Take Charge of Your Health

In this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , health educators Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen share key insights gathered from a major anti-aging conference, highlighting a growing shift in healthcare from simply treating disease to actively cultivating long-term vitality. A central theme of the discussion is hormone balance, with particular attention given to the often-overlooked benefits...

In this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health,  hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen explore strategies for supporting physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. They begin by explaining a “three-day sardine fast,” described as a way some adults examine how their bodies respond to a controlled diet. According to the hosts, people who try this fast may be looking for changes in insulin sen...

In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen take a closer look at the growing interest in sardine fasting, a structured 72-hour dietary protocol designed to rapidly recalibrate the body’s metabolic pathways. The approach centers on eating only sardines for three days—a strategy that provides a uniquely nutrient-dense combination of high-quality fats, complete...

 In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, the hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, explore a comprehensive, integrative approach to pain management, focusing on strategies that go beyond conventional medications. The discussion opens with a careful critique of widely used pain relievers, highlighting the liver toxicity risks of Tylenol and the long-term dangers of NSAIDs and opioids, in...

In this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, explore several timely and often misunderstood topics in modern health and wellness. The conversation begins with the FDA’s recent decision to remove black box warnings from certain menopausal hormone therapies, prompting a critical look at how fear-based messaging around hormones has shaped both public perc...

In this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , hosts Corinne Furnari, and Carol Petersen speak with Dr. Bradford Weeks, an integrative medical doctor, about the often-overlooked importance of progesterone in men’s health. The discussion reframes progesterone as far more than a “female hormone,” highlighting its critical roles in neurological protection, stress regulation, prostate health, and ho...

In this insightful episode of Take Charge of Your Health, hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, welcome Dr. Sande Bargeron certified anesthesiologist assistant and PhD in natural medicine, for a groundbreaking discussion on the hidden impacts of anesthesia and surgery on brain function, recovery, and long-term wellness. Drawing from her dual background in conventional medicine and holistic hea...

In this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, explore the essential yet often overlooked world of neurosteroids, focusing on pregnenolone and DHEA as critical hormones for maintaining vitality, cognitive function, and overall well-being. The discussion reframes these compounds not simply as secondary hormones but as foundational building blocks for the...

In this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , hosts Corinne Furnari, and Carol Petersen, take on the increasingly common and often misunderstood issue of brain fog. They describe it not as a singular disorder but as a multifactorial symptom reflecting deeper imbalances in the body’s interconnected systems. The discussion examines several root causes, beginning with poor-quality or insufficient...

In this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, explore the often-overlooked role of progesterone in men. Traditionally labeled as a “female hormone,” progesterone is reframed here as a vital neurosteroid essential for both sexes, influencing far more than reproductive health. The discussion traces progesterone’s crucial functions, beginning in fetal deve...

As a follow-up to last week’s discussion on iodine with Dr. David Brownstein, this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health  turns its focus to the broader challenges of thyroid hormone treatment and diagnosis. Hosts Corinne Furnari, and Carol Petersen, unpack the shortcomings of conventional thyroid care, emphasizing that the standard reliance on the TSH test and synthetic T4 medication (such as Sy...

In this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , hosts Corinne Furnari, a clinical nutritionist and physician assistant, and Carol Petersen, a pharmacist, interview Dr. David Brownstein, a leading holistic physician known for his research on iodine. The discussion centers on the critical role of iodine in maintaining overall health, with particular emphasis on its impact on thyroid function and th...

In this radio program, hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen challenge long-standing medical assumptions surrounding kidney disease. Traditionally viewed as a progressive and irreversible condition, kidney decline has often been presented to patients as an inevitable trajectory. The discussion instead introduces a new health paradigm, emphasizing that with the right interventions, kidney functi...

This radio show segment features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Bar, an expert in alternative therapies, exploring the rising concern of declining male hormones. The discussion highlights how testosterone levels and sperm count have steadily decreased over recent decades, a trend linked to chronic stress, widespread exposure to environmental toxins, and the growing prevalence of obesity. Rather...

Heavy Bleeding, Hormones, and Healing This radio broadcast features clinical nutritionist and physician assistant Corinne Furnari alongside pharmacist Carol Petersen, who explore women’s health with a focus on hormonal balance and natural approaches to care. The hosts begin by answering a listener’s question on citrus fruit and histamine, clarifying its complex, dual effects in the body. From ther...

In this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , co-hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, delve into the misunderstood world of histamine intolerance—a condition often misdiagnosed as a typical allergy. They explain that histamine, a natural compound involved in immune responses and inflammation, can trigger a wide array of symptoms when it accumulates in excess. The hosts outline how histamin...

In this follow-up episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , host Corinne Furnari, continues exploring the misunderstood relationship between hormones and cancer. Picking up from the prior interview with Dr. Jeffrey Dach, Furnari focuses on dismantling the widespread fear that estrogen causes breast cancer—a belief rooted in outdated science and misinterpreted studies. With co-host Carol Petersen ab...

In this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen welcome Dr. Jeffrey Dach, a former radiologist who shifted his focus to hormone health after seeing the limitations of conventional medicine. The conversation challenges widespread misinformation about hormones, particularly the long-standing fear of estrogen therapy and its supposed link to breast cancer.   ...

In this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen explore the rejuvenating benefits of juicing, sparked by Corinne’s own uplifting experience with a three-day juice fast. They trace the roots of juicing as a therapeutic practice, discuss the pros and cons of different juicer types—including ease of use and cleaning—and explain how juicing supports hydration...

This episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , hosted by Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, dives deep into the roots of hormonal science by revisiting Dr. Louis Berman’s groundbreaking 1922 book,  The Glands Regulating Personality . Berman, a pioneer in early endocrinology, proposed that internal glands—such as the thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands—not only regulated physical health but were...

In this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen have a dynamic discussion on personalized dietary strategies. They delve into the ketogenic (keto) diet, describing it as a powerful metabolic tool that shifts the body’s energy source from glucose to fat—an approach shown to support cognitive health, particularly in conditions like Alzheimer’s, where insulin resis...

In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health , host Carol Peterson interviews best-selling author Jeff T. Bowles about his book ALS Breakthrough , which presents a bold theory that ALS may be caused by severe magnesium deficiency in the nerves. Drawing from over 25 years of independent research, Bowles outlines a therapeutic protocol involving high-dose magnesium, vitamin D3, and progesterone to...

Title: Rethinking Salt: Hydration, Hormones, and Healing Discussion: In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen lead an insightful exploration into the misunderstood yet vital role of salt in human health. The hosts challenge conventional medical advice that promotes salt restriction, arguing instead for a return to natural, mineral-rich salts that have long...

In this episode of  Take Charge of Your Health , Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen delve into the therapeutic uses of apple cider vinegar (ACV). They discuss its traditional and modern applications, with a focus on its role in insulin resistance, weight management, and liver support. The conversation also explores topical uses of ACV for skin conditions and hair health, citing its antimicrobial a...

In this episode, Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen tackle a range of health-related topics with a focus on exposing misinformation. They delve into the controversial role of seed oils in modern diets, highlighting their harmful effects and the industrial refining processes that make them toxic. Arguing that these oils were never part of traditional human nutrition, the hosts suggest their widespr...