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Welcome to a podcast powered by the Double Doc, Richard Harris, MD, PharmD, MBA. Dr. Harris is a board-certified pharmacist and holistic internal medicine physician in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harris passion is to educate; his podcast focuses on research-based health and wellness information backed by the principles of functional medicine and the ancestral lifestyle. Dr. Harris motto is Strive for Great Health which sounds simple. However, there is a lot of conflicting information presented by so many so-called experts that people are confused about what is actually healthy. Pull up a chair, get comfy and listen to the Double Doc drop potent bits of information about what is actually in your best health interests and what you should be doing to achieve your health goals. Wellness to Dr. Harris is a holistic approach and as a partner in an education consulting firm that specializes in curricula for social-emotional learning and mental fortitude, and a consultant for several start-up companies, the nature of the podcast will reflect Dr. Harris' wide variety of interests and expertise. We aim to be your go-to health and wellness resource as you progress on your wellness journey!

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Welcome to a podcast powered by the Double Doc, Richard Harris, MD, PharmD, MBA. Dr. Harris is a board-certified pharmacist and holistic internal medicine physician in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harris passion is to educate; his podcast focuses on research-based health and wellness information backed by the principles of functional medicine and the ancestral lifestyle. Dr. Harris motto is Strive for Great Health which sounds simple. However, there is a lot of conflicting information presented by so many so-called experts that people are confused about what is actually healthy. Pull up a chair, get comfy and listen to the Double Doc drop potent bits of information about what is actually in your best health interests and what you should be doing to achieve your health goals. Wellness to Dr. Harris is a holistic approach and as a partner in an education consulting firm that specializes in curricula for social-emotional learning and mental fortitude, and a consultant for several start-up companies, the nature of the podcast will reflect Dr. Harris' wide variety of interests and expertise. We aim to be your go-to health and wellness resource as you progress on your wellness journey!

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Episodes

Episode 108 - East Meets West: Ayurveda & CBD

2/14/2023
Dr. Harris is joined by Dr. Swathi Varanasi, a pharmacist and serial entrepreneur who was recently voted one of the top 50 most influential leaders in pharmacy in 2023. We discuss how she incorporates the principles of Ayurveda into her clinical practice, why continuing education is essential, and the innovative ways she mentors students about alternative careers. Finally, we discuss CBD and her company Element Apothec. It was a wonderful conversation full of take-home points to help you boost your health, EQ and IQ! Element Apothec: https://elementapothec.com/ (use PODCAST20 for a 20% discount) Connect with Dr. Swathi: www.doctorswathi.com Sponsors: Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.com Great Health and Wellness: https://theghwellness.com

Duration:00:47:34

Episode 107 - Why You Should Care About Your Oral Microbiome

1/18/2023
Dr. Spencer Wood, DDS, joins the show today to talk about his integrative approach to dentistry and using dentistry to improve our overall health. He utilizes an innovative test to determine the health of our mouths and gums and then utilizes a holistic treatment algorithm to fix what needs to be fixed. We discuss that approach and how he spearheads the movement to pay the dentist not to do dental work. Connect with Dr. Wood: https://smilebellaire.com/ Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.com Lifestyle Medicine: https://theghwellness.com

Duration:00:37:49

Episode 106 - Functional Culinary Medicine

12/14/2022
Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 106 - Functional Culinary Medicine There is a new healthcare paradigm making waves, and it's called functional culinary medicine. Have you heard of it? It's taking the food is medicine philosophy and taking it a step further by combining the principles of functional medicine. Dr. Monisha Bhanote joins us on the podcast to discuss how she uses the principles of functional culinary medicine to heal her patients. Connect with Dr. Bhanote: https://www.drbhanote.com/ Get Her Book: https://www.drbhanote.com/the-anatomy-of-wellbeing Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.com Lifestyle Medicine: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle

Duration:00:47:33

Episode 105 - Myth Busters: Fat Loss Edition

11/21/2022
There are so many myths related to body composition and fat loss. In our early media career, we got many of these myths wrong and, unfortunately, propagated things that were not true. In our Things I Got Wrong episode and subsequent episodes, we covered some of these. In this episode, we cover some of the prevailing myths regarding losing body fat and then present what we found in our data analysis covering each myth. Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.com Lifestyle Medicine: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle

Duration:00:42:15

104 - Sexual Health, Intimacy, & Desire

10/20/2022
Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 104 - Sexual Health, Intimacy, & Desire The quality and frequency of intimate moments you share with your spouse affect your health. Did you know if you have intercourse 52 or more times a year, you decrease your risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, among other disease states? I am joined on the podcast by my good friend Dr. Angela Jones of Get Centered Counseling & Consultants, who is a certified Sex Therapy Candidate at the Texas Sex Therapy Institute and also holds a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, a Masters of Arts in Community Clinical Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy in In Counseling. This episode is for both men and women who want to discover how to foster sexual health, intimacy, and desire with their partners. Connect with Dr. Jones: https://www.angelajonesphd.com/ Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.com Lifestyle Medicine: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle

Duration:00:48:26

Episode 103 - How To Gain Control Of Your Appetite

9/26/2022
Overconsumption of calories is a great way to make yourself sick. Many of us feel like our appetites are out of control. How and when we eat is under the control of many different factors, but all is not lost. We dive into those factors and end the episode with actionable tips for taking control of your appetite. Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.com Lifestyle Medicine: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle

Duration:01:01:06

Episode 102 - I Got It Wrong

8/29/2022
I want to apologize to all of my listeners. Some things were mentioned on the podcast that I did not vet properly. I also incorporated some of my own bias and agenda into the podcast's early episodes, which resulted in information being presented that was not scientifically accurate. This episode is my apology, where I dive into some of the issues I know I got wrong on previous podcast episodes. Thank you for your continued support, and God Bless. Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.com CBD Health Collection: https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Duration:00:40:28

Episode 101 - BNDF: How To Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

8/15/2022
Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 101 - BDNF: How To Teach An Old Dog New Tricks Brain health fascinates me. I was raised in a house full of mental illness and saw two grandparents pass away from neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer's and Parkinson's). Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is one of the critical regulators of brain health by controlling neuroplasticity. Our brain can adapt to our ever-changing environment and has a remarkable ability to heal when placed in the right situation. Episode 101 dives into BDNF and leaves you with actionable tips to enhance your brain health. Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.com CBD Health Collection: https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Duration:00:33:23

Episode 100 - Bone Health: A Matter Of Life & Death

7/20/2022
The title of this podcast sounds like an exaggeration and a marketing ploy to get you to listen to this episode. I assure you it is not. Let's say you are a 65-year-old standard American female or male with three medical conditions and had a hip fracture. You have a 30 to 40% chance of being dead one year from that fracture. Astronomical; how come nobody is talking about this? Luckily, we have your back and will break down everything you need to know about your bones and how to optimize bone health for healthy aging. Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.com CBD Health Collection: https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Duration:00:56:10

Episode 99 - Why Lifestyle Medicine Is Necessary For Blood Pressure & Lipids

6/18/2022
Dysregulations in blood pressure and blood lipids/cholesterol are common issues affecting millions of Americans. The conventional approach is to treat each with medication and hope for the best. Yet millions of people die each year due to cardiometabolic illnesses connected to high blood pressure and abnormal lipids. What if medications are not the best solution to these problems? We dive into five studies that outline why lifestyle medicine is necessary to treat high blood pressure and abnormal lipids. Nimbus Healthcare CBD Health Collection

Duration:00:26:56

Episode 98 - Financial Health With Dr. Bryan McElderry

5/19/2022
What does your financial health look like? I've often found just like mental, physical, and spiritual health, we often make many mistakes and missteps regarding our financial health. How we view our finances, and our relationship with money can impact our overall health. Holistic life and business coach Dr. Bryan McElderry joins the podcast to discuss how he empowers his clients to achieve robust financial health. Connect with Dr. Bryan: https://www.bryanmcelderry.com/ Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.com CBD Health Collection: https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Duration:00:38:20

Episode 97 - Stress: The HPA Axis

4/27/2022
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is one of the two primary stress circuits in the body. Stress is one of the root causes of chronic disease, and it's incredibly prevalent in our lives today. We can lower our risk of self-injury by moderating how our HPA axis responds to stressors. We discuss what the HPA axis is, how it works, and ways you can take control of this pathway to master stress. Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.com CBD Health Collection: https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Duration:00:59:31

Episode 96 - Time Management With The ADHD Life Coach

4/6/2022
It seems like some people have all the time in the world. How can these individuals stack so much into the same 24 hours that we all get? Must it be some magic, right? The magic is time management, and it's a skill like any other skill. It can be learned and mastered. ADHD Life Coach Dr. Diana Mercado joins the podcast to discuss how she developed a time management system that allows her to thrive as a busy physician with ADHD. Connect with Diana: https://www.adhd-lifecoach.com/ Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.com CBD Health Collection: https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Duration:00:47:53

Episode 95 - My Personal Acute Care Protocols

3/24/2022
Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 95 - My Personal Acute Care Protocols What do you do when things do not go according to plan? Do you have a plan for these situations? We break down what we do when inflammation, injuries, infection, stomach upset, and more strike the Harris household. Are you ready to boost your Health EQ and IQ regarding holistic acute care? Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.com Lake Hills Pharmacy: https://lakehillsrx.com/c/shop CBD Health Collection: https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u Yoga Nidra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0u9GST_j3s&t=48s&ab_channel=YogaNidraApp HigerDose PEMF/Infrared: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1624464&u=3029546&m=87497&urllink=&afftrack=

Duration:00:44:10

Episode 94 - LDN: The Most Versatile Medication You've Never Heard Of

2/21/2022
Dr. Harris Is joined by David Yeazel and Stephen Anderson of the LDN Health Center to discuss one of our favorite holistic treatments, Low Dose Naltrexone. We discuss the history of naltrexone, how it works, and why its uses have exploded recently. You've probably never heard of this medication, but it's something that is helping people all over the US right now. Are you ready to boost your Health EQ and IQ regarding LDN? Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle CBD Health Collection: https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Duration:00:38:47

Episode 93 - February Wellness Review 2022

2/3/2022
Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 93 - February Wellness Review 2022 This podcast covers the following topics: Wellness Journey - Follow your own path Study #1 - Shortening your DNA is not good Study #2 - T Cells to the COVID-19 rescue Supplement Discussion - Tribulus Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Alpha Male X: https://www.alphatherapeutics.com/supplements/alpha-male-120 CBD Health Collection: https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Duration:00:31:26

Episode 92 - Hair Loss Featuring Nimbus Healthcare

1/19/2022
Hair loss is estimated to affect 80 million Americans. The conventional one size fits all approach fails to address the root causes of hair loss. Many have tried this approach with minimal to no results. We at Nimbus healthcare use personalized medicine to address hair loss's root cause or causes. By checking genetics and providing lifestyle medicine, each solution is unique. This episode will discuss the structure and function of hair, why the conventional approach fails, and how Nimbus achieves unparalleled success in restoring normal, healthy hair. Nimbus Website: https://www.nimbusmenscare.com Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle

Duration:00:36:25

Episode 91 - Negative Ion Therapy

12/1/2021
Energy medicine utilizes the natural energies and frequencies present in nature to promote optimal mental, physical, and spiritual health. We have covered two forms of energy medicine already, infrared therapy and PEMF therapy. One of our favorite tools is negative ions. Negative ion therapy is starting to get a lot of publicity, especially with the wrist band wearables. Is there any juice behind negative ions? In this Strive for Great Health Podcast episode, we dive into what the research shows and how we incorporate negative ions into our health routine. Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Therasage Bio Band: https://bit.ly/3BLic6o Air Doctor: https://www.airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=1506&c=ghaw

Duration:00:27:27

Episode 90 - Cancer Made Me A Superhero W/ Matt Ode

11/17/2021
From survivor to superhero, Matt Ode joins the podcast to discuss his journey through Stage 3C testicular cancer and how his faith and tribulation made him the dynamic motivator and speaker he is today. It is a fantastic conversation about the perseverance of faith amid a severe storm. Connect With Matt: https://www.mattodespeaks.com/ Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle CBD Health Collection: https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Duration:00:33:07

Episode 89 - November Wellness Review 2021

11/3/2021
This podcast covers the following four topics: ➡️ Wellness Journey - Adversity ➡️ Study #1 - Does increasing fat intake increase LDL ➡️ Study #2 - Artificial sugars impair the gut microbiome ➡️ Supplement Discussion - Ashwagandha Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Alpha Male X: https://www.alphatherapeutics.com/supplements/alpha-male-120

Duration:00:43:09

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