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A cardiologist reveals how to lower cholesterol naturally.   Dr. Steve Lome joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Key points discussed include:   Prevalence of high cholesterol: Dr. Lome emphasizes that high cholesterol is a significant issue, often unnoticed by those affected. He notes that while genetics can play a role, lifestyle choices are the primary contributors to high cholestero...

A cardiologist reveals his natural method for lowering blood pressure and treating hypertension.   Dr. Steve Lome joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Key points discussed include:   Hypertension epidemic: The rising rates of hypertension are highlighted, with an emphasis on the fact that individuals have more control over their blood pressure than they may realize.   Blood pressure gui...

Learn effective strategies for weight loss, particularly focusing on the benefits of a healthy diet.   Chuck Carroll has maintained a nearly 300-pound weight loss for over 15 years. He's joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, author of The Power Foods Diet , on the eighth season premiere of The Exam Room Podcast.   Key points include:   Understanding weight loss: Weight loss is a complex issue. Dr. Barnard e...

A dietitian spent months researching the friendliest airports for plant-based diets.   Xavier Toledo, MS, RD, LDN, shares the findings on The Exam Room Podcast with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll.   He also shares his go-to tips for eating healthy while traveling and the results of a survey of travelers that shows how many are able to find vegan options at airports.   Join Chuck and Dr....

The relationship between physical activity and brain health is explored.   Kirk Erickson, PhD, the director of translational neuroscience at Advent Health Research Institute, explains that physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease regardless of how long a person has been sedentary. He stresses studies that show that it is never too late to experience sub...

Spices can help restore the gut to optimal health. Whether you're suffering from heartburn, indigestion, bloating, or inflammation, oftentimes relief can be found in your kitchen pantry.   Gastroenterologist and bestselling author Dr. Will Bulsiewicz shares the most powerful options on The Exam Room LIVE with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll.   Topics Covered - What herbs and spices help a...

Learn how to recreate the Mother Earth Bowl from Flower Child restaurant at home!   Food For Life instructor and founder of the Center for Plant-Based Living, Caryn Dugan, shares her tips for cooking like a 5-star chef. She walks you through how to take the recipe to the next level by cooking without oil to reduce the fat content.   The result is not only a more intense flavor, but a much healthie...

Common foods can act like nature's Tylenol. For example, ginger has been shown to relieve headaches while coffee has similar benefits.   Discover what to eat when you have a migraines, back pains, arthritis, or cramps as Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Dr. Barnard is a leading nutrition researcher and multiple-time best-selling author who...

The environmental impact of eating a meal at home is far less than dining out. And by controlling the ingredients the meal is often far healthier for you as well.   Cathy Katin-Grazzini explains the varying sizes of carbon footprints for different ingredients and how we consume them in her book  Love the Foods That Love the Planet . The environmental impact and carbon footprint have been calculate...

The honorable Kim Norton is mayor of Rochester, Minn., also known as Med City.   The city is home to the Mayo Clinic, one of the most advanced and well-respected medical facilities in the world.   Despite the advanced treatments available and world class physicians, the area is not immune to the health challenges that have invaded the majority of American cities. Mayor Norton is fighting to change...

Flu symptoms are more than just body aches and fever. Some are mild while others can be severe.   Discover the top symptoms for influenza and natural remedies with bestselling author and nutrition expert Dr. Neal Barnard. He joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room live with insight on the most common flu symptoms and ways to boost your immune system.   In This Episode - How to tell if it's the flu or...

Eating a plant-based diet is not expensive. A group of nutrition researchers have proven that many people actually save money by switching to a vegan diet.   Shoppers saved nearly 20% off their grocery bill compared to a traditional diet and 25% when compared to the popular Mediterranean diet. The savings add up to more than $650 and $875 annually per person on average.   Dr. Hana Kahleova present...

What is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?   Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and two-time New York Times best-selling author, explores the differences between the two on The Exam Room Podcast with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll.   On This Episode - What are prebiotics? - What are probiotics? - What are natural sources of prebiotics and probiotics? - Do you need a s...

The scientifically proven benefits of fasting are explored.    Does fasting work for weight loss? Yes! Research shows that fasting can be extremely effective for losing unwanted pounds.   Dr. Alan Goldhamer, a leading fasting expert, explains that vital nutrients quickly return to the body following a fast while fat that is lost does not.   The author of Could Fasting Save Your Life? joins "The We...

There are scientifically proven foods that will create new mitochondria and lower blood sugar.   Mitochondria and insulin resistance are intricately linked, and what you eat plays an enormous role in their relationship.   Diabetes expert Cyrus Khambatta, PhD explores the relationship and shares the top foods to include in your diet that can optimize your health and cellular function. He joins "The...

The brutal truth about weight loss is that we are addicted to the foods that are killing us.   "Your addiction is more important [than living]," according to Dr. Joel Fuhrman. "When a person says, 'I'd rather die than eat [healthy]. Just shoot me right now. Can't enjoy food anymore?!'"   Learn about the power the mind plays in preventing you from shedding the pounds you want and living a healthier...

These are the foods that doctors should never tell their patients to eat. They can destroy your health when eaten regularly. Many have been shown to cause cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer's.   Leading nutrition expert Dr. Neal Barnard shares his list of the 10 foods everyone should be scared of. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   In This Epi...

Millions are searching for an alternative to Ozempic.   Why? Besides cost being an issue, the side effects can be unbearable. Most people only stay on the weight loss drug for two months before stopping. For all the good it does for weight loss, there are a ton of unwanted side effects, including "O face."   The good news is that there are natural alternatives to weight-loss drugs that carry none...

Americans say there is no place for the likes of McDonald's and Chick-fil-A in hospitals.   The giants of fast food are serving greasy, fatty, artery-clogging foods in the same building where patients are receiving artery-opening stents and pacemakers. Often these lifesaving surgeries are just a floor or two above where the unhealthy combo meals are being served up.   In a way it's like having an...

Have you ever tried to get someone to eat a vegan meal? It can lead to blank stares, immediate pushback, arguments, and worse. But there is a way to encourage someone to begin thinking about it without coming across as intimidating.   Catherine Perez is a registered dietitian, social media star, and author of Peaceful Kitchen: More than 100 Cozy Plant-Based Recipes to Comfort the Body and Nourish...

Studies show that flavonoids are packed with compounds that lower the risk of dementia as we age.   Dr. Neal Barnard goes inside the groundbreaking study on this potent and indispensable brain-protecting nutrient.   Flavonoids are also proven to reduce the risk of many other diseases. Dr. Barnard delivers those benefits as well when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Roo...

Molly Patrick is a self-described dirty girl who loves to eat clean.   Her path to healthy living is unique to say the least, but it has also helped her transform thousands of others into the healthy bodies they've always desired.   Molly grew up living off the land. Her parents fashioned their home out of mud, straw, and rocks. They did not have electricity, hot water, or indoor plumbing. It was...

The microbiome undergoes a radical transformation during massive weight loss. The result has a profound impact on your health.   Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author, explains the changes during this episode of The Exam Room Podcast.   Dr. B talks about what likely happened to the microbiome of "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll when he lost 280 pound...

Only about 1 in 4 women are aware of a change they can make that lowers their risk of breast cancer. And it's simple.   Half of all breast cancer cases are preventable, according to decades of research. In Dr. Kristi Funk's estimation, as many as 90% of cases are preventable.   Dr. Funk, breast cancer surgeon and a leading prevention expert, joins The Exam Room Podcast to share this small, but mig...

Food can have a huge influence on your mood. Some foods can make you happy while others can often contribute to sadness and depression.   Discover the foods than can improve your mood and the ones to avoid that may bring you down when Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Topics Discussed - How food influences mood - The best diet for happiness...