17. The #1 Longevity Health Hack Functional Medicine Meets Faith podcast

If you’re ready for the #1 longevity hack that helps you live longer and better—while also improving kidney function—this episode is for you!

We’re talking about one simple thing that lowers your risk of early death, protects your kidneys, improves your blood sugar and blood pressure, lifts depression, boosts your mood, and gives you more energy. (Hint: It’s not a pill!)

Join me, Karin Nicole Allumbaugh—Functional Medicine Practitioner & Christian Kidney Care Coach—as I share why movement and exercise are truly the most powerful biohacks for anyone, at any level.

You’ll learn:

What studies show about exercise lowering risk of death and improving kidney health
How even small amounts of daily movement change your labs
Simple ways to start (whether you’re exhausted, limited in mobility, or out of practice)
Why fear, pain, or embarrassment don’t have to hold you back
A faith-based reminder that your body is designed to move

This episode is FUN, relatable, full of hope, and packed with stats you can take to heart (and to your doctor!).

Links:

Learn more about The Kidney Care Blueprint: www.thrivenaturalnutrition.com
Scriptures mentioned: James 1:5, Galatians 6:9

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References:

How consistent exercise is linked to a 30-40% lower risk of death https://www.eatingwell.com/movement-for-longevity-study-11773321?utm_source=chatgpt.com

7000 Steps per Day: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(25)00164-1/fulltext

Only 75 minutes a week can have significant impact! https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.124.068669

Lower all cause Mortality https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-19383-z?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Resistance Training for CKD patients improved muscle mass, grip strength, walking capacity, and notably reduced CRP and A1c. https://bmcnephrol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12882-024-03547-5?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Scripture Mentioned:

1 Corinthians 6:19 – “Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit…”
Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid… for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”