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Kelly Brinkley • August 21, 2020
Dr Steve Chaney Bio
I received my B.S. degree in Chemistry from Duke University. There I had the privilege of taking one of the first biochemistry courses for undergraduates in the country. The idea that chemistry could help explain how the human body works inspired me, and I pursued my Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry at UCLA.
Suzanne introduced me to a healthy diet, and her mother challenged me to learn more about nutrition and health. Little by little I learned how important good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle were to my overall health. That influenced my teaching career at UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
At UNC I taught human metabolism and nutrition to first year medical and dental students for 40 years. I wanted future health professions to understand how what we eat affects our metabolism and our health. In recognition of my teaching approach, I was asked to write two chapters on nutrition for the first 6 editions of “Textbook of Biochemistry With Clinical Correlations”, one of the leading biochemistry textbooks for medical students.
I am currently a Professor Emeritus at UNC - Chapel Hill. At the time of my retirement in 2012 I held the title of Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics and the Department of Nutrition.
When I retired from UNC, I wanted to continue teaching, but on a bigger scale. My mission has become to help as many people as possible create healthier lives. Towards that end, I write a weekly blog called “Health Tips From The Professor” (https://healthtipsfromtheprofessor.com). More recently, I have written two books, “Slaying The Food Myths” (https://slayingthefoodmyths.com) and “Slaying The Supplement Myths” (https://slayingthesupplementmyths.com). Drs. Lambert and Burgert have read my books and authorized me to say they recommend them.
In graduate school my life started to change. I met my beautiful and amazing soulmate, Suzanne. She had been raised by a mom who believed in natural, holistic approaches to health – including a healthy diet and supplementation. By the standards of her time, her mom was a “health nut.” Actually, she was way ahead of her time.
At UNC I taught human metabolism and nutrition to first year medical and dental students for 40 years. I wanted future health professions to understand how what we eat affects our metabolism and our health. In recognition of my teaching approach, I was asked to write two chapters on nutrition for the first 6 editions of “Textbook of Biochemistry With Clinical Correlations”, one of the leading biochemistry textbooks for medical students.
While at UNC I also ran an active cancer research program for 37 years. I published over 100 papers and 12 reviews in peer-reviewed scientific journals. More importantly, I developed a deep appreciation for the kind of clinical trials needed to support treatment decisions. I learned how to differentiate between good studies and bad studies.
When I retired from UNC, I wanted to continue teaching, but on a bigger scale. My mission has become to help as many people as possible create healthier lives. Towards that end, I write a weekly blog called “Health Tips From The Professor” (https://healthtipsfromtheprofessor.com). More recently, I have written two books, “Slaying The Food Myths” (https://slayingthefoodmyths.com) and “Slaying The Supplement Myths” (https://slayingthesupplementmyths.com). Drs. Lambert and Burgert have read my books and authorized me to say they recommend them.
Finally, my journey is not over. I am in the process of developing an online course with coaching support to help people design a personalized healthy lifestyle program and to stick with it (https://chaneyhealth.com).
Suzanne Chaney
MS Biochemistry, UCLA
Certified Health Coach
I have a BS degree in Chemistry from the University of Southern California and a MS degree in Biochemistry from UCLA.
I have been serious about my health since I was 9 years old. I saw a picture of my chubby self and that picture started me on a life-long journey of healthy living…eating fresh fruits and vegetables, supplementation, and exercise.
When I was a young child, I suffered severe pain in my left arm. Sometimes it was so bad that my Dad had to give me supplemental oxygen. My Mom, being the wise lady she was, added additional supplements to my diet and I gradually got better. I have no idea whether the additional supplements were responsible for my improvement. However, this experience really made an impression on me.
As an adult, I have studied the role supplementation plays in optimizing health. While I was at USC, Dr. Paul Saltman was my mentor and research advisor. His research focus was on trace minerals and their role in bone density. The research I did with Dr. Saltman reinforced my belief in the role a healthy diet, supplementation and exercise play in living a healthy life.
My degree in biochemistry helps me understand human metabolism and the interaction of nutrients at the cellular level. This helps me explain nutrition in a manner that doesn’t require a degree in biochemistry to understand.
In addition to healthy eating and the value of consistent, quality supplementation, exercise is also key to building health.
Brisk walking and yoga have been part of my lifestyle, since I was in high school. When I was in my mid-50’s, I had a bone density scan. Since I had been taking supplements including calcium, the majority of my life and exercising, I was confident I would get a good report. My results showed I had the beginnings of osteopenia!
My doctor recommended a medication. I decided that I would try a natural approach first to improve my bone density. I started doing weight bearing exercises. In just 3 months, my bone density had increased 7%! The importance of weight bearing exercise in addition to good nutrition, fast walking, and yoga became apparent
When I returned for my follow up appointment, my doctor told me she had never seen the prescribed medication work so well. The prescribed drug’s best result was only 3% in 3 months! When I told her I didn’t use the prescribed medication, she was even more excited. She wanted to know what I did to increase my bone density.
My results reinforced my decision to always try a holistic approach first and turn to medication only if the holistic approach didn’t produce the desired result. In my discussions with Dr. Lambert and Dr. Burges, I feel this approach is consistent with their philosophy of health care.
I can coach and support you in your transition to a healthy lifestyle. You may ask, “What does this mean for me?” A healthy lifestyle means good energy, freedom from aches and pains, and the ability to enjoy life to the fullest. My goal for you is to be “healthy at any age.”
My passion and my mission statement is “To inspire and encourage others to be good stewards of their health.”
MS Biochemistry, UCLA
Certified Health Coach
I have a BS degree in Chemistry from the University of Southern California and a MS degree in Biochemistry from UCLA.
I have been serious about my health since I was 9 years old. I saw a picture of my chubby self and that picture started me on a life-long journey of healthy living…eating fresh fruits and vegetables, supplementation, and exercise.
When I was a young child, I suffered severe pain in my left arm. Sometimes it was so bad that my Dad had to give me supplemental oxygen. My Mom, being the wise lady she was, added additional supplements to my diet and I gradually got better. I have no idea whether the additional supplements were responsible for my improvement. However, this experience really made an impression on me.
As an adult, I have studied the role supplementation plays in optimizing health. While I was at USC, Dr. Paul Saltman was my mentor and research advisor. His research focus was on trace minerals and their role in bone density. The research I did with Dr. Saltman reinforced my belief in the role a healthy diet, supplementation and exercise play in living a healthy life.
My degree in biochemistry helps me understand human metabolism and the interaction of nutrients at the cellular level. This helps me explain nutrition in a manner that doesn’t require a degree in biochemistry to understand.
In addition to healthy eating and the value of consistent, quality supplementation, exercise is also key to building health.
Brisk walking and yoga have been part of my lifestyle, since I was in high school. When I was in my mid-50’s, I had a bone density scan. Since I had been taking supplements including calcium, the majority of my life and exercising, I was confident I would get a good report. My results showed I had the beginnings of osteopenia!
My doctor recommended a medication. I decided that I would try a natural approach first to improve my bone density. I started doing weight bearing exercises. In just 3 months, my bone density had increased 7%! The importance of weight bearing exercise in addition to good nutrition, fast walking, and yoga became apparent
When I returned for my follow up appointment, my doctor told me she had never seen the prescribed medication work so well. The prescribed drug’s best result was only 3% in 3 months! When I told her I didn’t use the prescribed medication, she was even more excited. She wanted to know what I did to increase my bone density.
My results reinforced my decision to always try a holistic approach first and turn to medication only if the holistic approach didn’t produce the desired result. In my discussions with Dr. Lambert and Dr. Burges, I feel this approach is consistent with their philosophy of health care.
I can coach and support you in your transition to a healthy lifestyle. You may ask, “What does this mean for me?” A healthy lifestyle means good energy, freedom from aches and pains, and the ability to enjoy life to the fullest. My goal for you is to be “healthy at any age.”
My passion and my mission statement is “To inspire and encourage others to be good stewards of their health.”
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