Improving Barry

The road to knowing with Amaranatho.

Optimizing Women's Well-being: Hormones and Beyond with Cynthia Thurlow

In this episode, we delve into the topic of women's health and the unique challenges they face. We explore various aspects of women's health, including hormones, lifestyle changes, and practical tips for improving overall well-being. Our guest shares valuable insights on the importance of lifting weights and consuming enough protein for optimal health. We also discuss the use of hormone replacement therapy, exploring both its potential risks and benefits. Additionally, we touch upon the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and the use of oral contraceptives.Throughout the episode, we explore the long-term effects of synthetic hormones and stress the significance of informed consent when choosing contraception. We provide practical advice for maintaining hormonal health, such as adopting a real food diet, staying physically active, prioritizing sleep, managing stress, and finding joy in life. Our guest emphasizes the importance of women asserting themselves and learning to say no to things that no longer serve them. Lastly, we encourage listeners to find healthcare practitioners who are open to having honest conversations about hormone replacement therapy.

What makes modern Vegetable and Seed oils harmful with Dr. Chris Knobbe

This week I sit down with Eye physician and surgeon Dr. Chris Knobbe. We talk about:Vegetable and seed oilsHow these oils came into our food supplyThe mechanisms that make them cause diseaseHow to get rid of oils and what t replace them withAnd more… You can find Chris and his new book here:The Ancestral Diet Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734071745/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisKnobbeMDCure AMD foundation: https://www.cureamd.org/

Weight loss, Hormones, and nutrition (for kids) with Anna Paulich

In this Episode I talk with health scientist and nutritionist Anna Paulich. We talk about:Overweight and obesityHow to lose weightHormonesNutrition for kidsAnd more… Find Anna here:Her website: https://www.annapaulich.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annapaulich/Fat Brain Fix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatbrainfix/Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/fatlosscoachanna/ Episode timing: (00:00) Introduction(01:04) Why is being overweight bad?(04:18) Why is it difficult to eat the right things?(10:01) How can you lose weight?(17:42) Body signals and unconscious patterns(21:03) Do calories matter?(27:31) What about exercise?(32:56) How do you know if your hormones are out of whack?(39:34) Kids and nutrition(47:26) Outro and Disclaimer

Saturated fat, Vegetable oils, Mediterranean diet and Positivity with Nina Teicholz

In this episode, I talk with Nina Teicholz, a research journalist, best selling author and overall advocate for health and good nutrition and truth. We talk about: Why we fear saturated fat (and why we shouldn't) Vegetable and seed oils The Mediterranean diet Positive changes in the field of nutrition science and health And more… You can find Nina here:Her website: https://ninateicholz.com/On Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigfatsurpriseNutrition Coalition: https://www.nutritioncoalition.us/Nina's SubStack: https://unsettledscience.substack.com/Nina's book "The Big Fat Surprise": https://www.amazon.com/Big-Fat-Surprise-Butter-Healthy/dp/1451624433/-------------------------------------------For the full transcript, visit: https://www.improvingbarry.com Episode timing: 00:00 Introduction01:13 Why are we told that saturated fat is bad?09:34 What was recommended to replace saturated fat?20:24 Is the Mediterranean diet healthy?27:08 What should we eat?34:13 Who can we trust?41:41 Have things changed since the book was released in 2014?50:00 Outro and disclaimer