The Code: A Guide to Health and Human Performance

82. Living Your Big Life | Devon Nelson & Christy Garbus

"Direct primary care allows for more time, flexibility, and accessibility, providing a higher level of personalized care for patients." - Christy Garbus
 
In this episode of The Code, Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Christy Garbus and Devon Nelson, owners of Big Life Integrative Health, to discuss the benefits of direct primary care. They delve into the challenges of the traditional insurance-based healthcare model, where providers are limited by time constraints and the need to bill for each individual visit. In contrast, direct primary care offers a more personalized and flexible approach, with longer appointment times and direct access to providers via phone, text, or telemedicine. The team at Big Life Integrative Health aims to provide comprehensive care, including direct primary care, functional medicine, weight loss, hormone consultations, IV hydration, and neuro therapy. They emphasize the importance of building relationships with patients and providing accessible, high-quality care. Tune in to learn more about the advantages of direct primary care and how it can revolutionize the healthcare experience.
 
Key Takeaways:
• Direct primary care offers a more personalized and flexible approach to healthcare compared to traditional insurance-based models.
• In direct primary care, providers have more time to spend with patients, allowing for better communication and comprehensive care.
• Direct primary care memberships cover annual physicals, labs, and visits with the provider, providing access to care without additional costs.
• Direct primary care can be a cost-effective option for individuals with high-deductible insurance plans or shared healthcare plans.
• Direct primary care models prioritize building relationships with patients and providing accessible care through telemedicine, phone calls, and in-person visits.
 
Quotes:
• "In the direct primary care model, we're not bound by insurance. Patients can text us with quick questions, and we can have visits via telemedicine or phone call. We have more flexibility and can spend more time with patients." (16:10 | Devon) 
• "The direct primary care model allows for more time with patients and a better quality of care." (18:44-00:18:52 | Devon)
• "Direct primary care providers manage a smaller patient load, around 600 to 800 patients, compared to the 2,500 to 3,000 patients in the traditional insurance model." (24:03-00:24:20 | Devon)
• "We're building a relationship with you and walking with you on your health journey. It behooves you to maintain that relationship with your provider over time." (30:46 | Christy)
• "Most people with health care plans are relatively healthy, don't typically go to the doctor often, and need affordable coverage. They're usually younger and have small businesses where they don't get coverage through work." (35:10 | Devon)
 
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81. The Difference Between Performance-Based Care and Traditional Care

"There's almost no profession in the traditional healthcare model here in the United States that is set up for preventing issues from happening in the first place. It's not proactive. It's very reactive,
 
 
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80. Protein 101: Essential Nutrient for Strength, Vitality, and Overall Well-Being | Dr. Jamie Kyei-Frimpong

Key Takeaways:
 
• Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a crucial role in muscle repair, immune function, and overall health. Consuming an adequate amount of protein daily, preferably around 1 gram per pound of body weight, can support muscle growth, fat loss, and satiety.
• Animal-based protein sources provide complete proteins with all essential amino acids, making them highly efficient for the body's protein needs. Plant-based protein sources may require combining multiple sources to ensure a complete amino acid profile.
• Planning and preparing protein-rich meals in advance can help individuals maintain a healthy diet, especially for busy schedules. Batch-cooking meat, making hard-boiled eggs, and having high-protein snacks readily available can support consistent protein intake.
 
In this enlightening episode, Dr. Andrew Fix and Jamie Kyei-Frimpong delve deep into the world of protein consumption, highlighting its crucial role in supporting various physiological processes, including muscle repair and immune function. The experts emphasize the importance of ensuring sufficient protein intake and discuss the recommended daily amount of around 1 gram per pound of body weight, which can have a positive impact on body composition and satiety.
 
Listeners are treated to a comprehensive understanding of the differences between animal-based and plant-based protein sources. Animal-based proteins are celebrated for providing complete amino acid profiles, while plant-based alternatives may require thoughtful combination to achieve the same level of completeness. The conversation also touches on the significance of personalizing one's diet based on individual preferences and dietary restrictions, empowering listeners to make informed choices about their protein sources.
 
For busy individuals and moms, the episode offers practical and time-saving tips, ranging from batch-cooking meat to preparing convenient, high-protein snacks that can be enjoyed throughout the day. The use of protein bars and shakes as supplements is thoughtfully explored, with a strong emphasis on using them judiciously and prioritizing whole foods to maximize health benefits while minimizing the intake of additives and preservatives.
 
By ensuring an adequate protein intake, focusing on whole food sources, and planning ahead, you can significantly enhance your overall health and body composition. 
Quotes
• "Protein is important for muscle repair, for immune function, for a lot of different processes in our body." (00:52 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
• "Strength training has been a game changer as far as supporting my adrenals." (Dr. Jamie Kyei-Frimpong | 04:24)
• "Protein stimulates muscle growth. And most people don't have enough muscle. We need more muscle to offset the fat. So if we build more muscle, we're going to lose some of the body fat. And as we age, it reduces our risk of osteoporosis.” (Dr. Jamie Kyei-Frimpong | 16:48)
• "No one ever put on muscle by accident. It is impossible to go to the gym and suddenly become bulky because we know there's a lot of other things that go into that." (Dr. Andrew Fix | 26:38)
• "If you want the best bang for your buck in terms of bioavailability and absorption, you're going to want to do that through an animal-based source of protein." (Dr. Andrew Fix | 36:58)
• "It's really just about having a larger serving of meat or protein at every meal. You can ask for extra chicken or add in extra eggs to increase your protein intake." (Dr. Jamie Kyei-Frimpong | 31:51)
• "Batch cook your meat and have it ready in the fridge for quick and easy meals or snacks throughout the week." (Dr. Jamie Kyei-Frimpong | 48:33)
 
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79. Choosing Growth Over Fear | Sarah Martin

Key Takeaways
• Mindset is key! When you change your mindset to be more open to growth and focused on the present, you become more resilient and can overcome more challenges and fears.
• Diaphragmatic breathing can be used as a mindfulness practice to help you slow down, recover, and focus on the present. 
• Consistency is everything. Even if you feel like you are losing motivation, keep going anyway. 
 
No matter what your fitness goals are, success starts with mindset. When fitness and health coach Sarah Martin first began training, she became obsessive over seeing results. Regardless of how much she pushed her limits, she still found herself unhappy with her body. She began to shift her mindset, focusing more on rest, recovery, nutrition, and breath work. When she started to spend more time being present in the moment, she began to enjoy her life much more. Now, Sarah has a podcast called Choosing Growth Over Fear where she helps people overcome their fears and live balanced, healthy lifestyles. Today, she speaks with host Dr. Andrew Fix about the importance of mindset for overall success. 
 
So many people focus on the future or comparing themselves to others instead of focusing on themselves and the present moment. This can be detrimental to success in the long run. It is easy to get caught up in comparing your successes with others, but remember that your journey is yours alone. It will not be the same as others and that’s okay! By adopting a growth mindset, you will be able to overcome fears and challenges that come your way with more resilience. 
 
You are in control of your own journey to success. Instead of trying to speed run to the finish line, take time to be fully present for each step. You will enjoy life much more if you allow yourself to be present, and may find that more opportunities come your way as a result. 
Quotes
• “My whole mindset has shifted, because I understand that's when the muscle building process begins… I learned a lot about how important breath work is, and recovery.” (10:33 | Sarah) 
• “You enjoy life more when you focus on just what's happening in the moment.” (13:57 | Sarah)
• “When you are more open to growth, you're able to have more opportunities presented before you and you accept the fear, challenges, things that come your way more resiliently.” (30:42 | Sarah)
• “You're in control of not only your actions, your attitude, but also your journey.” (33:55 | Sarah)
• “Set small goals and celebrate those, because that's going to lead you to the big, significant results when you look back on your journey.” (45:53 | Sarah)
• “What you do every single day is going to account for the quality of your life and the degree of your success. So, whether you feel like putting in the work, do it regardless.” (46:02 | Sarah)
 
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78. Lessons Learned from Bridesmaids & Wilson Phillips

Key Takeaways:
• You don’t always have control over what happens to you in life, but you do have control over how you react.
• Blaming others for your problems will not solve anything and will just make you feel worse.
• Ultimately, you are in control of your own destiny. 
 
If you are not familiar with the 2011 movie Bridesmaids which is currently available on Netflix, the premise is a lot more relatable than you may have thought. Essentially, the main character Annie is very down on her luck and blaming everyone but herself for anything that goes wrong in her life. Instead of taking accountability for her own actions, Annie mopes around and blames this other character, Helen, for issues that she basically caused. The problem with this is that blaming others will not change anything about your situation. In this episode, host Dr. Andrew Fix shares life lessons learned from Bridesmaids and the song Hold On by Wilson Phillips which is featured prominently in the movie. 
 
It’s easy to blame others when things do not go your way. It’s harder to actually take accountability for your own actions and shift your mindset to realize that you are in control of your destiny. What happens to you has a lot less to do with the way others behave and a lot more to do with how you react. When you realize that you are in charge of your own attitude and how you respond to any situation, you empower yourself to take back control of your life. Sometimes experiencing those lows is actually the motivation that you need for pushing yourself and turning a bad situation into a positive one. 
 
By blaming others for your problems, nothing about your situation will ever change. It is only when you accept accountability for your problems and do something about them yourself that you will be able to inspire change and move forward.
Quotes
• “I'm not saying that everything that you do in your life is your fault. But what is almost always, if not always within your control is how you respond to a situation and what your attitude is, what your reaction is. You ultimately have control over that. And although things happen to us, we can often make a really positive scenario out of what seems like a bad situation.” (6:56 | Dr. Andrew) 
• “You are your problem, you are also your solution.” (7:39 | Dr. Andrew)
• “Hitting the bottom is a good thing, because there's nowhere to go but up.” (8:37 | Dr. Andrew)
• “The highs don't mean as much if you haven't experienced those lows.” (9:26 | Dr. Andrew)
• “You can't just blame other people for your problems or for your situation and expect that to change.” (9:40 | Dr. Andrew) 
• “You ultimately are in control of your destiny.” (10:52 | Dr. Andrew)
 
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77. Heart Health for Athletes | Corey Feldman, MMS, PA-C

Key Takeaways:
• Get blood work done regularly (every 3, 6, 12 months) 
• Even if you have perfect cholesterol, you should still get your arteries checked for plaque 
• The first symptom of a heart attack is usually death. So don’t wait until you actually have symptoms to check your heart health
 
Cardiovascular health is extremely important to keep on top of for all people, but especially for athletes. Often, because athletes look healthy on the outside and are performing well, problems can end up being missed until it is too late. Not staying on top of heart health is what leads to athletes collapsing on the field or having a heart attack while driving home from a fitness class. In this episode, Corey Feldman, co-owner and primary provider at Tri Vida Functional Medicine, shares his tips for athletes looking to be proactive about their cardiovascular health. 
 
Growing up, athletes are tested in yearly physicals in order to play sports at their schools. Unfortunately, adult athletes are less likely to keep up with these check ups, especially when they appear to be in good shape and are feeling healthy. Even people who have a healthy lifestyle and appear fit may still have genetic predispositions to certain diseases. This is why regardless of current health and fitness level, all people can benefit from regular blood work. By combining frequent testing with lifestyle changes like increased cardiovascular exercise, eating a healthier, more nutritious diet, and getting adequate sleep, athletes can better protect their heart health.  
 
Instead of waiting for symptoms to occur, be proactive about your health and seek out testing from your physician. Look beyond the basics and encourage your physician to test additional things like hormone levels, inflammatory markers, gastrointestinal health, and cholesterol. Don’t wait until something goes wrong to start testing, because most often, the first symptom of a heart attack is simply dropping dead. 
 
Quotes
• “Getting some blood work done every three, six, twelve months would benefit anybody.” (12:43 | Corey)
• “There's so many different inflammatory markers that need to be tested as well to try to find root causes of why your body is inflamed.” (18:05 | Corey)
• “What you need to look at when you're really looking at cholesterol is size, shape, production and transportation of cholesterol.” (20:38 | Corey)
• “The bottom line is you can ask for any test you want. And, if your doctor is not willing to give you the tests you want within reason, go get a new doctor.” (24:00 | Corey)
• “Healthy, unhealthy, whatever you got going on, I'd recommend people do these types of tests… I have seen people with perfect cholesterol, still plaquing in their arteries.” (25:48 | Corey) 
• “The first symptom of heart attack is usually death.” (30:52 | Corey) 
• “Medication is not the devil and medication is not a failure. Medication is a tool.” (33:47 | Corey)
 
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76. Sparta Science - Using Movement Intelligence to Optimize Performance | Dr. Phil Wagner

Key Takeaways:
• While AI should not be used to completely replace a physical therapist, it can be used as a means of gathering data to determine the best treatment plan
• Wearables and other data collection tools are now at the point where the data can be used to assess and reassess treatment plans
• The testing can be completed very quickly and works similarly to a blood test, in that it is the same test for everyone but the therapist will be focusing on different biomarkers for each patient
 
If you have any wearables like the Aura Ring or a FitBit, you likely have gathered a whole lot of data about your health and daily movement. However, if you do not know how to actually implement this data into your lifestyle, then it is likely not doing a whole lot for you. The good news is that thanks to machine learning, AI is now at the point where this data can be pooled together and used to create movement assessments and treatment plans. In this episode, learn more about movement intelligence and how it can help you optimize your performance from Dr. Phil Wagner, CEO and founder of Sparta Science. 
 
Continual reassessment is a large and time consuming component of physical therapy. With movement intelligence, this reassessment can be completed much more quickly and easily. Using data from force plates in tandem with data from apps and wearables, the AI is able to learn a lot about a patient in a very short amount of time and make suggestions for treatment based on its human data platform. Much like a blood test, the movement testing is the same for each patient, with the physical therapist focusing on different biomarkers depending on the patient’s specific issues. As all of those data points continue to accumulate, this provides an opportunity for more individualized results. 
 
The human data platform is a win-win for patients and physical therapists because it provides the therapist an opportunity to leverage insights from thousands of data points while still allowing them autonomy over their patient’s treatment. If you’re looking for a streamlined way to combine performance improvement and injury prevention, movement intelligence is the way to go.
 
Quotes
• “Reassessment is a very key and core principle of PT.” (9:59-10:03 | Dr. Wagner)
• “Now we're to the place where machine learning is able to establish a data platform.” (12:01-12:07 | Dr. Wagner) 
• “You have to be aware that the higher level performance does bear with it a higher risk for injury, you can't escape that.” (18:58-19:05 | Dr. Wagner)
• “The beauty about this is it's a win-win, in that they have autonomy to do what they think is best, but they can also get to leverage those insights from everybody else.” (25:07-25:19 | Dr. Wagner)
• “Assessments should be more like a blood test. They don't need to be long or varied. They need to be deep.” (47:44-47:51 | Dr. Wagner)
 
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75. Managing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) | Dr. Aubrey Armento

Key Takeaways:
• When the body does not have enough energy to support daily physiological functions, this can trigger RED-S
• RED-S causes health complications like hormone suppression, bone stress injuries, and digestive issues
• RED-S is most commonly seen in female athletes, but is believed to be underreported in males. It is often made worse by disordered eating and is seen most in athletes engaging in endurance sports like running, antigravity sports like rock climbing, weight training, and sports that require a lean physique
 
You are likely familiar with the stress that athletes put their bodies under in order to excel at their sport. But what you may not know is that many athletes are at risk of developing low energy availability due to the activities involved and a culture that encourages disordered eating. In this episode, find out all about RED-S, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, from a true expert, Dr. Aubrey Armento, MD, a primary care sports medicine physician at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
 
When the body doesn’t have enough energy to function, it adapts by slowing down all of its physiological processes, such as digestion, heart rate, and temperature regulation. With female athletes, RED-S causes a dangerous disruption to hormones that can suppress the menstrual cycle and ultimately lead to loss of bone density. In addition to the energy expenditure required by more physically demanding sports, athletes tend to slip into patterns of disordered eating due to the culture around the sport itself. This can lead to nutrient deficiencies like anemia which can cause the body to further shut down. 
 
With the help of a sports dietician and knowledgeable sports medicine physician, RED-S is reversible. If you are an athlete and begin to notice any signs of RED-S, seek help from a specialist sooner rather than later. 
 
Quotes
• “Every day you need a certain amount of energy just to live and breathe and go to work or school or just live your daily life… then you're left without enough energy to support body functioning.” (5:40-6:15 | Dr. Aubrey) 
• “If somebody has low energy availability, that ultimately leads to hormonal suppression or abnormal hormone cycling.” (7:46-7:55 | Dr. Aubrey)
• “One of the ways the body adapts to energy deficiencies is that it basically slows the gut down.” (20:58-21:04 | Dr. Aubrey)
• “The nature of the activity itself, and then the nature of the culture around the sport, tends to promote behaviors that put people more at risk.” (30:10-30:23 | Dr. Aubrey)
• “I always encourage people, if they think something's not right, or they're recognizing that they're struggling with any of these things that we've talked about, it can never hurt to see somebody who specializes in this.” (53:31-53:45 | Dr. Aubrey)
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74. You Are Your Own Best Healer | Jordan New

Key Takeaways:
• Acupuncture affects the whole nervous system due to energetic intentionality, whereas dry needling is most helpful for localized areas of the body.
• You can always retrain yourself to think more positively, no matter what has happened in your life.
• You are your own best healer. There is more access to information and resources than ever before. Use your discernment to determine what is really serving you.
 
Chinese medicine is no ordinary remedy—it's a vibrant fusion of nutrition, herbs, Qi Gong, and acupuncture that revitalizes your entire being. In this episode, join Jordan New, a well known acupuncturist and herbalist, as he teams up with host Dr. Andrew Fix to unravel the wonders of Chinese medicine. Prepare to be amazed by the immense power that lies within you as your own ultimate healer.
 
Picture this: A 12-year-old Jordan receives a disheartening diagnosis of scoliosis, with doctors insisting surgery is the only solution in the long run. But destiny had a different plan. Exploring the realms of yoga in his late teens, Jordan experiences a mind-boggling transformation. His flexibility soars, posture improves, and pain vanishes into thin air. But life decides to throw him a curveball—a snowboarding accident lands him in a coma at the age of 23. Instead of surrendering to despair, Jordan embarks on an incredible journey to reclaim his health and transform his life. Armed with unwavering determination and a positive mindset, he delves into the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine. Through the potent combination of hot yoga, herbal supplements, and acupuncture, Jordan emerges victorious, experiencing a complete recovery and a newfound level of vitality.
 
Thanks to the boundless wonders of the internet, a treasure trove of knowledge on diverse healing modalities awaits us all. So, it's time to embrace your discerning spirit and remember this powerful truth: You, yes, YOU are the ultimate healer because no one knows your body better than you do. 
 
Quotes
• “Acupuncture is kind of like the cleanup crew that gets the car moving on the highway again…It's the key that unlocks the healing potential within the human body.” (8:08-8:45 | Jordan) 
• “Just like anything in life, intention is so important.” (13:25-13:28 | Jordan)
• “Acupuncture is highly effective for fertility.” (19:38-19:41 | Jordan)
• “You can retrain yourself to think positively.” (24:40-24:42 | Jordan)
• “You are your own best healer, every single one of us.” (37:32-37:35 | Jordan)
• “You have the power to change your life, to heal yourself, to do whatever you want.” (42:35-42:40 | Jordan)
 
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73. When Adversity Strikes, Keep Showing Up | Amanda Marek

Key takeaways:
• Control what you can and let go of what you cannot control.
• After adversity strikes, take time to recover. Seek out resources to determine what happened and why it happened and get back out there.
• Don’t compare yourself to other athletes, because your success may look different from their success.
 
The road to success is rarely a straight line. In today’s world, people are used to seeking out instant gratification, but becoming a successful athlete does not happen overnight. Instead, success comes from consistency and continuing to show up even in the face of adversity. In today’s episode, Amanda Marek, triathlete and triathlon coach, speaks with Dr. Andrew Fix about how to keep pushing forward after a setback.
 
When Amanda was 7 years old, she was diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Doctors told her mother that she should be pulled from all sports, but her mother had other ideas. She refused to give up on her daughter and instilled that same tenacity in Amanda. After falling in love with triathlons in her senior year of college, Amanda pushed herself to train hard and entered her first full IronMan in 2015. Even though she was in love with endurance sports, success did not come easily. She continued to have issues with the running portion, culminating in a huge blow out in 2018 where she had a seizure 400 meters from the finish line. Where many people may have given up after such an adverse event, Amanda pivoted, seeking out the resources she needed to recover properly and making a new plan for how to best prepare Amanda’s body for a successful run. 
 
The road to success is full of ups and downs. It’s all about staying consistent and getting back up after each mistake or setback. If you are interested in trying a triathlon, you absolutely can make it happen with dedication and a lot of hard work.
 
Quotes
• “All too often I think people see really everything from sport to your professional life to social, everybody sees it as a straight line. But it's a lot of ups and downs. It's a lot of mistakes and getting back up and getting to the top of that straight line.” (8:45-9:11 | Amanda)
• “There's no shortage of options on how you can do this and how you can be successful. I'm a big advocate for anyone getting involved in the sport.” (25:24-25:37 | Amanda) 
• “Consistency is the most important thing.” (25:50-25:53 | Amanda)
• “We live in a society where there's kind of this need for instant gratification…you have to make that decision to show up and put the work in.” (26:54-27:38 | Amanda) 
• “I had a seizure 400 meters from the finish line. And, being the stubborn person I am and knowing what happened and knowing my body, whether it was right or wrong, I crawled to the finish line.” (43:08-43:22 | Amanda)
• “It's really important to not compare yourself to every other athlete because what they do is going to be a lot different than what you do, and your success may not look like their success.” (59:44-59:59 | Amanda)
 
Links
 
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Connect with Amanda Marek:
Tri 4 Schools: https://tri4schools.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerinthegrannygear/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ammarek/
 
Connect with Physio Room: 
Website | ​​https://physioroomco.com/ 
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/physioroomco/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/physioroomco
Andrew’s Personal Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dr.andrewfix/ 
Andrew’s Personal Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/andrew.fix.9/
 
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