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Raise your health IQ with a fun and inspiring plant-based podcast from nutrition experts at The Physicians Committee. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, who lost 280 pounds, is frequently joined by Dr. Neal Barnard and others to motivate and educate both new vegans and those who have been plant-powered for life. Learn the secrets to improving your health from doctors and nutritionists and become inspired by others who have already reclaimed their health! Dive into the science of a pla ...
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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 R…
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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 real…
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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 …
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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 Pre…
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New findings suggest an old method for preventing the flu may also help prevent Alzheimer's disease. A study shows that adults who receive a flu vaccine are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and dementia. But does level of protection exceed what can be achieved naturally through diet and lifestyle changes? Dr. Neal Barnard examines the fin…
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After losing 100 pounds himself, a doctor is rethinking how to help his overweight patients. Cardiologist Dr. Steve Lome joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. Dr. Lome believes nothing can change until the root of the obesity epidemic is addressed. He disagrees that there is no money in a cure. Instead, Dr. Lome s…
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The gut microbiome is wildly different for someone eating a ton of meat and someone eating a plant-based diet. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and bestselling author of Fiber Fueled, takes you inside the gut to contrast the unmistakable differences in gut bacteria between two diets. The variations could have a mammoth impact on your health …
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There's a big difference between being old and feeling old. Forty can be the new 20. But that can also extend well beyond midlife. Sixty can be the new 40, and 80 can be the new 60. Shabnam Islam, MS, is a clinical exercise physiologist and professor who specializes in healthy aging. She joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to talk about sl…
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Five foods can help naturally strengthen your immunity to viruses and bacteria that can make you sick. They can also boost your body's ability to fight deadlier diseases such as cancer. The essential nutrients and vitamins can act as your body's first line of defense when you are exposed to these invaders that enter your body to do harm. Proper nut…
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Tanya O’Callaghan has rocked on stage with bands that will go down in history as some of the most iconic and influential of our time. One look at her and you know that she was born to jam! But it’s not just her insane ability to perform that makes this Irish standout such a rock star. The same passion and drive she pours into each performance she a…
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Is a plant-based diet healthier than the Mediterranean diet? Or is the Mediterranean diet superior? Dr. Neal Barnard and “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll examine both diets in depth on The Exam Room Live. Dr. Barnard also talks about the research he led that compared the two diets for weight loss. The results left no doubt that one will hel…
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Current breast cancer treatments are explored by leading expert and breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk. Dr. Funk also outlines effective alternatives to common treatment plans such as chemotherapy and radiation, and which patients may be good candidates for the alternatives. Plus, she explains the best way to reach maximal reduction of the risk …
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Improving blood sugar and treating diabetes is possible without medication in many cases. Through specific changes to diet insulin resistance can improve naturally. Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, co-founder of the Mastering Diabetes program, shares the proven steps you can take to bring your blood sugar under control. He says that using his method patients …
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Your risk of breast cancer can drop by 50% regardless of your family history. Renowned breast cancer surgeon and prevention expert Dr. Kristi Funk shares the top superfoods, lifestyle habits, and simple changes you can make to help prevent breast cancer. She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE for a breast cancer pr…
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Tim Kaufman weighed over 400 pounds when he was addicted to drugs and alcohol. Now he's sober and has lost 200 pounds! He's sharing his incredible journey of finding new life after hitting rock bottom, including why he believes a plant-based diet is the key to his sustained success. He's no longer on blood pressure medication or battling the addict…
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Protein can be found in the foods you’d least expect. Nutrition researcher Christopher Gardner, PhD, explains that virtually all fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes contain all 20 amino acids that are the building blocks for the protein your body needs to function at a high level. Those options are widely believed to be healthier choleste…
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Twin brothers Jeremy and Jordan Allen both suffered from alopecia. Clumps of hair would fall out leaving embarrassing bald patches on their heads that were impossible to miss. They tried countless treatments and home remedies to regrow their hair. Nothing worked until they began eating a vegan diet. They say changing the way they eat enabled them t…
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Many fear that eating a plant-based diet without dairy will lead to weaker bones and an increased risk of fractures. But evidence shows those concerns to be largely unfounded. An analysis of thousands of people around the world showed that eliminating milk, cheese, and dairy from the diet is actually more protective for bone health in many instance…
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Former UCLA football player Pete Holland found himself in a new battle after years of grueling combat on the gridiron. And this opponent wasn't simply playing a game. Although his archival was no longer USC, it was another nefarious trojan. Holland had cancer. Through a combination of treatments and a drastically altered diet he developed a new pla…
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Having a healthy gut could mean living a longer and healthier life. Microbiome of some of the longest living people in the world was examined and showed what researchers believe could be some of the biggest clues toward unlocking the secrets of living to 100 and beyond. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk abou…
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Nathaniel Jordan watched his father, a minister, die of complications stemming from an unhealthy diet. Ditto for three uncles who all died in their mid-60's or younger. His grandparents also died of preventable chronic diseases. Nathaniel almost suffered the same fate. He was 100 pounds overweight and suffering from prediabetes and heart complicati…
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Going vegan may not just improve your health. It could also improve your financial bottom line. A study finds that eating an exclusively plant-based diet saved shoppers 16% on their grocery bill or roughly $500 per year, according to a study by Dr. Hana Kahleova. She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" on The Exam Room Podcast with the surprising resu…
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Learn about the anti-nutrients that are in vegetables and other foods that you’re eating. Are these natural compounds that are protective to plants harming your health? Dietitian Stephanie McBurnett explains what they are, which foods have them, and what effect they may have on your health. She joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The …
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Many patients who have had weight loss surgery can still healthfully eat a plant-based diet. Dr. Garth Davis, a bariatric surgery specialist from Houston Methodist, joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll with insight on how a plant-based diet and lifestyle chance can increase the chances of patients maintaining dramatic weight loss long ter…
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Two of the top diets for high blood pressure are reviewed. Is the DASH diet or Mediterranean diet more effective? Dr. Neal Barnard discusses the findings of a study that examined the two widely prescribed diets. The results are surprising given that the higher fat diet actually fared better. However, many questions remain, including whether there i…
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