From reducing household toxin levels to increasing organic fruits and veggies, there are nine keys to optimal health. I’m joined by Dr. Jim LaValle, an integrative practitioner specializing in drug and nutrient depletion, to talk about improving our health from a metabolic level.   How to Get the Most from Your Food Pick the best food you can Chew slowly and thoroughly  Cook your food in safer ways   About Dr. Jim LaValle Dr. Jim LaValle is best known for his expertise in personalized integrative therapies uncovering the underlying metabolic issues that keep people from feeling healthy and vital. A thought leader in drug/nutrient depletion issues he has published 4 books and 3 databases in this area alone. As such he has over 35 years’ experience integrating natural and integrative therapies into various medical and business models. His latest research is in drug-induced microbiome disruption.  He is the founder of Metabolic Code Enterprises, Inc., which has launched the cloud-based Metabolic Code which helps practitioners and consumers identity their metabotype through labs, subjective surveys, evaluation of drug-induced nutrient depletion, and biometrics.  Dr. LaValle also founded Integrative Health Resources, which is focused on natural products industry consulting. As a practitioner for over 35 years, James has been recognized as an industry leader, receiving the prestigious Natural Products Association Clinician of the Year Award in 2011 for furthering the advancement of Integrative Medicine in the United States.  He was named one of the “50 Most Influential Pharmacists” by American Druggist magazine and was one of only nine Americans selected to serve under Senator Harkin to participate in the inaugural Dietary Supplement Education Alliance & Dietary Supplement Information Bureau. Jim is a favorite interviewee for the media related to natural care and has done well over 1000 media appearances on T.V. and radio. Other Industry Highlights include a venture in 2010 with Life Time Fitness, the largest publicly traded fitness company in the US (NASDAQ: LTM), providing nutrition and metabolism expertise and developing Life Time’s national nutrition education, protocol design, and product development initiatives related to weight loss and prevention. This entailed educating close to 2700 fitness trainers, 20 dieticians and reaching some 1.2 million Life Time fitness members.  LaValle also served as the nutrition correspondent for Body Shaping, the number one fitness show on ESPN II in the late 1990s. Jim has been a lead consultant with companies such as Bayer, CVS, Rite Aid, P&G, Helsin, Thorn Research amongst others.   Quotes “If we just focus on the one person sitting in front of your to change their life, it can go to millions of lives.” [7:05] “The number one cause of plaquing of your arteries is actually inappropriate glucose response after a meal.” [10:32] “If people are deficient in nutrients, their liver can’t perform what it’s supposed to perform.” [25:33] “The big thing is to oxygenate or die. We need to get that air in us. We need to utilize oxygen. If you’re inactive and sitting a lot, get out there and walk.” [48:43] “Create choices that allow for a lifestyle and not out of restriction. When we restrict and limit things, we typically want to break out of the box we’ve created for ourselves. So why not create things that are based on your free will and empowerment.” [54:11]   In This Episode What happens when your adrenals come under stress [9:15] The top supplements for adrenal and thyroid health [12:45] Why we need to make sure we’re eating a variety of nutrients every day [25:00] The problem with acidic urine [27:30] How to reduce household toxins [30:00] Why it’s important for us to raise our oxygen levels [48:30]   Links & Resources Use Code BERBERINE for 10% Off Read The Magnificence Of Magnesium and Use Code MAGNESIUM for 10% Off Find Dr. Jim LaValle Online Follow Dr. Jim LaValle on Instagram | Facebook |