Rejuvenaging with Dr. Ron Kaiser

Have you ever wondered why certain diets work better for some people than others? Or why certain people lose weight or see results from working out faster than other people? The answer may be rooted in our physiology and lifestyle. Functional nutrition is a holistic approach to diet that takes a variety of factors into account to determine the best nutritional path for an individual.In this episode, functional nutritionist and certified autoimmune coach, Risa Groux, walks us through the pillars of functional nutrition and breaks down how her practice works and why what we consume is so important to our everyday lives. She believes that optimal health comes from assessing root causes and uses functional nutrition guidelines and comprehensive testing to map out these causes.Tune in to Episode 141 of REJUVENAGING® and start your journey to whole-body wellness with Risa Groux.Some Questions I Ask:Who, and when, should somebody decide that they need to see a functional nutritionist? (5:49)Is there a particular diet or guidelines that would be best for me? (13:03)When I hear the word Detox or Cleanse, what is that process? (17:46)Is there a thing such as being too old to make the kinds of changes that you're recommending? (27:12)You did talk about getting some testing done: blood testing, stool testing. I think it's pretty hard to do that over Zoom. How does that happen? (36:33)In This Episode, You Will Learn:The four major pillars of functional nutrition (3:49)About Risa’s “food frame” methodology (7:53)Risa’s “fab five” supplements for autoimmune (26:08)What Risa urges we do to consume healthier (37:55)Risa’s health recommendation for anyone 50 and older (39:16)ResourcesRisa Groux’s websiteRisa Groux’s Achieving Optimal Thyroid Health CourseBook: FoodFrame: Diet is a Four-letter WordConnect with Risa GrouxInstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubePinterestUseful REJUVENAGING® ResourcesWebsite: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.comTEDx Talk: Aging Enthusiastically to Make the World a Better Place

What do you think it means to truly surrender? Do you associate the term with giving up? How about letting go?In this episode, we hear from speaker and transformational coach, Kute Blackson, about what surrender means to him and the ways in which we can draw power from it. Having written two books, Kute is a bestselling author and has appeared on the Larry King Show, Dr. Drew, and NPR, to name a few. His mission is to “awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically, and fulfill their true life’s purpose.”Today, Kute speaks to us about his earliest inspirations growing up in Ghana and the paths he took before eventually settling into his calling. He explains what surrender means to him and why it plays a vital role in the unconditioning process to realizing our true selves.Tune in to Episode 140 of REJUVENAGING® to start your self-reflection journey with Kute Blackson!Some Questions I Ask:How did you wind up becoming such an important transformational coach, speaker, and leader? (3:34)How do you spend your time? (11:03)Can you give us a cliff notes version of your philosophy? (12:21)How can we avoid raising a child who then has to get unconditioned? (18:30)What is the magic of surrender? (31:48)In This Episode, You Will Learn:What inspired Kute to move to Southern California (7:37)About the process of conditioning that we all go through as we move into adulthood (14:52)What self-protection can lead to (16:09)Why being a parent is the most important job in the world (18:39)Why Kute believes that everyone needs therapy/coaching (24:29)What Kute believes is the key to real transformation (26:54)Why we should re-shape our thoughts around what it means to surrender (32:55)ResourcesKute Blackson: The Magic of SurrenderKute Blackson: You Are the OneRe-Invent Seminar: Reinvent LiveWebsite: https://www.kuteblackson.com/Podcast: SoulTalkConnect with Kute BlacksonFacebookInstagramLinkedInUseful REJUVENAGING® ResourcesWebsite: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.comTEDx Talk: Aging Enthusiastically to Make the World a Better Place

In the midst of a global pandemic, it could be argued that now, more than ever, health is one of the most important things on the forefront of people’s minds. What does it mean to be healthy? Do all healthy lifestyles look the same? If not, how do we go about figuring out what works best for us?In today’s episode, we speak with physical medicine and rehab physician, Dr. Reuben Chen, about what health means to him and what he thinks living a healthy lifestyle looks like. As someone who specializes in pain management, as well as sports and Chinese medicine, Dr. Chen offers a unique perspective on Western medicine vs Chinese medicine, and how different cultures approach certain topics pertaining to health.Dr. Chen walks us through what drew him to physical medicine and rehab, the ways in which he evaluates and treats patients, and some of the things he believes contribute to us living healthier, happier, and longer lives.Tune in to Episode 139 to hear Dr. Reuben Chen impart some valuable health advice!Some Questions I Ask:If somebody comes to see you, what are the possible things that you might do once you've evaluated them? (13:26)Whether we're talking Sunrider or any other good supplements, does the average person need them? (19:38)Are there any among the 100, or a couple 100, popular diets that comes close to meeting your objectives for what a healthy diet is? (22:55)For those parents who are listening who have younger children, from a lifestyle management standpoint, what can they do to help their kids reduce the chances of having to see somebody like you too frequently? (27:10)Who is the type of patient who should go directly to you? (29:46)In This Episode, You Will Learn:The differences between Western and Chinese medicine (2:57)What Dr. Chen’s approach to treating patients looks like (7:00)What inspired Dr. Chen to pursue physical medicine at rehab (9:57)The difference between quality-of-life medicine and quantity-of-life medicine (12:18)About Sunrider, Dr. Chen’s family-owned business, and the products they offer (17:19)About Japan’s alternative to Western medicine’s food pyramid (20:58)What Dr. Reuben recommends physicians pay attention to during annual visits and check-ups (24:47)Why Dr. Reuben recommends yoga as an important means to combat aging and enhance physical well-being (26:32)Why high-fat diets are important for children (28:12)ResourcesYouTubeSunrider’s websiteDr. Reuben Chen’s podcast: Vital SignsDr. Reuben Chen’s clinic: Health AtlastConnect with Dr. Reuben ChenLinkedInUseful REJUVENAGING® ResourcesWebsite: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with Enthusiasm