In this episode my guest is Dr. Kevin J. Tracey and we are discussing one of the most fascinating and revolutionary discoveries in modern medicine — the link between the vagus nerve, the inflammatory reflex, and the body’s innate ability to heal.
For years, inflammation has been seen as a silent driver behind chronic illness — from autoimmune disease and depression to heart disease and neurodegeneration. But what if the body already has a built-in mechanism to control it?
Dr. Tracey is the president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, a pioneer of vagus nerve research and author of The Great Nerve. A leader in the scientific fields of inflammation and neuroscience, his lab studies vagus nerve stimulation and bioelectronic medicine. His contributions include first identifying the therapeutic action of monoclonal anti-TNF antibodies and discovering the specific reflex control of immunity by the nervous system, called the “inflammatory reflex.” These discoveries launched the new scientific field called bioelectronic medicine, which investigates the therapeutic applications of vagus nerve stimulation to cure disease.
Dr. Tracey, a neurosurgeon, pursued studies of inflammation after the mysterious death of a toddler from sepsis who was in his care. His lab has since revealed molecular mechanisms of inflammation and identified the use of vagus nerve stimulation to treat it. An inventor on more than 120 U.S. patents and the author of more than 450 scientific publications, he is among the most highly cited scientists in the world. He co-founded the Global Sepsis Alliance, is the author of Fatal Sequence (Dana Press) and is a national and international lecturer.
Learning Points:
• What is the vagus nerve?
• What is the link between the vagus nerve, the inflammatory reflex, and the body’s innate ability to heal?
• What is bioelectronic medicine?
Social Media:
• X: https://x.com/KevinJTraceyMD
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjtraceymd
• Website: https://feinstein.northwell.edu/
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In this episode my guest is Dr. Kevin J. Tracey and we are discussing one of the most fascinating and revolutionary discoveries in modern medicine — the link between the vagus nerve, the inflammatory reflex, and the body’s innate ability to heal.
For years, inflammation has been seen as a silent driver behind chronic illness — from autoimmune disease and depression to heart disease and neurodegeneration. But what if the body already has a built-in mechanism to control it?
Dr. Tracey is the president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, a pioneer of vagus nerve research and author of The Great Nerve. A leader in the scientific fields of inflammation and neuroscience, his lab studies vagus nerve stimulation and bioelectronic medicine. His contributions include first identifying the therapeutic action of monoclonal anti-TNF antibodies and discovering the specific reflex control of immunity by the nervous system, called the “inflammatory reflex.” These discoveries launched the new scientific field called bioelectronic medicine, which investigates the therapeutic applications of vagus nerve stimulation to cure disease.
Dr. Tracey, a neurosurgeon, pursued studies of inflammation after the mysterious death of a toddler from sepsis who was in his care. His lab has since revealed molecular mechanisms of inflammation and identified the use of vagus nerve stimulation to treat it. An inventor on more than 120 U.S. patents and the author of more than 450 scientific publications, he is among the most highly cited scientists in the world. He co-founded the Global Sepsis Alliance, is the author of Fatal Sequence (Dana Press) and is a national and international lecturer.
Learning Points:
• What is the vagus nerve?
• What is the link between the vagus nerve, the inflammatory reflex, and the body’s innate ability to heal?
• What is bioelectronic medicine?
Social Media:
• X: https://x.com/KevinJTraceyMD
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjtraceymd
• Website: https://feinstein.northwell.edu/
From Whole30 to Carnivore: A 60-Day Nutrition Experiment With Andrea Ayesta
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From Whole30 to Carnivore: A 60-Day Nutrition Experiment With Andrea Ayesta
In this episode we discuss a very interesting self-experiment in nutrition with my guest Andres Ayesta. Andreas put himself through a 60-day dietary challenge—starting with a Whole30, focused on whole, unprocessed foods, and then swinging to the opposite extreme: a strict Carnivore diet.
Throughout the journey, Andres tracked his body composition, ran comprehensive lab work, and closely monitored his performance, recovery, and even his mindset to better understand what happens when we drastically change the way we fuel our bodies.
Andres Ayesta is a Registered Dietitian, Sports Nutritionist, and founder of Planos Nutrition, where he helps men, women over 30 and busy professionals lose fat, improve energy, and build sustainable habits without restrictive diets or gimmicks. With over 12 years of experience and features in outlets like Forbes, CNN, and Men’s Health, Andres combines science-based strategies with real-world coaching to help people create results they can actually maintain.
Learning Points:
o What inspired Andres to design and run this 60-day experiment transitioning from the Whole30 to the Carnivore diet
o How Andres designed his experiment—labs, body composition tracking, etc. to make the experiment meaningful
o What the significant results were
Social Media:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andresayesta
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andresthedietitian
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndresAyesta
• Podcast: https://planosnutrition.com/podcast/
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In this episode my guest is Dr. Kevin J. Tracey and we are discussing one of the most fascinating and revolutionary discoveries in modern medicine — the link between the vagus nerve, the inflammatory reflex, and the body’s innate ability to heal.
For years, inflammation has been seen as a silent driver behind chronic illness — from autoimmune disease and depression to heart disease and neurodegeneration. But what if the body already has a built-in mechanism to control it?
Dr. Tracey is the president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, a pioneer of vagus nerve research and author of The Great Nerve. A leader in the scientific fields of inflammation and neuroscience, his lab studies vagus nerve stimulation and bioelectronic medicine. His contributions include first identifying the therapeutic action of monoclonal anti-TNF antibodies and discovering the specific reflex control of immunity by the nervous system, called the “inflammatory reflex.” These discoveries launched the new scientific field called bioelectronic medicine, which investigates the therapeutic applications of vagus nerve stimulation to cure disease.
Dr. Tracey, a neurosurgeon, pursued studies of inflammation after the mysterious death of a toddler from sepsis who was in his care. His lab has since revealed molecular mechanisms of inflammation and identified the use of vagus nerve stimulation to treat it. An inventor on more than 120 U.S. patents and the author of more than 450 scientific publications, he is among the most highly cited scientists in the world. He co-founded the Global Sepsis Alliance, is the author of Fatal Sequence (Dana Press) and is a national and international lecturer.
Learning Points:
• What is the vagus nerve?
• What is the link between the vagus nerve, the inflammatory reflex, and the body’s innate ability to heal?
• What is bioelectronic medicine?
Social Media:
• X: https://x.com/KevinJTraceyMD
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjtraceymd
• Website: https://feinstein.northwell.edu/
