Dr. Michael Twyman: A Deep Dive into Cardiovascular Health

Dr. Michael Twyman: A Deep Dive into Cardiovascular Health

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

  • What are the roles of the endothelium and the glycocalyx in cardiovascular health and how can their function be optimized to prevent heart disease and manage blood pressure?
  • How do advanced diagnostic tools like CT angiograms, magneto cardiography, advanced lipid panels, and genetic testing contribute to personalized medicine in cardiology and the early detection of cardiovascular risk factors?
  • What are the lifestyle changes that can significantly influence cardiovascular health, and how can practices such as improving diet, enhancing nitric oxide levels, maintaining a healthy oral microbiome, adjusting light exposure and sleep patterns, and patient education help manage heart health?

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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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Dan Pardi: Understanding GHB, the Four-Part Model of Behavior Change + How to Define and Measure Health

Dan Pardi: Understanding GHB, the Four-Part Model of Behavior Change + How to Define and Measure Health

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

  • How does GHB affect sleep and longevity and what is its role as an allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors?

  • What is the four-part model of behavior change and why is it important to note that knowledge alone isn't enough to bring about lasting change?

  • How can tracking our behavior help us stay mindful of our daily habits and what are the benefits and potential pitfalls of this approach?

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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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