Ancient Health Podcast

Dr. Axe and Dr. Mark Stengler break down what they wish more people knew about cancer, including root causes and effective treatment options. Dr. Mark Stengler, NMD is one of the most respected integrative doctors in America. He has extensive training in both conventional medicine and natural alternatives and is founder of The Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine located in Encinitias, CA. He...

Co-host Naomi Whittle sat down with prenatal nutritionist, Ryann Kipping to discuss how women can nourish their bodies before pregnancy, through each trimester, and after pregnancy. Ryann is a clinically trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Lactation Educator, and Author of The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook. She is the founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist, a virtual nutrition privat...

Co-host Dr. Christopher Motley is joined by acclaimed singer, songwriter, and author LeAnn Rimes to discuss her health journey, music career, and dealing with stress and anxiety in 2021. They dive into a range of topics, from getting started on a path to wellness, to reducing ego interference and embracing vulnerability, all of which she discusses on her new podcast, "Wholly Human with LeAnn Rimes...

Dr. Axe and Dr. Bob Demaria dive into specific foods and key nutrients the body needs to function optimally so you can balance your hormones and take control of your mental health naturally. Dr. Bob DeMaria is an accomplished healthcare provider with over forty years experience helping individuals from all over the world without ever prescribing a single medication. His educational background incl...

Dr. Axe is joined by Dr. Michael Ruscio to dive into what you can do to optimize your gut health so you can digest better, absorb nutrients better, and get more out of your foods, vitamins and supplements. Michael Ruscio is a doctor, clinical researcher and best-selling author whose practical ideas on healing chronic illness have made him an influential voice in functional and alternative medicine...

Co-host Dr. Christopher Motley is joined by Dr. Robin Berzin to talk about how tele-health is changing our approach to holistic medicine. They dive into our current medical systems and how Dr. Berzin is helping transform doctors' visits from a quick, transactional encounter to a combined approach of eastern and western medicine that addresses root causes. Dr. Berzin is a practicing physician and t...

Dr. Axe is joined by Doug Evans to talk about the healing power of plants, the world's most nutrient dense foods, and what sprouting a food can do to its nutritional density. If you're not eating broccoli AND broccoli sprouts, you're going to want to after you hear this. Doug is the founder of Juicero and author of The Sprout Book: Tap into the Power of the Planet's Most Nutritious Food. Find his...

Today I'm joined by Zach Bush MD, a renowned, multi-disciplinary physician of internal medicine, endocrinology, hospice care and internationally recognized educator on the microbiome as it relates to human health, soil health, food systems, and a regenerative future. We dive into how soil impacts our health and the planet, how over-sanitization is changing today's common illnesses, and what most p...

Co-host Naomi Whittel is joined by Dr. Shayna Peter to discuss how your skin reflects internal health. Dr. Peter dives into the root causes of acne and rosacea and gives her top 3 strategies you can apply to your skin immediately. Dr. Peter is a functional medicine doctor and holistic dermatology specialist who has helped thousands with unresolved skin conditions at her practice, Well Ahead Chicag...

Dr. Caroline Leaf is back to discuss how to manage your mind with co-host, Dr. Christopher Motley. Tune in to learn the truth behind what clinical anxiety and depression really are and how you can take steps to heal. Dr. Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist. She is the author of Switch On Your Brain, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, The Perfect You, and Think, Learn, Succe...

Dr. Alejandro Junger is back on the show this week to talk about how your organs are interconnected and part of the larger detoxification system. Tune in to learn about functional medicine, regenerative agriculture, using herbs vs. drugs and more. Alejandro Junger, M.D. graduated from medical school in Uruguay, where he was born. He completed his postgraduate training in internal medicine at NYU D...

Dr. Tricia Pingel is a naturopathic physician and expert on adrenal fatigue and the physical impact of stress on the body. In this episode, Dr. Pingel and Dr. Axe chat about the different types of stress, how it compounds to impact your physical health, and simple ways to get stress under control so you can heal. Want to learn more about reducing stress, reversing adrenal fatigue, and boosting ene...

Co-host Dr. Motley is joined by women's health expert Dr. Aviva Romm to dive into natural approaches to women's health that are backed by science. Dr. Romm's unique personal journey from midwife to physician gives a fresh perspective into correlations between ancient Chinese practices and Western medicine. In this episode, she covers how to look for underlying imbalances specific to women, why add...

Dr. Axe and co-host Naomi Whittel chat through their top tips for aging slowly and gracefully. Tune in to learn how you can use your mindset, hormones, foods, herbs and supplements to look and feel younger. Naomi is known as the nation's leading female innovator in the natural products industry and has made it her mission to better the lives of women by empowering them to take control of their hea...

Dr. David Jockers is a doctor of natural medicine, best-selling author, and runs one of the most popular natural health websites, DrJockers.com. He is a world-renowned expert in ketosis, fasting, inflammation and functional medicine. In this episode, we cover how to get to root causes to heal disease, who should and should not try intermittent fasting, and walk through free, easy ways to identify...

In this episode, co-host Dr. Motley takes us through a deep dive on detoxification. Tune in to learn why some people detoxify better than others, how your genetic code impacts your ability to detox, and how to detoxify gently and safely. Dr. Motley is a fellow chiropractor and expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, nutritional therapy, and functional medicine. His practice is located in Nashville...

Dr. Michael Murray is a widely regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on natural medicine and has dedicated his life to educating physicians, patients and the general public on the tremendous healing power of nature. In this episode, we talk through how the natural health industry has evolved over the last 40 years, the problem with common medications, and how to live longer and strong...

Dr. Dale Bredesen is a MD and expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. He is the best-selling author of The End of Alzheimer’s and has led numerous research programs to determine how to reverse the disease. Tune into learn Dr. Bredesen’s recommendations for diet and lifestyle and how making changes can have a life-changing impact on cognitive health.

Dr. Issac Eliaz is an integrative medical doctor and acupuncture therapist. He is a pioneer in the holistic medicine space and has a wealth of knowledge on the toxins that surround us and have an effect on all aspects of our health. Tune into learn about which toxins cause certain ailments and what he and Dr. Axe recommend for detoxification.

Ethan Suplee is a film and television actor known for Remember the Titans, The Wolf of Wall Street, Boy Meets World and more. Ethan experienced a health transformation and lost nearly 300 pounds. His experience with nutrition and fitness has inspired many others to take control of their own body transformation. Tune into learn Ethan’s method for goal setting and how he has achieved and maintained...

Dr. Axe is joined by the co-founder of Ancient Nutrition, Jordan Rubin, to discuss the efforts their company is taking in sustainability and regenerative agriculture. The two discuss the mission behind the Ancient Nutrition brand and the steps that they are taking to transform our world with goals to be carbon negative, grow organic crops, support non-profit organizations and more. Tune into learn...

Gabby Reece is an ex-professional volleyball player, motivational speaker and mother of two. She joins the show today to share her journey in the fitness world and how she and her family maintain healthy balance in their lives. From family values to building self esteem and lessons in resilience, Gabby has a wealth of knowledge about what it takes to build emotional and physical health. Plus she a...

Lindsey Simcik & Krista Williams are back on the show today to dive into their own health journeys and how they learned to find balance in nutrition, exercise and more. They are the hosts of the Almost 30 podcast and have built a community of wellness enthusiasts around the world. Dr. Axe discusses each of their Ayurvedic doshas and how doshas impact the foods we need, type of exercise we should d...

Dr. Steven Gundry is a surgeon, medical researcher and New York Times best-selling author. His book, The Plant Paradox, dives into harmful compounds in foods that are considered “healthy” and how plants have defense mechanisms that cause myriad health issues. His latest release, The Energy Paradox, expands upon gut, microbiome and mitochondrial health issues and how fatigue, brain fog, exhaustion...

Dr. Daniel Amen is back on the show to share his expertise on brain health and the methods to break bad habits and overcome negative self talk in his new book, "Your Brain Is Always Listening." Tune into learn about how to identify hidden influences that impact your mental health and the steps to take to take control of your mindset and heal from past pain, overcome hardships and more. Plus, Dr. A...