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Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastThe Longevity Paradox: Why Living to 100 Doesn’t Mean Getting SickerSend a textThe Longevity Paradox: Why Living to 100 Doesn’t Mean Getting SickerMost people assume that living to 100 means spending decades fighting off illness. But a massive new 2025 study from Sweden challenges everything we thought we knew about the oldest old. Analyzing over 50 years of data from 170,000 individuals, researchers set out to answer a critical question: Do centenarians reach age 100 by surviving disease, delaying it, or avoiding it altogether?In this episode, we break down the surprising findings:• The "Escaper" Phenomenon: Why centenarians don't just surv...
2026-02-1115 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastThe AI Paradox in Medicine: Superintelligence, Hallucinations, and the Liability TrapSend a textArtificial Intelligence has officially passed the Boards—OpenEvidence recently scored a historic 100% on the USMLE. But does perfect test-taking translate to safe patient care?In this episode, we peel back the polished interface of medical AI to reveal a complex and sometimes dangerous reality. We explore the surprising data showing how generalist models like GPT-5 are outperforming specialized clinical tools on reasoning benchmarks, even as those same tools struggle with stability in real-world scenarios.Join us as we dissect the critical risks facing modern healthcare:• The "De-Skilling" Cris...
2026-02-1017 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastThe Algorithm Will See You Now: The AI Renaissance in Men’s HealthSend us a textFrom predicting heart attacks through erectile dysfunction analysis to non-invasive prostate cancer grading that could end the need for needle biopsies, Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the playbook for men’s health.In this episode, we dive into the "Technological Renaissance" transforming clinical care. We explore how AI is revolutionizing fertility with automated sperm analysis, decoding the link between "manosphere" testosterone myths and medical reality, and breaking the silence on men’s mental health through anonymous AI therapy. We also navigate the critical ethical challenges of the "black box" era, from algorithmic bias...
2026-02-0616 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastWhat Your Doctor Missed: How AI Finds 'Invisible' Heart Disease on Normal ECGs.Send us a textCould a simple photo of your face reveal the state of your heart? In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge world of Artificial Intelligence in cardiovascular medicine. We discuss how deep learning algorithms can scan for subtle facial features—such as wrinkles, grey hair, and earlobe creases—to screen for Coronary Artery Disease,.We also reveal how AI is outperforming standard tests by detecting "invisible" signs of life-threatening conditions like Atrial Fibrillation and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, even when an expert reads the ECG as completely "normal",. Discover how this technology is shifting medi...
2026-02-0519 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastHRV: The One Number That Predicts How Long — and How Well — You LiveSend us a textDiscover why heart rate variability (HRV) may be the single most powerful vital sign you’ve never been taught to track. In this episode, Dr. Kumar breaks down what HRV really measures, how it predicts resilience, performance, recovery, and longevity, and the practical steps you can take to improve it starting today. Perfect for high performers, biohackers, and anyone serious about preventing disease before it starts.Ready to optimize your HRV and your health? Call Dr. Kumar at 561-210-9999 or visit LifeWellMD.com to get started. Disclaimer:Th...
2026-02-0434 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastWinter Fat Steals Your Testosterone: The Aromatase ProtocolSend us a textThe Problem: You Are Fighting Your Own BiologyYou feel it. The lack of drive. The softness around the midsection. You assume it is just "holiday weight" or a lack of discipline. You are wrong. Even in Florida, Winter Inertia is a biological reality. The shorter days trigger an ancient evolutionary survival mechanism that forces your body to hoard energy.The Agitation: Fat Is Not Passive—It Is An EnemyThat winter bulk isn't just sitting there. ...
2026-02-0317 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastThe Finasteride Scandal: Why Thousands Are Suing but Your Doctor Doesn't KnowSend us a textFinasteride is prescribed to millions of men for hair loss. Your dermatologist says sexual side effects are rare. Yet over 1,400 lawsuits have been filed against Merck, the FDA issued a warning in 2012, and thousands of men report persistent sexual dysfunction years after stopping the drug. In this episode, Dr. Kumar breaks down what the clinical research actually shows—the neurosteroid mechanism, the lawsuit settlements, the FDA warnings, and why your doctor may not know the full story. If you're taking finasteride, considering it, or struggling with persistent sexual dysfunction after use, this episode is...
2026-01-2816 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastIs Your Uric Acid > 7.0? The Silent Saboteur of Male Sexual PerformanceSend us a textThink Uric Acid is just a problem for your big toe? Think again.In this episode, we uncover a startling connection that most men—and even many doctors—overlook: High Uric Acid is a metabolic toxin that actively sabotages erectile function.We dive into the new research showing that Uric Acid acts as a "vascular vandal," stealing the very fuel (Nitric Oxide) your body needs for performance.We break down the "Triad of Destruction":The Nitric Oxide Heist: H...
2026-01-2717 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastIs Your Birthday Killing You? Why Men Are Dying 6 Years Too SoonSend us a textIt’s a silent crisis that no one is talking about: Men are dying significantly younger than women, and the gap is widening.In this eye-opening episode, we confront the uncomfortable truth behind the "Six-Year Gap"—the statistical reality that men are now dying six years earlier than women.We dissect a landmark paper from the American Journal of Men’s Health and explore why this isn't just "biological noise," but a systemic failure.We uncover the alarming "Death of Despair" trends, including:The "M...
2026-01-2315 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastIs Your Smartwatch Making You Sick? The Truth About Data AnxietySend us a textDo you wake up feeling great, only to have your mood crushed because your "Readiness Score" is low?You aren’t alone. In this episode, we dive deep into a growing phenomenon known as the Nocebo Effect—where the stress of tracking your health actually makes you less healthy.We explore the "Clinical Architecture of Data Anxiety," including:Orthosomnia: The unhealthy obsession with achieving "perfect" sleep data.The Cortisol Loop: How worrying about a bad health score releases stress hormones that phys...
2026-01-2218 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastSmart Missiles vs Prostate Cancer: Why “Castration‑Resistant” No Longer Means Game OverSend us a textIn this episode, we rewrite one of the scariest phrases in men’s health: castration‑resistant prostate cancer. Instead of a dead end, it is now a signal to change strategy—not to give up. Drawing on landmark research from late 2024 and 2025, we unpack three new pillars of hope: PSMA‑targeted “smart missile” radioligand therapy like Pluvicto, precision genetic drugs that cut the cancer’s escape lines, and powerful immunotherapy combinations that can even help men with aggressive liver metastases stay in the fight longer.You will learn how PSMA PET scans turn the...
2026-01-2111 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastWhy Cardiologists Are Seeing Heart Attacks in “Healthy” Men on TRT (Deeper Dive)Send us a textAre heart attacks in “healthy” men on testosterone really being caused by TRT, or are we missing the real culprits? In this episode, Dr. Kumar, a radiation oncologist and men’s health physician, explains why fear around testosterone and heart disease exploded, and what more recent evidence and guidelines actually suggest.If you’ve heard my earlier episodes on low testosterone and TRT, think of this as the next step: a deeper dive into the specific question cardiologists keep asking—why some men on TRT still end up with heart attacks, and what to...
2026-01-2024 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastLong COVID Breakthrough: Reboot Your "Dead Battery" & Reclaim Your Energy (95% Success Rate)Send us a textAre you sleeping 12 hours a day but waking up feeling like you haven't slept a minute? You aren't lazy, and it isn't "all in your head." You are likely suffering from Post-COVID-19 Asthenic Syndrome (PCAS), a condition where your cells are literally running on empty.In this deep-dive episode, we explore the groundbreaking 2025 clinical research on Systemic Ozone Therapy—an innovative intervention that doesn't just manage symptoms but repairs the biological power plants (mitochondria) responsible for your exhaustion.In this episode, you will learn:...
2026-01-1517 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastThe Hidden Link Between Your Gut and Your Mood (And How to Fix It)Send us a textAre you tired of generic health advice that works for everyone else but fails you?. The secret to eliminating brain fog and anxiety may lie in a "biological fingerprint" hidden in your gut.Join us for a Deep Dive into the connection between the Gut-Brain Axis and mental performance. We explain why general healthy habits can sometimes accidentally fuel inflammation if they don't match your internal ecosystem. Learn how Microbiome Mapping provides the missing piece of the puzzle, allowing you to create a personalized plan that eliminates triggers and...
2026-01-1413 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastWhy Cardiologists Are Seeing Heart Attacks in Healthy Men on TRTSend us a textWhy Cardiologists Are Seeing Heart Attacks in Healthy Men on TRTA cardiologist recently stated: "I'm seeing a lot of men on testosterone therapy who are otherwise quite fit and well coming in with heart attacks." But research shows TRT is cardiovascular-safe. So what's really happening?In this episode, Dr. Kumar breaks down the dangerous disconnect between what clinical trials prove and what doctors are actually observing in practice. The answer: dosing.Most safety research used physiological replacement doses (~100mg/week). Yet online TRT clinics routinely prescribe 200...
2026-01-0813 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastLow Testosterone Isn’t Aging — It’s a System Failure (Here’s How Men Fix It)Send us a textMost men are told the same lie: 👉 “You’re tired, gaining weight, losing drive… that’s just part of getting older.”That’s wrong.In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Kumar, MD, breaks down the real reasons testosterone is crashing in modern men—even in their 30s and 40s—and why diet, stress, sleep, alcohol, plastics, and bad medical advice are quietly sabotaging male hormones.You’ll learn:Why “normal labs” don’t mean you’re healthyThe everyday habits that silently crush testosteroneWhy most men are m...
2026-01-0711 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastThe Silent Energy Thief: How to Reverse Your "Suffocating" Liver Using Ozone, NAD+, and 2026 ScienceSend us a textAre you waking up tired even after a full night's sleep? You might be battling a silent "energy thief" living right inside your abdomen.In this eye-opening episode, we expose the silent crisis of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)—formerly known as fatty liver. This isn't just about weight; it is about a metabolic traffic jam that is suffocating your cells, draining your battery, and aging you prematurely.We are moving beyond the standard "eat less, exercise more" advice and diving into the 2025 breakthroughs in...
2026-01-0616 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastYour Labs Say "Normal" But You Feel Terrible: The 3 Levels of CareSend us a textAre you trying to optimize a machine that is actively breaking down?If you are reading about longevity and taking expensive supplements, but you still struggle with brain fog, fatigue, or low libido, you might be falling victim to the biggest problem in modern healthcare: The Mismatch.In this episode, we take a deep dive into the LifeWellMD Framework developed by Dr. Ramesh Kumar. We explore why so many high-performing individuals get stuck in the "gray zone" of health—where traditional labs say you are "fi...
2026-01-0111 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastBPC-157: Miracle Cure or Cancer Risk? An Oncologist’s Honest ReviewSend us a text"Doc, is BPC-157 safe?"I published a blog post on this topic yesterday, and it exploded—over 400 reads in just 48 hours. Why? Because patients are tired of the confusion. The internet says this peptide is a "miracle" for injuries and gut health. The FDA says it’s a risk.As a Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist, I look at "growth factors" differently than the average biohacker.In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Kumar (LifeWell MD) cuts through the influencer hype to give you the uncomfortable medical trut...
2025-12-3112 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastEnjoy The Holidays Without Wrecking Your HealthSend us a textDecember shouldn’t demand that you choose between joy and health. We unpack a clear, science-backed plan to enjoy the parties, desserts, and late nights while keeping energy steady, mood calm, and immunity strong. Our focus is on three systems that take the hardest hits during the holidays: cortisol regulation, blood sugar control, and gut integrity.We break down why chronic stress is different from the short bursts our bodies evolved to handle, and how elevated cortisol quietly drives cravings, fat gain, and brain fog. You’ll hear why strict dieting ofte...
2025-12-1915 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastFrom “Normal” Labs To Peak Performance: The Executive Metabolism ResetSend us a textYour labs say “normal,” but your body keeps tapping the brakes. We pull back the curtain on the hidden drivers that sap elite performers: visceral fat you can’t see, early insulin resistance masked by “fine” glucose, and subclinical inflammation that accelerates every metabolic problem. Drawing on precision practices used in executive medicine, we show how to replace catastrophe-avoidance care with an optimization model built for sustained energy, sharp focus, and real longevity.We break down why BMI and basic panels are blunt tools, and why the lean mass to visceral fat ratio...
2025-12-1618 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastHoliday Burnout, Executive BlueprintSend us a textThe numbers say you’re winning, but your body says otherwise. We unpack the hidden costs of high performance—why “normal” labs can miss dangerous stress load—and share a stepwise plan to restore resilience without sacrificing results. Drawing on WHO-ILO findings linking long hours to higher stroke and heart disease risk, we translate research into a practical Executive Blueprint designed for busy leaders who need sustainable peak output.We start by exposing the blind spots of insurance-based care and explain how stress shows up as allostatic load: the cumulative damage when your...
2025-12-1513 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastWhy Your Birthday is a Lie: The Science of Reversing Your Biological AgeSend us a textIs aging inevitable, or is it a disease we can treat? In this deep dive, we strip away the dogma surrounding "chronological age" and reveal why the number of candles on your cake is scientifically irrelevant compared to your Biological Age.We explore the cutting-edge science proving that age reversal isn't science fiction—it's measurable biochemistry. From "zombie cells" to genetic time machines, discover how modern medicine is turning back the clock.In this episode, we cover:The Birthday Myth: Why chronological ag...
2025-12-0816 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastIs Your Nightcap Fueling Prostate Cancer? The Shocking New DataSend us a textA single habit can tilt the odds on one of the most common cancers men face. We dig into decades of research to explain how alcohol—especially heavy or binge patterns—raises prostate cancer risk, accelerates progression, and complicates diagnosis and treatment. The story changed after widespread PSA screening, which cleaned up control groups and revealed a much clearer link. From there, we connect the dots between epidemiology and biology so you can understand not just that the risk exists, but why.We translate the cellular mechanics into plain language: ethanol turn...
2025-10-2412 minVitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine PodcastYour Gut Bacteria Hold the Key to LongevitySend us a textYour gut isn’t just digesting lunch; it’s running a molecular switchboard that shapes metabolism, immunity, and how you age. We pull back the curtain on the chemical messages your microbes send—why butyrate calms inflammation and fuels your colon, how SCFAs nudge GLP‑1 and PYY to steady appetite and insulin, and where things go off the rails with LPS leaks, TMAO spikes, and dysregulated bile acids. Along the way, we map the three lines of defense—microbes, barrier, liver—and show how each layer protects the system when you feed it right.
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