The debate between plant-based diets and animal-based diets continues. In this solo episode, I address some of the pitfalls of each of these two diet extremes. 05:36 Individualized nutrition and diets 15:18 Cholesterol and seed oils 19:25 Humans are designed as omnivores 23:40 Vitamins A and D deficiencies from plant-based eating 33:59 Vitamin B-12 deficiency is of special concern David's Book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health Show Notes page on DavidSandstrom.com

The Medical Model vs God's Design: Who Do You Trust for Healing? Naturopathic Doctor David Sandstrom interviews Chiropractor Dr. Ben Rall about his concept of “designed to heal” - embracing our body’s miraculous capacity for self-healing as God’s creation. They discuss conflicts of interest in mainstream health guidance, modern idols that distract from true divine healing, and why faith in Jesus Christ must underpin our pursuit of health. For complete show notes visit my website...

We all want to maximize our potential, but our mindset often holds us back. Join Life Coach Larry Davis and host David Sandstrom for an empowering dialogue about succeeding God's way through renewing your mind. You'll come away with fresh revelation on bounding back from failures, taking thoughts captive, knowing your identity in Christ, and more. Start listening now to begin cultivating true mental and spiritual freedom! For complete show notes visit my website...

Can you improve your vision and throw out your glasses, even after age 40? Airline Pilot David Sandstrom and Natural Vision coach Carl Vigilante say absolutely! Learn how they used Natural Vision Improvement techniques like the Bates Method to go from failing eyesight to crystal clear 20/20 vision in their 60s. They'll share exactly what worked for them. For complete show notes visit my website https://www.davidsandstrom.com/134 3:07 Bates Method for Improving Eyesight and Reducing Stress. ...

The Fruit of the Spirit are all health-promoting. Learning to cultivate God's fruit doesn't have to be difficult. When we allow God's Spirit to flow through us, others are blessed and we maximize our own potential in the process. In this encouraging interview, Host David Sandstrom and guest Robert Bass share how to partner with the Holy Spirit to bear the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. David's Book: The Christian's Guide to...

Personal trainer Chad Austin joins us for an insightful discussion on keeping fitness a central priority — no matter your age or stage of life. We explore the ups and downs we all face in our fitness journeys, and why getting “unstuck” quickly is key after life throws you a curveball. Chad shares his motto: “You don’t stop working out when you get older, you get older when you stop working out.” Chad also introduces listeners to his signature “fitness reset” — designed to help people get...

Once a paramedic, Josh Dech now educates doctors on how to end their patient's digestive misery. He explains the spiritual roots of degenerative disease and shares the Christian worldview that unlocked his understanding of the body’s self-healing abilities. Josh describes the two main ways gut diseases start and his cutting-edge lab testing used to pinpoint root causes missed by mainstream medicine, leading to his astounding 90-95% success rate resolving “incurable” cases of IBD, IBS and...

Do you ever feel like something is missing in your life? An inner restlessness you can't quite name or satisfy no matter how much you acquire or accomplish? In this eye-opening interview, pastor and author Cory Rosenke reveals the 5 core cravings of every human soul that drive our behavior: security, identity, independence, significance, and innocence. Discover why material possessions, status, relationships, and even personal health can never fully satisfy these innate spiritual cravings -...

Learn practical strategies for setting and achieving your goals by developing mental toughness. Derick Johnson, Army veteran and life coach, shares insights on controlling your focus, managing relationships that support (or hinder) your growth, breaking down big goals, and overcoming obstacles. Tune in for actionable tips on exercising discipline, boosting self-confidence through consistency, handling setbacks, and creating positive ripple effects.   2:58 - Turning childhood trauma into...

Does your relationship need more love? My guest Paul Zolman shares how using "The 5 Love Languages" can strengthen your marriage, family, friendships, and workplace. Paul created an innovative "Love Language" cube to help people be more intentional in sharing love. Each day you roll the cube and whichever love language comes up, you focus on expressing that love language to others. The five love languages are: Words of Affirmation Quality Time Receiving Gifts Acts of Service Physical Touch...

Join Harvard graduate and Relationship Researcher Shaunti Feldhahn on the Natural Health Matters podcast as she talks about her book “Secrets of Sex and Marriage.” In this mature-content episode, Shaunti shares insights from her research on how couples can build a more vibrant and fulfilling sex life. The core message: Intentionality, mutual understanding, and working as a team can unlock greater intimacy, even if you feel far apart now. Small changes to your awareness and relationship...

Katrina Foe overcame her cancer naturally while pregnant with her 6th child. After being diagnosed with cancer at 37, she was kicked out of an alternative cancer clinic for asking too many questions. She then found answers through functional medicine testing. Time Stamps: 03:25 Cancer diagnosis, alternative treatments, and personal journey. 09:31 Individualized healthcare and root cause analysis. 14:30 Identifying health-enhancing factors and health-blocking factors. 8:05 Holistic health...

Learn how to improve your skin health by supporting your microbiome with Dr. Yug Varma in this episode of the Natural Health Matters podcast!  We cover how gut and skin health are closely related, and how avoiding unnecessary antibiotics helps maintain the balance of good and bad bacteria in our microbiome. We discuss how hand sanitizers, antimicrobial soaps, and harsh acne treatments like Accutane can destroy our skin's microbiome over time and lead to issues like acne and premature aging....

Bioidentical Hormones for Men and Women - Age gracefully! Learn the truth about hormone replacement therapy from expert Dr. Daved Rosensweet. This video covers: - Debunking myths that HRT causes cancer  - Real benefits of balanced hormones - energy, libido, cognition, strength! - Difference between bioidentical and traditional hormones   - Finding an anti-aging or integrative medicine doctor - Optimal hormone delivery methods like creams, gels and pellets - Why hormone levels decline...

Dr. Glenn explains why food cravings are natural but can be labeled "dormant" with the right techniques. He provides science-backed methods for extinguishing cravings including: Making clear food rules and arguing against destructive thoughts that lead to breaking them Breathing techniques to calm the panic state of cravings Eating regularly to prevent intense hunger leading to binges Planning meals in advance to make better evening food choices Looking for "evidence of success" when you...

Chronic pain and anxiety are two common yet debilitating conditions that many people struggle with. My guest today, Monica Norcross, has a unique approach to helping people find freedom from these issues. Her program is called The Still Workout and it's based on Psalm 46:10 "Be still and Know that I am God." Topics & Timestamps 2:55 Interconnectedness of spirit, mind, and body. 6:08 Anxiety's impact on mental, physical, and spiritual health. 12:12 Fascia, Anxiety, and Spirituality. ...

This episode is part 2 of the Natural Health Matters mission statement explained. In this solo episode, talk about the 3 components of a human being and the 3 focus areas to each part that give us 9 pillars of health. Spirit: Love for God, love for others, and love for ourselves; Mind: Mindset, limiting beliefs, and emotional intelligence; Body: nutrition, movement, and sleep.

In this episode, I begin unpacking the mission statement of the Natural Health Matters podcast which is "I want to help you maximize your health potential so that you can look and feel your best at any age." We do that by aligning our lives more fully with God's natural design for spirit, mind, and body. I give you some reasons why I make the recommendations I do. In the next episode part 2, I finish off with some specific recommendations for spirit, mind, and body. 4:55 God wants us...

You've probably heard about the health benefits of intermittent fasting. But, maybe you were a little intimidated by the idea of going without food. Well, in this episode, Health Coach Laurie Lewis explains just how easy adopting a fasting lifestyle can be. Time Stamps 9:32 Diet Coke is a toxin. 16:15 What time to finish eating? 21:55 Intermittent fasting vs. time-restricted eating 28:20 Eat food in its God-given natural form. 33:50 The metabolic setpoint 40:25 Does intermittent...

Analeema water is coherent water or structured water that behaves the way nature intended. Most water is made up of molecules that are in a caotic state. With the Analeema wand, anyone can easily structure their drinking water and enhance the effectiveness of that water. In other words, it makes your water do what water does only dramatically better. 0:00 What is ATP and how does it work? 5:52 The mother tincture 13:30 The science of biophoton research 18:07 The connection between the...

Holistic Cancer treatment works with your body and not against it. Yes, chemotherapy can shrink tumors, but it destroys healthy cells in the process. It's better to treat the whole person with methods that cooperate with our body's design. 2:46 Why we need to be more natural. 7:32 Can traditional oncology and holistic integrative cancer care co-exist. 13:22 The dualistic principle of cancer treatment. 19:29 Going to war on cancer. 26:10 Intermittent fasting and cancer treatment. 31:11...

In this episode, I'm talking with Mental Health Expert Matt Zemon. Matt is an expert in the use of Physycledelic medications to treat stubborn mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction. 

Stop chasing symptoms. Find the root cause of your health issues instead. Don't just accept that your health challenges are genetic and therefore not treatable. Pamela Wirth refused to put her son on antidepressants as the doctors recommended and now she has a healthy teenager who is a star athlete and a straight-A student.  14:22 Lab work at home 19:05 The best time to address your health 23:48 Can you shop healthy at Costco? 26:03 How to choose healthy foods 29:52 Gut health is...

The spiritual component of health is all about relationships, our relationship with God, our relationships with one another, and our relationship with ourselves. Marriage and family therapist Tracy Terrace talks about some of the common pitfalls that people struggle with in their relationships and what to do about it. Time Stamps: 2:53 CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Bible 5:44 The importance of having a team 9:03 Common issues people struggle with 21:03 Relational connectedness...