Dr. Steven Gundry’s dietary approach, as detailed in his book “The Plant Paradox,” emphasizes the importance of avoiding certain foods that contain lectins. He believes that by cutting these foods out of your diet, you can reduce inflammation and improve health. Here is the Dr Gundry Food List. Here’s a simplified list of Dr. Gundry’s…
Month: August 2023
Ideal Health and Wellness: Creating Sustainable Wellness
Every year, people around the world make a new year’s resolution to achieve ideal health and wellness. And every year, people around the world break their new year’s resolution to lose weight. Why does this happen? Because people create unsustainable goals and invest their time into unsustainable habits that allow them to lose weight for…
13+ Ways to Get into Ketosis Quickly (Even After a Cheat Meal)
Want to have your cake, eat it, AND still perform your best? Luckily there’s a biohack that can do just that. Ketones. Ketones are a special clean-burning “super fuel” the body uses for physical and mental performance without the extra calories of carbs protein or fats. Unfortunately, most foods increase hormones that completely blunt the…
Appreciating the complexity of the immune system and its role in many diseases
The Winer lab has helped establish three sub-specialties that are fueling the field Dan Winer, MD, imagines a world where his child or future grandchildren will read in a class textbook about one of his scientific discoveries. He is off to a good start so far, developing new branches of immunology seemingly with every…
Gene Transfer Offers Longevity Hope
Summary: In a pioneering study, researchers transferred a longevity gene from the remarkably age-resistant naked mole rat to mice, leading to an extended lifespan for the mice. This gene is responsible for producing high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA), known for its exceptional cellular repair capabilities. The mice exhibited not only an approximately 4.4% increase…
Guide to Glutathione: The Immunity and Detox Powerhouse
Glutathione is your body’s master antioxidant. Your cells use glutathione as a powerful shield against oxidative stress from your diet, lifestyle and everyday living. The benefits of glutathione include detoxification, supporting your immune system and maintaining prime cell function. Strengthen your body against the toxins and stress of everyday living with Bulletproof Glutathione Force. Do…
Insulin Resistance, Weight Management, and Eating Optimally with Dr. Mitch Roslin
Listen to this episode of Longevity by Design on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts In this episode of Longevity By Design, Dr. Blander sits down with Dr. Mitch Roslin to discuss insulin resistance. Insulin resistance has been top of mind for Dr. Blander recently, and this conversation offers new insights into how we can…
Your Best Sleep Every Night? (Eight Sleep Review)
Trouble sleeping? If so, you’re missing out on quality of life and potential wealth. Poor sleep and insomnia can wreck your productivity, dull your senses, and prevent you from reaching your potential. Now, compound the consequences of bad sleep, over weeks. Or over an entire career. Your “sleep fitness” can mean the difference between a…
The Powerful Multi-Purpose Plant Extract Revered By Ancient Medicines
I’m constantly on the lookout for the most potent and safe natural medicines that have withstood the test of time. Especially, the substances prized by ancient medical systems like Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine. One of those is a plant extract called berberine. After thoroughly reviewing the science and data behind supplemental berberine, I began testing…
What to Eat on Your Period – and What Not to Eat
Your period just started, and you’re feeling less than awesome. When your belly starts to grumble, you opt for self-care in the form of food. Double fudge brownie ice cream. Salt and vinegar kettle chips. And allllll the cheese. The problem? The foods that taste good don’t always make you feel good, so your cravings…