Healthy Talk

Improving mental performance through brain cell regeneration is possible with gastrodin, an extract of the exotic orchid Gastrodia elata.Your brain is under assault from environmental toxins, oxidative stress, inflammation, and excess sugar. Collectively, these factors contribute to an excited state of neurotoxicity that accelerates brain aging and brain degeneration. Gastrodin, an exotic orchid extract, helps to protect your brain by stimulating dormant brain cell regenerative properties – improving mental performance and energy. Join Dr. Mike to learn more about this option for improving mental performance.

Feeling sluggish? Cordyceps and Korean ginseng provide quick and lasting energy, without undesirable side effects.Tired of being tired all the time? Aging people often suffer from diminished energy and persistent tiredness. But contrary to popular belief, mental and physical fatigue are not always predestined effects of growing older. Cordyceps and Korean ginseng can provide quick and lasting energy without the crash that comes with consuming caffeinated and sugary drinks.

Learn what makes a good energy drink and what makes a not-so-good energy drink – ones you'll probably want to avoid.Does a concoction of processed sugars and caffeine sound healthy? Of course not! But those are the two primary ingredients in most energy drinks. And the energy they provide is quick and fleeting to say the least. Tom Morse, founder of Rushmore Essentials, joins Dr. Mike to discuss the ingredients that you should look for in an energy drink... the ones found in healthy drinks that provide lasting energy.

Learning how to read food labels ensures that you won't be seduced by manufactures' unwarranted claims and marketing jargon.Processed food, fast food, adulterated and chemically-enhanced foods make stocking your pantry with healthy foods a truly mystifying chore. Mira Dessy, author of The Pantry Principle, joins Dr. Mike to discuss how to read food labels and not be misled by manufactures' claims and marketing jargon enticing you to buy their products.

When it comes to grocery shopping, do you really know what you're getting? Learn how to avoid being seduced by the pretty pictures on the box.Many of us don't know where our food comes from, and we don't know what's really in it. Many of the edible-appearing products on grocery store shelves contain ingredients that have the potential to be harmful. While you may be seduced by the pretty pictures on the box, or the marketing claims by the manufacturer, you often don't really know what's in your food. You trust that if they are selling it, you can eat it. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Special guest, Mira Dessy, joins Dr. Mike to help you wade through all the confusion and shares tips for finding truly healthy foods.

When used in combination, sorghum bran, white mulberry and phloridzin can significantly and safely lower blood sugar.Blood sugar is an essential part of good health. Three plant-derived nutrients, through their rich array of complementary mechanisms, afford an unrivaled level of optimal, broad-spectrum support for lowering dangerously high blood sugar levels. By targeting all of the diverse glucose pathways, sorghum bran, white mulberry and phloridzin deliver the widest possible support to help naturally stabilize blood sugar levels.

Sprouted grains contain all of the necessary nutrients for producing a whole new plant. These same nutrients are good for you as well.The body of research detailing the health benefits of sprouted whole grains is growing daily. Although it's important to remember that no standard, uniform definition of sprouted grains has been observed from one study to another, it's intriguing to see - even with a wide range of definitions - how many different benefits seem to be associated with sprouted grains. Join Dr. Mike to learn how you can incorporate sprouted grains into your regimen for incredible health results.

Preventing the devastating consequences of diabetes requires a plan of action. Do you have one in place?Preventing the devastating consequences of diabetes requires a plan of action. Do you have one in place? Christine Lee joins Dr. Mike to discuss her book, The Essentials of Diabetes, which outlines a simple plan for gaining control over the disease and avoiding the dangerous and devastating consequence of high blood sugar.

Dr. Ruth shares tactics and resources from her guide book for the Alzheimer's caregiver.For years Dr. Ruth has been a trusted name in relationship therapy. Now, she's sharing effective coping strategies for both the practical problems and emotional stresses of Alzheimer's care in her newest book, Dr. Ruth’s Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver. More than 15 million Americans are responsible for the care of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. If you are one of them, you know this situation can quickly lead to feeling overwhelmed while trying to balance between the full-time needs of your dependent adult and your own physical and mental health. The tactics and resources presented in this book build your confidence and provide health-guided advice on how to avoid burnout and maintain a loving relationship with a spouse or parent with Alzheimer's.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer offers straight-to-the-point tips for staying sexually active after menopause.Dr. Ruth Westheimer realizes that as women age, they go through certain changes that may affect their libido or their confidence. These changes may lead them to thinking that sex is no longer an option. In her straight-to-the-point way, Dr. Ruth is out to dispel that myth. In fact, she wrote an entire book on the topic titled, Dr. Ruth's Sex After 50. She joins Dr. Mike to discuss ways women can continue with a healthy, active sex life after menopause.

Is your thyroid medication not working – even at higher doses? You might want to test your reverse T3 level.Millions of people with low thyroid remain symptomatic even when they are taking thyroid medication. Conventional doctors may or may not do anything about the symptoms, other than increasing the dose of the medication. However, a tested called reverse T3 may offer some insight to why some people with hypothyroid remain symptomatic even while taking medication. Join Dr. Mike to learn more about this revolutionary test and how it may help you finally feel "normal" again.

Learn about the most dangerous food toxins and how to protect against their toxic effects.Dangerous chemicals are added to many foods as preservatives and flavor enhancers. Brominated vegetable oils used in citrus soda and diacetyl, found in artificial butter flavoring, are common food toxins considered "safe" by the FDA. Unfortunately, what the FDA considers safe is still causing untold damage to your body. Dr. Mike discusses what these specific toxins are, how they cause disease, and natural ways to protect you and your family from their effects.

You can save hundreds -- even thousands of dollars on your medical bills by avoiding common "bill hiking" mistakes.Sarah O'Leary formed ExHale Healthcare Advocates, a consumer advocacy company that makes "healthcare a fair fight." ExHale Health is the first company of its kind to define a new category in healthcare: personal healthcare management. O'Leary joins Dr. Mike to discuss ways to navigate your medical bills and potentially save hundreds -- even thousands of dollars on your medical bills.

Removing built-up toxins from your body is often the first step towards feeling better and living healthier.Although you may lose some weight in the process of proper detoxification, there is a bigger benefit with detox programs. These benefits involve the overall health of your body and making sure it is functioning optimally in overstressed, over-toxic environments. Brenda Watson joins Dr. Mike to discuss safe and effective ways to detox.

If you can't properly digest food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste, you simply won't be optimally healthy.The Diva of Digestion, Brenda Watson, discusses how to improve the three basic systems of your digestive track: digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste. Brenda's high-energy, no-nonsense approach to bodily functions has made her a popular presenter on PBS and a frequent health expert on national television. She joins Dr. Mike to share her best tips for improving your digestive system and overall health.