Dr. Alan Christianson (IG: @dralanchristianson) is a naturopathic endocrinologist who focuses on thyroid function, adrenal health, and metabolism. He has been actively practicing in Scottsdale since 1996 and is the founding physician behind Integrative Health.

Alan is a New York Times bestselling author whose books include The Adrenal Reset Diet, and the Complete Idiot’s Guide to Thyroid Disease and the book we're focusing in on today, The Metabolism Reset Diet.

He regularly appears on national media like Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show.

In this episode, we discuss:

Alan's story of growing up with cerebral palsy & epilepsy
Metabolism defined
What causes an overloaded liver?
Overloaded liver symptoms
The 4-Week Metabolism Reset Diet
Drinking two smoothies a day
The benefits of plant protein
Use the whole banana, including the peel
Aquafaba contains resistant starch
Health benefits of legumes
Why a satisfying dinner helps beat insomnia
Eat breakfast one hour after waking up
The main functions of the liver
Consume a variety of protein sources
Are you taking too many supplements?
Supplement quality matters
How much iodine do you need?
What is sleep jet lag?
Journaling before bed
Avoiding caffeine on the 4-week reset
Exercise during the reset
How much water should you drink, daily?

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