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Know Your Physio
Knowing your physiology, the very science that makes you who you are, is the best thing you can do to optimize your health, bolster your performance, look and feel your best, and enjoy a longer and more fulfilling lifespan. My dedication to this field derives from a selfish place born out of necessity before it became the bright, selfless passion I'm known for. It was through my health journey (mainly battling ADD and ten years of Adderall dependency plus related side effects) and love for the scientific method that I found my way. Eventually, with the right knowledge and mentorship, I stumbled upon an enhanced state of awareness between mind, body, and spirit where healthy intentions met actionable steps and lasting, positive lifestyle change. Today I call this "physiological intuition," and to me, it's a right that every human being deserves to thrive with, without having to battle themselves or pursue a degree to discover it. Every day I spend on this planet, I get to connect with world-leading experts on my podcast and learn more of the substance I wish I could have gotten my hands on earlier, for YOU to apply and enjoy total mind and body fitness, personal mastery, and self-actualization! The more you #KnowYourPhysio… Enjoy the show!
Know Your Physio
Salt and Longevity with Dr. James DiNicolantonio
Today’s very special guest is Dr. James DiNicolantonio, a cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, and author of The Salt Fix, among other books. A well-respected and internationally known scientist and expert on health and nutrition, Dr. James has contributed extensively to health policy and has even testified in front of the Canadian Senate regarding the harms of added sugars. He is a prolific author who serves as the Associate Editor of Nutrition and British Medical Journal’s Open Heart, and sits on the editorial advisory boards of several medical journals.
Dr. James begins the conversation by sharing what motivates and drives him to do what he does so passionately and proceeds to conduct a masterclass on the subject of salt, its impact on our health, and how best to integrate it into our lives. He then discusses the impact that lifestyle habits and diet choices have on our health, highlighted by examples from his own life. Dr. James also offers his perspective on nutritional topics such as tough-to-get vitamins and minerals - particularly magnesium, managing stress and time, ancestral ways of life in the modern world, meat and plant-based diets, fluoride, and much more.
You will learn early on in this episode that I thoroughly enjoy Dr. James’ work and the passion he brings to it, and I am fully convinced that you will feel the same as you listen in to this informative and inspiring conversation today.
Episode Highlights:
· What motivates and drives Dr. James
· Understanding salt intake
· The salt and sugar relationship
· The aversion threshold
· A good morning routine
· The best source of salt
· What the average doctor should know about lifestyle and its influence
· Dr. James’ day-to-day information sharing
· His lifestyle habits that are consistent with evolution, his current diet, and sleep routines
· Magnesium and the other vitamins and supplements he takes
· How he manages his time and stress
· Dr. James’ nutrition recommendations for his children and his thoughts on kids’ menus
· His thoughts on meat, eating animals, plant based diets, organ meats, ancestral supplements, and flouride
· His recommendations for vegans and pescatarians
· Some closing advice for listeners
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