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Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Dr. Kumar from LifeWellMD.com

216 episodes

2 days ago

Send us a text Why Cardiologists Are Seeing Heart Attacks in Healthy Men on TRT A cardiologist recently stated: "I'm seeing a lot of men on testosterone therapy who are otherwise quite fit and well coming in with heart attacks." But research shows TRT is cardiovascular-safe. So what's really happening? In this episode, Dr. Kumar breaks down the dangerous disconnect between what clinical trials prove and what doctors are actually observing in practice. The answer: dosing. Most safety research ...

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Send us a text Why Cardiologists Are Seeing Heart Attacks in Healthy Men on TRT A cardiologist recently stated: "I'm seeing a lot of men on testosterone therapy who are otherwise quite fit and well coming in with heart attacks." But research shows TRT is cardiovascular-safe. So what's really happening? In this episode, Dr. Kumar breaks down the dangerous disconnect between what clinical trials prove and what doctors are actually observing in practice. The answer: dosing. Most safety research ...

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Health & Fitness,

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Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Why Cardiologists Are Seeing Heart Attacks in Healthy Men on TRT

Send us a text Why Cardiologists Are Seeing Heart Attacks in Healthy Men on TRT A cardiologist recently stated: "I'm seeing a lot of men on testosterone therapy who are otherwise quite fit and well coming in with heart attacks." But research shows TRT is cardiovascular-safe. So what's really happening? In this episode, Dr. Kumar breaks down the dangerous disconnect between what clinical trials prove and what doctors are actually observing in practice. The answer: dosing. Most safety research ...

3 days ago

13 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Low Testosterone Isn’t Aging — It’s a System Failure (Here’s How Men Fix It)

Send us a text Most men are told the same lie: 👉 “You’re tired, gaining weight, losing drive… that’s just part of getting older.” That’s wrong. In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Kumar, MD, breaks down the real reasons testosterone is crashing in modern men—even in their 30s and 40s—and why diet, stress, sleep, alcohol, plastics, and bad medical advice are quietly sabotaging male hormones. You’ll learn: Why “normal labs” don’t mean you’re healthyThe everyday habits that silently crush testoste...

4 days ago

11 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

The Silent Energy Thief: How to Reverse Your "Suffocating" Liver Using Ozone, NAD+, and 2026 Science

Send us a text Are you waking up tired even after a full night's sleep? You might be battling a silent "energy thief" living right inside your abdomen. In this eye-opening episode, we expose the silent crisis of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)—formerly known as fatty liver. This isn't just about weight; it is about a metabolic traffic jam that is suffocating your cells, draining your battery, and aging you prematurely. We are moving beyond the standard "eat le...

5 days ago

16 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Your Labs Say "Normal" But You Feel Terrible: The 3 Levels of Care

Send us a text Are you trying to optimize a machine that is actively breaking down? If you are reading about longevity and taking expensive supplements, but you still struggle with brain fog, fatigue, or low libido, you might be falling victim to the biggest problem in modern healthcare: The Mismatch. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the LifeWellMD Framework developed by Dr. Ramesh Kumar. We explore why so many high-performing individuals get stuck in the "gray zone" of health—where ...

1 week ago

11 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

BPC-157: Miracle Cure or Cancer Risk? An Oncologist’s Honest Review

Send us a text "Doc, is BPC-157 safe?" I published a blog post on this topic yesterday, and it exploded—over 400 reads in just 48 hours. Why? Because patients are tired of the confusion. The internet says this peptide is a "miracle" for injuries and gut health. The FDA says it’s a risk. As a Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist, I look at "growth factors" differently than the average biohacker. In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Kumar (LifeWell MD) cuts through the influencer hype to give you the un...

1 week ago

12 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Why Simulated Laughter Beats Jokes For Health

Send us a text What if the medicine you need is already in your lungs? We dig into the science of simulated laughter and explain why treating laughter as a deliberate breathing practice can lower stress hormones, lift mood, and boost immune function—without relying on a single joke. Drawing on systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized trials, we unpack how sustained breath and sound create a full-body response that rivals more complex wellness routines. We break down the critical dif...

1 week ago

15 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

How Alcohol, Salt, Stress, And Sleep Loss Trigger Dangerous Heart Rhythms

Send us a text Parties feel safe until your heart skips the script. We dive into holiday heart syndrome—the sudden onset of atrial fibrillation that often follows a night of heavy drinking—and unpack how alcohol, salty food, stress, and sleep loss combine to destabilize your heart’s electrical rhythm. You’ll hear clear thresholds that matter, including why more than two drinks within four hours can triple AFib risk and how five-plus drinks in a night drives events, even in younger, otherwise ...

1 week ago

13 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Unraveling Long COVID’s Hidden Hit To Men’s Hormones And Blood Flow

Send us a text A respiratory virus shouldn’t derail sexual health months later—yet for many men, long COVID does exactly that. We dig into the hidden chain reaction that links SARS-CoV-2 to erectile dysfunction: viral entry through ACE2 and TMPRSS2, a crashed renin-angiotensin system, widespread endothelial injury, and a surprising hit to the testes that drives low testosterone despite elevated LH. The picture that emerges is not simple fatigue or stress; it’s a multi-system disruption that d...

2 weeks ago

14 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Enjoy The Holidays Without Wrecking Your Health

Send us a text December shouldn’t demand that you choose between joy and health. We unpack a clear, science-backed plan to enjoy the parties, desserts, and late nights while keeping energy steady, mood calm, and immunity strong. Our focus is on three systems that take the hardest hits during the holidays: cortisol regulation, blood sugar control, and gut integrity. We break down why chronic stress is different from the short bursts our bodies evolved to handle, and how elevated cortisol quie...

3 weeks ago

15 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Winter-Proof Your Immune System

Send us a text Holiday lights are going up, and so are the odds of catching something nasty. We take a clear, science‑first look at medical ozone therapy as a proactive tool for winter wellness, translating complex biochemistry into practical insight you can use. Rather than pitching magic cures, we focus on how controlled, low‑dose ozone triggers a hormetic response that helps your own systems do the heavy lifting. You’ll hear what ozone is—and isn’t—why the gas itself disappears in millise...

3 weeks ago

16 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

When Medicine Meets Marijuana: Promise, Peril, And Precision

Send us a text Cancer care deserves more than myths and half-truths, so we went straight to the data to map where cannabinoids genuinely help—and where they can get in the way. We unpack how THC can push malignant cells toward programmed death and starve tumors by inhibiting angiogenesis, while CBD operates on a different track, reshaping the tumor microenvironment and blocking M2 tumor-associated macrophages that shield cancer from immune attack. Then we connect the lab dots to clinical sign...

3 weeks ago

16 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

From “Normal” Labs To Peak Performance: The Executive Metabolism Reset

Send us a text Your labs say “normal,” but your body keeps tapping the brakes. We pull back the curtain on the hidden drivers that sap elite performers: visceral fat you can’t see, early insulin resistance masked by “fine” glucose, and subclinical inflammation that accelerates every metabolic problem. Drawing on precision practices used in executive medicine, we show how to replace catastrophe-avoidance care with an optimization model built for sustained energy, sharp focus, and real longevit...

3 weeks ago

18 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Holiday Burnout, Executive Blueprint

Send us a text The numbers say you’re winning, but your body says otherwise. We unpack the hidden costs of high performance—why “normal” labs can miss dangerous stress load—and share a stepwise plan to restore resilience without sacrificing results. Drawing on WHO-ILO findings linking long hours to higher stroke and heart disease risk, we translate research into a practical Executive Blueprint designed for busy leaders who need sustainable peak output. We start by exposing the blind spots of...

3 weeks ago

13 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

From Fixing Symptoms To Rewriting Biological Time

Send us a text What if your clean annual physical is missing the signals that matter most? We unpack a three-level roadmap to build real health span: stabilize overt issues, uncover hidden drivers of inflammation and decline, and then measure and slow your true rate of aging with cutting-edge epigenetic tools. Along the way, we share how leading longevity clinics are standardizing care with data you can act on today. We start by challenging the reactive limits of conventional screening and e...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

The Counterclockwise Effect: Can You Think Yourself Younger?

Send us a text What if your expectations quietly shape your hormones, your inflammation, and even how fast you heal? We dig into the science of mind-body unity and show how a shift in mindset can trigger measurable changes in weight, blood pressure, cognition, and recovery—without adding a single new medication. Drawing on Ellen Langer’s pioneering research, we explore why mindlessness—living on autopilot with rigid assumptions—keeps your biology stuck. You’ll hear how the famous countercloc...

1 month ago

12 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Treating Sleep Apnea Today Can Protect Your Brain Tomorrow

Send us a text Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your supplement regimen or health routine. Individual needs and reactions vary, so it’s important to make informed decisions with the guidance of your physician. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and share it with som...

1 month ago

13 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Why Your Birthday is a Lie: The Science of Reversing Your Biological Age

Send us a text Is aging inevitable, or is it a disease we can treat? In this deep dive, we strip away the dogma surrounding "chronological age" and reveal why the number of candles on your cake is scientifically irrelevant compared to your Biological Age. We explore the cutting-edge science proving that age reversal isn't science fiction—it's measurable biochemistry. From "zombie cells" to genetic time machines, discover how modern medicine is turning back the clock. In this episode, we cover...

1 month ago

16 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Optimizing Testosterone Without Sacrificing Future Fatherhood

Send us a text Want peak energy without sacrificing the chance to become a dad later? We dig into the real physiology behind testosterone therapy and explain how to boost performance while protecting fertility. Starting with the HPG axis, we break down why standard TRT often acts like a male contraceptive by suppressing GnRH, LH, and FSH, collapsing the high intratesticular testosterone your testes need to make sperm. Once you see the command chain clearly, the tradeoffs make sense—and so do ...

1 month ago

11 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Stress, Cortisol, And Low T Explained

Send us a text Burnout doesn’t start at the to-do list; it starts in the brain. We trace how the body’s stress system, the HPA axis, keeps cortisol high and quietly slams the brakes on testosterone production, leaving you tired, irritable, sleepless, and stuck in a high-stress, low-T loop. Short spikes of stress can briefly nudge T up, but the long grind reliably suppresses the HPG axis. That matters because testosterone normally dampens stress reactivity—when T drops, your stress response ge...

1 month ago

13 minutes

Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Your Belly Is Not Lazy; It’s Sabotaging Your Hormones

Send us a text The story you’ve heard about men’s weight gain and hormones is incomplete. We unpack the real, two-way loop between low testosterone and obesity, showing how declining T accelerates fat storage, erodes muscle, and fuels inflammation—and how excess fat pushes back by suppressing the very system that produces testosterone. Along the way, we translate complex biology into clear actions you can take, from smarter training and nutrition to evidence-based therapy choices. We start b...

1 month ago

14 minutes