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Accumulate HealthIf You're a Woman in One of These 5 Stages, Check Your IronBlaming stress, hormones, or aging, for a lack of energy? It could be low iron. 5 Life Stages that can contribute to low iron levels: Pregnancy and Postpartum Puberty and Adolescence Endurance Training & High Physical Output Heavy or Irregular Menstrual Cycles Chronic Fatigue, Illness, or Inflammation -------- ➡️ Get Dr. Matt's free guide to overcoming iron deficiency Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://f...
2026-02-0909 min
Accumulate HealthAm I iron deficient? 7 Signs Your Body is Begging for IronIf you are tired no matter how much you sleep, if workouts feel harder than they should, or if your brain just doesn't feel sharp anymore— it could be iron. Iron deficiency doesn't usually show up as a dramatic crash. It shows up quietly. Gradually. And millions of people are walking around iron deficient without knowing it. Yes, millions!!!! That is a lot of underperforming in life. So today, we're answering one of the most common questions we get: "Am I iron deficient?" -------- ➡️ Get Dr. Matt's free guide to overcoming iron deficiency Ask yo...
2026-02-0206 min
Accumulate HealthWhy You Can't Lose Weight: Inflammation ExplainedTrying to de-bloat and de-puff? Inflammation is usually at the root of weight loss woes. You've done the detox. You've tried the drops, the shakes, the 21-day reset. It works—for a minute. Here's what I need you to understand: you didn't fail. The quick fix failed you. Quick fixes only address the periphery. They don't address the underlying inflammation. They can't. Inflammation isn't a surface-level problem you can starve away or supplement out of existence in three weeks. When inflammation becomes chronic, our body goes into metabolic lockdown. Healing our gu...
2026-01-2612 min
Accumulate HealthSupplement Q+AAre you a 40+ woman and confused about what supplements to take? Here are my top recommendations. Products mentioned: Blood Vitality: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/products/blood-vitality-1 Optimal Aminos Creatine Goat Whey Spartacus Download the 40+ Protocol -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb
2026-01-1939 min
Accumulate HealthYour 2026 Whole-Food Reset Plan — 5 Things to Start TodayIf your health plan for 2026 involves detox teas, meal replacements, or white-knuckling your way through hunger—stop. That plan has already failed. January is when motivation is high, the gyms are full, all or nothing is on the plate…So today I want to give you a whole-food reset plan that actually works, not for 7 days, but for the next 12 months. For the next 30 days: 1. No ultra-processed foods 2. No canola, soybean, corn oils 3. Protein (whole food form) at every meal 4. Track your steps daily…a simple $15 pedometer will d...
2026-01-1210 min
Accumulate HealthThe Cortisol Mistake Happening Every EveningIn today's episode, we're talking about optimizing cortisol levels in the evening. We talk a lot about cortisol in the morning. Morning light. Morning protein. Morning routines. All high value, but what may be even more valuable is what happens in our evening hours. From stress (those intensive nighttime conversations), screens, scrolling, blue light, food inputs, alcohol, there is a lot of ground to be made in the evenings. As we have discussed, ideally, cortisol will be really low at night. This is because low cortisol is what permits and promotes a rise in melatonin...
2025-12-2212 min
Accumulate HealthWhat Is Cortisol Really? (It's not the bad stress hormone)In today's episode, we're talking about cortisol. If you wake up tired and wired… your cortisol rhythm is likely flipped. And no amount of coffee is going to fix it. I see and hear the scenario on repeat. Stress, stress, stress…must have too much cortisol, belly fat is accumulating, sleep is fleeting and now the person is convinced they have ADHD. Sure cortisol is related to stress metabolism, but that's only a small part, say 5% of its actual role in the body. Cortisol is really our rhythm regulator, the hormone that decides whether our brai...
2025-12-1515 min
Accumulate HealthCan Organ Supplements Really Boost Your Iron Fast?In today's episode, I'm answering the question, "can eating organ-based supplements help raise iron levels?" There is no clinical evidence that indicates that beef, liver, spleen supplements raise iron levels, it is only assumed. While I believe they can be helpful in conjunction with iron supplements, I have not seen that organ-based supplements alone, can overcome an iron deficiency. However, research does show that eating red meat and organ meats can raise iron levels to some degree. ➡️ Blood Vitality Q+A https://youtu.be/p6kf1Z9VxVk?si=2V1yxgx7zfakPlPS ➡️ Get Dr. Matt...
2025-12-0803 min
Accumulate HealthWhat Is Creatine — and Why Everyone Over 40 Needs It In today's episode, I'm talking about creatine - its benefits and addressing common questions I get asked in regard to creatine. If you're over 40 and want more strength, better energy, sharper cognition, and faster recovery, creatine is one of the simplest, most validated upgrades you can make. Creatine is a compound your body naturally makes from three amino acids—arginine, glycine, and methionine. It's stored mostly in the muscles, but also in the brain. Think of creatine like a backup power generator for your cells. ➡️ Creatine -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https...
2025-12-0114 min
Accumulate HealthWhy Quit Soda | 7 Health Risks Associated with Soda In today's episode, we're diving into what happens in our body when we drink soda pop. I'm sharing this knowledge to empower you to decide for yourself and your children if soda pop deserves a spot in your home. I often forget that soda pop is standard operating procedure for most Americans, but then a patient will come in and they are drinking a case of Dr. Pepper or another of late who started their day with a Diet Coke. 7 reasons to stop drinking soda pop 1. Mineral Depletion 2. Insulin and cortisol dysregulation 3. Gut...
2025-11-2411 min
Accumulate HealthCollagen Peptides | Hit or Hype?If you've ever stirred collagen into your coffee and thought, "Is this actually doing anything… or am I just making an expensive broth-flavored latte?" — this episode is for you. Today I'm going to answer: When it comes to collagen peptides, what can we actually be sure of? I'll hit: real benefits, risks, timing, and which specific collagen peptides are worth paying for. Many patients I talk to these days talk about the information overload when it comes to health, because it seems more stressful than anything to keep up. After listening to this vide...
2025-11-1713 min
Accumulate HealthHealthy Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner IdeasIn today's episode, we're talking about what breakfast, lunch, and dinner should look like. When it comes to food and what we "should" eat, there seems to be a lot of confusion. I hope after you finish listening to this episode, you'll feel confident in the decisions you are making for yourself and your family, related to food and meals. Do you need to eat three meals a day? No. Like most everything related to food nowadays, the reason to eat has little to do with nutrition and everything to do with making money. ➡️Download Heal...
2025-11-1014 min
Accumulate HealthWhy Cereal Is the Worst Way to Start Your Day (and what to eat instead)In today's episode, I'm talking about why standard cereal is not food — and what eat instead. Cereal gives the illusion of health, but it's empty, addictive, and exhausting. Breaking our fast with a protein-packed breakfast sets us up for a satiated day with a mind that can stay locked in. ➡️Download 6 Protein Packed Recipes https://drwholeness.com/recipes -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DR...
2025-11-0309 min
Accumulate HealthThe Energy Drink MythIn today's episode, we're talking about the energy drink myth. If you've ever reached for an energy drink just to "get through the day," this one's for you. Because here's the truth: energy drinks don't give you energy — they steal it. Stimulation ≠ Energy Most people feel a jolt after drinking a Monster, Bang, or Red Bull and assume that's energy. Caffeine in these drinks blocks adenosine receptors in your brain — the ones that normally signal it's time to rest. But this isn't literal energy — it's a stress response. You've just told your body, "A bear i...
2025-10-2708 min
Accumulate HealthIs Breast Cancer Awareness Month Missing the Point?In today's episode, I'm talking about pinkwashing. Are you seeing pink on products, billboards, and commercials? October is breast cancer awareness month. We're told we're "fighting breast cancer" by buying more stuff. Unfortunately, this isn't support for women — it's pinkwashing or as I like to say, the corporate rebranding of disease for profit. When companies sell ultra-processed foods, synthetic makeups loaded with parabens, plastic bottles laced with estrogen mimics and then slap a pink ribbon on top — they aren't fighting breast cancer. They're asking you to fund it. In today's video, I'm talking about 5 ways wome...
2025-10-2011 min
Accumulate HealthIs Your Metabolism Really Broken?In today's episode we're talking about metabolism boosters. People think their metabolism is broken, but it's actually confused. Today, I'm sharing 5 ways to improve your metabolism and reshape your being. ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page.com/goat-whey -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: h...
2025-10-1309 min
Accumulate HealthWhat Artificial Sweeteners Do to Your Gut & Cravings?In today's episode, we're talking about bacteria and the impact artificial sweeteners can have on your gut health. Did you know that you've got more bacterial cells in your body than human cells? Bacteria are the biggest part of what makes us uniquely human. You are a walking bacterial super-organism. Artificial sweeteners—like sucralose, aspartame, and saccharin—aren't neutral because they have no caloric value as so many love to postulate. A study published in the Journal of Nature in 2014 revealed that the altered bacterial balance brought on by ingesting artificial swee...
2025-10-0611 min
Accumulate HealthWhat Happens When Your Body Suddenly Changes?In today's episode, we're talking about the unexpected weight gain, disease and dysfunction that can come with aging if the right habits aren't implemented when we're younger. "I don't understand, I have eaten this way my whole life. I haven't changed anything and I have gained 20lbs, my joints ache and I'm constantly bloated." Same foods, same routines, but now you're gaining weight, feeling sluggish, maybe dealing with brain fog, anxiety or joint pain? Every week, same scenario, different patients. What's going on? ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recip...
2025-09-2907 min
Accumulate HealthWhy Real Food Beats All Supplements!In today's episode, we're talking about the one thing that has transformed my patients' lives more than anything else over the last decade - real food. I don't mean the stuff lining the center aisles of the grocery store — I mean the life-giving stuff. Most of us have been conditioned to see food based on attractive packaging and marketing slogans like fat free, sugar free, organic, Non-GMO. Today, I want to show you why real food matters and how it could change your life. ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page...
2025-09-2207 min
Accumulate HealthChest Pain and Dizziness Solved With One Simple Test!In today's episode, we are talking about iron deficiency and how it can mimic a heart condition. Heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath can all be symptoms of iron deficiency anemia and aren't always indicative of a heart problem. Testing ferritin levels and optimizing iron levels can be a game changer and give you back your life. -------- ➡️ Get Dr. Matt's free guide to overcoming iron deficiency Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. 📌 Purchase Blood Vitality - https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutriti...
2025-09-1506 min
Accumulate HealthBack-to-School Hygiene: Don't Share Drinks!In today's episode, we're talking about back-to-school hygiene. Countless kids miss months of school and sports seasons because of mono each year, which is brought on by Epstein-Barr virus, also known as the kissing virus. But it could just as easily be the drink sharing virus. Just one sip is enough to go from no strep to strep throat, which will be followed by a round of antibiotics and then increased susceptibility to a host of immune challenges and allergies because of the antibiotics. Let's talk about what's really going on when kids share cups...
2025-09-0808 min
Accumulate HealthWhy Healthy Foods Aren't Helping You Lose WeightIn today's episode, we're talking about why supposed "healthy" foods can prevent us from losing weight. For example, Siete tortillas or chips are not health-promoting foods. This doesn't mean they are bad, but when we remove everything but the starch component, press it, heat it, sit at our desk and eat it, we can fully expect that the area around our hips and belly button are going to expand. Not to mention these gluten-free starches are essentially devoid of all manner of vitamins, minerals and polyphenols. If wheat berries are a challenge for your body...
2025-09-0108 min
Accumulate HealthStop Believing These Food MythsIn today's episode, we're talking about how food can be our friend. I can't think of a time a person told me they couldn't eat Happy Teriyaki or Dairy Queen, but almost on repeat I have people telling me they can't eat sweet potatoes, fruit, or carrots, because they have too much sugar or carbs. By some psychological magic we have been duped into believing we need to watch out for the cholesterol in eggs, the sugar in fruit, the saturated fat in beef and lectins in seeds, because they are coming for our health...
2025-08-2506 min
Accumulate Health7 Health Skills to Master to Experience Outrageous HealthToday we're talking about 7 health skills to master to experience outrageous health. We all want a FastPass to health, unfortunately those only work at amusement parks. I have found that many people try to skip ahead and end up falling flat on the ground, because they have not mastered these 7 health skills. Master these and your body will change, your energy and confidence will skyrocket, and your results will finally stick. Whether you're 35 or 65, trying to lose fat, beat chronic disease, or just feel good again—this video is your foundational blueprint. ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey R...
2025-08-1809 min
Accumulate HealthWhat Happens If You Make Better Choices Every Day?In today's episode, we're talking about daily decisions and their power to create a better life tomorrow. How often do we make the same decisions, yet expect different results? It's human nature to think we're the outlier in human biology - we can eat what we want, think how we want, exercise when we want, and expect our health to improve. Daily decisions create the tomorrow we are now living in today. Racing through today expecting our health in mind, body and spirit to magically be different, is the Standard American Way of Life, but it is...
2025-08-1106 min
Accumulate HealthWhy Your Bread Isn't What You Think It Is!In today's episode, we're talking about wheat and the myth of "whole grains." Most of us have probably never eaten a real whole grain in our lives. Most of what's marketed as whole grain is actually a refined, stripped-down, chemically reconstituted version of the real thing. If you have ever made true whole grain bread from wheat berries, you recognize that what you bought at the store that said whole grain looks and feels nothing like your home milled true whole grain. And this right here is why we have an endless stream of individuals who are...
2025-08-0408 min
Accumulate HealthYou're Bonking at Mile One: Stop Sprinting Towards HealthIn today's episode we're talking about sprinting vs consistency when it comes to our health goals. What am I willing to do consistently starting today to move my health forward? I could not hold a 5:23 mile pace for 8 kilometers without consistent training to build up that kind of endurance and you are not going to sustain a radically different lifestyle through sheer willpower alone. When you employ the ideology of health accumulation, you build a foundation of habits and routines, that enable you to continue your health seeding journey, even when your feelings are saying, "I could...
2025-07-2809 min
Accumulate HealthThe Metabolic Mistakes Keeping You SluggishIn today's episode, we're talking about the disease state we call metabolic syndrome which is coming unless we adjust course. Knee surgeries, diabetic medications, stents to open blocked coronary arteries, arthritis, dementia, erectile dysfunction, loss of opportunity to enjoy activities. This is the way of friends, family, coworkers, you name it. But if you choose to live differently, you can bypass the metabolic mess. Metabolic syndrome is simply cells losing the capacity to create energy and refurbish themselves efficiently. I have 5 places that most of us can look at and see opportunity for life changing metabolic growth.
2025-07-2116 min
Accumulate HealthYou can take days off or you can create your own HEALTH opportunity!In this episode, I'm talking about how we can go from surviving to thriving. For the last 7 years I have been working with a woman to help get her energy, body composition, blood sugar, stress response under control and her life performance optimized. Time does not stop and for this woman body composition is no longer a challenge, her personal fitness capacity has improved massively, her sleep routine is 8 hours a night on repeat, diabetes is no longer her diagnosis, panic attacks for no apparent reason are a thing of the past. She has figured how to...
2025-07-1407 min
Accumulate HealthWhy I Never Take NyQuil When I'm Sick!In today's episode I'm talking about why I don't use Nyquil, Dayquil, or Tylenol if I get sick. The way I look at it is, the symptoms of acute illness - headache, chills, fever, mucous even coughing, are signs that my body is working in its wisdom to clear infection. These uncomfortable symptoms are not the random rebellion of my body trying to keep me from enjoying life. My body is taking the most precise infinitely complex actions to make sure I survive this viral or bacterial illness. If I were to consume one of the drugs...
2025-07-0707 min
Accumulate HealthWhy Do Some People Age So Quickly?Aging is a direct reflection of personal lifestyle inputs. If the body is not being challenged to adapt and is not given real nutrition so that it has the resources to adapt; atrophy, arthritis and incapacity will become the norm. This is the deal if we are not proactive, inactivity will become the state of our body. ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page.com/goat-whey -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholenes...
2025-06-3007 min
Accumulate HealthThe Real Reason Cellulite Sticks Around (And How To Get Rid Of It)In today's episode, we're talking about cellulite. It's a common topic that comes up in appointments. While there can be a hereditary factor to cellulite, it doesn't mean you are destined to have it. The first thing to consider when it comes to cellulite is what is promoting it. I would consider the following 4 promoters of cellulite: Estrogen deficiency Inflammation Sedentary lifestyle Muscle loss Along with the following collagen promoters: Maintain sufficient protein intake Utilize herbs like Gotu Kola Dry brush to support lymph flow Use a collagen powder, an hour before...
2025-06-2307 min
Accumulate HealthThe Truth About Diet CultureIn today's episode, we're talking about diet culture. So many people are trapped in a cycle of dieting, losing, regaining, feeling worse, and starting all over again. Diets do not have the power to transform you. Real success is lasting transformation — and diets rarely deliver that. And by rarely I mean less than 1% of the time. Real change happens not by counting macros but by confronting pain. That's where freedom lives. That's where addiction dies. That's where lifelong transformation begins. ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page.com/goat-whey -------- Connect...
2025-06-1608 min
Accumulate HealthWhat Happens When Kids Say There's Nothing to Eat?Recently I had a conversation with my son that went something like this: My four year old: "Dad, I'm hungry. What can I eat?" Me: "You want some meat, eggs, yogurt? I'll cut you an apple." Four year old: "I want cookies." Also, industrialized humans: "There is nothing to eat!" As Health accumulators, we are happy to put off momentary pleasure for day in and day out vitality and vigor. ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page.com/goat-whey -------- Connect...
2025-06-0905 min
Accumulate HealthAre Statins the Answer to High Cholesterol? Today I'm talking about cholesterol and why it's not the enemy of our heath that needs to be subdued by statins. Cholesterol is in fact the key building block for ALL our cell membranes - structure, integrity and fluidity are not maintained without it. ➡️It is the essential precursor needed to create all our steroid hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, cortisol. ➡️It is necessary to produce Vitamin D from sunlight. ➡️It is essential for brain health. How could we possibly expect to live our best most vibrant life, if we are suppressing the body's ability to produce cholesterol? ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy P...
2025-06-0210 min
Accumulate HealthCan your mind really help you heal faster? In today's episode, I'm talking about thoughts and how they have the power to help you heal faster. It is not woo-woo. It is the truth. Often we get after our food routines, exercise, sleep hacks, sauna, cold plunges, plastic surgery, IV therapy, all the while neglecting the health magnifier, our mind. Peer-reviewed studies are showing us—what goes in our mind, doesn't stay there. It spills into our body, shaping everything from how our immune system responds to illness, hormonal responses to menopause and menstruation, the activity of our natural killer cells and even our DNA. Our thoughts, beliefs, and thinking habits could be our greatest ally or our greatest t...
2025-05-2610 min
Accumulate HealthDo apples raise blood sugar levels?🍎In today's episode, I'm talking about the natural sugar found in an apple and added sugar. An average apple has about 20 grams of sugar in it. This is primarily in the form of fructose and this fructose is beautifully held in a whole foods matrix within the apple. This is why the glycemic index is around 35 and the glycemic load of an apple is around 5. What this means is that the 20 grams of sugar in an apple is in the lower 1/3 of foods consumed related to raising glucose. Studies actually show that having an apple before a...
2025-05-1908 min
Accumulate HealthAdded Sugars or Artificial Sweeteners? Which one would I choose?In today's episode, I'm talking about why I would choose added sugars over artificial sweeteners. This may come as a shock, but every single day of the week I would choose to put into my body added sugars, rather than artificial sweeteners. Most people see added sugars as calories and are conditioned to think they are bad, while zero sugar, artificial options are supposedly better. We are a living entity. We are not artificial. We require life to sustain our lives. So what is the difference between added sugars and artificial sweeteners?
2025-05-1213 min
Accumulate HealthAre Hidden Ingredients In Spices and Seasonings DESTROYING Your Fat Loss Goals?In today's episode, we're talking about hinderances to fat loss. Most people trying to lose fat focus on big rocks — strength training, hydration, macro counting, 10k steps per day, cutting sugar. All of which can have great value. But what if what's keeping you stuck in your current body composition, isn't a lack of discipline… but the little things you don't know you're eating? Maltodextrin — is a common additive in dressings, sauces, spice blends, and even "health" products like LMNT and electrolyte powders — has a glycemic index of 85–105. That's higher than table sugar. In minute doses this...
2025-05-0507 min
Accumulate HealthFiber vs Protein Intake | Which one is more important?In today's episode, we're talking about fiber vs protein. You've probably heard that fiber is good for your gut and protein is good for your muscles—but what if I told you that the magic doesn't actually come from either one—the wow factor comes from eating both in whole food form. We live in a world of scoops, powders, pills—fiber gummies and protein isolates, all making big claims. The truth: You cannot build a body on fiber alone, and you cannot heal a body on protein isolates alone. The real magic happens when these...
2025-04-2807 min
Accumulate HealthFruit vs Added Sugar | Isn't it all sugar?In today's episode, we're talking about fruit sugar vs added sugar. Last week, we talked about the amazing benefits of natural sugar found in fruit and today we are contrasting fruit derived sugar with added sugar found in processed foods. Let's take a closer look at how our body processes these two sugars. ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page.com/goat-whey ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nu...
2025-04-2106 min
Accumulate HealthWhy Fruit Sugar is Actually GOOD for Your Health!In this episode, I'm talking about how fruit holds the key to better gut health, disease prevention, and even mental wellbeing. Over and over patients tell me that they were told not to eat fruit because of its high sugar content. Fruit sugar is not the enemy of your health. High fructose corn syrup and the fluffy white sugar added by the tablespoon to vanilla flavored yogurt is the adversary of your health. Unlike refined white sugar, natural sugar found in fruit has blood sugar balancing fibrous material, minerals, and polyphenols. In fact, study after...
2025-04-1407 min
Accumulate HealthPatients Are Transforming Their Health With A Carnivorish DietIn today's episode, I'm sharing two stories of women whose health was transformed by a carnivorish diet. I'm also giving you a couple of reasons why I think eliminating all foods and just eating meat and seed bearing foods for a short time can often be the food routine that's needed for transformational health. ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page.com/goat-whey ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: ht...
2025-04-0708 min
Accumulate Health5 Reasons to Ditch Artificial SweetenersIn today's episode, we're talking about artificial sweeteners and why we want to ditch them. Did you give up sugar only to swap it out for Splenda, aspartame, Ace K or erythritol? Today I'm breaking down 5 powerful reasons to ditch artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols for good! — and what happens when you do. 1. Your Gut Microbiome Starts to Heal 2. Cravings and Appetite Drop 3. Metabolic Health Improves 4. Mental Clarity & Mood Get a Boost 5. Taste Buds Reset ➡️ Support your child's gut health with new Flora Start K...
2025-03-3108 min
Accumulate HealthThe Hidden Truth Behind Popular Health Food Marketing!In today's episode, we are busting myths, namely 4 health food myths. Many people are putting in an intense amount of effort to live their healthiest life, but are being derailed by the lure of gluten free, sourdough, fat free, and nut butters. ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to...
2025-03-2407 min
Accumulate HealthIs Your Child's Phone RUINING Their Sport's Performance?In today's episode we're talking about something that's wrecking our kids' mental focus, confidence, and overall development—smartphones. They can be crazy helpful for work and communication. But is there any benefit to our children? Is it possible that smartphones only have a negative impact when in the hands of kids? If you pay for the smart phone for your aspiring young athlete, could you be directly hindering their success? ➡️ Support your child's gut health with new Flora Start Kids https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/products/flora-start-kids-1 ➡️Healthy Meals Made E...
2025-03-1709 min
Accumulate HealthThe Gut Brain Connection: Improve focus and mood naturally!In today's episode, we're talking about the gut-brain connection. What if I told you that your gut bacteria might be controlling your focus, mood, and even your ability to sit still? Unbelievable, right? Well, like gravity, you don't have to believe it for it to be true. Research is becoming more and more convincing that the symptoms or disease states we medicate like, depression, ADHD, and even anxiety are not actually starting in our brain... but in our digestive tract! Today, we're breaking down the science behind the gut-brain connection, how your 40 trillion bacteria in...
2025-03-1007 min
Accumulate HealthMissing Out On These 4 Non Negotiables Is Costing You BIG TIMEToday we are talking about our home, excess, climate-controlled environments and what behavior is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. 4 non-negotiables for a health-accumulating life: Step 1 make your home a sanctuary. - It should be the easiest place in your life to eat whole nutrient dense foods. - The best place to get a great night of sleep. - A place where you watch, listen to, and talk about uplifting things. Consider all the things outside of your control already, why not set your home up to be a peaceful place...
2025-03-0309 min
Accumulate HealthDo Weight Loss Medications Work Without Lifestyle Changes?In today's episode, I'm talking about how weight loss medications work in the body and what happens if there are no coinciding lifestyle changes. Ozempic, or semaglutide, mimics a hormone called GLP-1, which your body naturally produces after eating. Patients come to me having started on these medications with the promise of easy weight loss, yet they are consuming processed foods, not given any strength training plan and sent out the door with their weekly injection. This not only leads to failure to thrive, but sabotages the potential benefits that could come from using a...
2025-02-2407 min
Accumulate HealthGet Rid of Norovirus With These Proven Methods!In today's video, I'm discussing how we can prevent or minimize the unwanted symptoms of norovirus. First, it's important to recognize that norovirus relies on oxidative stress-induced cell damage to spread and replicate in the body. So anything we can do to decrease oxidative stress by improving the antioxidant status of our cells decreases the opportunity for viral activity in our body. Norovirus also attacks and damages the intestinal lining, which is why vomiting and diarrhea are often a large part of the symptom picture. Making sure our gut health is on point is high...
2025-02-1706 min
Accumulate HealthBirth Control: Is it causing your iron deficiency?In today's episode, I'm talking about the connection between birth control and iron levels and what you can do about it. If you're struggling with low iron, talk to your healthcare provider about developing a personalized plan that looks at optimizing your whole person. Birth control pills can affect your body in multiple ways: They contain synthetic estrogen This increases a hormone called hepcidin Hepcidin is your body's iron gatekeeper -------- ➡️ Get Dr. Matt's free guide to overcoming iron deficiency Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use...
2025-02-1004 min
Accumulate HealthWhat's HINDERING Your Muscle Building Efforts?In today's episode, we're focusing on what we can do to build strength for life and identifying hidden culprits of muscle loss. Coming in at #1 (and probably of no surprise) is refined flours and added sugars. They have a special affinity for degrading muscle health. When we eat foods like white bread, pastries, or sugary snacks, our body responds with an insulin surge to bring that blood sugar back down. Over time, frequent spikes like this can lead to insulin resistance, where muscles struggle to absorb the glucose and amino acids they need...
2025-02-0308 min
Accumulate HealthEnzymes Explained: The Hidden Heroes of DigestionIn today's episode, I'm talking about enzymes (aka the fountain of life). The daily decisions we make and habits we keep, promote enzyme challenges or ease. Enzymes are proteins folded in a unique way. Like a key, each one fits a specific food and unlocks their life-giving capabilities for our bodies. In light of this, I have three ways your lifestyle can negatively impact enzyme activity and three ways to optimize enzyme function. -------- ➡️Shake the Sugar Lifestyle Guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and u...
2025-01-2708 min
Accumulate Health5 Simple Hacks to Boost Nutrient Absorption by 300%In today's episode, we're talking about how to unlock opportunities to boost your nutrient absorption by up to 300% through simple every day decisions including 5 simple food hacks to help boost absorption. -------- ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube h...
2025-01-2008 min
Accumulate HealthThe Success Structure: 5 Simple Habits To Build Your Health in 2025In today's episode, we're talking about creating a system that enables success. Our word for the year health accumulators is STRUCTURE. Build a framework that actually makes things happen. I have five simple, doable, inexpensive and effective ways for us to create structure in our day: 1. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day 2. Schedule in the time you're going to go for that brisk walk or hit that workout 3. Plan out your meals 4. Spend 30 min, 5 days a week learning a new skill or subject
2025-01-1306 min
Accumulate HealthHow will you steward your body in 2026?Becoming a full fledge health accumulator this year isn't going to happen if the end goal is a number on the scale, a particular pant size, or a wow before and after Instagram photo. Why? Because eating real food on repeat, taking captive your thoughts, not gossiping, watching your words, putting your body through bouts of breathing hard and burning muscles, going to bed without your phone, are in complete opposition to what 99% of the people you will come in contact with are doing. As believers our goal is not to outlive, but...
2025-01-0606 min
Accumulate HealthThe Great Sugar Experiment: What Happens When You Quit Sugar for 30 Days?In today's episode, we're talking about sugar! Did you know sugar doesn't just affect your waistline—it rewires your brain? Cutting out processed added sugar for 30 days can transform your neurochemistry, your focus, and even your mood. Let's dive in to what happens to your brain when you give added sugar the heave ho. When I say sugar, I am not talking whole fruit, dates or raw honey. I'm talking about when you read a label and see numbers in the added sugar category. Recognize these added sugars hijack our brain's reward system, le...
2025-01-0608 min
Accumulate Health5 Nutrition Myths That Most People BelieveToday, we are dispelling the following 5 nutritional myths: Eating fat makes you fat. Carbs are bad for you. You need to eat small meals every few hours to boost metabolism. Detox teas, powders and juice cleanse your body. Protein is more important that real food. Have you fallen for one or all of these nutritional myths? I don't like to see people who are going all out for their health being conned into health myths that will derail them from their health goals.
2024-12-3007 min
Accumulate HealthWhat is the most effective nutrient support for colds, coughs, and flu?The cold weather and the extra sweets and treats consumed during this time of year are calling cards for colds, coughs, and the flu.But, we don't have to succumb to sickness, with the right nutrient support, we can prevent a cold or the flu before it starts or at least lessen their severity. Here are my top supplement recommendations and DIY home remedies:(Remember this is health education, not personal medical advice.) Vitamin C NAC Zinc and Propolis Wet Sock Treatment Steam Inhalations For...
2024-12-2307 min
Accumulate HealthFood and the Holidays | Celebrate without SabotagingIn today's episode, we're talking about how we can celebrate the holiDAYS with special meals and delicious treats without going overboard all season long. Nobody is gaining weight or regressing in their health over what they ate on Thanksgiving day or Christmas Day, it's what is being consumed throughout the holiday season. Excess is what gets us in trouble with special occasions. The last thing we want to do is make it harder for ourselves in the New Year. Keep your goals in front of you and enjoy some special, celebratory food, but don't go...
2024-12-1609 min
Accumulate HealthThe Only 3 Exercises You Need for Total Body TransformationToday we are talking about 3 movements that can build strength with minimal risk of injury and can truly transform your capacity to do life. Goblet squats. Kettlebell/dumbbell deadlifts. Push-ups. What makes these exercises so special? These 3 movements do more than just build muscle – they strengthen one's ability to perform in everyday life. Not to mention these movements are infinitely scalable, so anyone at anytime in their health and age journey can get started with them. Sign-up to receive a daily email with Crossfit-style workouts. ...
2024-12-0908 min
Accumulate HealthEpigenetics Explained: How Your Diet Literally Changes Your DNAIn today's episode, we're talking about epigenetics. Many people believe that what they eat doesn't matter, so long as they can fit into their jeans. However, what many people don't realize is that what goes into their mouth, changes how their genes express themselves. The food you consume can help promote a radical state of health or increase the rate of dysfunction. A couple of food items that we have cancelled in our home are corn syrup and vegetable oils (canola, soybean, corn, sunflower, safflower oils) and this is because they are toxic...
2024-12-0206 min
Accumulate Health5 Micro-habits to 10x your healthIn today's episode, we're talking about micro-habits. They are the key to accumulating lasting changes in our health. It's a small adjustment in our routine that creates momentum towards the person we want to be. -------- ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.yout...
2024-11-2508 min
Accumulate HealthHolistic Healthcare | Why you don't want to compartmentalize your healthIn today's episode, we're talking about how our body is one whole being with multiple interacting systems and billions of cells all working together enabling us to function at our highest capacity. This is why it's important to use a holistic lens when deciding on a treatment plan. Beyond the physical systems present, we also have the mind and spirit which are also directly and fully integrated into our body. Are you compartmentalizing aspects of your being which could be keeping you from experiencing the life, energy, vigor your body is capable of? ...
2024-11-1808 min
Accumulate HealthIron Deficiency and IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)In today's episode, I'm talking about the connection between iron deficiency and inflammatory bowel disease for a multitude of reasons. Excess iron is often thought of as this inflammatory irritant, which is true, but the opposite can also be problematic. -------- ➡️ Get Dr. Matt's free guide to overcoming iron deficiency Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website
2024-11-1110 min
Accumulate HealthTop 4 Supplements to Take DailyIn today's episode, we're talking about 4 supplements that I believe most people will find effective in helping them maximize their life performance. The most common nutrient deficiencies I see on bloodwork are vitamin D, B12 and iron. For people who are low in these 3 nutrients, rarely do I find dietary adjustments alone to be enough to increase nutrients to a meaningful level. This doesn't mean we don't adjust our food routine to maximize nourishment, but it does mean that if your B12 is 200, it is not going to increase to levels of 800-1000 by eating...
2024-11-0412 min
Accumulate HealthHow to Lower Blood Pressure NaturallyIn today's episode, we're talking about some natural measures we can take to lower blood pressure. Hypertension or excessively high blood pressure increases the risk of heart, brain and kidney disease, strokes, and heart attacks. On top of that, being on blood pressure medication often leads to fatigue, blood sugar issues, weight gain, decreased motivation and overall life performance. Essentially, the side effect profile of the medications, predisposes people to the very diseases they are trying to avoid. That's why we want to take every opportunity we can to improve blood...
2024-10-2808 min
Accumulate HealthWhy is soy milk bad?In this episode, I'm talking about why soy milk isn't all that it's promoted to be. In the USA, 94% of soybeans grown are genetically modified. The reason for this is so that glyphosate can be sprayed on the field and kill everything, but the soybean plants. As soybean production surged, the soy industry looked for new markets to absorb the oversupply. Soy milk turned out to be a great way to create demand for soy byproducts, making it a lucrative business opportunity for soy producers. A non GMO soybean as eaten...
2024-10-2108 min
Accumulate HealthHow to get rid of migraines (NATURALLY!)In today's episode, we're talking about migraines. A migraine is your body screaming for help. Turning off the signal without helping the underlying process that is promoting the dysfunction is not a recipe for long term health. Lifestyle can and does cure migraines. Today, we're talking about 7 reasons why you may be getting migraines and what to do about them. 1. Consider eating a diet of near 100% digestible foods. 2. Hydrate!!! 3. Utilize agents and breathing routines that support a parasympathetic dominant state. You can check out previous videos where I discuss...
2024-10-1407 min
Accumulate HealthNutrition For Young Athletes | What to feed kids to maximize their performance and healthIn today's episode, we're talking about how to keep your child "in the game". Most kids are consuming licorice, pizza pockets, school lunches, Gatorade, Prime energy drinks, Muscle Milk and Premier protein drinks. If you want your child to have the strongest bones, the best reaction time, the quickest first step, to possess calm in the midst of chaos, you have to fuel them nutrient dense food rather than food-like substances that are stripping them of resources with each bite. Let's talk about what to feed kids to maximize their performance and overall...
2024-10-0712 min
Accumulate HealthNatural Remedies for Cold SoresIn today's episode I share how to prevent and get rid of a cold sore. HSV-1 (Herpes Simplex virus-1) is transmitted via saliva - think sharing drinks, lipstick, utensils, and kissing. I hear some people even share toothbrushes.😱 Once inside, the virus targets skin cells near the site of entry, where it starts replicating. After initial replication, it travels through sensory nerve fibers to the trigeminal ganglion (a nerve cluster near the brain) where it remains dormant. For many the virus gets held in ganglion jail and stays there and never becomes symptomatic....
2024-09-3011 min
Accumulate HealthLow B12 Symptoms (and the lab tests to run)In today's episode I'm talking about B12. How do we assess for B12 sufficiency? So when it comes to B12 deficiency, the first thing to consider are your symptoms and your age. If you are over 60, you are at an increased risk of B12 deficiency. Now for the rest of us, symptoms like chronic headaches, fatigue, balance issues, cognitive or focus issues, depression, vision issues, neuropathic pains in the extremities, would all be symptoms that could be related to low B12. If any of those symptoms are present, you may want to consume...
2024-09-2311 min
Accumulate Health3 Nutritionally Balanced Meals | What I Eat In A DayIn today's episode, we're talking about how to prepare nutritionally balanced meals. Here is my general criteria for healthy meals: 1. Eat real whole foods. 2. Eat foods that are going to produce energy, satiation, and longevity. My go-to breakfast: Eggs, turmeric, avocados, berries, sprouts, sweet potatoes, seasonal fruit (apple slices, peaches, nectarines) My go-to lunch: A2/A2 and goat whey yogurt, berries, homemade granola, 2 scoops of goat whey protein powder, apple and peanut butter. Family Dinner: Protein - 80% Beef, 15% chicken, 5% fish (how it generally works out in our...
2024-09-1614 min
Accumulate HealthHow to get things moving when you're constipatedIn today's episode, we're talking about bowel habits, because nobody wants to be backed up. In addressing chronic constipation, we need to look at bile acid metabolism, hydrochloric acid production, the migrating motor complex, peristaltic movements, and our daily psychology. -------- ➡️Download the Constipation Relief Checklist https://drwholeness.activehosted.com/f/55 Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website...
2024-09-0913 min
Accumulate Health5 Best Foods for Detoxifying Your BodyIn today's episode, we're talking about foods that activate detoxification and can be used as a regular part of our routine to cleanse the body from toxic agents. When it comes to detoxification, we are looking for consistent inputs that will keep us ahead of the toxic world we reside in. We want to actually be detoxifying, as in minimizing our body's toxic burden and not just recycling toxins or enjoying a bunch of so called "Detox reaction" symptoms for no health accumulating reason. Please don't fall for impressive marketing tactics. Detoxification is a 24/7, 365 days...
2024-09-0213 min
Accumulate HealthWhat to eat before and after workouts to build muscleIn today's episode, we're talking pre and post workout nutrition. We want to give each training session our best and be able to recover as efficiently as possible. The key is to find the food routine that keeps you feeling sharp and energized throughout your training session so you can get the most out of it. ______________________________________ ➡️ Download the Pre and Post Workout Nutrition PDF https://drwholeness.activehosted.com/f/51 Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt onli...
2024-08-2614 min
Accumulate HealthPull-ups for healthy agingIn today's episode, I'm talking about 7 reasons to conquer the pull-up bar. Why pull-ups are so great and why you want to try to master them. If you want to maintain your independence, reduce your risk of falls and injuries, decrease your risk of chronic disease, enhance your bone strength and feel really competent when it comes to managing your body, get yourself a pull-up bar and make a single strict pull up a non-negotiable in your life. ➡️ Master a strict pull-up in 6 weeks with the Pull-Up Progression PDF. https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/prod...
2024-08-1908 min
Accumulate HealthFluid Balance | When do you need electrolytes?In today's episode, we're talking about electrolytes. When I say electrolytes, I am mainly referring to sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. The reason we care about electrolytes is because they are vital for maintaining fluid balance, transmitting nerve signals, contracting muscles (including your heart muscle and the smooth muscles like your blood vessels and intestines), and electrolytes are vital for maintaining acid-base balance in the body. Too much acid or too much base and we die. Electrolytes can be beneficial in the following areas: Intense exercise Processed foods
2024-08-1211 min
Accumulate HealthMacadamia nut oil and Palm oil | Safe for cooking?In today's episode, we are discussing cooking oils, specifically palm oil and macadamia nut oil. Are they good? Are they bad? Palm oil is known for its high smoke point, which means you use it to cook at high temperatures without the oil breaking down and forming free radicals, degrading its nutritional value. Like palm oil, macadamia nut oil has a high smoke point, making it super versatile in the kitchen for baking and high heat applications. Find out the benefits and risks of these two oils. -------- ➡️ Download the Healthy Meal...
2024-08-0506 min
Accumulate HealthHow Ibuprofen affects digestion, brain health, and testosteroneIn today's episode, we're talking about health margin. I talk to friends, family, and patients on a regular basis who tell me things like "oh I just took ibuprofen or I took a Tylenol and feel fine now." When the body is producing pain and swelling signals, whether that is your knee, stomach, sinuses, head, there is a purpose, there is a reason for these symptoms. When you pop a pill, the issue generating the symptoms did not go away. The capacity to generate the symptoms was simply downgraded or put on hold by the...
2024-07-2908 min
Accumulate HealthHypothyroidism & Iron DeficiencyIn today's episode, I'm talking about the interplay between low iron and hypothyroidism. They share similar symptoms from weakness to fatigue to feeling cold all of the time. For example, Iron deficiency can lead to reduced activity of the deiodinase enzyme which affects the conversion of T4 to T3 in the cells. Iron is also a key component of TPO which synthesizes thyroid hormones. -------- ➡️ Get Dr. Matt's free guide to overcoming iron deficiency https://optimizeiron.com/guide/ Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth.
2024-07-2208 min
Accumulate HealthGlyphosate Was Found In These Gluten-Free ProductsIn today's episode we're talking about toxicity via glyphosate. Micronutrient imbalances coupled with chronic toxic exposure lead to hormone imbalance, autoimmune disease, leaky gut barrier, and chronic infections. This past month a study came out looking at gluten-free food products and the levels of different pesticides and minerals present in them. People often rage at gluten, but the reality is gluten just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. The true culprit in this epidemic of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease is actually the pesticide glyphosate. --------
2024-07-1507 min
Accumulate HealthAre big red blood cells causing fatigue? What is your MCV?In today's episode we're talking about elevated MCV (mean corpuscular volume) and why it can cause fatigue. MCV is an indication of impaired oxygen delivery. This can result in symptoms of fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath and decreased life performance. When red blood cells are small it often associated with low iron but when they are big nutritionally it is usually related to low B12, folate, thiamine, and B6. Recognize if oxygen delivery is impaired then it is really challenging for healing to occur. The next time you get a CBC check your MCV level...
2024-07-0805 min
Accumulate HealthSunscreen: What kind to use and how oftenWith sunnier weather comes the question of sunscreen - what kind to use and how often? Today we're talking about when it's necessary to use sunscreen (and when it's not) and what kind to use. Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube h...
2024-07-0111 min
Accumulate HealthBreaking Personal Records for Huge MomentumIn today's episode, we're talking about how breaking personal records can boost momentum. Amazingly, when you set and achieve a fitness goal, the brain not only releases dopamine each time you go out to train, but it also releases it when you achieve the goal. This sense of pleasure gathered and repeated from accomplishment sets us up for massive health success. This is because it greatly increases the likelihood that we will continue to step up to the fitness plate. However, humans are much more responsive to negativity or loss than we are...
2024-06-2509 min
Accumulate HealthAre Eggs the Perfect Food? Why you don't want to miss out on their superpowers!In today's episode, I'm talking about eggs. Eggs are pretty close to being a perfect food and here's why: 1. High-Quality Protein 2. Rich in Essential Nutrients 3. Supports Brain Health 4. Supports Eye Health 5. Supports Heart Health 6. Supports Healthy Body Composition 7. Supports Skin and Hair Health 8. A Source of Healthy Fats 9. Versatile 10. Affordable and Accessible -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Dow...
2024-06-1008 min
Accumulate HealthBreast Implant Illness SymptomsIn today's podcast, we are discussing breast implants. I don't talk or post about this subject because I never want to come across as being judgmental as that does not inspire health accumulation. However, I feel that I need to say something because I have had more and more patients over the last decade with considerable illness that we can trace back to breast implants. I think we need to consider what is happening when we implant a foreign object into our body and especially when a woman has that foreign object placed directly into...
2024-06-0309 min
Accumulate Health6 Ingredients To Avoid In SupplementsIn today's podcast, I'm talking about how to educate yourself before buying supplements. What does Rite Aid, Walgreens, Safeway, Costco, Amazon or even your friend know about supplemental nutrition? Are they invested in your health? Your friends and family members likely want the best for you, but do they know what makes up a quality supplement? -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on so...
2024-05-2709 min
Accumulate HealthThe 5 Barriers Preventing You From Transforming Your Food RoutineIn today's podcast, I'm talking about why do we not do what we know to do? I see this play out time after time in my office. Eating real whole foods is not some new health concept, so why do we struggle to start and then stick with a whole foods eating routine? The first barrier is procrastination. The second barrier is a fear of failure. The third barrier is we do not clearly understand the value or capacity of food to transform our life. The fourth barrier is my genes.
2024-05-2012 min
Accumulate HealthWhat Excess Sugar Is Doing To Your Body | Know The 5 SignsIn today's episode, I'm talking about the 5 signs of excess sugar consumption. And by sugar, I mean added sugars in ultra processed foods and flours that come from refined grains. A refined grain is a grain that has had the bran and germ removed (fiber, vitamins, minerals) with only the starchy endosperm left over. This would be most cereals, crackers, pastas, pizza dough, pastries and bread products. It is going to take consistent vigilance on your part and simply being okay with eating different than the person next you. You will not be normal, but...
2024-05-1308 min
Accumulate HealthThe Truth About FluorideIn today's episode, I'm talking about fluoride. Is fluoride a necessity in mouthwash, toothpaste and our water supply? Here are 5 things to consider before making fluoride a part of your routine: Fluoride inhibits the thyroid stimulating hormone output from the pituitary gland. Without a strong signal to the thyroid to make thyroid hormones, T4 and T3 production decrease. Fluoride is much lighter and more reactive than iodine, so it easily displaces iodine in the body. Fluoride inhibits multiple antioxidant enzymes and lowers glutathione levels. Fluoride exposure leads to cell membrane degeneration and decreases the lifespan of r...
2024-05-0608 min
Accumulate HealthClean Fifteen FoodsA couple of weeks ago I discussed the Dirty Dozen and today I'm talking about the Clean 15. Listen to the episide here - The Dirty Dozen and Pesticide Exposure These are fruits and vegetables that are considered to be the least problematic in regards to pesticides. However, if you have the means I would still buy them organic as the bioaccumulation of toxins is really at the root of so many illnesses. The foods with the least amount of pesticide residues in 2024 according to the Environmental Working Group are: avocados sweet corn o...
2024-04-2908 min
Accumulate HealthVegetarian Diet or Pseudo Foods? | A patient storyIn today's episode, I'm sharing about how one of my patients got rid of fatigue, muscle aches, bladder infections, and mood swings by changing their diet. This patient was a vegetarian but she wasn't eating vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds and beans, instead she was eating processed foods, and lots of carbs. No matter what type of diet or lifestyle you're following, if it doesn't include real, whole foods, then it's not supporting your health. It may support weight loss or some other goal, but not optimal health and vitality. Could your health be a diet a...
2024-04-2209 min
Accumulate HealthThe Dirty Dozen and Pesticide ExposureIn today's episode, I'm talking about the fruits and veggies you want to buy organicif you want to avoid excess pesticide exposure. The following whole foods have the highest levels of multiple pesticides. Peaches,nectarines Grapes Strawberries Cherries Spinach Apples Brussel sprouts Cucumbers Tomatoes Apricots Lettuce Bean pods Consuming these otherwise health promoting foods in a non-organic form can increase the risk of cancer, neurological disorders, hormone imbalance (PCOS, endometriosis), and reproductive problems (infertility, fetal death, birth defects). That's why it's important to buy organic. The only exception is if your are buying t...
2024-04-1510 min
Accumulate HealthUltra-Processed Foods | Why they're not worth the health riskIn today's episode, we're talking about ultra-processed foods. I can't think of a good reason to eat ultra-processed foods. Manufacturing them destroys the environment and the human. The only people helped are those who own the companies. All the while, the uninformed human is duped by the perfectly manicured packaging thinking that life sustenance can be gathered from these pseudo foods. The problem with processed foods is not just the flavour enhancers, food coloring, nitrates, sodium benzoates, foaming agents, anti-caking agents, bulking agents, and thickeners, though of course they promote dysfunction in the...
2024-04-0811 min
Accumulate HealthInterview with Gabe Orr | Founder of Plainview BeefToday I'm chatting with Gabe Orr, a friend, and one of the founders of Plainview Beef. As Gabe shares, good beef starts with a healthy animal. At Plainview Beef, they believe that you need to be able to understand the variables that go into producing a healthy animal and meat, and then have a way of measuring and filtering the process, so you can identify any weaknesses and ensure that no contaminants ever reach the feed. Through their unique process of feeding cattle Non-GMO digestible sprouted wheat and barley grains from beginning to end, they...
2024-04-0123 min
Accumulate HealthWhat To Eat | My Top 5 FoodsIn today's episode, we're talking about the foundation of your food routine. What if instead of counting calories or macros, you make a habit of eating at least one of the following foods daily? Here are 5 foods that can have a major impact on your health if they are a regular part of your routine. Walnuts Berries Broccoli Sprouts Kalamata Olives Wild Salmon Find out what you need to look for when buying these 5 foods. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the...
2024-03-2509 min
Accumulate Health20 Benefits of Apple Cider VinegarIn today's episode, I'm talking about apple cider vinegar. How many times have you heard about some miracle cure ingredient or food item that seems to help every disease state known to man? While most of these supposed "miracle products" are nothing more than good marketing, there are a few tried and true products that have proven themselves to be effective in catapulting our health. One of these products is Apple Cider Vinegar. So today I am going to share 20 health benefit opportunities to capitalize on with apple cider vinegar. 🍎20 Benefits of A...
2024-03-1814 min
Accumulate HealthFat Loss Not Happening? Check those snacks!In today's episode, I'm talking about healthy snacks. While there is no perfect meal routine for all of humanity, there is a real food routine. We snack because we want to, because it brings us pleasure, not because it is helping us build and sustain life. If granola bars, candy bars, ice cream, doughnuts, breads, crackers, chips and salsa are your regular go-to snack, then your trajectory is towards fat accumulation, bone deterioration, depression, anxiety, arthritis and all the other degenerative conditions associated with pre-packaged, ultra processed foods. However, if you are grabbing apples, berries, c...
2024-03-1110 min
The 40+ AthleteCrossFit at 60+ with Master's Athlete Stephen AngoveIn today's episode, I sit down with my 69 yr old Dad and chat about all things CrossFit. We discuss how he got into CrossFit in his late 50's and even competed in the CrossFit Games as a Master's athlete 5x. ------------------- Start living your fittest life! Download the EF Fit Guide ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://go.elitefuel.net/fitguide Products 🐐 Goat Whey Protein Powder: https://elitefuel.net/products/activ-whey 💪 Spartacus supplement: https://elitefuel.net/products/spartacus 🏃🏽♂️ Joint Revive Pro: https://elitefuel.net/collections/supplements/products/joi...
2024-02-0716 min