Straight-Up Wellness

In this episode, Krishna Kaliannan talks diabetes, keto, and his unique breakfast idea: * Type-1 Diabetes diagnosis at age 18 * Difference between T-1 and T-2 diabetes * Forms of insulin resistance * Diabetic ketoacidosis * Choosing the low carb route to manage T1D and epilepsy * Rising cost of insulin * Creating a crunchy keto breakfast * Early recipe fails * Cost of keto ingredients * Catalina Flour * Replacing gluten as a binder * Potato fiber as an ingredient * Choosing soluble fibers for gut health * Monk fruit as a sweetener instead of sugar alcohols * Three Catalina Crunch flavors - inspiration * Ways to enjoy Catalina Crunch * 10% discount for Straight-Up Wellness listeners: StraightUp10

In this episode, Matt Gallant talks about his keto diet journey and tips for great gut health: * Matt's 26-year journey with the ketogenic diet * Cyclical keto * Sustainability of keto * Three key milestones in a ketogenic journey: 2 weeks, 3 months, 1 year * First two weeks are ideal for keto products such as ketone salts, esters, and kApex * What causes keto digestive issues * Combating low energy on keto * Carb loading 1X per week * Calorie loading for hormone optimization * How long to be strict keto before attempting a carb-load * The dual-fuel concept * Matt's workout schedule * Choosing calorie goals for refeed days * What to consume on refeed days * Why inflammation blocks fat loss * Supplements for blood sugar regulation, and how and went to take them * Tips to stay healthy while traveling * Combating food poisoning and parasites * Combating hangovers * Cleansing parasites * Viome to test gut biome to choose the foods to eat * Importance of testing your body before blindly following a diet

In this episode, Dr. Felice Gersh talks about women’s health and the importance of maintaining healthy hormone levels. * Fasting benefits * Groups of women who can benefit the most from fasting * Time-restricted eating for healing * Function of mitochondria * The liver's role in metabolic health * Multifaceted approach to healing * Dangers of birth control * The Fast Mimicking Diet (FMD) * Autophagy and mitophagy for a longer lifespan * Prolon protocol * Why women should not be in a constant state of ketosis * Dr. Gersh's nutritional recommendations * When women should not fast * What happens to our brains and bodies when we breastfeed * Exercise recommendations

In this episode, Taylor Johnson talks about promoting health and wellness to millions of people worldwide through esports: * What are eSports * Evolution of eSports * How do eSports help promote health and wellness among children * Encouraging gamers to move and eat healthy * 3 things holding gamers back from healthy movement * Shaping the training environment * Family involvement * Studies on cognitive development * Overuse injuries and prevention * eSports scholarship opportunities * Demographics * Burnout * Toxic Environments * Improving communication * Getting started - best games * eSports communities * Most important tips for parents * Where our listeners can find and follow

In this episode, Cameron George talks about the benefits of using kava during his own life-threatening health crisis. * Cameron's personal health journey * What is Kava? * Properly extracting kava for effectiveness * Noble kavas * Main benefits of kava * Kava for fasting and ketosis * The interesting taste of kava * How do you take it? * Cumulative effect * Testing kava * Anyone who should not take kava? * Where to find and follow Cameron

In this episode, Amy Monson talks about Keto living for the whole family: * What is your background, and what made you adopt a ketogenic lifestyle? * How do you manage keto with your family? * What have been some of the major benefits you have seen both for yourself, as well as your kids? * How do you deal with your kids' nutrition when they are eating outside of the home? * What inspired you to write your cookbook, Mission: Keto? * What can we expect to find in your book? * Favorite recipes from the cookbook * Where can we buy the book? * Where can our listeners connect with you online?

In this episode, Laura Rupsis talks about the health benefits of eating an ancestral diet: * What is the Ancestral Lifestyle? * Biggest reason we are fat, sick, unhealthy * What is your own story behind adopting this way of eating and living? * What is the difference between Primal, Paleo and Keto? * Is organic required for Primal? * What are some of the major health benefits of a primal diet? * What is the best resource for more information on the primal lifestyle? * Tell us about Primal Health Coach Institute - what it is, how it works, who it's for * Where can we go to become a Primal Health Coach?

In this episode, P. Brendon Lundberg talks about his innovative approach to treating chronic pain: * How big is the chronic pain problem? * What do most people think is the reason why they are suffering from chronic pain? * What is actually the reason behind chronic pain? * How is this issue contributing to the opioid epidemic? * How does Radiant's Scrambler Therapy work? * Is there anyone who is not a candidate for Radiant's Scrambler Therapy? * What is the journey of an average client? * Where are your centers located? * What role does personal development play in health transformation? * Where can we find and follow you for treatment advice? * Should we move if we're in pain? * Tip for listeners dealing with chronic pain

In this episode, Tracee Gluhaich talks about her holistic approach to health and self care: * Biggest issues women are facing regarding physical and mental health * Scale is not a measurement of health * Importance of fitness * Best ways to track progress * Sleep and stress - need to focus on self-care * Body image - have you always had a pretty positive body image? * Inspiration for No Fricken Weigh * 21 days of mindset, foods, self-care * BioEnergetix * Chi Gong * Kitchen appliances * Broccoli Sprouts * Vegetables and keto * One thing to do right now to have a positive impact on your health

In this episode, Jeremy Hendon talks about foods and supplements that nourish your body and your gut: * Jeremy's story of overcoming being overweight and unable to find a sustainable, healthy lifestyle * Importance of fiber with a ketogenic diet * The difference between pre and probiotics * Choosing supplements - do you even need them? * Forming a healthy gut microbiome * Monk fruit sweetener and gut health * Ingestible vs. topical collagen * Keto Upgrade vs. other exogenous ketones

In this episode, Ben Knox and Brandon Mackie from Keto Farms talk about their high quality Keto snacks and beverages. * What motivated them to found Keto Farms * How their ingredients are sourced * The process behind coming up with the beverages and snack mixes * Why are sprouted nuts so important? * How Keto Farms products solve some of the biggest problems faced by those wanting to eat a well-formulated ketogenic diet * Where to purchase Keto Farms products * Resources available to consumers on the Keto Farms website

In this episode, Dr. Tom Incledon talks about health care and the root causes of illness: * How Dr. Tom got into fitness and nutrition * Availability of testing * Cost of healthcare * Why we don't run around like kids anymore * Getting the whole family on board * How diet trends begin * The marketing tactics behind diet books * What to do if you are doing everything right but still not healthy * Power and importance of sleep * Treating pain * The real make-up of the body * Food allergies as a sign of other health issues * Becoming a Master of Inner Body Awareness * Where to find and follow Dr. Tom

In this episode, Sonya Jensen talks about mind and body wellness for women: * Mind-Body Connection * Call to healing at the age of 5 * How a woman's brain works * The role of the progesterone hormone in women * How to get out of the fight-flight state * Recognizing moments of "reaction" * Children as partners and friends * Journaling, meditation, and yoga for self-awareness * Morning bliss routine * Our thoughts and our health

In this episode, Cory Conklin talks about spicing up your Keto diet: * Cory's story * Going keto with kids * Hardest part of adopting a ketogenic lifestyle * Common "complaints" from people getting started with Keto * How seasonings may cause weight loss stalls * Shelf life of seasonings * Select Savory Seasonings spice blends * Favorite ways to use spices

In this episode, Nicolas Pineault discusses the dangers of electromagnetic fields (EMF): * What is EMF * Good & bad EMF * Risks of exposure to bad EMF * 5-Day Cell Phone EMF Challenge * National Toxicology Study * Lawsuit in California * Immediate ways to reduce EMF exposure * Free EMF guide * Electrosmog RX online course * Where to find and connect with Nick