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Recently I had the chance to catch up with Reed Davis, the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN). We discusses the different aspects of functional diagnostic nutrition and testing, and how these differ from conventional health recommendations and testing ranges. Also how conventional medicine can often overlook a lot of the root causes driving a persons symptoms. We hope you really enjoy this conversation, like we did! Let us know if you have any feedback in the comments. :) PS check out my link with FDN below for a FREE gift

I had the brilliant Keith Littlewood B.Sc., PgD, M.Sc. on the podcast to go deep on Thyroid function, hypothyroidism, hormones and their influence on metabolism, liver health and lots more. We made several references to Dr Ray Peat, Dr Broda Barnes, and Georgi Dinkov. This conversation was excellent and I learned so much. Prepare to put your thinking hat on and take lots of notes! Let us know how you like this conversation and what you learned in the comments. [Chapters on my YouTube channel too.] Keith will be back on the podcast in a few months, but in the meantime you can follow his work here; balancedbodymind.com https://www.instagram.com/tommolittlewood/ I also appreciated your support on these videos because they actually do take time, especially where studies are involved and I don't really monetize. So if you would like to support me in making my videos or podcasts, and would like me to keep doing it, it would really mean a lot to me if you bought me a coffee - i will share the link in the comments.

Over the next while I will be doing a series of podcast episodes on at home testing. I hope to further empower you to take more responsibility for your health with these tools. We are starting with the DUTCH test which is a dry urine test that tests hormones and circadian rhythm imbalances. Find out more about the DUTCH test in this solo podcast episode. As always, please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already. And if you have any questions you can reach out to me at; support@chemainesmodelhealth.com

In this episode I give my opinion on why we, as a society, keep gaining weight and/or struggle to lose weight. I discuss multiple topics including thyroid, inflammation, gut health, sadness, stress, food affordability, and more. Check it out and let me know what you think! As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. I appreciate you and your time. :)

In this episode I had the chance to talk to Christina Thomas, president and co-founder of My Self Wellness, and co-founder of Warriors of Consciousness, on how Ketamine and other psychedelics can be efficacious and beneficial for addressing mental health issues, including clinical depression. In this conversation I also mention a study performed back in the 1960's by the UK military on LSD and how it impacted the soldiers, here is that video; https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk... Here is a study also showing how Ketamine cures depression by reducing serotonin and increasing dopamine; https://www.eurekalert.org/news-relea... We hope you enjoy this conversation, let us know in the comments. :) You can find out more about Christina and her work here; https://myselfwellness.center/ https://wocfund.org/ / my.self.wellness If you find these videos or the podcasts helpful or interesting and you want me to continue making them, you can support me in making these and the podcasts because they really do take

I had an interesting conversation with double board certified Dr Malaika Woods. The conversation started off with mental health and social media, and then transitioned into hormonal changes in women as we age. Different perspectives on estrogen and how it effects the body. How testosterone can be very beneficial in women and is also destroyed by stress. And much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation, let me know in the comments. :) Please note that Dr Woods opinions on estrogen do not necessarily reflect my own. And although we have different opinions on certain aspects of hormones, this was still an enjoyable conversation. Dr Malaika Woods is dually board certified with the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. She is also a certified practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine and she has certification in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men and women Dr. Woods is founder of Dr. Woods Wellness, established in 2013. She is also the #

In this episode we look at why their absolutely needs to be a calorie deficit for fat loss but...there is context that needs to be considered. Take a listen and let me know what you think or if any of this is relevant to you! :) As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven/t already. Thank you!

As a woman who has struggled with her weight, thyroid and hormones for most of her life, I knew I was looking for another tool to optimize my metabolism and keep my inflammation low as I move through my years. A few months ago I came across some research from Dr Ray Peat on the beneficial effects of Aspirin, which was further supported by Georgi Dinkov's research on his site "Haidut". So I decided to delve deeper and scour Pub med and some of the research journals, and what I found was mind blowing. 100% the opposite from what we have been told by the medical industry and big pharma. Aspirin is King! with health benefits beyond what I could have believed. Since taking Aspirin I have seen my metabolic rate soar amongst other things. Check out what I found in this solo episode, I think you will be very surprised. If you find these videos or the podcasts helpful or interesting and you want me to continue making them, you can support me in making these and the podcasts because they really do take a lot of time,

I am so blessed to be able to have the most amazing conversation with the brilliant Georgi Dinkov on the podcast. Georgie is so knowledgeable in everything bioenergetics, biochemistry, hormones, mental health and much much more! You will see how amazingly intelligent this guy is once you listen to our conversation. You will learn; - How high serotonin is not a good idea - How LSD and other molecules may be the key to depression and unhappiness - How Estrogen is a big factor in metabolic syndrome and cancer - How PUFAs/polyunsaturated fatty acids are endocrine disruptors and destroy metabolism - How progesterone and Aspirin may be the first steps in recovering your metabolism and health. Prepare to have your mind blow! And let us know what you think in the comments. :) You can follow Georgi and his work here; http://haidut.me/ https://idealabs.ecwid.com/ https://twitter.com/haidut?lang=en As always, please like, share and subscribe. And if you are enjoying these conversations and videos, you can support pro

Polyunsaturated fatty acids are poising your body and its not a matter of maybe, its a definite. And the research is solid in this area. These fatty acids AKA "PUFAs" destroy all health markers, reduce thyroid function and metabolism, increase estrogen activity and inflammation, destroy mental health, and are one of the leading factors in cancer. But wait, theres more! Find out exactly what PUFAs are doing to your body and health in this solo episode. As always, please like, share and subscribe. And if you are enjoying my podcasts and videos, and would like to support me in continuing to put out this sort of content, you can buy me a coffee here (I do love coffee as my brain fuel); https://buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks

The Randle Cycle is a metabolic switch that shows us that the body can not burn two fuels at the same time. Specifically fats and carbs. This is another reason why we need to be cognizant of our food combinations and understand they may be effecting our health more then we realize. Check out this short solo episode to understand exactly how "The Randle Cycle" works and influences your body weight and health. As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. :)

My colleague Avigail Lev, PsyD, is back for another conversation. This time we had no agenda, we just went where ever the conversation took us. We discussed how social media effects mental health and society on a large scale. We discussed unhappiness, AI, chat GPT and more. This was a great conversation and we think you will find it really interesting! Let us know what you think in the comments. :) Dr Avigail Lev is a psychotherapist, author, mediator, international speaker and executive coach in San Francisco, California. She is the director of the Bay Area CBT Center, a clinic that specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals and couples break unhelpful patterns, develop healthier habits, and improve all areas of life. Find out more about Abbey and her work here; https://cbtonline.com/ https://bayareacbtcenter.com/ https://soundcloud.com/chemainesmodelhealth/294-schemas-self-belief-narcissism-more-with-dr-avigail-lev As always, please like, share and subscribe. And if you find th

I recently had a very fun and interesting conversation with @DrJimStoppani! We discussed how important daily exercise and movement is...not just for health but for LIFE! The human body was designed to move. And the research shows us that exercise and movement are great preventative therapies for cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, hormone imbalances, mental health and more. Also - BEST EXERCISE FOR FAT LOSS and if you are a #leangainer , what should you do! This was a really fun and interesting conversation, with several laughs, we think you will enjoy this! Let us know what you think in the comments. :) Dr Jim Stoppani holds a Phd in exercise physiology from the University of Connecticut (Storrs). His deep-rooted passion for science-based fitness solutions has fueled his remarkable journey. As a multifaceted influencer, Dr.Stoppani has cultivated a robust online presence through his fitness website, JimStoppani.com, which serves as a comprehensive resource for fitness enthusiasts seeking expert gui

Proline is the 3rd amino acid in my 3 favorite amino acids list - another super amino acid which I'm sure you will agree with once you listen to this episode (along with the previous 2). Proline is NEEDED for collagen production in the body, for healing skin, immunity, and lots more. Take a listen - learning takes your health journey tot he next level! As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. :)

I had a conversation with the brilliant Dr Romie Mushtaq on the busy brain, anxiety, overwhelm and why many of us are unhappy this week. This was a great conversation and I really enjoyed it. I hope you do too! Let us know what your thinking in the comments. Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician, a distinguished neurologist and creator of the brainSHIFT Protocol. She has also just released her book, "THE BUSY BRAIN CURE: The Eight-Week Plan to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety & Sleep Again". She has been a TED X speaker, feature in Forbes and is regarded as a leading authority in stress management. Take the Busy Brain test we discussed in the conversation here; https://drromie.com/busy-brain-test/ And find out more about Dr Romie here; https://drromie.com/ YouTube; @DRROMIEMUSHTAQ As always, please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already. And if you would like to sponsor the podcast by buying me a coffee, you can do so here; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks

Glycine, the one ring/amino acid to bind them all. Glycine is number 2 in this episode of my top 3 favorite amino acids series, but its actually my favorite. I have been taking glycine for months now, specifically for its anti aging, anti inflammatory, and anti cancer benefits. But this little amino acids touts a LOT more when it comes to health benefits. Check out this episode to learn more. As always, please like share and subscribe. :)

Over the next few weeks we will be learning about my 3 favorite amino acids and why they are my 3 favorite. Starting with "Taurine". Taurine has many MANY awesome health benefits, many you probably haven't heard of. Taurine has important functions in the heart and brain. It helps support nerve growth, improves metabolism, reduces inflammation, supports digestion and the production of bile flow. It even helps control pathogens in the body and has research supporting potential benefits with autism. Take a listen to learn more and watch out for my new favorite amino acid - Glycine! As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already! I appreciate your support. :) Refs; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5933890/ https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/15/2337 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3501277/

Check out this very interesting conversation that I had with Dr Deborah Butler recently on menopause and how the change in emotions at this time of life can influence our eating habits. We also took a deep look at why women are so unhappy now, how to find your joy and why women stop showing up for themselves. This conversation was very interesting to me and I think you will enjoy it too. Let us know what you think! :) Dr. Deb Butler is a Certified Master Weight Loss and Life Coach, and even taught at The Life Coach School for the amazing Brooke Castillo. Before that? She spent 30 years as a Board Certified Chiropractor, Nutritionist and Acupuncturist. She is the host of the podcast ThINNER Peace In Menopause and Beyond. Find out more about Dr Deb here; Website - https://www.drdebbutler.com/ Facebook - drdebbutler Instagram - drdebbutler Podcast - Thinner Peace As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. And if you would like to sponsor the podcast and my work, you can "buy

This week I had a wonderful conversation with the very interesting and very wise David Steinman. David is one of Americas premier environmental activists, with a deep passion to educate people on environmental toxins and how they affect us and our families. He is author of his newest book "Raising healthy kids", and also "The safe shoppers bible" and "Living healthy in a toxic world". In this conversation you will learn; - how toxins in your water effect your kids health and what to do about it - how chemicals in the atmosphere are more prevalent then you think - how many big brand companies do not care about your health - how some health foods are far from healthy - why you should choose organic when you can - and lots more! We both think you will very much enjoy this conversation. Let us know what you think in the comments, and please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already. :) To find out more about David; Web - https://www.healthylivingmagazine.us/

In this solo episode I walk you through how alcohol consumption effects your hormone health. FYI its not a small impact and it can make symptoms of perimenopause a LOT worse. It can stop fat loss and reduce thyroid function. And alcohol doesn't just effect women's hormones, it effect men too! Take a listen to learn more and let me know what your think or if you have any questions. As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. :)