Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones Dr. Greg Jones

Welcome back to The Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness, and Beyond! 

Welcome Dr. Angela DeRosa to the show. Dr. DeRosa stands out as a beacon of knowledge and empowerment. With over 25 years in the medical field, Dr. DeRosa has dedicated her career to enhancing the understanding of hormonal health, advocating for an integrative approach that combines the best of conventional and alternative care. Founder of the Hormonal Health Institute, Dr. DeRosa is passionate about empowering women and men to navigate hormonal changes with grace and knowledge. Dr. DeRosa’s enthusiasm for educating patients on the realities of menopause and hormonal health imbalances has never waned. It was the driving force behind her first bestselling book, How Your Doctor Is Slowly Killing You: A Woman’s Health Survival Guide. 

In this episode we are discussing the following topics and more:

Understanding Perimenopause (00:00 - 08:12)
When and How Does Perimenopause Start? (08:13 - 24:43)
Symptoms of Perimenopause and Their Impact (24:44 - 31:46)
Integrative Approaches to Managing Perimenopause (31:47 - 40:19)
Closing Thoughts and Resources (40:20 - 44:00)

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Welcome back to The Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness, and Beyond!    
 
I’m excited to welcome back Dr Paul Anderson for part 2 of this episode as we discuss the ins and outs of cholesterol and lipid labs.

Dr. Anderson is an esteemed educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine, focusing on complex infectious, chronic, and oncologic illnesses. With over three decades of clinical experience.  He founded Advanced Medical Therapies in Seattle, Washington, for cancer and chronic diseases and still collaborated with various clinics and hospitals.  held positions at multiple medical schools, including Professor of Pharmacology and Clinical Medicine at Bastyr University. He has authored several books and articles and is actively involved in continuing medical education through online platforms and conferences. 

In Part 2 we are discussing the following topics and more:

How OxLDL and APOB affect your cardiovascular risk? (00:28 - 04:26)
Can you really test your Omega 3 levels? (04:27 - 09:15)
Do high lipid levels mean you need to be on a statin medication? (09:16 - 16:00)
How do your genetics (phenotypes) affect your cholesterol levels? (16:01 - 18:57)
Can your phenotype tell you what supplements are best to control your cholesterol? (18:58 - 25:15)
Is niacin a potent cholesterol lowering supplement? (25:16 - 26:44)
Are all fish oil supplements the same? (26:45 - 35:38)

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For this Crash Course, I wanted to take a quick dive into how T3, specifically T4 converting to reverse T3 can affect metabolism, weight, and energy.


In this episode:
The thyroid gland and T4 to T3
The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism
What is missing from your standard thyroid labs
Reverse T3, energy, and metabolism

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I’m excited to welcome back Dr Paul Anderson as we
discuss the ins and outs of cholesterol and lipid labs. Understand what these numbers really mean for your health and how they can guide your wellness journey.

 

Dr. Anderson is an esteemed educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine, focusing on complex infectious, chronic, and oncologic illnesses. With over three decades
of clinical experience.  He founded Advanced Medical Therapies in Seattle, Washington, for cancer and chronic diseases and still collaborated with various clinics and hospitals.  held positions at multiple medical schools, including Professor of Pharmacology and Clinical Medicine at Bastyr University. He has authored several books and articles and is actively involved in
continuing medical education through online platforms and conferences. 

 

In Part 1 we are discussing the following topics and more:


Understanding the Basic Cholesterol Panel 
Good vs. Bad Cholesterol
The importance of LDL-P 
Why do we need to fast for cholesterol labs?
Why aren’t detailed cholesterol labs ran on every patient? 
Why is OxLDL important?  
What is Lp-PLA2 and Lp(a)?

 

As always, thanks for watching and listening!

 

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For this Crash Course, I wanted to share insights on the primary methods of testosterone replacement: topical administration, intramuscular injections, and testosterone pellet insertion.

Join me as I weigh the pros and cons of each and providing insight for anyone considering testosterone replacement.

In this episode:
Understanding Testosterone Replacement: A brief introduction to TRT (00:00 - 01:02)
Topical Administration Pros & Cons (01:03 - 02:22)
Intramuscular Injections Unpacked (02:23 - 03:22)
Testosterone Pellets - A closer look (03:23 - 04:39)

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Welcome to The Optimization Academy Crash Course Series with Dr. Greg Jones! 

 

I wanted to create short videos and podcasts where I can take a deep dive into frequently asked questions and topics that my patients and I find complicated or intriguing. 

 

For our next Crash Course, we’re taking a closer look at one of Pentosan Polysulfate, an amazing option to improve joint pain and arthritis symptoms 

 

In this episode: 


Why arthritis is not a “wear and tear” disease 


What is Pentosan polysulfate? 


How does Pentosan help treat arthritis? 


What are the side effects of Pentosan? 



 

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