The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Living longer isn't always about genetics. You have more control over your ability to live well into your golden years than you think.   The secret to hitting the genetic jackpot is explored with Drs. Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman.   The authors of Wellness to Wonderful share what they've discovered to be the biggest keys to not just living longer, but also healthier and with greater joy. It's...

The side effects of weight loss drugs are discussed. Do the risks outweigh the potential benefits? And how effective are medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic for long-term weight loss?   Dr. Neal Barnard discusses the pros, cons, and proven safer and effective alternatives to these popular weight loss medications.    He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Togeth...

I keep on falling in and out of love with cooking. How about you?   Whether it's an ultra-busy life or the convenience of ultra-processed food, sometimes we just don't want to spend time putting a meal together. In fact, you'd rather be anywhere else!   Chef Lauren Kretzer has ideas to reignite the passion for cooking when the love has boiled away like a pot of water left on the stove for too long...

Discover how to maximize the nutrients in every food you eat!   Unleash the power of lycopene from tomatoes and carotenoids from carrots and broccoli like never before as Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Dr. B shows how to cook foods to get the most out of them and what cooking methods strip away healthy essential nutrients.   The pair als...

A pharmacist turned to food to help improve multiple sclerosis. After years of painful injections Ashley Madden began eating a plant-based diet and the results she experienced were remarkable.   Ashley's symptoms began to fade quickly and over time became largely non-existent. Her lifestyle intervention worked so well that others began paying attention and asking what she was doing to achieve such...

A cardiologist discusses whether salt or fat is the bigger concern for your health.   The average person is eating way too much of both, so which is doing the most damage? The answer may not be as clear cut as you'd expect, according to Dr. Robert Ostfeld, who joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to weigh in.   Topics Discussed   - How much fat is too much fat? - Are all fats unhealthy?...

A compound that can impact the aging process also seems to affect the severity of hot flashes.   Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are often overlooked, but should get a closer examination to slow down the aging process, reduce hot flashes, and improve overall health among women.   Dr. Hana Kahleova shares what AGEs are, what foods have the most, and how different ways of cooking can substant...

Discover how to cut your risk of cancer in half by unleashing the power of nutrition.   What are the best cancer-fighting foods and nutrients? Dr. Neal Barnard reveals five when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Research shows that for women more than 40% of cancer cases and nearly 60% of deaths are preventable. And for men an astonishing 63% of cases and p...

A husband and wife dietitian duo specializing in gut health show how to heal with each meal.   Antinutrients, prebiotics and probiotics, the least talked about causes of gastrointestinal disorders, and a fully plant-based approach to treating SIBO and IBS are discussed as James and Dahlia Marin join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room.   James and Dahlia are the nutrition swe...

A teen in Los Angeles is suing her school, her principal, and the USDA because she's being muzzled over milk!   School officials told Marielle Williamson that she could only talk about nondairy alternatives at her high school if she also promoted cow's milk as well. She says that's unfair because dairy is already heavily advertised in schools while major barriers limit access to things such as alm...

Learn about five nutrients anyone eating a plant-based diet may want to keep a close eye on.   They play a crucial role in maintaining a strong immune system, strength, and overall health. Dietitian Stephanie McBurnett shares what they are, the foods that contain them, and how much you need when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Also, go inside data on nut...

A chef with endometriosis was able to overcome her symptoms and reverse her condition by putting her culinary skills to work to heal with food.   Chef Bai was told that the best she could hope for was to manage the symptoms of her debilitating condition. But she wanted more than that. She didn't want to live that way. She wanted to be healthy. And today she is!   Chef Bai shares her remarkable com...

The best diets for heart health go under the microscope.     Dr. Neal Barnard discusses the American Heart Association's heart-healthy diet rankings and shares his expert opinion on each diet mentioned.   Diets Examined - DASH Diet - Keto Diet - Low-Carb Diet - Mediterranean Diet - Paleo Diet - Pescatarian Diet - Vegan Diet - Vegetarian Diet   Additionally, he shares why he ranks a low-fat plant-b...

She was told she would have to live with irritable bowel syndrome for the rest of her life. Then Hannah Sunderani decided to take her health into her own hands to prove the doctors wrong.   A plant-based diet not only helped her reverse the painful symptoms of IBS, but completely changed the trajectory of her life and career. Hannah is using her own experiences to teach others how to deliciously i...

Learn how to reset your gut after taking antibiotics with world-renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz.   Discover the best methods, healthiest foods, and lifestyle changes for getting your gut back to normal with the best-selling author of The Fiber Fueled Cookbook.   Dr. Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Topics Covered - The significant i...

A diabetes expert answers two important questions: What diet is best for treating diabetes? And how can you tell whether the advice about diabetes you've seen is credible?   Dr. Hana Kahleova, a member of an expert health panel that creates guidelines for all Europeans to follow, discusses the new recommendations from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.   Dr. Kahleova reveals why m...

Let's change the way we eat. Let's change the way we live.   Doctor Vanita Rahman and dietitian Karen Smith share the impressive power we have to overcome binge and emotional eating.   They sit down with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll who once ate a daily fast-food binge of 10,000 calories before changing his life.   Dr. Rahman and Karen are co-leading Freedom from Binge and Emotional Ea...

Our biggest episode ever shows how to fight chronic diseases with food while celebrating a major milestone in front of a sold-out crowd in Los Angeles!   The theme of the night is "High 5," where experts give five tips that anyone can use to lower their risk of getting sick and raise their health and compassion IQ.   "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by:   Dr. Neal Barnard - 5 bes...

Is white meat really healthier than red meat?   Find out whether chicken and turkey are better options than beef and pork when Dr. Neal Barnard gives a full nutritional analysis on The Exam Room LIVE with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll.   Plus, Dr. Barnard presents the world premiere of "Nemesis" the first single from his band CarbonWorks' new album, Vanishing Act.   -- Health Topics Dis...

A comprehensive nutritional analysis of traditional dairy and nondairy milks to determine which is healthiest.   Four varieties of cow's milk and seven plant-based milks are examined by Anna Herby, DHSc, when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Dr. Herby is also a clinical dietitian and lead author of study comparing the micro- and macronutrients of each...

Learn the best anti-inflammatory foods as Dr. Jim Loomis and chef Caryn Dugan join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live.   Inflammation is at the root of diseases that make millions of people sick, but many people may not realize they can prevent and even reverse those conditions by eating a more anti-inflammatory diet.   Dr. Loomis and Caryn share the top options and how...

A former butcher has advice for going vegan — especially the first 30 days!   John "Bad Ass Vegan" Lewis joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to share his journey from carving steaks to becoming one of the most influential voices in the plant-based community.   In addition to having hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, he is the author of the book...

Want to cut salt out of your diet? Here are five healthy salt substitutes that are packed with flavor and won't leave your food tasting bland.   The average person eats nearly one and half times the amount of sodium they need each day. Learn from Dr. Neal Barnard how the constant bombardment of salt puts them at higher risk for major health problems like high blood pressure, kidney disease, and st...

She tried 20 different diets before finally finding one that worked. She's now 70 pounds lighter and looks and feels healthier than ever. And she's eating an exclusively plant-based diet.   "Plantiful Kiki" Nelson no longer has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or prediabetes. But what she does have is a new lease on life that she's using to show those struggling with their weight how to achi...

The secrets to boosting your gut health are revealed by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz.   Find out how to maximize the power of your microbiome when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Topics Discussed - Prebiotics and probiotics: More harm than good? - The origin of food intolerances - Sugar and yeast overgrowth - Salty foods and bloating - Kiwis healthier with or w...