Dhru Purohit Podcast

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and WHOOP. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Izabella Wentz to discuss the common signs of adrenal fatigue and how to support adrenal function using diet, lifestyle, stress management, and targeted supplements for radical healing. Dr. Wentz shares her experience with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and the personal protocol she used to reverse her symptoms and take back her health.  Dr. Izabella Wentz is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and a licensed clinical pharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009. She is the author of three books on Hashimoto’s: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology, and the New York Times bestseller, Hashimoto’s Protocol. Her newest book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving, is set to release on April 18, 2023. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Wentz dive into:-Top signs you might have adrenal dysfunction (1:25)-Long-term consequences of adrenal fatigue (6:22)-The HPA axis (13:09)-Why women are more prone to adrenal stress than men (15:27)-What happened to Izabella before she got sick (19:56)-Dr. Wentz’s personal protocol for supporting her adrenals (27:44)-Supplements for adrenal support (39:23)-Tests for adrenal dysfunction (47:14)-The root causes of adrenal issues (50:06)-Adaptogens for adrenal support (57:12)-Dietary approach for adrenal support (59:53)-Dr. Wentz’s adrenal transformation protocol (1:15:53)-Final thoughts and where to follow Izabella’s work (1:31:24)Also mentioned in this episode:-How to Release Self-Criticism and Find Fierce Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristen Neff (episode #123)-Adrenal Transformation Protocol is available for preorder here. -Sign up for Izabella’s Adrenal Healing Guide here.For more on Dr. Izabella Wentz, follow her on Instagram @izabellawentzpharmd, or through her website, https://www.thyroidpharmacist.com.InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself.WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. To get yours, go to https://www.join.whoop.com and get 15% off your membership with code DHRU15.

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, Pendulum, and Levels. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Susanna Søberg to talk about her groundbreaking research on deliberate cold exposure and brown fat metabolism. Dhru and Dr. Søberg discuss the benefits of cold exposure for supporting mental and metabolic health as well as enhancing mood and energy in the short and long term. Dr. Susanna Søberg is one of the world’s leading researchers and experts in cold and heat therapy and functional breathing. She is also the founder of the Soeberg Institute. Dr. Søberg obtained her PhD in metabolism at the University of Copenhagen. Dr. Søberg is the author of the international bestseller Winter Swimming, which has been translated into 13 languages. Her new book, Thermalist, is available in Danish and hopefully soon in English.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Søberg dive into:-The short-term benefits of cold therapy (3:07)-How cold therapy boosts dopamine and norepinephrine levels for better mood and energy (6:14)-The long-term benefits of cold therapy (20:42)-The evolutionary history behind the benefits of cold exposure (23:59)-Brown fat’s history and purpose and how to activate it (46:15)-Cold exposure improves insulin sensitivity (58:18)-Dr. Søberg’s research watching winter swimmers in Denmark (1:10:26)-Psychological improvements for cold exposure (1:22:00)-Minimal viable dose for the benefits of cold exposure (1:37:00)-Cold showers and other means of cold exposure (1:39:14)-The research on heat exposure (1:57:21)-Future research on cold exposure (2:35:35)Also mentioned in this episode:-Winter Swimming-The Thermalist (in Danish)-The Soeberg Institute’s course catalog (use code TRYTHIS for 10% off)For more on Dr. Susanna Søberg, follow her on Instagram @susanna_soeberg, or through her website, https://www.soeberginstitute.com. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out yourself.Pendulum is the first company to figure out how to harness the amazing benefits of Akkermansia in a probiotic capsule. To receive 20% off your first purchase of Pendulum’s Akkermansia probiotic supplement, go to https://www.Pendulumlife.com and use code DHRU20.Levels is an app that pairs with continuous glucose monitors and sends real-time feedback straight to your phone. Right now, Levels is offering my listeners two free months of their Levels Membership. Head on over to https://www.levels.link/DHRU to learn more.

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and ButcherBox. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Sunjya Schweig for a masterclass on sleep and how it impacts every area of our health. Dhru and Dr. Schweig discuss why sleep is an underrated and overlooked pillar of wellness that’s foundational for living optimally and preventing chronic disease. Dr. Schweig founded the Functional Medicine Research and Technology Center in 2021, which aims to prevent and reverse chronic illness through research, education, and innovation. Dr. Schweig graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed his MD at the University of California. He is board certified in family practice, integrative, and holistic medicine (ABIHM).In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Schweig dive into:-Why sleep is an underrated aspect of health (2:33)-The link between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease (6:32)-The most common sleep disorders (13:01)-How sleep and shift work affect cancer risk (17:34)-Why good-quality sleep is critical for immune health (28:28)-Blood sugar imbalances and sleep health (38:27)-The different wearable devices for tracking sleep trends (54:04)-Flaws in the pharmaceutical approach to sleep disorders (59:06)-Sleep and cardiovascular health (1:06:48)-Poor-quality sleep and risk of psychiatric illnesses (1:13:43)-Sleep apnea (1:36:44)-The importance of having a bedtime routine (1:48:37)-Gut health and sleep (1:57:51)-How mindfulness can improve sleep quality (2:03:38)-Dr. Schweig’s supplements for better sleep  (2:19:46)-Can CBD and cannabis truly support deeper sleep? (2:25:21)Also mentioned in this episode:-California Center for Functional Medicine -Try This: Three Super Crazy Facts about Big Pharma-STOP-BANG Sleep Apnea Questionnaire -How to Turn Your iPhone Screen Red (a step-by-step guide)-20-minute Yoga Nidra Practice (YouTube)For more on Dr. Schweig, follow the California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM) on Instagram @ccfmed_ca, or through their website, https://www.ccfmed.com.InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. In honor of Pi Day, they’re offering my podcast community 31% off Ultimate Bundles until 3/15. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself.ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up today and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $20 off by going to https://www.butcherbox.com/dhru.