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<ul> <li>Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell</li> <li>A variety of topics all related to living a healthy life</li> </ul> Presented by: Nutrition World <a href="http://www.nutritionw.com">www.nutritionw.com</a>   Broadcasting from the Nooga Dentistry Studio <a href="http://www.noogadentistry.com">www.noogadentistry.com</a>   Production of: Whitfield Media Group <a href="http://www.vitalhealthradio.com">www.vitalhealthradio.com</a>   Title: Peptides, AMPK, and Other Supplements for Weight Loss. <h2>[0:00:00] Headlines, Glucosamine & Alzheimer’s, and Study Skepticism</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed recaps last week’s episode about truly high-quality eggs and how to tell if eggs are nutritious <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Mentions Kristy (“chicken whisperer”) and that her eggs are sold at Nutrition World.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed addresses a national headline claiming glucosamine may accelerate Alzheimer’s. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Explains it was an observational study based on medical records, not a controlled trial.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">People who start glucosamine often already have joint pain, inflammation, or cognitive decline.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">This creates confounding factors (correlation ≠ causation).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Even broad AI-style review of research finds little credibility for the idea that glucosamine worsens Alzheimer’s and notes that some data suggest potential benefit.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clint and Ed discuss: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">How people often change multiple habits at once when they get sick (diet, supplements, etc.).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">The importance of baseline data (bloodwork, journaling) before judging if changes work</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>[0:13:29] Guest Elisha: What Peptides Are & How They Can Assist Weight Loss</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Elisha from Nutrition World is introduced.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed recounts his history with weight-loss supplements: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Heavy use of ephedra in the ’80s and ’90s: effective but with side effects (nervousness, blood pressure, insomnia).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Ephedra was eventually banned; Ed largely stopped promoting weight-loss pills, focusing instead on lifestyle, macros, and exercise.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed admits he dismissed Ancient Nutrition’s new Active Peptides at first, assuming it was a label trend riding on the buzzword “peptides.”</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reports strong positive feedback from real customers, including many who are not heavy supplement users but want help with appetite and weight.</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Elisha explains peptides with a “pearl necklace” analogy: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">A full necklace = protein.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Individual pearls = amino acids.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Small segments of the chain = peptides, which act like signals or “text messages” in the body.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Distinguishes nutritional peptides (like in this product) from therapeutic/medical peptides (e.g., GLP‑1 drugs).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Describes DNF‑10, the peptide in Active Peptides: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">A three‑amino‑acid chain isolated from baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Modulates appetite‑related hormones: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Ghrelin (“hunger hormone”) – DNF‑10 helps reduce ghrelin signaling so you feel less hungry.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">CCK (cholecystokinin) (“fullness hormone”) – DNF‑10 helps increase CCK, making you feel full/satisfied sooner.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Elisha’s personal experience: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Used it to help lose a few pounds before her wedding and to control cravings after a carb‑heavy honeymoon in Italy.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Reports feeling less snacky in the afternoons despite the tempting snacks at Nutrition World.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Notes customers are consistently “wowed” by the effect on appetite</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Product forms and dosing: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Powder in flavors like guava grapefruit and chocolate (which she says tastes like brownie).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Capsules: typically 2 per day.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Can be mixed with: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Ancient Nutrition’s A2 protein powder after lunch.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Or simply with water.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>[0:24:35] AMPK, Berberine & Metabolism Support Products</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Alicia introduces Life Extension AMPK Metabolic Activator: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">AMPK is described as a master cellular switch in every cell — like the light switch in your house showing you what needs cleaning.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Supports cellular cleanup and improves handling of belly/visceral fat, the dangerous fat around organs.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Typical study protocol: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">12–16 weeks (3–4 months) for notable changes.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Usually 1 capsule per day.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed references Dr. David Sinclair and the role of AMPK (and NMN) in longevity, noting strong safety when aiming to restore normal function, not push extremes.</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Berberine: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Also activates AMPK.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Mimics some effects of metformin: supports blood sugar balance and metabolic health.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Very safe overall, though some experience GI upset; Ed notes finding a brand that minimized stomach issues.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Nutrition World pharmacist Dr. Curt Dearing frequently recommends it.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Life Seasons Metabolism Formula: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Designed to boost resting metabolic rate rather than affect satiety.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Key ingredients mentioned: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Green tea (thermogenesis)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Cayenne pepper (metabolic “furnace”)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Theobromine (mild stimulant for energy without jitters)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Theanine (calming)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Cacao (hormonal and metabolic support)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Green coffee bean (via chlorogenic acid; supports liver and moderates sugar release, especially in fasting).</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Ed recalls the Dr. Oz–era fad around green coffee bean and notes that while it was overhyped, it does have real, modest benefits when used correctly and not as a “magic pill.”</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed describes his own experience: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Training for the Chattanooga Fitness bodybuilding event.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Cut calories by ~40% for the first time at age almost 69, but only lost about 7 pounds, illustrating slower metabolism with age.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Elisha emphasizes: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">These products are tools, not replacements for macros, exercise, and lifestyle.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Goal is to raise resting metabolic rate and support what diet and training are already doing.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Elisha notes peptides are fine in the evening (non‑stimulating) but the Metabolism formula should be used earlier in the day due to its stimulating ingredients.</li> </ul> <h2>[0:37:39] Aging, Eye Strain</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed reframes healthy aging: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Less about reaching extreme ages (e.g., 120+) and more about strength, clarity, mobility, and energy in the years you do have.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Notes concepts like a “heartbeat quota”—a rough idea that we have a finite number of heartbeats.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discusses modern eye strain from constant near‑focus screens: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Historically, humans mostly focused on distant objects.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Screen use reduces blinking from about 15 times/min to 5–7 times/min, leading to dry, strained eyes.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Recommends the 20‑20‑20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Mentions lutein and zeaxanthin from green vegetables as supportive eye nutrients.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> [0:40:51] Teflon, & philosophy on chemicals <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed shares a household tip: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">He uses green, non‑toxic stainless steel cookware (360 Cookware) but scrambled eggs stick badly.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">His sister suggested Dawn Powerwash, which worked exceptionally well on the pan.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clint notes he uses non‑stick pans where food slides right out.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed warns: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Many non‑stick pans (e.g., classic Teflon) can contain “forever chemicals”, potentially harming hormones and long‑term health.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Philosophical tension: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Show is generally pro‑“green pharmacy” and low‑chemical living, but Ed acknowledges sometimes selective use of effective products (like Dawn Powerwash) can be very helpful if used sparingly and thoughtfully.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> [0:42:15] Intermittent fasting & hair loss <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed shares findings from a new research study linking intermittent fasting with increased hair loss: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">During fasting, the body shifts from glucose to fat as fuel.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Hair follicle stem cells strongly prefer glucose; forcing them to rely on fat can stress or damage them.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Fasting may flood follicles with toxic fatty acids, especially in the presence of widespread seed‑oil consumption (canola, generic “vegetable oils,” etc.).</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reinforces Ed’s long‑standing reservations about intermittent fasting: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Risk of insufficient protein, leading to muscle loss and higher mortality.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Harder to build muscle within a restricted eating window.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Adds this hair loss risk as another factor against aggressive fasting for many people.</li> </ul> [0:44:59] Tinnitus & diet <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Study highlights dietary links for tinnitus (ringing in the ears): <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Higher fruit consumption correlates with lower odds of developing tinnitus.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Butter and legumes appeared to calm tinnitus symptoms.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">MSG and aspartame/Nutrasweet can worsen tinnitus by overstimulating nerves.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> [0:46:00] Safer bug repellents <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed discusses concerns with DEET: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Effective but not ideal for frequent or heavy use, especially on children and over large skin areas.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Introduces picaridin (he pronounces it like “Picardian”): <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">20% picaridin spray is comparable to DEET for repelling mosquitoes and ticks.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Has a better safety profile, less damaging to fabrics, and is Ed’s top chemical alternative to DEET.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Natural/green options: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Lemon eucalyptus oil and similar formulas can repel mosquitoes for up to 6 hours.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Nutrition World carries options like Trek and “Extra Strength Tick Repellent,” which Ed’s family uses directly on skin, especially for his grandkids.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>[0:54:08] Resistance Training, Longevity, Mindset on Medicine vs. Nature</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed cites a study from the British Journal of Sports Medicine: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">90–119 minutes per week of resistance training associated with: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">13% lower all‑cause mortality.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">19% lower cardiovascular mortality.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">27% lower mortality from neurological diseases, particularly dementia‑related.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reiterates: Exercise is the most reliable “elixir” of longevity.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Emphasizes that quality of life and cognitive health are at least as important as adding years.</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed quotes Andrew Kaufman, MD, who advocates: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Strong belief in natural healing and the body’s innate ability to self‑regulate.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Skepticism toward new pharmaceuticals and product trends.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">“Your body is always working in service to your healing.”</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed adds his own nuance: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">There is an important role for short‑term pharmaceuticals, surgeries, and acute interventions when life‑saving.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">But defaulting to nature and lifestyle first, with drugs as Plan B, is his guiding model.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clint points out that practitioners who have worked both in conventional and integrative spaces can often offer the best balanced guidance, understanding both toolkits without being dogmatic.</li> </ul> [0:56:15] Final reflections & closing <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed summarizes: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">The world can be divided into “learners and non‑learners,” and listeners of the show are very much in the “learner” camp.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">The show’s mission is to give practical, immediately usable health strategies that often aren’t emphasized in conventional appointments.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clint highlights: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">We can’t control everything (genetics, some disease), but having things we can control (diet, movement, sleep, supplements, environment) gives confidence and calm.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed emphasizes the phrase: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">“Genes load the gun; lifestyle pulls the trigger.”</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Good habits can keep risky genes silent much longer</li> </ul> </li> </ul>The post <a href="https://vitalhealthradio.com/2026/06/23/radio-show-podcast-june-21-2026/">Radio Show / Podcast – June 21, 2026</a> first appeared on <a href="https://vitalhealthradio.com">Vital Health Radio</a>.

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Radio Show / Podcast – June 14, 2026

<ul> <li>Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner of Nutrition World) & Clint Powell</li> <li>A variety of topics all to living a healthy life</li> </ul> Presented by: Nutrition World <a href="http://www.nutritionw.com">www.nutritionw.com</a> Broadcasting from the Nooga Dentistry Studio <a href="http://www.noogadentistry.com">www.noogadentistry.com</a> Production of: Whitfield Media Group <a href="http://www.vitalhealthradio.com">www.vitalhealthradio.com</a> <h2>Title: All about Eggs & Pasture Raised Chickens with Kristy, Deprescribing & “De-Supplementing” with Dr. Curt Dearing [0:00:00] Intro, Nutrition World Updates, and Ed’s Bodybuilding Prep</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed announces a new partnership with Azure: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Bringing ~100 new holistic food items into Nutrition World.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Examples: maple syrup, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, organic chicken breast, cheeses, farm butters.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed shares he’s preparing for the Chattanooga Fitness Bodybuilding Contest (his 4th year): <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Being coached by Matt Davis (Train Station gym).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Current approach: high protein, ~40% fewer calories, focused fat loss.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Matt had him do a high-carb refeed day (~300g carbs vs his usual 50g) which dramatically improved his energy and look.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>[0:9:11] Protein, Longevity, and Why Ed Focuses on Eggs</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed emphasizes a higher-protein diet, especially for aging, muscle maintenance, and longevity.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Core diet elements he advocates: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Higher protein</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Healthy fats</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Colorful vegetables (in smaller but consistent amounts)</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Notes many women under-consume protein, which accelerates muscle loss and impacts longevity.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Introduces guest Kristy, a long-time friend and staff member who homesteads and raises eggs that Ed eats 12–18 per week.</li> </ul> <h2>[0:11:04] Homesteading with Kristy: How She Raises Chickens and Protects the Flock</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Kristy’s setup: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Around 100 chickens, plus goats, dogs, cats, and a donkey (Bradford).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Lives “on the prairie” (rural, wooded property).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Uses no chemicals on the property (no weed killers, pest sprays, etc.).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">She wants chickens to “do chicken things”—roam, peck, eat bugs, move soil—rather than be treated like pets or indoor animals.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Predator control: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">No perimeter fence; previously lost some chickens to a fox attack.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Now uses Bradford the donkey and a Great Pyrenees dog for protection: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Donkey alerts and deters daytime predators like hawks and owls (stomping and loud calls).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Pyrenees patrols at night, primarily deterring coyotes.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Roosters herd hens into cover when threats appear.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motivator: Kristy’s passion for knowing where her food comes from, and controlling at least part of her family’s food system.</li> </ul> <h2>[0:15:09] Structured Water, and Animal Hydration</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Kristy filters all animal water with a high-grade system (not just a basic fridge filter): <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Removes contaminants without completely stripping all minerals (not full RO).</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Then she “restructures” the water with a swirling device (structure unit): <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Mimics water flowing over rocks in nature, believed to add “life” and energy back to the water.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">She and Ed both report feeling better hydration from structured water (less persistent thirst).</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">All of her animals receive this filtered/structured water.</li> </ul> <h2>[0:17:26] Egg Production, Breeds, and Why Yolk Color Matters</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Kristy keeps multiple chicken breeds: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Shell color = breed, not nutrition (white, brown, cream, etc., are just different breeds).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Example: White Leghorn → white eggs, Rhode Island Red → darker brown eggs.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Key nutritional indicator: yolk color <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">She aims for deep orange yolks.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Pale yellow yolks signal lower nutrient density, especially protein and nutrient intake from the chickens’ diet.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Production basics: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Most hens lay about 5–6 eggs per week, especially in their first 3 years.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Ed and Clint estimate she’s getting hundreds of eggs per week in total.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Kristy’s flock policy: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">She has a “no-kill” policy for older hens, keeping them for tick and bug control and the social flock structure.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Acknowledges some people cull flocks after 2–3 years, but she tends to keep productive, healthy hens past 4 years.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>[0:19:37] Industrial Eggs vs. Pasture-Raised: Animal Welfare and Nutrition</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed contrasts Kristy’s setup with CAFO operations (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations): <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Chickens crowded in small cages, poor conditions, bad feed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Notes such operations often use antibiotics—partly for disease, but also because they fatten animals.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Kristy’s holistic management: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">No antibiotics; uses natural anti-parasite and immune support: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Pumpkin seeds for worms</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Homegrown herbs like oregano and rosemary</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">She builds a strong “terrain” (internal environment) in the animals so they resist disease better.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion that what chickens eat (seed oils, moldy grains, etc. in industrial systems) ultimately affects the nutritional quality of the eggs humans eat.</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Nutritional highlights of eggs: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Choline in yolks (brain and cognitive health).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">A “perfect protein” with high biological value and broad micronutrients.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Eggs historically rank at the top for turning dietary protein into muscle due to a complete amino acid profile.</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Cholesterol discussion: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Ed challenges the blanket fear of cholesterol: Cholesterol supports hormone production and brain function.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Notes that the real risk markers are advanced lipoproteins like ApoB and Lp(a), not total cholesterol alone.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Personal example: Ed eats 12–18 eggs per week. & his cholesterol is extremely low by clinical standards.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Conclusion: Quality eggs are encouraged, especially from pasture-based systems like Kristy’s, or higher-quality options in stores.</li> </ul> <h2>[0:23:15] “Organic” vs. “Pasture-Raised” and Misleading Egg Labels</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">“Organic eggs”: fed organic feed but may still be confined indoors with no outdoor access.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">“Pasture-raised”: hens are outdoors on pasture, doing natural chicken behaviors; often superior in welfare and nutrition.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Both agree: If forced to choose, pasture-raised is preferable to organic-only.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">They call out labels bragging about “vegetarian-fed” hens as misleading: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Chickens are not natural vegetarians; they’re omnivores that eat bugs.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Forcing a vegetarian diet moves them away from their natural food and may reduce egg quality.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Kristy shares a quirky but natural behavior: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Chickens love scrambled eggs as a treat.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">She feeds them scrambled eggs and crushed shells.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Rationale: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Eggshells are rich in calcium, which hens need to build strong new shells.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">She simply cracks and throws shells; no elaborate processing..</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>[0:27:25] Refrigeration vs. Room-Temperature Egg Storage</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Kristy’s explanation: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Freshly laid eggs have a “bloom” or natural protective coating that makes them shelf-stable if not washed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Unwashed farm eggs can sit at room temperature for ~6 weeks or more.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Store-bought eggs are washed and must be refrigerated, because washing removes that protective coating.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">You cannot safely leave standard grocery-store eggs on the counter.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed highlights this as another example of nature’s built-in protective design.</li> </ul> <h2>[0:32:28] Deprescribing and “De-Supplementing” with Dr. Curt Dearing</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed reintroduces Dr. Curt Dearing to expand on a prior show about deprescribing (reducing excessive medications).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Common scenario Curt sees: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">People on many prescription meds plus a large number of supplements, overwhelmed and confused.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">They want to simplify, optimize, and know what really matters.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Curt’s consult approach: Review all meds and all supplements, then: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Remove what isn’t necessary.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Emphasize foundational lifestyle and core supplements.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">They warn about a false sense of security: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Some people think “I’m taking a pill, so I don’t have to change my habits.”</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">This applies to both pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>[0:36:00] The Core Four, Lifestyle First, and Limits of Medication-Only Approaches</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed references his “Core Four” foundational supplements (detailed in <a href="https://www.theholisticnavigator.com/core-four">a free ebook on The Holistic Navigato</a>r): <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Designed as tier 1 essentials vs. lower-tier “nice-to-have” supplements.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Curt’s stance: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Diet and exercise are the primary pillars.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Supplements should support, not replace, healthy habits.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Example: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">People on metformin or berberine may keep eating poorly yet feel “covered” because their blood sugar numbers look better.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">This is managing symptoms, not addressing root causes.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>[37:15] “Beyond Cholesterol” and Advanced Heart Risk Testing</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Curt mentions his upcoming ebook “Beyond Cholesterol” (targeting Amazon release): <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Argues standard lipid panels (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL) are not enough.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Advocates for advanced tests like ApoB, Lp(a), and coronary calcium scores.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Example case: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">A patient with LDL of 212 on atorvastatin.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Curt notes that LDL alone can be “dangerous or harmless” depending on the underlying particle types and inflammation.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Coronary Calcium Score: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Patient’s score is 0, which is reassuring but not a free pass.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Calcium score detects calcified plaque, not soft plaque, and doesn’t capture inflammation.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Curt emphasizes HS-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) as a marker of systemic inflammation, which drives soft plaque formation.</li> </ul> <h2>[0:40:22] Medications in the Case Study: Statin, Nexium, Amlodipine, Zoloft</h2> Curt walks through a specific patient on multiple meds: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Atorvastatin (statin) <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Curt questions its necessity given: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Calcium score of 0</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Lipid values that don’t look catastrophic</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Recommends advanced lipid testing and provides patients with evidence-based reasons to discuss with their provider if they want to stop.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Nexium (PPI) <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Discusses risks of long-term proton pump inhibitor use: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Impaired absorption of magnesium, calcium, micronutrients</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Possible cognitive, kidney, and bone issues.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Insists on a taper, not cold turkey, due to rebound reflux.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Amlodipine (blood pressure med) <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Often can be tapered fairly quickly, especially when: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Lifestyle changes are implemented (diet, exercise).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Magnesium intake is optimized (many people take too little magnesium).</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Curt’s view: conventional medicine often drives blood pressure too low in older adults; some elevation is physiologically adaptive.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Zoloft (SSRI) <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Must be tapered, like most psychiatric meds, to avoid withdrawal and symptom flare.</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <h2>[0:46:10] Magnesium, Omega-3s, and Simplifying the Supplement Stack</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Curt reviews the patient’s supplement list and simplifies: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Multivitamin: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Advocates a high-quality multi (not basic synthetics like Centrum).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Prefers one that already includes CoQ10 (e.g., 100 mg), so separate CoQ10 can be discontinued.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Vitamin D: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Should be taken with vitamin K to direct calcium into bone and away from arteries and organs.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Omega-3s: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Many people take half the necessary dose.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Recommends triglyceride-form omega-3s like DHA Extra (~960 mg DHA) for inflammation and blood pressure.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Magnesium: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Suggests glycinate or taurate forms for better absorption and blood pressure benefits.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Probiotics: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Curt suggests taking breaks (e.g., a month off) and rotating brands/strains, including spore-based types.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Seasonal products: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">The patient takes quercetin + stinging nettle for allergies.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Curt recommends seasonal use only for seasonal allergies, saving money and reducing pill fatigue.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">For lipids and blood sugar, Curt favors BerberCol (berberine + bergamot) to: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Improve numbers (to satisfy doctors).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">More meaningfully affect ApoB and related risk markers.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Weight & energy: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Patient had been using weight-loss products.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Curt shifts focus to fixing sleep and overall lifestyle rather than stacking more “fat burners.”</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Saffron: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">He distinguishes between saffron extracts for mood vs. saffron for weight management—formulation details matter.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>[0:54:57] Closing: Funding for Alternative Health and Supplement Tax Benefits</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ed shares policy/legislative updates: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Alternative health funding preserved in the federal budget. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Initial fear that support would be cut; instead, it was kept in the proposed budget.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">The Dietary Supplement Access Act proposal: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Would classify dietary supplements as a qualified medical expense in the IRS code.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Allow individuals to claim up to $500/year (and $250 for married filing separately) for supplements.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Could apply to common products like multivitamins, vitamin D, etc. if/when finalized.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> The post <a href="https://vitalhealthradio.com/2026/06/16/radio-show-podcast-june-14-2026/">Radio Show / Podcast – June 14, 2026</a> first appeared on <a href="https://vitalhealthradio.com">Vital Health 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