Sugar can literally hijack your brain and disrupt healthy microbiome. Research shows that sweets come with a painful dark side that can destroy your backside as harmful bacteria thrives on the sugar you eat.   The good news is that there are healthy alternatives that can satisfy the sweet cravings but also help to repair and rebuild your gut health.   Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and bestselling author of Fiber Fueled, delivers expert insight on the gut-brain axis and how...

Nutritional stress is a new term for a lot of people, but it’s affecting your health on a daily basis. It comes from the foods we eat and how we cook them.   Gain a deep understanding of what nutritional stress could mean for you as well and how to overcome it with nutritional resiliency on this episode of The Exam Room Podcast.   Famed cardiologist Dr. Columbus Batiste joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll for deeper look at your health from all angles.   Dr. Batiste is the...

Lower your A1C and take control of diabetes by eating these foods!   Dietitian Stephanie McBurnett shares five choices for foods that can improve blood sugar when she joins The Exam Room Podcast. And she also reveals the science behind the five foods that anyone with diabetes should avoid!   5 Foods For Lowering A1C 1.) Black Beans 2.) Blueberries 3.) Broccoli 4.) Barley 5.) Bell Peppers   5 Foods To Forget 1.) Animal Products 2.) Coconut 3.) Oils 4.) Processed Sweets 5.)...

Doctors are overworked. Patients are suffering. It doesn't have to be that way.   Dr. Laurie Marbas knew this all too well. It's one of the reasons why she shifted her practice to lifestyle medicine. This is a patient-first approach that seeks to identify and treat the root cause of illnesses rather than treating symptoms exclusively.   In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Marbas and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll discuss her experience transitioning to lifestyle...

Millions of people suffer from thyroid dysfunction. Could their diet be the problem?   Dr. Neal Barnard explains the role food can play in rejuvenating the thyroid as he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   The pair discuss the causes and evidence-based solutions for hyperthyroid and hypothyroid issues, including specific foods and nutrients such as iodine that can regulate the health of the gland.   Dr. Barnard also shares why Ceylon cinnamon may be...

Joseph Blair is not a stereotypical vegan. He's a hulking giant at 6'10" and 255 pounds. And players and other coaches in the NBA are taking notice.   Blair is known "The Vegan Coach" on and off the court and his high-profile job as an assistant with the Washington Wizards enables him to talk about the benefits of his diet with some of the biggest names in the sport. He's also inspiring coaches on other teams to improve their health by dunking on plants at dinner.   He joins "The Weight...

The ten biggest findings in nutrition from 2023 are unveiled!   Groundbreaking research in 2023 may lead to major advancements in the prevention, treatment, and reversal of many common chronic diseases that drive up health care costs while also driving down the quality of life for millions.   The studies examine the obesity gene, what happens to the health of identical twins when they eat a different diet, and the risk of high blood pressure among couples!   The findings also show...

Is a vegan diet always healthy? It appears that even with ultra-processed plant-based foods there are substantial health benefits.   The results of an analysis comparing a vegan diet containing "junk food" indulgences and a standard diet containing meat and dairy are examined by Hana Kahleova, MD, PhD, who co-authored the study.   After analyzing the results of nearly 250 study participants, she joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast with the surprising...

What can help a migraine headache? What can remedy an ordinary throbbing headache?   Dr. Neal Barnard discusses how to find relief and prevent headaches through your diet on The Exam Room LIVE.   From foods that help to foods that hurt, everything on the road to headache relief is on the table when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   You'll also discover why blueberries may be the ultimate dietary remedy for migraines during The Power Foods Focus...

A 73-year-old stroke survivor in critical health has transformed!   Bob Madison no longer struggles with high cholesterol, has drastically improved diabetes, and eradicated the nerve pain that was destroying his life. Within a month he no longer needed insulin and was able to dramatically reduce other medications.   Bob also lost well over 50 pounds and went from relying on a walker to walking over five miles in nature.   He is a new man hoping to inspire others make the same changes he...

You are what you eat is so true when it comes to your skin!   The battle over acne, dry sky, blemishes, bags under your eyes, and even rosacea can be a food fight.   In this episode of The Exam Room, we cover beauty from the inside out with dermatologist Dr. Jessica Krant. Dr. Krant in the president of the Manhattan Medical Society in New York and double board certified in dermatology and lifestyle medicine.   She joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to explore eating to look...

Many people would rather break up with their spouse than give up Doritos, pizza, or a pint of ice cream after a long day.   The food you crave doesn't talk back, question your decisions, or tell you that you're wrong. It only makes you feel better in the moment.   The problem is these foods become addictive with each meal. And soon life can revolve around getting the next fix. While it sounds extreme that is the reality facing millions of people every day.   And once you've hit that...

There are 38 trillion gut microbes living inside of you. Every one of them play a critical role in your body's ability to stay healthy! Not only are they the cornerstones of good overall health, but they can also boost your ability to fight off chronic diseases and even something as mundane as the common cold.   Learn how to optimize all 38 trillion to improve your health with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz as he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   In This...

Six habits can transform your life and revolutionize your health.    Dr. Gemma Newman has seen them work time and again with her patients, family, and even herself. She joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to distill these six essential “prescriptions” into simple and free practices we can all benefit from.   The Plant Power Doctor’s habits go beyond diet and tap into other aspects of life where the root cause of many chronic illnesses often reside.   Dr. Newman’s framework...

These five foods can help you lose weight and most aren't even low-carb!   Learn how they can turbo charge your body's ability to burn fat as Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on the 500th episode of The Exam Room Podcast!   Dr. Barnard's Five Foods for Weight Loss  1.) Berries 2.) Cinnamon 3.) Brown rice 4.) Cruciferous vegetables 5.) Melons   The author of The Power Foods Diet also reveals foods that work like powerful weight loss drugs like Wegovy...

Are eggs a natural superfood? Some say yes, but others say the breakfast and cooking favorite could even send you to an early grave.   Explore the science of eggs with New York Times bestselling author and nutrition expert Dr. Neal Barnard as he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   You will hear what happened to one listener who ate a dozen eggs a day for year that left doctors puzzled and scrambling for answers.   Other Topics: - Are organic...

“I can fix your arteries with balloon angioplasty and put a stent in there or I can fix it with broccoli.”   Those are the words of Dr. Ted Barnett who calls himself the “High-Tech Doctor With Low-Tech Solutions.”   Carving out a career has been a delicate walk for Dr. Barnett who practices as an interventional radiologist but would much prefer to treat patients with affordable fruits and vegetables rather than expensive and invasive procedures.   While the former still pays the bills,...

These are the best habits to heal your gut!   Bestselling author and gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz gives his top five choices to empower you on your way back to health on The Exam Room LIVE with “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll.   His tips spill over the plate and extend into other aspects of your life.   Topics Discussed - Top foods for building a healthy gut - How quickly the gut can health itself - The top nutrient for building healthy microbiome - How many...

The nutrients your body needs to stay healthy change as you get older.   Explore the vitamins and minerals to focus on with registered dietitian Brenda Davis as she joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Topics Discussed - Best sources of vital nutrients for aging - Recommendations for overall health as a senior - What supplements might be appropriate for seniors - What happens when you begin eating healthier after the age of 80 - Your body’s...

Food could save your life.   What you eat can prevent a heart attack long before disaster strikes.   Dr. Jim Loomis shares five foods that can help prevent a heart attack when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Dr. Loomis is a preventive medicine specialist and has worked as a physician for teams in both the NFL and Major League Baseball. He currently serves as co-host of The Doc & Chef as well as medical director for the Barnard Medical...

How Not To Age is the single biggest research project Dr. Michael Greger has ever undertaken.   Go inside the chapters of this massive book and discover the secretes to aging with grace, beauty, and health in this interview on The Exam Room Podcast.   Dr. Greger shares fruits of his labor, which included more than 13 thousand references in the original work before publishers declared the book too big to publish and slashed it half.   You will reap the anti-aging benefits of the...

Is it possible to eat a vegan diet and still have high cholesterol? What should you do if that is you?   Dr. Neal Barnard has advice for those who seem to have stubborn high cholesterol no matter what they eat!   Find out why this might happen and options to lower cholesterol when Dr. Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Topics - Genetics of high cholesterol - Sneaky foods can raise cholesterol - Best foods for lowering cholesterol -...

Jim Greenbaum walked away from successful $130 million business with one mission in mind, use his wealth to change the world. Little did he know that his world was about to change as well.   It all began with a conversation at the gym.   Those few minutes helped this man with exceptional generosity and a tireless work ethic to help others began to realize that he too needed help.   After growing up in the land of Crisco, red meat, and Coca-Cola, Jim knew he had to do something to avoid...

How in the world do you cook a Thanksgiving dinner without turkey? It’s easy!   Get some delicious last-minute vegan Thanksgiving recipes from chef Dustin Harder and “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Have a question? Leave it in the comments or chat and we’ll get to as many as we can during the live broadcast.   Topics Discussed - What replaces turkey at a vegan Thanksgiving - Plant-based desserts, including pumpkin pie - Vegan versions of holiday...

Get to know the one of the iconic families of health and nutrition like never before!   Join Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, his wife Ann, and children Rip and Jane for an inside look at such a trailblazing family.   The group joined Dr. Neal Barnard and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for a special episode of The Exam Room Podcast at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., for a look back at Dr. Esseslstyn's incredible career and the immeasurable influence they've had on millions...