Common-Sense Wellness

Most people are walking around chronically dehydrated—and until that changes, almost every other health strategy will fall short. In this episode of Common-Sense Wellness, Dr. Martin explains why hydration is the “first domino” for nearly every aspect of health. He breaks down how ORP readings, hydrogen water, and bio-impedance analysis can reveal whether the body is properly hydrated or stuck in...

Discover how simple health tests can unlock life-changing insights, helping you prevent illness and achieve lasting wellness – just like Barbara did for her son with autism. In this episode of Common Sense Wellness , Barbara Saker shares her journey toward holistic health, driven by her son’s autism and her desire to find natural alternatives to medication. She discusses the impact of mineral and...

Discover the surprising ways your body’s protein metabolism can be measured and understood. In this episode of Common-Sense Wellness, Dr. Martin explains how protein metabolism is measured, walking listeners through the lab process from a single drop of urine to the color-coded readings that reveal nitrate and ammonia levels. With clear explanations, memorable metaphors like “blue is the sky, yell...

Everything you thought about health is backward and the real key to wellness is the energy your body produces every day. In this episode of Common-Sense Wellness, Dr. Martin explains why energy—not symptoms—is the true measure of health. Walking through the BIA, he breaks down metabolism efficiency as your body’s “checking account” and immune energy as your “savings account,” showing how the energ...

Discover how one woman's journey through holistic health and self-awareness transformed her life, revealing powerful tools for healing beyond diet and exercise. In this episode of  Common-Sense Wellness , Sherry Dinsmoor shares her journey to holistic health after a life-changing injury. Through Dr. Gary Martin's approach, combining BIA testing, Ayurvedic practices, and stress management, Sherry l...

Discover why life’s toughest challenges are actually your greatest teachers and how resistance reveals who you truly are. In this episode of Common-Sense Wellness, Dr. Martin dives into how life is designed to teach us who we are not, using resistance and stress as tools for growth. He explains how early experiences shape stress patterns in the body, creating unconscious habits and conflicts betwe...

It’s not willpower that holds you back—it’s the hidden patterns running your life. In this episode of Common-Sense Wellness, Dr. Gary Martin explores why lasting change isn’t about willpower—it’s about understanding the patterns that shape our lives. Drawing on decades of research with the BIA and insights from pioneers like Joseph Scognia Jr., he explains how our soul patterns, stress patterns, a...

Struggling with stress and health issues? Discover how healing your emotions and reconnecting with your body can unlock vibrant energy, better relationships, and true wellbeing. In this episode of  Common-Sense Wellness , Dr. Gary Martin speaks with Dr. Margaret Paul, co-creator of the Inner Bonding self-healing process, about the deep connection between emotional wellness, spiritual health, and p...

Do you ever feel like your body is trying to tell you something—but you don’t know how to listen? Welcome to  Common Sense Wellness with Dr. Gary Martin —the show that helps you understand your body’s signals and take control of your health using practical, science-backed tools. Dr. Martin has spent more than 50 years in natural health care, seeing firsthand how simple testing—such as hair mineral...