Dr. Terry Wahls: Optimizing Multiple Sclerosis Management from Diet, Lifestyle, and Genetics

Dr. Terry Wahls: Optimizing Multiple Sclerosis Management from Diet, Lifestyle, and Genetics

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Dr. Scott Sherr is joined by guest Dr. Terry Wahls to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

  • What is the role of diet and lifestyle changes in managing Multiple Sclerosis symptoms?
  • What is the importance of personalized patient histories and environmental factors in tailoring treatments for Multiple Sclerosis?
  • What strategies are there for reducing medication dependence for autoimmune conditions, including Multiple Sclerosis, and how does Dr. Wahls suggest transitioning to less aggressive treatment options?

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The Future of Health Optimization: 2024 Predictions

The Future of Health Optimization: 2024 Predictions

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by Dr. Theodore Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, and Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

  • How is the convergence of AI and psychedelic therapy influencing health optimization?
  • What role does AI play in analyzing complex health data like metabolomics and epigenetics?
  • In what ways could MDMA and other psychedelics transform mental health care, and what role do set, setting, and therapist training play in these therapeutic outcomes?
  • What is the significance of health optimization medicine in the shift towards preventative health, and how might it influence the health and wellness industry in the coming year?

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2023 Health Optimization Recap

2023 Health Optimization Recap

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by Dr. Theodore Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, and Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

  • How is AI, particularly large language models like ChatGPT, transforming the healthcare industry through advancements in medical knowledge, data analysis, and personalized healthcare?

  • What are the ethical considerations being raised with the increasing integration of AI in daily life, especially concerning emotional connections with technology, data ownership, and potential over-reliance on AI systems?

  • What trends are emerging in the field of data-driven health optimization, and how will evidence-based approaches and data integrity shape the future of personalized medicine and health information management?

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Understanding Clinical Metabolomics + Debunking Misconceptions

Understanding Clinical Metabolomics + Debunking Misconceptions

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by guest Dr. Theodore Achacoso to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

  • What is the importance of understanding clinical metabolomics and measuring nutrient levels in the optimization of health, and how does this counter fear-based narratives surrounding multivitamin use and cancer risk?
  • How does viewing health and illness at the right level, and understanding the role of vitamins, minerals, and cofactors in cancer treatment challenge conventional wisdom and contribute to a new perspective on health and wellness?
  • How can a shift in mindset from the notion that supplements don't work to recognizing their essential role for overall health, as well as the concept of the body as a self-regulating ecosystem, encourage a fresh, informed approach to health?

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The Health Optimization Medicine and Practice Symposium Recap

The Health Optimization Medicine and Practice Symposium Recap

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by Dr. Ted Achacoso and Dr. Scott Sherr to discuss the first Health Optimization Medicine and Practice symposium, and give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

  • How does the Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMe/HOPe) approach use science and technology to detect and correct imbalances in our bodies, and how can it benefit individuals from elite athletes to cancer patients?
  • What is the pivotal role of GABA, cannabinoids, microbiota, and ketones in health optimization?
  • What is the future of health optimization symposiums and how does the concept of community play a significant role in the learning and sharing of knowledge in this field?

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    Dr. Craig Koniver: Health Optimization in Performance Medicine with Peptides, Light Therapy, and Methylene Blue

    Dr. Craig Koniver: Health Optimization in Performance Medicine with Peptides, Light Therapy, and Methylene Blue

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Craig Koniver joins our host Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

    • What is the role of performance medicine in health optimization?
    • How can Intravenous (IV) therapy, methylene blue, light therapies, and peptides significantly boost one's quality of life?
    •  How can peptides aid in athlete recovery and what are the regulations surrounding their use in sports?

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    Dr. Tommy Wood: Health Optimization at Every Stage of Life

    Dr. Tommy Wood: Health Optimization at Every Stage of Life

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Tommy Wood joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

    • What types of markers should you be testing, and when are they necessary?
    • What can those in the general population be doing to optimize their health, specifically minimizing cognitive decline and physical decline as they age?
    • What do elite level athletes and elite level professionals do differently?

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    Dr. Ted Achacoso: Evolutionary Medicine, Health Optimization Medicine, and The Cell Danger Response

    Dr. Ted Achacoso: Evolutionary Medicine, Health Optimization Medicine, and The Cell Danger Response

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Ted Achacoso joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

    • What is evolutionary medicine, and what is its role in the Health Optimization Medicine and Practice framework?
    • How does Universal Darwinism play a role in health optimization medicine?
    • How are master regulatory genes and the cell danger response related to each other?

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    Dr. Lucia Aronica: Epigenetics, Nutrigenomics, and Health Optimization Medicine

    Dr. Lucia Aronica: Epigenetics, Nutrigenomics, and Health Optimization Medicine

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Lucia Aronica joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

    • What is the definition of epigenetics, and what are common epigenetic modifications?
    • What were the results from the DIETFITS study?
    • What are the various types of epigenetic clocks, and what are the best ways to use them?

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    Dr. Joscha Bach: Artificial Intelligence In Medicine, Conscious Machines, and The Future of Healthcare Providers

    Dr. Joscha Bach: Artificial Intelligence In Medicine, Conscious Machines, and The Future of Healthcare Providers

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Joscha Bach joins our host Dr. Ted Achacoso to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

    • Will physicians and other healthcare providers be replaced by AI technologies?
    • Can AI help solve the most frightening aspects of US healthcare, or are we beyond solutions?
    • What is the future of conscious machines?

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