Quacks and Hypochondriacs

The global weight management industry is predicted to reach $725B by 2032. With so much market share up for grabs, weight loss industry titans are going to focus on what the consumer wants to change - their external appearance. But isn't it time we challenge societal norms around weight loss and advocate for prioritizing internal health over external appearance?  Today we discuss the dangers of pr...

You've seen the radical transformations - Oprah, the Kardashians, Kelly Clarkson, maybe some of your friends. The weight loss drug commercials promise "one tiny prick" will reduce your weight and make you look and feel healthier. It sounds awesome.  But is it truly healthy? Is it sustainable? Is it scarier than we think? Quacks and Hypochondriacs is presented by Betr Health , hosted by Dr. Bill Fe...

Let's talk about sauerkraut, yogurt, and all the benefits of fermentation!  Today's guest is Sandor Katz , and he shares his journey from political activism to becoming a renowned advocate for the art and science of wild fermentation.  Dr. Ferro dives deep into the world of fermentation with Katz, discussing its myriad of benefits, the practical advantages of different fermented foods, and the pow...

Have you ever wanted to discover the art of mindful living and harmonizing your body's natural rhythms? Do you think it could lead to better gut health? Today we're joined by Dr. Nidhi Pandya , where we delve into the science of Ayurveda, the ancient wisdom of life, and learn how to optimize the interaction between your body and the universe. Dr. Pandya's gentle guidance and practical approach wil...

What can we do for chronic pain and inflammation? Should we use heat or ice? How much do we need to stretch? What about acupuncture, laser therapy, trigger point work, and even psychological therapy? As a top chiropractor and functional medicine expert, Dr. Charlie Annunziata is known for his dedication to fitness and wellness, and he today shares his insights on optimizing health and recovery. Th...

Today, Chris Wark shares his personal journey of being diagnosed with stage IIIC colon cancer at the age of 26 and his decision to opt out of traditional chemotherapy in favor of using nutrition and natural therapies to heal his body. Now, 20 years later, Chris remains healthy, strong, and cancer-free. He's realized that we all need to take responsibility for our well-being - but the cancer indust...

Anahad O'Connor, health and fitness reporter for the New York Times, joins us to talk nutrition confusion, human adaptability, the benefits of fermented foods, and so much more!  The 10 Things You Need to Eat: And More Than 100 Easy and Delicious Ways to Prepare Them, by Anahad O'Connor Visit our sponsor, BetrHealth.com , a gut healthy, effortless, food-as-medicine approach to whole person health...

Recently, the European Food Safety Authority concluded that Titanium Dioxide, which is a whitening agent found in cake frosting, gums, and an unbelievable amount of other foods - is unsafe to ingest. That's scary in itself, but it turns out, we're applying Titanium Dioxide to our skin as well. To help us unpack this, we welcome back Dr. Sudhir Shah, founder of OM Botanicals . Listen to Dr. Shah's...

Brundy Broady's life changed forever with the birth of her son, Knute. He was continuously sick and frail, and his symptoms kept getting worse. The doctors couldn't find anything wrong, but eventually she did. She discovered that substances surrounding Knute - plastic toys, pesticides, and food dyes for example - contain harmful levels of toxins that negatively affect our Calcium ATPase. The Calci...

Harvard Medical's Dr. Uma Naidoo literally wrote the book on the science of mood and your microbiome. Find out what foods reduce stress, and which foods will deplete your mental health. Gut Inflammation is Brain Inflammation DR. UMA NAIDOO is a board-certified psychiatrist (Harvard Medical School), professional chef (Cambridge School of Culinary Arts), best-selling author of This Is Your Brain on...

Antibiotics can be life saving in certain situations. But when over-prescribed, they can be deadly. Dr. Debra Goff is an Infectious Disease clinical pharmacist and founding member of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP) at The Ohio State University (OSU) Wexner Medical Center and Professor of Pharmacy Practice in the College of Pharmacy in Columbus Ohio USA. Dr. Goff is a TEDx speaker on antib...

Dr. Jennifer Simmons was one of the leaders in breast surgery and cancer care in Philadelphia for 17 years - until she discovered that treating the illness didn't lead to real health. So she left surgery and is now on a mission to help women with breast cancer truly heal.  Visit our sponsor, BetrHealth.com , a gut healthy, effortless, food-as-medicine approach to whole person health . Try BetrHeal...

Erica Daniels has tried everything for her autistic son. The two things that worked well are what no doctor would prescribe - a better diet and cannabinoid medicine. Cooking with Leo Hope Grows for Autism Visit our sponsor, BetrHealth.com , a gut healthy, effortless, food-as-medicine approach to whole person health . Try BetrHealth risk free at https://betrhealth.com/risk-free-trial/. The Betr Pod...

Ever hear about the Tapeworm Diet? The Chewing Diet? The Drinking Man's Diet? Do these diets from the past have any more merit than modern fads like Keto and Gluten Free? Dr Bill Ferro and Erin O'Hearn are joined by former bariatric surgery nurse Barbara Austin to discuss. Visit our sponsor, BetrHealth.com , a gut healthy, effortless, food-as-medicine approach to whole person health . Try BetrHeal...

This one may come as a shock. According to Duke Health's Dr Paul Wischmeyer, "We as a population in the US were the perfect setup and target for this [COVID], with our disturbed gut microbiomes, our Western diet." So what does gut health have to do with COVID? Tune in to find out. Also, the study that Dr Paul discussed - PROTECT-EHC - if you want to be a part of it, visit https://www.protect-ehc.o...

What you're putting on your face and the rest of your body is probably full of harmful chemicals that don't really work. Sudhir Shah is a scientist, molecular biologist, social entrepreneur, and Ayurvedic practitioner, and he's here to tell you why you should consider all-natural skin care products. For the skincare products that Dr Shah recommends, visit https://store.betrhealth.com/collections/s...