Vitality Made Simple

The average four-year old laughs 300 times a day while the average 40-year old laughs only about four times.  It is time to change that!  While laughing doesn’t erase our problems, it can make us more resilient and better deal with the challenges of life.  Laughter increases oxygen intake, relaxes muscles and triggers the release of feel-good neurochemicals such as dopamine and serotonin.  Studies...

Panos Papadiamantis, cofounder of PNOE, which means “breath of life” in Greek, explains the importance of maximizing oxygen usage to increase Vitality and decelerate aging. In a simple, noninvasive, and inexpensive test, the PNOE breath analysis technology will analyze 23 biomarkers of Vitality, including metabolism, fat-burning efficiency, cellular function, biological age, and VO2Max. VO2Max is...

If you want to feel better, look better, and enjoy better relationships, then you need to optimize your Vitamin D level. Research has proven that it is critical for mental health, with benefits for learning, memory, and even decreasing anxiety and depression. You can ask your doctor to check it or you can get a home test from Everlywell:  https://www.everlywell.com/products/   (I have zero financi...

World expert in Nitric Oxide research, Nathan Bryan, PhD, shares an illuminating exploration of the critical role that the tiny molecule named Nitric Oxide (NO) plays in human health and vitality.  Based on cutting-edge science, he bridges the research with lifestyle approaches that can boost or hinder NO synthesis in the body.  Dr. Bryan clearly underscores the preventable nature of common chroni...

Thank you for being part of the Vitality Made Simple family!  It is a joy for Mike and I to publish this weekly podcast and your listenership is what makes it worth the time.  Our sincere commitment is to equip you to feel better, look better, and to enjoy better relationships.  Life is all about relationships!  Blessings for a fulfilling and energetic 2025! Disclaimer: This podcast is for general...

Do you think about eternity when you think about vitality?  Whether you do or not, this episode will be inspiring and practical.  In it, Dr. Ozment defines what it means to develop a Biblical eternal perspective as related to health and wellness.  She talks about how this point of view impacts different areas of vitality including stress reduction, resilience, immunity, cardiovascular health, and...

You can prevail over cancer!  Connect with Keith at  https://www.prevailovercancer.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq5QmV5bWviRRh9AU_qCtBzBTlVgyIuO3TEj6ZiwUy0AjsoOZUt and access his excellent online resources.  Keith Bishop, creator of Prevail Over Cancer, shares evidence-based, integrative food, lifestyle, and supplement information that is actionable today.  Keith is a highly experienced pharmacist and nutrit...

People of all ages can benefit from Colostrum’s unique benefits!  It has been shown to enhance gut health, support immune function, and promote tissue repair.  ProColostrum-LD (Liposomal Delivery) from GastroDefense is the high-quality formulation that I recommend for my patients and that I use on a daily basis. I have an affiliation with this company. Please access ProColostrum-LD via the SHOP ta...

Author of “Restored Hope:  A Neuroscience Guide to Optimal Brain and Human Function,” Dr. David Stephens shares his experience using glucose (dextrose) to improve many chronic diseases.  This is a totally new concept for me and I am curiously learning about this philosophy along with you!  Dr. Stephens talks about his research into and clinical outcomes using glucose to rebalance the brain to impr...

What is all the excitement about Donkey Milk?  In today’s episode, Saundra Traywick, citizen scientist and co-owner of DolceDeDonkey Dairy, shares with us the many shocking benefits of Donkey Milk.  Her healing adventure began when her daughter suffered a sudden-onset strep infection that severely impacted her cognition. After exhaustive doctor visits and hours of research, Saundra desperately tri...

A certified Biological Dental Hygienist and Oral-Myofunctional Therapist, Barbara Tritz is a distinguished thought leader in the world of Oral-Systemic Medicine.  I originally heard her speak at an Oral Health Summit that I keynoted in October.  I was beyond impressed with her knowledge and fearlessness in communicating the latest research on fluoride.  For years, I was taught and believed that fl...

Life is all about relationships!  Why do I keep repeating that on a podcast about Vitality?  Physical and mental health will absolutely impact our relationships in innumerable ways. Resilient people have more energy, emotional control, and mental clarity to better relate to the people in their lives that matter.  When Jesus was asked about the most important commandment, He replied, “Love God, Lov...

Is calcium really essential for strong bones and overall vitality? Author of Death by Calcium , Thomas Levy, MD, JD, challenges one of the most deeply rooted beliefs in modern nutrition as he asserts that excess calcium is not only unnecessary but can be outright dangerous. Backed by extensive research studies, Dr. Levy enthusiastically provides an eye-opening discussion of how calcium overload ca...

Doug Evans, author of “The Sprout Book” highlights the incredible potential of sprouting for improved health and vitality.  Sprouts are accessible to everyone, they are delicious, and they are an inexpensive way to have organic, nutrient-dense fresh food. You will enjoy Doug’s accessible and inspiring expertise and glean practical tips and encouragement to start your own sprouting adventure.  With...

Could gluten sensitivity be causing neurological problems in your life?  World-renowned expert in celiac disease, autoimmunity, and the gut microbiome, Alessio Fasano, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Harvard, is my guest today.  Over 2500 years ago, Hippocrates stated “All disease begins in the leaky gut” and now Dr. Fasano is helping us understand why that is true.  In 2000, he and his team...

We just finished filming our first course entitled "Upstream Gut Health" and its free until midnight on December 31, 2024.  This course is designed to simplify your oral and gut microbiome management.  I will be adding modules; once you're in, you'll have access to everything new. Here's the link.   drdebbieozment.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=5838391 Disclaimer: This...

How does melatonin impact cancer initiation and cancer treatment?  As I began digging into this topic, I was literally stunned by the volume of research related to melatonin use and cancer.  In this remarkable interview with melatonin expert, Dr. Terry Harmon, you will learn fascinating and hope-filled information about how melatonin, an inexpensive, easily accessible compound, has been used in ca...

Air is for people what water is for fish. Poor air quality impacts all areas of mental and physical illness and one third of Americans live with unhealthy levels of pollution inside their homes and offices. This is a conversation that made me reevaluate the air quality in our home - especially regarding mold! With a background in disaster restoration, Michael Feldstein shares his expertise and exp...

Could the foods that you’re eating to stay healthy actually be making you sick?  If you’re dealing with inflammation, fatigue, anxiety, or chronic pain, then you need this information.  Sally Norton, nutrition educator, shares her research and experience related to oxalate overload that can occur from eating a diet of “mostly plants.”  Author of the groundbreaking book, Toxic Superfoods, Sally giv...

To order The Oral Health Test or The Oral Health Probiotics from Bristle Health, simply go to www. BristleHealth.com   and use my affiliate discount code to save 10% off your entire order.  The discount code is VITALITY10.  Bacteria from your gums can travel to all parts of the body, contributing to the many inflammatory disorders that shorten healthspan and increase doctor visits and misery.  Ora...

Do you think DELICIOUS when you think of organ meats?  After this fascinating interview with Chef James Barry, your mouth may just start watering!  Chef James explains the far-reaching nutrient density of the  often discarded organ meats that our ancestors would have savored. He has created a delicious set of spice blends that cleverly contain the highest quality of herbs, spices and (undetectable...

Eric Ritter is a social media phenomenon.  He is not only curious but quirkily entertaining and extremely committed to helping people rid their lives of lead.  He is a self taught citizen scientist and has developed an inexpensive home test for lead.  You can find Eric on Instagram @ EricEverythingLead. His research is posted @ Everythinglead.org and his website is Detectlead.com where you can pur...

What notions should we dispel about health?  In today’s podcast, Neil Gyte shares his fascinating and REAL LIFE journey to health and vitality. Making a serious upstream course correction, Neil wants to tell the world that “Weight and looks are the wrong metric for health.”  Motivated by his relationship with his daughter, his misery is now his mission.  Here are links that we discussed: https://w...

Your oral microbiome impacts your memory, cancer risk, immune system, and cardiovascular health (and more!) long before your teeth suffer. To objectively know if your oral care practices are working, order a simple saliva test from www. BristleHealth.com and use the discount code VITALITY10 to save ten percent on your entire order.  Balancing your oral microbiome is essential if you want to run an...

Bring joy back to meal time! Sarah Ballantyne, PhD, shares the radical new science for getting the nutrients that your body needs from the food that you eat. It’s that simple! Refreshing, compelling, and guilt free, Dr. Ballantyne’s science-backed message focuses on the power of fully enjoying a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods to fuel vitality.  Earning a PhD in Medical Biophysics at age 26,...