Accumulate Health

In today's episode we're talking about something that's wrecking our kids' mental focus, confidence, and overall development—smartphones. They can be crazy helpful for work and communication. But is there any benefit to our children? Is it possible that smartphones only have a negative impact when in the hands of kids? If you pay for the smart phone for your aspiring young athlete, could you be di...

In today's episode, we're talking about the gut-brain connection. What if I told you that your gut bacteria might be controlling your focus, mood, and even your ability to sit still? Unbelievable, right? Well, like gravity, you don't have to believe it for it to be true. Research is becoming more and more convincing that the symptoms or disease states we medicate like, depression, ADHD, and even a...

Today we are talking about our home, excess, climate-controlled environments and what behavior is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. 4 non-negotiables for a health-accumulating life: Step 1 make your home a sanctuary. - It should be the easiest place in your life to eat whole nutrient dense foods. - The best place to get a great night of sleep. - A place where you watch, listen to, and tal...

In today's episode, I'm talking about how weight loss medications work in the body and what happens if there are no coinciding lifestyle changes. Ozempic, or semaglutide, mimics a hormone called GLP-1, which your body naturally produces after eating. Patients come to me having started on these medications with the promise of easy weight loss, yet they are consuming processed foods, not given any s...

In today's video, I'm discussing how we can prevent or minimize the unwanted symptoms of norovirus. First, it's important to recognize that norovirus relies on oxidative stress-induced cell damage to spread and replicate in the body. So anything we can do to decrease oxidative stress by improving the antioxidant status of our cells decreases the opportunity for viral activity in our body. Noroviru...

In today's episode, I'm talking about the connection between birth control and iron levels and what you can do about it. If you're struggling with low iron, talk to your healthcare provider about developing a personalized plan that looks at optimizing your whole person. Birth control pills can affect your body in multiple ways: They contain synthetic estrogen This increases a hormone called hepcid...

In today's episode, we're focusing on what we can do to build strength for life and identifying hidden culprits of muscle loss. Coming in at #1 (and probably of no surprise) is refined flours and added sugars. They have a special affinity for degrading muscle health. When we eat foods like white bread, pastries, or sugary snacks, our body responds with an insulin surge to bring that blood sugar ba...

In today's episode, I'm talking about enzymes (aka the fountain of life). The daily decisions we make and habits we keep, promote enzyme challenges or ease. Enzymes are proteins folded in a unique way. Like a key, each one fits a specific food and unlocks their life-giving capabilities for our bodies. In light of this, I have three ways your lifestyle can negatively impact enzyme activity and thre...

In today's episode, we're talking about how to unlock opportunities to boost your nutrient absorption by up to 300% through simple every day decisions including 5 simple food hacks to help boost absorption. -------- ➡️ Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF   ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF  Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with D...

In today's episode, we're talking about creating a system that enables success. Our word for the year health accumulators is STRUCTURE. Build a framework that actually makes things happen. I have five simple, doable, inexpensive and effective ways for us to create structure in our day: 1. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day 2. Schedule in the time you're going to go for that brisk walk...

Becoming a full fledge health accumulator this year isn't going to happen if the end goal is a number on the scale, a particular pant size, or a wow before and after Instagram photo. Why? Because eating real food on repeat, taking captive your thoughts, not gossiping, watching your words, putting your body through bouts of breathing hard and burning muscles, going to bed without your phone, are in...

In today's episode, we're talking about sugar! Did you know sugar doesn't just affect your waistline—it rewires your brain? Cutting out processed added sugar for 30 days can transform your neurochemistry, your focus, and even your mood. Let's dive in to what happens to your brain when you give added sugar the heave ho. When I say sugar, I am not talking whole fruit, dates or raw honey. I'm talking...

Today, we are dispelling the following 5 nutritional myths: Eating fat makes you fat. Carbs are bad for you. You need to eat small meals every few hours to boost metabolism. Detox teas, powders and juice cleanse your body. Protein is more important that real food. Have you fallen for one or all of these nutritional myths? I don't like to see people who are going all out for their health being conn...

The cold weather and the extra sweets and treats consumed during this time of year are calling cards for colds, coughs, and the flu. But, we don't have to succumb to sickness, with the right nutrient support, we can prevent a cold or the flu before it starts or at least lessen their severity. Here are my top supplement recommendations and DIY home remedies:(Remember this is health education, not p...

In today's episode, we're talking about how we can celebrate the holiDAYS with special meals and delicious treats without going overboard all season long. Nobody is gaining weight or regressing in their health over what they ate on Thanksgiving day or Christmas Day, it's what is being consumed throughout the holiday season. Excess is what gets us in trouble with special occasions. The last thing w...

Today we are talking about 3 movements that can build strength with minimal risk of injury and can truly transform your capacity to do life. Goblet squats. Kettlebell/dumbbell deadlifts. Push-ups. What makes these exercises so special? These 3 movements do more than just build muscle – they strengthen one's ability to perform in everyday life. Not to mention these movements are infinitely scalable...

In today's episode, we're talking about epigenetics. Many people believe that what they eat doesn't matter, so long as they can fit into their jeans. However, what many people don't realize is that what goes into their mouth, changes how their genes express themselves. The food you consume can help promote a radical state of health or increase the rate of dysfunction. A couple of food items that w...

In today's episode, we're talking about micro-habits. They are the key to accumulating lasting changes in our health. It's a small adjustment in our routine that creates momentum towards the person we want to be. -------- ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF  Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagra...

In today's episode, we're talking about how our body is one whole being with multiple interacting systems and billions of cells all working together enabling us to function at our highest capacity. This is why it's important to use a holistic lens when deciding on a treatment plan. Beyond the physical systems present, we also have the mind and spirit which are also directly and fully integrated in...

In today's episode, I'm talking about the connection between iron deficiency and inflammatory bowel disease for a multitude of reasons. Excess iron is often thought of as this inflammatory irritant, which is true, but the opposite can also be problematic. -------- ➡️ Get Dr. Matt's free guide to overcoming iron deficiency Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and us...

In today's episode, we're talking about 4 supplements that I believe most people will find effective in helping them maximize their life performance. The most common nutrient deficiencies I see on bloodwork are vitamin D, B12 and iron. For people who are low in these 3 nutrients, rarely do I find dietary adjustments alone to be enough to increase nutrients to a meaningful level. This doesn't mean...

In today's episode, we're talking about some natural measures we can take to lower blood pressure. Hypertension or excessively high blood pressure increases the risk of heart, brain and kidney disease, strokes, and heart attacks. On top of that, being on blood pressure medication often leads to fatigue, blood sugar issues, weight gain, decreased motivation and overall life performance. Essentially...

In this episode, I'm talking about why soy milk isn't all that it's promoted to be. In the USA, 94% of soybeans grown are genetically modified. The reason for this is so that glyphosate can be sprayed on the field and kill everything, but the soybean plants. As soybean production surged, the soy industry looked for new markets to absorb the oversupply. Soy milk turned out to be a great way to crea...

In today's episode, we're talking about migraines. A migraine is your body screaming for help. Turning off the signal without helping the underlying process that is promoting the dysfunction is not a recipe for long term health. Lifestyle can and does cure migraines. Today, we're talking about 7 reasons why you may be getting migraines and what to do about them. 1. Consider eating a diet of near 1...

In today's episode, we're talking about how to keep your child "in the game". Most kids are consuming licorice, pizza pockets, school lunches, Gatorade, Prime energy drinks, Muscle Milk and Premier protein drinks. If you want your child to have the strongest bones, the best reaction time, the quickest first step, to possess calm in the midst of chaos, you have to fuel them nutrient dense food rath...