Eating super hot food can seem like a mix of pleasure with self torture. But just how hot can spicy food be? What is the Scoville Heat Unit scale for rating spiciness in food? There can be some symptoms attributed to eating super spicy food, but is it actually dangerous? To wrap, Ken breaks down a recent study describing people just like YOU… podcast listeners! Are we in good company if we look forward to podcast shows? Be sure to LIKE & SHARE the GCP!...
Dec 04, 2022•52 min•Ep. 105
Have you felt alone in trying to improve your overall health? What about when how you look doesn’t really represent how you feel? EVERYONE struggles to maintain the optimal health, no matter what the appearance may be. As a long time fitness model and former body builder, Rachel Scheer shares her impactful story of how her gut health was being compromised as she worked overtime to maintain physique and performance. Rachel has an incredible perspective and drives the relative perspective for all ...
Nov 29, 2022•56 min•Ep. 104
Were you aware that every 68 seconds, an American suffers from sexual assault? It’s a sobering statistic that knows no boundaries from race or even sex. Females are most often the victim, however males can be subjected to the horrific act as well. Layne Garrett, LPC joins Ken & Eric on The Gut Check Project to discuss the barriers to helping those that may need an escape form the tortuous burden of having been a victim of a crime that they never deserved. Layne’s service is a noble cause, an...
Nov 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 103
If you’ve ever looked at the snot dripping from a cow’s nose, and it made you think of becoming “frisky”… well, as strange as that sounds, you are not alone! (This story shows how wild ideas become meaningful science.) Ken & Eric hit the ground running in the early days of COVID, and over time, it’s actually demonstrated that long time accepted reasoning and application of physiology concepts actually paid off. What did the inflammation of COVID or even the mRNA vaccine do to the public’s mi...
Nov 06, 2022•45 min•Ep. 102
Did you know that negotiating the cash pay cost of your prescription drugs could possibly be determined if you simply have insurance!?!? Mark Cuban has a new approach to reducing the red tape, the bureaucracy, and the ultimate barriers too access for many of the prescriptions that Americans need. How does a Pharmacy Benefit Manager affect your pocket book? You won’t like the answer! Also, if enjoying an occasional alcoholic beverage sometimes comes with a cost of a hangover (or worse) what might...
Oct 30, 2022•53 min•Ep. 101
Ryan “Birdman” Parrott was a trained sniper in his SEAL team. After transitioning out of the SEAL teams, there was an assumption that they were safe, back home on American soil. On January 2nd, 2019, Birdman received a call from a teammate, stating that his SEAL team partner David R. Metcalf had taken his own life. As he navigated his own grief, Birdman was inspired to do more than simply mourn. The issues facing war tattered and battle worn veterans is far beyond just a label of PTSD (Post Trau...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 100
What crosses your mind when you or someone that you love experiences dizziness, random mouth sores, mood changes, muscle weakness…? It could be something as basic as a virus. It could be a vitamin B12 deficiency or folate issue related to Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR). All of the way from Australia, Joanne Kennedy BHSc was kind enough to join the GCP and address some the most perplexing metabolic issues that we face today. In this episode you will hear so much more about the intric...
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 99
What in the world do all of these subjects have to do with each other… well loosely, quite a bit! Ryan & Rob place a bet with each other over getting a colonoscopy. The FDA has recently had a large drop in public trust and their funding may play a big part in that decline. Methane and even hydrogen sulfide production in the gut is normal, but can quickly get out of control, but what you should YOU know about it? All of this covered in this episode of Gut Check Project. Please Like & Shar...
Oct 09, 2022•48 min•Ep. 98
Glyphosate (often referred to by the popular trade name Roundup) has been approved for use on many crops… But at what risk? What value does the assurance of a Non-GMO food come with, and how important could it be for a baby and their setup for long term health? Also, out of Stanford, a synthetic microbiome has been developed. How will it be used and what could it mean.. bot good and bad? Join Ken & Eric on the GCP as they address concerns regarding these and other developments… PLUS Eric is ...
Oct 02, 2022•49 min•Ep. 97
Were you ever told that eating turkey was a solid source of Tryptophan? Well it is.. and so are so many other foods! And that is GREAT news for all of us. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, meaning that YOU NEED to consume it in order to achieve optimal health. Join us today as Ken also walks us through how Crows have a real mourning ceremony for their fallen and why IPAs may not be just the beer that brew enthusiasts enjoy. Join Ken & Eric on the GCP and PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE with your ...
Sep 25, 2022•40 min•Ep. 96
We’ve covered A LOT in the space of longevity and health span… BECAUSE YOU ARE WORTH IT! In this series finale, Ken and Eric give context to supplement choices and a wrap on the series covering your ability to live your life longer, more full, and healthier than you may have thought possible. Join Ken & Eric on the GCP, today! Be sure to like and share this episode, and thank you for being a part of the KBMD Health family!
Sep 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 95
Stop wasting time & money. Supplement stores offer all kinds of options. But are you using supplements to improve your health? How informed are you for what you actually need and know that works? The GCP longevity series has covered a lot of basics. The basics have to be addressed for health span success. So IF you are already working to achieve the basics for your own health, be sure to tune into this episode of the GCP and learn what unbiased research shows your next steps to consider are ...
Sep 06, 2022•59 min•Ep. 94
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!
Aug 28, 2022•52 min•Ep. 93
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 digestiv...
Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 92
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 rea...
Jul 31, 2022•58 min•Ep. 91
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 on...
Jul 24, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 90
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...
Jul 18, 2022•55 min•Ep. 89
An episode 74 we have Rich hagadorn, 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 valle...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 88
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://wellnes...
Jun 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 87
“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 Int...
Jun 12, 2022•44 min•Ep. 86
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 GC...
Jun 02, 2022•35 min•Ep. 85
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 wi...
May 26, 2022•39 min•Ep. 84
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. Look...
May 16, 2022•41 min•Ep. 83
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.
Feb 17, 2022•55 min•Ep. 82
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 child...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 81
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 intri...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 80
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...
Dec 10, 2021•55 min•Ep. 79
Eric Rieger 0:00 Hello gut check project fans and KB MD health family, I hope that you are having a great day. It is now time for a new gut check project episode and guess what? Brain FM is in the house. That's right. Brain FM ceo dan Clark and chief scientist, Kevin Woods. Join us on the show today to talk about an incredible application of sound improving your life solving anxiety, sleep issues. Focus just an incredible tool that I can personally say I've used now for well over a year so as my...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 78
Suffering from PTSD, depression, looking to stop 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!...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 77
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