The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Learn the premiere foods for healing your gut as gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room.   Heartburn, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and stomach pain affect as much as 70% of adults in the U.S. But what many people don't realize is that certain foods can help heal their gut just as others have made it sick.   Dr. Bulsiewicz reveals...

One out of four people will die from heart disease in the U.S. But what would happen if they were referred to a nutritionist instead of just being given a pill prescription? Cardiologists think countless lives could be saved. More than half of doctors believe a healthy diet is as good or better than any medication they could prescribe.   Dr. Monica Aggarwal has researched the effect that a healthi...

Eating meat could help you live longer. That's according to research, but the results appear to have a major flaw.   Dr. Matthew Nagra joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE to talk about the findings and how he believes researchers missed the mark by such a wide margin. As he points out, the data could also be interpreted to show another major carcinogen could also e...

From professional athletes to everyday men and women, The Game Changers has forever changed the way the world views plant-based diets.   James Wilks catches up with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the effect the groundbreaking documentary has had on sports worldwide and the reasons why more young athletes than ever before are giving up meat and dairy to gain an edge on their...

There are foods that you can eat that may lower blood sugar levels and possibly even reverse diabetes naturally.   Dr. Neal Barnard reveals the best foods for improving diabetes when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. He shares how effective they may be in lowering blood sugar compared to medication.   Other questions answered from The Doctor's Mailbag   - How...

A television reporter became incredibly sick in 2015. For years she struggled to understand what was causing her symptoms. Finally, doctors diagnosed Myriam Masihy with Sjogren's syndrome, but her troubles were far from over.   The medication she began taking caused her to gain weight and lose her hair, two things that can spell the end of a career in TV, even for a multiple Emmy Award winner. Myr...

Did you know that people with high cholesterol can often experience dramatic improvement by eating certain foods?   Dr. Neal Barnard reveals the best foods to lower high cholesterol when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicia...

Your brain shrinks every time you take a sip of beer or wine.   The Brain Docs, Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss alcohol's effects on the brain, including shrinkage, and why drinking increases the risk for depression, Alzheimer's disease, and other cognitive issues.   Find out whether any amount of alcohol safe.   The discussion also touches on ways...

Could a healthy gut reduce your risk of cancer?   Discover why having a flourishing one with healthy bacteria may be one of the best ways you can improve your chances of staying cancer free when Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live.   The potentially lifesaving message comes at a time when colorectal cancer rates among people under the age of 50...

Plant and animal proteins are compared head-to-head by Dr. T. Colin Campbell.   The author of The China Study rates the quality of the two protein sources for your health when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. He also explains why the concern about not being able to obtain complete proteins without meat is considerably overblown.   Dr. Campbell then explor...

Some foods can put a smile on your face and help you feel better when you're feeling down.   Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share the foods that may improve depression and even help prevent it in the first place. Are there better options than an entire pint of ice cream or whole pizza?   Dr. Josh Cullimore then examines whether a cup of coffee can help boost you...

A study finds that vegetables aren't as healthy as you'd think. Could we have been wrong about leafy greens, bright red peppers, purple cabbage, and delicious yellow corn this whole time? Could greasy hamburgers and fat steaks be the key to long life with a healthy heart?   Umm, no and no.   Renowned cardiologist Dr. Kim Williams points out a major flaw in the research that had many parents wonder...

Want to be fabulous at 50? Cheryl Marshall is proof that age is but a number and inspiring others to make their sixth decade of life their healthiest yet!   She joins Chuck Carroll to share the epiphany she had following an unexpected loss that led her down a restorative path.   "The Weight Loss Champion" is also joined by fellow health transformer Dennis Jones who lost nearly 200 pounds! A brush...

Dr. Neal Barnard responds to a viewer who is adamant that dairy is an essential part of the diet. They say, without it, it is impossible to achieve optimal health.   Dr. Barnard presents convincing facts that tell a different story when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live.   The dairy health expert also answers other questions sent in to The Doctors Mailbag.   -...

This is what you need to know to prevent and possibly even reverse heart disease: Without exception, it almost always begins and ends with the food you are eating.   Renowned cardiologist Dr. Columbus Batiste answers the most critical heart health questions when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   - How long could it take for arteries to unclog naturally? - C...

True story. Before she had millions of followers, Carleigh Bodrug struggled with her health. Her digestive issues had grown troublesome that she was taking prescription laxatives for her entire childhood.   The problems then began multiplying as the years rolled by. By the time Carleigh was in her early 20's she was chronically fatigued and wore her poor health on her sleeve as her skin issues wer...

Can the color of your poop tell you if it's time to see a doctor?   Find out what your poo is telling you when Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live.   Other questions answered from The Doctor's Mailbag:   - Should poop float or should it sink? - How much gas should you pass? - Is kombucha good for digestion? - What foods may help chronic diarrhea...

The idea of taking meat off the menu and opting for a plant-based diet is gaining steam in the National Football League. It was only a few years ago that numerous players on the Tennessee Titans roster explored the idea. Now, there are members of the Philadelphia Eagles who have become "veg curious" and one player who is eating fully plant-based.   Sports dietitian and performance chef Brittany Du...

Nicolette Richer is the plant-based Wonder Woman. A modern-day superhero, striving for truth, justice, and a healthier way.   While she doesn't have an invisible jet or the ability to fly, she is biking across Canada teaching thousands how to improve their health by adopting a plant-based diet. Her other wondrous efforts include founding The Green Moustache Café and Richer Health, and authoring Ea...

Why is cheese so ultra-addictive that it is called "dairy crack"?!   Cheese addiction expert Dr. Neal Barnard explains the opioid-like compounds found in cheese that cause intense cravings that make people eat it day after day, 365 days a year.   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live with tips for breaking the addiction and answer other health questions sent in by...

Food may fight aging as much as any cosmetic procedure. From wrinkles to blemishes, discover the foods that will keep you looking and feeling your best well into your golden years.   Dermatologist Niyati Sharma joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live with her top tips for a youthful diet.   Questions answered from The Doctor's Mailbag during the live Q&A:   - What are...

Mary Montequin was legally blind but regained her vision after an unbelievable health transformation.   She lost her ability to see as a result of diabetes. However, she was able to reverse the diagnosis and restore her vision in just six weeks by eating a plant-based diet.   Her health transformation doesn't stop there. Mary also lost more than 60 pounds, lowered her blood pressure and cholestero...

Olive oil is loaded with fat and calories, but should that stop you from including a healthy dose of it in your diet? New research suggests it is not just good for your heart but can also lower your risk of dying from cancer and other diseases.   Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to examine the data to discover whether you should forget about the fat and feel good abo...

The healthier you are the better you feel! But getting to that point often requires a hard reset for your body after years of binging on junk food.   Dietitian Julieanna Hever joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast to share tips for detoxing from fatty foods and getting your system ready to begin eating a healthy diet again. Then you'll be ready to say goodbye to t...

Certain foods may help put an end to painful symptoms from ulcerative colitis!   Discover the most healing foods when Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for a special live gut health Q&A.   Other topics covered:   - What can help hiccups? - What spices are good for gut health? - Can coffee and alcohol kill good gut bacteria? - How can "eating the rainbow" improve gu...