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Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
I am joined today by David Getoff, a real pioneer in the health space who is a personal mentor to me and someone who I have learned a great deal from! Detox is one of David’s specialties so we are going to dive deep into this episode.
David is a Board Certified Traditional Naturopath, a Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Fellow of the American Association of Integrative medicine.
On today’s episode, we discuss some important principles and practices for detoxification that are in David’s new book, Abundant Health in a Toxic World.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why detoxification is so important for good health
- How to minimize your exposure to environmental chemicals & heavy metals
- Why short “cleanses” don’t really help you
- How to perform a proper detox
- And much more
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Many people have different beliefs when it comes to fruit. While someone might claim it’s the healthiest thing you can eat, another person will say it causes weight gain and insulin resistance.
So who's right?
In today’s podcast episode, Ryan breaks down: Pros and cons of fruit What are the healthiest fruits The best way to consume fruit And much more.
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Red meat has been vilified by many over the past few decades so it’s reasonable for one to assume it’s best to avoid it.
The truth is, 100% grass-fed organic meat (& organs) are the most nutrient dense foods you can consume.
Today’s podcast will cover why red meat has been wrongly demonized, the healthiest red meat to eat, and some of the many health benefits of eating high-quality red meat.
If you have been led to believe meat should be avoided, I HIGHLY urge you to listen to this podcast with an open mind. Be sure to check out chapter 5 in Ryan’s book Beyond Nutrition to get more information on this topic, along with numerous citations of scientific research backing the information Ryan explains in this episode.
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
As many know, counting calories is the common metric used to measure nutrition.
But the reality is that counting and restricting calories leads to long-term weight gain in the vast majority of people.
What we really should be focused on is the type of foods we're eating, not simply how many calories.
Listen in to today’s episode where Ryan breaks down the science and common misconceptions when it comes to counting calories and what you need to know for SUCCESS with your nutrition!
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Routine labs are a great way to objectively monitor how you're doing in regards to your health.
They can also be tremendously helpful in pinpointing what exactly could be the cause of certain health issues
In today's episode, Ryan explains how conventional medical doctors typically only recommend a few tests which don’t usually provide the valuable insight people need.
Ryan dives into the top functional medicine blood tests he recommends to people in his private
practice and explains the reasoning for doing so.
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Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Fats may be one of the most misunderstood food topics in health today.
People are constantly getting mixed information on which fats are good vs bad and which are best to cook with.
Today’s episode is part 2 of a 2 part series on dietary fat where Ryan breaks down:
- Healthiest fats to consume
- Toxic fats to avoid
- Heat stable fats that are best to cook with
- Why fats have been incorrectly demonized
- Benefits of consuming the right types of dietary fat
- And so much more!
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Fats may be one of the most misunderstood food topics in health today.
People are constantly getting mixed information on which fats are good vs bad and which are best to cook with.
Today’s episode is part 1 of a 2 part series on dietary fat where Ryan breaks down:
- Healthiest fats to consume
- Toxic fats to avoid
- Heat stable fats that are best to cook with
- Why fats have been incorrectly demonized
- Benefits of consuming the right types of dietary fat
- And so much more!
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
So many of us mask our emotions, using various escapisms to avoid a deeper understanding of our feelings
Tune into today’s episode where Ryan explains how you can achieve a state of acceptance with your emotions and how it will positively impact your life
Ryan breaks down powerful practices to analyze the origins and come to peace with your emotions, rather than continually trying to move away from them.
Tune in to learn more about the most incredible technique called Transformational Breathwork to do deep emotional healing
Ryan’s next transformational breathwork class is on March 4, 2021.
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
In today’s episode, Ryan breaks down 10 of the most important factors to improving your health & quality of life (in no particular order):
1) Get enough GOOD-QUALITY sleep daily
2) Minimize stress in your life and practice stress-reduction techniques
3) Dial in your nutrition - eat nourishing foods that work well with your body and avoid harmful foods
4) Live in accordance with the laws of nature - circadian rhythm, sensible sun exposure, grounding/earthing, fresh air, etc.
5) Expose yourself to challenging environments (physically & mentally) and get out of your comfort zone - cold/hot thermogenesis( cold plunge/shower, sauna) , public speaking, social engagements, etc
6) Move your body throughout the day (avoid excess sitting) & do some form of beneficial exercise on a regular basis.
7) Community - Have amazing, loving relationships & friendships with people who you genuinely enjoy being around.
8) Clean up your environment and reduce your exposure to chemicals & toxins
9) Do something you love and are passionate about on a regular basis
10) Dial in your life's mission, goal, or objective and take steps to work towards achieving your purpose.
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Video version of this Podcast: https://youtu.be/3nBATtORzFQ
Have questions? Email me at ryankennedyhealth@gmail.com
I will be doing a Q and A episode weekly so email me any questions you have and I will be sure to address them during our next community Q and A episode