You’ve heard it all before: eat clean, move your body, take your supplements. But what if the very things you thought were “healthy” are actually working against your body?
In this powerful episode of The Heal Deal Podcast, Dr. Leona sits down with Martin Pytela, functional health practitioner and founder of Life Enthusiast, to explore the real root causes of disease—and how understanding your metabolic type could finally unlock the healing you've been searching for.
From mercury toxicity and mineral imbalances to ancestral diets and EMF exposure, Martin shares the unconventional insights that helped him recover from chronic illness and now help his clients do the same.
🎧 LISTEN NOW to discover:
✅ The shocking link between dental fillings and heavy metal toxicity ✅ Why one-size-fits-all health advice is sabotaging your progress ✅ The 4 hidden causes of disease that most doctors ignore ✅ How metabolic typing reveals what foods actually heal your body ✅ The role of trauma, EMFs, and stagnation in long-term illness ✅ Why the modern food system is keeping you sick—and how to reclaim your vitality
⏱️ In this episode:
00:00 – Welcome to The Heal Deal Podcast 00:15 – Meet Martin Patella: A Journey of Transformation 02:43 – The Hidden Dangers of Dental Fillings 04:45 – The Impact of Insurance on Health 06:36 – Understanding Mercury Toxicity 08:39 – The Four Hidden Causes of Disease 11:15 – A Personal Health Crisis and the Road to Recovery 21:31 – The Concept of Metabolic Typing 35:19 – The Role of Ancestry in Diet and Health 44:11 – Body Types and Diets 45:05 – 21st Century Food Problems 45:53 – Eliminating Refined Foods 46:29 – Mineral Balance and Oxidizers 47:11 – The Flawed Food Pyramid 47:58 – Personal Diet Experiences 48:49 – Four Main Causes of Disease 49:11 – Trauma and EMF Effects 50:42 – Stagnation and Exercise 58:39 – Malnutrition and Nutrient Density 01:02:04 – Toxicity in Modern Life 01:06:43 – Glycemic Index and Diet Misconceptions 01:11:07 – Choosing the Right Oils 01:14:00 – Final Thoughts and Recommendations
🔗 Connect with Martin Pytela:
🌐 Website: life-enthusiast.com
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Connect with Dr. Leona▶️ Watch this before trying another diet, exercise routine, or weight loss plan: https://beginhealingtoday.com/
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THE HEAL DEAL
I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers that are holding you back from getting well. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms, that is the heal deal!
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Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care!
Dr. Leona
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Author, A Journey to Healin
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