The Dylan Gemelli Podcast - Episode #162: 81 Minutes Of The Best Biohacking & Longevity Advice Featuring Dr. Josh Axe PART 2

Three and a half years ago, he was diagnosed with a serious spinal infection and told he might neverwalk normally again. For nearly a year, he couldn’t walk independently. He spent most of his days in bed, researchingeverything he could about regeneration, cellular healing and what it might take to recover from aninjury doctors considered potentially irreversible. Today, he says he is pain-free and in some of the best shape of his life. In this episode, Dr. Axe joins Dylan for a new episode, following up to their huge first conversation earlier in the year, to unpack what that experience taught him about healing from the inside out, and why the health of your cells, mitochondria and cell membranes may tell you far more than symptoms alone. Dr. Josh Axe is a doctor of natural medicine, clinical nutritionist and New York Times bestsellingauthor who has helped millions of people through his work in food, herbs and lifestyle medicine. Heis the founder of Ancient Nutrition, The Health Institute and The Longevity Clinic, and host of TheDr. Josh Axe Show. His new book, Heal Your Cells, co-authored with Dr. Will Cole, explorespersonalized strategies for cellular health, energy and longevity.In this conversation you will find out: ◼ How Dr. Axe went from being told he may never walk again to living without chronic pain◼ The therapies he believes made the biggest difference in his recovery◼ Why faith, belief and visualization became central to his healing process◼ Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light, sauna and his favorite longevity modalities◼ Infrared sauna vs. traditional sauna: who may benefit from each◼ The foods he prioritizes for mitochondrial and cell membrane health◼ Pomegranates, salmon, omega-3s and foods that support cellular health◼ Why potassium may be the overlooked piece of proper hydration◼ The nutrients that can affect energy, hormones and testosterone◼ Dr. Axe’s current diet, supplements, creatine and peptide use◼ GlyNAC, NMN, glutathione, vitamin D, magnesium and other compounds he uses personally◼ How much protein your body can actually use in one meal Chapters(00:00) Intro(00:50) Timeline(04:33) The Spinal Infection That Changed His Life(08:30) Faith, Belief & Healing(13:02) What Actually Helped Him Recover?(19:06) Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Explained(23:26) Oxygen, Ozone & Chronic Health Conditions(25:44) Hyperbaric Oxygen for Longevity(27:52) Dr. Axe’s Top 3 Longevity Therapies(31:15) Infrared Sauna vs. Traditional Sauna(34:09) Can You Do Too Much Sauna?(35:46) The Ideal Cellular Health Diet(38:59) Should You Really Avoid Vegetables?(40:21) Pomegranate & Tart Cherry Juice(42:08) What Is Cellular Hydration?(42:40) The Mineral Most People Aren’t Getting Enough Of (45:00) RO Water, Minerals & Hydrogen Water(47:27) Electrolytes & Heart Rhythm(48:06) The Best Blood Tests for Cellular Health(50:55) Why Standard Bloodwork May Be Missing the Problem(52:15) Micronutrients, Acne & Hormones(53:07) Testosterone, SHBG, Zinc & Vitamin D(54:02) Normal Labs vs. Optimal Health(58:04) His Current Diet(1:00:19) His Daily Supplement Protocol(1:02:02) Creatine & Peptides(1:03:18) GlyNAC, NMN & Glutathione(1:04:42) How to Protect Your Cell Membrane(1:06:12) The Healthiest Fish to Eat(1:06:42) Should You Worry About Mercury in Fish?(1:11:09) Chicken, Protein & Muscle Building(1:13:04) How Much Protein Can You Use Per Meal?(1:15:02) Mind, Body & God(1:20:46) Heal Your Cells & Final Thoughts Follow Josh Axe:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/?hl=enThe Health Institute: https://www.instagram.com/healthinstitute/?hl=enNew Book: https://tinyurl.com/mkyxdnte _________________________________________________________________ Today's Episode is Sponsored by Timeline! Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here:timeline.com/gemelli—--------------------------------------------------------------------------Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsulehttp://www.getk

Duration: 1h 21m
Broadcast on: 12 Sep 2026
Audio Format: other

Three and a half years ago, he was diagnosed with a serious spinal infection and told he might never
walk normally again.

For nearly a year, he couldn’t walk independently. He spent most of his days in bed, researching
everything he could about regeneration, cellular healing and what it might take to recover from an
injury doctors considered potentially irreversible.

Today, he says he is pain-free and in some of the best shape of his life.

In this episode, Dr. Axe joins Dylan for a new episode, following up to their huge first conversation earlier in the year, to unpack what that experience taught him about healing from the inside out, and why the health of your cells, mitochondria and cell membranes may tell you far more than symptoms alone.

Dr. Josh Axe is a doctor of natural medicine, clinical nutritionist and New York Times bestselling
author who has helped millions of people through his work in food, herbs and lifestyle medicine. He
is the founder of Ancient Nutrition, The Health Institute and The Longevity Clinic, and host of The
Dr. Josh Axe Show. His new book, Heal Your Cells, co-authored with Dr. Will Cole, explores
personalized strategies for cellular health, energy and longevity.
In this conversation you will find out:

◼ How Dr. Axe went from being told he may never walk again to living without chronic pain
◼ The therapies he believes made the biggest difference in his recovery
◼ Why faith, belief and visualization became central to his healing process
◼ Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light, sauna and his favorite longevity modalities
◼ Infrared sauna vs. traditional sauna: who may benefit from each
◼ The foods he prioritizes for mitochondrial and cell membrane health
◼ Pomegranates, salmon, omega-3s and foods that support cellular health
◼ Why potassium may be the overlooked piece of proper hydration
◼ The nutrients that can affect energy, hormones and testosterone
◼ Dr. Axe’s current diet, supplements, creatine and peptide use
◼ GlyNAC, NMN, glutathione, vitamin D, magnesium and other compounds he uses personally
◼ How much protein your body can actually use in one meal

Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(00:50) Timeline
(04:33) The Spinal Infection That Changed His Life
(08:30) Faith, Belief & Healing
(13:02) What Actually Helped Him Recover?
(19:06) Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Explained
(23:26) Oxygen, Ozone & Chronic Health Conditions
(25:44) Hyperbaric Oxygen for Longevity
(27:52) Dr. Axe’s Top 3 Longevity Therapies
(31:15) Infrared Sauna vs. Traditional Sauna
(34:09) Can You Do Too Much Sauna?
(35:46) The Ideal Cellular Health Diet
(38:59) Should You Really Avoid Vegetables?
(40:21) Pomegranate & Tart Cherry Juice
(42:08) What Is Cellular Hydration?
(42:40) The Mineral Most People Aren’t Getting Enough Of

(45:00) RO Water, Minerals & Hydrogen Water
(47:27) Electrolytes & Heart Rhythm
(48:06) The Best Blood Tests for Cellular Health
(50:55) Why Standard Bloodwork May Be Missing the Problem
(52:15) Micronutrients, Acne & Hormones
(53:07) Testosterone, SHBG, Zinc & Vitamin D
(54:02) Normal Labs vs. Optimal Health
(58:04) His Current Diet
(1:00:19) His Daily Supplement Protocol
(1:02:02) Creatine & Peptides
(1:03:18) GlyNAC, NMN & Glutathione
(1:04:42) How to Protect Your Cell Membrane
(1:06:12) The Healthiest Fish to Eat
(1:06:42) Should You Worry About Mercury in Fish?
(1:11:09) Chicken, Protein & Muscle Building
(1:13:04) How Much Protein Can You Use Per Meal?
(1:15:02) Mind, Body & God
(1:20:46) Heal Your Cells & Final Thoughts

Follow Josh Axe:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/?hl=en
The Health Institute: https://www.instagram.com/healthinstitute/?hl=en
New Book: https://tinyurl.com/mkyxdnte

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I was diagnosed with a serious spinal infection and told I may never walk again. So I did not walk on my own for an entire year. I was in bed pretty much 24 hours a day outside of the two hours. I would literally crawl on my hands and knees and get in a pool. Do you feel that your level of connection with God and your positive attitude and your outlook was a key factor in your healing? Absolutely, you know, one of the things that I believe really strongly in is faith-based healing. Think about what Jesus said in the Bible. Jesus never said, "Eat this food. You'll be healed." He said, "Your faith or your beliefs." That's what healed you. The conventional blood tests are looking at so little and there's almost no depth at all. You know how many people I know that have had blood tests done and they've been said, "You're totally fine." And then a few weeks later they were diagnosed with cancer, a few weeks later somebody who had a heart attack. You know, there was a Nobel Prize winner in the 1950s named Otto Warburg and he said, "I now know the cause of cancer, it's two things." Here's an interesting question. How much do you actually know about the way your everyday habits are supporting how you age? We hear so much about longevity right now, sleep, protein, strength training, nutrition. All of these things matter, but there's another layer that doesn't get nearly as much attention as it should. What's happening inside yourselves? Your mitochondria produce the cellular energy that your body relies upon every day. And mitochondrial dysfunction? That's considered a central hallmark of aging. And that's why I've been so interested in the work timeline does with mydipyr. Mydipyr is their pure and patented form of uralithin A. It supports mitochondrial function and cellular renewal by activating mitophagy. Your body's natural process for clearing out damaged mitochondria. But rather than just tell you about it, timeline wants you to think about your own longevity habits. So they've created a longevity quiz that takes just a few minutes and it looks at some of the everyday habits that can support healthy aging. And the best part, if you complete the quiz, timeline will send you a free sample of mydipyr gummies. So take the quiz, learn a little bit more about how you're supporting the way you age, and try mydipyr for yourself. Go to timeline.com/jamely to take the longevity quiz and get your free gummies. That's timeline.com/jamely. Alright everybody, welcome back to the Dylan's Jamely podcast. I am in my favorite studio. I've been in a lot of studios all over the United States, hopefully soon in the world, but this is my favorite. And I'll tell you what, I'm starting to fill a home in here with my friend. I appreciate the hospitality and allowing me to be here with you. And this is our second interview and we have a something special coming on top of this for everybody. But I came down here in February and had a high expectation. And when I left, it was far beyond what I would have ever dreamed of. And the friendship in the back and forth was such a huge bonus. And I'm thankful to call you a friend, a brother, and the things that I get to share with you, learn from you, which is just astounding. And I told you before, I've been learning from you for like 15 years now and you had no idea. But the work that you do prior and continue to do, it's heartwarming, it's helpful, and it showcases who you are and what you stand for. And you stand for everything that I stand for. And so it's so nice to sit here and converse with you, relate with you, and share you with my audience. And you already have a huge audience.

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