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The sands of time come with extra candles on the birthday cake, wrinkles, weight gain, and various aches and pains. We're told this is just a part of getting older but is it that simple? Do we have a say? According to our guest today, we do.The sands of time come with extra candles on the birthday cake, wrinkles, weight gain, and various aches and pains. We're told this is just a part of getting older but is it that simple? Do we have a say? According to our guest today, we do. Dr. Frank Lipman is a world-renowned pioneer of integrative functional medicine. He is the founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and is the Chief Medical Officer at The Well in New York City. He is also a best-selling author of 6 books, his newest being called The New Rules of Aging Well: A Simple Program for Immune Resilience, Strength, and Vitality.Listen as the doctors talk about diets for aging well, the importance of sleep for brain health, Dr. Lipman's thoughts on alcohol, and how to stay active and motivated in your 50's and beyond.

Fasting has been used for thousands of years and is considered one of the oldest therapies in medicine, to help heal and prevent disease. But what is the best plan for your body - a one-day fast? Multiple days? Maybe a water fast?Fasting has been used for thousands of years and is considered one of the oldest therapies in medicine, to help heal and prevent disease. But what is the best plan for your body - a one-day fast? multiple days? A water fast?Dr. Alan Goldhamer is here to end all that confusion. He talks with Dr. Friedman about how you're already fasting, fasting vs starving, finding the best fasting length for your goals, and what's the deal with the sugars in fruits?Dr. Goldhamer is the founder of TrueNorth Health Center, a state-of-the-art facility that provides medical and chiropractic services, psychotherapy, and counseling, as well as massage and bodywork. He is also director of the Center's groundbreaking residential health education program.

An unhappy gut may be the cause of many chronic diseases, like depression, obesity, autoimmune disease, autism, and even cancer.Over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said "all disease begins in the gut."Fast-forward to today, and science is proving this to be true. An unhappy gut may be the cause of many chronic diseases, like depression, obesity, autoimmune disease, autism, and even cancer.One of the world's leading pioneers in gut health, Dr. Vincent Pedre, joins Dr. Friedman to explain how to cleanse, heal, and rebuild your gut for optimal health.

George Parakevakos, executive director of the International Probiotics Association says it’s not easy being one of the most popular consumed dietary supplements, and here’s why: Probiotics have taken center stage, rising to popularity quickly in the past decade largely due to how probiotics make people feel - but do they work?George Parakevakos, executive director of the International Probiotics Association says it’s not easy being one of the most popular consumed dietary supplements, and here’s why: Probiotics have taken center stage, rising to popularity quickly in the past decade largely due to how probiotics make people feel - but do they work? This is a question that has been raised more recently as skeptics of probiotics appeal to the probiotics industry for in-depth answers. Parakevakos’ nonprofit organization has been leading the charge on the science and safety of probiotics for the past two decades. He joins Dr. Friedman to share what science says when it comes to probiotic efficacy and safety, address misconceptions on how and when to use them, and explain why probiotics are positioned to be a pandemic hero.

The brain is the most essential organ in the body, interconnecting our glands, organs, muscles, and joints. When our brain is functioning optimally, we can think clearer, solve problems and retain memories.The brain is the most essential organ in the body, interconnecting our glands, organs, muscles, and joints. When our brain is functioning optimally, we can think clearer, solve problems and retain memories.Joining Dr. Friedman is leading neuroscientist Dr. Kristen Willeumier, author of the new book BioHack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power.She shares insightful benefits of starving your brain on the keto diet, eating blueberries for memory, how electronics are affecting the mind, staying hydrated to combat brain fog, and the unfortunate truth about caffeine.

Dr. Friedman weighs in on a few of his listeners' questions.In this episode of "Ask the Doctor", Dr. Friedman answers some of his listeners' most pressing questions.Listen in for all the details. Is it true that drinking olive oil every day is healthy? If so, how much, and how can I choose the best brand of olive oil? -Jimmy from Las Vegas NV Can a lack of sleep lead to weight gain?-Stephanie from Sarasota FL Any advice for committing to getting healthy in 2021?-Katie Lynn from Williamstown NJWhat are your thoughts on the blood type diet? Is it a myth or legit?-Abigail from Wilmington NCWhat's better, raw or cooked vegetables?-Bob from Cleveland OHI've heard seltzer water isn't healthy and can damage my teeth. Is there any truth to this? -Deborah from Bloomington MNIs there a health risk from the ink used when getting a tattoo?-Mark from New York NYWhat's the difference between gluten-free oatmeal and regular oatmeal?-Charlene in Albuquerque NMSometimes I crave sweet, sometimes I crave salty. What do cravings mean and how can I stop them? -Ann from Dallas TXMy wife is afraid to lift weights because she doesn't want to be too muscular. Should she be concerned? -Dan from Dayton OHDo you have a question for Dr. Friedman? If so, send it to you him at AskTheDoctor@ToYourGoodHealthRadio.comIf he answers your question on the air, he’ll send you a signed copy of his award-winning, #1 bestselling book, Food Sanity: How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction. He’ll also include a free copy of his audiobook, “America’s Unbalanced Diet” (over a million copies sold!).To stay up to date with Dr. Friedman’s latest articles, videos, and interviews, go to DrDavidFriedman.com.You can follow him on social media:Twitter and Facebook: @DrDavidFriedmanInstagram: @DrDFriedman

Dr. Friedman exposes hidden chemicals that may be sabotaging your weight loss goals and he shares what you can do about it.Are you having a hard time losing weight no matter what diet you try?Research shows chemicals in food, the cookware used to prepare it, and even the containers we store our food in may be the cause of the growing obesity epidemic. Exposure to these chemicals has been shown to interfere with the way the body metabolizes fat, which can lead to weight gain, even if you eat a healthful diet and exercise regularly.In this episode of To Your Good Health Radio, Dr. Friedman exposes hidden chemicals that may be sabotaging your weight loss goals and he shares what you can do about it.You’ll learn: A common chemical used in plastics for food and drink storage that mimics estrogen and has been proven to increase fat cell growth! Dr. Friedman shares a secret grocery sore hack you can use to ensure the containers you buy are safe. The biggest issue facing our nation is the childhood obesity epidemic. Dr. Friedman shares why one out of every three kids in the U.S are overweight or obese! How to read food labels for “hidden ingredients” that are linked to weight gain. A chemical found in shower curtains linked to causing weight gain! It’s also been shown to cause cancer. The ingredient used to make cosmetics that can lead to extra fat to accumulating in your gut! It’s also been linked to causing autoimmune disease. The cookware you should avoid if you’re having a hard time losing weight. The hidden ingredients in animal foods that will increase belly fat. The hidden ingredients in plant-based foods linked to weight gain. The toxic ingredient used to make air freshener sprays. Dr. Friedman shares a healthier alternative.

For decades we've been told high cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.For decades we've been told high cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.  Our guest today stunned the medical community when he co-authored the book The Great Cholesterol Myth. A revised and expanded edition was just released, revealing even more evidence on the true culprits of heart disease, including inflammation, fibrinogen, triglycerides, homocysteine, belly fat, triglyceride to HDL ratios, and high glycemic levels.The book also offers readers a four-part strategy based on the latest studies and clinical findings for effectively preventing, managing, and reversing heart disease, focusing on diet, exercise, supplements, and stress and anger management.Dr. Jonny Bowden has a Masters in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in nutrition, and is the author of  12 books. He is a  frequent guest on radio and TV outlets.in this episode, he talks about why he released this second edition of his bestseller, why the current cholesterol screening is "dinosaur medicine," statin drugs, coffee, and more!

According to the Cleveland Clinic, over 50% of men experience erectile dysfunction! Particularly those over the age of 40. Dealing with this condition can of course put a damper on romance, lead to depression and fatigue, and much more.According to the Cleveland Clinic, over 50% of men experience erectile dysfunction! Particularly those over the age of 40. Dealing with this condition can of course put a damper on romance, lead to depression and fatigue, and much more. Dr. Deb Matthew MD, The Happy Hormones Doctor, is a best-selling author, international speaker, educator, wife, and mother of four.She is also the founder and Medical Director of Signature Wellness, as well as the President of the North Carolina Integrative Medicine Society.In this episode, Dr. Deb will answer all your questions about low T and men's sexual health, including: what causes low T? Are there natural remedies instead of that little blue pill? Are my prescriptions causing my ED? Am I losing interest because I'm getting older? and why you cant "oyster" yourself out of a low testosterone problem.

Scientific director of the International Probiotics Association, Jessica ter Haar, Ph.D., says many of us are living in that proverbial protected bubble that we previously condemned, and with good reason (due to COVID-19), but will all this clean living and social distancing cause future problems for our health?Scientific director of the International Probiotics Association, Jessica ter Haar, Ph.D., says many of us are living in that proverbial protected bubble that we previously condemned, and with good reason (due to COVID-19), but will all this clean living and social distancing cause future problems for our health? Microbes and nutrition expert, ter Haar says while we sterilize everything to protect ourselves from the virus, at the same time by not exposing ourselves to germs we are weakening our body’s own natural defenses to everyday threats. She says many microbes are indeed good for your health, while others can make us sick. Knowing the difference between the most popular microbes, bacteria, fungi, and viruses can help us get back to living life without fear and she is here with us today to help us navigate our new germophobic world.Dr. ter Haar & Dr. Friedman talk good germs vs. bad germs, the cons of quarantine, and probiotics.

Bestselling author Jack Canfield has spent decades helping people go from where they are to where they want to be.Most people desire to live a healthier, happier, and prosperous life. Yet as the years go by, many of us end up at the same place.A ship at sea won't develop barnacles, but a stagnant ship will. Has your life become stagnant, with mental barnacles?Jack Canfield has spent decades helping people go from where they are to where they want to be. If you want to increase your confidence, overcome obstacles, and live life with passion and purpose, you don't want to miss this episode.Jack knows a thing or two about success and how to take life to the next level. He is the author and co-author of more than 200 books that have been published in 51 languages around the world. He holds a Guinness World Record for having seven books on the New York Times bestseller list on the same day. He’s the founder of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, which has sold over half a billion copies worldwide! He’s been inducted into the speaker's hall of fame by the national speakers association.His empowering energy and unique coaching style have inspired millions of people to live their life at their highest vision. Success Magazine named him "One of the Most Influential Leaders in Personal Growth and Achievement.” Jack was a featured teacher in the hit film The Secret, helping people all over the world tap into the law of attraction. His list of television appearances includes Larry King Live, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, Fox and Friends, and NBC Nightly News, just to name a few.Many people consider Jack Canfield’s national best-selling book The Success Principles as the best resource ever published for taking them from where they are to where they want to be.

It's really difficult to know who to trust in this pandemic when it feels like everyone is using a different version of "science" to back their theories. It's really difficult to know who to trust in this pandemic when it feels like everyone is using a different version of "science" to back their theories. Our guest today, Robert F. Kennedy Jr shares these same frustrations, and he is on a mission to pull back the curtain and expose the truth. He is an attorney,  author, and humanitarian and environmental activist. Robert serves as President of Waterkeeper Alliance, as well as Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Legal Counsel for Children’s Health Defense.Listen as Robert & Dr. Friedman talk about vaccine regulation, issues with the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccines,  the problem with lockdowns, and how COVID-19 isn't that big a deal.

There’s so much confusion surrounding what we should and shouldn't be eating.There’s so much confusion surrounding what we should and shouldn't be eating. Then there are the ingredients used to make our food, chemicals sprayed on our produce, hormones, and antibiotics found in our meat…  It can get quite overwhelming!Vani Hari, world-renowned food activist and founder of Food Babe is on a mission to bring good, healthy food back to the table. During this interview with Dr. Friedman, Vani discusses her New York Time’s best-selling book Food Babe Kitchen.  She shares how cooking saved her life, the importance of what you're storing your food in, the things you should take out of your pantry right NOW, sugar and flour alternatives, and much, much more.

So many people live their lives focused on themselves. But our guest today is here to change that mindset.So many people live their lives focused on themselves. But our guest today is here to change that mindset.Tom Rath joins us today and is the author of the new book Life’s Great Question, which focuses on a new way to think about our life's work. Not what we can do for ourselves, but how we can serve others, and how this transforms our future selves in a positive way.Tom is an author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being. His 10 books have sold more than 10 million copies and made hundreds of appearances on global bestseller lists.Take the Contribify online test here.

Hundreds of millions of Americans are suffering from gut issues. If you're one of them, or even just want to improve your digestive health a bit, our guest is here for you.Hundreds of millions of Americans are suffering from gut issues. If you're one of them, or even just want to improve your digestive health a bit, our guest is here for you.Bethany Ugarte is the creator of the popular Instagram account lilsipper, and a California-based blogger who shares recipes and tips geared toward digestive health after fighting her own battles with severe IBS. In her latest book "DIGEST THIS: The 21-Day Gut Reset Plan to Conquer Your IBS" you can find her Gut Reset program, which includes powerful techniques that help to ensure maximum absorption from foods, cutting out little-known irritants, and integrating foods that your gut needs to heal. She offers meal plans, stress reduction techniques, and creative recipes that deliver maximum flavor and nutrients with minimal ingredients.She talks with Dr. Friedman about gut-friendly foods, digesting gluten & sourdough, thoughts on kombucha, fake meat products and more!

Learn the secrets behind individuals who live the longest, healthiest, happiest lives.Award-winning journalist Dan Buettner has spent years uncovering the secrets behind longevity. His work revealed five places around the world – dubbed Blue Zones – where people live the longest, healthiest, happiest lives.Diet plays a significant role. A nutritional regimen based on a plant-based diet (high amounts of complex carbohydrates, medium amounts of protein, and medium amounts of fat) rose to the top as commonalities among these areas.Specifically, the following are key components: whole grains greens nuts cooked beans (which is the cornerstone of all areas) Individuals in Blue Zone hot spots also drink moderate amounts of wine and regularly drink coffee and tea. Another life factor Dan researched was happiness and the characteristics that accompany a fulfilled, happy existence.Listen as Dan joins Dr. Friedman to discuss the nutritional and lifestyle habits of healthy, happy people.

One of the toughest things in life is figuring out what to believe in, what brings us happiness, and how to make ourselves whole.One of the toughest things in life is figuring out what to believe in, what brings us happiness, and how to make ourselves whole.Dr. Friedman interviews award-winning and beloved actor Alan Arkin who has recently been looking back on his own spiritual journey trying to answer these questions. His latest book  Out of My Mind   is a candid, relatable, and insightful journey on how during his search for meaning, he ended up discovering himself.  

While science has proven that cells are the building blocks of all living things, it's actually the communication between cells that brings us to life and determines our health.While science has proven that cells are the building blocks of all living things, it's actually the communication between cells that brings us to life and determines our health.Dr. Jon Lieff is a nationally recognized neuropsychiatrist of over 40 years and author of The Secret Language of Cells.In this episode, Dr. Friedman and Dr. Lieff talk about cellular immunity, mind-body connection, and immune-brain connection, as well as chronic stress at a cellular level. Find out more about Dr. Jon Lieff here.

We've all heard the saying that our genes determine our destiny. The idea that if a chronic disease runs in our family, we're probably going to get it ourselves. But today's guest says that's actually not the case.We've all heard the saying that our genes determine our destiny. The idea that if a chronic disease runs in our family, we're probably going to get it ourselves. But today's guest says that's actually not the case.Dr. Ben Lynch is the author of Dirty Genes and says we are not prisoners of our DNA, and that we all have the potential for radical healing. Listen as Dr. Lynch shares topics on nutritional misinformation, diets for cellular health, the power of sweat, pervasive fatigue, and his company StrateGene.Find out more about genetic testing with StrateGene here.

Dr. Stephen Sinatra, MD, is one of the most highly respected and sought-after cardiologists whose integrative approach to treating cardiovascular disease, for the past four decades, has revitalized patients with even the most advanced forms of illness.Dr. Stephen Sinatra, MD, is one of the most highly respected and sought-after cardiologists whose integrative approach to treating cardiovascular disease, for the past four decades, has revitalized patients with even the most advanced forms of illness. Dr. Sinatra has co-authored and published a paper on personalized nutrition for a COVID-19 Era with the American Nutrition Association and will discuss the connection between the heart, lungs, and COVID-19, as well as precautions and preventive measures to take for people with preexisting heart conditions.He will discuss with us today a range of topics, including how the coronavirus is a concern to our heart health, his thoughts on masks, minimizing sugar intake, and the future of telehealth. Find out more about Dr. Sinatra at https://www.drsinatra.com/