The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Could your genes have you wired to be addicted to food? Or is it the food itself that makes it so easy to overeat?   "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, who went to extreme lengths to lose 280 pounds and break a severe food addiction, is joined by Dr. Ashley Gearhardt on The Exam Room to explore the mind's relationship with food.   Topics Discussed   - Which foods are most addictive? - How q...

Being vegan doesn't mean having weak bones! Here is what anyone can eat on a plant-based diet to build bones that are rock solid!   Dr. Neal Barnard has his top five choices when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Other topics - Who should take a calcium supplement? - Where's your calcium really coming from? - How important is vitamin D and why do you need i...

Learn about different sources of protein and which are the healthiest and highest quality.   Discover whether you absorb protein differently depending on where it comes from. Does your body digest protein from plants differently than from meat? And which form of protein is best for building muscle?   Dr. Matthew Nagra puts protein under the microscope when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck...

What would happen if junk food were banned? Life expectancy is dropping and more than half the world is expected to be overweight by 2035. Many say it is time to take extreme measures to stop this unhealthy trend and the millions of cases of cancers, diabetes, and heart disease that it can lead to.   One of the options being considered is a ban on foods packed with sugar, fat and salt. In some par...

Discover why this innovative approach to treating heart disease is believed to be the future of medicine. No matter how sick the patient is, Dr. Baxter Montgomery feels there is a very good chance they will be able to improve.   His confidence comes from years of treating critically ill patients as a world-renowned cardiologist in Texas. It also comes from his own experience turning his poor healt...

A low-carb diet can roughly double your risk of having a major cardiovascular event, including a heart attack!   Dr. Neal Barnard discusses a major study showing the unquestionably unhealthy effects of eating what many believe to be a healthy diet. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to demonstrate how a low-carb high-fat diet such as the "keto diet" can create the perfect environmen...

Kids can learn to love cooking even if it's something healthy!   Learning the 5 C's of Cooking is essential for any parent who wants to get their children excited about spending time in the kitchen. It even works for kids who are picky eaters.   Rebecca Johnson joins "The Weight Loss Champion" to teach the 5 C's that will get any kid ready to trade in their iPad to become a chef in training!   The...

This is how to easily add fiber to your diet!   Did you know that just 5% of us are eating enough? And making sure you're eating enough fiber doesn't mean making a fiber shake each morning. Just making small changes to your diet can make a big impact on your health.   The bestselling author of Fiber Fueled, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, has five ways you can bulk up on fiber when he joins "The Weight Loss...

Save a ton of money and eat healthier than ever with these tips from the delicious mastermind of Plant-Based on a Budget!   Toni Okamoto joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast with hacks to slice your grocery bill in half, even with a vegan diet!   More Tips - Affordable "must have" vegan pantry essentials - Cheap and easy egg alternatives - Inexpensive recipes for...

A popular zero-calorie sweetener could prove deadly.   Dr. Neal Barnard discusses erythritol and research showing that the cost of saving calories could be your life. He shares research tying the artificial sweetener to increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, and even death when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Other Topics - Which sweeteners are safe?...

Tony Schiera was more than 700 miles into a 1,000-mile-long bicycle ride from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., with his wife Rachel when tragedy nearly struck. They clung to hope that he was just dehydrated, but that hope quickly faded when he was rushed to one of the premiere cardiac centers in the United States.   Despite being exceptionally physically fit, Tony had major blockages in at least...

A leading cardiologist gives three habits you should establish to improve the health of your heart. At least four out of five heart disease cases could be prevented, according to estimates. These habits can help you stay healthy and lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.   Dr. Kim Williams, former president of the American College of Cardiology, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck...

Discover a premium heart-healthy diet that costs just pennies. Cardiologist Dr. Columbus Batiste reveals how to shop for healthy foods without breaking the bank so your health can become your wealth.   Dr. Batiste's advice can help reduce the risk of heart disease regardless of where you live. Even if you live in a food desert where fast food and convenience stores outnumber regular grocery stores...

Are eggs healthy? Do they raise cholesterol?   The truth about one of the most popular foods in the world is coming to light and will put an end to one of the great nutrition debates of recent memory. The answers are more important than ever as the average American eats nearly 300 eggs every year.   Find out what eggs mean for your cholesterol, your heart, and your health as Dr. Neal Barnard joins...

A physician went from collapsing and unable to walk at one point to remarkably reversing multiple sclerosis.   Dr. Sam Gartland chose not to rely exclusively on treatments that would just slow the progression of the disease. Instead, he made changes to the food he was eating and the way he was living his life. The combination stopped the MS in its tracks and completely restored his health.   He jo...

Having a healthy gut microbiome could lead to better mental health and happiness. Research shows that certain foods tend to produce intestinal bacteria that are linked to depression. Others seem to protect against it.   The intersection of gut and mental health is explored when Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Topics Covered - Foods that m...

Is it possible for diet changes to help someone recovering from drug or alcohol abuse? A recovering addict teamed with researchers to find out.   Adam Sud has used a plant-based diet as a key component to his continued ability to maintain sobriety for many years. He wanted to see whether it was possible to replicate the success.   He and lead researcher Tara Kemp, PhD, join "The Weight Loss Champi...

You can live longer than the average person. Discover how.   The average man in America will only live to be 73 years old, while the average woman will reach 79. But what most people don't realize is that many of the sicknesses and diseases that eventually kill them are preventable. In fact, studies show that simple diet changes can help women live more than 6 years longer. For men, it's an astoun...

Did you know the average American eats nearly 300 pounds of meat every year, according to some estimates? That can make the idea of going on a vegan diet seem impossible. But it's not!   Dietitian Stephanie McBurnett joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to share her easy five-step process for even the biggest burger fans to transition to a plant-based diet. Her t...

Bloating stinks! Here are tips that can help from a gastroenterologist.   Bloating and gas can be uncomfortable, painful, and ruin your day. But there are some things you can do beyond just taking antacids and gas relief pills that will help.   Dr. Alan Desmond shares his strategies and best foods for bloating when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   This is...

Millions of Americans have heart disease. These foods greatly reduce your risk of becoming one of them and possibly even help reverse the disease if you already have it!   Hero cardiologist Dr. Steve Lome gives his top three foods for heart health when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" on The Exam Room Podcast.   Dr. Lome saved the lives of two runners who collapsed after suffering heart attacks...

Weight loss drugs are exploding in popularity with millions turning to them in hopes of improving their health and finally losing the pounds that only seem to keep piling on.   But are they as effective as other popular diets and measures?   "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, who lost nearly 300 pounds, is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard for an honest exploration of what's best for long-term suc...

Pain relief isn't just found in a bottle. Plenty of foods can also help with everything from arthritis to headaches and even post-workout aches.   Dr. Jim Loomis reveals the foods that are natural pain relievers when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Dr. Loomis' Recovery Shake Recipe - 8-12 oz tart cherry juice - 1 cup fresh or frozen kale - 1 cup fresh or...

Learn the best foods for healthy skin and a more youthful complexion.   Dr. Gemma Newman shares what you can eat to look your best when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for a live Q&A on episode seven of The Exam Room Health All-Stars series.   Topics Covered - What are the most hydrating foods? - What foods can help get rid of acne? - What foods help psoriasis and eczema? - Can...

You can reverse diabetes without medication. It is possible!   Learn how to improve insulin resistance naturally with Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, co-founder of Mastering Diabetes. He has five tips that can help you lower blood sugar and reclaim your health when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for episode six of The Exam Room Health All-Stars series.   The series also features Dr. Micha...