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Huge relief is on the way for women suffering from hot flashes!   Dr. Neal Barnard shares the results of his powerful study on the dramatic effect a plant-based diet that includes soy can have on the number of hot flashes women have and how intense they are. In many cases, women stopped having them altogether!   The study took 12 weeks but the results were felt much sooner!   Plus, "The Weight Los...

What you eat today can influence whether you will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease in the future.   Nutritional epidemiologist Dr. Puja Agarwal makes her debut on The Exam Room™ podcast to share her hope-filled research on both diseases when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll. The hope Dr. Agarwal provides is for not only the future but also the present, as she...

Did you know that some of our favorite foods might cause erectile dysfunction? Dr. Robert Ostfeld looks at 10 of the most popular foods in America when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room!   Everything from pizza to French fries to ice cream will go under the microscope!   Plus, Dr. Ostfeld reveals the foods that are most likely to help men in the bedroom!   You'll a...

Does soy lower testosterone and cause men to grow breasts?   Find out when Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the real effects of soy on The Exam Room LIVE!   Plus, the Doctor's Mailbag is opened to answer listener questions about all things diet and nutrition.   - Can vegetables increase testosterone? - Why do you feel hungry when you eat less fat? - Is...

America is living sicker and dying younger than other industrialized countries. But why?   Dr. Columbus Batiste, an interventional cardiologist, unlocks the secrets of why one of the richest nations in the world is struggling with such poor health.   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explore the communities where the crushing gravity of unhealthy diets and lifestyles is being fe...

Does an egg really have more cholesterol than a Big Mac? We crunch the numbers to find out!   Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to examine the surprising amount of cholesterol found in eggs and whether eating them puts your health in jeopardy.   Plus, the Doctor's Mailbag is opened to answer more viewer questions:   - Can eggs cause diabetes? - Can plant-based food ra...

We are led to believe that dairy is the ultimate source for calcium, vitamin D and protein. It is essential for strong bones and without it you'd be as fragile as glass. Your health depends so much on dairy that there is a food group devoted exclusively to it.   But have we been misled?   "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard and dietitian Susan Levin to review the...

Learn the top foods and tips for athletes to take their game to the next level without bulking up on protein from meat and dairy. It's a formula that has worked for Novak Djokovic, Lewis Hamilton, and Kyrie Irving and now it can work for you too!   Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke, authors of The Plant Based Athlete, join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to answer viewer questions about spor...

Discover the foods that can improve your chances of surviving cancer and lower the risk of developing it in the first place.   Dr. Shireen Kassam estimates the substantial percentage of cancer cases that could be prevented by eating a healthier diet and living a more active lifestyle when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll.   Dr. Kassam also discusses the cancer fighting benefits t...

Learn the best foods and diet for lowering cholesterol on this episode of The Exam Room! Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to answer viewer questions about cholesterol, including whether the keto diet can help lower cholesterol or send it even higher.   Plus, Dr. Barnard answers other questions:   - Can plant-based foods raise cholesterol? - Should you stop eating see...

Sherra Aguirre is well into her senior years, but feels as fit and healthy as someone in their 30's!   She shares her journey back to health when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™.  Years of eating fast food every day were beginning to catch up with her. Her energy dropped while her blood pressure went sky high. Sherra's heart health was suffering just like many...

The science of midnight snacking and what happens when you go to bed with a full belly!   Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explain why even though you may love to eat late, the midnight munchies probably won't love you back.  He will teach you about the problems it can cause from sleep to digestion to packing on pounds.   Chuck also opens The Doctor's Mailbag f...

What if doctors could write more prescriptions for the kitchen instead of ones for the pharmacy?   That is what Swich hopes to find out. The program encourages doctors to share a program with their patients that will show them how to cook healthy meals that can fight heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other preventable illnesses that are claiming millions of lives.   Swich is more than just reci...

Learn the warning signs that your arteries might be clogged and what you can do about it!   How will you know if you are in danger? Find out as Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast!   Dr. Barnard also reveals how long it might take to clear blocked arteries and the best foods for reversing heart disease!   Plus, he answers other questions from T...

Certain foods can cause migraines in some people, while other foods can prevent or even treat them.   Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss research on the foods that have been shown to reduce pain from migraines and those that are the most common triggers for the intense headaches. If you've ever suffered from a migraine you're going to want to hear this!   Pl...

These are the top foods to eat when you need an energy boost!   Dietitian Lee Crosby (aka "The Fiber Queen") shares what you may want to snack on if you're feeling sluggish as she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live. You will also learn the foods that can slow you down and make you feel tired!   We also open up The Dietitian's Mailbag to answer your questions:   -...

The high fat, fast food heavy, standard American diet has infiltrated India. The result? The standard American health conditions that come with it are also affecting the world's second most populated country!   Zeeshan Ali, PhD and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll explore the consequences of his homeland's expanding appetite for fast food, including exploding rates of heart disease and oth...

What supplements do vegans need to take? Find out as Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on the Exam Room for a live Q&A!   Plus, Dr. Barnard answers other questions from The Doctor's Mailbag:   -Can carbs raise cholesterol?   -Can you lower cholesterol if you don't eat nuts and avocado?   -How can a plant-based diet lower blood pressure?   -Is olive oil needed for heal...

Go behind the scenes of the groundbreaking documentary "Seaspiracy" with producer Kip Andersen and Dr. Neal Barnard as they join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast.   Following the success of "What The Health" and "Cowspiracy", Kip reveals how this powerful film came together to expose the falsehoods of the fish industry and the health of our oceans. Everything from...

The doctors didn't understand how much food could impact fertility until they understood the science of a plant-based diet. Now, OBGYN Dr. Debra Shapiro and lifelong educator Dr. Jeanne Schumacher are sharing the facts about vegan diets and pregnancy on The Exam Room™ podcast.   They join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share how food may affect fertility and tips for maintaining a hea...

What effect does a high-fat diet like keto have on gut health? A pretty big one!   Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ to explore what loading up on a menu full of meat and fat can do to the microbiome and your health!   They also chew the fat about plenty of other health issues during this live Q&A!   - How the body processes trans fat and saturate...

Why be vegan? Best-selling author Kathy Freston has come up with 72 of the best reasons! Everything from better health to better skin to better sex!   She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the list from her new book, 72 Reasons To Be Vegan, on this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast.   Plus, Chuck reports on a massive study showing a strong connection between nitrate-rich...

Discover why more people than ever are turning to plant-based diets to revolutionize their health!   Dr. Alan Desmond joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to reveal the biggest health benefits of going vegan during a special live healthy gut Q&A on The Exam Room™.  He also shares tips and secrets from his new book, The Plant-Based Diet Revolution, and answer questions from The Doctor's M...

Are there too many carbs in your diet? We hear from someone who is concerned because their nutrition app says they're eating more carbs than they should. Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss the amount and type of carbs you should be including in your diet.   Plus, Dr. Barnard answers other questions from The Doctor's Mailbag:   - Is fiber destroyed by freezin...

You may not need to count calories in order to lose weight! That's great news for those of us who get frustrated by tediously entering each meal in an app or adding everything up on a calculator!   Dr. Vanita Rahman joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for a special weight loss Q&A on The Exam Room™ Live! Learn how calorie counting can become a thing of the past when eating a plant based...