The Primal Podcast

Rina Ahluwalia
The Primal Podcast Podcast

The Primal Podcast (previously known as 5 Minute Body) is hosted by Rina Ahluwalia, who has over 25 years of experience in the medical and pharmaceutical industry. The podcast discusses root-cause healing, including how the body functions and how to fix hormonal dysregulation, heart disease, cancer, dementia, and mental health disorders. Learn More: https://www.theprimal.com/

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ep 97 - Dr Casey Means | 93% of Adults Have Metabolic Issues (10 SIGNS Your Body Is Failing)

    In this episode, my guest is Dr. Casey Means, MD, a physician trained at Stanford University School of Medicine, an expert on metabolic health and the author of the book, Good Energy. Dr Casey Means Book 'Good Energy': https://amzn.to/4dXiye1 Dr Means has decades of experience understanding the root cause of the most chronic health diseases, namely cancer, Alzheimer's, dementia, heart disease, and obesity. Dr Means asserts our healthcare system, doctors, big pharma, and big food are at the core of our current healthcare crisis, which focuses on profit, not root-cause healing. Access the full show notes, including referenced articles, books, and additional resources: https://www.theprimal.com/lab/the-root-cause-of-chronic-disease-and-the-link-with-mitochondria Dr. Means discusses how all the diseases we see are the root cause of metabolic dysfunction. Even though we might see different symptoms of chronic inflammation, it all traces back to the health of our mitochondria. The first section of this episode highlights why 93% of Americans are sick and why subspecialized medicine is destroying our health. Dr. Means outlines three main industries that are at the core of healthcare: big pharma, big food, and medical doctors, and the trifecta of what's causing metabolic disease: oxidative stress, metabolic dysfunction, and inflammation. The second section of this episode explains metabolic dysfunction (in simple terms) and how we can fix our mitochondria. Dr. Means explains specific science-based protocols, including nutrition, movement, light therapy, and emotional well-being, and how they impact the mitochondria. This episode is important if you have a metabolic condition in which the healthcare system has failed you. You will learn the simple science of how to improve your mitochondria through science-based nutrition and lifestyle tools for optimal health and longevity.

    1h 27m
  2. 25 AUG

    Ep 95 - Dr Boz | Fix Insulin Resistance Once & For All (10 COMMON Symptoms)

    This episode features Dr. Annette Bosworth (Dr. Boz), who specializes in treating insulin resistance with a high fat Ketogenic Diet. Dr Boz has over 20 years of clinical experience treating the underlying root cause of many chronic health problems: insulin resistance. In this episode, Dr Boz explains how high insulin levels lead to heart attacks, strokes, dementia, high blood pressure, hormonal dysregulation, and the mechanism by which this happens. Access the full show notes, including referenced articles, books, and additional resources: https://www.5minutebody.com/lab/spot-insulin-resistance-no-labs-required Dr Boz explains exactly what the hormone insulin is, its role in the body, and, most importantly, how insulin levels rise over time. We discuss the role of dietary carbohydrates and processed foods and how both feed insulin resistance. Dr. Boz also explains the 10 signs and symptoms of insulin resistance so you can spot high insulin levels visibly without requiring blood work or labs. Dr. Boz explains the role of a Ketogenic Diet and why ketosis (ketones) is extremely important for healing chronic inflammation. We discuss the Dr. Boz ratio, which is an adaptation of the GKI index (also used in metabolic therapy for the treatment of cancer), and what numbers you need to lose weight, heal chronic inflammation, and reverse insulin resistance. This episode is important if you have insulin resistance. You will learn the simple science of how insulin levels become chronically elevated, how this relates to most chronic diseases and the simple signs and symptoms to spot insulin resistance.

    1h 28m
  3. 11 AUG

    Ep 94 - Dr Jason Fung | Dr Jason Fung: The FASTEST Way To Lose Weight & Prevent Disease (Not Ozempic)

    This episode features Dr Jason Fung, a Nephrologist (Kidney Doctor) who has spent over 25 years researching the best way to lose weight and prevent disease. In this episode, Dr Fung discusses the causes of obesity and how hormones play a vital role in fat storage and weight gain. Dr Fung discusses the difference between the hormonal theory and the calories theory, pertaining to the best way to lose adipose fat and regain metabolic health. Access the full show notes, including referenced articles, books, and additional resources: https://www.5minutebody.com/lab/the-root-cause-of-obesity-chronic-disease-and-how-fasting-prevents-it Dr Fung discusses the key hormone of insulin, how elevated levels of insulin in the body lead to chronic inflammation, and the physiology of how this happens. Dr Fung explains how certain foods we eat elevate insulin and cause us to store fat in the fat cells. And while what we eat matters, when we eat is also important to release adipose tissue (body fat). Dr Fung discusses the role of intermittent fasting, extended fasting, and autophagy to reduce inflammation and why the consumption of too much protein can inhibit autophagy and mitophagy. Dr. Fung also discusses the role of common weight loss medications like Ozempic and their effect on weight loss and insulin resistance. This episode is important for anyone who is overweight, those who have tried every diet or count calories and failed, and who seek to know the science behind how to lose weight and keep it off. You will learn the science of lipolysis (how the body burns fat) and effective dietary and lifestyle protocols to improve metabolic health and fix obesity.

    1h 15m
  4. 4 AUG

    Ep 93 - Dr Nathan Bryan | Nitric Oxide: The Holy Grail Of Inflammation & Disease

    This episode features Dr. Nathan Bryan, an expert in Nitric Oxide who specializes in reversing metabolic disease with the natural production of Nitric Oxide. Dr Bryan has spent over 20 years researching the molecule of Nitric Oxide and it's impact on cardiovacular health as well as the prevent of chronic health conditions, namely heart attacks, strokes, dementia and Alzheimer's. Access the full show notes, including referenced articles, books, and additional resources: https://www.5minutebody.com/lab/nitric-oxide-the-holy-grail-of-inflammation-disease-how-to-naturally-increase-nitric-oxide In this episode Dr Bryan discusses the two ways our body produces Nitric Oxide via the Nitric Oxide Synthase pathway and the enterosalivary nitrate-nitrite-nitric oxide (NO) pathway. Dr Bryan explains how both Nitric Oxide pathways promote vasodilation (the widerning of the arteries) and help with blood pressure regulation. We discuss how you lose Nitric Oxide production as we age through western medicine, diet, and lifestyle factors. Dr Bryan discusses the dangers of using antiseptic mouthwash on the oral microbiome, the use of antacids and the connection to dementia, heart attacks and stroke and dietary protocols to increase Nitric Oxide production. This episode is important for anyone who seeks to understand the cause of chronic disease, and for those who seek to optimise their heart and cardiovascular function. You will learn the science of the four hallmarks of chronic inflammation which is leading to heart attacks, stroke and dementia, the science of how Nitric Oxide prevents all chronic disease, and how to naturally increase Nitric Oxide production.

    1h 19m
  5. 28 JUL

    Ep 92 - Carnivore Diet with Dr Rob Cywes | #1 Cause Of Heart Attacks & Strokes

    Dr Cywes has spent over 20 years researching metabolic disease and the cause of heart attacks and strokes. This episode features Dr Robert Cywes, a double board certified surgeon who specialises in preventing metabolic disease, obesity, and chronic inflammation. Access the full show notes, including referenced articles, books, and additional resources: https://www.5minutebody.com/lab/dr-rob-cywes-the-root-cause-of-heart-attacks-strokes-and-how-to-prevent-it This episode discusses the cause of heart attacks and strokes and key metabolic markers to prevent cardiovascular events. In this episode, Dr Cywes discusses the two main causes of heart attacks and strokes and explains why early recognition is critical for prevention. We also discuss how early screening at age 40 (or earlier) is important to ensure you are not at risk, including simple screening tests. We discuss the role of cholesterol and LDL cholesterol and its function in the body, as well as saturated fat, and why fat is essential for healing inflammation, and preventing heart disease. Dr Cywes also shares why a high fat Ketogenic Diet or Carnivore diet is optimal for the heart, hormones and your over health, and why consuming too much protein in the form of animal meat can be dangerous. This episode is important if you want to know the true causes of heart disease and stroke and for those who seek to optimise their heart and cardiovascular function. You will learn the science of what causes inflammation in the heart, and simple dietary strategies to prevent heart disease and strokes. 5 Minute Body Social & Website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5minutebody Twitter: https://twitter.com/5MinuteBody Website: https://www.5minutebody.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:25 Biggest cause of heart attack & strokes 07:41 LDL cholesterol, it’s function 15:07 Blood pressure + heart function 22:36 Sodium chloride (salt) on the heart 27:40 The energy every cell in the body needs 30:52 Saturated fat on the heart 37:15 Tool: The role of diet to prevent heart attacks & strokes 43:40 The first step to change your diet 44:51 Tool: Why you need to do high-fat 57:32 Risks of statins on the brain & diabetes 01:02:43 Ozempic is a better treatment than statins 01:04:55 Tool: The psychological impact of carbohydrates 01:10:03 Find Dr Rob Cywes #heartattack #stroke

    1h 13m

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The Primal Podcast (previously known as 5 Minute Body) is hosted by Rina Ahluwalia, who has over 25 years of experience in the medical and pharmaceutical industry. The podcast discusses root-cause healing, including how the body functions and how to fix hormonal dysregulation, heart disease, cancer, dementia, and mental health disorders. Learn More: https://www.theprimal.com/

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