171. Courtney Swan: Why Your ‘Healthy’ Food Is Actually Harmful

Join our FREE 3 Day Breathwork Challenge: ⁠https://theultimatehuman.com/breathwork⁠ Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: ⁠⁠https://link.me/garybrecka [link.me]⁠⁠ BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate How would you feel if you knew that there was a chemical in your water that was impacting your family’s IQ? Gary Brecka is diving into the research to show you how Fluoride is impacting your health and how to avoid it! 00:00 - Fluoride in water supply and its potential effects on brain development.  02:20 - If fluoride is found in nature, shouldn’t it be safe? 04:30 - What did Harvard say about the toxicity of fluoride in water? 06:00 - Is fluoride impacting your IQ?  10:45 - Single Dose Toxicity VS Cumulative Dose Toxicity, is any level safe? 12:55 - New studies emerging on the toxicity of fluoride. 14:30 - Is fluoride toothpaste safe? 15:30 - Easy steps you can take to remove fluoride from your life. Articles Referenced Impact of fluoride on neurological development in children https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/fluoride-childrens-health-grandjean-choi/ Developmental Fluoride Neurotoxicity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp.1104912 Association of lifetime exposure to fluoride and cognitive functions in Chinese children: a pilot study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25446012/ Fluoride Action Network https://fluoridealert.org/articles/government-report-finds-no-safe-level-of-fluoride-in-water-fluoridation-policy-threatened/ INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH https://ijpsr.com/bft-article/fluoride-and-brain-a-review/ Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Tammi 202417min

Join our FREE 3 Day Breathwork Challenge: https://theultimatehuman.com/breathwork Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate How did a YouTube prank channel turn into a multi-million dollar business empire? Gary Brecka sits down for an in-depth conversation with entrepreneur Kyle Forgeard, the man behind Nelk, Full Send, and Happy Dad to talk about about navigating YouTube demonetizing his channels, turning fan engagement into lucrative merch drops, and partnering with John and Sam Shahidi to launch the future billion dollar seltzer brand, Happy Dad. Kyle found himself at his lowest point last Summer and knew he needed to make a change. After years of drinking and partying, he committed to turning his health around and has naturally seen improvements in his testosterone, liver function, and has completely changed the way he approaches life and business. 0:00 - Who is Kyle Forgeard? 02:45 - How did Kyle and Nelk get started? 05:50 - What inspired him to drop out of University? 08:45 - How does he come up with video ideas? 10:10 - Why it was good that YouTube demonetized their channel. 11:00 - How did they get started in merch? 14:50 - How much money does Full Send make off merch? 18:00 - How Kyle got connected with John and Sam Shahidi 20:00 - Why they started Happy Dad Hard Seltzers. 24:00 - What did they do to launch Happy Dad? 26:00 - Why it’s important to have in-person connections and meet-ups. 29:40 - When did Kyle start working with Gary Brecka? 32:30 - Gary breaks down Kyle Forgeard’s numbers. 36:00 - What changes did Kyle make to improve his health? 37:20 - Gary breaks down the protocol the clinical team put Kyle on. 39:30 - What boundaries did he have to set with the people around him? 41:45 - Keto Diet 43:45 - How public accountability helped him make better decisions. 46:30 - How has focusing on his health impacted his business? 49:45 - The impact of the Shahidi brothers. 51:30 - Launching Happy Dad in Canada. 53:00 - Happy Dad is launching a Hard Tea. 54:30 - Behind the scenes of having Donald Trump on the Full Send Podcast. 55:30 - How Kyle and Dana White became friends. 01:03:00 - Interviewing Elon Musk. 01:03:40 - How improving his health has changed everything he does.  FOLLOW Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Follow Kyle Forgeard: @Kyle Follow the Full Send Podcast: Full Send YouTube Follow NELK: NELK YouTube Happy Dad: https://happydad.com/ Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast Disclaimer: The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Tammi 20241h 13min

Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate You frequently hear Gary say that you should avoid GMO foods and eat organic, but what does that really look like? This week Gary Brecka tours Oakes Farms with owner and founder Alfie Oakes to explore farm fresh living, discuss how our food supply is being genetically altered, and the importance of a whole food diet. Enjoy this live style podcast and remember it is not the food, but the distance from the Seed to the Table that is impacting our health. 01:00 - Visiting Oakes Farm for a behind-the-scenes tour. Why it’s important to eat food that’s been gone from farm to table quickly. 03:30 - Is the quality of our food going down? The problem with GMOs. 05:08 - Why the soil your food grows in matters and what makes good soil. 08:00 - The high cost of cheap food.  12:50 - Getting to look at the farm and how they avoid using chemicals. 15:08 - How the conventional farming industry is cutting costs and killing nutrients. 19:30 - What does a healthy egg look like? 21:30 - Why don’t all farms grow organically? 24:45 - Why does grass-fed beef cost so much more? Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast Disclaimer: The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Tammi 202427min

Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate Have you felt like your health was spiraling out of control and you had lost hope? This inspiring podcast shares Steffin's journey from weighing 345 pounds and fearing each day was his last, to losing 109 pounds and transforming his health in just 6 months! Gary Brecka is sitting down with Steffin Kutzman to talk about how he’s overcoming obesity, diabetes and how he’s lost over 100 pounds while gaining a new outlook on life. Discover how small changes led to big results and how you too can reclaim your health and confidence! 0:00 - Who is Steffin? 02:00 - How much progress has he seen in 62 days? 08:20 - Feeling like he was going to die and improving his mental wellness.   12:00 - People forget how good “normal” can feel. 15:40 - Checking in 6 months later. 18:00 - How much changed in his blood test? 20:30 - What protocol did Gary’s team put him on to help lose 109 lbs? 25:45 - How to follow the protocol for free with mother nature. 33:10 - What Steffin takes to sleep better. 35:10 - Why you need grounding or a PEMF Mat. 36:00 - How has his transformation impacted his confidence? 40:45 - Why getting quick wins is everything! Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast Disclaimer: The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Tammi 202449min

Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate Links to Studies Mentioned: Britannica. Lipids Nutrients 2023, 15(14), 3129; doi: 10.3390/nu15143129 Open Oregon. Fatty Acid Types and Food Sources Science Direct. Fatty Acids Cells. 2021 Jun; 10(6): 1284 Mount Sinai. EPA Heart & Stroke February 6, 2021 J Political Econ. 1930;38(1):73-85 Smithsonian Magazine November 23, 2019 “Profiling Food Consumption in America.” USDA Economic Research Service, Factbook, Chapter 2. ND Atkins History Science Direct. Fatty Acids Cells. 2021 Jun; 10(6): 1284 What if the real culprit behind chronic illness was actually a hidden hazard in your cooking? Gary Brecka uncovers the truth about seed oils that the food industry doesn't talk about. Seed oils are found in nearly every processed food and are silently sabotaging our health. Did you know that seed oils originated in the late 1800’s when machine lubricants were hydrogenated into synthetic oils like Crisco? He dives into the “dirty eight” oils to avoid and what alternatives that you can replace them with! 0:00 - What are the two types of fats and how do the impact our bodies? 03:15 - Where did seed oils come from? 04:45 - What are some of the side effects of too many seed oils in your diet? 09:30 - What are the 8 most unhealthy seed oils? 10:45 - What should you have in your kitchen to replace seed oils? Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Tammi 202413min

Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ Dr.Gabrielle Lyon https://drgabriellelyon.com/ Order Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s book Forever Strong  https://www.amazon.com/shop/garybrecka/list/FCJNQHDNI27C?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfgarybrecka For more info on Gary, please click here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate BAJA GOLD SEA SALT - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 https://bajagoldsaltco.com/ultimate10 Want to feel and perform your best as you age? Gary Brecka is sitting down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, the New York Times bestselling author of “Forever Strong” and the founder of Muscle-Centric Medicine®. Dr. Lyon shares her muscle-centric approach to aging, revealing how exercise and diet can help you avoid chronic disease and maintain mobility. She gives tips on simple things you can do for a strong and healthy life; such as resistance training, how much protein you should consume and how often, and how to address your mindset to motivate yourself for lasting change! 01:15 - Who is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon? 04:30 - What’s the difference between sick-care and wellness? 05:50 - Why did Dr. Lyon choose to focus on muscle? 08:00 - What working with end-of-life care taught her about longevity. 11:00 - The impact of skeletal muscle. 12:30 - What are the first steps towards aging better and longevity? 15:00 - Can you put on lean muscle in old age? 17:30 - Why muscle is your greatest metabolic currency. 20:30 - What is the impact of a sedentary lifestyle? 22:15 - How to motivate yourself to workout. 23:30 - Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) starts in your thirties. 24:20 - How much protein should people consume to be healthy? 28:30 - What happens if you have a protein deficiency? 30:18 - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s equation for protein intake. 34:25 - Dr. Lyon’s morning routine. 36:30 - What’s the impact of sodium? Are we getting too much? 38:20 - What is you opinion on Semaglutide?  42:00 - How to maintain skeletal muscle while losing weight. 44:40 - Is there a best time of day to work out? 46:15 - The #1 Key to Longevity! 48:00 - What are the best protein sources 51:45 - Is it better to snack frequently or eat a large meal? 53:45 - What data should people track to see healthy progress?  57:15 - Is cholesterol bad? 1:00:30 - Does lean muscle mass help with cholesterol? 1:01:15 - Why you have to address your mindset first. FOLLOW Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: @DrGabrielleLyon Disclaimer: The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Tammi 20241h 13min

Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka  BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate Do you struggle with racing thoughts at bedtime, perfectionism, or sensitivity to sounds and textures? Gary Brecka and Sage Workinger discuss how a common genetic mutation called COMT can cause these issues and more. COMT, scientifically known as Catechol-O-methyltransferase, is known to cause estrogen imbalance and can lead to fatigue, anxiety, and a variety of other symptoms. Tune in to learn the exact supplements that helped Sage finally get a good night's sleep, feel less stressed, and how addressing this mutation could change your life, too! 00:45 - What is the COMT gene mutation? (Catechol-O-methyltransferase) 01:45 - How does COMT effect in your body? 02:30 - Sage Workinger talks about her personal struggle with the COMT mutation. 04:11 - What causes Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? ( OCD ) 08:45 - Can COMT impact excess estrogen and stomach bloating? 15:30 - How to treat COMT. 16:15 - Why Sage avoids Green Tea. 18:00 - Recommended supplements for treating COMT.  19:50 - What type of B-Vitamin helps the most? Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Tammi 202422min

Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ View all the research studies on hydrogen water here: https://hydrogenstudies.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate What is the best water to drink? We are bombarded with terms such as alkaline, purified, mineral, spring, pH levels, so in this episode we break down what this actually means and what you should be looking for in your water. Gary Brecka is joined by Dr. Paul Barattiero, the founder of Echo Technologies and the developer of Echo Hydrogen Water systems. When Dr. Paul’s wife found herself struggling with thyroid issues, gynecological issues, acute anemia, and short term memory loss, they began the search to help her heal. When some friends introduced her to hydrogen water, she began to see her symptoms improve in just a couple of days. The only problem was that no one had an answer for WHY it was working. That became the catalyst for Dr. Paul becoming one of the world’s leading experts on water and why he created a company based on hydrogen water. You’ll learn about the impact of dissolved hydrogen in your water and how it can help your gut, impact your brain, and improve your recovery times. 01:00 - Who is Dr. Paul Barattiero? 03:30 - How Dr. Paul’s wife getting sick started his study to understand the water. 10:00 - Does water pH matter? Is Alkaline water a marketing myth? 12:30 - Dissolved Hydrogen - How hydrogen water impacts our body. 16:30 - What do research studies say about hydrogen water? 18:40 - How ECHO gets hydrogen into water. 21:20 - Why adding hydrogen added to water helps your gut. 25:40 - Can hydrogen water speed up recovery time? 28:30 - How Echo gets dissolved hydrogen to stay in water. 32:45 - How long does hydrogen stay in water? 37:00 - What’s the best water to drink? 37:40 - Is there an optimal pH for drinking water? 40:00 - Is distilled water bad for you? Does it pull minerals out of you? 43:40 - How Echo hydrogen water impacts brain function. 45:50 - Why ghrelin isn’t bad and how hydrogen impacts it. 48:20 - What are studies showing about water and cancer? Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE: https://echoh2o.com/?oid=19&affid=236 The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Tammi 202455min