Do you struggle with gut issues that just won’t quit—bloating, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, or digestive crashes after even a minor diet slip?

In this episode of Keeping It Real with Chinese Medicine, Jimmy Yen, L.Ac., aka the AcuSensei, breaks down one of the most powerful herbs in traditional Chinese medicine: Huang Lian (Coptis root). Often used for chronic digestive disorders, this bitter and cold herb supports the heart, liver, stomach, and large intestine, and contains berberine, a compound backed by powerful clinical research.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
🔹 Why Western supplements alone often fail for long-term gut healing
🔹 How Huang Lian clears heat, dries dampness, and reduces inflammation
🔹 The dangers of using single herbs without proper formulation
🔹 How Coptis root may aid conditions like ulcers, infections, gallstones, and even high blood pressure
🔹 Real clinical studies: 100% success treating bone infections, strong outcomes in hypertension and arrhythmia
🔹 Why you must consult a licensed TCM practitioner for herbal prescriptions

📣 Key Takeaway: Chinese herbs aren’t “just plants”—they’re time-tested tools with real clinical impact. But they must be used correctly, in proper combinations, and under expert care.

⚠️ Health Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. Always consult your physician or licensed herbal practitioner before starting any new herbal treatment.

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Sunlight isn’t just about vitamin D—it’s one of the most powerful healing tools you’re probably ignoring.

In this episode of the Restorative Longevity Podcast, certified nutritionist Chris McKee reveals how sunlight impacts your energy, mood, metabolism, immune system, brain health, and sleep. From regulating circadian rhythms to stimulating stem cells and reducing neuroinflammation, light isn’t optional—it’s essential.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
🔹 How sunlight boosts ATP and mitochondrial repair (your cellular battery!)
🔹 Why morning light sets your circadian rhythm—and builds melatonin naturally
🔹 The brain benefits of melatonin: antioxidant power, neurogenesis, and mood support
🔹 When to go outside for vitamin D, infrared light, and anti-inflammatory effects
🔹 The surprising link between sun exposure and blood sugar regulation
🔹 Sunscreen safety: how to choose non-toxic protection (and where to look it up)

📣 Key Takeaway: Sunlight is not the enemy. It’s a vital signal to your body for healing, repair, and longevity—especially when timed right and used wisely.

📚 Topics Covered:

• Melatonin and serotonin from light exposure

• Red and infrared light from the sun

• Vitamin D, cholesterol, and immune defense

• Daily sunlight routines for energy and resilience

⚠️ Health Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. Always consult your physician before starting new routines.

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Think fruits and vegetables are just “good for you”? Think again. They might be the most powerful disease-prevention tool you have.

In this episode of the Restorative Longevity Podcast, Chris McKee, nutritionist at Achieve Integrative Health, breaks down the life-saving power of phytonutrients, fiber, and color-coded plant foods. She’ll show you why 9–13 servings a day isn’t just doable—it’s essential for gut health, cognitive function, hormone balance, and disease reversal.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

🔹 Why colorful foods = antioxidant powerhouses

🔹 How fiber supports blood sugar, cholesterol, satiety, and cancer prevention

🔹 The gut-brain connection: serotonin, dopamine, and immunity

🔹 How to portion servings—and sneak more into your day

🔹 Grocery tips and strategies to avoid produce waste

🔹 Why food is information, not just calories

📣 Key Takeaway: Food is medicine. When you eat strategically—by color, by variety, and by serving size—you feed your brain, protect your heart, support your liver, and fuel your microbiome.

📚 Topics Covered:

Color-coded plant medicine (red, orange, green, blue/purple/black)

What 9–13 servings/day really looks like

Meal planning tips for busy schedules

Why “eating more vegetables” isn’t a specific enough goal

⚠️ Health Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making dietary changes.

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Achieve Integrative Health, the #1 rated acupuncture and wellness clinic in Austin, in Texas, and in the United States. With over 750 five-star Google reviews, they are known as the “Mayo Clinic” of Acupuncture, as people from across the U.S. travel to their clinic to seek help.

Think more workouts = better results? Not always. The truth is, the wrong type—or duration—of exercise can drain your energy, shrink your muscles, and trigger fat gain.

In this episode of the Restorative Longevity Podcast, Jimmy Yen, L.Ac., explains how overtraining and poorly timed workouts elevate cortisol, destroy lean tissue, and sabotage long-term health. He also breaks down the four energy sources your body uses—and when they help vs harm.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

🔹 The 4 sources of energy (carbs, fat, protein, ATP)—and which ones promote fat burn

🔹 Why workouts over 60 min trigger cortisol and muscle breakdown

🔹 How HIIT and fasted training backfire when overdone

🔹 When your body burns fat most efficiently (hint: not in HIIT)

🔹 How excess protein raises blood sugar, strains kidneys, and disrupts gut health

🔹 The difference between short-term gains and sustainable longevity

📣 Key Takeaway: Exercise is medicine—but the dose and timing matter. To restore health and build strength, work with your body, not against it.

📚 Topics Covered:

Cortisol and chronic stress from overtraining

ATP vs glucose vs fat energy

How to avoid protein overload and hidden weight gain

Ideal workout duration and intensity for longevity

⚠️ Health Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. Always consult your physician before starting or changing your exercise program.

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Achieve Integrative Health, the #1 rated acupuncture and wellness clinic in Austin, in Texas, and in the United States. With over 750 five-star Google reviews, they are known as the “Mayo Clinic” of Acupuncture, as people from across the U.S. travel to their clinic to seek help.

#MuscleLoss #ExerciseRecovery #CortisolAwareness #HIITMistakes #FatBurningTips #NaturalHealing #RestorativeLongevity #JimmyYen #AchieveIntegrativeHealth

What do people who live past 100—and thrive—actually eat?

In this episode of the Restorative Longevity Podcast, Jimmy Yen, L.Ac., unpacks the best-kept secrets of centenarians from Blue Zones and other long-living cultures. Forget fads and flashy headlines—these real-world eating habits lead to a longer, sharper, healthier life.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

🔹 Why berries, cacao, green tea, and fatty fish are brain-boosting staples

🔹 The truth about sweet potatoes, local grains, and healthy fats

🔹 How red wine (yes, really) and coffee fit into longevity diets—and how much is too much

🔹 Why people in Blue Zones eat very little red meat and dairy—and what they choose instead

🔹 Foods that reduce cognitive decline and inflammation by up to 70%

📣 Key Takeaway: The healthiest diets aren’t made in labs—they’re lived in real life. To achieve restorative longevity, it’s not just what you eat… but also what you avoid.

📚 Topics Covered:

Blue Zone food strategies

Polyunsaturated vs saturated fats

The impact of food sourcing on aging

Research vs reality in diet culture

⚠️ Health Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. Always consult your physician before changing your diet or supplements.

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#BlueZoneDiet #LongevityFoods #RestorativeLongevity #JimmyYen #HealthyAging #BrainHealth #NaturalHealing #SweetPotatoBenefits #AchieveIntegrativeHealth

Are you stuck in “survival mode”? Chronic stress may be silently damaging your nervous system—and your health.

In this episode of the Restorative Longevity Podcast, certified nutritionist Chris McKee dives into the power of the vagus nerve and how it controls digestion, inflammation, mood, immune response, and even hormone balance. If you're battling anxiety, gut issues, or fatigue, your vagus nerve might need healing.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

🔹 What the vagus nerve controls—and why it’s called the “wandering nerve”

🔹 The link between gut health, serotonin, and emotional stability

🔹 How stress locks your body in fight-or-flight mode, blocking healing

🔹 Simple tools to activate your vagus nerve: laughter, singing, humming, breathwork

🔹 Why your morning news habit could be wrecking your gut

🔹 How parasympathetic activation restores calm, digestion, and reproductive health

📣 Key Takeaway: You can’t thrive if your nervous system is stuck in survival. Self-care isn’t optional—it’s essential for longevity.

📚 Topics Covered:

Sympathetic vs parasympathetic response

Gut-brain axis and vagus nerve function

Breathwork, laughter, and lifestyle for nervous system repair

The silent health costs of unmanaged stress

⚠️ Health Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. Always consult your physician before starting a new treatment or health routine.

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#VagusNerveHealing #StressReliefTips #GutBrainConnection #NervousSystemSupport #LongevityPodcast #ChrisMcKee #RestorativeLongevity #AchieveIntegrativeHealth

The keto diet is everywhere—celebrated by influencers, marketed by supplement companies, and even backed by some doctors. But is it really good for your body?

In this episode of the Restorative Longevity Podcast, Jimmy Yen, L.Ac., reveals what most don’t tell you about the ketogenic diet. Drawing from clinical experience—not lab studies—Jimmy explains why nearly 100% of his patients who tried keto ultimately sought help for unresolved health issues.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

🔹 The true origin of keto—and why it was never meant for weight loss

🔹 Why short-term gains can lead to long-term damage

🔹 The 7 dangerous side effects of keto, from heart and kidney issues to cognitive decline

🔹 How keto disrupts gut health, hormone balance, and immune defense

🔹 Why fat-burning doesn't mean brain-boosting—and may accelerate aging

📣 Key Takeaway: Keto may help you lose weight or reduce symptoms temporarily, but it’s not a sustainable or restorative solution. The risks outweigh the benefits—especially for those over 40.

📚 Topics Covered:

Ketones vs glucose for brain energy

Keto's effect on gut microbiome and serotonin

Nutrient deficiencies and inflammation rebound

Osteoporosis and kidney strain from chronic ketosis

⚠️ Health Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. Always consult your physician before changing your diet or starting a ketogenic protocol.

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#KetoDietTruth #IsKetoHealthy #BrainFuelFacts #KetoSideEffects #InflammationAwareness #NaturalHealing #RestorativeLongevity #JimmyYen #AchieveIntegrativeHealth

Can you lower cholesterol without medication? In this episode of the Restorative Longevity Podcast, certified nutritionist Chris McKee explains how inflammation, oxidation, stress, poor sleep, and processed foods—not cholesterol—are the real threats to heart health.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

🔹 Why cholesterol is a repair agent, not a villain

🔹 The dangerous role of seed oils, sugars, and gluten in inflammation

🔹 How leaky gut, high fasting glucose, and poor sleep silently damage arteries

🔹 The truth about blood sugar: why 92–98 mg/dL may signal insulin resistance

🔹 Simple swaps: what oils to cook with, how to build an anti-inflammatory plate

🔹 The “gluten challenge” method to uncover hidden sensitivities

📣 Key Takeaway: Cholesterol rises to protect damaged arteries—your goal isn’t to block it, but to stop the damage.

📚 Topics Covered:

Gut inflammation and dysbiosis

Insulin resistance and blood sugar control

Breathing techniques for stress relief

Sleep and brain inflammation

Omega-3s vs omega-6s

⚠️ Health Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. Always consult your physician before changing your diet or supplements.

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Achieve Integrative Health, the #1 rated acupuncture and wellness clinic in Austin, in Texas, and in the United States. With over 750 five-star Google reviews, they are known as the “Mayo Clinic” of Acupuncture, as people from across the U.S. travel to their clinic to seek help.

#LowerCholesterolNaturally #HeartHealth #BloodSugarBalance #GutHealing #InflammationRelief #NaturalSolutions #RestorativeLongevity #ChrisMcKee #AchieveIntegrativeHealth