Shows
Medicine Redefined182. How The Biggest Loser Revealed the Dark Side of Weight LossDarsh and Altamash dive into Netflix’s Fit for TV and the wild story behind The Biggest Loser. From shocking weight loss tactics to the billion-dollar business of reality TV, tune in as they break down the science of obesity, GLP-1s, and the dark side of weight-loss entertainment. Sources: 00:01 | Fit for TV (Netflix doc) 01:30 | The Biggest Loser (NBC show)02:50 | Jillian Michaels (trainer)03:45 | Bob Harper (trainer) 04:15 | GLP-1 drugs (Ozempic/Wegovy) 05:20 | Calories In/Out model 14:20 | Dr. Robert Huizenga 15:20 | Motivational interviewing 15:30 | Metabolic war...
2025-09-0151 min
Medicine Redefined181. The Truth About Menstrual Cycle Training & Hormonal Impacts on Performance | Shawn Arent, PhD, CSCSDr. Darsh Shah and Dr. Altamash Raja continue their conversation with Dr. Shawn Arent on hormone physiology and performance. They dive into female physiology and menstrual cycle myths, the overlooked role of thyroid and reverse T3, catecholamines and autonomic balance, and the future of performance enhancement with GLP-1s and muscle-preserving drugs. A practical, evidence-based look at optimizing health and performance!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Medicine Redefined00:37 Deep Dive into Hormone Physiology00:54 Female Physiology and Menstrual Cycle01:03 Thyroid Hormone Optimization01:12 Catecholamines and Autonomic Balance
2025-08-181h 26
Medicine Redefined179. Is Medicine Worth It? Real Talk on Debt, Purpose, and The Future of DoctorsIn this episode of Medicine Redefined, Darsh and Altamash dive deep into the question on every future and current physician’s mind: is medicine still worth it? What starts as a reflection on the financial and emotional toll of the profession quickly evolves into a powerful conversation about agency, reinvention, and longevity in medicine. With honesty and humor, they unpack their own journeys from burnout to building lives and careers on their own terms, sharing hard-earned insights and tactical frameworks for thriving in a changing healthcare landscape.If you’ve ever felt disillusioned about your path in medi...
2025-07-2144 min
Medicine Redefined178. The Cost of Secrecy in Insurance: Why Transparency Matters | Dr. Vincent Marchese, DOIn this episode of Medicine Redefined, Dr. Darsh and Dr. Altamash sit down with Dr. Vince Marchese, sports medicine physician and founder of Apex Medicine, to explore how transparency and direct pay models are transforming healthcare. We break down why traditional insurance creates confusion and barriers, how clear pricing empowers patients, and what happens when physicians reclaim time to focus on care - not paperwork.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Medicine Redefined00:35 Meet Dr. Vince Marchese01:13 Journey to Sports Medicine01:37 Breaking Away from Insurance02:06 Life as a Direct Pay Practitioner09:33 Understanding Insurance...
2025-07-071h 17
Medicine Redefined177. Ketamine, Trauma, and the Future of Psychiatry | Rocky Sullivan, DOIn this episode of Medicine Redefined, Darsh and Altamash sit down with Dr. Patrick “Rocky” Sullivan, an emergency physician turned ketamine therapy pioneer, to explore how this powerful molecule is quietly transforming mental health care. Drawing from years of ER experience and clinical innovation, Dr. Sullivan breaks down the science, stigma, and promise behind ketamine treatment for depression, PTSD, addiction, and chronic pain.We unpack the nuances of off-label prescribing, why most depression treatments miss the mark, and how ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is helping patients rewire trauma in real time.If you’ve ever wondered how ke...
2025-06-231h 18
Medicine Redefined176. Pills, Profits, and Power: The Fight to Reform Big Pharma | Vinay Patel, PharmDIn this episode of Medicine Redefined, Darsh and Altamash take a deep dive into the complex world of medications with Dr. Vinay Patel, pharmacist and founder of MakoRx. Dr. Patel exposes the hidden realities behind Big Pharma, explaining why generic drugs can be so confusing and revealing the true factors driving skyrocketing pharmacy prices. We also explore how cutting-edge AI technology is revolutionizing drug discovery and development. This conversation will fundamentally change how you understand the medications you rely on every day. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or simply curious, this episode delivers powerful knowledge and a...
2025-06-161h 11
Medicine Redefined175. Cynicism in Healthcare: New Surgeon General, Critiquing Viral Health Experts & Getting on Board with AIIn this episode, Darsh and Altamash talk about why so many people feel let down by the healthcare system. They break down where trust has gone wrong, how rising costs and confusing policies leave both patients and doctors frustrated, and why it feels like "no one is coming to save you". They also get into AI’s growing role in medicine, the recent Surgeon General pick, and what it means to get on board with AI.00:00 Introduction (Dr. Darsh hates on LeBron)00:49 Setting the Stage: Healthcare System Frustrations01:58 Theme 1: Erosion of...
2025-06-161h 03
The StressFreeMD PodcastMedicine Redefined with Dr. Darsh Shah & Dr. Altamash RajaThe CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits.On this episode we have the dynamic duo, young Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation attending physicians: Dr. Darsh Shah & Dr. Altamash Raja! They together co-host the insightful Medicine Redefined Podcast. Listen in as they share:Their "why" behind choosing careers in medicineHow personal struggles strengthen empathy for othersPrioritizing quality of life for self and patientsIntellectual curiosityThe physician role as educator, counselor and coachPrioritizing patient-physician connectionRemoving labelsAuthenticity & transparencyThe power of presenceCollaboration over competitionUnderstanding the business of medicine Meaning behind "Medicine Redefined"
2025-06-031h 03
Medicine Redefined171. Microplastics Are Everywhere But Should You Care?In this unscripted deep dive, Altamash and Darsh tackle the overlooked but increasingly relevant topic of microplastics—what they are, how they affect our bodies, and what practical steps we can take to reduce exposure. From water filtration and air quality to household hacks and consumer habits, they explore the intersection of environmental toxins, chronic disease, and health optimization. Plus, the conversation veers into everything from sauna myths and visceral fat to book abandonment and the art of communication. A curious, wide-ranging discussion grounded in evidence and everyday life.Podcasts mentioned in the show...
2025-03-3142 minMedicine Redefined167. Hype vs. Reality: The Biggest Health Trends of 2025In this episode, we revisit our 2024 health predictions to see what we got right—and what we completely missed. Then, we dive into the biggest winners and losers of 2025, the most overhyped health trends, and the breakthrough technologies that will actually make an impact.
Plus, Altamash shares his personal experience with surgery and recovery, revealing the critical lessons he learned about muscle loss, nutrition, and what most people (and even doctors) overlook when it comes to post-surgical healing.
Tune in to hear:
The 2025 health trends that are here to stay—and the...
2025-02-0355 min
Medicine Redefined164. Health Hijacked: Insurance Greed, Therapy Culture, and Alarmist Health ExpertsAltamash and Darsh are back to discuss current events. Topics covered in the episode include:
Current insurance industry issues - Brian Thompson, BCBS
Therapy Culture
"Health Experts"
Resources mentioned in the show:
Mark Manson episode
Tangle News on CEO Shooting - Must Read
2024-12-2658 minMedicine Redefined155. Progress Note #18: The Surprising Benefits of Earthing/GroundingIn this episode, Dr. Darsh and Dr. Altamash share research on the positive benefits of earthing/grounding (putting our barefoot on Earth). They will discuss what it is, how we think it works, what the research shows, and how you can implement the practice in your routine.
Mentioned in the show:
Review Article of Earthing
Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to Earth's Surface
Effect of Earthing on Inflammation
Earthing Influence on Physiologic Processes
Episode 135 - Acupuncture with Alex King, DO
2024-05-1333 minMedicine Redefined149. Progress Note #17: Fasted Cardio & Training, Optimizing Nutrition, Workouts, Sleep, and Stress During RamadanIn this episode, Dr. Darsh and Dr. Altamash take a deep dive into fasted cardio and training. Is it beneficial? Or do we just think we are burning more fat?
Altamash also talks about his experience with training, sleep, stress, and nutrition during the holy month of Ramadan.
For anyone who is, was, or has thought about fasting in any capacity, this is the episode for you!
Studies mentioned in the show:
Breakfast Omission Reduces Subsequent Resistance Exercise Performance (PMID: 30707135)
Viscous placebo and carbohydrate breakfasts decrease...
2024-04-0140 minMedicine Redefined145. Progress Note #16: Osteopathic (DO) vs. Allopathic (MD) Medicine & The Bias Against DOsDrs. Altamash and Darsh are both DOs - osteopathic physicians. They break down the recent biases against this branch of medicine and explain the education process as well as similarities and differences to their allopathic (MD) peers.
Mentioned in the show:
Hasan Minhaj Stand-Up
"Somebody who does something other than osteopathy"
2024-03-0434 minMedicine Redefined141. Progress Note #15: 2024 Health Trends, 100 Grams of Protein in One Meal & Visceral Fat Causing Joint PainDrs. Darsh and Altamash sit down to discuss what they beleive will be the biggest health trends of 2024, a recent paper in the Cell Reports Medicine about maximizing protein consumption for muscle growth, and a paper discussing the role of visceral fat in joint pain.
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Mentioned in the Show:
Episode 4 - Shawn Arent (Nutrient Timing)
Episode 130 - Jonathon Baktari (Digital Health)
Episode 114 - Jo Bhakdi (AI in Medicine)
Episode 104 - Bill Cromwell (Cardiovascular Disease)
Episode 8 - Patrick Finan (Pain)
The anabolic response to protein ingestion... (Cell Reports Medicine)
Visceral...
2024-02-0549 minMedicine Redefined137. Progress Note #14: 2023 Reflections, Morpheus Heart Rate Training & Holiday Weight GainDr. Altamash and Dr. Darsh break down the biggest lessons they've learned in 2023, both health-wise and personal development. They also discuss their newest health tech purchase - the Morpheus Heart Rate training system. They end their conversation talking about tactics to not gain that stubborn hard to lose weight during the holiday season!
Mentioned in the show:Morpheus Heart Rate System / Max Shank - Episode 24 / Kelly Starrett - Episode 37 / You Can't Screw This Up by Adam Bornstein
2024-01-0837 minMedicine Redefined128. Progress Note #13: Long COVID Theories - Low Serotonin to Blame?Drs. Altamash and Darsh discuss a recent paper in Cell examining a new theory for long COVID - low serotonin.
Resources mentioned in the show:
Serotonin reduction in post-acute sequelae of viral infection
Etiopathogenic theories about long COVID
Episode 16 with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Episode 17 with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Serotonin
2023-10-2324 minMedicine Redefined123. Progress Note #12: Live to 100 - Secrets of the Blue ZonesDarsh and Altamash dissect the new Netflix series "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones" and lessons we can all extract to pursue a healthy, vibrant life.
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
Blue zones website
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz discussing Gut Health
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Part II
2023-09-1843 minMedicine Redefined117. Progress Note #11: Flawed Research & Continuous Blood Pressure MonitoringDarsh and Altamash are back to discuss more current events. Topics in this progress note include:
Recent Nature article discussing the harms of flawed research
Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Technology
Resources Mentioned in the Show
Nature paper about flawed research
Continuous BP monitoring
Northwestern on flawed research
BMJ article on retracted studies
2023-08-0738 minMedicine Redefined113. Progress Note #10: The Art of Attendinghood - Navigating Challenges and Patient CareIn this episode, Altamash is interviewed by Darsh, sharing his trials and tribulations as being a sports medicine attending for the last year.
In this episode we discuss:
- Altamash's roles and responsibilities
- Light at the end of the tunnel
- Hardships of being an attending
- The art of medicine
- Started a lifestyle medicine interest group
2023-07-1044 minMedicine Redefined106. Progress Note #9: Neuralink, Dr. GuPTa, Bryan Johnson & Social ConnectionIn this progress note, Altamash and Darsh update you on:
Brain-Machine Interfaces and integration into medicine
AI-powered physician bots
Anti-aging
Social connection
And more!
Notable Mentions in the Show:
Neuralink
Blueprint (Bryan Johnson)
Erika Taught Me with Bryan Johnson
Sahil Bloom with Chris Hutchins
Sarah Pospos on Medicine Redefined
Peter Valenzuela on Medicine Redefined
2023-05-2343 minMedicine Redefined100. Progress Note #8: Journey & Lessons Through 100 Episodes!100 episodes! Wow!
Thank you all so much for your support throughout the years!
In this episode, Altamash and Darsh take you through their journey in creating the podcast, the lessons they learned from their guests, and how their thoughts have evolved through time.
Medicine Redefined
2023-04-101h 03
Medicine Redefined86. Infusing Ayurvedic Wisdom into Modern Life | Shivani Gupta, PhDIn this episode, Darsh and Altamash dive deep into Curcumin and Ayurvedic Medicine with their guest Shivani Gupta.
Dr. Gupta is the CEO of Fusionary Formulas. She is also a researcher, author, and advocate for Ayurvedic medicine. She obtained her bachelor's of business administration from Babson College. Subsequently, she completed her master's and Ph.D. in Ayurvedic sciences. She is an expert in blending the science of Ayurvedic Wisdom into Modern Life.
In this episode we discuss the following:
Shivani's introduction to Ayurvedic medicine
Her inspiration for advanced education in Tumeric and...
2023-01-0256 minMedicine Redefined84. Progress Note #5: Crack the Code on Health Misinformation on Social MediaDr. Altamash and Dr. Darsh share their thoughts on navigating the crazy world of social media - what to follow and how to trust anyone in a world full of misinformation.
Layne Norton 9 Influencer Bullsh*t Tenets
2022-12-1947 minMedicine Redefined80. Progress Note #4: Does Sugar Cause Hyperactivity?Drs. Raja and Shah discuss the link between sugar and hyperactivity in children. Since many will still have some Halloween candy leftover AND as we are heading into Thanksgiving and the holidays, we thought it would be an interesting topic to delve into.
Effects of Diets High in Sucrose or Aspartame on The Behavior and Cognitive Performance of Children
Meta-analysis: The Effect of Sugar on Behavior or Cognition in Children
Effects of sugar injection expectancies on mother-child interactions
2022-11-2133 minMedicine Redefined72. Progress Note #3: Alkaline Water & Diets - Worth the Hype?Dr. Altamash and Dr. Darsh discuss the new trend of alkaline water and diet. They break down their biases, what the data shows, how they think of it, and how they will put the new information they learned into practice!
Resources Mentioned in the Show
Studies
The Alkaline Diet: Is There Evidence That an Alkaline pH Diet Benefits Health? (PMID: 22013455)
The Effects of High Mineral Alkaline Water Consumed Over Three Consecutive Days on Reaction Time Following Anaerobic Exercise – A Randomized Placebo‐Controlled Crossover Pilot Study (PMID...
2022-09-2025 minMedicine Redefined70. Progress Note #2: Exercising On The GO!In this episode, Drs. Altamash and Darsh talk about their approach and thoughts when it comes to balancing workouts when traveling - internationally, for business, or just for fun.
Resources in this episode:
Article - Resistance Training on Quality of Life, Depression, Muscle Strength, and Functional Exercise Capacity
Jungle Gym XT
Resistance Bands
2022-08-2925 minMedicine Redefined66. Progress Note #1: Meat Causes...Cancer?Welcome to the first episode of The Progress Note, where Altamash and Darsh break down mainstream polarizing topics across social media. In this episode, they tackle the association between meat and cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and overall health.
Study: Red Meat & Heart Disease
Study: Red Meat & Glycemic Control/Inflammatory Markers
Alpha-gal allergy
2022-08-0143 min
Medicine Redefined63. Lessons Learned: Megan Landress, Benjamin Morrell & Seema DesaiAltamash and Darsh break down the key takeaways from 3 episodes!
2022-05-2336 minMedicine Redefined58. Lessons Learned: Nicole Harkin & Alex HajduczokAltamash and Darsh break down the episodes of Nicole Harkin, MD and Alex Hajduczok, MD. All 3 of these episodes deal with the cardiovascular system - understanding cardiovascular disease, risk factors, and tests; lifestyle interventions in cardiovascular disease; wearable technology
2022-05-1544 minMedicine Redefined55. Nicole Harkin, MD - Part I of II: Preventing Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol, ApoB, Lp(a), Statins and moreDr. Nicole Harkin is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Lipidology. She earned her medical degree from Boston University and completed residency training at Columbia University followed by a fellowship in Cardiology at New York University, in which she served as a chief fellow. Dr. Harkin is the founder of Whole Heart Cardiology, with the mission of providing patient-centered cardiac care, evidence-based nutritional guidance, and personalized lifestyle plans for her patients in a modern setting.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Her journey and passion for lipidology
- The current state of metabolic ill...
2022-04-221h 08Medicine Redefined54. Lessons Learned: Robyn Tiger, Melissa Mondala & Adeel KhanIn this episode, Darsh and Altamash discuss the key takeaways from their discussions with recent guests Dr. Rorbyn Tiger, MD, Melissa Mondala, MD, & Adeel Khan, MD
2022-03-2341 minMedicine Redefined53. Adeel Khan, MD: Orthobiologics, Sports Medicine & Building Muscle for LongevityDr. Adeel Khan is an expert in musculoskeletal medicine, pain medicine, and regenerative medicine. He specializes in Interventional Orthopedics, using orthobiologics with x-ray and/or ultrasound guidance to treat patients. He is one of the few sports physicians in Canada that holds membership with the Spine Intervention Society. He was the first doctor in Canada to perform intraosseous PRP. He has presented at The Orthobiologics Institute - the world's largest regenerative sports medicine conference. He has treated a wide range of patients from celebrities, top professional athletes, and Olympic gold medalists. He has a special interest in using interventional pr...
2022-03-141h 12Medicine Redefined52. Melissa Mondala, MD: Lifestyle Medicine Across Cultures & Building Relationships With PatientsDr. Melissa Mondala is a holistic plant-based physician, nutritional & wellness expert, health coach, mental health advocate, and recipe inventor! She has been featured in popular media, such as Forbes, Local News outlets, and Social Media. She helps clients improve their lifestyle to optimize their health to achieve their goals and develop sustainable habits to live A healthy and balanced life. Dr. Melissa Mondala is a triple specialist in family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and primary care psychiatry. She is one of the first and youngest nationally recognized lifestyle medicine fellows and is a strong community health advocate. She is the co-founder...
2022-03-0753 minMedicine Redefined51. Robyn Tiger, MD: Learning How to be Stress Free & Purposeful in Your LifeRobyn Tiger, MD, is on a mission to empower physicians with self-care tools backed by science and research. With physician burnout on the rise, Robyn knows firsthand what it's like to love your job while also coping with stress, anxiety, overwhelm, imbalance, and even illness. She uniquely combined her 15 years in diagnostic radiology with a certification in yoga therapy, meditation, and life coaching in her innovative CME accredited courses, private coaching, and the StressFreeMD podcast that focuses on complete physical, mental, and emotional well-being and resilience. She is deeply passionate about helping her colleagues relieve stress, elevate calm, and...
2022-02-281h 20Medicine Redefined50. Lessons Learned: Jade Wu, Cherie Chu & Ragav SharmaIn this episode, Darsh and Altamash tell you their main takeaways from episodes 47-49 with guests Jade Wu, Ph.D., Cherie Chu M.D., and Ragav Sharma, D.O.
The Dr. John Berardi Show
CDC - Circadian Rhythms
CDC - Homeostatic Sleep Drive
Ragav Sharma - What is Preventive Medicine?
2022-02-2155 minMedicine Redefined49. Ragav Sharma, DO, CSCS: Understanding Preventive and Evidence-Based Medicine for Life-Long GoalsRagav Sharma, DO, CSCS, is currently a resident physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation whose mission is to help others live their best lives possible. Ragav completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois – Chicago in Bioengineering before attending medical school at Midwestern University – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Born in San Diego, Ragav suffered problems with his health very early on which served as his impetus for pursuing medicine. Diagnosed with hypothyroidism at an early age, Ragav suffered from severe obesity for nearly all of his childhood. At the insistence of his endocrinologist, he began changing his lifestyle and...
2022-02-1450 minMedicine Redefined48. Cherie Chu, MD: Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness in PediatricsCherie Chu, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician who is a certified diplomat of Lifestyle Medicine. She is a native Californian receiving her BS in Biochemistry/Cell Biology at UCSD and her medical degree at UC Irvine. She completed her pediatric residency at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. She currently practices outpatient pediatrics in a large multispecialty medical group located in San Diego. She incorporated her knowledge of Lifestyle Medicine into her daily interaction with her pediatric patients and their families. She is also the founder of the website Wellness Pediatrician.
Wellness Pediatrician is dedicated...
2022-02-0755 minMedicine Redefined47. Jade Wu, PhD: The Link Between Insomnia and Anxiety, Sleep Psychology & Sleep HygieneDr. Jade Wu is a clinical psychologist and Board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. Her current research focuses on treating sleep disorders in those with chronic illnesses. She is a frequent guest on popular TV, radio and podcast shows like NPR and ABC, and her work is featured in publications like New York Times and Huffington Post. Dr. Wu’s mission is to spread the gift of sleep so that people can be their healthiest, organizations can be their most innovative, and societies can sleep their way towards justice and healing.
I...
2022-01-3155 minMedicine Redefined46. Lessons Learned: Colin Zhu, Peter Valenzuela & Louisa NicolaIn this episode, Darsh and Altamash recap the prior three episodes with Colin Zhu, Peter Valenzuela, and Louisa Nicola. Be sure to listen to their full episodes for an in-depth conversation!
2022-01-2538 minMedicine Redefined45. Louisa Nicola: The Neuroscience Behind Improving PerformanceLouisa Nicola joins the show to discuss the world of neuroathletics - where brain health and physiology intersect with performance. Louisa Nicola is a Sydney University trained neuroscientist and neurophysiologist. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, where she serves as a performance advisor to professional athletes, teams, health tech companies, and more. She currently lives in NYC and focuses on bringing a unique and fresh voice to the most complex machine in the world - the human brain - through her podcast, The Neuro Experience.
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2022-01-171h 23Medicine Redefined44. Peter Valenzuela, MD, MBA: Healthcare Problems and their "Comical" SolutionsDr. Peter Valenzuela joins the show to discuss the current state of our healthcare system in the US. Peter is a Family Physician who has worked in multiple healthcare settings over the past few decades. He's well known for his comics doc-related, which in his words were “inspired by experiences both as a physician and now as an executive who continues to practice medicine on a part-time basis.”
He is routinely invited for national and international presentations on topics related to provider well-being and engagement, clinical leadership development, practice management, and medical innovation. Over his career, he’s been recognized twice b...
2022-01-121h 10Medicine Redefined43. Colin Zhu, DO: How to Thrive and Elevate Your Life with Culinary MedicineDr. Colin Zhu is Board-Certified in family practice/OMT and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Zhu trained as a chef and a health coach at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition following completion of his medical degree. To share his unique blend of medical knowledge with a wider audience, Dr. Zhu launched TheChefDoc in 2017, an online wellness and lifestyle education platform which has been featured in several publications. Dr. Zhu is an international speaker, the author of "Thrive Medicine: How To Cultivate Your Desires and Elevate...
2022-01-0355 minMedicine Redefined42. Shawn Arent, PhD, CSCS*D: Nutrient Timing, Ergogenic Aids & Individualization (Ep 4 Rebroadcast)Dr. Shawn Arent joins us to discuss all things related to nutrient timing. He elaborates on the well-known "anabolic window," and discusses how the opportunity for nutritional optimization may be much longer. We discuss the various fallacies of nutritional science and how lifestyle impacts successful sustainable nutritional practices.
-Professor and Chair for the Department of Exercise Science at the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina
-Director of the UofSC Sport Science Lab
-Past president, and current fellow of the International Society Of Sports Nutrition
-Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine
WORKOUT coffee
2021-12-271h 58Medicine Redefined41. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI: Gut Health, Being Fiber Fueled & The Microbiome (Ep 16/17 Rebroadcast)This is a rebroadcast of popular episodes 16 and 17 with none other than gastroenterologist and social media presence Will Bulsiewicz, MD!
2021-12-202h 00Medicine Redefined40. Lessons Learned: Kelly Starrett, Janeeka Benoit & Neil PaulvinDarsh and Altamash break down the lessons they learned from episodes 37, 38, and 39.
Guests:
Kelly Starrett, DPT
Janeeka Benoit, DO
Neil Paulvin, DO
Barefoot Shoes Science
NMN/NAD+
Spermidine Article
2021-12-1347 minMedicine Redefined39. Neil Paulvin, DO: Mitochondrial Health: NAD, Peptides & SpermidineDr. Paulvin is Board Certified in Family Medicine, Anti Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation, Functional Medicine, Craniosacral Therapy, and Medical Acupuncture. He has helped top executives, Olympic athletes, top trainers, and celebrities optimize their health. Dr. Paulvin has been featured in the NY Post, Nutritious Life, Fasting MD, and many other publications and podcasts. Dr. Paulvin's practice is based in Manhattan. He also serves clients in multiple states including Florida, California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Connecticut over telemedicine. Dr. Paulvin uses traditional and alternative treatments to help his patients. Patients see Dr. Paulvin for his expertise in Biohacking...
2021-12-0651 minMedicine Redefined38. Janeeka Benoit, DO: Creating HABITs & Transforming Lives with ExerciseDr. Janeeka Benoit, better known as Dr. J on social media, is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Sports Medicine Specialist. She is the Founder of MedFitDO. She is also a runner, exercise enthusiast, and former ACE Certified personal trainer. Not only does she enjoy caring for athletes, but she also has a passion for preventing chronic disease through exercise so people can live holistically healthier lives, both mentally and physically. As an osteopathic physician, Dr. J is focused on treating the whole body so people can live more fully and have life transformation from the inside out.
2021-11-291h 08Medicine Redefined37. Kelly Starrett, DPT: Performance Therapy, Self-Care, Expanding Movement Language & Improving the Healthcare ParadigmOur guest today is Dr. Kelly Starrett. He is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State.
The Ready State - The Ready State is the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos. Renowned physical therapist, strength & conditioning coach, and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kelly Starrett and his expert staff will guide you through each routine.
Virtual Mobility Coach - TRS Virtual Mobility Coach provides users guided mobilization videos customized for your body and lifestyle, including...
2021-11-221h 06Medicine Redefined36. Lessons Learned: Catharine Arnston, Jason Ferruggia & Tracy DuhsIn this episode, Darsh and Altamash highlight the lessons they learned from 3 guests:
Catharine Arnston, MBA
Jason Ferruggia
Tracy Duhs, PhD
Resources mentioned in this episode:
John Ioannidis on The Drive: Bad Science
Johns Berardi Show: Science Police
Tracy Duh Podcast with Molecular Hydrogen
Andrew Huberman post about cold exposure
tapsafe.org
EWG tap water database
Studies mentioned in this episode:
Molecular Hydrogen as a Novel Protective Agent against Pre-Symptomatic Diseases (PMID: 34281264)
Spirulina...
2021-11-1545 minMedicine Redefined35. Tracy Duhs, PhD: Upgrade Your Water & Optimize HydrationIn this episode, Tracy Duhs joins the show to discuss how we can drink better quality water for our health. Dr. Duhs holds a Ph.D. in bioenergetics and delved into hydration and wellness once her daughter was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroid and alopecia universalis. She is the host of the Hydrate podcast and is a sought out speaker.
Tracy Duhs
Hydrate Podcast
Pollack Laboratory
2021-11-081h 12Medicine Redefined34. Jason Ferruggia: Execution for Mastery and Longevity in Health and FitnessJason Ferruggia joins the show this week to discuss Fitness, transformation, and accountability.
Jason is a highly sought-after, world-renowned strength and conditioning coach. Over the past 25 years, he’s personally trained over 800 athletes from the NCAA, NFL, NHL, MLB, WWE, and UFC. Jay is also an entrepreneur, an author, and a speaker.
In this episode, we discuss:
Execution and mastery in the gym and in life
Working with the aging athlete
Longevity training
Sequencing exercises
Improving 1% every day by focusing on the basics
Follow Jay:
Listen to his podcast
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2021-11-011h 09Medicine Redefined33. Catharine Arnston, MBA: The Benefits of Algae - Spirulina and ChlorellaCatharine Arnston discovered her love of algae when she started researching alkaline diets, after her sister's oncologist recommended it. She found that algae was the most nutrient-dense food on the planet and consumed in Asia for years. But why weren't were eating it in the US? That's where she had the idea to create ENERGYbits - spirulina and chlorella tablets.
In this episode you will learn:
- Catharine's journey and a new passion for algae
- The many health benefits of algae
- What the research tells us about algae
- The d...
2021-10-251h 17Medicine Redefined32. Lessons Learned: Mario Novo, DPT and Amy Shah, MDAltamash and Darsh break down the lessons they learned from Mario and Dr. Amy Shah about blood flow restriction, circadian fasting, combating burnout, and integrating wellness into conventional medicine.
American Journal of Sports medicine for BFR in Athletes
Peter Attia episode on BFR
Humberman lab episode on Fasting
Precision Nutrition Stress Bod Survey
2021-10-1834 minMedicine Redefined31. Amy Shah, MD: Combating Burnout and Fatigue, Circadian Fasting, & Finding BalanceDr. Amy Shah joins the show to discuss why we are all "so effing tired."
Dr. Shah graduated from Cornell University with a major in nutrition sciences. She went on to complete her medical training at Albert Einstein College in NY, followed by residency training at Harvard and a fellowship in Allergy/Immunology at Columbia University.
Amy helps busy people transform their health using cutting-edge nutritional and medical science. Her proven techniques to heal inflammation utilize the power of the microbiome to help digestion, obtain natural hormone balance and heal food sensitivities. She is a well-known expert on intermittent fasting...
2021-10-111h 07Medicine Redefined30. Mario Novo, DPT - Part II of II: Blood Flow Restriction Training ApplicationsDr. Mario Novo returns to the show to discuss the broad applications of Blood Flow Restriction.
In this Part 2 episode, we discuss:
The earliest application of BFR in limb salvage programs
Molecular and physiological explanation of how BFR may influence protein and muscle metabolism
BFR with fractures and for bone remodeling
BFR with aerobic and resistance training
BFR to augment performance
Differences between the BFR systems on the market
Resources discussed in this episode:
Safety of BFR in Hypertension - A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
Owens Recovery Science Web...
2021-10-041h 29Medicine Redefined29. Mario Novo, DPT - Part I of II: The Science and History of Blood Flow Restriction TrainingIn this episode, Dr. Mario Novo joins the show to discuss the science of Blood Flow Restriction. Mario is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with expertise in human biomechanics, tissue regeneration, pain neuroscience, and sports performance. He is also a clinical researcher, university professor, and nationally recognized expert in the field of strength/conditioning and blood flow restriction rehabilitation (BFR-R).
In this episode we discuss:
BFR origins
Definition of BFR and other occlusion training methods
Systemic and local mechanisms of action
Follow Mario on IG @liftersclinic
2021-09-281h 04Medicine Redefined28. Lessons Learned: Dave Tilley, DPT and Charlie Piermarini, PA-CIn this episode, Darsh and Altamash break down the lessons they learned from Dr. Dave Tilley and Charlie Piermarini.
Studies Referenced:
Efficacy and Safety of CBD for Job Burnout in Healthcare Workers (PMID: 34387679)
CBD and Pain: Mechanism vs Mind (PMID: 34251840)
Adverse Effects of CBD (PMID: 32268347)
CBD for Pain: Mechanisms and Pharmacology (PMID: 33238607)
Washington Post Article on Simone Biles
Time Magazine Article on Simone Biles
Senate Hearing for Larry Nassar Investigation (September 2021)
Medical Marijuana Education for Providers
Charlie Piermarini's RestorativeCBD
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2021-09-2036 minMedicine Redefined27. Charlie Piermarini, PA-C: The Science on CBD, THC, and the Endocannabinoid SystemCharlie Piermarini is a PA-C who works in Pain Management. He has seen countless patients suffering and started to see the real benefits of CBD. He decided to become an expert on the topic, and eventually created his company RestorativeCBD, which not only sells CBD but also provides education to health care providers and patients.
In this episode, we discuss:
The history of cannabis
CBD vs. THC
The endocannabinoid system
Methods of taking cannabis
Benefits and side effects
How you can become more educated on cannabis
Oncotarget paper discussing CB2 activation promotes colon cancer progression (PMID: 27634891)
Restorative CBD Website
Instagram
C...
2021-09-131h 15Medicine Redefined26. Dave Tilley, DPT, SCS, CSCS - Part II of II: Gymnastic Injuries, Communication in Rehabilitation & Gymnastic Moves to Incorporate Into Your RoutineDr. Dave Tilley joins the show to discuss his expertise in the world of gymnastics. Dr. Tilley is an internationally recognized sports physical therapist who has worked with 1000s of gymnasts over the past decade. He is also an avid researcher and pays special attention to areas such as workloads/overtraining, Achilles tendon injuries, back pain, and culture change. Along with his coaching and clinical work as a medical provider, he founded SHIFT in 2013 and continues to act as the CEO.
In this episode, you will hear us discuss:
The culture of sport (gymnastics in particular)
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2021-09-071h 30Medicine Redefined25. Dave Tilley, DPT, SCS, CSCS - Part I of II: Simone Biles, Olympics & Shifting the Culture of Sport and GymnasticsDr. Dave Tilley joins the show to discuss his expertise in the world of gymnastics. Dr. Tilley is an internationally recognized sports physical therapist who has worked with 1000s of gymnasts over the past decade. He is also an avid researcher and pays special attention to areas such as workloads/overtraining, achilles tendon injuries, back pain, and culture change. Along with his coaching and clinical work as a medical provider, he founded SHIFT in 2013 and continues to act as the CEO.
In this episode you will hear us discuss:
The culture of sport (gymnastics in particular)
S...
2021-08-301h 00Medicine RedefinedLessons Learned: Max Shank and Micah Yu, MDIn this episode, Darsh and Altamash recap their discussion with Dr. Micah Yu and the athletic ninja Max Shank.
Max Shank website
Micah Yu website
2021-08-2332 minMedicine Redefined24. Max Shank - Part II of II: The Quantum Effect of 5 Minutes, the Social Media Roller Coaster & Delaying GratificationMax Shank is again this week's guest as our conversation with him had too many nuggets for one episode.
In Part II of our conversation we talk about:
The psychology of his famous 5-minute flow program
Importance of proper breathing mechanics and the downstream effect it has on movement quality
Max’s initial assessment process
Max's social media fast
Delaying gratification to fast track success
Follow Max via instagram, youtube, and on his website
2021-08-1656 minMedicine Redefined23. Max Shank - Part I of II: Why Movement Matters & "The High Opportunity Cost of Zero"Max Shank is a coach, owner, author, teacher, and creator. He has done a lot and has the experience to show and talk for it. Based out in Souther California, Max has his own gym where he is teaching clients how to become primal with better movement patterns and better mobility. He joins us in this 2 part series to discuss why movement matters. This is a philosophical episode. Get ready!
Website
Instagram
YouTube
2021-08-161h 09Medicine Redefined22. Micah Yu, MD: Integrative Rheumatology, Triggers of an "Invisible Disease"Dr. Micah Yu, MD is an integrative rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA, currently board certified in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine. He is also working on becoming board certified in integrative medicine and certified in functional medicine. We discuss his field of integrative rheumatology and his approach to treating patients. Surprisingly, medications aren't always the answer, but sometimes understanding potential triggers and removing them from your life.
Check out his Instagram @myautoimmunemd and website
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2021-08-0246 minMedicine Redefined21. Lessons Learned: Ryan Inman, Ni-Cheng Liang, MD and Roudy NassifIn this episode, Darsh and Altamash discuss the valuable lessons they learned from their recent guests.
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2021-07-2648 minMedicine Redefined20. Roudy Nassif: Light Therapy, Circadian Rhythm & Blue-Light Blocking GlassesRoudy Nassif, co-founder of Viva Rays joins us to discuss how to harness the power of light. Light, an element associated with the cosmos and light itself, impacts our life and health in an enormous way. Roudy has first-hand seen the benefits of light as he learned all about it to treat his depression and regulate his circadian rhythm. Now, he develops blue-light blocking technology to empower individuals to interact with light in a positive way.
In this episode, we discuss what light is, the history of light, and how we can interact with light.
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2021-07-191h 27Medicine Redefined19. Ni-Cheng Liang, MD: The Powerful Practice of Mindfulness and its Healing BenefitsIn this episode, Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang, MD, joins us to discuss mindfulness and she incorporated it into her life after she was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Liang is an integrative pulmonologist in San Diego who routinely uses mindfulness as a treatment for her patients. We discuss: - Mindfulness vs. meditation - The proven scientific benefits of mindfulness - How can practitioners use mindfulness for themselves and their patients - The best resources to learn, understand, and practice being in the present moment.
The Mindful Healers Podcast
Lazy: A Manifesto
Advice Media - Sponsor
2021-07-121h 18Medicine Redefined18. Ryan Inman, MBA: Our Relationship with Money, Reframing Debt, Asset Protection & Building Health Through WealthRyan Inman, MBA, CFP joins us on the show to discuss the basics of personal finance, our relationship with money, and how taking care of our financial health will translate to a better, and healthier life.
Being married to a pediatric pulmonologist Ryan has firsthand experience with the challenges physicians face. He now works exclusively with physicians educating them to successfully achieve their financial goals "without the long hours or sleepless nights."
Listen to the podcast and pick up the book at Financial Residency
Work with Ryan at Physician Wealth S...
2021-07-051h 17Medicine RedefinedLessons Learned: Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI and Beth Frates, MDIn this episode, Altamash and Darsh revisit their conversations with the last two guests of the show, Beth Frates MD, and Will Bulsiewicz MD, MSCI.
Studies/articles mentioned in the show:
Stress and cardiovascular disease (PMID 22473079)
Archaebiotics: proposed therapeutic use of archaea to prevent trimethylaminuria and cardiovascular disease (PMID 24247281)
Sustainable food: the investment case
Websites/Resources mentioned in the show:
The American Gut Project
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Sponsor: Locum Tenens
2021-06-2839 minMedicine Redefined17. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI - Part II of II: Being Fiber Fueled, Short-Chain Fatty Acids, Plant DiversityDr. Will Bulsiewicz, aka Dr. B, is a leader and author in the field of gastroenterology and gut health. His hit book, Fiber Fueled, is a New York Times bestseller that focuses on optimizing the microbiome and restoring health through a plant-based gut health program. He has amassed over 300k followers on social media - @theguthealthmd
In this episode, Dr. B delves into the science of being fiber fueled and how incorporating more plants into our diets can effectively change our gut health.
Website
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2021-06-2159 minMedicine Redefined16. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI - Part I of II: Gut Health, Microbiome, "Leaky Gut," the Truth on Dairy and GlutenDr. Will Bulsiewicz, aka Dr. B, is a leader and author in the field of gastroenterology and gut health. His hit book, Fiber Fueled, is a New York Times bestseller that focuses on optimizing the microbiome and restoring health through a plant-based gut health program. He has amassed over 300k followers on social media - @theguthealthmd
In this episode, Dr. B takes us through the importance of a healthy gut and how optimizing it can better express overall health. He also touches on what the microbiome is and how we can fully support it, the dangers of "...
2021-06-141h 04Medicine Redefined15. Beth Frates, MD: Pioneering Lifestyle MedicineBeth Frates, MD is a trained physiatrist turned lifestyle medicine pioneer. As a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, she has developed and taught courses of lifestyle medicine. She has even authored a book listed in the top 100 medical books of all time by BookAuthority. She has a private practice, Wellness Synergy.
Beth Frates, MD
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2021-06-071h 42Medicine RedefinedLessons Learned: Giselle Aerni, MD and Gerard Malanga, MDIn this episode, Darsh and Altamash are back to share the takeaways from their recent discussion with Dr. Aerni and Dr. Malanga.
Resources mentioned in the show:
Sex differences and considerations for female specific nutritional strategies: a narrative review (PMID: 33794937)
Being Active during Pregnancy from Exercise is Medicine (courtesy of the American College of Sports Medicine)
2021-05-3159 minMedicine Redefined14. Gerard Malanga, MD: "Regenerative Medicine" 101Gerard Malanga, MD is triple board-certified in sports medicine, pain medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at Villanova and medical training at New Jersey Medical school. He went on to complete a PM&R residency at Rutgers University followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Malanga has authored several textbooks and countless articles. He is considered a thought leader in the field of sports medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, and orthobiologics, serving as the past president of the Interventional Orthopedics Foundation.
In this show we dis...
2021-05-241h 38Medicine Redefined13. Giselle Aerni, MD - Part II of II: Strength Training for Females, Perinatal Exercise & REDSWe are back with Dr. Aerni for a powerful part 2! Make sure to check out Part 1 for more inspiration!
What we discuss:
- Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS), previously known as Female Athlete Triad
- Strength training for women and training during various phases of the menstrual cycle
- Barriers to exercise, social disparities, and solutions to make it a staple in our routine
- Exercise during pregnancy
- Dr. Aerni's latest courses and masterclass for young female physicians
Exercise Prescriptions for Medical Conditions via Exercise is Medicine and ACSM
The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance...
2021-05-171h 15Medicine Redefined12. Giselle Aerni, MD - Part I of II: Gender Disparities in Sports and MedicineIn this episode, Dr. Giselle Aerni joins Altamash and Darsh to share her experience in the male-dominant field of sports medicine.
We discuss:
Dr. Aerni's background and time winning national championships
The indefensible treatment of female athletes by the NCAA
Challenges faced by women in medicine
Male advocates for women colleagues
The role of financial security providing freedom
Paving the way to a brighter future for female physicians
Dr. Aerni's New Masterclass: "Crush Your Imposter Syndrome"
Website: Madam Athlete
Podcast on Apple
Instagram: @themadamathlete
2021-05-1054 minMedicine RedefinedLessons Learned: Diwesh Poudyal, CSCSIn this episode, Altamash and Darsh discuss the lessons they learned from recent guest Diwesh Poudyal.
They specifically talk about:
Establishing a rapport with client/patient to improve outcomes
Efficiently building a warm-up
Adapting to stress with specific exercises
Training modifications with limited equipment
Harmful effects of training myths
2021-05-0332 minMedicine Redefined11. Diwesh Poudyal, CSCS: Exercise Testing and PrescriptionDiwesh Poudyal, strength and conditioning coach at Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Massachusetts joins us to discuss exercise programming, assessing functional needs and wants, the roles of warm-up and cool-down, how to build aerobic capacity, and last but not least - figuring out fitness during COVID!
Instagram - @diweshpoudyal @championptp
2021-04-261h 31Medicine RedefinedLesson Learned: Dan Pope, DPT, OCS, CSCSDarsh and Altamash discuss their key takeaways from their talk with Dan Pope.
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2021-04-1924 minMedicine Redefined10. Dan Pope, DPT, OCS, CSCS - Building Resiliency Through RehabDan Pope, PT, CSCS, joined us to discuss the topic of pain-free fitness. He is a physical therapist and coach at Champion PT in Massachusetts who works with the average Joe all the way to the elite athlete. Some topics we discuss are building relationships in healthcare, optimizing training when injured, augmenting the healing process, and how to build resilience after injury!
Fitness Pain Free Website
Ask Mike Reinold Show
Instagram - @fitnesspainfree
Twitter - @FitnessPainFree
2021-04-1247 minMedicine RedefinedLessons Learned: Jenifer Tharani, MSDarsh and Altamash break down their episode with Jenifer Tharani and discuss the lessons they learned.
Chronic MSK Pain and Nutrition article
Sponsor - MR Insurance
2021-04-0527 minMedicine Redefined9. Jenifer Tharani, MS: The Role of Nutrition in Chronic Pain and AutoimmunityJenifer Tharani has completed a master’s in human nutrition from Texas State University and training in dietetics from Emory University Hospital. She is a member of College of Dietitians of Ontario and registered with the Commission of Dietetic Registration. Jenifer believes that eating healthy does not have to be boring, time-consuming, or expensive. Jenifer’s mantra is “Give a Man a Fish, and You Feed Him for a Day. Teach a Man to Fish, and You Feed Him for a Lifetime” and so she gives you a nutrition toolbox to help manage your health condition or live a healthy...
2021-03-291h 01Medicine RedefinedLessons Learned: Patrick Finan, PhDIn this episode, Altamash and Darsh discuss the key takeaways from their conversation with Dr. Patrick Finan regarding pain and sleep.
2021-03-2239 minMedicine Redefined8. Patrick Finan, PhD: The Interplay Between Pain and SleepPatrick Finan, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Johns Hopkins University. We delve into the interplay between pain and sleep, but first by breaking down pain and sleep on their own.
Sleep Duration as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease (PMID: 21286279)
Sleep Duration and Heart Attacks (PMID: 31488267)
Clonidine disrupts REM sleep (PMID: 26678391)
Dr. Patrick Finan research publications
Sponsor: Larry Keller Disability Insurance
2021-03-151h 25Medicine RedefinedLessons Learned: Heather Hammerstedt, MDIn this episode, Darsh and Altamash break down the important lessons they learned from their conversation with Dr. H!
www.doctorpodcast.com/medevolve
2021-03-0823 minMedicine Redefined7. Heather Hammerstedt, MD: Changing Our Relationship with FoodDr. Heather Hammerstedt is not only a board-certified emergency medicine physician over the last 10 years, but she’s also a health curator, founding her company called Wholist Health, which focuses on a team-based approach to help your lifestyle. Dr. H is also the host of the Curate Your Health podcast.
https://www.wholisthealth.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curate-your-health-with-dr-heather-hammerstedt/id1478410990
doctorpodcastnetwork.com/resolve
2021-03-0138 minMedicine RedefinedLessons Learned: Alex King, DOSummary and takeaways from our conversation with Dr. Alex King.
2021-02-2225 minMedicine Redefined6. Alex King, DO: The Guru of Osteopathic Manipulative MedicineDr. Alex King, DO is an OMM specialist and the Director of Osteopathic Medicine at The Shin Center of Integrative Sports Medicine.
Alex's educational background:
Neuroscience and Sculpture at Muhlenberg College
Medical School at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency in Neuoromusculoskeletal medicine at PCOM
Medical Acupuncture from the Helms Medical Institute
Alex's Youtube Channel
Instagram @doctor.alex.king
Twitter @DrAlexanderKing
2021-02-151h 14Medicine RedefinedLessons Learned: EC Synkowski, MSAltamash and Darsh discuss the key takeaways from their conversation with EC Synkowski.
TEDx Boulder: "An Elegant Diet" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erdk0na5yMI&list=UL0_lwcBhsY2s&index=97881
EC's 10 Principles of Nutrition: https://optimizemenutrition.com/2019/11/17/end-your-nutrition-confusion-learn-my-10-principles-of-nutrition/
The Consistency Project Leaderboard: https://consistency.optimizemenutrition.com/
2021-02-0832 minMedicine Redefined5. EC Synkowski, MS: An Elegant Solution to Nutritional Woes, the 800g Challenge, 10 Principles, "AND" MoreEC Synkowski is a nutritionist, Crossfit Level 4 Coach, and the owner of OptimizeMe nutrition. EC is the creator of the #800gchallenge and #LazyMacros. Her podcast TheConsistencyProject is a medium for education where she elaborates on the nuances of nutrition and translates evidence-based scientific data into practical solutions for everyday success.
EC's academic background
BS in biochemical engineering
MS in environmental sciences
MS in Nutrition & Functional Medicine
Website and Social
OptimizeMe Nutrition: https://optimizemenutrition.com/
TEDxBoulder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erdk0na5yMI&list=UL0_lwcBhsY2s&i...
2021-02-011h 02Medicine RedefinedLessons Learned: Shawn Arent, PhD, CSCS*DA summary and takeaways from our conversation with Dr. Shawn Arent, PhD, CSCS*D.
Links/References from the Episode:
PN infographic on nutrition for injury recovery: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/nutrition-for-injury-recovery-infographic
NEJM Article on IF: PMID-31881139
Effects of intermittent versus continuous dieting on weight and body composition: Meta-Analysis: PMID-30206335
FDA 101 on Dietary Supplements: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/fda-101-dietary-supplements
Third-party supplement testing: https://labdoor.com/
MedEvolve: www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/medevolve
2021-01-2546 minMedicine Redefined4. Shawn Arent, PhD, CSCS*D: Nutrient Timing, Ergogenic Aids & IndividualizationDr. Shawn Arent joins us to discuss all things related to nutrient timing. He elaborates on the well-known "anabolic window," and discusses how the opportunity for nutritional optimization may be much longer. We discuss the various fallacies of nutritional science and how lifestyle impacts successful, sustainable nutritional practices.
Dr. Shawn Arent
Professor and Chair for the Department of Exercise Science at the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina.👨🏻🏫
Director of the UofSC Sport Science Lab⚽️🧪📚
Past president, and current fellow of the International Society Of Sports Nutrition🍎🥗
Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine🏋🏽♂️🚴🏾♀️
WORKOUT coffee: https://workout-coffee.com/
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2021-01-181h 56Medicine RedefinedLessons Learned: Jyoti Patel, MDOur key takeaways from our discussion with Dr. Jyoti Patel. Jyoti Patel, MD 👩🏽⚕️Triple Board Certified in Integrative Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Integrative & Functional Medicine Website: https://aimsforwellness.com Instagram: @drjyotipatelmd TikTok: @jyotipatelmd
Effect of FMT on symptoms of Psych Disorders. PMID: 32539741
The anxiolytic effect of probiotics. A Meta-Analysis. PMID: 29924822
2021-01-1132 minMedicine Redefined3. Jyoti Patel, MD: Journey Into Integrative & Functional MedicineDr. Jyoti Patel joins us to open up about her personal journey through residency and practice, and how she unexpectedly fell into the fields of integrative and functional medicine. She talks about how her independent functional medicine practice allows her to approach her patients differently than conventional medicine. Last but not least, Dr. Patel shares tips on how to boost your immune system as the world protects itself from COVID-19.
Jyoti Patel, MD
👩🏽⚕️Triple Board Certified in Integrative Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Integrative & Functional Medicine
Website: https://aimsforwellness.com
Instagram: @drjyotipatelmd
TikTok: @jyotipatelmd
2021-01-041h 29Medicine RedefinedLessons Learned: David Otey, CSCSA summary and takeaways from our conversation with David Otey, CSCS.
David Otey, CSCS, Chief Content Officer for PPSC
✍️Men’s Health Advisory Board
📖NSCA, Men’s Health, M&F, T-Nation
Website: www.oteyfitness.com
Instagram: @davidoteyfit
2020-12-2527 minMedicine Redefined2. David Otey, CSCS: Changing Lifestyle Habits In and Out of the GymDavid Otey is a strength and conditioning coach and Chief Content Officer for the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC). Dave breaks down how he implements strategies with his clients to change their habits in and out of the gym, He offers amazing insight into fitness, personalization, and the roles of personal trainers and performance coaches in the healthcare system.
David Otey, CSCS, Chief Content Officer for PPSC
✍️Men’s Health Advisory Board
📖NSCA, Men’s Health, M&F, T-Nation
Website: www.oteyfitness.com
Instagram: @davidoteyfit
2020-12-211h 39Medicine RedefinedLessons Learned: Simone Maybin, MDA summary and the takeaways from our conversation with Dr. Simone Maybin.
2020-12-1123 minMedicine Redefined1. Simone Maybin, MD: Redefining Our Approach to Pain and Musculoskeletal MedicineDr. Simone Maybin shares her journey to her current practice as a Physiatrist, an Interventional Pain specialist, and a certified health coach. As a professional athlete, Simone has the experience and knowledge to deal with most of the MSK-related ailments that plague our society today. But her unique approach to patient care stemmed from her diverse background, and her health coaching is how she is redefining medicine.
Contact Dr. Maybin at:
Simonemaybin@gmail.com
@simonemaybin (Instagram)
@SIMONEmaybin (Twitter)
Healthy 365 podcast: https://apple.co/2LfxXht
2020-12-071h 11Medicine RedefinedWelcome to Medicine RedefinedLet's move the needle forward and put the health back in healthcare.
2020-11-2706 min