E17: Comprehensive Guide To Metabolism with Dr. Alan Christianson

Today Dr. Brian is joined by Dr. Alan Christianson, a NY Times best-selling author, Naturopathic physician who specializes in natural endocrinology with a focus on thyroid disorders. Dr. Alan offers a refreshing perspective on metabolic flexibility and provides a simplified way to understand and measure food consumption. He walks us through his new “The Metabolic Reset” and the interesting notions discussed in the book. He covers topics like metabolism, weight loss, healing damage to the liver to name a few. In this episode you will learn: Comprehensive guide to Metabolism The key to lasting weight loss How to regain a flexible metabolism Medical facts about Thyroid hormone Best pieces of advice for type-2 diabetes Guidance on which food to eat TimeStamps: [1:20] What is metabolism [2:00] Busting myths about metabolism [2:52] What is a reset metabolism [5:25] Fatty liver; What it is and how to get rid of it [9:46] Practical ways to measure our fuel consumption [13:00] How to optimize muscle ability to take up fuels [14:47] Doing the right type of exercise at the right time along with a balance in your diet [16:40] Medical facts about Thyroid-stimulating hormone Suppression   [19:25] Liver, type 2 diabetes, Getting the liver healthy [22:35] About the book “The Metabolism reset diet” [25:55] Effects and symptoms of Thyroid hormone [29:40] Where to learn more from Alan [30:52] Closing Remarks Mentioned in this episode: Alan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralanchristianson/ Alan’s Website: https://www.drchristianson.com/ Alan’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Alannmd Alan’s Favorite book: Support the show