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A few changes within your daily diet could have significant impact on your health and wellness.What you eat becomes the building blocks for every cell in your body. So, you can understand why the saying "you are what you eat" has tremendous merit.  A few changes within your daily diet could have significant impact on your health and wellness. And, according to Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, it's never too late to start on the path to healthy eating and healthy living. Joy joins Dr. Friedman to share information on why healthy nutrition is so important for health, longevity, and overall well-being. She also discusses how she's bringing simple solutions to everyday problems as host of NBC’s new hit show, Health + Happiness.

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.

What if there was a simple solution to ease your back pain?Up to 85% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives, and 20 percent are suffering at any given time. There is no other ailment that impacts this many collective individuals. Back pain has become the number one reason for job disability, the number two reason for visits to the doctor, and the number three reason for hospitalization.  It also affects social, emotional, and mental health.  In his book, The Back Pain Relief Diet, Dr. Todd Sinett explains that doctors aren’t succeeding in diagnosing and treating back pain because they aren’t targeting all the sources of back pain. And, there’s a big one they’re overlooking: our diet. Listen as Dr. Sinett joins Dr. Friedman to discuss his research behind the book, as well as how gut inflammation has a significant influence on back pain.

After years of feeling terrorized by her own thoughts, Dr. Christina Bjorndal attempted to take her life. This devastating low point led to a deep reckoning.For years, Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND, endured debilitating depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety and battled bulimia, addiction, and a range of other mental health challenges. Finally, feeling terrorized by her own thoughts, she attempted to take her life. This devastating low point led to a deep reckoning. She began to take back control of her life. From there, she began her quest to help others who were struggling with the same issues she did.  In her book, Beyond the Label, Bjorndal outlines, step-by-step, how you can move from the current mental health “label” you have been given to optimal health on all levels--physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Dr. Bjorndal joins Dr. Friedman to discuss her personal journey, and how her teachings and books can provide the courage, support, confidence, and guidance you need to take your own steps to mental wellness.

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’m a long time listener and big fan of the show. The consensus of most health experts is, an apple is the healthiest fruit. Are all apples the same or is there some that are healthier than others? And, what about the sugar content in apples, is this a concern? -Lillian, Valdosta Georgia You share a lot on healthy eating. I’m on the road a lot and not able to eat ideally every day. What’s your opinion on vitamin supplements to fill this empty void? -Gary, Maryland I love bread but every diet says to avoid it. Is there any I can eat and not worry about gaining weight? -Delores, Florence South Carolina What’s better, juicing or eating fruits and veggies? -Allen, Jacksonville Florida I’m always stressed. My muscles are always tight and I clench my teeth at work. Any suggestions? -Colleen, Brookfield Wisconsin I have a food intolerance to several things I used to be able to eat with no problem. Why all the sudden am I not able to eat foods I used to love? -Bryan, New York 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

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’m a long time listener and big fan of the show. The consensus of most health experts is, an apple is the healthiest fruit. Are all apples the same or is there some that are healthier than others? And, what about the sugar content in apples, is this a concern? -Lillian, Valdosta Georgia You share a lot on healthy eating. I’m on the road a lot and not able to eat ideally every day. What’s your opinion on vitamin supplements to fill this empty void? -Gary, Maryland I love bread but every diet says to avoid it. Is there any I can eat and not worry about gaining weight? -Delores, Florence South Carolina What’s better, juicing or eating fruits and veggies? -Allen, Jacksonville Florida I’m always stressed. My muscles are always tight and I clench my teeth at work. Any suggestions? -Colleen, Brookfield Wisconsin I have a food intolerance to several things I used to be able to eat with no problem. Why all the sudden am I not able to eat foods I used to love? -Bryan, New York 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

Although eliminating wheat and dairy from your diet may help ease your symptoms, it is a a temporary solution.In his book, Eat Wheat, Dr. John Douillard, a former NBA nutrition expertand creator of LifeSpa.com, addresses the underlying cause of the gluten-free epidemic. Dr. Douillard explains that after 3.4 million years of eating wheat and only 500,000 years of hunting meat, humans are actually genetically better equipped to eat wheat than meat. He also discusses how a breakdown in digestion has damaged the intestinal wall and leaked undigested foods and environmental toxins into the body’s lymphatic system, causing “grain brain” symptoms and food allergies. Although eliminating wheat and dairy from your diet may help your symptoms, it is a a temporary solution. Eat Wheat addresses the root cause: the inability to digest well and break down harmful pollutants and toxins that can lead to more serious health concerns. Listen as Dr. Douillard joins Dr. Friedman to share his research and why you might be able to add wheat back into your diet.

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 prediabetes.  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.

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.  My son is always cracking his knuckles. I’ve heard doing so can cause arthritis. Is this true? -Michelle, Sarasota Florida Dr. Friedman, I read your book Food Sanity and love how you share the pros and cons of all the food groups. I eat organic chicken and wild caught fish but occasionally I crave a steak. I know you’re not a fan of red meat but will the occasional hamburger or steak be a health concern? -Diane, Albuquerque New Mexico Doc, I’ve been a long time listener and a big fan of the show. After reading your book and learning the type of diet you advocate, why do you interview guests that aren’t congruent with your way of eating? -Steven, New York Dear Dr Freedman. I’m confused about coffee. I hear coffee is bad for us, and then its good for us. Here in California they are putting warnings on coffee because it causes cancer, but two weeks ago, the news reported a study showing coffee extends a persons life. What’s the scoop on coffee? -Shelly, San Diego Dr. Friedman, I suffer from Candida Yeast infection. I go on a cleanse diet and drink pau d arco tea which completely gets rid of it but within a few weeks, it always returns. Any suggestion? -Michelle Dr. Friedman. I have carpal tunnel syndrome from being at my computer for eight hours a day. Any suggestions? -Dan, Dallas Dr. Friedman, is it important to eat everything organic? That’s not easy to do and can get costly. -Shelly, Ohio

The real reason so many of us can’t stick to a healthy diet? Our favorite foods are engineered to be addictive.In her new book, The Craving Cure: Identify Your Craving Type to Activate Your Natural Appetite Control, Julia Ross, best-selling author and expert in nutrition and overeating, exposes the real reason so many of us can’t stick to a healthy diet: our favorite foods are engineered to be addictive. Get Your Greens without the Mess, Organifi Green Juice. Use code “goodhealth” at checkout to save 20%! - sponsor At her clinic in California, Ross and her colleagues treat food addiction where it starts--in the brain--by triggering our natural appetite-regulating neurotransmitters with nutrients called amino acids. It turns out that these protein concentrates boost our neurotransmitters, which broadcast sensations of satisfaction that no food, including chocolate, can override. Thousands of Ross’ clients have abolished their cravings for high-calorie confections using this simple nutritional strategy. Listen as Ross joins Dr. Friedman to explain how you can use amino acids to reclaim your natural appetite control and strengthen your dietary defenses. Visit organifi.com and use discount code “goodhealth” to receive 20% off your order!!

A few changes within your daily diet could have significant impact on your health and wellness.What you eat becomes the building blocks for every cell in your body. So, you can understand why the saying "you are what you eat" has tremendous merit.  A few changes within your daily diet could have significant impact on your health and wellness. And, according to Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, it's never too late to start on the path to healthy eating and healthy living. Joy joins Dr. Friedman to share information on why healthy nutrition is so important for health, longevity, and overall well-being. She also discusses how she's bringing simple solutions to everyday problems as host of NBC’s new hit show, Health + Happiness.

At age 44, Dr. Sara Gottfried performed a test of how fast she was aging, and she failed.How would you like to create a lifestyle that helps you look great, feel energized, and slow down the effects of aging? Dr. Sara Gottfried has the answer.  At age 44, Dr. Sara received a research opportunity few medical scientists would wish for: She performed a test of how fast she was aging, and she failed. Dr. Sara discovered she was aging 20 years faster than her chronological years according to her telomeres (the protective caps on chromosomes that deal with aging). Her telomeres needed rescuing, so she dived into the science and created a breakthrough protocol to fix them -- manifested in her book Younger: A Breakthrough Program to Reset Your Genes, Reverse Aging, and Turn Back the Clock 10 Years. Dr. Sara joins Dr. Friedman to discuss the concept of "lifespan," as well as which lifestyle choices contribute most to internal and external aging.

Certain foods work together in ways that are almost magical.Food affects our body, mind, and health in many remarkable ways. And, certain foods work together in ways that are almost magical. In his groundbreaking new eating plan, Dr. Michael Murray identifies foods that act together to produce a total effect or force that is greater than the sum of the individual foods -- what is known as a synergetic effect. As the foods work together, they improve your energy and your physical and mental health. Dr. Murray joins Dr. Friedman to discuss insights from the book, as well as some of the work he's done as Chief Science Officer for Enzymedica.

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.  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.