Today's Nutrition: Recent Episodes
Deb Ford DCN, RDN, CCN
Today we’re talking about prostate cancer prevention….Now before your eyes glaze over or you assume this is just for someone older or someone else, let me assure you: this is something every man over 40 should know — and every man under 40 should be aware of so you can build resilient habits.
Because- The good news? You have more control than you might think.
Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men in the United States. Much the same as the risk women have for breast cancer. But while some factors like age and genetics can’t be changed, many of the biggest risks for prostate cancer are lifestyle-related. And the genetics can be turned off.
So today, I’m giving you 6 natural, science-backed, and do-able strategies that can help reduce your risk and improve your overall health.
These aren’t gimmicks. These are things I teach in my practice. And these strategies will support not just your prostate, but your energy, mood, metabolism, and long-term vitality
Let’s start with some sobering truth:
- Heart disease is still the #1 killer of men in the U.S.
- One of the biggest risk factors is high blood pressure and 1 in 3 men has high blood pressure — most often without symptoms
- Many heart attacks happen with no warning at all
And here's the kicker: for many men, the earliest signs of cardiovascular dysfunction aren’t even in the chest.
They’re in the:
- Bedroom ( ED or snoring)
- Silent- (high blood pressure readings)
- Waistline (belly fat creeping up) Belly fat – Visceral fat around the midsection is hormonally active and dangerous
- Poor sleep Snoring or sleep apnea – Causes oxygen drops and increases heart stress
Now, I want to speak directly to the guys today — and to the women who care about them — because these conversations are long overdue. Let me ask you something:
Are you feeling tired, unmotivated, maybe a little moody or foggy-headed? Like you’ve lost your edge — that mental sharpness, your energy, or that inner drive you used to count on?
If that sounds familiar, I want you to know this:
👉 You’re not lazy.
👉 You’re not crazy.
👉 You’re not broken.
Your brain and your body are just low on fuel.
And today we’re going to talk about how to get it back.If you’ve been feeling tired, mentally foggy, or just not like yourself lately — especially you men over 40 — this episode is for you.
Today, we’re talking to the men out there — and the women who love them — about a topic that’s not getting enough airtime:
👉 The Midlife Metabolic Wake-Up Call for Men.You might be feeling a little sluggish these days. Maybe the belly’s a bit rounder than it used to be. Energy’s lower, motivation feels missing, and your doctor might have mentioned things like prediabetes, low testosterone, or high blood pressure. But here's the truth: You’re not falling apart — your body’s just calling for an upgrade. You deserve better. Let’s dive into what’s happening, why it’s happening, and — most importantly — how to flip the switch and turn your health back on.
👉 The Midlife Metabolic Wake-Up Call for Men
You might be feeling a little sluggish these days. Maybe the belly’s a bit rounder than it used to be. Energy’s lower, motivation feels missing, and your doctor might have mentioned things like prediabetes, low testosterone, or high blood pressure. But here's the truth: You’re not falling apart — your body’s just calling for an upgrade. You deserve better. Let’s dive into what’s happening, why it’s happening, and — most importantly — how to flip the switch and turn your health back on
Your bones. Now, before you think, ah this doesn’t apply to me- “That’s just for older people, I don’t need to worry about that yet...”
Stick with me. Because what I’m about to share might completely change the way you think about your energy, your posture, your metabolism — and yes, even your gut health. ...and I’m going to show you why bone health is about so much more than just calcium — and why it’s never too early (or too late) to strengthen your foundation. You can get better reports on that next DEXA Scan- without those injections that could be loaded with side effects.
Today we’re diving into something I call the Triple “S” Formula — three things that are often overlooked in women’s health, but absolutely foundational for thriving:
✨ Stress. Sleep. Self-care.
If you feel:
- Exhausted but can’t rest
- Stuck in survival mode
- Struggling with mood swings, weight gain, or hormone chaos
...I want you to know this: It’s not your fault. And you’re not alone.
You’ve probably been taught to “push through,” to keep going, to take care of everyone else first.
But today, I want to flip that script.
This is the show for you If you’ve been struggling with skin issues — maybe it’s acne, rashes, rosacea, or just that dull, tired look in the mirror — and you feel like you’ve tried every cream or serum out there...
I want to let you in on something powerful:
✨ What shows up on your skin is often rooted in your gut. ✨
That’s right. Your glow doesn’t come from the outside in — it comes from the inside out.Today we’re diving into the gut-skin connection — how your digestion, microbiome, inflammation, and detox systems directly influence how your skin looks, feels, and ages. I’ll also share 5 simple, daily strategies to support your gut so your skin — and your whole body — can thrive.
Maybe it’s brain fog. Maybe it’s stubborn belly weight that won’t budge, or your monthly cycle feels like punishment, or sleep that’s suddenly MIA…. Oh, I feel your pain, I was there.
You’re doing the things you used to do — but your body just isn’t responding the same way.Let me reassure you:
It’s not that you’re lazy.
It’s not just aging.- don’t you just hate being told that lie??- like you are being told to just give up.
And it’s definitely not “all in your head.”
The truth is — your hormones run the show. They’re the body’s messengers, regulating energy, mood, metabolism, sleep, sex drive, cycles, and so much more.And when they’re in sync, you feel amazing.
When they’re out of whack, everything feels harder.But here’s the good news: Your body wants to be in balance. And with the right tools, you can support it back into that beautiful state of harmony.
People have always been seeking longevity. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has had a clear understanding of aging since very ancient times dating back 5,000 years of written knowledge. To me it is curious that it recognizes the limit of the human life span as 100‐120 years, as unequivocally stated in the ancient Huang Di Internal Classic, which is known as the “Bible of TCM.” Today I am digging into the health promoting properties of mushrooms as it applies to longevity. There is research going on now regarding these mushrooms and cancer, long covid, autoimmune and more chronic diseases that are plaguing our culture right now.
This is spring- the perfect month we focus on detoxification. It is a hot topic, often surrounded by hype and skepticism. While our bodies are equipped with powerful detox systems (mainly the liver, kidneys, lungs, skin, and lymphatic system), supporting those systems through intentional practices can offer real benefits—especially in today’s world where toxin exposure is higher than ever.
Let me start with the story behind HEAVENly Cleanse—a product I created about three years ago while I was writing my book, Get Out of Hormone Hell: 6 Heavenly Steps to Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Reverse Aging. Each letter in HEAVEN stands for a key step to thrive in today’s world—and yes, I took a little creative liberty with the "N" to stand for Noxious Toxins. Why? Because in this toxic world, our bodies need help clearing out what shouldn’t be there.And that’s exactly why I created HEAVENly Cleanse—a clinical-grade, but super delicious supplement designed to give your detox systems the nutritional firepower they need.
Let me start with something that should excite every one of us: we are not powerless when it comes to protecting our brains and even reversing cognitive decline. That’s right—there is real hope, and it’s backed by science. Dr. Dale Bredesen, in his inspiring new book The Ageless Brain, lays out a game-changing approach to brain health that’s not about magic pills or wishful thinking. It’s about personalized, practical strategies that work—and I’m here to share the highlights with you today.
The January response was not only amazing but the participants really showed up for themselves in the challenge. Not just weight loss, but sustainable changes were made, energy improved, inflammation reduced, blood sugar reduced and brain fog vanished in just a few days! It doesn’t take long to get the body going in the right direction and when you have support and guidance, well it is unbeatable. I like to make my clients and customers feel UNSTOPPABLE! Let it be you this time!
Now, you might not think much about those oils used in your salad dressing, your favorite restaurant meal, or even that so-called “healthy” snack bar. But let me tell you, these oils—didn’t just accidentally end up in nearly everything we eat. They were put there for a reason, and it had nothing to do with making us healthier. How did highly processed, chemically refined oils become the backbone of the modern food system? Follow the money. Like in just about everything.
Is Rosemary truly the secret behind the extraordinary health, vitality and longevity of Acciaroli, Italy? Maybe. Listen and decide.
GLP-1 is the newest, latest, biggest boom for people trying to lose weight. Listen to the latest on it’s benefits and how to boost your own production when you are ready to wean off.
The pharmaceutical establishment knows lifestyle is the key to reversing chronic disease- but there is no money in reversing it. But keeping it chronic so that people need the drugs, now that’s the ticket. Yes, diet and lifestyle works but you get 5 dollars for lifestyle research, but you can $150 million for drugs that have payback. Inherent bias. Follow the money. I know as a dietitian, insurance companies would reimburse about as much as a fast food worker wage- no money in that. When you can prescribe statins, surgery, 3-4 or 15 drugs, all the things the medical infrastructure is designed for, the profit is extraordinary.
Maybe you struggle with cravings for chocolate, bread, pizza, pasta, cookies, chips, alcohol, - anything really. Well, today is the day for you! I am going to give you the latest on what we know about controlling those impulses so you can stay on track with your health goals. Or maybe you are tired of taking the weight loss shot and you want to naturally control your cravings. Today I am going to give you the tools to use to change the story of your health- put you back in the driver’s seat- naturally.
This month is heart health month and is the leading cause of death, we need to know as much as about it as we can so we can avoid it. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be caused by multiple factors, - all those factors that I talk about every week, - inflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and more. Even Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol play a critical role in cardiovascular health. Yes, Preventable!
I witnessed the recent Senate hearings for the Secretary of Health and Human Services that were not just contentious—they were revealing. They laid bare a system where corporate interests, shall I say greed, often outweigh public health. Where pharmaceutical giants dictate policy through political contributions and therefore influence. Where the very officials meant to serve the people are entangled in financial ties that put profits over patients. Then…. I was at the gate as the airline tragedy transpired. Compare and contrast the behavior.
A lot of you are wanting to get the new year with super healthy goals and I want to give you the tools to really dive into your metabolic health by looking at your yearly blood work. This bloodwork evaluation will let you know if you are one of the 6% of Americans who are METABOLICALLY WELL.
Some real statistics that underscore the decline in American health- Current government data says that 75% of Americans overweight. 45% of kids from the latest new data! And over 93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy which is what my latest 10 day challenge, called the MYHA Challenge that targeted the root causes behind either high blood sugar, cholesterol, high blood pressure, overweight, heart attack or stroke. And more…..60% of Americans have a chronic disease because of the of ultra-processed food that has taken over in the last 20-30 years that is the driver for metabolic health.
I normally do new year’s resolutions this time of year and give you the state of health in Americans but we have covered that a lot and so many of you are finishing up my 10 Day MYHA Challenge- Making You healthy Again and one of the favorite topics we covered was stress and how to defuse it. Breathwork, meditation, and life schedule adjustments.
The Make America Healthy Again movement- MAHA! You didn’t know it but I have been teaching you all about the Maha movement for years. I got all the authentic credentials, I go to all the best conferences and link up with the best minds so that I can bring you the latest, best research that you can use it to get and stay super healthy and fit for life. And cutting edge too.
Make America Healthy Again movement- MAHA! Has a name now. It is what I have been telling you about for as long as I have been doing this show. So you are on top of all the research! You are in the know. I love going to get all the latest, best research and bring it back to you so that you can use it to get and stay super healthy and fit. Like today- Right now, I am at a medical conference on longevity. Bringing you back the latest research and information that you can act on as I develop my own MYHA program for you. Making YOU healthy again helping you to take charge of your health, vitality, and longevity.
Our Current health care system spends 4.5 trillion dollars and 90% of the budget for chronic illness that wasn’t even in existence 60 years ago. It is horrible and what we have insanely gotten used to being a normal thing. It isn’t. Health and being lean is normal and optimal. Here is how to transform your health
While diet and exercise are essential, the right supplements can also provide that extra boost your body needs. Here, I am going to give you the latest research on supplements for helping keep that blood sugar in a healthy range.
Your blood chemistry reveals your metabolic health. And your daily choices impact these often-overlooked aspects of our health, but with a little knowledge, you can be empowered to feel more vibrant, focused, and resilient. Ready to meet each day with our best energy.
With all the noise, strong opinions, high stakes, and harsh unloving words that are being expressed on social media, it’s easy to feel like we’re on an emotional rollercoaster. But here’s the good news: there are powerful tools to manage this stress, keep your friends that have different opinions than you, and these tools don’t just help you get through it—they build resilience that carries over into other parts of life too.
92% of Americans are metabolically unwell. MAHA- Make America Healthy Again. The book GOOD ENERGY gives you the tools to be metabolically well.
We are on more drugs than any other country and yet we are the sickest and getting sicker. The latest is that over 92% of us are metabolically sick and about 75% are over weight or obese. Our kids? According to the Center for Disease Control, obesity has tripled since the 70’s when only 5% were obese and now it is well beyond 20% while overweight is another 16%. We are looking at almost 40% of our kids. Meanwhile in Japan, it is only 3%. This is just because of all the sugar and ultra processed foods!
Because over time, we all accumulate a little extra “baggage,” whether it’s from toxins, stress, or just plain inactivity. That build-up can zap our energy by clogging our mitochondria- those energy powerhouses in every cell. and even affect our long-term health. That’s where the 10-Day Heavenly Cleanse comes in!
The hearing was put on by Sen. Johnson from Wisconsin and a panel of experts provided a foundational and historical understanding of the changes that have occurred over the last century within agriculture, food processing, and healthcare industries (insurance and pharmaceuticals) which impact the current state of national health. All of these entities and more must make fundamental changes to reverse the epidemic of chronic disease.
Today, I give you the research on diet and lifestyle therapy that is proving to help people live longer- better. I really should have a drum roll here but the research is showing that 71-90% of people with cognitive decline, some with diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease get better.
We coexist with bacteria throughout the environment and always have. Since the beginning of time. In fact, our very mitochondria that energize our body are bacteria in origin. Now that is something to ponder. I’ll let you figure that one out and we can talk about the implications some time but today I am going to talk about 5 ways to improve digestive health with pre and probiotics and then tell you about my favorites ones. Because, Whatever your health goal- you can’t have it if your digestive health isn’t top notch.
Let’s just start with our kids and compare their health to those around the world.
Japan has a 3% obesity rate and when it went up just a percent, they rallied to successfully reverse the trend. In the US –50% of our kids are overweight or obese and 33% have prediabetes. a metabolic disease- meaning they have high blood sugar, blood pressure, or cholesterol. And 77% of young adults aren’t eligible for the military because they are overweight. Life expectancy in Europe is 6-7 years longer
Researchers around the world are looking at the role of a mechanism, inflammation, in what makes a good brain go bad, and specifically in diseases like Alzheimer’s or memory deficits. Plastics, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, dyes, preservatives and more cross the blood brain barrier and cause havoc.
There are so many studies, so much research, so many brilliant minds that are digging into optimizing how our brain functions, especially as we get older. You may be shocked that there are many studies that have taken place and are ongoing that show that people that have been diagnosed with cognitive decline. MoCa scores between 15 and 24 or even less, to improve with diet and lifestyle intervention. Amazing. Researchers like Bredesen, Toups, Ornish, Sandison, Fitzgerald, and now wait for this- 75-86% of the people get better. I don’t know why this isn’t front page news everywhere!
We have heard tons about exercise helping obesity, diabetes, weight loss, muscle gain, heart health and even reducing the risk of many cancers but can it really do anything for the brain? Yes, it is pretty impressive!
Brain fog? You don’t feel as sharp as you once were. That should be a wake up call. Something needs to change before things get worse and you get an actual diagnosis of dementia. Maybe you have heard that Alzheimer’s Disease is called Type 3 Diabetes. Not entirely accurate but it gets the point across. Sugar and a processed diet is the enemy of the brain.
My number 1 favorite herb, spice and extract. The spice- turmeric and the extract - curcumin that’s been used for over 5,000 years to help manage pain, swelling, digestion, cholesterol, blood sugar and more. So, if you are interested in increasing your chances of healthful longevity, tune in today because you will be amazed and I am sure you will join me in including it in my nutritional arsenal every day.
Herbs and spices are rich sources of over 25,000 phytonutrients, -plant-compounds like flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, and polysaccharides, that appear to have anti-aging effects like improving cognitive health, and reducing cardiovascular risks, increasing chromosome telomere length, and enumerable- seemingly unlimited number of metabolic pathways that enhance health. These are built into our DNA to help repair daily damage which is more important every day with our exposure to manmade chemicals and toxins that we are literally swimming in.
You want to keep your brain sharp… avoid cancer and heart diseases… maintain your mobility… feel energetic and productive… and live life on your terms now and for many years to come, right? To achieve that, you need know and practice what we know to be true with evidence-based, effective steps to live long, maintain your independence, and live well.
So today, I am going to cover: 4 hormones you have to get controlled to be healthier. 4 foods to avoid to lost weight and reverse insulin resistance. 4 foods to eat to help you scientifically reverse age in just 8 weeks! And – how you can get my 1:1 support to help you dump that unhealthy plump.
! Male sperm count is down … a lot! By at least 50% and some findings report up to 62.3%. and it isn’t new. we started noticing this in about 1974- 2 years before I opened the Good Earth and 12 years after Rachel Carson wrote the SILENT Spring, warning us of environmental problems.
Heart disease isn’t inevitable! Look at acciaroli, Italy- where 15% of the population is over 100 with no heart disease. Even the American Medical Association and American Heart Association, say it isn't inevitable. A healthy lifestyle, especially when started at a young age, goes a long way to totally preventing cardiovascular disease.
In this show, I give you the latest on the diet and lifestyle changes, that can reduce the risk of developing prostate health issues. And if you’re already dealing with some of these problems, I give you the greatest tools we have with ancient herbs and modern supplements that can help you to reduce inflammation, fight prostate enlargement and inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
Osteoporosis.Women have used herbs to boost hormone balance since the beginning. Bone health, vaginal dryness, cognitive function, muscle mass, mood boosting, heart health, and even night sweats or hot flashes. I love dong quai, black cohosh, red clover and the phytoestrogens and I use them and enjoy the benefits. But also antioxidants and the wide range of phytonutrients that are doing untold goodness along the way.
This morning I am going to cover the basics of increasing fertility. According to the CDC, In the US, the rate of infertility is about 20% or 1 in 5. What are the causes?
In fact, in the 1960s, only one in twenty women were diagnosed with breast cancer; today that number has risen to 1 in 8 women. So we have to get a handle on this. Among breast cancer cases, only 5 percent to 10 percent are related to genetic defects, while 90 percent to 95 percent were attributable to lifestyle factors like diet, weight, toxins, sleep and stress.
Today’s topic is the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline and how it is really hitting women’s hormones and overall health these days. In fact, 75 to 90% of all doctor's office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints. Stress can play a part in problems such as headaches, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, skin conditions, asthma, arthritis, depression, anxiety, hormone disruption and even immune problems like autoimmunity and cancer.
Exercise is transformative because it works in so many important pathways in the body. I am going to cover some of the hormones it enhances, how it boosts Brain Health, and some of the major diseases that it helps prevent. And most importantly, the coolest is that recent studies prove it doesn’t have to consumer your life.
Like the title of my book, Get out of Hormone Hell. It is all about balancing these hormones. Honestly, as you will see, if you have ever been a weight loss client of mine, you will know why you were so successful in attaining your weight loss goals and I will tell you today how you can naturally boost your own production of these miracle peptides so whether you are on these drugs or want to naturally increase GLP-1.
It’s not just me, but the American Medical Association and American Heart Association, say it isn't inevitable. A healthy lifestyle, especially when started at a young age, goes a long way to totally preventing cardiovascular disease.
Think of HRV as the heart's secret language – a way for it to communicate how well it's adapting to life- the ups and downs of life. It’s your stress meter.
Exercise isn't about "should’s" – it's about learning how to naturally unlock a cascade of positive effects that touch every single cell in your body. From melting off fat and boosting insulin sensitivity to strengthening your heart and enhancing your mood and even your immunity (especially important during this era of pandemics), exercise is a true powerhouse. And it is free!
I am giving you the most important, essential tools to prevent cancer, including diet, lifestyle and the research on prevention and treatment with natural alternatives.
The reality is that 75% of us aren't getting enough, leading the lack of magnesium to be called the “invisible deficiency.”
Brain fog, post-Covid memory loss, age related cognitive decline- what you need to know to keep your brain sharp as long as you live.
Did you make any new year’s resolutions? Did you break them already? Well this is the show for you today. I am going to help you be more positive and that can make these resolutions more ‘sticky’.
NeuroQ has clinical studies showing improvement in the area of cognition- your brain- memory, focus, and comprehension. As we get older, who doesn’t want to protect that since there isn’t any good treatment.
Research shows that berberine fights tumors, fatty liver disease, cholesterol and triglycerides, arthritis, gut health and irritable bowel syndrome Alzheimer’s disease and more. Listen to how it can help you.
Exercise helps the 100 billion neuron cells transmit chemical signals and are responsible for how basically who you are, how you feel, how you think, and how you behave.
Magnesium is involved in more than 300 different enzyme systems that regulate reactions that keep us alive and kicking, It builds the proteins for muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, blood pressure regulation and anything twitchy or tense.
Our sex hormones are in peril both estrogen and testosterone-but listen while I will cover the 5 big reasons that are plummeting testosterone and how to take action against falling levels.
We know that brain diseases in general, are the leading disability and fast growing. Parkinson’s has doubled in 25 years and is poised to double again. Why? Well, it isn’t genetic- genes don’t change that fast.
A study that switched out beauty and personal care products that contain parabens, phthalates and phenols and in after just 28 days, researchers saw a significant reduction in several breast cancer gene expression!
Certain toxins are labeled obesogens- causing obesity, diabesogens (causing the obesity that leads to diabetes), carcinogens (causing cancer) and now, toxins are called endocrine disrupting chemicals- interfering with all the hormones- estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, pituitary, cortisol, melatonin and affecting the hormones that regulate appetite. Over 90,000 have been added to our environment with little testing for safety.
The scary thing about environmental toxins is that they are mostly invisible and we are unaware of contamination. Too bad it didn’t sting like crazy or smell like a skunk or we would take it more seriously. Environmental toxins are substances and organisms that can negatively affect health. The effects of exposure to environmental toxins are countless and can simmer for decades before the damage can be noticed.
Many dangerous food additives are allowed in the US food supply and we need to demand more rigorous regulations
Plastics, PCBs, pesticides, chlorine, mercury, lead, arsenic, manure, nitrates and more challenge our water supply.
Factors like chronic constipation, leaky gut, nutrient deficiencies, genetics, the Standard American Diet, pharmaceuticals, recreational drugs, alcohol, pesticides, herbicides, environmental chemicals and smoking can all overload our detoxification pathways.
Tired? Irritable? Gaining Weight? Hot Flashes? Anxious? Can’t Sleep? Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals are among the 90,000 chemicals that have been added to our environment. According to the EPA- less than 2% have been slightly tested. These can alter how our hormones function.
A dive deep into the world of insulin resistance, exploring the latest research, breakthroughs, and trends that I think should and will transform the way we manage diabetes and metabolic health as modern medicine learns and changes.
Fascinating interview with Katrina Foe, functional nutrition specialist, whose personal story breaks all the normal perspectives on cancer.
Health is about the small steps in the journey of life, it's not just about the destination of health. You can’t get to health. Health is a journey, it’s the way we navigate each step that truly matters. Here are the steps.
Research shows sucralose, commonly known as Splenda, causes DNA damage, leaky gut and alters genes that regulate inflammation and cancer. I could have told them that. I mean chlorine in food! A cancer causing chemical in food! Also, research is showing horrible brain functioning implications. Listen now.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a silent but insidious condition that is not widely understood or taken seriously enough. At least 46% of the US population unknowingly has it and in the obese population, it may be as high as 80%. 10% of children have it and if obese, 38% suffer from NAFLD.
Plastics are labeled as obesogens (causing obesity) and a carcinogens (causing cancer) and endocrine disruptors (affecting hormones). Listen on how to protect yourself.
Listen and learn how inflammation plays a big role in common diseases and take the tools to beat the odds. Its little choices every day that are paving the way to the inflammation that drives disease.
Stress is indeed a killer. It can cause weight gain, insomnia, immune dysfunction, anxiety, depression, impaired memory, gut problems, inflammation, to just get started. There isn’t any condition that stress won’t make worse. Ancient adaptogens to the rescue!
What are these 25,000 phytonutrients? They are just plant nutrients that support human health. They aren’t vitamins or minerals that are essential for life, but they ARE essential to prevent disease and all the nasty preventable conditions we associate with aging.
Listen to modern solutions to increasing vision problems associated to changes in our diet and lifestyle as it compared to other times and other cultures. Cataracts, macular degeneration, near sightedness, and the newly emerging eye fatigue are all on the rise.
Should you choose sugar, Sucralose, or stevia? Listen to the research on how each affect brain functions. Learn what sweeteners to avoid, what ones to use and what research tells us on how to get and stay mentally sharp your whole live- long-life.
Carb cravings can be a tough habit to break but don’t give up because unhealthy foods come with a host of health risks, from weight gain and diabetes to mood swings, low energy levels, hormone hell and memory issues to name a just a few.
Everything starts in the stomach. If the stomach isn’t working right, everything after that is going to suffer.
I am going to give you some good tips to help repair the damage so you may free yourself from having to take acid blocking drugs that have major side effects. And I will tell you about those side effects, in case you weren’t aware of them.
This week I dug into research on conditions that are becoming more common as our environment changes and as our resilience diminishes. It has been baffling for both patients and doctors. The conditions are called Histamine intolerance that can lead to Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).
This week I dug into research on conditions that are becoming more common as our environment changes and as our resilience diminishes. It has been baffling for both patients and doctors. The conditions are called Histamine intolerance that can lead to Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).
Three-quarters of American adults drink coffee, most of us daily. Is it good for us, bad for us or does it even matter? Should we feel guilty or enjoy a second cup? That is what we want to know so I thought I would cover it thoroughly.
In fact, I love New Year’s resolutions. It is a new fresh year. A new calendar- the blessings of new possibilities that are so inspiring. Every year, I design my year to be the best one yet. Right? The past is over and done, EYES forward! the future is yet to be written, BY YOU! Why not? Learn to make the resolutions ‘sticky’.
What is really going on with all the new research. Where in our body melatonin is made. What it does for us. How you can boost your own production and how you should take it if you decide it is something for you
Carbs, or rather, carbohydrates are where plants store their energy. When we eat plants, we get the plants energy that we then can use along with all the other nutrients they have made. Everything that grows contains carbs- vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds. When we eat carbs, we convert it to blood sugar that fuels our body. However, your body can make its own blood sugar, but that is another story. We are just going to talk about the good. the bad and the ugly carbs.
Researchers link MTHFR gene variations directly to an increased susceptibility to high blood pressure, heart disease, colon cancer, stroke, recurrent miscarriage, blood clots, migraines and neurological issues, leukemia, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety and depression. Gosh, that is a lot! And 40% of us, me included, carry this. What can do somethings to prevent or postpone these diseases if we carry this variant?
February of 2004, Time Magazine’s cover title was “THE SECRET KILLER- the surprising link between inflammation, heart attacks, cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease and other diseases and what you can do to fight it.”
Take a deeper dive into cholesterol, better tests to ask for and the best diet, lifestyle, and supplement information to help you to take action so that you are able to get better cardiovascular health
A short term well-constructed ketogenic diet can have profound beneficial changes in a persons’ health and well being.
So how can you live well? How can you reverse your conditions? How can you have goals for a full and rich life free of disease for a long time? How can your increase what we now call the healthspan?
Do you feel fatigued, like you don’t want to move, and sluggish? Do have a hard time waking up? Do you have thin, cracked nails? Are you cold all the time? Do you have dry skin, coarse hair,? Are you losing hair?
Today’s show is about all things autoimmune and how to maximize health if diagnosed with one of the over 80 autoimmune disorder or if you are susceptible to developing one.
The current theory suggests that depression is a deficiency in brain chemistry and has persisted for decades now. Depression was thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain or low serotonin. It is referred to as the serotonin hypothesis and is being deeply questioned.
Struggling with brain fog, early cognitive decline, post covid memory problems or outright diagnosis of dementia? In this show, I review what we know and what you can do to actively help your brain be as healthy as possible.
If we aren’t sleeping well, if we are in a great deal of pain, or under a great deal of stress, or aren’t eating well, sometimes the body just can’t produce as much endocannabinoids as are needed. We can end up with and an endocannabinoid deficiency that can be supported with CBD supplements.
Quercetin has shown many beneficial effects on cancer, prostate, allergies, gout, as an antioxidant,Quer on cardiovascular health and even neurodegenerative diseases.
The statistics are really bad for weight loss. Only 20% of dieters who lose weight on a diet end up keeping it off in the long term. And that isn’t acceptable.
Insulin, glucagon, thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, leptin, ghrelin, cholecystokinin, human growth hormone, and cortisol are going to be the top players in weight gain that is increasingly aggravating as we get hit different stages of life.
Essential supplements you should consider in today’s culture. Drugs that deplete nutrients.
Want to protect your memory? NeuroQ has great published research on its ability to protect and improve it.
Today I am going to give you a broader look at these amazing Omega 3 fats and the effect it may have on the quality of your longevity. and research on how good it is for overall health. Including the eyes, your nervous system and specifically for the brain- the injured brain and the aging brain and how These healthy fats may go a long, long way in helping you stay sharp withy an anti-Alzheimer’s effect.
Sugar- 100% empty calories is about 50% fructose and is correlated ton liver disease, fatty liver, gallbladder disease, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, of course high blood sugar, cancer, dementia, lowered immunity, but also seemingly unrelated hormone issues, like PCOS and low Testosterone. I could go on and on but the science speaks for itself and it buries sugar 6 feet under. Yet we are addicted- thanks to the Food Industry and The Sugar Industry.
Melatonin-your digestive tract makes it, your bones make it, and it is even found in the liver’s bile. We think of it as a hormone, but it is also naturally found in in some food like eggs, fish, mushrooms, nuts and seeds. As we learn more about melatonin, As we realize that it is not just for insomnia so it makes sense to find it is being made in so many places. What else does it do? In this week’s show, we discuss many of the benefits.
Virtually every disease and clinical condition caused by neurological damage has increased in every age group the past 50 years and our exposure to toxins is the smoking gun. Heavy metals, plastics, POPs, phthalates, pesticides, herbicides are killing us.
Proponents of regular detoxification claim clearer skin, weight loss, increased immunity, lessened cravings, food intolerance relief, improved clarity and sense of well being, elimination of excess waste, and more energy. Know how to properly detoxify and see if it is right for you.
Uric acid is made from alcohol, fructose and purines and high levels are linked with obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, fatty liver disease, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, neurological disorders, and premature death. It is a pretty heavy hitter when it comes to life threatening diseases. I cover strategies to naturally reduce uric acid.
Lack of sleep increases risk of most chronic disease like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and even dementia. There has also been a lot of research on sleep and leadership skills, resilience, risk taking- so much fascinating research!
Table sugar, honey, and most sweet things are about 50% fructose. And excess fructose storage may be a key driver of many of the most serious diseases of today- obesity, type II diabetes, dementia, heart disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and even cancer. Sugar is the enemy, the devil with horns.
Dementia, a feared disease that is growing at an epidemic rate. Research is pouring in on the dramatic effect our lifestyle choices can make- things like exercise, stress management, sleep, brain exercises, toxin avoidance, and the use of targeted supplements.
There is something you eat, actually a non-food you may eat that is actually "Miracle Gro" -like fertilizer for cancer cells….. It is called sugar..
Insulin resistance now is associated with a syndrome that includes the usual criminals like obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes , polycystic ovarian syndrome, kidney disease, strokes, heart attacks, eye problems, cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, and gallbladder disease.
Sugar can be just as damaging as alcohol is to the liver even if you’re at a healthy weight!
In modern society, health, vitality and longevity don’t just happen for most of us. Our food is processed and lacking in nutrients, our activity level is minimum due to a lot of desk work and technology and the toxins we are exposed to put us at risk for many cancers and diseases. Here is what to do…..
The latest global health ranking for the United States ranks us 37th in global health while spending more money per person than any other country? Just so you know, 37th is just above Slovenia and Cuba.
Everyone is a bit anxious at times, when you fly, when you are performing, giving a speech, trying anything new but, in the last decade, the rate of anxiety is increasing, especially among younger people. What natural approaches work? How does diet and lifestyle affect how we feel?
The year ahead is like a blank canvas. But eventually, canvases must be filled. Wouldn’t you like to decide what to put on that canvas? Be healthier, be more fit, learn to cook delicious quick meals. It can be anything in your life that you want to improve. Here are the tools…
A little deep into how your immune system is designed to work so you know what is going on and then toward the end, I am going to give you tools to stay as healthy as possible and finally a list of natural products and foods that research is suggesting with do a great job working with your immune system safely and effectively.
Recently, i attended the Rolling Stone’s concert and Mick Jagger ran, jumped, strutted and wiggles 12 miles in 2 hours! At 78, Mick is in better shape than he probably was when he was 30. How is this possible? What is his health routine?
Research is showing that mental decline as we age isn’t something we have to accept. Dr Dale Bredesen, author of ‘the end of Alzheimer’ and his latest book ‘The first survivors speak, in their own words’ is a pioneer at reversing this disease.
Intermittent fasting for the brain, the heart, the weight, and as a tool for anti-aging!
Presenting were Dr. Dale Bredesen, Alzheimer’s Disease researcher and author. Dr. Anders Jakobsen, tocotrienol researcher, Dr. Edwin Lee presented on cell senescence, anti-aging and ‘zombie cells’ and so much more.
Few things can be as upsetting to your life as having digestive issues. Here are free tools to help you understand and take actions that can greatly improve your quality of life.
A quick recap of my daily essentials supplements and then, I cover what can you may be DOING that may be really bad for your health and how to overcome it.
Vaxed or unvaxed, you still have risk. I know unvaxxed people who have gotten the virus and didn’t get very sick at all. In fact, they didn’t know they even had the virus. But, I also know people who got very sick and even died. I also know people who have gotten the vaccine and have gotten terrible side effects, still got the virus, and some who even died. There are not absolute guarantees. But there are other ways to help reduce your risk. Vaxed or unvaxed
According to the National Institute of Health 23.5 million Americans have reported symptoms and suffering due to a form of autoimmune disease - but some think that number is actually closer to 50 million! Many going undiagnosed with their health deteriorating.
Our immune system was designed to normally protect against harmful substances like bacteria, toxins, viruses, camcer cells- anything that doesn’t belong in the body and can cause harm. Your body has been really good at understanding friend from foe before we started confusing it. Toxins confuse the body and affect its proper response.
Stress, even childhood stress that can set us up for autoimmune disease. The biggest reason that people go to their doctor is due to stress related illness. As much as we may want to ignore it, there is ample evidence that the mind and body are woven together by a web.
Common myths about autoimmune disease: #1 Never reversible. WRONG! #2 It’s genetic. Not a sentence! There is so much you can do to influence and help determine your gene expression. Genes may ‘load the gun’ but find out what you can do to prevent ‘pulling the trigger’.
Studies show between 84 and 95% of people with dementia improve if you do these things. Drs. Hyman, Perlmutter, Bredesen, Gottlieb, and Toups have proven that dementia is reversible.
Certain toxins and popular drugs have been shown to increase your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Drugs for insomnia, anxiety, bladder control, and digestion are linked to increased risk of memory loss.
How to prevent dementia is critically important because it is on the rise and there is no good treatment.
Diet and lifestyle is the best medicine according to a lot of current research. How to stay sharp to 100 years.
The Elimination Diet is the easiest way to take your health to the next level. Get rid of inflammation, excess weight, sinus and respiratory disorders, digestive disorders and more.
What does the research show are the benefits of intermittent fasting on the brain, blood sugar, fat loss, insulin sensitivity, and the gut microbiome? Is it for you? Can it do more harm than good?
Stress, chronic, toxic stress can be a killer. In fact, chronic stress is one of the leading causes of illness and disease in the United States, including heart disease, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, and insomnia, may be even cancer because of the insidious effects on the immune system.
Men want just about the same thing women want. Health, energy, vitality and weight loss. Here we hit the top supplements for male energy and cardiovascular health.
Collagen peptides are the key to many cell structures. Research abounds on the benefits of collagen. Cosmetic improvements, joint health, gut health, muscle strength, heart health and so much more.
What you need to know about new research on sun and sunscreens. How to deal with bugs that are pests in the summer without questionable chemicals. The best foods to help you keep cool and how to best exercise during the summer. Finally, a look at the Ayurvedic perspective on summer.
Do you wonder what happens physically happens when you don’t get restorative sleep? And, what is restorative sleep? What happens when you take most sleeping pills?
One of the most common problems I hear about these days is hormone disturbances. Hot flashes, poor sleep, anxiety, mood problems, fatigue, weight gain caused by increased stress, nutritional deficiencies, added hormones in our meat, xenoestrogens from environmental.
What else can you do that keeps your brain sharp, protects your heart, builds your immune system, reduces stress and helps maintain a healthy weight?
Diabetes, cancer, heart disease, depression, and a host of other common chronic Western diseases are a result of chronic, silent inflammation. What causes it and what can you do to protect yourself?
Some pretty amazing results have been reported by our detoxers who significantly cut toxin intake! Increased energy, improved mood, less anxiousness, mental clarity.
Vitamin D deficiency affects approximately 80% of individuals in some countries and has been linked with gut dysbiosis and inflammation.
Virtually every disease and clinical condition caused by neurological damage has increased in every age group the past 50 years. ADD, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, decreased IQ, depression and more.
Did you know the gut has 90% of the body’s happy hormone, serotonin, or that 70% of our immune system is in the gut lining? Gut health affects every part of our health and is at the core of optimal health. Problems in the gut will lead down the road to disease. One of the most common problems is leaky gut.
In the last 5 years, more than 50,000 studies have been done on the human microbiome. There are trillions of microbes in us and their DNA outnumbers our human DNA and are essential for our life.
The epidemic of autoimmune disease as it relates to gut health. Like Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine said “All disease begins in the gut’. So, we always have to start there and get it right.
I love the Ayurvedic proverb from their spiritual texts of 3-5000 years ago “When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need. “ Truly, one man’s medicine is another man’s poison so we start with the Elimination Diet.
What can you do? A LOT! Lifestyle has a lot of good healthy things going continuous and often but it doesn’t have to be 100% perfect.
Food manufacturers sneak sugar in everywhere! They know how we love it and so they put as much as possible in there so we want more and more. Refined and white like cocaine. And it acts like a drug. Study after study, researchers all around the world have proven this. And sugar hits the same addictions centers of the brain as cocaine. In fact it is 8x more addictive than cocaine.
When we face a stressor, whether physical, emotional, or mental, our bodies go through a three-phase response that ancient adaptogens can help.
Since there isn’t much we can do to reliably prevent exposure to the covid virus, doctors are recommending optimal nutrition that includes vitamin D, zinc and vitamin C. Is it really worth it?
Strategy #1 Set the goal. You have to decide and commit what you want to change. Get really clear and specific. Laser focus. Believe in it. Writing it down makes you 3x more likely to achieve it.
ADHD doesn’t necessarily end at childhood. Research finds that about 50% of those cases persists into adulthood with problems with work and relationships.
What a rich history humans have had with hemp! From the history of the Gutenberg Bible to current applications for pain, sleep, and other complaints of mood. Listen to the latest research.
Hair, skin, nails, joints, gut and everything that holds you together can benefit from collagen! Add to you organic coffee or smoothie and watch your health improve!
High blood pressure and diet and lifestyle. Can you improve your readings? Probably! Don’t avoid the “silent killer’.
We may or may not be in for another siege from COVID this fall, but regardless, we need to tend to our immune system. Indoors, lack of vitamin D, around a lot of people and exposed to viruses and bacteria. Listen as Dr. Deb gives nutritional research on supplements that have anti-viral activity.
Gallbladder disease and surgery is on the rise due to the Standard American Diet (SAD). What can you do to keep the gallbladder healthy? Listen as Dr. Deb gives the wisdom of the ages along with modern nutritional treatments.
Excess weight puts you at risk for chronic disease but also infectious diseases. Decide today to make the changes you need and get the support that makes it possible. Latest members lost up to 45# in 90 days!
Intermittent fasting is being touted as the latest way to lose weight effortlessly. Is it all hype or what does the research say?
Prostate health concerns us all. What can we do to help ensure the prostate remains healthy?
Don’t wait until you get sick to start thinking about reducing your risk factors. Lose weight and be healthier before its too late
Exercise as a way to reduce our risk of contracting viral infections and staying healthy.
Exercise is just as important as diet to increase our chances of health, vitality and longevity. How much, how often, and if you should at all, are all covered in today’s show.
Research on berberine for metabolic syndrome, cholesterol, weight loss, blood sugar, anti inflammation, and gut health and more.
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How stress affects your whole body and what to do about it. Hair loss, digestive problem, hormone imbalance, blood pressure, weight gain and more are all tied to high stress,
PCOS is associated with infertility but did you know it is also associated with other diseases that can rob your health? Listen as Dr. Deb, who recovered from PCOS, tell you the facts and how you can overcome “hormone hell”.
Insulin Resistance is the biggest risk factor for some of the most common diseases of modern society
IFM makes it’s recommendations based on safety, validity and evidence of mechanisms and pathways of nutrients that may be helpful to prevent and combat the coronavirus.
Inflammation at the core of chronic disease and it is avoidable. Cancer, CFS, Heart Disease, Depression, Metabolic Syndrome, Arthritis, Sleep Apnea, etc.!
What does it take to have health, vitality and longevity? What do we need to avoid? Heavy metals!
Listen to the latest information on cancer prevention. What can YOU do to increase your personal odds for health, vitality and longevity.
Listen to simple advice to keep you well when everyone is worried about the Coronavirus.
Listen to the latest information on what is being done to assure your supplements are safe and pure.
Learn what you can do that will naturally support your body in maintaining healthy levels of uric acid and reduce symptoms of gout.
The annual conference of the American Nutrition Association with many of the industry’s leaders. Pizzorno, Bland, Minich, Bredesen, Low Dog, and Kharrazian and more presented outstanding research with hope and a challenge for us all.
Dr. Deb give a long list of what conditions and diseases sugar intake is associated with. This list comes from Dr. Nancy Appleton’s book “Reason Sugar Ruins your Health”.
Sugar - How bad can it be? We reward our kids with treats. We have desserts after about every meal. Listen to Dr. Deb as she uncovers the research on the BIG 10 and you decide.
Following Halloween, do you have a Halloween Hangover? Two hundred years ago, American ate only 2 pounds of sugar in a year. Last year, we consumed over 150 pounds or more than 3 cups a week! Where does it all come from and how do we avoid it?
Research suggests that low carbohydrate diet can improve numerous health markers, such as triglycerides, HDL (good) cholesterol, C Reactive Protein, blood sugar, and blood pressure reducing risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Other conditions that may improve include arthritis, brain fog, cognitive impairment, and digestive complaints, like GERD and IBS, if done right.
School’s started back up, kids are bringing all the bugs home, vitamin D- the sunshine vitamin, is getting in limited supply, the holiday stress coming up may deplete our reserves so, we want to be ready! So, let’s get through this winter without any illness or infection. Okay, but how???
The American Psychiatric Association says that 40% of Americans are more anxious than they were last year. 75% of adults say they are stressed. And Up to 1/3 of American suffer from a mood disorder!
Turns out 20 minutes of meditation daily is like a magic bullet to reduce stress. Research is also showing benefits for migraines, improved brain aging, cancer therapy, blood pressure, addiction, and high stress jobs and….
Listen as Dr. Deb Ford talks about the latest research on hemp for pain, insomnia, mood, and even anti aging.
The Ayurvedic herb, andrographis, is the king of herbs and is top on the list for colds and flu this winter.
My Immune Defense with 6 powerful mushrooms, Ashwaganda, for your best life, and QEMP, a top quality hemp product.