The Energy Balance Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode we discuss:

• Whether Berberine and Urolithin A are good options for weight loss
• How Berberine lowers your blood sugar and whether this is really a good thing
• The effects of Berberine and Urolithin A on your gut
• Whether you always need to avoid blood sugar spikes
• Whether you always need to have protein with your carbohydrates

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide

Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/

Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/

The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/

Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-122-weight-loss-with-berberine-and-urolithin-a-blood-sugar-spikes-and-pairing-protein-with-carbs-qa/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:10 – what are berberine and urolithin A?

2:26 – the benefits of berberine on gut health

9:06 – berberine as a mitochondrial poison and the mechanisms of berberine’s toxicity and blood-sugar-lowering effects

13:13 – of the effects urolithin A on mitochondria and the gut

18:15 – whether urolithin A is beneficial for weight loss and increases brown adipose tissue activity

22:13 – the importance of avoiding reductionistic thinking around supplements touted for weight loss benefits

26:31 – powerful weight loss strategies that are simple and effective, without supplementation

31:02 – whether we always need to avoid blood sugar spikes and dips

35:30 – when having protein alongside carbs is necessary and why increasing carbohydrate intake improves insulin sensitivity, even in people with type 2 diabetes

40:49 – how fat, fiber, and protein help slow the absorption of carbohydrates and improve blood sugar management

46:20 – issues with grain-based carbs and the importance of finding carb sources that work for you

In this episode we discuss:

• How to fix adrenal fatigue and adrenal insufficiency and whether these are really adrenal problems
• Whether it makes sense to use desiccated adrenal products or hydrocortisone for adrenal fatigue
• How the GAPS diet can resolve autoimmune issues and whether you should consider trying it
• How to improve fat digestion and bile flow
• How to improve digestion without a gallbladder

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide

Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/

Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/

The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/

Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-121-how-to-address-adrenal-fatigue-gaps-diet-concerns-and-gallbladder-health/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:13 – what is adrenal insufficiency and what causes it?

7:02 – what is adrenal fatigue and how can we reverse it?

11:54 – the drivers of adrenal fatigue and issues with typical treatments

18:51 – the importance of establishing solid diet and lifestyle foundations before adding supplements for adrenal support

24:42 – whether our bodies lose the ability to produce hormones as we age

27:20 – concerns with the use of natural supplements like desiccated adrenal glandulars, licorice, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

36:07 – whether the GAPS diet is ideal for healing autoimmune conditions

40:01 – problems with the GAPS diet and other elimination diets

47:37 – the importance of individualizing your gut protocol and the problems with a cookie-cutter approach

52:09 – the connection between gut health, stress hormones, mental health, and autoimmunity

55:40 – how to improve digestion without a gallbladder

59:13 – common issues seen in those without a gallbladder

1:02:08 – long-term consequences of gallbladder removal and how to heal gallbladder issues

1:05:30 – when to use ox bile, TUDCA, taurine, glycine, or vitamin C

1:09:16 – how much fat to include in your diet to stimulate bile flow, and what types of fats are optimal

1:12:55 – strategies for preventing and resolving bile dumping and reflux

1:15:44 – additional consequences of gallbladder removal

1:17:36 – gallbladder issues in relation to hypothyroidism and estrogen dominance

• Why you might want to think twice about using resistant starch for blood sugar regulation and gut health
• Ways to increase or reduce the amount of resistant starch in the foods you eat 
• How to tell if resistant starch is negatively impacting your gut health, and why non-resistant starch may also pose a problem
• The optimal calcium to phosphorus ratio according to the research
• The calcium paradox and why calcium intake doesn’t increase excitation or calcification
• The hidden dangers of excess phosphorus intake 

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide

Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/

Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/

The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/

Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-112-the-problems-with-resistant-starch-and-balancing-the-calcium-to-phosphorus-ratio-qa

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:00 – mainstream health claims about resistant starch and why we disagree

6:15 – whether there are any benefits to including resistant starch in your diet

11:07 – how to tell if resistant starch is negatively impacting your gut health and how to avoid it

16:05 – which starches are easiest to digest and the factors that affect our ability to digest starches optimally

21:38 – why we should pay attention to our calcium to phosphorus ratio and the risks of high parathyroid hormone levels

26:19 – the optimal calcium to phosphorus ratio and the calcium paradox in terms of regulating blood pressure 

31:21 – which phosphorus-containing foods we should avoid to optimize bone density 

34:36 – the calcium paradox and why consuming calcium doesn’t increase intracellular calcium

• Why the general notion that gaining body fat increases the risk of disease isn’t always the case
• Whether whole foods are always healthier than processed foods (you might be surprised by this one)
• Whether sugar and salt can support fat loss
• Possible causes of chronic pain and how to resolve them
• Why many common recommendations for joint pain can cause more harm than good (and what to do instead)

• Why drinking lots of water isn’t an effective solution for headaches, better skin, flushing out toxins, boosting our immune system, reducing swelling, or increasing our metabolism
• Why eating less salt isn’t a good option for lowering blood pressure and what you can do instead to resolve hypertension
• How drinking too much water and eating too little salt causes stress
• ​How eating more salt and less water can reduce swelling and water retention
• The best indicators for our water and salt needs

• Why “all in” and intuitive eating work for upregulating our metabolism
• Where these eating methods fall short and how the same benefits can be achieved without many of the negative symptoms
• Why what we eat matters and may be more important than how much
• ​How we can turn off excessive hunger by understanding how our hunger signals work
• Why eating intuitively works well if we’re eating the right types of foods (and which foods are the “right ones”)

• Why many people are transitioning from carnivore and primal diets to a bioenergetic approach
• Why you may feel good on carnivore and primal diets in the short-term but this often doesn’t last
• Why carbs and sugars aren’t the devils they’re made out to be
• ​Common things to watch out for when transitioning from carnivore, primal, or any other low-carb diet to a bioenergetic approach
• Which carbs are best to start with when reintroducing carbs

• Why eating enough of the right nutrients is vital to improving sleep (and which of these nutrients are most important)
• Why avoiding carbs or fats is one of the worst things you can do for your sleep
• The best supplements to help you fall asleep and stay asleep (and which ones to watch out for)
• How eating the right foods before bed and in the morning can improve our sleep

• Why optimizing our sleep is necessary to improve fatigue, brain fog, and other low-energy symptoms
• How different forms of light affect our sleep and how we can use this to our advantage
• Why when we sleep matters just as much as how much we sleep
• ​How to manage the excessive amount of blue light in our modern environment
• How we can mimic the sun cycle even if we aren’t outside all day

• How dogmatism interferes with science and medicine
• Current treatments and medications that are dangerous and ineffective (including some of the most commonly prescribed drugs and surgeries)
• ​How an overemphasis on labs and screenings has led to harmful over- and under-treatment
• ​The fact that medical error is one of the leading causes of death
• ​How we can best advocate for ourselves and ensure proper healthcare