Degrees of Health

Bipolar, keto, and a second chance | Dyane Harwood

What happens when a ketogenic approach doesn’t just change your diet but changes your quality of life? In this episode, Dyane Harwood shares her deeply personal story of living with bipolar disorder, navigating postpartum bipolar onset, and discovering ketogenic therapy as part of her path toward greater stability and resilience. We talk about the nuance often missing from online conversations around keto and mental health, including medication, sleep, metabolic psychiatry, and why this approach is not about simplistic “cure” narratives, but about finding tools that genuinely help. We also explore: * bipolar disorder and postpartum onset * ketogenic therapy for mental health * vegan keto and practical implementation * sleep, CPAP, and quality of life * hope, nuance, and second chances through metabolic psychiatry A thoughtful and honest conversation about mental health, metabolism, and what it means to find something that truly helps. Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this link [https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/DyJ3mn] Want to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpVgBgbtgoNBz3sRQauH5w] Instagram  @degreesofhealth [https://www.instagram.com/degrees_of_health/] Disclaimer [https://www.canva.com/design/DAF6uea0cwE/S6IFQR7g0IoRiQiRkAIDyA/view?utm_content=DAF6uea0cwE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Have We Been Wrong About Sunlight? | Pelle Lindqvist

Is sunlight really as harmful as we’ve been told? In this episode, Pelle Lindqvist explores the nuanced science of sun exposure, challenging conventional narratives around skin cancer and health. We discuss: * Sunlight and all-cause mortality * The role of vitamin D and nitric oxide * Why location and skin type matter * Sun exposure vs modern public health advice * The difference between overexposure and avoidance This is a conversation about rethinking sunlight, not as something to fear, but something to better understand. Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this link [https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/DyJ3mn] Want to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpVgBgbtgoNBz3sRQauH5w] Instagram  @degreesofhealth [https://www.instagram.com/degrees_of_health/] Disclaimer [https://www.canva.com/design/DAF6uea0cwE/S6IFQR7g0IoRiQiRkAIDyA/view?utm_content=DAF6uea0cwE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Mental Health, Ketosis & The Metabolic Brain | Dr. Erin Bellamy

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erin Bellamy to explore one of the most important and overlooked topics in modern health.. the connection between metabolic health and mental health. We discuss how ketones may impact the brain, why nutritional ketosis can create a sense of calm and resilience, and how ketogenic therapy is being used in cases ranging from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Dr. Bellamy also shares real patient case studies, her own journey from psychology and NHS work into metabolic psychiatry, and the most common mistakes people make when trying ketogenic therapy on their own. We cover: * how ketosis feels subjectively * ketones, anxiety and emotional “buffer space” * metabolic psychiatry and mitochondrial health * bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression and PTSD * therapeutic ketosis vs weight-loss keto * electrolytes, keto flu and common mistakes * ketone tracking, GKI and exogenous ketones * why food may be one of the most powerful tools in mental health A fascinating conversation on the future of mental health treatment. Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this link [https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/DyJ3mn] Want to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpVgBgbtgoNBz3sRQauH5w] Instagram  @degreesofhealth [https://www.instagram.com/degrees_of_health/] Disclaimer [https://www.canva.com/design/DAF6uea0cwE/S6IFQR7g0IoRiQiRkAIDyA/view?utm_content=DAF6uea0cwE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is deuterium one of the most overlooked variables in cancer and metabolism? | Gábor Somlyai

In this episode, Ben speaks with Gábor Somlyai, one of the earliest researchers to investigate the role of deuterium depletion in cancer biology. Gábor argues that while mainstream oncology has focused heavily on genes, mutations, and targeted drugs, a deeper regulatory layer may have been missed: the ratio between deuterium and hydrogen inside the body. He explains why he believes this matters for cell division, mitochondrial function, metabolic health, and cancer progression. The conversation covers the origins of his research, the early experiments that convinced him deuterium was influencing cell growth, and why he believes deuterium depletion should one day become part of standard oncology care. They also explore: * why deuterium may matter at a sub-molecular level * how mitochondria produce deuterium-depleted metabolic water * the possible connection between ketogenic metabolism and lower deuterium states * why deuterium depleted water has become such a focus of his work * how he thinks about relapse prevention and long-term metabolic health * the potential implications beyond cancer, including diabetes, aging, and cognition Whether you agree with the framework or are hearing about deuterium for the first time, this is a fascinating conversation about scientific paradigms, unconventional ideas, and the possibility that one missing variable could change how we think about disease. Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this link [https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/DyJ3mn] Want to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpVgBgbtgoNBz3sRQauH5w] Instagram  @degreesofhealth [https://www.instagram.com/degrees_of_health/] Disclaimer [https://www.canva.com/design/DAF6uea0cwE/S6IFQR7g0IoRiQiRkAIDyA/view?utm_content=DAF6uea0cwE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cancer as a Metabolic Disease - Insulin, Keto, and Recurrence | Dr. Kristy Kessling

What if cancer isn’t primarily a genetic disease but a metabolic one? In this episode, Ben sits down with radiation oncologist Dr. Kristy Kessling to explore a radically different lens on cancer, one that centers on mitochondria, insulin resistance, inflammation, and the internal “terrain” of the body. Dr. Kessling explains why she believes cancer begins with mitochondrial stress not random bad luck and why insulin and IGF-1 may be more important drivers than most patients are ever told. We unpack the difference between attacking cancer cells and improving the body’s metabolic environment, and why those two approaches are not the same. Topics covered: * Why “cancer is a metabolic disease” is more than just a slogan * The role of insulin, IGF-1, and glucose in tumour growth * BRCA genes: why genes are not destiny * The three biomarkers Dr. Kessling prioritizes for prevention and recurrence * Ketogenic and carnivore diets, what matters, and common mistakes * Fasting and ketosis alongside chemotherapy (and why some patients experience fewer side effects) * Cancer stem cells and the importance of terrain * Why recurrence prevention mirrors prevention itself * The overlooked role of stress, mindset, and emotional health This conversation challenges the conventional narrative and offers something deeply empowering the idea that metabolic health gives us more agency than we’ve been led to believe. Whether you’re navigating a diagnosis, focused on prevention, or simply interested in the intersection of metabolism and chronic disease, this episode offers a hopeful and thought-provoking perspective. Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this link [https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/DyJ3mn] Want to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpVgBgbtgoNBz3sRQauH5w] Instagram  @degreesofhealth [https://www.instagram.com/degrees_of_health/] Disclaimer [https://www.canva.com/design/DAF6uea0cwE/S6IFQR7g0IoRiQiRkAIDyA/view?utm_content=DAF6uea0cwE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.