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Stay Off My Operating Table239: Your Doctor Wants to Change Medicine But Can't - Here's What's Really Happening - Dr. DeepDr. Sandeep Palakti spent years at Harvard and Mayo Clinic before realizing the American healthcare system isn't designed to keep people healthy. In this conversation with cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia, he breaks down why 70% of physicians are now employed by large health systems or insurers, how that institutional capture prevents real preventative care, and what both doctors and patients can do about it. He explains how he broke free to create Velocity Health, a national concierge practice focused on sleep, diet, exercise, and mental health through precise measurement and individualized strategies. For physicians feeling stuck and patients paying...
2026-03-031h 04Stay Off My Operating Table238: When Stents Aren't Enough: Why Heart Doctors Are Fighting Disease Outside the Hospital - Dr. Arasi MaranTwo cardiac specialists—one who performs open-heart surgery, the other who places stents in blocked arteries—sit down for an honest conversation about what they see on the operating table and in the cath lab. Dr. Philip Ovadia and Dr. Arasi Maran treat patients at the end stage of heart disease, often when it's too late for interventions to make a meaningful difference. Both physicians share the same conclusion: you don't need a cardiologist or surgeon if you understand what real food looks like and take responsibility for your health before disease sets in.Dr. Arasi Maran Cont...
2026-02-2455 minStay Off My Operating Table233: Why Most Doctors Can't Tell You Type 2 Diabetes Is Reversible - Inside a Revolutionary Medical Practice with Brian KeithWhat happens when a heart surgeon who's performed over 3,300 operations decides the healthcare system is fundamentally broken? Dr. Philip Ovadia built a medical practice where the goal is making patients healthy enough that they don't need doctors anymore.This conversation reveals how Ovadia Heart Health operates across all 50 states, why they celebrate when patients leave, and the uncomfortable truth about why your doctor can't tell you certain diseases are reversible. Chief Operating Officer Brian Keith joins Dr. Ovadia to explain the financial incentives trapping physicians and their roadmap for doctors to reclaim autonomy.
2026-01-2059 minStay Off My Operating Table228: The Hidden Connection Between Your Gut Bacteria and Heart Attacks - Dr. William DavisFormer interventional cardiologist Dr. William Davis left traditional cardiology after his mother died months after a successful angioplasty. What he discovered challenges everything mainstream medicine teaches about heart disease.Standard cholesterol testing is outdated. The real drivers of cardiovascular disease are small LDL particles created by wheat, grains, and sugars, amplified by gut microbiome disruption. Coronary calcium scores predict heart attacks far better than cholesterol levels, yet conventional treatments like statins show zero impact on plaque progression.Dr. Davis reveals how antibiotic overuse has left half the US population with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, driving...
2025-12-161h 02Stay Off My Operating Table227: Social Isolation May Be Worse for Your Heart Than Red Meat – Scott Everson on Community & CarnivoreScott Everson didn't start the largest carnivore conference in the world just to talk about steak. After years battling chronic pelvic pain syndrome, benzodiazepine dependency, and mast cell activation syndrome, he found something more powerful than any protocol: people.In this conversation, Scott shares how social isolation preceded his illness, how carnivore helped him survive when he could only tolerate lion diet basics, and why he believes loneliness increases heart disease risk by 29% – comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily. He challenges common assumptions in the health space, from the heavy metals hiding in popular carnivore salts to why so...
2025-12-091h 00Stay Off My Operating Table225: Why Modern Medicine Keeps You Sick: A Doctor's Wake-Up Call About Healthcare and Money - Dr. Ahmad AmmousDr. Ahmad Ammous completed medical school expecting to heal people. Instead, he found a system designed to keep patients dependent on expensive drugs and procedures. In this conversation with Dr. Philip Ovadia, he traces the roots of our broken healthcare system back to 1910's Flexner Report and the creation of the Federal Reserve in 1913—showing how centralized financial power shaped modern medicine into a profit-driven enterprise rather than a healing practice.A first-year medical student when he switched to a meat-focused diet, Ammous experienced immediate relief from depression and anxiety that standard care never addressed. This personal tr...
2025-11-2553 minStay Off My Operating Table223: Medical Malpractice Victim Becomes Doctor-Lawyer Running for Office on Health Reform - Chris BrandlinAttorney Christopher Brandlin shares his harrowing journey from botched intestinal surgery and pharmaceutical dependency to healing through carnivore nutrition. After suffering severe complications from what should have been routine colon surgery, Brandlin rejected conventional medicine's next recommendation to remove his remaining intestines. Instead, he turned to the carnivore diet and found healing at the Paleo Medicina Clinic in Hungary.Now a newly-minted PhD and congressional candidate for Nevada's 3rd district, Brandlin brings a unique perspective as someone who has experienced both the failures of the medical system and the power of metabolic healing. His platform focuses on...
2025-11-1156 minStay Off My Operating Table222: "Why Your 'Healthy' Snacks Have More Sugar Than Candy - The Food Industry Doesn't Want You to Know This" - Joburg Meats #2What if the very foods we think are nourishing our children are actually setting them up for a lifetime of metabolic dysfunction? In this unfiltered conversation, meat industry veterans Jon Engleson and Yuda Holtzberg pull back the curtain on how ultra-processed foods have hijacked childhood nutrition, creating what they call "the three Cs crisis" - cookies, candy, and cake as meal replacements.Dr. Philip Ovadia and Jack Heald dive deep with these food industry insiders who've spent decades watching the transformation of simple ingredients into chemical cocktails. From hot dogs loaded with corn syrup to "zero sugar"...
2025-11-0455 minStay Off My Operating Table221: The 97% Solution: Why Most Herniated Discs Heal Without Surgery - Grant ElliottChiropractor Grant Elliott challenges everything you think you know about lower back pain in this conversation with Dr. Philip Ovadia. With over 3 million followers and 250 weekly consultations, Elliott breaks down why 97% of herniated discs recover without surgery, why your core strength has nothing to do with back pain, and how simple movement patterns can provide immediate relief.Elliott shares his evidence-based approach that contradicts traditional medical advice, explaining the anatomy of disc injuries and why repetitive movement—not rest—helps healing. He discusses the psychological components of chronic pain, proper sleep positioning, nutrition for spine health, and demo...
2025-10-281h 00Stay Off My Operating Table#220: Research Scientist Exposes the Shocking Origins of Low-Fat Diet Guidelines - Zoe Harcombe PhDZoe Harcombe didn't set out to become a controversial figure in nutrition science. With a background working inside both Mars candy company and pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline, she witnessed firsthand how corporate interests shape public health messages. But when she decided to pursue her PhD, what she discovered about the origins of our dietary guidelines shocked even her.In this revealing conversation with Dr. Philip Ovadia, Harcombe breaks down her groundbreaking research showing that America's low-fat dietary guidelines - the foundation for nutritional advice affecting hundreds of millions of people - were based on just six randomized controlled...
2025-10-2155 minStay Off My Operating TableBONUS: "Dispelling Nutrition Myths with Michelle Hurn: A Dietitian’s Journey to Metabolic Health"Michelle Hurn is a registered dietitian, ultra-runner, and author of "The Dietitian’s Dilemma." With over sixteen years of clinical experience, Michelle has seen firsthand the shortcomings of conventional dietary advice. Now serving on the board of the newly formed American Diabetes Society, she is a leading advocate for a low-carb, animal-based approach to metabolic health. Article summary of this interview - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dispelling-nutrition-myths-michelle-hurn-dietitians-journey-ovadia-ktksf/ Links: Michelle's website - https://thedietitiansdilemma.net/ American Diabetes Society - https://www.americandiabetessociety.org/ The Dietitian's Dilemma - https://www.amazon.com/Dietitians-Dilemma-restored-opposite-everything/dp/B08TYVDGS4/Send Dr. Ov...
2025-10-1753 minStay Off My Operating Table#218: Three Days to Mental Freedom: The Shocking Story of How Carnivore Diet Saved a Suicidal Man's Life - Mark EnnisMark Ennis's story reads like a medical impossibility, yet it's devastatingly real. From a 44-pound anorexic teenager whose heart stopped, to a 300-pound rugby player, to a suicidal man contemplating driving into a pole at 120 mph—his journey through the extremes of human suffering culminates in one of the most powerful testimonies about the connection between diet and mental health you'll ever hear.In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Mark shares how three days on a carnivore diet eliminated decades of depression, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts. He reveals why he burned his nutrition certificates, how the medical sy...
2025-10-0745 minStay Off My Operating TableBONUS: From Dying to Thriving: Angela Lerro’s Journey Through Chronic Illness & HealingJoin Dr. Philip Ovadia for a powerful conversation with Angela Lerro—Intuitive Reiki Master, Carnivore Health Coach, and survivor of breast cancer and neurological Lyme disease. After over a decade of fighting for her life, Angela rebuilt her health and now guides others through complex chronic and autoimmune conditions. She combines animal-based nutrition, trauma-informed coaching, energy work, and nervous system healing to help clients around the world reconnect mind, body, and spirit.Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his te...
2025-10-0331 minStay Off My Operating TableBONUS: From Conventional Dietitian to Metabolic Health Reformer: Live with Shannon Davis, RDShannon Davis, RD spent nearly two decades in mainstream healthcare—working in nephrology, organ transplant, and pharma—before realizing the standard nutrition advice wasn’t helping her patients. Or herself. Now a board member of the American Diabetes Society and founder of a virtual metabolic health practice, Shannon helps people reverse insulin resistance using low-carb strategies, intermittent fasting, and real food. In this live conversation with OHH Health Coach Chris Cornell, Shannon shares what changed her thinking, why GLP-1s aren’t the answer, and how we can finally break the cycle of chronic illness. Connect with Shannon Davis, RD - htt...
2025-09-1958 minStay Off My Operating TableBonus: Building a Healthier America: Metabolic Health Solutions with Ovadia Heart HealthJoin us for an inspiring livestream featuring Dr. Philip Ovadia and Lisa Simmons, NP, as they explain into how Ovadia Heart Health is transforming lives through its innovative telemedicine practice. Discover how the program helps patients improve their metabolic health, prevent chronic diseases, and reclaim vitality with personalized care, including lab consults, expert guidance from health coaches, and diabetes-focused support from an RD. Don’t miss this opportunity to take the first step toward a healthier future!Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot re...
2025-09-1221 minStay Off My Operating TableBONUS: The Road to Metabolic Health” With Low Carb Visionary Doug ReynoldsJoin Ovadia Heart Health Coach Chris S. Cornell, MHP, as he sits down with Doug Reynolds, MHP, CEO and Founder of LowCarbUSA and President of The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP). They’ll discuss Doug’s journey from electrical engineering to leading the metabolic health movement, his new book The Road to Metabolic Health, and the power of Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction (TCR) in reversing chronic conditions. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on the science, advocacy, and future of metabolic health!Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contac...
2025-09-051h 07Stay Off My Operating TableBONUS: The Smarter Way to Get Strong: Dr. Phil Maffetone on Workplace Fitness and Sustainable HealthWorld-renowned endurance coach and bestselling author Dr. Phil Maffetone joins Ovadia Heart Health Director of Employee Wellness Krisna Hanks for a special Employee Wellness livestream on Monday, June 2 at 5:30 PM ET. Known globally for The Maffetone Method—a low-stress, highly effective training system used by elite athletes and everyday individuals alike—Dr. Maffetone brings decades of clinical and coaching experience to the conversation. His philosophy? A “kinder, gentler” approach to fitness is often the most powerful. In this session, Dr. Maffetone will share workplace-friendly insights from his latest book Get Strong, offering practical strategies for building strength, reducing stress, and impr...
2025-08-2955 minStay Off My Operating TableBonus: Restoring Heart Health: Insights from a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Practice ManagerJoin Dr. Philip Ovadia and Practice Manager Cherish Thompson for a compelling conversation on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the path to restoring health and quality of life. They’ll explore the importance of early diagnostics, working with a cardiothoracic surgeon, and addressing key factors like metabolic health, LDL cholesterol, and lifestyle changes. Gain valuable insights into tackling heart disease and making impactful changes to achieve long-term wellness.Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to...
2025-08-2221 minStay Off My Operating Table#211: Beyond the Scalpel: How Two Surgeons Are Fighting Diabetes Before Surgery - Dr. Lily JohnstonIn this compelling discussion, vascular surgeon Dr. Lily Johnston joins Dr. Philip Ovadia to share her journey from traditional surgical practice to metabolic health advocacy. After years of amputating limbs for diabetic patients who received poor nutritional guidance, Dr. Johnston couldn't unsee the devastating consequences of our healthcare system's approach to metabolic disease. She explains how surgeons fix anatomical problems without addressing the underlying metabolic dysfunction that causes blood vessel disease throughout the body.Dr. Johnston discusses how therapeutic carbohydrate reduction, hormone optimization, sleep quality, and stress management create better outcomes than surgery alone. She shares personal...
2025-08-1959 minStay Off My Operating TableBONUS: How To Stay Healthy Until The Day You Die (a heart surgeon's take)We all want to live healthy for as long as possible. Join Dr. Philip Ovadia for a tour through what he does himself to maximize his health span, and what he tells patients to do so they can be healthy and happy for as many years as possible.Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Pre-Order Stay Off My Kitchen Table at Amazon. Like what you...
2025-08-1528 minStay Off My Operating TableBONUS: How To Stay Off My Operating Table with Dr. Philip OvadiaJoin heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia and his clinical team to learn how you can prevent heart attacks. We'll dive in to lab work, CACs, what to do when your PCP is pushing unwanted drugs, and which numbers really make the difference.Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Pre-Order Stay Off My Kitchen Table at Amazon. Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com...
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Stay Off My Operating TableBONUS (Livestream) - Improve Your Metabolic Health through TelemedicineDr. Philip Ovadia introduces the innovative telemedicine practice at Ovadia Heart Health. Discover how telemedicine is transforming the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, empowering patients to take control of their heart health. Dr. Ovadia and his expert team are helping patients avoid the operating table by addressing the root causes of disease through personalized, lifestyle-focused care. Join us to learn how this cutting-edge approach is revolutionizing telemedicine for a healthier future.Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond he...
2025-07-1831 minStay Off My Operating Table#206: The Surprising Truth About Headaches: A Doctor's Unexpected Approach - Scott VrzalDr. Scott Vrzal shares groundbreaking insights on how headaches serve as crucial warning signals from your body, revealing deeper health issues you might not know about. After suffering from debilitating headaches himself, Dr. Vrzal's journey led him to discover that most headaches aren't actually problems with your head at all – they're referred pain from other organs and systems in your body.In this compelling conversation with Dr. Philip Ovadia, Dr. Vrzal explains how the location of your headache can pinpoint specific organ dysfunctions: right-sided headaches often indicate gallbladder issues, left-sided headaches suggest stomach problems, and tension headaches fr...
2025-07-1548 minStay Off My Operating Table#203: The Insulin Connection: Rethinking Female Health Beyond Just Hormones - Dr. Andrea Salcedo DOIn this groundbreaking conversation, "The Conscious Gynecologist" Dr. Andrea Salcedo joins Dr. Philip Ovadia to uncover the profound connection between women's reproductive health and metabolic health. Dr. Salcedo shares startling research showing how insulin resistance impacts everything from PCOS and gestational diabetes to uterine fibroids and gynecologic cancers.You'll learn why the same inflammatory processes that cause heart disease also create uterine fibroids, how pregnancy naturally induces a state of insulin resistance to protect the developing fetus, and why morning sickness serves an important biological function. Dr. Salcedo explains how traditional gynecological approaches often miss the metabolic...
2025-06-2452 minStay Off My Operating Table#202: Sugar Addiction Recovery: Why It's Harder Than Quitting Alcohol - Mike CollinsSugar addiction is a legitimate biochemical addiction that affects about one-third of the population, is often rooted in childhood emotional self-soothing behaviors, and can be more challenging to overcome than alcohol or drug addiction because it's socially acceptable and starts at a very young age.KISMETWhen individuals successfully overcome sugar addiction, their most valued improvement isn't weight loss but rather enhanced cognitive function - including better focus, improved memory, and reduced anxiety - as their "brain comes back online" after healing from the neurological impacts of chronic sugar consumption.
2025-06-171h 00Stay Off My Operating Table#200: When Scientific Consensus Fails: Gary Taubes on Challenging Nutritional DogmaIn this landmark 200th episode of "Stay Off My Operating Table," Dr. Philip Ovadia and Jack Heald sit down with investigative journalist Gary Taubes, whose work fundamentally changed Dr. Ovadia's approach to medicine and personal health. Taubes recounts his journey from physics journalism to nutrition science, where he discovered a field plagued by confirmation bias and reluctance to challenge established beliefs. He explains the profound difference between observational studies that merely suggest correlations and clinical trials that can prove causation, highlighting how the conventional wisdom on nutrition persists despite mounting contradictory evidence. The conversation explores why nutritional science has...
2025-06-031h 21Stay Off My Operating Table#199: The Toxic Mold Link to Autoimmune Disease and Heart Problems with Dr. Andrew CampbellMycotoxins (mold toxins) are frequently overlooked causes of numerous chronic health conditions including autoimmune disorders, neurological diseases, and heart problems, and proper testing and treatment can lead to remarkable recovery for patients who have suffered for years with no answers.KISMETThe World Health Organization refers to mycotoxins as "the great masquerader of this century" because they mimic so many other diseases, leading doctors to frequently misdiagnose patients and treat symptoms rather than addressing the root cause.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, Dr. Philip Ovadia...
2025-05-271h 01Stay Off My Operating Table#198: Why This Former Sports Medicine Expert Switched to a Carnivore Diet - Carnivore JTThe main idea is that a carnivore diet can resolve chronic inflammation and health issues that conventional approaches like calorie restriction cannot, as demonstrated by JT's personal experience and experiments.KISMETJT discovered that while on a carnivore diet, he could consume up to 4,500 calories daily without gaining weight, contradicting conventional weight management theories that focus primarily on calorie counts rather than food quality.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, Dr. Philip Ovadia interviews Carnivore JT, a former sports medicine professional and fitness trainer who once...
2025-05-2053 minStay Off My Operating Table#195: Carnivore Diet Success: How Courtney Luna Lost 55 Pounds and Improved Mental HealthCourtney Luna's personal transformation from a lifelong yo-yo dieter to a healthier person through a carnivore diet has not only helped her lose 55 pounds but also significantly improved her mental health, allowing her to discontinue anxiety medication.KISMETDespite facing intense criticism online only after removing vegetables from her diet (not when sharing her previous diets), Courtney's carnivore cookbook has found unexpected success among non-carnivore households, where picky eaters are enjoying her meat-centric recipes.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, Dr. Philip Ovadia and Jack Heald...
2025-05-0650 minStay Off My Operating Table#187: Natural Health Framework: From Inflammation to Optimal Wellness - Travis StathamTravis Statham, a nutritional science expert, joins Dr. Philip Ovadia to explore the carnivore diet, the harmful effects of seed oils, and the evolutionary logic behind human nutrition. His research on grass-fed versus grain-fed beef reveals how omega balance impacts health, while his critique of seed oils exposes their role in chronic disease. This episode challenges conventional dietary wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on eating for optimal health.Contact Info: Travis StahamWebsite: https://www.meatrition.com/Omega Balance: https://press.jhu.edu/books/title/12823/omega-balanceReddit: https://www.reddit.com...
2025-03-1157 minStay Off My Operating Table#184: From Health to Wealth: How Physical and Financial Fitness Work Together - Loral LangemeierWhile most people assume divorce is the leading cause of wealth loss, unplanned health incidents are actually the number one destroyer of wealth worldwide. Financial expert Loral Langemeier highlights the critical connection between maintaining both health and wealth.In this compelling conversation with Dr. Philip Ovadia, Loral draws powerful parallels between achieving physical and financial health. NOTABLE QUOTE"Health and wealth are both by design and by intention, not just by casual behavior. It just doesn't casually happen."Loral Langemeier contact infoWebsite: https://askloral.com/S...
2025-02-2555 minStay Off My Operating TableHow Cancer & Weight Loss Changed My Life: A Health Coach's Journey - Chris Cornell #178Chris Cornell shares his remarkable journey from weighing 278 pounds at age 51 to becoming a certified health coach at 60, even overcoming cancer along the way. His story demonstrates that sustainable health transformation is possible at any age through the right approach and mindset.KEY POINTSSustainable weight loss requires finding the right foods that provide satiety and nutrition, not just calorie restrictionA cancer diagnosis transformed Cornell's perspective on life and motivated him to help others achieve better healthSuccessful health transformation requires believing change is possible and having a clear understanding of your "why"Age is...
2025-01-2150 minStay Off My Operating TableThe Ziglar Way to Better Health: Replace Bad Habits with Good Ones - Tom Ziglar #177Tom Ziglar, CEO of Ziglar Inc. and son of legendary motivator Zig Ziglar, shares his personal health journey and the mindset principles that led to his success. After years of carrying extra weight, Tom made a simple commitment to 30 minutes of daily movement. While exercise alone didn't lead to weight loss, reading Dr. Ovadia's book helped him understand the missing piece - proper nutrition with adequate healthy fats. By applying the Ziglar performance formula of Attitude x Effort x Skill = Performance to his health journey, Tom lost 25 pounds and reduced his waist size from 47.5 to 39 inches. He emphasizes that...
2025-01-0755 minStay Off My Operating TableKeto Chef Oded Talmor Reveals Secret to Perfect Grass-Fed Meat Cooking - BONUS!A professional chef's transformation from traditional fine dining to health-focused ketogenic cooking, demonstrating that healthy eating can be both simple and delicious without compromising on taste or quality.NOTABLE QUOTE"Take the worst piece of shit steak. It's still better than the sugar and processed food that we eat."EPISODE SUMMARYIn this enlightening episode of Stay Off My Operating Table, host Dr. Philip Ovadia welcomes Chef Oded Talmor, known as the Keto Chef, who shares his remarkable journey from professional basketball player to Wolfgang Puck-trained chef...
2024-11-191h 01Stay Off My Operating TableFrom Childhood Arthritis to Metabolic Health: PA Mckenna Duquette 165In this compelling episode of the Stay Off My Operating Table podcast, Dr. Philip Ovadia interviews McKenna Duquette, a physician assistant with a unique journey. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 4, McKenna shares her transition from patient to practitioner, offering valuable insights into managing autoimmune conditions through metabolic health approaches.McKenna discusses her early experiences with conventional medicine and her eventual shift towards functional medicine and lifestyle interventions. She explains the challenges of integrating these approaches into urgent care settings and highlights the importance of patient education in managing chronic conditions.The conversation explores generational...
2024-10-1553 minStay Off My Operating TableEvan Cohen: Are US Dietary Guidelines to Blame for the Obesity Crisis? 162Tired of conflicting nutrition information? Join Dr. Philip Ovadia and guest Evan Cohen as they discuss groundbreaking research that challenges everything we thought we knew about nutrition advice.This video provides clear, evidence-based insights that could transform your health. Listen for the revelation at 31:15 that exposes why popular diet advice might be making you sick.GUEST BIO: Evan Cohen is a Principal and the Chairman of The Brattle Group, a 600-person international economic consulting firm. He is a litigation consultant with expertise in tax, valuation, and damages, who has provided expert testimony in various f...
2024-09-2459 minStay Off My Operating TableLevemir Discontinuation Crisis: Alison Smart Fights for Insulin Choice 160In this urgent episode of Stay Off My Operating Table, Dr. Philip Ovadia and guest Alison Smart discuss the critical issue of Levemir insulin discontinuation. Smart, a passionate advocate, reveals how this decision by Novo Nordisk threatens the health of over a million diabetes patients, particularly pregnant women, and calls listeners to action in the fight to keep this vital medication available.KEY POINTSLevemir's unique properties make it essential for precise diabetes management, especially for pregnant women and those requiring tight blood sugar controlThe discontinuation of Levemir could have global implications, affecting millions...
2024-09-1046 minStay Off My Operating TableThe Ancient Skincare Secret You Need to Know - Charles Mayfield 159Ever wondered how a severe sunburn could ignite a passion for natural skincare? Join us on a fascinating journey with Charles Mayfield, aka the Lard Father, as he shares his incredible transformation from a CrossFit enthusiast and paleo cookbook author to the founder of Mayfield Pastures and Farrow, a groundbreaking skincare company. TImestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction and background on Charles Mayfield00:05:30 - Biological similarities between pigs and humans00:08:45 - Problems with modern skincare products00:12:30 - Benefits of natural ingredients in skincare00:16:00 - Overview of Farrow Life skincare products00:20:15 - Tips...
2024-09-031h 07Stay Off My Operating Table# 151: Candida and Thyroid: The Surprising Connection - Dr. Michael BiamonteLearn about the hidden dangers of Candida overgrowth and its surprising connection to thyroid health in this eye-opening episode of the Stay Off My Operating Table podcast. Dr. Philip Ovadia interviews naturopathic doctor and clinical nutritionist Michael Biamonte, revealing crucial insights into functional nutrition and holistic health.In this comprehensive discussion, you'll learn:- The history of naturopathic medicine and clinical nutrition- Common symptoms and causes of Candida overgrowth- How to test for and treat Candida effectively- The unexpected link between Candida and thyroid function- Why conventional thyroid...
2024-07-091h 01Stay Off My Operating TableVinny Tortorich on the Keto Controversy: How the Food Industry Profits from the Low Carb Trend #148In this episode, Vinnie Tortorich, a trailblazer in the low carb movement, joins us to expose the truth about dirty keto and how processed foods are hijacking the health benefits of low carb diets. Discover the deceptive tactics used by the food industry and learn how to navigate the keto diet while prioritizing whole, unprocessed foods.Key Takeaways:- Processed foods marketed as "keto-certified" often contain hidden carbs and sugars that undermine the benefits of a low carb lifestyle.- The food industry profits from the keto trend by promoting products that do...
2024-06-181h 01Stay Off My Operating TableReed Davis - Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Uncovers the Root Causes of Health Issues #146Reed Davis, the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, shares his expertise on the underlying causes of health issues and how functional medicine approaches these problems by identifying and then addressing what he terms "metabolic chaos" – the complex interplay of multiple causal factors that contribute to illness.We delve into the limitations of traditional allopathic medicine in addressing root causes, as it often focuses on symptom relief rather than uncovering the true sources of health problems. Davis explains that every symptom has a cause or causal factor, and that functional diagnostic testing plays a crucial role in identifying hi...
2024-06-041h 02Stay Off My Operating TableRevolutionizing Type 1 Diabetes Management with Dr. Ian Lake's Ketogenic Approach - #145In this episode, Dr. Ian Lake, a GP from the UK, shares his revolutionary approach to managing type 1 diabetes through a ketogenic diet. We explore the science behind insulin dosage, metabolic flexibility, and the challenges of advocating for low carb, high fat diets in the medical community.Key Takeaways:Dr. Lake's personal journey with type 1 diabetes led him to discover the benefits of a ketogenic diet for blood sugar control and overall health.Reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing healthy fats can lead to improved HbA1c levels, reduced insulin requirements, and better long-term health...
2024-05-281h 03Stay Off My Operating TableLisa Simmons on Keto for Women & Balancing Hormones During Perimenopause and Menopause #143Meet Lisa Simmons, the latest powerhouse to join the Ovadia Heart Health team. With nearly three decades of nursing expertise and a personal transformation story that's nothing short of remarkable, Lisa brings not just skill but also a deep passion for metabolic health to the table. Her journey from critical care to embracing a ketogenic lifestyle is a master class in personal and professional growth, charting a course from significant weight loss to a holistic approach to health that's sure to resonate with anyone seeking a life-altering change.In our conversation, we journey through the maze of...
2024-05-1458 minStay Off My Operating TableReflections and Insights on Metabolic Health and Dietary Breakthroughs - #100And before we know it, we're now on our 100th episode! Let the confetti fly! From metabolic health awareness to actually getting more than enlightening conversations, and breakthroughs with the most fascinating guests, our hearts are filled with gratitude to reach this significant point. None of this would have been possible without you, our incredible listeners. We have now formed a community to help and build each other out, making sure we stay off Dr. Ovadia's operating table.We dedicate this episode to all our guests who made an impact on this podcast. Their expertise, personal stories...
2023-07-1841 minStay Off My Operating TableJeffrey Feldberg: What are the KPIs for Health? - #93Ever heard of a business owner providing valuable insight about the importance of health? Jeffrey Feldberg, the founder of Deep Wealth, started his business in his parents’ attic. He ultimately sold it for nine figures. But that's not why he's here.He learned to reverse engineer his failures to make better business decisions. When he experienced the death of his father, it left him devastated. He realized that if he didn’t take care of his own health, he wouldn’t be able to achieve the success he wanted in business. For him, the same way own...
2023-05-3056 minStay Off My Operating TableSOMOT LIVE: Dr. Ovadia Responds to Inaccuracies in HuffPo Article - #79Dr. Ovadia was quoted in a Huffington Post article. The headlines were mostly accurate, but the body of the article was a comical mish-mash of misinformation, mal-information, and outright ignorance.In this recording from a live Twitter Spaces, Dr. O sets the record straight. He also takes questions from the audience.A few excerpts on The 5 Harmful Myths About Food's Effect on Heart Health:Myth 1. A low-fat diet is best for heart health.While trans fat and hydrogenated fats found in processed foods should be avoided, saturated fat, which has been...
2023-02-211h 04Stay Off My Operating TableKrisna Hanks: Even Professional Athletes Can Be Metabolically Ill - #74For some people, being healthy is always associated with weight loss. Krisna Hanks never had that problem. Having spent 30 years of her life as a professional dancer, she was a vegetarian, did Pilates and swimming to strengthen herself, and took care of her body as her topmost priority. But at one point in her life, a bad joint pain made her struggle to stand up or sit down. For 2 years, doctors can't diagnose what was wrong with her. With all tests exhausted, her physical therapist friend recommended changing her diet. From vegetarian to meat-centric, the change didn’t...
2023-01-1755 minStay Off My Operating TableKari Keith: Commune With Yourself - #53You are meant to be obese. You will not get better. You will always be unhealthy. Once we repeatedly hear or say these limiting beliefs, we start to accept them as truths. It prevents us to live the lives we truly want. Kari Keith emphasizes that we have a choice. Mindsets can change. We can overcome our limiting beliefs.As a health coach, Kari discovered that even with all the nutrition advice she gives her clients, progress is difficult if they don't believe they can change their habits. It prompted her to dive...
2022-08-2353 minStay Off My Operating TableAlexander JA Cortes: The Intersection of "Bro Science" with Hard Science - #52People assume that personal trainers and fitness enthusiasts are dumb. Broscience has been synonymous with trainers who impart fitness advice without a scientific basis. But Alexander Cortes or AJAC has his way of flipping the broscience culture.As a certified personal trainer, he applies clinical data, hard science, and evidence from study together with practical, real-world applications. He maintains a reputation for educating his clients based on knowledge and intellect. The goal is to make diet simple yet effective so more people can understand it. His interest in fitness made him learn more about its historical context...
2022-08-161h 07Stay Off My Operating TableSean O'Mara: Visceral Fat is Killing You - #51Dr. Sean O’Mara was an emergency medicine physician. In that role, he treated people from all walks of life. And it was obvious, even the wealthiest people failed at being healthy. Despite being a doctor, he wasn't in good shape himself. In addition to being overweight, he suffered from several other chronic health issues. A patient confronted him about his weight and introduced him to the paleo diet. That's all it took for him to realize how much impact even a small change in diet could have on overall health. His medical training utterly fail...
2022-08-091h 06Stay Off My Operating TableShefaly Ravula - Nutrition That Heals Can Also Taste Good - #50The confusion over diet or nutrition is because patients have no idea what to eat. It's not a lack of money or a busy schedule. A physician assistant turned culinary and nutrition educator, Shefaly Ravula provides a personalized approach to her patients to develop their diet plan. When her father, a vegetarian and a thin man, had a heart attack, she was left perplexed. It was an example of TOFI - thin outside, fat inside. The experience made her immerse herself to study nutrition for cardiac health. She also studied cardiology and even lipidology. She attended different...
2022-08-0200 minStay Off My Operating TableNayiri Mississian - a Type 1 Diabetic Who Defied the Experts - #49"Just eat whatever you want and cover it with insulin."That was the advice Nayiri Mississian received as a type 1 diabetic. She learned that it didn't improve her blood sugars. No matter what she did, her blood sugars continue to rise. The one thing she didn't try was slashing the carbs from her diet.A chance encounter with Jason Fung persuaded her to adapt low-carb diet and extended fasting in her lifestyle. Her blood sugar improved. She took her bio-hacking even further with extended fasting. The "experts" say diabetics shouldn't fast. Yet she found that...
2022-07-261h 12Stay Off My Operating TableHoward J Luks - #48People come to Dr. Howard J. Luks because of shoulder or knee pain, but his findings led him to advise his patients about their metabolic health. As an orthopedic surgeon, he has studied the links between metabolic health disorders and their consequences on bones, cartilage, and soft tissues. His book “Longevity… Simplified” focuses on the root cause of chronic diseases and how to live a longer and healthier life. He continues to work with his patients to improve their metabolic health and to make sure that they stay off his operating table.Quick guide:00:51 Guest...
2022-07-1935 minStay Off My Operating TableDr. Chris Palmer MD - Brain Dysfunction is a Metabolic Problem #47Dr. Chris Palmer is the pioneer in using low carbohydrate ketogenic diets to treat psychiatric patients suffering from treatment-resistant mental disorders. As a traditionally-trained psychiatrist, it was hard for him to believe the results his psychiatric patients experienced when they "went keto." He knew the ketogenic diet had been used for 100 years to treat epilepsy. He theorized that the therapeutic effects must extend to other mental illnesses. Dr. Palmer's results - both in the clinic and the lab - gives hope to people who suffer from brain dysfunctions previously thought to be incurable.
2022-07-121h 16Stay Off My Operating TableKeto OG Ken Berry MD - #46"Never take nutrition advice from a fat doctor."When Dr. Ken Berry tweeted that, he received a lot of blowbacks, but trust him, he knows what he’s saying. It is hard to listen to somebody when he can't even fix himself. In his mid-thirties, Dr. Berry was overweight and suffered from a wide range of health issues. As a family physician, he was aware of how terrible his nutritional advice was. And so, as part of his self-healing and his desire to help others to live healthy lives, he began to seek answers.In sea...
2022-07-051h 03Stay Off My Operating TableSteak and Butter Gal, from Vegan to Carnivore in One Step - #45As a performer, Bella has always been concerned with how she looked. She had acne problems and serious weight issues that she wanted to overcome. Desperate to find healing, she turned to the vegan diet. She only ate whole-food plant-based and did not take any supplements. Great results happened initially. She finally lost weight and felt some surge of energy. But after a few years, her body started to feel nutrient deficiencies, she wasn’t getting her period, and her skin condition didn’t improve at all.After 6 years of vegan diet, amidst the guilt-tripping of the comm...
2022-06-2859 minStay Off My Operating TableShawna Smith - An Idiosyncratic (and perfectly timed) Model of Health and Disease - #44People are so used to the state of imbalance in their lives, but it should not be the norm. For someone like Shawna Smith who is strongly empathic and intuitive and has the natural ability to see people's strengths and weaknesses, she can evaluate how a body (or a part of it) is out of balance. This is how she helps people heal. The process is to find the connection points, to recognize the small issues and how they may lead to possible problems or major health concerns. But we have been so used to measurable healing, w...
2022-06-2157 minStay Off My Operating TableRita Brewer - Medicine Should Heal People, not Treat Symptoms - #43Rita Brewer had her sight set on the medical field at a very young age. She worked in surgery as a Physicians Assistant, and still loves surgery. But she's a lifelong learner, and continues to explore and finds ways to grow.After going through all the conventional treatments for her autoimmune disease - without success - she began a search for integrative therapies: energy medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine. That's where she found healing.Tired of a system that doesn't allow flexibility, she transitioned out of conventional medicine and started her health c...
2022-06-1459 minStay Off My Operating TableCasey Ruff - The Fitness Coach Who Admits He Was Wrong #42For many years, trainers used the calories in, calories out model. Even Casey Ruff has tried it and as a fitness trainer, has recommended it to his clients. But he learned it’s not sustainable.When he became a certified nutrition coach, he witnessed people avail of different programs to develop healthy eating habits of vegetables and lean meats, only to end up not finishing the program. These nutrition programs are simply not doable.Until he experienced the ketogenic diet and personally saw its benefits. He never looked back.This episode focuses on pe...
2022-06-0758 minStay Off My Operating TableDr. Stephen Hussey - Understanding the Heart - #41When we were young, we learned that the heart pumps blood in the body. Well, Dr. Stephen Hussey thinks we misunderstood the heart. Growing up, he experienced different inflammatory conditions and has type-1 diabetes, which puts him at risk for heart disease. It made him devote his attention to discussions about the heart. He simply wants to take in as much information as he can.Based on his studies, how did we misunderstand the heart? It begins with the fourth phase of water, also referred to as structured water or exclusion zone water. The human body is...
2022-05-3157 minStay Off My Operating TableCynthia Thurlow - #40The healthcare system is flawed if it forces you to see more patients for profit than to focus on patients to heal them. Cynthia Thurlow doesn't want any of that anymore. As a nurse practitioner, she has a lot of autonomy in patient care, yet she felt restricted because she can’t deliver the kind of care she wants. Her big move was to leave clinical medicine and choose the path she knows she can better help patients through lifestyle medicine and nutrition.Despite people who tell her she has no business giving nutrition information, she strongly sp...
2022-05-241h 09Stay Off My Operating TableMetabolic Health OG William Davis, MD - #39Can you possibly identify if someone's at risk of a heart attack or cardiac arrest? That question run through Dr. William Davis’ mind when his mother died due to cardiac death. He found the helpful predictor and the most common cause of coronary disease, and it is not cholesterol as we were led to believe. The culprit? Grains and sugars. He counters different notions about health and treatments and addresses the factors that allow the disease to emerge in the first place: diet, lack of nutrients, and disrupted microbiome. We talked about his transformation from a traditional car...
2022-05-171h 01Stay Off My Operating TableReview of the 2022 Metabolic Health Summit - #38Dr. Ovadia summed up his highlights during the Metabolic Health Summit last May 5-8 in Santa Barabara, CA.Testing is crucial. We can now keep track of various aspects of our metabolic health thanks to the availability of fingerstick meters, continuous glucose monitors, and at-home testing equipment.Additionally, supplements are relevant to metabolic health. It should be targeted and measured. A symptom tied to a deficiency must be present. When you supplement, its effect can be measured as the symptom improves.The ketogenic diet was initially developed as an epilepsy treatment. Studies show that it can affect nerve...
2022-05-1051 minStay Off My Operating TableDr. Brian Lenzkes - My Insurance Company Didn't Want Me to Help Patients Heal #37After years of treating diabetes, Brian Lenzkes understood that the answer to the disease is not just medication. His experience with fasting and low carb prompted him to focus on nutrition to treat his diabetic patients. In the process, he spent more time with them to explain things. Doctors don't even have time to discuss nutrition in the typical 10-15 minute session. He knew he had to make changes. In this conversation, he gives us a rundown of his experience as a doctor that depends on HMO incentives. He also shared the low-carb approach to managing diabetes, a...
2022-05-031h 10Stay Off My Operating TableKeto Myths Part 2 of 2 - #36In part 2 of our Keto Q&A, Dr. Ovadia addresses responds to g more questions about ketogenesis and the keto diet. The 6 Keto Questions addressed in this episode are:Does keto... 1. cause inflamation?2. harm the liver?3. increase liver fat?4. harm the kidneys?5. cause muscle loss?6. cause lost of bone density?Connect with Dr. Ovadia:TwitteriFixHearts WebsiteStay Off My Operating Table WebsiteAmazonSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here...
2022-04-2640 minStay Off My Operating TableKeto Q&A Part 1 - #35In this episode, Dr. Ovadia responds to Jack's first 5 questions about ketogenesis and the keto diet. In addition, they do a deep dive into the differences between normal and abnormal cholesterol, and how it affects us.The 5 Keto Questions addressed in this episode are:Is long-term ketosis unhealthy?Will being in ketosis cause diabetic ketoacidosis, (DKA)?Does being in ketosis cause hypoglycemia?Is the brain damaged by being in ketosis?Does ketosis damage heart and/or vascular function?Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your...
2022-04-1943 minStay Off My Operating TableBrian Keith - Food, Sleep & Systems - #34"It's not just what you eat. It's what what you eat eats and where what you eat eats is grown."The instant I heard that phrase, I knew this was gonna be a dynamite podcast. This episode features Redbeard himself, Brian Keith.Brian Keith is a business coach. But that short description doesn't begin to describe all the ways he helps small business owners get efficient business growth with less overwhelm and less frustration. He's wildly entertaining, has an razor-sharp mind and a wit to match, and is an absolute delight to interview.O...
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