The Dirobi Health Show

This is a recording of Valeria Teles interviewing Dirobi Health Show host Dave Sherwin on life, the universe, and everything! Valeria is on a quest to help people find better health in their lives, in all areas. She touches on fitness, nutrition, meditation and mindfulness, and spirituality. This is part two of the interview, but can be listened to independently of part one, as they are pretty dif...

Well, this is different. Instead of me being the interviewer, I am the interviewee. Valeria Teles, of the site fitforjoy.com, interviews me and we touch on lots of fascinating subjects, from fitness and nutrition, to mindfulness and meditation. Tune in to hear the "Traffic Analogy" of meditation, how to be a Zen master, a little debate on the ratio between carbs fats and protein, the wor...

This is a serious, scientific look at the Ketogenic lifestyle with five great actionable tips. Dr. Annette Bosworth is an informatics physician. She operates a private practice, Meaningful Medicine.  She is the author of Anyway you can, available on Audible and Amazon, and has an excellent Youtube channel. Her life took a new trajectory when she was introduced to the science of the Ketogenic diet,...

I did some research on "superfoods" and compared all the experts lists. They varied in some foods, but there were two foods that every health site and expert seemed to agree must top the list. Listen in to learn what the 2 superfoods are, the benefits, ideas on preparation, and various ideas to help you implement these foods into your diet for improved health, vitality, disease avoidance...

We often see statements like, "My doctors says I don't need supplements," or "Just eat a healthy diet and you'll get all the vitamins and minerals you need!" And while these sentiments are well meaning, they aren't backed up by science. Every time I see these statements, I ask the people if they are willing to share the results of the test showing that they don&a...

So, turns out the immune system is pretty important for keeping us alive and thriving, and Sara Banta has had to learn that the hard way. Through her journey, she has had to solve many health issues within her family including her son suffering from leukemia at the age of nine, her daughter having allergies, anemia and asthma, her husband having heart issues, her other daughter having comprehensio...

Dr. Tom Incledon isn't your average Joe. Dr. Tom was on a team that was able to get average women stronger than average men. He also worked on a project that people thought was impossible, to get people over 100 years old to add muscle. Also got people with terminal cancer stronger than many healthy people. And from the "just for fun" department, Dr. Incledon did some crazy cool wei...

Bracha's back! In the previous episode with Bracha, titled Searching for God in the Garbage (episode 69) we talked about her book. In this episode we dive into her story and how she personally overcame food addictions and health problems through her understanding of spirituality and discovering meaning that helped her rise above her challenges. Bracha covers this difficult topic with insight,...

Millions of people deal with chronic pain, and the guy I wish they could ALL see is Dr. Jeff Matheson. He has helped thousands of people find pain relief, and get off of medications and their ugly side effects, through his revolutionary techniques. Dr. Jeff Matheson has trained over 70 physicians in the practice of pain management, and established the Headache, Migraine and Pain Treatment Centre i...

Larry Zimberg has 15 years experience as a CPT (certified personal trainer). He was the head of training and nutrition at the International Sportscience Institiute (ISI) Los Angeles. He was a National Sales Director Beachbody during the P90X craze. Listen in as we touch on great tips regarding intermittent fasting, the benefits of being "Keto-ish," and how Larry has achieved middle aged...

Thom King, author of the book "Guy Gone Keto," is a food industry insider who is an expert in natural sweeteners, the Keto Lifestyle, and how to live the good life. There are some surprises along the way, especially about the sugar industry. There's also some great health tips, including what Thom calls his "hour of power," something anybody could benefit from.  See all ep...

CBD is super hot right now, but what does the science say? What are the legalities? What, if any, human clinical research has been done on it? What exactly is it supposed to DO? If you are intrigued by CBD, but don't want to be suckered into anything, this episode is a must listen. In this episode we explore the latest science and answer these questions.  See all episode artwork, links and no...

It's great to have Sinead Urwin back on the Dirobi Helath Show! In this episode we talk about everything from Fitcon and the thrill of seeing people take full swings at armored Knights with their axes, chicken chips, the highland games, and then, of course, the Ketogenic lifestyle. We also discuss the difference between the modern Keto diet and the old Atkins diet, thoughts on the Carnivore D...

The last 10 years have seen some excellent health and wellness breakthroughs, so I did some research on what the best of the best are. In this episode see what I consider the top 5 breakthroughs of the last 5 years, the research behind it, and some actionable tips on how you can take advantage of this cutting edge science.  See all episode artwork, links and notes at: https://blog.dirobi.com This...

Lola Scarborough wants to live to be 125 years old. And why not? In this fascinating conversation we explore Yoga, nutrition, Eastern versus Western thought, and other topics. Quote from the episode: "It's about good strong morals. It's about loving. It's about staying grounded. It's about letting go of anger and resentment. It's about conquering fear. It's about...

The "Dirty Dozen" are those fruits and vegetables that contain so much pesticides that organic is highly recommended. And the list in 2019 includes some surprises! I also discuss the Clean 15, those most likely to be pesticide free in non-organic form. Lots of interesting health factoids in this podcast, including: -70% of non-organic samples tested contained at least one pesticide, and...

Never Binge Again! With Glenn Livingston, Ph. D. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching how to stop binge eating and overeating via work with his own patients and a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants.  Most important, however, was his own personal journey ou...

After two brain surgeries to remove a tumor that left him depressed, Keith turned to food for comfort. His weight reached “way over 300 pounds." When Keith Guernsey met his wife, Susan, his life changed. “I knew I had to be healthy to have a long life, and I had to get rid of all that excess weight.” He went on to figure out the keys to his own weight loss lock, and has lost 166 pounds. If yo...

For a long time, FAT was the enemy. Now it's Carbs! Low carb and Keto diets are the rage. But what does the science and the evidence say? There's been a ton of research on this, including large studies and even meta studies. Listen in to get the latest science on carbs, so you can base your nutritional decisions on evidence instead of sensational social media claims!  See all episode art...

Dr. Trish Murray is a doctor who keeps people out of the doctors office. She believes Chronic Inflammation hides below the surface in our systems like an iceberg and is the root cause of Most Chronic Diseases Listen in as she gives three simple and smart solutions to treat chronic inflammation. Dr. Murray is a highly accomplished physician who has been certified in four different medical specialti...

Introducing the Dirobi Un-Diet, a simple, effective, non-calorie counting protocol for losing weight and keeping it off. Super easy, very effective, and test subjects found it to be superior to Keto, Paleo, South Beach, and all other "named diets." If you are frustrated with the rules and difficulties of traditional dieting, and looking for something that allows carbs, and eating normal...

Get into beast mode with Craig Bongelli, trainer of champions! Tons of great strength tips and excellent info on time restricted eating. Craig is a Strength and Conditioning Coach, gym owner, and author. He is the founder of Lil's Gym and has worked with National Champions in Boxing, Track and Field, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Olympic Athletes, Miss Olympia Competitors, MMA World Champions,...

Anna Snyder and Elisha Villanueva are two moms who are passionate about fitness and living a healthy lifestyle. They created Flex It Pink in 2013 to support, encourage, educate and empower other women in their healthy lifestyle and fitness journey. Since then, hundreds of thousands of women have followed their brand and joined their vibrant, fun, and motivating community. Their number one priority...

Kathy Gruver, PhD is the author of The Alternative Medicine Cabinet and 7 other award winning books. She has an excellent TEDx talk that's a must watch, where she discusses personal growth, evolution, mindfulness, suffering and motivation. She has studied mind/body medicine at the famed Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard, and has been featured as an expert in numerous pu...

Dr. Susan Hewlings is a PhD nutritionist, and an ultra distance runner and adventure racer. So when she was asked to write a paper about the benefits of Turmeric Supplementation she jumped at the chance. The results were so impressive she has taken Turmeric supplements daily since discovering how powerful it really is. Her co-writer on the paper, Dr. Douglas S Kalman, actually went to India to see...