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“That's how bad it was. I can't even describe the pain I was in. I was texting with my wife because I couldn’t see her. Then you think about your kids, you know. I've got a three-year-old and a four-month-old, and I was like, this is the worst way to go.” – Michael Yo

 

In today’s episode, Dr. Shah speaks candidly with Michael Yo who was likley infected with Covid-19 on a trip to New York – a vocational hazard as a travelling comedian. On his return, Yo developed a severely high fever. Soon after he was taken to the ER and then ICU because he couldn’t breathe. His lungs filled with liquid and his oxygen saturation levels plummeted.

 

For people who think this virus isn’t deadly, think again. It was touch-and-go for Yo for almost a week. Doctors diligently used every possible method to cure Yo because he was an early patient. He was essentially a guinea pig.

 

As Yo recently pointed out on his Twitter feed, “Flu 24,000 deaths last 8 months, Covid-19 43,000 deaths in 2 months.”

 

Yo’s experience of almost dying alone in a hospital is a wake-up call to anyone not taking social distancing and other health measures to avoid Covid seriously. As Dr. Shah aptly describes it in this podcast, “10,000 people dying is nothing compared to 100,000 people losing their jobs.”

 

What Yo and others learned from his harrowing experience could save people’s lives. Misconceptions abound, but facts stand solid. Listen in to learn why.

 

Highlights:

• Learn what its really like, first hand, from someone who was put in ICU with possible days to live after being diagnosed with Covid-19.
• Find out why, though some are asymptomatic, other people develop such a high fever when diagnosed with Covid.
• Understand why ventilators are not a one-size-fits all cure.
• Learn why Yo’s doctor vowed not to put him on a ventilator unless it was absolutely necessary.
• Learn why a cytokine storm, a normal inflammatory response of a healthy immune system, can actually cause more harm when you have Covid.
• Evaluate why immunity is such a big word in Covid-19 treatment now.
• Discover medical methods that worked for Yo and others that didn’t.
• Realize what protestors might be missing in their bid to reopen local economies.
• Understand the life cycle of a virus, and that it is normal for them to resurface every 100 years or so.
• Join Yo in his emotional journey through his diagnosis to his current struggle to regain full health.

 

Next|Heath:

Website: https://www.next-health.com/

Instagram: @next_health

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nexthealth

Google +: https://plus.google.com/+NexthealthWellness

 

Dr. Darshan Shah:

Website: https://www.drshah.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarshanShahMD

Making the Cut: https://www.drshah.com/making-the-cut.html

 

Michael Yo

Website: https://michaelyo.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michael-yo-show/id1475116900?i=1000472103123

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyo/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelyo?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelYo/

“I don’t feel like I’m taking a risk studying pathogenic disease. I’m fascinated, and I want to take on that fight.” – Morgan Freney, Virologist

 

In today’s episode, Dr. Shah speaks with Morgan Freney a virologist working at the University of Queensland in a lab that creates vaccines. She’s also pursuing a PhD in molecular virology. If you’re ready to take a deep dive into Coronavirus and what makes it a particularly stupefying threat, then Morgan is your go-to woman. She’s shaking up the world at just 25 years of age, making a significant dent in the education of others, and the development of virus-disabling medicine.

Morgan started working on the Ebola vaccine when women and children were dying in Africa. She also worked on a vaccine for West Nile and Zika. Most recently she’s been attempting to crack a multi-virus vaccine that would crack Corona and other similar viruses – up to 15 at one time!

Morgan has a special way of describing the life-cycle of a virus and what it does to your body so you can understand Corona, and other pathogens more fully. This podcast is an incredibly educational way to get a clear picture of Covid-19.

 

Highlights:

• Understand what an RNA virus is and how it differs from those transmitted by mosquitoes and other insects.
• Learn what it’s like to work in a full containment facility so viruses and deadly pathogens don’t spread while you’re studying them.
• Discover why heroines like Morgan don’t feel they’re taking a risk, even though they’re working toward a disease-free world.
• Realize why some viruses are so damaging, even though they’re just a protein coat around a tiny piece of RNA.
• Learn why a viral infection is different than a bacterial infection.
• Get a low-down on cellular functioning and what a virus does to healthy cells.
• Determine if a virus is alive or dead.
• Understand why viruses are a little like parasites.
• Learn why viruses damage your cells.
• Learn why Corona causes an inflammatory response in the lungs, which can be damaging.
• Learn why 5% of our entire genome is infected with viruses that manage to stay there.
• Discover the shocking reason why viruses may have an evolutionary benefit.
• Realize what you can do to protect yourself from viral pathogens.

 

Next|Heath:

Website: https://www.next-health.com/

Instagram: @next_health

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nexthealth

 

Dr. Darshan Shah:

Website: https://www.drshah.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarshanShahMD

Making the Cut: https://www.drshah.com/making-the-cut.html

 

Morgan Freney

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virus.vs.labcoat/?hl=en

 

“We have established ourselves as one of the top compounding pharmacies in the nation through our compounding expertise, knowledge, and experience.”–Tailor Made Compounding

In today’s episode we welcome Blake McLeod to the show. As a Pharmacist at Tailor Made Compounding, Blake’s knowledge of peptide treatment and cellular health is unparalleled. Tailor Made Compounding is the country’s leading peptide manufacturing company and has continually astounded health care professionals with their results. Located in Kentucky, it first opened in January 2015 and has been positively disrupting the medical industry ever since. Their pharmacy strives to deliver education by cultivating close working relationships with physicians and investing in research and development.

In this episode you’ll hear Blake explain the basics of peptides and how they influence our health, what are some of the most popular peptide services that Tailor Made Compounding offers, and how to educate yourself if you are interested in peptide treatments.

 

Highlights:

• Refusing the “sick-care” model of the Medical Industry
• “Why is America so behind in peptide health?”
• Peptide: a compound consisting of two or more amino acids linked in a chain, created by RNA and DNA. They are a signaling molecule, with a high specificity, low side-effect profile
• All our cells are signaled by other cells with peptides, example: insulin
• Negative Feedback Loop: shuts down body’s natural receptors and stops production of that hormone due to dependency
• Peptide treatments activate your body’s receptors and signal to naturally produce more hormones in order to stimulate growth and repair without a negative feedback loop
• The “Barbie Doll Peptide”
• Libido Peptide: PT141 peptide used for both men and women
• BPC 157 Peptide (Body Protection Compound) is known to help with surgical recovery, gut issues, tendon and ligament damage and inflammation. It encourages nerve regeneration, reduces neuro-inflammation and increases bone density
• Peptides can increase hair growth
• Peptides can help prevent Alzheimer’s
• Epitalon (Epithalamin)is a peptide and telomerase activator and a known putative anti-aging drug - shown to induce a 33% increase in telomere length
• Do NOT buy your peptides online- you are not guaranteed the quality or the ingredients of these products. Always go to a doctor

 

Next|Heath:

Website: https://www.next-health.com/

Instagram: @next_health

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nexthealth

 

Dr. Darshan Shah:

Website: https://www.drshah.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarshanShahMD

Making the Cut: https://www.drshah.com/making-the-cut.html

 

Blake McLeod

Website: https://tailormadecompounding.com/

 

 

 

Dr. Shah and Kevin, sit down together to interview the best selling author and health influencer, Jen Cohen. Jen Cohen has written several books regarding the world of health and exercise including “No Gym Required” and “Strong is the New Skinny”. Within this episode, Dr. Shah and Kevin dive into Jen Cohen’s rich background as a fitness influencer and how she turned her passion into her job.

Instead of following fad diets or exercise trends, Jen Cohen discusses simple alternatives that will make a huge difference when building healthy habits. When optimizing your health, it’s important to get an in depth look at your body with biomarker testing and other preventative measures. While everyone has different bodies and unique health struggles, the tests offered through Next|Health will show which areas that you need to improve on in addition to customized plans that are made just for you.

Key Takeaway: Optimizing your health is a marathon, not a sprint. Consistently exercising, tracking progress, and building little habits will make a huge difference.

Highlights:

• There seems to be a connection between fit people and successful people, due to the discipline and goal setting that fitness teaches
• Jen Cohen details her impressive career as a music company executive and her transition into creating a brand out of herself and becoming an entrepreneur
• Basic exercise is by far the healthiest thing you can do for your body.
• To avoid fad diets, analyze whether a diet or exercise is sustainable for your lifestyle.
• Be mindful about what works best for you
• Tracking and journaling your progress is a necessary step to being accountable and meeting long-term goals
• To truly optimize your health, you need to take biomarkers into account and examine things such as hormone levels, gut health, heart health, ancestry, etc.
• The only way to get better is to ask questions and learn from people who know more than you do.

Next|Health:

Website: https://www.next-health.com/

Instagram: @next_health

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nexthealth

 

Jen Cohen:

Website: https://jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen

No Gym Required: https://www.amazon.com/No-Gym-Required-Unleash-Rockstar/dp/1554701104

Strong is the New Skinny: https://www.amazon.com/Strong-New-Skinny-Maximize-Power/dp/0804140510

Habits and Hustle Podcast: https://jennifercohen.com/podcast/

Dr. Darshan Shah

Website: https://www.drshah.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarshanShahMD

Making The Cut: https://www.drshah.com/making-the-cut.html

 

 

On the forefront series podcast today, Next|Health welcomes Khalil Rafati. Khalil is an author, bio hacker, entrepreneur and the founder of the health food, juice and smoothie store, Sunlife Organics. He also founded Riviera Recovery, a transitional living facility for drug addicts and alcoholics.

Growing up life wasn’t easy for Khalil. As a child he suffered abuse that became one of the underlying factors that led him into a life of addiction. In this episode you’ll hear Khalil’s emotional and inspiring story of how he went from being a homeless drug addict, to healing his past and taking a deep dive into health.

Key Takeaway: No matter how hard things get, it’s possible to change the direction of your life.

Highlights:

• The life of a Crack and Heroin addict
• Believing in a living loving God
• Overcoming Physical and Sexual Abuse
• Manifesting your life – Inspired by The Secret
• Being hired by celebrities and Malibu’s elite
• Introduction to health food and supplements
• The self realization fellowship
• Moving from a drug addiction to a health addiction
• Opening Sunlife Organics
• Smoothie/Bowl creation – The Hurricane, The Bali Bowl and The Billion Dollar Bowl
• Bio hacking your home

Next|Heath:

Website: https://www.next-health.com/

Instagram: @next_health

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nexthealth

Google +: https://plus.google.com/+NexthealthWellness

Khalil Rafati:

Websites: http://www.khalilrafati.com/ https://sunlifeorganics.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunlifeorganics/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunlifeorganics/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjCeJpbyGc5Fr5gE3LuG_w/feed

I Forgot To Die: https://www.amazon.com/I-Forgot-Die-Khalil-Rafati/dp/1619613743

Dr. Darshan Shah:

Website: https://www.drshah.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarshanShahMD

Making The Cut: https://www.drshah.com/making-the-cut.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sage Dammers is the co-founder, CEO, product formulator, and chocolatier of Addictive Wellness.  Fueled by a passionate desire to help people live the ultimate life and create a better world, Sage began as a teenager seeking out information that no mainstream school could offer in the areas of nutrition and traditional herbal systems of indigenous cultures.  He has developed products internationally and given lectures on peak performance nutrition in Australia, Bali, America, and France.

Key Takeaway: Herbs should be a mainstay in your diet to promote optimal health and longevity

Highlights:

• Aribba Nacional Cacao
• Sustainably raised chocolate
• Hormone disruption
• Building oxytocin with your partner
• Inadequate Thyroid tests by primary care doctors
• Herbs with adaptagen properties
• The best way to take herbs, specific to the individual
• Lions mane, Ashwagandha and Siberian Ginseng
• Nootropics
• CBD vs. THC and the gaining popularity of medicinal cannabis
• Flushing toxins through the use of herbs
• Natural deodorants with activated charcoal and essential oil aromas
• The rise of natural makeup brands
• DMSA Chelation to reduce heavy metals in the body
• Reishi mushroom, pearl powder and chrysanthemum for use as calming herbs

Next|Heath:

Website: https://www.next-health.com/

Instagram: @next_health

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nexthealth

 

Addictive Wellness:

Websites: https://www.addictivewellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addictivewellness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AddictiveWellness/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/addictivewllnss

Dr. Darshan Shah:

Website: https://www.drshah.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarshanShahMD

Making The Cut: https://www.drshah.com/making-the-cut.html

Environmental Working Group Skin Deep:

Website: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“You change somebody’s sleep, you change their life.” – Dr. Michael J. Breus, Ph.D. In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Michael J. Breus to Next Health. Commonly known as The Sleep Doctor, Dr. Breus is a Clinical Psychologist and both a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Considered a world leader in Cognitive Sleep Disorders, Dr. Breus has dedicated his life to sharing his research on the physical and neurologic benefits of sleep and cured countless patients suffering from what he calls “disordered sleep.” Dr. Breus regularly appears Dr. Oz, consults for various Fortune 500 Businesses, celebrities, and athletes, and is a three-time best-selling author. In this episode you’ll hear Dr. Breus explain why bad sleeping habits are detrimental to your health, how we can identify what type of sleep you need in your life, and what you can do tonight to get the best night’s sleep of your life.

Key Takeaway: By understanding the biological mechanics of why we sleep and dream, Dr. Breus teaches us why caring about how we sleep, could potentially save our lives. With just a few changes, we can adjust our lives for a better and up getting a healthier, more restorative night’s sleep.

Highlights:

• Understanding the two systems for sleep
• How sleep effects your weight
• Identifying your sleep type
• Why Everyone Doesn’t Necessarily Need 8 Hours of Sleep
• Are you a Lion, Bear, Wolf, Or Dolphin?
• Why electronics before bed are ruining your sleep
• Bedroom environment benefits
• Experimenting with sounds for boosting sleep
• Warning signs of unhealthy sleep patterns
• Techniques for a better night’s rest
• Anxiety is the root of all evil

Next|Heath:

Website: https://www.next-health.com/

Instagram: @next_health

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nexthealth

 

Dr. Michael J. Breus, Ph.D

Website: https://thesleepdoctor.com/

Blog: https://thesleepdoctor.com/blog/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelbreus

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesleepdoctor/

Author, The Power of When: https://www.amazon.com/Power-When-DiscoverChronotypeLunch/dp/0316391263/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+power+of+when&qid=155 0534389&s=books&sr=1-1

Author, The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan: https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Doctors-Diet-Planthrough/dp/1609611330/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+Sleep+Doctor%E2%80%99s+Diet+P lan&qid=1550534452&s=books&sr=1-1

Author, Beauty Sleep: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Night-Doctors-4-Week-

Program/dp/0525949798/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=breus+Beauty+Sleep&qid=1550534499 &s=books&sr=1-1-spell

Dr. Darshan Shah:

Website: https://www.drshah.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarshanShahMD

Making The Cut: https://www.drshah.com/making-the-cut.html

 

 

 

Ben Greenfield joins the Next|Health Forefront Podcast series today. Ben has many titles, but some of his accolades include; being one of the worlds top ranked amateur triathletes, a New York Times best selling author, entrepreneur, and relentless bio-hacker. Ben has been named one of the top 100 people in the world in health and fitness and has coached some of the worlds’ top CEO’s, chefs and professional athlete’s. As founder and CEO of Kion, Ben now creates step-by-step solutions for the world’s hard charging; high-achievers to live a truly limitless life with fully optimized minds, bodies and spirits. In this episode Dr. Shah and Ben discuss a magnitude of things related to health and wellness, including: diets, exercise regimens, herbs, music, CBD, lab tests and much more.

Key Takeaway: Start becoming the best version of yourself by taking advantage of the information that’s out there in the health, science, wellness and fitness sectors. The barrier to entry to bio-hacking is becoming more cost effective and there’s a plethora of information, supplements, tests and programs our there that are becoming more mainstream.

Highlights:

• Minimum effective doses of exercise
• The benefits of using a “walking desk”
• Increasing mitochondrial density
• The Weston A. Price Diet
• Lab testing for creating personalized food plans
• Analyzing the micro biome of the human gut
• Natural light vs. Blue light and their effects on sleep
• Box breathing and 4,7,8 breathing
• The benefits of intermittent fasting
• Using music to enhance neurogenesis
• Red blood cell health

Next|Heath:

Website: https://www.next-health.com/

Instagram: @next_health

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nexthealth

 

Ben Greenfield:

Websites: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/ https://getkion.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bgfitness

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bengreenfieldfitness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/

Ben’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Training-Mastering-Endurance-Health/dp/1628600128

Dr. Darshan Shah:

Website: https://www.drshah.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarshanShahMD

Making The Cut: https://www.drshah.com/making-the-cut.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today on the podcast is lifestyle enthusiast Luke Story. Luke has spent the past twenty-one years developing and refining the ultimate lifestyle, based on the most powerful principles of health and spirituality, while at the same time embracing the technology and modern conveniences of urban living. Luke has used the findings of his journey to help transform his life and the lives of countless others through his online presence, speaking engagements and coaching. In today’s episode Luke tells the story of how he overcame addiction and guides us through how he optimizes his physical and mental health through yoga, meditation, cryotherapy and an intense morning routine. He also shares how to minimize blue light, EMF’s and radiation in our lives and in our homes.

Key Takeaway: By hacking our environments we can mitigate a lot of the modern day toxins and harmful energies in our lives.

Highlights:

• Suffering and the human experience
• Being impulsive, compulsive and reactionary
• Morning meditation, self-care and practicing gratitude
• Reducing screen time/smart phone addiction
• Municipal water quality
• Blue light mitigation
• Protection from EMF’s (Electric and Magnetic Fields)

Next|Heath:

Website: https://www.next-health.com/

Instagram: @next_health

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nexthealth

 

Luke Storey:

Websites: httpshttps://www.lukestorey.com/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/lukestorey

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrlukestorey

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LukeStorey

The Life Stylist Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-stylist/id1121467751?mt=2

Dr. Darshan Shah:

Website: https://www.drshah.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarshanShahMD

Making The Cut: https://www.drshah.com/making-the-cut.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“No matter your age, background, or level of education, you can learn new ways to use your brain.” – Jim Kwik. Today on the podcast Next Health welcomes Jim Kwik. Jim is the founder of Kwik Learning and a widely recognized world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. For over two decades, he has served as the brain coach to students, seniors, entrepreneurs, and educators, and as an advisor to many of the world’s leading CEOs and celebrities. However, growing up, Jim wasn’t always the super hero of brain strength that he is today. As a kid Jim had multiple brain injuries and was told by teachers and adults around him that he had a “broken brain”. In this episode you’ll hear Jim’s story on how he overcame the belief that he was broken and how he mastered the techniques to improve in brain performance.

Key Takeaway: Our potential is not fixed. We all have the capacity to increase brain strength and accelerate our learning.

Highlights:

• Grossly underestimating human capability
• Information Fatigue Syndrome
• Programming our supercomputer to not remember
• Puzzles not problems
• Smart phones are re-wiring our brains to be distracted
• The importance of morning routines
• The ability to learn faster to optimize your time
• Speed reading benefits
• Wasting time by multi-tasking
• Meta Learning – Teaching people how to learn

Next|Heath:

Website: https://www.next-health.com/

Instagram: @next_health

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nexthealth

 

Jim Kwik:

Websites: http://jimkwik.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkwik/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimkwik/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimkwikofficial

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kwiklearning

Kwik Brain with Jim Kiwk Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kwik-brain-with-jim-kwik/id1208024744?mt=2

Dr. Darshan Shah:

Website: https://www.drshah.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarshanShahMD

Making The Cut: https://www.drshah.com/making-the-cut.html