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CHIP Health is a talk show that helps improve your health. To find ways to live a healthy, happy and vibrant life tune in to CHIP Health on LifeTalk Radio.

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Are you enjoying life to the fullest? How’s your health? Would you like to improve it? LifeTalk Radio offers several programs and podcasts that focus on health, longevity, well-being, medical issues and more. Learn how to stay healthy and live longer. Discover how to get energized and feel better.

Take charge of your own health. Listen and learn from medical professionals as they share the latest medical updates and health research. In addition to regularly scheduled health programs on our broadcasts, LifeTalk Radio also includes health podcasts you can listen to any time. These include podcasts featuring: Dr. David DeRose, Dr. Hans Diehl, Dr. James Marcum, Dr. John Westerdahl and their guests.

Check out the program schedule for your time zone at: lifetalk.net/programs or the line up of regular podcasts at lifetalk.net/podcast-lineup. Or use the handy LifeTalk Radio App, a free download at: lifetalk.net/connect. For a complete list of LifeTalk programs, click here.

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A number of the popular programs on LifeTalk Radio are also available as on-demand podcasts. Thus you can listen any time according to your schedule, rather than a pre-determined broadcast schedule. For a complete schedule of broadcast programs please visit our program schedule page.

Podcasts available from LifeTalk Radio include: A Better Way to Live, a daily devotional program featuring Shawn Boonstra; Bible Talk with Gary Gibbs and John Bradshaw; Homeschool Companion, dedicated to home-based education, hosted by Dr. Rose Gamblin; LifeQuest, hosted by Dwight Lehnhoff who interviews Christian authors; Message of Hope, inspiring presentations featuring a variety of speakers; and Sink the Beagle, an entertaining program on creationism with Dr. John Kurlinski and Dr. Stan Hudson.

Several of our podcasts focus on health and lifestyle, these include: American Indian and Alaska Native Living, with Dr. David DeRose; Healthy By Choice, based on the popular and proven CHIP program (Coronary Health Improvement Project) developed by Dr. Hans Diehl; Health and Longevity, hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl; and Heartwise, hosted by Dr. James Marcum.

Check out the entire line up of podcasts. When it comes to podcasts you can listen any time, anywhere. Listen online or download our handy free LifeTalk App, available for multiple platforms. Discover many helpful and interesting podcasts provided free from LifeTalk Radio.

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We are created to MOVE! If you enjoy walking or running this event is for you. It’s happening September 17. Join other all across North America in the Made to Move event happening this September. Made to Move is a virtual 5k designed to energize, encourage and remind us that we are MADE TO MOVE! You choose the time and location. Individuals and groups are welcome. Register by September 5, 2023 to receive your T-shirt by race day, and report your time for a chance at Category Winner! Every Made to Move 5K registration gives $5.00 USD to Holbrook Indian School, a first-through twelfth-grade boarding academy providing Native American children and youth a safe place to live, learn, and thrive for more than 75 years. 80% of funding comes from individuals who have a desire to make a positive change in Native American communities. For more information and registration please visit: nadhealth.org/events

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We all have visions of the "good life." For some reason, we've come to believe that the accumulation of wealth will bring about an accumulation of health. Such thinking is dangerously wrong. Dr. Diehl shares insights into the real antidote for today's chronic diseases.

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Are you living at your peak level? Is life a pain or a joy? Do you feel terrific or desire to feel better?  Heartwise is created by a physician, cardiologist, author and popular speaker: Dr. James Marcum. This lively broadcast provides you with truth, love and healing. It includes interviews with special guests, health professionals and experts.{...}

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What's going on? No time in history have we known more about health than we do today. Yet we're sick. Very sick! Why? What are we missing--or, more to the point--choosing to ignore? Dr. Diehl offers some scientifically proven suggestions.

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Rip was an all-American swimmer, top professional triathlete, and Texas fire fighter. Then he took on a really tough challenge--to stay healthy. What he learned should prove important to us all. His book, My Beef With Meat, shines a revealing light on animal protein.

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Something is happening in modern society that's both good news and bad news when it comes to what we're dumping down our throats. Dr. Hans Diehl reveals the necessary but often neglected ingredients for life.

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For thousands of years, people on this planet enjoyed a plant-centered diet___and thrived. But then something happened that continues to change the overall health of our world and those who call it home. Dr. Diehl tells the story.

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Modern medicine does an amazing job of responding to many diseases. But it's those chronic ailments that pose the greatest challenge and risk to us all. Dr. Diehl highlights the importance of "lifestyle medicine" to counter our most dangerous killers.

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For all of our modern abilities, wealth, and technologies, Americans rank number 50 in health and longevity in the world. We trail behind many developing countries! What can we do to live happier, healthier, longer lives? Dr. Diehl offers sound suggestions.

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One Illinois resident decided that, for her 35th wedding anniversary, she'd fit back into her wedding dress. One problem. 35 years of fat accumulation stood in the way. What did she do? Her inspiring story can serve as a motivation for us all.

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A forward-thinking hospital in Florida operates under the rare and powerful prevention and wellness banner when it comes to community health. Dr. Sal Lacagnina, vice president of Lee Memorial Health System, is leading the attack.

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Learn how to reduce your risk for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, mental illness and stress as LifeTalk Radio airs Take Charge of Your Health, hosted by John Bradshaw. This informative and practical series runs nightly at 8 p.m. Eastern Time for seven nights: Friday, April 21 through Thursday, April 27, 2023. Listen as medical experts share practical advice to improve your health and sense of well-being. No gimmicks, no miracle cures, just sound health principles that will give you strength of body and peace of mind. Plus, you’ll learn many of the Bible’s wellness secrets! Listen live online or download our handy free APP

Program 1: Heart Health. One in every four death in the United States is due to heart disease. Learn how you can take charge of your heart health and revolutionize your life!

Program 2: Dealing with Diabetes. More than 100 million Americans live with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Discover how you can protect yourself against “the silent killer.”

Program 3: Combating Cancer. More than one in three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. Find out what you can do to combat cancer.

Program 4: Weight Loss. Discover sustainable, proven methods for weight loss that actually lasts! (For delicious and creative vegan recipes visit this site: chefani.com/category/all-recipes)

Program 5: Depression and Mental Health. Learn how you can improve your mental health and look forward to each new day with confidence.

Program 6: Coping with Stress. Stress can have serious consequences for physical and mental health. Find out what you can do to cope with stress, and be free from its damaging effects.

Program 7: Overcoming Addictions. Addiction affects millions of people every day. Discover how you and those you love can find lasting recovery from addiction.

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Discover practical ways to live a healthy, happy and vibrant life. Listen to Healthy By Choice on LifeTalk Radio. This talk show features interviews with health professionals and doctors who recommend excellent methods to improve your health. Based on the popular and proven CHIP program (Coronary Health Improvement Project) developed by Dr. Hans Diehl, Healthy By Choice, is broadcast weekly on LifeTalk Radio. Or listen on our handy LifeTalk Radio App. For a program schedule, click here.

This popular health program is also available on-demand as a podcast so you can listen any time.

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Calcium supplements. Good idea? Milk. Good idea? Our bones provide the answers. Three major studies reviewed by Dr. Diehl reveal the unheralded truth behind what works and what doesn't work. We can take heed, or literally fall apart.

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Anyone who could concoct a pill that guarantees to extend human life by eleven years would be an overnight billionaire. Dr. Diehl says that such a remedy for many modern diseases exists. Best of all, there are no negative side effects.

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In parts of Africa, the word for "water" is the very same word for "life." If you want life, you have to drink water. Trouble is, there's a worldwide shortage--not of water, but of those who choose to drink it. Dr. Diehl reveals why that's a very bad idea.

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The first time you sit down for a meal at the McDougall Health and Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, be prepared for a shock. You'll be surprised at what's on the table, and what's not. Dr. McDougall himself explains.

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Has the secret to healing nutrition been found? What can be expected when we follow this popular eating plan? Dr. Diehl pulls back the curtain to reveal the good, the bad, and the dangerous when it comes to eating like a Mediterranean.

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"It's in the genes." Modern science is discovering that this common pronouncement isn't exactly accurate. "It's in the expressionof the genes," is a better representation of truth. Dr. John Kelly, medical director of a Virginia health center, reveals the latest research.

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In the days before carbon monoxide detectors, coal miners carried caged birds underground to warn of gas leaks. The animal's death indicated danger. Today, men have another tool for identifying the onset of equally deadly atherosclerosis. Dr. Diehl explains.

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Millions of people worldwide are obese and unhealthy. Millions think that by choosing diet sodas, they’re protecting themselves from those damaging conditions. Millions are wrong. Dr. Diehl explains how “diet” can be deadly.

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Epidemiologist T. Colin Campbell dares to suggest that many in the scientific community___his community___are coming at research all wrong. Author of the international best-seller “The China Study” shares insights into uncovering the whole truth.

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The best way to deal with the high cost of diabetes is to prevent it in the first place. How? The needed medicines aren’t found at the drug store. They’re found at the local grocery store. Dr. Diehl provides the shopping list.

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Insomnia, ADHD, impotence, cancer–all are part of modern society. But do they have to be? Dr. Michael Greger, creator of NutritionFacts.org outlines effective steps we can all take to overcome most of today’s health challenges.

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Today’s processed food industry is making a fortune by seducing an unwitting population into becoming hooked on three powerful, habit-forming ingredients found in most grocery store products. Dr. Diehl reveals the chilling story.

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Bones. Out of sight. Out of mind. Big mistake. They, like any other part of our anatomy, need special attention and lots of TLC. Retired orthopedic surgeon and professor at Loma Linda University, offers tips and guidelines for keeping our bones strong and healthy.

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Men’s health challenges, women’s health challenges, diabetes, the GI track, Alzheimer’s, anti-aging. These are just a few of the issues addressed by the team of Goodman and Castle in their book Rethink Food. Prepare to be amazed!

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Prepare to hear the story of how food moved from being just something we eat, to becoming considered the most powerful healing medicine on earth. Dr. John McDougall was part of that story and he shares his journey with anyone who will listen.

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Nutrition training for future doctors? You’d think, knowing what we know today, that that would be a given. Think again. Dr. Diehl weighs in on the topic and shares why medical schools tend to concentrate elsewhere in their classes

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You might find him digging postholes in his yard. Or he could be in surgery, advising those huddled over the open body. His name is Ellsworth Wareham and he just happens to be over 100 years old. How is that possible? The good doctor himself answers that question.

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Heart disease kills more than wars, famines, and starvation combined. How can we protect ourselves from its deadly grasp? Dr. Diehl provides answers, sharing the good news that heart disease has met its match!

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It’s long been a marker for potential heart disease. What is it? Why is it? And how do we control its formation deep in our bodies. Dr. Diehl talks about cholesterol and ways we can keep from acquiring too much of it and, if necessary, remove some of what we already have.

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In 1977, a young doctor performed a study that proved, for the very first time, that comprehensive lifestyle changes could not only stop the progression of coronary artery disease, but could actually reverse it. Dr. Dean Ornish tells his story.

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Chronic disease doesn’t recognize political boundaries. Thankfully, neither do cures. One surprising source of curiosity is Lithuania, a small country tucked between Russia and Poland. Representatives came to Loma Linda for answers. Dr. Hans Diehl welcomed them.

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A controversial article in The Permanente Journal, voice of giant health insurer Kaiser Permanente, identified nutrition as a source of healing. Its author, retired obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Herbert Sorensen, shares his unique vision for the future of health care.

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The American Medical Association has recognized obesity as a disease. This controversial ruling adds pressure to health officials around the world to rethink how obesity is approached and treated. Dr. Diehl explains.

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It’s a study that laid the foundation of many more studies. The now famous Framingham Heart Study asked a simple question: Who is at risk for heart disease? Answers poured in over the years. Dr. Castelli was its third director and shares what’s been learned.

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We are what we eat. Sometimes that fact works in our favor. Sometimes, it conspires to do us in permanently. Dr. Popper, executive director of the Wellness Forum in Ohio, shares her expertise on nutrition, medicine, and optimum health.

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When modern medicine works, it works wonders. We’ve come to depend on science to see us through many of our ills. But there are times when we need something more. Dr. Diehl suggests that many of the answers we seek are found in a very unlikely place.

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Consider this: We know more about the human brain than ever before. We’ve got powerful medicines that can change the way we think. So, why has mental illness skyrocketed? Pulitzer Prize finalist Robert Whitaker reveals the hidden truth.

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In 1988, a Canadian physician began a movement in his community that continues to this day. Because of his efforts, many lives have been saved. What did he do and why did he do it? Dr. Sid Kettner, now retired, explains.

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Every third adult in North America has high blood pressure. This puts them at risk for heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, and other debilitating diseases. Dr. Diehl offers proven suggestions for bypassing this silent killer. The answer includes what we eat!

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What happens when a large company decides to address the health of its many employees? The answer appears on the bottom line. Dr. Dexter Shurney, medical chief of Commins Diesel Company in Indiana, shares insights into keeping business healthy.

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CHIP’s general manager knows a thing or two about living a healthy lifestyle. He brings years of experience to the program and reveals what the future will look like for the Complete Health Improvement Program. Hint. The future looks bright!

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Do you have dreams of being a long-distance runner, or a triathlete, or competing in the Olympics? What you eat can help you along that journey. It can also rob you of that dream. Dr. Hans Diehl talks about nutrition for the long run.

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What happens when a large company decides to address the health of its many employees? The answer appears on the bottom line. Dr. Dexter Shurney, medical chief of Commins Diesel Company in Indiana, shares insights into keeping business healthy.

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CHIP’s general manager knows a thing or two about living a healthy lifestyle. He brings years of experience to the program and reveals what the future will look like for the Complete Health Improvement Program. Hint. The future looks bright!

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We all have visions of the “good life.” For some reason, we’ve come to believe that the accumulation of wealth will bring about an accumulation of health. Such thinking is dangerously wrong. Dr. Diehl shares insights into the real antidote for today’s chronic diseases.

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What’s going on? No time in history have we known more about health than we do today. Yet we’re sick. Very sick! Why? What are we missing–or, more to the point–choosing to ignore? Dr. Diehl offers some scientifically proven suggestions.

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Rip was an all-American swimmer, top professional triathlete, and Texas fire fighter. Then he took on a really tough challenge–to stay healthy. What he learned should prove important to us all. His book, My Beef With Meat, shines a revealing light on animal protein.

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Something is happening in modern society that’s both good news and bad news when it comes to what we’re dumping down our throats. Dr. Hans Diehl reveals the necessary but often neglected ingredients for life.

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Modern medicine does an amazing job of responding to many diseases. But it’s those chronic ailments that pose the greatest challenge and risk to us all. Dr. Diehl highlights the importance of “lifestyle medicine” to counter our most dangerous killers.

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For thousands of years, people on this planet enjoyed a plant-centered diet___and thrived. But then something happened that continues to change the overall health of our world and those who call it home. Dr. Diehl tells the story.

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For all of our modern abilities, wealth, and technologies, Americans rank number 50 in health and longevity in the world. We trail behind many developing countries! What can we do to live happier, healthier, longer lives? Dr. Diehl offers sound suggestions.

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One Illinois resident decided that, for her 35th wedding anniversary, she’d fit back into her wedding dress. One problem. 35 years of fat accumulation stood in the way. What did she do? Her inspiring story can serve as a motivation for us all.

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Education is powerful medicine when it comes to building and maintaining optimum health. Dr. Wayne Dysinger, CHIP’s medical director, shares insights into healing through knowledge. Many diseases have met their match!

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A forward-thinking hospital in Florida operates under the rare and powerful prevention and wellness banner when it comes to community health. Dr. Sal Lacagnina, vice president of Lee Memorial Health System, is leading the attack.

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Anyone who could concoct a pill that guarantees to extend human life by eleven years would be an overnight billionaire. Dr. Diehl says that such a remedy for many modern diseases exists. Best of all, there are no negative side effects.

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Calcium supplements. Good idea? Milk. Good idea? Our bones provide the answers. Three major studies reviewed by Dr. Diehl reveal the unheralded truth behind what works and what doesn’t work. We can take heed, or literally fall apart.

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Calcium supplements. Good idea? Milk. Good idea? Our bones provide the answers. Three major studies reviewed by Dr. Diehl reveal the unheralded truth behind what works and what doesn’t work. We can take heed, or literally fall apart.