The Mike Fave Podcast

Mike Fave
  • 4.9 (20)
  • Alternative Health
  • Updated Weekly

On this podcast we help you to make sense of the online health chaos, while answering your individual health questions along the way.

  1. Why Low Carb Doesn't Fix Blood Sugar

    5d ago

    Why Low Carb Doesn't Fix Blood Sugar

    Pro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/062326/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/062326/COACHING 0:00 Why blood sugar is high: mitochondrial dysfunction, not carbs 1:50 Pro-metabolic vs. low-carb perspective on insulin resistance 4:29 The real goal: restoring mitochondrial function, not cutting carbs 6:04 What true insulin resistance reversal looks like 7:06 Phase 1: Taking pressure off the engine 9:14 Choosing the right carb sources 11:28 Meal structure and food ordering for blood sugar control 14:03 Micronutrients that support insulin sensitivity 18:35 Sleep and circadian rhythm 19:32 Phase 2: Fixing the engine — losing body fat and exercising 24:05 Clearing liver fat and addressing hormonal dysfunction Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

    32 min
  2. From Carnivore to 350g of Sugar at 61y/o — Labs RESULTS (Before vs. After)

    5d ago

    From Carnivore to 350g of Sugar at 61y/o — Labs RESULTS (Before vs. After)

    Pro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/050926/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/050926/COACHING 0:00 Andrew's background 1:02 Lifestyle interventions Andrew had already tried 1:49 Comparing carnivore vs. pro-metabolic diet setup 3:18 Macro breakdown 4:39 Pre-diet labs: ApoB, LDL, and triglycerides 6:49 Thyroid function and iron overload on carnivore 8:51 How diet, thyroid, and iron combine to worsen cardiovascular risk 9:39 Lab results after switching to pro-metabolic diet 12:27 Andrew's outcomes and disease trajectory change Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

    15 min
  3. Postmenopausal Weight Gain & Fatigue — Her Labs Explain Why

    5d ago

    Postmenopausal Weight Gain & Fatigue — Her Labs Explain Why

    https://mikefave.com/050126/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE https://mikefave.com/050126/COACHING 00:00 Introduction 03:12 Problem 1: Suppressed Hormones 04:49 Problem 2: Thyroid Function 05:44 Problem 3: Early Signs of Metabolic Dysfunction 08:45 Problem 4: 11:30 Problem 5: Kidney Issues 14:21 What Happens If You Don’t Make These Changes 15:13 - Importance of getting professional support 15:36 Step 3 – Dial In Diet 17:01 Step 3 – Replete Micronutrients 18:32 Step 3 – Support Liver Function 19:34 Step 4 – Support Kidney Function 20:41 Step 5 – Support Hormonal Function 21:37 Step 6 – Sleep Health 22:36 Step 8 – Build a Targeted Workout Routine to Increase Lean Mass

    26 min
  4. 5 Pro-Metabolic Strategies to Eat Sugar Without Destroying Your Teeth

    Apr 28

    5 Pro-Metabolic Strategies to Eat Sugar Without Destroying Your Teeth

    Pro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/orob042526/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/042526/COACHING 0:00 Sugar doesn't cause cavities — your oral environment does 0:40 The remineralization vs demineralization tug-of-war explained 2:10 Overview of the 4 key strategies 3:21 Strategy 1: Vitamins & minerals for remineralization (D3, K2, calcium, magnesium) 8:09 Strategy 2: Optimizing the oral microbiome 11:06 Why alcohol-based mouthwash hurts more than it helps 12:31 Oral probiotics and beneficial bacterial strains 15:22 Strategy 3: Meal structure and carbohydrate timing 20:00 Strategy 4: Gum health — nutrients and supplementation Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

    26 min
  5. How To Build a Pro-Metabolic Diet (That Actually Works)

    Apr 6

    How To Build a Pro-Metabolic Diet (That Actually Works)

    Pro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/040426/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/040426/COACHING 0:00 Why every diet eventually stops working 1:01 Step 1: Calories — how to estimate your needs 2:35 Setting your goal: fat loss, maintenance, or muscle gain 3:29 What happens when deficits are too aggressive or too small 5:30 Step 2: Macronutrients — protein, carbs, and fat targets 11:34 Step 3: Meal structure — the four components of every meal 12:40 Step 4: Meal timing — spacing, overnight fasting, and why it matters 19:48 Step 5: Food selection — fats, proteins, carbs, and what to avoid 25:17 Step 6: Food quality — how to navigate it without going all or nothing 28:55 Bonus Step 7: Micronutrients Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

    30 min
  6. Fasting Tanked Her Thyroid - How Kelsey Lost 8lbs & Dropped Antibodies with a Pro-Metabolic Approach

    Mar 27

    Fasting Tanked Her Thyroid - How Kelsey Lost 8lbs & Dropped Antibodies with a Pro-Metabolic Approach

    Pro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/032726/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/032726/COACHING 0:00 Introduction: Kelsey's symptoms and what changed 0:34 Kelsey describes her daily struggles before starting 2:47 What she had already tried (fasting, keto, carnivore, bioenergetics) 6:10 Breaking down her initial lab results 7:54 What felt different about the process 10:03 The step-by-step approach: diet, micros, thyroid, hormones, training 11:34 First thing that changed: resolving digestive issues 12:28 The biggest surprise: body composition results 14:09 What a normal day looks and feels like now 16:29 Lab results: antibodies, insulin, lipids, and more 18:54 Who this approach is best suited for Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

    21 min
  7. The 5 Pro-Metabolic Strategies I Use to Restore Thyroid Function

    Mar 23

    The 5 Pro-Metabolic Strategies I Use to Restore Thyroid Function

    Pro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/032026/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/032026/COACHING 0:00 The problem with standard thyroid testing 0:48 The 4 key drivers of thyroid and metabolic dysfunction 7:11 Step 1: Establish a baseline 13:58 Step 2: Restore energy availability 17:56 Step 3: Cover micronutrients 22:20 Step 4: Take pressure off the system 26:37 Step 5: Monitor, retest, and adjust 30:09 When additional medical support is needed Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

    31 min
  8. What Dr. Ben Bikman, Judy Cho, Dr. Ken Berry & Dr. Cywes Keep Getting Wrong About Blood Sugar

    Jan 16

    What Dr. Ben Bikman, Judy Cho, Dr. Ken Berry & Dr. Cywes Keep Getting Wrong About Blood Sugar

    Pro-metabolic Food Guide: https://mikefave.com/011526/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE Coaching: https://mikefave.com/011526/COACHING 0:00 Rising fasting glucose & A1C on low-carb/carnivore diets 3:30 Dr. Ben Bickman's theory on hemoglobin A1C and red blood cell lifespan 14:30 Bickman & Judy Cho discuss fasting glucose on carnivore diet 17:40 Ideal fasting blood glucose ranges (research data) 26:00 Bickman's protein sensitivity theory vs. gluconeogenesis explanation 35:30 The red blood cell lifespan theory examined 44:00 Research findings: RBC lifespan impact on A1C 49:00 Dr. Shawn Baker's lab results after 15 months carnivore (case study) 57:00 Judy Cho on A1C, red blood cells, and plant-based dieters 1:09:00 Blood glucose numbers on carnivore - what's problematic? 1:14:08 Judy Cho asks, "Why eat sugar to lower blood sugar?" 1:28:00 Dr. Cywes says "Excessive healing causes harm" 1:41:00 Insulin suppression and gluconeogenesis discussion 1:47:00 Clinical signs: Rising A1C, BUN, declining T3, testosterone issues 1:51:00 Closing thoughts - Understanding downsides of dietary approaches Sources: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-008-1246-y https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(10)60484-9 https://doi.org/10.2337/dc12-1577 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms17122093 https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00093.2009 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-015-1108-6 https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2017.00428 https://doi.org/10.1139/o76-082 https://doi.org/10.1038/onc.2009.160 https://doi.org/10.1210/jcem.85.5.6573 https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.2009.27834 https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm12101738 https://doi.org/10.1159/000342232 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0008-6363(96)00245-3 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41374-018-0038-3 https://doi.org/10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2015.10.04

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