Low Carb MD Podcast

Twenty years ago Amy Faith Folger discovered the keto diet. After reading Jason Fung's book on intermittent fasting she lost 85 pounds in 3 MONTHS! Thanks to her community, her faith, and her relentless pursuit of weight-loss strategies that work, she has been able, so far, to drop 160 pounds.
In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Amy talk about…
(00:00) Intro

(01:27) Amy's weight loss story

(05:51) Lipedema and Lymphedema

(11:43) Visceral fat and metabolic health

(13:55) Magnesium and atrial fibrillation

(20:42) Grass fed beef

(23:36) Finding a lifestyle and diet that works for YOU

(25:50) Detoxification and metabolic health markers

(34:11) Why you don't have to be hopeless if you have Lipedema

(40:11) The MVX+ test, mold detox, and Lipedema

(48:47) Liposuction and other surgeries that may help if you have Lipedema

(52:24) Movement with Lipedema

(53:50) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
Links:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Amy's previous appearance on the LCMD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/a-weight-loss-story-amy-faith-folger-e409/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 
Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 
Website: https://toward.health

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro

IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

Toward Health App
Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. 
Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. 
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US
Learn more: https://toward.health/community/

Amanda Decker is a family nurse practitioner, metabolic health practitioner, and founder of Clear Path Medical. After overcoming her own struggles with weight and chronic psoriasis, she shifted her focus from conventional primary care to nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Today, Amanda helps patients address the root causes of chronic disease through evidence-based approaches centered on metabolic health, low-carb nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle change. With nearly two decades of clinical experience and multiple advanced certifications in obesity medicine, ketogenic nutrition, and metabolic health, she is passionate about empowering people to take control of their health and transform their lives.
In this episode, Dr. Brian and Amanda talk about…
(00:00) Intro

(05:54) Cholesterol and cardiovascular health

(09:50) Amanda's experience switching to and working in a DPC practice

(11:54) Triglycerides and coffee

(13:57) Stress, community, and working in the medical field

(19:11) Amanda's upcoming Low Carb for Better Health conference (link below)

(22:55) Bio-individuality and the proper human diet

(25:54) The speaker line-up at the upcoming Low Carb for Better Health conference (link below)

(31:29) Gut health, carnivore diets, and holistic health

(39:45) Gut health and fatty liver disease

(40:34) Health outliers and food noise

(48:18) Cortisol and Cushing's Disease

(01:01:50) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
Links:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
 
Amanda Decker:
Website: https://www.clearpathmedical.net/

X: https://x.com/deckerlesscarbs?lang=en

IG: https://www.instagram.com/deckerlesscarbs/?hl=en

FB: https://www.facebook.com/deckerlesscarbs/?ref=NONE_xav_ig_profile_page_web#

Low Carb for Better Health: https://events.humanitix.com/low-carb-for-better-health

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 
Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 
Website: https://toward.health

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro

IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

Toward Health App
Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. 
Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. 
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US
Learn more: https://toward.health/community/

Maria Emmerich is a bestselling author, nutritionist, and wellness expert known for her practical, science-informed approach to ketogenic and low-carb living. After struggling with her own health and weight challenges, Maria transformed her life through nutrition and has since dedicated her career to helping others improve metabolic health, heal their relationship with food, and simplify healthy living. She is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Keto, The Carnivore Cookbook, and Quick & Easy Ketogenic Cooking. Through her books, coaching, and speaking, Maria has become one of the most trusted voices in the low-carb and keto community.
In this episode, Dr. Brian and Maria talk about…
(00:00) Intro

(01:53) Bioidentical hormone therapy

(05:58) Progesterone

(08:39) Testosterone

(11:15) Tips for hormone testing

(12:46) Hormone pellets

(15:30) Forms of hormone therapy

(17:40) Hormones and sleep quality

(19:24) Liver health

(22:24) Peptides

(33:36) Dietary/lifestyle modifications for treating various diseases

(34:32) Magnesium

(35:25) B1 Thiamin

(36:26) Iodine

(37:51) Knowledge and action

(40:13) Gut health and carbohydrates

(47:20) Strength training and running

(48:39) Surfing whales

(49:10) Outro/plugs 

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
Links:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Maria Emmerich:
Website: https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/

NEW BOOK: https://keto-adapted.com/product/the-art-of-metabolic-health/

X: https://x.com/MariaEmmerich

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariaemmerich/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@MariaEmmerich

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 
Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 
Website: https://toward.health

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro

IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

Toward Health App
Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. 
Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. 
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US
Learn more: https://toward.health/community/

Dr. Ian Lake has worked as a doctor in the NHS for nearly four decades, most of this time as a general practitioner. After being diagnosed with LADA Type 1 Diabetes at age 36 and managing it conventionally for 20 years, he adopted the low carb diet and has been following it for the past 10 years. He is a founding member of the Public Health Collaboration in the U.K. and has conducted several important research projects investigating the connection between low carb diets and human health. He has also worked with Dr. Tro and others to produce the Type 1 Consensus Statement.
In this episode, Drs. Tro and Ian talk about…
(00:00) Intro

(03:30) The mental and physical health challenges faced by Type 1 Diabetics and how these challenges have traditionally been dealt with

(13:44) Ketoacidosis, what insulin does, and modern methods/dietary reccomendations for controlling Type 1 Diabetes

(25:45) How Dr. Lake's colleagues have responded to his ideas regarding Type 1 and ketogenic diets

(38:00) Dr. Lake's new book, Shifting Gears, on the need to move from a glucose-centric view of Type 1 to a holistic, healthy human being perspective

(50:23) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
Links:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Dr. Ian Lake's last appearance on the LCMD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/episode-368-dr-ian-lake/

Dr. Ian Lake:
X: https://twitter.com/idlake

Type1Keto: https://type1keto.com

Type 1 Consensus Statement: https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/100

Case report: Ketogenic diet alleviated anxiety and depression associated with insulin-dependent diabetes management: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1404842/full

Shifting Gears (New Book): https://type1keto.com/product/shifting-gears-the-1000-mile-ride-that-changed-my-mindset-on-type-1-diabetes/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 
Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 
Website: https://toward.health

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro

IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

Toward Health App
Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. 
Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. 
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US
Learn more: https://toward.health/community/

Craig Emmerich is a bestselling author, health coach, and keto/carnivore expert who has spent more than 15 years helping people improve their metabolic health through nutrition and lifestyle change. Alongside his wife, Maria Emmerich, he co-authored several influential books, including Keto: The Complete Guide to Success on The Ketogenic Diet and The Carnivore Cookbook. With a background in electrical engineering, Craig brings a systems-based approach to health, simplifying complex nutrition science into practical strategies for lasting wellness.  
In this episode, Dr. Tro and Craig talk about…
(00:00) Intro

(04:51) Craig's experience with Lyme disease—how it effected him and how he dealt with it

(13:00) How Craig was able to stay sane and deal with constant pain while dealing with his chronic Lyme

(18:39) The impetus for Craig and Maria to write their latest book, The Art of Metabolic Health (Link below)

(21:32) Peptides and GLP-1s

(29:11) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
Links:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Craig Emmerich:
The Art of Metabolic Health (book): https://keto-adapted.com/product/the-art-of-metabolic-health/

Website: https://ketomaria.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/craig_emmerich/

X: https://x.com/emmerich_craig

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZia0TtezGqjGcXwXJhDoQ

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 
Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 
Website: https://toward.health

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro

IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

Toward Health App
Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. 
Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. 
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US
Learn more: https://toward.health/community/