Episode 376: Dr. Melanie Tidman

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD
Podcast. Dr. Melanie Tidman completed a Bachelor’s degree in
Occupational Therapy, a Master’s Degree in Educational
Psychology, and a Doctorate in Health Science degree,
contributing to her 45+ years in healthcare delivery. During her
professional experience, Dr. Tidman owned and operated an
outpatient Pediatric rehabilitation center for 22 years, has
advanced expertise in neurosurgery intensive care and adult and
pediatric rehabilitation, has published several articles about
telehealth, healthcare reform, Occupational Therapy fieldwork
education, Parkinson’s Disease, and is a contributing chapter
author for an Occupational Therapy textbook. In 2020, Dr. Tidman
was awarded advanced certification as a Metabolic Health
Practitioner with the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners
and provides telehealth for patients with diabetes, Parkinson’s
Disease, and other chronic disease conditions.


 


In this episode, Drs. Brian and Melanie talk about…


(00:00) Intro

(00:54) Dr. Tidman’s personal health journey and how she
became involved in research examining dietary interventions for
Parkinson’s

(06:31) How Dr. Tidman became involved with the Colorado
Parkinson Foundation and what this organization does

(09:30) The story of a patient with epilepsy who’s life was
saved by the keto diet

(14:57) The story of a chef with Parkinson’s who improved his
quality of life and reduced his symptoms and medications

(17:45) Social isolation within the Parkinson’s population
and how the keto diet can help

(22:00) The effect of the ketogenic diet on the gut health of
Parkinson’s patients

(24:18) Sugar/processed food consumption and insulin
resistance in the brain and how MCT can help

(33:55) Dr. Tidman’s recent crossover trial study on the
impact of diet and MCT oil on Parkinson’s

(51:50) The power of lifestyle change and why we need healthy
fats and protein

(58:49) Why Dr. Tidman does not accept any money for doing
her work

(01:05:04) Supplements that can be used to benefit people
with Parkinson’s disease



 


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listening!


 


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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:


Episode 224: Dr. Paul Mason:
https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-224-dr-paul-mason/

Life’s Best Medicine Episode 89 w/Martha Carlin:
https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-89-martha-carlin/



 


Dr. Melanie Tidman:


Colorado Parkinson Foundation: https://co-parkinson.org/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@melanietidman407

Email: melanietidman@gmail.com

Families in the ICU: A Survival Guide:
https://www.amazon.com/Families-Icu-Dr-Melanie-Tidman/dp/1503599299



 


Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 


Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author



 


Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 


Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/



 


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