Why Are Kids So Sick Today? The 5 Things Every Parent Needs To Know | Dr. Tony Ebel

Your bloodwork can come back “normal” while cortisol, nutrient deficiencies, gut dysfunction and hidden immune triggers continue driving exhaustion, weight-loss resistance and hormonal decline. Dr. Stephen Cabral joins Dr. Josh Axe to explain why treating an isolated diagnosis may fail when the real problem is an interconnected biological pattern that standard testing never uncovered.   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/stephencabral/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/drstephencabral YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/stephencabral TikTok → https://www.instagram.com/stephencabral/ X → https://x.com/stephencabral Website → https://stephencabral.com/   00:00 — Why “Normal” Bloodwork Can Miss the Root Cause 01:46 — Dr. Stephen Cabral on Personalized Root-Cause Medicine 03:28 — How Addison’s Disease, Autoimmunity and Diabetes Became Connected 07:14 — The Cortisol Connection to Thyroid, Testosterone and Blood Sugar 11:11 — How Chronic Stress Disrupts the Entire Hormonal System 14:58 — At-Home Hormone, Thyroid and Metabolism Testing 16:44 — The Three Foundations for Restoring Cortisol Rhythm 20:35 — Why Sleep May Matter More Than Diet 23:36 — When Cold Plunging Can Make Fatigue and Burnout Worse 27:09 — Why 100 Blood Markers May Still Tell You Nothing 30:47 — The Micronutrients That Transformed Dr. Axe’s Energy 33:58 — Dr. Cabral’s “Big Five” Functional Lab Tests 38:39 — Why the Same Diet or Hashimoto’s Protocol Produces Different Results 40:41 — Leaky Gut, Molecular Mimicry and Autoimmune Disease 45:56 — Cortisol, Progesterone and the Root of Menopause Symptoms 49:27 — DHEA, Adaptogens and Restoring Hormone Balance 51:04 — Is Melatonin Safe? Dosage, Sleep and Cancer Research 55:03 — Does Melatonin Shut Down Your Natural Production? 56:25 — The Hidden Side Effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy 01:00:20 — The Root Causes of Low Testosterone in Younger Men 01:03:55 — How to Identify Your Personal Biological Blueprint 01:06:16 — The Diet and Exercise Combination That May Harm Fertility   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

Millions of people are looking into their phone cameras and wondering why their face suddenly appears puffier, rounder, or more tired. The internet calls it “cortisol face,” but the truth is more complicated: cortisol itself is essential for survival, and the real danger may be a stress rhythm that never properly switches off.   In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe explains how poor sleep, blood-sugar instability, fluid retention, chronic inflammation, emotional overload, and disrupted hormone signaling can all change what you see in the mirror—and why creams and cosmetic treatments may never address the underlying cause. Learn the practical correction protocol designed to help restore your natural hormone rhythm, reduce the visible signs of stress, and address the problem beneath the surface.   Download this FREE Cortisol Correction Protocol: https://bit.ly/draxecortisolcorrection   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 — Is “Cortisol Face” Changing the Way You Look? 01:36 — Cortisol Face vs. Cushing’s Syndrome 04:05 — What the Internet Gets Wrong About High Cortisol 05:12 — How Cortisol Controls Insulin, Thyroid and Sex Hormones 08:30 — The Real Problem: Cortisol Is Out of Rhythm 10:02 — 6 Ways High Cortisol Can Show Up in Your Face 12:53 — Inflammation, Collagen Loss and Blood-Sugar Imbalance 14:18 — Poor Sleep, Lymphatic Drainage and Facial Puffiness 15:29 — The 6 Root Causes Keeping Cortisol High 18:52 — Blood-Sugar Spikes, Undereating and Weight-Loss Mistakes 20:40 — Poor Sleep, Overtraining, Caffeine and Alcohol 23:50 — Why Your Body Treats Your Inbox Like a Threat 25:04 — One Bad Night May Raise Cortisol by 45% 26:07 — The Best Tests for Measuring Cortisol 27:49 — The Morning Routine That Resets Your Cortisol Rhythm 29:01 — Night Eating, Blue Light and Nervous-System Recovery 31:17 — The Top 10 Supplements for Lowering Cortisol 35:51 — The Biggest Cause of Cortisol Imbalance 37:42 — The Cortisol Correction 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.   MB01ECARA9TSXF7

In this special episode, Dr. Josh Axe sits down with his wife, Dr. Chelsea Axe, to share the family longevity blueprint they actually live by at home. Together, they break down their daily routines for nutrition, strength training, supplements, faith, beauty, and raising healthy kids in a world full of unhealthy habits.   Chelsea shares why muscle mass, high-protein meals, consistency, and targeted testing have become central to their family’s health philosophy. They also discuss real challenges, including their daughter’s severe dust-mite allergy, inflamed tonsils and adenoids, SLIT therapy, and why their approach is now simple: test, don’t guess.   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/drchelseaaxe Website → https://drchelseaaxe.com/   00:00 — The Energy, Muscle & Allergy Wake-Up Call 01:37 — Dr. Chelsea Axe’s Family Health Routine 05:14 — Training For Longevity Instead Of Burnout 07:48 — Why Women Need Muscle After 30 11:25 — Chelsea’s Skin Routine: Gua Sha, Hydration & Facial Tension 16:08 — High-Protein, Low-Sugar Eating For Body Composition 18:56 — The Daily Superfood Smoothie Routine 22:25 — How To Teach Kids Healthy Food Choices 24:52 — The Simple Health Reset: Breakfast, Walking & Faith 28:21 — Faith, Healing & Recovering From A Spinal Infection 37:36 — Severe Dust-Mite Allergy, Tonsils & Adenoids 41:46 — Test, Don’t Guess: Cellular Blood Work & Hidden Deficiencies 46:11 — Top Supplements: Protein, Creatine, NMN, Omegas & Probiotics 49:38 — Red Light Therapy, Nicotine Gum & Wellness Trends 52:19 — How Active Families Build Lifelong Health   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 the disease you were told to “manage forever” wasn’t your body failing you — but your cells starving, poisoned, and running out of energy? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe reveals why your body replaces 330 billion cells every day, and why the real root of fatigue, inflammation, hormone problems, autoimmune disease, and accelerated aging may begin far deeper than your organs: at the cellular level.   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 Cellular Longevity Guide: http://guide.thehealthinstitute.com/l-361   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 — Your Body Replaces 330 Billion Cells A Day 01:54 — Why Most Doctors Miss The Cellular Root Cause 06:41 — The Future Of Medicine: Personalized Cellular Healing 09:16 — Which Organ In Your Body Is Aging The Fastest? 12:20 — The Bloodwork That Reveals Cellular Health 13:21 — The 5 Parts Of The Cell You Must Heal 15:32 — The 9 Hallmarks Of Cellular Aging 17:22 — Methylation, MTHFR & Genetic Detox Pathways 20:34 — Glutathione, Mold Detox & Hidden Genetic Risk 23:22 — Mitochondria, ATP, NAD+ & CoQ10 Explained 25:14 — The Top Foods & Supplements For Mitochondria 27:42 — How Cell Membranes Control Oxygen And Healing 31:17 — Insulin Resistance, Hormones & Cell Receptors 33:30 — Lysosomes, Fasting, Autophagy & Cellular Detox 37:01 — Hashimoto’s Case Study: Healing The Mitochondria 39:02 — The 3-Step Cellular Healing Map 40:03 — Final Message: Your Body Was Designed To Heal   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 child’s anxiety, ADHD, sensory issues, gut problems, sleep struggles, or chronic illness weren’t just genetic — and weren’t only caused by toxins? In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel reveals the hidden “sympathetic stress loop” he believes keeps many children stuck in survival mode, unable to fully heal even after diet changes, supplements, detoxes, and conventional treatment.   Dr. Ebel also shares the shocking personal story of his son Oliver, who doctors said had only a 20% chance of surviving to age one and a 99% chance of epilepsy, autism, or cerebral palsy if he lived. What he did next became the foundation for the protocol he now uses to help children around the world.   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 DR. TONY EBEL Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pxdocs Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/drtonyebel/ Website → https://pxdocs.com/   00:00 — The Hidden Cause Behind Sick Kids 01:19 — Why Autism, ADHD & Anxiety Are Rising 03:22 — Genetics, Toxins & The Missing Root Cause 06:53 — Why Supplements Alone Don’t Break The Cycle 08:20 — How Kids Get Stuck In Sympathetic Dominance 10:29 — Pediatric Chiropractic & The Power Of Touch 13:01 — What Chiropractic Really Does To The Nervous System 15:28 — Subluxation, Movement & Brain Development 18:49 — Cortisol, Mitochondria & Childhood Exhaustion 21:03 — How Pediatric Adjustments Are Different 23:34 — Dr. Ebel’s Son Oliver & The Birth Trauma Story 29:57 — Signs Your Child’s Nervous System Is Dysregulated 32:44 — The Top 5 Things Parents Should Do First 36:43 — Autism, Leaky Gut, Antibiotics & The Perfect Storm 38:01 — Why Healing Must Happen In The Right Sequence 40:36 — The Danger Of Detoxing Too Soon 43:03 — MAHA, RFK & The Future Of Children’s Health 46:02 — Sick Care vs Root-Cause Health Care 48:09 — How To Find The Right Practitioner For Your Child 51:25 — HRV, EMG & Nervous System Testing 55:51 — The UK Case Study: Sleep, Digestion & Motor Planning 59:09 — Why Too Many Herbs Can Backfire 01:00:03 — Where To Find Dr. Tony Ebel & PX Docs   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

For decades, Americans were told to replace butter with seed oils. Then the internet swung the other direction and declared seed oils a “mitochondrial toxin.” But what if both sides are missing the real problem?   In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe breaks down the seed oil debate using the studies on both sides — including data showing higher linoleic acid intake was associated with 15% lower cardiovascular deaths and 21% lower heart disease, while other trials suggest replacing saturated fat with omega-6-rich oils may increase cardiovascular risk.   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 — The Seed Oil Debate Is More Complicated Than You Think 02:16 — Why Every Cell In Your Body Is Made From Fat 04:00 — How Industrial Seed Oils Are Actually Made 05:10 — The Case For Seed Oils: Heart Disease & Mortality Data 06:15 — The Case Against Seed Oils: Omega-6, Safflower Oil & Cardiovascular Risk 08:46 — Are Seed Oil Studies Misleading? Olive Oil, Bias & Confounders 10:20 — Lane Norton vs Paul Saladino: Two Sides Of The Seed Oil War 12:00 — Healthy User Bias: Why Nutrition Studies Are So Hard To Trust 14:00 — Dr. Axe’s Honest Take: The Molecule Isn’t The Villain 15:10 — Chinese Medicine View: Butter, Tallow, Dampness & Inflammation 17:20 — The Top 10 Healthiest Oils Ranked 18:00 — #10–#7: Macadamia Oil, Cocoa Butter, Duck Fat & Beef Tallow 20:00 — #6–#4: Grass-Fed Butter, Sesame Oil & Ghee 22:20 — #3 Coconut Oil: Stable Fat, MCTs & LDL Concerns 24:40 — #2 Avocado Oil: High-Heat Cooking & The Adulteration Problem 26:10 — #1 Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Most Defensible Longevity Oil 28:20 — Can You Cook With Olive Oil? Smoke Point vs Polyphenols 29:30 — The Seed Oils That Are Actually Healthy 30:45 — The Final Rule: Stop Fighting About Oils & Eat Real Food 31:30 — Heal Your Cells: Longevity, Nutrition & Reversing Chronic Disease   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.   MB01UE5DAMUDY4Q

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