Mental health has been getting a lot of well-deserved attention in recent years, but the philosophy on how best to improve mental and emotional wellness varies by practice. In this episode, we talk about an integrative approach to mental health with Dr. Nicole Cain, who has her degree in clinical psychology and is a licensed Naturopathic Physician in Arizona. She has been interviewed as a mental health expert in Forbes, consulted for major companies like Orb Health, designed the integrative mental health curriculum for Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM), and has been a national speaker for several leading behavioral health organizations.She takes a multidisciplinary approach to mental health that is medical, psychological, and holistic. She aims to get to the root of symptoms to pursue real healing. This integrative approach to mental and emotional wellness has helped so many people get their life back.We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!Check out her website at drnicolecain.comListen to her podcast Get Your Life Back!Follow her on Instagram @drnicolecainDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

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An Integrative Approach to Mental Health (with Dr. Nicole Cain)

In the race to end the pandemic, pharmaceutical companies have been working on therapeutics to reduce the risk of hospitalizations and death from COVID-19. One of those companies, Merck, just recently announced an oral antiviral drug that supposedly reduces the risk of hospitalization and death by approximately 50% compared to placebo patients.While Merk pursues Emergency Use Authorization for their drug, Molnupiravir, we provide a breakdown of the history of this drug, how it came to be, and where the research stands on this so-called "miracle drug". Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesHistory of MolnupiravirMerck Announces Supply Agreement with U.S. Government for MolnupiravirMerck and Ridgeback’s Investigational Oral Antiviral Molnupiravir Reduced the Risk of Hospitalization or Death by Approximately 50 Percent Compared to PlaceboEfficacy and Safety of Molnupiravir (MK-4482) in Non-Hospitalized Adult Participants With COVID-19β-D-N4-hydroxycytidine Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Through Lethal Mutagenesis But Is Also Mutagenic To Mammalian CellsFluvoxamine, Ivermectin, Vitamin D, and L-arginineMerck’s Covid Pill Could Pose Serious Risks, Scientists WarnDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

The COVID Pill

The topics of nutrition and mental health independently get a lot of attention, but rarely do we hear about how those two are linked. We don&apos;t often talk about the food we eat impacts our mental health, despite the strong connection between the two.In today&apos;s episode, we dive into the world of Nutritional Psychiatry by looking at how diet directly impacts the brain. Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesInsulin resistance doubles risk of major depressive disorderBidirectional Association Between Depression and Metabolic SyndromeSerotonin and Food CravingsDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

How Food Impacts Your Mental Health

When it comes to burning fat, most people depend primarily on a low-carb/ketogenic diet. And while diet certainly serves an important role in metabolic flexibility, one major factor in our ability to burn fat vs. carbs is exercise. Exercise plays a big part in how metabolically flexible we are. And although it may seem that the more we exercise, the more fat we&apos;ll burn, it&apos;s not that simple. In fact, exercise can also make us metabolically INflexible! In other words, too much exercise can actually cause harm. We dive into all of that with our special guest, Ryan Baxter.  Ryan is a Health Coach from New Hampshire who is certified through the Primal Health Coach Institute.  We found Ryan through an online health community called The Healthy Rebellion, where Ryan is a moderator and insightful contributor (along with the founder of The Healthy Rebellion, and previous guest, Robb Wolf).Ryan also has a fantastic blog and newsletter that digs into nutrition and fitness topics that don&apos;t often get covered elsewhere. Do yourself a favor and go check him out (links below)!Follow Ryan on Instagram @ryanjasonbaxter Read his blog at rjbhealth.coachSubscribe to his newsletter hereFor More Health Hackd:Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesRyan&apos;s Blog Post: How Exercise Influences Your Ability To Burn Fat And CarbsDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

How Exercise Influences Your Ability to Burn Fat and Carbs (with Ryan Baxter)

With more than 2 in 3 adults being overweight in the U.S., people are always looking for a fast way to lose weight. In recent years, a low-carb diet (or a Keto diet) has been touted as the best way to healthily manage weight and improve metabolism. This is often referred to as the "Carbohydrate-Insulin Model" of weight loss.In this episode, we break down some of the issues (as well as the merits) of this philosophy on weight loss, and compare that to the more traditional "Calories-In, Calories Out" philosophy (i.e. the Energy Balance Model". Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesInsulinotropic Effects of Whey: Mechanisms of Action, Recent Clinical Trials, and Clinical ApplicationsEnergy expenditure and body composition changes after an isocaloric ketogenic diet in overweight and obese menUltra-processed diets cause excess calorie intake and weight gain: An inpatient randomized controlled trial of ad libitum food intakeThe Truth About Insulin Carbs and Weight LossDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

The Misconceptions of a Low-Carb Diet

Contrary to what many Boomers believe, not all youngsters today are lazy. In fact, there are many people who struggle to relax at all because they feel that it is a waste of time. Whether this belief came from disappointed parents, or from binging too many Gary Vee videos on "hustling", that is still unclear.  But what has become more clear is the detriment this mindset may have on mental health. Today, we talk about the importance of rest on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. If you&apos;re someone who struggles to relax, this episode is for you. Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesLong working hours and risk of coronary heart disease and stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of published and unpublished data for 603 838 individualsThe Effect of Long Working Hours and Overtime on Occupational Health: A Meta-Analysis of Evidence from 1998 to 2018Long working hours and symptoms of anxiety and depression: a 5-year follow-up of the Whitehall II studyThe relationship between long working hours and depression among first-year residents in JapanRelationship between long working hours and depression: a 3-year longitudinal study of clerical workersThink leisure is a waste? That may not bode well for your mental healthTaking short breaks may help our brains learn new skillsRest and well-being: World&apos;s largest survey4-day work week study DisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

Take a Break: A Case for More Rest

There has been a lot of debate around the immunity induced from vaccination versus immunity induced from prior infection (i.e. "natural immunity"). With the recent Delta surge, there has been a lot of conversation around breakthrough cases and reinfections. Until now, we didn&apos;t have a lot of data on the effectiveness of natural immunity vs. vaccine-induced immunity.A recent study from Isreal (covering 26% of the population) compared the long-term protection conferred by previous infection against the protection offered by the vaccine. In today&apos;s episode, we break down the findings. Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesComparing SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity to vaccine-induced immunity: reinfections versus breakthrough infectionsSARS-CoV-2 infection induces long-lived bone marrow plasma cells in humansSARS-CoV-2 antibody-positivity protects against reinfection for at least seven months with 95% efficacyDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

COVID: Natural Immunity vs. Vaccine-Induced Immunity

Fitness enthusiasts are always looking for ways to get stronger or look bigger (or maybe a little bit of both).  And with the number of strategies and snake oil supplements claiming to optimize muscle gains (i.e. hypertrophy), it can be quite difficult to figure out where to begin.A recent study published in the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning compiled guidelines for maximizing muscle hypertrophy in athletes based on the existing body of evidence in this field. In this episode, we provide a rundown on how to maximize muscle hypertrophy through these six variables of exercise:Load (Weight/Resistance)VolumeFrequencyRest PeriodExercise TypeEnd PointRegister for Wellness: Why Not Today?! on 9/11 from 9-11 am Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesResistance Training Recommendations to Maximize Muscle Hypertrophy in an Athletic PopulationDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

How to Maximize Muscle Gain

If you&apos;ve ever spent any time reading the headlines to health news, or listening to wellness podcasts, or reading books on nutrition, then you understand the amount of confusing and conflicting information around nutrition.Eggs are bad for you one week, then they&apos;re good for you the next week.Meat will give you heart disease today, then you should eat only meat tomorrow. Fasting is good for you, then it&apos;s bad for you.It&apos;s very frustrating, especially for those trying to better themselves. Today, we break down the problem with nutrition research and why it always seems so conflicting. Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesPlant‐Centered Diet and Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Disease During Young to Middle AdulthoodRelationship Between a Plant‐Based Dietary Portfolio and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Findings From the Women&apos;s Health Initiative Prospective Cohort StudyThe Fundamental Problem with Most Nutrition ResearchDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

The Problem with Nutrition Research

There&apos;s been a lot of talk about the negative impact of plastic on our environment, with most of that discussion centering around ocean life.  But a lesser-known impact of plastic overuse is the daily human consumption of microplastics.With plastics being used in the majority of household items, especially when it comes to food storage, humans consume a decent amount of plastic every day. In this episode, we&apos;re going to dive into:The prevalence of plastics in our food and drinksHow plastics get into our food supplyThe dangers of microplastic consumptionWays to minimize microplastic consumptionSubscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesHuman Consumption of MicroplasticsEstimation of the mass of microplastics ingested – A pivotal first step towards human health risk assessmentNo Plastic in Nature: Assessing Plastic Ingestion from Nature to PeopleMicroplastics in Food: A Review on Analytical Methods and ChallengesGlobal Pattern of Microplastics (MPs) in Commercial Food-Grade Salts: Sea Salt as an Indicator of Seawater MP PollutionOccurrence of Microplastics in Commercial Seafood under the Perspective of the Human Food Chain. A ReviewQuantitative Analysis of Selected Plastics in High-Commercial-Value Australian Seafood by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass SpectrometryAre Microplastics in Food a Threat to Your Health?Tissue accumulation of microplastics in mice and biomarker responses suggest widespread health risks of exposureMicro- and nanoplastics detectable in human tissuesPlastic, The Trojan HorseDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

Microplastics in Food

Most people have a basic understanding of the systems in our body...the immune system, the nervous system, the reproductive system, the digestive system, etc.  But there is one, lesser-known part of our body that influences nearly every one of these systems. And that is the Gut Microbiome.The Gut Microbiome has been a buzzword lately, yet most of us don&apos;t really understand what that means. So today we&apos;re doing Gut Microbiome 101:What Is the Gut Microbiome?What and How Does it Influence the Rest of the Body?How Do You Keep a Healthy Gut Microbiome?Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesDefining the Human MicrobiomeMicroflora Modulation of Motility Does the Gut Microbiome Play a Role in Autoimmune Disease?Does the microbiota play a role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases?Gut Microbiota and Their Neuroinflammatory Implications in Alzheimer’s DiseaseA fermented-food diet increases microbiome diversity and lowers inflammation, study findsCircadian Disruption Changes Gut Microbiome Taxa and Functional Gene CompositionDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

The Gut Microbiome Explained

Unless you&apos;re an alien, you probably drink water every day. When we&apos;re thirsty, most of us just fill up our cups at the nearest tap to rehydrate. But depending on the source of that water and the filtration device used, what ends up in your body could be bad news. Today we&apos;re talking all things water:Common contaminants found in drinking waterTypes of waters filters and their effectivenessUnderstanding water contaminants in your homeChoosing the right water filter for youConsidering remineralizationSubscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramGet 25% off the most comprehensive blood, DNA, and fitness tracking platform with InsideTracker (use code: LabRats25)Try the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesBenefits of Cold vs. Warm WaterThe 10 Common Types of Water Filtration System at HomeCCR Information for ConsumersCertification Programs and Certified Laboratories for Drinking WaterDrinking Water Regulations and ContaminantsCan You Trust Home Water Test Kits?National Testing LabsHow to Remineralize Reverse Osmosis WaterDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

What Is In Your Drinking Water?

Who said that aging is inevitable?  Certainly not our latest guest, Gil Blander, the Chief Science Officer and co-founder of InsideTracker.  Gil received his Ph.D. in biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science and completed his Doctoral fellowship at MIT.  He is an expert in the science of aging and he and his team of specialists in nutrition and exercise at InsideTracker are giving people a way to understand their personalized biological needs by providing insight into how we can extend our healthspan, not just our lifespan. Throughout our conversation, Gil shares:Why he started InsideTrackerHow InsideTracker biomarker ranges differ from conventional rangesHow sleep impacts the speed of agingThe optimal form of exercise for agingThe longevity benefits of fastingThe maximum human lifespanHow our biological and chronological age differsSubscribe to the HealthHackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramGet 25% off the most comprehensive blood, DNA, and fitness tracking platform with InsideTracker (use code: LabRats25)Try the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

How to Defy Aging (with Longevity Expert Gil Blander)

Supplements (and multi-vitamins in particular) are a very profitable industry.  And like food marketing, the marketing of supplements makes them very attractive.  Approximately 50% of people take some sort of multi-vitamin.  But is this cost actually worth it? Do they live up to the claims? Today we&apos;ll be diving into:When does it make sense to supplement?What vitamins and minerals should we be supplementing?What are the best sources of those vitamins and minerals?Do multi-vitamins actually do anything? How do we personally supplement? Subscribe to the HealthHackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramGet 25% off the most comprehensive blood, DNA, and fitness tracking platform with InsideTracker (use code: LabRats25)Try the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesFood synergy: an operational concept for understanding nutritionMultivitamin Use and Risk of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease in the Women&apos;s Health Initiative CohortsMortality in Randomized Trials of Antioxidant Supplements for Primary and Secondary PreventionThrow Away Your Multivitamins and AntioxidantsDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

The Truth About Multivitamins

As the occurrence of Alzheimer&apos;s Disease has increased over the past few decades, so has research on prevention and treatment of this tragic, mind-altering condition. In recent years, scientists have discovered a clear link between sleep and the risk of Alzheimer&apos;s Disease. Today, we dive into the current event to date showing why the best protection for your brain is a good night&apos;s sleep. Subscribe to the HealthHackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramGet 25% off the most comprehensive blood, DNA, and fitness tracking platform with InsideTracker (use code: LabRats25)Try the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesSleep Fragmentation and the Risk of Incident Alzheimer&apos;s Disease and Cognitive Decline in Older PersonsSleep Disorders & DementiaCognitive Effects of Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsDeep sleep may help clear the brain of Alzheimer&apos;s-related toxinsReduced coupling between cerebrospinal fluid flow and global brain activity is linked to Alzheimer disease–related pathologySleep Disturbance Forecasts β-Amyloid Accumulation across Subsequent YearsRole of sleep-related brain activity in clearing toxic proteins and preventing Alzheimer&apos;s diseaseSleep Drives Metabolite Clearance from the Adult BrainAmyloid-β and tau: the trigger and bullet in Alzheimer disease pathogenesisThe Alzheimer&apos;s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative: A review of papers published since its inceptionImaging the evolution and pathophysiology of Alzheimer diseaseDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

Sleep for Mental Longevity

Andy and Aaron navigate the perplexing maze of nutrition, fitness, recovery, and mindset. They do this by exploring current trends in the world of health and wellness, performing extensive research on each topic, then experimenting firsthand on themselves. Andy and Aaron will use their bodies as living laboratories to find the optimal methods for maximizing human potential, longevity, and wellness. And finally, they will give a recommendation on how to best implement these practices. Andy and Aaron aim to provide you with an understanding of health and wellness in a way that is clear, evidence-based, and informative so that you can live a healthy, long, and prosperous life.

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