{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 376: Dr. Melanie Tidman","description":"Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Melanie Tidman completed a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Occupational Therapy, a Master\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s Disease, and other chronic disease conditions.   In this episode, Drs. Brian and Melanie talk about\u2026 (00:00) Intro (00:54) Dr. Tidman\u2019s personal health journey and how she became involved in research examining dietary interventions for Parkinson\u2019s (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\u2019s life was saved by the keto diet (14:57) The story of a chef with Parkinson\u2019s who improved his quality of life and reduced his symptoms and medications (17:45) Social isolation within the Parkinson\u2019s population and how the keto diet can help (22:00) The effect of the ketogenic diet on the gut health of Parkinson\u2019s patients (24:18) Sugar\/processed food consumption and insulin resistance in the brain and how MCT can help (33:55) Dr. Tidman\u2019s recent crossover trial study on the impact of diet and MCT oil on Parkinson\u2019s (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\u2019s disease   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https:\/\/www.lowcarbmd.com\/   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 224: Dr. Paul Mason: https:\/\/lifesbestmedicine.com\/podcast\/episode-224-dr-paul-mason\/ Life\u2019s 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\/   Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.    Apple: https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/doctor-tro\/id1588693888  Google: https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https:\/\/doctortro.com\/community\/  ","author_name":"Low Carb MD Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/LowCarbMD.com","html":"