The Balancing Point Podcast

Dr. John Nieters explores how Calicurb activates gut-brain satiety pathways to reduce cravings and support weight loss—without GLP-1 drug side effects. In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Jerger from Ortho Molecular Products to explore the science behind Calicurb, a clinically researched botanical designed to activate gut-brain satiety signaling. We discuss how bitter receptors trigger natural G...

Dr. John Nieters explains GLP-1 and GIP weight loss drugs, their risks, costs, and effective long-term alternatives for appetite control. In this episode of The Balancing Point, I break down what GLP-1 and GIP weight loss drugs actually do, where they work well, and where they fall short. I share real patient outcomes, including side effects like muscle loss and gastroparesis, and explain why some...

Dr. John Nieters shares safe, research-backed herbs and supplements that support testosterone naturally—without the risks of pharmaceutical hormone therapy. In this episode of The Balancing Point, I continue the conversation on testosterone by sharing the herbs and supplements I trust—and personally used—to support healthy testosterone levels without pharmaceutical risks. I explain how lowering se...

Dr. John Nieters explains why testosterone symptoms persist despite “normal” labs—and how stress, binding proteins, and hormones interact. In this episode of The Balancing Point, I unpack the misunderstandings surrounding testosterone testing and treatment in both men and women. I explain why focusing on a single lab value often leads to missed diagnoses, how stress alters hormone availability, an...

Dr. John Nieters explains why bladder issues aren’t inevitable—and how modern therapies can restore control, comfort, and confidence. In this episode of The Balancing Point, I break down some of the most common bladder issues I see in practice—especially urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequent nighttime urination. I explain why these problems are becoming more common, why they don’t resolve on...

Menopause raises stroke, heart, anxiety, and insomnia risks—Dr. John explains the hormone shifts behind it and the natural tools to stay safe and balanced. In this episode, I break down why menopause isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be dangerous. I explain how dropping estrogen and progesterone intensifies stress hormones, raising risks for strokes, anxiety, insomnia, and hot flashes. I also cover...

Dr. John shares the surprising injuries, teachers, and turning points that led him from Tai Chi to root-cause medicine in this personal origin story. In this episode, I share the story of how injuries, unlikely teachers, and life-changing encounters led me from Tai Chi to acupuncture to functional medicine. From back pain in college to powerful martial arts training to discovering leaky gut and in...

In this episode of The Balancing Point, Dr. John Nieters reflects on his clinical training in China and the powerful lessons he learned from their fast, organized, and patient-centered medical system. From diabetes programs rooted in movement and seasonal nutrition to same-day fertility diagnostics, he explains why efficiency is a form of compassion—and how U.S. medicine could evolve by embracing...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Best Time to Take Apple Cider Vinegar 06:48 Do you need more salt? 10:57 Dangers of Low Sodium 12:33 Research studies and U-Shaped Curves 15:58 Orthostatic hypotension 16:39 Functional range of sodium levels 19:31 Salt conscious culture 21:44 Sodium and adrenal fatigue 23:30 Cortisone, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine 23:56 Aldosterone 25:32 Blood Continue r...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 06:15 COVID and the aging brain 08:04 British study found that the original virus can impair cognitive ability in a way equivalent to making the brain age by two decades. 13:12 COVID, memory, genes and epigenetics. 17:01 Published article Nature Reviews Genetics, 'people age and have more senescent cells, there are Continue reading "Q&A 6/8/23 COVID and...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Anxiety and depression has been increasing the past few years. Studies are showing that anxiety has more of an impact on our health than we once thought. Learn the differences between anxiety and depression, the importance of finding help for these issues and different ways others have been able to overcome their anxiety.  Continue reading "Q&A 6/1/23 What To Do About Anxi...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: When is it best to just live with allergies and keep hiking and gardening eyes water.  How can you avoid sepsis if in a hospital, leave quickly?  I bought the sweet spot book. I was going over my blood test and realized that I have a 60 on the eGFR range and I Continue reading "Q&A 5/18/23 Allergies, Sepsis & eGFR and Kidney Health"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Discusses antibacterial herbs like Berberine and how effective they are against bacteria in the body, like staph, effective enough to be substituted for antibiotics? Also, bitters as a GLP-1 agonist. https://youtu.be/XioHJiC3K3I PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 The Sweet Spot Book Announcement 01:03 Cardiovascular Series Course 02:38 Antibacterial herbs like Berberi...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Mercury is one of the 2nd most toxic metals in our environment and can unknowingly be having a great impact on health.  Mercury will have an impact on our nerves, hormones, candida and neurological symptoms. https://youtu.be/jfZnLjpji78 PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 04:15 Mercury and Amalgam fillings 07:12 Mercury and nerves 09:51 Hormones and Mercury Continue reading...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Eustachian tube dysfunction. Is there something you recommend for hormone replacement for males and females? Toe neuropathy - Signs, symptoms and causes. Please discuss glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. How can we avoid stop cure them when diagnosed? best ways to boost immune system https://youtu.be/OEL2MMWbER4 PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Eustachian...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: More research is showing how damaged to the endothelium glycocalyx is the root cause of most cardiovascular diseases. Understand causes and treatments for cardiovascular disease. What the endothelium and endothelial glycocalyx is. Different lifestyle habits that can promote this. The beginning causes of damage to the endothelium. How calcium and calcified arteries contribute. T...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Question regarding benefits of Qi Gong and kidneys, what are the options for menopause and HRT? what can I do for Meniere's disease? Are can I do for neuropathy? What are the benefits of frozen bread? What can I do to help constipation?   https://youtu.be/S9xDOjqfQVw PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Announcements - Book release 04:44 Qi Continue reading "Q&A 4/13/23 Qi Gong &#038...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Question of a relative who developed a UTI that turned into sepsis while in hospital. Is it possible to have side effects from Melatonin? What is the importance of the mitochondria? Is this article on night shade vegetables correct? Information on upcoming Cardiology classes https://youtu.be/VvTrFdldNAw PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Book to be published soon Continue reading "Q&#03...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Importance of Fiber 04:55 What is GLP-1 and how to increase it 07:53 Reduces Food Cravings 09:25 How to naturally increase GLP-1  09:40 Glucomannan 09:58 Konjac Mannon 12:52 Guar Gum 14:24 Alpha Linolenic Acid 14:51 Alpha Lipoic Acid 19:03 Chromium 25:09 Resistant Starches 31:55 Is Stevia ok to eat? 34:51 Psyllium Fiber Continue reading "Q&A 3/30/23 GLP-1 and Weight...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Tea Vs Water03:00 Camellia Sinensis plant 04:11 Cistus Incantus Tea 09:50 EGCG 11:30 Black Tea12:05 White Tea 13:42 Summer tea 14:50 Winter Tea15:31 Caffeine20:08 Tea Poem 26:11 Cellular hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis35:28 Tea Magazine36:07 Macular degeneration41:26 Glaucoma https://youtu.be/3sc27Y8TGqE Transcript from Webinar: Here we are on another beautiful...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Understand the importance of healthy bowel movements. How Traditional Chinese Medicine views the large intestines and lungs. Best way to retrain for daily bowel movements. The connection between depression, anxiety, irritability and Constipation. Learn about laxatives and Dementia Risk. How  Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture can support constipation. Fiber and supplement recom...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/ALgozSStiNw Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:25 Uric Acid blood test 05:58 Uric acid and cardiovascular disease connection 10:01 Physiological effects of uric acid 11:23 Foods that increase uric acid 11:54 Alopurinol medication 14:28 Colchicine 16:42 4 Stages of high uric acid 20:29 Vitamin C 21:45 Quercetin 24:44 Luteolin 27:09 Tart Cherry 28:00 C...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 - Kinesiology testing 09:36 What Chinese herbs would you use to treat an inflammation? 14:37 Berberine 16:56 Scutellarin 21:31 Fish Oil 32:43 Ginger 35:13 Garlic 36:51 Turmeric 38:23 Cardamom 39:52 Green Tea 42:16 Rosemary 42:58 Cinnamon 45:43 Uric Acid 47:00 Antibodies 48:47 The dawn effect 52:19 Recommendation on Green Tea? 53:14 Rosemary Continue reading "Q&A 2/23...

https://youtu.be/yJTTBzDok3Q Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Varicose Veins and thoracic aortic aneurysm 06:22 Ways to strengthen and develop blood vessels 06:32 Collagen 07:02 Vitamin C 10:46 Copper 12:45 Blood Clots 13:19 Nattokinase 13:40 Serrapeptase 14:22 Lumbrokinase 16:02 Xue Fu Zhu Yu San Formula 16:46 Weakened heart 17:50 Hard time making decisions and may be depressed 19:33 Continue...

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/MoWj3QhghKE Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to create Conti...