During an episode of The Motivation and Muscle Podcast Show, Brooks Kubik, author of Dinosaur Training Secrets, discussed how weightlifters in the 1930s and ’40s naturally gravitated toward high-protein, low-carb diets. Without modern nutrition courses or research, they relied on instinct. When they prioritized protein, salads, and vegetables, they felt better, looked better, and performed…
“I feel gross!” How many times have you said that after a night of overindulgence? Being bad every once in a while won’t kill you, but doing it consistently is a different story. And it’s not just food and alcohol you need to be concerned with—your body is assaulted with toxic substances daily. For many…
If you want to optimize your health and well-being, one of the first places to start is your gut health. Many healthcare providers worldwide use a proven system called the 4R Program for Gastrointestinal Health. This method follows four key steps, each beginning with the letter “R”: ✅ Remove✅ Replace✅ Reinoculate✅ Repair Let’s break down…
The Truth About Fruit: Fructose, Fat Loss, and Seasonal Eating JP: You once sent me a flowchart detailing the metabolic pathway of fructose. While fruits are praised for their antioxidants and fiber, why do they often hinder fat loss? And why is it important to eat fruits in season? Dr. S: Don’t get me wrong—fruit…
It’s been said over and over: “Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym!” If you want to get in shape, most experts believe that 80% of the battle is diet and 20% is exercise. The problem, of course, is that there are thousands of diets to choose from. But if you understand…
As a healthcare professional, it often feels like an uphill battle when your message goes against the grain. Unless you have “Dr.” in front of your name, people don’t listen. They hear you, but they don’t follow your advice. A friend of mine is a naturopathic doctor (ND), and her husband is a medical doctor…
The Anti-Coronary Club Project is a prime example of the saying, “the treatment was a success, but the patient died.” A seven-year report published in 1966 revealed that replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats effectively lowered serum cholesterol levels and significantly reduced the incidence of coronary heart disease. However, there was one major problem—more people…
Why do some people experience great results with certain supplements while others do not? Let’s look beyond the obvious—where one person may have a greater dietary need than another. For example, a vegetarian may require more creatine than a heavy meat-eater and will typically see better results from supplementation. But what if you have two…
In his article The Taxation of Supplements, Shawn Buckley makes several excellent points, including the following: This reminds me of an eye-opening moment with a medical doctor I once shadowed. While consulting with a patient, the integrative medicine physician initially recommended red rice yeast to help manage her elevated cholesterol levels. However, since cost was…