Live Beyond the Norms

Your mouth is home to somewhere between 50 and 100 billion bacteria. We’re taught to get rid of bacteria, but many of the microbes in a healthy mouth are supposed to be there.

My guest, Nadine Artemis, explains why oral health depends on a healthy microbiome, how this changed her approach to dental care, and what led her to the “invisible toothbrush.”

Our discussion doesn’t end with dental health. Nadine also talks about sunlight and skincare, why she questions routine sunscreen use, and the role light plays in our health.

“Our teeth are like trees. They're drawing up nutrients from the “soil,” from the blood, and up into the pulp chamber.” ~ Nadine Artemis

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Resources Mentioned:

Holistic Dental Care by Nadine Artemis - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/228390/holistic-dental-care-by-nadine-artemis/ 

Renegade Beauty by Nadine Artemis - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/555840/renegade-beauty-by-nadine-artemis-foreword-by-carrie-anne-moss/9781583949696/ 

Why Raise Ugly Kids? by Hal A. Huggins - https://books.google.com/books/about/Why_Raise_Ugly_Kids.html?id=bVIpPQAACAAJ 

D-Minder app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ontometrics.dminder 

Nadine’s Substack: https://nadineartemisofficial.substack.com/

About Nadine Artemis:

Nadine Artemis is the founder and creator of Living Libations, a botanical formulator, aromacologist, and author. In 1994, she opened Osmosis, an aromatherapy boutique in Toronto built around essential oils and custom botanical formulations. She is the author of Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums and Renegade Beauty: Reveal and Revive Your Natural Radiance, which was named one of New York Magazine’s top skincare books. Her work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Vogue, and The Hollywood Reporter.

Connect with Nadine Artemis:

- Website: https://int.livinglibations.com 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadineartemisofficial 

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nadineartemisofficial 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

*Disclaimer*

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Telomeres shorten every time many of our cells divide. Once they become too short, those cells can lose their ability to keep dividing. But what happens if you can lengthen them again?

Dr. Bill Andrews explains how research into telomerase opened that possibility and what happened when scientists restored telomerase activity in experimental cells and mice. He also discusses where gene therapy fits into the picture and the risks that still stand in the way.

This episode is a repurposed segment from an earlier Live Beyond the Norms conversation. Watch the full original episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozDn2tN3Nf4

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Resources Mentioned:

Hayflick Limit - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0014482761901926 

Geron Corporation - https://www.geron.com/

ClinicalTrials.gov study on AAV-hTERT gene therapy for Alzheimer’s disease - https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04133454 

About Dr. Bill Andrews:

Dr. Bill Andrews is a molecular biologist and the founder and CEO of Sierra Sciences, where he researches telomeres, telomerase, and human aging. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular and Population Genetics from the University of Georgia in 1981. As Director of Molecular Biology at Geron Corporation, Andrews was one of the principal researchers involved in identifying the RNA and protein components of human telomerase. He later founded Sierra Sciences in 1999 to continue researching telomere maintenance and its potential applications in human longevity.

Connect with Dr. Bill Andrews:

- Website: https://sierrasci.com 

- Email: bandrews@sierrasci.com 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

*Disclaimer*

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Six months before having a widowmaker heart attack at 34, Dr. Stephen Hussey had a coronary calcium score of zero. He exercised regularly, ate a whole-food diet, and says his other health markers gave him little reason to think a heart attack was coming.

After surviving it, he started questioning whether the usual markers tell us enough about heart health. That led him to look more closely at blood flow and what happens inside the arteries as heart disease develops.

Dr. Hussey shares why sunlight and our daily light environment have become such a big part of how he thinks about cardiovascular health. He explains his interest in structured water and why his experience has made him question how much we can learn from testing alone.

“If a diet stops working for you, don't be dogmatic about it.” ~ Dr. Stephen Hussey

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Resources Mentioned:

Understanding the Heart by Stephen Hussey - https://resourceyourhealth.com/shop/

The Fourth Phase of Water by Gerald H. Pollack - https://www.pollacklab.org/publications

Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life by Gerald H. Pollack - https://www.pollacklab.org/publications

Charged by Gerald H. Pollack - https://www.pollacklab.org/publications

Previous Episode on Heart Health with Dr. Christopher Davis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epDpEArD0KU 

About Dr. Stephen Hussey:

Dr. Stephen Hussey, MS, DC, is a chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner specializing in heart health and human physiology. He holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic and a master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. After suffering a widowmaker heart attack at 34, he focused much of his work on cardiovascular health. He is the author of The Health Evolution, Understanding the Heart, and Pain Sense.

Connect with Dr. Stephen Hussey:

- Website: https://resourceyourhealth.com/ 

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@resourceyourhealth6183 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephenhussey/ 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

*Disclaimer*

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Over the last four decades, obesity in the U.S. has nearly doubled. Research has found testosterone levels in American men declining by around 1% per year since the 80s. Most alarmingly, global sperm concentration has fallen by more than 50% since the 1970s.

For people struggling with their weight, hormones, or fertility, figuring out what’s contributing to the problem can take years. Dr. Wendy Myers believes one culprit deserves more attention: the environmental chemicals and heavy metals we’re exposed to every day.

According to Dr. Myers, these exposures can interfere with the way our hormones function and may even make losing weight more difficult. She explains why minerals are such an important part of her approach to detox and what we can do to reduce the toxic load we encounter in everyday life.

“Your minerals are the spark plugs of your body.” ~ Dr. Wendy Myers

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Resources Mentioned:

Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue by Wendy Myers - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Limitless+Energy+Wendy+Myers 

Myers Detox Protocol - https://myersdetox.com/myers-detox-protocol/ 

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) - https://store.myersdetox.com/collections/detox-protocols 

Perfect Iodine by Activation Products - https://activationproducts.com/products/perfect-iodine 

Jaspr Air Scrubber - https://jaspr.co/products/airscrubber 

Seafood Survival Guide: Toxicity and Sustainability Article - https://myersdetox.com/seafood-survival-guide/ 

Spooky2 Rife Machine - https://www.spooky2.com/ 

About Dr. Wendy Myers:

Dr. Wendy Myers is a naturopathic doctor, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner, and founder of MyersDetox.com. Her work focuses on heavy metal detoxification, mineral balance, and bioenergetics. She created the Myers Detox Protocol and hosts the Myers Detox Podcast. She is also the bestselling author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue.

Connect with Wendy Myers:

- Website: https://myersdetox.com/ 

- Podcast: https://myersdetox.com/category/podcast-category/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MyersDetox   

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

*Disclaimer*

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

There are roughly 650,000 full-time sworn law enforcement officers in the United States and more than a million active physicians. But how many people have spent decades in law enforcement, served on a SWAT team, and then become a doctor? Probably not many. 
My guest, Dr. Mark Sherwood, is one of them.
That career change gave Dr. Sherwood an unusual perspective on stress, health, and aging. He explains why he thinks stress is something we do rather than something we have, and why our genes leave us with more room to influence our health than many people assume.
We also talk about hormone replacement therapy and the rise of GLP-1 drugs, including Dr. Sherwood’s own experiment with retatrutide. Along the way, he explains how he measures biological age and why longevity comes down to staying capable for as long as possible.
“I just want to make sure I have a life in my years.” ~ Dr. Mark Sherwood
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Resources Mentioned:
Authentic Longevity by Dr. Mark Sherwood and Dr. Michele Sherwood - https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Longevity-Unlocking-Lifelong-Vitality/dp/B0FZ1PGNNQ/ref=sr_1_1 
The Longevity Lab - https://www.skool.com/the-longevity-lab-4097/about
GlycanAge Biological Age Test - https://glycanage.com/
About Dr. Mark Sherwood:
Dr. Mark Sherwood is a naturopathic doctor and co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute. Before entering medicine, he spent 24 years with the Tulsa Police Department, including a decade on the SWAT team. His work now focuses on longevity, functional medicine, and hormone optimization. He is also a bestselling author and speaker whose books include Authentic Longevity and The Quest for Wellness.
Connect with Mark Sherwood:
- Website: https://drmarksherwood.com/ 
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarksherwood/ 
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/drmarksherwood 
Connect with Chris Burres:
- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 
- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc 
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 
*Disclaimer*
The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.
We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.