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What if the best longevity habit is one you can actually stick with? Plant-based chef and longevity educator Ron Russell joins Dr. Michael Haley to explore small, enjoyable changes in nutrition, movement, strength training, sleep, and gratitude. Their conversation focuses on healthspan: having the energy, strength, and independence to enjoy your years. Ron is the author of Longevity Visa and co-founder of SunCafe Organic in Los Angeles. He shares his experience preparing meals for patients in Dr. Dean Ornish’s program at UCLA Medical Center and teaching cooking classes to help people prepare flavorful plant-based meals at home. Dr. Haley and Ron have different dietary preferences, but find common ground in making nutritious food and sustainable habits easier to enjoy. IN THIS EPISODE • How Ron approaches longevity habit stacking without changing everything at once • Keeping frozen blueberries and other ingredients available for busy days • Adding dark leafy greens to familiar meals • Plant protein, sprouting, B12, and other supplement questions • Turning prepared white beans into a creamy lemon-garlic sauce • Using acidity, spices, and simple sauces to build flavor • Incorporating movement breaks and strength training into everyday life • Ron’s experience with gratitude journaling, sleep routines, and coping with loss • Using a written habit list to stay consistent and adapt when circumstances change EPISODE BLOG & FULL TRANSCRIPT https://drhaley.com/longevity-habit-stacking-ron-russell/ WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTP_m70Yr6U RON RUSSELL’S RESOURCES Website and newsletter signup: https://www.longevityvisa.com/ Plant-based recipes: https://www.longevityvisa.com/longevity-recipes Longevity habit list: https://www.longevityvisa.com/50-best-longevity-hacks Educational longevity assessment: https://www.longevityvisa.com/longevity-test Longevity Visa book: https://www.amazon.com/Longevity-Visa-Younger-Healthier-Reverse/dp/B0GL378WKK Longevity Visa Reset Kit: https://www.longevityvisa.com/product-page/longevity-visa-reset-kit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LongevityVisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityvisa/ https://www.instagram.com/veganchefron/ X: https://x.com/RonRussell2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronrusselllongevityvisa SunCafe Organic: https://www.suncafe.com/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCE MENTIONED Dr. Michael Greger’s NutritionFacts.org: https://nutritionfacts.org/ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Start small: Ron’s habit-stacking message 00:51 Healthspan and longevity habit stacking 03:51 Blueberries, matcha, and an easy starting habit 13:08 Tofu, tempeh, and raw versus cooked food 19:27 Dark leafy greens and ways to add them 24:27 Why Ron became vegetarian and later vegan 28:09 Animal welfare, food choices, and gratitude 32:02 Plant-based nutrition, protein, and sprouting 37:24 B12 and other supplement questions 39:11 Ron’s approach to flaxseed preparation and storage 43:12 Longevity Visa and food for the Ornish program 45:43 Quick bowls and creamy plant-based sauces 48:15 Acidity, spices, and building flavor 50:23 Extra-virgin olive oil as a finishing ingredient 51:38 Daily movement and strength training 57:37 Balance, physical capacity, and Ron’s assessment 1:00:53 Mindset and the gratitude habit 1:05:39 Sleep hygiene and the bedroom environment 1:07:12 Stress, grief, and gratitude 1:09:44 Starting small and using a habit spreadsheet 1:11:27 Ron’s suggestions for getting started 1:13:53 Newsletter, social channels, book, and reset kit 1:15:14 Closing thoughts and resources JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you could improve one habit this week—food, movement, sleep, or gratitude—which would you choose, and what gets in your way? Subscribe to The Dr. Haley Show, share this episode with someone who would enjoy it, and explore more conversations at https://drhaley.com/. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This podcast and article are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. The experiences and opinions discussed are those of the speakers and should not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not begin, discontinue, or change any medication, supplement, diet, or treatment based solely on this episode.

What if the first question at a nutrition store shouldn’t be “Which supplement should I buy?” but “What am I trying to solve?” Chris Ruppe has operated Gator Nutrition, an independent Florida nutrition store, since 1997. After nearly three decades of conversations with customers, he has learned to ask about their goals and everyday habits before pointing them toward a product. In this episode, Chris and Dr. Michael Haley discuss how people choose supplements, why Chris keeps a smaller selection in his store, and how his thinking about diet has changed over the years. Chris also shares the ideas behind his book, Bend Over and Take It: What We’ve Been Fed and Told to Swallow About Our Health. They cover: • Questions to ask before buying a supplement • Food and activity habits that can get overlooked • Conflicting nutrition advice and diet trends • How Chris chooses products for Gator Nutrition • The difference between a personal experience and evidence that something will work for everyone The conversation also includes the speakers’ opinions and personal experiences concerning cancer care and COVID-19. Those portions are presented for discussion, not as treatment recommendations. RESOURCES Read the episode post and transcript: https://drhaley.com/need-that-supplement/ Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjegPA2wtAc Chris’s book, Bend Over and Take It: https://www.amazon.com/Bend-Over-Take-Swallow-Health/dp/B0HG7MJT2G Gator Nutrition on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GatorNutrition Gator Nutrition on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatornutrition97/ Chris Ruppe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisruppe/ More episodes of The Dr. Haley Show: https://drhaley.com/ This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Do not change a medication, supplement, diet, or treatment based solely on this conversation; discuss personal health decisions with a qualified healthcare professional.

Why can the same herb help one person yet do little—or even create problems—for someone else? Clinical herbalist Bonnie D’Arcangelo says one reason is that people often use herbs as though they were generic pharmaceuticals: match one popular supplement to one symptom and hope for a predictable result. Herbal medicine, she explains, is more complex—and “natural” does not automatically mean safe. In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Bonnie joins Dr. Michael Haley to explain why herbal medicine is not one-size-fits-all. They discuss individualized herbal formulas, herb-drug interactions, tinctures, topical delivery systems, orthosilicic acid, chronic pain, diabetic wound research, phantom-limb pain, and the importance of separating published evidence from clinical observation, personal testimony, theory, and spiritual belief. The conversation also explores Bonnie’s unconventional views about plant consciousness, the etheric body, intention during harvesting, and the relationship between people and medicinal plants. ABOUT BONNIE D’ARCANGELO Bonnie D’Arcangelo is a clinical herbalist, holistic health consultant, herbal formulator, and botanical conservationist. She holds a Master of Science in Herbal Medicine, completed advanced clinical herbalism training through David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies, is a certified aromatherapist, and is pursuing doctoral studies in integrative health. Bonnie is the founder of Botanical Healing Arts, co-founder and formulator of Ætherbal, and founder and president of Michigan Protects, a nonprofit working to preserve native medicinal plants at risk of disappearing from the wild. RESOURCES Complete article, video, resources, and transcript: https://drhaley.com/herbal-medicine-not-one-size-fits-all/ Bonnie D’Arcangelo’s resource hub: https://bonniedarcangelo.com/ Botanical Healing Arts: https://botanicalhealingarts.com/ Ætherbal herbal topical products: https://www.aetherbal.com/ Michigan Protects: https://michiganprotects.org/ Ætherbal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aetherbal/ Ætherbal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aetherbal_topicals/ Ætherbal on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AEtherbal EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why herbal medicine is not automatically safe 00:45 Introducing Bonnie D’Arcangelo 05:13 Bonnie’s journey from childhood illness to herbal medicine 10:00 Integrating herbal medicine with conventional medical care 15:08 Herb-drug interactions and the principles of herbal formulation 18:54 Why single-herb approaches and popular supplements may fail 20:14 An example of individualized herbal formulation 23:41 Comparing tinctures, capsules, and topical delivery 27:39 What evidence supports Bonnie’s transdermal delivery system? 31:12 Amphiphilic delivery, hyaluronic acid, oil, and water 36:05 Orthosilicic acid and the patent-pending formulation 42:01 Research goals involving diabetic wounds and breast cancer 47:17 Neuropathy, chronic pain, and the stories behind Bonnie’s products 50:56 Phantom-limb pain, anecdotal results, and spiritual interpretation 55:34 Plant signaling, harvesting, intention, and consciousness 59:44 Rapid-fire questions about herbs and herbalists 1:03:02 Advice for people discouraged by unsuccessful natural remedies KEY TAKEAWAY Herbal medicine is not simply a matter of matching an herb to a diagnosis. According to Bonnie, responsible herbal practice considers the individual, the possible causes underlying the symptoms, the qualities and interactions of multiple herbs, the delivery method, dosage, and any medications the person already uses. The episode also illustrates why different types of evidence should not be treated as interchangeable. Published research, plausible mechanisms, clinical observations, testimonials, traditional practices, and spiritual beliefs may all inspire questions, but they do not establish a claim with the same degree of certainty. ABOUT THE DR. HALEY SHOW The Dr. Haley Show explores natural health, nutrition, emerging research, unconventional ideas, and the foundational practices that help people pursue better health. Follow or subscribe so you do not miss future conversations with practitioners, researchers, innovators, and health radicals. Explore more episodes, complete articles, guest resources, and transcripts: https://drhaley.com/ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The experiences and opinions discussed are those of the speakers and should not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not begin, discontinue, or change any medication, supplement, diet, or treatment based solely on this episode.

What happens when the strategies that once kept you lean and energized—eating less, exercising harder, and pushing through fatigue—stop working? In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Bria Gadd, also known as The Period Whisperer, about the accumulated strain she calls “health debt.” Bria explains how chronic stress, inadequate recovery, under-fueling, poor sleep, illness, and demanding exercise can leave the body without enough energy to meet its daily demands. Although health debt can affect both men and women, the additional demands of perimenopause may make underlying problems much harder to ignore. Dr. Haley and Bria discuss why stubborn weight is not always a discipline problem, how excessive exercise can become another expense the body cannot afford, why protein and recovery matter, and what waking between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m. may reveal. They also explore symptom tracking, blood-sugar regulation, caffeine, hormones, gut health, and functional tests such as DUTCH hormone testing, GI-MAP stool testing, thyroid panels, minerals, and comprehensive blood chemistry. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: • What Bria means by “health debt” • How energy supply and energy demand affect the body • Why perimenopause may expose problems that were already developing • Why eating less and exercising more can stop producing results • How under-fueling and inadequate recovery may affect metabolism • Why intense cardio is not always the best weight-loss strategy • The importance of protein, balanced meals, and eating earlier in the day • Why coffee may provide stimulation without correcting low energy • How caffeine or blood-sugar dysregulation may contribute to nighttime waking • Why resistance training must be supported by nutrition and recovery • How tracking food, energy, mood, digestion, and cravings can reveal patterns • Where functional laboratory testing may fit • The difference between functional support and licensed medical care EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Why the body protects its energy 00:55 — Why eating less and exercising harder may stop working 02:29 — Introducing Bria Gadd, The Period Whisperer 04:24 — Can men accumulate health debt too? 07:33 — Energy supply, energy demand, and health debt 10:04 — How Bria accumulated her own health debt 13:19 — When exercise becomes another burden 15:15 — Strength training, mobility, and recovery 17:51 — Why more cardio may not produce weight loss 20:05 — Midlife nutrition mistakes and inadequate protein 22:47 — How long should you fast? 25:27 — Why coffee is not breakfast 27:07 — Eating 1,400 calories while gaining weight 29:23 — Sleep, recovery, and waking during the night 33:00 — Caffeine, blood sugar, and 2:00 a.m. waking 34:53 — Measuring symptoms and tracking progress 38:31 — Hormones, peptides, and foundational health 40:22 — DUTCH hormone testing and GI-MAP testing 42:12 — Individualized gut-health protocols 44:01 — Bria’s professional scope and working with doctors 48:25 — How to work with Bria 48:48 — The opportunity hidden within perimenopause ABOUT BRIA GADD: Bria Gadd, known as The Period Whisperer, is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, certified holistic health coach, certified personal trainer, and educator specializing in perimenopause and menopause. After experiencing weight gain, fatigue, disrupted sleep, anxiety, and changing periods while following the nutrition and exercise strategies that had previously worked for her, Bria began investigating the relationships among energy availability, recovery, hormones, metabolism, stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and gut health. She now helps women understand the patterns behind their symptoms and develop individualized strategies intended to support energy, strength, metabolic health, and quality of life. She is also the host of The Period Whisperer Podcast. CONNECT WITH BRIA GADD: Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ Work with Bria: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching The Period Whisperer Podcast: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BriaThePeriodWhisperer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bria-gadd Midlife Mojo: https://www.skool.com/midlife-mojo-1786/about EPISODE RESOURCES: Read the complete article and transcript: https://drhaley.com/health-debt-perimenopause/ Watch the interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPLRmMMQlxE Visit The Dr. Haley Show: https://drhaley.com/ Explore Haley Nutrition: https://haleynutrition.com/ Listen to the episode for the current Haley Nutrition listener coupon code. This episode is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before changing your diet, exercise routine, medications, supplements, hormones, or healthcare plan. Bria Gadd is a non-prescribing Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe.

What happens when ozone enters your body—and why are people using ozone therapy through saunas, ozonated water, blood treatments and other applications? In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Blake Miller, founder of Ozone Purity and the Ozone for Life movement. Blake has worked with ozone technology and holistic wellness for nearly three decades, focusing on ozone equipment, education and professional and home-based applications. Blake explains how ozone is produced, describes several methods of administration and discusses why proponents believe controlled ozone exposure may influence oxygen utilization, energy, microorganisms and detoxification. The conversation covers: • The difference between ambient-air and medical ozone generators • Why ozone should not be inhaled • Ozone steam saunas • Ozonated water • Rectal insufflation and ear applications • Autohemotherapy and IV ozone • EBOO, or extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation • Professional and home ozone equipment • Questions surrounding dosage, evidence and safety • Blake’s use of dark-field microscopy and live-blood analysis QUICK TAKEAWAY “Ozone therapy” is not one treatment. Ozonated water, an ozone steam sauna, rectal insufflation, autohemotherapy, EBOO and direct gas administration expose the body to ozone in substantially different ways. Any proposed benefit or risk should be evaluated according to the particular route, concentration, dose, condition and quality of supporting evidence. Ozone should not be inhaled, and clinical applications require appropriately trained healthcare professionals. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What ozone is and how it is produced 01:03 Ozone therapy: promise, controversy and safety 02:28 Introducing Blake Miller 03:12 Dr. Haley’s previous experience with ozone generators 04:45 Ambient-air ozone versus medical ozone 05:50 IV ozone and autohemotherapy explained 07:12 Ozone saunas and rectal insufflation 09:17 How rectal ozone is administered 10:01 What happens to the O₃ molecule 11:04 Ozone dosing and potential dangers 11:40 Ear applications and neurological claims 12:24 Evidence, oxygen levels, fatigue and brain fog 15:03 The history of ozone therapy 16:14 Why Blake believes people use ozone today 17:24 EBOO and less-invasive home applications 18:53 How ozonated water is made 19:41 Ozone, bacteria, gut health and SIBO 21:16 Entry-level ozone applications 22:03 Home and professional ozone equipment 24:01 Measuring results and live-blood analysis 24:52 Heavy metals, toxicity and chronic fatigue 27:02 Where to find Blake Miller and Ozone Purity RESOURCES Read the complete episode notes and transcript: https://drhaley.com/ozone-therapy-explained/ Ozone Purity: https://ozonepurity.com/ The Ozone Guru on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theozoneguru/ The Ozone Guru on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theozoneguru Ozone Purity on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OzonePurity Blake Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-miller-926b4a261/ FDA regulation concerning ozone-generating devices: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-801/subpart-H/section-801.415 Related episode—Chronic Fatigue and the “Toxic Five” with Dr. Evan Hirsch: https://drhaley.com/chronic-fatigue-toxic-five/ Visit Haley Nutrition and listen to the podcast for the current listener coupon code: https://haleynutrition.com/ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This episode is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The views expressed by the guest are his own and do not necessarily represent those of Dr. Michael Haley, The Dr. Haley Show or Haley Nutrition. Some claims discussed in this episode remain controversial or have not been established through high-quality clinical research. Ozone should not be inhaled. Consult an appropriately licensed healthcare professional before beginning, changing or discontinuing any treatment, especially a blood-based, injectable or other invasive procedure.

Why can someone feel profoundly exhausted even when routine blood work looks normal? In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley talks with Evan H. Hirsch, MD, known as the EnergyMD, about chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), Long COVID, post-exertional malaise, environmental exposures, nervous-system regulation, and the limitations Dr. Hirsch sees in relying on laboratory testing alone. After struggling with chronic fatigue himself for five years, Dr. Hirsch began looking beyond conventional and functional medicine for answers. That journey led him to develop the EnergyMD Method and what he calls the “Toxic Five”: heavy metals, chemicals, mold, infections, and nervous-system dysfunction or trauma. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} In this conversation, Dr. Hirsch explains: • What separates chronic fatigue from ordinary tiredness • The role of post-exertional malaise, brain fog, pain, and poor sleep • How ME/CFS and Long COVID can overlap • Why he believes laboratory testing can sometimes miss important contributors • The “Toxic Five” framework • His views on mold, heavy metals, infections, and environmental exposures • His four-step EnergyMD Method • Why he replaces deficiencies before addressing deeper toxicities • What he means by “opening the exit pathways” • Nervous-system and limbic-system retraining • Breathwork, vagal stimulation, mindset, and parasympathetic activity • Why he believes recovery often takes many months • How he tracks energy and symptom improvement over time Dr. Hirsch also discusses one of the more controversial aspects of his approach: treating suspected contributors even when laboratory testing does not confirm them. Dr. Haley challenges him on how to distinguish a helpful treatment reaction from an adverse response and how clinical experience should be weighed alongside testing and research. The conversation concludes with an important message for people who have spent years looking for answers: keep asking why, continue looking for underlying contributors, and track progress over time rather than expecting an overnight recovery. RESOURCES Dr. Evan Hirsch / EnergyMD Method: https://www.energymdmethod.com/ Fix Your Fatigue Masterclass: https://fixyourfatigue.com/ Book — Fix Your Fatigue: https://www.energymdmethod.com/fyf-book Episode page and full transcript: https://drhaley.com/chronic-fatigue-toxic-five/ Dr. Hirsch specifically recommends FixYourFatigue.com as the next place to learn more about his current approach and masterclass. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Statements made by guests represent their own views, clinical experience, and interpretation of the available evidence. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health and treatment decisions.

Do you live with widespread pain, persistent fatigue, poor sleep, or brain fog—even though your medical tests keep coming back normal? Or is someone you love struggling with symptoms that other people cannot see or understand? Fibromyalgia is real, but patients are still frequently dismissed, misunderstood, or told that their suffering is “all in their head.” In Episode 152 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with fibromyalgia wellness expert Tami Stackelhouse about what fibromyalgia feels like, how it is diagnosed, what may trigger or amplify its symptoms, and why a lack of answers does not mean that meaningful improvement is impossible. Tami was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2007 and eventually became disabled by her symptoms. After working with healthcare providers and a health coach—and developing a more individualized approach to caring for her body—she reached what her physician described as fibromyalgia remission. Tami explains why fibromyalgia may overlap with or resemble conditions such as hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, ME/CFS, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, migraines, and sleep disorders. She also shares how discovering that she was waking approximately 45 times per hour changed her understanding of her own fatigue and pain. Dr. Haley and Tami discuss: • Why fibromyalgia is a real physical condition • How fibromyalgia is diagnosed without one definitive test • What fibromyalgia remission means • Conditions that may mimic or accompany fibromyalgia • Physical, emotional, and medical trauma as possible triggers • Why fibromyalgia can amplify other sources of pain • The importance of sleep and identifying sleep disorders • How pacing helps patients budget limited energy • The appropriate roles of medication and lifestyle changes • Why knowing what to do is different from consistently doing it • How a fibromyalgia coach complements medical care • Nutrition, protein intake, and manageable dietary changes • Mindset and learning to treat the body as an ally • Tami’s Christian faith and how fibromyalgia gave her a deeper sense of purpose • Why researchers should study people who have substantially improved Tami also explains why she believes many people can feel considerably better. When Dr. Haley asks whether her estimate is supported by clinical research, she clearly identifies it as an observation drawn from her experience and coaching work rather than a published recovery rate. ABOUT TAMI STACKELHOUSE Tami Stackelhouse is an award-winning author, fibromyalgia wellness expert, founder of the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute, host of the Fibromyalgia Podcast®, and executive producer of the documentary INVISIBLE. Today, Tami trains Certified Fibromyalgia Coaches® and Certified Fibromyalgia Advisors® and helps people develop individualized strategies for addressing pain, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, and the practical demands of living with fibromyalgia. EPISODE RESOURCES Complete show notes and transcript: https://drhaley.com/fibromyalgia-not-all-in-your-head/ Tami Stackelhouse: https://tamistackelhouse.com/ Fibromyalgia Podcast®: https://fibromyalgiapodcast.com/ International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute: https://fibromyalgiacoachinginstitute.com/ Download Take Back Your Life: https://takebackyourlifebook.com/ Fibromyalgia Wellness Style℠ Quiz: https://fibroquiz.com/ Find a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®: https://findafibrocoach.com/ INVISIBLE documentary: https://www.invisible-film.com/ CONNECT WITH TAMI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fibromyalgiawellness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fibrocoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fibrocoach/ X: https://x.com/fibrocoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamistackelhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fibrocoach/ CONNECT WITH THE DR. HALEY SHOW Website: https://drhaley.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-haley-show/id1573943789 If this episode helped you understand fibromyalgia differently, please follow The Dr. Haley Show and share this conversation with someone living with chronic pain, fatigue, poor sleep, or brain fog. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The experiences and opinions discussed are those of the speakers and should not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not begin, discontinue, or change any medication, supplement, diet, or treatment based solely on this episode.

What if bread itself isn’t necessarily the problem—but the ways we grow grain, process flour, and make bread have fundamentally changed? In Episode 151 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley welcomes German baker, engineer, author, and nutrition adviser Dr. Sven Mostegl. Their wide-ranging conversation explores traditional breadmaking, modern flour, sourdough cultures, wheat berries, gluten, fiber, and long fermentation. Rather than declaring bread universally good or bad, Dr. Mostegl explains why the grain, milling process, ingredients, fermentation time, and craftsmanship can produce very different foods. You’ll learn: • How traditional bread differs from much of today’s packaged bread • What happens after a wheat berry is milled into flour • The advantages and limitations of grinding flour at home • Why professionally milled flour is not necessarily inferior • What long fermentation may change inside dough • Why fermentation involves more than simply waiting a certain number of hours • The difference between authentic sourdough and sourdough-flavored bread • Where the yeasts and bacteria in a sourdough starter come from • How commercial yeast changed bread production • Why whole-grain flour and proper preparation should be considered together • How wheat, spelt, einkorn, and rye differ in breadmaking • Why rye is Dr. Mostegl’s favorite grain • How fiber, bread structure, and fermentation may influence blood sugar • Which questions to ask when buying bread from a bakery • What equipment a beginning home baker actually needs • Why learning to handle dough by hand can be valuable before using machinery • How consumer choices can influence what bakeries and manufacturers produce Dr. Mostegl also discusses breadmaking as a tactile, meditative, and even spiritual practice. Working with dough teaches the baker to respond to temperature, humidity, hydration, flour, starter activity, and the changing condition of the dough—not merely follow a clock. IMPORTANT CELIAC DISEASE DISTINCTION Ordinary wheat, rye, or barley sourdough should not be presumed safe for someone with celiac disease. Fermentation can modify components of the dough, but traditionally fermented bread may still contain clinically significant gluten. EPISODE RESOURCES Read the complete article, watch the interview, and access the full transcript: https://drhaley.com/bread-fermentation-sven-mostegl/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UmqcdtIaoNg LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. SVEN MOSTEGL: Official Website: https://sventhebaker.com/ About Dr. Sven Mostegl: https://sventhebaker.com/about All Links and Social Channels: https://linktr.ee/drsvenmostegl Baking Classes: https://sventhebaker.com/baking-classes Online Courses: https://sventhebaker.com/online-course Bread Calculator: https://sventhebaker.com/bread-calculator Books and Publications: https://sventhebaker.com/buecher BOOKS BY DR. SVEN MOSTEGL The Bread Revolution: Why Grain Is Healthier Than Many People Think, and How We Can Use It to Feed the World English edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/3903521884 Die Brot-Revolution German edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/3903660361 Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Sven-Mostegl/e/B0FK5HHK2G FOLLOW DR. SVEN MOSTEGL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sventhebaker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsventhebaker/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-mostegl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@svenmostegloffical ABOUT DR. SVEN MOSTEGL Dr. Sven Mostegl is a German professional baker, PhD engineer, author, trained nutrition adviser, and health educator based in Dubai. With decades of experience in food and baking, his work connects fully fermented foods, nutrition, the microbiome, and metabolic health. Through his books, baking classes, and educational work, he challenges common assumptions about food and translates complex topics into practical ideas for everyday life. His goal is to help people better understand what they eat, how their bodies work, and how everyday choices may support a healthier and happier life. ABOUT THE DR. HALEY SHOW The Dr. Haley Show explores health, nutrition, natural living, and the evidence behind the claims that shape our decisions. Host Dr. Michael Haley speaks with clinicians, researchers, authors, entrepreneurs, and other experts whose experience can help listeners ask better questions and make better-informed choices. Learn more: https://drhaley.com/ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This episode is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Statements made by the guest represent his perspectives and should not be interpreted as universally applicable medical or nutritional recommendations. Consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes, especially if you have celiac disease, wheat allergy, diabetes, digestive disease, or another medical condition.

What if eating nutritious food isn't enough because what really matters is what your body can actually digest, absorb, and utilize? In Episode 150 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley sits down with Dr. Ryan Jones, a Doctor of Oriental and Complementary Medicine with decades of experience spanning traditional healing systems, nutritional medicine, supplement formulation, and manufacturing. The conversation begins with monolaurin—the monoglyceride of lauric acid at the heart of Lauricidin®—and expands into a much bigger discussion about gut health, the microbiome, food sensitivities, probiotics, fermented foods, immune health, supplement quality, and why improving health usually requires much more than simply adding another pill or supplement. Dr. Jones explains why Lauricidin comes in tiny pellets, why he recommends starting with small amounts and gradually increasing intake, and how he believes monolaurin fits into a broader approach to digestive and immune health. Michael and Ryan also dig into coconut oil and lauric acid, leaky gut, Candida, probiotics, homemade sauerkraut and kefir, food sensitivities, topical products, and what Ryan has learned from working inside the supplement and cosmetic manufacturing industries. In This EpisodeWhat monolaurin and glycerol monolaurate areLauric acid, coconut oil, and MCT oilsWhy Lauricidin is made as small pelletsWhy Dr. Jones recommends starting low and increasing slowlyDigestion, absorption, and the idea that "it's not what you eat—it's what you absorb"The gut microbiome and dysbiosisWhy there may be no single "magic bullet" for chronic health problemsFood sensitivities and Dr. Jones' experience with NAETWhat may contribute to increased intestinal permeability or "leaky gut"Probiotics, fermented foods, kefir, and homemade sauerkrautColloidal silver and topical antimicrobial approachesOral health, toothpaste, lotions, deodorant, and other Lauricidin productsLow-potency supplements and what Dr. Jones calls the "pixie dust effect"What decades of supplement formulation have taught him about the industryHow Dr. Jones personally incorporates Lauricidin into his lifestyle Episode Timestamps00:00 — You Can't Drug the Body Back to Health 00:48 — Meet Dr. Ryan Jones 03:39 — What Is Lauricidin and Monolaurin? 06:36 — Monolaurin, Lauric Acid & Breast Milk 08:43 — Coconut Oil vs. Concentrated Monolaurin 10:48 — Why Lauricidin Uses Pellets 13:18 — Eastern Medicine Meets Modern Formulation 15:22 — Caprylic, Capric & Lauric Acid Explained 19:50 — It's Not What You Eat—It's What You Absorb 21:48 — Monolaurin and the Gut Microbiome 24:08 — What Research Would Dr. Jones Fund? 27:35 — Why One Intervention May Not Be Enough 31:14 — Colloidal Silver & Topical Approaches 32:27 — Wounds, Scarring & Secondary Infection 35:44 — Herpes, Shingles & Viral Load Discussion 38:28 — Monolaurin, COVID & Immune Health 40:26 — Food Sensitivities and NAET 42:06 — Why There Is No Health "Magic Bullet" 44:20 — Which Microorganisms Are Most Susceptible? 48:23 — What Causes "Leaky Gut"? 50:46 — Dr. Jones' Gut Health Approach 54:19 — Probiotics, Kefir & Homemade Sauerkraut 58:15 — Oral Health, Toothpaste & Lauricidin Products 1:02:57 — Natural Deodorant & the Skin Microbiome 1:05:00 — What the Supplement Industry Gets Wrong 1:06:33 — Low Potency & the "Pixie Dust" Problem 1:09:47 — How Dr. Jones Uses Lauricidin Personally 1:11:23 — Final Thoughts Dr. Ryan Jones & LauricidinDr. Ryan Jones: https://www.lauricidin.com/collections/dr-ryan Lauricidin®: https://www.lauricidin.com/ Dr. Jones' Gut Health Protocol: https://www.lauricidin.com/pages/expert-protocol-series-br-protocol-for-gut-health-using-monolaurin-by-dr-ryan-jones Dr. Jones' Leaky Gut Support Protocol: https://www.lauricidin.com/pages/expert-protocol-series-br-leaky-gut-support-using-lauricidin-by-dr-ryan-jones Lauricidin Pro — Health Professional Resources: https://www.lauricidin.pro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauricidin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lauricidin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lauricidin X: https://x.com/lauricidin Full Episode ResourcesShow notes, video, resources, and additional information: https://drhaley.com/monolaurin-gut-health/ About The Dr. Haley ShowThe Dr. Haley Show explores health, nutrition, natural medicine, longevity, the microbiome, lifestyle, and unconventional ideas about human health. Hosted by Dr. Michael Haley. https://drhaley.com/ Haley Nutrition: https://haleynutrition.com/ Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Statements made by guests represent their views, experiences, and interpretations and should not be considered diagnosis or treatment recommendations. Consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding medical conditions, medications, supplements, or changes to your healthcare regimen.

Could your skin be revealing what’s happening inside your gut? In Episode 149 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley sits down with Dr. Jonathan Carp, a board-certified dermatologist, lifestyle medicine expert, and founder and CEO of Miracle Noodle, for a fascinating conversation about the gut-skin connection, inflammation, metabolism, nutrition, mental imagery, and taking a more active role in your own health. Dr. Carp explains why he has always viewed the skin as a window into the body and shares the story of a patient with severe lupus whose unexpected improvement changed the direction of his medical career. That experience led him to explore nutrition and lifestyle medicine more deeply while continuing to practice conventional dermatology. The conversation also explores acne and insulin, psoriasis and metabolic health, the gut microbiome, mental imagery, and the idea that different people may have very different “80/20” factors influencing their health. Later, Dr. Carp tells the story of traveling to Japan and eating a bowl of konjac noodles at a Buddhist vegetarian restaurant outside Kyoto. That experience eventually led him to create Miracle Noodle, now sold in thousands of stores nationwide. Dr. Carp explains what konjac and glucomannan are, why glucomannan is considered a soluble prebiotic fiber, how Miracle Noodle fits into low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets, and the difference between the company’s traditional konjac noodles and its newer egg-white noodles. In This EpisodeWhy the skin can provide clues about internal healthAcne, insulin, hormones, and metabolic healthHow gut health may influence inflammatory skin conditionsThe lupus patient who changed Dr. Carp’s approach to medicineMental imagery and the work of Dr. Gerald EpsteinWhy Dr. Carp views the gut and skin as closely connected systemsMetabolic health, inflammation, and the microbiomeThe difference between a disease-reversal diet and a long-term dietWhy whole, minimally processed foods remain central to Dr. Carp’s approachThe Japanese meal that inspired Miracle NoodleKonjac, glucomannan, and soluble prebiotic fiberMiracle Noodle for low-carb, keto, and gluten-free dietsHow to prepare konjac noodlesMiracle Noodle’s high-protein egg-white noodlesWhy Dr. Carp wants people to become their own authority in healthThree pieces of advice that helped shape his life Episode Chapters00:00 Your Gut Is an Extension of Your Skin 00:49 Meet Dermatologist Dr. Jonathan Carp 03:04 The Skin as a Window Into Internal Health 06:26 Acne, Insulin & Gut Health 08:50 The Lupus Patient Who Changed His Practice 12:16 Mental Imagery and Healing 15:08 How Dr. Carp Uses Healing Visualization 19:29 The Gut-Skin Connection Explained 23:10 Metabolism, Gut Health & Inflammation 27:09 The Four Pillars and the 80/20 Rule 30:23 Disease-Reversal Diet vs. Long-Term Diet 33:00 How Miracle Noodle Began in Japan 34:45 Glucomannan: The Fiber Behind Miracle Noodle 35:50 Keto, Satiety & Fasting-Mimicking Diets 38:10 Gut Benefits of Konjac and Glucomannan 40:46 How to Prepare Miracle Noodle 41:44 Egg-White Noodles: A High-Protein Alternative 43:11 Fiber, Regularity & the Microbiome 45:21 Where to Find Miracle Noodle 46:24 Becoming Your Own Authority in Health 48:22 The “Power Words” That Shaped Dr. Carp 51:41 Final Thoughts ResourcesFull show notes and transcript: https://drhaley.com/gut-skin-connection-jonathan-carp/ Watch the video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RDLizF7_Qgw Miracle Noodle: https://miraclenoodle.com/ Healing Visualizations by Gerald Epstein, M.D. Mentioned by Dr. Carp as a resource for learning the mental-imagery techniques discussed in the episode. Radical Remission by Kelly A. Turner, Ph.D. Mentioned during the discussion of people who have experienced unexpected improvement from serious illness. The Dr. Haley ShowDiscover more interviews and health conversations at: https://drhaley.com/ Haley NutritionLearn more about Haley Nutrition and its raw Aloe vera products at: https://haleynutrition.com/ Podcast listeners: Listen during the episode for the current Haley Nutrition coupon code and exclusive listener offer. If this episode made you think of someone dealing with skin problems, gut issues, metabolic health challenges, or chronic inflammation, please share it with them. Subscribe to The Dr. Haley Show wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss future conversations about gut health, nutrition, longevity, lifestyle medicine, and unconventional ideas worth exploring. Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Statements made by guests represent their own views, experiences, and interpretations. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing medications, supplements, diet, or other healthcare practices.

Is an enlarged prostate simply an unavoidable part of getting older—or could it be a warning sign that something deeper is happening in the body? In Episode 148 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley sits down with Dr. Lisbeth Roy, DO, founder of Doctors Studio and creator of the ProstaGen™ Method, for a wide-ranging discussion about prostate health, BPH, chronic prostatitis, urinary symptoms, hidden infections, gut health, inflammation, immune function, nutrition, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Roy challenges the common assumption that prostate problems should automatically be dismissed as “just aging.” Instead, she encourages men to look at the prostate as part of a larger system that may be influenced by metabolic dysfunction, chronic inflammation, oral and gut health, hormonal balance, immune function, and infection. In this episode, Dr. Roy explains why prostate size alone may not explain a man's symptoms, why conventional urine cultures may miss certain microorganisms, how next-generation sequencing can detect microbial DNA, and why biofilms may make chronic infections more difficult to identify and address. Dr. Haley and Dr. Roy also discuss food quality, gut permeability, environmental exposures, conventional medications such as Flomax and finasteride, prostate procedures, PSA testing, MRI, prostate exams, and when younger men should start paying attention to prostate symptoms. IN THIS EPISODE: • Why Dr. Roy does not consider an enlarged prostate to be simply a normal consequence of aging • BPH, chronic prostatitis, urinary frequency, and nighttime urination • Why prostate size and prostate function are not necessarily the same thing • PSA testing, prostate exams, MRI, and the importance of gathering multiple data points • The limitations of conventional urine cultures in some chronic prostate cases • Next-generation sequencing and detecting bacterial or fungal DNA • Biofilms and their possible role in persistent prostate infections • The connection Dr. Roy sees between the gut, oral health, and the prostate • How gut bacteria or oral bacteria may reach other areas of the body • Chronic inflammation, immune function, and metabolic dysfunction • Whole-food nutrition and why the quality of food matters • Grass-fed meat, free-range eggs, organic produce, and traditionally prepared foods • Flomax, finasteride, TURP, laser procedures, and other approaches to managing prostate symptoms • Why symptom relief and addressing underlying causes are not necessarily the same thing • Dr. Roy's ProstaGen™ Method • When men in their 20s, 30s, and beyond should pay attention to prostate symptoms • What a prostate assessment at Doctors Studio may involve • Dr. Roy's personal family experience that dramatically influenced the way she practices medicine • Her book Regenerating Sexual Potential and upcoming work focused on prostate health and wellness ABOUT DR. LISBETH ROY, DO Dr. Lisbeth W. Roy is an osteopathic physician, founder and CEO of Doctors Studio, and creator of the ProstaGen™ Method. Her work focuses on functional, regenerative, sexual, and men's health medicine, with particular attention to prostate dysfunction, chronic prostatitis, BPH, erectile dysfunction, metabolic health, inflammation, hormonal balance, and longevity. Dr. Roy is also the author of Regenerating Sexual Potential: Revolutionary Treatment Solutions for Sexual Dysfunction Using Platelet-Rich Plasma. RESOURCES FROM DR. LISBETH ROY Doctors Studio: https://doctorsstudio.com/ Prostate information and assessment: https://askdrroy.com/ Doctors Studio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorsStudioBocaRaton WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL08fn4Vfqk FULL SHOW NOTES, RESOURCES & TRANSCRIPT https://drhaley.com/prostate-health-root-causes-lisbeth-roy/ CONNECT WITH DR. MICHAEL HALEY The Dr. Haley Show: https://drhaley.com/ Haley Nutrition: https://haleynutrition.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aloe1aloeveragel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhaleynutrition/ X: https://x.com/aloe1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haleynutrition/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haley-nutrition/ LISTENER SPECIAL - Listeners of The Dr. Haley Show can hear the current Haley Nutrition coupon code inside the podcast and use it on qualifying purchases at HaleyNutrition.com. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Dr. Roy discusses her clinical experience, professional opinions, and approaches used in her practice. Some of the diagnostic concepts, therapies, and interpretations discussed are emerging, debated, or may not represent established medical consensus. Do not delay appropriate medical evaluation for urinary symptoms, prostate problems, elevated PSA, suspected infection, or possible prostate cancer. Decisions regarding testing, medications, procedures, or treatment should be made in consultation with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow The Dr. Haley Show on your favorite podcast platform and share this conversation with someone who may benefit from hearing it.

Could some of the changes we associate with aging actually involve declining oxygen utilization? In Episode 147 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Brad Pitzele, founder of One Thousand Roads, about Exercise With Oxygen Therapy—better known as EWOT. Brad’s interest in EWOT began during his own struggle with cancer, autoimmune illness, chronic Lyme disease, Bartonella, chronic fatigue, severe foot pain, and declining mobility. After trying numerous approaches without meaningful improvement, he used his mechanical-engineering background to build an EWOT system of his own. Brad explains what he experienced after using the system consistently, why he believes oxygen utilization deserves more attention, and how that personal journey led him to establish One Thousand Roads. In this episode, you will learn: • What EWOT is and how a typical session works • Why concentrated oxygen is combined with exercise • How oxygen utilization may change with age and inflammation • The proposed relationship between circulation, capillaries, oxygen, and cellular energy • How EWOT differs from ordinary supplemental oxygen • EWOT compared with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT • Whether the benefits come from oxygen, exercise, or both • What an EWOT session may feel like • Which forms of exercise can be used with EWOT • Why sessions commonly last approximately 15 minutes • How often Brad recommends using EWOT • What to consider when comparing EWOT systems • The difference between 5-liter and 10-liter oxygen concentrators • Why reservoir capacity, mask quality, component safety, and customer support matter • How EWOT may be combined with red light therapy • Potential applications involving exercise performance, recovery, VO2 max, healthy aging, and chronic health challenges • Why EWOT should not be presented as a cure for cancer or other diseases ABOUT BRAD PITZELE Brad Pitzele is the founder of One Thousand Roads, a wellness technology company focused on Exercise With Oxygen Therapy and red light therapy. Brad’s work grew from his own experience with serious health challenges, including cancer, autoimmune illness, chronic Lyme disease, fatigue, pain, and limited mobility. He credits EWOT and red light therapy with helping change the direction of his recovery. Combining that experience with his background in mechanical engineering and business, Brad now works to make these technologies easier to understand and more accessible. He also hosts conversations with experts in chronic health recovery, biohacking, and longevity. Learn about Brad’s special listener offer: http://onethousandroads.com/drhaley RESOURCES Learn about EWOT—Exercise With Oxygen Therapy: https://www.onethousandroads.com/pages/exercise-with-oxygen-therapy Learn about Red Light Therapy: https://www.onethousandroads.com/pages/red-light-therapy-education Explore One Thousand Roads EWOT Systems: https://www.onethousandroads.com/collections/ewot-systems One Thousand Roads YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneThousandRoadsHQ Visit One Thousand Roads: https://www.onethousandroads.com/ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Are You Aging—or Losing Oxygen? 00:55 Meet Brad Pitzele 02:20 Brad’s Health Crisis and Search for Answers 06:00 Discovering EWOT and Mitochondrial Health 07:43 Building His Own EWOT System 09:47 Recognizing Predatory Wellness Marketing 11:29 Lyme Disease and Bartonella Explained 15:57 When Illness Becomes a Catalyst for Change 18:22 Can EWOT Cure Cancer? Responsible Claims 19:05 Oxygen, Inflammation, and Aging 22:05 The Origins and Proposed Mechanism of EWOT 24:00 Exercise Alone vs. Exercise With Oxygen 28:18 EWOT vs. Supplemental Oxygen and HBOT 36:44 EWOT Explained in 60 Seconds 37:38 What an EWOT Session Feels Like 39:17 The Best Exercises and Who Uses EWOT 42:20 Session Length, Frequency, and Safety 45:11 How to Compare EWOT Systems 48:18 5-Liter vs. 10-Liter Oxygen Concentrators 50:30 Masks, Sharing, and Cleaning 51:48 Combining EWOT With Red Light Therapy 54:02 VO2 Max, Recovery, and Potential Benefits 57:15 Where to Learn More HALEY NUTRITION LISTENER SPECIAL Listen to the episode for the current listener coupon code, which may be used at: https://haleynutrition.com/ THE DR. HALEY SHOW Discover more episodes, videos, transcripts, and show notes at: https://drhaley.com/ Subscribe to The Dr. Haley Show on your preferred podcast platform and share this episode with someone interested in oxygen therapy, biohacking, exercise recovery, chronic health challenges, or healthy aging. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Brad Pitzele’s recovery story reflects his personal experience and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of similar results. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning EWOT, supplemental oxygen, a new exercise program, red light therapy, or another health intervention—especially if you have a cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or other medical condition.

Type 2 diabetes may be the diagnosis—but what if it is also a symptom of deeper problems affecting the body? In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Dr. Jade Guerra about the functional medicine approach to Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, autoimmune conditions, environmental toxins, nutrition, sleep, and chronic illness. Dr. Guerra is both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 35 years of experience. Instead of applying the same treatment plan to every patient, she investigates the individual metabolic, hormonal, digestive, environmental, and lifestyle factors that may be interfering with that person’s health. She explains why a diagnosis often develops years—or even decades—before it is discovered and why simply controlling a laboratory number may not address the underlying cause. DR. JADE GUERRA’S RESOURCES Website and Free Masterclasses: https://jadeguerra.com/ The End of Type 2 Diabetes NOW! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321420510744852/ Unbroken: Women Overcoming Low Thyroid Symptoms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/743871260049166/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjadeguerra/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjadeguerra TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjadeguerra X: https://x.com/jadeguerrareal COMPLETE EPISODE PAGE Find the video, resources, key takeaways, timestamps, and full transcript at: https://drhaley.com/type-2-diabetes-root-causes-jade-guerra/ IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Guerra and Dr. Haley discuss: • Why Type 2 diabetes may be a symptom of deeper metabolic dysfunction • The difference between managing symptoms and investigating root causes • Why Type 2 diabetes may sometimes be placed into remission through appropriate nutrition, lifestyle changes, and professional care • How insulin resistance and blood sugar problems can develop years before diagnosis • Why environmental toxins may contribute to inflammation, hormonal disruption, autoimmune disease, and poor metabolic health • The relationship between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroid disease • Why testing only thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH, may provide an incomplete picture • How the thyroid depends upon the liver, digestive system, brain, adrenal glands, and overall metabolic health • Testing for mold, metals, pesticides, and other environmental toxins • Why aggressive detoxification programs can create problems when the body’s elimination pathways are not working properly • How functional blood chemistry may be used to create an individualized health plan • Why the same diet, supplements, or treatment strategy will not work for everyone • The importance of protein, vegetables, healthy fats, hydration, electrolytes, movement, and sleep • Practical ways to make better food choices before hunger takes control • The limitations of short medical appointments and insurance-directed healthcare • The difference between a laboratory value being “normal” and being optimal • How thoughts, words, meditation, gratitude, and mindset may influence behavior and long-term health ABOUT DR. JADE GUERRA Dr. Jade Guerra, FNP, APRN, DC, DABCO, has nearly 35 years of experience helping people improve their health through natural and integrative approaches. She is both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Family Nurse Practitioner, with advanced education in functional medicine, blood chemistry, brain neurotransmitters, and thyroid health. Her work focuses on identifying factors that may contribute to Type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, autoimmune conditions, and other chronic health problems. She helps patients explore appropriate changes involving nutrition, targeted supplementation, lifestyle, laboratory testing, and their environment. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 A patient is told she is no longer diabetic 00:23 Welcome to The Dr. Haley Show 00:51 Introducing Dr. Jade Guerra 02:10 Free diabetes and thyroid masterclasses 03:53 Can Type 2 diabetes be reversed? 05:27 The functional medicine pioneers who influenced Dr. Guerra 06:36 Taking responsibility for your own health 10:35 Functional medicine versus mainstream medicine 13:37 Symptom relief, medications, and health messaging 17:23 Finding root causes before symptoms develop 18:14 Environmental chemicals and chronic illness 21:12 Thyroid disease, Hashimoto’s, and childhood diabetes 23:18 The markers in a complete thyroid evaluation 25:19 Connections between the thyroid, gut, liver, and brain 26:06 Testing for mold, metals, and environmental toxins 27:26 Supporting the body’s detoxification pathways 29:49 The risks of unsupervised cleanses 31:14 Personalized testing, nutrition, and supplements 33:37 How Dr. Guerra discovered functional medicine 36:35 Protein, meal planning, hydration, and sleep 38:40 Sleep temperature, grounding, and electrolytes 42:22 Better restaurant choices and emergency snacks 45:31 Dr. Guerra’s diabetes and thyroid support communities 47:39 Short appointments and insurance limitations 50:21 “Normal” versus optimal laboratory ranges 51:22 The power of words, mindset, and meditation 58:09 Where to connect with Dr. Guerra 58:54 Closing thoughts JULY 2026 LISTENER SPECIAL Listeners can receive $20 off a purchase of $200 or more at Haley Nutrition through July 31, 2026. 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In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Michael Bovarnick, founder of The Prostate Education Project, about his personal journey through prostate cancer, recurrence, treatment decisions, and the mission that grew out of his experience. Michael shares what it was like to hear the words “you have prostate cancer,” why education became such an important part of his journey, and how clear information can help reduce fear for men, spouses, caregivers, and families facing prostate cancer. The conversation covers PSA testing, Gleason scores, prostate cancer recurrence after prostate removal, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), ADT side effects, ADT holidays, intimacy and relationship challenges, and the importance of having a spouse, partner, or loved one present during medical appointments. Dr. Haley and Michael also discuss Michael’s long history with Haley Nutrition’s Aloe Vera Gel Health Drink as part of his personal wellness routine. Aloe vera is not presented as a cancer cure. Instead, this conversation focuses on education, supportive wellness, patient empowerment, and asking better questions when navigating serious health decisions. Michael’s closing message is simple and powerful: Knowledge reduces fear. Understanding builds confidence. Education empowers patients. Episode Resources: The Prostate Education Project https://theprostateeducationproject.org/ Haley Nutrition Aloe Vera Gel Health Drink https://haleynutrition.com/ Dr. Haley Show Notes https://drhaley.com/ Haley Nutrition https://haleynutrition.com/ Episode Highlights: 00:00 PSA testing and false positives 00:39 Meet Michael Bovarnick of The Prostate Education Project 02:50 How Dr. Haley and Michael first connected 03:14 Michael’s prostate cancer diagnosis and aloe vera story 05:37 Important disclaimer about aloe vera and cancer 08:05 Why prostate cancer can return after prostate removal 10:54 Life today after prostate cancer recurrence 12:18 Prostate cancer awareness and rising diagnosis rates 13:36 PSA testing, screening, and Dr. Haley’s personal story 16:59 Hearing the words “you have prostate cancer” 18:46 Intimacy, relationships, and emotional challenges 23:10 What doctors explain — and what patients may miss 26:22 Advice for newly diagnosed men in the panic phase 28:33 PSA, Gleason score, and treatment decisions 31:06 What is ADT? Androgen deprivation therapy explained 32:45 ADT side effects doctors may not fully prepare you for 34:51 Why you should bring a partner to appointments 36:39 What is an ADT holiday? 39:27 PSA testing advice for men over 40 40:36 Urinary symptoms, enlarged prostate, and getting checked 42:49 Prostate cancer symptoms beyond urinary problems 43:52 Exercise, diet, bone health, and muscle health during ADT 45:00 Exploring TheProstateEducationProject.org 46:47 Spanish-language resources and community outreach 48:32 Final thoughts: Knowledge reduces fear Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. The information shared in this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding PSA testing, prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, medications, supplements, treatment options, or any health-related decisions. Aloe vera is discussed in this episode as part of Michael Bovarnick’s personal wellness routine and experience. It is not presented as a treatment or cure for prostate cancer. About Michael Bovarnick: Michael Bovarnick is the founder of The Prostate Education Project, a growing educational resource created to help prostate cancer patients, spouses, caregivers, and families better understand the prostate cancer journey. His work focuses on clear explanations, practical tools, lived experience, and helping people know what questions to ask when facing diagnosis, treatment decisions, side effects, recurrence, and recovery. About Dr. Michael Haley: Dr. Michael Haley is the host of The Dr. Haley Show and founder of Haley Nutrition, known for producing raw, inner-leaf Aloe Vera Gel Health Drink and other natural wellness products. Through the podcast, Dr. Haley explores natural health, patient education, practical wellness strategies, and conversations that help listeners take a more informed role in their health journey.

Can artificial intelligence help uncover what short medical appointments and isolated symptom checkers often miss? Haresh Patel joins Dr. Michael Haley to explore the mind-body connection, root-cause healthcare, and why a patient’s complete life story may contain important clues about chronic illness. Haresh spent 55 years searching for answers to a complex collection of symptoms. His journey included suspected food allergies, chronic urticaria, repeated specialist visits, expensive symptom-suppressing treatments, childhood trauma, unresolved grief, and an unexpected experience that changed the course of his health. The turning point came when practitioners stopped looking only at his current symptoms and began asking about his entire history. In this episode, Haresh explains why medical records, injuries, diet, stress, emotional experiences, major life events, and physical symptoms may need to be examined together rather than separately. He also introduces Sanare Health, an AI-assisted platform designed to help patients organize their histories into practitioner-ready summaries. Sanare Health is not intended to diagnose illness, prescribe treatment, or replace a qualified healthcare professional. Its purpose is to help patients communicate a more complete story and help practitioners recognize patterns that might otherwise remain hidden. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT: • Why complex health problems are difficult to understand during brief medical appointments • Haresh’s misdiagnosed food allergy and eventual diagnosis of chronic urticaria • The possible connections among stress, grief, emotional patterns, and physical symptoms • Why a chronological health story may reveal patterns that individual tests do not • How AI can help patients organize medical records, symptoms, treatments, and life events • Why asking the right questions is essential when using artificial intelligence • How Sanare Health is designed to support both patients and practitioners • Tinnitus, Diet Coke, candy, and recognizing personal symptom triggers • Why some processing aids and sub-ingredients may not appear on product labels • The value of considering conventional, functional, Ayurvedic, and alternative perspectives • Why Haresh encourages people to become the CEO of their own health • Learning to express grief, laughter, and emotion later in life ABOUT HARESH PATEL Haresh Patel is an entrepreneur, author, and the founder and CEO of Sanare Health. Before entering the healthcare technology space, he spent decades building Silicon Valley technology companies, including Mercatus, a private-markets financial technology platform that was acquired by State Street. His memoir, The Ghost in My Body, documents his decades-long search for health answers, the childhood loss of his mother, and the experiences that inspired his work. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 What symptom checkers may be missing 00:42 Haresh Patel’s 55-year search for answers 04:26 Why chronic symptoms can remain unexplained 06:12 The limitations of brief medical appointments 09:18 Becoming the CEO of your own health 10:08 Misdiagnosed allergies and chronic urticaria 13:10 The Ayurvedic doctor who asked different questions 15:04 When did your stress first begin? 17:32 Childhood bullying, loss, and emotional disconnection 18:51 A spiritual explanation for physical symptoms 19:58 Traveling to Bodh Gaya 23:13 What happened after the ritual 23:57 The mental, emotional, and spiritual sides of health 26:02 How Sanare Health uses artificial intelligence 28:57 The doctor who examined Haresh’s whole story 30:52 A platform for patients and practitioners 34:32 Can AI remain open to alternative healthcare? 36:28 Tinnitus and root-cause investigation 40:09 Diet Coke, candy, and tinnitus triggers 43:10 Using pattern recognition to identify triggers 43:32 Hidden ingredients in processed products 45:21 Aloe vera, natural health, and supporting the body 47:26 The long-term cost of managing chronic disease 49:53 Haresh’s call to take control of your health 52:43 Learning to express emotion, cry, and laugh 55:30 Final thoughts RESOURCES Episode Show Notes: https://drhaley.com/mind-body-root-cause-ai/ Haresh Patel’s Website: https://hareshpatel.ai/ Sanare Health: https://sanarehealth.ai/ The Ghost in My Body by Haresh Patel: https://amzn.to/4uAczTW Haresh Patel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hareshpatel/ DiagnosticMD on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mydiagnosticmd Haresh Patel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mydiagnosticmd/ Watch the Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-aBzGqBSv8 Explore Haley Nutrition: https://haleynutrition.com/ LISTENER OFFER FOR JUNE 2026 Save $20 on a Haley Nutrition purchase of $200 or more with coupon code THRIVE. Visit: https://haleynutrition.com/ The offer applies during June 2026 and may be used with sale-priced and already-discounted bundled products. If this episode made you think of someone who has been searching for answers to unexplained symptoms, please share it with them. Subscribe to The Dr. Haley Show for more conversations about natural health, nutrition, gut health, root-cause thinking, emerging healthcare technology, and unconventional ideas that deserve a closer look. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The personal experiences and opinions discussed in this episode should not replace individualized care from a qualified healthcare professional. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Some links may be affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.