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Metabolic Matters

Metabolic Matters

By: Dr. Nasha Winters
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 I am thrilled to announce the launch of my podcast, "Metabolic Matters: Mastering Metabolic Health." I am on a mission to expand awareness about the vast realm of metabolic health and its profound significance to our lives. With over 93% of the modern world experiencing some form of metabolic mayhem, we need to band forces to educate and empower the prevention and treatment of these conditions plaguing us today.Dr. Nasha Winters Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
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Episodes
  • Neurosurgery Meets Metabolic Medicine: Dr. Kris Smith’s Integrative Approach to Brain Disease

    Neurosurgery Meets Metabolic Medicine: Dr. Kris Smith’s Integrative Approach to Brain Disease
    May 13 2025

    In this compelling episode of Metabolic Matters, host Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Kris Smith to explore the powerful intersection of neurosurgery, metabolic health, and regenerative medicine. With decades of experience treating some of the most devastating brain diseases—like glioblastoma and Alzheimer’s—Dr. Smith shares how his clinical journey and personal experiences with both of his parents' neurological illnesses have shaped his pioneering integrative approach to brain care.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • Dr. Smith’s path to becoming a neurosurgeon and his passion for neuroanatomy

    • How metabolic dysfunction contributes to neurological diseases like brain cancer and dementia

    • The role of ketogenic diets in treating epilepsy, glioblastoma, and Alzheimer’s

    • The critical importance of mitochondrial function and inflammation in brain aging and disease

    • How gut-brain axis and nutrition can influence neuroimmune function and mental health

    • Insights into innovative clinical trials including the TRED study and a proposed NPH cytokine study

    • Dr. Smith’s approach to maintaining resilience while treating complex cases—and how he “practices what he preaches”
      Key Takeaways:

    • The brain uses up to 20% of our body’s energy—making metabolic efficiency essential for optimal function.

    • Brain tumors and neurodegenerative diseases may share a common origin: mitochondrial dysfunction and chronic inflammation.

    • Therapeutic ketogenic diets are gaining traction as adjunct therapies in neurology and oncology, with some patients seeing unprecedented responses.

    • Dr. Smith emphasizes lifestyle medicine—including clean nutrition, physical activity, and stress reduction—as foundational to healing and prevention.

    • Real patient stories highlight how lifestyle changes can lead to long-term stability and even reversal of disease progression.

    Keywords for SEO: glioblastoma ketogenic diet, brain cancer nutrition, neurosurgeon Dr. Kris Smith, Alzheimer’s metabolic treatment, brain inflammation diet, metabolic health podcast, ketogenic therapy for epilepsy, brain health lifestyle, brain tumors in young adults, neuroimmunology and food


    Connect with Dr. Kris Smith:

    🔗Website: https://www.barrowneuro.org/person/kris-smith-md/


    Connect with Dr. Nasha & the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health

    💖 Donate to support Cancer Patient Treatment

    📖 Purchase “The Metabolic Approach to Cancer” Book

    📰 Read this Blog Post: How to Find the Right Practitioner

    💻Check out our virtual Metabolic Health Day space for Free Videos and Resources

    🔍 Find a Practitioner or Advocate trained in the metabolic approach.

    📘 Learn about the Terrain Advocate Program for allied health professionals.

    🎓Explore the Integrative Metabolic Oncology Course for healthcare practitioners.

    🌟 See Patient Testimonials
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    58 mins
  • You’ve Been Lied to About Nutrition: Dr. Robert Lustig Dismantles the Calorie Myth

    You’ve Been Lied to About Nutrition: Dr. Robert Lustig Dismantles the Calorie Myth
    May 6 2025
    In this thought-provoking episode of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Dr. Robert Lustig, a pioneer in neuroendocrinology and metabolic research, to challenge the most deeply held assumptions about health, nutrition, and chronic disease.Dr. Lustig shares the personal journey and clinical breakthroughs that led him to uncover how our modern food system, misinformed science, and biochemical dysfunction have hijacked not just our bodies, but our brains. From leptin resistance and childhood obesity to mitochondrial failure and insulin overload, this conversation is packed with powerful insights for anyone seeking to understand the true roots of metabolic dysfunction.Why obesity is not a result of gluttony or sloth — but a hormonal and neurological responseHow mitochondrial dysfunction underlies chronic disease, from cancer to diabetesThe critical difference between food science, nutrition, and metabolic healthWhat happens when insulin levels rise — and how to bring them downThe story behind Freeing the Hostage Brain, Dr. Lustig’s upcoming bookMetabolic health, mitochondria, insulin resistance, fructose, leptin, obesity, chronic disease, Dr. Robert Lustig, ultra-processed food, root cause medicine, neuroendocrinology, nutrition, energy balance, brain health.Dr. Robert Lustig is Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). A globally recognized expert in neuroendocrinology and nutrition, he has spent decades researching childhood obesity, insulin resistance, and the food industry’s role in modern disease. His books include Fat Chance, Sugar: The Bitter Truth, Metabolical, and the upcoming Freeing the Hostage Brain.Dr. Lustig’s books: Metabolical, Sugar: The Bitter Truth, Fat ChanceUpcoming book: Freeing the Hostage Brain (Fall 2025)How Sugar & Processed Foods Impact your Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n28W4AmvMDEConnect with Dr. Lustig: 🔗profiles.ucsf.edu/robert.lustig🔗https://bsky.app/profile/robertlustigmd.bsky.socialWebsite: www.robertlustig.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertLustig/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/robertlustigmd/YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Rnz8dv1-25An6Q8DK5uLgX: https://x.com/RobertLustigMDLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-lustig-8904245/💬 Let’s Connect:Connect with Dr. Nasha & the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health💖 Donate to support Cancer Patient Treatment 📖 Purchase “The Metabolic Approach to Cancer” Book📰 Read this Blog Post: How to Find the Right Practitioner💻Check out our virtual Metabolic Health Day space for Free Videos and Resources🔍 Find a Practitioner or Advocate trained in the metabolic approach.📘 Learn about the Terrain Advocate Program for allied health professionals.🎓Explore the Integrative Metabolic Oncology Course for healthcare practitioners.🌟 See Patient Testimonials📩 Got feedback or topic requests? Email us at [your contact] 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite platform! 📢 Share this episode using #MetabolicMatters #FreeTheHostageBrain #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth🔍 What You’ll Learn:🧠 Keywords:👤 About Dr. Robert Lustig:🔗 Resources & Mentions:
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    49 mins
  • Why Soil Health is Human Health w/ Joel Salatin The Lunatic Farmer

    Why Soil Health is Human Health w/ Joel Salatin The Lunatic Farmer
    Apr 29 2025

    In this Earth Month special of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with a true agricultural icon and personal hero—Joel Salatin, also known as the “Lunatic Farmer.” This deeply inspiring conversation unpacks the roots of regenerative farming, the truth behind industrial agriculture, and the deep spiritual connection between soil health and human health.

    Joel shares powerful stories from his decades-long journey challenging conventional farming, the legacy of his family’s ecological practices, and why the health of our planet and bodies are inseparable. From compost to community, microbiomes to monocultures, this episode is a soul-stirring call to action to reconnect with food, farming, and the Earth.

    Topics Covered:

    • The historical roots of industrial farming post-WWII

    • Joel’s path as a regenerative farming pioneer

    • The microbiome-soil health connection

    • How hospitals and schools could heal communities through food

    • Actionable steps anyone can take—urban or rural—to make a difference

      Resources & Links:

    • Learn more about Joel’s work: polyfacefarms.com

    • Joel’s book that changed it all: Folks, This Ain’t Normal

    • Explore regenerative food sourcing: Polyface Farm’s shipping services

    • Follow Joel on Socials:

    • FB: https://www.facebook.com/PolyfaceFarm

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyfacefarm

    • X: https://twitter.com/PolyfaceFarm

    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@farmlikealunatic


    Connect with Dr. Nasha & the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health

    💖 Donate to support Cancer Patient Treatment

    📖 Purchase “The Metabolic Approach to Cancer” Book

    📰 Read this Blog Post: How to Find the Right Practitioner

    💻Check out our virtual Metabolic Health Day space for Free Videos and Resources

    🔍 Find a Practitioner or Advocate trained in the metabolic approach.

    📘 Learn about the Terrain Advocate Program for allied health professionals.

    🎓Explore the Integrative Metabolic Oncology Course for healthcare practitioners.

    🌟 See Patient Testimonials
    Show More Show Less
    59 mins

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