Lifestyle Diseases- Insights from Dr. John Poothullil

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We’ve been misled about food for our entire lives, and it’s killing us. My guest today helps explain why that is, and how a couple of unproven theories from just a few medical professionals in the late 1960s have created an explosion in obesity and related diseases over the past fifty years.

If you’ve listened to this podcast before, then you know A Joyful Rebellion is all about getting more life out of life. It’s hard to do that if your health is compromised, so I’m excited for you to hear this conversation with Dr. John Poothulil. He goes by Dr. John and has written six books on subjects ranging from preventing and reversing type 2 diabetes to preventing and healing from cancer through the foods we eat, and more importantly, the foods we avoid.

The next hour is packed with info, so let’s get our science on!

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The Truth About Grains, Cholesterol, and Diabetes with Dr. John In this episode of A Joyful Rebellion, the host interviews Dr. John, an expert, and author of six books on type 2 diabetes and cancer. Dr. John explains the historical context and medical missteps leading to the modern obesity and diabetes epidemics, focusing on the fallout from government grain subsidies and the reliance on unproven medical theories from the 1960s. The discussion delves into the physiology of cholesterol, the flawed understanding of insulin resistance, and the impact of lifestyle choices on chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer. Dr. John emphasizes the importance of taking charge of personal health through diet variety, mindful eating, and questioning medical advice. 00:00 The Global Grain Subsidy and Its Health Impacts 01:13 Introducing Dr. John: A Journey Through Medical Discoveries 03:09 The Obesity Epidemic: A Historical Perspective 04:23 Challenging Conventional Wisdom on Cholesterol 04:56 Understanding Cholesterol's Role in the Body 06:50 The Shift to Carbohydrate-Heavy Diets 07:48 Personal Experiences with Weight Gain 09:20 The Mystery of Hunger and Satiety 11:12 The Link Between Blood Nutrients and Diabetes 15:01 Insulin Resistance: A Misunderstood Concept 18:17 The History and Evolution of Diabetes Treatment 25:58 The Role of Grain Farming in Modern Health Issues 30:28 Lifestyle Diseases: Beyond Diabetes 35:29 The Miracle of Cell Division 36:04 Understanding Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Multiplication 37:06 The Role of Genes in Cancer 37:52 Cancer Treatment and Hidden Cells 38:34 Nutrient Deprivation: Starving Cancer Cells 39:13 Prostate Cancer: Survival and Metastasis 40:20 Diet and Cancer: The Role of Carbohydrates 47:21 The Importance of Nutrient Variety 48:12 Eating Habits and Obesity 57:16 Medical Guidelines and Disease Treatment 01:02:30 Cholesterol: Good vs. Bad 01:07:38 Taking Charge of Your Health 01:09:53 Final Thoughts and Resources