Struggling with weight management despite "doing everything right"? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation, Naturopathic Doctor Eleanor Duelley demystifies peptides - the natural compounds your body makes to regulate metabolism that diminish with age.

Dr. Duelley explains why GLP-1 peptides like semaglutide (found in Ozempic) have gained so much attention, distinguishing between responsible therapeutic use and celebrity weight loss headlines. "Peptides are supporting that system that I referred to as your metabolism," she clarifies, contrasting them with conventional medications that block bodily processes.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn as we explore how peptide production naturally declines as we age, explaining why that lightning-fast metabolism of our twenties seems to vanish despite maintaining similar habits. More importantly, Dr. Duelley shares her personal transformation - losing 34 pounds while significantly improving her metabolic markers through a balanced approach of micro-dosing peptides alongside sensible nutrition and movement.

Beyond weight management, we discover peptides that support joint function, sexual health, gut healing, and muscle preservation. Dr. Duelley addresses common concerns about peptide delivery methods, explaining why injectable peptides offer significantly higher efficacy (85%) compared to oral options (1-2%), and why micro-dosing just once weekly makes the process far less intimidating than most imagine.

Whether you're frustrated with stubborn weight issues, concerned about metabolic health, or simply curious about peptide therapy, this conversation provides practical, accessible information to help you make informed decisions about your wellness journey. Ready to restore your metabolic flexibility? This episode might just change your approach to health forever.

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Dr. Vohn Watts revolutionized his functional medicine practice with a profound discovery: addressing foundational health issues often eliminates the need for complex treatments. This game-changing approach focuses on preparing the body's "terrain" before attempting to treat specific conditions – much like a farmer prepares soil before planting.

The conversation reveals how Dr. Watts transformed his clinical outcomes by implementing a four-month preparatory phase that addressed nutritional deficiencies and toxic burdens before any treatment began. Remarkably, about 60% of his patients, many with autoimmune thyroid conditions, never needed to proceed to the treatment phase as their lab markers normalized through this foundational approach alone.

We dive deep into why random supplementation can create more problems than it solves, with Dr. Watts emphasizing the importance of knowing exactly why you're taking each supplement. He shares invaluable insights about proper detoxification preparation, revealing that detox shouldn't make you feel terrible if done correctly. The discussion also covers the crucial role of liver health in thyroid function, absorption technology in supplement effectiveness, and the surprising truth about "natural flavors" on ingredient labels.

Perhaps most empowering is Dr. Watts' core message: "Health isn't complicated". While modern wellness culture often feels overwhelming with conflicting advice, the fundamental principles remain straightforward – proper nutrition, addressing deficiencies, reducing toxic burden, and supporting organ function. As he beautifully puts it, "You don't have to be smart to take your health into your own hands."

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Disclaimer: The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated these statements. This podcast is not a medical service; the information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. The Root Cause Solutions For You, its practitioners, and employees make no warranties, express or implied, concerning the contents. The information shared in this episode is the opinion of the speaker and should not be considered medical advice. You should never disregard medical advice or delay seeking it because of the contents of this episode.

Discovering that sleep is a learnable skill can be life-changing for anyone struggling with insomnia or poor sleep quality. Mollie Eastman, founder of Sleep is a Skill, shares her transformative journey from battling severe insomnia while traveling internationally to becoming a sleep optimization expert who has coached high-stakes poker players and interviewed over 250 sleep specialists.

At the heart of quality sleep lies our circadian rhythm – a 24-hour biological clock that governs countless bodily functions. Modern life has disconnected us from natural light-dark cycles, with the average person spending 90% of their time indoors since 2001. This disconnection disrupts our internal timekeeping system, leading to sleep difficulties that conventional medicine often fails to address properly. Most doctors receive less than two hours of sleep training, and an estimated 80% of people with sleep apnea remain undiagnosed despite serious health consequences.

Mollie unpacks the concept of "zeitgebers" or time-givers – environmental cues that help keep our internal clocks calibrated. These include light exposure (the most powerful signal), temperature fluctuations, meal timing, exercise patterns, and even thought cycles. Simple strategies like getting morning sunlight, limiting evening blue light, finishing meals earlier, and maintaining consistent sleep-wake schedules can dramatically strengthen your circadian rhythm and improve sleep quality.

Perhaps most fascinating is the brain's glymphatic system – a cleanup mechanism that activates primarily during deep sleep to wash away metabolic waste. When sleep is compromised, this maintenance process can't function properly, potentially contributing to conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia. By treating sleep as a skill rather than a fixed trait, we open ourselves to tremendous improvement potential that transforms not just our nights but our entire experience of life.

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Disclaimer: The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated these statements. This podcast is not a medical service; the information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. The Root Cause Solutions For You, its practitioners, and employees make no warranties, express or implied, concerning the contents. The information shared in this episode is the opinion of the speaker and should not be considered medical advice. You should never disregard medical advice or delay seeking it because of the contents of this episode.