Vitality Made Simple

Maintaining mitochondrial health is crucial for Vitality!  Mitochondrial dysfunction is implicated in all of the disorders that we don’t want including memory loss, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and accelerated aging.  In today’s episode, Dr. Steven Warren and Dan Schmidt simplify the mechanism of action and life-enhancing benefits of pharmaceutical-grade Methylene Blue. Their novel del...

What if feeling great was more than the right food, exercise, sleep and detoxification strategies?  In today’s episode, we explore the power of words.  If you had asked me about this five years ago, my opinion could have been very different but now I’m convinced that the power of life and death is in the tongue.  Our words matter.  Science is proving what God said first!  The book that I mentioned...

Viktor Frankl, MD, is one of my very favorite dead guys because he has so much to teach us about dealing with suffering.  Nazi death camp survivor and psychiatrist, Dr. Frankl wrote the worldwide bestseller “Man’s Search For Meaning” soon after his release to chronicle his experience and to outline his conviction that the primary human drive is not pleasure but the pursuit of what we find truly me...

Board-certified Cardiologist and bar-certified Attorney, Thomas Levy, MD,  fearlessly seeks the truth.  He is curious and relentless at sharing his findings to give people more options for greater health. Today we discussed one of his excellent, research-laden books, Curing The Incurable, which I highly recommend for everyone.  Dr. Levy explains why Vitamin C is crucial to our healing, immunity an...

This podcast clears up much of the confusion surrounding Bovine Colostrum.  Colostrum expert, Roger Braun, with Sovereign Labs, explains what it is, who needs it, when to take it, and what to look for in terms of purity and efficacy.  While this nutraceutical is exploding in popularity, there are nuances that you really need to understand!  Based on what I have seen clinically, I am an affiliate w...

Considered the “Father of Ozone Therapy” in the United States, Dr. Frank Shallenberger shares his medical experience using Ozone Therapy for a myriad of physical ailments including pain, antibiotic resistance, cancer and more. Dr. Shallenberger has been practicing medicine since 1973 and has been a pioneer in Integrative/Alternative Medicine since 1978.  He has authored many books including The Oz...

Personalized medicine starts with the right test. If you want a life brimming with energy, take control of your microbiome!  Here’s the good news:  your microbiome starts in your mouth and this area is easily tested and  accessible! Enjoy this conversation with Ron McGlennen, MD, the microbiologist who founded Access Genetics and Oral DNA Labs in 2010.  I have been using this test to enhance the h...

If you want to sleep better tonight, this podcast episode is for you!  A triple-board certified sleep medicine physician, Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is passionate about helping people get more restful and restorative sleep.  Dr. Brown is a clinician, speaker, and consultant who has personally struggled with sleep issues and comprehensively understands sleep optimization.  We discussed how insufficien...

Every person, of every age, in every location, needs this hope-filled  information.  Global depression rates have reached new highs. Kelly Lambert, PhD, a behavioral neuroscientist, has found a novel approach to helping people regain control over their environments and to feel more connected to the world.  Author of numerous textbooks, three mainstream books, and countless research papers, Dr. Lam...

We hear about the rule of threes regarding survival:  in general, a human can live for three minutes without oxygen, three hours without shelter in an extreme environment, and three days without drinkable water.  However, we often forget that chronic hypoxia or chronic oxygen deprivation is much more common and affects people of all ages and stages of life. Today we have an absolute world expert i...

Curious, courageous, and generous, Dr. Terry Wahls is revered as a trailblazer in the world of Integrative Medicine therapies to treat Multiple Sclerosis.  Author of the bestselling book, The Wahls Protocol, she shares radical new ways to treat all chronic Autoimmune conditions.  She was stricken with MS at an early age and soon confined to a reclining wheelchair.  Told by her medical colleagues t...

If you have nagging questions about different types of Magnesium, this podcast is for you. Dr. Robert Fredrickson shares early signs of Magnesium deficiency that are easily ignored, foods to replete deficiencies, and much more.  As a doctor of Natural Medicine, a doctor of Chiropractic and a Functional Medicine Consultant, he has taken a deep dive into all things related to Magnesium.  Not only do...

Mineral and micronutrient expert, Michael Sileck, is on a mission to restore soil fertility, which enhances nutrient and flavor content of the plants.  Our soil has been depleted by modern agricultural practices including monocropping, commercial chemicals and degradation of soil microbe diversity.  Mr. Sileck shares his experience and wisdom on how we can easily and inexpensively replete and rebu...

You are going to love the truth-filled intelligence and uncommon sense of Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD.  Born in Russia and residing in the United Kingdom, she holds a degree in Medicine as well as postgraduate degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition.  Her first book, Gut and Psychology Syndrome, created a revolution in the world of Integrative Medicine.  In today’s podcast, she shares her r...

One of the shining lights and independent thinkers in the world of nutrition, Sally Fallon Morell is my guest today.  She shares her wisdom on the many health and vitality benefits of eating animal fats, including butter and raw milk.  Sally is the founding President of the Weston A. Price Foundation and has authored and co-authored numerous books on traditional diets. Her cookbook, Nourishing Tra...

Electromagnetic Fields, also known as EMF, are the pollution of the 21st century.  While we cannot imagine a world without electricity and all of the modern conveniences that come with it, we have to deal with the side effects.  We have the pleasure today to hear from a compelling world expert on this complex topic.  Dr. Elizabeth Plourde is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Author, and Health Coac...

Author of 16 books on Holistic Medicine, Dr. David Brownstein has a gift for making “functional biochemistry” understandable and actionable for those who desire vibrant health.  He is a true trailblazer in the field of Holistic Medicine and has the gift of curiosity.  Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally about his clinical success using natural items.   In this fascinating interview, he gav...

Thank you for listening to Vitality Made Simple Podcast!  In this short episode, I recap the year of guests and topics. Thanks to your listens and shares, this podcast is among the top 25 percent of all podcasts on the Buzzsprout Hosting Platform and they host thousands of shows! Together, we are taking the stress out of being healthy! Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information and entert...

Can you handle one more (brief) podcast on the powerful vitality benefits of Nigella sativa , also known as Black Seed Oil or Black Cumin Oil? If so, buckle your seat belt!  This affordable and accessible nutrient has been highly researched and found to be beneficial for reducing hbA1C levels - the average blood sugar over a three-month period.  Here is some exciting research: “Antidiabetic Activi...

Nigella sativa, also known as Black Seed or Black Cumin, has been used as a traditional medicine for centuries. Thymoquinone, the active ingredient that is extracted from the seeds, is believed to be effective against many diseases including cancer. In today’s podcast, I talked about the current  research on Nigella sativa as well as some areas of caution.  Disclaimer: This podcast is for general...

Also known as Black Seed or Black Cumin, Nigella sativa is a medicinal plant that has been widely used for millennia.  Penned as the “miracle herb” by researchers, this incredible flowering plant has been widely studied and shown to have amazing benefits for improved skin health - without any nasty side effects!  With a wide spectrum of pharmaceutical potential, the oil is inexpensive and extremel...

You will be amazed as Dr. Langer shares her pioneering research into the power of the mind. In this engaging interview, she shares how our thoughts and perceptions can literally rejuvenate physical health and mental energy. The first woman to receive tenure in psychology at Harvard University and a fascinating storyteller, she is a legend in the area of mind-body health. Her recent book, The Mindf...

Join the living salt revolution!  “Chief Mineral Officer” at Baja Gold, Michael Sileck shares fascinating wisdom on the power of unrefined sea salt and the importance of pure harvesting methods and trace element retention for maximum health benefits. This highly flavorful sea salt is naturally lower in sodium and rich in macro minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium.  I was fascinated b...

Too many of us are running on empty!  Today’s podcast gives you permission to REST!  Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine physician, an international speaker, and award winning author is my guest.  Her book, Sacred Rest, has been absolutely a God-send in my life.  Dr. Saundra has been a featured thought leader on numerous media outlets and has an excellent TEDx Talk that t...

Everybody knows somebody fighting cancer and suffering from the collateral damage of cancer-related treatment.  What if we are fighting with the wrong tools? What if there is a less painful and more successful way? Thomas Seyfried, PhD, author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease bravely shares his research into the origin, management, and prevention of cancer.  This is a MUST LISTEN and MUST SHARE ep...