Ben Balzer's guest appearances

Ben Balzer

The Good Doctors with Dr Ron Ehrlich and Dr Michelle Woolhouse

Tim Spector

Jerome Sarris

Tina Bryson

Libby Weaver

Avni Sali

Uni Melb

OwlTail

This week The Good Doctors welcome back to the show, Dr Ben Balzer, Sydney GP and paleo nutrition expert,  to discuss acid and alkali homeostasis in the body and the immense health benefits of alkalising your diet. In this episode, we unpack some of the confusion around acidic foods and how the body metabolises them and we outline the optimal diet for you to alkalise your body and optimise your health. About Dr Ben Balzer Dr Ben Balzer is a GP (family physician) in Sydney Australia. Dr Balzer has a special interest in general nutrition, paleolithic nutrition, and all aspects of general family practice. You can book an appointment with Dr Ben Balzer at his practice in Beverly Hills, Sydney by calling (02) 9502 3355.   Show notes: 0.47 - Introduction: acid vs alkali 2.10 - Body chemistry: homeostasis and balancing pH 2.33 - Dr Ben Balzer "Acid and alkali is a nutritional science" 2.51 - The metabolisis of food can lead to the release of acid or alkali 3.14- Changes in our diet have led to a high acid yield 3.23 - Acid must be neutralised in the body in two ways: by  dissolving bone or  by dissolving muscle 3.52 - High dietary acid load has been proven to be a major contributor to osteoporosis 4.15 - Soft drinks and bone density 5.07 - Which foods increase your acid load? 6.34 - Iodine and iodised salt 7.12 - Sodium and potassium - how they work together 7.34 - Potassium rich foods. 7.55 - Imported mineral waters are very high in alkali 8.22 - Calcium tablets and magnesium citrate for the purpose of alkalising the body 8.35 - Salt, osteoporosis and kidney stones 9.07 - The positive and negative effects of dairy products on your bones 10.12 - Grains and meat in equal fourth place as most acidic foods 10.51  - Alkalising foods 14.03 - Biological functions rely on a well balanced pH. 14.44 -  The impact of neolithic diet 16.00 -  Benefits  of heirloom vegetable varieties 17.42 - Homeostasis - creating a balance in each cell that is dependent on pH 18.25 - How the body reacts to imbalance 19.30 - The Good Doctors discuss: so, do we need salt? 20.50 - The difficulties in maintaining a paleo diet in modern western society and culture 22.55 - Studies have shown that cultures that ate the least dairy had better bones 23.20 - How to make dietary decisions through the acid/alkali framework 23.51 - Reducing sugar will have a significant impact on the amount of acid in your body 24.49 - The ideal diet for alkalisation and optimal health   Further Reading 1.50 - TGD 113: Paleo 102 podcast with Dr Balzer: http://thegooddoctors.com.au/health-podcast/paleo-102-dr-ben-balzer-part-1/ Dr Ben Balzar's blog:  http://benbalzer.com/  MSD Manual ( both professional and consumer versions available): http://www.msdmanuals.com/en-au/home/hormonal-and-metabolic-disorders/acid-base-balance/overview-of-acid-base-balance/ THE BMJ: "Milk intake and risk of mortality and fractures in women and men: cohort studies" Prof. Karl Michaelssen et al, 2014: http://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g6015/ Harvard study  "Teenaged Girls, Carbonated Beverage Consumption, and Bone Fractures":  http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=349673 ABC Health and Wellbeing: Are the bone benefits of milk overstated?: http://www.abc.net.au/health/features/stories/2014/12/08/4141366.htm Nutrition  Australia: Osteoporosis: http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resource/osteoporosis/ The Alkaline Cookbook: Dr Stephen Domenig, https://www.penguin.com.au/products/9780670078417/alkaline-cookbook/ Dr Ben Reccomends this book: http://www.thepaleodiet.com Don’t forget to join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodDoctors?ref=hl

This week The Good Doctors welcome back to the show, Dr Ben Balzer, Sydney GP and paleo nutrition expert,  to discuss acid and alkali homeostasis in the body and the immense health benefits of alkalising your diet. In this episode, we unpack some of the confusion around acidic foods and how the body metabolises them and we outline the optimal diet for you to alkalise your body and optimise your health. About Dr Ben Balzer Dr Ben Balzer is a GP (family physician) in Sydney Australia. Dr Balzer has a special interest in general nutrition, paleolithic nutrition, and all aspects of general family practice. You can book an appointment with Dr Ben Balzer at his practice in Beverly Hills, Sydney by calling (02) 9502 3355. Show notes: 0.47 - Introduction: acid vs alkali 2.10 - Body chemistry: homeostasis and balancing pH 2.33 - Dr Ben Balzer "Acid and alkali is a nutritional science" 2.51 - The metabolisis of food can lead to the release of acid or alkali 3.14- Changes in our diet have led to a high acid yield 3.23 - Acid must be neutralised in the body in two ways: by  dissolving bone or  by dissolving muscle 3.52 - High dietary acid load has been proven to be a major contributor to osteoporosis 4.15 - Soft drinks and bone density 5.07 - Which foods increase your acid load? 6.34 - Iodine and iodised salt 7.12 - Sodium and potassium - how they work together 7.34 - Potassium rich foods. 7.55 - Imported mineral waters are very high in alkali 8.22 - Calcium tablets and magnesium citrate for the purpose of alkalising the body 8.35 - Salt, osteoporosis and kidney stones 9.07 - The positive and negative effects of dairy products on your bones 10.12 - Grains and meat in equal fourth place as most acidic foods 10.51  - Alkalising foods 14.03 - Biological functions rely on a well balanced pH. 14.44 -  The impact of neolithic diet 16.00 -  Benefits  of heirloom vegetable varieties 17.42 - Homeostasis - creating a balance in each cell that is dependent on pH 18.25 - How the body reacts to imbalance 19.30 - The Good Doctors discuss: so, do we need salt? 20.50 - The difficulties in maintaining a paleo diet in modern western society and culture 22.55 - Studies have shown that cultures that ate the least dairy had better bones 23.20 - How to make dietary decisions through the acid/alkali framework 23.51 - Reducing sugar will have a significant impact on the amount of acid in your body 24.49 - The ideal diet for alkalisation and optimal health Further Reading 1.50 - TGD 113: Paleo 102 podcast with Dr Balzer: <a href="http://thegooddoctors.com.au/health-podcast/paleo-102-dr-ben-balzer-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thegooddoctors.com.au/health-podcast/paleo-102-dr-ben-balzer-part-1/</a> Dr Ben Balzar's blog:  <a href="http://benbalzer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://benbalzer.com/</a> MSD Manual ( both professional and consumer versions available): <a href="http://www.msdmanuals.com/en-au/home/hormonal-and-metabolic-disorders/acid-base-balance/overview-of-acid-base-balance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.msdmanuals.com/en-au/home/hormonal-and-metabolic-disorders/acid-base-balance/overview-of-acid-base-balance/</a> THE BMJ: "Milk intake and risk of mortality and fractures in women and men: cohort studies" Prof. Karl Michaelssen et al, 2014: <a href="http://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g6015/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g6015/</a> Harvard study  "Teenaged Girls, Carbonated Beverage Consumption, and Bone Fractures":  <a href="http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=349673" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=349673</a> ABC Health and Wellbeing: Are the bone benefits of milk overstated?: <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/health/features/stories/2014/12/08/4141366.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.abc.net.au/health/features/stories/2014/12/08/4141366.htm</a> Nutrition  Australia: Osteoporosis: <a href="http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resource/osteoporosis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resource/osteoporosis/</a> The Alkaline Cookbook: Dr Stephen Domenig, <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/products/9780670078417/alkaline-cookbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.penguin.com.au/products/9780670078417/alkaline-cookbook/</a> Dr Ben Reccomends this book: <a href="http://www.thepaleodiet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thepaleodiet.com</a> Don’t forget to join us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodDoctors?ref=hl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodDoctors?ref=hl</a>

TGD 117: Acid Alkali – a nutritional science – Dr Ben Balzer (Part 2)

Listen in as we speak to Sydney-based GP, Dr Ben Balzer about the paleo diet. In this episode, we will discuss Dr Balzer's personal journey and the health benefits that he has seen for himself as well as some of his patients. About Dr Ben Balzer Dr Ben Balzer is a GP (family physician) in Sydney Australia. Dr Balzer has a special interest in general nutrition, paleolithic nutrition, and all aspects of general family practice. You can book an appointment with Dr Ben Balzer at his practice in Beverly Hills, Sydney by calling (02) 9502 3355. Show notes 0.48 - Paleo 102 or the ancestral diet - why are we so interested? You can read Dr Ben Balzer's introduction to the paleo diet here. 1.30 - Dr Ben Balzer, a Sydney-based general medical practitioner and his journey to the paleo diet. You can listen to Paleo 101 with Pete Evans here. 4.05 - What did Dr. Ben Balzer remove from his diet and what were the health benefits that he was feeling? 5.05 - The importance of eating "enough" food when moving to a Paleo diet 6.05 - Potatoes - paleo or not? Potatoes are not paleo because of Tyrosine kinase. You can read Dr. Balzer's blog post on potatoes here. 7.20 - The lack of science behind high-carb/low-fat diets and polyunsaturated fats or "unlicensed drugs". 8.45 - How does canola oil compare? 9.35 - The concept of "grain lab" - grass vs. grain fed meat 11.00 - The different traditional diets across the world 12.26 - Recommendations for fat intake when trying out a paleo diet 13.52 - Michelle's favourite meat recommendation - Kangaroo meat! 14.15 - The role of fruit in the paleo diet. Jo Robinson's book Eating on the Wild Side               The post TGD 113: Paleo 102: Let the GP speak | Dr Ben Balzer | Part 1 appeared first on The Good Doctors.

Listen in as we speak to Sydney-based GP, Dr Ben Balzer about the paleo diet. In this episode, we will discuss Dr Balzer's personal journey and the health benefits that he has seen for himself as well as some of his patients. About Dr Ben Balzer Dr Ben Balzer is a GP (family physician) in Sydney Australia. Dr Balzer has a special interest in general nutrition, paleolithic nutrition, and all aspects of general family practice. You can book an appointment with Dr Ben Balzer at his practice in Beverly Hills, Sydney by calling (02) 9502 3355. Show notes 0.48 - Paleo 102 or the ancestral diet - why are we so interested? You can read Dr Ben Balzer's introduction to the paleo diet here. 1.30 - Dr Ben Balzer, a Sydney-based general medical practitioner and his journey to the paleo diet. You can listen to Paleo 101 with Pete Evans here. 4.05 - What did Dr. Ben Balzer remove from his diet and what were the health benefits that he was feeling? 5.05 - The importance of eating "enough" food when moving to a Paleo diet 6.05 - Potatoes - paleo or not? Potatoes are not paleo because of Tyrosine kinase. You can read Dr. Balzer's blog post on potatoes here. 7.20 - The lack of science behind high-carb/low-fat diets and polyunsaturated fats or "unlicensed drugs". 8.45 - How does canola oil compare? 9.35 - The concept of "grain lab" - grass vs. grain fed meat 11.00 - The different traditional diets across the world 12.26 - Recommendations for fat intake when trying out a paleo diet 13.52 - Michelle's favourite meat recommendation - Kangaroo meat! 14.15 - The role of fruit in the paleo diet. Jo Robinson's book Eating on the Wild Side The post <a href="http://thegooddoctors.com.au/health-podcast/paleo-102-dr-ben-balzer-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TGD 113: Paleo 102: Let the GP speak | Dr Ben Balzer | Part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="http://thegooddoctors.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Good Doctors</a>.