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. 6D AGO

    Episode 297: Guatemala Update and Celebrating Moms

    Dr. Brian is back from the jungles of Guatemala where he went for a medical missions trip with The Merlo Foundation. The Merlo Foundation is an organization dedicated to caring for the sick, aiding the disabled, and nurturing the people of Magdalena MP in Guatemala as Jesus would. In this episode, Dr. Brian talks about… (00:00) Intro (02:31) HLTH Code (06:28) Motherhood and moms (08:53) The story of Mancho—a mentally retarded man from Guatemala (11:44) The amazing work done in Guatemala by The Merlo Foundation (19:08) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Redmond Salt: https://redmond.life/pages/redmond-com?gad_source=1 The Merlo Foundation: https://themerlofoundation.org   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

    22 min

  2. MAY 6

    Episode 296: Dr. Ron Elfenbein

    Dr. Ron Elfenbein is an emergency physician and healthcare entrepreneur who found himself at the center of a high-stakes legal battle after being indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges. Maintaining his innocence, he mounted a determined fight against the allegations, challenging the government's case and drawing national attention to the complexities of medical billing, regulatory overreach, and due process in modern healthcare. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Ron talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:01) The miracle cure that Monoclonal Antibodies were for Covid patients and how the treatment was withheld from those who needed it most by the federal government (18:28) How Dr. Ron became a victim of Lawfare for his efforts to make monoclonal antibodies available to Covid patients (28:29) Dr. Ron's perspective on why he was targeted for championing monoclonal antibodies to treat Covid (31:24) Dr. Ron's ongoing legal battle (37:43) The pros and cons of using Remdesivir versus monoclonal antibodies to treat Covid patients (43:05) The financial disaster that has befallen Dr. Ron as a result of the federal inditement (47:18) The lives that were lost because of the Biden administration's inexplicable shut down of the monoclonal antibody treatment (50:58) Taking on the federal government in court (52:48) How you can support Dr. Ron's legal battle (links below) (56:28) Sauna (01:01:29) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Ron's last appearance on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-285-dr-ron-elfenbein/ Dr. Peter McCullough on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-281-dr-peter-mccullough/ Jessica Rose on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-282-dr-jessica-rose/   Dr. Ron Elfenbein: X: https://x.com/RonElfenbeinmd Website: Ronelfenbeinmd.com Support Doctor Elfenbein's Legal Defense: https://www.givesendgo.com/DefendDrElfenbein Change.org Petition: https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-lawfare-tell-the-doj-to-drop-the-unjust-prosecution-of-dr-ron-elfenbein?recruiter=1113307157&recruited_by_id=1ab998c0-a9bf-11ea-ab16-9f90afe15353&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&utm_medium=copylink Judge's 93 Page Opinion: https://www2.mdd.uscourts.gov/Opinions/Opinions/22-0146%20Elfenbein%20Opinion.pdf Fox News Article: Maryland doctor says people are 'going to die' after Biden admin uses faulty data to snub antibody treatments Drop the Case: https://dropthecase.com   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

    1h 2m

  3. APR 29

    Episode 295: Darren Schmidt, DC | MVX Testing, Toxic Exposures, and Metabolic Health

    Darren Schmidt, D.C. is a chiropractor, has devoted his practice exclusively to clinical nutrition since 1998. He is the proprietor of the Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor and a sought-after speaker on health topics. During chiropractic college, Dr. Schmidt immersed himself in over 50 seminars within 24 months, exploring diverse therapeutic modalities and discovering the transformative potential of nutrition. Witnessing the efficacy of holistic approaches and functional lab testing, he recognized the pressing need for comprehensive nutritional interventions in healthcare.   In this episode, Dr. Brian and Darren talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:00) Why/how Darren became nutrition-focused chiropractor (17:10) The MVX+ test (23:50) The factors that most profoundly impact our health and how to address them naturally (28:47) More on why the MVX+ test is so great for getting to the root of chronic health issues (37:40) Darren's sleep apnea experience (41:36) Addressing toxicity in the body (45:49) Detoxing from spike protein (51:30) Thiamin B1, fecal transplants, and gut health (57:19) Parasites, mold, and how to deal with them (01:03:27) How recent discoveries and advancements are revolutionizing healthcare (01:05:17) B1 deficiency and the keto diet (01:08:08) Anti-aging and preventing mortality (01:11:30) Detoxing plastic in the body (01:12:20) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Darren Schmidt. D.C.: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realfoodcures Website: https://thenutritionalhealingcenter.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dr.darren_schmidt   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

    1h 20m

  4. APR 22

    Episode 294: Cynthia Thurlow

    Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, bestselling author, and leading voice in women's metabolic health. With over two decades of clinical experience, she's known for translating complex science into practical strategies—helping women navigate perimenopause, optimize fasting, and reclaim energy, resilience, and long-term wellness.   In this episode, Dr. Brian and Cynthia talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:30) Why Cynthia became so interested in the gut microbiome as a women's health expert (10:07) Gut health, blood sugar, and insulin resistance (12:04) Fiber, carnivore, and the microbiome (26:39) Adverse Childhood Events, stress, and women's health (32:47) Pros and cons of the Western medical system (38:56) Why going to extremes with carb restriction and exercise can backfire for some people (43:24) Why stress is such a killer (45:48) The benefits of the DPC healthcare model (53:23) Gut health and aging (01:01:14) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   Cynthia Thurlow: Website: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/ X: https://x.com/_CynthiaThurlow IG: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/ Books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2345217/cynthia-thurlow-np/   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

    1h 8m

  5. APR 15

    Episode 293: Brenda Sowers Shares Her Remarkable Recovery from Spike Protein Toxicity

    Brenda Sowers has had an incredible and crazy health journey—survivor of brain cancer, two brain tumors, and spike protein-related health complications. Before her health took a turn for the worse in 2019, Brenda was an active, healthy, ultra-runner. Thanks to her discovery of Dr. Thomas Seyfried and others in the metabolic health space, she has been able to reclaim her health from the brink of disaster.   In this episode, Dr. Brian and Brenda talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:13) Brenda's battle with brain cancer (08:27) Brenda's experience of going through radiation and chemo therapy at the same time (09:53) How Brenda's discovery of the work of Dr. Thomas Seyfried led her down the metabolic health rabbit hole (14:00) Brenda's 2nd brain tumor and how she learned that she was suffering from Covid vaccine side effects (23:34) How spike proliferation in the body effects human health (27:54) How Brenda has been detoxifying her body of spike proteins (40:42) Running versus walking and rucking (42:57) Brenda's dietary journey trying carnivore and low carb (49:11) Thiamin, fiber, and keeping an open mind (54:48) Olive leaf (58:11) Switching from vegetarianism to carnivore (01:04:10) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Brenda Sowers: IG: https://www.instagram.com/bsowers80/ Brain Tumor Companions: https://www.braintumorcompanion.com   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

    1h 10m

  6. APR 8

    Episode 292: Elliot Overton

    Elliot Overton is a nutritionist based in France, and is considered to be an expert in the clinical application of high-dose thiamine therapy. Elliot frequently lectures and speaks at educational events aimed at practitioners, helping to broaden the understanding and application of thiamine in clinical settings. Furthermore, he is cofounder and CEO of Objective Nutrients, a nutraceutical company specializing in excipient-free thiamine derivatives and related supplements. Elliot's overarching aim is to increase awareness about the benefits of thiamine through education and advocacy, striving to make this knowledge accessible to both practitioners and the general public.    In this episode, Dr. Brian and Elliot talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:17) (10:23) How Elliot first encountered thiamine (14:38) Thiamine and stress (18:11) The myriad benefits of thiamine (33:05) Supplemental and dietary sources of thiamine (38:16) Mitochondrial health and thiamine (58:00) The modes of delivery and forms of thiamine (01:07:06) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode:     Elliot Overton: EO Nutrition: https://www.eonutrition.co.uk Objective Nutrients: https://www.objectivenutrients.com X: https://x.com/EO_Nutrition   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

    1h 16m

  7. APR 1

    Episode 291: Dr. Kimberly Albarran

    Dr. Kimberly Albarran is a physician and thoughtful voice in modern medicine, known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to improving health outcomes beyond the exam room. With a background that blends clinical expertise and a deep understanding of lifestyle-driven health, she brings a nuanced perspective to topics like prevention, metabolic health, and sustainable behavior change. Dr. Albarran is passionate about empowering patients with practical tools and clear, evidence-based insights to take control of their well-being—making her a compelling and relatable voice in today's evolving healthcare landscape. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Kimberly talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:17) The bio-psycho-social aspect of chronic pain (07:05) Cortisol and hormonal imbalance (10:00) Breath work, stress, and metabolic health (19:44) Meditation and re-centering (24:57) Adrenal fatigue and perimenopause (34:14) Exercise, gut health, and brain health (36:26) Over-medication (43:00) Adverse childhood events and lifespan (48:09) Massage and stress (51:17) Fear triggers (53:50) Trauma-release breath work and counseling (01:01:27) Calming the nervous system (01:03:18) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Menopause Gut (book by Cynthia Thurlow): https://www.amazon.com/Menopause-Gut-Balance-Microbiome-Reclaim/dp/0593855191 Jen Beyst on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-278-beyond-resolutions-jen-beyst/   Dr. Kimberly Albarran: Website: https://hope-health-healing.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/albarrankimberly/   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

    1h 13m

  8. MAR 25

    Episode 290: Joe Duarte

    Joe Duarte is a social psychologist focused on how culture, identity, and group dynamics shape the way we think, behave, and connect. His work explores the psychological forces driving polarization, belonging, and belief formation in modern society. Drawing on both research and real-world insight, Joe brings a nuanced perspective to some of today's most pressing social questions.   In this episode, Dr. Brian and Joe talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:17) Joe's work on ideological bias (16:12) Jay Bhattacharya and the NIH (29:09) Fixing systemic bias in medicine, academics, and federal agencies (40:09) Misinformation and bias (46:57) True science and censorship (01:01:08) Identifying and eliminating ideological bias in the media (01:08:22) Medical ethics (01:15:15) Extreme polarization and social division in the United States (01:26:42) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Joe Duarte: Website: https://www.joseduarte.com X: https://x.com/ValidScience Substack: https://validscience.substack.com   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

    1h 30m
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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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