Optimal - The Podcast

Welcome to Episode 25 of Optimal - the Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the concept of modifiable risk factors. Dr. Weatherby and Beth Ellen discuss modifiable risk factors related to lifestyle choices impacting health, pointing out the impact of unhealthy habits on conditions like cardiovascular disease and blood sugar dysregulation. Also, the lack of physical activity, poor sleep, smoking, e...

Welcome to Episode 24 of Optimal - the Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Dr. William S. Harris, PhD, FASN, President and Founder of The Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) and Founder of OmegaQuant Analytics. Dr. Harris has been a leading researcher in the omega-3 fatty acid field for 40 years. He has published over 300 scientific papers on fatty acids and health, the vast majority focus...

Welcome to Episode 23 of Optimal - the Podcast! In this episode, we are going to discuss iron metabolism. We will discuss the high proportion of questions related to iron metabolism. We will also touch on iron physiology, including the role of hepcidin in regulating iron absorption, the impact of chronic inflammatory states on hepcidin expression, and the effect of gastric acid on iron absorption....

Welcome to Episode 22 of "Optimal - the Podcast," where we delve into the facets of health that truly make a difference. In this insightful episode, we're honored to host Lindsay Goddard to discuss the Organic Acids Test from Mosaic Diagnostic, formerly Great Plains Laboratory. Lindsay Goddard is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian (RD, LD/N) with a Master's in Nutrition and a Bachelor's in Biolog...

Welcome to Episode 21 of Optimal - the Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Julia Malkowski, who graduated with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in December 2017, with advanced standing, and a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine in April 2016 from the National University of Health Sciences. Dr. Dicken, Beth Ellen, and Dr. Malkowski discuss various topics related to health and wellness...

Welcome to Episode 20 of Optimal - the Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Brady, Chief Medical Officer of Designs for Health, Inc. and Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, LLC. Dr. Dicken, Beth-Ellen, and Dr. Brady discuss the importance of individualized diagnostics in treating complex chronic diseases and emphasize the need to shift from standard medicines to precision ones. Dr. Br...

Welcome to Episode 19 of Optimal - the Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Dicken Weatherby and Beth Ellen talk to Kathie M. Swift about sarcopenia, a condition that results in the loss of muscle mass and strength. Kathie's interest in sarcopenia stems from her early observations as a nursing student, where she noticed muscle loss in elderly patients. Her personal experiences with her mother's battle wi...

Welcome to Episode 18 of Optimal - the Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Dicken Weatherby and Beth Ellen will discuss assessing insulin resistance and blood glucose regulation with a new index they've been researching and looking into. The triglyceride glucose index (TyG index) is a valuable measure that combines fasting triglyceride and fasting glucose levels to assess insulin resistance. Insulin res...

Welcome to Episode 17 of Optimal - the Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Weatherby and Beth Ellen DiLuglio are joined by Dr. Uma Naidoo to discuss her ground-breaking work in Nutritional Psychiatry. Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and nutrition expert, has been at the forefront of this field and has written a book called "This Is Your Brain on Food," which explores the relationship betw...

Welcome to Episode 16 of Optimal - the Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Weatherby and Beth Ellen DiLuglio are joined by Dr. Deanna Minich to discuss melatonin, melatonipause, and darkness deficiency. Dr. Dicken, Beth Ellen, and Dr. Deanna discuss the impact of stress and high cortisol levels on melatonin generation, the significance of shielding our eyes from blue light, and the advantages of supplem...

Welcome to Episode 15 of Optimal - the Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Chris Edwards of TriCore Wellness joins Weatherby and Beth Ellen DiLuglio as he talks about hybrid wellness management and how it pushes people to strive for optimal wellness. Dr. Dicken, Beth Ellen, and Chris discuss how hybrid wellness management thrives in business, healthcare, and technology. They go through micronutrient def...

Welcome to episode 14 of Optimal Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Dicken and Beth Ellen DiLuglio discussed if ordering the more expensive LCMS 25-OH vitamin D has benefits. They also dive into Potassium and a change to the ODX Optimal Range, the importance of the Omega 3 index, why 4% is not enough (you should aim for the 8% conventional range), and the connection between GGT levels and body glutathi...

Welcome to episode 13 of Optimal - The Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Dicken Weatherby and Beth Ellen DiLuglio talk about the NMR Lipoprofile and if it's a good course of action for diagnosis. After a little discussion about real food, Dr. Dicken and Beth dive deep into the NMR Lipoprofile panel and uncover the small nuances doctors need to know when ordering this important series of biomarkers. Th...

Welcome to episode 12 of "Optimal - The Podcast." In this episode of Optimal, join Dr. Dicken and Beth Ellen DiLugio as they take a deep dive into one of the most prevalent factors of our health: stress Many people often view stress in a negative light, but that does not always have to be necessarily true. Moderate amounts of stress can serve as a motivator to steer us in a positive direction - bo...

Welcome to episode 11 of "Optimal - The Podcast." In this episode of Optimal, join Dr. Dicken and Beth Ellen DiLugio as they kick off 2022 by answering questions submitted by you, our listeners at Optimal DX, through the AMA feature in the ODX software. As healthcare practitioners dedicated to empowering their fellow practitioners to help their patients reach their optimal state of health, join Dr...

Welcome to episode 10 of "Optimal - The Podcast." In this episode of Optimal, we're diving into Menopause. With menopause, it's important to understand the changes women's bodies will be going through-- and what they should expect when the process begins. So be sure to check out this week's episode as Dr. Weatherby and Beth Ellen dive into the causes and effects of menopause, the different menopau...

Welcome to episode 9 of "Optimal - The Podcast." In this episode of Optimal, we're diving into Testosterone with an exploration of andropause and Low T Syndrome in our male patients. Testosterone is a vital hormone both for men and women. However, its role is greatly significant among males, as it contributes to their muscle growth, sexual health, and other aspects of health. For men, the thought...

Welcome to episode 8 of "Optimal - The Podcast." In this episode of Optimal, we're diving back into COVID-19 a year after our first discussions to see where things stand. Dr. Dicken and Beth will also talk about the comorbidities the risk factors, as well as how medical practitioners, nutritionists, Naturopathic Physicians, and integrative medicine providers can help uncover and identify weaknesse...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of death worldwide, cutting short an estimated 17.9 million lives annually, according to the World Health Organization. Approximately four out of five of those deaths are attributed to heart attack and stroke. A growing body of evidence indicates that the underlying cause of most CVD is endothelial dysfunction caused by damage to the endothelial li...

Join Dr. Dicken and Beth Ellen DiLugio in this episode as they talk about inflammation and its biomarkers. Learn about the signs and symptoms of inflammation, what conditions are associated with it, how our body can fight it, as well as the role of cytokines in inflammation! Episode Highlights: What is inflammation? How do we know which conditions are associated with inflammation? What are the sou...

Join Dr. Dicken Weatherby and Dr. Brad Rachman as they discuss Dr. Rachman's practice and clinical insights on blood sugar dysregulation. He discusses his use of the HOMA2 calculator and his assessment matrix to identify 5 dysfunctions of blood sugar regulation and why he could not assess these without HOMA2. Dr. Brad Rachman is an experienced health professional currently serving as Medical Direc...

Vitamin B12 or cobalamin is an essential micronutrient required for proper red blood cell production, DNA formation, nerve function, and metabolism Insufficiency of this vitamin can have wide-reaching neurological and hematological consequences for your body. Our bodies cannot produce B12; thus, we get it mainly from animal-based food and other vegetarian options. To maintain optimal health and qu...

Insulin is a very important hormone in the body. When the cells in your body ignore the signal to transport glucose, the body's main source of fuel, from the bloodstream into muscle and other tissues, you're experiencing insulin resistance, the driving factor that leads to type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes. The great news is that you can actually reverse the effects of insulin...

Cholesterol is a type of fat found in our blood. It is the basic building block of human biochemistry and physiology. Our body needs cholesterol to digest our food and produce hormones, and vitamin D. Cholesterol is something we can't live without, but too much of it is also bad. Join Dr. Dicken Weatherby and Beth Ellen DiLuglio as they talk about the basics of cholesterol, what you probably didn'...

Welcome to episode 1 of "Optimal - The Podcast." In today's episode, we cover Oxidative Stress and some new and interesting biomarkers that have been added to the ODX Software application. Episode Highlights: Introduction (00:00:00) Personal COVID-19 Update (00:02:59) Oxidative Stress - Intro (00:07:17) Glutathione, Oxidative Stress, and COVID-19 (00:17:07) Oxidative Stress - Biomarkers (00:30:43)...