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He was only 33 years old, physically fit, and had normal cholesterol results. Yet an 85% blockage in one of his heart's most important arteries nearly cost him his life. He is Dr. John Kim, a functional medicine pharmacist, founder of Kim Wellness, and creator of the ENCORE Method. After surviving a heart attack in 2015, he began investigating the role of mold exposure, hidden infections, environmental toxins, and chronic stress in his own health crisis. In this episode, we talk about:■ How Dr. Kim suffered a heart attack at just 33 despite being physically fit■ The hidden infections, mold exposure, and heavy metals he discovered after his heart attack■ How childhood trauma and chronic stress may affect long-term health■ The potential risks and side effects of commonly prescribed medications■ Why cholesterol alone doesn't tell the full story of cardiovascular health■ How environmental toxins may affect cellular health and inflammation■ The differences between conventional and regenerative farming■ Why spinach, oats, and oat milk may not be ideal for everyone■ How mold exposure may affect your gut and food tolerance■ Why keto, carnivore, and vegan diets aren't one-size-fits-all solutions■ Why fasting and intense exercise can sometimes add more stress to the body■ The importance of fiber and gut bacteria for long-term health■ Why taking the right supplement at the wrong time can backfire■ How Dr. Kim's ENCORE Method approaches cellular health and recovery Chapters:(00:00) Intro(00:50) Timeline(05:42) Functional Medicine(07:09) A Heart Attack at 33(08:12) The Warning Signs He Missed(10:55) Cellular Health Matters(13:15) Hidden Infections and Toxins(15:11) The Impact of Childhood Trauma(16:53) The Problem With Conventional Treatment(19:56) Side Effects of Medications(21:40) Blood Tests You Should Take(23:32) The Impact of Environmental Toxins(29:33) Alternatives for Heart Health(31:56) Mold, Cholesterol and Inflammation(34:54) Understanding Arterial Damage(36:12) Seed Oils and Cellular Health(37:26) Why Diets Become So Divisive(38:39) What Is Metabolic Flexibility?(39:21) Seasonal Eating (43:39) Does Meat Quality Matter?(45:21) What the Bible Says About Mold(46:28) Five Foods Dr. Kim Questions(47:55) The Problem With Spinach and Oxalates(52:16) Are Oats Actually Healthy?(53:47) The Problem With Oat Milk(54:19) Mushrooms and Mold Exposure(55:22) Reducing Your Toxic Load(56:01) When Exercise Does More Harm(57:43) Keto, Carnivore and Vegan Diets(59:19) Why Diets Must Be Individualized(01:03:20) When Fasting Isn't Recommended?(01:04:16) Do We Really Need Fiber?(01:05:35) The ENCORE Method Explained(01:06:50) When Supplements Can Backfire(01:08:06) The Truth About Longevity Supplements(01:09:45) Final Thoughts Follow Dr. John:https://drjohnkim.com/https://www.instagram.com/john.pharmd?igsh=MW82dXdpaWYycmFhbA%3D%3Dhttps://www.youtube.com/@drkimwellness—--------------------------------------------------------------------------TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY TimelineGet your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here:timeline.com/gemelli—--------------------------------------------------------------------------Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule:http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli—--------------------------------------------------------------------------Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI!https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli—--------------------------------------------------------------------------TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN:https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast—-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find Dylan?◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedylangemellipodcast◼ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3In4QlJ
