July 12, 2026

Why You’re Still Sick Even If You Eat Healthy | Jim LaValle | Ep. 155

Show Notes

Are you optimizing your health—or just treating symptoms?

In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with renowned clinical pharmacist, metabolic health expert, author, and educator Jim LaValle for a deep dive into what truly drives health, longevity, and performance.

From insulin resistance and metabolic disease to peptides, oxidative stress, detoxification, functional medicine, and recovery, Jim explains why true health starts with building a strong foundation, not chasing the latest biohacking trend.

They also discuss:

Why 90% of chronic disease is preventable
The hidden dangers of insulin resistance
Metabolic health vs. metabolic disease
Peptides that are changing medicine
Functional medicine vs. conventional healthcare
Recovery, sleep, stress & nervous system health
Biohacking myths everyone should stop believing
How toxins, inflammation, and lifestyle accelerate aging
The future of longevity medicine
Why joy and purpose may be your greatest health tools

Whether you’re a healthcare provider, athlete, entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to feel and perform better, this conversation is packed with practical insights backed by decades of clinical experience.