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Are you curious about the ketogenic diet? What are the right foods and how do you test yourself and maintain ketosis, it all seems likea lot of work for a diet.Are you curious about the ketogenic diet? What are the right foods and how do you test yourself and maintain ketosis, it all seems like a lot of work for a diet.Dr. Anna Cabeca is an author and an Emory University trained triple-board-certified physician - with specialties in gynecology and obstetrics, Integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine.  Listen as she joins Dr. Friedman to talk about how going keto could help you balance your hormones, reach your ideal weight and achieve optimal health.

The healthcare decisions being made by Washington bureaucrats isn't addressing the real problem.People on both sides of the political fence continue to debate on the best healthcare system for America. Some embrace the Affordable Care Act. Others want "Medicare for All." Then there are those who prefer private health insurance plans. The problem with all of these options is that they completely ignore what is really needed if we want to be healthy and lower the financial burden of rising medical costs. Dr. Nicole Saphier says we need to take a good look in the mirror and take personal responsibility. Eighty percent of heart disease and 40 percent of cancer could be prevented by simple lifestyle changes. The healthcare decisions being made by Washington bureaucrats isn't addressing the real problem. Dr. Saphier's book title says it all: Make America Health Again.Listen as she joins Dr. Friedman to share insights from the book and why we can't fix the American healthcare system until we fix ourselves.

Dr. Ken Berry joins Dr. Friedman to explain why your doctor is wrong about common medical myths.Does your doctor still recommend that you avoid foods that raise your cholesterol and instead eat a lot of whole grains? Or, maybe your physician has told you to exercise more so you'll lose some weight -- and drink skim milk because it's "less fattening."If you have high blood pressure, is your doctor recommending you cut back on salt?Dr. Ken Berry joins Dr. Friedman to explain why your doc is wrong about these common medical myths and many more. He also shares insights from his book, Lies My Doctor Told Me Second Edition: Medical Myths That Can Harm Your Health.

A lot of individuals struggle with negative self-talk -- which can have a severe impact on one's mental health.During this uncertain time, many people are overcome by negative emotions. Fear, anxiety, doubt... these all creep into our minds multiple times throughout the day. Even when the pandemic eases, a lot of individuals struggle with negative self-talk -- which can have a severe impact on one's mental health. Shad Helmstetter, PhD, is the founder of the Self Talk Institute, joins Dr. Friedman to explain how to most of our negative thinking has been programmed from birth, and how to reverse those thoughts and essentially erase a negative mentality.  Listen in to learn how you can make positive, life-changing transformations.

When it comes to nutrition, experts are constantly battling over what's truth and what's myth.Nutrition advice is often confusing. Plus, it's always changing. One day coffee is bad for you, the next it can extend your life. Experts are constantly battling over what's truth and what's myth. Dr. David Katz, along with his co-auther Mark Bittman, decided to clear the culinary confusion by writing their book, How to Eat: All Your Food and Diet Questions Answered. Dr. Katz joins Dr. Friedman to share some highlights from the book, which filters the science of diet and nutrition through a lens of common sense, delivering straightforward advice with a healthy dose of wit.

If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem actually is your system.Do you need to "reboot" your system -- breaking those bad habits to create new ones? Order Carnivora: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouse -sponsor If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem actually is your system.  James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, has revealed habit-breaking strategies in his book, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones.  Clear joins Dr. Friedman to provide insight into some of these strategies and how to transform your habits to achieve your goals -- whether that's to quit smoking, lose weight, improve your finances, or really any milestone you wish to accomplish.

Dr. Friedman covers some basic "Germ 101," as well as immune-boosting foods and supplements -- and the truth about face masks and gloves.With so much fear, confusion, and conspiracy theories surrounding the coronavirus, it's becoming difficult for people to know what is the truth and what they should be doing to keep their immune system at its optimal level. Order Carnivora: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouse -sponsor In this important episode, Dr. Friedman covers some basic "Germ 101," as well as immune-boosting foods and supplements -- and the truth about face masks and gloves. PLUS, he answers some of his listeners pressing questions about COVID-19.

Could your lifestyle hold the key to a healthy and thriving lifespan?The sands of time come with extra candles on the birthday cake -- but also wrinkles, weight gain, aches and pains, and a loss of libido. Order Carnivora: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouse -sponsor We're told that this is just a "normal" part of aging. Many people believe how we age is determined by our genes. But, could your lifestyle hold the key to a healthy and thriving lifespan? Suzanne Somers is back on with Dr. Friedman to discuss her new book, A New Way to Age. Listen in to learn how to live a longer, healthier life -- with freedom, confidence, and a vibrant sex life.

For decades, no one questioned the effects of processed carbohydrates. But, during those same decades, our bodies quietly contended with the metabolic chaos caused by consuming them.There are more diet books, gyms, and health food stores than any time in history. Order Carnivora: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouse -sponsor Yet, our nations' health continues to decline. We're riddled with obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Could the root cause be our consumption of processed foods? For decades, no one questioned the effects of these processed carbohydrates. But, during those same decades, our bodies quietly contended with the metabolic chaos caused by consuming rapidly absorbable starch. Slowly but surely, these effects accumulated and became disastrous, leading to the public health crisis in which we find ourselves today. Dr. David Kessler, author of Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs, joins Dr. Friedman to discuss the havoc processed foods wreak on your body. He also shares how to reach your ideal weight and regain control of your health.

Learn the secret to living a longer, healthier, and more fulfilled life.Most of us want to lose weight and live a healthier and longer life. Order Carnivora: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouse -sponsor The key to making that happen requires being able to provide our body the best chance at cell protection and rejuvenation. Dr. Valter Longo, author of The Longevity Diet, joins Dr. Friedman to share his scientifically engineered fasting mimicking diet, a proven approach to losing weight, extending your lifespan, and building your resistance to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, and cancer. Listen in to learn the secret to living a longer, healthier, and more fulfilled life.

In his new book, Relentless, John Tesh shares how he used obstacles, including a deadly disease, to shape his remarkable life.A happy, healthy, and successful person is someone who can take the bricks that are thrown at him and use them to build a strong foundation. Order Carnivora: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouse -sponsor No one knows that better than John Tesh. In his new book, Relentless, he shares how he used obstacles, including a deadly disease, to shape his remarkable life. All of us will encounter tragedies and heartache. That's called "life." It's how we handle them that defines us. Listen as Tesh joins Dr. Friedman to share his journey.

When given proper nutrition, the body has an amazing ability to heal itself.How much of a medical student's education is dedication to nutrition? You might be surprised at the answer. Order Carnivora: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouse -sponsor An almost total lack of nutritional education in med school and medicine in general is what led Dr. Michael Klaper to form Moving Medicine Forward to stress the critical role nutrition plays in healing chronic disease. When given proper nutrition, Dr. Klaper has seen firsthand the body's ability to heal itself, especially from chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases -- which form the majority of ailments and causes of death.  All of these disease states are largely caused by diet and lifestyle and can generally be significantly reduced or eliminated. Listen as Dr. Klaper joins Dr. Friedman to discuss why nutrition is simultaneously so important -- and oftentimes so confusing. He also shares information on certain diet trends, including the keto diet (which he considers worrisome).

What you eat may hold the answer to restoring your good health.Some of the most troubling health problems have a surprising solution. It's called food! Order Carnivora: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouse -sponsor From weight problems, infertility, diabetes, and thyroid problems to acne, hot flashes and even cancer, what we eat may hold the answer to restoring our good health. Dr. Neal Barnard joins Dr. Friedman to share some shocking new science on how hormones are wreaking havoc on the body and how our diet can offer a solution. If you want to improve your health, reduce pain, and shed some weight, this episode has the info you need.

Dr. Ernie Ward's new book, The Clean Pet Food Revolution, lifts the lid on the current pet food industry.We've gotten better at paying attention to labels, ingredients, and understanding what we're putting in (and on) our bodies. What about the foods we're feeding our pets? Order Carnivora: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouse -sponsor Dr. Ernie Ward's new book, The Clean Pet Food Revolution, lifts the lid on the current pet food industry: its claims of what constitutes a “natural” diet for pets, its shocking record on animal welfare, and its devastating effect on the environment and climate change. The book also exposes "grain-free" pet foods and details some exciting scientific developments to alternative proteins.  If you have a furry friend, this episode is a must.

The Dynamic Duo of Due Diligence is back! Dr. Friedman and Kim chew on the latest topics impacting your life and your health.The Dynamic Duo of Due Diligence is back! Dr. Friedman and Kim discuss the latest topics impacting your life and your health. Order Carnivora: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouse -sponsor In this episode, Dr. Friedman and Kim chew on how your morning alarm sets the tone to your day and how you wake up can actually influence your health, an ingredient in cosmetics that is causing obesity in females and their offspring, and the latest meatless burger controversy. They also take listeners questions and share their favorite jitter-free coffee alternative, natural ways to remedy pain, and they discuss the latest “anti-fruit” controversy.