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Hello Health, Moms EmpoweredThe Autoimmune Answer with Dr. John Bartemus and Pamela WirthHusband and father of 5. Crossfit enthusiast Practicing Functional Medicine for 15 years. International #1 Best Selling Author of The Autoimmune Answer Doctor of Chiropractic Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner Board Certified Integrative Medicine Member, North Carolina Physicians for Freedom (NCPFF) Member, PANDAS Physicians Network (PPN) Member, International College of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine (ICHNFM) Graduate, American Functional Neurology Institute (AFNI) www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com https://www.youtube.com/c/drjohnbartemus Dr. Bartemus’ YT channel http...2024-09-1833 min
Atlas of ChiropracticThe Intersection of Functional Medicine and Upper Cervical Chiropractic with Dr. John BartemusIn this conversation, Dr. John Bartemus, a functional medicine chiropractor, discusses the evolution and future of functional medicine. He emphasizes the importance of individualized and specific care in functional medicine, as well as the need for continual learning and staying up-to-date with research. Dr. Bartemus also addresses the challenges of standardization in functional medicine and the potential risks of combining functional medicine with other chiropractic techniques. He provides insights on finding a competent functional medicine doctor and highlights the significance of business knowledge in the field. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the integration of functional neurology and...2024-04-301h 24
The Vibrant Wellness PodcastUnlocking Optimal Health with Functional Medicine Expert Dr. John BartemusWe're excited to dive into a compelling chat with Dr. John Bartemus, a functional medicine expert with a strong focus on patient-centered care. His shift from conventional to functional medicine stems from a keen desire to identify health root causes and steer people toward peak health. His insights are reshaping the healthcare scene.In this episode, we explore functional medicine, an area Dr. Bartemus champions. His bestselling book and hit YouTube channel serve as essential resources for clinicians and patients alike, shedding light on alternative health choices. We then discuss the pressing demand for more functional medicine...2023-08-1658 min
The Functional Launch PodcastThe Functional Medicine Revolution: An Interview with Dr. John BartemusIn our recent interview with Dr. John Bartemus, we had the opportunity to discuss his journey from pursuing an NFL career to becoming a functional medicine doctor. Dr. Bartemus shared how his own experiences with chiropractic care and functional medicine led him to pursue this career path, where he now helps his patients heal from chronic illnesses and optimize their health through personalized, holistic care. Through his practice, Dr. Bartemus aims to empower his patients to take control of their health and achieve optimal wellness through a patient-centered approach. Tune in to learn more about his unique perspective on...2023-04-2817 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusDepression - Gut inflammation, brain histamine, serotonin deficiency, and failed SSRI therapyThe Serotonin Hypothesis of Depression has never been proven correct. In fact, it has been disproven by multiple researchers. In today's video, I show you the research that shows why SSRI medications and the doctors who prescribe them (and the researchers who study them) fail so many patients. See the video on YouTube HERE Get a FREE AUDIO copy of Dr. Bartemus' Amazon International Best-Selling book, The Autoimmune Answer here: t.ly/UU_H John Bartemus, DC Functional Medicine Charlotte 704-895-2240 http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com Disclaimer: *Please note that the...2023-03-2326 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusNatural Pain Relief - Living without NSAIDs (like ibuprofen)NSAID medications come with many potential side effects, including damaging your gut and/or your kidneys. Research reveals that there are many natural alternatives that provide equivalent pain relief without the side effects.2022-09-1123 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusOsteoporosis due to Gut-Bone Axis dysfunction - is it autoimmune?New research unveils an autoimmune mechanism for Osteopenia and Osteoporosis driven by gut dysbiosis. Calcium is the the answer for bone loss.2022-09-0731 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusSubclinical Magnesium Deficiency - Does it make Heart Disease the #1 killer?You can be deficient in magnesium even if your serum magnesium level is normal. This will fool you and your medical doctor. Will it end your life early?2022-09-0524 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusIs your "normal" test result a False Negative? Negative biopsy, culture, or blood test may be wrong.No diagnostic test is 100% accurate. All tests have potential for reporting false negatives. This can lead to unnecessary suffering. Especially in people with chronic conditions that have seen many doctors who cannot find anything wrong. Perhaps you are a victim of a false negative... This podcast is best understood by viewing the graphic below or watching the YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/c_OMIq3Kyks 2022-08-1725 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusStatin drugs are NOT as protective as marketing would have you believeStatin drugs are the highest selling class of pharmaceutical drugs of all time. Yet their success is built on a statistical shell game that amounts to a worldwide lie. Should you allow your GP to coerce you into taking a statin? What does the research reveal?2022-08-1318 min
Savvy BroadcastingLong COVID, Epstein-Barr Virus & the Immune System with Dr. John BartemusDr. John Bartemus is a chiropractic physician and certified functional medicine practitioner. He has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Life Services and is a member of several prestigious medical organizations. Dr. Bartemus is the Founder of Functional Medicine Charlotte, where he helps patients with autoimmunity, chronic infections and a diverse range of medical conditions. He is also the international best-selling author of The Autoimmune Answer.Website – www.functionalmedicinecharlotte.comYouTube – www.youtube.com/user/AccelerateChiroLong COVID YT Vid: https://youtu.be/-0_IvH0pim0Facebook -www.facebook.com/FunctionalMedicineCharlotteInstagram - www.instagram.com/functionalmedicinecharlotteLinkedIn –www.linkedin.com/in/joh...2022-06-0720 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusAnti-Aging with Functional MedicineMany people slave their whole lives with the goal of retiring and then beginning to live the life of their dreams. Unfortunately in America, by the time the average person makes it to 55+, they are too unhealthy to live their dream life. And conventional medicine does not have the tools to help them return to health. Functional Medicine does. This episode teaches you how to maximize the quality of your life in your golden years.2021-11-141h 14
Forbidden SpeechLong COVID, Epstein-Barr Virus & the Immune System with Dr. John BartemusDr. John Bartemus is a chiropractic physician and certified functional medicine practitioner. He has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Life Services and is a member of several prestigious medical organizations. Dr. Bartemus is the Founder of Functional Medicine Charlotte, where he helps patients with autoimmunity, chronic infections and a diverse range of medical conditions. He is also the international best-selling author of The Autoimmune Answer.Website – www.functionalmedicinecharlotte.comYouTube – www.youtube.com/user/AccelerateChiroLong COVID YT Vid: https://youtu.be/-0_IvH0pim0Facebook -www.facebook.com/FunctionalMedicineCharlotteInstagram - www...2021-09-0320 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusGlutathione Breakthrough - novel delivery system raises blood levels in minutes - Interview w/Dr. Nayan PatealDr. Nayan Patel is the inventor of a novel nanoparticle technology that allows him to raise your glutathione levels within 45 minutes of use. This has ground-breaking implications for autoimmune disease, athletic performance, and anti-aging. Learn more about the technology, the product, and how to get it in this podcast. You can find the product here: t.ly/qqxQ2021-08-1731 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusHelping People Live Their Optimal Life Through a Podcast and a BookHelping People Live Their Optimal Life Through a Podcast and a Book – Publish. Promote. Profit. with Rob Kosberg Episode 047 Dr. John Bartemus Dr. John Bartemus is a Chiropractor, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. He is the #1 International Best-Selling author of “The Autoimmune Answer,” and he hosts the Life at Optimal podcast. Dr. Bartemus has nearly 800 videos on his YouTube channel where he shares his expertise with doctors and patients alike. Dr. Bartemus has been in full time practice for 12 years and excels at getting results with chronic...2021-07-2037 min
Best Seller SecretsHelping People Live Their Optimal Life Through a Podcast and a Book featuring Dr. John BartemusHelping People Live Their Optimal Life Through a Podcast and a Book – Publish. Promote. Profit. with Rob Kosberg Episode 047 Dr. John Bartemus Dr. John Bartemus is a Chiropractor, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. He is the #1 International Best-Selling author of “The Autoimmune Answer,” and he hosts the Life at Optimal podcast. Dr. Bartemus has nearly 800 videos on his YouTube channel where he shares his expertise with doctors and patients alike. Dr. Bartemus has been in full time practice for 12 years and excels at getting results with chronic disease cases where conventional medicine has failed.Listen to this...2021-07-2037 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusParkinson's Disease and Dysbiosis - Are we missing a key clinical target?Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative autoimmune disease often contributed to by gut-brain axis mechanisms. Recent research shows 2 different ways that the gut microbiome could contribute to Parkinson's disease.2021-06-2315 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusGut microbiome imbalance drives thyroid autoimmunityNew research connects imbalanced gut probiotics and induction of Grave's disease. How does this happen and what can you do to prevent it or treat it?2021-06-1630 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusNatural COVID infection DOES produce long-term immunityExciting new research from multiple different labs reveals that humans do produce long-term immunity when they recover from natural COVID infection.2021-06-0817 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusCOVID Vaccine "Caution" is NOT a "Fringe Concept"Many doctors and scientists worldwide are raising concerns regarding the safety and long-term consequences of the experimental biologic agents being called COVID vaccines.2021-06-0715 min
Savvy BroadcastingUnderstanding Your Autoimmune System, to Create Optimum Health with Dr. John BartemusDr. John Bartemus is a chiropractic physician and certified functional medicine practitioner. He has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Life Services and is a member of several prestigious medical organizations. Dr. Bartemus is the Founder of Functional Medicine Charlotte, where he helps patients with autoimmunity, chronic infections and a diverse range of medical conditions. He is also the international best-selling author of The Autoimmune Answer. Website – www.functionalmedicinecharlotte.com YouTube – www.youtube.com/user/AccelerateChiro Facebook -www.facebook.com/FunctionalMedicineCharlotte Instagram - www.instagram.com/functionalmedicinecharlotte LinkedIn –www.linkedin.com/in/johnbartemus2021-05-2520 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusThe Power of Suggestion in Economics and HealthThe subconscious mind is the key to thoughts becoming things. How does this happen? Can the subconscious mind be recruited to achieve goals in economics, wealth, success, and health?2021-01-0810 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusVitamin D and COVID - Prevent 90% of DeathsResearch reveals that for years science has known that vitamin D deficiency promotes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Even before COVID hit the scene. A recent publication states that 90% of COVID deaths could be prevented if vitamin D deficiency was addressed. Over 1 billion people worldwide are vitamin D deficient.2020-12-2235 min
The Nice Guys on Business1133 Dr. John Bartemus: Natural, Drug-Free MedicineDr. John Bartemus is a Chiropractic Physician with more than 10 years in the healthcare field. He is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner who is devoted to finding the unique cause of each individual patient’s health issue and correcting it in a natural, drug-free way. He is the founder of Functional Medicine Charlotte. Podcast host and all around. Connect with Dr. John Bartemus: Website: https://www.functionalmedicinecharlotte.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drjohnbartemus Twitter: https://twitter.com/functionmediclt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionalmedicinecharlotte/ ...2020-11-1835 min
SaidXDr. John Bartemus: Functional MedicineDr. John Bartemus is a Chiropractic Physician with more than 10 years in the healthcare field. He is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner who is devoted to finding the unique cause of each individual patient’s health issue and correcting it in a natural, drug-free way. He is the founder of Functional Medicine Charlotte where he helps patients with autoimmunity, chronic infections, thyroid disorders and a diverse range of medical conditions. He is the author of the #1 international bestseller "The Autoimmune Answer: Using Functional Medicine to address the cause, eliminate symptoms, and optimize quality of life." Dr. Bartemus, the SaidX Po...2020-10-2814 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusCOVID Cytokine Storm - Prevention with Vitamins?COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The elderly are the main age group at risk for severe course of infection, cytokine storm, and death. Early in the pandemic, the CDC and many mainstream media outlets claimed that vitamins and nutrition were useless in prevention and recovery from COVID. As I said then, they were wrong. They were the purveyors of "false information". Science continues to come out and support what years of science has already shown, vitamins, nutrition, and many other lifestyle factors play key roles in the anti-viral immune response and overall immune...2020-10-1427 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusBeating COVID with Anti-Viral NutritionIf you fear COVID, the most important thing to do is to clean up your diet and nutrition. By doing so, you optimize your immune system, specifically the anti-viral capacity. Despite the mainstream media's chronic refusal to admit that nutrition and many vitamins are key to immune health, the research cannot be denied. If you strip away all financial interests, the best defense is a healthy lifestyle, which includes healthy nutrition. Watch the video to see the research graphics referenced here: https://youtu.be/uYe2HxUXvHM2020-10-0619 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusBeating Burnout - Interview w/Dr. Lara SalyerThere is a sparkly creative muse inside each of us. As children, everything is perfect and whole in our curious, open eyes. Creativity is our effortless language. We play games and explore our world with delight. We build hospitals for teddy bears and perform rock concerts in our bedrooms. We design blueprints for castles and draw maps for hidden treasures. Lara held mini-funerals for her Barbies in her grandfather’s funeral home. In the journey to adulthood, our innate brilliance is insidiously tarnished by responsibilities to be dutiful partners, coworkers, friends, and citizens. In the path of a heart-centered ph...2020-09-2324 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusFunctional medicine extends lifespan and quality of life by compressing morbidityWhy do people seek out proactive or preventative health strategies? Is it to deal with acute issues or chronic issues? Is it to improve quality of life today or for the future? Is it to delay death? Yes. Proactive/Preventive strategies like the Functional Medicine paradigm achieve all of these. How? By compressing morbidity. A concept that was first put forth in 1980.2020-09-1816 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusSIBO - Cause or Effect?If you experience chronic gas and bloating after meals and experience stool changes such as constipation or diarrhea, you may have Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). Why do you have it? Is it an entity in and of itself or is it a symptoms of a deeper underlying issue? How do you eliminate it?2020-09-1117 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusSleep and Circadian Rhythm in Health and DiseaseSleep impacts health in more ways that we can count. We are evolved to sleep in a circadian rhythm that is entrained with the light and dark cycles of the sun. When we break from our evolutionary programming, we may develop circadian rhythm dysfunction. This can contribute to immune system issues, liver and metabolic issues, and/or gut microbiome disturbance (aka dysbiosis) to name a few.2020-09-0115 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusCOVID-19 Prevention and Recovery - Actionable Immune TargetsNew research out of Stanford helps reveal why some people infected with SARS-CoV-2 experience mild COVID symptoms while others experience a severe clinical course. What is really exciting is that this research reveals immune targets that we can take action toward optimizing in order to prevent infection and/or optimize recovery if infected.2020-08-1817 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusParkinson's Disease - Natural Treatment Benefits Far Surpass Benefits of Treatment with Levodopa OnlyParkinson's Disease is often termed idiopathic by conventional medical doctors. Idiopathic means unknown cause. If a disease is idiopathic, the patient is hopeless. No disease is idiopathic. There is always a cause. Treatment for Parkinson's disease should go far beyond just prescribing Levodopa. Levodopa only suppresses symptoms. What about healing? Healing can only occur by finding and addressing the cause(s) of the Parkinson's. Let's dive into how to do that.2020-08-1518 min
The FM ShiftThe Big Picture of Functional Medicine, with Dr. John BartemusFunctional Medicine Practitioner: What You Will Learn: The writing and publishing process for Dr. Bartemus’ book, The Autoimmune Answer How Dr. Bartemus approaches to each autoimmunity case that comes through his practice Different types of tests that Dr. Bartemus uses in autoimmunity cases The main cases Dr. Bartemus sees as a functional medicine practitioner, chiropractor, and FM provider Dr. Bartemus’ process for treating autoimmunity How Dr. Bartemus has structured his business model Dr. Bartemus’ system for vetting and evaluating prospective patients Dr. BArtemus favorite types of cases to work with How to deal with the patient dynamic when they ar...2020-08-121h 14
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusBreast Implant Illness and AutoimmunityIf you have silicone breast implants and suffer from a wide range of seemingly unconnected symptoms, you may have implant driven ASIA Syndrome. What can you do about it? How can you restore your health and quality of life?2020-08-0417 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusAnxiety and Magnesium - A simple fix?Many people suffer with anxiety and are not helped by psychiatric medications. If this is you, today's video lays out 2 physiologic mechanisms that may be involved in your case. If one or both of these are involved, there is a possibility that magnesium supplementation, in the correct form, could be a simple yet life-changing fix for you.2020-07-2811 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusThe role of Biofilms in COVID-19, chronic infection, and "Die Off" reactionsBiofilms are suggested by the research to be involved in up to 80% of infections. The common presentation of a biofilm-based infection is one that responds to the same antibiotic everytime, but always comes back. What is a biofilm? Why aren't antibiotics effective? Where do biofilms occur? Are they involved in "die off" reactions (aka Herxheimer Reactions)? Could biofilms be involved in SARS-CoV-2 virulence and COVID-19 infections? See my video on biofilms at: Biofilms cause chronic sinus, UTI, respiratory, and gut infections (t.ly/oMFq)2020-07-2719 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusRisks of Acid Reflux MedicationsIf you suffer from heartburn or acid reflux you have probably been told by your doctor that you have GERD. You likely also received a prescription for a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as Nexium, Prilosec (omeprazole), or Protonix. How long have you been taking it? Did you know you are not supposed to take it for longer than 2 weeks at a time? Did you know that the list of potential serious side effects is quite long? It even includes increased risk of a positive COVID-19 test.2020-07-2021 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusGlutathione - The key to preventing COVID, cancer, and cardiovascular deathsGlutathione status is thought to be the key determinant of whether someone with COVID is asymptomatic/mild or severe and possibly fatal. Every breathing human requires glutathione. Why?2020-07-1643 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusCOVID-19 Treatment - Utilizing Phase-Specific Care for Optimal Outcomes2020-07-1237 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusLow Sex Drive In Women Age 30+: Why is it happening and what can you and your spouse do about it?Are you a 30+ year old woman with low sex drive and you don't know why? Are you the spouse of one of these women and wish their sex drive would improve? There is a big role for you to play. Today's episode is an expert interview with Dr. Abbie Ballard discussing all the possible influences to women's low sex drive; from physiological (sex hormones) to psychological to relational. #LifeAtOptimal www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com2019-07-0536 min
Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha ChellamReversing InfertilityDr. John Bartemus from Functional Medicine Charlotte is on the podcast to discuss natural solutions to infertility! We take a deep dive into what can be done naturally when the system is out of balance.
Dr. John Bartemus is a Chiropractic Physician who strives to meet the standard for health care that Thomas Edison set over a century ago.
Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age...2019-02-281h 32
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusAdd 13 Years to your Life Expectancy for FreeThe US is at the bottom of the barrel in terms of life expectancy among first world countries. Why? In a word, Lifestyle. Research has revealed drug-free, lifestyle-based strategies that if implemented as a nation would quickly elevate our average life expectancy.2018-05-2310 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusEndometriosis Driven by InfectionEndometriosis is a multifactorial condition that causes intense menstrual pain and infertility. Many people think it is all about hormones. As discussed on today's episode, research proves that is not the case. Infection is a large contributor to Endometriosis.2018-05-1812 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusOxygen as an Anti-InflammatoryEveryone knows we need oxygen to live, but did you know oxygen is a key anti-inflammatory? Did you know oxygen is key for proper immune system function? 2018-04-2605 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusAsthma Inhalers May Worsen Asthma Disease Long-TermAsthma is considered to be a disease of Th2 Immune Dominance the majority of the time. Inhalers utilize corticosteroids and/or epinephrine to treat asthma symptoms. Corticosteroids and epinephrine are Th2 promoters. Do you see the potential problem?...2018-03-2105 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John Bartemus8 Symptoms of Leaky GutGut complaints are SUPER common in clinical practice. Leaky Gut is also known as Intestinal Permeability and is a common driver of Constipation, Diarrhea, Gas, Bloating, Stomach Pain, and/or IBS. There are many systemic symptoms that can be caused by leaky gut that most people wouldn't associate with it: Food Allergies Autoimmune Disease Fatigue Mood Disorders Etc 2018-03-1009 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusAnxiety and OCD CausesAnxiety and/or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can be crippling health challenges that are not dealt with very well by the mainstream medical model. Today's episode dives in to many of the different possible causes of anxiety and/or OCD.2018-02-1506 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusLow Copper ConsequencesInsufficient or deficient copper levels can result in a myriad of symptoms that could easily be brushed off as unrelated. This makes copper insufficiency/deficiency a commonly overlooked issue that may be contributing to your iron issues, immune issues, fatigue issues, etc.2018-02-1304 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusElderberry as an Anti-viral Strategy Against FluAll the manufactured hysteria over Flupocalypse 2018 has led to many questions in the practice regarding natural anti-viral strategies, particularly Elderberry. This podcast dives into the research regarding safety and efficacy of Elderberry vs. Flu. It also addresses the following questions: How does Elderberry effectiveness compare to Tamiflu and Amantidine? Is Elderberry safe if you have autoimmunity? Is Elderberry safe for children? If you'd rather watch the video, check it out on Youtube at https://youtu.be/jt-1pr-AaOg2018-01-2608 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusLow Testosterone and Male Infertility due to Ibuprofen UseRecent research implicates Ibuprofen use in male infertility and low testosterone due to induction of Compensated Hypogonadism.2018-01-1504 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusExpert Interview - Brain-Gut Axis Dysfunction and Traumatic Brain Injury - Dr. Ryan CedermarkDr. Ryan Cedermark (DrCedermark@gmail.com) DC Diplomate in Neurology Trained by the top minds in Functional Neurology - Dr. B/Dr. K BSN - Duke FNP - Georgia State Speaker at the 2017 world conference of IAFNR Speaker on Brain Health Summits on Gut/Brain Axis and TBI YouTube video: https://youtu.be/jdRK_3UIAI82018-01-0136 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusExpert Interview - Why is Chiropractic Necessary for Pregnant Mothers and Newborns? - Dr. Abbie BallardDr. Abbie Ballard of Ballard Family Chiropractic in Effingham, IL. Dr. Ballard's expertise and specialty is in Maternal and Pediatric Chiropractic. She is an expert in optimizing health and function from pre-conception, through pregnancy, birth, and post-partum for both mother and child. Autism One conference in May 2018 http://www.BallardFamilyChiro.com 217-347-5010 Find the video version of this podcast on my YouTube Channel at: https://youtu.be/21Zwd1uEYPc2017-12-2944 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusWhen Will I Feel Better? 4 Possible Responses to Care.One of the most common questions I am asked when partnering with a person on an Action Plan to address their health challenge(s) is: "When will I feel better?" The truth is...I have no idea. A key differentiator of Functional Medicine is that we honor the fact that every person is a unique individual with their own unique list of contributing factors to their health challenge(s). Each individual, therefore, will heal at their own rate. Although I cannot predict when you will feel better, I can tell you t...2017-11-2209 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusSIBO Causes and Treatment TargetsGas and bloating are two of the most common symptoms that present in clinical practice. According the the Journal of the American Medical Association, gas and bloating can be diagnostic of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). Do you suffer from gas and bloating after meals? Do you suffer from gas and bloating all day long? If you do, you may suffer from SIBO. You are about to find out that SIBO can have many causes beyond the GI tract.2017-09-0121 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusInfertility Solutions - Determining the Cause of Male Infertility with Functional MedicineUsing a semen analysis to determine the cause of male infertility is like using the exhaust to diagnose a problem with your car. It can be helpful, but to figure out the real cause to the problem, you have to get your hands dirty and dig deeper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRcpmsIUrCE2017-06-1222 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusBusting the Ice Myth in Soft Tissue InjuryI recently sprained my ankle during a workout and thought I'd use the experience as a teaching platform. Today I dig in to the idea that the commonly voiced R.I.C.E. strategy for soft tissue injury is hurting you and slowing your return to action. I cover the science proving that ice is a poor recovery strategy, and I present a strategy that truly is effective and allows you to get back into action as fast as possible. 2017-05-1211 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusBrain Fog, Alzheimer's, and HomocysteineBrain Fog and associated signs and symptoms such as decreased mental clarity, decreased mental performance, increased occurence of loss of keys, and increased occurence of forgeting names with faces should not be shrugged off as old age. This may be an early sign of neurodegeneration that could progress to Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. How can we know our risk? Are there lab markers that we can use to give us an indication of where we are on the spectrum of neurodegeneration? Yes, there are. In today's show we will dive into a couple and discuss what to d...2017-03-0218 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John Bartemus5 Causes of Brain FogBrain fog is a common symptom suffered by many people each day. In this episode, we will dive into 5 common causes of brain fog. These causes may show up individually or in combination. How many are contributing to your brain fog?2017-02-2617 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusFood Allergy vs. Food SensitivityWhat is the difference between food allergy and food sensitivity? Are food sensitivities real? Or are they just a fad? Today's episode will answer these questions and more.2016-12-3111 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusGut Health - Scratching the SurfaceGut health is a massive topic. There is no way to cover it in 1 episode, or 10. This episode lays the groundwork by covering gut anatomy and physiology. It then forays into the microbiota, food sensitivities, GERD, and your stools. This is a nice 10,000 foot view to get you started.2016-08-2940 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusWhat Is Functional Medicine and how is it different from Mainstream Medicine?Functional Medicine is the future of healthcare. What is it? What are the benefits? How is it different from mainstream medicine? All of these questions and more are answered using a case example of a patient with an Estrogen Dominance diagnosis. 2016-08-2512 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusGluten Sensitivity is REAL!Many doctors in mainstream medicine believe that gluten is harmless unless you have Celiac Disease or an IgE Wheat Allergy. Holistic clinicians and patients have observed otherwise clinically for years. Brand new research now confirms what Holistic clinicians and their patients have known and experienced...Glute Sensitivity is REAL! Now we have objective lab markers to prove it.2016-08-2208 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusWhat Causes Low Testosterone?"Low T" is an ever growing complaint/diagnosis that men are entering my practice with. What is driving this increase in decreased T? Are testosterone injections the best answer for these men? What is the best way to evaluate testosterone to get the clearest clinical picture? How do lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and exercise affect testosterone levels? What about genetics?2016-08-1731 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusVaxxed - The MMR Vaccine and Causal Association with AutismThe movie Vaxxed, directed by Dr. Andrew Wakefield, is a must see. If you are a parent and you vaccinate your children, you want to see this movie before giving them the MMR vaccine. There is a scientifically validated reason why the pharmaceutical companies do not want you to see this movie. That same reason is why they pressured Robert De Niro to remove the film from the Tribeca Film Festival. Go see it!2016-08-1305 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusTherapeutic Laser for Chronic Pain, Hashimoto's, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Brain InjuryTherapeutic Laser for Chronic Pain, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Brain Injury
[ctt title="Is Laser the missing link between your chronic disease and health?" tweet="#Laser therapy shown to yield significant benefits in #hashimotos #alzheimers #parkinsons and #chronicpain #lifeatoptimal" coverup="H14dp"] Scientific research continues to document the benefits of therapeutic laser in a wide range of chronic diseases. There seems to be unlimited potential for laser to benefit chronic disease patients of all kinds. On my YouTube Channel, I have documented the benefits of laser for Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism and Chronic pain. I have also detailed the...2015-11-2219 min
Life At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusInfertility - Causes and Treatment from a Functional Medicine PerspectiveInfertility - Causes and Treatments from a Functional Medicine Perspective
[ctt title="Infertility solutions via Functional Medicine" tweet="#FunctionalMedicine solutions for #infertility " coverup="5Gu2U"] Infertility has many causes that mainstream medicine never addresses. Unless you investigate the possible causes and address what you find, you have no hope of a successful pregnancy. In this episode, we will cover multiple under-investigated causes of infertility and discuss how to address them. Issues addressed are thyroid function, autoimmunity, birth control, gut health, and more. Hear what the latest research has to say on these causes of infertility.
2015-11-0828 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusWhy Am I So Fat?Do you think that you are fat? Have you tried losing weight via diet and exercise to no avail? Does your self-esteem suffer due to your physical makeup? Before you judge yourself, listen to this podcast episode and learn how you may be healthier than all your skinny friends.
www.johnbartemus.comwww.functionalmedicinecharlotte.comwww.functionalmedicinedoctors.comwww.youtube.com/acceleratechirowww.facebook.com/functionalmedicinecharlottewww.twitter.com/functionmediclt2015-08-1809 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusIs Chronic Pain Increasing Your Risk for HIV?Are you on an Opioid drug such as Percocet, Vicodin, Hydrocodone, etc for chronic pain? Do you have chronic knee pain, chronic low back pain, etc.? Do you know your options beside drugs and surgery? Educating yourself could save your life.
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2015-03-1217 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusControlling the Inflammation of Autoimmune Disease.mp3Do you suffer with an autoimmune disease? Do you know someone who does? Did you know that there are better ways to support immune system health than steroid drugs like Prednisone?
Instead of putting a band-aid on, why not address the cause of autoimmunity. How? Listen to find out.2014-12-0300 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusCDC Autism-Vaccine Cover UpCDC Autism-Vaccine Cover Up
A huge story has been unraveling over the last week involving the CDC's cover up of evidence showing causation between MMR vaccines and autism. Of course the mainstream media hasn't said a word because they are controlled by Big Pharma and Big Government. Check out today's Podcast to get the facts of the story, beginning with the CDC "Whistleblower" and continuing on to the collusion between government and Big Pharma. Your family's health depends on you knowing the truth.
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Today we build on what we established regarding Nuclear Factor-kB and Inflammation in the episode on Hormone Imbalance. This episode dives deeper into the global affects of NF-kB on health, including:
Leaky GutLiver DetoxificationImmune DysfunctionAutoimmunity
Do you suffer from chronic inflammation and Leaky Gut? This episode will set you down a path toward recovery.2014-08-2116 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusVitamin D and Chronic DiseaseVitamin D and Chronic Disease
Over the last 10 years there has been an explosion of research into Vitamin D and it's effects on health. In today's episode, Dr. John Bartemus will review a brand new study that presents a paradigm of Vitamin D that is counter to what we have come to believe. It challenges the thought that Cancer, Autoimmune Disease, Diabetes, etc cause you to have low Vitamin D. It also presents a new hypothesis on the cause of chronic inflammation and the diseases associated with it. This could be a huge paradigm shift for you. Liste...2014-08-1424 minLife At Optimal with Dr. John BartemusWhat Causes Hormone Problems?What Causes Hormone Problems?
In this episode, Dr. John Bartemus answers a listener's question regarding hormone issues and their causes. This is a great episode to learn about the fundamental causes of hormone imbalances and how you can address them. Before chasing after the sexy problems of thyroid dysfunction, pituitary dysfunction, etc, you would be smart to first check on the physiological fundamentals. What are those? Listen in to find out.
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