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The Model Health Show

TMHS 535: The Secret Role Of Fat Cells & How Microbes Influence Detoxification - With Dr. Alejandro Junger

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 7.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 November 2021

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

Now more than ever is a time for us to focus on full-body health. Every decision we make has the potential to impact our brains, our immune function, and our gut health. Everything from the air we breathe to the food we eat has an influence on our incredible bodies.  And at a time when so many of our citizens are suffering from diseases like obesity, diabetes, and even viral infections, we need to get to the bottom of our underlying health issues. And if there’s anyone I trust when it comes to finding a root cause, it’s Dr. Alejandro Junger. Dr. Junger is a pioneering cardiologist, a New York Times Bestselling Author, and the creator of the Clean Program. He’s back on The Model Health Show to share profound insights on body fat, inflammation, and gut health.  You’re going to learn about why so many of our common ailments are simply survival mechanisms and what we can do to help our bodies thrive. We’re diving into conversations on the link between systemic inflammation and gut health, the importance of high-quality foods, and how you can build your resilience to create a healthier body. I hope you enjoy this interview with the amazing Dr. Alejandro Junger!  In this episode you’ll discover: How a buildup of toxins can lead to an accumulation of body fat.  What a lipophilic toxin is.  How fatty liver disease occurs.  Why our modern-day diseases are actually survival mechanisms. The problem with our food system.  Four important components of the gut.  Why gut health and immune health are interconnected. The purpose of inflammation in the body. How COVID-19, systemic inflammation, and chronic illnesses are linked. Actionable ways to support your liver.  What types of foods we should be eating. How our medical system hurts both patients and physicians. The two types of energy in the body. How digestion can impact sleep patterns.  Why ambition and digestion are inversely related.  Simple habits you can implement to become more resilient.  Why getting outside of your comfort zone is essential. The connection between a diverse diet and a diverse microbiome. How being present can change your life.  Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model -- Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off! PiqueTea.com/model -- Use code MODEL at checkout for 10% off! Clean by Dr. Alejandro Junger Clean 7 by Dr. Alejandro Junger  Clean Eats by Dr. Alejandro Junger  Clean Gut by Dr. Alejandro Junger  In Search of the Miraculous by P.D. Ouspensky  Clean Program  Connect with Dr. Alejandro Junger Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter  Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud *Download Transcript

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You are now listening to The Model Health Show with Sean Stevenson.

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For more, visit TheModelHealthShow.com.

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Welcome to The Model Health Show.

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This is Fitness and Nutrition expert, Sean Stevenson,

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and I'm so grateful for you tuning in with me today.

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Let's talk about our amazing body fat.

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That's right, amazing body fat.

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Our body fat has evolved to provide us a source of energy,

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despite not having any resources around.

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It's a reserved bank for caloric energy to run all of our metabolic processes

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at any given moment.

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It's a great adaptation that we've developed.

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Also, it provides a little padding, you know,

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a little padding against falls and things like that.

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Not just more cushion or the push, but padding protection

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and also insulation.

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Body fat functions as insulation.

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And then we've got all these different fat communities,

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like our brain, for example, which is made of structural fats

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that enable insulation for nerve signaling,

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laying down myelin.

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Myelin is a fatty sheet that enables our brain

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