In this exciting episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I sit down with my good friend, Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a functional eye doctor and expert in vision therapy. We dive deep into the fascinating world of vision and its impact on our overall health. Dr. Bryce shares his personal journey with vision therapy and how…

In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we explore the hotly debated topic of cholesterol and its impact on overall health. We begin by discussing cholesterol's fundamental role in our bodies, challenging the long-held belief that dietary cholesterol is a primary cause of heart disease. JP breaks down the intricacies of lipoproteins, LDL, HDL,…

In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we sit down with Dr. Anthony Chaffee to talk about diets, nutrition, and ways to improve health. Dr. Chaffee shares interesting insights on cattle breeding differences in Japan and Australia and talks about his experience switching to a high-fat, meat-based diet. Together, we discuss how diets work…

In this episode, we talk about mTOR, a protein that helps with nutrient sensing and cell growth, and why eating too much in adulthood can be harmful. We also look at how modern eating habits, especially with processed foods, can lead to poor health. We focus on the benefits of fasting and eating whole foods…

Welcome back to the Health Upgrade Podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Peter Staats to explore the exciting world of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). We’ll take a look at how his interest in neuromodulation began in the 1990s and how it led to amazing advances in noninvasive VNS technology—also called a "digital…

In this e episode, we sit down with the insightful Dr. Barb Woerger to dive into the world of magnesium and its crucial role in our health. Dr. Woerger discusses the importance of selecting specific forms of magnesium to treat different health conditions effectively. From magnesium glycinate's support for the nervous system and sleep to…

In this enlightening episode, we welcome Dr. Brody Miller to dive into the crucial role of hope in healing and the wonders of neuroplasticity. Dr. Miller, a brain health expert, shares his personal recovery journey from traumatic brain injury and how understanding neuroplasticity transformed his life. The discussion highlights the profound impact of hope, the…

In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Besuden joins us to explore holistic health and its connection to overall well-being. She highlights the importance of digestive health, sharing patient success stories like reversing diverticulitis through gut healing. The conversation touches on how different body systems are interconnected and how specialists sometimes miss the broader perspective. We also…

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Torkil Færø, exploring the transformative world of health optimization. Together, we uncover how simple lifestyle adjustments and cutting-edge technology can significantly enhance well-being.  Dr. Færø, author of The Pulse Cure, shares his journey into medicine and reveals the untapped potential of heart…

Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podacat! Today we talk with Dr. Thomas Seyfried, a leader in cancer metabolism research. He shares his amazing discoveries about how cancer is linked to metabolism, starting from his early work with epilepsy and ketogenic diets. He explains how problems in mitochondria and cancer cells' reliance on…