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Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast

Dr. Kumar from LifeWellMD.com

Welcome to Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast, your ultimate guide to achieving holistic health and wellness. Created and vetted, by Dr. Kumar from LifeWell MD a dedicated functional medicine physician, this podcast dives deep into the interconnected realms of physical, emotional, and sexual health. Carefully curated medical insights to expand your options, renew hope, and ignite healing—especially when traditional medicine has no answers.Each week, we unpack the complexities of the

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13:46

The Hidden Link Between Your Gut and Your Mood (And...

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2026/01/14

Send us a text Are you tired of generic health advice that works for everyone else but fails you?. The secret to eliminating brain fog and anxiety may lie in a "biological fingerprint" hidden in your gut. Join us for a Deep Dive into the connection between the Gut-Brain Axis and mental performance. We explain why general healthy habits can sometimes accidentally fuel inflammation if they don't match your internal ecosystem. Learn how Microbiome Mapping provides the missing piece of the puzzle...

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11:12

The Fasting Paradox: Why Water Fasting Destroys...

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2026/01/13

Send us a text A new year begs a hard question: are we chasing a smaller number on the scale or building health that lasts? We dig into the evidence behind the fasting mimicking diet and prolonged water-only fasting to separate alluring promises from measurable, durable change. With clear explanations and a data-first approach, we map how a five-day FMD cycle is structured to flip the metabolic switch from glucose to fat, elevate beta-hydroxybutyrate, and improve insulin sensitivity while sti...

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13:21

Why Cardiologists Are Seeing Heart Attacks in Healthy...

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2026/01/08

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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11:09

Low Testosterone Isn’t Aging — It’s a System Failure...

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2026/01/07

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...

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16:40

The Silent Energy Thief: How to Reverse Your...

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2026/01/06

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...

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11:53

Your Labs Say "Normal" But You Feel Terrible: The 3...

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2026/01/01

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 ...

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12:49

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

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2025/12/31

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...

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15:39

Why Simulated Laughter Beats Jokes For Health

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2025/12/30

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...

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13:56

How Alcohol, Salt, Stress, And Sleep Loss Trigger...

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2025/12/29

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 ...

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14:53

Unraveling Long COVID’s Hidden Hit To Men’s Hormones...

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2025/12/22

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...

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15:45

Enjoy The Holidays Without Wrecking Your Health

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2025/12/19

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...

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16:06

Winter-Proof Your Immune System

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2025/12/18

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...

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16:36

When Medicine Meets Marijuana: Promise, Peril, And...

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2025/12/17

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...

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18:54

From “Normal” Labs To Peak Performance: The Executive...

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2025/12/16

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...

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13:23

Holiday Burnout, Executive Blueprint

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2025/12/15

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...

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14:07

From Fixing Symptoms To Rewriting Biological Time

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2025/12/12

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...

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12:38

The Counterclockwise Effect: Can You Think Yourself...

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2025/12/10

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...

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13:25

Treating Sleep Apnea Today Can Protect Your Brain...

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2025/12/09

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...

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16:18

Why Your Birthday is a Lie: The Science of Reversing...

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2025/12/08

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...

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11:56

Optimizing Testosterone Without Sacrificing Future...

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2025/12/05

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 ...

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