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vP life#033 Gilian Crowther - The Hidden Cause of Chronic Illness: Mitochondria & The Cell Danger ResponseGILIAN CROWTHER MA (Oxon), FBANT, mANP, mNNA, CNHC reg., is a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist and Naturopath specialising in complex multisystem disorders. Her key focus is on infectious pathologies and mitochondrial dysfunction. She studied complementary therapy in Germany for many years before completing her training in the UK. She has been a senior member of the Academy of Nutritional Medicine (www.aonm.org) since 2010, and is their Director of Research. She is a committee member of the General Naturopathic Council (GNC) as well as the British Society for Ecological Medicine (BSEM). > During our discussion, you’ll discover:2025-07-131h 10vP life#032 Justin Maguire - Everything to know about Immunometabolism and the Cell Danger ResponseJustin Maguire is a multidisciplinary practitioner and educator with a rich background in biochemistry, physiology, psychology and precision nutrition. Specialising in complex health conditions such as chronic fatigue, PCOS, and neuroinflammatory disorders, Justin integrates cutting-edge research with genetic functional testing to craft highly personalised protocols for his clients. His work is deeply informed by systems biology and principles of psychoneuroimmunology, offering clients both clarity and practical tools for transformation.Justin has shared his expertise as a speaker at international health summits, including the Health Optimisation Summit in 2022 and 2023. He also appeared at BodyPower in 2014 and 2015, e...2025-07-062h 11vP life#031 Ryan Carter - Ancestral Health Meets Modern ScienceBased in Nicaragua, Ryan Carter is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, Sports Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, and founder of Live Vitae, a health coaching and personalised nutrition service. Ryan’s evidence-based, holistic approach to "wellgevity" blends functional medicine, ancestral wisdom, biohacking and modern science. With over 430,000 Instagram followers, Ryan is also a passionate educator and uses his platform to share insights into how everyday folks can reclaim their vitality and optimise their health. > During our discussion, you’ll discover:(00:17:45) Integrating modern science with ancestral wisdom(00:26:59) How real are ‘sleep chronotypes’(00:33...2025-06-291h 42vP life#030 Dr Tina Peers - Understanding Histamine Intolerance and MCASDr. Tina Peers is a Holistic Naturopathic practitioner with 41 years of experience in allopathic medicine.She has a special interest in women's health, the treatment of MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome), and restoring health from the toxic effects of spike protein (you can read her full bio here) Throughout her extensive career, Dr. Peers has specialized in reproductive health and menopause management, but more recently, she has shifted her focus to addressing complex conditions such as MCAS, Long COVID, and post-vaccine injury.In 2025, she stepped away from allopathic medicine to embrace Integrative Personalised Medicine, seeking...2025-06-221h 32vP life#029 Simmo - Why Men Have LOW Testosterone (And How To Fix It Naturally)Simmo beat testicular cancer and more than doubled his testosterone levels in 90 days using natural methods. Now, he helps men optimise their testosterone levels naturally without TRT or medical dependence. > During our discussion, you’ll discover:(00:03:04) Why is testicular cancer becoming more prevelant(00:05:38) Why is low testosterone becoming more common(00:11:43) TRT in men(00:15:34) The issues with trying to stop TRT(00:17:09) How is testosterone produced in the body(00:20:57) The difference between primary and secondary hypothyroidism(00:23:54) Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)(00:28:45) How doe...2025-06-1558 minvP life#028 Bryan Gohl - Red Light Therapy ExposedBryan Gohl is the co-founder of Red Light Rising, a trailblazing company among the world’s first to sell LED red light therapy products way back in 2017. With 20 years in health and wellness, the last decade has been a personal mission—fixing his health through biohacking after vegetarianism made him seriously ill, leading him to Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof diet and red light therapy. Originally from South Africa, he spent 15 years in the UK, where the lack of sun and the lack of high-quality red light therapy products led Bryan to build his own, sparking profound benefits he now...2025-06-081h 04vP life#27 Sonia Spil - Doctors Get Women’s Hormones WRONG (Here’s the Truth)vitalityPRO #27 Sonia Spil - Doctors Get Women’s Hormones WRONG (Here’s the Truth) Sonia is a seasoned online health coach with nearly a decade of experience, specialising in autoimmune conditions and hormone dysfunction, including fertility, PCOS, and other metabolic imbalances. Her journey began in the competitive world of bodybuilding as a bikini competitor, but personal health struggles reshaped her approach to coaching.After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, amenorrhea, and recurring SIBO, Sonia battled unexplained weight gain, weight loss resistance, and metabolic dysfunction. Despite trying hormone replacement therapy (HRT), her symptoms and lab re...2025-06-011h 24vP life#026 Dana Zhaksylykova - Microplastics Invasion: How Plastic is Poisoning Your Body & PlanetDana Zhaksylykova is an environmental researcher on a mission to tackle the growing problem of microplastics. Her research focuses on identifying and quantifying these tiny plastic particles in wastewater. This research is particularly important as microplastic discharge remains unregulated worldwide, highlighting a critical gap in environmental protection.Beyond the lab, Dana is a dedicated advocate for raising awareness about microplastics on her social media. > During our discussion, you’ll discover:(00:05:47) Were not ruining the planet, just our health(00:08:08) What are micr...2025-05-2555 minvP life#025 Dr Tyler Panzner - Why Your Supplements DON’T Work (And How to Fix It)Dr. Tyler Panzner is a Ph.D. scientist with a deep background in pharmacology, cancer, neuroscience, and inflammation research. His passion for how different substances affect the body has been lifelong, but about seven years ago, he found his true calling in genetics and personalised medicine. Since then, he's been on a mission to create personalised vitamin, supplement, and lifestyle protocols tailored to each individual’s unique biology.His approach is all about understanding what your cells truly need and uncovering which vitamins, supplements, or foods might not be a good match for your genetic makeup. He fi...2025-05-181h 21vP life#024 Dr Thomas Seager - How Ice Baths Boost Testosterone & Rewire Your BrainThomas P Seager, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and co-Founder of the Morozko Forge ice bath company. His latest book "Uncommon Cold: The Science & Experience of Cold Plunge Therapy," describes the use of ice baths to heal from metabolic and autoimmune disorders, inhibit tumor growth, balance hormones, and improve psychological resilience.His expertise in resilient infrastructure systems and environmental sustainability has made him a popular speaker and a consultant to the Army Corps of Engineers and the Office of Naval Research. Nonetheless, Dr. Seager's research in human re...2025-05-111h 39vP life#023 Tristan Scott - EMFs, Tech & Human Biology: The Truth About Healthy TechnologyvitalityPRO #023 Tristan Scott - EMFs, Tech & Human Biology: The Truth About Healthy Technology Tristan Scott, M.S., is an electrical engineer and electromagnetic field (EMF) expert based in Wyoming. With a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Tristan specialises in the biological impacts of non-native EMFs from sources like 5G and Wi-Fi, advocating for safer, health-conscious technologies. Tristan currently heads marketing at Daylight Computer Co., a technology company that is championing flicker-free, circadian-friendly screen technology to prioritise user well-being. An author of Beef and Bitcoin and...2025-05-0459 minvP life#022 Harry Worrow - The Hidden Science of FasciavitalityPRO #022 Harry Worrow - The Hidden Science of Fascia Harry Worrow is a Biomechanics Specialist & Elite Personal Trainer with 15 years of experience and is dedicated to helping clients achieve their peak physical potential and overall well-being.Harry’s expertise lies in understanding the body's mechanics to address the root cause of issues.He specialises in alignment analysis, lower limb and full body assessments, and the crucial connection between the thorax and pelvis. Harry’s goal is to restore full mobility and function through techniques like Myofascial release and targeted corrective exercises for...2025-04-271h 02vP life#021 Dr Matthew Yousefzadeh - The Science of Slowing AgeingvitalityPRO #021 Dr Matthew Yousefzadeh - The Science of Slowing Ageing Matt Yousefzadeh, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and a member of the Columbia Center for Translational Immunology and the Columbia Center for Human Longevity. He received Ph.D. from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and completed postdoctoral fellowship at Scripps Florida and the University of Minnesota to study the mechanisms by which endogenous DNA damage drives ageing. Dr. Yousefzadeh’s laboratory utilises in vitro and in vivo models of ageing to...2025-04-201h 12vP life#020 Sally Norton - Oxalates, Toxins & The Truth About 'Healthy' FoodsSally K. Norton, MPH, is a nutrition educator and consultant specialising in the impact of dietary oxalates on health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Cornell University and a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Throughout her career, Sally has held significant roles in medical education, public health research, and holistic healing. Notably, she managed a five-year, NIH-funded program at UNC Medical School, focusing on educating students and faculty about integrative healing practices. Her personal health challenges led her to explore the effects of oxalates in plant-based diets, culminating...2025-04-131h 12vP life#019 Dr Jenny Goodman - The Invisible Toxins That Are Killing UsJenny Goodman is a medical doctor, author, lecturer and broadcaster. She qualified at Leeds University Medical School in 1982. Disillusioned with conventional medicine’s inability to heal sick people, and its failure to enquire about the causes of illness or to do preventive healthcare, she left after a short time in practice. She then lectured extensively, both on medical sciences to practitioners of alternative medicine and on topics such as women’s health and the politics of health to the general public in adult education classes. She completed a Master’s degree in psychotherapy and counselling, and worked as a therap...2025-04-061h 28vP life#018 Dr Eric Balcavage - Unlocking Thyroid HealthvitalityPRO #018 Dr Eric Balcavage - Unlocking Thyroid Health Dr Eric Balcavage received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport, Iowa in 1995, and has been in practice since 1996. He is Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and a Nutrition SpecialistWith over 20 years of practice, he has successfully helped thousands of people suffering from thyroid problems and other chronic health conditions.He spends hundreds of hours every year advancing his knowledge base on functional medicine, thyroid physiology, functional neurology, immune system function, hormone function...2025-03-301h 22vP life#017 Elliot Overton - Thiamine Uncovered: The power of vitamin B1vitalityPRO #017 Elliot Overton - Thiamine Uncovered: The power of vitamin B1 Elliot Overton is a nutritionist based in France, and is considered to be an expert in the clinical application of high-dose thiamine therapy. Elliot frequently lectures and speaks at educational events aimed at practitioners, helping to broaden the understanding and application of thiamine in clinical settings. Furthermore, he is cofounder and CEO of Objective Nutrients, a nutraceutical company specializing in excipient-free thiamine derivatives and related supplements. Elliot’s overarching aim is to increase awareness about the bene...2025-03-231h 48vP life#016 Andrew McLaughlan - Transform Your Life: Expert Tips from a Top CoachAndrew McLaughlan is a coach. He is a leader who helps others lead, a consistent performer who values rest, and a master of his craft. However, he knows that’s not who he really is. He is on a mission to awaken fellow humans and change the consciousness of the planet. He so happens to be in the people-helping business and is a transformative coach.His clients include group chief executives, entrepreneurs, coaches, members of leadership teams, directors and managers, parents, and professional athletes. He once believed that the ‘extraordinary’ don’t need a coach but has replaced...2025-03-161h 31vP life#015 Dr Sarah Myhill - Expert Insights on Chronic Fatigue SyndromevitalityPRO #015 Dr Sarah Myhill - Expert Insights on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Dr. Sarah Myhill qualified with honours from the Middlesex Hospital Medical School, London, in 1981 and has since dedicated her career to both NHS and independent medical practice. With a special interest in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and ME, she has authored three original scientific papers on mitochondrial dysfunction in these conditions and multiple award-winning books aimed at empowering patients to identify the causes of their symptoms and find their unique path to recovery.Dr. M...2025-03-091h 07vP life#014 Dr Andrew Campbell - The Science of Mould and Its Impact on HealthvitalityPRO #014 Dr Andrew Campbell - The Science of Mould and Its Impact on Health With over 35 years of professional experience as a renowned Medical Clinician, Dr. Campbell is seen as an expert in the fields of integrative health and traditional medicine, as well as a dynamic, results-driven leader who has demonstrated success by treating the most complex patients and having extensive experience with testing for moulds and mycotoxins.In past years, Dr. Campbell has been recognised as one of the Top 100 Health Professionals in Clinical Immunology and Toxicology, as an...2025-03-0358 minvP life#013 Dr. Andreas Goddeeris - Ozone Therapy Uncovered: The Treatment You Haven't Heard OfvitalityPRO #013 Dr. Andreas Goddeeris - Ozone Therapy Uncovered: The Treatment You Haven't Heard Of Dr. Andreas Goddeeris is a holistically focused medical doctor from Belgium. Originally trained as a general practitioner and emergency doctor, Andreas went on to specialise in sports medicine.While working in emergency care and sports medicine, he recognised the limitations of conventional medicine. Driven by a desire to provide more comprehensive care, Andreas then went on to complete functional and complementary medicine training.In 2022, Andreas set up his practice in Ibiza, where he further honed his expertise...2025-02-1652 minvP life#012 Jonny Hirtenstein - Navigating Trauma with Chiropractic CarevitalityPRO #012 Jonny Hirtenstein - Navigating Trauma with Chiropractic Care Jonny Hirtenstein DC is a chiropractor who specialises in a functional medicine based approach helping patients with chronic and complex health issues. He graduated from the Anglo-European Chiropractic College in Bournemouth in 2013. He now works in his practice, Foundation for Life Healthcare, based just outside Oxford. After beginning life as a more typical "structural" chiropractor, he soon found that this left a lot of unanswered questions and so he began delving into other treatment modalities inside and outside his profession, allowing him to explore the health...2025-02-101h 17vP life#011 Marilia Chamon - The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your HealthvitalityPRO #011 Marilia Chamon - The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Health Marilia Chamon is a London-based registered nutritional therapist specialising in gut health and the founder of Gutfulness Nutrition. Trained on the use of the low FODMAP diet through Monash University, certified in Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice by IFM, and a SIBO-trained practitioner, Marilia brings a highly qualified, science-backed approach to each client. Her journey into nutritional therapy began after developing IBS following an episode of food poisoning, driving her commitment to evidence-based solutions for digestive health. Through her 16-week programme...2025-02-0236 minvP life#010 Dr Greg Potter - Sleep: Science and SupplementsvitalityPRO #010 Dr Greg Potter - Sleep: Science and Supplements Dr Greg Potter is a health and performance coach specialising in sleep. He has a PhD in Sleep, Nutrition, and Metabolic Health from the University of Leeds and an MSc in Exercise Science from Loughborough University. Over the past decade, Greg has worked with individuals facing sleep disorders, obesity, autoimmune diseases and mental health challenges. He has also coached elite athletes across various sports, helping them achieve World Records and win gold medals.Greg's approach combines evidence-based strategies to improve sleep, fitness, a...2025-01-041h 19vP life#009 Dr Robert Stevens - Testosterone and Modern Men's HealthvitalityPRO #009 Dr Robert Stevens - Testosterone and Modern Men's Health Dr Robert Stevens graduated from Sheffield Medical School in 1997 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB). Initially working in surgery, Dr. Stevens eventually shifted his focus to primary care, earning his Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) qualification in 2010. Over time, he grew disillusioned with the direction of General Practice, feeling that it had become more commercialised, and sought to emphasise prevention through lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise rather than relying solely on modern medicine.In 2013, Dr Stevens earned a...2024-11-201h 00vP life#008 Tony Pemberton - Epigenetics: Reversing your Age ClockvitalityPRO #008 Tony Pemberton - Epigenetics: Reversing your Age Clock Tony is a certified Epigenetic Coach, following on after a long career as a Building Information Modelling Engineer. He re-trained in epigenetics in 2021 after being diagnosed with ADHD and discovering that contrary to what his Doctor told him, lifestyle does greatly impact symptoms. So much so, that he was able to able to come off his ADHD medication entirely. Tony on a daily basis reads DNA, epigenetic, and gut microbiome reports for clients, giving them tailored advice, which over time shows in their overall h...2024-10-2246 minvP life#007 Dr Rui Lopes - The Innovative Breath Test for SIBO, IBS and Gut HealthvitalityPRO #007 Dr Rui Lopes - The Innovative Breath Test for SIBO, IBS and Gut Health Dr Rui Lopes is a medical Doctor and Clinical Researcher. Rui’s clinical experience as a physician has allowed him to successfully develop a career in clinical development and research, where he has worked extensively in gastroenterology , respiratory disease and several other therapeutic areas. Rui now leverages his clinical expertise as a Medical Advisor for Owlstone, to guide and advise the development and implementation of healthcare products. > During our discussion, you’ll discover:2024-09-2039 minvP life#006 Andy Smith - PEMF for Health and LongevityvitalityPRO #006 Andy Smith - PEMF for Health and Longevity Andy Smith comes from a medical family with both his father and brother owning their own businesses in the medical and health space. Andy's journey started with him working at his father's business until one day he faced a severe health crisis, that, had it not been addressed would have been fatal. Having initially sought the help of the traditional medical system Andy was forced to look into more alternative means when his health continued to deteriorate. His family had used PEMF before for their horses...2024-08-0959 minvP life#005 Dr Ahmet Ozyigit - Female Fertility and LongevityvitalityPRO #005 Dr Ahmet Ozyigit - Female Fertility and Longevity Dr Ozyigit is a clinical embryologist and IV fertility specialist. Initially taken by economics, Dr Ozygit attended Kansas University where he obtained a BA, following which he went on to obtain his PhD from Azerbaijan State University. After spending time working alongside his parents in their medical practice in patient coordination, Dr Ozyigit decided to return to school to complete his medical degree. He went on to specialise in endocrinology and embryology and is currently working through his Fellowship in Anti Aging and Metabolic Medicine which...2024-07-031h 12vP life#004 Mark Spendlove - Untreated Lyme DiseasevitalityPRO #004 Mark Spendlove - Untreated Lyme Disease Mark Spendlove is a Chartered and Certified Financial Planner with a passion for both finance and health and fitness. When he’s not working Mark can be found fell walking in the Lake District, something he was was unable to do for after initially initially being diagnosed with Lyme disease. > During our discussion, you’ll discover:(00:01:44) What is Lyme Disease(00:03:28) How Mark discovered he had Lyme(00:06:56) A day in the life of living with Lyme(00:11:10) What tests and diagn...2024-06-131h 04vP life#003 Johannes Kettelhodt - Europe's Number 1 SaunavitalityPRO #003 Johannes Kettelhodt - Europe's Number 1 Sauna Johannes Kettelhodt is the CEO and Co-Founder of Clearlight Saunas International, where he leads a global team of around 40 like-minded people who share a common vision: to deliver wellness solutions to one billion households, aimed at improving and extending lifespan.With a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Johannes has a strong background in developing and implementing sustainable and efficient technologies that enhance health and well-being. For the past 9 years, he has been at the head of Clearlight Saunas International, managing the holding company with a focus on...2024-05-2242 minvP life#002 Emel Gunay - The world of Functional MedicinevitalityPRO #002 Emel Gunay - The world of Functional Medicine Emel is a researcher and functional medicine nutrition therapist who works for OMNOS, a biomarker testing company based in the UK that provides the public and practitioners alike, with testing from many of the world's top laboratories. In addition to her role and OMNOS, Emel also has her own practice where she works with people from all walks of life looking to reclaim their health > Who are OMNOS and why are they different? [00:01:56] > Em...2024-05-0953 minvP life#001 Dr Jin Xiong She - Exploring NAD+ and Cellular EnergyvitalityPRO#001 Dr Jin Xiong She - Exploring NAD+ and Cellular Energy Dr. Jin-Xiong She received his college education in China and PhD degree in France. He served as Division Chief of Experimental Pathology and Director of Research of the UF’s world-class Diabetes Centre. In his long academic career, Dr She has authored over 400-peer peer-reviewed papers with an H-Index of 76 and over 19,000 citations, secured over $100 million in research grants and has been invited to speak globally. Dr. She is one of the 20 “Georgia Top Medical Researchers”. He served as President of the Chinese Geneticists in Ameri...2024-04-241h 01vP lifeWelcome to the vP life PodcastWelcome to the vP life podcast, the weekly show that brings you the latest education in functional and integrative medicine, longevity science and biohacking. I’m your host Rob, head of product and science at vitalityPRO.This longer-form show, which typically runs 60 to 90 minutes, will be released every Wednesday. During these episodes, I will interview industry experts who are changing the way we think about health, medicine and performance. Occasionally, I’ll do a solo episode and release bonus content where we’ll break down the latest research allowing you to make informed decisions that will he...2024-04-1601 min
The Healthy Kansas City PodcastEpisode 7: Dr. Frank & Regina Merritt of Vitality ProGive us a listen here, subscribe, and feel free to leave us a 5-Star review (for you iTunes listeners out there) so other folks can find our show! We are honored to introduce our friends and first-class medical providers, Dr. Frank & Regina Merritt!
Frank and Regina Merritt founded VitalityPro (vitalityprousa.com) in 2015, a research and development company dedicated to improving health and athletic performance through innovative modalities. The company draws on her expertise as a physical therapist and his experience in emergency medicine and research to create functional and integrative solutions.
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Ali Fitness PodcastA Holistic Approach to Intermittent Fasting with Dr. Frank Merritt of VitalityPro - EP077Here in ‘The Excited States of America,’ intermittent fasting or IF is all the rage. But fasting has been around since the dawn of mankind and even plays a role in most world religions. Long before it was popular, Dr. Frank Merritt was researching the benefits of intermittent fasting and helping his best friend, Jason, experiment with an IF protocol that would extend his life far beyond the six months he had been given to live in the wake of a brain cancer diagnosis. Dr. Merritt is the founder of VitalityPro, a company dedicated to improving quality of l...2018-09-0900 min
The Next LevelThe 17 Hour Fast with Dr. Frank MerrittInspired by his best friend’s battle with cancer, Dr. Frank Merritt has engineered the fasting protocol, The 17 Hour Fast, which offers maximum benefits from a minimum fast that promotes an enriching mind, body and soul experience. Drawing on years of medical practice as well as VitalityPro research protocols developed with iconic athletes, respected nutritionists, and behavioral/exercise psychologists, The 17 Hour Fast embodies a minimum effective dose (MED) strategy harnessing powerful health and performance advantages of longer fasts while avoiding many of their pitfalls. Furthermore, The 17 Hour Fast is carefully synchronized and choreographed with diurnal/nocturnal hormone patterns, sleep hy...2018-07-3056 min