Keto diets can help improve or altogether eliminate numerous medical conditions, like type 2 diabetes, PCOS, hypertension, fatty liver, and more. Why spend tons of money on medication and endless copays when you can put it toward delicious food instead? Weight loss is a major reason why people eat keto, but even better is eating this way to say goodbye to some of your medical problems!
Reviewed by Dr. Eric Westman, MD, MHS: (November 2025) The ketogenic or “keto” diet has gained significant attention for its remarkable effects on metabolic health. While often associated with weight loss, its true power lies in its ability to address the underlying metabolic dysfunctions that drive common conditions, like polycystic
Introducing Dr. Eric Kossoff Dr. Eric Westman: From time to time, I get to ask people who I think are the movers and shakers in the low-carb, keto, or medical world onto my channel. Today, it’s my great pleasure to have Dr. Eric Kossoff. How are you doing, Eric? Dr.
Introduction to Catherine Seo Dr. Eric Westman: It’s my pleasure to introduce Catherine Seo. Catherine Seo: So wonderful to be here with you, Dr. Westman. Background and history Dr. Eric Westman: Many people don’t know who you are and what you do, so how would you introduce yourself? Where are
Introduction Dr. Eric Westman: I am pleased to be here with Dr. Angela Stanton. I’ve wanted to talk to Dr. Stanton for a while now, and you’ll see why. I’ve referred many of my patients, maybe even you, to her book, and I received a lot of great feedback. I
Introduction: How did you get into low-carb keto for mental health? Dr. Eric Westman: Today is going to be a little different. It is my great pleasure to talk to a mover and shaker in the mental health world, Dr. Christopher Palmer. Thank you for being with me. Dr. Christopher
(Use the link here to convert blood glucose levels from mg/dL to mmol/L.) Dr. Eric Westman: My guest today is Dr. Christy Kesslering. She’s a radiation oncologist and a member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, of which I’m a board member as well. You’ve also held many leadership
Introducing Dr. Gary Fettke Dr. Eric Westman: Dr. Fettke has been talking about keto, low-carb diets for a long time. How did you get involved with this? You’re a surgeon! Dr. Gary Fettke: Mine was my own personal story. It’s quite a selfish one. There were a lot of things
A lot of people are coming to me now, already having started the keto diet. If they wait months for their appointment, many people will already start. I’m reminded of how I got into this – two of my patients did it without me and they taught me about the
Dr. Eric Westman: We’re joined with Amy Berger and physicians and New York Times best-selling authors of the book Protein Power, Doctors Michael and Mary Dan Eades. They’re here to talk to you about the eight telltale signs you need more protein in your diet. I will now hand over
Dr. Georgia Ede’s Background Dr. Eric Westman: Why don’t we just start out with you introducing yourself and how you got into the keto world; it’s a fascinating story. Dr. Georgia Ede: Sure. I’m a psychiatrist, and I’ve been a psychiatrist for about 25 years now. For the first 10
I hope you’re all well. I had a few questions I was asked to answer, and I’m happy to answer questions. Have you ever taken a patient off of Synthroid after following phase 1 or 20 grams total carbs or less? Phase 1 is the language in End Your Carb
Introduction Dr. Eric Westman: It’s my great pleasure to have the one and only Dr. Ken Berry on, and thanks for taking the time. Dr. Ken Berry: Thank you for having me on. I don’t think some of your listeners probably realize what an honor it is for me to
Many of you have never really heard my story and how I got into this. How I got involved was not from my personal experience. It was out of research. I will share some insights into how to talk to your doctor, healthcare provider, dietitian, and family, about nutrition and
Deprescribing refers to taking people off medication. You might not have ever heard of the term; it’s kind of new. There’s a pharmacist in Vancouver who came up with the term. Regarding diabetes and high blood pressure, there has been this term used for taking people off medication as they
Dr. Eric Westman: It is my great pleasure to have Dr. Christy Kesslering with me. Dr. Kesslering is a radiation oncologist who now practices metabolic medicine. It’s interesting that many radiation oncologists turn into metabolic practitioners because they see the changes in their scans. But you’re helping cancer patients and
Dr. Eric Westman: Hi everyone, it’s my great pleasure to have Dr. Christy Kesslering here again to talk about cancer. Last time, we talked about the link between cancer and metabolic health. Now, we will look at the three biggest mistakes people with cancer make when they get a diagnosis
