This Podcast Burns Fat‪!‬ Dr. Lori Shemek and Omar Cumberbatch

Join us as we explore New York Times bestselling author Stephen Perrine's new book, The Full-Body Fat Fix. Perrine reveals how diversifying your microbiome can lead to a leaner, healthier body and improved mental health, all within a week. Discover the science behind gut health, the importance of a diverse microbiome, and how eating 30 different plants a week can transform your health. Perrine’s 7-Day Challenge and "The Fire Fightin’ Five" recipes make it easy to enhance your gut health and reduce chronic inflammation. Tune in for practical tips, delicious recipes, and insights on breaking out of food ruts.
Stephen Perrine has helped to create more than two dozen New York Times bestsellers in the diet and nutrition field as an author, editor, or publisher. He is the co-creator, editor, and publisher of the Eat This, Not That! series, and the author of The Whole Body Reset, The New American Diet, The Men's Health Diet and The Women's Health Diet. He is co-author, with Danica Patrick, of Pretty Intense, and, with David Zinczenko, of Zero Sugar Diet. The former editor-in-chief of Best Life and editorial creative director of Men’s Health, Perrine currently serves as Special Projects Editor for AARP the Magazine and AARP Bulletin, where he oversees health and wellness coverage reaching more than 60 million readers.

In this episode, we explore groundbreaking insights from renowned nutrition researcher Dr. Neal Barnard on effective and sustainable weight loss. Dr. Barnard reveals three major breakthroughs that make shedding pounds easy and long-lasting without the usual calorie counting or deprivation. We dive into Dr. Barnard's discovery of how specific foods can suppress appetite, flush out calories, and boost your body's ability to burn calories for hours after meals. We also discuss why some foods we consider healthy might actually contribute to weight gain and how you can enjoy indulgent meals, including potatoes and pasta, while still losing weight. 
Dr. Neal Barnard is a clinical researcher, author, and health advocate. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and president of the nonprofit Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine. He has been the principal investigator on several clinical trials investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, notably a recent study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health. 

We all are well aware of the importance of managing stress when it comes to overall health and weight loss.  Less stress reduces cortisol levels as well as decreasing the likelihood of stress-induced cravings and overeating.  And one of the most effective tools to combat stress is controlled breathing.
In this episode we introduce a device that is designed to help individuals, particularly children, achieve calmness through a combination of slow breathing, visual focus, and auditory regulation using white noise. The device is intended to teach users how to achieve states of relaxation and composure, which are essential for managing stress and anxiety effectively.
To dive into this device, we welcomed back Dr. Matthew Lederman to the show.  Dr. Lederman  co-founded WeHeal with his wife Dr. Alona Pulde with the intent to focus on a holistic approach to health that integrates nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional well-being. The WeBe Kalm device fits into this philosophy by providing a practical method for emotional self-regulation. It has been praised for its effectiveness in helping children and adults manage their emotions and improve their overall well-being by fostering mindfulness and calmness in stressful situations​.
 
 
 

Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient practice that originating in India over 3,000 years ago and it is making a resurgence in the Western world.  It is a holistic healing system focused on balancing the body, mind, and spirit. It emphasizes natural treatments, including diet, herbal remedies, exercise, meditation, and yoga.  When it comes to weight loss, Ayurvedic medicine is especially effective because it uniquely adds powerhouse spices to our diet that produces remarkable results.  
 
To dive into this topic, we invited Dr. Shivani Gupta to the show.  Dr. Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her Master’s in Ayurvedic Sciences and has a PhD in Turmeric, one of the most powerful spices in the world. She shares how inflammation is a root cause for many health issues in our lives and demonstrates how we have the power to overcome it with the assistance of Ayurvedic medicine.  She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, an Ayurvedic company that helps people with inflammation and pain.

 
 

Balancing blood sugar is crucial for overall health.  Blood sugar spikes and crashes can lead to diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Stable blood sugar levels ensure consistent energy, improved mood, enhance cognitive function, and reduce cravings, which supports long-term wellness and preventing chronic health issues.
To give us some tips on this balancing act, we invited Amy Wilson to the show.  Amy Wilson is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutrition coach.  
Amy’s mission is to empower and equip her clients to take charge of their health and find balance in their lives. With over 30 years of experience, Amy specializes in developing individualized health plans that navigate through her client’s individual barriers, allowing them to be successful in their efforts.

Understanding inflammation and its role in disease is one of the most critical missions this show is aimed to do.  Inflammation is said to be the cause of 14 out of the top 15 causes of death in the world! Yet it is completely misunderstood by a majority of us, including the doctors that are tasked to treat us as patients! It's time to get a refresher on this subject.
To dive deep into this topic and break down how we can get a handle on this problem, we invited Dr. Tom O'Bryan to the show. Dr. O'Bryan is an internationally recognized speaker who focuses on food sensitivities, environmental toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases. Dr. O’Bryan is considered a “Sherlock Holmes” for chronic disease and holds teaching faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He is the author of You Can Fix Your Brain and The Autoimmune Fix.