EPI 150: Dr. Shawn Baker - Super Fit 57 Year Old World Record Holder Shares Why He Switched To Carnivore & What Were The Results. Plus How He Helps Patients Lower Inflammation In Their Body

Show notes: (1:33) Mark Lintern and his journey (7:24) Cancer theories (20:59) Traditional treatments vs. alternative approaches (30:29) The Tippin's protocol (37:57) How to access Mark’s book and other resources (46:01) Outro Who is Mark Lintern?   Mark Lintern is a graphic designer from Stafford who, after being diagnosed with skin cancer and losing a close friend to the disease, spent eight years researching cancer. His work culminated in the formulation of the "Cell Suppression Theory," a groundbreaking perspective on cancer that challenges mainstream views. Lintern’s theory is notable for its ability to explain the Hanahan and Weinberg Hallmarks of cancer, which serve as a framework for understanding the complexities of the disease.   Despite having no formal medical background, Lintern's dedication and innovative approach led to the publication of his book The Cancer Resolution?, which was recognized as the Best Indie Book of the Year in 2023. His work has garnered attention within cancer research circles, even leading to a presentation at the “Cancer Through Another Lens” event, where his findings were scrutinized by panels of cancer experts Connect with Mark: Website: https://www.cellsuppression.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-lintern-b75321277/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1267965420803874   Grab a copy: https://amzn.to/3XMxQNc Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: (0:42) Dr. Zinn's background and career journey (6:10) Debunking outdated nutrition myths (8:45) Low-carb diets in managing diabetes globally (13:50) The spectrum of carbohydrate reduction (20:17) The challenge of maintaining extreme diets (23:33) The role of elimination diets like AIP and carnivore (28:44) Long-term use of keto and metabolic flexibility (37:11) Why low-carb is beneficial for blood sugar control and metabolic health (43:05) Starchy vegetables and their place in a low-carb diet (46:31) Where to find Dr. Zinn (48:41) Outro Who is Dr. Caryn Zinn?   Dr. Caryn Zinn is a highly regarded Associate Professor at Auckland University of Technology, a registered dietitian, and an expert in nutrition. With over 25 years of experience, she focuses on the benefits of a whole-food, low-carbohydrate, healthy fat dietary approach. Dr. Zinn's research and clinical work emphasize metabolic health, weight loss, and sports performance.   Born in Cape Town, South Africa, she earned her qualifications in dietetics from the University of Cape Town in 1995 before relocating to New Zealand. She later completed a master's degree in sports nutrition and a PhD focusing on weight management. As a strong advocate of the LCHF lifestyle, her work is dedicated to helping people achieve better health through personalized nutrition plans that focus on reducing processed carbohydrates and promoting healthy fats and proteins​ Connect with Dr. Caryn: Website: https://www.carynzinn.co.nz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carynzinndietitian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carynzinn Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (1:27) How Dr. Sandison became interested in Alzheimer’s treatment (4:23) Understanding genetic predispositions (9:28) Six components of brain health (19:12) Hormonal balance and testosterone therapy for brain health (21:50) Nutrition for brain health (28:00) Benefits of the ketogenic diet and seasonal eating for cognitive health (38:25) Recommended supplements for brain health (42:18) Learn more about Dr. Sandison (43:29) Outro Who is Dr. Heather Sandison?   Dr. Heather Sandison, a distinguished naturopathic doctor, has devoted her career to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to those affected by dementia. Renowned for her pioneering work, Dr. Sandison has integrated groundbreaking, holistic, and multimodal interventions, seamlessly creating clinical, residential, research, and educational platforms. Her relentless dedication has not only transformed the lives of patients and caregivers she has also set new standards in the field of dementia care.   She is the founder of Solcere (Soul – SAIR – eh) Health Clinic and Marama, the first residential care facility for the elderly of its kind. She is the primary clinical investigator and author of the peer reviewed article “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in August of 2023.     She also hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer’s summit. Her book Reversing Alzheimer’s will be published by HarperCollins in June 2024 to scale her impact and work towards her goal of making dementia rare and optional. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. Connect with Dr. Sandison: Web: https://www.drheathersandison.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7D8wkR3j1ZNoI2HHCLs3tg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drheathersandison Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (1:11) How Dr. Ede discovered the connection between nutrition and mental health (3:56) The gut-brain connection and its impact on mental health (9:00) Successful dietary interventions in treating mental illness (15:15) The role of inflammation and oxidative stress in mental health conditions (20:44) Foods to avoid for better mental health (27:25) Nutrition recommendations for plant-based and animal-based diets (31:54) Understanding the importance of whole foods for brain health (38:07) Dr. Ede’s recommended foods (49:35) Where to find Dr. Ede (53:15) Outro Who is Dr. Georgia Ede?   Dr. Georgia Ede, MD, is a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist based in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA. Her interest in nutrition arose after discovering a new way of eating that reversed several bewildering health problems she had developed in her early 40s, including fibromyalgia, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).   Dr. Ede acquired her bachelor’s in biology from Carleton College in Minnesota. Then, for seven years, she worked as a research assistant in the fields of biochemistry, diabetes, and wound healing. She earned her MD from the University of Vermont and completed her residency in general adult psychiatry at Cambridge Hospital in 2002.   Now, Dr. Ede devotes all of her time to nutritional psychiatry and directs her efforts on studying, writing, and speaking about the strong scientific connection between food and brain health. Connect with Dr. Ede: Website: https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiaedemd/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaEdeMd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgiaEdeMD   Grab a copy: https://bit.ly/3MSGALx Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (1:13) Dr. David Brownstein and his background (2:58) From conventional to holistic medicine (12:00) Iodine and its powerful health benefits (17:19) Connection between iodine deficiency and thyroid disorders (19:48) How Dr. Brownstein discovered the correct iodine formulation (29:55) Iodine in health and addressing iodine deficiency (33:25) Toxic halides (fluoride, bromide) and their impact (37:05) On taking iodine and other sources (45:08) Where to find Dr. Brownstein (46:54) Hormone imbalances and the use of bioidentical hormone therapy (47:51) Interaction of iodine with other vitamins and minerals (49:31) Outro Who is Dr. David Brownstein?   Dr. David Brownstein, M.D., is a board-certified family physician who utilizes the best of conventional and alternative therapies. He is the Medical Director for the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Brownstein is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and serves on the board for the International College of Integrative Medicine. He is the father of two beautiful physicians, Hailey and Jessica, and is a retired soccer coach.   Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally about his success using natural therapies. He has also authored sixteen books: Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It, 5th Edition and his newest book, A Holistic Approach to Viruses. Connect with Dr. Brownstein: Website: https://www.drbrownstein.com/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (1:40) What led Dr. Dzugan to the hormone optimization field? (3:20) Differences in medical approaches between countries (7:21) Pharmaceutical dependency in the U.S. (10:40) Aging and hormonal changes (14:11) Importance of hormone optimization (17:52) Understanding disease causes and treatment (20:38) The necessity of regular blood tests for optimal health (27:01) Cholesterol misconceptions and hormone production (30:29) Statins and cholesterol (37:30) Testosterone and heart health (47:38)  Importance of mimicking natural hormone cycles (49:18) Testosterone, DHT, and hair loss connection (56:07) Outro Who is Dr. Sergey Dzugan?   Sergey A. Dzugan MD, PhD is a world-renowned physician, research scientist, and educator. Within a few years of receiving his MD at Donetsk National University, Ukraine, he became the Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at the University-affiliated regional hospital. After receiving his PhD, he became a Professor at that University. Upon moving his family to the US, he delved deeply into body chemistry optimization and developed breakthrough treatments for high cholesterol and migraine – for which the Academy of Creative Endeavors (Russia) awarded him the title of Academician.   Dr. Dzugan’s expertise in human physiology is recognized worldwide, and he regularly presents at global medical conferences such as the prestigious International Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine as the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Dzugan Institute of Restorative Medicine.   Dr. Dzugan is the author of 163 publications in medical journals, author of 7 books, holder of 3 patents, and author of 23 articles in health-related magazines. He is a Member of the Editorial Board of the Neuroendocrinology Letters and a Member of the Medical Advisory Board at Life Extension Magazine. Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: (0:50) Who is Dre Baldwin and what is his background? (3:52) The importance of discipline in achieving success (6:50) Creating structure and leveraging mentorship (13:05) Work On Your Game (14:14) Building confidence through discipline and mindset (17:59) The Third Day (24:12) The power of “thinking time” (25:58) Shifting your mindset to focus on achievements (27:18) The influence of social circles and why you might need new friends (29:54) Letting go of old habits to level up (34:09) Learn more about Dre (36:33) Outro Who is Dre Baldwin?   Dre Baldwin is an International Social Media expert, author, entrepreneur, and business coach with a professional athlete background. After graduating with a Business Marketing & Management degree from Penn State Altoona in 2004, Dre played professional basketball internationally for 9 years, spanning 8 countries. Coming from a humble athletic background, Dre had no choice but to market and promote himself tirelessly to create his professional opportunities - not to mention working on his game to be ready to deliver when the opportunity was created. Dre had started blogging in 2005, and began filming and publishing his basketball workouts and motivational messages to YouTube in 2006. In 2009, Dre decided to start a practice of posting a new video daily to his YouTube channel, a discipline that continues to this day: He has published over 4,800 videos to YouTube, which go out to his 100,000+ subscribers and have been viewed over 35 million times. The presence Dre developed through his videos and blogging led to the development of his "DreAllDay" and "Work On Your Game" brands; Dre's WOYG Enterprises works with businesses and entrepreneurs on branding and marketing their businesses through dominating the internet the same way Dre did to build his brands. An internet pioneer who built his name on the same discipline and persistence that made him a professional athlete, Dre has never been one to do just one thing. As of December 2015, Dre has published 6 books and over 100 athletic training programs. A Philadelphia native, Dre lives in South Florida. Connect with Dre: Website: http://workonyourgameuniversity.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dreallday/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drebaldwin/?hl=en YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwHgkC8tsH6r0hQjCw_raYw Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (1:05) Dr. Goldhamer's journey into fasting and alternative medicine (3:11) The impact of visceral fat on chronic diseases (4:44) Fasting and treating high blood pressure (8:16) The types and benefits of fasting (12:39) Importance of rest during fasting to preserve muscle and maximize fat loss (15:56) Long-term success of fasting and maintaining results (25:46) The rule of fasting (28:19) Fasting differences between males and females (30:28) The risks of excessive protein intake and the importance of balanced nutrition (38:29) Debunking the myth that protein should be the central focus of the diet (42:30) Can fasting save your life? (45:58) Fasting tips (51:35) Learn more about Dr. Alan Goldhamer (53:05) Outro Who is Dr. Alan Goldhamer?   Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of TrueNorth Health Center, offers a comprehensive range of health services, including medical and chiropractic care, psychotherapy, counseling, and body work. He is known for his energetic and articulate approach to health education, supervising the fasting of thousands of patients and making TrueNorth a leading training center for therapeutic fasting certification. Dr. Goldhamer is dedicated to helping individuals break self-destructive cycles and reclaim control over their lives.   A significant contributor to medical research, Dr. Goldhamer led landmark studies on water-only fasting for hypertension, published in prestigious journals. Currently, he directs a team developing a study on fasting and health-promoting diets for managing diabetes and high blood pressure. He holds a chiropractic degree from Western States Chiropractic College and is licensed as an osteopathic physician in Australia. He has also authored influential books, including "The Health Promoting Cookbook" and co-authored "The Pleasure Trap: Mastering The Hidden Force That Undermines Health and Happiness." Connect with Dr. Alan: Website: https://www.healthpromoting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-goldhamer-aab887a/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (2:11) Inflammation as the root cause of chronic pain (9:24) Understanding chronic inflammation's role in various diseases (10:43) Comparison between traditional and functional medicine approaches (12:58) Importance of mindset and reframing challenges as opportunities for growth (17:32) Developing a health-focused identity and navigating social norms (22:03) The transformative power of daily thinking time and visualization (26:58) Processed foods and individual dietary choices (34:14) The dangers of under-eating and extreme calorie restriction (37:22) Changing limiting beliefs and reinforcing positive habits (41:59) The mind-body prescription (44:30) Balancing physical and mental health for overall well-being (51:14) Tips for managing social media consumption (55:31) The Appleton Food Study (1:01:04) The Learning state (1:03:21) The interconnectedness of physical health, mental health, and productivity (1:05:31) Where to find Talor (1:07:59) Outro Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (0:14) Overview (2:00) Functional vs. traditional medicine (4:03) Importance of reducing inflammation (6:08) Mindset and behavioral change to get healthy (8:46) Health insights from traditional cultures (13:17) Emotional health and stress management (15:15) Sustainable weight loss strategies (22:27) Misconceptions on TRT (26:16) HRV, sun exposure, and dirty electricity (28:17) Stress and adaptive capacity (29:57) Brain health (30:58) Benefits of cold plunges (32:06) Toxic beauty products (33:43) Light therapy for recovery (35:12) Toxic superfoods and the Bio Diet (37:13) Secrets to health and happiness (38:56) The oxygen advantage (41:14) Spirituality and health (44:15) Omega-3 testing (45:35) Outro Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram