Richard Huntsman
@DrRichHuntsman
Followers
43,705
Following
140
Media
216
Statuses
3,425
Father of 4 | Transforming men into exceptional dads and husbands by mastering their chronic pain | Doctor of Chiropractic | helped 1000's fix their pain
Join 100's on my email list
Joined May 2022
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
Northern Lights
• 146703 Tweets
オーロラ
• 138107 Tweets
#aurora
• 110495 Tweets
Knicks
• 77770 Tweets
Pacers
• 53547 Tweets
#solarstorm
• 49138 Tweets
BECKY X MAYBELLINE LIVE
• 46350 Tweets
Game 4
• 42641 Tweets
#REBECCAPINKLOVELIVE
• 36133 Tweets
Ushuaia
• 34536 Tweets
Brunson
• 34368 Tweets
melanie
• 33784 Tweets
Timberwolves
• 31299 Tweets
BUMP
• 27511 Tweets
#キントレ
• 26768 Tweets
Protection Campaign
• 23752 Tweets
HBD LINGLING KWONG
• 22705 Tweets
#MenolakLupa271T
• 18746 Tweets
UsutTuntasRBT UsutRBS
• 18602 Tweets
Nembhard
• 16705 Tweets
Hughes
• 16321 Tweets
バチコン
• 11918 Tweets
Pinned Tweet
Belly fat is a sign that your metabolic health is wrecked.
Lower testosterone
Insulin resistance
Heart disease
Cancer
Removing belly fat will not only make you look better, but also decrease your risks of these chronic issues.
Here’s how to do it:
583
9K
23K
At 24 my tesosterone was less than 250 ng/dl
Now at 34, I've raised it to over 550 ng/dl without drugs.
Here are 12 ways to optimize your testosterone naturally:
228
2K
11K
Belly fat is linked to:
Lower testosterone
Insulin resistance
Heart disease
Cancer
So here’s 9 ways to get rid of your gut in 2023 and restore your health:
74
4K
9K
The Big Food Industry spends trillions making addictive, processed food.
And they spend billions of marketing dollars lying to you about it.
Here are their 14 biggest lies:
111
1K
4K
I took my testosterone levels from 250ng/dl to 600+ without medications
Here are 13 ways you can boost your testosterone naturally:
52
889
4K
I have studied nutrition for the past 10 years.
The nutrition world is full of lies.
Here are 10 food lies that you’ve been told:
33
2K
3K
41 facts about mental health that your doctor won’t tell you:
60
783
3K
Your food contains over 10,000 different synthetic chemicals.
These toxins have been linked to terminal diseases like
-cancers
-diabetes
-and heart disease.
They also lower your testosterone levels.
Here are the top 8 toxins in food that destroy your testosterone:
266
826
3K
Men are 32 pounds heavier and have 50% less testosterone than men 50 years ago.
Here are the 14 ways modern life is destroying your testosterone making you fat and weak:
50
473
2K
37 sentences that will teach you more about nutrition than a $60,000 Master’s Degree:
80
507
2K
I have worked with kids in my clinic for the past 8 years.
I am also a father of 4.
Here is every tip I have for raising healthy, well adjusted kids:
29
366
2K
Diabetes medical advice from 1917 textbook:
Eat: butter, cream, olive oil, cheese, meat, eggs, fish
Avoid: sugar, alcohol, pasta, flours
Diabetes medical advice 2023:
reduce fat and calories, eat small meals 5-6 times per day
Which do you think actually works?
68
423
1K
You can lose 20 pounds in the next 60 days by understanding these principles:
1. You are overweight because of what you are eating. Stop blaming genetics.
27
215
1K
Sugar intake is at all time highs with the average American consuming 150 pounds per year.
Not only is this causing rampant obesity, it is also causing rapid declines in brain health.
Here are the top 8 ways your sugar addiction is destroying your brain:
75
332
1K
Top lies about nutrition that you've been told:
Fat is bad
Salt is bad
Limit eggs
Cholesterol is bad
Fruit juice is healthy
Meat causes cancer
What would you add?
324
143
1K
Lose 2-3 pounds per week following these 8 principles:
(use this to become unrecognizable by Christmas):
11
192
1K
Fasting benefits include:
Increased insulin sensitivity
Reduced inflammation
Improved brain function
Weight loss
Fasting is a great tool when done correctly, and is a key part of all of my health plans.
Here are the top 8 mistakes I see people make when they start fasting:
71
122
983
Do you care about your health?
Do you want to live a long time?
Then here are 23 foods you should never consume again:
37
244
977
Worst nutrition advice I was taught:
- Salt is bad
- Fat is bad
- Eat 6-12 servings of grains a day
- Calories are all that matter
- Red meat causes cancer
- Eat 5-6 times per day
- Eggs increase cholesterol
What would you add?
245
118
928
If you want to fix your anxiety rather than take tranquilizers here are the steps:
18
103
839
10. Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is one of the most studied natural ways to boost T. It works by protecting the testicles, where most T is produced. Ashwagandha has been shown to increase testosterone as much as 20% and also increase sperm count as much as 170%.
13
47
824
3. Fasting
Fasting is one of the easiest ways to:
- Decrease insulin resistance
- Cut down how much you are eating
- Burn fat
Make fasting a regular part of your routine. Start with skipping breakfast a few times a week and one 24 hour fast every week.
19
128
828
2. Lift weights
Lifting weights is the quickest way to boost testosterone. It builds on itself. When you push your muscles you produce more T. When you have more muscle mass you produce more T. Lift weights at least 3 times per week.
4
27
792
Almost 1 in 10 kids today are diagnosed with ADHD.
The only option they're given is powerful pharmaceuticals, which they may be dependent on their entire lives.
Before you go that route, I recommend you try these 10 proven, non-drug interventions:
31
183
810
Men, here's how to change your life in 6 months
1. Quit porn
2. Read more
3. Watch less TV
4. Lift weights
5. Get 8 hours of sleep
6. Eat a nutrient dense diet
7. Take responsibility for yourself
8. Work every day towards a goal
Start now and you will become unrecognizable
7
223
806
5 books you must read if you care about your health:
1.
15
127
775
1. Cut Alcohol
Alcohol is poison to every system of your body. Alcohol causes cell damage, decreasing your ability to produce testosterone. In excess it also depletes B vitamins which are necessary for hormone production.
7
29
728
7. Take Vit D
The best way to get vitamin D is from sun exposure every day. This isn’t possible for everyone, especially this time of year. 2000 IU minimum per day is necessary for most people. I take 5000 IU per day along with vit K2.
4
34
713
1. Low carb
Carbs and sugar raise insulin and cortisol levels. This combination increases belly fat. To lose belly fat you need to drop your insulin levels. Carbs have the highest impact on insulin versus protein and fat. Start by eating less than 75g per day.
20
83
722
3. Protein
Protein helps to increase your free T levels. Eating more protein will increase both muscle mass and testosterone production. Eat a minimum of 100g of protein per day.
6
20
692
4. Fats
Fats are essential for the production of hormones. Low fat diets decrease all hormone production, including testosterone. Eat plenty of healthy fat from meat, fish, olive oil, and avocados.
5
25
681
12. Magnesium
70% of men are deficient in magnesium. Magnesium frees up testosterone. Excess sugar in the diet burns up magnesium stores in the body. The quickest way to boost magnesium is to remove sugar. Supplements are also helpful. I recommend taking 200-300mg per day.
11
34
663
7 Foods that you should be eating to maximize your testosterone:
1. Beef
Protein, fat, zinc, iron, B vitamins. Provides essentially everything you need to produce T.
6
122
634
Getting healthy doesn't have to be hard
1. Lift weights
2. Sleep 8 hours
3. Sunshine dail
4. Only drink water
5. 10k steps per day
6. Eat high protein, low carb
7. Take magnesium and vitamin D
Do these for 6 weeks straight. Incredible things will happen.
37
123
614
5. Lose weight
Low testosterone is a direct side effect of obesity. Getting to a normal weight will boost your T as much as 50%.
Get sugar and grains out of your diet and you will lose weight quickly without having to count calories.
6
21
616
8. Zinc
Zinc is a regulator of the hormone system. Low levels are associated with hypogonadism (low T) in men. It also works as an antioxidant, protecting your system from oxidative stress. Beef, lamb, and oysters are the best sources of zinc. Supplements can also help.
3
23
605
Many people refer to the gut as our "second brain".
The "second brain" and brain are directly connected through the gut-brain-axis.
Here's how you can hijack your gut-brain-axis to fix obesity:
11
140
610
3. Low fat means healthy
Fat is flavor. When you remove it, the food tastes bad. Sugar is added to compensate for this. Low fat usually means higher sugar. Eat the full fat version.
2
180
575
6. Reduce Stress
High cortisol levels inhibit the production of testosterone. It also impacts your sleep leading to increased inflammation further decreasing T. Meditation, exercise, and spending time outdoors are great ways to reduce stress.
4
24
549
3. Low fat means healthy
Fat is flavor. When you remove it, the food tastes bad. Sugar is added to compensate for this. Low fat usually means higher sugar. Eat the full fat version.
8
44
552
9. Use apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) can help lower blood sugar and reduce the insulin response. Diabetics who add ACV to their meals average increase their weight loss. It also aids in digestion. Add 1 tbsp to water 2-3 times per day, preferably before meals.
21
65
552
2. Focus on protein
Protein is the foundation of a healthy diet. Eating higher protein will keep you full longer, reduce sugar cravings and crashes, and increase and maintain muscle mass as you lose weight.
4
66
547
9. Sleep
Decreased sleep increases inflammation, stress, and hunger. It also leaves you too tired to workout and increases the likelihood of making poor health choices. Get a minium of 8 hours per night.
2
13
532
Big food wants to keep you sick.
They lie and tell you addictive, junk food is health food.
Here are 17 foods you have been told are healthy that aren’t:
8
84
494
11. Avoid BPA
Bisphenol-A (BPA), is found in many plastics. Exposure comes from drink containers and canned food. BPA mimics estrogen lowering your testosterone and increasing the risks of certain diseases including cancer. Opt for metal and glass when possible.
5
21
458
1. Focus on protein
Protein should be the foundation of your diet. Eating a diet high in protein helps:
- Keep you full
- Prevent insulin spikes
- Prevent sugar crashes
- Maintain muscle mass
- Increase testosterone
1
61
477
Get your protein primarily from animal sources. Beef, eggs, and poultry all contain high quality protein. Whey protein can also be used if needed, but be careful often whey proteins come with a bunch of sugar.
21
51
443
2. Red meat causes heart disease
Red meat has been blamed for everything from heart disease to cancer. From a recent study, “The evidence for a direct vascular or health risk from eating meat regularly is very low, to the point that there is probably no risk”
17
37
436
5. No sugary drinks
Sugary drinks are the absolute worst thing for your health. They are full of fructose which is instantly turned into fat. When the liver is full of fat it has to deposit that fat elsewhere, primarily the belly. Fruit juices are included and should be avoided.
11
62
434
Americans are fat, and it's killing our kids.
Here's how to fix that:
15
67
411
4. Eating cholesterol is bad for your heart
Nope. Cholesterol is necessary for good health. It is essential for vitamin and hormone production. Dietary cholesterol has no correlation with heart disease. Insulin resistance caused by sugar is what is clogging your arteries.
8
40
411
5. Exercise and a nutritionally dense diet will fix mental health better than any medication.
6. Magnesium and vitamin D supplements are as effective as depression medication.
7. Depression medications don’t work as well at high altitudes.
6
65
425
Men:
Testosterone levels have dropped 40% in the last 20 years.
If you feel like half the man your grandfather was, it's because you are.
Here are 12 science-backed reasons why:
11
89
405
2. Fasting
Fasting is one of the easiest ways to:
- Decrease insulin resistance
- Cut down how much you are eating
- Burn fat
3
69
412
An underlying thyroid disorder may be the cause of your health issues.
A properly functioning thyroid gland is critical for good health.
Many people live years without ever knowing that they have a thyroid issue.
Here are 11 signs that your thyroid is not healthy:
8
69
408
If you sleep less than 8 hours here’s every tip I know to help you sleep:
9
80
389
A patient spent $10,000's trying to fix rheumatoid arthritis.
At one point he was told to go raw vegan, which did not help.
I suggested reading
@SBakerMD
book and going carnivore.
In 10 days his hands feel better than they have in a decade and swelling is down dramatically.
11
49
400
5. Eating vegetarian/vegan is healthier
These diets often lead to vitamin, protein, and fat deficiencies. Studies showing vegetarianism being preferable to eating meat are full of biases and bad science. Do not be afraid of meat.
11
27
385
4. Resistance training
Resistance training will increase muscle mass, improve cardiovascular health, and increase testosterone.
2
39
385
"People 100 years ago didn't intermittent fast"
Yes
They also didn't have sugary, processed food at every meal and rampant insulin resistance.
48
27
377
You can get these benefits just by working out at home. Spend 15 minutes a day doing pushups, pullups, and body squats. Another great option is resistance bands. You can get a whole body workout done in 20 minutes utilizing a $50 set of bands.
6
34
383
8. Get plenty of sleep
People who sleep less are more likely to be overweight. Not getting enough sleep:
- Increases insulin resistance
- Increases cortisol
- Slows down metabolism
Go to bed with enough time to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep. Do not compromise your sleep.
4
49
382
Sugar causes obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and many other chronic disesase.
Americans eat an average of 150 pounds of sugar every year.
Here are 9 things that sugar is stealing from your life:
19
114
376
Fat free foods are some of the most
processed, unhealthy foods you can eat.
When you remove fat the flavor goes with it. To compensate the food companies have to add sugar to improve the taste.
4
36
376
1. Excess calories are why you are overweight
To be clear, we eat too much in this country. It is too much of the wrong types of food that is the problem. Calorie dense, nutrient poor, processed food is to blame. These are the products that Big Food makes.
10
35
362
35 million Americans currently take anxiety meds
95% of them don't need to.
Here are 10 things you can do to fix your anxiety today,
without lining big pharma's pockets:
19
77
363
9. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day
Skipping breakfast is a great way to start fasting. For many people it is a meal high in crappy carbs and sugars. I am a fan of eating a high quality breakfast with meat and eggs, but you can skip breakfast without worrying.
9
30
356
Schools should teach your kids how to:
1. Cook
2. Exercise
3. Win and lose
4. Think critically
5. Make decisions
6. Manage money
7. Take responsibility
Teach your kids these skills and make it impossible for them to fail.
17
62
345
If you want to fix your hormones and lose weight, you need to fix your metabolism
Work with me and I guarantee we reset your metabolism in 90 days. If you're not satisfied, your money back
DM me to learn how it works
22
35
354
1. Red meat causes cancer
This was based on poor evidence and biased studies. Beef is one of the most nutrient-dense foods that you can eat. Do not be afraid of red meat.
6
47
354
6. Juice is healthy
Fruit juices are pure sugar. They contain as much sugar, if not more, than soda. Fruit juice is one of the more toxic things you can consume for your liver. Avoid it.
12
24
352
The best protein sources are beef, poultry, fish, and eggs. Shoot for 150g per day.
6
42
338
7. Too much protein is hard on kidneys
This is a claim that has never been proven. Protein contributes to every process in our body. Essential amino acids have to come from a protein source. High-quality meat and eggs are your best source for protein.
7
25
336
The media lies about everything
Here are 15 lies they’ve told you about your health:
9
88
337
7. Decrease stress levels
Increased stress increases cortisol. Higher cortisol levels drive fat to be stored in your abdomen. Cortisol also increases appetite and sugar cravings.
Ways to reduce cortisol:
Yoga
Resistance training
Taking short walks throughout the day
4
47
336
These five books taught me more about nutrition than my $50,000 master’s degree in nutrition:
13
60
327
A body fat percentage over 30% increases your risk of:
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Cancer
Stroke
Death
If are 30% body fat or higher and want to get to 15%, here's how you do it in 6 months:
2
65
324
The average American eats 152 pounds of sugar every year.
12 things that big food doesn’t want you to know about sugar:
16
79
306
PE Class in the 1970's.
Not a single overweight kid in the class.
Today over 20% of kids this age are overweight or obese.
What happened?
90
42
311
5. Sugar-free is better for you
These foods are full of artificial sweeteners and are worse for you than sugar. Diet soda is the most commonly consumed food among diabetics. Despite no sugar, it still stimulates insulin production. Avoid them.
5
66
303
2. Salt is bad for you
The demonization of salt was not based on any scientific evidence. Salt is critical for good health. Eating healthy salt will not raise your blood pressure, insulin does. Use high-quality sea salts to get the most benefits.
2
44
300
I work with people 1 on 1 to fix their metabolic health.
Clients report
- better energy
- losing weight
- better sleep
- feeling better overall
If you are interested in working to optimize your health without meds DM me.
28
60
295
At 22 I walked with a cane due to herniating two discs.
5 years later I was still in pain everyday.
Doctors said that the only option was surgery.
I decided to do something about it.
Today I am pain free.
Here’s how I fixed my back without surgery or medication:
9
55
290
8. You have to eat whole grains
Many grains are inflammatory. The nutrients in them aren’t very bioavailable. There is nothing in grains that you can’t get from a better source. Grains are also full of toxins like glyphosate which wreck your gut and can cause cancer.
9
23
289
Testosterone levels are at all times lows.
Each year they decrease by over 1% on average.
If you're a man who cares about his testosterone levels you should avoid these 12 foods:
18
52
286
Do you wake up tired even after sleep 8+ hours?
Do you struggle to keep up with your kids because you’re too tired?
Here is the most common cause of chronic fatigue and what you can do about it:
3
70
290
If you enjoyed this please share and comment on which part you think will benefit you most.
Follow me
@drrichhuntsman
for more posts on fixing your metabolic health.
16
28
287
6. Limit alcohol
Heavy alcohol consumption significantly increases your risk of developing central obesity (belly fat). There is a reason it is called a “beer belly”. If you want to lose belly fat consider drinking only in moderation or, better yet, abstaining completely.
11
31
281
The elites want to keep you fat and sick.
Here are the things they don’t want you to know:
5
50
281
10. Gluten free foods are healthy
Eating gluten free is trendy. There are whole aisles dedicated to it. I do support eating foods that are naturally gluten free, but the gluten free breads, tortillas, etc that you see are junk food. Even those with celiac should avoid them.
11
14
272
Patient asked me, "What's the best thing for my anxiety?"
My answer
- Sleep 8 hours
- Eat high protein low carb
- Resistance train 3x/week
- Sunshine everyday
- Read Brian Energy by
@ChrisPalmerMD
18
25
276
9. Ashwagandha
Studies have shown nearly a 20% increase in testosterone in some men when taking this herb. There are other herbs such as tongkat ali and fadogia agrestis, but ashwagandha is one of the more studied.
7
18
265
4. Cholesterol causes heart disease
Nope. Cholesterol is necessary for good health. It is essential for vitamin and hormone production. Dietary cholesterol does not cause heart disease, sugar and insulin do.
3
39
265
12. Fruit flavored means that it has fruit
Just because it tastes like a fruit does not mean it is made from one. Most fruit flavored foods and drinks are flavored with artificial chemicals.
4
14
256
1. Lift weights
If you want to boost testosterone, lifting weights is one of the surest ways to do it. You don’t have to live at the gym. Just 3 times per week will boost your testosterone. If you add in HIIT you will get an even bigger boost.
4
13
250
Statins are the best selling drug in history
Over 110 million statins are prescribed every year.
Here are 13 things big pharma doesn’t tell you about statins:
9
73
237
9. Use apple cider vinegar
In a 12-week study men who took 1 tbsp of ACV per day lost an average of half an inch off their waist, lost weight, and decreased triglycerides compared to placebo. Add 1 tbsp to water 2-3 times per day, preferably before meals.
5
39
247