Gut Check Project

Eating well, sleeping enough, and controlling anxiety are all things for you to do for longevity… but why??? These things are just setting the stags for optimal performance in YOUR microbiome. The microbiome is intricate, complex, and essential for good health. Join Ken & Eric on the GCP and learn how this magical organ keeps you living well and healthy!

You know the importance of fiber, right? So many digestive issues could be improved or even avoided with the right amount and type of fiber consumed. But where do you get enough? Can great tasting WATER actually be source of fiber? Martin Ruette is the founder of Vibi+ fiber water. Martinis a serial entrepreneur and in this episode he details his near-death experience from a perforated diverticulitis infection! Martin also discusses his long recovery and ultimately how it led to chronic digestive issues. Realizing that he needed more fiber he was in a constant struggle to consume enough fiber because of his digestive issues. He knew that he needed to find a solution in order to actually improve. For the next 15 years he worked with scientists in Brazil, Europe, and the US to ultimately develop Vibi+ water with a prebiotic called polydextrose. Join Ken and Martin as they discuss Martin’s WHY and PURPOSE to help others avoid what he went through. Ken also addresses how this prebiotic has been shown to improve microbial diversity, increase short chain fatty acids like butyrate, improve colitis and even help prevent colon cancer. Thank you for hanging with us on the GCP! https://vibiplus.com/ https://vibiplus.com/our-story/

You, as a human, are by nature a social creature. That doesn’t just mean that you have the ability to meet people and congregate. In fact, it is ESSENTIAL that you seek and develop bond with other humans. Your very health depends upon it. But how exactly does this work? And what will it do for you? You most likely know that smoking is bad for you. Well, being lonely is just as bad to your longevity and health span. Simply, we are hard-wired biologically to socialize and there is evolutionary reasoning. There are ways to increase your social circle. And in this episode we feature a call during the show with Delaney Shiu who is in med school and she explains what her med school is doing to make sure they develop social circles for long term success! Join Ken & Eric on the GCP for some socializing and friend making!

Have you voluntarily avoided eating for a purpose? To “fast” is to do exactly that. Maybe you had a surgical procedure and you were instructed to not eat for several hours. Maybe you have participated in a fast for a religious exercise. Or possibly you’ve attempted fasting to lose weight. What you may not have known is that there are direct benefits to your health by utilizing fasting and adhering to the exercise itself. From water fasts of no food for multiple days to intermittent fasting by only consuming all of tour daily calories within a specific amount of time each day, there are tangible benefits to for someone that implements fasting as a part of the health maintenance. Most importantly, you can use fasting as one of the no cost tools to improve your health span in order to achieve optimal longevity. Join Ken & Eric as they discuss the many avenues of fasting and what health gains you can achieve on the GCP!

Supplement companies, exercise groups, religious & spiritual organizations, and clean food experts are only SOME of the people that are talking longevity. But what does it mean to YOU? Living long is not the same as living well, comfortable, and healthy. Lifespan should be best matched with your HEALTHSPAN. That means giving you the best quality of life possible. What’s great is that every single group that is talking about longevity is also describing key elements to improve your healthspan. Join Ken & Eric on the GCP to kick off this topic as they break down the categories and pillars of healthspan and longevity today!

An episode 74 we have Rich Hagedorn, a 25-year combat veteran, senior non-commissioned officer and inductee to the Nebraska national guard Hall of Fame, and most importantly childhood friend from over 40 years ago. Here's an infectious storyteller and recounts what it was like during the first Gulf war Since he has retired from the military on his off time, he works with disabled veterans and take them out into nature and guides them and hunting and fishing. Now Rich is co-owner of Soldier Valley Spirits which is a veteran owned veteran, run Spirit company, making great bourbon, whiskey vodka and rum and winning many national awards. But more importantly their why is to give back to non-profit organizations that support veterans. With every sale they give a portion of each sale back to non-profit veteran organizations. We are honored on the Gut check project to have a combat veteran who now is the co-owner of a business that gives back to less fortunate veterans. It's a little less sciency than we normally do, but it is entertaining. For more information visit https://soldiervalleyspirits.com

Shouldn’t businesses have your best interest for their services? How do good companies stay grounded to sound principles? Everyone can use guidance and feedback. Also, people seem learn the most about themselves when they give. Ken & Eric have been members of a group which facilitates building these opportunities and relationships throughout the year. Join the GCP as these two shed some light on their most recent meeting in Croatia with Baby Bathwater Institute! Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/author/wellnessmama/ Dr Emil https://www.doctoremil.com/about-dr-emil-hodzovic/ Chriss https://www.tridentmindset.com/ Itimar https://itamarmarani.com/ Flow Research Collective https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/

“Gimme your poo!” Not a typical request, but evidence is mounting regarding using other peoples healthy fecal matter to heal the sick. It’s officially called Fecal Microbial Transplant (FMT), and it may sound wild, but some direct results have demonstrated success. So can anybody just swap poop for health??? NO! The knowledge isn’t quite there yet, but what is known is that almost any biological process of one person can be transferred. However, that includes the good AND the bad. What about Inter-species FMT? Funny, Eric tells of his own personal experience doing exactly that!!! So clean off the bottoms of your shoes and be careful as you step into this episode of the GCP with Ken & Eric.

To follow up our health benefits discussion in episode 70, you need to know how to make Yerba mate safe for you. Does organic matter? Do people that drink mate actually increase their risk of cancers? What method is the best way to prepare mate to avoid danger? Join Ken and Eric as they break down some demo data and discuss how you can safely approach enjoying this South American specialty drink with your friends and family! Please be sure to like and share and thank YOU for joining us on the GCP!

Yerba Mate is a name that’ll grab your attention, and it’s much easier to say than Ilex paraguariensis, which is the plant that it is made from . You have probably seen Yerba mate listed on a can or two of an energy drink, and it’s no accident. This natural drink packs a lot of potential benefit. It’s not exactly coffee, not exactly tea, although it’s very similar to both. Having roots in ceremonial gatherings of friends and family, this cold brewed drink is steeped in water, and then enjoyed with quick slurps from a guampa or porongo (cup made from a gourd) with a special bombilla (straw) usually made of wood. Well who in the world drinks this stuff? For almost every country in South America, the consumption of Yerba Mate or just mate is a daily occurrence. And although highly consumed, what many may not know is that when consumed safely, Yerba mate is very healthy and can potentially supplement the consumer with great polyphenol and other benefits. BUT… there is a RIGHT and WRONG way to consume mate, and the method can actually determine if the drink is more friend or foe for those that drink it! Join Ken & Eric for episode 70 to be formally introduced to mate and understand why this small custom might become a part of your routine. Please be sure to like and share and thank YOU for joining us on the GCP!

The Gut Check Project is BACK! All new set, new sign, and new plans for the show! So we’ve been quiet for a bit, and wouldn’t you know… shipping delays apply to materials for building sets and new signs. Happened to us.. But we cannot wait to see YOU joining us back here on the show! So much to get to, and the relaunch of the GCP is finally here. This quick episode is a rest to catch everyone up, cuz things are about to take off. Thank you all so much for the email and calls and kind words. Looking forward to continue building a great show for YOU! Be sure to like and subscribe, and soon, the BONUS portal will be opening so Stay Tuned and stay Healthy!

Your health… it’s the ENTIRE reason that we have this show. The opportunity to share information and research better ways and remove barriers to better health is why Ken & Eric began working together in the first place. Your gut, brain, happiness and more depend upon you having the right information and tools to make you and your family’s lives as disease free and uncomplicated as possible. You know by now that everything we put in front of our audience is done with research. We will share it and more. Atrantil-PRO is over 2.5 years in the making after the launch of Atrantil itself. You deserve a company that doesn’t just make healthy supplements to take up shelf space. This show is a massive reveal for our company (KBS, the parent of Atrantil) to explain why you should be excited to learn what Atrantil-PRO is, and how we believe Mother Nature is undefeated in showing us the answers to to many of our health complications. We’ve addressed polyphenols, probiotics, the gut-brain axis, systemic inflammation, and so much more in several previous episodes. Now Arantil-PRO is possibly a solution that you can learn more about, and decide if Atrantil-PRO is right for you. Join Ken & Eric on the Gut Check Project, let us know your thoughts. Please LIKE & SHARE this episode with your family and friends, or even your patients (or your own doctors). Contact Atrantil to find Atrantil-PRO https://atrantil.com/contact-us/ If you wish to set up a physician/healthcare provider account, keep in mind that Atrantil-PRO is currently available through Fullscript and Emerson.

Kiran Krishnan is a microbiologist that has made huge waves in health and microbiome science. Well beyond concepts, Kiran has helped engineer, create, and study Spore probiotic delivery systems. It is incredibly unique in that before Microbiome Labs' data, there was almost no conclusive evidence to demonstrate probiotic efficacy en vivo (in humans/living animals). Kiran shares with GCP the basics of natural vaccination that we all should be doing everyday.

Are puberty blockers safe for children? Exactly who is talking to our children about these drugs? It is a situation that not a large percentage of parents ever really have to face. Or do they? Chris Elston (AKA “Billboard Chris”) joins the GCP for this episode to discuss why he has earned his nickname, and why he is working so hard to educate the public in the western world about his frightening discoveries. Chris is a father of two girls and he decided to take a stand. Chris explains that children should be free to be who they are — not indoctrinated to believe they were born in the wrong body. The indoctrination is the biggest issue where Chris has identified a danger that parents may not know exists. Puberty Blockers are the first step in a medical pathway that brings physical harm to children. Chris demonstrates that activists have not been transparent regrading the effects of these drugs, and the cross-sex hormones which almost always follow. In addition, there are many instances where supervisors of children such as teachers and counselors are given authority to initiate gender transformation without parental consent or even knowledge. Chris highlights that children are to be protected by their legal guardians, and that they should be protected from lifelong potential health damaging decisions, which are irreversible, especially since they are minors. Please LIKE AND SHARE and thank you for listening to the GCP! https://www.billboardchris.com

What in the world is microdosing? Can “tiny doses” actually accomplish anything? The rate of young professionals and lay people turning to psilocybin and other similar natural substances to attempt to bring balance to their mood and brain health grows annually. It’s no secret that storied institutions such as Johns Hopkins are involved in serious research surrounding the psilocybin and psilocin molecules and how serotonin mimics may actually retrain our brains for the better. What’s really intriguing is the modern day dosing schedule followed by so many known as “microdosing”. A practice of consuming relatively small doses in successive days to effectively stimulate seretonin receptors. What’s more interesting is the last of cost against the economy of neurotransmission in the brain to make this happen. Join Ken & Eric on the GCP, and LIKE AND SHARE! Thanks for Listening!

You have no doubt heard some debate on the health benefits of coffee. But what exactly can coffee do for your mental health? Coffee is naturally constructed to actually help your brain protect itself from inflammation and possibly Alzheimer’s disease, among a few other health issues. Coffee is actually healthy for us. But can we have too much of it? Sure. But that is not much of an answer. You can also drink too much water, eat too much food, sleep too much, etc… Excess of almost anything can be harmful. So that leaves us all wondering, “What is within coffee itself that could bring healthy benefits to our lives?” And how much coffee will bring the average adult benefit? Join our two resident coffee drinkers Ken & Eric and learn why coffee is awesome and why you should embrace your coffee habit! Please LIKE & SHARE, and thank you for joining the GCP!

Can what your ears hear actually allow you to focus? How can music actually be programmed to help you sleep? What do you really know about the power of sound? We have an incredible podcast with Dan Clark (CEO) and Kevin Woods (Director of Science) from Brain.FM. Brain.FM is a leading sound technology that is available on your smart phone today! We even have a free trial fo you to try it and see for yourself! (Check out this episode on our show page for offer https://kbmdhealth.com/brain-fm-dan-clark-kevin-woods-64/ ) Ken and Eric have used BrainFM for over a year. They swear by it. So much so, they have partnered with Brain.FM to bring the sleek technology to patients to reduce anxiety before medical procedures, and to assist in waking up form anesthesia. Dan will tell his story of joining Brain.FM and how he then moved to lead the company into a robust direction. One of Dan’s passions is finding routes to share one of the least invasive, yet scientifically proven methods to improve mood and cognition with sound to achieve a better quality of life. Kevin is a true audiophile. A musician, and a not so pedestrian stroll through NYU, MIT, and Harvard, Kevin has an innate passion for using the benefits of sound to help our brains improve our lives. Kevin has extensive training and a PhD from the Program in Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology. Join us today on the GCP #64, and try Brain.FM today for FREE right here: https://www.brain.fm FREE OFFER on show page https://kbmdhealth.com/brain-fm-dan-clark-kevin-woods-64/

Suffering from PTSD, or depression, or looking to stop a bad habit like smoking? Ken asks Eric about his talk he delivered in New Orleans earlier this month and they discuss the economy of neurotransmission. With so many therapy clinics now utilizing Ketamine, Psilocybin, MDMA and more, people can actually prepare their bodies for the best experience AND recovery. This episode of the GCP is set with getting people up to speed on a few current events as well, so LIKE AND SHARE, and THANK YOU for supporting the GCP!

Did you know that you can harness the clinical applications of mushrooms to improve your health? They not only compliment your healthy choices but actually drive your body to be more efficient and immuno-protective! Mason Bresset, ND serves as a medical advisor for Real Mushrooms and still maintains an active practice where medicinal mushrooms are a key part of everyday therapy. Join us on the GCP, and allow Mason to describe where you may benefit from simple modifications to your diet with mushrooms. Be sure to like and share and thanks for joining us on the Gut Check Project! Meta analysis and systematic analysis on turkey tail/reishi safety (coriolus versicolor): https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2019.00703/full?fbclid=IwAR2t2DXSkOw6nZHtzKaJ-gQr2lR4wO1Xc7Y6BqSzkVa8Mk3fnEy9DvI-U8c See table 2 for small phase 1 clinical trial using myc turkey tail on n=9 participants. no serious side effects Education break down of naturopathic doctors (ND), medical doctors (MD) osteopath, physio, massage, chiro etc. https://prohealthsys.com/students/professional-comparison/ Ergothioneine papers Read this one first: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7681161/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29851075/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22001064/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26772879/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27444382/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27488221/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23022622/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22342951/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31672783/ our ergo product: https://shop.realmushrooms.com/collections/organic-mushroom-extract-capsules/products/ergothioneine-supplement Health Practitioner Program @ Real Mushrooms https://www.realmushrooms.com/lp-organic-medicinal-mushrooms-health-practitioners/ Real Mushrooms https://www.realmushrooms.com/ Mason’s Clinic website https://www.thehealthcreationlab.com/ The medical information in this communication is provided as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information does not create any patient-physician/ND relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment

Cannabis as medicine. It’s a very real solution for real problems and now Texas has full access for patients to access it. Marcus Ruark is the president & lead strategist for Goodblend Texas, one of only three licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in the state of Texas. Marcus joins the GCP and really explains how the acceptance of medical cannabis by the state as a legitimate therapeutic has liberated the ability for physicians to better treat their patients with the care and results they need. He tells a few emotionally satisfying results for patients that are now able to elevate the quality of their lives. Join us on the GCP and learn how Texas is making life better by having great stewards of health improvement like Goodblend Texas leading the way! Be sure to like and share!!! tx.goodblend.com

Did you know that there are over 1 million different species of mushrooms and fungus??!! The science of mushroom nutrition is amazing and can actually boost and preserve your health with the right information. Join the GCP as we kick off a mini-series about shrooms and a better quality of life with a delicious recipe to boot! Please like and share, and thank YOU for being a part of the Gut Check Project! Listen to the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/kbmdhealth​ cart@kbmdhealth.com www.KBMDhealth.com www.unrefinedbakery.com www.Atrantil.com www.Lovemytummy.com/kbmd Follow us on Instagram: @kbmdhealth

Dr. Kristen Willeumier is a neuroscientist who's created a groundbreaking, science-driven plan for revitalizing, nourishing, and rejuvenating your most essential asset: your brain. She's the author of BioHack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power, the first book to outline a strategy for Covid longhaulers including those dealing with neurological issues, cognitive decline, and brain fog. For years, she worked alongside Dr. Daniel Amen, who published over 30 books and 70+ articles to prove the importance of brain health. Please like and share! And thank you for joining us on the GCP! https://www.amazon.com/Biohack-Your-Brain-Cognitive-Performance-ebook/dp/B086JXQ5LC

Can you lose weight or fend off disease just by “introducing” your gut bacteria to a thinner or healthier person??? This is what happens when two GI docs link up and one has a book (link to buy below) discussing the INCREDIBLE health advances we all can achieve with Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT). What an honor it was to have Dr. Hazan join the GCP! You will finish this episode excited about the future of health care and disease prevention, and we all are in great hands with pioneers like Dr. Hazan willing to push the boundaries of how to make nature work for all of us. Dr. Hazan is a board-certified gastroenterologist and avid researcher. She practices in Ventura, California, and she started her own clinical trial company 16 years ago, Ventura Clinical Trials. Dr. Hazan has been the principal investigator and sub-investigator in over 150 clinical trials. During this period, she became an expert in the microbiome with an interest in treating Clostridium difficile (C. Diff). Through this process, she became one of the world's leaders in fecal microbial transplant. Through her research and experience, she realized the unmet need to dive deeper into the microbiome and she founded ProgenaBiome. Most recently she published a fun easy to read book for the layperson called “Lets Talk Sh!t” Please LIKE & SHARE and join us today on the GCP! Purchase the “Let’s Talk SH!T” Book https://progenabiome.com/shop If you are a “Gut Doctor” or interested HCP, then visit : https://thebiomesquad.com/ Articles for further reading featuring Dr. Hazan: n-6 High Fat Diet Induces Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis and Colonic Inflammation https://res.mdpi.com/d_attachment/ijms/ijms-22-06919/article_deploy/ijms-22-06919.pdf Faecal Microbiota Transplantation as Primary Treatment for Clostridioidoes difficile Infection-evidence for Change https://www.scientificarchives.com/admin/assets/articles/pdf/faecal-microbiota-transplantation-as-primary-treatment-for-clostridioidoes-difficile-infection-evidence-for-change-20210603120638.pdf

Just some of the feedback we’ve received lately that we need to brush across some of the more pressing issues in the world of health today... How to prep your body for the BEST stem cell therapy outcome, some thoughts on Ivermectin, NAC or N-Acetyl Cysteine, an unimaginable scenario from Ken and more! Thank you all for hanging with us, and please keep hitting your like buttons, subscribe and share... join us NOW for GCP #57!

Protect your intimacy, for both you and your partner. “Problems” at the most inconvenient times are a signal... a signal that should be addressed by more than just a pill. These issues are most often not an issue of attraction or love or caring for your partner... it’s a sign of a health system that is experiencing fatigue or inadequate nutrients and compounds to make you your best. So let’s culminate our discussion from 54 & 55 and really give the GOOD NEWS for all of us! Please like and share, and THANK YOU for being a part of the GCP!