Healing Trends with Dr. Bens: Recent Episodes
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If cellular changes are found soon enough 90% of chronic illness is preventable. Proven strategies include advanced biomarker testing, evidence-based diet and supplements, intelligent self-care and the right healthcare providers, when needed. Dr. Charles Bens and Prof. Aubrey Mast help guide progressive individuals and organizations alone this health improvement journey on their weekly podcast Healing Trends with Doctor Bens.
Today, more young people are being diagnosed with cancer than ever before.Today, more young people are being diagnosed with cancer than ever before. There has been a 30% increase in youth cancer diagnoses over the past 50 years. Humans are exposed to more toxins today than ever before, including prescription medications and processed foods which contribute to the overall toxic load. However, we discuss some of the larger cancer accelerators on today's episode.
One of the largest cancer accelerators might surprise you, it is a device that you are most likely using to listen to this podcast…the cell phone. Cell phones and many other modern electrical devices have increased the radiation levels we are exposed to on a daily basis. The other big cancer accelerator we discuss is both the Covid infection and the Covid vaccine. A new article written after our taping is entitled Did a Famous Doctor’s COVID Shot Make His Cancer Worse? The Atlantic Magazine-September 24, 2022.
These are two things that are certainly hard to avoid in today's environment; however, we touch on some ways to limit the overall toxic impact on your body from these accelerators:
-Supplements like Chlorella and Vitamin D3
-Early detection screening, like thermography
-Clean healthy diet and intermittent fasting
-Exercise - we discuss interval training
These are potentially controversial topics for some people however, we try to share all the available medical science to allow everyone to make informed decisions.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Did you know one in four Americans suffer from fatty liver disease?On today's episode, we discuss fatty liver disease. Did you know one in four Americans suffer from fatty liver disease? The liver is the only organ that can regenerate itself however, because the liver is so resilient, it can be diseased up to 70% before the current medical tests are able to determine that there is an issue. Fatty liver disease can be very dangerous as it can lead to internal scarring and, ultimately, liver failure.
There are many preventable measures you can take to decrease your chances of suffering with liver issues. We discuss some of these ways more in depth:
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Test your iron levels - did you know you can lower your Iron levels by donating blood twice a year?
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Exercise - helps by lowering your triglyceride levels
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Healthy balance of Omega 6/Omega 3 balance
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Reduce prescription medications - there are usually natural alternatives
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Healthy gut - 70% of all vitamins and minerals are made in the intestines
Dr. Bens also shares his enhancement liver formula consisting of 6 different supplements which he believes will help to repair liver issues as well as keep the liver healthy. These supplements and the value behind them are explained in greater detail on this episode:
Berberine, high quality chlorella, Vitamin E, Vitamin B complex, NAC and Omega 3.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
On today’s episode, we discuss the many vision problems we encounter as we age.In today’s episode, we discuss the many vision problems we encounter as we age. However, do we need to just accept that our vision will deteriorate as we get older? Getting prescription eyewear is so commonplace that no one even thinks about the nutritional deficiencies involved. Today, we tackle this question and talk through some natural ways that one can help to protect and improve their vision.
Specific foods such as carrots, kale, nuts, & seeds can help to provide your body with the carotenoids and other nutrients it needs for healthy eyes. We review many different supplements that you can begin adding to your daily pill packs such as lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc with copper, bilberry, omega 3, and vitamin D, just to name a few.
Many doctors will prescribe a certain medication focusing primarily on a specific health issue; however, this often results in side effects that then need to be treated and managed. Wouldn’t it be great if you could add a food or supplement that would not only help improve the health issue at hand but simultaneously benefit other parts of your body as well? We explore two supplements that will not only benefit the eyes but will also improve and positively affect many other parts of your body.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Is there any amount of alcohol that is considered safe?Is there any amount of alcohol that is considered safe? On today’s episode we will tackle this big question as well as hear Dr. Bens own personal health story and experience, and how changing his diet (and alcohol consumption) allowed him to treat his health condition naturally with zero medication.
We review a handful of studies that show how excessive alcohol intake is linked to digestive system issues, along with negative impacts on the body’s key organs. Alcohol consumption has been known to cause brain issues such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimers, and dementia.
When one mentions sugar, you may instinctively think of foods such as chocolate or fruit. Few people think of alcohol as containing a lot of sugar, however, that’s a big component of the beverage. Food is not the only thing you should be buying organic; wine also contains pesticides (glyphosates) that you should be aware of when opening-up your next bottle of wine.
We discuss how alcohol cravings, along with other vices (chocolate, cigarettes, etc. can be reduced by focusing on getting your body healthy. Getting healthy consists of eating a balanced diet, reducing stress in your life, doing daily exercise, and adding quality supplements to your daily routine.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
On today’s episode, we discuss the Monkeypox outbreak and the data on the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of the newly developed vaccine.On today’s episode, we discuss the Monkeypox outbreak and the data on the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of the newly developed vaccine. There have been no randomized trials or long- term studies conducted for the Monkeypox vaccine. Just how safe and effective is this vaccine? There are still a lot of unknowns on how to prevent and treat this virus.
However, we do know that Monkeypox is in the same family of Smallpox. Today we talk about some alternative more natural treatments you can consider to help protect yourself from the Monkeypox virus, based upon what has been successful for treating Smallpox.
Below are a few recommendations we dive into:
● Strong immune system: which can be achieved by eating a healthy diet along with high doses of Vitamin C & Vitamin D
● Nanoparticle Silver: which helps to degrade the lining of the virus cell therefore killing it (we also share our favorite Silver brand)
● Herbal treatments- used by native people over 170 years ago.
● Homeopathic remedies- used successfully for hundreds of years.
We do not know how serious this outbreak will be or whether the new vaccine is worth the risk involved, considering the shortcomings of the COVID-19 vaccines. Sometimes taking preventative action and trusting long established natural treatments is the way to go.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
On today’s episode, we continue our conversation with the Cardio Miracle team and dive deeper into the value of nitric oxide for our cells.On today’s episode, we continue our conversation with the Cardio Miracle team and dive deeper into the value of nitric oxide for our cells. We explore the specific ingredients in the NO formula and why they are seeing such amazing results. We review the Frontiers Institute article on Cardio Miracle and discuss how this supplement plays a big role in both the prevention and regression of heart disease, as well as other benefits.
John Hewlett recalls back in 2007 when he first became introduced to this formula; it consisted of Nitric Oxide, Vitamin B12, and a handful of Antioxidants. Then, 7 years later in 2014 when he founded Cardio Miracle, his new formula consisted of 53 ingredients (including astragalus root, grape seed extract, beet root powder, just to name a few). We discuss how this new formula was able to extend the Nitric Oxide release in the body 24/7 instead of just a few hours for most NO products as the longer Nitric Oxide is expressed along the capillary/arterial wall, the less inflammation there is in the body and the better the artery repair process.
We also discuss how adding Cardio Miracle to your daily vitamin regimen could help you pare down your list of daily vitamins as it acts as a super multivitamin. Dr. Bens begins to draw a connection between Cardio Miracle and how just maybe there are other illnesses outside of heart disease that this supplement could help with.
You can purchase Cardio Miracle on www.drcharlesbens.com, enter BENS at checkout for 15% off!
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
On today’s episode, we talk with John Hewlett (founder of Cardio Miracle) and Stanford Graham, CEO of the company producing the supplement, Cardio Miracle.On today’s episode, we talk with John Hewlett (founder of Cardio Miracle) and Stanford Graham, CEO of the company producing the supplement, Cardio Miracle. John Hewlett shares his own story and the heart issues he experienced 17 years ago along with the complications he faced from the surgery he had, and how that ultimately led him to begin looking into different, more effective, and less invasive cardiovascular surgery alternatives. During today’s interview, you will learn why you and your loved ones should add this supplement to your daily regime and how it can help you to avoid heart complications in the future.
Through his own health journey, Hewlett began researching and learning more about a 1998 Nobel Prize-winning Nitric Oxide formula and its powerful role in reversing cardiovascular issues. Hewlett was perplexed as to why more Cardiologists were not talking about this or promoting it. After giving up his successful financial career to become a full-time advocate of Nitric Oxide, Hewlett realized that there was even more that could be done to improve the awareness of this miracle cardiovascular solution. Hewlett set off on his own to not only spread the word of this alternative therapy to reduce your chances of heart complications but began working with a strong team of scientists, artificial intelligence experts, and doctors to tweak this original formula making it much more effective.
You can purchase Cardio Miracle on www.drcharlesbens.com, enter BENS at checkout for 15% off! Also tune in next week for Part 2, for the continued conversation with John Hewlett and Stanford Graham. In Part 2 Dr. Bens will ask questions about the specific ingredients in the formula and why they are getting such amazing results.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Natural science has proven what the FDA, the CDC, and every other national media expert have failed to understand is that COVID-19 has always been totally preventable.Natural science has proven what the FDA, the CDC, and every other national media expert have failed to understand is that COVID-19 has always been totally preventable. In an article published recently, a hospital in Ghana reported that all patients (4,000) and staff (89) avoided being infected with COVID-19 by using hydrogen peroxide up the nose and some down the throat every day. The treatment involved a 0.5% hydrogen peroxide nasal cavity rinse and a 1.0% hydrogen peroxide mouthwash that was gargled. Within days of the announcement that a new virus called COVID-19 was spreading (around March 2020) I began to recommend hydrogen peroxide for anyone who became seriously infected with this virus. I’m absolutely certain that many natural and functional medicine doctors were also recommending hydrogen peroxide for their patients.
There is a much easier treatment that I have also recommended to everyone I was able to reach by articles, podcasts, television, and emails blasts: colloidal silver. Yes, that’s right, at the end of each day where someone had contact with other people I recommended a few sprays of silver up the nose followed by deep breathing to ensure penetration into the sinuses. Then a few sprays down the throat, and as you may have guessed not one person using this approach became infected. There are hundreds of scientific studies validating the use of silver against viruses, and yet the FDA went after health practitioners with a vengeance if they even mentioned the word silver. During today's episode, we will discuss this study and much more on how scientists and doctors have successfully treated this virus.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Dr. Bens' doctor has been telling him to get a colonoscopy for 4 years now.Dr. Bens' doctor has been telling him to get a colonoscopy for 4 years now. But he has been reluctant to do that because of the risks.
Those risks include perforation, taking the gut out of balance from all the chemicals you have to put ingest to get cleaned out, and the risk of bacterial infection because a lot of people don't clean the equipment the way they should.
In this episode, we dive into those risks in detail and discuss the other tests available that you too can use as a substitute for colonoscopy.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
The headline of a recent article read “We get a new liver every three years”. My immediate reaction was isn’t that great, I would love to have a new liver every three years. Then I paused and reflected on that thought.The headline of a recent article read “We get a new liver every three years”. My immediate reaction was isn’t that great, I would love to have a new liver every three years. Then I paused and reflected on that thought; how can that be possible with so many people getting liver cancer? I know the liver is the only organ that can replace a part of itself if it is damaged or even cut off. And, I know that almost all cells have a cell replacement program built into our cellular repair process. Then I remembered another study that exposed a flaw in this cellular replacement process.
Apparently, many patients are diagnosed with cancer of the liver but had no evidence of liver problems in the years prior to this diagnosis. How is this possible? It seems that the liver is indeed very resilient and has the ability to continue to function normally even though up to 70% of it may be diseased. That’s correct, the other 30% keeps performing all of the liver's 300-plus functions with no liver enzymes being released. Then all of a sudden liver enzymes show up. However, after liver enzymes are found some doctors have been known to do up to ten biopsies finding that nine of the samples are diseased. In other words, the diagnostic system is flawed and should be seriously reformed.
In today’s podcast, we will consider what tests might be better as well as what people can do to protect their liver from damage. We will discuss detoxification, foods, and some very strong nutraceuticals such as CoQ10 and vitamin E, which can ensure that the liver functions effectively for a long time.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Today's episode is a great follow-up to last week's, where we talked about how "death by modern medicine" is something of which we should all be more aware.Today's episode is a great follow-up to last week's, where we talked about how "death by modern medicine" is something of which we should all be more aware.
In the last year of our show, Dr. Bens has spent almost 80 episodes talking about the benefits of natural and holistic healthcare. It's something he is very passionate about!
In this conversation, Dr. Bens and John Barson, Total Health Magazine researcher and editor, discuss pharmaceutical pollution in our environment, DNA damage, managing your cholesterol, and the benefits of The Body Health Analyzer.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Doctors are not practicing safe medicine out there, so how can you protect yourself?
Dr. Bens was working with a patient this past week who had arrhythmia, caused by the COVID-19 virus and then allegedly exacerbated by the COVID-19 vaccination. Her doctor put her on an arrhythmia medication—which she was on for two or three days. Unfortunately, it not only didn't help, it produced undesirable side effects.
So, she said: "That's not working for me!"
They put her on a second medication, and that one only lasted two or three hours before she confirmed it was not working either. Then, they put her on a third medication. Guess what? That one didn't work either! Her doctor said, "Well, now the only thing we have left is many, many x-rays... and surgery."
Doctors are not practicing safe medicine out there, so how can you protect yourself?
In today's episode, Dr. Bens welcomes Total Health Magazine researcher and editor John Barson. In their conversation, they provide some answers.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
The media and conventional medical professionals can sometimes get the idea right, but not the follow-through.The media and "conventional" medical professionals can sometimes get the idea right, but not the follow-through.
That's the concept behind this episode on psychiatric medicine, talk therapy, and mass shootings.
One theory behind the recent rise in mass shootings is depression medications like Prozac—but you will never see that in the popular media.
Today we dive into why talk therapy is bad, the problem with Ritalin, school lunch programs, and how better nutrition in our schools would stop mass shootings.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
We don't think about muscles a whole lot. But, we should.We don't think about muscles a whole lot. The heart is the most important, but people don't think about the heart as an actual muscle!
Today's focus is on the role of muscles in our overall health.
Most muscular challenges are caused by fungi, parasites, and other viruses that act as the triggers of these diseases. It turns out there are hundreds of them.
This presents a challenging situation for doctors as well. There are too many factors to measure, and they may not get to the root of the problem.
We start this episode with a story about Dr. Bens' son contracting COVID-19 at the gym through his glutes. We then discuss Muscular Dystrophy, the link between the COVID-19 vaccine and Guillain-Barre syndrome, high-dose vitamin C, and the best diet to prevent inflammation.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Here on Healing Trends with Dr. Bens, we are all about being advocates for your own health.Here on Healing Trends with Dr. Bens, we are all about being advocates for your own health. Talk to your doctors, do your own research, and take responsibility for your care!
Today we are talking about taking control of your brain health. Dr. Bens has seen more brain issues in recent years due to long COVID, but he had protocols designed around optimal brain health even before the pandemic.
This episode focuses on vitamins, supplements, and other actions YOU can take on your own to keep your brain in tip-top shape.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Gut problems are so common these days. How can you relieve your symptoms?Gut problems are so common these days, with people complaining of gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, bloating, cramping, and more.
With the way we are eating, our body is trying to digest chemicals and sugars—and it is not getting what it needs. But, enzymes are a simple fix!
Enzymes do a lot for our bodies and guts, including breaking down nutrients and delivering those nutrients to cells.
Today Dr. Bens and John discuss how to get those enzymes, the best supplements, autism, and tests you can undergo to find out more about your digestive system.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Cells are the building blocks of all living organs.Cells are the building blocks of all living organs.
Our cells take nutrients from the food we eat, and those nutrients are converted to a form of energy that performs specialized functions. Those specialized functions need specialized material to work with. You can't build a house without a hammer, nails, and some plywood.
We have to start thinking about our bodies in this way. These actions aren't visible to the human eye, but they are crucial for rejuvenating the human body and brain. If you're getting a solid eight hours of sleep, that's where all the work is really being done. This precious window works to repair all the damage we've done to our bodies throughout the day.
Listen as Dr. Bens and John discuss the levels of cellular deterioration, cellular repair, thoughts on stem cell regeneration, and so much more.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Climate change has huge impacts on health.Climate change has significant impacts on health. A recent headline that got Dr. Bens' attention really drives this point home: "This is Why We Will Be More Sick in the Future."
As the planet warms up and shifts occur, we will have to start becoming more aware of our personal environment. We always talk about taking control of your health, but people truly have to start thinking about the environment and its impact on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Rising temperatures, flooding, infection, and crowded life in urban areas are just a few of the climate issues Dr. Bens and John discuss in this episode—as well as some ways to combat them to optimize health and wellness.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Sleep disruptions are very common. It's important to find ways to promote deep, healthy sleep.Sleep disruptions are very common, unless you find yourself in a serene setting—like John Barson, who lives in rural Vancouver by a river.
The rest of us in urban society would benefit from some tips and tricks to get the best, natural sleep of your life.
Think of your sleep as a pit stop for a race car. It's all hands on deck! Mechanics rush out and immediately take action to get the car back in tip-top shape. That's what's happening to your body when you sleep well.
Some simple things to try: exercising during the day, taking pro-resolving mediators, deep breathing, and cannabis.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
There are so many different types of doctors out there. How do you know which one is right for you?There are so many different types of doctors out there. Before you chose your current provider, did you do any research or look into all the types of practitioners available?
Patients are not challenging their practitioners enough. We believe there are a number of questions you should ask in advance of deciding on a practitioner, instead of just relying on referrals or online ratings.
Today we're talking about the topics you should ask your doctor or specialist before entrusting your health to them.
Some of those questions include:
- What is breast cancer?
- How reliable is mammography?
- How do you factor nutrition into a care plan?
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Today's episode is based on a presentation Dr. Bens has been teaching to CEOs across the country for the last 15 years.Today's episode is based on a presentation Dr. Bens has been teaching to CEOs across the country for the last 15 years.
Most people don't have a plan for their brain health, even though your brain is on and working 24/7!
In particular, this presentation has been the most popular with CEOs—because these executives and owners are making money. They're successful in their businesses. And, they want to ensure they don't develop a debilitating issue that keeps them from living their best lives.
Even if you're not a high-powered executive, you still deserve to know the best way to prevent serious illness and optimize your brain function and health.
In this episode, we'll discuss the problem with statins, specific nutrients required to keep your brain running, heavy metals testing, and Dr. Bens' Food Value Chart.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
A new study reveals that 74% of cancer patients did not find out about their diagnosis through a pre-screening or diagnostic tool.A new study reveals that 74% of cancer patients did not find out about their diagnosis through a pre-screening or diagnostic tool. Instead, they found out because they had very serious problems that turned out to be cancer.
You can do the math: Only 26% of people are taking proactive or precautionary steps to prevent or keep track of their cancer risks. Why? Individuals are hesitant to find out their status and are more likely to wait until their symptoms deteriorate enough to cause major issues.
But, if you find cancer early through AI analyses, there's about a 95% chance you can prevent it.
Dr. Bens and John discuss breast cancer screenings and thermography, getting your vitamin D levels up, broccoli's superpowers, and overall ways to optimize your cancer prevention and recovery.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
We know you're sick of hearing us talk about this, but COVID-19 and long COVID aren't going anywhere.We know you're sick of hearing us talk about this, but COVID-19 and long COVID aren't going anywhere. We all know somebody at this point who is dealing with long COVID.
In fact, a new report says 40% of anyone who has had COVID-19 are now long haulers. Some newer symptoms include tinnitus, nerve damage, and hair loss. many doctors are at a loss on how to handle or manage these issues.
But, there are ways to ease and even get rid of symptoms, including knowing the six stages of cellular deterioration, testing vitamin D3 levels, and GlycoMark tests. Today, we discuss all of these and more!
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
We've covered it a little bit before, but today we're going to try to concentrate on air pollution and what to do about it.We've covered it a little bit before, but today we're going to try to concentrate on air pollution and what to do about it—because we're going to collectively give up on the government doing something that will change the situation in our lifetime and likely our grandchildren's lifetime as well.
A recent World Health Organization report says 99% of people are breathing poor quality air. Unfortunately, it now doesn't matter if you're in a rural area or a major city, air pollution is everywhere.
So today we're talking about air fresheners, vehicle exhaust, and toxins in your clothing that can lead to illnesses like schizophrenia, cancer, and more. We will also cover Dr. Bens' favorite foods and air filters to keep your home and body toxin-free!
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Every now and then you hear the story of a healthy, athletic person going on a job and dropping dead from a heart attack.
Every now and then you hear the story of a healthy, athletic person going on a job and dropping dead from a heart attack. Now how can that be possible?
It might sound strange, but exercise can kill you. When you exercise, your body needs more energy. And to make that energy, your body needs magnesium because magnesium is the mineral that transports glucose and oxygen into the mitochondria of your cell to make energy.
If you don't have enough magnesium, you can't take that energy-making combination of oxygen and glucose into the cell, into the mitochondria to be used. So that means that that glucose continues to circulate in your body causing damage to your arteries because that glucose is a toxin. And if it's not processed immediately as an energy tool, then you end up doing irreparable damage.
Dr. Bens & John look back at the stories they have heard over the years, why you need an instant pot, why athletes are getting COVID-19, and the best prevention methods and products to help you healthy enough to exercise in an optimal way.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Think about it sooner rather than later. That's the motto here when it comes to anti-aging efforts!Think about it sooner rather than later. That's the motto here when it comes to anti-aging efforts!
Science is advancing rapidly, and there are a number of tests that you can start no, including thermography, vitamin D levels, heart rate variability studies, and measuring telomere length. Did you know that most humans have enough telomeres to last to 120 years old?! There are so many factors that we can modify if we catch them early enough and slow down the aging process.
Haven't heard of these tests? Well, don't have too much confidence in your current doctor, there's more they're not telling you. This is where doing your own research comes in.
Dr. Bens and John Barson cover these tests and more. And remind you to keep tabs on air pollution in your area, and water toxicity. In fact, if you're not careful, your inside air is worse than the outside air.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
A lot of people aren't paying as much attention to their kidneys as they should be.Dr. Bens chose today's topic because he's found that a lot of people in the older age group, which he happens to be in, are having problems with their kidneys. In fact, a lot of people aren't paying as much attention to their kidneys as they should be.
Did you know that just two or more sugary drinks a year can lead to serious kidney problems and kidney stones? In other words, two soft drinks are all it takes.
We need to take a little more responsibility for paying attention to our kidneys because they're extremely important, and this episode is going to cover how important they are and how to make them healthier.
We discuss kidney stones, drinking water, minerals and supplements to support kidney health, and harmful foods.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
Are the medications you're taking really that necessary? According to John & Dr. Bens, the most likely are not.Are the medications you're taking really that necessary? According to John & Dr. Bens, the most likely are not. They say most prescriptions should mostly be avoided altogether!
You've probably had an experience much like John's, where you head to the doctor with a complaint, he hands you a prescription, and when you pick it up at the pharmacy, along with the pills are pages and pages of warnings and side effects. Most of us probably just throw them out, but it's time to give those pamphlets a readthrough.
Once you block something with a prescription, then the body has to try to find a workaround. And then with the workaround, we end up getting a lot of side effects and things that really weren't intended for the body when it was first designed.
this episode touches on the problem with most prescription medications, what the media isn't telling you, misleading commercials, and if you choose to stay on your prescriptions, our hosts offer some supplements to take to balance out the effects of the pills.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website or reach him via email at bensck@gmail.com.
90% of all medications & prescription drugs are failures. But there are better and more holistic ways to prevent disease.90% of all medications & prescription drugs are failures. But there are better and more holistic ways to prevent disease. Did you know 80% of chronic illness is preventable?!
Well, we're developing more and more tools to help aid us in prevention not only in testing but in protocols as well.
John & Dr. Bens share stories of when pills didn't live up to their name, heart rate variability screening, and the natural remedies they took in their place.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website
The COVID-19 vaccines continue to bring up more new and unexpected side effects, that are dangerous to your health.The COVID-19 vaccines continue to bring up more new and unexpected side effects, that are dangerous to your health.
Today we are focusing on spike proteins in the RNA vaccines. The government and many doctors don't seem to understand what's happening in our bodies and how the spike protein is causing havoc everywhere. The spike protein is turning out to be a toxin, that actually replicates on its own after it's in the body.
But that's one of the things we try to do on our program, is to try to get down to the root cause of things and try to give people a working explanation of what's happening.
In this episode, Dr. Bens and John Barson talk about the difficulties of being unvaccinated in our current world, the standards for who is administering vaccines, and what happens if spike proteins get into your bloodstream.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website
This program is on a mind-boggling topic, people who don't really want to know the truth about their health right now.This program is on a mind-boggling topic, people who don't really want to know the truth about their health right now, and want to wait until the future when the problem is too big to ignore.
It seems women are a bit more interested in learning about their health earlier than men. And men not only have no idea but don't really want to try to change their lifestyles. But why is it so hard to change ANYONE's health habits?
Well, between Dr. Bens and John Barson, there is a ton of experience in this episode about people resisting the knowledge that could help to save their lives. They talk about why they distrust mainstream media, the COVID-19 vaccine, government protocols, and how it all boils down to money.
John has been working in the health industry since he built his first health website in 1996. He is now the web designer/editor/producer and interviewer for TotalHealth magazine.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website
The vaccine craze is at its peak right now.The vaccine craze is at its peak right now. And we're not just talking COVID-19, doctors are pushing all kinds of vaccines on patients across the board.
We hate to say the word brainwashed, but people have been trained that vaccines are 100% safe, perfect, one-time cures. But that's not true!
This is not a new issue, and John Barson is joining us again for this episode to talk all about vaccines, safety, and what they really do.
John has been working in the health industry since he built his first health website in 1996. He is now the web designer/editor/producer and interviewer for TotalHealth magazine.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website
Going off our previous episode, many super foods can help treat super bugs!Going off our previous episode, many super foods can help treat super bugs!
We're going to squeeze as many of our favorite superfoods into this episode as we can: chia seeds, pomegranate juice & seeds, blueberries, kale, and more.
John Barson is joining us again for this episode. He has been working in the health industry since he built his first health website in 1996. He is now the web designer/editor/producer and interviewer for TotalHealth magazine.
You can find Dr. Bens on his website
Over 100,000 tons of antibiotics are made each year, and over 80% of antibiotic production is intended for animals.
Over 100,000 tons of antibiotics are made each year, and over 80% of antibiotic production is intended for animals.
John Barson is back to talk about antibiotic-resistant strains of illnesses, and what the future could look like for a population popping too much medicine.
They'll talk about using oregano for protection, taking cleanliness to an extreme, staying away from the hospital, and how to avoid these superbugs.
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We're all aging every day, but chronological and cellular age are very different things.We're all aging every day, but chronological and cellular age are very different things.
Every decade takes on a different meaning for people, but COVID-19 has brought to light a lot of information and interest into a healthier life.
John Barson joins us once again to talk about aging. Listen as these men discuss why healthy people drop dead, throwing out your microwave, and of course controlling stress.
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Shingles are an infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.Shingles are an infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. But there is also a direct connection between shingles and stress, which is everywhere these days.
In this episode, we'll be diving into prevention, supplements, heart rate variability, and the overall dangers of stress.
After a year of shows, we're finally bringing our first guest on! John Barson has been working in the health industry since he built his first health website in 1996. That same year he designed and built the first Healthy Living Guide (magazine) website which Yahoo rated as the Best Health Website on the Internet.
For 3 years Mr. Barson broadcast Total Health Radio talk shows from his radio station studio in New Westminster, BC. He is now the web designer/editor/producer and interviewer for TotalHealth magazine.
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Today we're looking back at our year of episodes, and saying goodbye to our beloved co-host Aubrey!Today we're looking back at our year of episodes, and saying goodbye to our beloved co-host Aubrey!
We're done 51 episodes since February 2021, and what a year it has been! We're looking back at those shows, reading some listener comments, and reflecting on everything we have learned and shared.
But with a new year, comes some changes. This is Aubrey's last episode, as she steps down from the podcast to focus on some other personal and professional goals.
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All of us are tired of the COVID-19 pandemic, now heading into its 2nd full year.All of us are tired of the COVID-19 pandemic, now heading into its 2nd full year. And while it's convenient to say vaccines are the answer, boosting the immune system is the best way to prevent illness.
In this episode, Aubrey and Dr. Bens talk about how the new media and official organizations are finally getting on the bandwagon with promoting healthy lifestyle changes in order to prevent COVID-19.
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97% of all people who try to lose weight fail, and eventually gain back all the weight they may have made progress on.97% of all people who try to lose weight fail, and eventually gain back all the weight they may have made progress on.
People who are overweight are prone to chronic illness due to inflammation, and studies have shown that many people who have had COVID-19 have been overweight.
So as we kick off the new year and those resolutions, we want to go in-depth into why losing weight is so difficult to do.
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What is happening to our health freedom? Ignorance, greed, and power.
What is happening to our health freedom? Ignorance, greed, and power.
The issue is illnesses are not being addressed and diagnosed the way they should be.
So this episode hits on a wide range of topics, including building up your microbiome, community initiatives for wellness, how millennials are shifting the labor market, and why Dr. Bens is resisting the COVID-19 vaccine.
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It's quite a loaded question as we head into a few weeks of gathering and decadent overeating.It's quite a loaded question as we head into a few weeks of gathering and decadent overeating. And although it seems hard to believe, there ARE some ways to mediate your intake during this indulgent time.
Dr. Bens' tips: Skip the stuffing, go for the turkey and load up on vitamin C
Aubrey's tips: Stick to the vegetables, stay hydrated and indulge mindfully
We also discuss winter supplements, social distancing, and how to navigate the holiday sweets with kids.
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We've been an immune-suppressed country long before the pandemic, with our poor diets and sedentary lifestyles. We've been an immune-suppressed country long before the pandemic, with our poor diets and sedentary lifestyles.
But COVID-19 has certainly been affecting heart health and circulatory health in the last 2 years, and Dr. Bens has been seeing heart problems in younger and younger people.
Can we repair this? Absolutely! But prevention is also key.
So in today's episode on cardiovascular health, we'll hear about myocarditis, cravings and nutrients, the problem with tap water, and thoughts on vaccine mandates.
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If there's any good thing about COVID, it's that more people are paying attention to their health. So it's a great opportunity to talk about eating healthier!
People are always saying I don't have time, I need something fast, I'm too busy to cook! But we all know that's not true.If there's any good thing about COVID, it's that more people are paying attention to their health. So it's a great opportunity to talk about eating healthier!
People are always saying I don't have time, I need something fast, I'm too busy to cook! But we all know that's not true.
So today Chef Aubrey takes the reigns and gives us some nutritional and cooking tips, details on the slow food movement, cooking for (and with) kids, and how to turn your kitchen into your own pharmacy.
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This is a painful topic because too many people cannot afford to be healthy in this country.This is a painful topic because too many people cannot afford to be healthy in this country. Now we're not economists so we cant solve that side of the problem, but we can talk nutrition!
Food deserts are a hot topic, but studies show that even when real, good food is accessible, people don't have the tools to prepare it.
Today we talk prevention, education, organics, and more in this episode on economic disparities in healthcare.
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We're always told to listen to our bodies, but most aren't listening.We're always told to listen to our bodies, but most aren't listening.
Our bodies are always giving us signs and messaging to tell us what's going on, when something is off, and when we need to realign. But are we listening? And how do we interpret these messages?
Today Dr. Bens and Aubrey will tell you how to interpret these messages and really hone in on the communication techniques that will get you living an optimized life.
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Every year over 800,000 people in the United States have a heart attack and over 90% of them survive, at least initially.Every year over 800,000 people in the United States have a heart attack and over 90% of them survive, at least initially. The causes are very well known but are worth repeating. They include eating an unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, excessive alcohol use, having diabetes, and many more.
In most health statistical analyses, heart disease is considered to be the number one cause of death in the US and around the world. The American diet is so bad that even young adults in their twenties already have plaque forming in their arteries.
And on top of all that, we are starting to see the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the heart as well.
We dive into all things heart health this episode, telling you how you can start repairing damaged heart tissue, the nutrients you need to start that process, cellular deterioration, and the tests that can provide an accurate picture of your cardiovascular system's health.
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Energy optimization. We could all use a bit more energy and vitality in this modern age, but what is the best way to get it?Energy optimization. We could all use a bit more energy and vitality in this modern age, but what is the best way to get it?
Many of the treatments we are given for various ailments are not taking energy into consideration. We've especially seen this be the case in long-haul COVID, but it's been happening long before this pandemic.
Today we discuss cellular health, chronic fatigue, adaptogens, as well as strategies and nutrition tips to increase your energy, detox your body and get in balance.
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This is a loaded topic, but critical when being an advocate for your own healthcare!
This is a loaded topic, but critical when being an advocate for your own healthcare!
We like to believe that our doctors know everything, but they just don't. And with many so committed to the modern, western model of healthcare, a lot can get overlooked.
Today Dr. Bens and Aubrey cover toxins, nutrition, and digging into the causes of your health issues and concerns.
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COVID-19 has become so political, dividing friends and family based on where you stand when it comes to things like masks and vaccines.
COVID-19 has become so political, dividing friends and family based on where you stand when it comes to things like masks and vaccines. But healthcare has been splitting relationships long before the pandemic.
Whether you're watching a loved one ignore medical advice or continuing on with a terrible diet, sometimes you need to give them an ultimatum or leave that relationship entirely behind to help yourself.
Today, we focus less on scientific studies and more so on matters of the heart. Dr. Bens and Aubrey talk about trying to help and losing friends in the process and talk about how to have these discussions with those you love and want to see live long and healthy lives.
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Dr. Bens thought the war on medicine was ending in April 2015 when he wrote this article, on the rift between allopathic and holistic medicine.
Dr. Bens thought the war on medicine was ending in April 2015 when he wrote this article, on the rift between allopathic and holistic medicine.
The US spends nearly twice as much as other industrialized countries on healthcare (per capita) and yet ranks near the bottom in many measures, but is still stuck in the same old ways that got us to this point. So what is the future of medicine?
An emphasis on food as medicine, holistic pathways, and prevention are just a few ideas Dr. Bens and Aubrey have for moving forward. They also discuss how to maintain optimism in a frustrating time.
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In the span of 24 hours recently, Dr. Bens had 2 people close to him go through some serious health issues.
In the span of 24 hours recently, Dr. Bens had 2 people close to him go through some serious health issues.
We're putting more stress on our hearts and bodies due to a lack of vitamin c, magnesium, and water.
Today we talk about these issues, why we don't have enough of these key minerals, artery damage, and the tests you need to stay on top of your blood health!
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It's a great question about a topic that not many people know about. Genetics are changing with every generation.
It's a great question about a topic that not many people know about. Genetics are changing with every generation.
This means many things, but one important one is that your genetic makeup does not determine your future.
So in this episode, we're debunking DNA myths, how to ensure you're transferring good information to your cells, and how we treat our DNA now will affect generations to come. We'll also let you know what to get out of your house and what to get into your body to keep yourself toxin-free.
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Life is stressful these days! COVID-19 alone has sent us into a spiral of stress, anxiety, isolation, and more.
Life is stressful these days! COVID-19 alone has sent us into a spiral of stress, anxiety, isolation, and more.
But there's even more that's stressing us out. Environmental toxins, lack of sleep, social media, society at large, to name a few.
But how many people are actually doing anything healthy about all of this stress? Today we're talking about what stress does to you physiologically, how to listen to your body and how to mitigate the effects of stress so you can function at your fullest potential.
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Pancreatic cancer incidence has steadily increased in the United States by about 1.2% annually over the last 10 years.
Pancreatic cancer incidence has steadily increased in the United States by about 1.2% annually over the last 10 years.
But what you might not know is that modifiable risk factors like smoking, drinking alcohol, and your weight are what can impact a pancreatic cancer diagnosis most. In fact, what you eat and drink impacts your pancreatic cancer risk up to 30%-50%.
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Air quality has been in the news a lot lately, with wildfires raging through the west. But there are more issues with our air than the smoke we can see.Air quality has been in the news a lot lately, with wildfires raging through the west. But there are more issues with our air than the smoke we can see.
The average person is exposed to more than three times the air pollution deemed acceptable by the WHO — driving average life expectancy down from 74 to 72 years old, according to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI), compiled by researchers at the University of Chicago.
PFAS, exhaust from cars, major corporations, and more are some other reasons for poor air quality plaguing our world.
Today we talk about solutions like leaving cities and staying on the west end of town, bringing plants into the home, and air filtration systems.
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Today's topic came to Dr. Bens' attention when a young patient thought she might be having thyroid problems, believing other doctors weren't diving deep enough into the problem.Today's topic came to Dr. Bens' attention when a young patient thought she might be having thyroid problems, believing other doctors weren't diving deep enough into the problem. So after some blood panels, it came back she had some unique numbers for a number of essential minerals.
The biochemical process of females is quite complex. Nutritional interventions that could help many women and hormonal challenges are getting off those oral contraceptives, adjusting your diet, and owning your role in your health experiences.
Today we talk about those tips and many more including copper toxicity, bad periods, and menopause.
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Have you heard the latest story about hot dogs? How eating one could shave 35 minutes from your lifespan?!Have you heard the latest story about hot dogs? How eating one could shave 35 minutes from your lifespan?!
Well, it's all about shortening the length of your telomeres. And how many foods are shortening our lifespan without us even knowing?
Turns out, most people will not change their eating habits until they become seriously ill. Studies have consistently proven that about 90% of people do not eat a healthy diet; chronic illness has increased 700% in the past 60 years, and life expectancy has actually declined in the current generation and will continue to decline in future generations.
Stories of long-lived grandparents with poor eating habits are actually rare and not supported by scientific evidence. This display of American individuality and arrogance is
harmful and will be one of the things that finally helps to bankrupt this country.
In this episode Dr. Bens and Aubrey dig into this study, easy swaps for problem foods, and the importance of balance in your diet.
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As people seek out more natural pathways to wellness, symptoms analysis is making a comeback.As people seek out more natural pathways to wellness, symptoms analysis is making a comeback. Symptoms are our body's way of communicating with us that something is wrong or out of balance.
Following symptoms can determine nutritional deficiencies, determine long Covid priorities, and notify us of the difference between treating symptoms with pharmaceuticals and treating them with natural solutions.
Dr. Bens & Aubrey will also discuss in this episode the power of symptoms for research, Meta-Genix, and more.
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Calling something a "miracle" can get a bit touchy, but curing illness and easing pain, arent those personal miracles in their own way?Calling something a "miracle" can get a bit touchy, but curing illness and easing pain, arent those personal miracles in their own way?
Herbal remedies like elderberry, turmeric, and oregano are relatively well known, both for their medicinal properties, general flavor enhancers, and are pretty readily available in commercial pharmacies.
But we'll also dive into some supplements that you won't find at your corner grocery store, wild foraging for herbs, what to look for in terms of quality control, and tinctures vs capsules.
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More and more cities and businesses are requiring vaccines for employees and patrons. Have you been vaccinated yet?More and more cities and businesses are requiring vaccines for employees and patrons. Have you been vaccinated yet?
In this episode, Dr. Bens shares his opinions on COVID vaccines, breakthrough cases, possible side effects, and how to move forward.
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Most people don’t even give their hormones and neurotransmitters a second thought until they are out of balance and causing serious health challengesMost people don’t even give their hormones and neurotransmitters a second thought until they are out of balance and causing serious health challenges; you know the little things like memory loss, thyroid issues, or sexual function. One option is to run to the doctor to be told you need medication of some kind. The other option is to work with your doctor to find a way to balance your hormones naturally.
Whether you're working on prevention or rebalancing your hormones, we can help you out.
Today, in a solo episode, Dr. Bens talks about the 17 amino acids you need for optimal wellness, getting rid of sleep disorders, the best breakfast shake to start your day, and the benefits of magnesium.
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Genes play an important role in how long we live, but nutritional scientists feel there are other factors that are even more important, and about 80% of them are within our control.
Genes play an important role in how long we live, but nutritional scientists feel there are other factors that are even more important, and about 80% of them are within our control. Nutrition is the most important factor along with a few other important health considerations.
A brilliant nutritional scientist, Bruce Ames, has shown that nutrients we consume are utilized on a priority basis with reproduction and germ treatment first and second priorities, and chronic disease and longevity last. This is why we are facing a significant health crisis in this country.
The National Cancer Institute studied over 16,000 people aged 2 to 80 and could not find one person with a truly healthy diet. In fact, most were deficient in 11 out of 14 nutritional categories. And over 70% of adults have one or more chronic illnesses and this is up from 10% about 60 years ago. This is why healthcare costs are going through the roof in the United States.
The odds of getting healthier and growing older without disease are not good unless you get serious about it! So we're here to help.
We're talking telomeres, stress, Blue Zones, sleep, and organic foods as just a few of the ways to help you age in the best ways possible.
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Patients assume their doctors have ALL of the answers. And while they have many, they don't know much about nutrition, supplements, prevention, and more.
Patients assume their doctors have ALL of the answers. And while they have many, they don't know much about nutrition, supplements, prevention, and more.
Patients do very little reading or research on there on until a disease is present, and then they do not know how to find and use the best sources of information about the safest, least risky, and least expensive ways to address their medical challenge.
But we're going to help you change that. Today we're helping you take control of your healthcare, ask the right questions, and advocate for what you want!
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Pain has become its own epidemic in this country. It's the number one reason people head to their doctor's office.
Pain has become its own epidemic in this country. It's the number one reason people head to their doctor's office.
Stress, emotions, adverse childhood experiences, and many other issues can be to blame for physical, chronic pain.
In this episode, we get to the root cause of your pain, talk about natural remedies, ergonomics, how changing your diet can help, and of course gut issues and inflammation.
Dr. Ruth Lininger hops on the mic in place of Aubrey again this week. Dr. Lininger is a physician with over 30 years of clinical experience. A former academic pathologist, researcher, and educator at Duke, AFIP, and UNC for the first part of her career, she retrained to practice integrative and functional medicine.
She is also a physician executive and the founder of Whole Farmacy which sells specialty health products, and CEO of Duchess Health, an integrated platform to virtualize and deliver this care to consumers and self-funded employers and their employees.
Find more about Dr. Lininger on her website
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Many wellness programs do not achieve the desired results and while underfunding is the most obvious reason, there are many other factors that could be improved without substantial increases in funding.
Many wellness programs do not achieve the desired results and while underfunding is the most obvious reason, there are many other factors that could be improved without substantial increases in funding.
Employers who take wellness seriously know that there are also many other ways to enhance their wellness programs so they can achieve the desired Return on Investment. Finding the right wellness consultant is the first step in that direction.
So if you're going to do a wellness program for your employees, let us show you how to do it correctly.
Dr. Ruth Lininger hops on the mic in place of Aubrey this week. Dr. Lininger is a physician with over 30 years of clinical experience. A former academic pathologist, researcher, and educator at Duke, AFIP, and UNC for the first part of her career, she retrained to practice integrative and functional medicine.
She is also a physician executive and the founder of Whole Farmacy which sells specialty health products, and CEO of Duchess Health, an integrated platform to virtualize and deliver this care to consumers and self-funded employers and their employees.
Find more about Dr. Lininger on her website
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It is becoming more difficult for antibiotics to do what they are designed to do because they are being overused.It is becoming more difficult for antibiotics to do what they are designed to do because they are being overused.
Whether it's doctors giving out antibiotics unnecessarily to patients, or the medicine we get through the animals we consume; or even in our water!
Listen as we discuss fermented foods, gut health, the importance of diversity and variety in our foods, and how fish oil may reduce antibiotic resistance.
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Chronic illness in children has been on the rise for a while. So what has been happening in the last 40-50 years that brought us to this point?Chronic illness in children has been on the rise for a while. So what has been happening in the last 40-50 years that brought us to this point?
Sure, parents are getting busier, we've all gotten a bit more sedentary in the COVID pandemic, but it's much deeper than that.
Today, Dr. Bens & Aubrey talk about diabetes, computer use, subsidized foods in schools, and more that have contributed to this growing problem. And what can we do to help before it's a full-on epidemic?!
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Self-care is a journey that many of us will be on our entire lives.
Self-care is a journey that many of us will be on our entire lives. Dr. Bens says self-care can probably be best described as common-sense health care whereby people take more responsibility for their health with an emphasis on prevention.
Unfortunately, too many people pay very little attention to prevention, and they wait until a health problem of some kind occurs. This results in medical response and treatment of some kind by our conventional health care system. Besides being very expensive, this treatment-based health approach represents the number one threat to
the health of our country.
Self-care can be defined in many ways, and we should carefully consider its many variations be in order to optimize the opportunity for illness prevention and cost
savings.
Today we'll discuss the different levels of self-care, figuring out what self-care means to you and your health, teaching Millenials, and changing the narrative around sick care and preventative care.
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This week, we're talking to a special author about their new book - our own cohost Aubrey! Her new book, Adapting Resiliently: A healing journey to vitality by addressing inflammation mind, body, and spirit was just released.
This week, we're talking to a special author about their new book - our own cohost Aubrey! Her new book, Adapting Resiliently: A healing journey to vitality by addressing inflammation mind, body, and spirit was just released.
Adapting Resiliently explores the concept of inflammation as it relates to agitation, heat, or discomfort within our mental, emotional, physical, nutritional, spiritual, and social determinants of health. This book seeks to understand what inflammation looks like in each area of holistic wellbeing. Readers will explore what the research is showing about the characteristics of inflammation in each of these dimensions.
Also, readers will learn how to neutralize inflammation and stress through tools that increase self-efficacy and actualization, allowing adaptation to stressors with a greater sense of resiliency. This book is a journey towards vitality, consciousness, and optimal wellbeing.
We'll hear all about what inspired her to write it, her own personal health journey, developing intuition, and advocating for your own health and wellness.
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Most likely, you've experienced some kind of gut issue in your lifetime. But did you ever find out why?Most likely, you've experienced some kind of gut issue in your lifetime. But did you ever find out why?
There are many ways our guts can be eroded and altered through our lifestyle and dietary choices. Many respected health experts have proclaimed that most disease starts in the gut (intestines) because this is where nutrients are extracted from the food we eat. If we do not have the appropriate levels of good bacteria in our gut then food will not be broken down properly causing up to 50%, or more, of the nutrients to be lost.
Aubrey takes the lead on this episode in how we can begin to heal our guts, how a healthy gut affects brainpower, the best foods for a happy belly, chewing your food properly, fermented food, and more.
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5G is being touted as the next big thing in technology, giving us faster download speeds and more capacity and connectivity for billions of devices like cell phones. But this advancement isn't exciting everyone due to its possible effects on our health and environment.5G is being touted as the next big thing in technology, giving us faster download speeds and more capacity and connectivity for billions of devices like cell phones. But this advancement isn't exciting everyone due to its possible effects on our health and environment.
5G uses microwave technology, with some towers emitting near or the same levels of radiation as a microwave in someone’s home.
So we're diving into the world of 5G, electric and magnetic fields (EMFs), and radiation: including the influence of the wireless industry, possible health issues it can cause, and what we can do to mediate the increase in radiation around us.
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Arthritis is inflammation of the joints and it occurs in over 50% of people over the age of 50. A small percentage of cases are due to genetics or injuries, but the vast majority of cases are caused by poor lifestyle decisions.
Arthritis is inflammation of the joints and it occurs in over 50% of people over the age of 50. A small percentage of cases are due to genetics or injuries, but the vast majority of cases are caused by poor lifestyle decisions such as:
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Excessive consumption of alcohol or sugar of any kind.
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Excessive consumption of red meat, dairy products, and other “unhealthy” foods.
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Being overweight, which puts pressure on the joints and causes fat cells to excrete inflammatory molecules.
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Some plant foods such as tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, and peppers can also contribute.
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Caffeine and tobacco also create acid in the body, which contributes to arthritis.
Most of the dietary factors contribute to excess acid in the body, which gradually eats away at the joints. When people stop eating these foods in favor of a more plant-based diet the pain and inflammation often stops in a matter of days. A good way to test for acid is to use pee strips in the morning before eating or drinking anything. A healthy urine pH level should be 7.0 – 7.4. A good blood test for inflammation is C-reactive protein.
Arthritis can also be treated with prescription medications or nutritional supplements. The most common drugs used are called NSAID’s, which suppress symptoms but do not resolve the underlying causes and actually cause an increase in the deterioration of the joints. There are several safer, more effective, and less expensive natural supplements proven in scientific studies.
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Curcumin- derived from the spice turmeric, curcumin can reduce inflammation and actually repair damaged cartilage.
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Glucosamine- This polysaccharide has been proven effective for joint pain and inflammation. It is sometimes combined with chondroitin and MSM to assist in the repair of damaged joints.
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Hyaluronic acid- This polysaccharide helps to rebuild the synovial fluid in the joint for lubrication of the bones.
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SAMe- S-Adenosyl methionine is helpful in the methylation or breakdown of many other nutrients that improve the repair of damaged tissue and joints. It has also been studied for its beneficial reduction of depression and other brain related illnesses.
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Fish oil- This omega 3 supplement is a strong anti-inflammatory and also improves the ability of cells to absorb nutrients and eliminate waste.
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Boswellia and ginger- These herbs have both been proven to reduce inflammation and pain caused by arthritis.
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Dr. Bens has spent the better part of the last 30 years researching healthcare reform in the United States, looking at factors ranging from governments and hospitals to business owners and parents.Dr. Bens has spent the better part of the last 30 years researching healthcare reform in the United States, looking at factors ranging from governments and hospitals to business owners and parents.
It's no surprise that the US healthcare system is broken. So what is the fix? Dr. Bens & Aubrey discuss possible solutions as well as their main issues with the current system.
We'll hear about prevention care vs. sick care, holistic remedies, dealing with big pharma, and the impact of parental guidance.
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For years we have used the phrase “the power of positive thinking’ without knowing very much about how or where this power actually came from.For years we have used the phrase “the power of positive thinking’ without knowing very much about how or where this power actually came from. In fact, for hundreds of years, the brain was thought to be totally separate from the rest of the body having been declared so by the French philosopher Rene Descartes and the British scientist Sir Isaac Newton.
These were Western perceptions, which ran very counter to thinking in India and China where the mind and body were thought to very closely related to each other. Influenced by Western thinkers we got stuck with the separation view and our medical community was unconvinced of any connection until the 1970s. This change in thinking began when scientists like Candace Pert conducted research on the structure and function of cells that started to show a connection between the mind and the body
We have known that disease can be caused by toxins, genes, stress, lack of exercise, and poor nutrition, but we now must add the mind as a powerful determining factor. In fact, the mind may be the conductor of this orchestra helping the body to heal itself by creating and activating all of the right chemicals, as well as the on and off switches, after all of the other elements are in place.
Detoxify, manage stress, exercise, eat healthy and let positive thinking take it from there. You can find Aubrey on her website, LinkedIn, or Instagram
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If you ask people what illness they fear most in old age a surprisingly large number will say just one word, Alzheimer’s.If you ask people what illness they fear most in old age a surprisingly large number will say just one word, Alzheimer’s. And yet, if you ask them what they are doing to avoid this dreaded illness a vast majority will give another one-word answer, nothing. That is both shocking and surprising because there is actually quite a lot a person can do to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.
A prevention program is needed because current treatment is inadequate. Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the US, with 5 million cases now which could increase to 16 million by 2050.
In today's program, we dive into all of the vitamins, minerals, and lifestyle changes that will help you keep your memory functioning well into your later years.
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Enzymes are crucial to thousands of biochemical processes in our bodies and our brains. And, because enzymes are primarily found in raw fruits and vegetables, most people are not getting enough of them.Enzymes are crucial to thousands of biochemical processes in our bodies and our brains. And, because enzymes are primarily found in raw fruits and vegetables, most people are not getting enough of them. Some of the key biochemical processes where enzymes are needed are energy production, oxygen absorption, healing wounds, and dissolving blood clots.
One of the most important roles of enzymes is in the digestion of foods, and as we age, we make less and less of these digestive enzymes. It’s all part of the aging and dying process, but you can slow this process down by eating more raw fruits and vegetables, as well as taking digestive enzymes in supplement form. A deficiency of digestive enzymes, made mostly in the pancreas, leads to a deficiency of metabolic enzymes, which are the ones doing all the work in the aforementioned biochemical process.
Over 90% of the food Americans eat is processed. This destroys enzymes. Most of the food is then cooked, which destroys any remaining enzymes. This leads to digestive issues, such as constipation or diarrhea, which in turn leads to poor nutrient absorption and the production of toxins. Eventually, this leads to the development of chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer.
Enzymes do not need to play such a negative role in our health. In fact, if we eat enough raw food, and take digestive enzymes in supplement form, some very good things can happen.
Hear more as Dr. Bens and Aubrey talk about all of the things do to help our bodies out, predicting disease and helping allergies.
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Our cells are programmed to die and be replaced on a regular basis. Soft cells, like skin, are replaced sooner than harder cells like bones. Sometimes this cell replacement process is disrupted and the replacement cell is not as good as it should be.
Our cells are programmed to die and be replaced on a regular basis. Soft cells, like skin, are replaced sooner than harder cells like bones. Sometimes this cell replacement process is disrupted and the replacement cell is not as good as it should be.
This replacement process can be disrupted in a few places in the cell development cycle, with some factors including lack of adequate enzymes, emotional stress, exposure to radiation & chemotherapy, and genetic pr-dispositions.
Most cells can be returned to normal healthy cells in the first three stages, but are less likely to return to a healthy state once they have become mutated or diseased.
Chronic disease and cancer- Most chronic illness develops this way, and cancer is just one of the more serious responses. However, there are science-based strategies for both preventing and reversing chronic diseases, including cancer.
Today we're talking all about anti-cancer strategies, including thermography to find cells that are heating up (a sign of cancer), eating a plant-based diet, testing vitamin d & galectin 3 levels, reducing stress, supplements, and much, much more.
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There have been over 34,000 scientific studies on the benefits of vitamin d3 over the past 15 years. This vitamin regulates over 2000 of our genes and at least 50% of the adult population is deficient in this key nutrient, as are 70% of children between the ages of 6 and 11, although it should be remembered that deficiency levels represent the minimum levels required to maintain good health, they are not optimal levels needed to prevent many chronic diseases.
What is the appropriate level of vitamin d3? Some scientists suggest blood levels of 50-70ng/ml, while others recommend 50-90ng/ml are needed for the prevention of some chronic diseases such as cancer. It is very difficult to achieve this level with just diet and sunshine. A person would need to eat a nearly perfect diet and have sufficient sun exposure between 10 am and 3 pm in order to achieve these optimum levels.
Most recent developments in the world of vitamin d show its effectiveness in the fight against Covid 19!
In this episode, we hear about the many benefits of vitamin d, sunshine, different kinds of vitamin d, and ways to incorporate more of this wonder supplement into our lives!
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There have been over 34,000 scientific studies on the benefits of vitamin d3 over the past 15 years. This vitamin regulates over 2000 of our genes and at least 50% of the adult population is deficient in this key nutrient, as are 70% of children between the ages of 6 and 11, although it should be remembered that deficiency levels represent the minimum levels required to maintain good health, they are not optimal levels needed to prevent many chronic diseases.
What is the appropriate level of vitamin d3? Some scientists suggest blood levels of 50-70ng/ml, while others recommend 50-90ng/ml are needed for the prevention of some chronic diseases such as cancer. It is very difficult to achieve this level with just diet and sunshine. A person would need to eat a nearly perfect diet and have sufficient sun exposure between 10 am and 3 pm in order to achieve these optimum levels.
Most recent developments in the world of vitamin d show its effectiveness in the fight against Covid 19!
In this episode, we hear about the many benefits of vitamin d, sunshine, different kinds of vitamin d, and ways to incorporate more of this wonder supplement into our lives!
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And you can find Dr. Bens on his website
Recently a medical doctor appearing on national television strongly proclaimed that our bodies are designed to detoxify and that we do not require any special programs to remove unwanted toxins.Recently a medical doctor appearing on national television strongly proclaimed that our bodies are designed to detoxify and that we do not require any special programs to remove unwanted toxins. She could not have been more wrong and this actually points out a serious flaw in the education most doctors receive.
Common toxins are fluoride, chlorine, mercury, smoking, saturated fats, alcohol and more!
These toxic substances including some foods we eat accumulate in our bodies due to our body's inability to process them or remove them in a way that avoids many diseases. How can any doctor deny this? Some of these toxins are actually administered by doctors in the form of mammograms, X-rays, CT scans, and vaccines. That is the reason why more people are opting to visit a holistic doctor or one who practices Functional Medicine because they understand the dangers of these toxins.
Also, these doctors who have advanced education and training have tests out that can detect these toxins when there are only small amounts in our bodies and then use scientifically proven detoxification programs to remove them before they can do any harm. In many cases, these tests can find cells challenged by these toxins 5 to 10 years before conventional tests can find anything, which allows the doctor to use natural treatments instead of some of the harmful treatments used by conventional medicine.
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High blood pressure is often called “the silent killer” due to the fact that so many people don’t realize they have high blood pressure until it is too late.High blood pressure is often called “the silent killer” due to the fact that so many people don’t realize they have high blood pressure until it is too late.
Persistently high blood pressure can lead to kidney disease, dementia, heart disease, stroke, arterial disease, and vision problems. Conventional medicine uses medications for high blood pressure such as Diuretics, Beta Blockers, ACE Inhibitors, Calcium Channel Blockers, or Aldosterone Blockers.
These medications are often effective. But can also cause many side effects such as heart muscle dysfunction, asthma, low heart rate, irregular heartbeat, dry mouth, kidney dysfunction, swelling of ankles, and rapid heartbeat. These negative side effects can often be avoided by following a more natural approach based on excellent scientific evidence.
Listen to this episode for foods to eat, foods to avoid, tips for managing stress, the importance of sunshine, and more!
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Popular weight loss programs seem to be lacking two very important things; actual scientific evidence and documented long-term results for all participants.Popular weight loss programs seem to be lacking two very important things; actual scientific evidence and documented long-term results for all participants. Independent analysis has revealed that only 3% of people who try these programs keep lost weight off and there can be serious long-term health risks.
This modern diet isn't how we were designed to eat, and over the past million or so years and going back - a hunter-gatherer diet is the only way to safely lose weight, keep it off and prevent the many diseases that have been created by the current western diet.
Eat only whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fish, and skinless poultry.
In this episode, Dr. Bens and Aubrey discuss why these programs fail, food addiction, how mindfulness could help, and managing gut health.
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They say 1 out of 8 women has a thyroid problem, but 60% of women don't even know they have it! So where are these statistics coming from, and could it be even higher than we think?They say 1 out of 8 women has a thyroid problem, but 60% of women don't even know they have it! So where are these statistics coming from, and could it be even higher than we think?
The thyroid does a lot for us, so today Dr. Bens & Aubrey are talking about all the factors that help or hurt our thyroids, how your diet plays a part, nickel toxicity in from pots and pans, birth control, and others.
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Over 50% of the population is pre-diabetic or diabetic and half of them don’t even know it.Over 50% of the population is pre-diabetic or diabetic and half of them don’t even know it. Diabetes is a terrible chronic disease with many debilitating health consequences including heart disease, blindness, amputation, cancer, and much more.
What makes this such a compelling topic is that a vast majority of Type 2 diabetes is preventable and reversible. In fact, some cases have been reversed in as little as three days with some basic lifestyle changes. So why has diabetes reached epidemic proportions if it is so easy to prevent or even reverse? The answer is that it is not that easy for most people due to some very important factors.
Dr. Bens & Aubrey dive into 7 steps to preventing and reversing Type 2 diabetes in this latest episode: what you should & shouldn't be eating, the supplements you may need, exercising and its impact on insulin receptors, and much much more.
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Artificial Intelligence Based on Functional Medicine is one of the most advanced personal health assessment tools in the world.Artificial Intelligence Based on Functional Medicine is one of the most advanced personal health assessment tools in the world. It has taken over 15 years to develop and uses a person’s existing health information, interacting with over 40,000 scientific studies, to produce a unique health improvement strategy for each person.
Key elements in this platform include:
Toxins- Zip codes provide a report on all toxins in the air and water to assess your toxin health risk.
Health Risk Assessment- Fifty initial questions and 100 more if necessary. About 40 minutes.
Blood and urine test- Deep biochemical analysis to identify illness before it starts.
Genetic test- Uses 400 genetic markers, instead of the usual 200, for better health evaluation.
In this episode, Dr. Bens & Aubrey discuss this protocol, why it's so effective, how it can help both employers AND employees, and the future of medicine and health insurance.
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Americans are not very healthy, which is why over seventy percent of adults have one and often two chronic illnesses. Poor nutrition is the number one problem and this is the reason why we have one of the highest COVIC-19 infection rates in the world.Americans are not very healthy, which is why over seventy percent of adults have one and often two chronic illnesses. Poor nutrition is the number one problem and this is the reason why we have one of the highest COVIC-19 infection rates in the world.
This is further proof of the findings from the studies done by the University of North Carolina and Stanford University Medical School. The strength of our immune system is directly related to this COVID-19 pandemic, and this is the best place to begin an examination on how each person can begin to improve their own immune system.
Today Dr. Bens & Aubrey talk about the latest in COVID research, mutations, what we are seeing develop in those "long haulers," and immune system health & functionality. You can find Aubrey on her website, LinkedIn, or Instagram
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Disease does not begin shorting before it is diagnosed; in fact, it usually begins 5 to 10 years sooner when cells begin to go through gradual stages of deterioration.Disease does not begin shorting before it is diagnosed; in fact, it usually begins 5 to 10 years sooner when cells begin to go through gradual stages of deterioration. Understanding how to identify these stages and how to return these cells to good health is the key to preventing nearly all chronic illnesses.
Dr. Charles Bens says there are six stages of cell deterioration: stressed, weakened, challenged, dysfunctional, mutated, and diseased
Listen to Dr. Bens and his co-host Aubrey Mast dive into these stages, how the basis of all health and wellness is cellular & mitochondria health, and highlight a few examples of cell deterioration in common diseases and illnesses.
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Would you like to avoid diseases like diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease?Would you like to avoid diseases like diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease? Would you like to know if your cells were moving in the direction of a chronic illness
and learn proven dietary and lifestyle strategies to stop disease years before it begins? Would you be willing to invest 30 minutes a week to learn about the latest science
that can reduce the risk of chronic illness by 90% or more?
All that and more will be discussed in Healing Trends with Dr. Bens, the new podcast from Dr. Charles Bens. Dr. Bens is a writer, speaker, and founder of Healthy @ Work, Inc. is a wellness education and consulting company focused on improving the health of employees.
In this episode, listen as Dr. Charles Bens and his co-host Aubrey Mast, a professor of nutrition, discuss the American diet & healthcare crisis. It's a big topic to tackle on day one, but this show is jam-packed with information on how we got here as a society, looking at food and poor diets as an addiction, the intersection of food and social inequality, and much much more.
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