In this episode of Ultra Life Today, Mark Lintern expands on the Cell Suppression Theory of cancer, exploring how fungal pathogens, metabolism, immune response, and inflammation may work together to shape tumor behavior.

The conversation dives into prevention, metabolic health, fasting, antifungals, and why supporting the body—not attacking it—may be the missing piece in cancer care.

This episode challenges conventional thinking and reframes cancer as a managed biological environment rather than a random genetic failure.

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In Episode 2 of our 3-part series with Mark Lintern (author of The Cancer Resolution? and founder of Cell Suppression), we go deeper into the tumor microbiome and the explosive implications of finding fungal DNA inside tumors.

We unpack the 2022 research examining ~17,000 tumors, where scientists found fungal signatures that weren’t random — they showed patterns by cancer type and even appeared to correlate with patient outcomes. Mark connects these findings to his Cell Suppression Theory, exploring how chronic infection could drive cancer hallmarks through mechanisms like inflammation, immune suppression, iron dysregulation, and the Warburg effect.

You’ll also hear a powerful discussion on how fungi may “terraform” damaged tissue — using metabolites like lactic acid and compounds like acetaldehyde — and why mycotoxins and immune signaling may be part of a bigger missing link in cancer biology.

Listen here or watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/9x01czeqTtE

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In Part 1 of our 3-part series, Mark Lintern (author of The Cancer Resolution?) challenges the conventional “somatic mutation theory” of cancer and introduces his “cell suppression” framework—a meta-model that attempts to explain why cancer behaves so consistently despite highly variable mutations.

We explore:

• Why “random mutations” struggle to explain consistent cancer hallmarks
• Cancers with no clear driver mutations
• The Warburg effect (glycolysis) and a different interpretation via the “cell danger response”
• Why metabolic + immune biology may be central to the cancer story
• What it could mean if tumors function like biological ecosystems

📌 Disclaimer: Educational content only. Not medical advice.

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Can brain training help someone find joy again… after years of depression and trauma?

In Part 3 (finale) with Dr. Josh Hersh of Transformative Medicine (Utah), we go deeper into why neurofeedback can create lasting change — and why Dr. Hersh still insists it works best when paired with root-cause medicine (gut health, infections, nutrition, sleep, stress, IV therapies, and more).

You’ll hear powerful real-world stories:
* A teen with severe depression + repeated suicide attempts who, after months of combined care and neurofeedback, said: “I feel happy.”
* Addiction recovery support, including difficult cases like Suboxone tapering (with NAD + neurofeedback)
* ADD/ADHD + insomnia turnaround: sleep restored, meds reduced, life stability regained

This episode also answers:
* How many sessions are realistic (kids vs adults vs seniors)
* Are results permanent? When do “tune-ups” matter?
* Why Dr. Hersh focuses on treating multiple root causes simultaneously
* Why gut testing is foundational (including comprehensive stool testing)

If you’re exploring neurofeedback, functional medicine, or integrative care, this episode ties the series together with a clear message: find root causes, retrain the nervous system, and stack therapies intelligently.

Listen to the full episode her or watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Y_wvKjs6NM0

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What if your brain could see itself in real time… and self-correct?

In Episode 2 of 3 with Dr. Josh Hersh (Transformative Medicine, Utah), we go deeper into neurofeedback — what a session actually feels like, how the brain responds to real-time EEG feedback, and why this approach can shift patterns like anxiety, PTSD, sleep disruption, and chronic stress without forcing someone to “think” their way out of it.

Dr. Hersh breaks down the patient experience (EEG setup, relaxed viewing, auditory/visual cues), the science behind operant conditioning and brainwave targets, and how advanced clinical tools (like multi-lead EEG and sLORETA-style mapping) can pinpoint imbalance and train the whole brain toward coherence.

You’ll also hear powerful clinical stories:

• A high-pressure dad with severe anxiety + multiple daily panic attacks who improved dramatically over weeks
• A cancer patient whose nervous system shifted from fear to optimism — and why mindset + nervous system regulation matter in healing

In this episode:

• What happens during a neurofeedback session (what patients feel + see)
• How the brain “learns” without conscious effort
• Why neurofeedback may help PTSD without re-living trauma (vs. EMDR)
• Brain mapping: over-excitability, standard deviations, and what “too activated” can look like
• Why Dr. Hersh believes brain training supports the body’s ability to heal

Listen to the full episode here or watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kRo5GHFMFFo

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What if the fastest path to healing starts in the brain?

In Episode 1 of a 3-part series, we sit down with Dr. Josh Hersh (Transformative Medicine, Utah) to explore the intersection of brain science, functional medicine, and the future of healthcare — starting with a technology many people have heard of…but few can explain: neurofeedback.

Dr. Hersh shares his origin story (why he left the “nothing’s wrong with you” conventional dead end), how he trained at Bastyr University, and why he believes neurofeedback may be one of the most powerful tools in modern integrative medicine.

You’ll hear a jaw-dropping case study of a 3-year-old with cerebral palsy-like symptoms who began opening his hand, giving high-fives, and taking steps after only a handful of sessions — plus a breakdown of what neurofeedback is, how it works (EEG + operant conditioning), and why brain balance + coherence matter.

In this episode:
* Dr. Hersh’s “why” — from personal GI collapse to transformative medicine
* What neurofeedback actually is (EEG brainwaves + training loops)
* “Operant conditioning” explained (Pavlov, but for brain patterns)
* The brain’s goal: balance + coherence
* A real patient story that will stick with you
* Why performance communities (NASA/NFL) are paying attention
* Why Dr. Hersh says: If I could pick one tool… it might be neurofeedback

Listen to the full episode here or watch it on YouTube here! https://youtu.be/a9egzf7ocM0

📌 Disclaimer: Educational content only. Not medical advice.

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What if cognitive decline isn’t “one disease”… but dozens of problems happening at once?

Board-certified cardiologist and functional medicine physician Dr. Royce Bargas breaks down Dr. Dale Bredesen’s RECODE approach (Reversal of Cognitive Decline) — a multi-factor, test-driven protocol aimed at Alzheimer’s, dementia, and prevention (PRECODE).

In this episode, we cover:

• The “leaky roof” analogy: why single-drug approaches often fall short
• The 5 major drivers Bredesen targets: inflammation, glycotoxicity (sugar), toxins, atrophy/nutrients-hormones, and trauma/head injury
• “Test, don’t guess”: labs, toxin panels, hormones, antibodies, and more
• Volumetric MRI: tracking hippocampus volume over time
• Why ketosis (measured beta-hydroxybutyrate) is central for many patients
• Ketoflex 12/3 + time-restricted eating (and what “healthy fats” actually means)
• Detox basics: exposure reduction + binders + when chelation may matter
• What Dr. Vargas has seen in real patients — and why compliance + coaching/support can make or break outcomes
• Bonus: “nootropics” — buzzword or useful? (glutathione, huperzine A, bacopa)

If you have a loved one showing early signs—or you’re serious about prevention—this conversation is a practical, hope-filled roadmap.

Listen here or watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KYP0IrAjVn8

(Educational content only. Not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.)

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Most people think heart disease prevention starts and ends with cholesterol—or a prescription.

In Part 2 with board-certified cardiologist Dr. Royce Bargas, we go practical: food, fiber, sugar/fructose, exercise, stress, inflammation, and personalized lab markers that help you reduce risk (and in some cases, reduce reliance on meds).

In this episode:
* Why fructose can drive cholesterol production
* The “cholesterol myth” nuance: why eating cholesterol ≠ high cholesterol
* How fiber and whole foods can shift LDL particle quality
* The truth about exercise: what it can and can’t change
* Supplements that may support healthier lipid patterns (and why results are usually “small but real”)
* The overlooked driver: stress + trauma as inflammation fuel
* Case examples: how fast people can feel better when they actually do the work
* Why integrative care is growing… and why the system fights it

If you want the hopeful episode after the statin conversation—this is it.(For education only; not medical advice.)

📌 Disclaimer: Educational content only. Not medical advice.

Listen to the full episode here or watch it on YouTube!: https://youtu.be/nUJWi4l6VWk

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