Stay Off My Operating Table

What happens when a physics graduate from the projects decides to return to professional boxing at age 40 after a nine-year hiatus? Ed Latimore's story defies every expectation you might have about both academic achievement and athletic excellence. In this candid conversation, Latimore shares the brutal realities behind his comeback fight, the hidden health issues that were sabotaging his per...

Amber O’Hearn isn’t just a long-time carnivore diet advocate—she’s one of its original thought leaders. With an academic background spanning math, psychology, and evolutionary biology, Amber brings a rare depth to the discussion around metabolic health and lifestyle transformation. In this wide-ranging Employee Wellness conversation with OHH Director Krisna Hanks, Amber reflects on 15+ years of pe...

In this riveting conversation, Dr. Stephen Riggs shares his remarkable journey from conventional primary care physician to pioneering metabolic health specialist. After 30 years of traditional practice, everything changed when his wife handed him "The Obesity Code" by Dr. Jason Fung. Initially skeptical, Dr. Riggs tested the low-carb approach with his patients and witnessed transformatio...

Amber O’Hearn isn’t just a long-time carnivore diet advocate—she’s one of its original thought leaders. With an academic background spanning math, psychology, and evolutionary biology, Amber brings a rare depth to the discussion around metabolic health and lifestyle transformation. In this wide-ranging Employee Wellness conversation with OHH Director Krisna Hanks, Amber reflects on 15+ years of pe...

In this candid conversation with Siouxie Boshoff, founder of Switch Sweets, we uncover the troubling truth behind food industry practices and ingredients. After struggling with health issues including a connective tissue disease and long-term Lyme, Siouxie began creating her own blood sugar-friendly gummy bears in her kitchen. What she discovered when trying to scale her homemade recipe to commerc...

Dr. Philip Ovadia introduces the innovative telemedicine practice at Ovadia Heart Health. Discover how telemedicine is transforming the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, empowering patients to take control of their heart health.  Dr. Ovadia and his expert team are helping patients avoid the operating table by addressing the root causes of disease through personalized, lifestyle-focused...

Dr. Scott Vrzal shares groundbreaking insights on how headaches serve as crucial warning signals from your body, revealing deeper health issues you might not know about. After suffering from debilitating headaches himself, Dr. Vrzal's journey led him to discover that most headaches aren't actually problems with your head at all – they're referred pain from other organs and systems i...

Dr. Thomas Weims, Professor at UC Santa Barbara, shares his revolutionary findings on treating polycystic kidney disease through ketogenic interventions. After 25 years of research, his lab accidentally discovered that ketosis dramatically halts and even reverses PKD progression—something previously thought impossible. The medical establishment had long maintained that PKD, a genetic disease affec...

Dr. Ben Bocchcchio, a pioneer of slow resistance training since 1974, shares his revolutionary approach that delivers remarkable results in just 15 minutes, twice weekly. With over 50 years in exercise physiology, Dr. Bocchcchio explains how his method stimulates muscle fibers in ways conventional workouts can't match, leading to enhanced fat oxidation, increased insulin sensitivity, and impr...

In this groundbreaking conversation, "The Conscious Gynecologist" Dr. Andrea Salcedo joins Dr. Philip Ovadia to uncover the profound connection between women's reproductive health and metabolic health. Dr. Salcedo shares startling research showing how insulin resistance impacts everything from PCOS and gestational diabetes to uterine fibroids and gynecologic cancers. You'll lea...

Sugar addiction is a legitimate biochemical addiction that affects about one-third of the population, is often rooted in childhood emotional self-soothing behaviors, and can be more challenging to overcome than alcohol or drug addiction because it's socially acceptable and starts at a very young age. KISMET When individuals successfully overcome sugar addiction, their most valued improvement...

The primary cause of metabolic dysfunction is not carbohydrates themselves but rather the combination of processed "naked" sugars and high linoleic acid seed oils that damage mitochondrial function at a cellular level. KISMET While most people focus on limiting carbohydrates to improve metabolic health, the research actually shows that fruit juice and honey can improve insulin sensitivit...

In this landmark 200th episode of "Stay Off My Operating Table," Dr. Philip Ovadia and Jack Heald sit down with investigative journalist Gary Taubes, whose work fundamentally changed Dr. Ovadia's approach to medicine and personal health. Taubes recounts his journey from physics journalism to nutrition science, where he discovered a field plagued by confirmation bias and reluctance t...

Mycotoxins (mold toxins) are frequently overlooked causes of numerous chronic health conditions including autoimmune disorders, neurological diseases, and heart problems, and proper testing and treatment can lead to remarkable recovery for patients who have suffered for years with no answers. KISMET The World Health Organization refers to mycotoxins as "the great masquerader of this century&q...

The main idea is that a carnivore diet can resolve chronic inflammation and health issues that conventional approaches like calorie restriction cannot, as demonstrated by JT's personal experience and experiments. KISMET JT discovered that while on a carnivore diet, he could consume up to 4,500 calories daily without gaining weight, contradicting conventional weight management theories that fo...

The primary idea is that changing your nutrition can heal both physical and mental health issues by removing interferences that block the body's natural ability to heal itself. KISMET While many people associate obesity with visible weight gain, Ben shares that although he was clinically obese at 34% body fat, most people wouldn't have recognized him as such due to his height and body ty...

The healthcare system is complex and challenging to navigate, especially for seniors and their caregivers, but preparation and knowledge can help you maintain control, advocate effectively, and achieve better outcomes during healthcare transitions. KISMET While most assume senior care facilities and nursing homes operate based on modern nutritional science, many still follow outdated dietary guide...

Courtney Luna's personal transformation from a lifelong yo-yo dieter to a healthier person through a carnivore diet has not only helped her lose 55 pounds but also significantly improved her mental health, allowing her to discontinue anxiety medication. KISMET Despite facing intense criticism online only after removing vegetables from her diet (not when sharing her previous diets), Courtney&a...

Roxana Soetebeer, once considered a "hopeless" type 2 diabetic on 50 units of insulin, completely reversed her condition through a ketogenic diet, demonstrating that type 2 diabetes is not the "chronic progressive disease" her doctors claimed it to be. KISMET When Roxana's blood sugar levels dangerously spiked to the 400s, her desperate late-night call to a friend led to a...

Environmental toxins cause epigenetic changes that make fat cells malfunction, leading to obesity that is difficult to reverse through diet alone. KISMET The average newborn baby has over 200 toxic chemicals in their placental blood before they take their first breath, and laboratory animals on strictly controlled diets are getting fatter despite no changes to their food intake. EPISODE SUMMARY In...

CrowdHealth is revolutionizing healthcare by creating a community-funded alternative to traditional insurance, where members pay cash for medical services at significantly lower rates while maintaining high-quality care. KISMET While most would assume large insurance companies like UnitedHealthcare (the 7th largest company by revenue globally) would negotiate the best rates, CrowdHealth members ar...

EPISODE SUMMARY After a successful career in clinical practice, Dr. Chris Knobbe's personal experience with dietary changes led him to investigate the root causes of AMD, the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in people over 50. His research revealed a startling pattern: age-related chronic disease was extremely rare before the widespread introduction of processed vegetable oils into t...

Living in a constant state of stress and unworthiness triggered genetic changes that led to disease, while conscious lifestyle choices and emotional healing reversed those conditions. KISMET Research shows that emotional trauma can be passed down through generations via genetic markers, but positive lifestyle changes can create new neural pathways that override these inherited patterns - as demons...

Dr. Robert Kiltz, a renowned fertility specialist and founder of CNY Fertility Centers, reveals how our modern "healthy" diet may be triggering widespread inflammation and disease. In this compelling episode, Dr. Kiltz shares his personal journey of healing through a carnivore diet and explains the fascinating science behind why fatty meat might be the optimal human food. KEY POINTS Trad...

Indoor air quality expert Michael Rubino reveals why the air in your home could be making you sick, even if you're doing everything else right for your health. Learn how modern energy-efficient buildings might be trapping harmful particles inside and what you can do about it. KEY POINTS Modern energy-efficient homes can trap contaminants inside, potentially leading to health issues like brain...