Synopsis
Chiropractic physician, Dr. David Friedman, is doing his part to change the dynamics of health talk radio by incorporating entertainment, shock value and solutions to everyday health and wellness issues. Dr. Friedman and co-host Melanie Cole, MS, expose health industry leaders for their part in some of the health epidemics plaguing our nation. He interviews world-renowned doctors, celebrities, sports figures, and New York Times bestselling authors who share the common goal of finding a healthy lifestyle in unhealthy America.
Episodes
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New Program PowerSync60
04/01/2024Why are women never taught how to eat and exercise according to their shifting hormonal needs? That's the issue renowned fitness guru Tony Horton, the visionary behind the widely acclaimed P90X® fitness programs, and esteemed women's health expert Dr. Mindy Pelz, author of The Wall Street Journal best-seller Fast Like A Girl, are looking to solve with the launch of their new workout program Power Sync 60. "Power Sync 60" is a cutting-edge 60-day fitness program meticulously crafted to elevate overall wellness, boost vitality, sculpt physiques, and foster inner strength. This innovative program is designed to combat monotony, mitigate injuries, and transcend plateaus that often hinder conventional fitness routines. "Power Sync 60" isn’t just a workout program, it's a transformative experience tailored to empower women holistically and foster a vibrant sense of community. For more information visit https://powernationfitness.com/
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Why Friendship and Kindness May Be More Important To Your Health Than Diet And Exercise
28/12/2023We've covered a LOT of diets on this show. From fasting to keto, vegan to paleo, each diet has one common focus: longevity!Science journalist Marta Zaraska says it's not just diet and exercise that helps with our longevity, it's a support network of family and friends.Join Dr. Friedman as he explores how the secret to living a longer life may not be on your plate or fork, but rather through empathy and kindness.
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Pessimism to Optimism
21/12/2023Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, popular keynote and TEDx speaker, and the host of top-rated podcast, “Live Greatly,” a show frequently ranked in the top 1% for self-improvement where she talks with the top minds about happiness, leadership, mindset, and success. Kristel is an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant and in 2019, she founded her wellness platform “Live Greatly” to share her message around well-being and success on a larger scale. Today she is here to talk about the power of optimism and how you can embrace a growth mindset, boost resiliency, and improve your relationship with yourself and others. She shares powerful insights into leadership, mental well-being, performance and work/life balance for more happiness, success and profitability. Booking virtual or live events worldwide. You can learn more at https://www.livegreatly.co/
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Vani Hari (The Food Babe) Dispels Popular Myths About Feeding our Kids
06/12/2023Vani Hari is a revolutionary food activist, a New York Times best-selling author, co-founder of the organic food brand Truvani, and was named one of the “Most Influential People on the Internet” by Time Magazine. Hari started FoodBabe.com to spread information about what is really in the American food supply. She teaches people how to make the right purchasing decisions at the grocery store, how to live an organic lifestyle, and how to travel healthfully around the world. Visit her online at: foodbabe.com and foodbabefamily.com. Her new cookbook, Food Babe Family will officially hit stores October 17, 2023.
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The Healing Power of Music
23/11/2023Music is something most people enjoy but research shows it also has therapeutic and healing properties.Music can help decrease chronic pain and lower depression. The right song can stimulate serotonin and dopamine levels, the body’s neurotransmitters that regulate emotional well-being. It can help lower heart rate, blood pressure, and reduce the stress hormone called cortisol.Joining Dr. Friedman is Bill Protzmann, an accomplished musician who has spent decades studying the healing power of music.He is a successful IT entrepreneur who holds magna cum laude degrees in piano performance and creative writing. He’s an Associate Member of the American Music Therapy Association and a member of the Healing Music Organization.Dr. Friedman chats with Bill on how to use music functionally in everyday situations including improving performance at work, strengthening communication and relationship skills, and combatting depression.
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Hidden Chemicals Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals
26/10/2023Are you having a hard time losing weight no matter what diet you try?Research shows chemicals in food, the cookware used to prepare it, and even the containers we store our food in may be the cause of the growing obesity epidemic. Exposure to these chemicals has been shown to interfere with the way the body metabolizes fat, which can lead to weight gain, even if you eat a healthful diet and exercise regularly.In this episode of To Your Good Health Radio, Dr. Friedman exposes hidden chemicals that may be sabotaging your weight loss goals and he shares what you can do about it.We hear about a common chemical used in plastics for food and drink storage that mimics estrogen and has been proven to increase fat cell growth, the biggest issue facing our nation is the childhood obesity epidemic, and how to read food labels for “hidden ingredients” that are linked to weight gain.
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Let It Be Easy: Simple Ways to Stop Stressing & Start Living
12/10/2023Life comes with hardships. For some people being single is difficult, while for others staying married is stressful. Having kids is tough, yet for some people, so is not having children to share their life with. Being overworked can cause stress, but so does being unemployed.Joining us today is Susie Moore: a life coach, and bestselling author of Let It Be Easy. She believes while we can't always control what happens to us, we can choose how we react. Our thoughts, create our emotions, which create our actions, and that in turn creates the life we live. Susie Moore is a former Silicon Valley sales director turned life coach and advice columnist. Her work has been featured on The Today Show, Oprah Business Insider, CNN, and more. Listen to this joyful interview as Susie tells us how to slow down, and enjoy the everyday moments we often fly by rushing to finish our to-do lists.Find out more about her work at www.Susie-Moore.com.
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Eat to Beat Disease: Allowing Your Body to Heal Itself
28/09/2023We've all heard the saying, "you are what you eat." What if you could eat to actually beat disease?Dr. William Li has compiled scientific evidence behind over 200 health-boosting foods, that can stave cancer, reduce your risk of dementia, and beat dozens of avoidable diseases.His book, Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself, isn't about what foods to avoid, but rather is a life-changing guide to the hundreds of healing foods to add to your meals that support the body's defense systems.Listen as Dr. Li joins Dr. Friedman to explain the science of healing and prevention, as well as the strategies for using food to actively transform health.
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Tips to Beat Stress
14/09/2023Stress puts our health at risk, damaging our body’s systems and contributing to irritability, anxiety, depression, headaches, insomnia, and a myriad of other diseases and ailments.But, people can disarm the harmful effects of stress naturally and holistically. Dr. Bradley Nelson offers these six tips for beating the stress of daily life. Control what is in you. Eat healthy, live whole foods. The shorter the time from tree to tasting, from ground to gourmet, the more positive energy you will receive. Control what is around you. Stay away from chronically toxic people and situations. Stay off of negative social media. Eliminate clutter, physical and spiritual. Clean lines and open spaces in your living area can provide calmness and serenity. Purge yourself of emotional clutter like trapped emotions. Literally “ground” yourself. This concept is also known as “earthing.” You know that great feeling you have after a day at the beach? That is about more than a day of relaxation. Standing or walking in bare feet in
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Healthy Lada (Latent Auto-Immune Diabetes in Adults)
31/08/2023Dr. David Friedman sits down with Jacqueline Haskins, author of "Kick Ass Healthy LADA," to discuss the often overlooked and misdiagnosed form of diabetes called LADA. Haskins shares her personal experience with misdiagnosis and her motivation for raising awareness about LADA. They discuss the conflicting information surrounding diabetes and the importance of proper diagnosis. Haskins explains the difference between prediabetes and LADA, emphasizing the need for early detection. They also discuss the difference in treatment for type 2, type 1, and LADA diabetes. Haskins encourages individuals to advocate for themselves and request the antibody test for accurate diagnosis.Find more information at http://healthylada.com
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Extraordinary Awakenings: When Trauma Leads to Transformation
24/08/2023Did you know when a broken bone heals, it comes back stronger? More calcium is laid down in the matrix than before. In fact, you're more likely to break a bone that has never been through a trauma than one that has been broken and made a comeback.Our guest today, Dr. Steve Taylor believes this metaphor also applies to everyday life. When we break we tend to come back stronger than before! His new book, Extraordinary Awakenings shows just how we can harness the ability to transform through turmoil. This book showcases people that have been broken but made a comeback following intense hardships. We'll discuss resiliency, the process of bereavement, and rebuilding hope for the future. Dr. Taylor is a senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University and the author of 13 best-selling books on psychology and spirituality.He's the current chair of the Transpersonal Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society. He's the author of 13 books, which have been published in 20 languages, and also writes
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Empowering Transformations: Fitness, Weight Loss and Wellness
17/08/2023In this episode, Dr. David Friedman interviews Jillian Michaels, a renowned fitness and diet expert. They discuss various topics related to weight loss, genetics, exercise, and the benefits of Jillian Michaels' fitness app. Jillian emphasizes the importance of prioritizing overall health over just weight loss and highlights the significance of nutritious food choices. She also addresses the role of genetics in weight management and encourages individuals to make lifestyle choices that can influence gene expression. They also discuss topics like restrictive diets, the importance of oral health, time management for exercise and healthy eating, and the potential benefits and downsides of fasting and alcohol consumption.Learn more about Jillian on her website here: https://www.jillianmichaels.com/
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Why Friendship and Kindness May Be More Important To Your Health Than Diet And Exercise
08/08/2023We've covered a LOT of diets on this show. From fasting to keto, vegan to paleo, each diet has one common focus: longevity!Science journalist Marta Zaraska says it's not just diet and exercise that helps with our longevity, it's a support network of family and friends.Join Dr. Friedman as he explores how the secret to a living a longer life may not be on your plate or fork, but rather through empathy and kindness.
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Perplexed About Probiotics
03/08/2023George Parakevakos, executive director of the International Probiotics Association says it’s not easy being one of the most popular consumed dietary supplements, and here’s why: Probiotics have taken center stage, rising to popularity quickly in the past decade largely due to how probiotics make people feel - but do they work?
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The Ketogenic Key
27/07/2023Are you interested in the health benefits of being in ketosis but confused by all the ketogenic diet plans and products on the market? Are you curious about how intermittent fasting works? If so, this episode is for you. Dr. Lori Shemek is back on the show for her fourth time to talk about her latest book The Ketogenic Key: Unlock the Secrets to Lose Weight, Slow Aging, Stop Inflammation, and Prevent Disease! This is one of the simplest guides to following a keto diet ever published! Dr. Shemek is a leading fat cell researcher, health and weight loss expert, keynote speaker, and award-winning author. She talks with Dr. Friedman on this episode about dirty and clean keto diets, the relationship between keto & intermittent fasting, how to improve your memory, shed those unwanted pounds, and increase your lifespan! She also debunks a lot of common stereotypes of a keto diet (it's not all meat).Find out more about Dr. Lori Shemek at LoriShemek.com.
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Win at Work and Succeed at Life
20/07/2023While a drive to succeed at work is of course a good thing, long days, overtime and all that daily grind can lead to burnout and a range of physical health problems. Being overworked can also take a toll on your family and relationships.Michael Hyatt joins us today to tell us about his own breaking point with work/life balance, leading him to write his book, Win at Work and Succeed at Life. He talks to us today about "the cult of overwork,” and how to prioritize your life and career goals. He also discusses the value of being nonproductive and just doing nothing!Michael Hyatt is no stranger to success himself, he is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Michael Hyatt & Company. He has scaled multiple companies over the years, including a $250M publishing company with 700+ employees and his own leadership development company that has grown over 60% year over year for the past 4 years. Under his leadership, Michael Hyatt & Company has been featured in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing compa
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Steps to Boosting Immunity Naturally
13/07/2023Andrea Beaman is a bestselling author, natural foods chef, thyroid expert, holistic health coach and herbalist, dedicated to natural healing, and sustainable eating and living. She educates people on how to heal and prevent disease using ancient, time-tested wisdom.Andrea was a featured contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef and hosted the Award Nominated, Fed UP! A cooking show that educates viewers on how to cook for, and heal, bodily ailments using food and herbs as medicine.She's back on the show to talk about supplements, gut health, and lifestyle modifications that you can make TODAY to boost your system and live the life you deserve!
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Learn About the #1 Way to Eliminate Stress, Naturally
06/07/2023According to the American Psychological Association, 80% of adults experience moderate to high levels of stress. Research shows stress speeds up the aging process and it's linked to high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. If you're feeling stressed out just hearing those statistics, we have a special treat for you.Dr. Norman Shealy, the father of holistic medicine is in the house to share how we can eliminate stress and anxiety and live a happy, healthy life. In fact, he created the concept of holistic medicine back in 1971.He's the founder of the American Holistic Medical Association and president of Shealy Soren Wellness Institute and Holos Energy Medicine Education, is a world-renowned neurosurgeon and is well-known for the invention of the spinal cord stimulation procedure & Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS Unit).Listen as these doctors talk about stress, negative thinking, reshaping our brains, and breaking our bad lifestyle habits at ANY age!
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Detoxification
29/06/2023In today's episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Wendie Trubow, who will be sharing some incredible insights on how to reduce toxin exposure and improve your overall well-being. If you're ready to take control of your health and embrace a toxin-free lifestyle, then this episode is for you. She will be discussing simple lifestyle changes that can make a big difference in your health, from choosing organic produce to using natural cleaning products. So, grab a pen and paper, get ready to take some notes, and let's dive into this informative conversation with Dr. Trubow.For more info on her upcoming book, see the link below:https://fivejourneys.com/
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Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine
22/06/2023With so much confusion and conflicting information on what we should and shouldn't be eating, it can be quite overwhelming. We have with us, Dr. Robert Lustig here today to help us set the record straight as a leading expert on metabolic health and nutrition.He's on a mission to expose all the misinformation regarding food and diet-related disease. He believes if we don't fix our food and change the way we eat, chronic diseases will prevail. We will bankrupt their healthcare and threaten the future of our planet. Dr. Robert Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He holds a bachelor's in science, from MIT, a doctorate in medicine from Cornell University, and a master of studies and law from UC Hastings College of Law, and is an emeritus professor of pediatrics in the division of endocrinology.In addition, he's the chief science officer for the non-profit Eat Real. He's authored several popular books, including Fat Chance, and The Hacking of the American Mind: The