Viking Health Podcast

The Importance of Supplements for Optimal Health and Weight Maintenance

About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and national board-certified health and wellness coach. He is the founder of Viking Health, a holistic health and wellness company that offers science-based and research-driven services to support weight loss and overall well-being. Summary: In this episode of the Viking Health Podcast, Dr. Christian Middelthon discusses the importance of supplements for maintaining optimal health and supporting weight loss. He emphasizes the need for certain micronutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin D, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are often deficient in the modern diet. Dr. Middelthon also highlights the benefits of probiotics for gut health and introduces Ageless, a supplement that supports cellular repair and slows down the aging process. He provides recommendations for dosage and suggests reputable brands for each supplement. Key Takeaways: * Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that supports immune function, collagen formation, and heart health. * Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption, bone health, immune function, and brain health. * Magnesium is often deficient in the diet and plays a crucial role in muscle and nerve function, energy production, and blood sugar regulation. * Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and support heart health, brain function, and weight loss. * Probiotics help maintain a healthy gut microbiome, support digestion, and boost immune function. * Ageless is a supplement that contains Sirtuin activators and NAD precursors to support cellular repair and slow down the aging process. Quotes: * "Vitamin C is a fantastic nutrient because it's a very potent antioxidant. It helps with building cartilage, forming blood vessels, and fighting free radicals." - Dr. Christian Middelthon * "Vitamin D is important for calcium absorption, immune function, muscle function, and brain health. It can even help reduce the risk of certain cancers." - Dr. Christian Middelthon * "Magnesium is important for muscle and nerve function, energy production, and blood sugar regulation. Most people are deficient in magnesium due to food processing." - Dr. Christian Middelthon * "Omega-3 fatty acids are vital for heart health, brain function, and weight loss. They are anti-inflammatory and can even reduce the risk of certain cancers." - Dr. Christian Middelthon * "Probiotics support a healthy gut microbiome, digestion, and immune function. They are important for overall health and can be obtained from fermented foods or supplements." - Dr. Christian Middelthon * "Ageless contains Sirtuin activators and NAD precursors to support cellular repair and slow down the aging process. It helps optimize cell energy and maximize cellular health." - Dr. Christian Middelthon

Understanding Biometrics: Key Markers for Health and Disease Risk

About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and national board-certified health and wellness coach. He is the founder of Viking Health, a science-based and research-driven weight loss program that focuses on improving overall health and maintaining weight loss for good. Summary: In this episode, Dr. Christian Middelthon discusses the importance of monitoring biometrics to manage and improve overall health. He explains various biometric markers such as BMI, waist-to-height ratio, blood pressure, body fat percentage, fasting glucose levels, and cholesterol. Dr. Middelthon emphasizes the significance of these markers in assessing the risk of chronic diseases and provides ideal ranges for each marker. He also highlights the role of inflammation and insulin resistance in overall health and suggests ways to improve these markers through lifestyle changes. Key Takeaways: * Monitoring biometrics is crucial for assessing overall health and the risk of chronic diseases. * Ideal ranges for biometric markers include BMI (18.5-24.9), waist-to-height ratio (

Discover the Power of Biometrics for Optimal Health and Weight Loss Part 1 of 2

About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and national board-certified health and wellness coach. He is the founder of Viking Health, a science-based and research-driven weight loss program that focuses on improving metabolic health. Summary: In this episode of the Viking Health podcast, Tim Cicciarelli shares his results after completing the Reboot program with Dr. Christian Middelthon. Tim lost over 30 pounds and experienced significant improvements in his biometrics, including a decrease in body fat percentage and BMI. Dr. Middelthon emphasizes the importance of maintaining weight loss and using biometrics as a tool to monitor and improve metabolic health. He also discusses the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and the role of lifestyle in preventing chronic diseases. Key Takeaways: * Losing weight is the first step, but maintaining weight loss is equally important for long-term health. * Biometrics are measurements that can help assess metabolic health and detect early signs of chronic diseases. * Only 6.8% of American adults have optimal metabolic health, highlighting the need for lifestyle changes. * Lifestyle is the best insurance for health, and biometrics can serve as a tool to monitor and improve metabolic health. Quotes: * "Everyone can lose weight, everyone can maintain weight, and everyone can be healthier than where they're at." - Dr. Christian Middelthon * "Your lifestyle is the best insurance you can have for your health." - Dr. Christian Middelthon Website: https://www.vikinghealth.net [https://www.vikinghealth.net] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikinghealth/ [https://www.instagram.com/vikinghealth/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ChristianMiddelthon [https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ChristianMiddelthon] Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/viking-health-encino-2 [https://www.yelp.com/biz/viking-health-encino-2] Viking Health 16200 Ventura Boulevard Suite #323 Encino, CA 91436 (310)-730-9920

Understanding the Factors that Affect Your Metabolism

About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a renowned expert in optimal weight loss and wellness. He is the founder of Viking Health, a program that helps individuals achieve their weight loss goals through a combination of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Dr. Middelthon has helped countless patients transform their lives and improve their overall health. Summary: Dr. Christian Middelthon discusses the factors that affect metabolism and how to optimize it for weight loss and overall wellness. He explains that while building muscle can increase metabolism, it is not as significant as many believe. Instead, factors such as overall size, non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), and dietary-induced thermogenesis play a larger role. Dr. Middelthon emphasizes the importance of eating protein, as it increases metabolism and helps with weight maintenance. He also highlights the benefits of an improved metabolism, such as increased insulin sensitivity and overall health. Key Takeaways: * Muscle mass has a minimal impact on metabolism compared to other factors such as overall size and non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). * Protein increases metabolism, with approximately 30% of protein calories being used up in the digestion process. * Maintaining a healthy metabolism involves factors such as hormone levels, exercise, and overall lifestyle habits. * Increasing awareness and appreciation for the body's functions can help improve the relationship with food and make healthier choices. Quotes: * "Your metabolism is constantly changing based on how you live. It's important to bring it up to a healthy level that matches your current weight." - Dr. Christian Middelthon * "Protein affects how many calories you burn in a day. Approximately 30% of the calories from protein are immediately used up in the digestion process." - Dr. Christian Middelthon * "Improving your relationship with your body and increasing awareness and appreciation for what your body is doing for you is key to making healthier choices." - Middelthon Website: https://www.vikinghealth.net [https://www.vikinghealth.net] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikinghealth/ [https://www.instagram.com/vikinghealth/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ChristianMiddelthon/ [https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ChristianMiddelthon/] Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/viking-health-encino-2 [https://www.yelp.com/biz/viking-health-encino-2] Viking Health 16200 Ventura Boulevard Suite #323 Encino, CA 91436 (310)-730-9920

Weight Loss and Blood Pressure: Understanding and Managing Hypertension

About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is the founder of Viking Health, a weight loss and wellness program that focuses on improving overall health and longevity. With a background in medicine and a passion for helping patients achieve their health goals, Dr. Christian Middelthon has dedicated his career to helping individuals lose weight, improve their blood pressure, and live healthier lives. Summary : Dr. Christian Middelthon discusses the importance of blood pressure and how it can be improved through weight loss. He explains the reset phase of his reboot program, which focuses on increasing metabolism and gradually increasing protein intake. Dr. Christian Middelthon emphasizes the role of weight loss in reducing blood pressure and the overall impact it can have on health and longevity. Key Takeaways: * The reset phase of the reboot program is designed to increase metabolism and bring it back to a normal and healthy level. * Gradually increasing protein intake can help raise metabolism and facilitate weight loss. * Losing weight is the most powerful tool in reducing blood pressure and improving overall health. * High blood pressure can lead to serious health conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. * Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and stress management play a significant role in managing blood pressure. Quotes: * "The main purpose of the reset phase is to reset your metabolism and increase it to a level that's normal and healthy for your current weight.” * "Protein is the macronutrient that most effectively raises your metabolism.” * "High blood pressure leaves you at high risk for a lot of serious conditions.” * "If you think taking care of yourself is expensive, try illness.” * "The most important thing is to lose weight around your waistline, that organ fat that's squeezing on the organs and putting pressure on your arteries." Website: https://www.vikinghealth.net [https://www.vikinghealth.net] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikinghealth/ [https://www.instagram.com/vikinghealth/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ChristianMiddelthon/ [https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ChristianMiddelthon/] Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/viking-health-encino-2 [https://www.yelp.com/biz/viking-health-encino-2] Viking Health 16200 Ventura Boulevard Suite #323 Encino, CA 91436 (310)-730-9920