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The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFighting Heart Disease The PlantStrong Way | Rip EsselstynThe leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. But it's still viewed as manly and macho to eat foods that can send you to an early grave. It just doesn't make sense. But a former firefighter and high-level athlete is creating healthy hamburgers, pizza, and other "macho eats" to ensure no man card gets left behind while their risk of having a heart attack drops significantly. PlantStrong founder Rip Esselstyn joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about his solutions for lowering the risk of he...2024-08-061h 02The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeRedefining Processed Food | Dr. Neal Barnard Q&AProcessed foods are more than Doritos, Oreos, frozen dinners, and mind-numbing amounts of breakfast cereals to choose from. Chicken breasts, steaks, and other unprocessed meats are in fact processed food, according to a new way of analyzing the food we eat. Dr. Neal Barnard, author of The Power Foods Diet, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explain this novel approach of understanding the way the food industry operates. Topics Discussed - Processed food vs. animal processing - Animals are the "middle man...2024-06-2739 minThe Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeLifesaving Potential of Fasting | Dr. Alan GoldhamerFasting is a powerful tool in fighting multiple diseases. Dr. Alan Goldhamer explains how the body is often able to overcome chronic health challenges by detoxifying during the fasting process. Dr. Goldhamer is the author of Can Fasting Save Your Life? and co-founder of the TrueNorth Health Center. He has helped more than 25,000 individuals. In This Episode - Diseases most effectively treated by fasting - Does visceral fat act like a tumor? - Are salt, oil, and sugar real food? ...2024-06-2542 minThe Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBasketball Legend Goes Vegan to Live Another 60 Years, Inspire Others | John SalleyJohn Salley was one of the bad boys of the NBA and one of the stars of the Bad Boys movie franchise. But he's also doing good things to improve his health and inspire others. The 60-year-old has a goal to spend the next 60 years of his life teaching the world about health and wellness. And for Salley, that begins with his plant-based diet. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to peel back the curtain on his transition from the basketball court to Hollywood and health world. ...2024-06-2050 minThe Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeAre You an Impactful Vegan? Insights From a Best-Selling Author | Robert CheekeRobert Cheeke is a New York Times bestselling author and champion vegan bodybuilder who joins us to discuss what it means to be an impactful vegan. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, we explore: - How small changes can lead to massive positive impacts - Actionable advice on leveraging skills and resources to promote effective vegan altruism - The inspiring story and mission behind his latest book, "The Impactful Vegan" Join host Chuck Carroll, "The Weight Loss Champion," and Robert Cheeke for a co...2024-06-1846 min
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeSalt and the Microbiome: How Sodium Affects Gut Health | Dr. Will BulsiewiczWhile we often link excess salt intake to heart disease and high blood pressure, the damage to the gut and microbiome is not to be overlooked. Join Chuck Carroll and the master of gut health, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI, for a deep dive into the impact of sodium on your microbiome. Tune in to discover: - How excessive salt intake can disrupt your gut bacteria and cause a host of health issues. - The effects of high-sodium diets on gut bacteria. - The role of...2024-06-1348 min
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhat to Eat to Reduce Injury and Recover Faster | Dr. Stephan EsserDr. Stephan Esser, a distinguished sports medicine specialist, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to plant-based living. Trained at Harvard and the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Esser has served as the team physician for the University of North Florida's Division I athletics and now runs a sports and lifestyle medicine practice. Beyond his professional credentials, he also has experience as a top-ranked tennis player, giving him a personal understanding of the demands of high-level athletic performance. In this episode of The Exam Room, Dr. Esser sits down with host Ch...2024-06-1148 min
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeNo Meat, No Man Card? Not True, Dude! with Rip Esselstyn | Health All-Stars SeriesLearn how to build muscle and keep your manhood running full throttle without eating meat! Rip Esselstyn, founder of Plant Strong, shows you the way to be stronger and healthier than you've ever been when he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll for episode four of The Exam Room Health All-Stars series. Eating plant-based does not mean you have to check your man card! Not only can you build bigger muscles, you'll also have a much smaller chance of dying of the diseases that kill tens of millions of men every...2023-01-1048 min
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee5 Power Foods You Should Be Eating with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz | Health All-Stars SeriesLearn the five power foods you should be eating every day from a world-renown gastroenterologist! The must-haves from Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled, can do an impressive job of improving your health. Find out what to put on your plate when he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll for episode three of The Exam Room Health All-Stars series. Plus, Dr. Bulsiewicz will answer viewer questions from The Doctor's Mailbag. Topics covered: - How can y...2023-01-0654 min
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeMost Popular Diets Reviewed with Dr. Neal Barnard | Health All-Stars SeriesFrom Weight Watchers to Jenny Craig. From the Mediterranean and DASH diets to a raw diet. How healthy are the supposedly healthiest diets? They go under the microscope when Dr. Neal Barnard joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll for a closer look on episode two of The Exam Room Health All-Stars series. Plus, the Exam Roomies have a long list of some of the craziest diets they’ve tried! Spoiler: They didn’t work. Other Topics Discussed - How to convince others that a plant...2023-01-051h 01
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeA Dozen Ideas for Health with Dr. Michael Greger | Health All-Stars SeriesDr. Michael Greger has a dozen (and more) ways to improve your health as The Exam Room Health All-Stars series begins. Dr. Greger joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to talk about his Daily Dozen checklist and answer nutrition questions from the Exam Roomies. Topics Discussed - Should you always eat organic? - How much water should you drink? - Vegans living longer than average. - Best vegetables for the immune system. - The healthiest beans. - How to max...2023-01-0440 min
PLANTSTRONG PodcastDr. Alan Desmond - Part 2 - 97% of the USA is Deficient in This. Are You?This week, we get into the nitty-gritty of gut health with Part Two of our conversation with Gastroenterologist, Dr. Alan Desmond. If you missed part one with Dr. Desmond’s Top 10 Prescriptions for Better Health, we highly recommend a listen! Let me ask you this -- “Where do you get your fiber?” If your first answer is Metamucil or any other fiber supplement, this episode is for you. So many of us have what is known as a “carcinogenic microbiome.” It's an unfortunate truth that millions are walking around with a gut filled with cancer-promoting cells. Not only is th...2021-07-1536 min
PLANTSTRONG PodcastDr. Alan Desmond - Part 1 - Top 10 Prescriptions for Better HealthIf all health begins in the gut, then the United States needs a major overhaul. One in three adults under the age of 50 have diverticular disease, colorectal cancer will affect more than one in 20 adults in their lifetimes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is off the charts, and millions of others suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and other inflammatory complications in our gut. These are sobering facts, BUT you can do something about it and, today, along with Gastroenterologist Dr. Alan Desmond, we open up the prescription pad and give you real Doctor's orders - The...2021-07-081h 17