The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

John Salley was one of the bad boys of the NBA and one of the stars of the Bad Boys movie franchise. But he's also doing good things to improve his health and inspire others.   The 60-year-old has a goal to spend the next 60 years of his life teaching the world about health and wellness. And for Salley, that begins with his plant-based diet.   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to p...

Robert Cheeke is a New York Times bestselling author and champion vegan bodybuilder who joins us to discuss what it means to be an impactful vegan.   In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, we explore: - How small changes can lead to massive positive impacts - Actionable advice on leveraging skills and resources to promote effective vegan altruism - The inspiring story and mission behind his lat...

While we often link excess salt intake to heart disease and high blood pressure, the damage to the gut and microbiome is not to be overlooked.   Join Chuck Carroll and the master of gut health, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI , for a deep dive into the impact of sodium on your microbiome.   Tune in to discover: - How excessive salt intake can disrupt your gut bacteria and cause a host of health issu...

Dr. Stephan Esser, a distinguished sports medicine specialist, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to plant-based living.   Trained at Harvard and the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Esser has served as the team physician for the University of North Florida's Division I athletics and now runs a sports and lifestyle medicine practice. Beyond his professional credentials, he also has experience as...

Rashad Evans is a UFC Hall of Famer, MMA legend, and now a health advocate. He has embarked on a journey of transformation that is nothing short of inspiring.   Rashad joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room to discuss how transitioning to a plant-based diet has enhanced his training program and generated faster recovery times.   In this episode, you'll hear Rashad's insigh...

Your kidneys need good fuel to function at their best. The best foods for kidney health are revealed by Dr. Neal Barnard as he joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Topics Discussed - Top foods for kidneys - Worst foods for kidneys - Most important nutrients for kidneys - Healthiest kidney diets - Managing chronic kidney disease naturally - Slowing progression of kidney disease with diet...

Plants didn't just change Kelley Gilberry's life. They saved his life.   He was overweight, battling heart disease, and struggled with high blood sugar, too.   But the military vet would not surrender to an early death. Instead, he fought to reclaim his health. And he did so by arming himself with a plant-based diet.   Soon he would be winning the battle, reversing his heart disease, bringing his...

Acne, dry skin, rosacea, blemishes, and other skin conditions can often improve by eating different foods.   Dr. Suzanne Bruce, a double board-certified dermatologist, gives her top skin rejuvenating foods when she joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Topics - Foods that cause acne and foods that help - Anti-aging and vitamin E - Foods that prevent wrinkles - Sugar and its effect on ski...

Robyn Lawley is a gorgeous supermodel. She is also a stroke survivor.   Her flawless beauty has been showcased on the cover countless magazines and glamorous campaigns. One might think that her image personifies health. And it does now more than ever.   Robyn shares the shock of suffering a stroke at a young age and why doctors believed it occurred when she joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Pod...

The bird flu outbreak is infecting thousands of cows across the country. Is your milk safe to drink?   The virus has already been discovered in many milk samples on store shelves. It is also now infecting cattle ranchers.   Nutrition expert and bestselling author Dr. Neal Barnard shares the dangers of the H5N1 strain of avian flu that is spreading throughout cattle ranches and what you can do to r...

Shane Martin is a talented man. Some say the talented musician and kitchen whiz is also a health genius.   Just weeks shy of his 40th birthday he set on an epic health journey in which he ultimately reversed heart disease and diabetes while simultaneously returning high cholesterol and blood pressure to normal levels. Not to mention he also lost a tremendous amount of weight.   This self-described...

Certain foods have a natural ability to relieve constipation.   What foods help constipation the most? Find out when gastroenterologist and bestselling author Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins The Exam Room Live with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll.   On This Episode - Top foods for constipation relief. - What causes constipation? - Dangerous constipation hacks on TikTok. - Magnesium supplements....

The man is 61 years old and showing no signs of slowing down! Kirk Charles is riding his bike more than 1,000 miles from New York City to Chicago.   His age-defying secret? Eating a clean diet.   The longtime personal trainer and creator of Fit Beyond 40 shares his antiaging foods for top physical performance when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   He cre...

What foods can help autoimmune diseases?   Explore the connection between diet and autoimmune diseases with Dr. Neal Barnard on The Exam Room LIVE.   On the Show - The best diet for managing autoimmune conditions - Fruits that can help autoimmune diseases - Immune boosting nutrients to reduce symptoms - Common trigger foods for autoimmune symptoms - Inflammatory foods and how they affect symptoms...

A plant-based diet that is low in fat may decrease the amount of insulin needed by people with type 1 diabetes, according to a breakthrough study.   Lead researcher Dr. Hana Kahleova presents the findings on The Exam Room Podcast.   Key findings - Insulin needs decreased by 28%. - Insulin sensitivity increased by 127%. - Average weight loss was 11 pounds. - Total cholesterol decreased by 32 mg/dL....

Eating a vegan diet will negatively alter your DNA and destroy your health. That is a claim circulating and widely believed to be true although research shows it's not one rooted in science. It is false.   Nutrition claims are put to the test in this True or False edition of The Exam Room LIVE.   Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to dispel myths from reality and separ...

Tim Kaufman was a triple addict. Alcohol and drug abuse combined with binge eating nearly claimed his life.   Of the three deadly vices, it was food that had its hooks in him the deepest. It is an addiction more powerful than the fentanyl he was abusing. Ditto for what was in the bottomless liquor bottles he consumed each night.   Tim was beaten raw by life until he fought back and clawed his way...

Five studies on heart disease are analyzed by board-certified interventional cardiologist Dr. Columbus Batiste.   - Fasting: Can time-restricted eating actually make you more likely to develop heart disease?   - Salt and longevity: How many years can you add to your life by not adding salt to your food?   - Lifesaving effects of fish: Skepticism surrounds a study that touts the benefits of fish co...

Adding years to your life could be as easy as choosing the right foods at your next meal.   Unlock the secrets to longevity with Dr. Michael Greger best-selling author of How Not To Age.   Dr. Greger gives an unprecedented look at the challenges, triumphs, and nearly unrivaled amount of research that went into publishing a work that originally contained 13,000 citations.     Learn the effects food...

Histamine can build up in your body if you are unable to break it down properly. There are certain foods that trigger the release of histamine while others will help keep you symptom free.   Gastroenterologist and bestselling author Dr. Will Bulsiewicz explores histamine intolerance on The Exam Room Live with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll.   On This Episode - Safe foods for histamine in...

Carleigh Bodrug is the queen of creating delicious recipes from foods scraps. She breathes new life into everything from wilted greens to coffee grounds. On this episode of The Exam Room Podcast she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to show you how!   Her cookbook, PlantYou: Scrappy Cooking contains more than 140 zero-waste recipes that are good for you, the planet, and your wallet.  ...

Power foods are scientifically proven to help you lose weight and keep it off permanently. The frustrating days of going up and down the scale will be gone for good.   Dr. Neal Barnard and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll present The Power Foods Revolution live from the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Chef Dustin Harder shows how to create incredibly tasty meals and desserts with t...

How can you become a fit vegan? The world's top whole food, plant-based body recomposition coach Maxime Sigouin shares how.   He transformed into a shredded fitness machine and is now on a mission to help a million people reclaim their health and build the body they've dreamed of while eating the world's healthiest diet.   Maxime turned to a plant-based diet and quickly discovered that he could ma...

Think your metabolism will be slow forever? Think again.   Dr. Neal Barnard explains the natural metabolism boosting power of certain foods and how to put it to work for you! The power foods have been shown to improve metabolism at any age!   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE with the best foods you should be eating to boost your metabolism and more.   On The...

The queen of healthy allergy-free recipes joins The Exam Room with delicious and safe recipes that anyone can enjoy.   Kayla Cappiello specializes in recipes that are gluten free and can easily be transformed into dairy-free, nut-free, low-fat vegan masterpieces.   Her passion in the kitchen stems from her own experiences with food allergies. The journey began with acute episodes that landed her i...