#322: Vitamin C: Your Secret Weapon Against Disease and Aging with Dr. Tom Levy

My guest this week is Dr. William Pawluk In this episode, Dr. Pawluk and I discuss Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy. We talk about many different aspects of PEMFs, how PEMFs increase ATP, how PEMFs can be used for acute or chronic illness, what sets PEMFs apart from the other electromagnetic fields, which PEMF device might be right for you, and so much more. Dr. Pawluck talks about his experience with PEMF frequency, intensity and waveform (and which ranks highest in importance). Interestingly, when therapies like peptides, acupuncture, nutrition, etc. are given alongside PEMF, the effects of the PEMF therapy are even more pronounced.  If you enjoyed this episode you may also want to read his latest book, Supercharge Your Health With PEMFs. It is the most comprehensive book ever written about PEMF therapy and all its benefits. It provides detailed, practical advice on how to use PEMF therapy to obtain the most effective results. Podcast Offers: Learn more about PEMF visit https://www.drpawluk.com/ and use discount code "functionalnp"  Episode Sponsor: Berkeley Life is dedicated to supporting healthy nitric oxide levels. Nitric oxide is made naturally in the body, helping to relax the walls of blood vessels and promoting healthy circulation. However, stress, age and environmental factors can inhibit your body's ability to make enough of it. When Nitric Oxide is low, your body loses that natural circulatory boost, which not only impacts your cardiovascular system, but also other key systems that rely on the circulation of blood, oxygen, and nutrients.  Berkeley Life supplements provide a dietary nitrate that the body converts into nitric oxide. Their two-capsule daily dose has the dietary nitrate equivalent to 5 oz of spinach or 7 oz of beetroot! This helps to maintain healthy circulation, delivering nutrients where they need to go.  Sponsor offer: Berkeley Life orders can only be made using a practitioner code … You can use mine! Consumers may register and place an order using my code NIDDBL for 10% off. Visit berkeleylife.com. EPISODE TAKEAWAYS: [04:50] How did Dr.Pawluk end up where he is today?.. [07:30] Let’s talk about acupuncture… How does it work? Does it heal tissue?… [18:15] Magnets vs EMF’s vs PEMF… [21:05] Are EMF’s harmful to the human body?.. [31:20] A simple explanation of what PEMF does… [33:40] Using peptides with PEMF for optimal results… [36:16] How does PEMF help with lyme, mold and viruses?.. [43:40] Chronic pain and how PEMF may help… [48:15] How do you know what is in a good PEMF machine?.. [56:10] Are there any cheaper PEMF machines that will have positive effects?.. [59:00] PEMF for fractures… [69:00] Are PEMF’s safe for the brain and can they help with neurodegenerative and neurological conditions?.. [84:01] Treating cancer with PEMF… [90:19] How much time does Dr. Pawluk spend using PEMF per day?..   LINKS:  https://www.drpawluk.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DrPawluk/ https://twitter.com/drpawluk/

22 Mars 20221h 36min

My guest this week is R Blank of Shield Your Body. In this episode, R and I discuss EMF’s or electromagnetic fields. There are many forms of EMF, the kind we are talking about are non-ionizing forms of EMF - referred to as radio frequency or microwave, used for wireless communication. These kinds of EMFs are over 1 trillion times higher in a city than what is found in nature. While EMFs help us to advance greatly in the world of technology and communication it comes at a cost. There are several known health risks associated with the levels of EMF that we are exposed to in our homes, cities, schools, and jobs.  Thankfully there are things we can do in our daily routine to help mitigate some of the health risks and there are products that we can use to help us use technology in a safer way.  Learn more about R Blank and Shield Your Body Products at https://www.shieldyourbody.com/ and use my code Longevity for %15 off.   Sponsor Offer: Oxford HealthSpan brings us Primeadine, the best formulated Spermidine supplement on the market!  What makes it stand out – it includes Spermine & Putrescine two other Polyamines that work hand in hand with Spermidine PLUS FOS, a prebiotic to feed the bacteria in your gut that make Spermidine!  I take Spermidine daily as do my family and my clients – it has become a solid member of my “foundation stack”.  Research has shown that Spermidine upregulates autophagy, helps the immune system to rejuvenate and it protects DNA – visible benefits experienced by myself and my clients include better sleep, hair, skin and nails! Episode Takeaways: [06:15] About R and how he got where he is today… [12:30] What are the different kinds of EMF’s?.. [24:30] How bad are electric vehicles when it comes to EMF’s?.. [29:30] How are EMF’s affecting the human body?.. [37:00] The science behind how EMF’s are negatively impacting the world… [42:40] Are brain tumors more prevalent these days?.. [48:30] Are certain frequencies more damaging than others?.. [56:00] What are some free things we can do to minimize EMF exposure?.. [60:50] What earbuds/headsets should we be using to limit EMF radiation to the brain?.. [72:00] Is a kill switch worth installing in your home?.. [74:30] How can you tell if EMF’s are negatively affecting you?.. [79:00] How to treat and heal from electromagnetic hypersensitivity… [85:25] Let’s talk about dirty electric fields… [90:05] How to find a building biologist… [91:30] Nat and R talk about different EMF shielding products and how to tell if a product is trustworthy…   Follow R https://www.shieldyourbody.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shieldyourbody https://www.instagram.com/shieldyourbody/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rblank9/ https://www.shieldyourbody.com/podcast/?billing_country=US   Follow Nat: Facebook Facebook Group  Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult

15 Mars 20221h 38min

My guest this week is Joel Greene, author of Immunity Code and owner of Veep Nutrition. In this episode, Joel and I discuss his immune centered approach to making insulin work better for you.. Joel gives tips on how to stimulate and sensitize insulin, how to add fiber back into your diet, how to pulse diets like Keto diet, Low Carb diet , Carnivore diet and more. We talk about some lesser known compounds such as GLP-1 and adiponectin. And finally we discuss akkermansia and some of the research coming out about it. If sustainable, healthy weight management is your goal this is going to be an episode you want to listen to. Learn more about Joel at https://www.veepnutrition.com/ Berkeley Life is dedicated to supporting healthy nitric oxide levels. Nitric oxide is made naturally in the body, helping to relax the walls of blood vessels and promoting healthy circulation. However, stress, age and environmental factors can inhibit your body's ability to make enough of it. When Nitric Oxide is low, your body loses that natural circulatory boost, which not only impacts your cardiovascular system, but also other key systems that rely on the circulation of blood, oxygen, and nutrients.  Berkeley Life supplements provide a dietary nitrate that the body converts into nitric oxide. Their two-capsule daily dose has the dietary nitrate equivalent to 5 oz of spinach or 7 oz of beetroot! This helps to maintain healthy circulation, delivering nutrients where they need to go.  Sponsor offer: Berkeley Life orders can only be made using a practitioner code … You can use mine! Consumers may register and place an order using my code NIDDBL for 10% off. Visit berkeleylife.com.    Follow Nat: Facebook Facebook Group  Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult

8 Mars 20221h 9min

My guest this week is Gus Vickery, MD In this episode, Gus Vickery, MD and I discuss optimizing your life through focusing on metabolic health, longevity and high performance. We talk about doing this through appropriate lab work, diet, peptides and supplements. We also touch on how to treat an active COVID-19 infection as well as long-haul covid. Dr. Vickery has a list of things he has seen work best in his practice to support adverse effects of COVID-19 like inflammation from covid, blood complications, and more! Learn more about Gus Vickery, MD at https://drgusvickery.com/ or https://wildhealthasheville.com/   SPONSOR OFFER DrinkHRW.com To get the most out of any therapy it is crucial to address the foundations of health.  Molecular Hydrogen addresses  these foundations through its ability to help to manage reactive oxygen species (ROS), inflammation and improve metabolic balance.  I drink molecular hydrogen water every morning before anything else and have my clients do the same.  Anecdotally we have seen improvements in blood sugar control, pain from arthritis and even cognitive function in a Parkinson’s patient.  Ongoing research is demonstrating the many ways that molecular hydrogen can support human health.    Visit drinkhrw.com/superhuman and use code: Longevity for 15% off EPISODE TAKEAWAYS [04:44] Dr. Vicker’s short story of how he got where he is today… [09:00] Metabolic health, longevity and high performance.. [16:30] How do you treat insulin resistance in an older athlete who is eating right, sleeping well and still has high blood sugar?.. [22:19] How to exercise before and after meals to help with blood sugar regulation… [24:32] What metabolic markers should people be looking for?.. [33:50] What is the truth about LDL?.. [40:35] Post covid and long haul covid healing strategies… [57:00] Healing tendons with BPC-157… [64:20] What are the top things you can do for your health?..   LINKAGE https://drgusvickery.com/ https://wildhealthasheville.com/   FOLLOW NAT Facebook Facebook Group  Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult Nat Retreat

1 Mars 20221h 7min

My guest this week is Joe Cohen, CEO of SelfDecode In this episode, Joe and I discuss his journey to find a cure for his own chronic health issues and how that spurred his interest in genetic testing. We discuss what to look for when choosing a genetic test, how to use it effectively and how not to use it. We talk about how he and his team created one of the most advanced AI’s when it comes to analyzing genetic data and how he built the amazing team that he has. SelfDecode offers complete genetic testing and the ability to plug in raw data if you have already had the testing done elsewhere. There are some things to be wary of when it comes to some DNA testing companies so we appreciate Joe’s coaching on that.  Learn more about SelfDecode at https://selfdecode.com and use code NAT10 for 10% off.   SPONSOR OFFER: DrinkHRW.com To get the most out of any therapy it is crucial to address the foundations of health.  Molecular Hydrogen addresses  these foundations through its ability to help to manage reactive oxygen species (ROS), inflammation and improve metabolic balance.  I drink molecular hydrogen water every morning before anything else and have my clients do the same.  Anecdotally we have seen improvements in blood sugar control, pain from arthritis and even cognitive function in a Parkinson’s patient.  Ongoing research is demonstrating the many ways that molecular hydrogen can support human health.    Visit drinkhrw.com/superhuman and use code: Longevity for 15% off   EPISODE TAKEAWAYS [05:35] Joe’s health journey… [11:25] The start of Joe's genetic research… [19:53] What goes into building data for genetic health software?.. [23:00] Does the AI information that SelfDecode is using benefit individuals currently or is it more stored for the future masses? [29:10] What can people learn from the data at SelfDecode?.. [33:43] Is there anyone at SelfDecode that clients can talk to about their results?.. [38:17] What should people be looking for in a genetic test?.. [44:23] Do people get better results if they add their labs into the platform and does the platform track values over time?.. [48:00] What parameters does SelfDecode go by when determining if labs are normal or abnormal?.. [61:07] Does SelfDecode look at genetic variants that affect the outcome of different diseases or infections?..   LINKAGE https://selfdecode.com/ https://www.instagram.com/selfdecode/ https://www.facebook.com/selfdecode https://www.whealth.community/category/longevity-and-resilience   FOLLOW NAT Facebook Facebook Group  Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult Nat Retreat

22 Feb 20221h 12min

My guest this week is Faraz Khan, founder of FullyVital and host of the Anti-Aging Hacks podcast. In this episode, Faraz and I discuss treating hair loss and hair thinning. We discuss why people lose their hair, some potential causes of hair loss, what labs to run if you are experiencing hair loss and of course how to reverse hair loss and thinning hair. We talk about Faraz’s complete hair growth system which targets hair loss and thinning from multiple angles. It is a completely natural system that focuses on increasing circulation and delivering powerful nutrients both internally and externally. Learn more about the Fully Vital protocol at https://fullyvital.com/ and use code NAT15 for 15% off! SPONSOR hat makes it stand out – it includes Spermine & Putrescine two other Polyamines that work hand in hand with Spermidine PLUS FOS, a prebiotic to feed the bacteria in your gut that make Spermidine!  I take Spermidine daily as do my family and my clients – it has become a solid member of my “foundation stack”.  Research has shown that Spermidine upregulates autophagy, helps the immune system to rejuvenate and it protects DNA – visible benefits experienced by myself and my clients include better sleep, hair, skin and nails!   Sponsor offer: If you haven’t tried it yet go to Primeadine.com and use promo code BIONAT15 to save 15% at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement   EPISODE TAKEAWAYS [06:15] What brought Faraz to focus on two seemingly very different paths, hair wellness and longevity… [09:30] Finasteride, how it works and side effects… [12:20] Is hair loss related to an issue with mitochondria?.. [15:15] What are the reasons people lose their hair?.. [19:58] How to figure out what is driving your hair loss?.. [21:40] What tests should you ask your doctor for if you are experiencing hair loss?.. [24:00] Does the pattern of hair loss give us insight into the cause?.. [26:30] Spermidine and hair growth… [28:00] The big 4 nutrients that affect hair loss… [30:23] How to know if hair loss is permanent or reversible?.. [34:55] Alternatives to dandruff shampoo?.. [40:30] What’s in the fully vital hair system?.. [50:14] How long before people see results from the fully vital system?.. [52:45] Hair loss from COVID… [57:30] The impact of extensions on the hair follicle… [64:25] How to connect with Faraz… LINKAGE https://fullyvital.com/ https://antiaginghacks.net/ https://www.whealth.community/category/longevity-and-resilience FOLLOW NAT Facebook Facebook Group  Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult Nat Retreat

15 Feb 20221h 7min

My guest this week is Dr. Chloe Weber DACM, L.Ac, and CEO of Radical Roots In this episode, Dr. Chloe Weber tells us how she got her start in Chinese medicine and how she became infatuated with the inner workings of CBD in the brain and body. Chloe’s son was born with a rare genetic disorder and while trying to help him she found her own path in Chinese Medicine and created her company Radical Roots. Radical Roots Herbs is a blend of Chinese medicine and CBD. We talk about who is a good candidate for CBD, how to know which products to choose, and how the endocannabinoid system works. We also have an open conversation at the end about how recent mandates, lockdowns, and divisive messages have affected many people's mental and physical health. To learn more about Chloe and purchase products go to https://radicalrootsherbs.com/ and use code longevity.   Sponsor Info: Oxford HealthSpan brings us Primeadine, the best formulated Spermidine supplement on the market!  What makes it stand out – it includes Spermine & Putrescine two other Polyamines that work hand in hand with Spermidine PLUS FOS, a prebiotic to feed the bacteria in your gut that make Spermidine!  I take Spermidine daily as do my family and my clients – it has become a solid member of my “foundation stack”.  Research has shown that Spermidine upregulates autophagy, helps the immune system to rejuvenate and it protects DNA – visible benefits experienced by myself and my clients include better sleep, hair, skin, and nails!   Sponsor offer: If you haven’t tried it yet go to Primeadine.com and use promo code BIONAT15 to save 15% at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement   Episode Takeaways: [06:20] How did Dr. Weber get on the path she is on today?.. [13:50] The endocannabinoid system and how to tap into it… [18:00] Do we have endocannabinoid deficiency?.. [22:50] CBD and gut health… [28:55] CBD and neurological health… [30:00] How to know what CBD is best for you?.. [38:00] CBD drinks for social situations… [44:00] How does CBD affect pharmaceuticals?.. [49:00] MCAS & Lyme disease, what can help with that?.. [58:37] Dr.Weber’s personalized Chinese medicine project… [62:25] Why is Chinese medicine more effective than traditional western medicine?.. [67:00] An open discussion on lockdowns, government mandates, divisiveness and a failing healthcare system… [75:00] Moving past the misery of the last couple years and reclaiming your mental and physical health…

8 Feb 20221h 23min

My guest this week is Dr. Dan Co-founder of Apeiron ZOH corporation. In this episode, Dr. Dan Stickler and I discuss his approach to medicine - looking at the body as a complex system. There is no one way of looking at health. Once you grasp the complex system that is your body, you can start to understand how to optimize it. We also discuss many aspects of how to optimize one's body for performance and longevity with GLP-1 agonists (peptides), anti-aging medications, epigenetics, mindset, and mental health. Sage advice from Dr. Dan - live in the present moment, ditch linear thinking, find joy, build community, look for wonder & Ah, and start a gratitude practice. Learn more about Dr. Dan here.   Sponsor: DrinkHRW.com To get the most out of any therapy it is crucial to address the foundations of health.  Molecular Hydrogen addresses  these foundations through its ability to help to manage reactive oxygen species (ROS), inflammation and improve metabolic balance.  I drink molecular hydrogen water every morning before anything else and have my clients do the same.  Anecdotally we have seen improvements in blood sugar control, pain from arthritis and even cognitive function in a Parkinson’s patient.  Ongoing research is demonstrating the many ways that molecular hydrogen can support human health.    Sponsor offer: drinkhrw.com/superhuman Code Longevity gives you 15% off   Episode Takeaways: [08:00] How Dr. Dan got on the path of systems based health that he is on now… [15:00] Genetic variants and the propensity towards certain things.. [20:55] Complicated system vs complex system… [26:06] What does a consult look like with a systems based approach?.. [30:45] The importance of mental health when it comes to overall wellness… [36:30] The journey of balance and health… [41:00] What impact has the pandemic had on mental and physical health? [43:30] The importance of living in the present: the key to happiness… [44:15] Are peptides going to revolutionize medicine?.. [50:20] GLP-1 agonists… [56:30] How to manage your own healthcare when you can’t afford a health coach… [58:38] What is Dr. Dan’s personal longevity protocol? [63:56] What has the biggest impact on slowing biological age?.. [66:50] The one thing everyone should know...   Follow Nat: Facebook Facebook Group  Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult

1 Feb 20221h 9min