If you've struggled with digestive issues, weight gain, and low energy then a change in your diet is needed.Could a carnivore diet be an effective weight loss and health tool?Recommendations to eat more fruits and vegetables is a well-known foundation of the food-pyramid for better health.The idea that we reduce red-meat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and salt has also been at the centre of dietary recommendations. Yet, animal-based nutrition was prescribed by Doctors in the early 1900s to treat certain conditions like epilepsy with good success.Should people use meat for their healing properties? Animal products have the highest density of nutrients required for good health. Today there is a movement towards the healing properties of meat and Dr. Anthony Chaffee also known as the Plant-Free MD.He is a proponent of a 30-day Carnivore challenge which has been taken on by people all over the world.In this conversation we will discuss the rationale and role of meat-based nutrition his personal journey of losing 10kgs on a carnivore diet and hints and tips on what to eat for taking a carnivore challenge. To find out more follow Dr. Chaffee on the following platforms:https://www.howtocarnivore.com/https://www.instagram.com/anthonychaffeemdhttps://www.youtube.com/@anthonychaffeemd

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and moreLack of chewing and mechanical use of our joints such as the jaw has a lasting impact on our physiology. Human movement is at an all-time low and our children are currently facing both a movement and nature deficiency, with physical, mental and environmental consequences.Movement is a part of a child’s growth and development.The good news is, while the problem feels massive, the solution is quite simple…and fun.This week I'm interviewing Biomechanist Katy Bowman from @nutritiousmovement. Katy teaches movement globally and speaks about sedentarism and movement ecology to academic and scientific audiences. Her work has been featured in diverse media such as the Today Show, CBC Radio One, the Seattle Times, and Good Housekeeping.Her new book 'Grow Wild' teaches the consideration of chewing and jaw movement as strategies on how to get kids – from babies to preteens – and their families moving more, together, outside for healthier bodies. Make sure to join live for lots of practical tips on how to grow wild children. You can by her book here:https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Wild-Whol... https://www.nutritiousmovement.com

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and moreMenstruation gingivitis is when your gums become inflamed before your period starts. It’s common for patients to complain of bleeding gums and tooth pain before and after their period.What does it all mean?The mouth shows us interesting warning signs of deeper issues in the body. Bleeding gums are known to be connected to shifts in sex hormones.If you check yourself for any of the following symptoms, you could have a hormone issue:·         Brain fog & fatigue·         Weight gain·         Fatigue·         Mood swings·         Anxiety·         Depression·         Low libido (sex drive)·         Hot flushes·         Dry skin·         Hair loss·         Heavy, irregular, or painful periods·         Chronic headaches·         Chemical sensitivities·         InsomniaThis week I’ll be discussing each of these with Integrative dentist Dr Leedia Riman who is a dentist who focusses on the hormonal influences of oral health.Dr Riman shows us how the mouth and oral-systemic solutions for gum disease and hormone problems.To visit Dr Leedia or learn more:https://www.drleedia.com/https://www.instagram.com/drleedia

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and moreInsulin resistance increases your risk for developing pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, and is now known to underlie many other chronic diseases.Gum disease is a classic example of a condition that worsens with insulin resistance. Low carbohydrate diets can be one approach to reduce the body’s release of insulin.Insulin is an endocrine hormone that responds to your diet, so understanding the connection between what you eat and your risk of disease is important.By rewiring the messages through food and a lower carbohydrate diet, it is now said to be possible to reverse insulin resistance.In this episode to help us understand how to reduce insulin resistance Professor Ben Bikman, the author of “Why We Get Sick” that shares his programs in using low carbohydrate diets to reverse insulin resistance.We're going to learn all the tips and tricks from the expert himself.

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and moreIf your child struggles with sleep breathing then it’s important to understand why.If there is one topic we should all be talking about more regularly, is how are our kids breathing.A quick assessment may ask how they are they breathing during the day? How does this compare to when they are sleeping? Do they sleep with their Mouth open? Does your child snore?These questions need to be on every parent's lips, but the issue is that once we see the problem, we find a very complex human health issue nearly all kids are experiencing today.Pediatric dental development is linked to the airway, and crooked teeth are shrinking our kid's breathing capacities, resulting in snoring and dangerous absences of oxygen during critical brain development phases.This week I have the absolute pleasure of interviewing Dr. Kevin Boyd DDS, a specialist pediatric dentist who has been sounding the drum on the huge issues facing our developing human dental arches. We will dive into the anthropology, physiology, and practical solutions to help parents GROW a child's face.Sleep breathing disorders in toddlers and kids shouldn’t be ignored and Dr. Boyd helps us understand what to do next.To learn more please visit: https://dfchildren.com/?%2F

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and more Often the healing process can be more of a mental battle than a physical one. If your health is holding you back, are you suffering the impact of the toll it takes on your energy and mind?Today brain disorders like ADHD, anxiety, depression and autism are on the rise. How can lifestyle factors improve our health and mental wellbeing?Where does mindset fit into our health model, and what can we do to sharpen our brain for longer, better lives.This week I'm interviewing Dhru Purohit, host of the Dhru Purohit Podcast has interviewed over 200 of the world leading doctors and experts in the fields integrating how your mindset rules the physical body.For one of the best up to date summaries on mind-body medicine don’t miss out on this episode.https://dhrupurohit.com/ 

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and moreIf your child eats too much sugar there are many health risks.One of the most immediate and visible effects is tooth decay.Tooth decay in children is the most common chronic disease in the world. Reducing sugar is one of the first strategies to prevent tooth decay in kids.However, sugar can also lead to obesity in children, which has numerous negative health consequences like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and joint problems. Research has shown that children who consumed sugary drinks during childhood had a higher risk of developing obesity and other health problems during adulthood.Moreover, sugar affects children's behavior and brain function. One study found that children who consumed high amounts of sugar exhibited more anxiety, depression, and hyperactivity than those who consumed a lower amount. Another study found that consuming sugar-sweetened beverages decreased cognitive function in children.This week my guest is Professor Michael Goran, a renowned expert in childhood nutrition and obesity research. He is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, and Co-Director of the USC Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute.Professor Goran is the author of the book "Sugarproof: The Hidden Dangers of Sugar That Are Putting Your Child's Health at Risk and What You Can Do" along with Emily Ventura.In this book, Goran explores the impact of sugar on children's health and provides insights on how to protect children from excessive sugar intake.Limiting and reducing sugar intake is a great way for all parents to improve the health of their children.To learn more visit: https://www.sugarproofkids.com/https://www.instagram.com/sugarproofkids/?hl=en

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and moreParents are facing a growing epidemic of children who are not growing jaws that fit adult teeth.Modern Orthodontics is centred around waiting for crooked teeth, and correcting them through banded bracesDoes this approach miss the early warning signs?Can we spot the early signals of childhood dental growth to prevent these problems?Are they connected to mouth breathing and sleep disorders that many children experience today?This week my guest is Dr. Audrey Yun, specialist Orthodontist and adjunct Assistant Professor at Stanford Sleep Medicine Center. Through their world-leading approach at looking at dental growth as a marker for breathing issues.Dr. Yun has published a number ofpapers looking at early intervention orthodontics may play a role in helping children battle snoring and sleep apnea.

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and moreKids today experience more allergy, inflammation, and gut health issues than ever before.How should parents approach these issues?Chronic inflammation can hamper a child's growth and development period, something that all parents wish to guide their children as best as they possibly can.Dr. Elisa Song, MD the holistic pediatrician who helps her patients use dietary, gut health, and functional medical principles to raise the best children we can in the modern world.For functional medicine, diet, lifestyle and holistic home tips make sure not to miss this episode.For more information on Dr. Elisa Song MD please visit:https://healthykidshappykids.com/https://www.facebook.com/DrElisaSongMDhttps://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and moreThe gut-brain axis is the connection between your gut and the brain can talk to each other.There are a number of pathways that help them send messages back and forth. They include the gut microbiome, neurotransmitters, and nerve conduction pathways.New research is illustrating that the gut-brain axis is an extremely complex network of cross-talk.This communication is important for things like digestion, metabolism, and how we feel mentally.When there are problems with this communication, it can cause issues like digestive disorders, anxiety, and depression.Scientists are studying ways to use things like good bacteria and changes in how we eat to help fix these problems and make us feel better.However, one of the most promising avenues is through breath control. The autonomic nervous system has a direct impact on both the digestive system and the brain.In this episode my guest Mim Beim, Naturopath and Buteyko Breathing practitioner who works with the Breath-Brain Connection to help people use breath to align their digestive system and calm their autonomic nervous system.For better gut health, calmer mind, reduced anxiety and depression, learn to control your gut-brain axis through breathing.For more information visit: https://mimbeim.com/