Dr. Darshan Shah reveals the shocking truth about the prevalence and danger of high Lp(a), citing personal anecdotes and expounding on how lifestyle changes, though beneficial, aren't always enough to mitigate the risks associated with this particular marker. The episode delves into modern testing methods, like the CLEERLY scan, and discusses revolutionary approaches such as Total Plasma Exchange (TPE) for managing Lp(a) levels and reducing overall toxic load. Get ready to be enlightened and empowered to take proactive steps in understanding and discussing these issues.

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Darshan Shah, MD, is a health and wellness specialist, board-certified surgeon, published author, and founder of Next Health, the world’s first and largest Health Optimization and Longevity clinic. Dr. Shah has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures, including trauma and complex reconstructive procedures. As a Longevity Medicine specialist, he advises patients on optimizing well-being and extending healthspan and lifespan. Dr. Shah earned his medical degree at 21, becoming one of the youngest doctors in the US, and completed his training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic. He opened medical centers, started companies, and published a book. His commitment to education and self-improvement earned him alumni status at Harvard Business School and Singularity University. Dr. Shah’s passion is educating people on adding healthspan to their lifespan, with over 100 speaking engagements and hosting the acclaimed podcast Extend.

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Colleen Cutcliffe explores the microbiome's role during menopause, focusing on the estrobolome and gut bacteria's interaction with estrogen. She emphasizes the importance of gut health, particularly Acromantia, and discusses the negative impacts of birth control pills and antibiotics. Along with Dr. Mindy, they highlight essential microbes, dietary changes, and probiotics for wellness, and examine the long-term effects of weight loss drugs on the microbiome. Lastly, they stress measuring health through energy levels and the four pillars of well-being: nutrition, exercise, mental health, and the microbiome.

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Colleen Cutcliffe is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Pendulum. She has more than 15 years of experience leading and managing biology teams in academia, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Prior to starting Pendulum, Colleen was the senior manager of biology at Pacific Biosciences and a scientist at Elan Pharmaceuticals. Colleen completed her postdoctoral studies at Northwestern’s Children’s Memorial Hospital. Colleen received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University and her B.A. in Biochemistry from Wellesley College.

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Who says you need pricey weight loss drugs to feel fabulous? Dr. Mindy shows how small habits, like getting enough Vitamin D and walking 4,000 steps a day, can transform your body and mind! Join the movement to a healthier you. Because, after all, middle-age doesn't have to mean giving up on your weight goals!

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