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Dr. Curtis Rexroth
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. discusses how to achieve herd immunity and the reality of a vaccination for COVID-19. Dr. Rexroth reminds listeners of the American value of autonomy and the relationship between the citizen and the government.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. discusses why individuals may respond so well to some diets and horribly to others, introducing the topic of common food inflammatory triggers and the individualistic aspect of one’s dietary needs.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. introduces the benefits of using an infra-red sauna, including increasing cellular energy production which increases healing capabilities and cellular communications.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. discusses the importance of vitamin D supplementation, including what role vitamin D plays in the body as well as how much listeners should supplement.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. reviews healthcare as controlled by insurance companies and government, primarily concerned with profit, versus being concerned with the health of the patient. Dr. Rexroth encourages listeners to become their own best health advocates and not let insurance and governmental policy determine what prescriptions and quality of care they receive.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. discusses what he considers an important personal attribute: gratitude, and how it influences outlook.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. discusses the damage that chronic endurance training can cause to your body. From there, Dr. Rexroth shares some of the history of the Ideal Protein Diet at Welcome to Health and several success stories.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. begins by discussing the difficult diagnosis of dementia and how patients and families can find hope in nutrition and alternative therapies. Dr. then focuses on the developing Opioid Epidemic and discusses how usage began, why it continues, and why patients often feel the need to escalate their dosing.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. discusses the importance of our gut bacteria (now referred to as the microbiome) in terms of our digestion and nutrition, how medication effects the population and efficacy of the microbiome, as well as how pesticides like glyphosate influence the microbiome.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. discusses the importance of a fever, the function of the Lymphatic system, lymphedema, and potential treatment courses for the treatment of lymphedema including lymphatic massage, exercise, and infra-red therapy.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. discusses how the United States became addicted to sugar, initially buying into the idea that sugar is healthy, and how our continued reliance on it has contributed to the development of some of our main societal health concerns like Cardio Vascular Disease, Diabetes, and Cancer.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. shares two recent studies he read regarding ground chia seeds eaten as a snack their ability to reduce the overall caloric intake of the subjects during the day.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. shares a recent research article which concludes that chiropractic care in combination with traditional medical care is the most effective treatment of low-back pain.
Dr. Rexroth's (D.C. C.C.N.) radio show he discusses Dr. Zach Bush's* research, as well as the growing epidemics of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Autism, in relation to our food.
*Dr. Rexroth names "Dr. Josh Bush"; should be Dr. Zach Bush.
Dr. Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. implores listeners to re-assume responsibility for their own health (a currently counter-cultural plea).
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. details the chemical difference between natural folate (B9) and synthetic folate, also known as folic acid, and why he prefers folate to its synthetic form. Dr. Rexroth then reviews how the heavily used herbicide, glyphosate (more commonly known as roundup) changes the essential population of bacteria in our intestines.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. introduces the importance of giving your body the highest quality fuel source. He reviews the origins and history of glyphosate and its utilization by wheat farmers.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. reviews what happens at the cellular level when a person has Type 2 Diabetes, how diet plays a role, and some recent personal success in treating diabetic ulcers.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. discusses the relationship between statin medications and the increased risk of developing diabetes, as well as the increased risk for cardiovascular disease for diabetics taking statin medications.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. reviews how opioid pain killers mask bodily signals versus addressing the functional issues.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. shares more information about the incredible Vitamin K2-7, how it battles osteopenia, and he reiterates the necessity of healing the body with the same nutrition it's built with.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. introduces Vitamin K2-7 and its role in mitochondrial energy production and how it works in fighting atherosclerosis.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. introduces Vitamin K2-7 and its history, discovery, and some of the general health benefits related to its role in your diet.
- Many individuals do not know that hydrocodone, Percocet, morphine, and other strong pain killers are derivatives of Opium, just as is heroine. There are 100 people per day dying from overdosing on theirprescription medicationin the United States. Dr. Rexroth pleads with listeners to not hesitate in questioning their doctors regarding any prescription they receive, particularly if it’s for pain, to be sure it’s not an opioid.
- While most people know exercising is beneficial to health, aiding in regulating the immune system, digestion, detoxification, etc. most may also not realize there are times when exercising may actually cause more damage than benefit, such as if a muscle or joint is already hurt or damaged. Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. details the role chiropractors play in these types of situations.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. shares several studies the AMA has recently published concluding NSAIDs are not an effective treatment for low back, neck, and headache pain, leading many doctors to begin prescribing opioids instead. The doctor briefly describes the danger of this as opioids are highly addictive and not actually very effective pain killers. Instead, Dr. Rexroth begs listeners to try chiropractic care first, which the AMA now accepts as a proven method (and more effective) at reducing pain and improving function without any adverse effects.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. takes listeners through a brief history between the American Medical Association and the Chiropractic Profession, beginning with the Committee on Quackery, the AMA’s illegal boycott of Chiropractic care, and ending with the AMA’s current conclusion that Chiropractic care is more effective at treating low back pain than medication. Supporting the AMA’s conclusion, the doctor reviews two trial studies: the first demonstrating that pain improves with spinal manipulation; the second demonstrating that function can improve with spinal manipulation.
Dr. Rexroth regards the success of the human species and our ability to overcome illness, marveling that no illness has wiped homo sapiens out. Despite this success, the doctor muses, our society has allowed itself to become reliant on medication. Dr. Rexroth gives the example of the common cold: influenza B.
- Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. shares information regarding how proton-pump inhibitors such as Nexium, Prilosec, etc. reduce the body’s overall acidity, potentially leading to malnutrition, GERD, and even Alzheimer’s Disease. He goes on to discuss a supplement available at Welcome to Health: GI GUARD AM and PM. (Transcript available.)
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. discusses generally what arthritis is, as well as how chiropractic care can address arthritic pain. While comparing two nearly identical disk injuries belonging to two football players, the doctor also briefly discusses non-steroidal anti-inflammatory use and how it slows healing by interrupting the acute and general inflammatory responses.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. discusses the over-prescription of antibiotics and steroids to treat the common cold. He reviews how steroids turn down the body's natural inflammatory response which allows you to combat the offending virus. He also reviews some of the risks and secondary effects of long and short term steroid use.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. reviews the roles of the mitochondria including: energy production, apoptosis (cell-suicide) and the newly-researched area of AUTOPHAGY: the signaling to recycle old cell parts into new cell parts. Dr. Rexroth reviews how sugar metabolism influences the body's ability to successfully accomplish these necessary processes and increases the likelihood of cancer.
Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. shares a population study he read in Scientific American in which scientists found that, regardless of lifestyle, humans burn approximately the same number of calories per day. Dr. Rexroth goes on to explain basal metabolic rate and how this relates to weight loss, exercise, and health.
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There is a full transcription available for this radio episode. Email us at contact@welcometohealth.com for a copy.
In this episode, Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. answers, “What do we do about acid reflux?” He briefly describes what causes acid reflux and the motivation behind the commonly prescribed proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). The doctor then moves forward, giving the details of two studies which show a strong correlation between elderly patients taking a prescribed PPI and the development of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Among the general concerns and effects of PPIs, the doctor explains: incidental mal-nutrition, c. difficile, the buildup of beta-amyloid proteins, and glial cell acid. Lastly, he touches on natural alternatives to PPIs available at the Welcome to Health Center.
Dr. Rexroth breaks down the history of big tobacco marketing and covers some of the psychological reasons why people pick up the tobacco habit. Overcoming tobacco addiction is a difficult process and this episode offers practical solutions.