Website: https://coachbronson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.bronson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coach.bronson Coach Natalie Grasso: Website: https://www.nataliejgrasso.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theketobikinipro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ketobikinisecrets Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Mar 3

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Hal Cranmer is the owner of A Paradise for Parents Senior Living—an assisted living home with experts who have had a great deal of success improving the physical and cognitive health of its residents. After serving in the Air Force and working in real estate, Hal began opening assisted living facilities in Arizona. Since he began offering low-carb/carnivore food and other lifestyle therapies—exercise, red light therapy, etc—at his facilities, he has witnessed an amazing increase in his residents' health and quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Hal talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:45) Hal's career history from the Air Force to manufacturing to real estate to assisted living (03:18) The culture shock many experience from visiting an assisted living facility for the first time and why assisted living is such a hard line of work to be in (11:13) How Hal is improving the health of the people in his assisted living homes by providing low carb and even carnivore meals (13:55) Pushback to Hal's recommendation of low carb nutrition and how he accommodates his residents who have sweet cravings or are not interested in following a low carb diet (16:44) Some of the amazing health recoveries that Hal has seen since he started helping patients improve their nutrition and start exercising (23:10) What type of person ends up in the various types of elderly care—hospice, memory care, assisted living, independent living, etc. (29:35) Stories of cognitive recovery in residents who suffered from cognitive decline (37:49) Improvements that are being made to Hal's facilities and how he is seeking to implement new and innovative ways to improve his residents' quality of life (44:01) The favorite low carb meals, snacks, and treats among Hal's residents (46:39) One more incredible, recent success story! (48:57) How Hal's approach to caring for his residents is spreading and starting to catch on among other assisted living facility owners (51:36) How to avoid a dementia or Alzheimer's diagnosis in your old age For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Hal Cranmer on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast (Ep 166): https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-166-hal-cranmer/ Hal Cranmer on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast (Ep 188): https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-188-hal-cranmer/ Hal Cranmer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assisted_living_hal_cranmer/ A Paradise for Parents: https://aparadiseforparents.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HalCranmer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aparadiseforparentsassistedliving/ • Fight Memory Loss: https://fightmemoryloss.com/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Feb 24

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. 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 episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Andy talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:01) Andy's career in remote healthcare and patient monitoring and how his experiences working in this field led him to starting CrowdHealth (05:34) How the perverse incentive structures of the health insurance system lead to a lack of interest in cutting costs and, often, a lack of interest in addressing the root cause of disease in patients (13:37) Why a new philosophy of health insurance is needed and the kind of system such a new philosophy would entail (18:59) Andy's crowdfunded medical bill sharing company and how it steps in to fulfill the need for a new solution to our broken medical insurance system (27:58) How CrowdHealth is set up specifically to avoid falling into the same perverse incentive structures of big insurance companies (35:08) Which pre-existing conditions and unhealthy habits disqualify people from joining CrowdHealth and what kinds of healthcare costs are not covered by CrowdHealth (42:04) How generosity and reciprocity safeguard the economics of CrowdHealth's system (46:34) Why CrowdHealth is only direct-to-consumer (48:19) How CrowdHealth handles routine examinations (49:46) How CrowdHealth stacks up against other popular 'health share' programs, why these programs have been steadily going up in cost, and how CrowdHealth plans on avoiding the same rapid increase in cost to their customers (54:44) How quickly CrowdHealth pays doctors and hospitals (58:17) How CrowdHealth incentivizes its community to improve their metabolic health and dietary habits (01:01:34) How both DPC practices and CrowdHealth avoid system overload by making the same probability bet (01:05:15) How clinics like Tro's, which cares for some of the most obese and metabolically sick people, can partner with a company like CrowdHealth, which admits people who are already metabolically well and relatively fit (01:10:06) Whether age is a factor in what CrowdHealth members pay (01:12:58) How CrowdHealth handles families with obese or otherwise unhealthy children or other family members (01:16:38) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Andy Schooner's recent appearance on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-231-andy-schoonover/ Andy Schoonover: CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com Promo Code to pay $99 for first 3 months of CrowdHealth: TRO Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Feb 17

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Christine Trimpe is an author, speaker, and weight loss coach. 48 years old and 100+ pounds overweight, Christine's health was in a precarious position. She had also been battling fatty liver disease, pre-diabetes, sleep apnea, and painful ovarian cysts. Today, her body has been set free from decades of obesity and a plethora of related health issues. How did she do it? How did she reclaim her health? It was part spiritual transformation, part mental renewal, and part nutritional understanding. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Christine talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:20) The 'Take Ownership Experience' that changed Christine's life (05:43) The emotional and spiritual strongholds that were holding Christine back from making healthy choices (11:34) The process of Christine's breaking emotional/spiritual strongholds and beginning to pursue health (13:17) How Christine's diet has changed and evolved from before she discovered keto to the present day (16:31) How the gradual move away from a more communal society in the United States has enabled addictions/ddisorders of various kinds and why community protects individuals (24:08) The pros and cons of the philosophy of the body positivity movement and why sugar/food addiction differs from other addictions (28:51) The many difficulties facing people struggling with addictions of various kinds and what is needed to truly turn your life around (36:54) Healing through community involvement at church (42:06) What Christine eats in a day today versus six years ago (43:14) Christine's #1 tips for people trying to get started on a keto diet For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Christine Trimpe's recent appearance on the Life's Best Medicine podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-233-christine-trimpe/ The Obesity Code (book by Dr. Jason Fung): https://www.amazon.com/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258 Christine Trimpe: X: https://x.com/KetoChristineMI Website: https://christinetrimpe.com Books: https://christinetrimpe.com/about/#books Crush Your Cravings: https://pages.christinetrimpe.net/mas... Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Feb 10

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Tristan Justice is a 27-year-old certified yoga instructor and reporter at The Federalist and co-author of Fat And Unhappy: How "Body Positivity" Is Killing Us (and How to Save Yourself) . He is also the author and editor of the Substack, Social Justice Redux which covers issues related to his personal questions surrounding fitness, the integrity of our modern diet, the implications of our lifestyles, and the culture's wide-range approach to these topics. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Tristan talk about… (00:00) Intro (00:51) Tristan's career and why he wrote his book, Fat and Unhappy (06:35) Fat shaming and how to address obesity and poor metabolic effectively and compassionately (09:15) Tips for those who have become frustrated with their inability to lose weight and feel healthy (12:39) Why the message of 'you're fine the way you are' is NOT necessarily a positive, empowering message (14:32) The Philly FatCon (18:06) Food addiction and how big food companies deliberately contribute to it (20:22) The Make America Healthy Again movement (23:00) Stigmas, addiction, and GLP-1s (26:26) Pharmaceutical sponsorship of organizations and influencers promoting the body positivity message and exacerbating the metabolic health epidemic (33:48) Dietary propaganda and the obscuring of nutritional reality by big companies with a lot to gain from such misinformation (36:54) The warped incentive structure in healthcare in the United States and how it can be corrected (47:52) The main takeaways of Tristan's book and how to apply the principles of health it contains to your life (48:48) Tristan's Covid lockdown experience and his struggle with addiction to marijuana (52:44) Plugs and Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Follow the Science (book): https://www.amazon.com/Follow-Science-Sharyl-Attkisson/dp/0063314916 Chris Palmer's research in the area of Metabolic Psychiatry: https://www.chrispalmermd.com/articles/ Tristan Justice: Fat and Unhappy (book): https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Unhappy-Positivity-Killing-Yourself-ebook/dp/B0DPJCKMNL?ref_=ast_author_mpb X: https://x.com/justicetristan?lang=en Social Justice Redux (Substack): https://socialjusticeredux.substack.com/about Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Feb 3

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Mary Bowden is an otolaryngologist and sleep medicine specialist in Houston, Texas, who treated over 6,000 COVID patients during the pandemic. Her vast experience prompted her to become a fierce advocate for early treatment. After the FDA spread misinformation about ivermectin, she and Drs. Paul Marik and Robert Apter successfully sued them, forcing the agency to delete several misleading social media posts and web pages. Houston was ground zero for the COVID-19 shot mandates, and Dr. Bowden was an early outspoken critic. The first hospital in the country to implement mandates, Houston Methodist, suspended her privileges and reported her to the Texas Medical Board in response to her tweeting, "Vaccine mandates are wrong." The ensuing attacks prompted her to fight back, and she founded a nonprofit, Americans for Health Freedom, whose foundational project is to enlist politicians and other doctors to call for the COVID shots to be pulled off the market. In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Mary talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:23) The governmental attack on effective, affordable treatments for Covid during the vaccine rollout (11:23) The data supporting the usage of Ivermectin as a safe and effective treatment for Covid (13:47) The lawsuit filed by Dr. Bowden and other doctors against the FDA for interfering with their ability to practice medicine by overstepping their authority and violating the Administrative Procedure Act (17:42) Why Dr. Bowden decided she had to sue the FDA (27:02) Medical ethics, speaking out for the truth, and standing up to corruption (35:59) The quality of research for the safety of various vaccines and why we need a higher standard (41:59) The suppression of effective early treatment options and the massive promotion of vaccines (48:15) How Drs. Bowden and Lenzkes would have respectively handled the Covid situation if they had the opportunity to run the NIH in 2020-2021 (55:23) Dr. Bowden's recent interest in the carnivore diet (01:01:39) Dr. Bowden's, Dr. Tro's, and Dr. Brian's advice for medical students and the next generation of doctors (01:09:28) R.F.K. and Jay Bhattacharya (01:13:51) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Mary Bowden: BreatheMD: https://breathemd.org Americans for Health Freedom: https://www.americansforhealthfreedom.org/ Vaccine Safety Research Foundation: https://www.vacsafety.org X: https://x.com/breathemd Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jan 28

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is the author of 15 Minutes to FITNESS: Dr. Ben's SMaRT Plan for Diet and Total Health and has been an innovator and leader in the fields of fitness, exercise, and health since the 1970s. He was awarded degrees in the fields of Health and Exercise at the undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels. He was called upon as an expert by professional and college teams, TV, radio, screen, and stage personalities, medical institutions, and corporate entities. Dr. Ben owned and supervised a number of private fitness and health centers from the early 1970s until the present time. He also developed and owned spine and cardio vascular rehabilitation centers, where he used his S.Ma.R.T.-EX ™ program. Dr. Ben has continued his work in the fields of fitness, wellness, and health to this day. He currently maintains a private fitness and health practice in Arizona. This successful business includes medically managed weight loss programs that combine prescription medication therapy, nutritional counseling, and supervised exercise. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Ben talk about… (00:00) Intro (00:56) The upcoming AZ Low Carb conference in Sun City, AZ featuring both Dr. Ben and Dr. Brian as speakers (among many other amazing speakers!) (05:34) The topics that will be covered by the speakers at the AZ Low Carb event (08:03) What metabolic health is and how to effectively move toward it as we age (15:11) Details about attending the event virtually or in person (See links below) (18:41) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Attend the AZ Low Carb conference in Sun City on 2/1/2025 either virtually or in person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-empowerment-series-ii-aging-on-your-terms-tickets-1203554135819?aff=oddtdtcreator Hal Cranmer's 'A Paradise for Parents': https://aparadiseforparents.com/hal-cranmer/ Dr. Ben Bocchicchio: Website: https://www.drbenbo.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/15-Minutes-Fitness-SMaRT-Health/dp/1590794230 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067124354811&pnref=lhc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benbocchicchio9453/featured Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jan 27

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Vikash Modi is the Medical Director of Preventative Medicine at Prenuvo, a company whose mission is "to flip the paradigm from reactive 'sick-care' to proactive health care." Prenuvo accomplishes this goal by using their award-winning whole body scans to safely, quickly, and non-invasively detect early signs of cancer, aneurysms, and diseases. Dr. Vikash earned his BS degree in Neuroscience from Emory University and his MD from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Vikash talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:04) How Dr. Vikash got into medicine and what he is passionate about (14:47) The work that Prenuvo does and how they are able to offer incredible value to people through full body scans (22:31) The medical-legal landscape and patient anxiety (29:21) Procedure-based insurance and preventative screening (34:17) The possible pros and cons of GLP-1 drugs (38:52) Prenuvo's new 100,000 patient study looking into the long-term impact of preventative full body scans on health trajectory (40:19) Catching early stage cancers and other potential inflammation/structural issues using preventative full-body scans (50:31) The motivational power of a full body scan for helping patients seeing the need for being proactive about their health (52:08) The scans and other services offered by Prenuvo (55:54) How Prenuvo connects people with its services and its plans for future growth (57:54) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Vikash Modi: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikash-modi-04194a139/ Prenuvo: https://prenuvo.com/ Prenuvo Research: https://prenuvo.com/research Instagram: @docmodi Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jan 20

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. 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. 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 episode, Drs. Brian and Melanie talk about… (00:00) Intro (00:54) Dr. Tidman's personal health journey and how she became involved in research examining dietary interventions for Parkinson's (06:31) How Dr. Tidman became involved with the Colorado Parkinson Foundation and what this organization does (09:30) The story of a patient with epilepsy who's life was saved by the keto diet (14:57) The story of a chef with Parkinson's who improved his quality of life and reduced his symptoms and medications (17:45) Social isolation within the Parkinson's population and how the keto diet can help (22:00) The effect of the ketogenic diet on the gut health of Parkinson's patients (24:18) Sugar/processed food consumption and insulin resistance in the brain and how MCT can help (33:55) Dr. Tidman's recent crossover trial study on the impact of diet and MCT oil on Parkinson's (51:50) The power of lifestyle change and why we need healthy fats and protein (58:49) Why Dr. Tidman does not accept any money for doing her work (01:05:04) Supplements that can be used to benefit people with Parkinson's disease For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 224: Dr. Paul Mason: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-224-dr-paul-mason/ Life's Best Medicine Episode 89 w/Martha Carlin: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-89-martha-carlin/ Dr. Melanie Tidman: Colorado Parkinson Foundation: https://co-parkinson.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@melanietidman407 Email: melanietidman@gmail.com Families in the ICU: A Survival Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Families-Icu-Dr-Melanie-Tidman/dp/1503599299 Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jan 13

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. 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 episode, 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! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Doug Reynolds: LowCarbUSA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowcarbusa/ X: https://x.com/lowcarbusa?lang=en Low Carb Boca 2025 Conference: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/boca-2025/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/LowCarbUSA The Road to Metabolic Health Book Launch Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lLEkFom_ScmQHHiTTK0lXA#/registration (January 22nd at 6pm EST) Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jan 6

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Lindy Louise is a doctor of physical therapy with her own private practice. She earned her clinical doctorate from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in biology. She is more than your average physical therapist, addressing diet and nutrition in addition to movement and structural issues. She is an advocate of eating real whole foods and even incorporates nutritional intervention into post-op recovery for her patients. In this episode, Drs. Tro , Brian, and Lindy talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:11) Helping patients recover from post-op inflammation using dietary intervention (05:59) Why some PRE-op nutritional intervention could help out surgeons and patients alike (08:08) Physical therapy as a preventative measure against surgery (11:29) Helping PT patients overcome the stress of fear associated with physical therapy (19:26) Why Dr. Lindy came to be so interested in nutrition as a DPT and (23:32) Dr. Lindy's horrible personal experience with the COVID vaccine (26:44) How Dr. Lindy's colleagues/patients have responded to her new ideas about nutrition (32:10) The best path forward for upcoming physicians and medical care professionals to get a quality education and practice effectively (38:43) Falls, fractures, and calcium replacement (44:15) Fall prevention tips (48:33) PRP and whether or not people should consider it before surgery (50:39) Stem cell therapy for back pain For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Lindy Louise: Website: https://lindylouise.carrd.co/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.lindylouise/featured X: https://x.com/lindy_lou_j Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ SMHP Position Statement: https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/100#:~:text=The%20SMHP%20recommends%20open%20access,research%20on%20TCR%20for%20T1DM Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Dec 30, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Steven Reyes is an experienced clinician with many specialties including bariatric psychology, body image issues, substance dependence, mood disorders, and relationship issues. He is affiliated with multiple Centers of Excellence (COE) bariatric programs in southern California where he does pre-surgery psychological assessments, & facilitates pre-surgery educational classes. As an active member of the weight loss surgery community, he is passionately committed to helping people implement their own long-term behavioral change strategy. In this episode, Drs. Tro , Brian, and Steven talk about… (02:55) How Dr. Steven became interested in pursuing Bariatric Psychology as a career (04:31) Common denominators among those who, in Dr. Steven's experience, seek out and/or would benefit from Bariatric Psychology (08:30) Challenges faced by those who have undergone bariatric surgery (18:22) The social/psychological aspects and complexities of obesity and poor metabolic health (23:02) Satiety, pop tarts, and food addiction (26:48) Indicators that a particular patient is not a good candidate for bariatric surgery (29:28) The acceptance rate of patients seeking bariatric surgery, problems with the incentive structure for bariatric surgery, and how the incentive structure might be fixed (39:42) GLP-1 and post-op weight regain (44:35) How to stay ahead of hunger and be prepared for those moments and circumstances where you will feel week to your cravings (54:09) How to help and be there for those in our lives who struggle with food addiction (56:03) How to help yourself psychologically and emotionally if you struggle with food addiction For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Resources Mentioned in this Episode: New England Journal of Medicine Article on the "Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years": https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa066082 ASMBS Study on the Top 6 Behaviors that Post-op Bariatric Surgery Patients Engage In: https://asmbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Heinberg-Bariatric-Behavioral-Health-Post-Operative-Considerations.pdf Dr. Steven Reyes: Website: https://www.drstevenreyes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stevenreyes/ Books: https://www.drstevenreyes.com/thebariatriccode The Self care Society: https://www.drstevenreyes.com/membershipsupport-1deb03be Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ SMHP Position Statement: https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/100#:~:text=The%20SMHP%20recommends%20open%20access,research%20on%20TCR%20for%20T1DM Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Dec 23, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Mohammed Alo is a cardiologist based out of northwest Ohio. Dr. Alo grew up in Toledo, Ohio, attended St. John's Jesuit High School and then went on to complete an Economics degree and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Toledo. He worked in politics, business, computers, sales, and networking and then went to medical school in Chicago at Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has a passion for teaching and travels the country giving talks on various topics. Most of his lectures focus on teaching other physicians on various cardiology topics that span a wide gamut of topics from cardiology, to health and fitness, to diet and weight loss. Dr. Alo has countless research publications and articles in scientific, peer-reviewed journals. He's had thousands of articles published in magazines in print and online. In this episode, Drs. Tro and Mohammed talk about… (01:29) Why Dr. Mohammed chose to go into medicine and become a doctor (05:10) What Drs. Tro and Mohammed agree about (11:32) The genetics of familial hypercholesterolemia patients, how these patients are treated, and the health complications they face (23:41) Lifelong lowering of lipids, atherosclerosis, preventing atherosclerosis, and when to consider using medication (33:04) CCT scans, LDL, and high LDL's association with atherosclerosis (42:05) The power of zero study and coronary artery calcium in cardiac risk assessment (45:12) Tro's LDL levels and atherosclerotic/cardiac event risk (59:09) The findings of the ACCORD trial which studied the effects of intensive glucose lowering in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (01:08:22) Pros and cons of statins and other drugs (01:16:04) Smoking and endothelium destruction; diabetes and cardiovascular risk (01:20:50) Whether or not plaque can be reduced/reversed (01:24:20) Fish oil pills, Colchicine, and cardiac health (01:30:03) Summing up points of disagreement as well as common ground For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Mohammed Alo: Website: https://mohammedalo.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMohammedAlo Cholesterol TRUTHS (book): https://www.dralo.net/cholesterol Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ SMHP Position Statement: https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/100#:~:text=The%20SMHP%20recommends%20open%20access,research%20on%20TCR%20for%20T1DM Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Dec 18, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. 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 episode, Drs. Tro and Andrew talk about… (03:55) How Type 1 Diabetes provides great insight into metabolic health in general (08:58) The lack of ADA guidelines for people with Type 1 diabetes and why there are so few organizations putting out dietary guidelines for Type 1 diabetics (16:12) Why doctors in general have such a hard time helping/advising patients with Type 1 and the difficulties involved in changing the mindset that medical professionals bring to Type 1 management (22:01) The recently published IPTN Type 1 Guidelines—their impact on the community and how they came to be (29:35) The fact that it is not the doctors but patients and concerned parents who are leading the way in Type 1 management (37:02) Type 1 diabetes and mental/psychological health co-morbidities (53:41) Why low carb diets don't have to feel restrictive in order to be healthy (57:11) Why you should never stop seeking to reclaim your health and how you can effectively/safely seek it For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Andrew Koutnik: Website: https://andrewkoutnik.com/ X: https://x.com/AKoutnik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewkoutnikphd/ TedTalk (Rethinking Nutrition for Type-1 Diabetics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDfgulV_F6o IPTN Type 1 Guidlines: https://www.therapeuticnutrition.org/post/first-guide-for-carbohydrate-reduction-in-type-1-diabetes Type 1 Grit: https://www.facebook.com/Type1Grit/ Dr. Bernstein's book: https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Bernsteins-Diabetes-Solution-Achieving/dp/0316182699 Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ SMHP Position Statement: https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/100#:~:text=The%20SMHP%20recommends%20open%20access,research%20on%20TCR%20for%20T1DM Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Dec 16, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Beth McNally, MS, MA, CNS®, LDN, CKNS®, is the co-founder, along with her husband, Matt, of T1D Nutrition—a company providing the support and education that people with T1D need in order to thrive. She has earned a Masters in Science in Nutrition & Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health and another Masters in Public Policy from the University of Sydney. After here son was diagnosed with T1D in 2015 she and her husband began researching like crazy in order to learn how to prevent the long and short term risks of the disease. They came to realize that one of the best ways to reduce diabetes complications is to keep blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible. This led them to adopt an approach to T1D care for their son that would revolutionize his life and theirs—Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Beth talk about… (05:42) Beth's son's T1D diagnosis and how she discovered the power of the low carb diet for people with T1D (09:37) Beth's experience of walking the tightrope of caring for her recently T1D diagnosed son and the obstacles she faced right away (21:37) Why every T1D person should be aware of Therapeutic Carb Reduction (25:03) How Beth's journey, beginning with her son's diagnosis in 2015, led her to eventually publishing two of the most important documents in the history of T1D literature (33:47) How we can drastically impact health in North America simply by changing the food landscape back to eating real food (41:06) How the IPTN Type 1 Guidlines and SMHP Position Statement can help impact health of T1D people everywhere (44:45) The unacceptable performance of the ADA in preventing diabetes For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Beth McNally: X: https://twitter.com/T1DNutritionLC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/t1dnutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t1d.lowcarb.nutrition YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@t1dnutrition T1D Nutrition: https://www.t1dnutrition.com IPTN Type 1 Guidlines: https://www.therapeuticnutrition.org/post/first-guide-for-carbohydrate-reduction-in-type-1-diabetes SMHP Position Statement: https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/100#:~:text=The%20SMHP%20recommends%20open%20access,research%20on%20TCR%20for%20T1DM Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Dec 9, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Aseem Malhotra is an award-winning consultant cardiologist and one of the world's most influential campaigning doctors. Based at the HUM2N Clinic in London, he is globally regarded for his expertise in evidence-based medicine, obesity, coronary artery disease, and preventive cardiology. Dr. Malhotra graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2001 and has since become a medical game-changer, enlisting celebrities like Jamie Oliver and Steven Gerrard in his crusade to improve public health. In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Aseem talk about… Why Dr. Aseem decided to become a doctor The story of his parents' journey moving from India to the United States Institutional racism in the NHS Why it is of utmost importance for the safety/preservation of society that doctors and medical professionals have integrity and courage How Dr. Aseem started to become aware of major issues in the pharmaceutical industry The lackluster approach to obesity and metabolic dysfunction in the West Dr. Aseem's perspective on the mRNA COVID vaccines Why weaponizing terms such as, 'anti-vax,' is misleading and harmful Conflicting financial interests between doctors and the pharmaceutical industry Why it is essential for the survival of a society the people extol and practice integrity and courage Why people occasionally choose to be willfully ignorant For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Aseem Malhotra: X: https://x.com/draseemmalhotra First Do No Pharm Film: https://nopharmfilm.com/ Website: https://draseemmalhotra.co.uk/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Dec 2, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Ian Lake has worked as a doctor in the NHS for nearly four decades, most of this time as a general practitioner. After being diagnosed with LADA Type 1 Diabetes at age 36 and managing it conventionally for 20 years, he adopted the low carb diet and has been following it for the past 10 years. He is a founding member of the Public Health Collaboration in the U.K. and has conducted several important research projects investigating the connection between low carb diets and human health. He has also worked with Dr. Tro and others to produce the Type 1 Consensus Statement. In this episode, Drs. Tro and Ian talk about… Statistics about people with Type 1 Diabetes Understanding Type 1, why a low carb diet is such an effective therapy for it, and why the conventional approach to treating Type 1 is not ideal The accessibility of Insulin pumps in the U.K. and the U.S. Dietary recommendations for Type 1 patients in the U.S. and the U.K. Why a high carb diet is not beneficial for Type 1 patients Injecting insulin while following a ketogenic diet Dr. Lake's recent publication on the impacts of the Ketogenic diet on anxiety and depression in patients with Type 1 (linked below) For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Ian Lake: X: https://twitter.com/idlake Type1Keto: https://type1keto.com Type 1 Consensus Statement: https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/100 Case report: Ketogenic diet alleviated anxiety and depression associated with insulin-dependent diabetes management: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1404842/full Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Nov 25, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Lucia Aronica, Ph.D., is a world-renowned epigenetics expert and Stanford Lecturer. Dr. Aronica's innovative work bridges complex science with actionable strategies, empowering global audiences to optimize their health through epigenetics. With a unique ability to translate intricate science into engaging, applicable knowledge, Dr. Aronica inspires audiences to harness the power of epigenetics for optimal health and performance. In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Lucia talk about… Why Lucia chose to pursue studies in Medical Biotechnology and Epigenetics How Lucia became interested in keto and nutrition How Lucia became involved in the DIETFITS study with Christopher Gardener What epigenetics is and how it relates to diet/nutrition & other external factors such as exercise Epi Bioactive nutrients and how they effect our health MTHFR and Nutri-Epigenetic solutions Why carnivores might consider adding some plant foods into their diet The role of the gut microbiome in overall health Good stress and bad stress Why people in Italy don't need to meditate while people in New York do Why we ought to think of health in terms of principles rather than in strict dietary terms For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Lucia Aronica: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drluciaaronica/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXFaVKe8JxWyZviKqtiT9lQ?view_as=subscriber Website: https://draronica.com DIETFITS: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2673150 Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Nov 18, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Joe and Rachel are the 2 Krazy Ketos. After discovering the keto diet in 2017 and experiencing life-changing health results, they made it their mission to share their testimony with as many people as possible. They hope to encourage others who have experienced both lifelong weight struggles and discouraging medical concerns. Joe and Rachel run the amazing informational website, 2 Krazy Ketos , where they offer up nutritional information, recipes, and more. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, Joe, and Rachel talk about… The recent Low Carb Cruise Why Joe and Rachel started their website, 2 Krazy Ketos , and chose to start sharing their recipes online Bringing keto treats to parties and why having support from community is the best predictor of dietary success Joe and Rachel's weight-loss and health journeys Chronic pain and inflammation The power of togetherness and focusing on what unites us For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Joe and Rachel: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/2krazyketos 2 Krazy Ketos (website): https://2krazyketos.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2krazyketos/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2krazyketos Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Nov 11, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Katherine Tague (LPCA) is a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, compulsive eating behaviors and related concerns. Katherine completed her clinical internship at Clementine Briarcliff Manor, an eating disorder treatment center for adolescents in Westchester County, NY. After completing her Master's in Mental Health Counseling, Katherine joined Backcountry Wellness— an eating disorder treatment program in Greenwich, CT. While at Backcountry, Katherine served as a Primary Therapist and then the Program Director of the residential treatment program. Katherine has additional training in metabolic therapies and is passionate about approaching mental health from a whole-body perspective. Katherine's work focuses not only on addressing unproductive thought patterns and behaviors, but also lifestyle change strategies that can improve brain health. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Katherine talk about… Anorexia amongst other eating disorders How Katherine became interested in and started working in the field of metabolic psychiatry and eating disorders The signs of food addiction and binge eating How biological analysis and research comes into play when treating and diagnosing food addiction How to manage and treat anxiety, depression, and personality disorders from a metabolic health perspective Using the keto diet and family based treatment to cure anorexia Thinking about obesity from a food addiction perspective For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Katherine Tague : Twitter/X: Katherine Tague, LPCA (@katherine_tague) ...X · katherine_tague30+ followers Backcountry Wellness: https://www.backcountrywellness.com Well Supported Behavioral Health: https://katherinetague.squarespace.com Anorexit: https://www.anorexit.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Nov 4, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Roshani Sanghani is an American Board Certified Endocrinologist. She is the founder and CEO of Reisaan Health and Aasaan Health Solutions. Her practice focuses on Internal Medicine, hormone imbalance, weight management, the thyroid, diabetes and metabolism. Dr. Roshani is a super specialist in hormone imbalance and her practice style is all about helping her patients achieve maximum hormone balance through lifestyle changes, so that they can have better health with less medication. In this episode, Drs. Tro and Roshani talk about… How we can reach people with good nutritional advice in a way that will cause people to be inclined to listen How to interact with colleagues in the medical field who are largely skeptical of your message and approach Caring for Type 1 patients with metabolic lifestyle interventions Dr. Roshani's practice and how her approach to a patient's health differs from the normative Western approach Dr. Roshani's book, Turn Around Diabetes For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Additional Links: Type 1 Grit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Type1Grit/ Dr. Roshani Sanghani: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roshanisanghani/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQozR6vh8GZgllDCnVOA-Ew Reisaan Health: https://reisaanhealth.com Turn Around Diabetes (book): https://www.amazon.com/Turn-around-Diabetes-Step-Step-ebook/dp/B0D24LBMKK?ref_=ast_author_mpb Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Oct 28, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Suneel Dhand is a Physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Metabolic Health. He was born in London, grew up in Berkshire, England, went to medical school at Cardiff University, and then moved across the pond, completing his internal medicine residency in Baltimore, Maryland. He currently lives in Boston, and practices as a hospital medicine physician. Dr. Suneel's clinical interests include frontline healthcare quality improvement, improving hospital processes, enhancing patient experience, and healthcare information technology development and integration. He has authored numerous articles in clinical medicine that have been published in leading medical journals, covering a wide range of specialty areas. His other main area of interest is preventive medicine and wellness, and he is the author of two well-being books; High Percentage Wellness Steps, and the historical fiction book, Thomas Jefferson: Lessons from a Secret Buddha. In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Suneel talk about… Systemic issues in the Western medical system—ridiculously high medical school debt, insufficient critical thinking skills taught in medical schools, and corrupt agencies and physician societies How corruption resulting from conflicts of interest has resulted in bias, unscientific dietary recommendations How laziness, corruption, and lack of critical thinking led to the proliferation/endorsment of COVID vaccines that are not very effective and not necessarily safe for everyone The illogical governmental responses of various countries throughout the world to the threat of COVID Why the American news media is a sinister organization Greed and disempowerment Why the three of them decided to pursue a career in medicine For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Suneel Dhand: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drsuneeldhand Twitter/X: https://x.com/drsuneeldhand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeldhandmd/?hl=en Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drsuneeldhand?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabmvTzKGVNHHet0MdX2Y0qyKHtxl03WlwsjiCxLPQCRxlNVej8xGywAA40_aem_k-t_fH9IH1pKBzUatvmqZg Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Oct 21, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Alexis Cowan is a Princeton-trained PhD whose interests and specialities lie at the intersection of circadian and quantum biology, metabolism, and the microbiome. After completing her doctoral research in one of the top metabolism labs in the world, she started her private practice where she works with professional athletes and highly motivated individuals looking to optimize their health and performance as well as health coaches and professionals looking to expand the repertoire of tools in their toolkits. In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Alexis talk about… How Dr. Alexis became interested/involved in metabolic health, nutrition, and sunlight exposure The various types of light we are exposed to in our world How sunlight exposure relates to metabolic health The negative effects of exposure to light from screens and fluorescent bulbs How we can live in a modern world while maintaining a healthy exposure to light from various sources Cold and heat exposure For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Alexis Cowan: Website: https://dralexisjazmyn.thinkific.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexisjazmyn/?hl=en Additional Links: https://dralexisjazmyn.wordpress.com/link-in-bio/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabfX13i5_yVTasSikE7FJk9q2FLGhdQIqnmsU2DSgeniVvzuV5hyM8cz7M_aem_vdWFgHrXYvhnAlAjGKFi_w Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Oct 14, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Anna Vocino is a comic, cookbook author, and culinary tastemaker who helps busy families get yummy food on the table by providing quick and easy recipes. She achieves this through her website, cookbooks, substack, and premium food products (see links below). Her efforts focus on grain free/sugar free recipes and her cookbooks feature real, whole food ingredients. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Anna talk about… Anna's new upcoming book! Anna's low carb Italian food recipes Making canned and packaged food/ingredients healthy Eating healthy without breaking the bank How to make risotto and gnocchi without rice or potatoes The real soul of Italian food Anna's work with Vinnie Tortorich Issues with produce labeled 'organic' How to cook real food for yourself without spending hours in the kitchen The sad state of food in American schools Reading labels of supermarket sauces For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Anna Vocino: Website: https://annavocino.com/ Books: https://annavocino.com/books/ Substack: https://annavocino.substack.com/ Eat Happy Kitchen: https://eathappykitchen.com/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Oct 7, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Bronson Dant has been a dedicated health and fitness coach for nearly a decade. He embraced CrossFit around his 40th birthday, drawn to its diverse challenges, supportive community, and impactful coaching. Bronson opened his own CrossFit gym in 2014. By 2018, he had uncovered key strategies for maximizing metabolic health and performance, leading him to develop tailored methods that integrate both nutrition and fitness to profoundly enhance the lives of hundreds worldwide. He is also an accomplished author, with three books on nutrition, diet, and fitness to his credit. His new book, Body Confident, is coming out soon! In this episode, Dr. Tro and Bronson talk about… Weight loss and how it relates to true health How to combine exercise and nutrition for optimal health results Why good body composition is a better goal to shoot for than a certain number on the scale How the Western medical system is set up to keep doctors in line and following the insurance and pharmaceutical companies' dictates How to avoid the many pitfalls involved in navigating the complexity of the Western medical landscape Why the 'calories in, calories out' model is flawed The core, essential changes you can make to your lifestyle to achieve greater levels of health The importance of mindset in achieving your health goals How we can begin to reach the uninformed masses with information about real nutrition and health Why Bronson wrote Body Confident and who it is written for The concept of being at a 'healthy weight' For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Additional Links: Low Carb Cruise: https://lowcarbcruise.com Bronson Dant: Body Confident (Book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW17H7KP Website: https://coachbronson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owh40plus/?hl=en Linktree: https://linktr.ee/owh40plus Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Sep 30, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Eric Rodgers is an Optometrist at Triangle Visions Optometry. After owning practices in Raleigh and Hillsborough, he joined Triangle Visions in 2015 where he practices full scope Optometry treating Eye Disease and fitting all types of Contact lenses. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1982 with a degree in Chemistry. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1986 from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now known as Salus University), completing optometry residencies at the VA Hospital in Huntington West Virginia and Southern Eye Associates in Greensboro. In this episode, Drs. Tro and Eric talk about… Dr. Eric's personal health journey and discovery of the keto diet How Dr. Eric improved his mental health using the keto diet The spiritual component of health and how it impacts the physical and mental aspects of health Promoting education for doctors and patients about real nutrition How CGMs empower people with information to take control of their health The upcoming Metabolic Revolution rally For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Eric Rodgers: Twitter: https://x.com/drericrodgers Metabolic Revolution: http://metabolicrevolution.org Metabolic Mind: https://www.metabolicmind.org Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Sep 23, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Florence Christophers is a trauma-informed certified health coach with expertise in sugar addiction and emotional eating recovery. Florence has been researching, coaching and walking the path of recovery in the sugar/food addiction space for over 30 years. Her private and group coaching programs teach a unique and holistic approach to sugar addiction recovery that comes out of the drug and alcohol recovery field. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Florence talk about… How metabolic health is starting to go mainstream and why it is happening now Florence's personal health journey and discovery of real nutrition The true nature of the path that leads to health Eliminating the everyday poisons from our modern lives Florence's work over the years trying to bring awareness to the harm that sugar causes to the human body For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Florence Christophers: Kick Sugar Summit: https://www.kicksugarsummit.com Website: https://www.florencechristophers.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Sep 16, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Jessica Apple is a writer, editor, and co-founder of a nonprofit magazine focusing on metabolic health and low-carb diabetes management. Her personal health journey involves personal experiences, including her mother's illness, her own struggle with autoimmune diabetes, and her family's health challenges. Jessica's quest for understanding led her to question traditional dietary advice and explore the ketogenic diet. In this episode, Dr. Tro, and Jessica talk about… What inspired Jessica to begin learning about why people get sick and unhealthy Why the human body would ever attack itself How Jessica's gestational diabetes diagnosis changed her life and her perspective on human health The struggle of Type 1 diabetics The effect of animal fat on brain health and mental health The Metabolic Revolution movement For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Jessica Apple: From Suffering to Science: Fixing LADA with Jessica Apple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1sgY4iuycc Donate to the Metabolic Revolution Rally: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-metabolic-revolution-rally?attribution_id=sl:bd0eb451-f846-455f-82b5-670f294c24fb&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash_ai&utm_content=amp9v1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link The Metabolic Revolution: https://www.metabolicrevolution.org Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Sep 9, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Mariela Glandt, a Harvard and Columbia-educated endocrinologist, has extensive experience in treating diabetes. She is the founder and director of Glandt Center for Diabetes Care, which uses the ketogenic diet as its main therapeutic tool. Dr. Glandt has worked in New York, both in a private clinic and at Mount Sinai Hospital. In Israel, she worked as the director of the Clinical Research Unit for Diabetes at Hadassah Ein Kerem University Medical Center. Dr. Glandt publishes articles in international journals, is involved in clinical trials, and continues to mentor interns at Bronx Hospital in New York. She is a co-founder of Eatsane, which produces low-carb food with no artificial sweeteners. In addition, she is a co-founder of Metabolix, a non-profit organization that aims to educate people to help them achieve optimal metabolic health. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Dr. Mariela talk about… The power of lifestyle intervention for metabolic health The concept of food/nutrition elitism and wether there is any merit to the idea that we shouldn't tell poor people to eat real food How to reach the hardest to reach communities with nutritional education The merits and disadvantages of various models of healthcare Battling food addiction Fixing the standard medical care model For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Mariela Glandt: Glandt Center for Diabetes Care: https://www.glandt.co.il/en/home Eatsane: https://eatsane.com Metabolix: https://www.glandt.co.il/en/resources Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Additional Links: For Better, For Poorer: Low-Carb Diets Work for All Incomes (Article by Nina Teicholz): https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/richer-poorer-low-carb-diets-work-all-incomes-2024a1000cw5 Journal of Metabolic Health article by Dr. Mariela: https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/87 The Metabolic Revolution: https://www.metabolicrevolution.org Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Sep 2, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Robert Hoyer has practiced medical oncology in Colorado Springs, CO since 2008. He is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in hematology and oncology at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. Dr. Hoyer has a strong interest in lifestyle medicine and the convergence of technology for disease prevention and improved healthspan. He also has an interest in slowing and reversing aging as a primary means of disease prevention. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Robert talk about… Why Dr. Robert started the podcast 2DocsToc Why Dr. Robert chose to pursue hematology and ontology The relationship between sleep, stress, and cancer Why certain personality types may be more at risk for cancer The five rules for health and how we can better protect ourselves from cancer by following them The role of the microbiome in metabolic health High intensity strength training and metabolic health OMAD The benefits of the DPC model of healthcare Why artificial sweeteners, micro plastics, and pesticides are so unhealthy The genetic versus lifestyle factors for developing cancer Ketosis and cancer Sugar and cancer For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Robert Hoyer: 2DocsToc Podcast: https://www.2docstocpodcast.com/about-us Twitter: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2F2docstoc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2DocsToc Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Aug 26, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Nayiri Mississian's educational background lies in Linguistics and Translation. She has worked as an educator in the UK for 20 years. While working as a full-time educator, Nayiri founded her own translation company in 2010, which she runs now alongside her nutrition coaching work. Nayiri retired from teaching a few years ago and trained as a Metabolic Health Practitioner. She is the founder of 'Low Carb and Fasting' and is the host of the 'Low Carb and Fasting' YouTube channel. Nayiri has had type1 diabetes since 1978 and manages it well with smart usage of insulin, low carbohydrate diet, intermittent fasting, and exercise. Nayiri is passionate about coaching people to better health, but her biggest passion is empowering type 1 diabetics and giving them the tools to better manage their condition. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Nayiri talk about… What Type 1 Diabetes is The mental, emotional, and physical struggles that Type 1 Diabetics face Taking the management of your Type 1 Diabetes into your own hands Type 1 Diabetes management tools and tips Fasting as a Type 1 Diabetic Exercising as a Type 1 Diabetic New technological developments in the diabetes management field How arrogance in the medical field effects patients For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Nayiri Mississian: Low Carb and Fasting NTS Professional Translations Health Coaching Type 1 Diabetics Facebook Group Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Aug 19, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Brian Wiley is a Certified Health Coach who has struggled with food addiction and battled with obesity for most of his life. Being advised with mainstream approaches as his solution, along with the standard, "eat less, move more" resulted in minimal, or no success with eventual regain. In 2009, he reached his highest weight of 265 pounds. His doctor advised and encouraged him to take medications after his blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol reached dangerous levels at the age of only 35. His commitment to a low carb lifestyle resulted in a 100-pound weight loss, and he was able to reverse his abnormal health markers improving his heart health and avoiding type 2 diabetes. Brian has maintained his weight loss for the last 14 years. Brian is also an ACE certified personal trainer. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Brian talk about… The beginnings of Tro's and Brian's struggle with food addiction in their childhoods The resurgence of online fat shaming and why it is not helpful or acceptable Brian's struggle with weight as an adult How to stick with your diet Brian's discovery of the low carb diet The rise of keto branded products For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Brian Wiley: Twitter Intro to Low Carb Course Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Aug 12, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. 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. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Jessyca talk about… Jessyca's personal trauma and how she has successfully walked through it How mental health promotes dysfunction in one's relationship with food How the ketogenic diet is a powerful tool for dealing with mental health issues and strongholds Emotional vs compulsive eating How you become what you tell yourself you are Overcoming the victim mindset How to help someone who doesn't have any hope What strongholds are and how they can be overcome Discovering your unique purpose For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Jessyca Reynolds: Coaching Website: https://www.coachjessyca.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjessyca/?hl=en Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Aug 5, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Vinnie Tortorich is a Celebrity Fitness Trainer, speaker, podcaster and best-selling author. He has been a personal trainer to people from all walks of life for thirty years, having trained Hollywood celebrities, captains of industry, stay at home moms, working moms, pregnant moms, ultra athletes, Ironman triathletes, injured and post surgical clients and even children with the beginnings of a weight problem. In this episode, Dr. Tro, and Vinne talk about… The writing and publishing of Vinnie's book, Fitness Confidential Vinnie's battle with cancer and how his diet and lifestyle aided his recovery How facing death changed Vinnie's life perspective How to actually help patients reclaim their health The science behind GLP-1 shots How Vinnie puts out so much great work all of the time! The development and inspiration for Vinnie's new movie Keto branded products and the concept of 'net carbs' How American nutritional advice and big food companies are destroying families For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Vinnie Tortorich: Website: https://vinnietortorich.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinnietortorich Twitter: https://x.com/vinnietortorich Fitness Confidential: https://vinnietortorich.com/fitness-confidential/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jul 29, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Temple Stewart is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer and Health Behavior Change Specialist. She played D1 soccer at the University of Tennessee Martin, which is where she received her degree in Dietetics. She completed her internship at the VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Temple talk about… Temple's personal health journey and discovery of the low-carb/ketogenic diet The reason for the establishment of The American Diabetes Society Institutional problems in nutrition education How to effectively introduce people to the idea that saturated fat is not bad for you and the standard American diet is not good for you The importance of having integrity for the sake of those who don't have access to the best information on nutrition Stress hormones and stress management For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Temple Stewart: Website: https://templestewartrd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ketogenic.nutritionist/?hl=en Twitter: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/temple.dietitian Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jul 22, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Welcome to season 2 of the Low Carb MD Podcast! In this episode, Drs. Brian and Tro talk about the exciting new changes coming up in season 2 of the show. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jul 15, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. 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, Brian, Tro, Maria, and Kristin talk about… Kristin and Maria's book, The Great Menopause Myth The usage of bio identical hormones in treating menopausal women The insufficiency of the standard medical response to women going through menopause How doctors can better respond to and treat women going through menopause How the health of every part of a woman's body—from toenails to eyes—is dependent upon estrogen How to effectively deal with stress For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson: Wise and Well: https://wiseandwell.me The Great Menopause Myth: https://wiseandwell.me/book/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/ Additional Links: https://wiseandwell.me/insta-links/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jul 8, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Allison Herschede is a Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, the author of a book about diabetes and pregnancy, and is the lead diabetes educator at diaVerge. She helps her clients consistently achieve normalized blood sugar levels, dramatically reducing their blood sugar averages and A1c. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Allison talk about… Allison's Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis and how she learned to reverse it How to determine the ideal ratio of fat to protein in your diet as a person with Type 1 How fasting and sleep quality factor into the life of a person with Type 1 The Type 1 Grit online community and the important role it has played in Allison's personal health journey Technologies that Type 1 diabetics may find useful How different forms of exercise effect the blood sugar levels of Type 1 diabetics Allison's #1 recommendations for those struggling with Type 1 The work of Dr. Richard K. Bernstein on Type 1 Diabetes For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Allison Herschede: Grit Pregnancies (book): https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Pregnancies-Healthy-Pregnancy-Diabetes/dp/1737084309?&linkCode=sl1&tag=diaverge-20&linkId=ce496d7d76ef7ae96790602c61157a91&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl diaVerge Website: https://www.diaverge.com Type 1 Grit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Type1Grit/ T1 Pal: https://t1pal.com Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritcde/?hl=en Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jul 1, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Tia Reid, CDM, CFPP, MHP, faced a range of health challenges, including T2D, Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertension, Obesity, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver, Sleep Apnea, Adrenal Insufficiency, and carbohydrate addiction. Recognizing the need for self-management, she adopted the perspective of treating carbohydrates as an addiction and successfully addressing T2D and metabolic syndrome. This saved her life. With medical guidance and support from the LowCarb Community, Tia eliminated over 20 medications and lost 100 pounds, finding a renewed passion for life and a commitment to helping others. In this conversation, Brian, Tro, and Tia talk about… Tia's personal experience struggling with diabetes before she discovered the low carb diet Why you MUST seek support and help from others on your health journey Understanding addiction and carb addiction in particular The benefits and drawbacks of having a moderation strategy when it comes to 'cheat foods' Tia's amazing story of healing using diet and lifestyle interventions Family/friendship barriers that sometimes stand in the way of your health journey and how they can be overcome For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Additional Resources: SMHP: https://thesmhp.org/ Low Carb San Diego: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/smhp-symposiums/sd-2024/ The Weight Loss Mindset Webinar: https://doctortro.com/the-weightloss-mindset/ Accountability and Support Small Group: https://doctortro.com/small-group-coaching/ Tia Reid: Twitter: https://x.com/carbaddictcoach Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jun 24, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Cindy Davis Mikolajczyk has been a registered nurse for 45 years and is the host of the Ask Nurse Cindy YouTube channel where she uses humor and easy to understand examples to help others on the journey to informed self care. Since discovering the power of ketogenic eating, Cindy has been passionately devoted to helping others discover the freedom found in fueling her body with low carb, high fat, medium protein foods. She is also an educator/teacher and was recently a speaker at the Low Carb Cruise. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Nurse Cindy talk about… Nurse Cindy's personal health journey from first grade to the present time The psychology of food addiction and the mental/emotional experience of a person struggling with obesity and binge eating Why Cindy stared the Ask Nurse Cindy Facebook and YouTube accounts How Nurse Cindy responded to naysayers and opposition to her new dietary approach Psychological challenges faced by people who suddenly, for the first time, achieve a healthy weight The power of the Single Decision The importance of functional exercise The prevalence of wound care patients who are diabetic or metabolically unwell The most important factors for success in a new change of lifestyle For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Cindy Davis Mikolajczyk: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asknursecindy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskNurseCindy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asknursecindy Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

Jun 17, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Jan Ellison Baszucki is president of Baszucki Group and founder of Metabolic Mind. A former Silicon Valley fintech marketing executive, Jan is a writer, parent, mental health advocate and aspiring citizen scientist. She is the author of the national bestselling debut novel, A Small Indiscretion , which was a San Francisco Chronicle recommended book of 2015. Her essays have appeared in publications like The New York Times , The Wall Street Journal and Writer's Digest , and her short fiction has received numerous awards, including an O. Henry Prize for her first published story. Jan holds an undergraduate degree from Stanford, and an MFA from San Francisco State University. She is currently at work on a memoir about her son's recovery from bipolar disorder with a 100-year-old metabolic treatment for epilepsy. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jan talk about… How Jan's son found relief from bipolar disorder, addiction issues, and obesity by following a ketogenic diet The connection between following a ketogenic diet and improvement in sleep quality Why metabolic health and mental health are so interrelated The work and mission of the Baszucki Group and Metabolic Mind Why getting stress under control and getting social/family support are also essential for improving mental and metabolic health The physiological effects of psychological phenomena Lessons that nature teach us about human health Metabolic health at the cellular level The power of getting morning sunlight exposure For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Jan Ellison Baszucki: Baszucki Group Metabolic Mind Twitter Bipolarcast Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jun 10, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Doug Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of LowCarbUSA—a platform offering a variety of educational tools and resources to medical practitioners and laypeople alike. He is also the President of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners—an organization founded to represent all researchers and practitioners working to improve metabolic health around the world through education, training, and support of evidence-based nutritional approaches, including carbohydrate restriction, as a valid therapeutic option or intervention. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Doug talk about how the SMHP (Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners) came to be, the purpose and vision of the SMHP, new developments in the SMHP such as the recently established Journal of Metabolic Health, the upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health in San Diego, California (see show notes for details), and the benefits/dangers of sugar-free alternatives. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Doug Reynolds: SMHP LowCarbUSA Twitter Symposium for Metabolic Health – San Diego 2024 (Aug 15 – 18) Discount Code for Symposium for Metabolic Health: LOWCARBMD Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jun 3, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Laura Buchanan is board certified in Family Medicine and is on the board of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is on staff at Dr. Tro's Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care. Dr. Matt Calkins is board certified in family medicine and loves studying the science of longevity, the optimization of all phases of health, and applying his knowledge to physician and patient wellness. Matt earned his M.D. from the University of Florida and holds a B.Sc . in physics. He has published papers on food addiction, CGMs, and diabetes. In this episode, Tro, Brian, Matt, and Laura talk about the American Academy of Pediatrics' recent recommendations with regard to children and low-carb diets, the AAP's recommendations for children with regard to GLP1s and bariatric surgery, the differences between a low-carb diet that treats epilepsy and a low-carb diet tailored to treat metabolic disease, and why simply getting away from processed foods drastically improves health. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: AAP Publications referenced in this episode: Low-Carbohydrate Diets in Children and Adolescents With or at Risk for Diabetes Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity Management of Type 1 Diabetes With a Very Low–Carbohydrate Diet Dr. Matt Calkins: Twitter Aging Successfully Carbohydrate reduction for metabolic disease is distinct from the ketogenic diet for epilepsy Dr. Laura Buchanan: Twitter The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

May 27, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. By the time Scott hit his late 40s/early 50s he weighed over 550 pounds thanks to his adherence to the standard American dietary/exercise advice. It was not until Scott began walking, fasting, and reading the work of Jason Fung and others that he was able to start dropping weight and getting healthy. Similarly, Scott's wife, Camille has been able to radically improve her personal health following the same dietary principles that her husband discovered. Together they run the website Improvisational Keto Kitchen —a site which provides a number of dietary tools, hacks, techniques, and recipes that Scott and Camille have adapted or developed to make the very low carbohydrate lifestyle not only sustainable, but enjoyable. In this episode, Tro, Brian, Scott, and Camille talk about the power of fasting, the work of Vinnie Tortorich and Jason Fung, the spiritual impetus for the beginning of Scott's weight loss journey, why abstinence is often better than moderation for those struggling to lose weight and/or stick with their diet, how Camille's arthritis, anxiety, asthma, fibromyalgia, and allergies have improved, how Scott and Camille support and help each other to continue down the path of health, the importance of having a 'why' motivating your health journey, avoiding the 'reformed smoker's mentality' after you discover a health lifestyle that works for you, and the power of consistent effort. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Scott and Camille: Improvisational Keto Kitchen Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

May 20, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Judy Kohlheim and Erika Bell met on the Clubhouse app in a keto community club created by Judy. They became fast friends and began talking/communicating outside of the app. Together, they are the brains and braun behind the Keto Orlando Summit. In this episode, Tro, Judy, and Erika talk about their keto origin stories, the inception of the Keto Orlando Summit, the damage done by the ADA to innocent people and families and why no one should trust the ADA for nutritional information, pregnancy and trying to get pregnant on the keto diet, and the lineup of the upcoming Keto Orlando Summit. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Judy Kohlheim and Erika Bell: Keto Orlando Summit Erika's Instagram Judy's Instagram Keto Orlando Summit Discount Code: DRTRO Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

May 13, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Judy Wolfe, a Certified Food Addiction Professional, SUGAR and HMA Certified through Bitten Jonsson, is a trailblazer in battling sugar and food addiction. She's a Co-founder of SUGARxGlobal.com, a 24/7 one-stop-shop recovery platform based on their unique C.A.R.E. System (Connection-Action Steps-Recovery Protection™-Education) for crushing cravings and sparking transformations. With a personal recovery journey spanning 33 years and impressively maintaining a 125-pound weight loss, Judy's practical, action-driven approach has positively impacted hundreds on their path to sugar/food addiction recovery. In this episode, Tro, Brian, and Judy talk about the genetic aspect of food/sugar addiction, the behavioral signs of a person struggling with food addiction, the time period for addiction recovery, philosophical issues with public policies that try to tax an addictive food substance into obscurity and disuse, why stress is the number one killer of the addiction recovery process, why moderation is emphatically NOT the answer for those who are truly sugar/food addicted, how diets don't work but good nutrition does, the beauty and power of community in the addiction recovery process, and the difference between an addict and a harmful user. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Judy Wolfe: SUGARx Global YouTube Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

May 6, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Robert Lustig is Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Lustig has become a leading public health authority on the impact sugar has on fueling the diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome epidemics, and on addressing changes in the food environment to reverse these chronic diseases. He is also the author of many popular and influential books on the topics of nutrition and metabolic health (see links below). His qualifications, education, and full list of accomplishments are too extensive to list in their entirety here (see link below for his full bio). In this episode, Tro, Brian, and Rob talk about how Rob first discovered that fructose was so unhealthy, why suppressing insulin is key to metabolic health, why Western people in general are still opposed to or wary of the message that 'sugar is bad', why whole food diets are the ideal for human health, reasons why fiber in the diet is beneficial, why processed food may be a necessary evil in our modern food landscape and how we can make ultra-processed foods healthier in light of that possibility, the basic principles of making ultra-processed food healthier and what makes food healthy for humans in general, mitochondrial toxins (what they are, and where they come from), and the amygdala's role in psychiatric disease. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Robert Lustig: Website International Food Addiction Consensus Conference Books Full Bio Monch Monch Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Apr 29, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Paul Kolodzik is a double board-certified emergency and metabolic-health physician with thirty years of experience. As a private-practice metabolic MD, Dr. Kolodzik has used continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to help thousands of patients lose weight and prevent and reverse disease. In his first book, The Continuous Glucose Monitoring Revolution, Dr. Kolodzik presents a comprehensive program for metabolic-health success using CGM. He is also the Medical Director and Owner of Metabolic MD and is a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Physicians. In addition to holding a B.S. in Molecular Biology from Notre Dame and a Doctor of Medicine from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, he has a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Dallas. In this episode, Tro and Paul talk about how the medical landscape and, specifically, the diabetes treatment landscape is changing, why CGMs are a huge part of this change in the landscape, why CGMs are so effective for weight-loss and diabetes reversal, how the changing landscape is a movement toward the democratization of health, whether the term 'reversed' is appropriate when speaking of diabetes and metabolic disease, a few key problems in the standard Western healthcare education model, and the benefits of smaller private medical practices that are owned by doctors. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Paul Kolodzik: Metabolic MD The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution TikTok Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Apr 22, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Grace Price is an 18 year old who has spent the past two years chasing after a cure for cancer. This chase led her ultimately to write, edit, produce, and direct the documentary film, Cancer: A Food-Borne Illness. The film follows Grace across the country as she searches for the lifestyle factors that are putting people at high risk for cancer. It turns out that one of the best ways to prevent cancer is simple: avoid sugar. In this episode, Brian and Grace talk about how Grace first became interested in nutrition and cancer prevention, how AI can be implemented in educational settings for more efficient learning, the importance of keeping an open mind and staying unbiased in the pursuit of truth, how to effectively promote the message of good nutrition, processed food and mental health issues, Grace's future plans with regard to cancer-prevention research and filmmaking. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Grace Price: Twitter Cancer: A Food-Borne Illness (Documentary) Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Apr 15, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Robert Lufkin is a physician/medical school professor (UCLA and USC) focusing on the applied science of health, longevity, and consciousness. After reversing chronic disease and transforming his life he is making it his mission to help others do the same. In addition to being a practicing physician, he is author of over 200 peer reviewed scientific papers and 14 books that are available in six languages. Robert has given invited lectures/keynotes around the world, and was named one of the '100 Most Creative People in Los Angeles' by Buzz Magazine. His latest book " Lies I Taught In Medical School " has just been released. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Robert talk about how Dr. Robert discovered low-carb and began championing the diet as an intervention to treat chronic disease, Dr. Robert's new book, " Lies I Taught In Medical School, " why drugs are not sufficient by themselves to properly treat metabolic disease, how processed-junk food negatively impacts our mental health, why seed oils are so unhealthy, how to deal with and walk through stress in a healthy way, why mindset and the spiritual aspect of life is a factor in physical well being, the mTOR molecule and how it relates to longevity, how muscle mass is connected to longevity, processed food addiction and how to begin the journey of recovery, and Dr. Robert's current longevity/metabolic health related projects. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Robert Lufkin: Website Twitter Instagram Linktree Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Apr 8, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Marcus Clark, due to work stress, COVID, and poor diet ended up weighing around 360 pounds. Recently, with the help of Dr. Tro and his team, he has officially lost 160 pounds! Marcus is a highly skilled Media Producer and the Owner of Red Owl Studios. In this episode, Tro, Brian, and Marcus talk about Marcus' personal health journey, how he discovered Dr. Tro and the keto diet, the mental aspect of the weight-loss journey, how to keep yourself on track when you slip a little bit in your commitment to your diet, why CGMs are an amazing tool for weight-loss, what it is like working with Dr. Tro and his team, Marcus' experience with hospital food and the hospital's nutritional recommendations post-surgery, why dietary fiber is generally overrated, and the role that exercise played in Marcus' weight-loss journey. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Marcus Clark: Red Owl Studios Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Apr 1, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Caryn Zinn is an internationally-recognised leader and advocate of the whole food, low carbohydrate, healthy fat (LCHF) nutrition and lifestyle approach and its application to metabolic health and sports performance. Caryn is an academic, an author and a registered dietitian, with over 25 years of consulting experience. She obtained her qualification as a dietitian in 1995 from the University of Cape Town after studying a Bachelor of Science degree, followed by a Nutrition & Dietetics, Honours degree. Since moving to New Zealand in 1995, she has obtained her Masters degree in sports nutrition and her Doctorate in the area of weight loss. She works at AUT as a senior lecturer and nutrition researcher, and continues to maintain her private practice nutrition work. In this episode, Tro, Brian, and Caryn talk about how Caryn found her way into the low carb philosophy, the host of benefits accompanying the low carb lifestyle, why the calories-in/calories-out model is insufficient to address the obesity epidemic on its own, why there is resistance to the low-carb message in the field nutrition and diet, Caryn's current government-funded research project on the low carb diet and diabetes, why the medical world in general has been so slow to accept the low carb dietary therapy as a treatment for diabetes, and flaws in the patient care philosophy of the medical system in the West. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Caryn Zinn: Caryn Zinn Nutrition Twitter Journal of Metabolic Health Article on the Application of Carbohydrate-Reduction in General Practice (Medical Audit by Dr. Zinn and Dr. Hawkins) Academic Profile Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Mar 25, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Luis Villasenor is the founder of Ketogains—a personal coaching and nutrition/fitneess education website. He is also an international speaker, nutritionist, personal trainer, teacher, and bootcamp coach. Luis is regarded as one of the most experienced and knowledgeable persons on Low-Carb / Ketogenic dieting and is the "go to guy"when applying a Low-Carb diet for Bodybuilding and Strength Training. Luis has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration & Marketing and Nutrition & Sports Sciences, as well as numerous certifications in Nutrition, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding, and is a guest lecturer and teacher in several Universities. In this conversation, Brian, Tro, and Luis talk about Louis' personal health journey, Louis' struggle with anorexia and general bad health, why muscle mass is one of the keys to longevity, why not all carbs are created equal, the impact that anxiety has on physical health, Binge Eating Disorder and food addiction, why stress, sleeplessness, and poor mental health are the root factors causing obesity, how a person can develop their will power "muscle," why it is not too much protein but, rather, drugs and carb cycling that causes kidney problems in the body builder population, wether or not you need to eat lots of carbs to build muscle, the best whole food protein sources, the benefits of creatine, wether fasting plays well with muscle gains, and why protein shakes are not an ideal protein source. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Luis Villasenor: Ketogains Instagram Linktree Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Mar 18, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Joan Denizot is an inspiring speaker and inclusive business consultant who empowers organizations to embrace diversity, foster inclusivity, and drive positive change. She is the founder of Zize Bikes—a company that creates bikes that transcend conventional limits and empower individuals of diverse body sizes—and is also an author. Her most recent book, Big Body Business , redefines business success beyond profits, advocating inclusivity, comfort, and transformation. In this episode, Tro and Joan talk about weight stigmatization and its negative impacts, why Joan founded Zize Bikes, what goes into engineering a bike that is comfortable to use for an obese person, small things that medical offices and other businesses can do to better accommodate overweight patients/customers, terminology and labels that are appropriate terms for referring to overweight people, the pros and cons of the body positivity movement, psychological hardships that overweight people are prone to as a result of their size, and why For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Joan Denizot: Big Body Business (Book) Zize Bikes Website Body Ready Facebook Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Mar 11, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Mike Roberto is the CEO of PricePlow—a supplement industry education and media website—podcaster, and author of the PricePlow Blog. PricePlow began as a deals website for nutritional supplements and vitamins, but has evolved into so much more as Mike's journey towards optimized healthspan opened the doors to several discoveries. In this conversation, Brian, Tro, and Mike talk about the inception of PricePlow, how Mike became interested in supplements and diet, the evolution of the supplement industry, how you can find out if your supplements are high quality and pure, why liver health is so crucial for overall health, vitamin D and A supplements, Metformin and Berberine, topical magnesium, the value of various protein powders, whether plant-based protein powders are worth using, labeling and quality laws governing the supplement industry, minerals and vitamins that most people are deficient in, the most universally beneficial supplements that almost everyone could be taking, and Vitamin A toxicity. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Mike Roberto: Twitter PricePlow Instagram YouTube Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Mar 4, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Thomas Hemingway is a physician, podcaster, author, speaker, and health coach. He graduated from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 2002 with the Doctor of Medicine Degree and then completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2006. He received his Board Certification in Emergency Medicine from the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) in 2007. Dr. Hemingway has special interests in holistic health and wellness, preventative medicine, and nutrition. In this conversation, Brian and Thomas talk about the importance of viewing health from a holistic perspective, genetic versus lifestyle for determining health outcomes, the "FMSGs" acronym for having a healthy lifestyle, how simply avoiding highly processed sugars, grains, and seed oils can dramatically improve your health, how simply eating whole foods will drastically improve your health, and the great importance of gut health and how you can promote gut health. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Thomas Hemingway: Website Instagram YouTube Twitter Linktree Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Feb 26, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Jason (aka. Carnivore JT) is a fitness and food influencer with a passion for helping people with their diet and fitness goals. He is an animal based content creator, podcast host, and author of The Carnivorous Cookbook. His podcast, The Inner Carnivore Podcast , is a deep dive into the world of carnivore and animal-based diets. In this conversation, Tro and Jason talk about eating carnivore on a budget, carnivore and cerebral palsy, carnivore grocery shopping hacks, why fast food is a rip off AND horrible for your health, Jason's personal health history and how he found the carnivore diet, and gym bro nutrition versus carnivore. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Jason (Carnivore JT): Facebook Instagram The Inner Carnivore Website Linktree The Carnivorous Cookbook Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Feb 19, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Matt Codde is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people struggling with OCD & Anxiety take back control of their lives. He is the creator of the Triple-A Response—an approach to breaking out of the OCD & Anxiety Loop. He is the author of From Stuck to Unstuck and is the host of The OCD and Anxiety Show . In this conversation, Tro, Brain, and Matt talk about breaking the cycle of stress and anxiety, mastering the emotion of fear, learning to process and release emotions, the connections between body and brain, the effects of alcohol, sugar, and caffeine on mental health, associations between emotional patterns and certain diseases, how people justify/rationalize OCD and anxiety behaviors, the pluses and minuses of stoicism, the five things everyone can do to be healthier, and the Triple-A Response approach to breaking free from OCD/Anxiety. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Matt Codde: Restored Minds YouTube Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Feb 12, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Luc Hagenaars, Ph.D., M.Sc ., is a policy advisor and researcher with a fascination for addressing the social and commercial determinants of health. His scientific expertise concerns the analysis of health policy innovations with case studies, system mapping and applied policy process theory. He has extensive experience in developing health policy through his previous work at the Dutch Ministry of Health. He is Assistant Professor Health Policy Analysis at Amsterdam UMC and a visiting scholar at the University of California, San Francisco. Hagenaars received his Ph.D. from the Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, and his M.Sc . in global health from Maastricht University. In this conversation, Tro and Luc talk about how Luc's interest in the social determinants of health came to be, a recent study looking at why the field of obesity prevention is stuck and how it could be unstuck, the issue of weight stigma and how it relates to the 'health at every size' movement, finding effective solutions to the obesity problem, how to influence government policy to embrace effective solutions, how companies try to influence your food buying decisions at the grocery store, how big food companies push back against positive health movements, and Dr. Luc's current research projects. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Luc Hagenaars, Ph.D., M.Sc .: Research Paper Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Feb 5, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. This is Part 1 of a 2 part interview. Dr. Ahmad Malik has been a doctor for 25 years and an orthopaedic consultant surgeon for 12 years. After his late father's illness, he became disillusioned with mainstream medicines' inability to tackle the root cause of chronic illness and its infatuation with Big Pharma products. For Dr. Malik, the Covid years and the resulting destruction of medical ethics were a real eye-opener. Frustrated with the lack of truth and honesty in mainstream media, he decided to provide an alternative platform to have honest conversations with fascinating people. In this conversation, Tro and Ahmad talk about what makes a great podcast that people actually want to listen to, Ahmad's journey from childhood to medical school to , Ahmad's parents and how they motivated him to achieve what he has achieved, what are the qualities of a great surgeon, an inside look at hospital politics in the UK, Ahmad's discovery of proper human nutrition and his transition to private practice, Ahmad's response to the vaccine mandates, Brexit, and the inception and progress of Ahmad's podcast and online presence. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Ahmad Malik: Twitter Substack Podcast Additional Links Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jan 29, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Mary Dugandzic is a Physician Assistant and former Medical Assistant at Tro's clinic. She did her undergrad at Binghamton University and did her PA training at Marist College. She is now back at Tro's clinic—this time as a Physician Assistant. In this conversation, Tro and Mary talk about why Mary chose to go into medicine, how her perspective on the traditional approach to medicine and medical care has changed over the years, all that is involved in going to PA school, a case report on a young man with Cushing's Disease that both Tro and Mary worked on recently, and the experience of switching from PA school to working in a clinic or hospital. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Mary Dugandzic: Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jan 24, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. William Cromwell is board-certified in Family Medicine and Clinical Lipidology with over 20 years of clinical research experience. Dr. Cromwell received his MD from Louisiana State University and completed his residency at the Trover Clinic Foundation in Madisonville, KY in 1990. Since completing residency, he has held numerous concurrent roles, practicing medicine, teaching at various universities, and serving as Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, and Principal Investigator at organizations nationwide. Dr. Nick Norwitz completed his PhD at Oxford and is currently working on his MD at Harvard with the aim of becoming a physician scientist. His career goal is to help change the medical system to a patient-collaborative and metabolic-medicine first system. In this episode, Drs. Tro, William, and Nick talk about a recent meta analysis on the relationship between saturated fat intake, BMI, and LDL on a low carb diet, an overview on the history of knowledge about saturated fat and cholesterol, and Statins versus Oreos. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. William Cromwell: Twitter Precision Health Reports Dr. Nick Norwitz: Twitter YouTube Video Abstract Oreo Cookie Treatment Paper (**CALL TO ACTION** to Tweet the paper with the link in the tweet within the first 280 characters. Helps Altmetrics) Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jan 22, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. R.D. Dikeman, PhD, is a theoretical physicist and loving husband of Roxanne Dikeman, PhD, a clinical psychologist. Their world was turned upside down when their young son David was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. After following conventional dietary advice for this condition led to uncontrollable blood sugar, dangerous "hypos," and many sleepless nights, R.D. discovered the work of Dr. Richard Bernstein, MD, a medical doctor who has used a low-carbohydrate diet to control his own type 1 diabetes for more than fifty years and pioneered some of the most groundbreaking research on low-carbohydrate diets for diabetes in the modern era. Through working closely with Dr. Bernstein and as a founder of the Type One Grit online community, R.D. has helped provide thousands of other individuals and families living with type 1 diabetes with information to reduce the threat of complications and attain the truly normal blood sugars that all type 1 diabetics deserve. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and RD talk about what drew RD into the world of Type 1 Diabetes treatment, RD's son's Type 1 diagnosis, how the Type One Grit group came to be, why low carb is the optimal diet for diabetics, how to still eat what you want on a low-carb diet, big problems with the ADA, why Type One athletes do better on a low carb diet, the upcoming Low Carb Boca conference, and why having courage and integrity is needed in order to bring life saving information to Type One diabetics. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: RD Dikeman, PhD: Typeonegrit Facebook Page Twitter Diabetes University Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jan 15, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Thomas Weimbs received his doctoral degree from the Department of Biochemistry of the University of Cologne, Germany, in 1993. He conducted postdoctoral research at the Department of Anatomy, University of California at San Francisco until 1999. In the same year, he joined the Department of Cell Biology in the Lerner Research Institute of the Cleveland Clinic as an Assistant Professor where he established his research laboratory focusing on investigating membrane trafficking and epithelial cell polarity as well as molecular mechanisms underlying polycystic kidney disease. In 2005, Dr. Weimbs was recruited to the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and moved his laboratory to UCSB. Dr. Weimbs is currently an Associate Professor in MCDB and in the Neuroscience Research Institute. In this episode, Drs. Tro and Thomas talk about how Dr. Thomas became interested in researching PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease), what PKD is, research that Dr. Thomas has done on the impact of ketosis on PKD, a recently published paper on the negative impact of the ketogenic diet on kidney health, how Dr. Thomas' colleagues have reacted to his research, and lifestyle intervention programs using ketogenic metabolic therapy. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Thomas Weimbs: Weimbs Lab Twitter Research LinkedIn Facebook Group Santa Barbara Nutrients Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jan 8, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Diljan Mansoor is an advocate for low-carb diets as a treatment for metabolic illnesses. He is an internal medicine doctor and is Nepal's first low carb practitioner. His non-conventional low-carb approach to fixing chronic disease drew the attention of regulatory authorities and he was soon shut down. He was finally able to reopen his clinic, and he now conducts one-on-one sessions, helping metabolically ill patients improve their health through dietary intervention. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Diljan talk about how Dr. Diljan discovered the low carb diet, how and why his clinic was shut down by the authorities, effectively progressing the low-carb message, the amazing work that Dr. Diljan has been doing with his patients, and the value of individualized care. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Diljan Mansoor: Facebook Instagram YouTube Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jan 1, 2024

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Christopher Netzel is board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology. He earned his doctorate degree with University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison in 2014. He wrote the guidelines for dorsal root ganglion stimulation as well as conducted research on preoperative opioid use and outcome after spinal surgery. His medical residency in anesthesiology was completed at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics in Madison. Later, Dr. Netzel completed a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Christopher talk about how Dr. Christopher got into medicine, how to help overweight patients begin their health journey without overwhelming and discouraging them, the relationship between diet and chronic pain, putting diabetes into remission and treating peripheral neuropathy, heart disease and low carb dieting, why bariatric surgery, though sometimes necessary and useful, is not a permanent/comprehensive weight-loss solution, and other current pain treatment options and drugs. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Christopher Netzel: Coastal Health Instagram Facebook Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.

Dec 25, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Christy Kesslering started out in conventional medicine as a Radiation Oncologist. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from UCLA and attended medical school at Loyola University Chicago-Stritch School of Medicine. She finished her Radiation Oncology Residency at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2000 and has been treating patients in the Chicagoland area since that time. She realized that something was missing from conventional medicine and did additional studies to improve outcomes with cancer but also saw many other diseases improve. She has done additional studies in the fields of Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and the Terrain-Theory of cancer. She is a Terrain Certified Practitioner trained by Dr. Nasha Winters and is a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She has been actively incorporating metabolic health practices into the care of oncology patients for many years. She has been named a Top Doctor multiple times by Castle Connelly and Chicago Magazine. In this conversation, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Dr. Christy talk about how Dr. Christy got into medicine and oncology specifically, helping patients understand cancer and the steps they can take to address it, taking a metabolic approach to cancer treatment, treating prostate cancer, the usage of metformin to treat disease, the various diets that are helpful for cancer prevention and the diets that are not helpful, how to address the root cause of cancer rather than merely applying bandaids, the proliferation of carcinogenic substances in every day products, how to optimize your life to beat cancer, chemo on keto, and the failure of modern medicine to successfully and adequately address chronic diseases. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Christy Kesslering: KessRx Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Dec 18, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. This is episode #8 of a special series on employee wellness. In this innovative series consisting of multiple episodes, Dr. Tro highlights the power of metabolic health, nutrition, and community in the employee wellness space. Each episode tells the story of a different individual whose metabolic health has been drastically improved for the better by Dr. Tro's Employee Wellness Program. This episode tells the story of the founder and CEO of Captivated Health, Mark Gaunya. He has dedicated his entire career to helping other corporations become self-funded when it comes to health insurance. He uses innovative techniques to help companies save money and deliver cost-effective care while improving the health of their employees. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Mark Gaunya: Email: mark@borislow.com Captivated Health NABIP Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Dec 17, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. This is episode #7 of a special series on employee wellness. In this innovative series consisting of multiple episodes, Dr. Tro highlights the power of metabolic health, nutrition, and community in the employee wellness space. Each episode tells the story of a different individual whose metabolic health has been drastically improved for the better by Dr. Tro's Employee Wellness Program. This episode tells the story of Mark and Melissa—employees at Laitram who have collectively lost over 100 pounds and reversed their disease. Check back in tomorrow for Episode 8 of this series! For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Dec 16, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. This is episode #6 of a special series on employee wellness. In this innovative series consisting of multiple episodes, Dr. Tro highlights the power of metabolic health, nutrition, and community in the employee wellness space. Each episode tells the story of a different individual whose metabolic health has been drastically improved for the better by Dr. Tro's Employee Wellness Program. This episode tells the story of Barbara—an employee at Laitram who was part of Dr. Tro's initial 12 person pilot program offered to employees of the company. Thanks to the help she has received from the program, she has completely turned her health around and lost 132 pounds (down from nearly 300 pounds)! Check back in tomorrow for Episode 7 of this series! For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Dec 15, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. This is episode #5 of a special series on employee wellness. In this innovative series consisting of multiple episodes, Dr. Tro highlights the power of metabolic health, nutrition, and community in the employee wellness space. Each episode tells the story of a different individual whose metabolic health has been drastically improved for the better by Dr. Tro's Employee Wellness Program. This episode tells the story of Randy and Debi—two employees of Laitram who were able to lose excess weight, lower their blood pressure, and reduce chronic pain with Dr. Tro's Employee Wellness Program. In addition to sharing about their past experience with dieting and weight-loss, Randy and Debi relate how Dr. Tro's program is different from past, failed programs they've tried. Ever heard of a downward spiral? According to Randy, following Dr. Tro's program is an ' upward spiral' as far as overall quality of life is concerned. Check back in tomorrow for Episode 6 of this series! For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Dec 14, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. This is episode #4 of a special series on employee wellness. In this innovative series consisting of multiple episodes, Dr. Tro highlights the power of metabolic health, nutrition, and community in the employee wellness space. Each episode tells the story of a different individual whose metabolic health has been drastically improved for the better by Dr. Tro's Employee Wellness Program. This episode tells the story of Melissa. She has lost over 100 pounds working with Dr. Tro and his team at Dr. Tro's Medical Weight Loss and Direct Primary Care. She shares about her experience gaining weight, learning about metabolic health, and losing the weight. Check back in tomorrow for Episode 5 of this series! For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Dec 13, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. This is episode #3 of a special series on employee wellness. In this innovative series consisting of multiple episodes, Dr. Tro highlights the power of metabolic health, nutrition, and community in the employee wellness space. Each episode tells the story of a different individual whose metabolic health has been drastically improved for the better by Dr. Tro's Employee Wellness Program. This episode tells the story of Frank LaBiche—the HR Director at Laitram, a Louisiana-based manufacturing company. Frank approached Dr. Tro about bringing his Employee Wellness Program to the employees of Laitram. Frank has been at Laitram for 28 years—9 of those years as the Director of HR. As of 2 years ago, he has been working with Dr. Tro to improve employee metabolic health using low-carb dieting, community, and support. Addressing the root causes of disease with lifestyle intervention is not only good for individuals, but it is good for a company's productivity and success. Check back in tomorrow for Episode 4 of this series! For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Dec 12, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. This is episode #2 of a special series on employee wellness. In this innovative series consisting of multiple episodes, Dr. Tro highlights the power of metabolic health, nutrition, and community in the employee wellness space. Each episode tells the story of a different individual whose metabolic health has been drastically improved for the better by Dr. Tro's Employee Wellness Program. This episode tells the story of Jay Lapeyre—the President of Laitram, a Louisiana-based manufacturing company. Jay holds an MBA as well as a JD from Tulane University. He is also part of the Louisiana Business Association and other not-for-profit organizations. He is committed to and invested in the health and wellness of his employees. With the help of Dr. Tro and his team, Jay has provided his employees with the opportunity to lose weight and achieve good metabolic health. See the previous episode in this series (Episode 309) to hear the story of one of Jay's employees who took advantage of this opportunity. Check back in tomorrow for Episode 3 of this series! For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Dec 11, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. This is episode #1 of a special series on employee wellness. In this innovative series consisting of multiple episodes, Dr. Tro highlights the power of metabolic health, nutrition, and community in the employee wellness space. Each episode tells the story of a different individual whose metabolic health has been drastically improved for the better by Dr. Tro's Employee Wellness Program. This episode tells the story of Gregg—a long-time employee of Laitram, a Louisiana-based manufacturing company. Though Gregg struggled with his weight for many, many years he has now lost 115 pounds! It all began when Laitram brought Dr. Tro in to offer his Employee Wellness Program to their employees. Gregg shares about his experience trying a low-carb diet for the first time as well his experience working with Dr. Tro and his health coach, Brian. Additionally, Gregg talks about the support and education he has received from Dr. Tro and his team. Thanks to his new lifestyle and diet, Gregg was able to go to Disney World with his three-year-old grand daughter in January 2023, ride the rides, and walk for miles and miles every day. Check back in tomorrow for Episode 2 of this series! For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Dec 4, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Amy West is a specialist in sports medicine, physical medicine, and rehabilitation. Amy completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard-Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and her fellowship in Sports Medicine at Maine Medical Center. Dr. West is actively involved in the CrossFit community and CrossFit Games Medical Team. In this conversation, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Dr. Amy talk about Amy's career path, the field of physiatry, the principles of Crossfit, starting Crossfit as an overweight person, what sets Crossfit apart from other gyms, the downside of workout machines, the connection between mental, physical, and metabolic health, muscular and skeletal health, big companies influencing nutrition and exercise guidelines, widely circulated lies about dietary protein, the importance of functional strength training, and the importance of improving balance and glute strength. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Amy West: Instagram Twitter Linktree Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Nov 27, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Bob Collins spent 25 years serving in law enforcement in New York City. About 7 years ago, he discovered the ketogenic/low-carb diet and was able to revolutionize his personal health picture. In addition to turning his health around and losing about 80 pounds, he has also been able to come off of medications for chronic Lyme disease, blood pressure, and acid reflux. He is the co-founder of Lions Fit 4 Life, a website promoting a low carb and ketogenic Diabetes Awareness program. In this conversation, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Bob talk about the unfortunate power that shame and embarrassment wields against you in your struggle to recover your health, the place of exercise in overall health, dealing with Lyme disease and how low-carb can help, fighting for health while working in law enforcement, being ok with small beginnings on your health journey, finding purpose and finding your 'why', the necessity of making time for your mental health, and how Bob and Dr. Tro met. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Bob Collins: Lions Fit 4 Life Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Nov 20, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Samuel Miller had 85 degree kyphoscoliosis before he discovered how to allow his body to heal itself. His solution involved developing strength in various muscles in his body—especially the psoas muscles—targeted breathing, and holding various positions. In this conversation, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Samuel talk about the lackluster solutions offered by the medical system to chronic issues, the process of Samuel's healing journey, the Schroth Method for treating scoliosis, using your breath to heal the body, the healing power of gratitude, Adverse Childhood Experience scores and their relation to the development of chronic issues in the body, exercises and breath work to elongate the spine, and the importance of n=1 experimentation for unlocking your healthiest possible self. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Samuel Miller: Instagram Posture Correction Dojo TikTok Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Nov 13, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Larry Sharpe is a business consultant, podcaster, and entrepreneur. Previously, he was a gubernatorial candidate in the state of New York. He is also a veteran of the USMC, a husband, a father, and an advocate of the keto diet. In this conversation, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Larry talk about how Larry discovered the keto diet, emotional eating and self-consciousness, carbohydrate addiction and its ill-effects, the psychology of addiction, social pressure to conform to the standard American diet, New York politics with regard to nutrition and agriculture, why carbs are non-essential in the human diet, philosophical issues in federal patent law, counter productive government programs, why the medical establishment is not optimized to make people healthy, and why Libertarianism has not caught on en masse in the United States. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Larry Sharpe: Twitter Website Instagram Linktree Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google

Nov 6, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Steven Palter is the Founder and Medical and Scientific Director of Gold Coast IVF in Woodbury, NY. He has dedicated his career to making the dreams of infertile couples come true and is internationally recognized as a leader in the field of fertility treatment. Previously a member of the Yale faculty, he was Clinical Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and the Founder and Director of many additional programs including the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship and the Yale Oncofertility Program. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the leading minimally invasive surgery society in the world, the AAGL. In this conversation, Drs. Tro and Steven talk about the holistic approach to infertility care, what it means to be an OBGYN and a reproductive endocrinologist, the degree to which nutrition and metabolic health are factors in infertility, why the medical system is geared toward volume rather than excellence and success, how to determine whether or not you should find a new doctor, the usage of low-carb diets as treatment for PCOS, and principles of successful patient empowerment. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Steven Palter: Gold Coast IVF Instagram YouTube Get Pregnant Now (book) Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Oct 30, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng is the author of "Unapologetic Leadership: Finding The Moral Courage To Do The Right Thing." A leading figure in the realm of critical care, Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng stands at the forefront as the head of critical care, championing a holistic approach to healthcare. He is the visionary behind "Solving Healthcare Media," a platform that serves as a beacon for those seeking transformative healthcare solutions. He is a Critical Care and Palliative doctor and an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. In this conversation, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Kwadwo talk about what made Dr. Kwadwo want to become an ICU doctor, why taking a preventative approach to healthcare is the most efficient way to treat patients any way you look at it, how to reduce unnecessary health care spending while increasing the quality of health care, how to change systemic issues in health care, what it means to be an effective and inspiring leader, the value of listening to patients and hearing what their goals are, and oversight and irresponsibility on the part of governments and pharmaceutical companies with respect to the COVID vaccines For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng: Kwadcast Instagram Linktree Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Oct 23, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Maira Soliani is a low-carb anesthesiologist from Brazil. Dr. Soliani graduated in 2009 and concluded her anesthesiology specialty in 2013. She holds a PhD since 2016 from Campinas State University (UNICAMP) in Brazil. After realizing that a great part of her patients' postoperative complications were closely related to modern chronic metabolic diseases and that low-carb, high-healthy-fat (LCHF) diets and fasting could prevent them from becoming sick in the first place, she started treating patients with metabolic diseases and obesity in her clinic in Brazil. In this conversation, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Maira talk about the work of Gary Taubes and Dr. Jason Fung, how Maira started treating patients using a low-carb lifestyle intervention approach, how often a doctor should meet with a patient for optimal results, the logistics and organization involved in providing excellent, dedicated service to a large amount of patients, defining and treating food addiction, loneliness, metabolic disease, and mental health, the importance of social support as a factor for success with one's diet, the power of mindset, studies on the placebo effect, the power of motivational interviewing, and The Hacking of the American Mind by Robert Lustig. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Maira Soliani: Facebook Linktree Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Oct 16, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr Roshani Sanghani is the founder of Reisaan Health and Aasaan Health Solutions. She is an American board-certified endocrinologist whose practice focuses on Internal Medicine, hormone imbalance, weight management, the thyroid, diabetes and metabolism. In this conversation, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Roshani talk about how Dr. Roshani became interested in internal medicine and lifestyle disease, what has caused increasing diabetes rates in India, the medical system's approach to diabetes generally in India, the steady rise in popularity of lifestyle intervention and low-carb, the data showing the power of stress and lack of community to make you sick, the problems with the calories-in calories-out model, the phenomenon of 'skinny fat' in Asian cultures, potential health concerns for those who do not eat meat, the health benefits of using apple cider vinegar, cooking oils in India, and the value of common sense, traditional nutritional wisdom. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Roshani Sanghani: Instagram Reisaan Health Linkedin YouTube Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Oct 9, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Andrew Mente received his doctoral degree in Epidemiology from the University of Toronto. He completed post-doctoral training in cardiovascular epidemiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, and is currently an Associate Professor in Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at the Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University. Dr. Mente has studied the role of dietary sodium and cardiovascular diseases in the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study—a study whose findings call into question the dietary guidelines around fat, carbohydrates and salt. In this conversation, Drs. Tro and Andrew talk about the impact of dietary salt intake and mortality, the methods used to study how much sodium people are consuming, the history of research on sodium intake and its relation to mortality, the optimal sodium intake range for humans, the history, methods, and findings of the PURE study, the risk to human health that arises from eating processed carbohydrates, the interesting issue of 'healthy user bias' in epidemiological studies, dairy intakes and health outcomes, and red meat and health outcomes. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Andrew Mente: Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Oct 2, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Tamzyn Murphy is a registered dietitian with a Master's Degree in Physiology (Dist.) in which she investigated Low Carbohydrate High Fat Diets and Type 2 Diabetes. She is a key member of the Nutrition Network team. Tamzyn is also co-founder of Real Food Dietitians, a private dietetics practice focusing on Keto diets, where she consults with patients and runs Low Carbohydrate Challenges. Dr. Hassina Kajee specialised as an Internist and then landed her dream job heading up the High Care Unit of a teaching hospital in South Africa. As her patient population became younger and more patients were being admitted with chronic disease, some under the age of 30, she realized she needed to evolve her practice. She embarked on a journey to empower patients and health care providers alike with nutrition and lifestyle education in order to transform their health. Thus it was that she co-founded Nutrition Network, an educational platform that was instrumental in bringing Keto education to thousands of health care practitioners and nutrition advisors across the globe. In this conversation, Brian, Tro, Hassina, and Tamzyn talk about the mission and goals of Nutrition Network, Nutrition Network's newly released textbook, Ketogenic: The Science of Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction in Human Health , the groundbreaking work of Prof. Tim Noakes, how the keto diet puts the power to be healthy back into the patients' hands, how Dr. Kajee and Tamzyn found their way into nutrition and metabolic health, For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Nutrition Network: Ketogenic: The Science of Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction in Human Health Nutrition Network Dr. Hassina Kajee: Facebook Website Instagram Tamzyn Murphy: Facebook Real Food Dietitians Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Sep 25, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Kristin Johnson is a functional nutritionist with advanced training in holistic nutrition and a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause health. She is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition, a certified DUTCH hormone test practitioner, and a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association's Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program. She completed a professional mentorship with naturopathic endocrinologist Dr. Rebecca Provorse in 2020 and is half—along with her partner, Maria—of the health coaching business, Wise and Well . 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 completed 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, Tro, Brian, Kristin, and Maria talk about how Kristin and Maria met and founded Wise and Well, why Kristin transitioned from being an attorney to working in nutrition, how Kristin and Maria approach treating menopausal and peri-menopausal women, the place and purpose of various hormones in women's health, the effects of stress and spirituality on hormonal and metabolic health, and the deficiencies of the standard practice of medicine and coaching. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Wise and Well: Wise and Well InstaLinks Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Sep 18, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr John Schoonbee is a medical doctor who has been working in the insurance field for over 20 years, and directly for reinsurers since 2005. Currently he is the Chief Medical Officer at Swiss Re for Europe, the UK and Ireland, Middle East, and Africa. Dr. Schoonbee is involved in many aspects of life insurance, including product development, risk and claims assessment, as well as helping with pricing some of the more complex medical life and health products. In this conversation, Drs. Tro and John talk about what made John initially interested in medicine, learning from the great Tim Noakes, why changing health outcomes is dependent upon changing diet and lifestyle, how it became clear through an analysis of the data that the American Medical Association's dietary guidelines are wrong, how Dr. John and his company work to make people healthier, the goal of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, and the mental/emotional health improvements linked to low-carb diets. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. John Schoonbee: Twitter Swiss Re Linkedin Food For Thought Conference Fixing Metabolic Health Conference Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Sep 11, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Maggie Jones is a stage 4 cancer thriver who credits metabolic therapies, along with conventional treatment, with miraculously prolonging her life, which she has now dedicated to raising awareness of metabolic therapies. Brad Jones has over 20 years of editing experience and has worked on everything from a Peabody Award-winning documentary to the highest-rated shows ever on MTV and CMT. In this episode, Brian, Maggie, and Brad talk about the experience of finding out that Maggie had cancer, how Maggie discovered that her cancer diagnosis was not necessarily a death sentence, how Maggie used fasting and the keto diet to beat cancer, the negative impacts that poor spiritual and emotional health has on your health, why lifestyle change is SO important for both cancer prevention and treatment, Maggie and Brad's docuseries on the history of cancer treatment and prevention—CANCER/EVOLUTION, why stress is such a killer and meditation/prayer is such a life-giver, why community and having a healthy perspective on life is more important for total health than you think, the metabolic theory of cancer and why so few people know about it, the upcoming CANCER/EVOLUTION World Premier and Summit, and Maggie's meditation practice. Links: Maggie and Brad Jones: Maggie's Instagram Maggie's Linktree CANCER/EVOLUTION Film CANCER/EVOLUTION World Premier and Summit YouTube Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Low Carb MD Podcast Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Sep 4, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Philip Prins is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science. Dr. Prince earned a B.S. in Kinesiology as well as an M.S. in Exercise Science from Georgia Southern University, and a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on, among other things, the practical impact of lifestyle on metabolism and how metabolism impacts health, disease and performance outcomes. Among his many areas of expertise are nutritional ketosis, metabolic responses to exercise, and sports nutrition. In this conversation, Drs. Tro and Philip talk about the effect of low-carbohydrate diets versus higher-carbohydrate diets on athletic performance, wether or not there is bias against low-carb diets in academic research, Philip's past research involving the keto brick, and why it is commonly thought that fat is an inferior molecule for athletic performance. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Philip Prins: Twitter ResearchGate Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Aug 28, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Scott King is a man who turned his health around after struggling with weight and metabolic disease for most of his life. As of the recording of this episode, Scott has successfully kept the weight off for five years! In this conversation, Brian, Tro, and Scott talk about gastric bypass surgeries, Scott's struggles with weight as a kid, how Scott ended up getting a gastric bypass, the psychiatric and mental aspects of weight gain and metabolic health, the lack of education dispensed to patients in the traditional medical system, the power of goal-setting, the value of having a good community supporting you on your health journey, how Scott avoids backsliding into unhealthy eating, the power of acknowledging that you have a food addiction, and the harmful effects of seed oils. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Scott King: Linktree Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Aug 21, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Anna Vocino is an actor, comic, voice overer, podcaster, and cookbooker. In 2012, she partnered with the inimitable Vinnie Tortorich to co-host and produce The Fitness Confidential Podcast. Her recipes re-create gluten-free, sugar-free, and grain-free versions of everyone's favorite foods. In this conversation, Brian and Anna talk about Anna's dietary history and vocational history, how Anna creates a recipe using whole foods, tricks that big food manufacturing companies use to cut costs and covertly make their foods less healthy, the difficulties involved in trying to manufacture foods that are 100% free from added sugar and grains, secrets of making grain-free pasta, the effects of stress on metabolic health, the mysterious phenomenon of the French and Italian 'diets', low-carb July 4th recipes, and making low-carb desserts. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Anna Vocino: Website Twitter Instagram Easy Links Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Aug 14, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Molly Painschab is a dual-licensed mental health and addiction counselor and has worked in the field since 2005. She is co-chair of the Sugar & Food Addiction Professional Network. Molly is also a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders and in the Substance Use Disorders Special Interest Group. Clarissa Kennedy is a Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Reinvent Your Bliss Point. She has a diploma in Professional Addiction Studies and is a registered member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals. She has over 14 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families in a wide range of treatment settings, including residential treatment, outpatient services, and private practice. In this conversation, Tro, Brian, Clarissa, and Molly talk about personal and professional history with addictions of many kinds, some intricacies involved in treating addiction, what it means to be a harm-reduction clinician, why cognitive behavioral therapy seems to work so well for food addiction, the importance of community support for addiction recovery, and the resources offered by Sweet Sobriety. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab: Sweet Sobriety Food Junkies Podcast Molly's Linktree Clarissa's Linktree Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Aug 7, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Graham Phillips is a Registered Pharmacist in the U.K., a fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the owner of iHeart Pharmacy Group (a multi-award-winning community pharmacy group), is on the board of the Public Health Collaboration, and is the owner/operator of Prolongevity. After practising pharmacy for over 35 years, Graham came to the conclusion that our 'pill for every ill' approach to healthcare is fundamentally flawed. In this conversation, Tro, Brian, and Graham talk about Graham's medical and professional history, the U.S. medical system versus the U.K. medical system, why doctors are so uninformed about nutrition, issues with the system of medical education and vested interests, the place that drugs ought to occupy in a good healthcare plan, letting integrity be your definition of success, and spending time to educate your patients. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Graham Phillips: ProLongevity Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jul 31, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Bret Scher is the Director of Metabolic Mind. He is a board-certified cardiologist, lipidologist, and leading expert in therapeutic uses of metabolic therapies, including a ketogenic diet. He has practiced for over 20 years as a preventive cardiologist and was the medical director for dietdoctor.com for over three years. The mission of Metabolic Mind is to share information and resources about the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. Bret's goal is to inspire individuals to dictate their own health by adopting healthy lifestyle habits. He is also certified in Functional Medicine, Personal Training, Fitness Nutrition, and Behavioral Modification. Tro, Brian, and Bret talk about the goals and mission of Metabolic Mind, the founding story of Metabolic Mind, current issues in medical education, the many mental health benefits of the keto diet, how to take good metabolic information and make a difference in people's lives on the individual and on a larger level, sustaining weight loss and metabolic health for the long term, and controlling stress. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Bret Scher: Website Facebook Twitter Metabolic Mind Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jul 24, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Doug Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of LowCarbUSA. The original 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). He felt that education about the power of the low carb/ketogenic diet for the individual who may not get the information from their medical team or from mainstream nutrition advice, and for practitioners who may then be able to prescribe it in their practice was critical. The tools and resources LowCarbUSA has been providing, not only includes the live conferences, but also a huge library of educational videos, a growing database of practitioners, and nutritionists and sports trainers who are open to the carb restriction conversation as well as a searchable database for papers and articles covering the research into the evidence supporting this lifestyle. In this episode, Brian and Doug talk about the SMHP, the upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health in San Diego, CA, the purpose of the SMHP, the mental health connection with diabetes and diet, processed food addiction, changing your mindset/relationship with regard to food, the necessity of learning to manage and deal with stress, the exercise component of mental and metabolic health, connecting with people and prioritizing community/relationships, and balancing research with clinical experience. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Doug Reynolds: LowCarb USA Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Symposium for Metabolic Health — San Diego (Aug 17-20) Twitter LowCarb USA Coupon Code: LowCarbMD Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Low Carb MD Podcast Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jul 17, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Vic Basmadjian battled obesity ever since the age of 7-8 and surpassed 200 pounds at the age of 12. Since then he averaged 250-295 pounds throughout his adult life until he started losing weight on a low carb diet in 2018. His commitment to this diet has resulted in the reversal of his hypertension, acid reflux, and severe sleep apnea. He is the founder of KetoCoaching.ca and is passionate about helping people get healthy and lose weight. In this conversation, Tro and Vic talk about growing up in an ethnic Armenian culture, the most important factors for success in Vic's weight loss journey, Vic's experience as a health coach, the most recent Low Carb Boca conference, and how to start exercising as you are beginning your weight loss journey. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Vic Basmadjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jul 10, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Ben Azadi is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. He is known as 'The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function. Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. In this conversation, Brian and Ben talk about developing your mental six-pack, the practice of gratitude (Vitamin G), appreciating and embracing the challenges of life, being a thermostat rather than a thermometer, performing an audit of your environmental factors, the role of the mind and belief in recovery, the power of the placebo effect, the multifarious effects of pride and negativity, the principle of not responding in kind to hate and anger, the work and impact of Dr. Jason Fung, living mindfully and purposefully rather than trivially, the power of pursuing goals, some issues in the conventional medical system, and the true meaning of success. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Ben Azadi: Keto Camp Academy Podcast Keto Camp Website Seed Oil Card Linktree Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jul 3, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Laura Buchanan is board certified in Family Medicine and is on the board of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is on staff at Dr. Tro's Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care. Nick Norwitz completed a PhD in neuro-metabolism at Oxford University in just two years and is now pursuing on MD at Harvard University. His research expertise is ketosis and brain aging; however, he has published scientific papers on topics ranging from neuroscience to heart disease to gastrointestinal health to genetics to bone health to diabetes. In this conversation, Tro, Laura, and Nick talk about a paper that Nick Norwitz co-authored with dietician Michelle Hurn. The paper is titled, "Animal-based ketogenic diet puts severe anorexia nervosa into multi-year remission: A case series," and was published in the Journal of Insulin Resistance in June of 2023. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: The Paper: https://insulinresistance.org/index.php/jir/article/view/84 Dr. Nick Norwitz: New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook YouTube Twitter Dr. Laura Buchanan: Twitter The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Website Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jun 26, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Cory Jenks is a Clinical Pharmacist, Author, Comedian, and Speaker. He is the author of Permission to Care , which achieved #1 new release on Amazon. He has taught, coached, and performed improv comedy for thousands of people. The aim of his work is to help healthcare professionals create a more adaptable, empathetic and humanizing healthcare experience. In this conversation, Tro and Cory talk about the Low Carb Denver conference, how Cory became interested in healthcare, infusing the principles of improv comedy into patient interactions, how drugs become so expensive, de-prescribing as a pharmacist, environmental factors involved in a patient's success, and the principles of successful communication when talking with a patient. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Cory Jenks: Website Twitter Linktree Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jun 19, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt is a Swedish medical doctor specialized in family medicine. He is the founder and CEO of Diet Doctor, author of a #1 best selling book on nutrition ( Low Carb, High Fat Food Revolution ), and the author of the biggest health blog in Sweden. Dr. Eenfeldt graduated from medical school at Uppsala University in 2000. He spent twelve years working as a doctor and eight of those years as a family physician, treating patients with low-carb, high-fat diets. During that time he witnessed amazing success for people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. In this conversation, Tro and Andreas talk about the scientific literature and data supporting the low carb diet, the DIETFITS study, what we can learn from DIETFITS and how to move forward, the underlying (most foundational) principles of ideal human nutrition, the forces/interests behind the toxic modern food environment, what a person ought to do if low carb doesn't work for them or if they don't want to do it, the satiety-pre-calorie approach to dieting, how we ought to act now in light of imperfect/developing scientific knowledge of nutrition and dieting, and how to determine wether you should try the satiety-per-calorie approach. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt: Diet Doctor Twitter Book Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jun 12, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. 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 fourteen 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, and The How To Make a Podcast Podcast. In this conversation, Tro, Brian, and Casey talk about how Casey found his way into nutrition as a way to help his patients, the calories-in/calories-out model versus the hormone model, why people generally have a short-sighted view of diet and exercise, the mental health impacts of exercise, the relationship between muscle mass and metabolic health, how to protect children from the sugary processed food environment, the link between paternal diabetes and autism, the emotional/relational aspect of metabolic health and weight loss, and the absolute necessity of hope. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Casey Ruff: Twitter Instagram Podcast Boundless Body Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Jun 5, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Amanda Decker is a nurse practitioner using low carb, keto, and carnivore to reverse chronic disease. She is a member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She has been a nurse working in primary care and weight management since 2005, and is an entrepreneur. She will be putting on a Low Carb conference in Tennessee soon called Low Carb For Better Health 2023. In this conversation, Tro and Amanda talk about how Amanda became interested in medicine and why she chose nursing as her career, Amanda's experience working as an NP, treating chronic disease with nutrition, the inception and founding of her own clinic, the upcoming Low Carb For Better Health 2023 conference, supplements, and shakes. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Amanda Decker: Twitter Facebook Instagram Low Carb For Better Health 2023 Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

May 29, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Laura Buchanan is board certified in Family Medicine and is on the board of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is on staff at Dr. Tro's Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care. Dr. Matt Calkins is board certified in family medicine and loves studying the science of longevity, the optimization of all phases of health, and applying his knowledge to physician and patient wellness. Matt earned his M.D. from the University of Florida and holds a B.Sc . in physics. He has published papers on food addiction, CGMs, and diabetes. In this conversation, Tro, Brian, Matt, and Laura talk about how much stress management factors into metabolic health, how Dr. Matt found his way into medicine, how Drs. Matt and Laura met, the importance of patient empowerment for patient success, conflicts of interest in standard medical care, and the benefits of the DPC model for healthcare. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Matt Calkins: Twitter Aging Successfully Dr. Laura Buchanan: Twitter The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Website Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

May 22, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Paul Thacker is an American investigative journalist. He has written on conflicts of interests and corruption in science and medicine for multiple outlets over the years. He is the founder of the newsletter, The Disinformation Chronicle, which reports on corruption in science and medicine. He wrote an award-winning series investigating the financial interests of medical experts advising U.S. and U.K. governments during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also investigated and wrote on problems in the clinical trial for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. Kris Newby is an award-winning science writer and the senior producer of the Lyme disease documentary UNDER OUR SKIN, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was a 2010 Oscar semifinalist. Her book BITTEN won three international book awards for journalism and narrative nonfiction. She has two degrees in engineering: a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah and a master's degree from Stanford University. In this conversation, Tro, Paul, and Kris talk about the history of bio terrorism, the findings of Dr. Thacker's investigative work into the coverup of the lab-leak theory, regulatory capture in the CDC, the findings of Kris' research into the nature of lyme disease and its historical usage as a bio weapon, experiments conducted on Lone Star Ticks and how these experiments led to chronic health issues resulting from lyme disease, why lyme disease is treated the way that it is, some reasons why doctors often get things SO wrong, and wether or not we can trust the CDC. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Kris Newby: Website Twitter Paul Thacker: Substack Twitter Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

May 15, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast's Journal Club. Dave Danna is a patient of Dr. Tro's who has lost 100 pounds on the low carb diet! Listen in for his tips and to hear his story. In this conversation, Tro, Brian, and Dave talk about taking the first step toward health and weight loss, the most common cause of weight regain, David's dietary and health history, David's journey into the world of nutrition, the mental health aspect of David's health journey, the value of self-discipline and mindset, the importance of community and the value that can come from online communities for support, and David's health goals going forward. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dave Danna: • Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

May 8, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast's Journal Club. Dr. Matt Calkins is an emergency medicine resident who loves studying the science of longevity, the optimization of all phases of health, and applying his knowledge to physician and patient wellness. Matt earned his M.D. from the University of Florida and holds a B.Sc. in physics. In this conversation, Tro and Matt talk about the conclusions, parameters, and methods of the DIETFITS study, what can be reasonably concluded from this study and what cannot, some of the weaknesses in the design of the study, conflicts of interest with the lead author of the study, the findings of a recent re-analysis of the DIETFITS study, and some important distinctions between what can be learned from clinical trials and what is observed in clinical practice. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Studies: Re-Analysis of DIETFITS Dr. Matt Calkins: Twitter Aging Successfully Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

May 1, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Andrew Koutnik, PhD is a researcher studying the influence of nutrition and metabolism on health, disease, and performance. He originally began his research path at Florida State University in the Exercise Science studying the influence of nutrition, exercise, supplementation, and environmental extremes on health-based outcomes in normal and clinical populations. From Florida State University, he transitioned into Biomedical Research where he received his doctorate in Biomedical Sciences with the Metabolic Medicine Lab at University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine with a focus on studying metabolism and metabolic therapies for health, disease, and performance outcomes. Personally, Andrew Koutnik has also used exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle factors to manage Type-1 Diabetes for over 12 years. In this conversation, Brian, Tro, and Andrew talk about wether or not athletes need carbohydrates in their diet, the history of research on this subject, fat oxidation levels and peak fat oxidation during dietary transition, how high intensity interval training over a long period of time in a low-carb, fasted state effects fuel partitioning, the diet specific effect on fuel use during exercise at varying levels of intensity, disease factors impacted by exercise, blood sugar spikes from high intensity weight lifting versus sprinting, and which foods most consistently spike sugars. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Andrew Koutnik, PhD: Website Twitter Linktree Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Apr 24, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Mindy Pelz is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their bodies. Teaching her signature "5-Step Approach," Dr. Mindy has empowered hundreds of thousands of people around the world to harness their body's own healing abilities through fasting, diet variation, detoxing chemicals from the body, stress management, and lifestyle changes – as keys to achieving optimum health and slowing down the aging process. Her private coaching group, The Reset Academy, teaches women how to sync a fasting lifestyle with their hormones. In this conversation, Brian and Mindy talk about the societal acceptance of women suffering, customizing lifestyle prescription for women and for individuals, fasting in order to help with addiction, understanding dopamine resistance and the neurochemistry of fasting, the five lifestyle changes that women over forty years of age should implement, the importance of practicing relaxation for weight loss and health recovery, the general need in society for a better understanding of hormonal health, understanding oxytocin, finding a way into reclaiming your health that is not too overwhelming, and steering clear of dogmatism while staying focused on what actually works in practice. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Mindy Pelz: Website YouTube Instagram Books Facebook Podcast Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Apr 17, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Rob Cywes specializes in Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery for adults and adolescents in West Palm Beach, Florida. He has performed over 8,000 surgeries over the course of 18 years. His medical training began in Cape Town, South Africa where he received his medical degree from The University of Cape Town. In 1989, Dr. Cywes moved to North America and completed a year-long residency in Pediatric Surgery at Ohio State University's Columbus Children's Hospital. Then he moved to Canada where he completed his general surgery residency and specialized in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Toronto. Also, Dr. Cywes earned a Ph.D. in Liver Carbohydrate Metabolism and the effect of glucose metabolism on liver transplant immunology. In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Rob talk about the importance of exercising critical thinking when sifting through the massive amount of info and opinions about nutrition and diet out there, Dr. Cywes' foundational core concepts for metabolic health, how bariatric surgery fits into holistic health and how to view it in the context of long-term health, how to escape the vicious cycle of addiction to sugar and refined carbs through empowerment rather than deprivation, changing behavior and not just diet, the value fo knowing your 'why' for losing weight or improving health, learning to connect with and examine yourself when you feel the need to find gratification and relief in something unhealthy, dopamine fasting, and the benefits of using a CGM. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Rob Cywes: Obesity Understood Twitter Ketogenic Textbook YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @carbaddictiondoc Phone: 561-517-0642 Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Apr 10, 2023

Episode 274: Ally Houston and Dr. Rachel Brown Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Ally Houston is the founder of Paleo Canteen—a company that produces the best paleo and low carb food, and empowers their customers to do the same—and Scoundrel—a premium sugar-free, dairy-free chocolate company. He is also the host of The Canteen Podcast and co-author of the cookbook, Paleo Canteen: Low Carb On A Budget . Dr. Rachel Brown is a Consultant Psychiatrist in the UK who specializes in metabolic health. She graduated from Edinburgh University in 2003 and has worked in the field of psychiatry since 2004. She is a Nutrition Network Advisor and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She also holds a Master degree in Medical Laws and Ethics and is involved in ongoing research into ketogenic diets and mental disorder. Dr. Brown is an advocate for therapeutic carbohydrate restriction and dietary modification to address underlying metabolic dysfunction and gut dysbiosis as underlying causes of mental disorder, as well as other lifestyle measures for optimising health. In this conversation, Brian, Ally, and Dr. Rachel talk about Ally's mental health journey, Dr. Rachel's personal health journey, Ally and Dr. Rachel's health coaching, metabolic psychiatry, sugar addiction, the mechanistic and emotional aspects behind a poor diet, meditation for anxiety and self-understanding, the mental component of successfully dieting, diet tailoring, the benefits of exercise for mental health and metabolic health, and Ally's recent experiment with fast food. Links: Ally Houston: Paleo Canteen Website The Canteen Podcast Paleo Canteen Cookbook (Barnes and Noble USA) Paleo Canteen Cookbook (Amazon USA) Paleo Canteen Cookbook (Amazon Australia) Scoundrel Ice Cream Twitter Instagram Facebook Dr. Rachel Brown: Twitter Linktree Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Low Carb MD Podcast

Apr 5, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Laura Buchanan is board certified in Family Medicine and is on the board of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is on staff at Dr. Tro's Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care. Dr. Matt Calkins is an emergency medicine resident who loves studying the science of longevity, the optimization of all phases of health, and applying his knowledge to physician and patient wellness. Matt earned his M.D. from the University of Florida and holds a B.Sc. in physics. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Matt, and Laura talk about The Keto-Med Trial which compared different formulations of the low-carb diet. They examine the methods, data, and conclusions of the study and give their assessments. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Matt Calkins: Twitter Aging Successfully Dr. Laura Buchanan: Twitter The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Website Instagram Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Apr 3, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Belinda Fettke is a public speaker and researcher investigating the vested interests and religious ideology shaping the commonplace 'plant-biased' dietary and health guidelines. She has presented nationally and internationally on the findings of her research. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Belinda talk about challenging the standard nutrition narrative, the nutritional deficiencies of a meatless diet, the role that the Seventh Day Adventist church has played in demonizing red meat, the relationship between the American Dietetics Association and Kellogg's, doing what is right and having integrity in the face of personal financial risk, the dietary similarities of the blue zone populations, the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle, and the need for raising awareness among consumers about real nutrition. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Belinda Fettke: No Fructose I Support Gary Facebook Instagram Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Mar 29, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Laura Buchanan is board certified in Family Medicine and is on the board of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is on staff at Dr. Tro's Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care. In this episode of The Journal Club, Drs. Tro and Laura talk about a recent paper published by Dr. Jen Unwin on Food Addiction (Read it HERE ). For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Laura Buchanan: Twitter The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Website Instagram Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Mar 27, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Alice Smith is a certified health coach and personal trainer. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State University and recently joined Dr. Tro at his medical practice in New York. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Alice talk about how Alice became interested in health from an early age, how Alice discovered low-carb, postpartum depression, preeclampsia, how Alice became involved with Tro's medical practice, important figures in the keto and low-carb space who have helped and influenced Alice, the true meaning of practicing medicine, and Alice's experience being an adoptive gym mom to high school students. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Alice Smith: Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Mar 20, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota is an MD in internal medicine. He is currently a DPhil graduate student at the Departement of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics of the University of Oxford. His main area of interest is exogenous ketone metabolism in diabetic patients. In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Adrian discuss a study released a few years ago on the effectiveness of low-carb versus low-fat diets for weight loss over a 12-month period called The DIETFITS Randomized Clinical Trial. Dr. Adrian recently finished re-analyzing the data from this trial and is here to talk through his findings with Drs. Brian and Tro. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota: Twitter Linkedin YouTube Publications Re-Analysis of DIETFITS Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Mar 13, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Tom Seest grew up in the middle of Illinois in a small town and, due to high sugar consumption, ended up weighing 350 pounds by the time he was in college. Though he lost over 100 pounds by the time he got married, due to stress and other factors he gained all the weight back and then some. Thanks to a friend's suggestion, he decided to give the Atkins diet a try. After some dietary research and experimentation, Tom found himself on a ketogenic diet and has lost a LOT of weight since then. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Tom Seest: Twitter Medium Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Mar 8, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Laura Buchanan is board certified in Family Medicine and is on the board of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is on staff at Dr. Tro's Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care. Dr. Matt Calkins is an emergency medicine resident who loves studying the science of longevity, the optimization of all phases of health, and applying his knowledge to physician and patient wellness. Matt earned his M.D. from the University of Florida and holds a B.Sc. in physics. In this episode of The Journal Club, Drs. Tro, Matt, and Laura take a deep dive into the latest study on the impact of Erythritol on human health. The Study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02223-9 For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Matt Calkins: Twitter Aging Successfully Dr. Laura Buchanan: Twitter The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Website Instagram Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Mar 6, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Nick Norwitz completed a PhD in neuro-metabolism at Oxford University in just two years and is now pursuing on MD at Harvard University. His research expertise is ketosis and brain aging; however, he has published scientific papers on topics ranging from neuroscience to heart disease to gastrointestinal health to genetics to bone health to diabetes. Dr. Adrian Soto Mota is an MD in internal medicine. He is currently a DPhil graduate student at the Departement of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics of the University of Oxford. His main area of interest is exogenous ketone metabolism in diabetic patients. In this conversation, Drs. Tro, Brian, Nick, and Adrian talk about the findings and methods of a recent study on the effects of erythritol on human health, thinking strategically and critically about how/when/if artificial sweeteners can be safely included in your diet, what exactly erythritol is and how it is made, and which sweeteners (if any) Drs. Nick and Adrian use personally. Links: Dr. Nick Norwitz: New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook YouTube Twitter Dr. Adrian Soto Mota: Twitter Linkedin YouTube Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Feb 27, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Matt Baszucki had a psychotic break in the spring of 2016—sleeplessness and delusions of grandeur. He was diagnosed as bi-polar with psychotic features by a psychiatrist. Over the next two years, Matt experienced many hospitalizations, bi-polar episodes, and psychotic episodes. Even when he began changing his lifestyle habits for the better, his mental health was still a huge issue to say the least. It was not until he had an encounter with the keto diet that he found a lasting solution. Jan Baszucki, Matt's mother, is a former marketing executive, a best-selling author and essay-writer, and is the current president of the Baszucki Group. Jan is also a mental health advocate and aspiring citizen scientist. She is currently at work on a memoir about her son's recovery from bipolar disorder with a 100-year-old metabolic treatment for epilepsy. In this episode Dr. Tro, Matt, and Jan talk about Matt's mental health story up to this point, Matt's health protocol, the tragic lack of available treatment protocols for bi-polar that use diet as a therapy, how to safely and effectively come off of a medication, empowering patients with knowledge to be their own advocate and take their health into their own hands, the role that music played in Matt's recovery, and the founding of Metabolic Mind. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Jan and Matt Baszucki: Matt's Podcast, Bipolarcast Metabolic Mind YouTube Metabolic Mind Website Baszucki Group Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Feb 22, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Laura Buchanan is board certified in Family Medicine and is on the board of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is on staff at Dr. Tro's Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care. In this episode of The Journal Club, Drs. Tro and Laura tear apart in great detail a couple of studies on fasting. In this conversation, Drs. Tro and Laura discuss the findings and methods of two articles… The Effects of Time-Restricted Eating on Weight Loss and Other Metabolic Parameters in Women and Men With Overweight and Obesity Timestamp: (00:02:52) Read it HERE! The Effects of Intermittent Fasting Combined with Resistance Training on Lean Body Mass: A Systematic Review of Human Studies Timestamp: (00:24:55) Read it HERE! For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Laura Buchanan: Addiction to Highly Processed Food Among Older Adults Treatment of Ultra-Processed Food Addiction Twitter The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Website Instagram Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Feb 20, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Nick Norwitz completed a PhD in neuro-metabolism at Oxford University in just two years and is now pursuing on MD at Harvard University. His research expertise is ketosis and brain aging; however, he has published scientific papers on topics ranging from neuroscience to heart disease to gastrointestinal health to genetics to bone health to diabetes. Tucker Goodrich started out as a very successful technology executive on Wall Street and a largely self-taught computer scientist and systems engineer. But after getting sick, he became insisted in nutrition research and was able to discover the solution to his health problems. He put all of his chronic disease issues into remission. Since then he has been an avid researcher and writer in the field of nutrition—especially on the topic of seed oils. In this conversation, Brian, Tucker, and Nick talk about omega-3 and omega-6 PUFAS, the historical usage of industrial and non-industrial seed oils in the human diet, the sugar-spiking effects of seed oils versus the effects of olive and coconut oil, the manufacturing process of avocado oil, the higher oxidation levels in seed oils versus other oils, animal toxicology studies on various seed oils, to what extent keto diets are successful for weight loss because of PUFA reduction, wether supplementing with fish oils is a good idea or not, which foods you can safely avoid in general, the croissant diet, and the P:E diet. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Nick Norwitz: New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook YouTube Twitter Tucker Goodrich: Twitter Blog Instagram YouTube Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Feb 13, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Jason Fung is a New York Times -bestselling author of many books including The Obesity Code and The Diabetes Code . He completed medical school at the University of Toronto and a fellowship in nephrology at UCLA. He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method, a program to help people lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes naturally with intermittent fasting. An early proponent of the now-popular fasting lifestyle, Dr. Fung is often called the founder of intermittent fasting. Today, Dr. Fung has prescribed intermittent fasting and a low carb diet to thousands of patients who have seen results that include reversal of type 2 diabetes, weight loss, and overall higher quality of life and wellbeing. In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Jason talk about what intermittent fasting is and why people do it, how to marry knowledge with environmental factors for maximum success with fasting and weight loss, how to change habitual behavior and get started with new, beneficial habits, putting diabetes into remission and de-prescribing drugs with lifestyle changes, going beyond calories-in calories-out to the deeper level of knowledge about metabolic health and weight loss, and how stress factors into the weight loss equation. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Jason Fung: Website YouTube Twitter Linktree Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Feb 6, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Sarkis Chahinian is a gym owner, trainer, and nutrition enthusiast from Montreal, Canada. With the help of his friend—and ours—Vic Basmadjian, he was introduced and converted to the low-carb and carnivore diet. In this conversation, Dr. Tro. Dr. Brian, Sarkis, and Vic talk about how Sarkis became interested in fitness and came to own a gym, Sarkis' experience opening a gym in Canada during the Covid pandemic, Sarkis' mental health journey, Sarkis' dietary journey from "bro dieting" to keto dieting following Vic's advice, regulatory capture and how it effects food and dietary advice, the primary ways in which Sarkis' diet has changed and, consequently, which aspects of his life have changed for the better, changing the way you think about and interact with food, the perfect partnership of eating right and exercising, the power of community and collaboration to effect positive change in people's lives, and why stress may be the biggest single factor determining dietary success or failure. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Sarkis Chahinian: Twitter Instagram Vic Basmadjian: Keto Coaching Website Vic's Low Carb Mix Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Jan 30, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. David Saenger is an ultra-marathon runner, advocate of the low-carb diet, and practitioner of general invasive cardiology. He started his undergraduate education at Harvard, finished pre-med at Columbia, went to Stanford Medical School, and did his internal medicine residency at Mt. Sinai where he later returned to do his cardiology fellowship. In this conversation, Drs. Tro and David talk about how Dr. David, a New Yorker, found himself practicing medicine in Eugene, Oregon, how Dr. David found his way into medicine in the first place, how Dr. David incorporates diet and lifestyle into his practice, how Dr. David discovered authors like Gary Taubes even though he comes from a very traditional medical background, Nina Teicholz's book, The Big Fat Surprise , the four largest employers of physicians, inspiring and motivating patients, dietary philosophy, what Dr. David eats in a day when he is training for a run versus what he eats when he is not training, supplementing with magnesium, how to safely and effectively de-prescribe, and the role of cardiovascular imaging in cardiac prevention. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. David Saenger: Twitter Peace Health Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Jan 23, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Jeffry N. Gerber, MD, FAAFP is a board certified family physician, speaker, author, conference organizer, husband, father and owner of South Suburban Family Medicine in Littleton, Colorado, where he is known as "Denver's Diet Doctor". Nutrition and its effects on health are areas of interest for Dr. Gerber. Frustrated with spiraling healthcare costs related to the treatment of conditions like overweight, obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis and heart disease just to name a few, Dr. Gerber has been focusing on prevention and treatment programs using low-carb high fat (LCHF), Ancestral, Paleo, Primal, Intermittent Fasting and Whole Foods diets along with healthy lifestyle to treat and prevent these chronic conditions. In this conversation, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Jeffery talk about what it means to be a good doctor, the very real impact of hope on physical health, where medication fails and where medication helps, prioritizing long term lifestyle solutions instead of pushing short term fixes, the speaker line-up at the upcoming LowCarb Denver Conference, preventative cardiac imaging, CME credits offered at the conference, and the hormone model versus the calories model for weight loss and metabolic health. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Jeffrey Gerber: South Suburban Family Medicine Eat Rich, Live Long Book Low Carb Denver 2023 Save 10% on registration for Low Carb Denver with code LCD2023MDPodcast Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Jan 16, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Amy Berger is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, a U.S. Air Force veteran, a prolific author, and the host of a keto-oriented YouTube channel. She has a master's in human nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and has been eating a low carbohydrate diet and learning about this way of eating for over 15 years. In this conversation, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Amy talk about the many disorders that keto helps to solve or put into remission, how to know when to turn to medications to treat your ailment, the effect of keto on mood and depression, learning to change your negative inner monologue and adopt a healthier, more productive way of thinking, why the calories-in/calories-out model is not a helpful paradigm for those looking to lose weight and improve their metabolic health, how keto controls hunger, dealing with and recognizing addiction, the relationship between depression and thyroid disorder, and the subject of Amy's next book. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Amy Berger: Linktree Twitter Instagram Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Jan 9, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Raphael Sirtoli is the chief scientific officer of Clínica Pêro, a medical clinic focused on root cause medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Raphael has an MSc in molecular biology and was a PhD candidate in neuroscience. He also writes and consults for ZeroAcreFarms, a company selling a fermented oil low in omega-6 linoleic acid and high in oleic acid. He is the co-founder of Nutria , which makes a food-tracking app focused on diet quality. His interest in health and wellness has led him to the study of other fields such as paleoanthropology, clinical medicine, epidemiology, biochemistry, endocrinology, and immunology. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Raphael talk about why seed oils are so unhealthy, how seed oil can be processed in such a way that it is less unhealthy, high levels of carcinogens and toxins in baby formula, how big food companies work hard to make people eat food that is not nourishing, why keeping your body's microbiome healthy is key to good health, the Wim Hof breathing technique, how temperature changes and other environmental factors can effect things like insulin resistance, incretin affecting drugs, the role that muscle mass plays in metabolic health, fasting and metabolic health, and the value of trying to understand some level of medical science to assist you on your health journey. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Raphael Sirtoli: Twitter YouTube Instagram Pero Medical Care Zero Acre Farms Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Jan 2, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Laura Buchanan is board certified in Family Medicine and is on the board of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is on staff at Dr. Tro's Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care. In this special episode Drs. Tro and Laura discuss relevant articles in metabolic health and go into great scientific detail criticizing and expounding them. In this conversation, Drs. Tro and Laura discuss the findings and methods of two articles… The Effect of Calorie Un-Restricted, Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Diet versus High-Carbohydrate, Low-Fat Diet on Type-2 Diabetes and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (published in the medical journal, Annals of Internal Medicine ) Timestamp: (00:02:25) Read it HERE! The Long-term Effects of a Novel Continuous Remote-Care Intervention Including Nutritional Ketosis for the Management of Type-2 Diabetes: A Two-Year, Non-Randomized Clinical Trial (from Virta Health, published in the medical journal, Frontiers in Endocrinology )Timestamp: (00:34:50) Read it HERE! For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Laura Buchanan: Twitter The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Website Instagram Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter

Dec 26, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Frank Voce is the founder and president of Reps for Responders—a non-profit organization with the aim of helping first responders who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction. The group promotes three pathways to "recovery," which include physical activity, proper nutrition and peer support. Frank graduated from the police academy in 2015 and began serving as a policeman in New York. In this conversation, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Frank talk about Frank's struggles with alcoholism, anxiety, and depression resulting in large part from his experience as a cop in New York, Frank's experience checking into and being in the psych ward, how Frank came to terms with his alcoholism and began walking the road to recovery, Frank's spiritual awakening, how Frank began researching and getting involved in helping other police officers who have struggled with anxiety, depression, and alcoholism, the sorry state of psychiatric care that Frank experienced, the importance of diet, exercise, and community for successful recovery, and the history of/services offered by Reps for Responders. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Frank Voce: Reps For Responders Reps for Responders Book Email: repsforresponders@gmail.com Instagram Linktree Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Dec 19, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. John Jaquish began his experience in life sciences after being told by his Mother that she had been diagnosed with osteoporosis. John, in an effort to help his mother, created a device to place axial loading through bone to safely cause osteogenic loading events. After successfully reversing his Mother's osteoporosis, as part of his doctoral dissertation in biomedical engineering research at Rushmore University, he conducted four years of testing with human subjects focused on user comfort, biomechanics, and optimal musculoskeletal stimulation. Next, the device he designed was put into production, and has since been placed in over 300 clinics worldwide. Osteogenic loading has now helped over 30,000 individuals with their bone health. Dr. Jaquish is currently advancing osteogenic loading research and speaking worldwide about its implications, as well as developing other biotechnology devices and products that will aid in the advanced health and wellbeing of people all around the world. He formerly a member of the Board of Directors of American Bone Health, and the editorial board of the Journal of Steroids and Hormonal Science. In this conversation, Drs. Tro, Brian, and John talk about how John got into the biomedical field, leadership and interest issues in the American Medical Association, the damage of corruption and lack-of-integrity, the peculiar case in many Western countries of the poorest people being the fattest, why cardio is actually not conducive to weight-loss, over-eating and environmental factors relating to metabolic disease, why Dr. John switched to bands in lieu of weights, why variable resistance is better than weight training, and keeping a critically thinking mind when you take in exercise and nutrition marketing. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. John Jaquish: Jaquish Biomedical Instagram Personal Website YouTube Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Dec 12, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Pam Devine is the Co-Founder and Operations Manager of Low Carb USA. She worked for 20 years in the medical field doing diagnostic imaging and patient care before finding her way into the nutrition and diet world. Though she had always been active and health conscious, she continued to suffer from chronic pain and was gaining weight despite her efforts. It was not until she discovered the low-carbohydrate diet that she started to experience real sustainable change. In this conversation, Tro, Brian, and Pam talk about Pam's nutritional and professional history, the beginnings of Low Carb USA, the effects of low-carb dieting on mood and mental health, food addiction, the speaker lineup at the very first Low Carb USA conference, the upcoming five part documentary series on cancer research that Doug and Pam have been involved with, and the progress of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Pam Devine: 20% off Boca Conference: LOWCARBMD Low Carb USA Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Dec 5, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Maggie Jones is a stage 4 cancer thriver who credits metabolic therapies, along with conventional treatment, with miraculously prolonging her life, which she has now dedicated to raising awareness of metabolic therapies. Brad Jones has over 20 years of editing experience and has worked on everything from a Peabody Award-winning documentary to the highest-rated shows ever on MTV and CMT. In this conversation, Tro, Brian, Maggie, and Brad talk about their current documentary film in production, CanceRevolution , the harmful effects of seed oil fumes from cooking, how Brad and Maggie walked through Maggie's cancer diagnosis and treatment, the power of hope and staying positive, how being in ketosis can benefit those fighting cancer, how fasting works to fight cancer, and why Brad and Maggie decided to make a documentary to raise awareness for the avenues of treatment that Maggie employed. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Brad and Maggie Jones: Indiegogo page for donations: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cancerevolution-a-cancer-science-documentary#/ Movie website with info on the story, experts, their books, and Maggie and Brad's bios: https://cancerevolution.film/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/CANCEREVOLUTIONdoc Film Clips: https://cancerevolution.film/watch/ YT Playlist of all the cancer patients full interviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIi49iLQ5VSBor-KO7is0kbVyACO61OFX Upcoming events (conferences and screenings) https://cancerevolution.film/events-screenings / Twitter: @CancerEvolves Facebook/Instagram @CANCEREVOLUTIONdoc YouTube Handle @CANCEREVOLUTIONdoc #CANCEREVOLUTION Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Nov 28, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Doug Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of LowCarbUSA and the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. LowCarbUSA 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). Amy Eiges is a certified health coach at Dr. Tro's office and a coordinator for the Nutrition Coalition. Amy was a chronic dieter before she found low-carb/keto, having previously had many, many frustrating experiences with food-restrictive diets. In this conversation, Tro, Doug, and Amy talk about food addiction, the upcoming Low Carb, Boca conference, the speakers that will be at the conference, and the topics that will be covered at the conference. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Doug Reynolds: Low Carb USA Low Carb, Boca 2023 Conference The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Twitter Amy Eiges: Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Nov 21, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Robert Sikes (aka. Keto Savage) is a professional, natural, ketogenic bodybuilder, health/fitness coach, speaker, and is the Co-Founder/CEO of the online performance supplement/vitamin store, Keto Brick. In this conversation, Tro and Robert talk about how Robert became interested and involved in bodybuilding and nutrition, how Robert was introduced to the keto diet, the keto brick supplement/nutrition bar, protein restriction and what the literature says about it, the hormonal and metabolic value of putting on lean muscle, the idea of reverse dieting, the mental aspects of bodybuilding, natural bodybuilding, the biology and psychology of building muscle, and how and why Robert started the Keto Brick company. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Robert Sikes: Website Keto Brick Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Nov 14, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Vic Basmadjian has lost over 100 pounds using keto and intermittent fasting. His commitment to this diet has also resulted in the reversal of his hypertension, acid reflux, and severe sleep apnea. He is the founder of KetoCoaching.ca and is passionate about helping people get healthy and lose weight. Chris Cornell is a cancer survivor and low-carb success story. Once weighing 278 pounds at his heaviest, Chris, with the help of the amazing Low Carb community, has been able to achieve a healthy weight and is running marathons now! Now he is giving back and helping others who are in the same boat that he was in with his weekly newsletter (see links below). In their discussion, Brian, Vic, and Chris talk about their individual health journeys, the mental health aspects of following a low-carb diet, how Chris went through chemo therapy as a low-carb dieter, the effects of stress on metabolic health, why you should never give up hope when it comes to your metabolic health, how being in good metabolic health also helps support healthy relationships, how food addiction and mood can improve on a low-carb diet, the connection between low-carb and dental health, the place of exercise in overall health, and how to survive the holidays. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Vic Basmadjian: Instagram Keto Coaching Website Vic's Low Carb Bread Mix Chris Cornell: Twitter Biggest Comeback Newsletter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Nov 7, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Tracey McBeath is an insight based coach living in Melbourne, Australia. She is a wife and mother and has been working as a qualified personal trainer for twenty years. Tracey has studied nutrition through the Real Meal Revolution as well as the Nutrition Network (of which she is a proud Ambassador of and also a lecturer). Tracey recently co created and mentored within their very first Coaching Certification Program , and was a lecturer in their Sports Nutrition Program . Tracey also is a part of the lecture faculty of the HMA (Holistic Medicine for Addiction) with Bitten Jonsson. , and is about to begin her training to become a certified SUGAR professional. She is also an author and recently released her latest book, You Have Today . In their discussion, Brian and Tracey talk about Tracey's journey into health and personal training, COVID lockdowns in Australia, the power of kindness and helping people, Tracey's new book, the importance of working hard at something that you love, how to make good and healthful choices for yourself, quiet strength and courage in the face of opposition, and routinely reflecting on your goals and direction in life. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Tracey McBeath: Website Books Instagram Linktree Low Carb Lifestyle Hub Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Oct 31, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. David Diamond holds a Ph.D. in biology and has forty years of experience as a neuroscientist. Ever since 1999, when Dr. Diamond was diagnosed with familial hypertriglyceridemia, he became interested in cholesterol and statins. His research led him to some shocking conclusions about the history of nutritional research and LDL cholesterol. In their conversation, Brian, Tro, and David talk about David's research on LDL cholesterol, the effect of statins on coronary calcium, and other relevant studies in the LDL literature. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. David Diamond: Twitter USF Profile Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Oct 24, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Drs. David and Jen Unwin are a husband and wife team who work to help people recover their metabolic health from a psychological and nutritional standpoint. Dr. David Unwin is a practicing GP based in Southport in the United Kingdom and is a recognized international expert on the topic of carbohydrates and Type 2 diabetes. He is the RCGP National Champion for Collaborative Care and Support Planning in Obesity & Diabetes. In 2015 he won the North West NHS 'Innovator of the Year Award' and in 2016 he won the National NHS 'Innovator of the Year Award' for his work in treating diabetes with a low carb. Dr. Jen is a consultant clinical health psychologist who has worked in the NHS for over 30 years, helping people with chronic illnesses to improve their lives. She is also former chair of the UK Association for Solution Focused Practice. In their conversation, Brian, Jen, and David talk about the horrible internal and external effects of addiction, Jen and David's journey together as a couple and as partners in teaching people about metabolic health, the mental aspects of metabolic health, the value of hope and giving people hope, listening to patients and helping them define their goals, the importance of maintaining our relationships with loved ones, remote medical monitoring devices, the impacts of stress and how to reduce it, the process of empowering a patient to activate in the achievement of their own health goals, why focusing on patients rather than on money makes you more successful. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Drs. David and Jen Unwin: Fork in the Road Dr. Jen Unwin's Twitter Dr. David Unwin's Twitter Public Health Collaboration Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Oct 10, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Laura Turner lost 135lbs following the LowCarb/Keto diet! In this episode she tells her story and shares the lessons she has learned along the way. In their conversation, Brian, Tro, and Laura talk about Laura's health journey from childhood up to the present, how Laura discovered the keto diet, how to effectively teach someone the principles of metabolically healthy eating, the importance of having a doctor empowering and supporting you on your dietary journey, carbohydrate/processed food addiction, diet difficulties related to going through menopause, having a residual 'fat mindset' after achieving a healthy weight, and the marital benefits of being metabolically healthy. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Laura Turner: Facebook Group Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Oct 3, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Shawn Tassone is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree, in addition to a PhD in mind-body medicine. Dr. Tassone is a highly regarded patient advocate. His work includes studies and publications on spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine. Dr. Tassone works as an instructor for medical residents and students at the University of Arizona and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He even teaches integrative medicine at Arizona State University. In their conversation, Brian, Tro, and Shawn talk about what integrative medicine brings to the table with regard to medically unexplained symptoms, treating polycystic ovarian syndrome, treating hormonal and auto immune disorders, treating thyroid disorders, the hormonal impacts of stress, using testosterone to treat post-menopausal women, often abused supplements in alternative medicine, finding quality supplements, and Dr. Tassone's book, The Hormone Balance Bible . For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Shawn Tassone: Website Hormonal Reboot Website Linktree Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Sep 26, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Joining the show today are two powerhouses in the low-carb/keto and exercise world—Drs. Ben Bocchicchio and Ted Naiman. Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is a living legend in the fitness and nutrition world. Since founding the concept of sports conditioning in 1973, Dr. Ben has been using his vast knowledge to help people with weight reduction, cosmetic enhancement, general fitness, and rehabilitation. He is the creator of the revolutionary S.Ma .R.T.-EX™ training system and has been inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. Dr. Ted Naiman is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in the department of Primary Care at a leading major medical center in Seattle. His research and medical practice are focused on the practical implementation of diet and exercise for health optimization. In their conversation, Brian, Tro, Ben, and Ted talk about how to start exercising when you are just starting out, interval versus zone 2 training, how behavior is related to exercise, the relationship between certain types of exercise and hunger, doing more exercise versus doing harder exercise, exercising with the goal of greater and more diverse mobility, exercise for relative versus absolute strength, to what degree (if any) volume and variety matter when it comes to exercise, how to separate your exercise times for maximal effect, exercise supplements like creatine, protein consumption targets for various goals, protein absorption, and adding fats. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Ted Naiman: Twitter Website Dr. Ben Bocchicchio Website Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Sep 19, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Tro Kalayjian and his team—program director, Amy Eiges, office manager, Taline Boyadzhyan, health coach, Brian Wiley, and medical assistants Tori, Myra, and Esther—recently undertook a project from a large corporation to develop a metabolic wellness program for its employees. Tro and Brian, along with Amy, Dr. Adrian Soto, and Dr. Nick Norwitz (all of whom were involved in the development of the program). In their discussion, Brian, Tro, Amy, Adrian, and Nick talk about the development of the program and the ongoing results of the program's implementation. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Amy Eiges: Twitter Dr. Nick Norwitz: Twitter Dr. Adrian Soto: Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Study

Sep 12, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Joy Kiddie is a full-time Registered Dietitian who has been in private practice in the Vancouver area since 2008. She is passionate about helping people feel better and to restore their health. In addition to working with her patients, she is a published researcher, author, and speaker. In their discussion, Brian, Tro, and Joy talk about Joy's low-carb breads, Joy's new book about different low-carb bread recipes, the difficulty of carb-deprivation when first starting a low-carb diet, low-carb pizza crusts, and Joy's personal experience and work with hypothyroidism. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Joy Kiddie: Website Low-Carb Bread Better By Design Nutrition Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Sep 5, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. In this episode, Tro and Brian talk about the recent low-carb conference in San Diego, the private practice model versus the corporate model for medicine, the benefits of remote monitoring and remote care, the importance of caring more for the truth and the good of the patient than public opinion, considering the specific needs and bio-individuality of each patient, competing energy models, controlling hunger and craving, differing value sets in individual care and population care, the value of open discussion for healthcare in general, considering the multifaceted nature of healthcare, and raising the next generation to think critically and ethically. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Aug 29, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Kristina is a premier health coach and licensed dietitian-nutritionist with a functional and integrative approach. Kristina is especially passionate about a clean, cyclical ketogenic approach to treat inflammation and restore metabolic health. Kristina has a Masters degree in Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health from MUIH, she is the host and founder of Keto Symposium, the 1st low carb conference in New York. In their conversation, Tro, Brian, and Kristina talk about the upcoming Keto Symposium in New York, the damaging effects of sugar, diverticulosis, how strictly one can follow their diet without falling off the wagon, how unhealthy relationships with food can develop during childhood, food addiction and being in control of your eating habits, the Inuit tribe's genetic inability to get into ketosis. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Kristina Hess: Keto Symposium Website Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Aug 22, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Brandy Wiltermuth is the Medical Director at Three Health--a metabolic health and weight management company. She has worked in weight and metabolic disease management for over fifteen years. She is a ARNP with a Master's in nursing from Scholastica in Minnesota. In their conversation, Tro, Brian, and Brandy talk about the need for preventative medicine, the importance of spending sufficient time with patients struggling with weight and/or metabolic health, and the behavioral component of metabolic health care. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Brandy Wiltermuth: Three Health Instagram Facebook Podcast Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Aug 15, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Eric Edmeades is a serial entrepreneur with experience including wireless networking, military research, Hollywood film production, and award-winning and life-saving medical simulation. Today, Eric is a leading authority in Behavioral Change Dynamics. Eric has created and consulted on some of the most effective, transformative, and highly rated educational products and live events in the world. Eric is often referred to as the "Indiana Jones" of the professional speaker world because of his love of the African bush and his extensive visits with various tribes in Africa. In 2007 Eric established a friendship with the Hadza people — one of the last truly hunter/gatherer tribes left on earth and has visited them frequently over the last 10 years. In their conversation, Tro and Eric talk about the lifestyle and dietary habits of the Hadza tribe, the primary dietary predictors of disease and obesity, the natural impulse to seek out sweet foods, the social food culture of the Hadza tribe, the way that food companies play on this impulse to effect your diet, and Eric's work in nutritional anthropology. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Eric Edmeades: WILDFIT Website Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Aug 8, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Paul D. Thacker is an investigative journalist with over 15 years uncovering campaigns to distort science. He has written on scientific ethics for outlets including the New York Times, JAMA, Washington Post, NEJM, Los Angeles Times, The New Republic, BMJ, and Mother Jones. He has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal, the Associated Press, and Rolling Stone, and has been profiled by Nature and PBS. While serving as an investigator in the U.S. Senate, he helped to produce stories that ran in dozens of outlets including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CBS News, Reuters, ABC News, Science, Nature, BMJ, and the Associated Press. His congressional investigations led to passage of the landmark Physician Payments Sunshine Act, a bill that has altered the field of medicine, and is now being copied in several countries including England, France, the Netherlands, and Scotland. In their conversation, Tro, Brian, and Paul talk about the great 'aWOKEning' in American journalism, why vaccines are historically such a touchy subject in medical and science journalism, the anti-vaccine hysteria so prevalent in our current day, corruption, suppression, and disinformation in and from the pharmaceutical industry, financial relationships between doctors and pharmaceutical companies, the relationship between the FDA and big Pharma, narrative-based censorship, and lawsuits against the federal government for colluding with social media companies to violate free speech. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Paul Thacker: Substack Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Aug 1, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dorian Greenow is the founder and CEO of the company Keto Mojo, which makes a ketone measuring device that can support your keto diet success. In their conversation, Tro, Brian, and Dorian talk about measures ketone levels, the mission, products, and services of Keto Mojo, remote monitoring and how it is changing the medical landscape, new ideas and tech for advancing the remote care model, new research in nutritional psychology, the future of Keto Mojo, and the power of family support for achieving health goals. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dorian Greenow: Keto Mojo Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Jul 18, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Laura Buchanan is board certified in Family Medicine and is on the board of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association and will be taking her board examination in the fall of 2022. In their conversation, Drs. Tro and Laura talk about How Dr. Laura found her way into medicine and, ultimately, into nutrition and lifestyle, Dr. Laura's biggest influences, how Dr. Laura became involved in the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, reversal of metabolic syndrome and treating patients with lifestyle, the biggest factors in developing a successful philosophy of medical care, the lack of quality and comprehensiveness in medical education, and the danger of uncritical thinking. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Laura Buchanan: Twitter The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Website Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Jul 11, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. David Boulware is an infectious disease physician-scientist with formal training in clinical trials, public health, and tropical medicine. Dr. Boulware combines his clinical research with nested basic science investigations into disease pathogenesis to conduct translational research. His primary research interests are in meningitis in resource-limited areas including diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and quality improvement initiatives incorporating cost-effectiveness analyses in order to translate knowledge into improved care. Dr. Boulware's current research is focused on improving the clinical outcomes of HIV-infected persons with cryptococcal meningitis, the second most common AIDS-defining opportunistic infection in Sub-Saharan Africa and the most common cause of adult meningitis. Dr. Boulware leads a multidisciplinary, international research team with active research collaborations with partners in Uganda, South Africa, Ethiopia, Brazil, Botswana, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. In their conversation, Drs. Tro and David talk about how Dr. Boulware found his way into infectious disease, Dr. Boulware's career following the advent of Covid, Hydroxychloroquine studies, Ivermectin studies, the Activ-6 trial, monoclonal antibody treatment, Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA, and Dr. Boulware's take on the medical field post-Covid. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. David Boulware: Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Jul 4, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Doug Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of LowCarbUSA and the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. LowCarbUSA 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). Dr. Laura Buchanan is a Family Medicine Physician. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Buchanan is a certified Metabolic Health Practitioner (MHP) and a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association and will be taking her board examination in the fall of 2022. In their conversation, Tro, Doug, and Laura talk about the founding of the SMHP and Low Carb USA, Dr. Buchanan's discovery of the low carb lifestyle and diet, the content and goal of the SMHP, the value of the CGM as a tool for empowering patients, and the upcoming SMHP conference. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Doug Reynolds: LowCarbUSA The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Twitter Dr. Laura Buchanan: Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Jun 27, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Jackie Fletcher lives in the UK with her husband and twin boys. After starting on her low carb eating journey in May 2017 and then moving to a ketogenic way of eating in January 2018, she has discovered a passion for everything low carb and keto. In 2019 she decided to make low carb and keto part of her vision to help others on their journey to health and weight loss. Jackie has a certificate in the ketogenic diet, is a nutrition advisor and is a trainee Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She is also an ambassador for the charity PHCUK.org (Public Health Collaboration) dedicated to informing and implementing healthy decisions for better public health. In their conversation, Tro, Brian, and Jackie talk about how Jackie discovered the low-carb way of eating, believing in yourself and having hope, how Jackie started the Fabulously Keto Podcast , the confusion surrounding the term, 'diet,' being applied to the low-carb/keto lifestyle, the effect of stress on weight re-gain, the calming and anxiety reducing effect of prayer and meditation, how to have a healthy perspective on your nutritional lifestyle that helps you avoid feelings of shame and guilt if you go off plan, adopting the keto lifestyle and the multifaceted world of health that opens up as a result. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Jackie Fletcher: Website Podcast Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Jun 20, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Anthony Bradley is a professor of religious studies and director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at The King's College. Dr. Bradley is also a research fellow at The Acton Institute. Dr. Bradley lectures at colleges, universities, business organizations, conferences, and churches throughout the U.S. and abroad. He has a Ph.D. in Historical and Theological Studies from Westminster Theological Seminary, an M.A. in Ethics and Society from Fordham University, an M.S. Criminal Justice from John Jay College, and an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary. In their conversation, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Anthony talk about the vegan diet versus the carnivore diet, the FDA food pyramid and its origins, the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and other medically supervised experiments conducted on poor populations, the generational impact of not being able to trust doctors, nutritional deficiencies in school diets, the decline of mental health in young men today, the epidemic of an overwhelming sense of the futility of life in our society, toxic masculinity versus heroic masculinity, negative versus positive virtue and how the latter is more inspiring and effective for building up young people, the dire need in our society for strong male role models and mentors for boys, and the true definition of meekness. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Anthony Bradley: Website Publications and Contact Info Twitter Facebook Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Jun 13, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Carl Franklin is a commercial software developer, professional musician, and a podcaster since 2002. He started the Two Keto Dudes podcast with co-host Richard Morris. He is also the co-founder of Ketofest —a food and science festival celebrating the low-carb lifestyle. In their conversation, Dr. Tro, Amy Eiges, and Carl talk about how Carl found his way into the keto community and lifestyle, the upcoming Ketofest 2022, the shame and guilt involved in diet culture, the speaker lineup for Ketofest this year, the conspiratorial side of the ketogenic community, and how to do proper scientific research and evaluate the evidence critically. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Carl Franklin: Twitter Instagram Ketofest Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Jun 6, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Joe Feuerstein is an expert of integrated medicine and has been practicing for over 20 years. He is an assistant professor of Integrated Medicine at the University of Columbia. He has interests in nutrition, acupuncture, manual medicine, and supplementation, to name a few. He is also an author with a new book, The Cannabinoid Cookbook , out now! Also be sure to check out his paper, Everybody Can't Eat Everything . In their conversation, Drs. Tro and Joe talk about nuts, the microbiome and microbiome supplements, pre- pro- and post-biotics, the endocannabinoid system and its history, the cascade or entourage effect, cacao and its original uses by primitive peoples, the effect of exercise on the endocannabinoid system, turmeric and its effects on the endocannabinoid system, the nutritional value of truffle, and the history of truffle in the human diet. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Joe Feuerstein: Website Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

May 30, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Anthony Gustin is the Founder of Perfect Keto & Equip Foods , host of The Natural State Podcast , author of the best-selling Keto Answers . Former sports rehab clinician turned entrepreneur, amateur farmer, trained in functional medicine and ordered labs and set treatment plans for hundreds of patients. Investor, advisor, and amateur farmer. Amy Eiges is a health coach and reformed chronic dieter who is passionate about helping others recover from the diet-binge-gain-shame cycle she struggled with for years. Since discovering a ketogenic and low-carb lifestyle, she has lost over 180 pounds and has both reversed pre-diabetes and resolved lifelong depression. In their conversation, Tro, Amy, and Anthony talk about ancestral health, twitter hypocrisy, Dr. Anthony's trip to Africa to visit and study the Hadza tribe, the low-stress lifestyle of primitive tribes, the dietary and activity patterns of the Hadza tribe, the sleep habits of the Hadza tribe, how Dr. Anthony's life has changed as a result of visiting the Hadza tribe, how Dr. Anthony started Perfect Keto, oils, and nuts. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Anthony Gustin: Website Instagram Twitter Joyfield Farm Zero Acre Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

May 23, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Scott Parker is the co-auther—along with Eric Westman—of the cookbook, End Your Carb Confusion . He started cooking at the age of 15 in his step-dad's pub in Oxford, England. He is a two Michelin-starred chef trained at the prestigious Westminster Kingsway College in London. After Scott left cooking in professional kitchens behind at age twenty-six, he devoted his life to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and developing foods for some of the world's best retailers. After a health scare in 2020, he redoubled his efforts to take good care of his body, which led to his meeting Dr. Eric Westman and learning about the low-carb philosophy of eating. In their conversation, Brian, Tro, and Scott talk about the usage of seed/vegetables oils in the restaurant industry, Scott's philanthropic and charitable work, how Scott met and became involved with Dr. Eric Westman, Scott's introduction to the low-carb diet, how certain macro-nutrient combinations effect the release of hunger and satiety hormones, and Scott's cookbook. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Scott Parker: Instagram Twitter Book Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

May 16, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Triple J has an amazing and inspiring story of hope. He found himself in a place of severe depression, in poor health, and in physical pain after going through a divorce. He was overweight and losing faith that he could ever recover when he decided to give the keto diet a try. His results and the multitude of positive changes that have happened in his life since then have been jaw-dropping. In their conversation, Brian and Triple J talk about growing up in the South eating the Southern diet, divine intervention in a hopeless situation, the multifaceted benefits and positive effects that come from fixing your relationship with food, shedding 'mental weight' in addition to physical weight, the power of gratitude, and the power of believing in yourself. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Triple J: Linktree Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

May 9, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. In this episode, Brian and Tro are joined by a panel of students, patients, and doctors to discuss a wide variety of topics related to metabolic health and to share stories of hope and regained health. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Nick Norwitz: Twitter

May 2, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr Pran Yoganathan is a Gastroenterologist and Gastrointestinal endoscopist based in Sydney. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physician (FRACP) and a member of Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA). He has accredited expertise in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Colonoscopy as certified by the Conjoint Committee for the recognition of training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr Yoganathan has a strong interest in the field of human nutrition. He practices an approach to healthcare that assesses the lifestyle of the patient to see how it impacts on their gastrointestinal and metabolic health. Dr Yoganathan believes that the current day nutritional guidelines may not be based on perfect evidence and he passionately strives to provide the most up to date literature in healthcare and science to provide "Evidence-Based Medicine". In this conversation, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Pran discuss the relationship between Irritable Bowl Syndrome and diet, why satiety is an important part of the metabolic health and IBS conversation, non-digestible carbohydrate fermentation in the the large bowel, the association between metal health and gut health, the effects of a fecal transplant procedure, the dangers of pesticides in so many foods and their effect on the gut microbiome, the problem with diet sodas and emulsifiers, the many factors of modern life contributing to an obesogenic environment, why the move to pant based eating on a large scale is not the sustainable move it is made out to be, why fatty liver disease is one of the easiest, fastest diseases to reverse, the incredible value of the low-carb community and network of medical practitioners. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Pran Yoganathan: Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Apr 25, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Siobhan Huggins is Dave Feldman's right hand researcher in all things cholesterol & lipoproteins. She went keto in August of 2016, lost 80 pounds, and completely turned her health around. Now she spends her time deep diving into the inner workings of the lipid system, and searching for the mechanisms of the modern diseases that surround us. In this conversation, Brian and Siobhan discuss how Siobhan discovered the keto diet, Siobhan's battle with anxiety and depression and the advantage that the keto diet gave her in that battle, lipedema and its symptoms, the effect of high fat vs high carb diets on the microbiome, why the Western diet is a metabolic disaster, the genius of the human body for survival and balance, the importance of considering the bio-individuality of each person seeking to regain health on the keto diet, the effect that mindset can have on success and health, and the frustration at the root of doctor burn out. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Siobhan Huggins: Instagram Twitter Cholesterol Code Lipedema-Simplified Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Apr 18, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Catherine Seo, PhD is Founder & CEO of Lipedema Simplified & The LipedemaProject, Inc., course director for MasterClass: Beyond Lipedema and a professor of psychology. She produced and directed the documentary, The Disease They Call FAT , and was one of the co-authors of the book, Lipedema-The Disease They Call FAT: An Overview for Clinicians . Dr. Seo's research focuses on empowering women who experience the distortions of body image and the role of nutrition for treating lipedema. She holds a doctorate in Psychology with a concentration in Media. She has lipedema, lymphedema, and has struggled with obesity. She has dedicated over 40 years to learning and teaching how to bring knowledge, compassion, and humor to living with a chronic condition. Leslyn Keith is a certified lymphedema therapist and has a Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy with an emphasis on lymphedema and obesity. Dr. Keith has started four lymphedema therapy programs in California including two in private practice. She has treated lymphatic and fat disorders for over 20 years and currently researches, consults, and lectures on lymphedema, lipedema, and obesity nationally and internationally. She is the author of two books about and published several articles about the efficacy of a ketogenic diet for lymphatic and fat disorders. Currently, Dr. Keith is Director of Research and Board President for The Lipedema Project and an instructor in lymphedema therapy for Klose Training . In this conversation, Brian, Leslyn, and Catherine discuss the definition of lipedema and lymphedema, how people struggling with either of the above diseases can find relief for their condition with the ketogenic diet, the need for taking a holistic approach to health in order to recover from lipedema, the importance of considering bio-individuality when helping patients, research that has been done on using the keto diet to treat lipedema and lymphedema, the speaker line-up for Catherine and Leslyn's upcoming symposium, liposuction surgery and its place in the treatment of lipedema and lymphedema. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Leslyn Kieth: Email: leslyn@lipedemaproject.org Catherine Seo: Email: catherine@lipedema-simplified.org Lipedema Simplified Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Apr 11, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Frédéric Leroy is a food scientist who has done amazing and important work in exposing biases in nutrition research. He is a professor of Food Science and Biotech in Belgium. His research areas include animal sourced foods, fermented foods, and nutrition. In this discussion, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Frédéric talk about why/how meat became so controversial, the ancient and vital innovation of fermented meat, the difference between real science and institutionalized science, the religious influence behind much of the demonization of red meat and the promotion of plant based foods, technocracy and its effects on nutritional dogma, academic bullying in the nutritional research space, big food lobbying, and changing the nutritional landscape by empowering people with information. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Frédéric Leroy: Twitter ALEPH2020 Articles Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Apr 4, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Sollozzo and Clemenza are the founders of the Meat Mafia. Check out the new Meat Mafia podcast in the links below! In this discussion, Brian, Sollozzo, and Clemenza talk about the value of eating locally grown/raised food and cooking your own meals, the benefits of regenerative farming and eating ruminant animals, new big food versus old big food, the benefits of raw milk, why restricting carbs too much may ultimately be bad for your gut, the necessity of getting quality sleep, and the effects of stress. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Meat Mafia: Website Clemenza Twitter Sollozzo Twitter Podcast Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Mar 28, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Robert Kiltz is Founder and Director of Central New York's first successful IVF center. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Fellowship trained and Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. In this discussion, these three docs talk about carbohydrate addiction and how carb addiction has taken hold of society, the origin of nearly all disease in humans, reversing and causing infertility with optimal nutrition, why carbs and sugar are non-essential for the human diet, the difference between eating simple and complex sugars, the value of doing creative activities, problems with emulsifiers in packaged products, delivering better care at a lower price, being a lifelong learner, and the microbiome. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Robert Kiltz: Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Mar 21, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and best-selling author of multiple books aimed at exposing the incredible nutritional blunders made by official health agencies and providing effective and powerful strategies for regaining health, gaining control over weight, and even methods to regain youthfulness. In this discussion, Drs. Brian and William talk about the connection between wheat, grains, and sugar in the diet and disruption of the gut-microbiome, the importance of feeding your gut-microbiome correctly, the connection between mental health and gut health, why grains and seeds are not compatible with the human, the negative effects of certain drugs, emulsifiers, and sweeteners on gut-health, the devastating effects of stress and how to mitigate those effects, and the value of making your own fermented foods. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. William Davis: Website Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Mar 16, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Jayne Bullen is a managing director of the Nutrition Network and the chief operating officer of the Nokes foundation. She also established the Eat Better South Africa program with Professor Noakes. Jayne has an MBA degree and has focused her career on helping others to achieve healthier lifestyles. Her personal struggles with weight and metabolic disease led her to the low carbohydrate approach. To this end, she is the organizer of the World Nutrition Summit and is bringing leaders in the nutritional realm together to educated people. Neville Wellington is a general practitioner with over 21 years of experience with pediatrics and adults, specializing in diabetes management. He has extensive clinical research and is a featured speaker for the nutrition network. In this discussion, Brian, Jayne, and Neville talk about the importance of considering lifestyle factors in conjunction with diet, continuous glucose monitors, why stress is so unhealthy, the upcoming World Nutrition Summit, the damaging effects to the body of sugary drinks, remission versus reversal of disease, and the need for nutritional education. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Jayne Bullen: World Nutrition Summit Nutrition Network Twitter Neville Wellington: Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Mar 14, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Cynthia Thurlow, NP is an author, speaker, nurse, intermittent fasting guru, health coach, and functional nutritionist who has cared for patients for more than twenty years. She has over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. In this discussion, Tro, Brian, and Cynthia talk about the way people ate before the era of processed food, moderating versus eliminating certain foods, the impact of weight stigma on how people negatively perceive intermittent fasting, the difference between disordered eating and fasting, the damage that dietary dogma can have and the importance of staying open-minded, the challenge of doing a low-carb diet as a vegetarian, the idea that "comfort is a cage," and hormone replacement therapy. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Cynthia Thurlow: Website Book Instagram Twitter TEDx Talk Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Mar 7, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Rowena Field is a physiotherapist with 30 years' experience in both private practice and as a rehabilitation consultant. Rowena has a professional interest in chronic pain management over the last few years and is keen to assist clients that historically have had limited options and may have been poorly managed. Her PhD investigated the use of nutritional therapy for chronic pain, so she now incorporates her role as a nutritionist with her physiotherapy expertise. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Rowena Field: Website Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Feb 28, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Roxana was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and proscribed a plant based diet in which vegetable oils replaced animal fats. After many unsuccessful attempts at losing weight while following this diet, she discovered the keto diet. Over time, she also learned to avoid nightshades in order to help reduce the symptoms of her arthritis. She started the keto/low carb diet support group on Facebook called Reversing Insulin Resistance. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Roxana Soetebeer: Facebook Group Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Feb 21, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Joining the show today is one of Dr. Tro's patients. Rocio has an amazing story to share about how she fought for her health and discovered the path to wellness through determination and self-advocacy. In this discussion, Tro, Brian, and Rocio talk about taking the initiative with your doctor, advocating for your own health, and the qualities of a good doctor. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Rocio: Website Coupon Code: keto Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Feb 14, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Kevin Van Dorn is an author and has an amazing weight loss story. Kevin is a full-time data analyst and blogger. He fought with Obesity, Autoimmune Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and related chronic diseases for many years. After 3 decades of battling these problems with the usual dietary and fitness recommendations, he finally conquered his obesity and chronic health problems using a specific protocol of the Ketogenic Diet. He now dedicates his time to assisting others who have faced similar challenges. Kevin is the Chief Editor at Sustainable-Keto.com and is the author of Fat Boy no More . In this discussion, Brian, Tro, and Kevin talk about processed food addiction, putting disease into remission using the keto diet, why the traditional medical care model discourages intellectual curiosity and fosters frustration, potatoes, the social factors involved in long-term dietary success, the mental health effects of the ketogenic diet, the connection between cravings and getting good sleep, how to deal with temptation when you feel like you are about to start binging junk food, and the amazing feeling of no longer being a slave to hunger and craving. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Kevin Van Dorn: Book Twitter Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Feb 7, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. JoAnn McManamy is an inspiring person and has an incredible story of recovering her health through lifestyle change. Dr. JoAnn McManamy 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 discussion, Drs. Brian, Tro, and JoAnn talk about rearranging priorities to emphasize health and flourishing, managing your stress and diet for optimal wellness, lessons learned from many years spent moving toward a healthier life, taking charge of your own health, how to communicate with your doctor to get the care you need, how to find a great doctor, and setting goals for success. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. JoAnn McManamy: Instagram Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Jan 31, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Peter Brukner is a medical doctor and specialist sports and exercise medicine physician. He is the founding partner at the Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne and is Professor of Sports Medicine at the La Trobe Sport & Exercise Medicine Research Centre at La Trobe University. More recently Peter has become interested in lifestyle issues and their relationship to health. In particular he is interested in the role of diet, especially a low carb diet, in both health and athletic performance. In this discussion, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Peter talk about how the low-fat dietary philosophy took root and flourished for so many years, the wide array of disease factors impacted by diet, the effect of the low-carb diet on chronic pain, the phenomenon of patients educating their doctors about low-carb, and the danger of standing up for positions contrary to the prevailing medical dogma as doctors. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Peter Brukner: Book Twitter Website Defeat Diabetes Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Jan 24, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Jim Ingram is a board certified Family Medicine Practitioner. He started his undergraduate education at Purdue University and went to medical school at Ohio State. He did his Family Medicine residency at Memorial Hospital. In this discussion, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Jim talk about Dr. Jim's journey into the low-carb lifestyle personally and professionally, diabetes reversal and the reversal of other conditions on the low-carb diet, the progression of keto and low-carb from obscurity to the mainstream, the literature base for the low-carb diet, and strategies for getting low-carb physicians and practitioners around the world connected. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Jan 17, 2022

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Jacob Mey is a leading expert in human nutrition and metabolism. He obtained his PhD from the University of Illinois, at Chicago in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Rehabilitation Sciences. He currently works in a research lab that investigates the impact of nutrition on whole-body and skeletal muscle metabolism. Dr. Mey uses clinical-translational research approaches to understand the links between nutrition and health. He is also a registered and licensed dietitian. In this discussion, Brian, Tro, and Jacob talk about the role of carbohydrates in the diets of various types of individuals, the impact of botanical compounds on metabolic syndrome, food restriction as a behavior in humans and animals, the potential benefits of taking "diet holidays," processed food addiction, research on exogenous ketones and fasting ketone levels, a recent research study comparing a whole grain diet and a refined grain diet, and the carnivore diet and reports from individuals on their self-perception of its benefits. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Jacob Mey: Website Twitter Research Studies Email: jake.mey@cakenutrition.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Dec 20, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Vinnie Tortorich is a documentary filmmaker, podcaster, author, and cancer survivor. He has just finished his most recent movie, Beyond Impossible . It is a film which seeks to expose the corruption of the fake meat industry. In his podcast, Fitness Confidential , Vinnie dispels the widespread mistaken beliefs regarding weight loss and exercise and teaches us how to lose weight, get fit and reclaim our lives. Pre-order Vinnie's new movie on iTunes (dropping January 11)! In this discussion, Brian, Tro, and Vinnie talk about Vinnie's new film, the history and major events of the low-fat, plant-based diet movement, the political and economic forces driving the plant-based movement, lies told in the Game Changers documentary, wether low-carb or plant-based has a greater environmental impact, the benefits of the ketogenic diet for alcoholics, and getting shadow banned on Twitter. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Vinnie Tortorich: Website Twitter YouTube Pre-Order Beyond Impossible on iTunes Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Dec 13, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dan Gutierrez is a Fitness Coach and Owner at RADD CrossFit in Long Island. Along with his wife and brother, Dan and his team have been working to help people achieve success on their metabolic health journey. In this discussion, Brian, Tro, and Dan talk about the need for fitness experts and physicians to connect for the benefit of their clients and patients, the relationship between exercise and metabolic health, the relationship between exercise and mental health, understanding the human need for fulfillment, the story of RADD CrossFit, the value of community for personal success, how to keep people motivated to accomplish their goals by uncovering the 'why' behind those goals, and building long-term resistance to unhealthy habits. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dan Gutierrez: RADD CrossFit Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Dec 3, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. In this special episode, Dr. Tro is joined by Dave Feldman, Dr. Nick Norwitz, and Dr. Adrian Soto Mota. In this podcast, Doctor Tro interviews these guests, who are also his co-authors, on their new paper published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition. The paper found that there may be ways to predict which people will experience a rise in their LDL on a low carb diet and those who won't. Furthermore, they showed in a case series of patients from Doctor Tro's office that this high cholesterol may be reversible with the re-introduction of carbohydrates. In this conversation, Tro, Nick, Adrian, and Dave talk about the fruits of their research and years of labor. Among the topics discussed are the elimination of biases from research findings and observations, the lean mass hyper responder phenotype, how to determine individual likelihood of risk for various diseases, observations on fluctuations in LDL cholesterol and its relationship to dietary saturated fat, current research projects in the works, and the psychology of Twitter hate. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: View the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab144 Dr. Nick Norwitz: Twitter Dr. Adrian Soto Mota: Twitter Dave Feldman: Twitter Citizen Science Foundation Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Nov 22, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Menno Henselmans is the Founder of Henselmans Personal Training Certification Program, experienced physique coach, award winning model, speaker, and published scientific author. He has a passion for bringing data-driven, scientific information to the fitness industry and has has spent much energy and effort toward that end. He is also the author of The Science of Self-Control . In their discussion, Brian, Tro, and Menno talk about the pros/cons of carbohydrate intake for different kinds of athletes and various forms of exercise, whether training in a fasted state is beneficial or not, the anabolic window, the relationship between weight loss, mental health, and strength training, the relationship between stress and weight regain, why using food as a reward is a bad idea, primary drivers of food intake and "cheating" on your diet, and tips for staying the course with your health goals. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Menno Henselmans: Website Book Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Nov 15, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Aseem Malhotra is a cardiologist, author of The Pioppi Diet and A Statin-Free Life (available November 16), a public health campaigner, and has received numerous accolades and awards over the course of his medical career. Dr Malhotra is an NHS Trained Consultant Cardiologist, and visiting Professor of Evidence Based Medicine, Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Salvador, Brazil. He is a world renowned expert in the prevention, diagnosis and management of heart disease. He is honorary council member to the Metabolic Psychiatry Clinic at Stanford University school of medicine California, and is Cardiology MSc examiner at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. He is a founding member of Action on Sugar and was the lead campaigner highlighting the harm caused by excess sugar consumption in the United Kingdom, particularly its role in type 2 diabetes and obesity. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Aseem Malhotra: Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Nov 8, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. In today's episode, Dr. Tro is joined by Brian Wiley, Amy Eiges, and Dr. Natasha Larmie. Brian and Amy are health coaches at Dr. Tro's Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care. Between the two of them, Brian and Amy have lost over 300 lbs following the ketogenic/low-carb diet! Natasha (@thefatdoctoruk) graduated from Barts and The London Medical School in 2003 and has rotated through several hospital posts over the course of her medical career—General Medicine, General Surgery, OBGyn, Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics and Paediatrics. Around the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, she began a personal health journey that led her ultimately to a life-changing discovery—the low-carb/ketogenic diet. In their conversation, Tro and his guests discuss the "health at every size" movement, the failure of the medical system with regard to providing effective solutions for people with obesity, the absurdity of making people weigh their food as part of a weight loss strategy, the relationship between real food diets and mental health, harmful and unproductive stigmas surrounding obesity and weight, how to reach people out there who are in despair of ever finding a sustainable and effective weight loss plan, why focusing primarily on the numbers on the scale is putting the cart before the horse, the journey of becoming a restrained eater, the proper place/understanding of exercise in the context of total health, and why fear and shame are not effective motivators to change. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Natasha Larmie: Website Podcast Brian Wiley: Articles, Blogs, and Podcast Episodes Instagram Amy Eiges: Articles, Blogs, and Podcast Episodes Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Nov 1, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Jodi Nishida is a Pharm D, based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Jodi is the owner & primary provider of The Keto Prescription in Honolulu. She received her PharmD degree from the University of Southern California and is the only accredited Metabolic Health Practitioner in Hawaii specializing in low carb, ketogenic nutrition. After an encounter with Jimmy Moore's book, Keto Clarity , she adopted the keto diet as an experiment. After six months on the diet, she saw her severe psoriatic arthritis go into remission! In their conversation, Brian, Tro, and Jodi discuss how many regulations are involved in trying to help people, the sad reality that there are some dishonest hustlers in medicine, strategies for dealing with carbohydrate addiction in patients who are new to keto, what it takes to open a private practice specializing in low-carb and keto in the modern health world, the necessity for a network of good people working together to make an effective alternative, lifestyle-focused healthcare system work, the tragic lack of compassion that plagues medicine, and the economic efficiency of focusing healthcare on prevention and reversal via lifestyle intervention. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Jodi Nishida: Website Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Oct 25, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Cian Foley is a Software Engineer from Waterford, Ireland and also a 2 time European, pan-American and World amateur kettlebell champion. At the age of 35, Cian was obese and suffered from related pain. He has since totally transformed himself into a healthy and fit athlete as a result of his journey of discovery through the world of exercise and nutrition. He has developed his own nutritional guidelines called Don't Eat for Winter . In their discussion, Brian, Tro, and Cian talk about year-long autumnal eating in modern society, the place of acorns and oak trees in the history of the human diet, the hunger-inducing effect of eating carbs and fat together, wether people would generally choose health if they had all of the information they needed to achieve ideal health, strategies for beating addiction, brown fat, the importance of having the ability to have open discussions in the health field, cutting weight for sports and competition, For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Cian Foley: Don't Eat for Winter Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Oct 18, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Charles Mattocks is a chef, actor, filmmaker, producer, and a father. After working as an actor, he made a drastic career change and began wading into the world of health and diabetes. His journey has ultimately brought him full circle back to film and television. He is the creator of the TV show Reversed . In their discussion, Brian and Charles talk about experimenting with diet and learning to reverse one's emotional, spiritual, and physical state, the danger to society when you as an individual don't choose to do what is right in spite of challenges, and strategies for spreading nutrition and health information to people. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Charles Mattocks: Website Twitter Reversed YouTube Channel Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Oct 11, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Jeff Kotterman is a licensed Master Sports Nutritionist (the first in San Diego!). He is also a coach, mentor, teacher, speaker, researcher, and is the founder of the TriSystem Health Network. In addition to holding every certification the NASN has to offer, he has earned a degree in health and physical education from the College of New Jersey in Trenton and holds additional certifications from AFAA, ACE, and NAFC. In this conversation, Brian, Tro, and Jeff discuss genetic predisposition to obesity, the social and environmental factors of obesity, the powerful partnership of diet and exercise, how hyper-palatability can diminish the feeling of being full, strategies for avoiding relapses and binging, meal frequency, how to keep your patients motivated on their dietary journey, avoiding nutritional 'martyrdom,' the proper uses of food, and when it is appropriate to use whey protein on a low-carb diet. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Jeff Kotterman: TriSystem Health Network Linkedin Facebook Email: jeff@trisystem.com NAS Nutrition Phone: 1-800-538-2348 Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Oct 4, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Michelle Hurn is a Registered and Licensed Dietician, author, and LCHF (Low Carb, High Fat) advocate. She is the author of The Dietitian's Dilemma whose subject is the treatment of the root cause of disease through diet. She is also a running enthusiast and has participated in several Ultra Running events. In their discussion, Brian, Tro, and Michelle talk about the lack of sufficient emphasis on nutrition training in medical education, the misguided and misinformed acceptance of processed carbs and sugars by so many, mental health outcomes of real food diets, the importance of considering the emotional component of metabolic health and weight gain, the value of meditation, prayer, and community for mental health, being ok with being an outlier for the sake of your health and well-being, and the devastating mental health effects of anorexia. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Michelle Hurn: The Dietitian's Dilemma Instagram Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Sep 27, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Philip Ovadia is a heart surgeon and the founder of Ovadia Heart Health whose stated purpose is, "helping our patients make changes through dietary and lifestyle interventions based on the most up-to-date scientific knowledge." His passion is teaching patients how to stay off of his operating table by fixing their metabolic health. In their discussion, Brian, Tro, and Philip talk about strategies for confronting the health epidemic in the United States, the centrality of metabolic health when it comes to avoiding disease, why obesity is not the only indicator of poor metabolic health, triglycerides as a marker for metabolic health, and learning to look at your health as a system rather than a short term goal. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Philip Ovadia: Website Twitter Facebook I Fix Hearts Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Sep 20, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Jamie Seeman is a Board Certified OB-GYN and the host of the Fit and Fabulous podcast. She earned a B.S. in Exercise, Nutrition, and Health Sciences and earned her Doctor of Medicine degree at Nebraska School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Nebraska Medical College and is a fellow in Integrative Medicine at the Center for Integrative Medicine at The University of Arizona. Dr. Brad Winterstein is a Bariatric and General Surgeon practicing at Nebraska Methodist Hospital. He is Board Certified in General Surgery and completed his training and surgical residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. In this episode, Brian, Tro, Jamie, and Brad discuss Upgrade Performance Institute (Brad and Jamie's new joint project), Dexa Scan analysis, supplements and the supplement industry, and a medical care system that puts the power to be healthy back into the patients' hands. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Jamie Seeman: Upgrade Performance Institute Mid-City OB-GYN Instagram Email: info@upgradepi.com Dr. Brad Winterstein: Upgrade Performance Institute Nebraska Methodist Hospital Email: info@upgradepi.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Sep 13, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. In this episode, your very own Dr. Tro Kalayjian sits down in the guest chair for an interview with Dr. Brian Lenzkes. Dr. Tro is a board certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine Physician. He has published research on a multitude of topics including Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, and Severe Hypertriglyceridemia. He is the co-host of the very popular Low Carb MD Podcast (as you probably know!) and is a pioneer in the areas of Telehealth and Direct Primary Care. In their discussion, Drs. Brian and Tro talk about the evolution of their medical careers and patient care philosophies over the past several years, problems with the normative system of medical care, the importance and value of each individual choosing to do what they know is right in spite of the potential resulting hardship, the huge gap between having a scientific understanding of how weight loss works and being able to personally lose weight, and the beautiful blessing of growing and being a part of a supportive, loving community. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram

Sep 6, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Rotimi Rainwater is a film maker, documentarian, writer, and producer. He is the creator of the films Sugar and Lost in America . Since beginning his low-carb journey he has lost 105 pounds! In this discussion, Brian and Rotimi talk about using food as an emotional release, how to fix your relationship with food using low-carb, how to plan for success when entering into a situation where you will be tempted to cheat, learning to enjoy the journey of health, Rotimi's upcoming film projects, and finding the "why" that motivates you in your health journey. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Rotimi Rainwater: IMDb Twitter Lost in America Film Village Entertainment Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Aug 30, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. John Speakman is a highly successful and decorated biologist, researcher, and author with special interest and expertise in the areas of energy balance, factors that limit expenditure, the genetic and environmental drivers of obesity, and the energetic contribution to ageing. He has been internationally recognized by Chinese, American, and European institutions for the contributions he has made to his field of study, and is the recipient of many awards for his work (too many to list in a short bio). In their discussion, Drs. Brian, Tro, and John talk about how Dr. Speakman became interested in/introduced to energy expenditure, the difficulties and nuances involved in working with patients to help them change their eating behaviors to lose weight, studies related to the above issue, sensory specific satiety, why certain people can lose weight on a low fat diet while others lose weight on a low carb diet, postprandial dipping and related studies, the place of CGMs in the future of obesity research, and differing models of what causes hunger. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. John Speakman: Twitter Energetics Research Group Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Aug 23, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Joining Brian on the podcast this week is Low Carb USA founder and CEO, Doug Reynolds. He is also the founder of the recently formed non-profit organization, the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, whose stated purpose is to "reverse the increasing prevalence of noncommunicable, lifestyle-related diseases, influenced by metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance." Brian and Doug discuss the birth of Low Carb USA, the myriad benefits of low carb, the birth of the SMHP, and the speaker lineup for the Low Carb USA 2021 conference. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Doug Reynolds: Low Carb USA Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Aug 16, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. This week's episode features your hosts, Dr. Brian Lenzkes and Dr. Tro Kalayjian. For the first time, these co-hosts have the opportunity to interview each other and ask many questions about upcoming projects, their respective medical practices, and topics/questions that have been on their minds. Brian and Tro discuss lessons they have learned from the experience of starting their own private medical practices, the realization of what brings real joy in life, working to build something bigger than yourself, the top 4 co-morbidities associated with COVID related deaths, the effectiveness of the available COVID vaccines, and the importance of common sense and honest evaluation of available data. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Aug 6, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Elie Jarrouge is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Doctor based in Houston, Texas. He did his Internal Medicine Residency and Nephrology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also Board Certified in Nephrology. In this episode, Brian, Tro, and Elie talk about the intimate relationship between poor metabolic health and a multitude of diseases, the COVID Delta Variant, what inspired them to become doctors, the many benefits of the direct primary care model of medical care, physician burnout, and the power of community when it comes to staying consistent with a diet. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Elie Jarrouge: Website Instagram Twitter Linkedin Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Aug 2, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Daniel Wiseman (aka. @SteakAndIron on Twitter) has been practicing and promoting the Low Carb Diet for many years. As a young man, he encountered numerous health issues which caused him to begin exploring the world of dieting. This journey ultimately led him to the discovery of low-carb dieting and he has been going strong ever since. In this episode, Brian, Tro, and Daniel talk about junk food, the struggle of living the keto life with a sweet tooth, getting dietary advice from 4Chan, the importance of dietary self-experimentation, the anthropological/historical perspective on the natural human diet, tribalism within dietary communities, dietary virtue signaling, and environmental vs genetic factors in obesity and diabetes. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Daniel Wiseman: Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jul 26, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. P.D. Mangan is a microbiologist, health and fitness coach, and anti-aging expert. He is the founder of Rogue Health and Fitness and is dedicated to teaching the science-based way to eat right, get fit, and live long. He is also a weightlifter and researcher. In this discussion, Tro and P.D. talk about prevailing public opinion regarding the health consequences of consuming meat versus what studies reveal about eating meat, the presence of meat historically in the human diet, the need for a change in public perspective on dietary fats, the types of foods that actually cause metabolic disease, and why people don't need to work out as much as they may think to see gains. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: P.D. Mangan: Twitter Instagram Website Book Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jul 19, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Christine Najjar is a Board Certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician. She studied biochemistry at McGill University, earned a Masters in Nutrition at Columbia University while finishing medical school at the same time. She did her Internal Medicine residency at University of Connecticut. In this episode, Tro and Christine talk about the Armenian and Lebanese diets, the severe lack of good nutritional information in medical education, why the calories-centric model of weight loss is not sufficient for dealing with weight loss, why the academic nutritional community is stuck in this old calories/energy way of thinking, the importance of paying attention to how you feel and getting your information from objective data, and what the ideal patient looks like. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Christine Najjar: Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jul 12, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Kara Collier is a Registered Dietician, Licensed Dietician/Nutritionist, and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician specializing in glucose control and metabolism. She is the Co-Founder and Director of Nutrition at NutriSense where she has been helping thousands of people achieve metabolic health and learn about their bodies. In their discussion, Brian, Tro, and Kara talk about treatment versus prevention, deficiencies in medical education, the vision and goals of NutriSense, the value of putting a patient's health back into their own hands with technologies like the CGM, corporate wellness, the mental and environmental factors involved in metabolic health, and the hormonal versus the calories model of health. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Kara Collier: NutriSense Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jul 5, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Kevin Gendreau is a board certified physician, obesity medicine specialist, and primary care doctor. In order to cope with his father's cancer diagnosis, he turned to food and ended up weighing over 300lbs. After losing both his Father and his Sister to cancer, he decided to make a change in his eating habits. After living a low carb life and employing intermittent fasting for 18 months, he had lost 125lbs! In this discussion, Brian and Kevin talk about eating clean, the mental health benefits of ditching processed junk food, the importance of satiety as a factor for success on your diet, the process of recovering from sugar and carb addiction, and why stress is a major component of weight gain. Links: Dr. Kevin Gendreau: Twitter Website Instagram 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food Fasting While Furious (Book) Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jun 30, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Prof. Matthew Liao holds the Arthur Zitrin Chair of Bioethics as well as the Directorship for the Center for Bioethics at New York University. He was Deputy Director and James Martin Senior Research Fellow in the Program on the Ethics of the New Biosciences in the Faculty of Philosophy at Oxford University. He was the Harold T. Shapiro Research Fellow in the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University in 2003–2004, and a Greenwall Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins University and a Visiting Researcher at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University from 2004–2006. In May 2007, he founded Ethics Etc, a group blog for discussing contemporary philosophical issues in ethics and related areas. He is interested in a wide range of issues including ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, moral psychology, and bioethics. In this discussion, Tro and Matthew talk about the diverse human activities which negatively impact the environment, whether or not the raising and consumption of livestock is one of those activities, which human behaviors contribute the most to human-caused damage to the environment, and the ethics of human engineering as a solution to environmental damage. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Prof. Matthew Liao: Website Twitter The Right to be Loved Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jun 28, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Paul Kolodzik is the Medical Director and Founder of East Indiana Recovery. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, the Wright State University College of Medicine, and did his Residency in Emergency Medicine at WSU. In this episode, Brian, Tro, and Paul discuss the benefits of the direct primary care service model of healthcare, the inefficiencies of the medical system, the treatment of alcohol addiction, whether abstinence is the ultimate goal for every patient on the road to recovery, and the Sinclair Method. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Paul Kolodzik: East Indiana Recovery Metabolic MDs Sinclair Method Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jun 18, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Vera Tarman is a leading expert on food addiction and—through her writings, speaking, and workshops—has been helping patients overcome their addictions to sugar and processed food for many years. She is the author of several books on the topic of food addiction and hosts her own podcast in which she talks with expert guests about health, nutrition, and addiction. In this episode, Brian, Tro, and Vera discuss why the idea of food addiction has been so slow to catch on in the medical industry, the need for clinical research on food addiction, the relationship between stress and weight gain, the problem of hyper-palatable foods, whether there is any benefit in using sweeteners instead of sugar to help kick a sugar addiction, how to find support for your addiction recovery journey, and whether moderation is possible for true addicts. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Vera Tarman: Website Podcast Books Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jun 14, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Kristina Hess is a health coach and clinical nutritionist. She attended Wesleyan University and obtained her Masters in clinical nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is also a Certified Nutrition Specialist and is further certified in Mindful Eating, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Sport Nutrition, and Heartmath. She is currently in the process of becoming certified in Nutrigenomics as well. In their discussion, Tro, Brian, and Kristina talk about the value of understanding the specifics of one's genetics for optimizing nutrition, how genetics can explain why certain diets work for certain people and not others, certain dietary guidelines that will generally work for all people, the pros and cons of including dairy in one's diet, and the importance of knowing when to use low-carb replacements for sugary/processed foods and when to cut them out. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Kristina Hess: Coaching Website The Keto Nutritionist Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jun 7, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Sam Apple is a health care and medical writer. He did his undergrad at University of Michigan, his masters at Columbia. He has worked for University of Pennsylvania, is currently on the faculty of the MA in Science Writing and MA in Writing programs at Johns Hopkins, and has written extensively on metformin and metabolic health. Soon, he will be releasing his brand new book, Ravenous , which tackles, among others, the subjects of the Warburg Effect and metabolic health's relationship to cancer. In this discussion, Tro, Brian, and Sam talk about the role of metabolic health in preventing cancer, the effect that hyperinsulinemia has an cancer growth, the Warburg Effect and the work of Otto Warburg as it pertains to cancer cell research, how sugar, stress, and poor sleep habits raise insulin, the unfortunate lack of emphasis on preventative treatments for cancer in research, how the rise in cancer diagnoses follows the same curve as the rise of the western diet, and whether there is a diet out there that treats cancer. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Sam Apple: Website Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

May 31, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Mark Prince is the CEO of Qardio MD. He got his undergraduate degree at Bennington University and went to Boston University for his MBA. He began his career in the field of life sciences before transitioning to consumer electronics. He has over 20 years of experience in the development and launch of innovative new products and brands. In this discussion, Tro, Brian, and Mark discuss the benefits of remote patient care, the place that remote patient monitoring will have in the future of health care, future prospects for Qardio, how remote monitoring technologies have benefitted Tro and Brian's patients, and factors that effect blood pressure readings. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Mark Prince: Qardio MD Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

May 24, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Laura and Chris Spath have lost 250 pounds combined due to their joint adoption of the carnivore diet. After years of yo-yo dieting and struggling with their weight, these two were able to turn the tides. Today they are here to share their inspirational story with us and let us know how they achieved such remarkable weight loss. In this discussion, Tro, Laura, and Chris talk about carb and sugar addiction, the 'learned helplessness' that can keep one trapped in a vicious cycle of eating processed food, how to stop failing at failing to stick with your diet, low carb replacements for sugary foods, how stress eating can still effect a person following the carnivore diet, the power of a supportive community for achieving weight loss goals, and tips for setting up an effective defense against the impulse to eat processed, sugary foods. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: The Spaths: Laura's Instagram Laura's YouTube Channel Link Tree Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

May 17, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Joining us today is Dr. George Condrut who is a Family Medicine doctor practicing in Ottawa. He completed his Family Medicine Residency at the University of Ottawa in 2006 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. George shares the story of how he discovered that fasting and low-carb dieting could be used to treat patients with obesity and metabolic disease. Dr. Condrut and Dr. Tro also discuss some of the older studies and research they had to uncover in order to discover the low-carb path to health. In their discussion, George and Tro talk about time restricted eating, the work of Jason Fung, why women have a harder time losing weight than men, incredible improvement of symptoms from idiopathic afflictions while on a low-carb/fasting treatment plan, the relative difficulty of getting CGMs to patients in Canada, and weight loss drugs, For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

May 10, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Jason Jodway is a man who has been on a wild journey of weight loss, having lost over 315 pounds! At one point, he weighed over 500 pounds. Due to his resolve and determination to regain his health and achieve a healthy weight, he was able to overcome the bad nutrition advice, lifelong obesity, and lack of good information that was holding him back. In this episode, Tro and Jason discuss growing up as the fat kid in school, coping mechanisms used to deal with the stress of being overweight, the shame and guilt involved in being an overweight person with food addiction, how Jason discovered the low carb diet by examining the research for himself, the power of satiety, controlling your food environment for success, stress induced binge eating and tips for avoiding it. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Jason Jodway: Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

May 3, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Joining the show today are Drs. Jason Fung and Doug Gwinn. Dr. Gwinn is a Family Medicine doctor who practiced for thirty-five years until his retirement. He found himself with kidney disease, hypertension, and metabolic disease. Due to his discovery of Dr. Fung, he has been able to improve his kidney function and overall health by implementing fasting and the ketogenic/carnivore diet. In this discussion, we discuss the potential benefits of a carnivore diet for back pain and kidney function, the relationship between lifestyle decisions and likelihood of developing kidney disease, ways in which the current medical system is broken, and Dr. Gwinn's personal experiments and experiments with the keto and carnivore diets. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Jason Fung: Twitter Website Dr. Doug Gwinn: Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Apr 26, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. We are very excited to bring you this interview with Dr. Layne Norton—a bodybuilding coach, pro bodybuilder, pro powerlifter, and founder of Carbon and BioLayne—David Mathas—a health coach and former army medic—and Randy—a man with an amazing health journey who is currently working on his Masters in Psychology. In the first hour of this interview, Randy shares the story of his incredible health journey from weighing, at one point, 500lbs, to today, having lost 285lbs and being in the best shape of his life. He talks about the different types of diets he tried along the way, the psychology behind his successes and failures, and how he utilized psychology to motivate himself into re-dedicating himself to health after re-gaining a lot of weight. Additionally, David Mathas talks about how he worked with Randy as his health coach to tailor a way to help him lose all of the weight he had put back on. He shares about how to not only achieve weight loss, but how to achieve weight loss sustainability, and the importance of building muscle for weight loss. In the second hour, Layne, Brian, and Tro discuss flexible dieting, the psychology behind binge eating and different perspectives on how to address it, and the importance of weight loss for achieving metabolic health. Listen to the end for a special guest appearance from a mystery guest! For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Layne Norton: Website David Mathas: Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Apr 19, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. David Avram Wolfe MS, RD, LDN, FAC, SUGAR is a Food Addiction Counselor, Sugar Addiction Coach and a Registered Dietitian. He has degrees in Culinary Arts and Culinary Nutrition as well as a Masters degree in Nutrition. In our discussion with David, we discuss the nature and signs of food addiction, the shame that comes from being addicted and feeling powerless, how addiction tends to 'transfer' from one substance to another when a person is making an effort to recover, treating the addictive tendency itself versus treating addiction to a particular substance, the relationship between stress, anxiety, and falling off the wagon, and the importance of community and family support in recovery. Additionally, we discuss the brain's amazing ability to rationalize any self-destructive decision, the power of hope and feeling free, the idea of hunger versus desire, and how LowCarb works wonders for recovering from food addiction. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: David Avram Wolfe: Twitter Website Fork in the Road Book 5 Day Crush Your Cravings Challenge Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Apr 12, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Katherine Eban is an investigative journalist with contributions to Vanity Fair and the New York Times , is a best-selling author of two books, and has received much praise and numerous awards for her journalism. She was educated at Brown University and Oxford—at which school she was a Rhodes Scholar. In our discussion with Katherine, we talk about her work investigating the FDA and Big Pharma, the corruption she discovered during her investigation, conditions under which many of the low-cost drugs in the market are made overseas, how companies would go to amazing lengths to falsify data, the level of fraud discovered in drug manufacturing plants in India and China, and strategies for how the FDA could better enforce compliance to their standards. Additionally, Katherine shares some practical advice for how doctors can take in and use the information from her investigations to help their patients. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Katherine Eban: Website Books Guide to Investigating Your Own Drugs Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Apr 5, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Sean O'Mara is a Performance and Longevity MD/Researcher, Speaker, and 2016 NSF Grant Recipient. He is founder and operator of MedCon Wellness—a medical practice dedicated to reversing & preventing chronic disease. Dr. O'Mara is determined to do more than simply treating disease symptoms, and, by innovatively exploiting both science and nature along with proprietary technology, he achieves amazing results with his patients. In our discussion, we talk about Dr. O'Mara's personal experience with and discovery of the low carb/high fat way of eating, the structure of a hypothetical, future health care system built to serve a healthy population rather than a diseased population, financial conflicts of interest in the current insurance model of health care, why visceral fat works so well as a metric for measuring metabolic health, the relationship between visceral fat loss and insulin resistance, the relationship between the microbiome and metabolic health, and foods that help build a healthy microbiome. Additionally, we converse about processed keto replacement foods that contain sugar alcohols and pre-biotic fibers and their effect on the gut microbiome, why visceral fat is a better marker than subcutaneous fat, high intensity exercise, the difference between exercise and activity, how to determine what is the right diet for you, how fermentation effects foods high in carbohydrates and makes them better food sources for humans, and a look at Dr. O'Mara's personal diet. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Sean O'Mara: Website Twitter Instagram YouTube Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Mar 29, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Trey Suntrup is a researcher and product engineer with over 13 years of experience working on the development of new device technologies. He holds a PhD in physics and electrical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara and has previously worked at Washington University Medical School as a Translational Sciences and Entrepreneurship fellow. He is currently the Head of Product at Readout—creators of the Biosense Breath Ketone Meter. In our discussion with Dr. Suntrup, we talk about the effectiveness of different methods for measuring ketones, the three different types of ketone bodies, at what stages in a given patient's weight loss/metabolic health journey different ketone measuring devices are useful, how the Biosense breath ketone meter works and what makes it so effective, and the clinical studies involved in the development of the Biosense meter. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Biosense Discount Code (good for $30 off the Biosense Breath Ketone Meter): Lowcarb30 Dr. Trey Suntrup: Biosense Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Mar 22, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Nicholas Norwitz is a researcher and scientist with expertise and scientific papers published on ketosis, brain aging, neuroscience, heart disease, gastrointestinal health, genetics, bone health, diabetes, and other subjects. He has his PhD from Oxford and is currently working on his MD at Harvard. In our discussion, we talk about osteoporosis, gut health, anorexia, how LowCarb could potentially be a dietary intervention for treating colitis, the amazing diversity of gut microbiome makeup from individual to individual, the relationship between lifestyle and the likelihood of developing Alzheimers later in life, whether or not living a keto or Low Carb lifestyle could improve your chances of avoiding Alzheimers, how ketosis may be able to reduce inflammation in the brain, how to prevent the breakdown of the blood/brain barrier in the brain, and the non-food, lifestyle factors that contribute to wellness. Additionally, Nicholas shares a bit about his crazy health journey dealing with osteoporosis and gut problems which he was ultimately able to resolve and/or improve using Low Carb. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Nicholas Norwitz: New MediKeto Twitter The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook YouTube Channel Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website LBM_NN.pdf

Mar 12, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. William Cole was trained as a Chiropractor, went on to get his doctorate in Natural Medicine, is a pioneer in Functional Medicine, and has been practicing telemedicine care for over 10 years out of his office in Pittsburg. In our discussion, we talk about how Dr. Cole, as a Chiropractor, became interested in Functional Medicine and Naturopathic Medicine, the difficulties associated with starting a practice based on Integrative and Functional Medicine practices (especially ten years ago!), the key differences between Functional and Conventional Medicine, the effects of stress on metabolic health and the interplay between lifestyle and wellness, autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases. Additionally, we discuss some listener's questions regarding the relationship between stress and exercise, how to assess thyroid health, elimination diets, the benefits of A2 dairy for those with lactose issues, as well as EOE and Burning Mouth Syndrome. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. William Cole: Website Podcast Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Mar 8, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. In this special episode, Brian hosts a round table discussion with Dr. Nicholas Norwitz, Dr. Ben Bikman, and Dr. Ben Bocchicchio on the topic of fat as it relates to metabolic health and weight loss (especially, visceral fat, subcutaneous fat, muscle mass, and the relationship between these). In their discussion, Brian and guests talk about the possible purposes of subcutaneous fat and visceral fat from an evolutionary perspective, the compositional and behavioral differences between these two types of fat, the usefulness of various markers for judging the metabolic health of a person, the powerful relationship between muscle building and visceral fat, the differences between white and brown adipose tissue, why lowering the number on the scale is not the best indicator of metabolic health, and a number of different related studies. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Ben Bocchicchio: Website Dr. Ben Bikman: Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Mar 1, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Joseph Feuerstein studied Business Management at Cambridge, went to medical school at the University of London, was a doctor for the Israeli Navy, did his residency in Family Medicine at Stanford, did his fellowship in Integrative Medicine in Arizona, is an assistant professor at Columbia University, and practices Integrative Medicine at Stanford. In our discussion with Dr. Feuerstein, we discuss neuropathy, how to practice as a clinician without relying heavily on prescription drugs, the idea that 'not every diet will work for every person,' using nutrition and natural remedies as a first round of defense with patients, the effect that stress can have on blood sugar, cannabinoids, acupuncture, and chronic pain, the endocannabinoid system, gut microbiome testing, and how to think correctly and helpfully about your gut microbiome. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Joseph Feuerstein: Book Twitter Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Feb 22, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Maria Emmerich is a nutrition and exercise physiology expert, the author of several cookbooks, and author of the blog, Maria Mind Body Health which offers readers a look at the science of nutrition and how our bodies work. After sharing a bit about her health journey and how she discovered LowCarb, Maria, Tro, and Brian discuss LowCarb cooking, how stress factors into considerations of total health, the negative effects resulting from the psychological pressures of thin-idealization, the normalization of junk food, and fat shaming, and what is the safe spectrum of dieting within which to make specific recommendations for patients. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Maria Emmerich: Instagram Maria Mind Body Health Books Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Feb 12, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Ali Ibrahim is a UK based consultant child and adolescent eating disorders psychiatrist currently working in the NHS. He is keen to understand the metabolic and neurobiological underpinnings of eating disorders, and has developed a research interest in that regard, with the goal of working towards changing the paradigm by which we understand and treat these complex disorders. In our discussion with Dr. Ibrahim we talk about his journey from medical school to becoming a doctor to running 100 miles in a fasted state, dietitians who advocate for unrestricted eating, the benefits of a restrictive approach to dieting for patients with sugar addiction, how modern processed food prompts disordered eating and how modern humans have consciously or subconsciously dealt with that reality, and the need for controlled trials to prove the safety and benefits of cutting out processed foods and eating LCHF. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Ali Ibrahim: Zero Five 100 Project Email Address: speedyali@icloud.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Feb 8, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Marty Kendall is an engineer with a passion for nutrition and for helping people optimize their eating. He has had great personal success implementing his nutritional strategies and has helped many others—including his wife who struggles with type 1 diabetes—improve their health as well. In our discussion with Marty, we talk about hyper-palatable foods, maximizing satiety, macronutrient balance, energy density in foods, diet induced thermogenesis, the lack of good nutritional advice in the medical field, calculating your protein needs, and why exercise causes hunger. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Marty Kendall: Optimizing Nutrition Blog Podcast Episodes Facebook Page Optimizing Nutrition Facebook Group Diet Driven Fasting Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Feb 1, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. David Tusek is a Board Certified Family Physician, a member of the Academy of Sports Medicine, a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and a member the Institute of Functional Medicine. He has been a direct primary care physician for over a decade. After sharing a brief overview of his history as a physician, Dr. Tusek discusses the development of his philosophy of medicine and his thinking on the optimization and reformation of the medical care system. Additionally, we talk about the need for the elimination of vested financial interests in medicine, the necessity of reforming the medical system in a more patient-focused direction, the epidemic of metabolic sickness and general unhealthiness in the United States, how individual health relates to community health and environmental health, and the direct monetary and potential indirect health benefits of the combination of DPC + healthshare. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. David Tusek: Cloud Medical Ravel Health Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jan 25, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Brian is joined today by a true renaissance man. This guest has a degree in genetics from Cornell University, a Culinary Certificate from The French Culinary Institute, he has done cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, he has worked on the Berkley Drosophila Genome Project, and is currently raising rotationally grazed hogs and running a retail butcher shop. Please welcome Brad Marshall to the show! In their discussion today, Brian and Brad discuss the bioaccumulation of polyunsaturated fats in the body, Brad's ROS Theory of Obesity, the differences between saturated and polyunsaturated fats and how they affect the body, linoleic acid and stearic acid, what healthy human, cow, and pig fats look like, the difficulty of finding pork and chicken in the USA that has not been fed soybean, and the croissant diet. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Brad Marshall: Fire in a Bottle Website Blog Store Firebrand Meats Brad on the Fundamental Health Podcast Twitter Reddit Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jan 18, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. We are happy to be joined by Vinnie Tortorich—one of our very first guest on the podcast (check out Ep. 3). Vinnie is a celebrity fitness trainer, speaker, podcaster, and best-selling author of the book, Fitness Confidential (see link in show notes). In our discussion with Vinnie, we talk about the relationship between exercise, diet, and weight-loss, how people often tend to look for confirmation of their beliefs rather than seeking truth when it comes to dietary philosophy, how to start treating the underlying problems causing metabolic disease, the vicious cycle of eating sugar and carbs, whether or not HIT training is a good option for weight loss, and time restricted eating. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Vinnie Tortorich: Website Book Podcast Fat Documentary Fat: A Documentary 2 Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jan 11, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. We are joined on the show today by Dr. Steven Bishop. He attended UVA School of Medicine and did his residency at VCU where he was the chief resident. He went on to become the Clerkship Director and Associate Chair of education at VCU. In our discussion today, Dr. Bishop shares the story of his journey away from conventional approaches/thinking to a lifestyle/low-carb approach to treating metabolic disease. In light of the diverse responses of various countries to Covid, we discuss the value of keeping an open mind rather than being dogmatic without having all of the information needed to make an informed decision. We talk about the importance of staying curious as a doctor rather then falling into the rut of giving our patients cookie cutter prescriptions. Finally, we discuss the variety of tragic negative effects of social isolation. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Steven Bishop: Twitter VCU Profile Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jan 4, 2021

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. We are very excited to be joined by researcher and low-carb/high-fat advocate, Belinda Fettke. For many years, she and her husband, Gary Fettke, have been working to educate people about nutrition. In our discussion, Belinda shares with us the details of her historical research into the rise of processed, high-carb/sugar foods. Surprisingly, the Adventist Church Group has played a huge role in the demonization of meat and saturated fat. Not only that, but the Adventist Church Group is a huge force in the promotion of cereals. We talk about bad motives and biases in big pharmaceuticals, big food, and medical researchers. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Belinda Fettke: Twitter No Fructose (Website) Instagram I Support Gary (Website) Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Dec 28, 2020

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Today we are joined by Dr. Eric Westman and Amy Berger who have just finished writing a book together ( End Your Carb Confusion ). Dr. Westman is the director of the Duke Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, and medical director of the Duke Center for Smoking Cessation. He is board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine, has his masters in clinical research, and has written over 90 peer-reviewed publications. Amy Berger, MS, CNS, is a U.S. Air Force veteran and Certified Nutrition Specialist who specializes in using low-carbohydrate and ketogenic nutrition. She has a bachelor's degree in creative writing and a master's in human nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. She is also a veteran of the US Air Force. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Amy Berger: End Your Carb Confusion Book Tuit Nutrition Twitter Dr. Eric Westman: End Your Carb Confusion Book Adapt Your Life Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Dec 23, 2020

We are very happy to have Gary Taubes on the show with us today. Gary is an investigative science and health journalist, author of several books, co-founder of the non-profit Nutrition Science Initiative, and a legend in the low-carb world. He has won multiple awards for his journalism over the course of his career. He graduated from Harvard College with an S.B. degree in applied physics, and received an M.S. degree in engineering from Stanford University and in journalism from Columbia University. In our discussion with Gary, we talk about the cognitive dissonance between those who follow conventional wisdom and people who adhere to and advocate for diets like low-carb or other "fad" diets, the history of the development of the standard American dietary philosophy, we discuss different theories on the cause of obesity, studies in obesity research, the possible harms/advantages of artificial sweeteners, whether or not there are any good long-term studies on the ketogenic diet and other diets, regenerative agriculture, and to what degree anecdotal evidence is valuable in medical research. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Gary Taubes: Books Website Twitter Nutrition Science Initiative Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website

Dec 21, 2020

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. We are very excited to welcome Jonny Bowden to the show. Jonny is a personal trainer and certified nutritionist. He has been featured in the documentary film Fat Fiction . In our discussion today, we talk about insulin resistance and studies on insulin resistance, insulin resistance's relation to heart disease, the standard of care, non-nutritional factors for health, the particle test, magnesium, vitamin D, and fish oil supplements, the historical/evolutionary perspective on a healthy human diet, For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Jonny Bowden: Weight Solutions for Physicians Podcast Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website

Dec 14, 2020

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Joining the show today is Dr. Siobhan Key. Dr. Key is trained in Family/Obesity Medicine and is the host of the 'Weight Solutions for Physicians' podcast. Dr. Key's business, Weight Solutions for Physicians, offers personalized, private emotional eating coaching for physicians from an Obesity Medicine Specialist and Emotional Eating Expert. In our discussion today, we talk about a range of topics including the psychology behind binge-eating, emotional eating, how to effectively use fasting with a recovering binge-eater, how to process stress in a healthy way, techniques for staying in control of your thoughts, and the importance of taking care of yourself so that you can effectively take care of others. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Key: Weight Solutions for Physicians Podcast Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website

Dec 9, 2020

We are glad to welcome back a long-time friend of the show, Doug Reynolds. Doug is the founder and CEO of LowCarbUSA which he established in 2016 in order to promote education and information exchange about the low carb/ketogenic diet. His organization offers live conferences, educational videos, articles and papers, and more. He coordinated the establishment of an advisory committee to oversee, create, and maintain the 'Clinical Guidelines for Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction' which was first published in May, 2019. Today, he has joined us to share some information regarding his latest venture, the establishment of the non-profit organization, the 'Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners.' The goal of this organization is to provide education for doctors and practitioners. Furthermore, the purpose of the organization is to reach those outside of the low carb community who may not know about low carb or are skeptical about its merits. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Doug Reynolds: LowCarbUSA Metabolic Practitioners Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website

Dec 7, 2020

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. We are very excited to welcome Dr. Gary Fettke, a legend and a trail blazer in the LowCarb community, to the show. Dr. Fettke is an orthopedic surgeon from Tasmania who came to prominence through his vocal opposition to some of the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines. He was targeted by the cereal industry—who were in a paid contractural agreement with the Dietitians Association of Australia—who attempted to silence his anti-sugar, low carb message. In this episode, Dr. Fettke sheds light on the major influencers of the world's dietary guidelines—the sugar industry and the Adventist Church Group (a religious group that effectively owns the cereal industry of the world, the soy industry, and started the fake meat industry). Both of these groups are also heavily influential in medical education. Additionally, we discuss the definition of diabetes, why sugar, carbs, and polyunsaturated oils are the perfect storm of dietary disaster, the effect that a ketogenic diet can have on arthritic pain, why CGMs are an incredible resource, the Maillard Reaction, the birth of the pharmaceutical industry, and how the medical industry has been influenced by external forces with private agendas. Gary Fettke's rewriting of the Dietary Guidelines in one sentence: "We need to eat fresh, local, seasonal, whole foods, based in environmental and cultural beliefs, reducing added sugar and processed food." For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Gary Fettke: Twitter No Fructose (Website) Instagram I Support Gary (Website) Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website

Nov 30, 2020

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. We are honored to be joined on the show by Dr. Tarek Arab MBChB FRCSC FACOG. Dr. Arab is a gynecologist and obstetrician. He began his medical training at King Abdulaziz Medical School in Saudi Arabia, did his residency at the University of Ottawa and later at Manitoba, and did his ultrasound fellowship at the University of Ottawa. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to understanding the link between insulin resistance, obesity, and PCOS. He is also a faculty member at the University of Jeddah. In our discussion with Dr. Arab, we cover a range of topics including the relationship between insulin resistance, saturated fats, obesity, and various cancers, whether ketone bodies are harmful, beneficial, or neutral to cancer patients, the impact the mind—and especially stress—has on the body, philosophy of medical education, and the importance of continuing to be curious and skeptical as a doctor after med school. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Arab Tarek: Twitter Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Nov 23, 2020

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. We are very happy to have a brand new, first time guest on the show—Bitten Jonsson, RN. Bitten is a Swedish food addiction expert who has developed her own treatment method called Holistic Addiction Medicine. She was introduced to addiction medicine in California at a treatment facility. Since then, she has been dedicated to studying addiction and working with people to overcome their addictions. In our discussion with Bitten, we discuss sugar/food addiction as well as addiction generally. Step by step, Bitten walks us through the steps to recovery from food addiction. She explains how to properly conduct a diagnostic interview with a patient, the difference between 'harmful use' and 'addiction', and the benefits of group therapy for a patient in recovery. We discuss techniques for reducing stress as well as techniques for staying motivated to continue to fight your addiction. Finally, Bitten explains how sugar addiction is, often times, the gateway to other addictions. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Bitten Jonsson: Bittens Addiction (English) Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Nov 18, 2020

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. Brian Lenzkes is joined by two special guests on today's episode—his wife, Lanell Lenzkes, and marriage therapist, Dovid Feldman. Dovid started his career as a computer/technical entrepreneur but switched career paths later in life in order to help people have successful, healthy marriage relationships. Dovid is a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a licensed Professional Counselor. He earned his masters degree in Counselor Education from Northeastern Illinois University and earned a BA in Sociology from Grinnell College. Just as it is with physical well-being, there are general guiding principals for maintaining a healthy marriage relationship. Why do people fall out of love or become bitter toward their partner? Dovid says that the number one reason is lack of gratitude. Therefore, one of the most important things Dovid helps his patients with is learning to appreciate their spouse. In addition to hearing from Dovid about his methods and experiences working with couples, Lanell and Brian discuss their own relationship in light of the principles Dovid brings up. Along the way, the trio discusses love languages, the differences between dating and marriage relationships, eliminating negativity (disrespectful speech, criticism, etc), others-centered action, and building a mindset and environment of positivity. Links: Dovid Feldman: Blog Twitter Podcast Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Low Carb MD Podcast Cynthia Thurlow: Everyday Wellness

Nov 16, 2020

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Today we are joined on the show by The Paleo Pharmacist, Nevada Gray. Among Nevada's long list of qualifications and certifications are Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Nutrition Coach from the NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine). She is a registered nurse and a pharmacist who has successfully put her PCOS and pre-diabetes into remission using her expertise. After seeing her health deteriorate following the standard nutritional advice—and following a severe spinal cord injury—she discovered the ketogenic diet. In our discussion, we talk about 0 carb diets, the carnivore diet, macronutrient balance, the PE diet, intestinal permeability, as well as sleep and exercise. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Nevada Gray: The Paleo Pharmacist Instagram Twitter The Mind Body Breakthroughs Podcast Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Nov 9, 2020

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. We are very excited to have our fellow co-host Dr. Jason Fung joining us on the show! Dr. Fung is a hugely influential author, speaker, and Low Carb doctor. He is the co-founder of thefastingmethod.com and has written numerous bestselling books including The Diabetes Code and The Fasting Code . He has recently written a new book, The Cancer Code , which is about past and current paradigms of cancer and caner treatment (available November 10). In this episode, Dr. Fung shares an overview of the history of cancer treatment and human understanding of cancer. Next, he lays out the new ways in which scientists and doctors are moving forward with cancer research. Additionally, Dr. Fung breaks down the new evolutionary paradigm for understanding cancer. Finally, he is able to connect lifestyle and environment to the development of cancer. We also discuss ways in which our diets and environmental factors can cause the kind of chronic sub-lethal damage that leads to the development of cancer. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Jason Fung: The Fasting Method Diet Doctor The Cancer Code Book Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Nov 2, 2020

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. In today's episode, we deviate from our usual topics of conversation and turn to discuss current and recent events in the Middle Eastern country of Armenia. There is a war in progress between Turkey and Armenia that has yet to become widespread knowledge in the United States. After hearing from Tro—who is of Armenian descent himself— about the history of Armenia, we begin to share and talk about the nation's current state of affairs. We speculate as to why the war between Turkey and Armenia is not being covered widely in the American news. We discuss the root causes of racism, systemic oppression (both in the U.S. and in the world at large), and the importance of seeking to understand and be accepting of people of other cultures and faiths. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Armenia Fund Armenian National Committee of America Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Oct 28, 2020

We are delighted to have Jayne Bullen from Nutrition Network and the Noakes Foundation join us on the show. Jayne is the Chief Operating Officer of The Noakes Foundation and the Managing Director of the Nutrition Network. In the past, she worked in the world of corporate research until she discovered a path to health with the low-carb way of eating. Now, she uses her expertise at the above mentioned organizations in order to help people regain their health. In our conversation, we discuss the importance of re-educating doctors with regard to nutrition, the role and the goals of the Noakes Foundation, the complex web of sociological factors involved in the dietary decisions/options of ordinary people, and the educational offerings from the Nutrition Network. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Jayne Bullen: Noakes Foundation Nutrition Network Twitter Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website

Oct 26, 2020

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the show. Today's episode features two guests—Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf. Diana Rodgers, RD, LDN is an author, podcaster, filmmaker, speaker, and a Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who runs her own private nutrition practice. Robb Wolf is an author, podcaster, speaker, and biochemist based in Texas. The topics of discussion include carbon-negative farming practices and how eating animals may actually be good for the environment, a look at meat from a cultural/historical and anthropological perspective, Diana's upcoming film, Sacred Cow , regenerative farming practices, the real human diet and how the makeup of such a diet is informed by nature, soil health as a central goal in agriculture, the shocking amount of damage done to the earth and human health by monocropping, the relationship between agricultural practices and their sociological effects, and many more. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Diana Rodgers: Sustainable Dish Website Sustainable Dish Podcast Sacred Cow Film Sacred Cow Book Twitter Robb Wolf Website Healthy Rebellion Podcast Twitter Wired to Eat Book Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Oct 19, 2020

We are very excited to have Joy Kiddie back on the show again after nearly 2 years! Joy Kiddie is a registered dietician with a Masters in Human Nutrition from the University of British Columbia and, for the past five years, has been guiding people to health using low-carb dietary intervention. In today's episode, the discussion topics include fasting in combination with a low-carb diet, the importance of considering bio-individuality when prescribing a dietary approach for a patient, fat adaption, the necessity of lowering stress and getting a healthy amount of sleep, sustainability as an essential factor for a successful diet, and the multifactorial nature of helping a patient start and maintain a diet successfully. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Joy Kiddie: Website Twitter Blog Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Oct 12, 2020

We are so excited to have Dr. Thomas Wood on the show today. Dr. Wood is a Research Assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington Division of Neonatalogy. His academic work focuses on developing therapies for brain injuries as well as adult neurogenic and metabolic diseases. He received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, his medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. In our discussion with Dr. Wood, the topics covered include the root cause of insulin resistance, the roles of insulin and glucose in the body, polyunsaturated fat, which types of people benefit most from LowCarb and which are less effected by eating a LowCarb diet, the importance of reducing satiety and how that can be done, For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Thomas Wood: Instagram Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Oct 7, 2020

We have the privilege of having Dr. Ed El Sayed on the show with us today. Dr. Sayed is a doctor in pharmacy with a focus in infectious disease, he has put together some amazing educational materials which are available at medQuest Reviews. Additionally, his research is focused on viral hepatitis and HIV viral kinetics, and he is currently involved in a number of studies looking for a functional cure for HIV. He is also a member of the Jewish Medical Community in Brooklyn. In this discussion with Dr. Sayed, we converse primarily about the COVID-19 virus and related topics. In order to dispel the great confusion among people everywhere with regard to this virus and how one may protect themselves and their loved ones from it, Dr. Sayed teaches us all about what we do and do not know with regard to this Corona Virus. Among the topics discussed are the six-feet social distancing rule, the relationship between social injustices in our society and the prevalence of general health in various racial communities, the usage of the hydroxychloroquine drug for treating the Corona Virus, whether (and when) wearing a mask is effective or not, potential prospective vaccines, and philosophies of medical education. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website

Oct 5, 2020

We are delighted to be joined today by an amazing doctor from the U.K., Dr. Jen Unwin BSc, MSc, DPsy, FBPsS. Dr. Unwin is a consultant clinical health psychologist, a fellow of the British Psychological Society, and works with the NHS helping patients to combat chronic disease. In this episode, we discuss, among other things, the importance of hope as a foundational virtue for the health of every person and every relationship, the value of setting goals and acknowledging where you are truly at health-wise in your wellness journey, the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, the possible relationship between loneliness, hopelessness, and metabolic syndrome, the power of social factors in metabolic health, and processed food addiction. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Jen Unwin: Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Sep 28, 2020

Dr. Jose Carlos Souto is a Urologist from Brazil who has done and is currently doing some amazing things in the LowCarb world. After having a life-changing experience with LowCarb personally, he began blogging about his own experience, relevant research papers, and clinical trials. From a urological perspective, Dr. Souto explains that LowCarb can have a powerful beneficial effect. Those who suffer from kidney problems are very frequently the same people who suffer from diabetes or hypertension. This makes the LowCarb diet an obvious candidate for treatment and prevention. Topics covered in this episode include the relationship between weight-loss on a LowCarb diet and the development of kidney stones, the relationship between LowCarb dieting and testosterone levels, the interplay between metabolic disease, the LowCarb diet, and BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), the relationship between gall stones and diet, Interstitial cystitis, and urinary tract infection and SGLT2 drugs. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Jose Carlos Souto: Diet Doctor Lecture Twitter Instagram Blog Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Sep 21, 2020

We are very happy to be joined today by Ally Houston, the founder of Paleo Canteen. Throughout his life, Ally had struggled with mental illness—depression and anxiety—heartburn, and auto-immune problems. Miraculously, he found that eating low-carb helped relieve him of the many things that ailed him. Since then, he has been doing great work to help bring his amazing discovery to the attention of others with similar struggles. In this episode, we discuss how to eat a low-carb/ketogenic diet on a budget, the powerful effects of dietary intervention in treating mental illness, the science behind marketing in the food industry, and the benefit of having low-carb alternatives to sugary, processed foods when you are trying to avoid going off the rails. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Ally Houston (Paleo Canteen): Paleo Canteen Website The Canteen Podcast Paleo Canteen Cookbook (Barnes and Noble USA) Paleo Canteen Cookbook (Amazon USA) Paleo Canteen Cookbook (Amazon Australia) Scoundrel Ice Cream Twitter Instagram Facebook Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Sep 16, 2020

We are joined on the show today by Dr. Josh Turknett. Dr Turknett graduated from Emory University School of Medicine, did his residency in neurology at the University of Florida. He is the author of two books: The Migraine Miracle and Keto For Migraine . In this episode we discuss the evolutionary approach to the optimal human diet and ketosis, the multi-variable causes of chronic migraines and other diseases, the importance of the role of the microbiome in understanding migraines and ketosis, Epilepsy and Alzheimers, the impact of caffeine on someone suffering from migraines, the relationship between stress and migraines, and physician-entrepreneurship. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Josh Turknett: The Migraine Miracle Book Keto For Migraine Book Ancestral Doctors Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website

Sep 14, 2020

We are excited to be joined on the show today by Dr. Susan Wolver. Dr. Wolver spent ten years serving as a flight surgeon in the military, did her internal medicine residency at VCU, is certified in obesity medicine, and is currently working at a multi-disciplinary practice in Virginia. In this episode, we discuss the mental and dietary components of finding success with low-carb, the emotional aspect of dealing with hunger, the connection between childhood adversity and chronic disease, and the importance of emotional support in achieving success on your diet. For more information, see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Susan Wolver: VCU Medical Weight Loss Program (804-828-9357) Twitter Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website

Sep 7, 2020

We are joined today by a very inspiring doctor, Dr. Philip Ovadia. Dr. Ovadia is a cardiothoracic surgeon and has seen great results using a low-carb dietary intervention with his patients. Having struggled with obesity earlier in his life, he realized that he had to make a change and needed an answer to his weight problem. That answer came in the form of low-carb which he discovered after attending a lecture by Gary Taubes. We discuss the causes of heart disease, the metabolic markers for heart disease, the appropriate time and place for the usage of Statin drugs vs. lifestyle change, and the central role that insulin resistance plays in virtually all chronic disease. Eighty-eight percent of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. We discuss in this episode how it is vital for the health of our nation's citizens that doctors, medical professionals, and professionals from other fields work together to address this problem together. Links: Dr. Philip Ovadia: Ovadia Heart Health Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Sep 2, 2020

We are joined on the show today by a very special guest—Dr. Steven Murphy. Dr. Murphy was trained at Greenwich Hospital, was a fellow in genetics at Yale University, and is obesity medicine certified. Not only that, Dr. Murphy is an entrepreneur and was ahead of the curve in bringing Corona virus testing to New York in the early stages of the outbreak. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of having a private, independent practice—benefits for patients, other well-meaning physicians, and your community. Related to this topic, we discuss Dr. Murphy's early response to the Corona Virus pandemic in the United States and how his background as a private practice physician as well as an entrepreneur made this possible. Additional topics covered in this episode include the relationship between metabolic disorder and threat from Corona Virus complications, the relationship between genetics and environmental modification, and more. Thanks for listening! Links: Dr. Steven Murphy: Twitter Murphy Medial Associates Corona Virus Testing Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website

Aug 31, 2020

Dr. Ryan Daly, a world class expert on cardiac imaging, joins us on the show today to share his wisdom. He went to medical school at Boston University, did his residency and internship in internal medicine at Boston Medical Center, went to the Cleveland Clinic for Cardiology, and spent two years studying non-invasive cardiac imaging. Thank you for listening in to this very in-depth and thorough discussion about the complex relationships between diet, coronary calcium, insulin, statin drugs, and medical dogma. Links: Dr. Ryan Daly: Twitter Medical Profile at Franciscan Health Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Aug 24, 2020

We are excited to be joined on the show this week by Dr. Eric Westman. While working as a VA Doctor, Dr. Westman had the opportunity to witness two of his patients have great success with a low-carb dietary intervention. Following this experience, he began to read books written on low-carb dieting and ended up meeting Dr. Atkins as a result of his research. Since then he has been following a low-carb diet personally, using low-carb to save lives, teaching people about low-carb, and doing research on the uses of low-carb diets. In this episode we discuss the effects of the pervasive messaging of the conventional nutritional position on patients who could benefit from a low-carb intervention, the anxiety surrounding weight-regain, and the notion of 'one size fits all' diets. Links: Dr. Eric Westman: Book (coming December 2020) Website Blog Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Aug 19, 2020

We are joined on the show today by Yitzchok—a man with a very powerful story to tell. The primary message he wants to get across in this episode is this: low-carb is easy and anyone can do it! Yitzchok was able to dramatically transform the state of his health over the past two years and it was easy because the low-carb diet is satiating and sustainable. Not only that, but eating right is easy because it is natural. In other words, everyone knows that it is good to eat vegetables, meat, and fruits. And everyone knows that it is bad to eat cake, donuts, and soda. In nineteen months, he has lost one hundred and ninety pounds just from changing his diet. We apologize for the quality of the audio in this episode. Our internet connection with Yitzchok was not great, but we hope you are still able to understand what is said. Thanks for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Aug 17, 2020

We are happy to be joined on the show today by Dr. Charlene Lichtash who is the co-author (along with Drs. Megan Ramos and Jason Fung) of an amazing case report on diabetes reversal published in the BMJ. In this episode, we discuss the potential of fasting and a ketogenic diet practiced in conjunction to reverse diabetes. In discussing this topic, we delve deeply into the aforementioned case report as well as many relevant individual test cases. What types of people benefit from a marriage of keto and fasting? What types of people see benefits from just fasting or from just eating a ketogenic diet? What is the role of exercise in increasing insulin sensitivity? How does psychology factor into a patient's success? We discuss these questions and more with Dr. Lichtash in today's show. To read Dr. Lichtash's case report, see the links below… Thanks for listening! Links: Dr. Charlene Lichtash: Case Report Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Aug 10, 2020

We are joined on the show today by Dr. Agnes Ayton, a consulting psychiatrist at Oxford who has been doing some amazing work on eating disorders and ultra-processed foods. Today's discussion centers around the question, 'What are the implications of the changing patterns of food consumption—both on metabolic, neurobiological pathways, and on eating disorders?' We discuss the historical perspective on eating disorders such as anorexia (as far back as the Middle Ages), binge eating disorder, current research linking insulin resistance with these disorders, the history of ultra-processed food, food additives, and much more! Contact Info: Dr. Agnes Ayton: Studies Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Aug 5, 2020

Dr. Nick Greiner is a Certified Functional Medicine Physician. Dr. Greiner's discovery of the Low Carb lifestyle intervention came about because of his mother's journey to rid herself of chronic migraines. After seeing a dozen different doctors who prescribed medications to no effect, she met a doctor who helped her eliminate her migraines via lifestyle intervention. No meds, just lifestyle change. In today's episode, the main discussion centers around the various lifestyle factors that effect health. We discuss the usage of masks, data regarding infection and mortality rates among various populations, chelation therapy, and the importance of being a thinking doctor who keeps an open mind. Contact Info: Dr. Nick Greiner: Website Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Aug 3, 2020

We are joined yet again on the show by a wonderful new guest! Dr. Jaime Seeman is a board-certified Ob/Gyn, a fellow in integrative medicine, a certified ketogenic nutritional specialist, a former college athlete, a mother, and a wife. Dr. Seeman has been doing some amazing things with low-carb. See the links in the show notes below to check her out on social media and to visit her website. Today's discussion topics include menopause, estrogen dominance, and the effect of low-carb/ketogenic interventions when the body is in these states. Additionally, we discuss the importance of considering bio individuality when determining what is the correct dietary intervention for a given person. Contact Info: Dr. Jaime Seeman: Website Instagram YouTube Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jul 27, 2020

Today we are joined by Dr. Anthony Jay. Dr. Jay earned a B.A. with a double major in Biology and Theology from Ave Maria University in Naples, Florida, where he researched HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) inhibitors. After college, he continued to work with virus (lentivirus) in the context of Alzheimer's disease for the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs. Next, Dr. Jay earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine, researching fats, hormones, and cholesterol. Dr. Jay currently is at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota researching stem cells, epigenetics, and infrared light. Additionally, Dr. Jay is a bestselling author of Estrogeneration . In today's episode, we discuss the relationship between genetics and diet within the context of optimal human health. Contact Info: Dr. Anthony Jay: Website Instagram Twitter Book YouTube Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Kristin Baier: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jul 22, 2020

We are excited to have one of Dr. Tro's patients on the show today to share his story. Hugo's journey began when he started to notice that he was always tired after eating a meal and that he was starting to have trouble with mobility. He started trying to eat "healthy" but did not begin to see real results until he discovered low-carb after stumbling upon the Tim Noakes trial video on YouTube. We discuss peripheral neuropathy, cultural considerations to 'going keto', a physician's responsibility vis-a-vis their patients, and the factors involved in age-related deterioration. Thank you for listening. Contact Info: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jul 20, 2020

Today we are joined not only by a great guest, but a great new co-host, Kristin Baer—Brian's new partner at his recently opened private practice weight loss clinic in San Diego. We are very excited to have Dr. Ramon Issa on the show today! Dr. Issa, a board-certified family medicine physician, relates his story which, though it begins with frustration and burnout, ends ultimately in hope. His frustration arose from the awareness of an ever present reality—he could not understand the root cause of diabetes. He ultimately discovered how to burn body fat as fuel and how to reverse metabolic disease through self-experimentation and determination. Thanks for listening in to hear this very inspiring story. Contact Info: Dr. Ramon Issa: Facebook Page Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jul 13, 2020

Dr. Steven Tucker is an Oncologist and practitioner of functional medicine who is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of cancer. Dr. Tucker is a big believer in lifestyle intervention as a preventative measure against cancer and has been using low-carb and ketogenic diets to help his patients. Also, we talk about the central place of sleep and stress in general health as well as the centrality of mental health. Contact Info: Dr. Steven Tucker: Website Email Address: Community@tuckermedical.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jul 8, 2020

Jerry Teixeira is a body weight strength trainer who has been helping people lose weight for good without going to a gym! In this episode, Jerry tells us about his approach to health, diet, and exercise as well as relating the story of his own personal journey toward a healthier lifestyle. We discuss the 'calories in, calories out' model as well as the theory that you should 'eat less and move more' to lose weight. Also, we discuss the 'obesity mindset' that people sometimes retain after they have dropped a lot of weight. Jerry's theory of weight loss and strength training revolves around the idea that each person needs to start where they are at. Then, as you become stronger and lose more weight, the intensity of the exercise scales up to meet your ability. We talk about blue zones, the effects of eliminating plant food from your diet, and the potential health benefits of a carnivore diet. Contact Info: Jerry Teixeira: YouTube Twitter Website Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jul 6, 2020

We are very happy to be joined on the show by Jimmy Moore. Jimmy is an accomplished author and a very inspiring guy with a great and encouraging story to tell. We cover a variety of topics in this episode. First, we talk about the importance of learning to look at the correct markers when it comes to determining progress, and learning to not stress over the markers that may not necessarily be direct pointers to the state of one's metabolic health. Next the conversation turns to strategies for dealing with carb and sugar addiction. Additionally, we have a long conversation about fasting—how to get started with fasting and how to do so safely. Contact Info: Jimmy Moore: Website Jimmy Rants Twitter Instagram YouTube Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website

Jul 1, 2020

Dr. Rohn Rigby is a family practice physician in Layton, Utah. After attending an obesity conference in 2012—where he met Dr. Eric Westman—he realized that he needed to change his eating habits or face serious health problems. From that moment on, he has been eating low-carb. He currently practices obesity medicine at his medical weight loss clinic. We discuss the importance of effectively educating our patients about real nutrition and lifestyle intervention in order to offset the false narrative that many people hear and believe about diseases like diabetes. Additionally, we talk about treating and raising awareness for processed food addiction and sugar addiction. Thanks for listening in! Contact Info: Dr. Rohn Rigby: Facebook Group: Why Wait? Elevate Instagram: @ogdenclinicmedicalweightloss Medical Weight Loss Clinic: https://www.utahmedicalweightloss.com/?y_source=1_MTUzOTczMTktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLmdvb2dsZV93ZWJzaXRlX292ZXJyaWRl Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jun 28, 2020

We are very excited to be joined today by Dr Adele Hite. Dr Hite worked with LowCarbUSA to create clinical guidelines for practitioners in a clinical setting, and has been working in the low carb world for many years. We discuss the history of thought regarding what is considered a healthy diet, the importance of bio-individuality as a factor in determining a healthy diet for a given patient, and the history of governmental dietary guidelines in the USA. How can we best educate the public about dietary health? This question is key to improving metabolic health, and we discuss it in depth in this episode. Contact Info: Dr. Adele Hite: Twitter: @ahhite Website: https://www.adelehite.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jun 24, 2020

Craig Emmerich is a keto/carnivore expert as well as an electrical engineer with an amazing story. We are excited to have him on the show with us today! Seven years ago he was diagnosed with lime disease. Having heard that the carnivore diet might reduce lime-induced pain, he decided to give it a try. The results were spectacular! In this episode, we discuss the different health benefits enjoyed by those on carnivore and keto diets, and we talk about what specific factors of a full carnivore diet may lead to these differing benefits. Further, we discuss the importance of thinking about disease like an engineer solving a problem. Look at what your machine is outputting and, if the results are not favorable, take a look at the inputs. Contact Info: Craig Emmerich: Support Website: https://keto-adapted.com/ Blog: https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/ Instagram/Twitter: @maria_emmerich and @craig_emmerich Facebook Group: Keto Facebook Group: Carnivore Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jun 22, 2020

Teresa Mealy is a nurse practitioner focusing on women's health and weight loss. We are so happy and excited to have her on the show today! Having initially had a disheartening and unrewarding experience working in her field, she ended up making a discovery that turned her professional and personal life around. Teresa went from prescribing pills to opening up her own private weight loss clinic and using diet and hormones to help people reclaim their health. We discuss the usage of hormones in treating people. Further, we talk about the connection between dieting and hormonal health. Contact Info: Teresa Mealy: Website: https://teresamealytotalhealthandwellness.com/ Twitter: @TeresaMealyTHW Office Phone#: 417-771-5277 Facebook: Teresa Mealy Total Health and Wellness Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jun 17, 2020

We are happy to be joined by Dr. Jerry Cammarata on the podcast. Today, we discuss the very important subject of bonding between parents and children and the related health factors involved. The health and quality of this relationship is essential to the development of the child's health and well-being. Many ills have befallen the institution of the family during the industrial era, and many children are paying the price. Dr. Cammarata walks us through the various deleterious effects of the breakdown of the family institution. Contact Info: Dr. Jerry Cammarata: Twitter: @ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQ581TP/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jun 15, 2020

We are excited to welcome Dr. Tony Hampton to the show today! Dr. Hampton adopted the low carb diet when he began to realize, through his own reading and by following the research, that it could be used to combat diabetes. When he realized that conventional methods didn't treat the underlying disease, he decided that he had to re-evaluate his perspective. In this episode we discuss the culture variable in the equation of working with a patient to improve their health. Additionally, we talk about wholistic health and the importance of addressing underlying issues leading people to make unhealthy choices. Thanks for listening in! Contact Info: Dr. Tony Hampton: Twitter: @drtonyhampton Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jun 8, 2020

We are happy to be joined once again on the podcast by Drs. Ariel Ortiz and Christian Assad. They are just about to launch a brand new podcast together so be sure to check it out (links below). We discuss how to best connect with and communicate with those who are opposed to the low-carb diet. Further, we talk about how to connect with people on a cultural level to get them interested in giving the low-carb diet a shot. Contact Info: Dr. Christian Assad: Twitter: @ChristianAssad Instagram: @medhacker TikTok: ChristianAssadMD Dr. Ariel Ortiz obesitycontrolcenter.com Podcast: Vive Sin Dietas Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jun 3, 2020

We are joined on the podcast today by business analyst, Ken Armstrong. Having been disappointed again and again by a variety of different diets, Ken discovered Gary Taubes' book, Why We Get Fat, which set him on the path to finally attaining health and sustainable weight loss. After falling off the wagon for a while, he returned to low-carb and began trying intermittent fasting as well. This combination of fasting and dieting helped him to regain the progress he had lost. Since then, he has been experimenting with the carnivore diet as part of his continued effort to discover which nutritional decisions are best for him. "You are never beyond help. You are never beyond hope." This is the message that Ken wants to communicate. Contact Info: Ken Armstrong: Twitter: @KillorglinKen Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jun 1, 2020

We are so excited to have Dr. Benjamin Bikman back on the show. He is joining us today to share with us the new things he has been learning and working on. We open with an in-depth discussion of the factors related to insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia as well as the complex relationship between the two metabolic disorders. We discuss the content of Dr. Bikman's upcoming book, Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease—and How to Fight It. What is the natural purpose of insulin resistance in the human body? Which proteins are most ideal for health in the human body? We talk about these questions and more in this episode. Thank you for listening! Contact Info: Dr. Benjamin Bikman: Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZKZ2NRN/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Instagram/Twitter: @BenBikmanPhD Facebook: Benjamin Bikman PhD Websites: https://gethlth.com/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

May 27, 2020

We are happy to be joined today by primary care physician and soon-to-be member of Brian Lenzkes' DPC in San Diego, Dr. Kristin Baier. Upon being diagnosed with lupus during medical school, Dr. Baier began looking to nutrition for help. Her first experiment was with veganism—no help. She then transitioned into the paleo diet, during which time she found some success and began to lose weight. Finally, having discovered the ketogenic diet, she gave it a try and was able to come off of five different medications, eliminate her chronic headaches, and improve her lupus symptoms. We discuss the benefits of a direct primary care system for providing real quality care to patients. Contact Info: Dr. Kristin Baier: Website: lowcarbmdsandiego.com Twitter/Instagram: @doctoringketo Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

May 25, 2020

Today we are happy joined on the show by Dr. Stephen Hussey. Dr Hussey is a chiropractor and a nutritionist who has been helping people and doing amazing things with the low-carb diet. Contact Info: Dr. Stephen Hussey: Website: https://www.resourceyourhealth.com/ Twitter: @DrStephenHussey Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

May 18, 2020

We are honored to have Chris S. Cornell on the show with us today. Having tried time and time again to achieve a healthy weight, Chris had become frustrated with plant-based and calorie restriction diets. Over time, he eventually found his way to the low-carb diet thanks to a book recommendation— Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes. Since then, Chris has been healthy and has reached a healthy weight using a low-carb approach to eating. We have a great conversation about dealing with sugar and carbohydrate addiction and the importance of community support. Contact Info: Chris Cornell: Twitter: @biggestcomeback Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

May 13, 2020

We are so happy to have Ivor Cummins, the Fat Emperor, back on the show! We discuss the effectiveness, based on careful scientific studies of the available data, of the various suggested measures imposed to fight COVID-19. We discuss the findings of scientists who have been studying the pandemic as it plays out, and reflect on how, in hindsight, the outbreak has been handled. We also discuss studies which indicate the effectiveness of being outdoors versus indoors when it comes to fighting the spread of the virus. Additionally, we discuss studies that show a relationship between levels of Vitamin D in the body and susceptibility to death from COVID-19. Finally, we examine how the virus has progressed in various countries—countries like Sweden, Australia, and others—and compare their respective defensive strategies as well as the many accidental factors involved. Contact Info: Ivor Cummins: extratimemovie.com The Fat Emperor Podcast Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

May 11, 2020

We are joined on the podcast today by Amber O'Hearn. Amber is someone who found success with the low carb diet, and who found even greater success with a carnivore diet. She found that not only could she lose 'stubborn' weight that she struggled to lose, but she was able to successfully eliminate her depression. We spend time examining arguments for and against the carnivore diet and vegan diets. We discuss the difference between essential and non-essential nutrients and the beneficial effects of foods from the animal kingdom. Additionally, we discuss what it means to be satiated by your food. Finally, we discuss the upcoming carnivore diet conference at which Amber will be a speaker. Thank you for listening in! Contact Info: Amber O'Hearn: Conference Twitter: @carnivorycon Personal Twitter: @ketocarnivore Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

May 4, 2020

We are delighted to be joined today by Dr. Paul Mason. Dr. Mason tells us about his findings regarding metabolic disease as a risk factor for COVID-19. Further, we discuss the concept of herd immunity and how it works on a practical level in a community of people. We discuss the effects of sun exposure as they relate to COVID-19 and to general health. Dr. Mason explains the findings of various studies having to do with the health benefits of saturated fats as well as some studies having to do with the health benefits of fasting. Contact Info: Dr. Paul Mason: Twitter: @DrPaulMason Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Apr 27, 2020

We are joined on the show today by Dr. Ariel Ortiz—a weight-loss surgeon and the founder of the Obesity Control Center in Tijuana, Mexico. We discuss the connection between preexisting metabolic disease and the risk of death from COVID-19. Dr. Ortiz tells the story of how he, as a result of his search for a pre-operative diet for his patients that would shrink their livers, discovered that low-carb dietary intervention could be used as a treatment for metabolic disease. Eventually our conversation turned toward doctor-patient interaction and the importance of making health easy for the patient. How can we utilize new technological/social platforms to make health easier and more sustainable for more and more people? Dr. Ortiz is hopeful that the advancement of telemedicine and remote monitoring will continue to grow, bringing real, effective health care that reverses disease to the whole world. Check out the info in the show notes to explore what Dr. Ortiz is up to right now! Contact Info: Dr. Ariel Ortiz: Website: obesitycontrolcenter.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Apr 20, 2020

We are excited to be joined today by Alyssa Gallagher. Alyssa is a registered dietician working at on out-patient diabetes clinic. She was introduced to low-carb seven years ago by a dietitian friend of hers at a time when she was starting to become frustrated that she was unable to help her patients lose weight or come off of insulin using the standard American diet. Having begun to see results with low-carb in her own life, she began using the dietary approach to combat diabetes and obesity with amazing results. We discuss the susceptibility of metabolically unhealthy people to disease and sickness, the importance of transparency and sharing evidence and data in a doctor/patient relationship, and tips for sustainably overcoming carb addiction. Contact Info: Alyssa Gallagher: Instagram: @alyssag_rd Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Apr 13, 2020

In this episode we take a look back at all of the amazing guests we have had on and the brilliant insights they have shared. We are so grateful for all of you, our listeners, and we look forward to the next 100 episodes. Thank you all for listening and learning along with us! Contact Info: Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: LowCarbMDSanDiego.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Apr 6, 2020

For our one-hundredth episode we have a very special guest joining us—Dr. Tim Noakes. Dr. Noakes has had a profound impact on the low-carb movement, having helped to pave the way for doctors and nutritionists by standing firm against the tide of dangerous conventional notions about health in South Africa. Facing severe opposition from the medical establishment, Dr. Noakes ultimately succeeded in defending the legitimacy of his position. In this episode, we discuss his journey and talk about metabolic health, COVID-19, and the Noakes Foundation. Thanks for listening along for one-hundred episodes! Contact Info: Dr. Tim Noakes Donate to The Noakes Foundation: https://thenoakesfoundation.org/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbmdsandiego.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Apr 1, 2020

Today we are joined by Forage Agronomist and Ruminant Nutritionist, Dr. Peter Ballerstedt. His main message for us today is simply this: there is no sustainable food system without ruminant animal agriculture. Ruminant animals (like cows), have gotten a bad rap (from an environmental and a dietary perspective) for a long time, but Dr. Ballerstedt is here to show us the facts—and those facts run quite contrary to the popular perspective. We discuss no-till farming, cover crops, and the importance of soil health, all the while making connections between these agricultural topics and human health/general well-being. We also discuss the contention that, from a food-ethics perspective, the lowest possible amount of organisms are harmed by human agriculture (all things considered) when people eat large herbivores. Contact Info: Dr. Peter Ballerstedt Website: http://grassbasedhealth.blogspot.com/ Twitter and Instagram: @grassbased Facebook: Grass Based Health Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Mar 30, 2020

We are so excited to have Dr. Cate Shanahan back on the show to talk about her brand new book, The Fatburn Fix . The central message of the book is this: your body's ability to burn its own body fat is the most important aspect of your metabolism and your health in general! If your body is not burning your body fat, then you are headed toward disease. Dr. Shanahan explains how not burning your body fat is the precursor to many, many ailments. We discuss the horrible effects of seed oils on the body and offer suggestions for alternative, clean burning fat sources. Contact Info: Dr. Cate Shanahan: Book: The Fatburn Fix Book Website: https://fatburnfix.com/ Cate's Website: https://drcate.com/ Diet Doctor CME: https://www.dietdoctor.com/cme Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Mar 25, 2020

We are joined today by martial arts expert and overall inspiring guy, Kyoshi Thomas Clifford. We invited him on today to share some wisdom related to living intentionally and successfully through the current COVID-19 pandemic. We cover the importance of providing yourself and your children with structure in the midst of what is, for many people, a less-structured time. In such a time we ought to lead by example—be a victor, not a victim. Now is the time to stay strong, not just for yourself but for your community. To distill the message down to a single phrase, Kyoshi is telling us to persevere in personal responsibility in all aspects of life. We talk more specifically about persevering in the fight for good health. We have a golden opportunity right now to start developing some disciplines. Will you come out of this situation healthier, happier, and better than before, or will you retreat from discipline and be self-indulgent? We talk about all kinds of strategies for kicking addictions as well. Thanks for tuning in! Contact Info: Kyoshi Thomas Clifford: Email: cliffordmma@gmail.com Facebook: Thomas Clifford (personal profile) Facebook Group: A Dojo for Everyone Diet Doctor CME: https://www.dietdoctor.com/cme Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Mar 23, 2020

Today we are joined by Raj Seth, an inspiring guy who saved his own life when, through his own experimentation and research, he discovered that eating a low carb diet lowered his A1C and could reverse his diabetes. After hearing Raj's story, we are joined by Jason Fung to discuss the growth of the low-carb movement, nutritional guidelines, the physiology of fasting, and more. Thanks for listening! Contact Info: Raj Seth: Website: https://www.metabolicmultiplier.org/ Jason Fung: Website: https://thefastingmethod.com/ Diet Doctor CME: https://www.dietdoctor.com/cme Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Mar 18, 2020

Today we are excited to be joined on the show by filmmaker Jen Isenhart. We discuss her new movie, Fat Fiction, which is coming out very soon. Jen tells us all about her story and how she came into contact with the low-carb movement. We hear some sneak peaks about the film and get some great information about how you can watch it. This movie is truly an incredible resource and we are so excited for you and your loved ones to see it. We are very hopeful that this film will make a big impact. Thanks for listening! Contact Info: Fat Fiction: Sign Up to Host a Screening: https://fan-force.com/films/fat-fiction Diet Doctor CME: https://www.dietdoctor.com/cme Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Mar 16, 2020

We are delighted to be joined in this episode by Paul Mason—a low-carb doctor from Sydney, Australia. Having vast experience in sports medicine and occupational health as well as direct primary care, Dr. Mason is a wealth of knowledge and we are very excited to have this opportunity to talk with him. Beginning with a conversation about low-carb nutrition as it relates to athletic performance and athlete health, Dr. Mason goes into detail explaining the findings of many, many related studies. Next, we discuss the effects of fiber on gut health and the potential benefits of a carnivore way of eating as an elimination diet. Thanks for listening in! Contact Info: Dr. Paul Mason: Twitter: @DrPaulMason Website: https://www.lowcarbdoctors.com.au/ Diet Doctor CME: https://www.dietdoctor.com/cme Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Mar 11, 2020

Nadia Pateguana returns to the podcast! We are so glad to have another opportunity to discuss some important topics with this highly experienced naturopathic doctor, dietary coach, and author. In this episode, Nadia also tells us more of the story of her journey--beginning with her work as a medical director in Mozambique and what she learned there about the connection between fertility and low-carb dieting. We discuss the power and simplicity of lifestyle intervention in the treatment of PCOS, diabetes, and many other diseases. We discuss "dopamine fasting" as it relates to those struggling with becoming free from sugar and carbohydrate addiction. We also talk about how one can use fasting aids effectively. Over the course of this episode, the message is continually this: eat foods that lowers your insulin and do not eat foods that raise it! Contact Info: Nadia Pateguana: Website: https://www.doctornadia.com/ Book: The PCOS Plan (get it on April 14th!) The Fasting Method: https://thefastingmethod.com/ Twitter: @nadia_pateguana YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM5VAxC2Hqn6FVJMGkBepFw Diet Doctor CME: https://www.dietdoctor.com/cme Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Mar 9, 2020

We are joined on the podcast today by Dr. Gary Shlifer and Brian Sanders. These two have been doing some amazing, groundbreaking things in the world of nutrition. We discuss their health technology and media company, SAPIEN, as well as their upcoming documentary film 'Food Lies' in which they bring to light the truth about the standard American diet. Much of our discussion centers around formulating an in depth answer to the question, "what are the elements of the real human diet?" Additionally, we talk about the history of disease treatment—examining how methodologies for the treatment of diabetes and other diseases have come in and out of prominence over the years. Check out the links below for some excellent podcasts, online resources, and other information from these two! Contact Info: Brian Sanders and Dr. Gary Shlifer: Food Lies film: https://www.foodlies.org/ SAPIEN: https://www.sapien.org/ SAPIEN Podcast: https://www.sapien.org/copy-of-academy Dr. Shlifer: Instagram: @drgaryevolve Website: https://evolvehealthcare.com/ Brian Sanders: Instagram: @food.lies Peak Human Podcast: https://www.peak-human.com/ Diet Doctor CME: https://www.dietdoctor.com/cme Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Mar 2, 2020

Today we are joined by Dr. Gurpreet Padda, a man of great learning and with a great interest in metabolic health and nutrition. He became interested in metabolic health when he noticed that, woking in adult pain at the time, 91% of his patients were overweight. Through observation and experimentation, he noticed that metabolic inflammation was at the epicenter of pain, addiction, and obesity. Ever since that realization, he has continued to work toward sharing his findings and increasing his understanding of the issue. His work led him ultimately to understand that social isolation is an extremely significant factor in addiction/overeating. We also discuss in detail the metabolic impact of various foods, the importance of insulin as a marker for disease, and the importance of achieving satiety in the process of recovering from food addiction. Contact Info: Dr. Gurpreet Padda: Dr. Padda on the Low Carb USA Podcast: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/gurpreet-padda-ep-33/ Website: https://reversingdiabetesmd.com/ Low Carb, Denver 2020: https://lowcarbconferences.com/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Feb 26, 2020

We are happy to be joined today on the podcast by Brett Lloyd, a practitioner of the carnivore diet and overall positive influence. We get to hear about the intense yet uplifting story of his battle with/out of depression and the role that nutritional intervention played in this process. Contact Info: Brett Lloyd: Website: https://artlife.us/ Twitter: @StickmanBleedin Meat RX Profile: https://meatrx.com/product/brett-l/ Low Carb, Denver 2020: https://lowcarbconferences.com/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Feb 24, 2020

Today we are joined by psychiatrist/physician and host of the Fundamental Health podcast, Dr. Paul Saladino. Dr. Saladino tells us about his journey through the world of nutrition as a curious, health-conscious individual, culminating ultimately in his adoption of the carnivore diet. We discuss the benefits of elimination diets and evaluate the healthfulness of various plant foods in depth. In addition, we discuss the connection between the gut and the brain. How do the foods we eat affect mood and contribute to depression? Finally, we discuss the environmental impact of different kinds of farming and of growing different kinds of foods. Thanks for listening in! Contact Info: Dr. Paul Saladino: Website: https://carnivoremd.com/ Podcast: Fundamental Health Book: The Carnivore Code Instagram/Twitter: @carnivoremd White Oak Pastures: https://www.whiteoakpastures.com/ Low Carb, Denver 2020: https://lowcarbconferences.com/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Feb 17, 2020

We are delighted to be joined on the podcast today by Nina Teicholz. Nina is a journalist who has spent years of her career trying to understand and explain the politics and the science of nutrition—especially with regard to saturated fats. What forces are at work behind the curtain of the food industry? To what extent are scientific studies and papers allowed or not allowed to see the light of day due to the approval or disapproval of corporations? Nina shares with us her findings with regard to these questions in her continued effort to shed light on the truth. Additionally, we discuss the x-factor for success behind every healthy diet—eating whole, non-processed foods—and the national dietary guidelines. Contact Info: Nina Teicholz: Nina's Website: ninateicholz.com Nutrition Coalition: https://www.nutritioncoalition.us/ Low Carb, Denver 2020: https://lowcarbconferences.com/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Feb 10, 2020

We are honored to be joined again by the legendary Dr. Jason Fung. We have all benefited greatly from his work and from the times in the past when he has joined us to share his insights on this podcast. In this episode, he has returned to discuss the importance of an open dialogue in the medical community, the necessity of letting the scientific method work unhindered by bias, and the negative effect of paid product endorsements in the medical profession (or any profession for that matter). Additionally, we discuss the many benefits of time-restricted eating and fasting. Thanks for listening in! Contact Info: Dr. Jason Fung: Website: https://thefastingmethod.com/ Low Carb, Denver 2020: https://lowcarbconferences.com/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Feb 3, 2020

Dr. Joan Ifland, a true master in the realm of nutrition and addictive nutrition, joins us on the podcast today. Dr. Ifland has been putting her vast experience and knowledge to use in a big and effective way over the years, helping people to recognize and recover from their food addiction. Dr. Ifland is also the author of many helpful books on the topic of food addiction and recovery. In this episode, we discuss the destructive and progressive nature of addiction in general, how it is that addiction works on a neurological level, and why it is that food addiction is particularly dangerous. "I am standing on my two feet which are firmly planted in evidence; processed food addiction is the worst addiction," says Dr. Ifland. Listen in to find out why. Contact Info: Dr. Joan Ifland: Websites: https://www.foodaddictionreset.com/ Low Carb, Denver 2020: https://lowcarbconferences.com/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jan 29, 2020

Dr. Eric Sodicoff returns in this episode to update us on what he has been doing and thinking about since we last talked with him. We open with a discussion of the recent Netflix documentary, The Game Changers, and the pros and cons of plant-based diets. This leads us into a discussion of the environmental benefit of various diets. We weigh the quality of the arguments and statements made in support of plant-based diets in this documentary and examine the potential motivations of some of the people who starred in the movie. Contact Info: Dr. Eric Sodicoff: Twitter: @ESodicoffMD Website: http://www.phoenixvillenutritionguide.com/ Low Carb, Denver 2020: https://lowcarbconferences.com/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jan 27, 2020

Today we are joined by Amy Eiges—a certified health coach at Dr. Tro's office and a coordinator for the Nutrition Coalition. Amy was a chronic dieter before she found low-carb/keto, having previously had many, many frustrating experiences with food-restrictive diets. We discuss the place of—and the usefulness of—sugar-free sweeteners in the process of recovering from sugar addiction. Additionally, we discuss the various valid insights to be found in other diet programs and philosophies, and we share tips for fasting while on a low-carb diet. Contact Info: Amy Eiges: Twitter: @AmyDee1001 Amy's Blog Post: https://www.doctortro.com/i-am-not-broken/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jan 22, 2020

We are joined on the show today by Dr. Kevin Gendreau who shares with us his inspirational and tragic weight-loss journey. Among our discussion topics are the dangers of the 'health at every size' movement, navigating the medical profession as doctors who supports a low-carb approach to nutrition, and the need for a greater emphasis on nutritional education in medical schools. Toward the end of our conversation, Kevin shares with us some of his tips for weight-loss and healthy living. Contact Info: Dr. Kevin Gendreau: Instagram: @kevingendreau Facebook: Kevin Gendreau MD Email: kevingendreau@gmail.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jan 20, 2020

Today we are excited to be joined once again on the show by Dr. Ted Naiman. In our discussion, we talk about, among other topics, the negative outcomes of eating lots of carbs and fats together, the ideal ratio of carbs to protein to fat in a diet, and methods for guiding people out of addiction to food. Contact Info: Dr. Ted Naiman: Website: http://www.burnfatnotsugar.com/ Twitter/Instagram: @tednaiman Book: thepediet.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jan 13, 2020

We are joined in this episode by Dr. Shawn Baker, a legend in the low-carb world. In our discussion today we cover a wide range of topics from the power and scope of lifestyle intervention in the treatment of various health problems to perspectives on food addiction. Additionally, we discuss the ways in which the perception of low-carb/keto, the carnivore diet, and dieting in general has morphed throughout the years. Thanks for listening in! Contact Info: Dr. Shawn Baker: Website: https://www.shawn-baker.com/ Instagram: @shawnbaker1967 Twitter: @SBakerMD Boca Conference: Get Tickets: lowcarbusa.org (go to 'Events' tab and look for 'Boca 2020') Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Jan 6, 2020

In this episode, Taline, Dr. Tro's good friend, joins us on the podcast to share the story of her journey with weight loss and her discovery of/experience with low-carb dieting. Along the way, we discuss, among other things, strategies for staying the course on your low-carb journey. Contact Info: Boca Conference: Get Tickets: lowcarbusa.org (go to 'Events' tab and look for 'Boca 2020') Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Dec 30, 2019

Today we are joined by Siobhan Huggins from the Cholesterol Code. After sharing the story of her journey into Keto dieting and how she met Dave Feldman, she tells us all about the nutritional experiments she has been running. Additionally, we discuss the purpose of LDL. Contact Info: Siobhan Huggins: Website: cholesterolcode.com Twitter: @Siobhan_Huggins Boca Conference: Get Tickets: lowcarbusa.org (go to 'Events' tab and look for 'Boca 2020') Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Dec 23, 2019

This week we are joined by… Drs. Brian Lenzkes and Tro Kalayjian of the Low Carb MD Podcast! In this episode, your hosts talk together, one on one, about a variety of issues as they take a look back at some of their favorite episodes and all that they have learned over the past year since the beginning of the podcast. We are so thankful for all of you learning and listening right along with us as we have talked with, and will continue to talk with, the many great people in the low-carb community who are leading the way toward a healthier way of life. Contact Info: Boca Conference: Get Tickets: lowcarbusa.org (go to 'Events' tab and look for 'Boca 2020') Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Dec 18, 2019

Tony Martinez, an attorney and a politician from New York, joins us today to discuss the politics and policies of Type 2 Diabetes and of Low-Carb. He has been involved in the political side of the low-carb movement since the 90s when he helped Dr. Robert Atkins pass a bill in Congress that helped make nutritional health and nutritional health products more available. Tony is interested in reforming medical education via the introduction of better nutritional training. Not only would this reform benefit the patients of our doctors, it would save the government and insurance companies a huge amount of money. Contact Info: Tony Martinez: Donate to Tony's Campaign: Online: tony4ny.com By Mail: Make check out to, "Friends of Tony Martinez 4 NY," and send to 72 N State Rd. #117 Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Boca Conference: Get Tickets: lowcarbusa.org (go to 'Events' tab and look for 'Boca 2020') Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Dec 16, 2019

In this episode we are delighted to be joined by Robert, one of Tro's patients. He shares with us his journey of fighting to lose weight, trying a variety of different calorie restriction diets before ultimately encountering low-carb dieting. Having finally reached the end of his patience with doctors and medications, he reached out to Dr. Tro who preceded to show him a different, sustainable way to health and weight-loss. Throughout the course of this discussion, an important undercurrent is the importance of a transparent and close patient/doctor relationship in the fight for wellness. Contact Info: Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Dec 11, 2019

Today we are joined by the founders of Select Savory Seasonings, Cory and Rebecca Conklin. Select Savory Seasonings makes spices that have absolutely no sugar in them. In our discussion, Cory and Rebecca give us a fascinating insight into the spice industry and how companies try to hide sugar in their products without listing it in the nutrition information. They also share a bit about their health journey and how they discovered low-carb dieting. Contact Info: Cory and Rebecca Conklin: Twitter: CreativeKetoCook Instagram/Facebook: Select Savory Seasonings Email: selectsavoryseasonings@gmail.com Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Dec 9, 2019

Today we are joined by Mark Cucuzzella, a Medical Director of low-carb diets at a hospital clinic in West Virginia. He has been a key participant in the discussion on de-prescribing medication and reversing disease via nutrition and has implemented a groundbreaking low-carb, no-sugar initiative at his hospital. Contact Info: Mark Cucuzzella: Website: drmarksdesk.com Book: Run for Your Life Book Website: runforyourlifebook.com Email: afrundoc@gmail.com http://eguideline.guidelinecentral.com/i/1180534-low-carb-nutritional-approaches-guidelines-advisory/0? Guidlines: 1. US version – http://eguideline.guidelinecentral.com/i/1180534-low-carb-nutritional-approaches-guidelines-advisory/0? 2. UK version - http://eguideline.guidelinecentral.com/i/1183584-low-carb-nutrition-queens-units/0? Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Dec 4, 2019

We are joined today by our fellow co-host and, today, our guest, Megan Ramos from The Fasting Method (formerly IDM). She shares a bit about the history of The Fasting Method and explains everything that the program offers. We discuss the benefits of fasting and the reality of food addiction. Is the low-carb diet financially viable for low-income individuals and families? How important is the support of a like-minded community when one is attempting to implement fasting in their life? We discuss these questions and more in this episode! Plus, Megan shares her tips for making it through the holidays without falling off the low-carb wagon. Contact Info: Megan Ramos: Website: thefastingmethod.com Website: idm.health Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Dec 2, 2019

Today we are joined by Dave Feldman from Cholesterol Code. Four years ago, Dave Feldman, an engineer, after several months on the Keto diet, became interested in Cholesterol. Now, having years of study and research under his belt, he is helping to clarify for laypeople and doctors alike the purpose and function of Cholesterol. We discuss all things Cholesterol in this very informative episode. Contact Info: Dave Feldman: Website: https://cholesterolcode.com/ Twitter: @DaveKeto Donate: citizensciencefoundation.org Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Nov 26, 2019

Today we are joined by Brenda Zorn, a long-time low-carb practitioner and pioneer of group fasting. She is involved with The Fasting Method and, in this episode, we discuss Brenda's experiences with helping people to start down the road of fasting. Brenda has seen many people achieve great success using The Fasting Method, and is passionate about getting people involved in the practice. She says that, at The Fasting Method, "we believe that this state of eating whole foods, moderate protein, and moderate carbohydrates combined with fasting is the nutritional way that human beings are supposed to exist." Why? Because it works. Contact Info: Brenda Zorn: Website: thefastingmethod.com Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/

Nov 25, 2019

We are joined this morning by Dr. Jason Fung. Dr. Fung fills us in on all that is new and exciting at IDM and dietdoctor.com . We discuss the misperceptions surrounding intermittent fasting and the powerful benefit of a low-carb lifestyle plus fasting. As medical professionals, we ought to be interested in putting peoples' health back into their hands, giving them control over their own lives again. Contact Info: Jasson Fung: Website: thefastingmethod.com Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Nov 20, 2019

Today we are delighted to be joined by family medicine doctor and addiction specialist Dr. Molly Rutherford. After telling us about how she became interested in low-carb, we discuss the 'Three Cs' of addiction, carb/sugar addiction, and how to successfully walk through the recovery process. Contact Info: Molly Rutherford: • Twitter and Instagram: @unbridledmd • Facebook: Bluegrass Family Wellness • . Website: www.bluegrassfamilywellness.com Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Nov 18, 2019

Joining us today is Dr. Melissa Hague, an Ob-Gyn who is using a nutrition-based approach to help women who are dealing with sexual dysfunction. Having struggled with weight throughout her life, she shares her journey into wellness and weight-loss thus far. She shares with us some of her findings with regard to the effect of low-carb dieting on gestational diabetes in pregnant women. We extend the discussion to the effect of a pregnant woman's diet on the child she is carrying. Contact Info: Melissa Hague: • Twitter: @drmelissahague Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Nov 13, 2019

Ross Taylor, an experienced veteran of the low-carb/keto lifestyle and co-founder of Love You Foods, joins us today to help spread the word. He has experimented with nutrition and dieting for years and says that he always keeps coming back to low-carb/keto. We discuss what inspired him to start FBomb Nut Butters—namely, the difficulty of finding real, healthy foods that are not full of artificial ingredients. We talk about the importance of planning for success by making healthy, low-carb food accessible throughout your day. Contact Info: Ross Taylor: Website: https://www.dropanfbomb.com/ Twitter: @fatissmartfuel Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Nov 11, 2019

Today we are joined by Dr. Ronesh Sinha. He explains to us how he discovered the low-carb way of eating while looking for ways to treat Asian/Indian populations who struggled with metabolic disease. Within the context of a discussion of physiological differences amongst different human populations, we talk about subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, and brown adipose tissue and their relationship to metabolic health. The effect of seed oils and anxiety/stress is discussed. We ask Dr. Sinah how a person could boost his/her insulin sensitivity. Contact Info: Ronesh Sinha: Book: The South Asian Health Solution Website: roneshsinha.com Instagram: roneshsinhamd Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Nov 4, 2019

Today we are joined by Dr. Rob Cywes. We begin by discussing how one may avoid relapsing into eating carbohydrates by changing their perspective on Keto. We hear about the various negative outcomes of high carbohydrate consumption, the fundamental problems with the healthcare system in the United States, and the function of LDL in the body. Dr. Cywes encourages us that we must all begin to rethink, with reference to real, hard evidence, what is "normal" to eat. Contact Info: Rob Cywes: Website: ObesityUnderstood.com Facebook: Robert Cywes Book: Diabetes Unpacked (Noakes Foundation) Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Oct 30, 2019

Coco is an ex-Weight Watchers coach and is currently a health and wellness coach at Vita Pura. Telling us about her journey with food and dieting, she explains how she tried for many years to lose weight and achieve a healthy state of being before she found low-carb. After being diagnosed with diabetes insipidus, she encountered what she calls the 'disease management' system of medicine which merely prescribes medications without effecting actual healthfulness. It wasn't until a friend helped her get started with the keto diet that she began to see real health and wellness come into her life. We discuss how people can make lasting changes in their eating habits, how low-carb eating could reverse the advances of disease, and the devastating effects of anxiety and stress. Contact Info: Coco: Instagram: weightwatchergoneketo Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Oct 25, 2019

Andrea Lombardi, a PA from Canada, joins us in this episode to discuss lifestyle intervention as a way to prevent disease. We talk about the importance of critical thinking in the treatment of disease. We discuss the importance of eating real, whole foods and what our ideal relationship with low carb treats ought to be. Get information for and tickets to Andrea's Low Carb Real Food Show by clicking the link below. Contact Info: Andrea Lombardi: https://lowcarbrealfoodshow.com/ Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Oct 21, 2019

Lily Nichols is a registered dietician, nutritionist, and certified diabetes educator. She is the author of Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes . After sharing about her journey thus far as a health professional, we talk about an evidence-based approach to nutrition, health guidelines, and how nutrition relates to pregnancy. We discuss the potential ability of various diets to provide the full spectrum of nutrients needed during a pregnancy. Is healthy whole wheat a necessary part of any diet? Should a person be eating five to six times a day? We discuss these questions and more in this episode! Contact Info: Lily Nichols: Website: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/ Instagram: @lilynicholsrdn Twitter: @LilyNicholsRDN Brian Lenzkes: Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Low Carb Houston website: https://www.uhcl.edu/low-carb-houston/

Oct 16, 2019

We are honored to be joined by interventional cardiologist and Low Carb leader, Nadir Ali, MD. Dr. Ali describes his journey into Low Carb and from being an interventional cardiologist to working directly with patients to improve their health through lifestyle intervention. We discuss the role of LDL, the usage of Statin drugs, and relevant clinical trials. We talk about fasting and the natural human diet from an evolutionary-biological perspective. This is a MUST LISTEN episode that will shatter what you previously believed about the true causes of cardiovascular disease. Finally, we talk about the highly anticipated Low Carb Houston conference which takes place during October 24-26. Dr. Nadir Ali: Low Carb Houston: https://www.uhcl.edu/low-carb-houston/ Twitter: @eatmostlyfatali Dr. Brian Lenzkes: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro Kalayjian: doctortro.com

Oct 14, 2019

Dr. Leonardo Trasande is the Director of the Division of Environmental Pediatrics and the Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Trasande is an internationally renowned leader in environmental health with research focusing on the impact of chemicals on hormones in our bodies. He is best known for a series of studies published in Lancer Diabetes and Endocrinology and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism documenting billions of dollars annually in disease costs due to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the US & Europe. In this podcast, we discuss the health effects of BPA, contaminants, pollution and more. He is the author of Sicker Fatter Poorer -> https://www.amazon.com/Sicker-Fatter-Poorer-Hormone-Disrupting-Chemicals-ebook/dp/B0789F6K8Z

Oct 7, 2019

This is a fun and informative episode of the podcast. Kellie shares her personal health struggles and how she has used her knowledge as a certified holistic health counselor to help others. She has a website full of practical tips and recipes to help get your family on board with delicious food. We discuss many aspects of this lifestyle and you will leave empowered to make simple changes to improve your health and the health of your family. Her YouTube channel allows you to cook tasty and healthy food for your family. Contact Info: Website for Kellie: https://thekelliekitchen.com/ YouTube: The Kellie Kitchen Brian's Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Tro's Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Sep 30, 2019

This is a MUST LISTEN episode with one of the greatest research minds in the world. We are truly honored to be joined by Dr. Ben Bikman Ph.D. Associate Professor of the BYU Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology. This is an outstanding discussion of clinical applications of Low Carb and exercise. You will learn a great deal about metabolism and what science tells us about optimal human health and nutrition. You will learn about everything from ceramides to mitochondrial health from a world expert. Thank you for joining us. Contact: Ben Bikman, Ph.D. Twitter: @BenBikmanPhd Website: https://bikmanlab.byu.edu/

Sep 23, 2019

This is a great episode with 2 amazing guests who have served our country in the military. Learn how these two are teaming up in rural Washington State to save their community with LCHF and IF. This is the medicine of the future with Docs and RDs working together to treat metabolic disease and obesity. This is a great discussion of the struggles of modern medicine and how we can change the system together. Dr. Errico, DO: Bill Errico on Facebook Franco Lopez III, RD email: nutritionfranco@gmail.com Articles: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/life/wellness/2017/02/12/how-low-carb-high-fat-diet-can-have-its-benefits/97404384/ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/life/wellness/2015/10/02/health-el-paso-girl-deals-rare-disorder/73084366/

Sep 18, 2019

Join us for this amazing episode with Andrew (@Type1Berger) as we discuss his incredible journey to better health. After his own health crisis, he stopped listening to standard advice of "just bolus insulin and eat whatever you want." He has now lost weight, improved his mood, and has taken control of his health. He gives us all hope through his inspirational story. Andrew will change many lives by sharing his story of decreasing his 3 month sugar average from 7.8 to 5.3 even while drastically cutting his insulin dose. Contact: Andrew's Twitter: @Type1Berger Dr. Brian: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Dr. Tro: doctortro.com

Sep 16, 2019

Thank you for joining us for this important episode with Jennifer Isenhart from Wide Eye Productions-- The Big Fat Lie Movie. This movie covers the science of the Low Carb lifestyle as well as the personal stories of people who have had life changing experiences. The Big Fat Lie Movie has stories and life experience from Gary Taubes, Nina Teicholz, Dr. Bret Scher, Dr. Mark Hyman, Professor Tim Noakes, Dr. Sarah Hallberg, Doug Reynolds, Andrew Mente, and our own Dr. Brian Lenzkes. This is a great discussion of Jennifer's life experience with LCHF and how that inspired her to make this film. We hope that you will help to support this very important film...It will truly be life changing and life saving for many. Contact: Jennifer Isenhart and the Big Fat Lie Movie: http://www.bigfatliemovie.com/

Sep 9, 2019

This is one of the All Time Best Low Carb MD Podcasts! Yes, another ABSOLUTE MUST LISTEN episode. Kirsty Woods is the lead Exercise Physiologist at Metabolic Health Solutions in Western Australia and has been using LCHF protocols for the past 7 years. Kirsty uses indirect calorimetry (metabolic rate testing) in order to adjust the diet and exercise regimens for her clients. "I rely on the data, not opinion." This is a cutting edge approach to better health. So honored to have Kirsty teach us complicated science in a way that we can all understand. Awesome stuff! Contacts: Kirsty Woods Website: www.metabolichealthsolutions.org Twitter: @LowCarbEP Dr. Brian: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/

Sep 2, 2019

Join us as we raise the class level on our podcast! We are joined by Cynthia Thurlow NP and psychologist Kelly Donahue, PhD from the Everyday Wellness Podcast. We have a great discussion on everything from self-care to relationships to "man colds" to Labradoodles! We greatly enjoyed spending time with this dynamic team discussing solutions real life struggles. Contacts: Kelly Donahue: kellydonahuephd.com www.everydaytherapist.com Check out her Book: Everyday Self-Care Cynthia Thurlow: https://cynthiathurlow.com/ Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/A6Dkt7zyImk Everyday Wellness Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-wellness/id1435214303 Dr. Brian: LowCarbAdvisor.com Dr. Tro: doctortro.com

Aug 28, 2019

This is a very important episode as we discuss the links between diet and mental health. David's story has the potential to help many people. He gained control of his bipolar disorder through lifestyle changes when standard care failed him. David also overcame binge eating processed foods and compensating with excessive exercise. His victory over addiction is very encouraging and gives us hope. Contact: David: @ii1111 on Twitter Brian: LowCarbAdvisor.com Tro: doctortro.com

Aug 26, 2019

Join us for this great discussion about the importance of lifestyle on general health. We discuss the importance of sleep, stress reduction, and exercise in health. Brian is an expert in personal training and intermittent fasting and has a lot of practical experience working with clients. What can be better than having two Brians on a podcast? Contact: Brian Gryn Website: BrianGryn.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/getleanclub/

Aug 19, 2019

Dr. Fung returns to discuss several new studies and breaks down the concept of "calories." Contacts: Dr. Jason Fung: idmprogram.com Dr. Tro: doctortro.com

Aug 12, 2019

Yes, you guessed it, another MUST LISTEN podcast. Dr. Chris Palmer, a Harvard trained psychiatrist, discusses his success in managing his own health and the mental health of his patients through diet and lifestyle. Is it possible that diet could have an effect on Schizophrenia? Join us as we learn from a thought leader in psychiatry. As an added bonus, he is one of the most compassionate docs that we have interviewed. His patient stories are life changing. We are honored to release this podcast. Contacts: Dr. Chris Palmer Website: www.ChrisPalmerMD.com Twitter: @ChrisPalmerMD Dr. Brian -- https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Dr. Tro -- https://www.doctortro.com

Aug 5, 2019

Yet another MUST LISTEN episode! Dr. Bourdua-Roy is a Family Medicine Doc also a certified in Obesity Medicine. Her story is incredible! She had to appear before the medical board to (successfully) defend her practice of lifestyle medicine. She puts her patients first and is impacting her community. This is a great discussion with an amazing doc and person. We were honored to have her join us and are inspired by her. Twitter: @CliniqueReversa Website: www.cliniquereversa.com

Jul 29, 2019

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky a triple-boarded family medicine physician who also specializes in lipidology and obesity. We talk about the challenges physicians face promoting lifestyle medicine and his unique approach to medical weight loss. Twitter: @drnadolsky IG: @drnasolsky Site: DrSpencer.com

Jul 22, 2019

Join us for this amazing episode with Vic. He teaches us how to overcome obesity while staying true to his cultural roots. This episode is a lot of fun and you will learn a great deal....Plus Vic has a great voice for podcasts. Summary: BP meds, 100 lbs, GERD meds, CPAP...gone! Prepare to be inspired! Contact: Vic -- Website: WWW.Ketocoaching.ca Twitter: @Ketocoachvic Brian -- https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Tro -- https://www.doctortro.com

Jul 15, 2019

Join us for the amazing journey of Jim under the guidance of Dr. Andy Phung. Another must listen episode! Sorry, this seems to happen every week! Jim's story will speak to many people and help them stay on track. We discuss his journey and how he was able to stay on track to save his life and those of his friends and family. He was going to get a gastric sleeve but avoided that with diet and exercise. This is an inspiring story---10 inches off the waist and down 5 shirt sizes and down 110 lbs. No longer on CPAP for sleep apnea, inflammation gone. "It took me 10 years to get to 300 lbs and a year to lose 110 lbs, not bad." We discuss the importance of family support, setting goals, and staying the course. Awesome stuff! Contacts: Dr. Phung @DrAndyPhung Tro's Obesity Grand Rounds: https://youtu.be/B0IxoldOwBg

Jul 10, 2019

Yes, another "Must Listen Episode" of Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Jeff Stanley shares his struggles with weight and how he came to be a thought leader at Virta Health. We discuss the paradigm shift occurring in medicine and the value of remote monitoring for patients. This episode is episode explores how major health insurers are seeing the value of lifestyle medicine. Virta Health is paving the way for the rest of medicine and their data is changing the management of diabetes and obesity. The floodgates are opening! Contacts: Jeff Stanley, MD Twitter: @JeffStanleyMD Virta Health: www.virtahealth.com Low Carb USA Conference San Diego: LowCarbUsa.Org Discount Code: LowCarbMD Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Jul 8, 2019

The master returns for this episode as we discuss online Trolls and the coordinated attacks on the Low Carb/Intermittent Fasting community. We discuss the difference between theory and real life practice. We discuss the problems with the low fat theory and why change is so difficult in our nutrition recommendations. Contact: Jason Fung: IDMProgram.com Brian Lenzkes: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com

Jul 3, 2019

Please join us for the inspiring story of Terri Lance who reversed her obesity and diabetes through lifestyle change. She is now an educator for IDM and is helping others on their journey to better health. Terri also discusses the amazing IDM fasting retreats in Hawaii. We discuss food addiction as well as many other important topics. Terri shares her life experience and expertise with us. Enjoy! Contacts: Terri Lance: terri@idmprogram.com Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Jul 1, 2019

In this episode we talk to Dr. Nádia Pateguana about her health journey. We discuss PCOS, and raising kids in our modern food environment, as well as the importance of fasting as a complement to low carb.

Jun 24, 2019

This week we are honored to be joined by Dr. Steven Horvitz who is a leader in the Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Low Carb communities. Join us to hear about his personal story and extensive clinical experience with lifestyle medicine. He has been a mentor to Brian and Tro and is saving lives by stepping out of the box. This is a great discussion with 3 front line docs battling Metabolic Syndrome. We discuss the impact of lifestyle on health and how to improve our broken healthcare system. This is good stuff! Contacts: Twitter: @IMWHorvitz Website: drhorvitz.com Low Carb USA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/low-carb-events/ Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Jun 17, 2019

This is another must listen episode. Join us as we talk with Tro's patient Paulo. His story is unbelievable and will impact you. He shatters many stereotypes about obesity in this episode. He went from a professional basketball player in Brazil to a morbidly obese dad with severe pain. He suffered because his medical team did not know how to help him. He lost over 100 lbs on a liquid diet and gained it all back in 6 months after stopping the program. He then found Dr. Tro and went low carb..and his life changed. Truly inspiring! Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Jun 10, 2019

Thank you for joining us for this very important episode with Dr. Siobhan Key. Dr. Key is a Family Medicine doctor who is actually helping physicians to lose weight and regain their health. We all know that us docs are the worst patients ever. Dr. Key has an excellent podcast called Weight Solutions for Physicians. Join us as we discuss our personal struggles with weight gain and our journey to better health. Dr. Key shares her knowledge with us after her vast experience especially dealing with the emotional aspects of binge eating. Contact: Dr. Siobhan Key: Weight Solutions for Physicians Podcast Weightsolutiionsforphysicians.ca Kick Sugar Summit. http://kicksugarsummit.com?afmc=5y

Jun 3, 2019

Thank you for joining us on this great adventure. Hear how Larry and Kay Lynne Diamond changed their lives and inspired their family. Now Larry is an educator for IDM helping others in their battle against obesity. We discuss the importance of family support and many other topics. This remarkable couple will inspire you on your journey. Tons of wisdom and practical tips in this episode. Contact for Larry Diamond: Twitter @natureboyrr IDMProgram.com Kick Sugar Summit: http://kicksugarsummit.com?afmc=5y

May 29, 2019

Thank you for joining us for this very special episode of LCMD. We are honored to have Doug Reynolds founder of Low Carb USA and Jeff Kotterman founder of TriSystem Nutrition and director of the National Association of Sports Nutrition (NASN). Doug and Jeff are teaming up to change the Low Carb community with new Standard of Care Guidelines and exercise recommendations. Hear how Jeff changed his entire paradigm of sports nutrition after 30 years as an industry leader and the first NASN Certified Master Sports Nutritionist in San Diego, CA. Doug discusses his upcoming Low Carb San Diego conference and how how he supporting the Low Carb Community in San Diego and nationally. This is a must listen episode! Contact info: Jeff Kotterman: Jeffk@nasnutrition.com Trisystem: trisystem.network Doug Reynolds: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/low-carb-events/sd-2019/ email: support@lowcarbusa.org Kick Sugar Summit: http://kicksugarsummit.com?afmc=5y

May 27, 2019

Hello all, we would like to first apologize for the audio quality of this episode. We had a bad internet connection to Ireland...but the information from Cian Foley is worth a bit of struggle to listen. He has had a remarkable health and fitness comeback and is helping a lot of people. He has regained his health and wrote "Don't Eat for Winter:Unlock Nature's Secret to Reveal Your True Body." Cian is a 2 time Kettle Bell champion and bronze medalist at 40 years of age in a physique competition. We discuss a wide range of topics and know this information will be helpful on your journey. Contact for Cian Foley: Website: DontEatForWinter.com Twitter: @wellboy Book: Don't Eat for Winter: Unlock Nature's Secret to Reveal Your True Body

May 20, 2019

We are pleased to be joined by Dr Mike Hart, another frontline doctor practicing low carb. This is another great episode covering a wide range of topics including the emotional aspects of food addiction. We also discuss everything from exogenous ketones to CBD oil and everything in between This is another must listen episode. Contact info: MikeHartMD . com ReadyToGoClinic.com Twitter. @DrMikeHart

May 13, 2019

We are proud to release episode #33 with Raphael Sirtoli, Neuroscientist and PhD. We discuss his new app to help us on our Low Carb/Keto journey. Raphi is an excellent source of information and is teaming up with some of the most brilliant names in nutrition. This was a fun and informative hour. Thank you for joining us. Contact info: Raphael Sirtoli: Twitter @raphaels7 Website: https://nutrita.app/

May 6, 2019

Join us for a great discussion with Dr. Andy Phung, a front line Family Medicine Physician practicing Low Carb with his patients. He is a rising star in the community and is making a massive impact. We discuss insulin resistance and implications for chronic disease. Dr. Phung is very active on Twitter and is sharing his remarkable clinical experience with us. Contact: Dr. Andy Phung: Twitter @DrAndyPhung

Apr 29, 2019

Please join us as Anthony tells the story of his transformation and how he is helping his community to make better nutrition choices. He has improved his health through lifestyle change and is influencing the Italian community. Hear how he is changing his local Italian community for the better and is educating those around him. Anthony is leading by example and is helping those around him to love healthier lives. This episode was a lot of fun and was very encouraging. Please join us on this amazing story. Contacts: Anthony can be found on Twitter on @toprate222 and on the internet at ItalainGoesKeto.Com Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com

Apr 24, 2019

Please join us to hear Jeff's remarkable story. He has lost more than half of his body mass...he started at 679 lbs. This is a great discussion of how he has overcome significant life trauma to inspire us all. After trying multiple diets and a failed gastric bypass surgery, Jeff took his health in his own hands and has accomplished the impossible with Low Carb and IF. He is still on his journey and is reaching out to people who have lost all hope. This is well worth your time, prepare to be inspired. Contact for Jeff: Twitter: @FatboyBeastMode Website: http://www.fatboybeastmode.com/

Apr 22, 2019

Please join us for this amazing discussion with Brian Wiley. His story will inspire you and help you to stay on track. Megan Ramos and Tro ask some great questions and Brian gives a lot of practical advice on how to stay on track...and more importantly how to get back on track after life interferes with the journey. Brian has sustained a 10 year weight loss of 100 lbs with a low carb lifestyle. He proves that this is truly sustainable and he gives us all hope. Contact: Brian: Twitter - @LCHF_TOOLBOX Megan Ramos: Twitter- @meganjramos Website: IDMProgram.com Tro: https://www.doctortro.com

Apr 15, 2019

Buckle up for this one! We are joined by the great Tucker Goodrich. We have a great discussion about the effects of seed oils on many illnesses. This is a critical issue which is constantly overlooked. Tucker used his health struggles to change his diet and his life. Many of us can relate and can learn from his life experience and research. Be forewarned that we run over a bit but there was way too much great information to cut anything. Just fast forward Brian and Tro to listen to Tucker! You will learn a great deal from this podcast. Thank you for listening. Contact Info: Tucker Goodrich: Twitter @TuckerGoodrich Blog: Link on Twitter Profile ( yelling-stop.blogspot.com )

Apr 8, 2019

Dr. Cate Shanahan author of Deep Nutrition and a front line doctor joins us to discuss critical health issues. Dr. Shanahan is a voice of reason in nutrition and recommends eating real food. This is a wide ranging interview where we cover topics including the pressures of being a physician to the dangers of seed oils. We learned a great deal from Dr. Shanahan and know this will be a valuable hour for you. Thank you for joining us. Contact Information: Website: https://drcate.com Books: Deep Nutrition: Food Rules: A Doctor's Guide to Healthy Eating

Apr 3, 2019

Please join us for the amazing (and frustrating) story of Jennifer who has struggled with seizures for most of her life. She is truly an amazing person who has overcome great obstacles, including obesity, to control her recurrent seizures. The medical system failed her, so she took matters in her own hands...and the results are stunning. Please join us for an inspiring and educational hour. Contact Information for Jennifer: Email: ketohiking@gmail.com Twitter: @Ketohiking

Apr 1, 2019

This is a great episode! Join us as we learn from cardiologist Dr. Christian Assad. Dr. Assad shares his story of how he overcame chronic migraines and weight gain with lifestyle modification including a low carb diet. Hear how he is using this knowledge to help his patients and community in Mcallen, Texas which is in the top 3 most obese cities in the US. Dr. Assad is on the front lines changing lives in the Latino community and educating the people who need it the most. He is also merging technology and medicine to provide community and education for his patients. He is teaching people how to be healthier while staying true to cultural traditions. He is also challenging the standard paradigm in the treatment of congestive heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. This is another "Must Listen" episode and we know that hearing from Dr. Assad will impact you and we are honored to have him join us. He is one of the smartest (and nicest) docs we have interviewed. Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/christianassadmd Twitter @ChristianAssad Instagram @MedHacker Blog HTTP://Medhacker.com acebook Page https://www.facebook.com/christianassadmd Twitter @ChristianAssad Instagram @MedHacker Blog HTTP://Medhacker.com

Mar 27, 2019

Dr. Tro & Dr. James DiNicalatano discuss salt, micro-nutrient needs, longevity, and overall health. They also discuss the upcoming book The Longevity solution.

Mar 25, 2019

Please join us as we have wide ranging and enjoyable discussion with Dr. Jay Wrigley. Dr. Wrigley discusses functional medicine, weight loss plateaus, and supplements. He discusses his personal journey to improved metabolic health. Contact info: Email: drjremote@gmail.com Websites: drwrigley.com , www.ketogeniccode.com , and www.npscript.com/drwrigley

Mar 18, 2019

Dr. Berry is a best selling author of "Lies My Doctor Told Me" and a front line Family Practice MD. Hear his journey from being a metabolically sick doctor practicing the standard of care to a healthy and fit machine. He brings a sense of humor and is well known for his YouTube rants. Join us as we have fun and talk about our stories and what we have learned from patients as primary care docs. Dr. Berry also has a legendary YouTube channel with the best rants out there. Thank you for joining us for this entertaining and informative podcast episode (Run Time: 1:12:03). Contact Info: Twitter: @KenDBerryMD YouTube - www.youtube.com/kendberrymd Facebook - www.fb.com/kendberry.md Instagram - Instagram instagram.com/kendberry.md Book: Lies My Doctor Told Me

Mar 13, 2019

In this episode Dr. Tro Kalayjian and Megan Ramos team up to discuss their struggles with obesity and their journey to better health. They are able to share their wisdom with our listeners. They give many practical tips on how to break through plateaus and how to stay motivated. It is a great discussion and will be helpful for many listeners.

Mar 11, 2019

In this episode, we are joined by the master. Doctors Jason Fung and Brian Lenzkes discuss the difficulties doctors face in medicine today. There are many challenges which are made worse with industry influence on medical education. Doctors are facing burnout because patients are getting sicker with our current standard of care. We discuss the importance of metabolic health. We are in a battle to save healthcare (Run Time: 55:07). Contact for Jason Fung: https://idmprogram.com Brian Lenzkes: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/ Books: The Obesity Code, The Diabetes Code, The Longevity Solution

Mar 4, 2019

The Low Carb MD Podcast is honored to release our latest podcast with the Low Carb GP, Dr. David Unwin. Dr. Unwin is a true role model and the embodiment of what a physician should be. He shares the story of his conversion from a conventional doctor to an exceptional doctor truly changing (and saving) lives. We discuss a range of subjects from physician burnout to the power of hope and compassion. This is a must listen episode. We truly strive to be more like Dr. Unwin and are inspired by his quiet courage and strength (Run Time: 1:12:14). Contacts for Dr. Unwin @lowcarbGP www.realfoodrocks.co.uk @realfoodrocksUK on Twitter Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Feb 27, 2019

We had a great time talking with Eric Sodicoff, MD. Join us as we talk about the realities and frustrations of practicing medicine today. We review our personal journeys and discuss recent literature regarding the Low Carb lifestyle. We had a lot of fun and learned a lot from each other. Please join us for this great discussion. Contact Info: 1. Twitter: @ESodicoffMD 2. Facebook: @phoenixvillenutritionguide 3. Nutrition website is called: The Phoenixville Nutrition Guide http://phoenixvillemedicalweightloss.weebly.com 4. To schedule in person office visit: PMA Medical Specialists LLC https://www.pmadoctor.com/Default.aspx 610-323-3100 Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Feb 25, 2019

Join us with Dr. Jeff Gerber, MD (Denver's Diet Doctor) to discuss Low Carb and the new Eat Lancet dietary guidelines. Dr. Gerber talks about his personal and front line professional experience with Low Carb. Dr. Gerber discussing the Low Carb Denver conference coming up March 7-10th. After this podcast was recorded the hotel moved the conference to a larger room and more tickets are available. There is also live streaming for those who can't make it (Run Rime: 53:32). Contact Info: Here are some links http://LowCarbConferences.com Main website: https://denversdietdoctor.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/jeffry.gerber Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffryGerberMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffrygerbermd Eat Rich, Live Long: Mastering the Low-Carb & Keto Spectrum for Weight Loss a... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1628602732/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_dO0ACb0S2W0RT via @amazon Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Feb 18, 2019

Low Carb MD is joined by Ivor Cummins (The Fat Emperor) to discuss insulin resistance, coronary calcium scores, and cardiac risk factors. Ivor brings his engineering skills to us doctors to help us figure out the root cause of metabolic disease. We discuss the work of Dr. Joseph Kraft and many more important topics. We had a lot of fun learning from Ivor (Run Time: 1:02:58) Contact info: Website: TheFatEmperor.com Twitter: @FatEmperor Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1628602732/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_qCKzCbKNBCC73 (Eat Rich Live Long) Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Feb 11, 2019

This week we are honored to be joined by the great Dr. Ted Naiman. We discuss the importance of cutting carbohydrate intake and how to increase fat oxidation. Dr. Naiman discusses the importance of increased protein intake and high intensity exercise. We discuss why some people struggle on a Ketogenic Diet and how to get them back on track. Dr. Naiman is a true pioneer in the Low Carb community and has vast experience. Even though he only works out 15 minutes a day and still looks the way he does, we still like him! (Run Time: 1:03:30). Contact: Twitter: @TedNaiman Website: WWW.BurnFatNotSugar.com Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Feb 4, 2019

Please join us for an amazing episode with Georgia Ede, MD who is a practicing psychiatrist focusing on lifestyle modification in treating her patients. She discusses her struggles with food and how she improved her physical and mental health with a carnivore diet. Dr. Ede is a voice of reason in nutrition...and one of the nicest people we have ever met. We learned a great deal from her during this podcast. It was a true honor having her on. Thank you for listening! (Run Time: 55:06) Dr Ede can be found at: Website: http://www.diagnosisdiet.com/ Twitter: @georgiaEdeMD Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Jan 30, 2019

Matthew joins us to discuss his struggles with addiction and how changing his lifestyle may have contributed to his recovery. This is an "Adult Only" episode as we discuss topics which may not be appropriate for our younger audience. We understand that some may be offended by this topic but many more will be helped. This podcast has filled us with immense hope for those struggling with addiction. Contact: WWW.CarnivoreCrews.com Twitter: @CarnivoreCrews Links: Tuit Nutrition: Keto & Mental Health: https://youtu.be/GKxxSnGkpVg Paleo Canteen: My Mental Health and Nutrition: https://youtu.be/KT2f4lcDq4A Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Jan 28, 2019

This week we are joined by Dr. Ben Bocchicchio, a doctor of exercise physiology. Dr. Ben began low carb eating and fasting interventions in the 1970's. He is one of the fathers of high intensity interval training (HIIT). He created slow resistance training in 1973 now called SMaRT training (Slow, Maximum, Response Training). His book "15 Minutes to Fitness" is the bible for combining controlled carb eating with high intensity exercise for all populations. Dr. Ben will likely change your view of the importance of exercise. Thank you for listening. Contact info: Phone: (480) 206-5017. Email: drbenbo@hotmail.com Website: drbenbo.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/15-Minutes-Fitness-SMaRT-Health/dp/1590794230/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548401764&sr=8-1&keywords=15+minutes+to+fitness Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Jan 21, 2019

The voice of reason in nutrition, Amy Berger, joins Low Carb MD to give some clarity to the Low Carb community. Amy has extensive clinical experience and has an amazing blog, YouTube channel, and her book The Alzheimers Antidote is helping many people. Fasten your seat belt as Amy takes us on a grand tour of nutrition. Thank you for continuing to educate us all. Amy's blog: http://www.tuitnutrition.com/ Amy's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmDz-SYYhoerycynsCm7L8g/videos Amy's book: https://www.amazon.com/Alzheimers-Antidote-Low-Carb-High-Fat-Cognitive/dp/1603587098/ Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Jan 14, 2019

Dr. Robert Cywes (Bariatric Surgeon) joins us with incredible practical advice regarding metabolic health and his own struggles. Tro's patient Bill joins us to discuss his struggles with weight loss and his desire for bariatric surgery. This is a must listen episode. We cover too many topics to summarize here but we focus on the addictive nature of carbohydrates and processed foods. We do run long in this episode but every second is valuable. This will likely change your approach to weight loss and metabolic health. This is truly a life changing episode. Thank you for listening. Contacts: Dr. Robert Cywes: Phone: 5616274107 Website: ObesityUnderstood.com Facebook: Robert Cywes Book: Diabetes Unpacked (Noakes Foundation) Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Jan 7, 2019

Dr. Ethan Weiss joins Low Carb MD to discuss his views on the Low Carb/Keto lifestyle as a practicing cardiologist (and researcher) at UCSF. Dr. Weiss is on the Board of Advisors for Virta Clinic and is the founder of Keyto. Join us as we discuss metabolic health, fatty liver disease, Coronary Calcium Scans, the Low Carb lifestlyle, and much more. Tro and Brian actually agree a lot on this episode so you don't want to miss it! Contacts: Dr. Ethan Weiss on Twitter @EthanJWeiss or https://getkeyto.com/ Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Dec 31, 2018

Join us as we follow Jill Rieder on her inspiring journey from poor health to fitness. Jill's story is just what we need to get back on track after the Holidays. This episode will speak to many people out there struggling to find balance in life while struggling to be the best parent, spouse, and employee possible. Learn the skills that helped Jill to reclaim her life, health, and joy. We discuss so many important issues in life that interfere with our well-being. This is a true success story to start 2019. Jill can be found at Jill on a Journey on Instagram. For Additional Information: Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com

Dec 24, 2018

Joy Kiddie, MSc RD joins us to discuss our shared struggles with weight loss following standard guidelines. Joy discusses how Low Carb and IF have changed her approach as a registered dietitian. Joy has lost a significant amount of weight and has put her Type II diabetes in remission. In the past she has done research on dietary management of ADHD. We also discuss the reality of carbohydrate addiction. We discuss why some people struggle while others around them are losing a lot of weight. Clearly the Low Carb lifestyle is not just for weight loss and diabetes management. Contact: Joy's Website: https://www.lchf-rd.com/ Twitter: @lchfRD Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com Low Carb MD Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/LowCarbMD

Dec 17, 2018

Visit Dr. Jason Fung: https://idmprogram.com/ Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com If you find this podcast helpful, please share it with your friends, family and healthcare professionals. We would greatly appreciate your honest feedback at iTunes and Stitcher. Also since we are self funding this podcast we would greatly appreciate any donation, no matter how small, through Patreon to help us get the word out one person at a time. Thank You!

Dec 8, 2018

Dr. Shawn Baker, King of the Beasts, explains the Carnivore lifestyle. In this episode we discuss a broad spectrum of topics including the Carnivore lifestyle, fiber, gut microbiome, modern medical practice and much more. Dr. Baker shares what led him to the Carnivore lifestyle and practical tips on lifestyle changes. We discuss his upcoming debate with Layne Norton (BioLayne) focusing on nutrition and exercise performance. This is a must listen episode! Contact Info for Dr. Baker: Twitter: @SBakerMD Podcast: Human Performance Outliers Podcast https://humanperformanceoutliers.libsyn.com/ Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com If you find this podcast helpful, please share it with your friends, family and healthcare professionals. We would greatly appreciate your honest feedback at iTunes and Stitcher. Also since we are self funding this podcast we would greatly appreciate any donation, no matter how small, through Patreon to help us get the word out one person at a time. Thank You!

Oct 30, 2018

In this episode we discuss practical tips to help avoid weight gain during the Holidays. We discuss ways to survive parties and family gatherings. We talk about how to get back on track quickly even if we go off the rails for a few meals. We also discuss ways to manage the stress of the Holiday season. We can start the new year off without having to make drastic changes. Visit Megan and Nadia at https://idmprogram.com/ Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Twitter: @BrianLenzkes Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com Twitter: @DrTro If you find this podcast helpful, please share it with your friends, family and healthcare professionals. We would greatly appreciate your honest feedback at Itunes and Stitcher. Also since we are self funding this podcast we would greatly appreciate any donation, no matter how small, through Patreon to help us get the word out one person at a time. Thank You!

Oct 30, 2018

In this episode Vinnie Tortorich (Fat: The Documentary and Fitness Confidential) joins the team to help Karen get back on track with the Low Carb Lifestyle. We discuss some of the difficulties that this soccer mom faces in her battle against obesity. We analyze her coping mechanisms and try to help her break bad habits and replace them with a healthier lifestyle. Links: Amazon link for Vinnie's Book, Fitness Confidential : http://a.co/d/1hxZViy Vinnie's Website: https://www.VinnieTortorich.Com Fat: Documentary Trailer: https://youtu.be/z-onXpXUovc Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Twitter: @BrianLenzkes Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com Twitter: @DrTro If you find this podcast helpful, please share it with your friends, family and healthcare professionals. We would greatly appreciate your honest feedback at Itunes and Stitcher. Also since we are self funding this podcast we would greatly appreciate any donation, no matter how small, through Patreon to help us get the word out one person at a time. Thank You!

Oct 30, 2018

This episode is a behind the scenes look at the new collaboration for the Low Carb MD Podcast. We are joined by Dr. Jason Fung and Megan Ramos from The Intensive Dietary Management (IDM) program. We discuss our vision and plan for the podcast. Our goal is to reach patients who have given up all hope of a healthy lifestyle. We also have a strong desire to teach other doctors and health professionals about the health benefits of a low carbohydrate lifestyle. For Additional Information: Visit Dr. Jason Fung and Megan Ramos: https://idmprogram.com/ Dr. Fung's books include: The Obesity Code and The Diabetes Code..both available on Amazon Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Twitter: @BrianLenzkes Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com Twitter: @DrTro If you find this podcast helpful, please share it with your friends, family and healthcare professionals. We would greatly appreciate your honest feedback at Itunes and Stitcher. Also since we are self funding this podcast we would greatly appreciate any donation, no matter how small, through Patreon to help us get the word out one person at a time. Thank You!

Oct 30, 2018

In this episode Drs. Tro Kalayjian and Brian Lenzkes introduce themselves and explain their vision for this podcast. They share their personal struggles with obesity and how their lives and practice of medicine were changed by the Low Carb/Keto diet. For Additional Information: Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com If you find this podcast helpful, please share it with your friends, family and healthcare professionals. We would greatly appreciate your honest feedback at iTunes and Stitcher. Also since we are self funding this podcast we would greatly appreciate any donation, no matter how small, through Patreon to help us get the word out one person at a time. Thank You!