Stay Off My Operating Table

It's called "percutaneous hydrotomy" and it's billed as a revolutionary pain treatment. Dr. Jonathan Edwards, anesthesiologist and polymath, shares groundbreaking insights on alternative pain treatments and metabolic health.

In this episode of Stay Off My Operating Table, we dive deep into cutting-edge medical approaches with Dr. Jonathan Edwards. Learn about percutaneous hydrotomy, a French technique f...

Learn about the hidden dangers of Candida overgrowth and its surprising connection to thyroid health in this eye-opening episode of the Stay Off My Operating Table podcast. Dr. Philip Ovadia interviews naturopathic doctor and clinical nutritionist Michael Biamonte, revealing crucial insights into functional nutrition and holistic health.

In this comprehensive discussion, you'll learn:
- The history of naturopathic...

Amanda Decker, an experienced nurse practitioner, is revolutionizing metabolic health. She shares her journey from childhood obesity and psoriasis to discovering low carb lifestyle benefits. Decker discusses challenges implementing this approach in traditional healthcare, where medication is often prioritized over lifestyle changes. Her determination led her to pursue certifications in obesity medicine and ketogenic nutrition.
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What if the way we source our food is putting our health and national security at risk? Bold statement, but Texas Slim, a pivotal figure in the Beef Initiative, argues that our centralized food systems are doing just that. Join us as we reconnect with Texas Slim, who’s been on a mission across the U.S. and beyond, advocating for regenerative beef and decentralized access to quality food. He shares his eye-opening journey, rooted in...

In this episode, Vinnie Tortorich, a trailblazer in the low carb movement, joins us to expose the truth about dirty keto and how processed foods are hijacking the health benefits of low carb diets. Discover the deceptive tactics used by the food industry and learn how to navigate the keto diet while prioritizing whole, unprocessed foods.

Key Takeaways:
- Processed foods marketed as "keto-certified" often cont...

Exposing the Truth: How Vegetable Oils Cause Oxidative Stress and Disease with Dr. Cate Shanahan

In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Cate Shanahan, author of "Dark Calories," reveals the shocking truth about the relationship between oxidative stress, disease, and the consumption of vegetable oils. Dr. Shanahan exposes the lies and corruption that have led to the promotion of harmful industrial oils and the demoni...

Reed Davis, the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, shares his expertise on the underlying causes of health issues and how functional medicine approaches these problems by identifying and then addressing what he terms "metabolic chaos" – the complex interplay of multiple causal factors that contribute to illness.

We delve into the limitations of traditional allopathic medicine in addressing root causes, as it often...

In this episode, Dr. Ian Lake, a GP from the UK, shares his revolutionary approach to managing type 1 diabetes through a ketogenic diet. We explore the science behind insulin dosage, metabolic flexibility, and the challenges of advocating for low carb, high fat diets in the medical community.

Key Takeaways:

• Dr. Lake's personal journey with type 1 diabetes led him to discover the benefits of a ketogenic diet for blood sugar c...

In this episode, we chat with Marko Babac, the founder of Independence Ark Ranch, to explore his remarkable journey from tennis professional to grass-fed beef rancher. Marko shares his motivations for leaving the city life behind and embarking on a mission to raise healthy, natural cattle in the heart of Arkansas.

Throughout the conversation, Marko delves into the numerous health benefits of grass-fed beef, highlighting th...

Meet Lisa Simmons, the latest powerhouse to join the Ovadia Heart Health team. With nearly three decades of nursing expertise and a personal transformation story that's nothing short of remarkable, Lisa brings not just skill but also a deep passion for metabolic health to the table. Her journey from critical care to embracing a ketogenic lifestyle is a master class in personal and professional growth, charting a course from si...

Dr. Eric Westman is a renowned internist and researcher at Duke University, where he serves as Director of the Duke University Keto Medicine Clinic. 

With over 25 years of experience in the field of low carb and ketogenic diets, Dr. Westman has been at the forefront of research and clinical practice. He is the co-author of the book "End Your Carb Confusion" and has helped countless individuals achieve life-changi...

Jeff Davis survived a massive heart attack at 63 and went on to win four world wrestling titles in his late 60s by embracing a metabolic health approach through diet, exercise, reduced medication, and mindfulness.

"I believe we can reduce the whole cardiac industry if we can focus more on metabolic health, but there's not a lot of money in salads." - Jeff Davis

Jeff Davis, 63, survived a massive &qu...

In this podcast, Peter Ballerstedt, a forage agronomist and ruminant nutritionist, challenges conventional wisdom about animal agriculture's role in human health and sustainable food production. He argues that ruminant animals, like cows, sheep, and goats, are crucial for converting inedible plant material into nutrient-dense food for humans while improving soil health and biodiversity.

Ballerstedt explains ruminants&...

Like many people who reach their mid-40s, Robin Switzer was sick and tired of being sick and tired. She switched to a ketogenic diet, lost a lot of weight and felt more mental clarity. But that was just the beginning of her transformation; it sparked a complete revolution in her career and life.

At the time, Robin was a banking execute making very good money. But she wanted to do something more meaningful with the second ...

They call the diet "Banting" in South Africa, in honor of the man who first proposed the ketogenic diet more than 100 years ago. Chef Jonno Proudfoot helped to popularize not just the term but the diet itself when he swam from Mozambique to Madagascar in the same year he released a Cook Book along with the legendary Tim Noakes. That confluence of circumstances spurred a nationwide movement towards a low-carb, high-fat lif...

Have you ever stood at the edge of life, teetering between the will to live and the temptation to end it all? Kevin Hines faced this chilling reality when he leapt from the Golden Gate Bridge, only to embrace life fiercely during his fall.

In this astonishing conversation with Kevin, he describes the raw emotions and struggles with bipolar depression that brought him to the brink of death, the miraculous series of "c...

Known online as the New Mexico Milkmaid, Tara van der Dussen shatters sterotypes as easily as she recites agricultural . She's a Mother, a Millenial, a Dairy Farmer, an Agricultural Scientist and the co-host of the Discover Ag Podcast. Quite the combination.

In our latest episode, Tara, a 5th-generation dairy farmer, offers a unique perspective on an industry often misunderstood by those of us it nourishes. She helps...

Dr. Robert Pearl is the visionary former CEO of Kaiser-Permanente Medical Group and a passionate advocate of putting the "health" back into modern American healthcare.

In a candid conversation, Dr. Pearl dissects the fragmented, fee-for-service model that keeps healthcare stuck in the 19th century. He helps unravel the cultural complexities within medicine that not only impede physician satisfaction but also jeo...

John Jaquish is a visionary biomedical engineer. His inventions are revolutionizing the way we think about muscle hypertrophy and disrupted the conventional beliefs about muscular strength and bone health.

He’s an outside the box thinker whose story demonstrates that unconventional thinking is not enough for success. You gotta have  determination and perseverance if you have any hope that your innovations will ever see the light of ...