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Dean Ornish, MD, has directed revolutionary research proving lifestyle changes can often reverse the progression of many of the most common (and costly) chronic diseases.Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, weight gain, and even the aging process are all medical issues afflicting individuals around the world.  Dean Ornish, MD, has directed revolutionary research proving, for the first time, that lifestyle changes can often reverse (undo) the progression of many of the most common--and costly--chronic diseases and even begin reversing aging at a cellular level. A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor Thanks to the great success of Dr. Ornish's Lifestyle Medicine programs, Medicare and many insurance companies now cover the program for reversing chronic disease. The program has consistently achieved greater changes in lifestyle, better clinical outcomes, larger cost savings, and greater adherence than has ever been reported. Dr. Ornish joins Dr. Friedman to discuss his research, success stories, and the approach to lifestyle medicine, which includes: Eat well: a whole foods, plant-based diet naturally low in fat and sugar and high in flavor Move more: moderate exercise such as walking Stress less: including meditation and gentle yoga practices Love more: how love and intimacy transform loneliness into healing Sponsor: A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor

Learn more about the science of hope theory and how it relates to health.Do you know the difference between false hope and true hope? Libby Gill has spent years studying the science of hope theory, which is "the interconnection between beliefs and behaviors." In her book, The Hope-Driven Leader, she set out to explore how this theory can shift mindsets from siloed to collaborative and productivity levels from sluggish to robust. She also applies this theory to one's health and the ability to aid in addressing a range of diseases, even cancer.

Could the answer to our growing health crisis be found in the produce section?Upwards of 180 million Americans take daily prescription medication to regulate blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. Seventy percent of Americans are overweight. Thirty-five percent have diabetes and 50 percent will get cancer in their lifetime. Could the answer to our growing health crisis be found in the produce section? T. Colin Campbell, PhD, joins Dr. Friedman to share why a whole-food, plant-based diet is the key to preventing and even reversing disease.

Dr. Neal Barnard, an unparalleled expert on diabetes and health, joins Dr. Friedman to discuss his new book.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 100 million Americans suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetes.  Dr. Neal Barnard is a powerhouse in the health and medical industry and is an unparalleled expert on diabetes and health. His new book, Dr. Neal Barnard's Cookbook for Reversing Diabetes: 150 Recipes Scientifically Proven to Reverse Diabetes Without Drugs, has been described as a "treasury of meals that are as tasty as they are powerful for health." Listen as Dr. Barnard joins Dr. Friedman to discuss his approach to battling diabetes... one that is not based on pills or injections, but on food—the most delicious “prescription” you could imagine.

How you respond to life's many challenges makes all the difference in how you feel, now and in the future.We’ve all felt anxious, sad, grief-stricken, stressed, angry, or hopeless at some point in life. It’s perfectly normal to go through emotional crises or have periods when you feel panicked or out of sorts. But, it’s how you respond to these challenges that will make all the difference in how you feel... not just immediately, but also in the long run. Renowned physician, psychiatrist, brain-imaging researcher, and founder of Amen Clinics Dr. Daniel Amen understands how critical it is for you to know what will help you feel better fast, now and later. He joins Dr. Friedman to discuss his newest book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last: Unlock Your Brain’s Healing Potential to Overcome Negativity, Anxiety, Anger, Stress, and Trauma, where you’ll discover new, powerful brain-based strategies to quickly gain control over anxiety, worry, sadness, stress and anger -- strengthening your resilience and giving you joy and purpose for a lifetime.

Even a brief health scare in 2016 has not diminished William Shatner's zest for life. If anything, it has made him stronger.The average life expectancy is 76 years of age. Emmy and Golden Globe actor William Shatner has surpassed that by a decade -- and he shows no sign of slowing down.  Even a brief health scare in 2016 has not diminished his zest for life. In fact, if anything, it forced him to take stock of his lifestyle and health habits.  As he tells Dr. Friedman, the health "secrets" he describes in his new book, Live Long And . . .: What I Learned Along the Way, are not really secrets at all. Eating well, exercise, and proper rest are common ideologies among those who live long and prosper in life.  Listen as Shatner discusses the meaning of life, finding value in work, and living well -- whatever your age.

The color, shape, size, and frequency of your bowel movements may provide clues about how healthy (or unhealthy) you are."Poop" is often a taboo topic, but the truth is, it's a critically important biological function which should be talked about. The color, shape, size, and frequency of your bowel movements may provide clues about how healthy (or unhealthy) you are. In his book, What's Your Poo Telling You?, Dr. Anish Sheth covers a number of issues you can identify by paying attention to what lands in the toilet bowl.  Dr. Sheth joins Dr. Friedman to discuss what indicators characterize healthy and unhealthy stools, what a "normal" schedule is, why you shouldn't necessarily panic if you see blood, and how you can improve your overall health by changes to your diet.

Cravings are bound to happen, but it's how you manage them that dictates your outcome.There's no shortage of dieting books, magazine articles, and even infomercials that promise you'll be able to finally stop binge eating and achieve your desired weight. In this case, volume doesn't guarantee success.  Cravings are bound to happen, but it's how you manage them that dictates your outcome. From his perspective as a formerly food-obsessed psychologist--and previous consultant to major food manufacturers--Dr. Glenn Livingston shares specific techniques for isolating and permanently dis-empowering your “fat thinking self” in his book, Never Binge Again: Reprogram Yourself to Think Like a Permanently Thin Person. He also reveals much of his own personal journey in the process. Livingston joins Dr. Friedman to discuss how past experiences and emotions play into addictive/binge eating, as well as how the book can help you: Dramatically improve your ability to stick to ANY healthy food plan so you can achieve your weight loss and/or fitness goals. Quickly recover from mistakes without self judgement or unnecessary guilt. Free yourself from the prison of food obsession so you can enjoy a satisfying, delicious, and healthy diet for the rest of your life.

You don't have to stay "stuck" in an existence of poor health, stress, drama or trauma.Many of us aren't living a full life, whether due to health concerns, stress, relationship drama, or personal trauma. You don't have to stay "stuck" in such an existence.  A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor Lillian McDermott is a Life Coach and host of the syndicated radio program, The Lillian McDermott Show. It is her commitment to promote healing and to help make awareness, responsibility and truth a part of everyday life. Her work over the years has led to whole-health insights that allow individuals to achieve the life of their dreams.  Listen as Lillian joins Dr. Friedman to discuss these essential life factors. Sponsor: A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor

Dean Ornish, MD, has directed revolutionary research proving lifestyle changes can often reverse the progression of many of the most common (and costly) chronic diseases.Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, weight gain, and even the aging process are all medical issues afflicting individuals around the world.  Dean Ornish, MD, has directed revolutionary research proving, for the first time, that lifestyle changes can often reverse (undo) the progression of many of the most common--and costly--chronic diseases and even begin reversing aging at a cellular level. A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor Thanks to the great success of Dr. Ornish's Lifestyle Medicine programs, Medicare and many insurance companies now cover the program for reversing chronic disease. The program has consistently achieved greater changes in lifestyle, better clinical outcomes, larger cost savings, and greater adherence than has ever been reported. Dr. Ornish joins Dr. Friedman to discuss his research, success stories, and the approach to lifestyle medicine, which includes: Eat well: a whole foods, plant-based diet naturally low in fat and sugar and high in flavor Move more: moderate exercise such as walking Stress less: including meditation and gentle yoga practices Love more: how love and intimacy transform loneliness into healing Sponsor: A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor

Our over-stressed, over-scheduled lifestyles don't always allow for us to follow through with our best intentions.Any successful goal starts with a plan. Unfortunately, our over-stressed, over-scheduled lifestyles don't always allow for us to follow through with our best intentions. Too often, we end up hitting the drive-thru as a solution. A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor The evidence of this choice is apparent on our collective waistlines.  Nikki Sharp, former model, Instagram star, and author of The 5-Day Real Food Detox discovered that the best way to drop pounds and feel great is through meal prep: making portion-controlled dishes in advance that can be enjoyed all week. In her new book, Meal Prep Your Way to Weight Loss, Sharp shares her secrets and shortcuts for creating a week’s worth of healthy, plant-based food designed to help you lose the weight and keep it off. Sharp joins Dr. Friedman to explain what you'll learn as a "meal prep master," including: Steady, satisfying weight loss—up to five pounds each week Automatic portion control without counting calories, fat grams, or carbohydrates An escape from emotional eating and bingeing Tips and tricks for easy-to-freeze preps Stress-free cooking, eating—and an overall healthy lifestyle Listen in to learn more about this effective approach to a healthier, slimmer life. Sponsor: A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor

The Dubrow Diet offers unprecedented metabolic control, as well as an internal cellular rejuvenation with powerful anti-aging effects.Heather and Terry Dubrow, MD, created their own diet, based on cutting-edge and Nobel–prize winning science. According to the power couple, the diet offers unprecedented metabolic control, as well as an internal cellular rejuvenation with powerful anti-aging effects. A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor The central concept of their program is called interval eating, a practice based on research showing that when you eat is perhaps the most important factor in weight loss and weight control. A simple eating schedule may help you: Reprogram your cells to go after stored fat for fuel Lower insulin and normalize blood sugar Fight off chronic inflammation linked to almost every major disease Activate a process known as autophagy, your cells’ self-cleaning process and an anti-aging game changer Increase your energy Finally reach your goal weight Rejuvenate your skin and overall appearance Listen as Orange County's favorite reality TV duo joins Dr. Friedman to explain how the diet works and share more insights from their book, The Dubrow Diet: Interval Eating to Lose Weight and Feel Ageless. Sponsor: A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor

Learn more about the science of hope theory and how it relates to health.Do you know the difference between false hope and true hope? Libby Gill has spent years studying the science of hope theory, which is "the interconnection between beliefs and behaviors." In her book, The Hope-Driven Leader, she set out to explore how this theory can shift mindsets from siloed to collaborative and productivity levels from sluggish to robust. She also applies this theory to one's health and the ability to aid in addressing a range of diseases, even cancer.

Dr. Kim A. Williams, Sr., has been quoted as saying, “There are two kinds of cardiologists: vegans and those who haven’t read the data.”Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number-one killer of Americans today. It's also a global problem, coming in as the single largest cause of death in developed countries. Dr. Kim A. Williams, Sr., has been quoted as saying, “There are two kinds of cardiologists: vegans and those who haven’t read the data.” He believes that the solution for overcoming this devastating disease begins with personal responsibility. It’s about what you put in your mouth.  Dr. Williams has been a vegan since 2003. In this episode, he joins Dr. Friedman to share why veganism is the answer to healthier hearts, all across the world.

Dr. Friedman weighs in on a few of his listeners' questions.In this "Ask the Doctor" episode, Dr. Friedman answers some of his listeners' most pressing questions. Listen in for all the details.  I love the show. Always learn so much. I’m a healthy 46 year old female. I take no medications except for an aspirin a day which I heard was good to do to prevent heart disease. I recently read something saying it’s not a good idea. What are your thoughts? Stephanie, Harmon NH I exercise and eat a clean plant based diet but I just can’t lose weight. I don’t eat sugar or any processed foods. I have heard that a lack of sleep could be to blame? I usually sleep 5 1/2 hours a night. Could this be my problem? Susan, Tarpon Springs Florida My four-year-old son is contently sucking his thumb. He does this after he touches dirty doors, walls and plays on the floor. I’m worried about him getting germs. Any tips on getting him to stop sucking his thumb? Roberta, San Diego I have allergies. Is there an herb you can recommend that can help? Ron, Tallahassee I’m going to a naturopathic doctor who has recommended I do coffee enemas. He says they will help my bowel movements improve and detoxify my body. It seems a little weird and I thought I’d run it by you first. What do you think of coffee enemas? Nora, Providence Rhode Island I've eaten oatmeal all my life but I’ve read recently that oats are bad for me. What gives? Dan, Baton Rouge I love drinking seltzer water. Is it bad for my teeth and bones? I heard it can harm both. Kim, Ashville NC Do you have a question for Dr. Friedman? Send it to you him at: AskTheDoctor@ToYourGoodHealthRadio.com If he answers your question on the air, he’ll send you a signed copy of his award winning, #1 bestselling book, Food Sanity: How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction. He’ll also include a free copy of his audio book, “America’s Unbalanced Diet” (over a million copies sold!). To stay up to date with Dr. Friedman’s latest articles, videos and interviews, go to DrDavidFriedman.com. You can follow him on social media: Twitter and Facebook: @DrDavidFriedman Instagram: @HealthRadioDoc