The mindbodygreen Podcast

• 578: The cutting edge treatment for brain health, trauma, and long COVID | Shai Efrati, M.D.

  “The brain is the most important organ that we have in our body,” explains Shai Efrati, M.D.  Efrati, M.D., Founder and Director of the world-leading Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research, joins us to dive deep into the science behind hyperbaric medicine, the incredible benefits, plus:  - What is hyperbaric therapy (~2:55) - How does hyperbaric therapy work (~3:28) - Brain benefits & neurogenesis (~9:40) - Who benefits from this therapy (~11:20) - How does this affect cognitive decline (~13:55) - The details of hyperoxic hypoxic paradox (~17:15) - Credibility & costs (~20:00) - His clinic (~23:40) - Long COVID (~24:35) - Seeking treatment for long COVID (~36:30) - Brain injury and head trauma (~39:25) - Treating athletes (~45:45) - The future of hyperbaric therapy (~48:00) Referenced in the episode:  - Learn more about Efrati (https://aviv-clinics.com/about/shai-efrati/)  - Read his book, Beyond Normal (https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Normal-Enhanced-Medicine-Performance/dp/B0D481HP15)  - Check out Aviv Clinics (https://aviv-clinics.com/)  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 577: The gut-brain axis, inflammation, & fecal transplants | Charles Akle, M.D.

  “The linkage between the immune system and the microbiome is the fundamental of everything,” says Charles Akle, M.D.  Akle, Chief Medical Officer at immy, surgeon, and leading researcher in immunotherapy, joins us to dive deep into the gut microbiome, covering everything from the gut-brain axis to chronic inflammation, plus:  - The gut microbiome & overall health (~1:45) - The impact of modern life (~3:38) - Hygiene hypothesis & mycobacteria (~5:23) - The power of fecal transplants (~8:55) - Diet vs environmental factors on the microbiome (~16:40) - Stress & inflammation (~19:45) - The gut-brain axis (~24:55) - Simple lifestyle adjustments for your microbiome (~30:20) - Akle’s company, Immy (~31:50) - Caring for your immune system daily (~37:38) - Akle’s mission (~43:15) - Chronic inflammation (~44:45) - The future of the microbiome (~26:15) Referenced in the episode:  - Check out Dr. Akle’s research (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Akle-Charles)  - Learn more about immy (https://immy.co/)  - Research on effect of infections on susceptibility to autoimmune and allergic diseases (DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra020100)  - Research on Immunity and Asthma Risk in Amish and Hutterite Farm Children (DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1508749)  - Research on food, environment, & gut microbiome (DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.07.039)  - Bugs as Drugs (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctarc.2021.100436)  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 576: Muscle, metabolism, & mindset for women | Jamie Seeman, M.D.

  “We were built to do hard things,” explains Jamie Seeman, M.D. Seeman, a board-certified OB/GYN, Integrative Medicine Fellow, and Board-Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist, joins us to discuss the optimal practices for training, nutrition, and recovery, including:  - How to reset after a poor night of sleep (~2:45) - Seeman’s exercise routine (~10:25) - Improving body composition (~14:10) - Animal protein (~16:25) - The benefits of creatine (~23:15) - Sauna & ice bathing (~29:15) - Red light therapy (~34:35) - Improving patient education (~42:00) - Seeman’s experience with the Omaha Supernovas (~42:15) - The importance of weightlifting & sports for young girls (~48:00) - A motivating message (~53:45) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow her on Instagram (@doctorfitandfabulous)  - Check out her website (https://www.doctorfitandfabulous.com/)  - Pick up her book Hard to Kill (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8D5X736)  Enjoy this episode sponsored by Waterloo Sparkling Water! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Go full flavor every day. Water down nothing with Waterloo Sparkling Water. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 575: A woman's guide to metabolism, protein, & training smarter | Abbie Smith-Ryan, Ph.D.

  “Women's needs are ever-evolving,” says Abbie Smith-Ryan, Ph.D.  Abbie Smith-Ryan, Ph.D., leading researcher in the field of metabolism, sport nutrition and exercise performance, joins us to discuss best practices for supplementation, proper nutrition, and training, plus: - Women’s unique needs for nutrition & performance (~2:48) - The role of nutrients (~4:45) - The importance of protein (~5:15) - Smith-Ryan’s approach to nutrition (~9:55)  - Supplementation (~11:30) - How to optimize body composition (~13:20) - Should women fast? (~17:30) - Caloric intake for women (~22:55) - Hydration (~27:15) - The benefits of creatine (~30:00) - How to train smarter (~35:30) - Heart rate zones & training (~37:40) - Injury and recovery (~43:00) - Recent research (~47:35) - Closing thoughts (~47:00) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Smith-Ryan on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/asmithryan/)  - Learn more about her work (https://asmithryan.com/)  - Research on pre-sleep feeding & recovery (DOI: 10.1080/15502783.2023.2236055)  - Research on body composition, physical activity, and menopause symptoms (DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002334)  - Research on hormonal contraception and the menstrual cycle on recovery (DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004764)  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 574: Why women should lift heavier & eat more | Vonda Wright, MD, MS

  “Number one, you have to lift heavy ,” says Vonda Wright, MD, MS.  Wright, renowned orthopedic surgeon, author, and speaker, joins us to explain what it truly takes to become “toned,” including the importance of protein, lifting heavy weights, and improving VO2 max levels, plus:  - The best way to do a body recomposition (~2:35) - The revolutionary time in women’s health (~6:50) - What to prioritize in your diet (~9:20) - How to build lean muscle mass (~12:30) - Weight lifting protocols (~14:00) - How much to rest when lifting (~20:40) - The importance of muscle for bone health (~22:25) - Cardiovascular health and HITT (~23:45) - High intensity sprint intervals (~25:00) - VO2 max training (~26:10) - What is the fragility line (~31:30) - The ultimate motivator (~35:40) - The power of creatine (~38:20) - The importance of hydration (~40:00) - Mobility & longevity (~43:30) - The effect of alcohol (~51:00) - Hormone replacement therapy (~54:00) - Final words of wisdom (~56:25) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Dr. Wright online (https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/?hl=en)  - Learn more about her work (https://www.drvondawright.com/)  - Check out her book (https://www.amazon.com/Fitness-After-40-Strong-Beyond/dp/081444900X)    We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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