We had an inspiring discussion with our good friend Dr. Lida Fatemi, DO who is an assistant professor and academic physician at The University of New Mexico. Her role involves teaching medicine to students and residents while caring for patients.   She has incorporated many aspects of the Sapien diet and lifestyle into her work as well as her personal life. She has also dedicated a lot of her work to physician wellness and self-care.   In this episode, we discuss: Her background & personal health journey How she’s challenging the paradigm Physician burnout Nature & plant medicine A more sustainable food system Controversy this past year   DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of Dr. Lida Fatemi and do not necessarily represent those of The University of New Mexico.   SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapieninstitute    

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23) Sapien Meets Mainstream Medicine with Dr. Lida Fatemi

Now that Brian has moved to Austin, he joins us virtually to discuss exercise! Meanwhile, Dr. Gary has been busy between getting married and working at his clinic! Exercise shouldn’t be a long, intimidating and grueling process. Instead, it can be intense, short and enjoyable. In this episode, we cover: Getting the most bang for your buck with exercise Consistency & the minimum effective dose Workout splits & sprints The best forms of cardio The effects of sitting at a desk all day Kettlebells & fixing a hunched back Picking up team & individual sports   Check out Brain Fuel & Sun Power! - https://store.sapien.org    SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapieninstitute  

22) Movement with Brian Sanders

Is a diet for adults just as good for teenagers? What about younger kids? We discuss dietary changes in young people in Dr. Gary's medical clinic, Africa, and beyond   SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapieninstitute  

21.5) What types of diets are good for teenagers? | Sapien Lite

We had an incredible discussion with Dr. Gabe Adorjan, DMD who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to our airways, sleep, vitamin D, and more. He owns Modern American Dentistry of Woodland Hills, CA where he treats Dr. Gary!   After overcoming some struggles with his own health and sleep, Dr. Gabe began to see the mouth as a window into our overall health. This drives a lot of his work since our dental health often reflects the quality of our nutrition and lifestyle habits.   We discuss: His background Chronic inflammation & dental health Vitamin D & metabolic syndrome Vitamin B & sleep The problem with sunscreen Vitamin K & calcium The importance of magnesium Sleep apnea   Follow Dr. Gabe on IG & Twitter: @DrGabeDMD Learn more at ModernAmericanDentistry.com   SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapieninstitute

21) The Mouth is a Window to Our Health with Dr. Gabe Adorjan

We finally sat down to discuss Brian’s trip to Africa. And wow, there were a lot of amazing experiences to discuss. Brian goes into depth about his trip to Uganda as well as his stay with the Maasai and Hadza. We drew a lot of parallels between life in the United States and life with these tribes.   Here’s what you’ll learn about: How governments are pushing tribes off the land Sustainable food resources Organ meats, salt, and soup Modern foods in Maasai schools Long term consequences of industrial seed oils The health of the Pygmies Normalizing chronic disease Hunting with the Hadza The Hadza diet Plant medicine & our new product Brain Fuel Minimizing refined energy   Our Brain Fuel Nootropic: https://store.sapien.org    SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapieninstitute  

20) Brian Sanders’ Africa Trip

In this episode, we sat down with Nissim Malul who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to natural healing. He is the founder of Native Mystic and Immunity Herbals which develop plant-based formulas that are designed to boost everything from cognitive function and immunity to muscle growth and mood control. He has 25 years of experience in this space and his work is based on Daoist Medicine.    We dive into a lot of new and fun topics, including: His background Adaptogens and nootropics Tools for healing from trauma Plants as medicine A preventative, proactive approach to health Medicinal mushrooms and master plants Meditation, relaxation, and intentions Mystical experiences and psychedelics Mental health, dissolving your ego, and introspection   Check out Nissim’s website and products! - www.NativeMystic.com   Follow along on Instagram @Native_Mystic and @ImmunityHerbals   SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapieninstitute

19) A Holistic and Herbal Approach to Healing w/ Nissim Malul

In this episode, we sat down with Nissim Malul who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to natural healing. He is the founder of Native Mystic and Immunity Herbals which develop plant-based formulas that are designed to boost everything from cognitive function and immunity to muscle growth and mood control. He has 25 years of experience in this space and his work is based on Daoist Medicine.    We dive into a lot of new and fun topics, including: His background Adaptogens and nootropics Tools for healing from trauma Plants as medicine A preventative, proactive approach to health Medicinal mushrooms and master plants Meditation, relaxation, and intentions Mystical experiences and psychedelics Mental health, dissolving your ego, and introspection   Check out Nissim’s website and products! - www.NativeMystic.com   Follow along on Instagram @Native_Mystic and @ImmunityHerbals   SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapieninstitute  

This episode covers the success story of one of Dr Gary’s patients, Andrew Berger, who has used a Sapien diet & lifestyle to manage his type 1 diabetes. Andrew is an inspiration for all of us – not just those with type 1 diabetes. He shows us how we can persevere despite setbacks in our health, even with a broken healthcare system.    Andrew was told he would be sick for the rest of his life, but through his own research and the help of Dr. Gary, he has transformed his health. Follow his journey on Instagram & Twitter @Type1Berger and feel free to reach out to him at Type1Berger@gmail.com   What you’ll get in this episode:  - Andrew’s health journey  - A low carb and intermittent fasting strategy  - The doctor-patient relationship  - The broken health care system  - Short, intense, and consistent exercise  - Addictive foods and carbohydrates  - Type 1 diabetes is widely misunderstood  - Bloodwork and a dynamic approach  - The LDL and cholesterol debate   Here are some resources and great people we mentioned:   Great article from Marty Kendal on type 1 diabetes and a lot more! https://optimisingnutrition.com/ted-naimans-dam-fat-storage-insulinographic-explained/   Dr. Ted Naiman http://burnfatnotsugar.com/   Dr. Jason Fung https://thefastingmethod.com/   Dr. Robert Cywes https://obesityunderstood.com/robert-cywes-md-phd/ Andrew Koutnik https://www.andrewkoutnik.com/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes https://lowcarbmdsandiego.com/   SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapieninstitute

18) Dominating Type 1 Diabetes with Andrew Berger

17.5) Stories of the Backwards Medical System   Today, we have another Dr. Gary Rants where we get an inside look at the world of healthcare through his first hand experience. We're all in the same boat with regards to the pandemic, but what does our future look like? Here are our thoughts as of February 2021!   We discuss: The media right now Social isolation and lack of information No public support for lifestyle & diet interventions? Is the pandemic here to stay? Inconsistent public policies “Normal” lab and testing values Losing trust in the system Thinking for yourself   SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapieninstitute  

17.5) Stories of the Backwards Medical System

We sat down with Dr. Ashley and Sarah Armstrong, the Strong Sistas, to talk about their health journey and their most recent venture into regenerative agriculture. Their health journey has taken them from a predominantly plant-based diet to one that is based around animal foods. In the process, they’ve healed from eating disorders and autoimmune conditions.   Ashley received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Illinois and Sarah received her bachelors in Health Sciences & post grad studies in Integrative Nutrition. Recently, they’ve decided to drop their career plans, move out to a farm, and become first generation, regenerative, female farmers. Their mission is to improve human health and the health of the planet by changing the way food is grown & raised.   We cover: What’s going on in their life right now? Their health journey Nutrient Dense Foods Modern foods are nutrient depleted The relationship between your health and soil health An individualized approach to nutrition Nose to tail eating Ray Peat inspired nutrition & stress Regenerative agriculture   Follow them @Strong.Sistas on Instagram & Youtube Visit their website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com Support Angel Acres: https://www.gofundme.com/f/strong-sistas-farm?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet   SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapieninstitute  

17) How to Reclaim Your Health and Restore the Land w/ the Strong Sistas

This is a fun one with Dr. Gary where we rant on cholesterol, one of the most misunderstood things in modern health science. We get fired up because we’ve got this one so wrong for so many decades and it’s caused innumerable problems with the health of the world. What you’ll get from this episode: An easy to understand high level look at how we got cholesterol wrong An understanding of the different types of cholesterol and what they mean What is a triglyceride to HDL ratio and what does it show? Simple tips on reading your lipid panel  The reason why we got cholesterol so wrong What to do if your doctor is worried about your cholesterol When is high LDL actually bad How to eat for true health   SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapieninstitute  

16.5) Understanding Cholesterol, How Wrong We Are About LDL, and Healthy Animal-Based Diets Have Never Been Studied!

Today, we have a fun episode with our good friend Dr. Matthew Bloom who attended UCLA with Dr. Gary and Brian. He practices physical regenerative medicine and covers a lot of new information that we normally don’t hear about on the nutrition side of things or the on the internal medicine side that Dr. Gary focuses on.    Dr. Bloom is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist who focuses on diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of various musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. He regularly treats his patients using Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound as well as Regenerative Medicine such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell Therapy.   Catch Dr. Bloom on Instagram @DrBloomDO Or visit his website: http://DrBloomDO.com   What you’ll get from this episode:   - What is regenerative medicine? - How to avoid arthritic pain and chronic back pain - A modern and preventative approach to health care - Platelet-rich plasma injections and stem cell injections as well as other new treatment options - Importance of lifestyle including diet and exercise to help heal the body - How to navigate the complicated medical system  - How both patients and doctors best leverage this complex system   SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapieninstitute

16) How to Heal and Regenerate Muscle & Tissues w/ Dr. Matthew Bloom

We had a talk with Sapien Tribe member Martin O’Toole calling in from Tasmania with a life-changing story of healing with diet & lifestyle.    SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapienlife  

15.5) Dr. Gary Rants - Life-changing Diet & Lifestyle Changes w/ Martin O’Toole

 Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, published in 8 languages around the globe. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life. He has also recently just written his new book The Genius Life.   Lugavere appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine. He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others.   From 2005-2011, Lugavere was a journalist for Al Gore’s Current TV. He lives in New York City and Los Angeles. Go check out his website to learn more: https://www.maxlugavere.com/   What you’ll get from this episode:   His background and story of how he got into the industry.  Some of the dietary principles that he believes in. Plants in a nose-to-tail diet Buying organic vs conventional  High sugar fruits.  Jogging for exercise vs resistance training.  Leverage stressors to fight your own stress. Nasal breathing. Hot therapy. Cold immersion therapy. The importance of not coddling the elderly.  Use of diet/exercise to prevent mild cognitive impairment or progression.   SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapienlife

15) How to Use Acute Stress to Fight Chronic Stress w/ Max Lugavere

We’re back for another episode of Dr. Gary Rants where we get an inside look at the world of healthcare through a doctor’s first hand experience.    Today we cover:   What’s happening in Dr. Gary’s medical clinic How bad LA is these days The status of hospitals this winter Promoting diet & lifestyle while also promoting standard safety protocols (which nobody is doing) Having an advantage by looking at both sides of things Our take on why LA is having a surge in cases Fear and anxiety suppressing the immune system Building immune health   SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapienlife  

14.5) What's going on in LA with hospitals & the virus? How to harm or help your immune system

SAPIEN brings health & nutrition expert Brian Sanders together with internal medicine specialist Dr. Gary Shlifer and Hollywood producer Yaniv Fituci to talk about all things related to optimum health including mind, body and spirit. We promote living your best life through ancestral principles. You’ll find actionable diet & nutrition tips and best practices, mental health & wellness, weight loss & chronic disease prevention and reversal, top guests in their field, listener questions, fitness, and rants of the day.

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