In this eye-opening episode of Well Beyond 40, we're pulling back the curtain on seemingly innocent foods that might be sabotaging your health. Prepare to be shocked as we expose the truth behind six everyday dietary staples that have been masquerading as "healthy choices" all along. 
We'll dive deep into breakfast favorites that could be derailing your morning, snacks that promise nutrition but deliver hidden dangers, and beverages masquerading as health elixirs while potentially harming your body. You'll also discover popular treats that might be secretly packing on the pounds. 
Throughout the episode, you'll learn how these everyday items could affect your wellness goals, metabolism, and overall health. We'll break down the science behind why these foods are problematic and provide you with some tasty alternatives that satisfy your cravings without the sugar crash.
If you've been faithfully consuming these items, thinking you're doing right by your health, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we demystify food labels, decode marketing hype, and empower you to make truly informed choices about what goes on your plate. Tune in to find out which items you might need to ditch from your pantry and what to stock up on instead. 

FULL show notes: https://www.jjvirgin.com/6foodstoavoid

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"Doing hard things not only makes other hard things easier, but actually has incredible benefits for longevity and resilience." - Jeff Krasno

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jeff Krasno, the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being. Jeff's journey is a compelling testament to the transformative power of lifestyle changes, especially for those of us navigating the complexities of life beyond 40.

Jeff's story is deeply personal and relatable. Four years ago, despite being a prominent figure in the wellness industry, he found himself struggling with borderline diabetes and significant weight issues. This wake-up call led him to embrace intermittent fasting, heat and cold therapy, and other wellness protocols. His commitment to these practices resulted in a remarkable transformation—he lost 60 pounds and reclaimed his health and vitality at age 50.

In this episode, you'll discover a surprising ally for women over 40 - the concept of "good stress." Jeff explains how embracing challenges that echo our ancestral past can be a key to unlocking better health. You'll learn why pushing your comfort zone benefits not just your mind, but your body at the cellular level. The conversation explores simple, ancestrally-inspired habits that can transform your overall wellness, and how facing challenges head-on contributes to ageless vitality. Jeff offers valuable insights on how small, consistent changes in your routine can lead to significant improvements in your health journey. This discussion is particularly relevant for women looking to enhance their wellbeing after 40, providing practical strategies for reclaiming vitality and resilience.

Jeff's dedication to his health journey is inspiring, and his practical advice on integrating these protocols into daily life is invaluable. He encourages us to start with small, manageable steps—whether it's getting outside for morning light to set our circadian rhythms or beginning with gentle squats and gradually increasing intensity. His approach is about creating sustainable habits that support overall well-being.

Don't miss this episode if you're looking for actionable strategies to enhance your health and vitality. Jeff's insights are not only informative but also deeply motivating, offering a roadmap for anyone looking to reclaim their health and live a more vibrant life. Tune in to hear more about Jeff's journey and discover the tools and techniques that can help you thrive well beyond 40.

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Are you tired of searching for the fountain of youth at Sephora? The real secret to younger-looking skin is found in your kitchen! In this episode, we delve into the dietary changes that can help you achieve that glowing complexion. Find out what daily ingredient accelerates skin aging through a process called glycation, damaging your collagen and elastin, leading to wrinkles and sagging. Plus, learn about a fantastic alternative sweetener, which won't spike your insulin levels and even has prebiotic benefits!

We also discuss the hidden dangers of seed oils, which ones to avoid, and why they wreak havoc on your skin and overall health. Learn why it's essential to balance your intake of omegas and which oils to avoid to reduce inflammation and promote clear, healthy skin. We’ll explore healthier alternatives that boast anti-inflammatory properties and help maintain a robust skin barrier.

I also share my personal struggle with acne and what I eliminated to transform my skin. This food can increase insulin levels and trigger inflammation, leading to various skin issues. Find easy swaps that will make a huge difference. And for those enjoying a glass of wine, I’ve got tips on choosing lower-alcohol, additive-free options to avoid dehydrating your skin. Plus, I’ll share my favorite supplements to support skin health. 

Don't miss this episode for more tips, personal insights, and transformative advice on achieving radiant skin from within!

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Study: Dairy Intake and Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 78,529 Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6115795/

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Believe it or not, you don't have to shrink your diet to shrink your waistline. 

In fact, you just might lose weight by eating more… especially if you’re adding foods that support you on the weight-loss path. In this episode, I share nine foods for fat loss you’ll want to add to your weekly rotation.

The beauty of these foods is that on top of encouraging the fat to melt away, they’re great for your overall health. They have the power to help you promote insulin function, tackle inflammation, and support healthy blood-sugar balance—which is absolutely critical for great, sustained energy. By eating these foods, you’ll also help cultivate a gut microbiome that can continue to promote weight loss. Amazing, right?

Give it a listen right now so you know how to make your next meal a delicious, fat-burning feast.

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Susan Levin is a mother of a child with autism; she shares how this changed her life and redefined her priorities. She talks about common concerns and struggles every mother goes through: the guilt, the self-judgment, the loss of direction... Stop beating yourself up! You are not alone! You have to start caring for yourself, and by listening to this podcast, you will begin to get the tools you have been needing.

Key Takeaways:

[:22] Susan Levin´s personal life story

[1:28] Practice extreme self care.

[1:40] Mother of a child with autism

[2:16] The loneliness

[3:01] I did not know how to relate to my child.

[3:18] Uncomfortable and ashamed of my kid

[4:22] Self-judgment is a prison.

[4:42] Autism is epidemic.

[5:02] Isolation

[5:17] How do you get through this?

[5:43] Moms that look uncomfortable and unhappy

[6:33] We are all affected.

[8:02] How you take care of yourself?

[8:10] My well-being will have a huge impact in my child's well-being.

[10:12] Start talking about your feelings.

[10:30] Talk about fears and rage.

[11:03] Is there hope?

[11:29] I blogged every night.

[12:33] Start taking care of myself in a very practical level.

[13:45] I learned how to change my choices.

[14:18] Learning how to connect with myself

[14:40] Breathing technique

[15:13] Mindset hacks

[16:19] Beating myself up

[17:12] Being honest about what is inside

[18:11] What is the one thing you do, that makes the biggest difference in your life?

[18:19] Prayer

[18:27] Crying is a liquid prayer.

[19:27] miraclemindset.com/susan

[19:28] Jjvirgin.com/susan

[19:39] Free download of tools for the whole family

[21:07] Breakfast sets the pace for the entire day.

[21:30] Jjvirgin.com/products

[21:39] Listeners’ question

[21:48] Eating healthy while travelling

[22:37] Whole foods

[22:50] JJVirgin bars and shakes

[23:25] Healthy take out

[24:30] Set up your life for success.

[24:38] Facebook fanpage Jjvirgin

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Hal Elrod tells his personal experience after surviving a car accident that lead him to have 11 broken bones, and being dead for six minutes. Against all odds, Hal recovered, and came back to a plentiful life. Hal talks about the perfect morning routine that will enable you to achieve all your purposes. Whether or not you are a morning person, this technique will work for you! Get started tomorrow morning — live the transformation you are seeking, one morning at a time!

Key Takeaways:

[:43] Hal Elrod’s career

[:44] The miracle morning

[1:08] Dead for 6 minutes

[4:13] Be stubborn, don’t listen.

[4:58] A morning routine has saved me.

[5:08] What is the miracle morning?

[5:17] The ultimate morning ritual

[6:41] I had to overcome my belief that I am not a morning person.

[7:22] Dedicate the time you need, to become the person you want to be.

[7:42] Taking your life the next level

[8:15] What can you do if you are not a morning person?

[9:18] The wake up strategy

[10:07] If another human being has done it, there is evidence you can do it too.

[11:35] Is there anything you do at night that supports the next morning?

[12:11] A miracle morning starts the night before.

[12:20] Bedtime affirmations

[12:57] Which are the mornings when it is not hard to wake up?

[13:48] Setting your intentions

[13:58] Your first thought in the morning is frequently the last you had at night.

[14:28] What is next after “ Miracle morning”?

[15:22] Elevating the consciousness of humanity, one morning at the time

[15;41] What is the one thing you do everyday, that makes the biggest difference in your life?

[16:00] Do something that brings joy in my life.

[16:51] miraclemorning.com

[17:08] Sugar is hiding everywhere.

[17:28] Cut cravings

[17:35] Jjvirging.com/books

[17:47] Listeners’ questions

[18:08] Do I take my shake before or after I work out in the mornings?

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Petteri Lahtela from Finland has invented the oura ring, a ring that helps you track your sleep and other physical functions, this way you can learn how to schedule your bedtime and other activities in your daily life. Learn how you can improve your health, keep off the pounds you’ve lost and feel better in general with this amazing ring!

Key Takeaways:

[:25] Oura rings

[:46] Sleep

[:57] Night owls vs early birds

[1:08] How much sleep do really need?

[1:23] Petteri Lahtela´s career

[1:57] Wellness ring

[3:02] Why does sleep matter?

[3:20] Recovering for daily mental and physical health

[4:00] What happens in our body while we sleep?

[4:12] Balance in our systems

[4:51] People tend to steal from sleep.

[5:15] After sleeping 8 to 9 hours it is easier to keep off weight.

[5:49] The adults should sleep from 7 to 9 hours, but we are all unique.

[6:18] Our bodies tell us how much sleep we need.

[6:37] After 2 nights of bad sleep, our bodies suffer consequences.

[7:42] Poor sleep affects our mental and physical performances.

[8:02] Sleep deprivation is a huge problem.

[8:17] We can prevent accidents and health problems.

[9:10] If someone is not a good sleeper, what can they do?

[9:40] Listen to our bodies.

[9:52] Rhythms have huge effect on sleep quality.

[10:36] We should live according to our chronotype.

[10:54] What is your chronotype?

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[11:27] An oura ring can track your sleep.

[13:20] How does it help?

[13:26] How can you exercise and recover?

[14:48] ouraring.com

[15:02] What do you do every day that makes the biggest difference in your life?

[15:15] Spend time with family.

[16:13] What you measure you can improve.

[16:46] The true cause of gain weight is food intolerance.

[17:13] The Virgin diet

[17:22] Jjvirgin.com/books

[17:36] Facebook.com/Jjvirginofficial

[17:49] Listeners’ questions

[18:02] Working overnight cause troubles sleeping.

[18:38] Light, temperature, mood

[19:15] Sleep candy

[20:12] Shift the times you sleep.

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Amish Shah shares how he transformed his life completely, healing physically, mentally and spiritually  with the help of Ancient Wisdom. Get practical tips about ways in which you can start to detox yourself in order to achieve that balance you are seeking in every aspect of your life. It is possible!! Listen to this show and begin today!

Key Takeaways:

[:34]  Forgotten ancient secrets to great health and well being

[:56] Toxicity and other ways of detox

[1:06] Amish Shah’s life story and career

[2:37] Ancient wisdom, ayurveda, and meditation

[3:04] Personal health problems

[4:19] I had everything except health and happiness.

[5:23] Getting to the underlying cause of my addiction

[5:48] Get rid of all the stuff I accumulated.

[6:58] I realized I love ancient wisdom.

[7:24] Deep origins

[7:36] Guided meditation courses

[7:49] Yantras are like Mandalas

[8:12] Energetic qualities of Yantras

[8:40] Gazing at this symbol gets you alpha brainwaves state.

[9:05] Gazing yantras daily increase neuroplasticity and the thickness of dendrites.

[10:18] What is ayurveda?

[10:36] Prevention and reversal of disease

[11:01] Mind, body, and soul

[11:28] What are your “doshas”?

[12:03] How do you know which “doshas” you were born with?

[12:36] Three pulses you should measure, and six factors

[13:25] Predominance of one

[14:09] Imbalance creates disorder in our bodies.

[14:19] The root of all diseases is based in poor digestion.

[15:54] Stress is the number one cause of disease.

[16:28] What is PanchaKarma?

[17:04] Massage to lose toxins.

[18:40] The hardest part is the diet.

[19:02] What is the one thing you do everyday that makes the biggest difference in your life?

[19:18] Meditation

[20:02] Drinking hot or warm water throughout the day

[21:47] ancienthealthcare.com

[22:01] Toxicity quiz

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[23:48] Lose fat fast and keep it off forever.

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[24:15] Listeners’ questions

[24:30] Should we use juice cleansers?

[24:50] Do things on daily basis to detox.

[26:21] You need to exhort the toxins out of your body.

[27:26] Digestion is the key.

[27:50] Green vegetables for detox.

[28:03] FIber and lots of water.

[28:18] Dry brushing.

[28:25] Green plants and hot baths.

[29:10] How to detoxify everyday?

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Sue Hitzmann explains deeply how dehydration in your body tissue is the cause of the pain you are suffering and how your daily habits are making it worse. By listening to this enlightening show, learn how to free yourself from periodic visits to chiropractors  and physical therapists, now you will be able to do it yourself! A ten minutes sequence can restore the health to your body. It truly is as simple and good as it sounds!

Key Takeaways:

[:16] The gut-pain connection

[:52] Sue Hitzmann´s career

[3:00] The gut health and pain

[3:10] How did you get in this method?

[3:16] Get yourself out of chronic pain.

[3:45] Daily living over one hour session

[4:33] Common imbalances

[4:42] Connected tissue dehydration

[6:20] Pain cycle

[7:12] Cellular dehydration

[7:28] What does connected tissue dehydration mean?

[9:29] If you don't stimulate this tissue your body is not assimilating the food well.

[11:32] Everything is related.

[12:02] Dry sponge analogy

[12:50] What do repetitive postures cause?

[13:13] What is elasticity?

[15:28] Two things people do to deal with their pain

[16:12] Only 10 minutes a day

[16:58] Sequences you should be doing

[17:08] Focus on fixing the problem rather than the crying out.

[17:41] Areas that hurt are crying out for your help.

[19:05] Stand up every 30 minutes.

[19:36] We are too sedentary.

[19:41] To go to the gym after a sedentary day, makes it worse.

[20:50] Not working out longer but more effectively

[21:04] meltmethod.com

[21:55] The number one reasons for food intolerance

[22:30] Jjvirgin.com/products

[22:41] listeners’ questions

[22:53] Omega 3 fish oil

[23:55] Algae for vegans

[24:16] How much Omega 3 to take?

[25:35] Omega 3 fatty acid index

[26:34] Eat wild fish a couple times a week and take a high quality fish oil 2gr a day.

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[28:03] facebook fan page

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Nick Polizzi created a documentary taking eight severely ill patients to the Amazon for thirty days to experience a natural healing using indigenous medicine — a journey through a both physically and mentally life-transforming experience. Listen to this outrageous trip, expand your perception, and even find the answers that traditional medicine has not been able to give you.

Key Takeaways:

[:18] How far will you go to heal?

[1:18] Nick Polizzi´s career

[3:21] Tracking an indigenous medicine man in the amazon

[3:59] The gurus in indigenous cultures

[5:05] What is important in the ceremonies and rituals?

[6:01] Confronting your own mortality

[7:04] Adults more grounded; physically and mentally healthy.

[7:22] The elders in different cultures

[8:37] Rites of passage

[9:31] Willingly putting yourself in discomfort is very powerful.

[10:07] To force yourself to face fears.

[10:56] Ancient wisdom and the contribution to health

[11:41] Reverence for the medicine

[12:41] Being thankful and connect with the medicine you are about to take

[13:30] Documentary

[14:35] Severely ill patients that were looking for anything to save their life

[17:35] Remove any distraction you might have that would allow you to escape from who you really are.

[18:34] You and nature, nothing else

[18:50] Disease as an opportunity for spiritual growth

[19:35] Confront thoughts.

[20:10] What happened with the patients that participate with the documentary?

[20:59] Biggest takeaway from the whole experience

[21:25] Perception of death and dying

[21:41] Shamans do not heal, but remove the blocks that prevent the patients from healing themselves.

[23:00] What is the thing that you do everyday, that makes a big difference in your life?

[24:56] Connectedness with everything around

[25:51] Fear of giving up the person we think we are

[26:44] Get into yourself, and just be.

[27:15] Jjvirgin.com/nick

[27:58] Have the right breakfast.

[28:22] jjvirgin.com/products

[28:40] Listeners’ questions

[28:48] How do you stay healthy when travelling?

[28:56] Habits give you freedom

[29:02] What do you need to pack?

[30:01] Burst training

[30:50] Room away from the elevator

[31:04] Facebook page JJVirgin fanclub

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Nicolas Ortner, a pioneer in the technique of tapping, unfolds all its simplicity and effectiveness in treating recurrent problems in everyone's life, like pain, stress, anxiety, weight loss, and how people can free themselves from these burdens just by learning how to tap. In this amazing interview let yourself be guided by Nicolas Ortner through a tapping session, and learn how to do it yourself! It is safe to let go your stress, and you can do it now by listening to this show.

Key Takeaways:

[:23] The tapping solution

[1:11] Nicolas Ortner´s career

[3:20] What is tapping?

[3:39] Emotional freedom techniques

[4;26] Send a calm signal to the amygdala in moments of stress.

[5:26] Tapping in the bathtub

[6:23] Clearing resistances

[6:46] The science behind tapping

[7:30] Reduces cortisol levels

[8:04] A tool that can make you feel better right now

[8:55] How did you find this?

[9:21] Who created tapping?

[10:33] Kids and tapping

[11:40] What does Tapping help with?

[11:50] Pain relief

[12:25] Weight loss and the emotional aspects involved

[13:58] Working with the body is a great place to start.

[14:23] Memories or emotions related to the pain or tension in your body

[15:34] “I choose to relax and feel safe now.”

[16:08] “I accept and love myself.”

[18:07] “It is safe to feel all the stress, it is safe to let it go.”

[18:50] “Letting it go right now.”

[19:34] The issue behind the issue

[19:59] How can I use this easily?

[20:07] Annual world summit

[20:21] jjvirgin.com/tapping

[21:36] Are you digesting protein well?

[22:17] jjvirgin.com/products

[22:25] Listeners’ questions

[22:41] Stress and weight loss

[23:15] Tapping and lower stress

[23:27] Burst training, medication, walking dogs, friends

[24:00] Chronique stress and its effects

[24:39] Blood sugar elevated

[26:08] Identify the sources of stress and eliminate them.

[26:37] Use your mindset training to handle stress.

[26:48] Facebook page JJVirgin official

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Dallas Hartwig talks with JJ about how he is walking through the journey of life, seeking for balance and connection. There are no quick fixes, but there are many ways to start living better. Find out how, by listening to this-eye opening talk!

Key Takeaways:

[:18] More social and less media

[:44] Dallas Hartwig’s career

[:50] The whole30 program

[2:41] I am not a guru.

[3:00] There is no such thing as life balance.

[4:56] Lack of connection

[5:04] Isolation

[5:12] More social less media program

[6:00] Social media is creating detachment.

[7:06] With your phone up, you put a shield between you and the experience.

[7:59] When we look through the lens of a camera, the event is partly lost.

[9:24] Take your devices away, and take it all in.

[9:43] How to live better

[10:45] Soul searching and personal growth

[11:55] You don’t grow when things are awesome.

[14:01] People don’t do things, because they feel they are not worthy.

[15:20] This is a journey for all of us, and we are all figuring it out.

[15:36] Podcast the Living experiment

[16:35] Not a quick fix

[17:02] What do you do everyday, that makes the biggest difference in your life?

[17:11] Getting outside in the sunshine

[18:10] dallasghartwig.com

[18:15] Instagram @dallashartwig

[18:50] Breakfast sets the pace for your entire day.

[19:13] jjvirgin.com/products

[19:23] Listeners questions

[19:32] How can I get balance in my life?

[20:40] Habits can save you from overwhelm.

[20:48] Pick one thing first.

[21:51] Journal first thing in the morning.

[22:31] Facebook page jjvirgin fanclub

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Kute Blackson teaches us about “liberated living.” Throughout our lives we build an identity based on our experiences and fears; this conditions our lives and sets us far away from our true nature. Listen to Kute’s magical and outstanding personal story, dare to question who you are, and to rejoin your essential you.

Key Takeaways:

[1:06] What does “liberated living” mean?

[1:31] Kute Blackson’s new book

[2:20] We are born free.

[2:38] Process of conditioning by society in human beings

[3:39] Willingness to question who you are

[3:47] Reconnect with your true nature.

[4:37] How do I know who I really am?

[5:36] Be willing to become aware, and feel the feelings we learned to suppress.

[7:24] Survival strategies

[7:53] Be willing not to know who you are for a moment.

[8:52] Feelings need to come out and be processed.

[9:18] Kute´s background

[10:03] Magical story of his parents meeting

[13:43] Willingness to trust her soul

[14:18] We are never better than when we are challenged.

[15:05] I didn't want to not be loved.

[15:31] I would be miserable if I don´t have myself.

[15:55] www.youaretheonebook.com

[16:46] Sugar is hiding everywhere.

[17:04] Lose 10 pound in 2 weeks

[17:17] jjvirgin.com/books

[17:32] Listeners questions

[17:54] I lose weight and I feel uncomfortable in my body, what do I do?

[18:23] Picture of ideal body with your face on it.

[18:41] You’ll see it when you believe it.

[19:32] jjvirgin.com/ask

Mentioned in This Episode:

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Dr. Michael Lewis shares his knowledge about traumatic brain injury, and how his years of experience helped him realize the amazing influence of omega-3s, in both prevention of disease and recovery. Listen to this podcast and start including what could be a lifesaver in your diet and your family’s.

Key Takeaways:

[:23] Brain injuries and fish oil

[:35] Michael Lewis’s career

[3:46] Getting people on fish oil before they have a brain injury

[4:16] How did he start this career?

[5:42] Traumatic brain injury

[6:40] healthbraineducation.org

[6:57] What are your recommendations on brain injury?

[7:05] Nutrition

[7:14] You are what you eat

[7:42] Saturate the brain with omega-3 fatty acids.

[8:04] Nutritional foundation

[8:19] What is saturation of omega-3s?

[8:42] EPA and DHA 3000 ml

[9:20] 3 doses a day of fish oil

[9:43] Prevention

[10:20] Soybean oil and corn

[10:58] Balance in our bodies

[11:50] What can we do now to make you better?

[12:02] Better in balance before an accident

[12:37] Athlete prevention

[12:58] Supplementation is extremely important.

[13:30] Team sports and sense of belonging

[15:00] Protect your brain.

[15:10] Other things that are recommended

[15:18] Curcumin, B vitamins

[15:46] Heart rate variability training

[16:06] CVD hemp oil

[17:06] Hyperbaric oxygen

[17:37] Nutritional foundation

[17:51] What do you do every day that makes a big difference in your life?

[18:00] Taking fish oil

[19:05] Whole food supply

[20:14] brainhealtheducation.org

[21:16] Food intolerance

[21:43] jjvirgin.com/book

[22:12] Traumatic brain injury is a forever recovery.

[22:30] Integrative approach

[22:40] Nutrition

[23:22] Mood instability

[23:36] Having a purpose and a community to support it

[25:36] jjvirgin.com/ask

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What’s the main thing you need to lose weight, have great brain function, be able to exercise, and generally live a healthy, fulfilling life?

It all comes down to metabolic health.

And for years, we’ve been overlooking one of the earliest indicators that your metabolic health is headed in the wrong direction. This is something you can improve on your own through better habits… and can potentially help prevent some of the common pitfalls of aging. But only if you know how. 

On today’s episode of the podcast, I’m joined by neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, Dr. David Perlmutter, who is going to explain what this indicator is, its dangers, what your levels should be, and what you can do to turn the metabolic ship around. 

It’s an incredibly important episode for all of us, so don’t wait to listen. 

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/uricacid

Learn more about Dr. David Perlmutter: https://www.drperlmutter.com/

Read Drop Acid: https://amzn.to/45zTWUb

Find Dr. Perlmutter’s other books: https://amzn.to/3OLPoDb

Listen to The Empowering Neurologist Podcast: https://www.drperlmutter.com/learn/empowering-neurologist/

Podcast: Grain Brain with Dr. David Perlmutter: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/grain-brain-dr-david-perlmutter-250/

Theia Health Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj

Study: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases: Uric acid and incident dementia over 12 years of follow-up: A population-based cohort study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28754803/

Study: European Journal of Internal Medicine: Uric acid in metabolic syndrome: From an innocent bystander to a central player: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26703429/

Study: Nutrients: Dietary Fructose and the Metabolic Syndrome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6770027/

Home uric acid test kit: https://amzn.to/3OKB663

Fasting insulin lab test: https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/

Find it under Sugar Metabolism and Diabetes Screening

Read Dr. Perlmutter’s Medpage Today op ed: https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/dietnutrition/91281

Study: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases: Ultra-processed foods: Cross-sectional and longitudinal association with uric acid and hyperuricemia in ELSA-Brasil: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36411223/

Study: JAMA Neurology: Association Between Consumption of Ultra-processed Foods and Cognitive Decline: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2799140?resultClick=1

Learn about supplementation for lowering uric acid:  https://www.drperlmutter.com/an-integrated-plan-for-lowering-uric-acid/

Designs for Health Quercetin-Ascorbate Powder: https://amzn.to/3KQraqx

DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/

Get Dr. Perlmutter’s FREE Uric Acid E-book: https://www.drperlmutter.com/guides/uric-acid-guide/

Sean Stephenson is someone who fills up a room with his spirit and heart. Today, he shares his personal experiences as a man who is three feet tall and in a wheelchair as a result of a disease he was born with. He explains how he turned his life around simply by shifting his perceptions of himself and the environment around him. Sean shares his tools and resources so that you can shift your world, too. Enjoy this podcast and Sean’s incredible insights, as you learn how to transform hardships into opportunities!

Key Takeaways:

[1:04] Sean Stephenson´s career and personal life

[3:10] Being three foot tall in a wheelchair

[3:24] Childhood experiences

[4:51] Is this condition is going to be a gift or a burden in your life?

[5:18] How to love your life

[5:35] Life is about healing, not about avoiding the fractures.

[5:56] An opportunity to inspire people

[6:12] Why were you born?

[7:07] The people around us see us the way we see ourselves.

[9:30] You can create your reality.

[9:50] Courageous, not fearless

[10:05] Finding love was the most courageous thing I did.

[12:04] I deserve love.

[12:19] We all get rejected and need to keep pushing through.

[12:58] You get what you expect, and perception becomes reality.

[13:52] What do you do when you are having a bad day?

[14:19] “When life works list” of things to do, and turn around every bad day

[15:31] What is the one thing you do every day that makes the biggest difference in your life?

[16:11] Journaling is the cheapest and most effective therapy on the planet.

[16:38] A journal enables you to travel through time.

[18:03] Staypositive club

[18:47] Lose fat fast and keep it off.

[19:02] www.jjvirgin.com

[19:21] How do you stay strong when everything seems to be falling apart?

[19:52] Gratitude

[20:03] Hacks

[20:30] Manage your environment

[21:38] jjvirgin.com/ask

Mentioned in This Episode:

Staypositive club

www.jjvirgin.com

jjvirgin.com/ask

Dr. Peter Osborne explains in an easy, but also scientific way, how a gluten-free diet can create trouble in your health, making you weaker, and causing inflammation and digestive difficulties. Educate yourself about how to introduce variety in your diet, get healthier, love what you eat, and lose the weight you want to get rid of, all these just by choosing your food smartly. Listen to JJVirgin and Dr. Peter Osborne to begin the transformation you are seeking!

Key Takeaways:

[:56] Dr. Peter Osborne´s career

[2:01] Beyond gluten

[2:28] Gluten-free is everywhere, and got us in bigger trouble.

[2:48] Autoimmune disease

[3:01] Grain consumption is linked to autoimmune disease.

[3:28] Gluten-free is heavy on substitutes.

[3:41] Corn in gluten-free products has consequences to our health.

[4:17] In any kind of diet, the junk food always shows up.

[5:04] Grain-flammation and Grain-bicity

[5:23] Proteins in grain

[5:56] Food stays undigested in your gut.

[6:24] Rice — why it causes inflammation.

[6:52] Genetic manipulation of grains.

[7:37] Pesticides in your food.

[7:52] Pesticides that mimic estrogen.

[8:12] Grain based properties that cause inflammation.

[8:38] Exercise programs don't work because of inflammation.

[9:30] What do I eat?

[10:13] Find variety in your diet.

[11:12] Shift your habits.

[11:23] What is Gluten muscle wasting cycle?

[11:40] Cortisol relationship to water retention.

[13:17] Why steroids are problematic.

[13:45] Ulceration caused by medication in single doses.

[14.06] Medication is causing a chain of reactions against our health.

[15:52] You can change it with the food you are eating.

[16:15] What is the one thing you do everyday, that changes your life?

[16:23] Crossfit

[16:44] Mental and physical benefits all together

[17:17] How do you stay in shape?

[17:48] Jjvirgin.com/peter

[18:01] Leaky gut solutions

[19:13] Food intolerance number one reason

[19:27] Leaky gut support formula

[19:47] Jjvirgin.com/products

[19:59] Listeners’ questions

[20:13] No gluten, no corn, what can I eat?

[20:31] Great slow low carbs

[20:50] List of foods you can eat

[22:10] Virgin diet or sugar impact diet

[22:34] Facebook Jjvirgin official

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Dean Graziosi shares his turbulent personal story, and proves that by taking personal responsibility of your life, everything is possible. Do you feel stuck? Doomed? Learn how to control the direction of your life, define your goals, and get what you want! Listen to this podcast and start today!

Key Takeaways:

[:44] Dean Graziosi´s career

[2:04] A hero's journey

[3:20] Anchor experiences

[4:10] How to get out of repetitive behavior?

[4:47] Shift your history with a few changes in your habits

[5:40] Your habits keep you where you are

[6.13] I always knew what I didn't want, that was not enough

[6:36] What do you want out of life?

[7:44] Turn off the inner critic and self doubt

[8:08] Push everything you are doing towards reaching your goals

[9:12] Be great at what you are good at; you do not strengthen weakness.

[9:26] Strengthening your strengths

[10:56] When we fail, we want to know who’s fault it it? Why has this happened to me?

[11:22] What went sideways, and is still affecting you?

[11:30] The energy needs to go to where you want to go, and not in the past.

[12:53] What is the foundation that can keep you motivated?

[13:32] Why are you doing what you are doing?

[15:17] When I focus on my personal “why,” nothing gets in my way.

[15:30] Taking personal responsibility.

[15:56] What is the one thing that you do everyday, that makes the biggest difference in your life?

[16:05] Morning routine. First find gratitude.

[16:50] Set yourself up for a win!

[17:14] When I have bad days, it is because I did not follow my own routine.

[17:58] Deansbook.com, Deangraziosi.com/

[19:11] How to have the right breakfast

[19:36] Jjvirgin.com/products

[19:57] Listeners’ questions

[20:24] How do you feel overwhelmed, and at the same time get it all done?

[20:52] Habits create your safety net.

[21:06] Journaling about gratitude

[21:58] jjvirgin.com/ask

Mentioned in This Episode:

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Deangraziosi.com

Jjvirgin.com/products

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The Western and Eastern medicine get together in Elson’s NEW medicine book. There are five keys you need to start practicing to elevate your body and mind, and get the health you are seeking. Find them in this interesting talk between JJVirgin and Elson Haas.

Key Takeaways:

[:21] NEW medicine

[:39] The detox doc: Elson Haas

[1:58] What is the “NEW medicine” book about?

[2:13] NEW natural, Eastern and Western

[2:53] What is the big message of this book?

[3:39] Real causes of disease

[3:55] Get nutrients and lessen the toxins.

[4:59] We should start healing from the inside out.

[5:10] Five keys

[5:18] Nutrition

[5:28] Fitness

[5:38] Proper sleep

[5:49] Managing stress

[5:57] Attitude

[7.00] Attitude sits on top of everything

[7:15] Loving yourself, accept who you are

[8:03] People do not feel worthy — that is why they don't start with a program.

[8:35] Acknowledge and accept your body.

[8:53] Live with the seasons.

[9:28] Light and dark cycles

[9:55] Tune in with your emotions.

[10:10] Western and Chinese medicine combined

[10:20] How you prevent sickness?

[11:53] How detox fits in all this?

[12:19] SNACC — Sugar, Nicotine, Alcohol, Caffeine, Chemicals

[12:45] If you don't feel well, you have to look at every aspect in your life for contributors.

[13:34] Well nourished plus detox

[14:40] “NEW medicine solutions” book

[15:07] Reverse chronic diseases.

[15:46] Elsonhaasmd.com

[16:15] How to get a better quality of sleep?

[16:38] Jjvirgin.com/products

[16:45] Listeners’ questions

[16:58] Juices cleansers don't always work.

[17:20] Detoxification

[19:42] Detox every day through Sweating.

[20:12] Stimulate

[20:18] Lymphatic draining

[20:30] Green vegetables

[20:35] FIber

[20:49] Digestive enzyme

[20:57] Pure spring water

[21:20] Detox your attitude.

[21:50] Elevate mind set

[22:06] Jjvirgin.com/ask

Mentioned in This Episode:

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Robin Berzin explains to us in this show, how our bodies hold the key for a healthy life. We are suppressing this automatic health on a daily basis with bad habits, such as overstimulation, diet, and lack of movement. Listen to this succulent talk, and get practical tips to turn on your health mechanisms!

Key Takeaways:

[:26] The automatic body

[:38] Robin Berzin´s career

[3:05] What does automatic body mean?

[3:15] There are automatic mechanisms in our body to make us healthy.

[3:35] How do we turn these health mechanisms off?

[3:50] Hyperstimulation

[4:05] We are working all the time

[4:12] Chronic stimulation

[4:24] People are always in emergency mode

[4:53] Sugar and carbs affect our health mechanisms

[5:51] What are the results of our bad habits?

[6:05] How Cortisol affects us?

[6:30] Infertility

[7:04] Insomnia,anxiety and weight gain are created by our habits

[7:49] The turning off our automatic body, is the root of a lot of problems.

[8:20] Stress can make blood sugar rise.

[9:11] How is your body working today?

[10:12] Autoimmune antibodies need to be checked regularly.

[12:28] Gaining weight for no reason, tired and depressed

[12:47] Exercise more is not the answer to lose weight

[14:23] People do not feel the stress, but it does not mean it is not there.

[14:55] Course correcting

[15:13] If you know you are over-stimulated, what do you need to do?

[16:17] Stop looking at the screens.

[16:42] Calendar meditation and yoga

[18:12] Testing and supplements

[18:25] Medication also helps. Use modern medicine and diagnosis.

[18:48] Diet, lifestyle, and movement can replace medication.

[19:50] Parsleyhealth.com

[20:16] Are you digesting protein well?

[20:28] Digestive enzyme

[20:55] Jjvirgin.com/products

[21:05] Listeners’ questions

[21:15] Trying to lose weight

[21:57] Stimulation vs restoration

[22.20] Move more! Track your steps.

[22:49] Get a dog.

[23:13] Resistance training is the key.

[23:30] Cardio burst training

[24:02] Calming exercises

[24:29] Relaxation is as important, or more important, than intensity.

[24:50] Jjvirgin.com/ask

Mentioned in This Episode:

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Dawson Church shows us the roots of cravings and how to efficiently get rid of them through Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), or tapping. Dawson also gives you a special gift to be able to learn these tools and bring this change to your life all by yourself. Research shows that people using this technique reduce cravings by 86%. Listen to this show and be part of this amazing statistic! Start the new year by leaving that annoying craving behind.

Key Takeaways:

[:36] How you can reduce your cravings by 86%?

[1:26] “Genie in your genes” Dawson Church´s book

[2:30] EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques

[2:39] Tapping acupuncture points

[3:30] Research on EFT and cravings

[4:40] Data showed that people have 45% reduction in anxiety and depression while tapping

[4:57] 83% reduction of cravings in chocolate when tapping

[5:17] How acupuncture works regarding your emotions?

[5:50] The emotional brain reacts in the craving

[6:09] If you remove the emotion, there is no emotional connection with the food you would usually crave.

[7:05] How does this work?

[8:04] If you suffer with PTSD, use a practitioner.

[8:22] How do you find someone to help you?

[9:41] Psychological trauma

[10:03] Trauma capsule — how we tend to wrap around it?

[10:50] When someone experienced trauma, the past is always present.

[11:59] A case of cinnamon rolls craving

[13:00] Love is connected with cravings.

[13:47] Long term weight loss

[14:28] Do you do it one time, or on regular basis?

[14:43] When the food is right there you can tap.

[15:14] What is the one thing you do every day that makes a difference in your life?

[15:22] Practice meditation and become addicted to this biochemical balance.

[15:40] Crave feeling good.

[16:51] How does cortisol level affects you?

[17:43] Dawsongift.com

[17:54] Mini manual and meditation guidelines

[19:04] Extra-fiver fights hunger

[19:23] Jjvirgin.com/products

[19:40] Listeners’ questions

[19:49] How to increase Vitamin D level without eating dairy products?

[20:47] Sunshine or supplements

[22:18] jjvirgin.com/ask

Mentioned in This Episode:

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JJVirgin has a wonderful talk with Joanna Garzilli about her book “Big Miracles,” they exchange personal experiences, and teach us how to find the miracles that are currently happening in our lives. Listen to this show and learn about how to listen to your mind and body, the basis of meditation, and the improvements this practice can bring to your life. Dare to find your own miracles!

Key Takeaways:

[:17] All about miracles

[:35] “Big Miracles” book of Joanna Garzilli

[1:00] Learn how to see the miracles that happen in your everyday life.

[2:35] What is the first thing you need to do to create a big miracle that you need in your life?

[2:50] What is working? And then, what is not working in our lives?

[3:23] Taking responsibility of one's actions is the first step.

[5:10] Balance between spiritual and practical

[5:14] What do you need to do for alignment to happen?

[5:53] Do you feel good? Do you like what you see?

[6:26] Everything goes to your feelings, learn to acknowledge them.

[7:26] How do you stop the misalignments?

[9:00] Our body really speaks to us, and shows us when we are aligned, and when we are not.

[10:40] How do you keep yourself moving forward?

[11.15] Why is meditation important?

[11:25] Components of meditation: center, ground and connect.

[13:20] Miracles are about series of small action steps, in daily basis.

[13:57] What is the one thing that Joanna does every day, that makes a difference in her life?

[14:06] Check with herself everyday: “how am I?”

[15:14] www.jjvirgin.com/joanna

[15:31] Mindset detox

[16:58] Are you digesting protein properly?

[17:11] What digestive enzyme do you need?

[17:35] Jjvirgin.com/products

[17:47] Listeners questions

[18:13] Do you have troubles finding joy?

[18:40] There are things you can do everyday

[18:51] Every morning journalling; what are you grateful for?

[19:34] End the day counting miracles that happened that day.

[20:17] Facebook page: Jjvirgin official

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jjvirgin.com/joanna

Jjvirgin.com/products

Facebook page: Jjvirgin official

Shawn Stevenson explains how sleep is more important than diet and exercise when you are on the path to losing weight. Have you tried everything and can’t seem to make progress with your weight loss goals? Are you hungry or battling cravings all the time, even right after meals? Get a good night’s sleep and see how it works! Stevenson gives us tips to do what needs to be done to get the quality sleep your body needs. Don't miss this JJ Virgin podcast so you can transform your nights into fat burning sessions!

Key Takeaways:

[:20] Losing fat while you sleep

[:45] Shawn Stevenson's career in health care area

[2:27] Sleep quality and the effect on health

[2:35] Sleep is the most important aspect of maintaining good health.

[2:55] Sleep is more important than diet and exercise.

[3:25] 55% more body fat is lost when getting a good night sleep.

[3:48] Sleep more.

[4:22] Top 3 processes controlled by sleep

[4:30] Human growth hormone is within your body and protects your muscle tissue.

[5:32] Melatonin — your sleep hormone — helps burn the fat you want to get rid of.

[6:36] Leptin, the hormone that helps control hunger

[8:37] 80% reversal rate for type 2 diabetes

[9:08] What do you do with people that have trouble sleeping?

[9:29] The quality of the sleep is more crucial than the number of hours.

[10:42] Sleep smarter.

[10:55] Tips to improve the quality of sleep

[11:10] Morning exercise, 10 minutes of activity

[11:50] Get good sleep nutrients: Potassium

[12:50] Magnesium is a great sleep inducer. It can be found in any green vegetable.

[14:58] Exercise three sessions of 10 minutes a day.

[15:45] What is the one thing you do that makes a difference in your life?

[16:10] Meditation to feel fulfilled and complete

[17:06] Themodelhealthshow.com

[17:40] Sleepsmarterbook.com, 21 videos to go through every chapter of the book

[18:38] Breakfast sets the pace for all your day, get your shake.

[19:07] Jjvirgin.com/products

[19:29] A nurse struggles with her sleep, how to flip your sleep cycles?

[21:19] Good sleep hygiene

[21:55] Exercise

[22:18] 8 hours of quality sleep

[23:07] Leave your question at jjvirgin.com/ask.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Themodelhealthshow.com

Sleepsmarterbook.com

Jjvirgin.com/products

Jjvirgin.com/ask

JJ Virgin has a thoughtful and deep conversation with Sean Croxton about how it’s possible to get the life you want. Does it sound too good to be true? Listen to this interview, and find out the roots and keys to making the transformation in your life, that you have been struggling to reach. You can also find a special gift from Sean Croxton, just for you!

Key Takeaways:

[:29] You´ll see it when you believe it.

[:41] Sean Croxton from Underground Wellness

[:57] Mindset is the key.

[1:10] What is the most important part in saving my son, and making sure he lives?

[1:23] Mission of waking people up

[1:47] Summit sessions

[1:59] What is JERF? Just eat real food

[2:13] From health to personal development

[3:18] How Sean Croxton got started in health development

[4:11] Losing the passion in what he was doing

[4:55] How to turn lack of motivation into a trigger to change paths

[5:31] Help people find the root of their illnesses

[5:50] How the root of your problems are in your mind

[6:25] What goes first: the illness, or the way of thinking?

[6:50] Comfort and security vs dreams

[7:05] How the chemistry of the body is affected, when you are doing what you don´t love

[7:32] Approaching difficulties through the right mindset

[7:44] You have to believe, in order to make things happen

[8;13] One thing that people are missing in their lives is understanding.

[8:35] Conditioning from birth to 6 years old, programmed with beliefs that are not ours

[9:28] Subconscious programming is the seed of our actions.

[9:52] What is going on inside your mind, and how you can change it?

[10:13] How do you figure out what is real and what is not?

[10:25] Self-sabotage helps you know where the problem is.

[11:00] People need to learn how to decide, how to be persistent, and how to do their own thinking

[12:09] Believing the seeing

[12:36] Relationship between thoughts, feelings, action, and results

[13:10] Every thought creates a result

[13:28] Results driving your feelings, thinking, and actions

[13:40] I have to believe there is something better than what I have now.

[13:54] What is outside is a reflection of what happens inside.

[14:55] You control what is happening.

[15:16] Taking responsibility of what is happening, using the power within

[15:13] Ebook “The One Percenter’s mind,” a gift from Sean Croxton to you.

[15:30] Prejudgements about one-percenters

[16:33] Help people join this one percent

[17:17] How to be successful in every area of your life

[17:39] For free ebook, Seancroxton.com

[18:17] What is the one thing you do every day, that makes your life better?

[18:30] Reading every day

[19:08] Sugar is hiding everywhere.

[19:18] Which sugars to choose and which to lose?

[19:25] jjvirgin.com/books

[19:38] Lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks

[20:07] How do you get motivation to maintain body weight?

[20:10] You get what you expect

[20:20] How JJ Virgin´s son survived a car accident against all medical opinions

[20:49] You see it when you believe it

[21:00] Visualize how do you want to be, feel,  work.

[21:13] Make it real first in your mind.

[21:55] First step is how you think about yourself.

[22:11] jjvirgin.com/ask  for questions

Mentioned in This Episode:

Seancroxton.com

jjvirgin.com/books

jjvirgin.com/ask

Today we are joined by Dr. Partha Nandi, a practicing physician and international speaker, who has a unique background in Eastern and Western medicine. Dr. Nandi grew up in India, and then moved to the United States, where he attended medical school. Spirituality and mindfulness play a big role in how he treats his patients now. Plus, he gives listeners some small, practical changes that they can implement for big improvements in their health.

Key Takeaways:

[2:05] Dr. Nandi is the “Un-diet Doctor.”

[3:06] Dr. Nandi lived in India until he was nine, and his experiences there affect how he practices medicine now.

[6:38] What are the simple things that can make a big difference?

[9:25] How can you find purpose in your life, and what are the benefits of doing that?

[10:30] Symptoms motivate us to take action.

[11:20] Writing down goals is key.

[11:54] What is the biggest hurdle for patients to get past?

[13:25] Even if someone doesn’t have the means to book an appointment, they still have access to so much information.

[14:02] Dr. Nandi meditates everyday.

[15:11] Dr. Nandi has an ebook about mindfulness, available at jjvirgin.com/drnandi.

[17:58] The true cause of weight gain is not calories, it is food intolerance. To learn more, check out JJ’s book The Virgin Diet.

[18:44] JJ answers a listener’s question: “I want to get healthier, I just don’t know where to start. What is the first thing I should do?”

[21:30] You can submit questions on JJ’s Facebook Page. Please also leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher.

Mentioned in This Episode:

“Ask Dr. Nandi” Medical Lifestyle Show

Miracle Mindset: A Mother, Her Son and Life’s Hardest Lessons by JJ Virgin

At what point is it too late to start weight training?

Never!

I truly mean that. No matter your age, even if you’ve never lifted a dumbbell in your life, it is never too late to begin. That said, I know it can be intimidating to get started. 

In today’s episode, I explain everything you need to know to strength train properly: exactly what to do, how to do it, and when to switch it up. You’ll learn how to start and progress a resistance-training program to build muscle and increase your strength and power—without getting injured. Plus, I’m revealing the most important factor in a successful exercise routine… and it may not be what you think. 

After you listen, be sure to head over to YouTube to watch me demonstrate the correct form to prevent injury and improve your results. 

Whether you’re brand new to resistance training or have been doing it for years, this episode will help you get the most out of your routine. 

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Chris Kresser is the co-director of the California Center for Functional Medicine, and the New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paleo Cure. He is best known for his in-depth research, uncovering myths and misconceptions in mainstream medicine, and providing natural health solutions with proven results. Chris was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Health and Wellness by Greatist.com, and he has recently launched the Kresser Institute, where he is training functional medicine practitioners in an ancestral health perspective. Today Chris tells us when, if ever, there is a place for the increasingly popular low-carb and ketogenic diets.

Key Takeaways:

[2:15] Chris urges caution with low-carb diets.

[4:19] What is a low-carb diet?

[5:55] In what situations might ketosis be helpful?

[7:07] Could a ketogenic diet be harmful?

[10:25] How does Chris feel about intermittent fasting?

[11:35] All carbohydrates are not created equal.

[13:23] What does Chris eat every day?

[15:03] What else does Chris do, every day, to help maintain his health?

[15:43] At ChrisKresser.com, a free e-book is available called, The Low Down on Low Carb.

[17:40] The true cause of weight gain is not calories, it is food intolerance.

[18:25] JJ answers a listener’s question: “How many carbohydrates can I really eat per day?”

[20:42] If you would like to submit a question, just go to jjvirgin.com/ask. Please also take the time to leave a review on Stitcher or iTunes.

Mentioned in This Episode:

California Center for Functional Medicine

The Kresser Institute

Sugar Impact Diet, by JJ Virgin

The Low Down on Low Carb, by Chris Kresser

"Nine Steps for Perfect Health," by Chris Kresser

The Virgin Diet, by JJ Virgin

Haylie Pomroy has spent 20 years helping people lose weight, overcome health challenges, and reach their ideal health. She is a four-time New York Times bestselling author and, thanks to producer Mason Novick and Dr. Oz, she’s also known as the “Metabolism Whisperer.”

Key Takeaways:

[1:24] Haylie went through her own health crisis, which led her to learn all she could about health.

[1:50] It all comes down to food.

[2:27] Haylie got her nickname, the “Metabolism Whisperer,” from Mason Novick and
Dr. Oz.

[3:00] Can you really change your metabolism?

[3:54] Haylie likes to travel, ride horses, and cook with her family.

[4:47] Haylie had food allergies and eczema as a child.

[4:56] Haylie was diagnosed with ITP but was able to turn her health around, through the study of food and micronutrients.

[5:57] We’re just starting to talk about autoimmune disease, but it’s a huge problem.

[6:10] Patients with autoimmune disease don’t always get the right support from their doctors.

[6:41] Haylie’s book deserves its great success.

[8:07] There is no room for guilt, shame, or deprivation in Haylie’s program.

[9:02] What does Haylie eat to nourish her adrenals?

[10:00] Ketogenic diets are usually not the way to go.

[11:07] Complex carbohydrates are important.

[11:30] If it is easier to gain weight than to lose weight, you have to focus on metabolism.

[11:57] Less won’t be more.

[12:50] Haylie has a free gift on her website.

[13:58] Go to HayliePomroy.com for a free Seven Day Jumpstart Guide.

[14:11] Visit JJVirgin.com to discover the #1 resource for fast and lasting fat loss.

[14:47] JJ answers a listener’s question about carbs and blood sugar.

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Virgin Diet: Drop 7 Foods, Lose 7 Pounds, Just 7 Days, by JJ Virgin

The Fast Metabolism Diet: Eat More Food &  Lose More Weight, by Haylie Pomroy

The Fast Metabolism Diet Cookbook, by Haylie Pomroy

The Burn: Why Your Scale Is Stuck And What to Eat About It, by Haylie Pomroy

Fast Metabolism Food Rx: 7 Powerful Prescriptions to Feed Your Body Back to Health, by Haylie Pomroy

Haylie’s Website

So much of what we search for outside is already available inside our own minds and bodies. In today’s episode, Alexi and Preston offer simple tools to help you tap into your inner wisdom. Learn how to use everything from breathing to perspective to integrate psychology, neurology, and biology and find the best version of yourself.

Summer Bock, the queen of fermentation, talks about how fermented food in the kitchen helps your health. Learn how to make your own fermented food and what to choose at the grocery store. You are worthy — dare to live a life that matters!

Learn how to change your body by recognizing your strengths and listening to the messages they send. Get rid of self-judgment and achieve your dream weight.

This episode, we’re exploring the definition of the mind with Dan Siegel and questioning the old belief that the mind being equals the brain. Years of research from professionals in different fields has revealed a new concept of the mind, which has provided new tools for mental health. Listen to this deep and altogether practical podcast, and redefine your ideas about the brain and the mind!

If you struggle with anxiety, then you know how it can alter your life, including your relationships and career. There’s hope, and my guest today is a great place to start. Nationally renowned psychologist Dr. Joan Rosenberg has been the featured expert on numerous national TV shows and in documentary films, and she’s developed a groundbreaking way to master your emotions. Today she’ll explain the real source of anxiety, the meaning behind the uncomfortable physical symptoms it brings, and how to ride that wave to a place of strength and emotional resilience. Dr. Joan’s voice alone is enough to reassure and calm you, but what she has to say can change your life.

It’s been three decades since a mentor first challenged my beliefs about what I deserved and dared me to dream bigger. It scared me and inspired me then, and it still does today! My guest today is Christy Whitman, and she specializes in helping people reach for more. Today we’ll talk about what it really means to “have it all,” and what it takes to get there. The abundance mindset goes far beyond money or love. Learning to believe in your potential and appreciate your present can open up possibilities you never considered. Listen in, and start practicing the art of having it all.

Two of the greatest dieting myths are that eating too many calories or too much fat is what leads to weight gain. Today's guest, Cassie Bjork (a.k.a. "Dietitian Cassie"), has been down the low-fat, low-calorie road. She ended up with a terrible sugar addiction and a conviction that what she learned in dietitian school was all wrong. Since then, she's made it her business to spread the word that long cardio and low-fat eating are the fastest ways to feel hungry, fatigued, and stressed. Listen in as she explains how to avoid the inflammation and weight gain that come from old-school dieting and what to do instead.

Our guest today, Dr. Aviva Romm, is no less than "The Face of Natural Medicine in the 21st Century," according to Prevention magazine. And while she has almost three decades of exemplary medical training and a thriving practice, it's her role as a woman and mother that really brings her here today. Together we'll tackle a potentially life-saving question: how do you navigate the differences in healthcare for women? Women are more likely to have their symptoms dismissed or opinions discounted. They're also more likely to stay quiet about pain or fatigue. My gender certainly affected the way doctors treated me after my son Grant's near-fatal accident. If you're a woman or have a mom, wife, or daughter you love, this is one episode you can't afford to miss.

Have you ever wondered whether you should be eating plants or not?

Perhaps you’ve heard someone say you should stop eating spinach, kale, or tomatoes because of anti-nutrients. Maybe you’ve found yourself wondering, “Is the plant paradox real? Should I switch to the carnivore diet?”

If so, this is the podcast for you. Today, I’m having an enlightening conversation with a leading expert in anti-nutrients, Dr. Deanna Minich. With decades of experience in academia and the food and dietary supplement industries, she’s tapping into her knowledge to help you sort through the noise about nutrition.

Not only will she shed light on anti-nutrients, we’ll unpack the confusion about plants and what you should actually be eating. Plus, Dr. Minich will tell us the one thing you can do to contribute to a balanced gut microbiome, strong immune system, and healthy inflammatory response.

At the end of this episode, you are going to feel beyond empowered to eat for your health.  

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/colors

Learn more about Dr. Deanna Minich: www.deannaminich.com

Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback

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Our guest today is Dr. Michael Murray, one of the world's leading experts on natural medicine. After authoring 30 books featuring natural approaches to health and the benefits of good nutrition, he's got some great advice about the right way to supplement to look and feel your best. Today's show will demystify the supplement aisle and help you choose a smart, straightforward daily regimen of vitamins and supplements to protect your health. He'll also share a few secrets about the most recent advances, including a supplement made of the same components as intergalactic dust -- no joke! You don't want to miss this one.

Do you ever get halfway through the day without even touching your to-do list? With all the demands of home, work, and modern living, it's easy to get caught up in a pattern of responding to the world around us, rather than being intentional in our choices. My guest today is Jonathan Fields: father, husband, award-winning author, and head of the Good Life Project. Jonathan is here to talk about how to make mindful decisions about your goals and relationships. If your health keeps taking a backseat in your daily routine or you feel like you need to hit "reset" on your priorities, today's show is for you.

Your thyroid affects your health in dozens of ways, from appetite and weight gain to sleep habits and energy levels -- even your sex drive. It's worth taking the time to find out whether you're one of the 25 million Americans with thyroid issues, and our guest today is the perfect person to help. Dr. Alan Christianson is a New York Times best-selling author whose books include The Adrenal Reset Diet and Healing Hashimoto's: A Savvy Patient's Guide, and he'll explain the warning signs of thyroid disease, what tests you should ask your doctor about, and natural ways you can protect and heal your entire adrenal system.

If you've ever struggled with what to feed your kids or find they seem to bounce from one ear infection to the next, I've got the perfect guest for you today! Dr. Sheila Kilbane is a board-certified pediatrician who works with families to use natural and nutritional therapies to get to the root of kids' health problems. Instead of simply treating symptoms or disease, it's time to start using diet and naturopathic practices to prevent health issues before they happen. The success stories and insight she shares today will make you rethink what you know about taking care of your kids or grandkids.

Today's show is all about confidence. My listeners often tell me they have issues related to self-worth, so it's time to take a step back from the specifics of your physical health and focus on how your confidence plays into your happiness and success. My guest today, Dr. Sharon Melnick, will explain why confidence is like "emotional oxygen" and how you can quickly shift to a more positive and productive self-image. Dr. Melnick is a best-selling author and leading authority on psychology and stress resilience, and you don't want to miss her insight into this important topic.

We're discussing a brand new topic on today's show: how to develop your own life philosophy -- in other words, the way you want to live based on your values and goals. According to my guest, renowned entrepreneur Dr. Patrick Gentempo, you already HAVE a health philosophy, even though you may not be aware of it. Defining that philosophy determines how you'll survive an accident or disease, as well as how you deal with daily stress. The question is what is your personal health philosophy, and do your choices match it? Listen in for help finding the answers, plus tips for taking proactive steps in the right direction.

If you've even dabbled in eating Paleo, then you probably already know my guest today. Diane Sanfilippo is the author of Practical Paleo, known by many as the Paleo diet bible. Today we'll discuss the ins and outs of Paleo nutrition, including why low-carb isn't always the answer. My own diet and health philosophy has a lot in common with Diane's, and I think you're going to enjoy our discussion of how to regulate your blood sugar and get the activity you need to look and feel great. Listen in as Diane shares what she eats in a typical day and great tips about how to balance your plate.

Twenty-seven million Americans have some type of thyroid dysfunction, and many don't even know it. Conventional medicine dictates that thyroid issues be treated with medication or surgery. But there are many more holistic options that can restore your thyroid function, and my guest today will explain why. Dr. Amy Meyers is the best-selling author of The Autoimmune Solution, and her new book, The Thyroid Connection, explains how to use diet and other integrative medicine approaches to heal your thyroid. Dr. Meyers has a super interesting background and an amazing take on autoimmune disease that you can't afford to miss.

Menopause doesn't have to be a fog of hot flashes, insomnia, and weight gain, and in our podcast today, you'll learn why. My guest is Dr. Anna Cabeca, an incredible woman and physician who really walks the talk. In addition to being a board-certified OB/GYN, she's an expert in women's health and functional medicine, and she's going to share something absolutely groundbreaking that I think will change how every one of us looks at hormone management. Listen in as she explains some of the key lessons she's learned about how to manage the symptoms of menopause and their underlying causes. You don't want to miss this!

Feeling fatigued is like permanently carrying around lead weights - even the simplest tasks become a struggle. Fatigue is a common issue, and there are clear steps you can take to feel better. Today we're going to explore the root causes of fatigue and how to reclaim your energy. My guest today is functional medicine practitioner Dr. Carri Drzyzga. She's the author of the book Reclaim Your Energy and Feel Normal Again, and she'll reveal the common root causes of fatigue, including vitamin deficiencies, hormones, and diet. We'll also talk about natural steps you can take to eliminate fatigue so you can get back to living the life you love.


As you get older, not only does your collagen production decline, but—double whammy—so does its integrity. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and, of course, a primary component of gorgeous, glowing skin. 

Today on the podcast, I’m doing a quick and thorough examination of collagen. You’re going to learn about what it is, the surprising reasons it matters, and what breaks it down. 

Then, of course, I’m telling you exactly what you should and shouldn’t be eating right now to support your body’s natural collagen production. I’m sharing the seven best foods for it, and the absolute worst one. 

In just 20 minutes, you’ll walk away empowered to eat your way to clear, firm, and beautiful skin. 

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/collagenboost

Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos

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You do not want to miss today's show! I'm joined by Emily Fletcher, a Broadway star with infectious energy and personality who also happens to be an expert on meditation. Learn about Emily's program, ZivaMIND meditation, and how meditation can help you lose weight, heal, and have a dramatic, positive impact on your life. Hear real life examples and the science behind what meditation can accomplish for your mind and body. Emily actually convinced me to start meditating, something I never thought I'd do! I'm betting you'll feel the same way after you listen to what she has to say.

Our country is currently experiencing a chronic pain epidemic. Joining me today to talk about this vitally important topic is Dr. Joe Tatta. He's a doctor of physical therapy, a nutritionist, and author of Heal Your Pain Now: A Revolutionary Program to Reset Your Brain and Body for a Pain-Free Life. We'll discuss the role that diet and obesity play in pain, as well as steps you can take right now to decrease pain and start healing inflammation. If you're ready to quit the cycle of pain, fatigue, and prescriptions, listen in for simple, natural ways to treat and eliminate your chronic pain.