SAPIEN Podcast - Optimum Health & Wellness - 39) Controlling Insulin to Fight Disease with Dr. Benjamin Bikman

39) Controlling Insulin to Fight Disease with Dr. Benjamin Bikman

10/25/23 • 64 min

SAPIEN Podcast - Optimum Health & Wellness

Dr. Gary discusses metabolic health with Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD, who teaches us about insulin resistance as well as the risks and benefits of statin therapy. In this episode they also discuss GLP, one of the newest drugs for obesity and metabolic syndrome. Dr. Bikman is researcher on the new science of controlling insulin to avoid chronic metabolic diseases, including diabetes, dementia, and heart disease to name a few.

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In this episode Dr. Shlifer sat with Laura McKellin M.A. to discuss somatic therapies like yoga, breathwork, and dance movement used as modalities to manage the symptoms of stress and trauma. As the lexicon for integrative medicine expands, primary care physicians like Dr. Shlifer are collaborating more and more with alternative practitioners like Laura to bring a more well-rounded approach to patients’ emotional and mental well-being, beyond the conventional methods they’ve been trained to use.

Laura's website: https://lauramckellin.com/

Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA. http://EvolveHealthcare.com

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