Description

Back when I was running my solo physical therapy practice, ProActive Health, my mission and ultimate goal was to advocate for individuals to be, well, proactive in their approach to health versus reactive. Of course, it is much easier — both time- and energy-wise, as well as financially —  to prevent injuries and illnesses from occurring compared to falling prey to and enduring a long, drawn out course of treatment that can sometimes be, if bad enough, in perpetuity. In my mind, preventative medicine is undoubtedly the future of healthcare for a multitude of reasons and today's guest, Dr. Ron Primas, has been pioneering this model for decades  — putting him well ahead of the curve, especially under the allopathic paradigm.

Dr. Primas is a board-certified physician with over 30 years of experience in assisting New York City residents and travelers with their health needs. Educated via the traditional allopathic medical system, he has broken out of that archetype to become the proverbial biohacker before biohacking was formalized and has a long-standing passion for longevity well before that was trendy. As a longevity expert, Dr. Primas helps his patients to maximize their biological age with regenerative medicine and a longevity routine that supports their unique personalized health history and goals.

In today's conversation, we cover a smorgasbord of topics ranging from chronic pain management to holistic weight management to, of course, biohacking and longevity to red light therapy to diet, supplements and more! Dr. Primas is an absolute wealth of knowledge and not just because he is one smart cookie, but, more importantly, he can speak from decades and decades of personal and professional experience. You can never garner wisdom without real-life experience and Dr. Primas has that in spades.  

As always, learn lots and light up your health!
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Key points:

Guest Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:00:22):

• Guest: Dr. Ron Primas, board-certified physician with 30+ years of experience and a fellow biohacker.

Biohacking Modalities (00:00:22 - 00:00:43):

• Dr. Primas experimented with cocoon, guardian, and BioBlue.

Background and Medical Journey (00:00:43 - 00:05:08):

• Shifted from music to medical school.
• Worked in AIDS clinic and Mount Sinai outpatient department.
• Focus on preventive medicine for 30+ years.

Health Trends Over 30 Years (00:05:08 - 00:08:56):

• Prevalence of heart disease.
• Opioids' impact on acute issues.

Chronic Pain Management (00:08:56 - 00:10:27):

• Success story of lifestyle changes.
• Advocates for a three-month lifestyle trial for chronic pain patients.

Holistic Weight Management (00:10:27 - 00:11:50):

• Links weight to lifestyle factors.
• Promotes holistic changes over strict calorie counting.

Conclusion (00:15:06 - 00:15:18):

• Emphasizes lifestyle improvements.
• Rejects one-size-fits-all approaches.

Biohacking Discussion (00:15:18 - 00:15:55):

• Dr. Belkowski sets the stage for biohacking and longevity discussion.

Dr. Primas's Transformation (00:15:55 - 00:17:13):

• A personal journey to fitness.
• Introduced to time-restricted eating.

Longevity and Biohacking (00:20:50 - 00:22:21):

• Discovered longevity specialist.
• Engaged with early biohacking tools.

Biometrics and Preventative Medicine (00:22:21 - 00:24:12):

• The potential of biometrics.
• Emphasis on government intervention.

Longevity Services (00:24:33 - 00:25:43):

• Comprehensive approach.
• Incentives tied to health metrics.

Challenges of Mass Adoption (00:25:43 - 00:26:34):

• Acknowledges challenges.
• Discusses irony of health rewards.

Services by Dr. Primas (00:26:34 - 00:31:40):

• Comprehensive evaluation.
• Individualized plans based on risk factors.

Biohacking Experiences (00:31:41 - 00:35:52):

• Impact of health changes.
• Benefits observed in patients.

The Guardian+ Device (00:35:52 - 00:36:28):

• Emphasis on customization.

Red Light Therapy and Gum Health (00:36:28 - 00:37:32):

• Positive experiences with red light therapy.

Methylene Blue and Calcium Alpha-ketoglutarate (00:37:32 - 00:41:13):

• Dr. Primas discusses trying methylene blue.
• Discusses calcium alpha-ketoglutarate impact.

Preventative Perspective on Red Light Therapy (00:41:13 - 00:41:30):

• Emphasizes the importance of preventative measures.

Discussion on Methylene Blue (00:41:30 - 00:43:14):

• Potential integration for viral conditions.
• Dr. Primas plans to suggest to patients.

Preventative Modalities (00:43:17 - 00:48:52):

• Emphasis on optimizing sleep and lifestyle habits.
• Advocacy for evidence-backed practices.

Questionable Health Products (00:48:52 - 00:51:14):

• Emphasizes foundational habits over gadgets.

Ancestral Health Diet (00:51:14 - 00:54:39):

• Explanation of eating based on cultural traditions.

Tailoring Diet (00:54:46 - 00:56:12):

• Genetic testing for fine-tuning.
• Discussion on dairy alternatives.

Essential Amino Acids and Whey Protein (00:56:12 - 00:58:52):

• Importance of essential amino acids.
• Potential role as a supplement.

Closing Remarks (00:59:14 - 01:01:50):

• Dr. Belkowski's curiosity about Dr. Primas' approach.
• Appreciation for Dr. Primas's time.
• Information about Dr. Primas' website: drprimas.com.
• Mention of telehealth services, with a preference for an annual in-person visit.

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Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations:

• Grounding products: Earthing.com
• EMF-mitigating products: Somavedic
• Blue light blocking glasses: Ra Optics

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