Life's Best Medicine Podcast

12/09/2024

At the age of 51, Chris S. Cornell (who goes by Biggest Comeback on X) found himself at a weight of 278 pounds, facing the realization that his health was spiraling out of control. Years of consuming foods that undermined his well-being had taken their toll. Even simple tasks, like climbing a flight of stairs, left him out of breath. It was at this critical moment that Chris decided to take action and find a solution that would change his life forever. In his search for answers, Chris discovered the transformative power of a low-carb lifestyle and sustainably lost 80 pounds. Inspired by Gary Taubes’ book, “Why We Get Fat,” he experienced a lightbulb moment while reading about how carbohydrates produce different effects in the body compared to proteins or fats. This newfound understanding ignited a spark of confidence within Chris—a belief that this could finally be the last weight loss journey of his life.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Chris talk about…

• How Chris’ personal health journey led him to low carb
• Chris’ cancer diagnosis and how his newfound focus on health and fitness aided his recovery
• Running, exercise, and nutrition
• The endurance athlete mentality
• Distance running and preparing for marathons
• Chris’ recent dietary experiment with the HLTH Code meal replacement shake
• Why a ‘weight loss at all costs’ mentality is not necessarily healthy
• Chris’ upcoming and current pursuits in the realm of nutrition and coaching

At 51, Chris S. Cornell ( on X) found himself weighing 278 pounds, struggling with his health. Determined to make a change, Chris embraced a low-carb lifestyle and shed 80 pounds, inspired by Gary Taubes' "Why We Get Fat." Chris shares his transformative journey, including how he dis...

10/07/2024

We're excited to share our latest podcast episode featuring Dr. Donald Vega!

Discover his secrets to metabolic health, lasting diet success & effective health habits. Learn from Dr. Vega's 24+ years of experience in fitness & nutrition. Listen now! Kilosophy - Método 10K

https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-206-dr-donald-vega/

03/07/2024

Life's Best Medicine host Dr. Brian Lenzkes met Jessyca Reynolds, a certified holistic nutritionist & life coach, on the recent Low Carb Cruise. In our latest podcast, Jessyca shares her journey from battling multiple health issues to transforming her life w/ a ketogenic lifestyle.

At age 41, Jessyca Reynolds had all but given up on life. She was taking 17 pills a day for bulimia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, chronic migraine, bladder disease, and other ailments. She spent every day completely consumed by food addiction and bingeing. She was 309 lbs, the highest weig...

26/06/2024

It's been too long since we talked with Vinnie Tortorich (he was our guest in Episode 97). It was worth the wait! Tremendous conversation about leukemia, his upcoming film, "Dirty Keto", and so much more...

Vinnie Tortorich is a fitness and weight loss expert, author of the best-selling Fitness Confidential, filmmaker of Beyond Impossible and FAT: A Documentary, and host of the popular Fitness Confidential podcast. Vinnie talks with host Brian Lenzkes about a wide range of engaging topics. They discuss...

06/06/2024

We're all a little envious that Brian Lenzkes got to spend a glorious week with a great group of people on a Low Carb Cruise... but we are grateful that he is sharing some of the highlights in this short but impactful episode...

Dr. Brian Lenzkes shares some highlights and insights from the recent Low Carb Cruise, at which he was a speaker. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

22/05/2024

Christopher Lee Maher is a retired US Navy SEAL, best-selling author, and holistic wellness pioneer regarded as the unparalleled authority in stress resolution, healing, personal evolution, and longevity. As a Navy SEAL, Christopher was in what appeared to be peak physical health and even spent time training for the Olympics.

What he didn’t realize was that his internal health was deeply compromised. Soon symptoms like joint pain, hearing/vision loss, and insomnia began manifesting.

Christopher was weighed down by what he calls “strauma” – a combination of stress plus time that transforms into trauma.

He went on to study at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and Yo San University, learning Traditional Chinese Medical Practices as well as Western science and pathology. Christopher’s own relentless search to evolve and heal himself led him to understand the correlation between the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of existence. He developed a comprehensive program of total healing and integration called True Body Intelligence technology. TBI is a suite of systems focused on diminishing the excess stress stored in the body in order to resolve the fear, weakness, stress, tension, and distortion that holds people back from their unique and unimaginable potential.

Brian and Christopher talk about Christopher’s company, True Body Intelligence, the emotional/spiritual aspects of total health, how Chinese medicine and naturopathic tools can be used to help us achieve a state of peace, why Christopher became a Navy SEAL, important life lessons that Christopher learned from his SEAL training, how Christopher became interested in health/wellness, the place of faith in Christopher’s life and work, how to truly relieve and eliminate stress/tension by getting your nervous system out of fight or flight mode, cold stress states versus hot stress states, and what it means to be in (and remain in) a state of peace.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!
https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-200-christopher-lee-maher/

15/05/2024

Host Dr. Brian Lenzkes welcomes Dr. Deanna Price, a board-certified internal medicine specialist, to share insights about direct primary care (DPC), strategies for fostering community engagement & patient involvement, their new collaborative partnership & more!

Dr. Brian Lenzkes welcomes Dr. Deanna Price, a board-certified internal medicine specialist, to share insights from her distinguished career. Brian and Deanna discuss her transition to Prescott, the advantages of Direct Primary Care (DPC), and strategies for fostering community engagement and patien...

17/04/2024

Short but impactful episode released this morning, featuring Dr. Brian Lenzkes in a solo performance... a lesson on the power & purpose of community & teamwork. Available on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes and more!

Dr. Brian goes solo to share a personal story he recently experienced while on a bike ride with a few friends. It is a lesson on the power and purpose of community and teamwork. We don’t need to go through life as a lone wolf. It is much easier and much more fulfilling to work together in communit...

13/03/2024

John Marion, founder of Alpha Dog Capital, discusses his personal health journey, his battle with cancer using nutrition as his weapon, why sugar is one of the WORST things for cancer, & much more!
https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-190-john-marion/

07/02/2024

Leah Koskinen is a board certified Physician Assistant who has an interest in metabolic and women’s health, maximizing hormone health, as well as lifestyle interventions and overall well-being. Leah graduated from California State University in Monterey Bay with a Master of Science Physician Assistant degree. During her time as a student, she participated in clinical rotations with Dr. Lenzkes, learning more about metabolic health. She quickly witnessed amazing patient outcomes and wanted to pursue a career within this area of medicine.

Brian and Leah talk about women’s hormonal health, which symptoms are associated with which hormonal issues, hormone therapy, the emotional piece of the hormonal health puzzle, melatonin and sleep cycles, synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones, bone health and physical activity, why stress is SO bad for your physical health, stress-relieving things that anyone can do to relieve stress, how to get the most out of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, useful lab tests for women’s health and general human health, the definition of adrenal fatigue and how to treat it, and the connections between gut health and hormonal health.

https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-185-leah-koskinen/