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Lab test to discover your true age. A person’s chronological age, the age that corresponds with their birth date, may or may not be the same as their biological age, which is aging at the DNA level. Research shows that a person’s rate of aging is controlled by modifiable factors, including diet, supplementation, and everyday lifestyle choices. On this episode of Live Foreverish, Drs. Mike and Crys...

Capsaicin and BMI, implementation science, lycopene and wrinkles, and sugar and disease

Capsaicin and BMI, implementation science, lycopene and wrinkles, and sugar and disease Listen to the latest episode of Live FOREVERISH as Drs. Mike and Crystal discuss a March 2023 meta-analysis on how capsaicin reduces BMI in people who are overweight and obese; the emerging field of implementation science, which is closing the gap between what we know and what we do; a study in women showing th...

Causes and testing for leaky gut

Causes and testing for leaky gut A healthy intestinal lining provides a critical barrier to inflammatory substances, toxins, pathogenic microorganisms, and undigested proteins. The decline in intestinal barrier function and excess permeability is often referred to as “leaky gut”. On this episode of Live Foreverish, Drs. Mike and Crystal sit down with Dr. Robert Silverman to discuss the importance...

Hormone testing through blood, saliva, and urine

  Periodic evaluation of hormone levels is essential to guiding appropriate hormone replacement. Testing methods include blood, saliva, and urine, with each having pros and cons. The method you decide should be determined by your diagnostic needs since each provides distinct types of information. On this episode of Live Foreverish, Drs. Mike and Crystal outline general considerations and the advan...

Caffeine and diabetes; walnuts and gut health; safe and suitable salt substitutes; and dementia and low bone density

Caffeine and diabetes; walnuts and gut health; safe and suitable salt substitutes; and dementia and low bone density Listen to the latest episode of Live Foreverish as Drs. Mike and Crystal discuss caffeine and type 2 diabetes; the connection between walnuts and gut health; salt substitutes in your food; and how bone density is related to Alzheimer’s disease.

Nutritional Neurohacking

Nutritional Neurohacking Neurohacking involves the attempt to optimize the brain to achieve enhanced performance. This is achieved with drugs or through lifestyle strategies such as exercise and nutrition. On this episode of Live Foreverish, Drs. Mike and Crystal discuss the nutritional world of neurohacking with Dr. Stephen Tapanes. He shares his top picks with solid research to improve one or mo...

Lifestyle strategies to Manage Hip Impingement Hip impingement can cause stiffness, back and hip pain, and may lead to arthritis. The most common solution is surgery to shave the bone, but there are less invasive and expensive options. On this episode of Live Foreverish Drs. Mike and Crystal sit down with Shane Dowd, a Corrective Exercise Specialist, to discuss how he cured his hip impingement and...

Performance Physical Therapy

Performance Physical Therapy Movement and physical activity have immediate and long-term health benefits. At times, we need expert guidance and a plan to help us reach our fitness goals. On this episode, Drs. Mike and Crystal discuss how performance physical therapy helps everyday people reclaim life with Dr. Olufemi Sonubi, a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Coffee and cardiovascular disease, sarcopenia and branched chain amino acids, early retirement and cognitive decline, and vitamin D and suicide  Listen to the latest episode of Live FOREVERISH as Drs. Mike and Crystal discuss the best type of coffee for cardiovascular protection; the role of branched chain amino acids for sarcopenia; why retiring early may lead to dementia and cognitive decline; a...

Coffee and cardiovascular disease, sarcopenia and branched chain amino acids, early retirement and cognitive decline, and vitamin D and suicide Listen to the latest episode of Live FOREVERISH as Drs. Mike and Crystal discuss the best type of coffee for cardiovascular protection; the role of branched chain amino acids for sarcopenia; why retiring early may lead to dementia and cognitive decline; an...

Mental Health and Nutrition

Mental Health and Nutrition Addiction comes in many shapes and sizes, but one commonality is the connection between the brain and body. It takes more than will power to liberate someone from the shackles of addiction, but with professional support and nutrition as a foundation, the journey to recovery is within reach. On this episode of Live Foreverish, Drs. Mike and Crystal sit down with Christin...

Toothaches and oral hygiene tips

Toothaches and oral hygiene tips What is a toothache telling you about your oral health? They can be annoying but it's your body's way of telling you there's something wrong. In general, the cause of most toothaches is tooth decay, but other causes are due to accumulation of debris between the teeth, infection, trauma or even a sinus infection. On this episode of Live Foreverish, Drs. Mike and Cry...

Sound therapy and stress

Sound therapy and stress Sound therapy comes in many forms, ranging from music therapy and sound baths for meditation to sound-masking devices that emit low levels of noise designed to help reduce the perception of tinnitus. On this episode of Live Foreverish, Drs. Mike and Crystal sit down with Dana Helmink, Doctor of Audiology, to discuss the new advancements in sound therapy technology and thei...

Mindfulness and anxiety, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and fatty liver, and late eating and weight gain

Mindfulness and anxiety, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and fatty liver, and late eating and weight gain Listen to the latest episode of Live Foreverish as Drs. Mike and Crystal discuss a study showing that mindfulness-based stress reduction was as effective as a common anxiety medication; the dose dependent benefit of omega-3s for depression; vitamin E and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; and w...

The science behind biohacking