Real Health Podcast

Trauma affects far more than your emotions...it can change your nervous system, hormones, immune system, digestion, and even chronic pain. In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir Rashidian, Brandi Rashidian, and trauma recovery specialist Mandy Rhinecker explain how trauma becomes stored in the body, why symptoms like migraines, TMJ, fibromyalgia, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain devel...

Medical history is filled with treatments that doctors once believed were revolutionary.. but many are now considered shocking, dangerous, or even deadly. In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir Rashidian and Brandi Rashidian explore bloodletting, mercury treatments, lobotomies, cocaine in medicine, thalidomide, penicillin, and how medical science continues to evolve. Could some of to...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir and Brandi Rashidian take a hilarious and eye-opening "blast from the past" look at some of the most bizarre medical discoveries, historical health fads, and scientific blunders. We dive deep into why nutrition science constantly evolves (the famous Egg Wars and Margarine vs. Butter debates) and question what modern health trends future generati...

Are we prioritizing policies over people? In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir and Brandi Rashidian dive deep into the collapsing trust in modern medicine, the hidden financial kickbacks driving pharmaceutical prescriptions, and the monumental debate surrounding statins and cholesterol.  We break down the historic "Death by Medicine" report, revealing shocking statistics on iatroge...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, we discuss the growing health concerns surrounding ultra processed foods, brain fog, microplastics, fertility decline, immune system health, chronic inflammation, fungal infections, and the modern food supply. We break down current health news, including: Ultra processed foods and cognitive decline Brain fog and ADHD connections Gut health and the immune...

In this podcast episode, we break down why so many people are getting sick and the growing distrust in modern healthcare. We discuss chronic disease, pharmaceutical overuse, and why more people are starting to question doctors, guidelines, and traditional medical systems. We also dive into topics like root cause health, nervous system regulation, and how lifestyle factors like diet, inflammation,...

In this podcast episode, we break down why so many people are getting sick and the real problems with modern healthcare. We discuss the rise of chronic disease, the overuse of pharmaceuticals, and why more people are starting to question traditional medical systems. This conversation also explores the shift toward natural healing, chiropractic care, and focusing on the root cause of health issues...

Are microplastics already inside your body? 🤯 In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, we break down the latest headlines on microplastics, early cancer detection, AI in healthcare, gene-edited foods and what it really means for your health. From a $144 million government plan studying microplastics in humans to controversial new blood tests claiming to detect cancer before symptoms, we're div...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir and Brandi Rashidian return to break down the latest (and somewhat alarming) health news from April 2026. We dive deep into the EPA's recent formal addition of microplastics and pharmaceuticals to the drinking water contaminant list a move decades in the making. We also discuss the discovery of the "FTL1" protein, which researchers say could be...

Are viral chiropractor videos actually real… or completely fake? In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir Rashidian and Dr. Michael Lacey break down the rise of AI-generated chiropractic videos, how they're impacting patient perception, and why this trend could be damaging the profession. But that's just the beginning… We also dive into: The REAL science behind chiropractic adjustments...

Are weight loss drugs like Ozempic going too far? And why are new guidelines pushing lower blood pressure and cholesterol...even in kids? In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, we break down the latest health headlines and uncover what's really going on behind the trends. From extreme weight loss drugs like retatrutide to controversial blood pressure changes and early cholesterol screening, w...

Trump health policy, vaccine schedule debate, health news analysis, medical headlines, and public health discussion are the focus of this episode of the Real Podcast with Dr. Amir Rashidian and Brandi Rashidian. In this episode we break down current health headlines involving Trump administration policy discussions, vaccine schedule changes, and media coverage of public health decisions. Many news...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir Rashidian and Brandi break down several major health stories that are trending in the news. Topics we cover include: • Microplastics found in food, water, and even human arteries • Why scientists say we may be consuming the equivalent of a credit card of plastic every week • The truth about GLP-1 weight loss drugs and muscle loss • Why rapid wei...

In this episode, we break down how chronic stress impacts inflammation, metabolism, immune function, and long-term disease risk. If you've been addressing symptoms without seeing real change, this conversation explains why. We cover: • How stress affects the nervous system • The connection between chronic inflammation and disease • Why symptom-based health advice often fails • The root cause appro...

In this episode, Dr. Amir Rashidian and Brandi break down how chronic stress and fear can quietly weaken your immune system and stop your body from healing properly. We break down how fight-or-flight mode affects inflammation, digestion, recovery, and long-term health. Learn how your nervous system controls healing, why stress keeps your body stuck in survival mode, and how building resilience imp...

In this episode, Dr. Amir Rashidian and Brandi break down trending health topics, controversial medical headlines, and wellness myths from a non-drug, non-surgical perspective. Topics Covered: ✔ Why sugar increases inflammation and joint pain ✔ The real reason stress prevents weight loss ✔ Fight-or-flight nervous system effects on fat storage ✔ Weight loss vs true health ✔ Fitness myth: Light weig...

In Part 3 of this powerful series, we continue the journey from war-torn Iran to the American Dream, sharing a deeply personal story of faith, depression, purpose, and redemption. This episode explores moments of hopelessness, unanswered prayers, and life-changing encounters with God from high school rejection and academic burnout to battling alcohol, dyslexia, and the crushing fear of failed drea...

From child soldiers and chemical warfare to religious persecution, immigration struggles, and culture shock in America, this episode shares what life was really like in Iran and how faith, resilience, and perseverance changed everything. This powerful podcast episode tells the true story of growing up during the Iran–Iraq war, surviving life under an oppressive regime, and escaping to the United S...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir Rashidian and Brandi dive deep into some of the most controversial health topics today vaccines, RFK Jr's updated vaccine recommendations, GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, and the growing concern over health freedom and informed consent. We discuss: Why RFK Jr. reduced the number of recommended childhood vaccines What the media i...

In this powerful and emotional episode of The Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir Rashidian shares the story he's never fully told from being born in pre-revolution Iran, watching his country fall into chaos, witnessing violence as a child, losing his family's property, surviving war, and ultimately finding freedom, faith, and purpose in America.  You'll hear firsthand what life was like during the Iran...

Merry Christmas, happy holidays, podcast message, year-end thank you, and holiday wishes from the podcast. In this short episode, we take a moment to thank our listeners, reflect on the year, and wish everyone a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or simply enjoy the holidays, we appreciate your support and can't wait to bring you more conversations,...

FDA reform, vaccine safety, food policy, preventive health, chronic disease, and overmedication are discussed in this Real Health Podcast episode as we break down a rare, honest conversation coming from inside the FDA. In this episode, Dr. Amir Rashidian and Brandi Rashidian react to recent public statements made by FDA leadership questioning pharmaceutical influence, vaccine safety discussions, f...

In this episode of The Real Health Podcast, we talk about Creatine supplements for brain health, muscle strength, longevity, cognition, and anti-aging plus stem cells, cloning, and FDA supplement regulation, all in one wild episode. We break down creatine for muscle growth, energy production, inflammation recovery, sleep deprivation support, and cognitive performance. Then we explore why creatine...

In this episode of The Real Health Podcast, we continue our discussion from last week and discover the real science behind melatonin, insomnia, and bone health in this deep-dive episode. We break down the headlines claiming melatonin increases heart failure risk, explain why the data is misleading, and explore what actually causes sleep issues. You'll also learn how melatonin affects aging, mitoch...

In this episode of The Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir & Brandi break down one of the biggest headlines in mainstream health news: nearly 600,000 bottles of a common blood pressure medication were just recalled due to cancer-causing impurities. We dive into: • Why the FDA still says "don't stop taking it" • How blood pressure really works (and why it rises with age) • What causes nocturia (nighttime...