Nature’s Ozempic: Eat These Foods To Kill Cravings & Burn Fat!

What if aging isn’t simply your body “wearing out”… but your body losing the ability to repair itself? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Salzman joins Dr. Josh Axe to explain why chronic inflammation, leaky gut, and depleted NAD may quietly drain the very energy your cells need to heal, think, move, and survive.   Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com   Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount   Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1   🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners → Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS   Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → https://bit.ly/3QJBcQ5   Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com   Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally →   http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com   If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com   CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website →  http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe    00:00 — Why Aging Is A Defect In Repair, Not Wear And Tear 01:42 — Meet Dr. Andrew Salzman: Harvard ICU Doctor & NAD Pioneer 03:07 — The 1991 Discovery That Changed Leaky Gut Research 06:59 — Why Doctors Dismissed Leaky Gut For Years 09:46 — DNA Damage, PARP Activation & The NAD Collapse 12:41 — How PARP Inhibitors Stopped Leaky Gut In The Lab 14:35 — What NAD Actually Does Inside Your Cells 21:31 — Best Food Sources For NAD & Creatine Support 24:55 — How Chronic Inflammation Activates PARP 25:56 — CD38: The Enzyme Draining Your NAD With Age 27:10 — NR vs NMN vs Niacin: Which NAD Supplement Makes Sense? 30:02 — Why NAD Is The “Centerpiece Of Biology” 34:24 — The Mouse Study Linking CD38, NAD & Ovarian Aging 35:30 — Why The Brain Is So Vulnerable To Low Cellular Energy 36:57 — Mitochondria As Power Stations: Why ATP Still Needs Delivery 39:31 — Butyrate, Brown Rice & Foods That Help Seal The Gut 41:59 — Flagella, LPS & The Hidden Drivers Of Gut Inflammation 43:36 — Dr. Salzman’s Top Longevity Priorities 45:45 — The New Definition Of Aging: Failed Repair 48:55 — Why Older Bodies Can Be “Operating On Fumes” 51:16 — NAD, Oxygen & Tissue Repair After Major Injury 55:35 — Creatine Dosage, Daily Loss & Why Supplementing May Matter 57:54 — Where To Find Dr. Salzman’s Research 59:01 — Final Thoughts: NAD, Creatine & Cellular Longevity   DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.   MB01ECARA9TSXF7

What if you could naturally make your own version of Ozempic every time you eat the right meal? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe breaks down the exact foods, supplements, probiotics, and meal timing strategies that help your gut activate GLP-1, the hormone that tells your brain you’re full, steadies blood sugar, and shuts down cravings.   Millions of people are spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars a month on GLP-1 drugs, but Dr. Axe says the real “Nature’s Ozempic” starts in your grocery store — with protein, fiber, polyphenols, fermented foods, and berberine.   Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com   Download the FREE Nature’s Ozempic Guide: https://bit.ly/draxenaturesozempic   Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount   Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1   🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners → Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS   Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → https://bit.ly/3QJBcQ5   Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com   Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally →   http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com   If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com   CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website →  http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe    00:00 — The Hormone That Could Change Weight Loss 01:52 — What GLP-1 Actually Does In Your Body 04:45 — How GLP-1 Controls Hunger, Blood Sugar & Cravings 06:28 — The Stanford Discovery That Mimics Semaglutide 13:35 — Why Your Gut Is The Real GLP-1 Factory 14:18 — Top 10 Foods That Naturally Activate GLP-1 19:16 — Best Supplements For GLP-1, Insulin & Blood Sugar 25:07 — Fermented Foods, Probiotics & Meal Sequencing 26:32 — How GLP-1 Helps Repair Insulin Resistance 28:15 — Berberine: Nature’s Ozempic? 30:35 — The Food-First GLP-1 Protocol 31:45 — Final Takeaways: Activate GLP-1 Naturally   DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.   MB01L4STKF7PZ0I

What if your thyroid isn’t actually the problem? In this episode, Dr. Josh Redd explains why millions of people are told their labs are “normal” while their immune system, gut, hormones, blood sugar, and inflammation continue driving fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, low testosterone, SIBO, and autoimmune symptoms. This is the conversation for anyone who has been told “everything looks fine” but still knows something is wrong. Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com   Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount   Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1   🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners → Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS   Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → https://bit.ly/3QJBcQ5   Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com   Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally →   http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com   If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com   CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website →  http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe    CONNECT WITH GUEST Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshredd/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/drjoshredd TikTok →https://www.tiktok.com/@drjoshredd X → https://x.com/drjoshredd Website → https://drjoshredd.com/ Book: THE 30-DAY INFLAMMATORY RESET: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-30-Day-Inflammatory-Reset/Josh-Redd/9781668205341   00:00 — Why Your “Normal Labs” May Be Missing The Real Problem 00:02:48 Hashimoto’s Disease & The Normal TSH Myth 06:00 — Hashimoto’s, Homocysteine, Vitamin D & Autoimmune Triggers 12:00 — Why Your Thyroid May Not Be The Root Cause 18:00 — The Blood Markers Doctors Often Miss 24:00 — Omega-3 Index, Hydration, Iron & Hidden Fatigue 30:00 — Electrolytes, Adrenals & The Gut-Brain Connection 32:10 — SIBO: Bloating, Brain Fog, Anxiety & Food Sensitivities 36:00 — Vagus Nerve, Gargling, Motility & Parasympathetic Repair 39:21 — Low Testosterone, Libido, Muscle Loss & Male Hormone Collapse 45:43 — Stem Cells, PRP, Peptides & Chronic Joint Pain 50:50 — Who Should Consider Peptides — And Who Should Avoid Them 52:59 — Maximum Longevity Protocol: Tests, Hormones & Regenerative Medicine 57:00 — Budget Health Protocol: The Most Important Labs & Supplements 1:02:00 — Mold, Chronic Infections, Long COVID & Environmental Triggers 1:04:00 — Ozone IVs, Plasma Exchange & Microplastics 1:05:20 — Dr. Josh Redd’s Final Takeaways   DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.   MB01XQCGYKBBFYF

What if the anxiety, brain fog, cravings, and inflammation you’re trying to fix didn’t start in your brain, hormones, or immune system — but in the trillions of bacteria living inside your gut? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe reveals the hidden chain reaction that can begin with low fiber, antibiotics, stress, and ultra-processed food — and may end in leaky gut, poor nutrient absorption, mood issues, obesity, autoimmune disease, and chronic inflammation.   Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com   Download the FREE Gut Healing Guide: https://bit.ly/draxegutreset   Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount   Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1   🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners → Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS   Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → https://bit.ly/3QJBcQ5   Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com   Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally →   http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com   If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com   CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website →  http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe      00:00 – The Trillion-Microbe Paradox: You Are Outnumbered Inside Your Own Body 00:55 – The Root Cause of Anxiety, Brain Fog, & Bloating 06:35 – The Hidden Organ: What Your Gut Microbiome Actually Does 12:40 – The Fermentation Cascade: How Your Body Creates Short-Chain Fatty Acids 18:24 – The Gut-Brain Axis: How Bacteria Control Your Vagus Nerve 21:37 – Reversing Dysbiosis: Healthy vs. Disbiotic Gut Profiles 25:58 – The 6 Diversity Killers & The 4-Day Antibiotic Trap 31:25 – The Glyphosate Threat: How Non-Organic Foods Kill Good Bacteria 33:15 – Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT): The Cutting-Edge Ecosystem Reset 36:00 – The 30-Plant Protocol & Master Supplement Blueprint 41:23 – The Timeline: How Fast Can Your Gut Microbiome Completely Change? 44:37 – Rapid Fire Q&A: Leaky Gut, Artificial Sweeteners, & Histamine Reactions 49:16 – The 4 Critical Takeaways & Free Gut Reset Protocol     DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.   MB01GKPRPTQL1WL

Many people are doing all the "right" things—eating healthy, taking supplements, exercising, and prioritizing sleep—yet still struggle with chronic fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, skin problems, and unexplained symptoms. What if the real culprit is a hidden infection? In this episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Josh Axe sits down with Dr. Chris Motley to uncover how chronic infections can quietly impact nearly every system in the body. Together, they explore the connection between mold toxicity, Lyme disease, parasites, Candida overgrowth, H. pylori, viruses, and other hidden pathogens—and how these infections may be contributing to symptoms that conventional testing often overlooks. You'll learn how infections affect the brain, gut, thyroid, immune system, hormones, and metabolism, along with practical natural strategies to support healing. Dr. Motley shares insights on herbal protocols, targeted nutrition, detoxification support, immune-strengthening therapies, and lifestyle practices designed to help address root causes and restore health from the inside out. If you've been searching for answers to persistent symptoms and want to better understand the hidden factors that may be impacting your health, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and actionable takeaways. Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism—plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → http://mybloodwork.com   Thank you to our sponsors!   Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast   Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe   Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount   Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1   🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners →   Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS   Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → https://bit.ly/3QJBcQ5   Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com   Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally → http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com   If you're ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com   CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website → http://thehealthinstitute.com   Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3   Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe   CONNECT WITH DR. CHRIS MOTLEY Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/doctormotley/ Website → https://doctormotley.com   TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Hidden Infections Are More Common Than You Think 0:55 Why Brain Fog, Fatigue & Hormone Issues May Be Infection-Driven 2:25 The Most Overlooked Chronic Infections Today 4:30 How Mold Damages Your Cells & Mitochondria 6:45 Mold Toxicity, Methylation & Detox Pathways 8:50 Lyme Disease and Neurological Symptoms 11:00 Why Chronic Infections Often Go Undiagnosed 13:05 The Warning Signs of Parasites 14:50 H. Pylori, Candida & Gut Infections Explained 17:20 Histamine Reactions and Hidden Pathogens 18:25 Epstein-Barr Virus, Thyroid Disease & Autoimmunity 19:30 How Infections Affect Blood Flow & Circulation 21:45 The Connection Between Stress Hormones & Infection 23:50 Why Air Purifiers Alone Won't Solve Mold Illness 26:10 Natural Herbs for Parasites, Lyme & Chronic Infections 30:05 Healing the Gut After Infection 34:15 How Pathogens Impact the Brain 38:40 The Best Testing for Mold, Lyme & Parasites 43:20 Detox Strategies That Actually Work 47:10 Rebuilding the Immune System Naturally 50:45 How to Prevent Chronic Infections from Returning 54:00 Final Thoughts on Root-Cause Healing   DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.   MB011IQ1Z3X5EB5

Not every health trend is actually helping your health. In this episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Axe breaks down the Top 10 Worst Health Trends that have gained massive popularity in recent years—and explains why many of them are misunderstood, overhyped, or being used in ways that may do more harm than good. From cold plunges and melatonin to ultra-processed "health" foods, energy drinks, GLP-1 medications, extreme detoxes, and more, you'll learn what the science says, who these trends may benefit, and where people often go wrong.   Topics Discussed: • Cold plunging • Melatonin supplementation • Vegan diets • Ultra-processed health foods • Energy drinks and stimulants • GLP-1 weight loss drugs • Extreme detoxes and cleanses • Social media health misinformation • Trend-based dieting • What actually creates lasting health   CHAPTERS: 0:00 — The 10 Most Dangerous Wellness Trends  4:15 — The Cold Plunge Warning: Hormones & Heart Risk  9:50 — Why Vegan & Raw Diets Destroy Your Bloodwork  14:35 — Melatonin Increases Heart Failure by 90%  20:10 — The "Healthy" Processed Foods Making You Sick  24:45 — Overtraining Syndrome & Energy Drink Arrhythmias 30:20 — The Truth About Nightly THC Gummies  34:10 — Nicotine Pouches & The Extreme Detox Myth  40:55 — Orthorexia: The Deadly Obsession With Perfect Health  46:30 — How to Safely Evaluate Any Health Trend    Whether you're focused on longevity, metabolism, hormones, gut health, or overall wellness, this episode will help you separate health facts from health fads. Pre-order Heal Your Cells: https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Cells-Reversing-Irreversible/dp/B0G5WTFYDR  Connect with Dr. Josh Axe:  Website: https://draxe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/?hl=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgtp61tf9tYF7nG_gIQ94LQ  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjoshaxeshow  MB01FIJV5ERN5QC

You have been told that weight gain, crippling anxiety, and hot flashes are just a "normal" part of getting older. But what if your menopausal symptoms are actually a warning sign that your gut and liver are failing to detoxify your body? And what if the unresolved trauma from your childhood is physically aging your ovaries right now?   In this episode, nurse practitioner and bestselling author Cynthia Thurlow exposes the clinical realities of perimenopause and menopause. We break down the "Estrobolome"—the hidden collection of gut bacteria responsible for removing estrogen from your body—and explain why common constipation is causing toxic hormones to recirculate and drive estrogen dominance.   Cynthia also reveals why millions of women are prescribed synthetic thyroid medications (like Synthroid) that their bodies literally cannot use, and outlines the exact nutritional and supplemental protocols (including Creatine, Magnesium, and Myo-inositol) required to truly repair your endocrine system.    Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners →  Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → https://bit.ly/3QJBcQ5 Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally →   http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website →  http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe   CONNECT WITH GUEST Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellness X → https://x.com/_CynthiaThurlow Timestamps 0:00 — The Truth About Menopause Symptoms  5:30 — Why Progesterone Drops First (Anxiety & Sleep)  10:10 — The "Estrobolome" & Constipation Danger  16:53 — How Stress Destroys Your Digestion  27:30 — The Best Diet & Carb Ratio for Perimenopause  33:28 — Why Thyroid Meds (Synthroid) Fail Women  38:49 — Top Supplements: Creatine, Magnesium & Inositol  46:22 — The Truth About Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)  51:50 — How Childhood Trauma Ages Your Ovaries DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program. MB010IATX2G5DUE

You have been told your chronic fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog are just "stress" or IBS. But what if a Harvard medical discovery proved that a single biological switch in your stomach is actually the root cause of every symptom you are experiencing? Your gut lining is only one cell thick, and right now, it might be tearing apart. Uncover the exact biological mechanism behind "Leaky Gut" (intestinal permeability) and why it is the true driver behind autoimmune diseases, thyroid failures, and even neurological conditions like autism and anxiety. We explore the 2000 Harvard discovery of Zonulin—the protein switch that opens your gut junctions—and the exact environmental triggers forcing it open.  I break down the terrifying truth about how chronic stress alters your gut bacteria in just two hours, and how daily exposure to Glyphosate (Roundup) is starving your beneficial microbes. Finally, I reveal my exact 6-step clinical protocol to permanently seal your gut lining, including the specific amino acids (L-Glutamine), minerals (Zinc Carnosine), and soil-based probiotics required for total cellular repair.   Find out what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com My FREE "Leaky Gut" Protocol PDF: https://bit.ly/draxehealingleakygut Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → https://bit.ly/3QJBcQ5 🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners →  Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally →   http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website →  http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe   Timestamps: 0:00 — The Hidden Cause of All Disease   4:30 — The Harvard Discovery: Zonulin Explained  9:45 — The 5 Root Causes of a Broken Gut   14:50 — How Glyphosate Destroys Your Microbiome   20:15 — The Leaky Gut & Autoimmune Connection   25:40 — Why Your Thyroid Is Failing (T4 to T3)   31:10 — The Leaky Brain Connection (Anxiety & Autism)  36:25 — The 6-Step Protocol to Seal Your Gut   42:50 — The Best Foods & Supplements for Repair   DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.   MB01Z8CTGEU47YZ #leakyguthealing #brainhealth #guthealth #drjoshaxe

You are unknowingly consuming an entire credit card's worth of plastic every single week. It's hiding in your tea bags, your store receipts, and even your $130 workout clothes. And the biological consequences are absolutely terrifying: studies show microplastics are now found in 100% of human testicles, they reduce mitochondrial energy by 35%, and they literally punch holes through your gut lining within 14 days.   FREE 7-Step Microplastic Detox Guide PDF: bit.ly/draxeplasticdetox Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → https://bit.ly/3QJBcQ5 🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners →  Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website →  http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe   Timestamps 0:00 — The Microplastic Problem 6:00 — How Plastics Destroy Hormones  12:15 — MNPs Link to Mortality 18:25 — Stop Touching Store Receipts  25:15 — The 7-Step Plastic Detox Protocol  32:52 — Top 10 Foods to Flush Out Toxins  39:00 — Top 5 Plastic Detox Supplements  Key Research Areas Discussed • The 450% Mortality Risk: Why combining systemic inflammation with microplastic accumulation inside your arteries drastically spikes your risk of sudden death.  • Brain Accumulation: How a leaky blood-brain barrier has allowed the average person to accumulate an entire spoon's worth of plastic inside their brain—a 50% increase in just eight years.  • The Hormone Crash: How phthalates act as xenoestrogens, driving up female estrogen levels and actively plummeting male testosterone.  • The Clothing Danger: Why polyester athleisure brands (like Lululemon and Athleta) shed hundreds of thousands of microfibers that your skin absorbs directly during a workout.  • The Plastic Detox Protocol: The exact foods (broccoli sprouts, pomegranate) and supplements (NAC, Modified Citrus Pectin) required to bind and eliminate synthetic chemicals.  DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program. MB01BZPPPEGQUZZ

You don’t need to spend tens of thousands of dollars on exotic injections to heal your body. You already possess the ultimate, built-in repair system: your own stem cells. The problem? By the time you reach your mid-30s, the red marrow in your bones converts to fatty marrow, leading to a staggering 90% drop in circulating stem cells. In this episode, stem cell scientist Christian Drapeau reveals the exact mechanisms behind human aging and how disease is simply a failure of endogenous repair. We discuss the clinical data proving that a 3-day fast triggers massive stem cell proliferation. We also decode 3,000-year-old Chinese medicine secrets, revealing the specific plants—like Fo-Ti, Goji Berry, Sea Buckthorn, and Blue-Green Algae—that actively mobilize stem cells from your bone marrow and drive them directly into injured tissues. Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners →  Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → https://bit.ly/3QJBcQ5 Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally →   http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website →  http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe   CONNECT WITH CHRISTIAN Instagram → @stemcellchristian & @stemregen Facebook → @STEMREGENOfficial TikTok → @stemcellchristian YouTube →  ⁨@stemregen⁩   Timestamps 0:00 — Injections vs. Your Own Stem Cells 4:36 — Why We Age: The Bone Marrow Shift 10:12 — Ancient Herbs That Boost Stem Cells 16:48 — Reversing Gray Hair Naturally 23:14 — How Blue-Green Algae Heals the Body 30:52 — Do Stem Cells Stop Cancer Growth? 38:21 — Top Nutrients for Cellular Repair 45:10 — The #1 Plant for Stem Cell Release 51:39 — Why Connective Tissue Drives Healing 58:04 — The 1,000 Stem Cell Resilience Test DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program. MB015JA6XO6GDY1