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Everest Goldstein is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is also certified in Functional Medicine and has an extensive background in integrative wellness interventions. She deeply cares about her patients and devotes her time to working closely with each of them to address their individual needs. Knowing the importance of the brain-body connection, Everest addresses the body as a whole to optimize health and wellness.

In today’s episode, we dive into the root causes of mood disorders and psychiatric illness with Everest Goldstein. Everest discusses how nutrition, diet, and lifestyle can contribute to mental health and wellness. If you are struggling mentally, emotionally, or physically, Everest is here to help you regain your life.

Today on The Lab Report:


4:30 Meet Everest Goldstein and hear about her passion for psychiatry
7:45 Everest’s unique approach to mental health
9:55 The debate of mental health root causes
12:15 Gut microbiome and the brain connection
16:50 Nutrition changes for better outcomes
20:00 Using the ketogenic diet in mental illness
23:50 Protein, amino acids, and neurotransmitters
26:00 The role for psychiatric medications
28:30 Coaching lifestyle changes and motivation
31:50 Therapy and counseling
35:12 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

Everest Functional Psychiatry and Wellness

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Berberine is an alkaloid compound that can be extracted from several plants. It is a widely used supplement in personalized medicine and is also beginning to get some traction within the conventional medicine space. Berberine is mainly used in the GI tract for its antimicrobial effects, but as it relates to gut health, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. What is even more fascinating is berberine’s vast systemic metabolic influences.

In today’s episode, we dive into the wide array of berberine’s important effects. Not only on the gut, but also on detoxification systems, skin, eyes, lipid and blood glucose control, hypertension, and cardiovascular health.

Today on The Lab Report:


4:00 Berberine – not an herb – where does it come from?
6:55 Overall gut modulator, skin health, and detox
13:05 Metabolic dysfunction – blood glucose, protein, lipids
14:50 Cardiovascular effects and heart health
16:00 Contraindications and safety considerations
18:00 What’s in a name?

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For decades Dr. Nigma Talib has been helping patients using her clinical expertise in naturopathic medicine. Her contributions to the field are recognized globally. Dr. Nigma has authored best-selling books such as “Reverse the Signs of Ageing” and “Younger Skin Starts in the Gut.” She was one of the first pioneers to introduce vitamin supplements in the fashion industry and she’s responsible for the radiant, glowing skin of some of Hollywood’s most famous faces.

In today’s episode, we are honored to meet Dr. Nigma Talib. We discuss her holistic approach to health and learn her skincare tips and tricks to reverse the signs of ageing.

Today on The Lab Report:


3:50 Meet Dr. Nigma Talib
9:40 The importance of gut health in aging
12:40 Nutrition and skin
15:20 Dr. Nigma’s skincare products
16:55 Hydration
18:15 Light and radio frequency
20:00 Vampire facials and PRP
25:30 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

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Taylor Morgan Christie is a board-certified Physician Assistant, a registered dietitian nutritionist, and she’s double board certified in functional medicine through IFM and IFNA. So, it should come to no surprise that she can basically riff on any topic we throw at her. However, she has a special passion for treating thyroid disorders and helping her patients find whole wellness. She’s spent over a decade studying and mastering her clinical approach and today we learn all about it.

On today’s episode, we talk all things thyroid with Taylor Morgan Christie, PA-C. Thyroid physiology, symptoms, medications, supplements, nutrition, labs, and more! Truly a masterclass for anyone suffering from thyroid disorders or clinicians not sure where to start.

Today on The Lab Report:


5:00 Meet Taylor Morgan Christie and hear about her journey
10:35 Recognizing thyroid symptoms
12:20 Thyroid testing 101 - “normal” vs. optimal and timing med dosing
18:35 Choosing thyroid medications
23:04 Reverse T3 interventions
24:50 Proper absorption of thyroid medications
26:30 Nutrition and the thyroid
29:30 After optimizing - when to re-test labs?
34:05 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

MyWholeWellness.com

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

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If you’ve seen the Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma,” you’ll recognize today’s guest. Dr. Anna Lembke is an addiction specialist from Stanford University, a New York Times best-selling author, and was featured on that Netflix special. Addiction takes many forms – not only alcohol and illicit drugs, but also social media, exercise, shopping, and workaholism. But, where’s the line between habit and addiction? What can we do to reset our brain chemistry?

In this episode, Dr. Lembke explains dopamine’s role in our brain’s reward system. We discuss addiction in its many forms, social media, and strategies to rewire dopamine pathways.

Today on The Lab Report: 


3:00 Anna Lembke explains dopamine and the reward system  
6:05 Dopamine hits in today’s society
10:40 Moderation vs. Abstinence
13:30 Social media and children
15:00 Does society award addictive behavior?
18:45 Long term dopamine dysfunction and Parkinson’s disease
22:00 Parenting in the digital age
27:20 The Fireball

Additional Resources: 

annalembke.com 

Dopamine Nation 

Drug Dealer, MD

The Social Dilemma

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Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net.

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Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.
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Ok, well…. Today’s episode is a bit unique…. The intention was to discuss the important benefits of a trace mineral called boron. It is an important mineral, make no mistake. But, as we started recording, we got bored. Turns out talking about boron is kind of boring! So, we do hit the boron highlights, but then, in typical Patti & Michael fashion, we veer off into debate and discussion. The topic became the danger of misinformation by health influencers and how to remain skeptical.

Today on The Lab Report:


3:10 Thirty seconds on boron
4:35 A dose of skepticism toward health influencers
7:55 Health information changing tides  
11:20 Methylation SNPs and reductionism
15:30 GLP-1 agonists and total body systems
21:30 Wrap up – always be curious and skeptical

 

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

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