Maximal Being Gut Health
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -The Maximal Being podcast teaches you the secret science behind gut health and eating right. Our hosts, Doc Mok and Jacky P, are a doc and a super-smart lay man that employ advances in medicine to build sustainable lifestyle changes. They will maximize your health by teaching you about nutrition, sustainable food plans, supplementation, gut health, the microbiome, probiotics, gastrointestinal issues, GI topics and much much more to reach your health goals.
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Leave the Turkey Alone Healthy Thanksgiving Eating Podcast 17
November 23, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBGobble gobble Maximal Beings! As Thanksgiving approaches, I thought it beneficial to smash some of the broscience behind the Thanksgiving Day meal. Many people will be making delicious food this holiday season and packing on the holiday pounds. This week at Maximal Being, we discuss the science behind Thanksgiving weight gain and how to hack your meal for success. Topics -Why your turkey is NOT the problem -Tryptophan biochemistry -Why carbohydrates are the issue -How to hack yo...
Bugs Inside of You?! Gut Microbiome Function
November 10, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBInside of you and outside of you right now are trillions of bacteria and yeast working together to keep you healthy. How did they get there? What happens when they are unhappy and how do we make them happy? Topics -Evolution origins of the microbiome? -Main tribes (phyla) and potential roles -What is a prebiotic versus probiotic -How to naturally get pro/prebiotics -The microbiome in Dysbiosis and Leaky Gut -What is the best probiotic supplement? -Probiotics and Inflammatory Bow...
The Cheat Meal or Cheat Day, Homer May be Right?! Podcast 15
November 02, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBDrop that donut and doh-n’t be afraid. The cheat meal or cheat day is not actually the worst thing in the world. If you stay precise 90% of the time, the cheat meal can allow you the mental freedom to succeed and sustain. Topics -What is the cheat day or cheat meal? -Science behind hunger hormones -Psychology data on cheat meal or day -How to cheat most healthfully -Why your gut may reject cheating when you eat clean -What is the right amount of sugar? -What are the best sugar ...
The Baby Is Boss! Exercise and Pregnancy Podcast 14
October 26, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBYou think you are having a hard time lifting today. Try lifting with another 20-30 lbs on you and a 7-8 lb person inside of you! As healthcare providers we are afraid of pregnant women and often place undue limitations on them when it comes to fitness and nutrition. Recent changes in the literature suggest that MOVEMENT and NOT bed rest is the way to go when it comes to these extraordinary women. Topics -Superhuman pregnancy physiologic change -Pregnancy high risk situation...
Look Behind You! Science and Strategies for Dealing with Anxiety at Home Podcast 13
October 19, 2020 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBHalloween is approaching and that sinking feeling you are getting at home, is not a monster or ghost, it is anxiety. Anxiety is on the rise and many feel helpless. Fret not Maximal Beings, because Elle Mok-Taylor and the team are here to help. Topics -The state of anxiety in America -How does anxiety manifest -The other effects of anxiety -Medication in anxiety pros and cons -Exercise helps mental health! -Serotonin, dopamine and neurochemistry -Routines and structure -Mindf...
Make the Clock Work for Your Heart Health Part 2 Podcast 12
October 12, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBWhen time is not on your side, the last thing you want to do is neglect your wellness. With just 20 minutes a day you can maximize your training to improve your heart and get pumped! In part two of Heart Health Tips we talk to Dr. Ankur Kalra about fitness in cardiovascular disease. Topics -What grains may be okay for heart disease and why most re NOT! -Eating breakfast when not fasting and intermittent fasting will help your heart pump longer -What is exercise exertion? -Mode...
Heart Health Tips Part 1, Healthy Grains and Cereal?! Hell No! Podcast 11
October 05, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBDrop that bowl of cereal and saddle up Maximal Beings, because we have got some broscience to smash today! Heart healthy grains and sugary cereals with the American Heart Association stamp of approval…oh my! In part one of Heart Health Tips we talk to Dr. Ankur Kalra about nutrition approaches in cardiovascular disease. Topics -What is heart disease, atherosclerosis, structural, hypertension -Heart health risk factors -Why do we care about high blood pressure? -Low sodium truths...
Mobility Training is Not Sexy but Worth it, plus Hydrate to Thirst and Yogurt as a Probiotic Podcast 10
September 30, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBAging is inevitable. With an aging body, comes scar tissue formation in our joints and fascia. If you want to exercise for life, or have been injured, mobility training is a great way to prolong your fitness journey. It takes little time and the investment is well worth it. Topics -Basic Connective Tissue and Fascial Anatomy -Why rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE) is a thing of the past -How to decrease pain and ease aches -Yoga can improve strength training -Techniques fo...
Burn Fat After Your Exercise EPOC plus Food Allergies and Cannabis for Sleep
September 21, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBTime is limited, so why not use it. EPOC or excess post-exercise oxygen consumption is the physiologic return to baseline, that will keep you burning fat after your exercise. With Doc Mok, Dex Z, discusses the physiology and practical implications of the biohack. Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, guthealth and cancer smashing the broscience on this week’s podcast. His guest is Dex Z is a Anesthetist and HIIT grandmaster. His research and understanding in ...
Chasing Weight, BMI or Shifting Your Wellness Goals, Body Dysmorphia Plus Tracking Sleep and Getting Lactose Intolerance - Podcast 8
September 14, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBSocial media is riddled with six pack abs and glutes, but are these images helpful for our psychology? On this week’s podcast we discuss worrying about weight and BMI as a metrics. We also discuss body dysmorphia that comes with fitness and scientific interventions to create healthy body image. Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, guthealth and cancer smashing the broscience on this week’s podcast. His guest is Stephanie Walker is a strength competitor and...
Physics in Action! Powerlifting, Olympic Lifting, Plus DIY Home Workouts and Carnivore for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Podcast 7
September 08, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBThe clean, jerk and snatch. Visions of power (Force x distance over time) and a effective way to improve your strength and physique. This week the team breaks down these lifts and dives into the evidence behind hem for improving performance and healthcare metrics. Fundamentals lead to success! Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, guthealth and cancer and RN Graham an ICU nurse and Physique Competitor smash the broscience by determining if you can trust your d...
Intermittent Fasting – Do Nothing, Lose Fat, Plus Ketogenic Pitfalls and Fat Loss at Work Podcast 6
August 31, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBFasting may be the oldest known remedy for fat loss. It costs nothing and is simple, but the nuances may be more subtle than you think. Using biochemistry, cell signaling and autophagy you can see results. Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, guthealth and cancer and RN Graham an ICU nurse and Physique Competitor smash the broscience by determining if you can trust your doctor’s nutrition advice? Their guest is Jacky, a man who used only intermittent fasti...
Gym Life After COVID – How Gross is Your Gym? Also, Maximizing 15 Minutes of Workout and Digestive Enzymes for Performance Podcast 5
August 24, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWith COVID-19 impacting gym openings, restrictions and wellness, one wonders about how safe were gyms before? GI and MRSA bacteria and viruses have been known to live on gym surfaces even before the present pandemic. The truth may startle you, but the future is bright due to technology and trainers! Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, guthealth and cancer and RN Graham an ICU nurse and Physique Competitor smash the broscience by determining if you can trust ...
NEAT – How Passive Movement Can Burn Fat, the BEST Way to Deadlift and Top 3 Keto Tips Podcast 4
August 10, 2020 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBNEAT or non-exercise activity thermogenesis includes those small things you can do in your daily life to mobilize fat. By walking, standing and outdoor play, burn thousands of calories with minimal effort. Unfortunately, as a society we are moving less, but NEAT may be the key to reaching those body compositions goals. Learn the science behind NEAT and how NEAT can give you that little boost toward success. Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, guthealth and c...
Maximize Sleep to Reach Your Goals, Plus GERD and Exercise, Top 3 Tips for Physique Competition
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBEveryone needs to do it, but few people do it enough or well…Sleep. Sleep is the centerpiece to fitness, nutrition and guthealth. Without it your mind, your body and hormones get out of control. Understanding the importance of sleep, stages and the importance of rest if the first step. They team breaks down the science to give you easy-to-follow steps for Maximizing Your Sleep! Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, guthealth and cancer and RN Graham an ICU ...
Can You Trust Your Doctor’s Nutrition Advice? The Future of Gyms in America, Ketogenic Diet Plus Intermittent Fasting, Perfect Pairing.
July 13, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBLow fat, low carb, low protein, low calorie…Low SUCCESS! Fad diets, everyone has tried then, but are you still on that plan? Despite so many options 4-5 out of every 10 Americans are obese and the numbers keep climbing. Not to mention the overwhelming number of conditions that are the result of obesity. We turn to our doctors and healthcare workers for guidance, but do they know the answers? Our podcast this week jumps into the impact of obesity on your healthcare workers ...
Can You Trust Your Doctor’s Nutrition Advice? The Future of Gyms in America, Ketogenic Diet Plus Intermittent Fasting, Perfect Pairing.
July 13, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBLow fat, low carb, low protein, low calorie…Low SUCCESS! Fad diets, everyone has tried then, but are you still on that plan? Despite so many options 4-5 out of every 10 Americans are obese and the numbers keep climbing. Not to mention the overwhelming number of conditions that are the result of obesity. We turn to our doctors and healthcare workers for guidance, but do they know the answers? Our podcast this week jumps into the impact of obesity on your healthcare...
Secret Science Behind Light Versus Heavy Weightlifting, Magnesium in Recovery, and Eating a Whole Cheesecake, the Cheat Day.
July 13, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBOne group of gym goers lift weights with the thought “I have got to lift as heavy as I can to get big.” On the other hand, another common sentiment is, “I don’t want to be too muscular, but I want to get toned so I will stick to these light weights.” So, who is right? Well it really isn’t that simple, but at the same time, it actually is. With the scarcity of fitness equipment, many are having to get creative with their fitness plans. Yet are your muscles suffering? ...