Most people don’t see any real results from their ab workouts because they are training them incorrectly. What are the 3 planes of motion necessary for successful ab training? How does training while standing up change everything? In what ways is the fitness industry a sham? On this episode, physiotherapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Michael Griffith shares on our detrained sedentary culture, being a diabetic patient, and training your abs the right way.

To get the most comprehensive workout, it helps to train all three planes of motion. -Michael Griffith

Takeaways

• Men don’t have functioning endocrine systems because of inactivity-- the lack of any real movement and exercise.
• For a lot of diabetics, the pain of not feeling good and the high from the insulin spiking is far greater than the joy of changing their lives and becoming healthy.
• Your abs move in all three planes of motion-- up and down, side to side, and rotationally. You have to train all 3 to get the most out of them.
• Training your abs standing up is going to enhance your performance. You get more muscle recruitment and your hips aren’t blocked by the floor.

At the start of the show, Michael talked about his work and some of the issues we see with millennials. Next, we talked about how sedentary lifestyles have affected so many men’s endocrine systems, and how to make sure you’re not over-consuming protein when you do ketogenic dieting. Towards the end, Michael shared on his 3D abs program.

We also discussed:

• Why the fitness industry is a sham
• How to kill the “jiggle monster”
• whether being a type 1 diabetic limits workouts

The current fitness and gym model is a sham because it’s not built to help people actually get results. Look at the way people have been taught to train their abs: they do sit-ups and leg ups all day with no results. What we should be doing is getting wide range of motion for our abdominal muscles, and training while standing up so we can get better muscle recruitment. Remember: putting in the right type and amount of effort will get you to your fitness goals faster.

Guest Bio-
Michael is a physiotherapist with 16 years of experience working with high school, collegiate and now pro athletes to get to the CAUSE  of prolonged injuries when traditional approaches haven’t worked. Michael has appeared in Men’s Health, is a sought after speaker at coaches clinics, continuing education courses for therapists and trainers, and for athletes wanting to go beyond conventional therapy to find the cause and get back faster. Go to http://3dperformancesystems.com/ for more information.

People’s hormones are a far cry from what they were 25 years ago. What are some of the factors causing this? How can we apply hormone therapy to help men and women gain confidence, and manage their weight and energy? What are the best peptides for men and women? On this episode, I talk to one of the biggest pioneers in the hormone optimization space, Dr. Uzzi Reiss.

Estrogen is the beginning of the symphony. -Dr. Uzzi Reiss

Three Takeaways

• A lot of people on treatment don’t feel good because they aren’t getting enough hormones in the first place.
• Estrogen suppresses the breast cancer stem cell, while chemo and radiation increase breast cancer stem cell occurrence.
• To lose weight, your body needs energy. In menopause, women have less which makes it more likely that they’ll gain weight.
• Tesamorelin is very effective at breaking intra-abdominal fat

At the start of the show, we talked about how estrogen suppresses the breast cancer stem cell, and why menopausal women tend to gain weight. Next, we talked about how to control weight gain, and how to help men maintain a healthy level of testosterone.

We also discussed:

• The use of peptides
• How society’s hormone levels have changed over the last 25 years
• Why all the hormones in our bodies are important

Most physicians know nothing about hormones outside of what pharmaceutical reps tell them. This leads to people not being treated sufficiently, creating more problems. We’re in a state where both men’s and women’s hormones have dramatically changed in the last 25 years and this is where intervention comes in. When people correctly manage their hormones, it can have profound effects mentally and physically. It can also alleviate feelings of regression, which can also boost self-esteem. All these things make for a happier and healthier society.

Guest Bio-
Dr. Uzzi Reiss is an American private practice gynecologist offering anti-aging medicine services. His California-based practice is The Beverly Hills Anti-Aging Center for Men and Women & Advanced Nutrition and Hormone-Based Gynecology.

The sick care system is so broken that men who need testosterone are living in fear and shame instead of getting the help they need. How do we fix this problem? How can we debunk the myth of over-the-counter testosterone boosters? On this episode, I talk to Dr. William Parker on optimization protocols for both men and women.

There are peptides out there that offer amazing healing and restorative qualities. -Jay Campbell

Three Takeaways

• The disconnect with testosterone for most men is that you can’t get it reimbursed through insurance, and you have to go out of pocket. The best doctors are cash-only.
• Consider HCG only if you’re having ejaculate issues.
• Women who don’t have naturally high testosterone are much more imbalanced before and during menopause.

At the start of the show, Dr. William Parker shared how his work as a doctor bred an unhealthy lifestyle and how he turned it around. We discussed education, the use of HCG and who should and shouldn’t use it. We also discussed why so many men struggling with low testosterone live in fear and shame.

We also covered:

• Why over-the-counter testosterone boosters are a myth
• The importance of avoiding fake hormones and medication
• The use of peptides

When we get to a certain age, it’s optimize or else. The alternative to optimization is multiple pills, feeling terrible, depression and disease. Testosterone is vital to being a man, and it’s shameful that optimization is out of reach for so many men that need it. What people need to understand is that there’s no boilerplate answer; you have to work with a physician who is experienced with managing men’s endocrine systems, and you have avoid the black market and fake stuff. The correct optimization protocol will have you feeling happier and more energized. It will improve your sleep and give you long-term good health.

Guest Bio-

Dr. William Parker is the clinical director at Paradigm Hormones. He is a board certified surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Previously, Dr. Parker was the Department of Surgery Chair at Mercy Memorial Health Center and the President of Ardmore Surgery Management. Go to paradigmhormones.com for more information.

Few physicians understand how to optimize health, and people are suffering because of it. What is BodHD and BodMD, and how are they going to solve this problem? Why is it so important to get correct lab testing done? How do we integrate technology better with medicine? On this episode, Matt Ward and Dr. Jim Meehan share on their new platforms, BodHD and BodMD, and how it will empower people to take their health into their own hands.

We can start to grow an ecosystem of excellence and optimization that just doesn’t exist today. -Dr. Jim Meehan

Three Takeaways

• BodHD/MD are blending medicine and referral-based marketing to build an army and culture of health.
• Elite athletes and people suffering from arthritic disease or autoimmune disease need a master antioxidant glutathione to mop up that tissue burning, destroying free radicals that lead to disease.
• You have to build from the foundation-up, starting with your hormones because that makes the most difference.

At the start of the show, Dr. Jim and Matt shared on BodHD and BodMD and what inspired it. We also talked about the power of combining medicine and referral based marketing, and how to control free radicals in the body. We also shared on the benefits of joining on this program and referring people.  

We also discussed:

• Why lab tests are so important
• Why we need to combine technology with medicine.
• How to build an army of health-conscious people

The future of medicine is that people can become scientists of their own health-- by leveraging technology and information. Once you get optimized, you’ll never look back-- and you will help other people do the same. If we can build an army of healthy people and incentivize it, we will start seeing a change in families and communities. An optimized body is the beginning of all health, happiness and fulfillment.

A lot of doctors are shying away from the use of aromatase inhibitors, but this could be negatively affecting older men on testosterone. Why should a man in his 60s take an aromatase inhibitor? Why are anti-aging clinics doing more harm than good? Is Clomid something we would recommend? On this episode, Nelson Montana is here to talk about his experience and insights on testosterone optimization drawn from two decades of using it.

Dig in and understand what you’re reading. You’ll have a much stronger base from which to work. -Nelson Montana

Three Takeaways

• Few doctors have the experiential basis of knowledge that comes with long-term practice.
• There’s really no difference between taking 100mg and 200mg of testosterone, so why take 100mg more than you need?
• A person on Clomid only has elevated testosterone when they are on it. It also has a lot of negative side effects and increases estrogen. It’s actually just easier, cheaper, and better to use testosterone.
• The doctors who are using Clomid are afraid of legal trouble from giving testosterone to men.

At the start of the show, Nelson shared a bit on his life and talked about changes he has noticed in his body as he grows older. We discussed the issues with anti-aging clinics and why people should not be using Clomid. We also talked about the importance of factoring in the differences between people in the hormone optimization conversation.  

We also discussed:

• Micro-dosing aromatase inhibitors for older men
• How the internet is making us dumber
• Why everything is geared for us to be on one side of the fence or the other

If there is anything that’s truly the foundation of youth as a chemical constituent, it’s testosterone. The problems arise when people try to pass themselves off as hormone specialists and give terrible advice. This gets furthered by the general misconceptions that get in the way of the proper application of testosterone. People also try to apply generalized rules, but it’s called interventional endocrinology for a reason-- it’s not a cookie cutter methodology. Because our bodies are changing as we age, we’re also going to have to reevaluate and adapt as time goes on.

Because of the lack of struggle and scarcity in this high-tech world, it’s very hard for a younger person to identify their mission. Why does struggle go hand in hand with the discovery of your mission? How do you identify yours? What are some of the things that have shaped how we find our purpose? On this episode, boxer and author Ed Latimore talks about the journey to finding out what you’re put on this planet to do.

Your mission doesn’t just come to you. You chip away at it. -Ed Latimore

Three Takeaways

• Your life’s mission is where your talents can do the most because you’re motivated, passionate and you have a particular advantage.
• It can take years to master your craft, regardless of what it is, so you have to temper your enthusiasm.
• The lack of struggle and scarcity is the biggest problem for the millennials and younger generations.
• A lot of men today grow up without any form of masculine guidance, and it’s causing massive problems.

At the start of the show, we talked about how a lot of young men today are lost from a lack of male guidance. Ed shared on how he overcame his battle with alcoholism and how he defines a mission in life. We also spoke about how to distinguish between a mission and a hobby, and whether your job can become your mission.

Your mission as a human being is whatever allows you to serve others in the highest capacity and intention that you can produce. It’s something unique about you and your life experience which combines to give you something important to offer to the world. The truth is, a lot of people aren’t going to find their mission until they hit rock bottom, so you have to be willing to experience the lows in your life. If you don’t embrace the struggle, you’re never going to accept your mission.

We’re in a society that is weakening by the minute due to a major testosterone crisis. How is it destroying lives and families? What can be done to fight it and get our health back? How do you go about identifying whether you need optimization therapy? On this episode, I talk to the hosts of the Family Alpha Podcast about solving the serious problems being caused by testosterone deficiency.

Testosterone is the Holy Grail molecule of not just men, but women too. -Jay Campbell

Three Takeaways

• The majority of guys only go to the doctor when they stop functioning sexually. Even then, the drugs they are given aren’t addressing the underlying issue.
• Obesity is so prevalent that it's lowering the standard mean deviation of total testosterone levels.
• When someone is clinically diagnosed with a deficiency, it’s more about a symptomatic diagnosis than a total testosterone measurement number.

At the start of the show, we talked about all the issues the testosterone deficit is causing in society and the alarming testosterone levels in young men today. Next, we talked about the reason why so many men don’t ever get their testosterone levels checked. We then covered the right way to measure and test testosterone.

We also discussed:

• Why there’s absolutely no value in soy
• How to suppress diabetes
• The connection between Alzheimer's and insulin

Right now, testosterone deficiency is not being diagnosed, and it’s not acknowledged in the mainstream. This is a major issue because so many men are walking around weaker, less energetic, more docile and less focused. Men are being bombarded by environmental attacks on their health and masculinity, and this is something we have to solve to make society better. It’s time to put our energy towards working with physicians who understand what’s at stake and what needs to be done.

Even though it’s very apparent that humanity is under a tremendous threat to our health, there's no action plan for solving this problem or urgency in studies. Why is the sick care model failing us? What are the latest studies telling us? What are some food choices and unhealthy behaviors that are putting us at great risk of metabolic syndrome? On this episode, Dr. Merrill Matschke is back to share his thoughts on these issues.

Once you're in the funnel, you’re trapped unless you take hard measures to get out and change your life-- and that’s on you. -Jim Brown

Takeaways

• It’s important to look for those early inflammatory markers so people can be treated before they present symptoms.
• If someone is obese, has metabolic syndrome, and/or has a vascular disease, they are also going to have issues with fertility and testicular function.
• Low calorie nutritive sweetener is going to drive you to diabetes. It’s 300 times sweeter than sugar. Our genes can’t handle a synthetic sweetener made in a lab
• How we live our lives can turn certain genes on and off. If you know this ahead of time, you can avoid certain medications and change your diet so that you don’t activate that genetic pathway.

At the start of the show, Dr. Merrill shares on transitioning to a new city and practice. Next, we talked about how much time the average doctor has to put towards research when they are so busy treating a revolving door of patients. We also discussed epigenetics, the problems with low-calorie sweetener, and why it’s so important to eat whole food over the processed stuff.

We also discussed:

• Why it’s important to track early markers of metabolic syndrome
• The importance of estrogen
• The connection between male birth control and low testosterone

A lot of doctors are missing the opportunities to improve the health of men, and this is something we can fix. We can’t underestimate the interconnectedness of a lot of health issues. A person with low sperm count is 12 times more likely to have low Testosterone. If a patient has low Testosterone, they’re twice as likely to have metabolic syndrome. If you have metabolic syndrome you’re 5 times more likely to have diabetes which puts you at risk of heart attack or stroke. A lot of clinicians have no experience to help them understand these effects, so it’s up to you to educate yourself and be mindful of the causes.

Few physicians in the hormone optimization space have firsthand experience with treatment, and use what they learned from textbooks instead. How is this harmful to patients? Why is hormone optimization useless without lifestyle optimization? What makes treatment customization so necessary? On this episode, we are joined by a doctor who is dedicated to studying and answering these questions, Dr. Frank Comstock.

Lifestyle intervention can pay so many big dividends. People can start feeling better and get healthy. -Dr. Frank Comstock

Three Takeaways

• Your risk of health problems is going to be higher with deficient hormones.
• Treatment is not “one-size-fits-all”. It should always be customized to a person’s goals and biology.
• Call a pharmacy in your area and ask them about the physicians they utilize or recommend.

At the start of the show, we talked about how Dr. Frank got interested in hormone optimization for men and women, weight management, and nutritional supplementation. Next, we talked about realizing your options to get better and improve your life. We also talked about the importance of lifestyle optimization and why it’s necessary for the success of your hormone optimization.

We also discussed:

• Hormone optimization for women
• Why you have to change fundamental beliefs about yourself if you want to take your health seriously
• Why customization of program is necessary

If you’re not taking care of your health, no amount of success and wealth is going to matter. You must have the desire and motivation to make your life better. Don’t look for a quick-fix solution that skips exercise and nutrition. The truth is you’re never going to get optimal results from hormone programs if your diet is trash, you’re sedentary, stressed out and not sleeping. Things like exercise make an impact on your underlying health and response to therapy. They are critical and crucial to your wellbeing.

Guest Bio
Frank is a board certified physician in Anti-aging Medicine and Emergency Medicine, the Author of ANTIAGING 101: COURSE MANUAL. He has run a private anti-aging medical practice, Lifestyle Spectrum since 2000. Lifestyle Spectrum practice offers programs in hormone optimization for men and women, nutritional and weight management, as well as nutritional supplementation. Go to http://www.lifestylespectrum.com/ for more information.

Nutrition is very misunderstood, including within the physician and dietitian community. What are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about nitrate and red meat? What are the best oils to use in your cooking? How do nitrate and metformin improve the gut biome? On this episode, I have a fascinating discussion with nutrition expert, Morgan Pfiffner, about important facets of nutrition and health that people often miss.

You cannot benefit from nitrate if you don’t have the bacteria in your mouth to metabolize it. -Morgan Pfiffner

Three Takeaways

• Endothelial dysfunction is a precursor to the various diseases of aging.
• You don’t have to eat nitrate-rich foods raw. It’s fairly stable-- you can cook with it and it won’t disintegrate.
• In order to get the true nutritional value of meat, it has to be rare or seared. If it’s overcooked its nutritional value from a protein bio-availability standpoint is nil.

At the start of the show, Morgan shared how he got into nutrition and how nutrition is one of most poorly understood facets of health. We discussed nitrate, the best sources of it and one of the biggest misconceptions people have about red meat. We talked about why it’s so important to have control over what you eat.

We also discussed:

• Why every disease has a metabolic initiator
• How nitrate is affected by things like mouthwash
• How metformin can improve the gut biome

Food is the most powerful drug known to man, but unfortunately we’re not taught this enough by health authorities. The truth is, if you can control what goes into your mouth, you can control any aspect or phase in your life and have power over it. The molecular cascade that goes on when a human being consumes the right food is mesmerizing. Nitrate is one of the most important things you can consume to improve your nutrition. It can lower blood pressure and improve your gut biome, and the best source of it is green, leafy vegetables. Ultimately it is a great tool for decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Guest Bio

Morgan is a researcher, primarily interested in the role of diet on biological gases and cardiovascular disease. Follow him on Twitter @MorganPfiffner or check out his website thehealthhammer.wordpress.com for more information.

A lot of people think they can just go on TRT with no real reason for it. Why is it important to be sure there’s an actual need first? What factors can you control to reduce your risk of pituitary insult? What are the other options you can exhaust before considering TRT? On this episode, Dr. Rob Kominiarek joins us to talk about the importance of taking the decision to go on TRT very seriously.

No hormone is going to overcome poor dietary habits and lack of exercise. -Dr. Rob Kominiarek

Three Takeaways

• People who use black market hormones mess up their Hypothalamic–pituitary axis, sometimes permanently.
• Decrease the amount of alcohol you consume, as it interferes with pituitary function.

At the start of the show, Dr. Rob shared what led him down the path of hormone optimization and age management. Next, we talked about some of the factors that cause pituitary insult and how to avoid them. We also talked about the importance of dialing everything else in before you go on TRT.

We also discussed:

• The difference between strenuous exercise and invigorating exercise
• How different people react to hormone optimization differently
• Why Dr. Rob is a huge proponent for DHEA and Pregnenolone

Being strategic with supplementation and hormones is important. TRT isn’t just a fast solution that fits everyone. In a lot of cases there are several avenues that can be exhausted before hormone optimization. Decrease your alcohol consumption and blue light exposure. Lower stress levels and take good care of yourself. If you still have a need for TRT, that’s when you can talk to a doctor about further steps.

Guest Bio
Dr. Rob is a bestselling author and physician with an expertise in Interventional Age Management Medicine and BioIdentical Hormone Optimization. Interventional Medicine focuses on optimizing your health and enhancing your quality of life while simultaneously reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, bone fractures, dementia, and other disorders of aging. Go to renewhealth.com or find him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkominiarek/.

The majority of people will not train at the rep range necessary to reach positive failure. How does this affect the results you get in the gym? Why is total volume is more important than frequency? What is wrong with the way diabetes doctors handle insulin sensitivity and nutrition? On this episode, I’m joined by the founder of Weightology, James Krieger, who shares on these topics.

The conclusions in science are always tentative, and some of it is just based on the data that’s available at the time. -James Krieger

Three Takeaways

• The more often a muscle is hit, the more it’s going to grow efficiently.
• Body composition is an inaccurate test because when they measure “fat-free mass”, they measure everything that’s not fat-- including body water.
• Waist circumference will tell you more about how much fat you’re losing than anything else.

At the start of the show, James talked about new research in training volumes and hypertrophy. “If you’re using moderate to light weights, you pretty much have to reach close-to-failure because otherwise you just don’t have motor unit recruitment.” Next, we discussed why you shouldn’t do body fat measurements, and why training fasted will set you up for injury and bad workouts. Towards the end, we talked about diabetes and how doctors are confused about insulin sensitivity and nutrition.

We also discussed:

• Protein timing, muscle growth and how people are misinformed
• Why it’s possible to cheat the body fat test
• Why you don’t burn much fat during a workout

The amazing thing about the human body is just how biodynamic and self-regulating it is, and this applies to our training. When you train with a lot of volume, you adapt very rapidly to it. When you tax all the energy systems repeatedly, you’ll subject a fiber to change. The whole point is training to failure. Ultimately if you do this and keep variables like diet and insulin in check, you will see results.

Guest Bio

James Krieger is the founder of Weightology.  He has a Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master's degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University.  He is the former research director for a corporate weight management program that treated over 400 people per year, with an average weight loss of 40 pounds in 3 months. Go to https://weightology.net/ for more info.

Tens of thousands of women across the country are suffering from major hormone imbalances. Why is it so important to get your hormones measured on a continuous basis? How does this help you prevent disease? How does birth control affect your hormonal baseline? On this episode, we discuss factors that need to be considered for hormone optimization for women.

Women need to get their hormones measured when they are in the prime of their life. That’s the template for optimal hormone function. -Dr. Jim Meehan

Three Takeaways

• About 50,000 women in the last decade have died needlessly because they had a hysterectomy and didn’t have their hormones replaced.
• One of the most important things in our physiology is keeping our hormones adequate so they can do the work they are supposed to do.
• Get your hormones measured through your life. It’s not as expensive as it used to be and it’s more accurate that it has ever been.
• People know much too little about the risks of taking birth control.

At the start of the show, we talked about the problems in health today, including the limited focus on preventative medicine. We talked about the biggest misconception people have about hormone optimization, and importance of hormone fingerprinting for women.

We also discussed:

• The problem with our instant gratification obsession
• Why the population is getting sicker and sicker
• The importance of knowing the side effects of what we take

When it comes to our health, we have to be our own advocates. We must do everything in our power to ensure a healthy and fulfilled life. Hormones are an important part of this, even for women. You need to establish your baseline when you’re most resilient, brilliant and vibrant by doing significant testing of your hormonal rhythm. If this isn’t done, you risk being judged on the general population, which is bad because the population is becoming sicker, weaker and more chronically diseased. When we do it right and get our hormones in balance, it puts us back on the path to our purpose.  

Humanity is crying out for energy medicine but it’s not integrated with the current healthcare model. Why is it necessary now more than ever? How can doctors make the connection to food important to their patients? Why is nutrition only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to health? On this episode, I’m joined by husband and wife, Dr. Bob Harding and Dr. Shelly Sethi to talk about the importance and implementation of mind-body practices.

I think we need to start talking about how to protect ourselves: What are the other things we can do to combat exposures? -Dr. Shelly Sethi

Three Takeaways

• What we eat is determined by who is influencing our food culture, and unfortunately it’s corporations.
• Social media is front and center of the energy blockage we are seeing in society.
• People get intimidated by meditation because they think they have to quiet their minds for 30 minutes. It’s actually focused awareness.

At the start of the show, we talked about why our food culture is so bad, and why it’s so important to be connected to our food. We talked about spirituality and how its absence in conventional media does patients a disservice. We discussed why men need to be more dialed-in spiritually, and how to reduce your levels of contamination in this toxic environment.

We also discussed:

• Why fitness and nutrition are only the “tip of the iceberg” of health
• Meditation practices and how they benefit us
• Whether there is such a thing as non-contaminated food

Health is a full-picture practice-- we cannot choose certain parts to focus on while neglecting things like energy and spirituality. There are so many people with issues, and the sick care system just throws pills at them. We’re in an age where things are shifting forward, and we should take care of every part of ourselves. The more optimized we are physically, the more apt we are to be dialed-in spiritually. The conversation should not be about how we prevent contamination-- because it’s inevitable. Let’s focus on how we can adjust our behavior to have balance, and counter the effects of contamination.  

Guest Bio

Dr. Shelly Sethi is a board certified family physician based in Austin, TX practicing integrative and functional medicine. Go to http://www.drshellysethi.com/ for more information.

Problems with testosterone and the incorrect management of hormone therapy can affect anyone. How does the current system helping army officers work? What are the problems with it? And how do you know when it's time to seek help? On this episode, Rob Kilmartin, with 20 years in the U.S. Army, talks about his experience and how correct testosterone treatment changed his life.

When I'm 65, I want to be even better than I am now. - Rob Kilmartin  

Three Takeaways

• Expertise in any area takes at least 20 years. Don't expect to get perfect results in 4 months.
• Set yourself long-term goals and work hard to achieve them.
• If you know there's a problem, address it-- don't wait until it's too late.

We started the episode off with Rob sharing his personal experience with unsuitable testosterone treatments for army officers and veterans. He then explained the most common drugs in the program and why they're often ineffective. Rob talked about the so-called "combat cocktail" and the effects he has seen in action. Rob then explained his journey into TRT and how it improved his life. Then we talked about the exercises to train army combatants today and how young cadets react to these. Finally, we discussed the power of the pharmaceutical industry and how to fight it.

We also talked about:

• Common factors in army environments that contribute to PTSD
• Problems with drive and motivation with kids today
• Achieving expertise with hard work and patience
• The problem with student loans

Different treatments will work best for different people. The most difficult step is recognizing you need treatment and then seeking the best expertise to help you identify the problem. Many doctors will disregard testosterone deficiency as one of the leading issues in men's health these days. This is why it's important to do your own research and seek a second opinion, because it could save your life. Don't treat a problem that's not there; get your testosterone levels tested today and speak to an expert who can help you change your life for the better.

Guest Bio

Major Rob Kilmartin was an officer with the U.S. Army for over 20 years. During his career in the army he completed more than 200 dismounted combat patrols, and was involved in more than 100 situations that involved IED blasts. He retired in May 2015 and he has two Purple Heart medals. He also has a Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star Device, Combat Action Badge, Australian Defense Commendation Medal, and numerous other awards and commendations. Now Rob is an advocate for healthy testosterone treatments for men who have been in active service.

The watchful eye of Big Pharma still has a lot of control on the purse strings of the medical industry. Why is content and the education of ordinary consumers so necessary in changing this? What are some of the world’s most advanced institutions getting wrong about health and diet? Should you consider ketogenic dieting? On this episode, Russ Scala is back to talk about how to get rid of the lab coat savior mentality.

We got about 150 high level pharmaceutical drugs currently on the market, and the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting impact more metabolic pathways than any drug. -Russ Scala

Three Takeaways

• Ketogenic dieting: a lot of people don’t realize that excess protein gets converted through gluconeogenesis into sugar.
• When you elevate your blood sugar, you cause a lot of oxidative stress.
• Carbs have the same opiate pathways as heroin; just not as hard.

At the start of the show, Russ gave an update on what he’s been working on, and why it’s so powerful to teach ordinary people to ask the right questions. We also discussed muscle wasting, the dangers of carb addiction and how to control your own insulin.

We also discussed:

• How bereft of real data the mainstream system is
• What people get wrong about ketogenic dieting
• Why we need to de-patternize our brains around how we see doctors

There’s something very powerful and transforming about people being able to think critically and ask their doctors the questions that will really change their health. If we continue teaching people the basics of biology, it is going to create a viral market of people who are in the know. Forget SSRIs and all the pharmaceuticals out there, ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting are the best tools to keep you in the game, keep you healthy, and keep your insulin and blood-glucose levels down. The only way to change perceptions is to educate people through content.

Guest Bio
Russ is the founder of Scala Precision Health, the organization found in select elite medical practices for the purposes of enhancing and extending the services offered to patients. It was created from Russ’ lifelong research and development of breakthrough protocols through The Institute of Nutritional Medicine and Cardiovascular Research. Through the Institute, protocols have been developed for chronic illness, athletic performance, brain health, weight loss, aging and longevity. He is also the author of American Biohacker. Go to https://scalaprecisionhealth.com/ or find out about his book.

A lot of people believe that testosterone causes heart attacks, and that they need to spend hours in the gym to have a great physique. How have some doctors and practitioners managed to show the fallacies of these ideas? What are the keys to staying dialed-in as you get older? On this episode, Dennis Mangan is back to talk about TOT and health for men in their 50s and older.

For both men and women, muscularity and low body fat are associated with good health. -Dennis Mangan

Three Takeaways

• Most people have no idea how to train at an intensity necessary to augment or modulate their bodies.
• A lot of men falsely believe going on TOT means they won’t have to make any other changes to lifestyle. The lifestyle changes should actually come first.
• Many doctors don’t order testosterone tests because they don’t actually know how to read the panel.

At the start, Dennis shared why it’s so important to make necessary lifestyle changes before you go on TOT. Next, we talked about how testosterone keeps your coronary risk factors in check, and how it reduces inflammation. We also discussed why you don’t need to be in the gym for hours to look good, and why women should lift weights.  

We also spoke about:

• The effects of AIs on long-term mineral bone density
• The difference between resistance training and aerobic training
• The negative effects of veganism

There is no magic bullet to longevity and age management. It comes down to living an insulin-controlled lifestyle, optimizing testosterone, maintaining a low carb diet and intentional, focused training. Therapeutic testosterone is a huge part of reducing the risk of heart attacks, and keeping you healthy overall, but the very first thing that needs to be done is getting your lifestyle dialed-in.

Guest Bio

Dennis Mangan is the author of Dumping Iron and the founder of Rogue Health & Fitness, where he educates others on natural means of rehabbing their bodies and creating the body of their dreams. Click here to get the book Dumping Iron on Amazon. Go to http://roguehealthandfitness.com/ for more information or follow him on Twitter @Mangan150.

The modernization of society is designed to separate us from what we truly are: powerful. How do physical and mental fitness help us reconnect with The Source? How do the toxins we consume affect our chemical balance? What is the reality of the quantum world? On this episode, Daniel Kelly joins me to continue our conversation about the TOT Bible; this time putting our focus on spiritual fitness.

Physical and hormonal health are absolutely crucial and integral to evolving spiritually. -Jay Campbell

Three Takeaways

• The endocrine system is crucial in balancing the biological systems of the human body.
• When your energy centers are blocked and disjointed, you won’t be able to feel an energetic free flow.
• When you’re conditioned and manipulated by the mainstream media, your spirituality is suppressed. This leads you to define everything in a three-dimensional, materialistic, and ego-based construct.
• Love or fear? Grade everything in your life on love or fear and get rid of anything that isn’t love.

At the start of the show, we talked about the benefits of the feeling of being aligned, “when your hormones are balanced, you feel so aligned and so connected in an energetic way you’d never feel when your hormones are out of whack.” Next, we talked about why we can’t avoid the modernization of society. We also talked about the quantum world and how we can tap into it, and how to get rid of everything in your life that is fear based.

We also discussed:

• The four-legged chair of health
• How the mainstream media manipulates us to remain blocked
• Why we need to connect to what lies within

One of the take-home messages of the TOT Bible is that hormonal optimization alleviates the environmental bombardment and assault constantly upon us. There’s just no way to avoid the modernization of society, and it’s blocking our energy centers. When we’re completely blocked due to the bad foods you eat, overconsumption of alcohol, sugar, drugs and pharmaceutical poisons, we will never evolve spiritually or see the world for what it really is. When you remain blocked, it’s simply impossible to reap the benefits of optimization.

Guest Bio

Daniel is a contributor on trtrevolution.com. To get in touch with him, leave a comment on one of his articles on the TOT Revolution website, email daniel@trtrevolution.com or go to danielkelly.eu.

The majority of people in this world are just existing and never getting out of homeostasis. What are the things that keep us there? How can you use your habits and mindset to break out of it? Why is fasting such a necessity? On this episode, we are joined by author and blogger, Ludvig Sunstrom to discuss these concepts.

You have to constantly evolve in every area of your life if you want to continue to break out of homeostasis. -Jay Campbell

Three Takeaways

• Most people never figure out what they want out of life because they never ask the question of what it is they want.
• Social media is an evolutionary mismatch that forces homeostasis.
• Fasting is a way for your body to mend itself from the inside-out and cleanse itself of impurities from what we eat.

At the start of the show, Ludvig gave some background on his life path, and we discussed why a college education isn’t as valuable as it used to be. Next, we talked about homeostasis and how to break out of it. We also discussed how to avoid the traps of homeostasis, BDNF, and the mistakes people make when it comes to calories and dieting.

We also discussed:

• How the body is hardwired to save energy
• How to come up with workable intentional strategies to achieve your dreams
• Strategic reasons for fasting

The human body can only be in one of two states: homeostasis, or your most active state. There is no in-between. If you want to break out of homeostasis, you have to evolve. Choose your commitments carefully and spend your time on things that actually matter. You also have to be good at controlling your indulgences. Become fully intentional about everything you do with your time and your life, and align your mindset with your goals.

Guest Bio
Ludvig is an entrepreneur and author. Together with Mikael Syding, the European Hedge Fund Manager of the Decade, he hosts the popular Swedish business podcast “25 Minutes,” which has been ranked #1 on iTunes several times. His content has been read and listened to by millions of people. Go to https://www.startgainingmomentum.com/ for more information or buy his book Breaking Out of Homeostasis on Amazon.

The Testosterone Optimization Therapy Bible is out now! How has the philosophy of replacement morphed into one of optimization? Is there more to optimization than just fitness? Is hormone optimization a men-only zone? On this episode, Daniel Kelly is back to discuss all this and more.

You can either become a man of action or you can be everybody else. - Jay Campbell

Takeaways

• Doctors are not always up-to-date with hormone replacement therapy knowledge. Do your own research.
  
• Testosterone improves all aspects of your life and is not dependent on health and fitness.
  
• "Natural" remedies for testosterone therapy are ineffective and not an alternative to optimization.

To start off, we talked about The Testosterone Optimization Therapy Bible and how it destroys common myths about testosterone therapy and advancing beyond the sick care model. Daniel mentioned how important it is to educate yourself about the cutting-edge research on testosterone therapy. Next, we explained that the book is a great blueprint for understanding how to optimize your health. We also discussed how hormone therapy can bring advantages to anyone, irrespective of gender, body shape, or age.

We also talked about:

• Taking control of your own health
• The damaging effects of standardized medical care
• Dispelling negative propaganda about hormone therapy
• Statistical myths about testosterone deficiency
• The problem with the toxin-free approach

There have been a lot of myths about hormone therapy and how it's unnatural or damaging. Don't believe everything you read. Make a move to educate yourself. Buy and read books from experts in the field and talk to a doctor who can recommend the best course of action for optimizing YOUR life. Make sure your doctor is well-educated on the effects of low testosterone too, as many medical professionals tend to overlook it. There's no harm in looking for a second opinion. The main goal is finding something that works best for you in order to lead a more fulfilling life.

Guest Bio
Daniel is a contributor on trtrevolution.com. To get in touch with him, leave a comment on one of his articles on the TRT Revolution website, email daniel@trtrevolution.com or go to danielkelly.eu.

The sick care system has failed society, making us more sick and less fertile. What is the solution to this crisis? How can we make the future better for the population? What is causing the chronic testosterone imbalance plaguing so many men? On this episode, Dr. Merrill Matschke returns to talk about why he is so passionate about wellness and preventive medicine.

Medicine has become about following the robotic clinical pathways and taking care of sick people. -Dr. Merrill Matschke

Three Takeaways

• Kids are becoming diabetic at a faster rate than ever before.
• By 2035 men in Western society will not be able to have children.
• Hormone optimization isn’t the immediate solution. It’s important to start with lifestyle optimization.

At the start of the show, Dr Merrill shares how he became disillusioned with the current healthcare model, and how he’s transitioning out of it. He shared how the sick care model is failing the population and the talked about the alarming decline in fertility in Western cultures. We also discussed why diabetes among young people is becoming alarmingly more prevalent. We also talked about phlebotomy, and the importance of finding a doctor who actually has experience with optimization.  

We also spoke about:

• How low testosterone is the new normal
• Why testosterone is not a silver bullet
• Normal range vs. optimal range in testosterone

Human life is unsustainable if we continue to neglect health and wellness. We have to incentivize people to take care of themselves. The current medical system has to be swept away and rebuilt from the perspective of prevention and wellness. There’s no cookie cutter, template approach to optimization. We have to come down to a precision-type medicine where we treat everyone individually, because everyone is different.

Guest Bio

Dr. H. Matschke, MD is a board certified urologist who also has an interest in cenegenics and preventative medicine. Follow him on Twitter or @MatschkeMD or email MatschkeMD@gmail.com.

The average guy doesn’t take his health seriously, but has serious health problems. What changes can you implement to really turn things around? What is the biggest problem in our educational system? What are the benefits of weight training and building muscle? On this episode, Dr. Bob Harding talks about personal health, the health of the nation and why he’s leaving the sick care model and transitioning into functional and integrated age management medicine.

There is a huge opportunity for corporate America, the food industry, the education system and the medical community to improve diet. -Dr. Bob Harding

Three Takeaways

• If you ate a diet of broccoli, cauliflower and fish, you would never have health problems. You would be functionally strong, and lean forever.
• Grass-fed is no longer relevant. There are pesticides and particulates in everything.
• Most people don’t appreciate their health until they don’t have it.

At the start of the show, Dr. Harding shared how he took control of his health, and what’s causing the metabolic crisis in men. Next, we talked about the shortcomings of the educational system when it comes to nutrition. We also discussed a few steps you can take to be healthier, the importance of limiting your screen time, and why we should take advantage of the availability of information on the internet.  

We also discussed:

• The sugar addiction crisis
• Why muscle is the greatest deterrent to diseases of aging

People are getting sicker at a younger age, and it’s because of how little they know about their health and all the negative impacts of their lifestyles. The only thing you can do as a physician or as a patient is to take ownership and be proactive. What we need to do is control our carbohydrate intake, set ourselves up to become insulin resistant, weight train, get enough sleep, and decrease blue light exposure. These steps will change your health forever, no matter how old you are.

Guest Bio-
Dr. Bob is a Men’s Age Management Physician with an Integrative and Functional Medicine perspective. Go to http://www.drshellysethi.com/ for more information or email drbobharding@gmail.com.

There are a lot of physicians who still believe that TRT will exacerbate prostate cancer, and that people on TRT can take AIs. What does research actually tell us about this? Why should you consider optimization? What is the relationship between sex hormone binding globulin and testosterone? On this episode, double board certified physician and PhD candidate, Dr. Nick Sakkas goes deep on these questions and provides insights backed by some interesting recent research.

Testosterone induces cell apoptosis of prostate cancer and inhibits proliferation. -Dr. Nick Sakkas

Three Takeaways

• You have to understand how SHBG is going to affect the testosterone molecularly before you do TRT.
  
• Undergoing TRT and taking an AI suppresses estrogen and puts you at an extreme risk of developing cardiac hypertrophy and organ damage in the long-term.
  
• On prostate cancer: low testosterone levels are associated with a poor prognosis.

At the start of the show, Dr. Nick shared how he got started, and we talked about sex hormone binding globulin and why its levels will determine the effectiveness of TRT. Next, we talked about a huge misconception people have about prostate cancer and TRT, and what the research really says about it. We also discussed what so many doctors are getting wrong about estrogen with optimization patients, and how you should really consider AIs. Towards the end, we talked about androgens and calcium retention.

We also discussed:

• Why it’s critical that you do not suppress estrogen
• How optimization changes everything
• How often a healthy TRT patient should get their arteries checked
• Angiotensin blockers  
• Why Vitamin K2 supplements will save your heart and brain

Hormone replacement will change your life in many ways, including inhibiting the proliferation of prostate cancer. When it comes to TRT, it’s not wise to rush into taking an AI. Wait for both your estrogen and testosterone to stabilize, for between 6 months to a year. It’s also necessary to consider your sex hormone binding globulin. It is the center of all hormonal evaluation, and must be considered before undergoing TRT.

Guest Bio
Dr. Sakkas is a physician, researcher and PhD candidate in the field of molecular endicronology. To get in touch, find him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikosakk88 or email nikosakkis.gmail.com.

We spend very little time on male reproductive health, and a lot of men are in dire need of it. What are some of the factors that physicians should be tracking? How are the side effects of short term memory loss and anxiety on testosterone mitigated? What is the first thing that needs to be done in the case of a patient suffering from a metabolic emergency? On this episode, we are joined by author and physician, Dr. Rob Kominiarek to discuss insights in testosterone and health.

You have to use Aromatase Inhibitors very strategically to solve issues. -Dr. Rob Kominiarek

Takeaways

• Complications from fractures of the spine kill more people than heart attacks, strokes, and cancers combined.
  
• The doctors that put you on an Aromatase Inhibitor straight out of the gate don’t know what they’re doing.
  
• Insulin and growth hormone compete for the same receptors and insulin.

At the start of the show we talked about why there’s no one-size fits all approach to optimization, and how to deal with patients who experience anxiety and panic attacks. Next, we talked about what so many doctors get wrong when it comes to Aromatase Inhibitors and why men need estrogen. 

We also discussed:

• How to get insulin levels in check with testosterone
• The importance of doing Dexa Scans
• Why almost every diabetic medication is a peptide

There is no single recipe for testosterone optimization. An individualized approach has to be taken. That’s why it’s critical for a patient to get labs to determine what they need. Some physicians put patients on Aromatase Inhibitors right away, and this is a mistake. A lot of the side effects and problems we see on testosterone can be solved by adjusting dosage, not bringing AIs into the mix.

Guest Bio-
Dr. Rob is a bestselling author and physician with an expertise in Interventional Age Management Medicine and BioIdentical Hormone Optimization. Interventional Medicine focuses on optimizing your health and enhancing your quality of life while simultaneously reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, bone fractures, dementia, and other disorders of aging. Go to renewhealth.com or find him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkominiarek/.

When it comes to age reversal and complex regeneration in humans, a basin of research has been put in front of us. How much do we know about the brain, consciousness, and death reversal? As Big Pharma makes a trillion dollars annually, are they interested in finding cures? What valuable lessons are we learning from evolution? On this episode, we have an in-depth conversation about exciting developments in biology with Bioquark CEO, Ira Pastor.

The symptoms of a disease are nothing more than late-appearing indications that something is wrong. They have nothing to do with the biological factors that come beforehand. -Ira Pastor

Three Takeaways

• Disease is an emergent property that is multifactorial.
• Evolution has created many answers for the problems out there.
• Complex regeneration takes place when you get both the structure and function back.

At the start of the show, Ira talked about his background and shared on how the pharmaceutical industry deals with disease. Next, we talked about complex regeneration and the animals that are able to do it. Ira also talked about how to slow down the aging process by looking to nature for the answers. Towards the end, he shared on why he’s excited about the future of biology.

We also discussed:

• The importance of getting back to nature
• Brain regeneration and death reversal
• Technology and the transformational window

There’s a lot to be excited about in the fields of age reversal and curing chronic degenerative disease. Human beings could have a beautiful future thanks to advances in science and technology. There are endless possibilities when merging biology and physics. It’s critical for us to study death from a therapeutic angle and study the evolutionary reasons behind medicine and biology. Ultimately, this is how we will make strides in complex tissue regeneration, reversal of diseases, and reversal of aging.

Guest Bio
Ira is the CEO of Bioquark. He has over 30 years of experience across multiple sectors of the pharmaceutical industry including pharmaceutical commercialization, biotech drug development, managed care, distribution, OTC, and retail. Go to www.bioquark.com to learn more.