Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you’ll discover: * How prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics work. * The revolution that’s taking place in science right now. * How the microorganisms in our gut behave. * The role our microbes have played in human evolution. * Approximately how many microbes live in our gut. * How antibiotics were developed and implemented. * A history of the war on bacteria. * What you shoul...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you’ll discover: * What psychogenic fecal retention is. * The definition of integrative gastroenterology. * How anxiety is linked to the gut. * The link between frequent antibiotic use and cognitive decline. * What to ask your doctor before accepting a prescription for antibiotics. * The importance of being an active advocate in your health care. * What polypharmacy is. * Whic...

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Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you’ll discover: * How the glymphatic system works. * The number of Americans that are sleep deprived. * Which brain waves are associated with the different sleep stages. * How long the average sleep cycle is. * The role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus. * How using light-emitting electronics after dark can impact your circadian clock. * Tips for reducing light exposure at night. ...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you’ll discover: * Which exercise is the most underrated. * Why creating stability is so important in fitness. * How muscle mass impacts metabolic health. * A basic template for creating an effective workout routine. * How cardiovascular exercise impacts longevity. * Why walking is a nutrient dense movement. * The health benefits of walking, and realistic ways to incorporate i...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you’ll discover: * Why meditation is healing. * Eben’s experience playing in the NFL. * The importance of having confidence. * Why football can’t be played half-heartedly. * How writing helped Eben process trauma and begin healing. * Why sensitivity is a gift. * How cannabis can be used as a trauma reducer. * The importance of asking yourself what is serving you. * How Eben bega...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you’ll discover: * What hypothalamic inflammation is, and why it matters. * The numerous effects of lactobacillus reuteri. * Why homemade yogurt is superior to store-bought yogurt. * How overexposure to antibiotics and other drugs is destroying our microbiomes. * The problem with wheat and glyphosate. * What endotoxemia is. * Why a disrupted microbiome is the root cause of so man...

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Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you’ll discover: * How your belief system shapes your reality. * The connection between low self-esteem and mental health conditions. * What the true definition of self-esteem is. * The number one driving force of the human psyche. * How to keep the promises you make to yourself. * The importance of surrounding yourself with empowering, valuable people. * How to wisely use the gi...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you’ll discover: * What the mind-body-gut connection is, and what it impacts. * How your mood and your gut health are connected. * The link between mental health and the microbiome. * How your clock genes work, and why they need natural light for optimal function. * What percentage of our bodies’ functions work on a circadian rhythm. * How simply getting more sunlight can change y...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you’ll discover: * The root of the word relationship. * How our past wounds can impact our relationships. * Why reclaiming a relationship with yourself is of upmost importance. * The problem with our culture’s messaging around finding the one. * Why relationships of all kinds are the greatest gift. * How working through our trauma can help us show up better in relationships. * ...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you’ll discover: * Why now is an especially important time to be able to think critically. * The impact that multitasking can have on your productivity. * Why multitasking is a misnomer. * The digital supervillains that hold us back from focusing. * An important distinction between recognition and recollection. * Why names are harder to remember than faces. * What the pomodoro ...

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Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you’ll discover: * Why freedom, community, and connection are all human needs. * The solution to misinformation on the internet. * Why democracy is an experiment. * The importance of being open-minded and able to evaluate multiple perspectives. * How disconnection can cause disease. * What the junk food version of connection is. * The difference between acceptance and agreement. ...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you'll learn: * Why humans evolved as tribal creatures.  * The synergistic dynamic between your self-esteem and your relationships.  * How the pandemic has affected relationships.  * Why your perception dictates your reality. * What the number one driving force of the human psyche is.  * How the human brain syncs up with other brains.  * What mirror neurons are, and how they impac...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you'll learn: * How daylight-saving time impacts our circadian clocks. * What The Sunshine Protection Act is and what it proposes.  * How the circadian clocks in our cells work.  * Which functions and processes our biological clocks control in our bodies. * How the disruption of your circadian system can alter your microbiome.  * The origins of daylight-saving time, and the reason...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. Brain health is an important component of our overall well-being that is often overlooked. At a time when neurodegenerative diseases are on the rise, it’s critical that we make our brain health a priority. If there’s anyone who understands the health and function of the human brain, it’s Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Amen is a double board-certified psychiatrist, 12-time New York Times bestselling author...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. On this episode you will learn: * The multiple benefits of cooking your meals at home.  * Why highly refined oils are harming our health.  * Healthy fats you should be cooking with.  * What culinary literacy is, and why we need to return to our roots. * The connection between cooking at home and BMI.  * Which oils are the most commonly consumed in the Standard American Diet.  * Why trans fats ar...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you'll learn: * How fat cell communities work.  * The role that fat plays in hormone and endocrine function. * How body fat regulates your metabolism.  * Why fat cells play an important role in human survival and evolution. * The three types of storage fats and their roles. * An important link between intramuscular fat and insulin sensitivity. * What brown fat is, why it’s brown, ...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you'll learn: * The number one risk factor for cardiovascular disease.  * How vegetable oils can promote inflammation.  * Which product is the defining feature of junk food in the Standard American Diet. * What the hateful eight are and why you should avoid them.  * The specific mechanism that makes seed oils toxic.  * How refined oils are heated, bleached, and processed.  * Which ...

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Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you'll learn: * The importance of providing our body with high-quality, nutrient-dense foods. * Why certain pro-vegan documentaries don’t paint the full picture. * The three main concerns that are covered in Sacred Cow. * Which critical vitamins and nutrients are hard to consume on a plant-based diet. * What benefits animal agriculture can have on the environment.  * The truth abo...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you'll learn: * How leaky gut occurs, and how it’s related to autoimmune diseases. * What the vagus nerve does. * Why there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all diet. * How understanding your body can help you make dietary changes over time. * Mary’s story of getting diagnosed with celiac disease.  * How leaky gut can cause widespread inflammation.  * Why the symptoms of leaky g...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you'll learn: * The shocking number of Americans that are impacted by digestive issues.  * How exercise impacts the diversity of microbial species.  * The impact that excessive exercise can have on gut health and immune function.  * How exercise and nutrient assimilation are connected.  * The number one form of exercise you can do to improve your digestion.  * How stress can be a m...

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. In this episode you'll learn: * The truth about using ketones as a fuel source. * Why metabolic flexibility is so important.  * How our ability to create ketones allowed our species to evolve.  * The connection between ketones and mitochondria.  * What it means to have efficient mitochondria.  * The definition of mitochondrial uncoupling.  * Three things that ketones instruct mitochondria to do. ...