Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

In this episode of Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition Podcast, Dr. David Jockers and his guest Connie Zack, Co-owner of Sunlighten Saunas, introduce listeners to the benefits of infrared sauna therapy and light therapy. They explore the science behind these treatments with a focus on infrared light's ability to activate the body's self-healing mechanisms.   Infrared sauna therapy can improve cardiov...

Does stevia cause infertility? Dr. Jockers is doing an in-depth report on stevia and whether it's beneficial to your health. Spoiler alert: Dr. Jockers and his wife use stevia and have had four kids and so Dr. Jockers doesn't consider stevia to be a problem.   However, he is going over how people have come to question stevia and the links between the sweet sugar substitute and infertility. It all...

What natural solutions are there for Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease? What are the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism, as well as the root cause factors?   Today's guest is the bestselling author of Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease, Dr. Eric Osansky. Eric is also the host of the 'save my thyroid' podcast and he's a wealth of knowledge on this impor...

Are you noticing bags under your eyes? Are you struggling with fatigue and digestive issues? Do you feel that you're not detoxifying regularly? Have you tried castor oil as part of your health regimen?    Dr. Jockers is applying a castor oil pack to our livers today as he expounds on the beneficial compounds in castor oil, and how you can use it to improve parts of the skin, open up your bile duct...

Happy ten-year anniversary Dr. Jockers! It's been a decade since our favorite functional nutritionist started drjockers.com and focused his efforts on producing quality health content for all!   Today he's reflecting on that journey, providing us with valuable insight into the WHY he does what he does. And why we are so grateful to be able to learn from him.    Not one to rest on his laurels for t...

Do you want to know the truth about sourdough bread? Is it healthy, is it gluten-free, and is it good for your gut?   Who should or shouldn't eat sourdough bread? What are postbiotics and how do they benefit our health? Like with most things, there's a level of personalization when it comes to sourdough bread and our nutrition – there is no 'one size fits all' approach.   In today's short and swee...

What would it look like for us to live to 100 with the same heart inside of us, beating away? Dr. Jack Wolfson is a natural heart doctor who helps people with blood pressure issues, cholesterol, and other cardiovascular conditions.     America's #1 Natural Heart Doctor, Dr. Wolfson is a board-certified cardiologist who prevents, treats, and reverses disease naturally, without Big Pharma medication...

How can we stabilize our blood sugar and reduce inflammation in the body? Dr. Peter Kan is interviewing Dr. Jockers in this episode Of Functional Nutrition which is all about the Key Strategies to Stabilize Blood Sugar and Reduce Inflammation.    Dr. Kan is a brilliant chiropractic neurologist and certified functional medicine practitioner — and host of the Auto Immunity Summit he's invited our fa...

Did you know that magnesium deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies in our society today? Dr. Jockers is addressing the vital role that it plays in maintaining our cellular health, as well as the benefits it has for detox as well as our brain function in today's super important – and highly informative – episode.   To help us unpack this subject, Dr. Jockers has enlisted the services of...

What are the top anti-inflammatory foods that you should be eating? Unless you happen to have an allergy to one of these foods, Dr. Jockers is recommending these as his Top 10 foods for robust and resilient health!   What is astaxanthin? What are examples of hydrating fruits? What is butyrate and why is it so good for you? Dr. Jockers is answering these questions and giving us a special home-cooke...

What is nitric oxide and how important is its production in order for us to stay healthy? Very important, as it turns out. Here today to share on the critical role that nitric oxide plays in our cardio, brain, and hormonal health is Beth Shirley.   Beth Shirley is a registered pharmacist, certified clinical nutritionist and one of the premier thought leaders on the importance of nitric oxide produ...

How do you build muscle for longevity? Welcome to the New Year and new health goals! Dr. Jockers is coming in strong with a powerful episode on what it takes to build muscle the right way.   Did you know that the overall muscle mass that you have is inversely correlated with the morbidity and mortality rate that you'll have? So the more muscle you have, the less chance that you will develop a chro...

What is the best fat-burning plan to try out if you're looking for healthy weight loss? What is the protocol for getting mold out of the sinuses? What are the key nutrient deficiencies associated with the immune system?   So many good questions! You guessed it... coming in hot on the heels of our 400th episode comes Dr. Jockers' first Q&A of the year!   Learn about the key nutrients that you may b...

Are you feeling uninspired when it comes to healthy breakfast ideas? Look no further than today's episode of Functional Nutrition episode which will truly get you to 'rise and shine' with blood sugar improvement and fat-burning breakfast ideas!   Dr. Jockers is reminding us that breakfast (break the fast) can be done at any time that's right for your body. And that the days of ultra-processed cere...

What are the root causes of acne? And why is the gut-brain-skin connection so important? Today's episode covers the best strategies you can take to have healthy, glowing skin.    To provide insight into this important topic is Maria Marlowe, a certified holistic nutritionist, better known as The Acne Nutritionist and the founder of Kuma, a skincare company that is on a mission to revolutionize how...

How can you get into intermittent fasting as a strategy to deal with inflammation in your body? Dr. Jockers is being interviewed by his friend Dr. Eric Osansky today in another fascinating deep dive into how we can use fasting to reset our gut microbiome.    Dr. Eric Osansky is the author of 'Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' as well as a podcast called 'Save My Thyroid'...

How do you reduce inflammation in your body and help it heal better? Today's episode covers everything you need to know about blood sugar, diabetes, pre-diabetes, and chronic inflammation.    To unpack these important topics is Dr. Brian Mowll,  the founder and medical director of SweetLife® Diabetes Health Centers who serves clients worldwide as The Diabetes Coach™. Dr. Mowll helps people with al...

Are these new weight loss drugs that are on the market (and seem to be taking the world by storm) all that good for you?    A lot of celebrities and social media influencers are sharing their amazing results after taking weight loos drugs (like Ozempic). This got Dr. Jockers intrigued to learn more. And he's here today to share his findings!   How do these miracle weight loss drugs actually work?...

How do pesticides and herbicides impact our gut health? Here to discuss leaky gut and inflammation is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Isaac Eliaz.   Dr. Isaac Eliaz is not only an integrative medical doctor, he's also a licensed acupuncturist, researcher, product formulator, and expert on detoxification.    Have you heard about Galectin-3, the 'survival protein' that increases...

Before Dr. Jockers got into natural health, he used to think that these 5 foods were healthy and he used to eat a lot of them. In fact, they contained a lot of hidden processed sugars, chemicals, and seed oils that drive up inflammation!   Learn about how much sugar there is in a smoothie and why it's so harmful for your body to consume so much processed sugar. Why is organic Greek yogurt Dr. Jock...

We know that autoimmune diseases are skyrocketing (things like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, to name just two)! And so today's guest is thought leader Dr. Tiffany Caplan – here to talk about food sensitivities, leaky gut, and how they are related to the increase we're witnessing in autoimmune diseases.    Dr. Tiffany Caplan is a certified functional medicine practitioner who has experienced firs...

Jane Hogan from the 'Wellness By Design' podcast is interviewing Dr. Jockers today and he's sharing with us his Advanced Nutrition Strategies to Reduce Inflammation and Pain.    Autophagy, fasting, and balancing neurotransmitters in the brain are all covered by our favorite Functional Nutrionist!   Learn Dr. Jockers's journey of becoming 'grain free' at a time when it was a totally new concept, an...

Are you dealing with anxiety? Or perhaps you know a family member who is struggling with it? Anxiety is certainly on the rise in our society and today Dr. Jockers has sought the guidance of a firm show favorite, Trudy Scott, to shed some light on the role that amino acids can play in alleviating symptoms of anxiety as well as addiction.    Trudy Scott is author of 'The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution'...

What are the healing benefits of olive oil? And how do we know that we are getting the good stuff for our bodies? If you're in the market for olive oil, you want it to be extra virgin olive oil for starters. It's not called nature's Ibuprofen for nothing!   You want it to come in a dark glass bottle ideally and you want to pay close attention to the harvesting date on the bottle. Should you go for...

What are the benefits of apple cider vinegar? And what if we're histamine intolerant and sensitive to apple cider vinegar, are there alternatives? Learn about the Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) to learn more about the histamine load of the foods you eat in this impactful Q&A session where Dr. Jockers answers your health-related questions.   The amazing naturopath Dr. Ivonne Bou...