Jay Feldman Wellness
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In this episode we discuss:Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes are diseases of excess fat burning and impaired glucose metabolismHow increasing carbohydrate intake improves insulin sensitivity, even in people with type 2 diabetesEvidence
In this episode we discuss:Why you might want to think twice about using resistant starch for blood sugar regulation and gut healthWays to increase or reduce the amount of resistant starch in the foods you eat How to tell if resistant starch
In this episode we discuss:How spore-based probiotics differ from typical probiotics and whether we should be using either of them to improve our gut health Whether low-carb or ketogenic diets are an ideal solution for epilepsy The role of g
In this episode we discuss:Why insulin resistance and diabetes are not caused by excess carbohydrate consumption and are not actually an insulin signaling problem The problems with the idea of metabolic flexibility, earning your carbs, and th
In this episode we discuss:Our thoughts on Chris Palmer’s “Brain Energy” theory of mental healthWhy low carb diets are not the solution for anxiety and depression and what to do instead What most people miss when it comes to weight loss and
In this episode we discuss:The unexpected costs of using excess exercise to lose weight Our thoughts on Herman Pontzer’s book Burn and the Constrained Model of Energy Expenditure Our thoughts on Ted Naiman’s protein to energy ratio diet (PE
In this episode we discuss:Studies showing that omega-3 consumption decreases lifespan and increases disease processes The potentially harmful effects of omega-3 usage during pregnancy on offspring The impact of omega-3s on inflammation, end
In this episode we discuss:Studies showing that fish oil and cod liver oil supplementation increase oxidative damage in humans, even in the triglyceride form alongside antioxidants Why omega-3s are harmful in both healthy and unhealthy humans
In this episode we discuss:Whether the research suggesting that omega-3s decrease mortality is validOmega-6 intake as a major confounding variable when looking at omega-3 researchThe dramatic lifespan-lowering effect of omega-3s and total PU
In this episode we discuss:Individualism and competition vs. collaboration and communitarianismWhether humans are inherently selfish and destructive The cost of social media and other forms of distractionHow drugs and alcohol can function a
In this episode we discuss:How lower wages and higher costs have dramatically reduced our quality of lifeHow we’ve ended up working more and resting less with worse outcomesWhether advancements in technology have improved the quality of life
In this episode we discuss:Why culture matters and how we can effectively navigate itThe impact of the diet culture and the “eat less exercise more” paradigmHow Western culture blames the individual for their poor health and the toll that th
In this episode we discuss:Why you want to avoid vegetarian-fed chicken and acorn-fed pork The best bioenergetic fat, protein, and carb sources Why it’s best to avoid salmon and bluefin tuna, and what fish and seafood to have instead Whethe
In this episode we discuss:Optimal macronutrient breakdowns for meals and snacksHow to calculate your protein, carbohydrate, and fat needsHow to use taste, cravings, hunger, and experimentation to guide your macro intakeHow to find your sta
In this episode we discuss:The problems with using T4-only medications like Synthroid and levothyroxine for hypothyroidism When it makes sense to use thyroid hormone supplements How to use T3, T4, and/or desiccated thyroid (NDT) for hypothy
In this episode we discuss:How fasting decreases thyroid function Why carbs are essential for thyroid function Specific anti-thyroid foods to avoid Why interventions like cold thermogenesis, caloric restriction, and fasting are not the an
In this episode we discuss:What causes Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism How to properly interpret your thyroid bloodwork (and what your doctor likely doesn’t know about thyroid testing)How your cholesterol values can be used as markers of thyroid
In this episode we discuss:The factors that affect thyroid hormone production, conversion, transport, and uptakeHow high TSH levels cause damage to the thyroid glandHigh-carb diets vs. low-carb diets for thyroid healthWhy restricting
In this episode we discuss:Why hypothyroidism is not the root cause of your issuesWhy TSH on its own is not a good marker of thyroid statusThe importance of thyroid hormones for sex hormone production, gut health, and immune function
In this episode we discuss:Why uncoupling is harmful in certain contexts and how PUFA cause constant, low-level uncouplingThe involvement of uncoupling, mitochondrial biogenesis, autophagy, heat shock proteins, and hypoxia-inducible facto
In this episode we discuss:Why stress is not your friendThe effects of cortisol on your mitochondriaHans Selye’s general adaptation syndromeHow cortisol causes mitochondrial dysfunction, heart disease, insulin resistance, autoimmuni
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-92-celebrating-ray-peat/ Ray Peat's Website: http://raypeat.com/Ray Peat Interviews, Articles, Related Websites, and Other Resources: https://www.selftestable.com/
In this episode we discuss:Whether cod liver oil is an ideal source of vitamin A/retinolWhether we should be concerned about the omega-3 content of cod liver oil (CLO)The idea that we want our fat cells to be insulin resistant to lose f
In this episode we discuss:Whether fish oil is beneficial due to its anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering effectsOur thoughts on the benefits from a paleo-ketogenic dietWhat to do if you’re dealing with dental issues from sugar co
In this episode we discuss:Whether PUFA causes more oxidative stress than saturated fatsHow PUFA intake affects testosterone Whether fruit juice should be avoided for blood sugar regulationThe effects of fruit juice on inflammatory m
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