The Health Pulse

Before the discovery of insulin in 1921, strict carbohydrate restriction was the only way people with Type 1 diabetes could survive. A century later, some patients are revisiting ketogenic diets—not as replacements for insulin, but as experimental tools to improve blood sugar control.

In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore the science, promise, and pitfalls of ketogenic diets in Type 1 diabetes. We unpack the crucial distin...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is more than just a gut condition—it’s a chronic inflammatory disease shaped by immune dysfunction, microbiome imbalances, and increased intestinal permeability. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore how dietary strategies—especially low-carbohydrate approaches—may play a complementary role alongside conventional treatments.

We break down how foods high in refined carbs, sugars, and ultra-processed ...

Why is weight loss so frustratingly difficult—even when you’re “doing everything right”? In this episode of The Health Pulse, we uncover the critical role hormones play in weight management, and why calorie counting alone can’t explain why some people lose weight easily while others struggle.

We break down the key metabolic regulators: insulin (the fat-storage switch), leptin (the satiety hormone), ghrelin (the hunger trigger), cort...

For more than 24 million Americans, the immune system—the very defense designed to protect—makes a devastating error: it begins attacking healthy cells and tissues. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore the mystery of autoimmune disease, from systemic conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis to more targeted disorders such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, type 1 diabetes, and celiac disease.

We explain how autoimmunity de...

Fasting isn’t just an ancient ritual—it’s a powerful metabolic tool now backed by modern science. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore what actually happens in your body when you stop eating for structured periods, and why this shift can unlock surprising health benefits.

You’ll learn how fasting retrains your metabolism to switch from burning glucose to tapping stored fat, building metabolic flexibility and resilience. W...

Your body whispers before it screams—and when it comes to coronary artery disease (CAD), those whispers could mean everything. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore how CAD, the leading cause of death in America, develops silently for decades before symptoms appear.

You’ll learn how tiny injuries to the artery lining trigger a cascade that leads to plaque buildup—and why CAD is more than just a cholesterol issue. We unpack...

Your liver works tirelessly behind the scenes—performing over 500 vital functions every single day—yet liver disease has quietly become one of the most overlooked health crises in America, affecting 1 in 10 adults. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we uncover why liver disease often goes undetected until it’s advanced, and what you can do to protect this extraordinary organ before it’s too late.

We walk through the progression of...

Every drop of blood tells a story—and in this episode of The Health Pulse, we decode the complex narrative of leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects over 60,000 Americans each year. Unlike solid tumors, leukemia spreads through the bloodstream, making it harder to detect but critical to understand.

We explore how abnormal white blood cells crowd out the healthy cells your body needs to fight infections, carry o...

Pancreatic cancer has earned its reputation as a “silent killer” for good reason. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore why this cancer often remains hidden until late stages, and why it accounts for a disproportionate share of cancer deaths despite being relatively rare.

We break down the dual role of the pancreas in digestion and blood sugar regulation, and how cancer disrupts these vital systems. You’ll learn the subtle...

The word lymphoma can be intimidating—but knowledge changes everything. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we break down this complex blood cancer into clear, actionable insights to help you recognize symptoms early, understand diagnostic steps, and navigate treatment options with confidence.

You’ll learn how lymphoma develops when lymphocytes, the immune system’s white blood cells, undergo genetic changes and grow uncontrollably....

Nearly half of all heart attack patients have cholesterol levels considered “normal” by standard tests. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore the limitations of traditional cholesterol panels and how advanced lipid testing uncovers hidden cardiovascular risks long before symptoms appear.

We break down the power of markers like LDL particle number (LDL-P), apolipoprotein B (ApoB), small dense LDL, and lipoprotein(a)—plus in...

The most dangerous fat in your body isn’t the kind you can pinch—it’s the hidden visceral fat wrapped around your vital organs. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we reveal how visceral fat acts like a rogue endocrine organ, releasing inflammatory chemicals that disrupt your metabolism, fuel chronic inflammation, and raise your risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.

You’ll learn why BMI often misses the danger, ...

Could the deadliest form of brain cancer have a metabolic Achilles’ heel? In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore Dr. Thomas Seyfried’s groundbreaking theory that glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is not just a genetic disease, but fundamentally a metabolic disorder—one that can be targeted by cutting off its preferred fuel sources.

Building on Otto Warburg’s historic observation that cancer cells rely heavily on fermentation ev...

Half of all heart attack victims have normal cholesterol levels—a fact that’s reshaping everything we thought we knew about cardiovascular disease. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore the science pointing to inflammation—not just cholesterol—as the true trigger of atherosclerosis.

We break down how inflammatory damage to arterial walls transforms cholesterol into a threat, and why standard lipid panels fall short in iden...

Over 50 million Americans live with autoimmune diseases—yet few understand just how much diet and metabolic health shape these conditions. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore groundbreaking research showing that genetics account for only one-third of autoimmune risk. The remaining two-thirds? Environmental triggers, with diet leading the charge.

We unpack how refined carbohydrates, processed foods, and insulin resistance...

Your liver could be in serious trouble—and you might not even know it. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we uncover the silent but growing epidemic of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the advanced and inflammatory form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) now emerging as a leading cause of liver failure worldwide.

We explore how insulin resistance, high-fructose diets, and modern sedentary lifestyles trigger a metabo...

Metformin is the most prescribed diabetes medication in the world, yet it remains shrouded in misunderstanding and hesitation. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we unravel the science behind metformin—how it works, why it’s so widely used, and the facts that dispel long-standing myths.

You’ll learn how metformin lowers blood sugar through a triple-action mechanism: reducing liver glucose output, enhancing insulin sensitivity, and...

Could depression be more than a chemical imbalance? In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore a powerful new lens: depression as an energy crisis in the brain. This emerging field of metabolic psychiatry examines how the brain’s fuel systems—especially in individuals with insulin resistance or mitochondrial dysfunction—can directly influence mood, cognition, and resilience.

We break down how the ketogenic diet, long known for ...

What if type 2 diabetes isn’t a lifelong condition—but a metabolic imbalance that can be reversed? In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore the bold, controversial idea that a carnivore diet—an all-animal, zero-carb eating approach—may hold the key to reversing insulin resistance, the root cause of type 2 diabetes.

You’ll learn why conventional treatments often miss the mark by focusing only on lowering blood sugar, while met...