Dr. Frank Lipman sits down with Gregg Renfrew, the founder of Beautycounter, a company that creates safe and clean cosmetics. She talks with Dr. Lipman about the community she's building and how she’s driving a national movement for improved transparency in the beauty industry. She explains the origin story of Beautycounter and encourages everyone who might be skeptical about natural skincare products to stop assuming they don't work and give them another try. Renfrew launched Beautycounter in 2011 after becoming passionate about environmental health and making changes in her own life to reduce her exposure to chemicals and toxins. She set out to find safer alternatives to chemical-laden cosmetics, but came up short. So she started her own company because she thought the world needed a movement for better beauty, and she wanted to show that you can create high-performing products without chemicals of concern. Renfrew discusses her “never list,” which is a list of about 1,500 harmful ingredients (available for download!) that her company will never use in its products. She also addresses the common concern that cleaner products aren't as effective and provides tips on where to start if you’re just beginning to detox your personal care routine.

Beautycounter founder Gregg Renfrew talks with Dr. Frank Lipman

In this episode of the Be Well podcast, Dr. Frank Lipman chats with functional medicine expert Dr. Jill Carnahan, who works one-on-one with patients to deal with the root cause of their illnesses — instead of just treating the symptoms — and tailor treatments to their individual needs. Dr. Carnahan and Dr. Lipman discuss everything from the toxic load on our bodies and the chemicals all around us to weakened immune systems and gut problems — and how these all contribute to illness. Dr. Carnahan also discusses her personal story battling illness and how she became so passionate about functional medicine.   At age 25, Dr. Carnahan was diagnosed with breast cancer. After fighting it off, she still felt very sick, and was soon diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Her doctor told her diet had nothing to do with it and it was an incurable disease she'd have for life. She didn't believe that — and thus began her career in functional medicine, exploring the root causes of illness and how to heal our bodies. Just two weeks into changing her diet, her Chrohn's symptoms subsided, and 17 years later, she considers herself completely cured.

Dr. Jill Carnahan talks with Dr. Frank Lipman

In this episode of the Be Well podcast, we’re joined by Robyn O’Brien, who’s known as “food’s Erin Brockovich” for her tireless work uncovering the truth about GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in our food industry. It all started when her child developed a food allergy — and she started to realize that the rise of food allergies was directly tied to the rise of GMOs.  Author of “The Unhealthy Truth,” O’Brien has helped lead an awakening about the American food industry and the prevalence of GMOs. This change in our food supply is causing a host of health issues, and O’Brien says consumers deserve more information and labeling on their food.  In this episode, O’Brien also discusses the largest genetically engineered crops in the U.S., artificial growth hormones, and the strategies of food corporations.  Finally, O’Brien offers some tips on avoiding modified foods: shop the perimeter of the grocery store, eat more whole foods, choose organic whenever possible, and grow your own food in a garden.

Robyn O'Brien with Dr. Frank Lipman

In this episode, Dr. Frank Lipman sits down with Dr. Jason Fung, a leading expert on intermittent fasting for weight loss, diabetes reversal and overall wellness. The author of three best-selling health books, Fung has been a key leader in popularizing fasting and changing the negative perception of it over the last few years. Dr. Fung explains the physiological benefits of fasting — and the science behind why it works so well. It's hormones, not calories, that people should be focusing on, Dr. Fung explains. So if you're trying to lose weight, instead of restricting calories, you should fast, because it’s the most intensive way to lower insulin so your body burns fat instead of storing it. In addition to weight loss, other benefits of fasting that Dr. Lipman and Dr. Fung discuss include lowering risk of diabetes or reversing it, improving brain function, and possibly lowering risk of cancer. Finally, the doctors touch on a few different types of fasting and which are the best options for specific wellness goals.

Dr. Frank Lipman talks with Dr. Jason Fung.

In this episode, Dr. Frank Lipman talks with cardiovascular research scientist Dr. James Dinicolantonio about the myths in our culture about salt. Thanks to a few misconstrued scientific opinions backs in the 1950s, many Americans think salt is poison — but it’s an essential mineral, and a low-salt diet can actually cause a number of health problems. Those include dehydration, increased heart rate, exercise intolerance, and iodine deficiency.  The author of “The Salt Fix,” Dr. Dinicolantonio also discusses the problems with processed foods and sugar, which are much more harmful than salt. One of his key messages is to drop processed food entirely and then add in healthy salts. Dr. Lipman echoes Dr. Dinicolantonio's philosophy: "Eat real food and salt it to taste." In this episode the doctors also discuss the best and worst fats to cook with, magnesium, and anti-inflammatory foods.

Dr. Frank Lipman talks with Dr. James Dinicolantonio

In this episode of the Be Well podcast, investigative journalist and author Nina Teicholz talks with Dr. Frank Lipman about dietary fats — and why everything Americans think they know about them is wrong. She explains how misinformation about saturated fats, along with the erroneous idea that a low-fat diet is best, is causing numerous health problems. Author of the best-selling "The Big Fat Surprise," Teicholz has spent more than a decade researching the history of how we came to believe that dietary fat is inherently bad for health. She makes the argument for why saturated fats are actually not bad for health, despite what researchers, the government, and conventional wisdom have told us. We’ve been needlessly avoiding meat, cheese, whole milk, eggs, and she assures us we can welcome these whole fats back into our lives. In addition to the bias against saturated fat, Teicholz and Dr. Lipman discuss topics including the dangers of vegetable oils, misplaced concerns about cholesterol, the pros and cons of coconut oil, and the problems with observational data in nutrition science. Tune in to find out why everything you’ve been told about fat is wrong.

Nina Teicholz - The Big Fat Surprise

In this episode of the Be Well podcast, Dr. Frank Lipman talks with neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, author of the New York Times bestseller “Grain Brain.” Dr. Perlmutter has been way ahead of the curve by taking people off grains and promoting a low-carb, high-fat, high-fiber diet for the past several years.   Dr. Perlmutter and Dr. Lipman discuss the the damage gluten imparts and the negative effects it can have on the gut, brain, joints and skin — even in non-Celiac patients. So going gluten-free can support not just a healthy gut, but also a healthy brain. The doctors dig into this topic by discussing the concept of neurogenesis, or the ability to create new brain cells as we age. Through physical exercise and a healthy diet, Dr. Perlmutter says, we can give ourselves a second chance to improve our brain health.   Other topics the doctors delve into in this episode include the gut-brain connection, the toxic effects of glyphosate, the connection between lifestyle choices and Alzheimer’s, and, of course, the explosive popularity of the ketogenic diet.

Dr. Lipman with Dr. David Perlmutter on Diet & Brain Health

In this episode of the Be Well podcast, fitness guru Taryn Toomey talks with Dr. Frank Lipman about how she created what’s known simply as “The Class.” Toomey has always used movement and music as her personal form of medicine, so seven years ago, she began developing a class that does just that. It’s a unique mat-based workout class that combines cardio, yoga, and strength training. But it’s more than just a typical exercise class — it encourages people to ultimately free their mind through movement. It’s all about catharsis and self-empowerment. That means Toomey trains instructors not just on the physical aspects of The Class, but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual components. Through a series of burpees, jumping jacks, and other physical movements, participants are encouraged to bring up a thought that that’s been prominent in their mind for the past few days, weeks, or even years, and then cathartically let it go or reshape the thought entirely. Dr. Lipman and Toomey also discuss music, which is a crucial part of the class. Songs are curated specifically to evoke different feelings and guide people through The Class — everything from tribal music to quiet singer-songwriters to Rage Against The Machine.

Dr. Lipman with Taryn Toomey on Movement as Medicine

In this episode of the Be Well podcast, Dr. Frank Lipman sits down with Danielle Walker, the author and photographer of the ​New York Times​ best-selling cookbook “Against All Grain.” At age 22, Walker was diagnosed with a painful autoimmune disease. Doctors told her changing her diet wouldn’t help ease her symptoms — but she had a sneaking suspicion they were wrong. Almost 10 years ago, Walker removed all grains and legumes from her diet, and it has made a major difference in managing the symptoms of her ulcerative colitis. Soon, she became passionate about helping other people who suffer from similar illnesses continue to enjoy delicious, nourishing food. In addition to her first cookbook, “Against All Grain,” Walker also reaches people through her popular Instagram page. In addition to sharing recipes, she also promotes the benefits of self-care. Dr. Lipman also talks with Walker about her newest cookbook, “Eat What You Love,” a compilation of healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free recreations of classic comfort foods.

Dr. Lipman with Danielle Walker on Healing Autoimmunity Through a Grain Free Diet

Dr Rangan Chatterjee discusses his views on wellness with Dr Frank Lipman and Heather Thomson.   It’s time to feel better than you ever have before. Dr Rangan Chatterjee, star of the hit BBC One Series, Doctor In The House and author of The 4 Pillar Plan Relax, Eat, Move and Sleep your way to a longer, healthier and happier life. His book is the solution to help you feel better than you ever have before. I wrote this book to make good health accessible to all. Based on cutting edge research and his own experiences serving as a doctor for nearly 20 years, The 4 Pillar Plan provides a simple actionable plan to help you feel fantastic. The book goes beyond the sort of health advice we’ve all been reading about for so long – beyond the fad diets and the quick fix exercise programs. We have over complicated health – this book simplifies it. Learn more at DrChatterjee.com

Dr. Lipman with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee on The 4 Pillar Plan

Dr Frank Lipman talks with Heather Thomson about health and wellness. His new book is the ultimate easy-to-use, go-to manual for lifelong vitality. In it you’ll find his Good Medicine Mandala made up of 6 rings that represent the foundational pillars of long lasting health: EAT: master the very building blocks of life—food SLEEP: reprioritize and restore one of your most fundamental needs MOVE: ensure the body moves in all the ways that nature intended it to PROTECT: mitigate and prevent the invisible assaults of everyday toxins UNWIND: consciously switch off for complete mental and physiological reprieve CONNECT: awaken and enhance a sense of belonging and meaning Dr Lipman's firm belief is that good health is the outcome of the many small choices we make on a daily basis. With over 100 simple steps you can do to live your healthiest, and happiest life, you’ll be empowered to go at your own pace, one healthy step at a time.

Dr. Frank Lipman on How to Be Well

In this episode of the Be Well podcast, we’re joined by nontoxic lifestyle expert Sophia Gushee, author of “A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures.” According to Gushee, since World War II, over 82,000 chemicals have been introduced into American commerce. She talks to us about how many of these chemicals are lurking in our own homes — and the steps we can all start taking to detox our spaces. Gushee didn’t use to worry about toxins, but once she became pregnant, she became motivated by a desire to provide the healthiest home possible for her kids. So what are some of the things we can do? Improve indoor air quality by ventilating our homes better, investing in a good air purifier, washing our hands frequently, and taking our shoes off before we come inside. Also in this episode: electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and the air pollution coming from our electronic devices.

Dr. Lipman with Sophia Gushee on A to Z of D-Toxing

 In this episode of the Be Well podcast, Dr. Frank Lipman sits down with cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a leading expert on heart disease who’s leading the campaign against excess sugar consumption. Dr. Malhotra talks about what’s really at the root of heart disease — and that the best ways to prevent it are all about living a healthy lifestyle.  When it comes to heart disease, Dr. Malhotra says, there has been too much focus on saturated fat and cholesterol. What’s really at the root of heart disease, he says, is insulin resistance combined with chronic inflammatory processes. The best way to tackle the problem and prevent heart disease is to eat real food: a diet low in processed foods, low in sugar, low in processed carbohydrates, and high in healthy fats. In addition to eating a healthy diet, Dr. Malhotra believes living a holistically healthy life is crucial. That means getting enough sleep, moving your body, maintaining social relationships, and relaxing and recharging. Finally, Dr. Malhotra talks about the dire need to reduce sugar consumption. It has no nutritional value, he says, and is directly linked to health problems like heart disease and diabetes. He thinks we should be regulating it just like we do with tobacco. You can learn more about him at DoctorAseem.com

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