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Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson shares decades of experience as a hormone and nutrition expert so you can be a healthier, happier you.

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Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson shares decades of experience as a hormone and nutrition expert so you can be a healthier, happier you.

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Keeping the Noodles from Sticking Together in These Pandemic Times with Dr. Mary Ruwart PhD (#232)

11/24/2021
To vaccine or not to vaccine, that has become a polarizing question. But why is there censorship of early interventions and also of doctors writing scripts for them? Why are we being pitted against each other? Dr. Ruwart has been in the pharmaceutical industry for many years, run for the presidential primary on the Libertarian ticket, and is author of three books, one on how the FDA became what she thinks it is today. This is a tell-it-like-we-think-it conversation. Mary J. Ruwart, Ph.D. chairs a for-profit IRB and is a former research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry. She has a B.S. in biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Michigan State University. She did post-doctoral work at the St. Louis University Medical School’s Department of Surgery and became an Assistant Professor of Surgery before joining the Upjohn Company. Science is always changing, and we are in a circumstance that is evolving, but it seems that the “narrative” of much of the media is not representing accurately both sides of the science. Turns out there are details not widely discussed on most TV or radio shows. You will hear some of that here including: Did you know that the Pfizer submission to FDA for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) is still under EUA? The full approval has been for Biotech – in this show Dr. R. discusses the difference. You cannot have a vaccine on an EUA if there are already “early effective interventions”. Critical to keep in mind. We discuss the veracity of VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) and why this is not being discussed, tracked, and Dr. R’s interpretation of the numbers. Dr. Ruwart believes, teaches, and writes that “Whoever controls your body, controls your mind.” Think, read, question, debate, learn… but stay calm. And informed. Dr. Ruwart says, “If the vaccine works, then you don’t need to worry about an unvaccinated person. If the vaccine doesn’t work, it makes no sense to have a mandate. Especially with something so new.” Dr. Ruwart says the research on the children 5 to 12 years old was done on a group of 2000 children. None in the experiemental nor placebo arm during this time got Covid. 5% of the children were lost to follow-up. Is this enough safety data to inject our children? Dr. Ruwart says it is something to ponder. We discuss blood labs to see if heart damage is occurring and suggest nutraceuticals to take prophylactically, especially in children and young adults, that may be heart-protective - if you decide that moving forward is the best way to go. These are suggestions based on physiology, not studies. Many studies are included below for your personal reading. Links Dr. Ruwart’s three books, “Healing Our World,” “Short Answers to the Tough Questions,” and “Death by Regulation” are available at Amazon. Podcast - Death by Regulation with Dr. Mary Ruwart PhD (#98)

Duration:01:14:02

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Breast Implant Illness with Robert Whitfield MD (#231)

11/2/2021
Breast implants are a very popular surgery, especially for re-construction after breast cancer. Dr. Whitfield is an experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in oncologic breast reconstruction. But he was also the doctor to discover that some cases of autoimmunity, chronic fatigue, cognitive decline… start in contaminated breast implants! Dr. Whitfiled completed six years of surgical training at Indiana University Medical Center. Then a Plastic Surgery Residency. And then a Fellowship in Microsurgery and Aesthetic under Dr. William Zamboni. Dr. Whitfield began to have patients that were experiencing systemic illness, and when he removed their implants, called an “explant” procedure, he found identifiable pathogens in the tissue capsule. Treating these infections got rid of many of these systemic problems, such as chronic fatigue. This lead Dr. Whitfield to start to add more services for his clients, including nutritional and nutraceutical advice as well as personal genetic predisposition screening. Dr. Whitfield has completed over 4000 breast procedures since 2004 including over 500 implant removals. He has the largest series of explant specimens with PCR testing. This tests the genetic sequences of pathogens, so is a highly sensitive test to identify “stealth” infections and find their appropriate medications to eradicate them. While serving as the President Elect of the Research Foundation Dr. Whitfiled also gave testimony at the FDA hearings in 2019 regarding Breast Implant iIlness (BII).

Duration:00:49:32

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“Unfunc Your Gut” with Functional Medicine M.D. Dr. Peter Kozlowski (#230)

10/25/2021
Gut health rules the basis of health. We now know that our gut cross-talks with our heart, brain and all tissues. If your gut is unhealthy, so is the rest of you! In this show you will learn: New Book: UNFUNC YOUR GUT: Boost Your Immune System, Heal Your Gut, and Unlock Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health.

Duration:00:59:34

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How Not to Let Your Doctor Slowly Kill You Author: Dr. Angela DeRosa DO (#229)

10/11/2021
In this show you will learn how hormones keep not only your skin thicker but waist thinner, but also how estrogen and progesterone are critical for boosting immune health and even treating leaky gut. Dr. Angela DeRosa is an osteopathic physicians specializing in female health. Dr. DeRosa first got into this field because she went through peri-menopause in her 20’s while attending medical school, and then experienced full-blown menopause at age 35. When no other doctors could help her, Dr. DeRosa had to figure out how to accomplish that on her own. As of 2021, Dr. DeRosa has been prescribing bioidentical hormone therapies for 25 years. Dr. DeRosa also trains physicians. In 2018, she launched The Hormonal Health Institute: Executive Instruction for MedicalProfessionals, a hormonal healthcare consultancy designed to instruct medical providers and provide practice development training on bioidentical hormone replacement therapies. In addition to her educational and clinical activities, Dr. DeRosa serves as the medical director for Belmar Pharma Solutions where she provides clinical and scientific technical support for all aspects hormonal therapies. Belmar pharmacy is the same facility that is “Behari Certified”, fulfilling low-dose-naltrexone scripts for $55 for a three month period. In this show you will learn: using a “one size fits all” approach. millions of people. This is a must-hear conversation between two amazing women who hormone therapies have saved their own lives as well as patients they collaboratively serve. CONNECT WITH DR. DEROSA - Links

Duration:00:54:19

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Science About Early Covid Intervention with Peter McCullough, MD (#228)

9/24/2021
In today’s environment, there is science to back both polarized sides. So it is difficult for everyone and anyone to figure out the truth. It takes courage to speak science that might not be the status quo. This show is about courage. On this show you will only hear peer review facts. We share about protective nasal sprays, how you can make them at home, and much, more. In today’s dynamic dialogue you get to hear one of the most active academic physicians from Dallas, TX, Dr. Peter McCullough. In this show you will hear, backed by facts: · What’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and how and why to interpret this. Plus, the reminder to eat your veggies. They matter! References of these past two studies that should have made headline news everywhere, but didn’t But you got them here! Diet quality and risk and severity of COVID-19: a prospective cohort study. Gut, 2021; gutjnl-2021-325353 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2021-325353 Plant-based diets, pescatarian diets and COVID-19 severity: a population-based case-control study in six countries. BMJ Nutr Prev Health. 2021 Jun 7;4(1):257-266. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2021-000272. PMID: 34308134; PMCID: PMC8219480 Links: Check out The McCullough Report Podcast

Duration:00:52:44

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Testosterone Mythology Debunked with Dr. Abraham Morgentaler (#227)

9/13/2021
We live in a polemic world of clashing misinformation. Especially about hormones. Including testosterone. Too many men are taken off Testosterone (T) if they get a diagnosis of prostate cancer or heart disease even though the science shows otherwise. Today’s interview is with Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, Harvard urologist and world expert on Testosterone, who has done much of this science. This is a must hear conversation on hormones and health that you will want to share with your physicians and patients. Dr. Abraham Morgentaler Abraham Morgentaler, MD is an international authority on men’s health and a pioneer in the treatment of testosterone deficiency in men. Dr. Morgentaler’s research is credited with reversing the decades-old belief that testosterone therapy is risky for prostate cancer. Dr. Morgentaler graduated from Harvard College in 1978 and Harvard Medical School in 1982. He completed his residency in 1988 through the Harvard Program in Urology, and then joined the faculty of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery (Urology) at Harvard Medical School. In 1999, Dr. Morgentaler founded Men's Health Boston, the first center in the US to focus on sexual, reproductive, and hormonal health for men. Dr. Morgentaler was the recipient of the New Investigator Award in 1994 granted by the American Foundation of Urological Disease. Publications Dr. Morgentaler has published over 120 scientific articles on testosterone, prostate cancer, male sexual dysfunction, and male infertility. His work has appeared in The New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, The Journal of the American Medical Association, Cancer, and The American Journal of Medicine. He is the author of the book Why Men Fake It: The Totally Unexpected Truth About Men and Sex, which has been widely hailed as a groundbreaking exploration of male sexuality. Dr. Morgentaler’s other books include Testosterone For Life: Recharge Your Vitality, Sex Drive, Muscle Mass, and Overall Health, and The Viagra Myth: The Surprising Impact on Love and Relationships. In this show you will learn: Links Why Men Fake It: The Totally Unexpected Truth About Men and Sex Testosterone For Life: Recharge Your Vitality, Sex Drive, Muscle Mass, and Overall Health The Viagra Myth: The Surprising Impact on Love and Relationships.

Duration:01:15:55

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Early Intervention Statistics with Dr. George C Fareed (#226)

9/1/2021
Dr. George Fareed Dr. George Fareed is a Harvard trained medical doctor who started out working in virology with Dr. Fauci at the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases early in his career. Then Dr. Fareed wanted to help the “underserved” and moved from Washington to east of San Diego. This is a highly agricultural area and the residents are mainly of Hispanic descent with a high incidence of health issues that often make them much more vulnerable to severe viral disease. In this population, Dr. Fareed and his colleague, Dr. Brian Tyson, have treated over 7,000 cases of this virus. Their patient population have a high incidences of type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome. Remember, these are the very “co-morbidities” that increase the risk of severe cases in the pandemic. Dr. Fareed utilizes “early intervention” as described in the article just published by himself and a number of esteemed medical colleagues below. At the end of August 2021 The national average of being treated in the typical manner, translated into a 9% hospitalization rate if you are over 60 years of age. And if you are under 50 years old, the hospitalization rate is 0.4%. Dr. Fareed’s office had a statistician come in and track the efficacy of his protocol on the first 4,500 patients. The hospitalization rate for Dr. Fareed’s patients who received early treatment was only 0.07%! So… his protocols are keeping vulnerable patients out of hospitals. The question becomes, “Why is early intervention being censored? Not available? Why are Doctors who talk and write about early treatment worried they might have to go before their medical board?” What is Next Dr. Fareed is leaving to go to the Rome Covid World Summits in a few weeks and will come back on the show to share what was discussed by viral experts around the world. Keep an eye out for Dr. Fareed's upcoming book talking about his journey in the treatment of pandemic patients. Additional Information & Links Outline of Dr. Fareed and Dr. Tyson's Current Protocol Early Outpatient Treatment in Nursing Homes International Covid Summit Dr. Fareed's Book Preview Multifaceted highly targeted sequential multidrug treatment of early ambulatory high-risk SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) Statistical Reference How Many SARS-CoV-2-Infected People Require Hospitalization?

Duration:00:51:52

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Safe Pain Alternatives and Regenerative Medicine with Dr. David Harris MD (#225)

8/28/2021
Looking for Safe Options for Severe Pain When you are in severe pain what are your safest options? How do you not become worse down the road from short-term fixes? Consider regenerative medicine. My Personal Experience A few months ago, I was supposed to fly from Austin, Texas to Houston to give an 8-hour continuing medical education, all-day class, for physicians. But a few days before all this, I woke up with my right leg so, in pain, I could not walk let alone stand! I called Dr. David Harris, a Board-Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Board-Certified Pain Medicine specialist, who specializes in safe regenerative procedures. Usually, Dr. Harris is booked for up to 9 months, but there was an atypical cancellation. Most patients would get a steroid epidural. But as we age, we get more complicated. As I have shared before, I have an eye condition that cannot handle steroids. Thus, Dr. Harris, a pain “whisperer” (but all based in science), created a safer alternative epidural made of ozone, B12, sterile homeopathic Traumel, with a dash of steroid. I was then able to fly, stand and lecture all day, and go on to live my regular life without pain or disability. It all happened at Dr. Harris’s clinic called “Charm”: The Center for Healing and Regenerative Medicine. They provide “non-surgical” answers for pain that help joints heal without making them worse in the long run, as repetitive steroid treatments have now been shown to do. (If you watch this interview on YouTube, that’s the table where it happened.) Dr. David K. Harris is a physiatrist in Austin, Texas. Physiatrists are physicians who specialize in helping patients with disabilities. Without surgery. Their focus is rehabilitation, restoration of function, and a return to a high quality of life. The clinic offers prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma, and stem cell injections. Dr. Harris’s wife is a physical therapist, so this is one-stop shopping. Their PA, Michelle Hall is a superb practitioner, too. I witnessed first-hand how helpful this medicine can be. Ten years ago I referred a 60-year-old man with half his rotator cuff missing, who had not been able to move his arm for 6 months. All other doctors insisted that his only option was to have surgery. Shoulder surgery is not for the faint of heart. With very long recovery times. Dr. Harris, avoiding surgery, performed his special medical regenerative injections. Within three months, that man’s shoulder was as good as new and continues to be up to today. All without painful, expensive surgery or drugs. There are only about 187 doctors nationally who do what Dr. Harris has learned to do, and many of these doctors have been trained by Dr. Harris. Got pain? Consider regenerative medicine and the Charm clinic in Austin, Texas. Links Charm Clinic

Duration:01:13:57

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Beating Long Covid with Dr. Leo Galland, MD (#224)

8/16/2021
Leo Galland MD is an internist and author of medical books including Superimmunity for Kids, The Four Pillars of Healing, Power Healing, and The Fat Resistance Diet. Based in New York City, Galland is a regular columnist for Huffington Post, writing about various issues in integrated medicine. Dr. Berkson and Dr. Galland have lectured at the same conferences for decades. They have even co-formulated some nutraceutical lines - decades back. Dr. Galland being in NYC started to treat Covid patients early on. Dr. G has also written deep scientific dives about it. Presently his focus is on healing long covid cases. In this show you will learn: What to do to treat long CovidWho is at risk of Long Covid?What nutrient and dosage boosts mitochondrial function often damaged by Covid-19The name of the probiotic that boosts alpha interferon vs. gamma interferonWhat estrogen has to do with alpha interferon.What progesterone has to do with BDNF.What nutrients boost BDNF and why you should care.What is butyrate and why is it important to keep making itThe Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Harvard study that showed how many veggies a day protected against Covid and what about keto?Why having high enterococcus faecalis in your stool is not great for Covid and how to check.And much more, whew.You do NOT want to miss this show. Links: Website Protocols (free eBooks) Healing Long Covid (video) Your Brain After Covid-19 (PowerPoint Presentation) Understanding Long Covid: a comprehensive presentation for health professionals Covid & The Gut Microbiome with Dr. Leo Galland, MD& Dr. Berkson

Duration:01:10:27

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Immunity Boosting Tips with Dr. Pamela Smith (#223)

8/9/2021
Dr. Pamela Smith is one of the most well-known lecturers in functional medicine. She started out as a family practice and ER doctor but has moved into the arena of functional medicine, hormones and protocols to heal. Dr. Pamela Smith is the founder of The Fellowship in Anti-Aging. She created the modules for this 5-year board certification program where doctors learn how to become “functional practitioners” – all based on science. Dr. Smith and Dr. Berkson lecture frequently together at these modules and at other conferences. For example, Dr. Smith and Dr. Berkson gave a two-day conference for pharmacists in Salt Lake City two years ago. Dr. Smith is also a prolific author. She has her new book out called Max Immunity. This show is all about how to keep healthy especially in a pandemic. In this show you will learn: There are lots of clinical pearls in here. You do NOT want to miss this show. Some of Dr. Smith’s great books: Max Your Immunity Women’s HormonesVitamins, Minerals Herbs and More

Duration:01:08:37

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Hormone Therapies, Brain Protection with Compounding Pharmacist And Hormone Guru: Jim Hrncir RPh (#222)

8/2/2021
Jim Hrncir, owner of Las Colinas Pharmacy, Compounding & Wellness in Irving, Texas, has received plenty of accolades during his nearly 40-year pharmacy career. Jim was named PCCA Compounding Pharmacist of the Year in 2017. PCCA is the company that makes many of the bases and formulas that compounding pharmacists use. PCCA also trains compounding pharmacists and MDs in yearly functional medicine courses (where Dr. Berkson often lectures). Jim is the ‘go-to guru’ teaching and giving advice to physicians for many compounded prescriptions. Recently, Jim was invited to testify in front of the National Academy of Health Sciences, who were given a task by the FDA to review the legality and compoundabilty of bioidentical hormones. In this show, you will learn what is going on with our rights to keep getting bioidentical hormones. Jim discusses doses, bases, controversies and more. In this show you will learn what are bioidentical hormones and how they make can make a huge difference in your life. They are the most powerful tool that we have to slow aging down. They are safe, effective and protect your brain against the big “C” cognitive decline. In this show you will learn of the studies showing that hormone replacement reduces the risk of cognitive decline by 50 to almost 80%, with the natural molecules (the bioidentical hormones vs. the patented synthetic ones) having even more protection. This was shown by a large insurance study on 400,000 patients tracking their cognition and their hormonal therapies history. This show is a powerhouse of amazing information. You can ask your compounding pharmacist to ask Jim about his creative and effective protocols. You can reach listen to some of his talks at his pharmacy’s web site: https://www.lascolinaspharmacy.com/

Duration:01:01:24

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Telemedicine’s Inventor & Kidney Doctor - Dr. Jack W. Moncrief (#221)

7/6/2021
Jack W. Moncrief, MD Dr. Moncrief has been in practice almost 50 years and was honored as one of the 7 physicians that made kidney medicine what it is today. In this show you will learn why and get in on a great conversation between colleagues and old friends. Dr. Moncrief and Dr. Berkson worked together in his clinic and dialysis center for almost 10 years. Both, together with Dr. Kenneth Burton, co-invented and worked on a combination drug/herb pharmaceutical and published original research shown below. Listen to Learn In this show you will learn how telemedicine got its start with an Austin kidney doctor wanting to do dialysis in faraway cities. By the nephrologist Dr. Jack Moncrief. Dr. Moncrief was the firsts doctor to do organ transplantation, dialysis, and dialysis in an infant, here in Texas. You hear about kidney health as well as how to treat brown recluse spider bites, so it doesn’t become an acute medical emergency requiring surgeries and wound care. You also hear about nitroglycerin and its application in medicine. Also amazing is that Dr. Moncrief is still “seeing” patients, though mostly over telemedicine. But not all. So if you have any kidney issues that you need a set of truly experienced eyes on, you may want to reach out to him. Dr. Moncrief’s accomplishments: Co-inventor and patent holder primary self/home dialysis procedure (CAPD) continuous parenteral ambulatory dialysis Nephrology practice 40 years Austin Biomedical research Moncrief-Popovich Research Institute Dialysis and Transplant practice First dialysis in newborn infant Their study: Free Radic Biol Med 2013 May;58:46-51. doi: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2013.01.020. Epub 2013 Jan 29. Acute effects of hemodialysis on nitrite and nitrate: potential cardiovascular implications in dialysis patients Nathan S Bryan 1, Ashley C Torregrossa, Asad I Mian, D Lindsey Berkson, Christian M Westby, Jack W Moncrief 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2013.01.020 Abstract Cardiovascular mortality in dialysis patients remains a serious problem. It is 10 to 20 times higher than in the general population. No molecular mechanism has been proven to explain this increased mortality, although nitric oxide (NO) has been implicated. The objective of our study was to determine the extent of the removal of the NO congeners nitrite and nitrate from plasma and saliva by hemodialysis, as this might disrupt physiological NO bioactivity and help explain the health disparity in dialysis patients. Blood and saliva were collected at baseline from patients on dialysis and blood was collected as it exited the dialysis unit. Blood and saliva were again collected after 4-5h of dialysis. In the 27 patients on dialysis, baseline plasma nitrite and nitrate by HPLC were 0.21±0.03 and 67.25±14.68 μM, respectively. Blood immediately upon exit from the dialysis unit had 57% less nitrite (0.09±0.03 μM; P=0.0008) and 84% less nitrate (11.04 μM; P=0.0003). After 4-5h of dialysis, new steady-state plasma levels of nitrite and nitrate were significantly lower than baseline, 0.09±0.01 μM (P=0.0002) and 16.72±2.27 μM (P=0.001), respectively. Dialysis also resulted in a significant reduction in salivary nitrite (232.58±75.65 to 25.77±10.88 μM; P=0.01) and nitrate (500.36±154.89 to 95.08±24.64 μM; P=0.01). Chronic and persistent depletion of plasma and salivary nitrite and nitrate probably reduces NO bioavailability and may explain in part the increased cardiovascular mortality in the dialysis patient.

Duration:00:46:56

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Vitamin E, Tocotrienols & Introducing Annatto with Dr. Barrie Tan (#220)

6/29/2021
Dr. Barrie Tan Dr. Barrie Tan is a Ph.D. in chemistry and biochemistry. Dr. Tan is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on Vitamin E. Vitamin E is not regarded as so sexy or trendy. But it has 8 family members, 4 that are tocopherols and 4 that are tocotrienols. And boy, has Dr. Tan’s many decades of research unveiled the healing aspect of tocotrienols. And the healing aspect of an Amazon plant, the annatto plant, that contains 100% tocotrienols. The Beginning The story all starts with the Amazonian annatto plant (Bixa Orellana) that was discovered by Francesco de Orellana (in the 1550s) and continues in the 1700s when the British called it the ‘lipstick plant’ to today where Estee Lauder uses it in their lip products. The red oil from the annatto seed is used as a natural coloring in cheeses like cheddar, and is found in other foods like ice cream, meats, crackers, salad dressing, tortilla chips, even mac and cheese but.. it even helps fight cancer. One of the successful human trials that Dr. Tan has done is on ovarian cancer. In this show you will learn the dosage and the delivery mode of annatto-E. And why perhaps you might even consider it as an addition to your daily nutraceuticals. Check it out! I am adding this to my dailies! Links: Dr. Tan’s book: The Truth about Vitamin E: The Secret to Thriving with Annatto Tocotrienols Websites: https://www.barrietan.com https://www.americanrivernutrition.com

Duration:01:03:05

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Biomes, Covid, Reality of Scientific Published Studies with Dr. Sabine Hazan-Steinberg (#219)

6/19/2021
This is a dynamic conversation about the reality of the health of the gut and diverse diseases from autism to severe upper respiratory tract infections. Dr. Sabine Hazan-Steinberg Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr. Sabine Hazan-Steinberg is past Chief of Medicine at Community Memorial Hospital and has spent the last several decades doing deep dives into fecal transplant research, biomes and the link with overall health as well as specific diseases. Dr. Hazan has been the principal investigator on over 22 peer review published medical trials. She has published studies on Covid and our biome. Her latest paper coming out is on the specific role of one bacteria in our gut that makes us more vulnerable to Covid infections as well as enhanced severity. Dr. Hazen is one of the world’s experts on the genetics of the gut biome and now you get to hear it straight from the experts. In this show you will learn: What the biome has to do with our health and the top issues and foods that make a biome unhealthy.What “biome diversity” means and if you want it, or not.How fecal transplant eliminated disease in some patients and increased it in others.How pathogenic gut infections, even C. diff, is more an issue of loss of “balance” of a healthy biome rather than the virulence of that particular microbe.The role of gut biome health and Covid.Risk vs. benefit of scientific medical research.Early intervention Covid protocols, and more. You will also learn some of the best and easiest “probiotic foods” to consume such as umeboshi plum paste, and where to get it.

Duration:01:09:52

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Unstoppable Hope & Calm with Biographer Joshua Greene (#218)

5/19/2021
The world is in a mess. Of course, life on this planet earth has mostly been a chaotic entanglement of grace, grit and trauma for eons. Do you ever wonder: How to face the chaos without killing yourself before your time?How to have an enjoyable and successful life no matter what?How do others who have faced unbelievable cruelty and violence, come out better than ever and with many rupees in the bank? This show is an amazing story of how to succeed after life-changing setbacks. Joshua Greene Dr. Berkson interviews long time meditator, Joshua Greene. You hear the “calm” and “stability” in Joshua’s voice. Joshua is a biographer. Stories of people’s lives hold so much for our own. In his latest book, UNSTOPPABLE: Siggi B. Wilzig’s Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor and Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend Joshua clearly describes how someone under incredible duress, can put it behind them while exploding successfully forward. During this captivating interview, Joshua and Dr. B discover they have some of the same dear friends and have walked in each other’s moccasins. And, neither of them knew this before this chat! This conversation will offer you lessons for morphing angst into calm and success. You will feel so much better for having heard this conversation! Links: UNSTOPPABLE: Siggi B. Wilzig’s Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor and Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend

Duration:00:42:03

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Radical Aging with Dr. Ann Gittleman (#217)

5/10/2021
Age is just a number and mine is unlisted! We are judged by our age. Recently, science has shown that those that “feel younger” longer have less inflammation, cognitive decline, severe diseases and achieve longer lives. In This Show Listen in to learn from the first lady of nutrition, Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman, all about the specific anti-aging steps in her latest book, Radical Longevity. How and why to take Vitamin C to bowel toleranceHow immunity is everything and what proline and lysine have to do with it.The vitamin C – collagen “face lift”.Why you don’t want to eat AGE’s and which foods are high and how in AGE’sHow to marinate food to avoid/lower AGEsHow to stop toxic overload to maintain healthier transit time and you “migrating motor complex”How and why to free up fasciaHow to activate cellular rejuvenation with specific nutrientsAbout the mind gut link as most neurotransmitters are made in the gutHow and why macadamia nut oil is worth a few more dollarsWhich soluble fiber?and The emerging use of “lipid- based B1” for cognition and neurodegeneration You also get to hear what Dr. Ann eats throughout her day, along with a few recipes! Join in the fun between two long-time colleagues and friends! Links: Radical Longevity: The Powerful Plan to Sharpen Your Brain, Strengthen Your Body, and Reverse the Symptoms of Aging

Duration:00:59:36

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Understanding Vaccine Complications - Hooman Noorchashm, MD, PhD (#216)

5/4/2021
Dr. Hooman Noorchashm Physician-scientist Dr. Hooman Noorchashm is an advocate for patient safety, ethics and women’s health. He specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and has taught and practiced medicine for nearly two decades. When his wife, also a doctor, Dr. Amy Reed, tragically (and needlessly) passed away from complications of an FDA approved gynecologist procedure that is still in essence performed today, Dr. Noorchashm began his new incarnation of patient advocacy of do no harm. Dr. Noorchashm now brings this perspective to why some people may have adverse effects from the vaccine. And how this might translate into who should or should not get the vaccine. As well as how we might test this ourselves. Faculty appointments for Dr. Noorchashm's include positions at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and the Philadelphia VA Hospital. In addition to peer-reviewed publications, he has authored medical book chapters and has lectured at several annual medical meetings and conferences. In 2017, Dr. Noorchashm founded the American Patient Defense Union, Inc. which he describes as “a union of, by and for patients — capable of providing adequately powered liability signals to the corporate healthcare establishment so that it can improve and evolve.” In this show you will learn: Dr. Noorchashm’s theory of why vaccine complications might be happening.How you can test yourself.Dr. Noorchashm’s points and discussion of how everyone should be screened before getting the vaccine.About early intervention.and Why biopsying fibroids before removal makes sense. Faculty appointments for Dr. Noorchashm's include positions at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and the Philadelphia VA Hospital. In addition to peer-reviewed publications, he has authored medical book chapters and has lectured at several annual medical meetings and conferences. In 2017, Dr. Noorchashm founded the American Patient Defense Union, Inc. which he describes as “a union of, by and for patients — capable of providing adequately powered liability signals to the corporate healthcare establishment so that it can improve and evolve.” Links: American Patient Defense Union

Duration:01:11:42

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Covid Early Intervention & Perhaps Who Should Not Get Vaccinated: Peter McCullough, MD (#215)

4/26/2021
Dr. Peter A. McCullough Dr. Peter McCullough is a practicing internist and cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at Texas A & M College of Medicine. Dr. McCullough has broadly published on a range of topics in medicine with > 1000 publications and > 600 citations in the National Library of Medicine. He testified in front of the Texas State Senate in March of 2021 that our battle against the pandemic is missing “early intervention”. On November 19, 2020, Dr. McCullough also testified in the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs concerning early ambulatory treatment of high-risk patients with COVID-19. Dr. Peter McCullough has become an expert on Covid-19. He believes that Covid is treatable with a combination of medications, especially if those medications are started early while the disease is still mild. He shares what can we do at home (along with a smart doctor’s help) to avoid ending up in the ER or ICU. In our conversation you will hear the protocol details that diverse doctors around the world are successfully using. Dr. McCullough feels that there have been “world-wide” blunders in how Covid has been addressed by governments around the globe. In this show you will learn: Who are the best candidates for the vaccine?Who may not be safe candidates for the vaccine?What combination of medications help Covid at what stages of the illness and info your doctors should know about.About retracted papers on hydroxychloroquine and why the previously prestigious Lancet has lost some of its prestige.About randomized trials on Ivermectin but issues with the ones the WHO held as highest.What nutrients are helpful, though not curative, a list you need to know!The controversy of “durable antibodies”.Who is really guilty of “flawed thinking” and who is not? And more! Links: Dr. Peter McCullough Association of American Physicians and Surgeons A Guide to Home-Based Covid Treatment Physicians/Facilities Offering Early Treatment Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance Dr. Berkson's Ivermectin Resource Page

Duration:01:04:33

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The Paleo Diet with Robb Wolf (#214)

4/12/2021
Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist and two time New York Times best selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top ranked iTunes podcast, books and seminars. Robb also was a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism and as a consultant for the Naval Special Warfare Resiliency program. In this show you will learn: You also hear a discussion the possible role of food in the violence we are seeing in the US today, and more! Links https://robbwolf.com/

Duration:01:08:24

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Blue Light & Your Eyes, Macular Degeneration, Nutrients & More - Rani Banik, MD (#213)

4/5/2021
Screen time and prolonged exposure to unhealthy blue light has skyrocketed over the past year as we’ve all been stuck inside during the pandemic. We’ve developed new habits that aren’t likely to change as we get back to our older lives. So, how can we protect our eyes against blue light exposure and the growing risk of macular degeneration? In this show you learn the top 4 answers: Proper nutritionSupplementationBlue blocking glasses, andScreen filters You will learn: Which spectrum of light is most damaging to your eyes?How to pick the best protective blue light glasses from the worst.How to know if the blue-blocking glasses are working.About a medical food that has the highest level of protective eye pigments and nutrients of anything on the market (link to Lumega-Z is below).Which nutraceutical is the only one to have all three pigments. Link is below. Too many ophthalmologists and optometrists leave “nutrition” and “life-style” out of their conversations with patients. Too much health care is reactive. Most people don’t think of their eyes till they face an emergency. Dr. Rani wants you and your loved ones to start protecting their eye future, now. Guest Links Dr. Rani offers a free webinar and an online training course that might be of interest to you. The Macular Degeneration Masterclass is a FREE one-hour webinar offered every Wednesday at 5:00pm ET/2:00pm PT and gives listeners 3 critical things to know to prevent vision loss.Eat Right For Your Sight...And Beyond will teach your listeners the science-backed, eye-healthy nutritional and lifestyle strategies to protect and preserve eyesight through 4 comprehensive weekly modules. Additional Links Lumega-Z medical food: Eye Medical Food - https://lumegaz.com/MacuHealth

Duration:00:59:54