Betterhealthguy Blogcasts

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about how to create a Radical Metabolism as you "Revamp Your Fats", "Restore Your Gallbladder", "Rebuild Your Muscles", "Repair Your Gut", and "Reduce Your Toxicity". About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Ann Louise Gittleman. Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS is a New York Times Bestselling author of over 30 books on diet, detox, the environment, and women’s health. Beloved by many (myself included), she is regarded as a nutritional visionary and health pioneer who has fearlessly stood on the front lines of holistic and integrative medicine. A Columbia University graduate, Ann Louise has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Nutritionists in the country by Self Magazine, and she has received the American Medical Writers Association award for excellence and the Humanitarian Award from the Cancer Control Society. I’ve been a fan of hers since the time my own health journey first started over 20 years ago when I read her book “Guess What Came to Dinner:

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Bau Biologie, or Building Biology, and how to evaluate and improve the health of the external environment in order to improve overall health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is May Dooley. May Dooley, MS, MA, CMC (Council-certified Microbial Consultant) is a former middle school science teacher who loves to educate and empower people with information to improve their environment - and thus, their lives. She has been an environmental consultant for more than 24 years helping people make their home environment healthier. She leads her clients through the basic steps to assess and create a healthy home which includes air quality, water quality, and reduced exposure to other stressors that may impact health such as electromagnetic fields. Her inspections are interactive, and her clients learn how to measure EMFs, reduce body voltage in their bed, use a laser particle counter to evaluate their vacuum cleaner, and to take samples to explore for

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about activating your brain's peak potential with brainwave entrainment using the BrainTap system. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Patrick Porter. Dr. Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D. has been on the cutting edge of brainwave entrainment technology for over 25 years. He was a co-developer of the MC2, the first personal light and sound brainwave training machine, voted “Best New Gadget of the Year” at the 1989 Consumer Electronics Show. His newest device, BrainTap, is distinctively designed to take the BrainTap Technology sessions to the highest possible level with the addition of light and sound frequencies. Dr. Porter is known for developing Positive Changes, the largest self-improvement franchise using mind-based technology, making him a highly sought-after expert within the personal improvement industry. Dr. Porter’s successes were featured in The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, People, Entrepreneur and INC magazines, as well as ABC, NBC, C

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about optimizing Phase 2.5 detoxification, addressing mast cell activation, and balancing mTOR and autophagy. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Kelly Halderman. Dr. Kelly Halderman, MD completed a Family Practice Medicine internship with the University of Minnesota and has a Naturopathic Medical Degree from Kingdom College of Natural Health where she is the current Academic Dean of Students. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by the Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is the lead researcher for the NutriGenetic Research Institute and also sits on the board. She is currently working on completing her Ph.D in clinical nutrition and has certification in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University. Her interests include cancer and Chronic Lyme, of which she has personally experienced and beaten. She does consultations

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the impact of retroviruses in chronic illness and several recent clinical pearls from Sophia Health Institute. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt. I shared Dietrich Klinghardt MD's professional bio in episode #15, and for this introduction, I am going to be less formal and speak from personal experience. I met Dr. Klinghardt in January 2006 shortly after my own Lyme diagnosis in July 2005. I was in the front row of his conference probably asking more questions than he would have liked, but it was the start of my journey with his work, and I was beyond excited and hopeful. I then became a patient and worked with him for several years and was able to regain my health through the implementation of not only his treatment protocols, but his healing framework. To this day, no other person has impacted my understanding of health and wellness as much as Dr. Klinghardt, and I will be forever grateful. Key Takeaways: What c

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the use of Advanced Cell Training to educate the body on how to properly respond to microbes, environmental toxins, and allergies. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Gary Blier. Gary Blier struggled for years with his own chronic illness, Ankylosing Spondylitis. His search for answers took him from the realm of conventional medicine to exploring things he would never have previously imagined. Ultimately, Gary created Advanced Cell Training or ACT which trains the body to heal itself on all levels – physical, mental, and emotional. ACT teaches its users how to tap into our body’s innate healing ability by identifying misbehaviors that bring about ill health. It works to reset the body’s biological response to pathogens, mold, allergens, toxins, stress, and trauma. Gary freed himself from his own crippling illness which had him nearly confined to a wheelchair. He has continued to develop ACT since its inception almost 20 years ago. During th

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about intestinal hyperpermeability, applications of RESTORE, hydration, and detoxification. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Zach Bush. Zach Bush, MD is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the country - with expertise in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice/Palliative care. The breakthrough science that Dr. Bush and his colleagues have delivered offers profound new insights into human health and longevity. In 2012 he discovered a family of carbon-based redox molecules made by bacteria. He and his team subsequently demonstrated that this cellular communication network functions to compensate for glyphosate, and many other dietary, chemical, and pharmaceutical toxins that disrupt our body's natural defense systems. This science has resulted in a revolutionary class of dietary supplements, including the product, RESTORE. Dr. Bush points to his kids as the driving force behind his passion for change. He

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), its causes, and treatment options. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Allison Siebecker. Allison Siebecker, ND, MSOM, LAc, has worked in the nutritional field since 1988 and is a 2005 graduate of The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), where she earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and her Masters in Oriental Medicine. She was the co-founder and former medical director of the SIBO Center for Digestive Health at NUNM Clinic and has specialized in the treatment of SIBO since 2010. Dr. Siebecker is passionate about education- she is Instructor of Advanced Gastroenterology at NUNM, IBS Board of Advisor & Faculty for the GI Health Foundation, Co-Founder & Curriculum Coordinator of the SIBO Symposiums, teaches continuing education classes for physicians, and is the author of the free educational website siboinfo.com. In 2005, 2013 and 2015 she received the Best in Nat

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about light, color, photons, and the use of photobiomodulation to optimize health and wellness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Leanne Venier. Leanne Venier, BSME, CPAOBTA is an engineer, inventor, international award-winning artist, Eastern Medicine physician, entrepreneur, medical researcher, and former submarine designer. She is known globally as a visionary pioneer in the Science of Light Therapy and a leading authority on the effects of color, photobiomodulation, quantum energy medicine and flow states for self-healing, optimal brain function, and ultimate happiness in life. Leanne has been praised by doctors and neuroscientists as a visionary innovator in healthcare and her teachings have been embraced by the global medical community. She’s regularly featured on NBC TV, national radio, global podcasts, consciousness organizations, and international health magazines, and she is often hired to share her research at leading medical, brain,

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about some of the common misconceptions about minerals including magnesium, calcium, copper, and iron. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Morley Robbins. Morley Robbins (aka. “Magnesium Man”) is the founder of the Magnesium Advocacy Group, and the creator of The Root Cause Protocol. Morley had been a hospital executive and consultant for 32 years when, several years ago, he developed a condition called “frozen shoulder.” His family doctor quickly recommended surgery as the only hope for Morley if he wanted to be able to lift his right hand above his waist ever again. Friends who owned a health food store intervened and encouraged Morley to try chiropractic care. His initial response: “Thanks guys, but I don’t do witchcraft.” Several months later, the pain was wearing on him, and his friends insisted. It only took a couple weeks of “light touch chiropractic care” (Network Spinal Analysis) before his shoulder had full range of motion once again. T

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about ozone therapy and the various considerations around using oxidation in dealing with chronic, systemic health challenges. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Julie Matthews. Julie Matthews, CNC, CNE is a globally respected nutrition expert, published researcher, accomplished author, and inspirational educator. Her guidance is backed by sixteen years of clinical experience and scientific research with complex neurological and physiological needs; particularly autism and related disorders. She has lectured in more than 60 cities across three continents, been on television, radio, newspaper, blogs/podcasts and more, and published scientifically referenced articles in journals and websites. Julie's been featured by Price-Pottenger, honored by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, sits on two scientific advisory boards including the Autism Research Center, and is a contributing author on a breakthrough scientific research study int

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about ozone therapy and the various considerations around using oxidation in dealing with chronic, systemic health challenges. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Robert Rowen. Robert Rowen, MD graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University in 1971, followed by medical school at the University of California at San Francisco in 1975. He is board-certified by the American Boards of Family Practice and Emergency Medicine. Dr. Rowen is affectionately known as "The Father of Medical Freedom" for pioneering the nation's first law protecting alternative medicine in 1990 in Alaska. He also served on the Alaska State Medical Board. Dr. Rowen has a practice in Santa Rosa, CA with his wife, Terri Su, MD. Together they have over 66 years of experience in the field of integrative medicine. They have attended medical meetings and traveled worldwide to share their knowledge and experience, especially in the field of oxidative medicine. Key Takeaways

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about "Dirty Genes" and how to approach cleaning our genes to optimize our health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ben Lynch. Benjamin Lynch, ND received his Cell and Molecular Biology, BS from the University of Washington and his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from Bastyr University. His passion for identifying the cause of disease directed him towards nutrigenomics and methylation dysfunction. Currently, he researches, writes and presents worldwide on the topic of MTHFR, methylation defects, and genetic control. Dr Lynch is the President of SeekingHealth.com, a supplement company oriented towards disease prevention and health promotion. More information about Dr. Lynch and his work can be found at DrBenLynch.com. He lives in Seattle, WA with his wife, Nadia, and three boys, Tasman, Mathew and Theodor. Key Takeaways: What is the difference between genetics and epigenetics? What is meant by "Dirty Genes" and what can we do to op

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the delivery of frequency and vibration in support of optimizing health with the use of the AmpCoil. About My Guests: My guests for this episode are Aaron and Geneva Bigelow. When Aaron and Geneva Bigelow started their healing journey 12 years ago, they believed Lyme disease was going to be part of their lives forever. Having both worked for many years in the biotech industry, they’d tried biofeedback, PEMF and bioresonance technology, but weren’t getting sustainable results. They eventually found a solution that eliminated forever the devastating effects of Lyme disease. That is when the AmpCoil was born. They used an early prototype to help their family get their lives back, but knew deeply that the mission was much greater than their own family’s wellness because so many people were suffering. They tried everything to get their lives back. There were moments when Aaron couldn't get out of bed. Then he’d hear of the next great thing - feel better

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the various testing options offered by IGeneX in the realm of vector-borne diseases. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Jyotsna Shah. Dr. Jyotsna Shah PhD is the President and Laboratory Director of IGeneX Clinical Laboratory, Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Shah has over 40 years of research experience in immunology, molecular biology and microbiology, has been published, and holds more than 20 patents. After receiving her B.Sc. and M.Sc in Biological Sciences in the UK and her PhD. in diagnostic immunology from Nairobi University in Kenya, Dr. Shah joined the International Laboratory for Research on Animal Diseases (ILRAD) as a post-doctoral scientist and started the first DNA sequencing laboratory in East Africa. On completion of her fellowship, she went on to join Harvard University's Department of Tropical Medicine as a research fellow and continued work on development of molecular tools for diagnosis of parasitic diseases. Since then, Dr. Sha

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about environmental illness and how to approach recovering health after having been impacted by environmental toxicity. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Lisa Nagy. Lisa Nagy, MD graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Pennsylvania and then from Cornell Medical College in 1986. After Emergency Medicine residency in NYC, she practiced in Los Angeles until becoming severely ill as a result of a complex medical condition known as Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness. Her story of survival and journey of discovery led her to learn about the field of Environmental Medicine and focus on finding the causes of disease including genetic, hormonal, nutritional, allergic, and environmental factors. She is now president of Preventive and Environmental Health Alliance which is a group focused on educating medical students, doctors, the AMA, congress and the public and assists patients to find help nationwide. Listening to physicians and ot

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Mackay Rippey's personal journey through Lyme disease, what he has learned from almost 200 Lyme Ninja Radio podcasts, and how he approaches working with his own clients in his acupuncture practice. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Mackay Rippey. Mackay Rippey LAc is an acupuncturist practicing in New York for over 25 years. He graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a BA in English Literature in 1986. He later studied acupuncture at the Maryland Institute of Integrative Health. His interest in acupuncture was inspired by his father, and he was the youngest person in his class. He was one of the first people in the United States to earn a Masters degree in acupuncture. He studied Five-Element Acupuncture; a traditional form of acupuncture based on the oral tradition founded by JR Worsley. He specializes in chronic Lyme disease and works with clients with chronic pain, anxiety, panic attacks, and other complex chronic conditions

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the GoodbyeLyme™ treatment approach to chronic Lyme disease. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Greg Lee. Greg Lee, LAc is the driving force behind the Two Frogs Healing Center and GoodbyeLyme.com. He is a world expert on using Chinese herbs, alternative medicines, and treatments for healing persistent Lyme disease and multiple chronic infections. As a software engineer / manager, he worked on many NASA projects including: Hubble Space Telescope, Goddard Robotics Lab, and the Antarctic Ozone Hole. After struggling with irritable bowel syndrome and burnout, Greg switched careers to pursue a Master’s degree in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. He has successfully treated several hundred people with chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme disease in his private clinic. In order to develop precise targeted remedies and treatments, Greg uses analytical engineering skills and electrical frequency scans. The scan results are used to program u

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about a unique approach to treating Lyme disease called LymeStop. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Tony Smith. Dr. Tony Smith, DC, is a chiropractor and founder of Dynamic Health, a holistic healthcare facility in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He became fascinated with alternative medicine while attending the University of Kansas after he was dramatically healed from a chronic disabling condition. He realized then that he wanted to pursue a career in natural healing. Immediately after graduating from KU, Dr. Smith enrolled at Cleveland Chiropractic College, where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1980. During his 38 years of practice, Dr. Smith passionately studied and practiced a wide range of progressive natural-healing methods. This enabled him to become successful at treating chronic, difficult health problems. His accumulated knowledge and wealth of clinical experience eventually inspired him to develop and teach several profou

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Mycoplasma and its role in chronic health challenges. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Garth Nicolson. Garth L. Nicolson, PhD, MD(H) is the founder of The Institute for Molecular Medicine at California, and he serves as the President, Chief Scientific Officer, and Emeritus Professor of Molecular Pathology. He is Conjoint Professor in the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Newcastle, Australia. During the outbreak of the Gulf War syndrome, he was the leading authority on the study of the cause, treatment and prevention of the disease. He was appointed Chairman of the Medical-Scientific Panel for the Persian Gulf War Veterans Conference. On suspicion of the bacterium that caused the disease as a product of biological warfare, he made extensive scientific investigations and served as authority to the United States House of Representatives. For his service he was conferred honorary Colonel of the US Army Special Forces and