Life's Best Medicine Podcast

Dr. Brian Lenzkes
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Total health encompasses more than just physical wellbeing; it includes factors like family life, the health of our relationships, spirituality, and the way we see our relationship to the rest of the world and to others. In this show, Dr. Lenzkes and his guests discuss these factors and share stories of heroism, compassion, and healing along the way. Being a medical doctor, Dr. Lenzkes has made a commitment to helping people, and he firmly believes that this commitment extends into every aspect of life.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 305: Dr. Brian Parker of Total Elixir

    Dr. Brian Parker is the founder of Total Elixir and a physician dedicated to helping people optimize their health through nutrition, metabolic wellness, and lifestyle medicine. Drawing on years of clinical experience, he focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic disease rather than simply managing symptoms. Through Total Elixir, Dr. Parker empowers individuals with practical, evidence-based strategies to improve energy, longevity, and overall health, helping them take control of their well-being for the long term. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Brian talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:11) Dr. Brian's educational and personal bio (07:06) How Dr. Brian came up with the ultimate energy elixir (34:39) Dr. Brian's planned elixir to aid with sleep and falling asleep (40:04) How to get Total Elixir at a discounted price (see links below) (45:45) Brian's career plans and goals (54:02) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Brian Parker: Total Elixir: https://totalelixir.com Total Elixir Discount Code: Brian25   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

  2. Jul 22

    Episode 304: Alex and Karli Klintworth from Hi Energy

    Karli and Alex Klintworth are a powerhouse husband and wife health coaching duo and the co-foudnders of Hi Energy health coaching. An engineer, former collegiate triathlete, and passionate nutrition educator, Alex became interested in metabolic and gut health after overcoming his own struggles with insulin resistance, chronic back pain, and SIBO. Through a combination of functional medicine, a ketogenic lifestyle, and extensive independent research, he restored his health and developed a deep appreciation for the role nutrition plays in preventing and reversing chronic disease. Karli's passion for nutrition was profoundly shaped by her mother's battle with inflammatory breast cancer. Watching her endure the devastating side effects of conventional cancer treatment—and finding little dietary guidance from her medical team—sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding the role of nutrition in health and disease. Motivated by both her mother's experience and her own health transformation, she immersed herself in the science of metabolism, inflammation, and whole-food nutrition. She believes nutrition should play a far greater role alongside conventional medicine and is passionate about helping others understand how dietary choices can support overall health, improve quality of life, and address the root causes of chronic disease.   In this episode, Dr. Brian, Karli, and Alex talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:46) How Karli and Alex first became interested in metabolic health and nutrition (05:42) SIBO and gut health (09:10) The gut microbiome and overall health (21:10) How Karli and Alex began their health coaching and meal service businesses (25:48) Beyond macros (30:29) Exercise and nutrition (46:02) Cooking, grocery shopping, and nutrition (01:12:16) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Karli and Alex Klintworth: Metabolic Health & Nutrition Coaching: https://www.hienergylife.com Meal Service: https://www.hienergylife.com/meals X: https://x.com/alexklint IG: https://www.instagram.com/hienergy_life/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/hienergylife Podcast: https://www.hienergylife.com/podcast   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

  3. Jul 15

    Episode 303: Dr. Robert Cywes

    Dr. Rob Cywes is a board-certified surgeon specializing in pediatric surgery and surgical critical care, widely recognized for his pioneering work in obesity, diabetes, and metabolic health. Known to many as "The Carb Addiction Doc," Dr. Cywes helps patients understand the powerful role of carbohydrate addiction, insulin resistance, and emotional health in chronic disease. Through his evidence-based, psychology-first approach, he empowers individuals to address the root causes of obesity rather than simply treating its symptoms. A sought-after speaker, educator, and clinician, Dr. Cywes is passionate about helping people achieve lasting health through therapeutic carbohydrate reduction, behavior change, and compassionate care. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Rob talk about…   (00:00) Intro (04:50) The ONLY way to know for sure whether or not you have heart disease (08:40) Dietary fat, LDL, and heart disease (11:27) GLP-1 meds and cardiovascular risk reduction (14:46) Energy utilization and metabolic health (22:23) Cancer, genetics, and dietary interventions (36:07) Stress, diet, and health (42:22) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Rob Cywes Website: https://obesityunderstood.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCywesCarbAddictionDoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbaddictiondoc/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carbaddictiondoc/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

  4. Jul 8

    Episode 302: From Wimbledon to Widowmaker: Mark Kaplan on Cardiac Risk Factors and Taking His Life Back in 'Unplugged

    Mark Kaplan is a former ATP Tour professional tennis player whose life took an unexpected turn after facing a serious cardiac health challenge. His personal journey inspired a commitment to understanding the powerful role of nutrition and lifestyle in preventing and reversing chronic disease. Today, Mark is passionate about helping others improve their metabolic and cardiovascular health through evidence-based nutrition and sustainable lifestyle change. In this episode, he shares how his experience reshaped his perspective on health, resilience, and what it truly takes to thrive. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Mark talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:34) Mark's story leading up to his first cardiac event (07:08) How Mark began down the road of educating himself on nutrition (16:16) The purpose and mission of Mark's company, Health Truth (19:56) Fighting against the norm and changing societal views on nutrition (23:46) The shift from animal fats to heavily processed seed/vegetable oils (26:44) Medical insurance and perverse incentive structures (35:13) How Mark's company, Ask Neo, helps patients track their health using the power of AI (44:16) Transforming food culture from unhealthy to healthy while keeping it authentic (49:55) Genetics, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals (54:03) Community and the nutritional revolution (58:05) How Neo is different from other AI models (58:42) Stress and health (01:04:11) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The JUPITER Trial: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circoutcomes.109.868299   Mark Kaplan: X: https://x.com/markkaplan20 Ask Neo: https://askneo.health Unplugged (book): https://www.amazon.com/Unplugged-Heart-Attack-Biggest-Medicine/dp/B0H4B6NYWQ Health Truth: https://healthtruth.ai   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

  5. Jun 26

    Episode 301: Dr. Lenzkes—The Hidden Link No One Told Me About: Mold, Leaky Gut, and Insulin Resistance (My Story)

    Dr. Brian struggled with weight his whole life until a chance encounter with a patient led him to the work of Dr. Jason Fung. This initial spark kicked off a health revolution in his personal life and fundamentally changed the way he practiced medicine. In addition to the expected results of following a keto diet, Dr. Brian also began experiencing some unexpected issues. After some research and experimentation, he realized he was suffering from the effects of mold exposure. In this episode, he goes through the whole story from beginning to end of how he discovered what was ailing him and how he finally solved his chronic problem. In this episode, Dr. Brian talks about… (00:00) Intro (04:31) How Dr. Brian first started to go down the rabbit hole of fasting and keto (08:39) Brian's personal experience with mold exposure and mold toxicity (12:42) Brian's parasite experience (16:54) Mold detoxing (30:23) Concluding thoughts   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: LBM Episode with Darren Schmidt: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-295-darren-schmidt-dc/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

  6. Jun 12

    Episode 300: The 2026 HEALTH SUMMIT | Vickie Johnston

    Vickie Johnston is the founder of H2O Health and a passionate advocate for clean water and preventative wellness. Drawing on a background in medical laboratory science and years of research into environmental health, she has dedicated her career to educating people about the impact water quality has on overall well-being. Through H2O Health, Vickie helps families reduce toxic exposures and create healthier homes with science-based water solutions and practical health education.   In this episode, Dr. Brian and Vickie talk about…   (00:00) Intro (03:44) How Vickie first became aware of how toxic so much of our drinking water is (06:02) How chlorine in water effects your health (08:23) Microplastics an pH balance (09:07) Stress (11:39) Cellular health (12:18) Human touch, community, and giving back (14:26) The speaker lineup at the upcoming 2026 HEALTH SUMMIT (links below) (27:16) More details about the health summit (31:40) The new MVX+ test (34:20) Final details on the 2026 HEALTH SUMMIT (35:57) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Brain Builders: https://brainbuilders.health   Vickie Johnston: H20 Health: https://h2ohealth.com 2026 HEALTH SUMMIT: https://brainbuilders.health/2026-Health-Summit/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSXvSZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIc1BaUTlRQzBHYkIwYVVRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkbO_GDPQUEsZCpWQJXvRrRd4yJW_3tOOLnIKgPC0DMMCQKSwiFgfvliv_Zq_aem_njsmfBONCHXmndPcHrmp2Q   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

  7. Jun 3

    Episode 299: Amanda Decker

    Amanda Decker is a family nurse practitioner, metabolic health practitioner, and founder of Clear Path Medical. After overcoming her own struggles with weight and chronic psoriasis, she shifted her focus from conventional primary care to nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Today, Amanda helps patients address the root causes of chronic disease through evidence-based approaches centered on metabolic health, low-carb nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle change. With nearly two decades of clinical experience and multiple advanced certifications in obesity medicine, ketogenic nutrition, and metabolic health, she is passionate about empowering people to take control of their health and transform their lives. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Amanda talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:54) Cholesterol and cardiovascular health (09:50) Amanda's experience switching to and working in a DPC practice (11:54) Triglycerides and coffee (13:57) Stress, community, and working in the medical field (19:11) Amanda's upcoming Low Carb for Better Health conference (link below) (22:55) Bio-individuality and the proper human diet (25:54) The speaker line-up at the upcoming Low Carb for Better Health conference (link below) (31:29) Gut health, carnivore diets, and holistic health (39:45) Gut health and fatty liver disease (40:34) Health outliers and food noise (48:18) Cortisol and Cushing's Disease (01:01:50) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Amanda Decker: Website: https://www.clearpathmedical.net/ X: https://x.com/deckerlesscarbs?lang=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/deckerlesscarbs/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/deckerlesscarbs/?ref=NONE_xav_ig_profile_page_web# Low Carb for Better Health: https://events.humanitix.com/low-carb-for-better-health   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

  8. May 27

    Episode 298: Doug Reynolds | The Symposium for Metabolic Health

    Doug Reynolds is the founder of LowCarbUSA®, a leading organization dedicated to promoting low-carb, ketogenic, and metabolic health through science-based education. A former endurance athlete and self-proclaimed "carb skeptic," Doug turned his personal health journey into a mission to help others reclaim their lives through nutrition. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Doug talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:21) Why keto is a therapy fro so many different dysfunctions (08:34) Why the general public and the medical community are taking so long to come around to the uses/benefits of the keto diet (19:32) The upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health in San Diego (August 13-16; see links below) (26:42) The speaker lineup for the Symposium for Metabolic Health (34:39) The special focus day on the metabolic roots of obesity and type 2 diabetes (38:12) Why you should come to the Symposium for Metabolic Health (48:51) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Melanie Tidman on the LBM Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-218-melanie-tidman/ A Paradise for Parents: https://aparadiseforparents.com   Doug Reynolds: LowCarbUSA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org X: https://x.com/dougiereynolds?lang=en Discount Code: Life's Best Medicine   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

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Total health encompasses more than just physical wellbeing; it includes factors like family life, the health of our relationships, spirituality, and the way we see our relationship to the rest of the world and to others. In this show, Dr. Lenzkes and his guests discuss these factors and share stories of heroism, compassion, and healing along the way. Being a medical doctor, Dr. Lenzkes has made a commitment to helping people, and he firmly believes that this commitment extends into every aspect of life.

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