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Healthy Choices is hosted by Ray Solano, Pharmacist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist and owner of PD Labs, a specialty compounding pharmacy. Each week, Ray talks about hot topics in the healthcare industry as well as interviews top practitioners in the industry. Ray's topics also include tips on…

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    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 355 EPISODES

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    Why “Bone on Bone” Might Be a Lie—Neurosurgeon Dr. Jeff Gross on Healing Without Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 31:39


    What if you didn't need surgery to fix your spine or joint pain—even if you've been told it's “bone on bone”? In this episode of Healthy Choices, neurosurgeon Dr. Jeff Gross shares how cutting-edge regenerative therapies are helping patients avoid surgery and heal naturally. From stem cell-derived exosomes to breakthrough bone injections, you'll learn the science—and real-world success—behind these non-invasive treatments. Whether you've been told surgery is your only option or you're looking for alternatives to long-term NSAID use, this episode is a must-listen. ---- In this episode of Healthy Choices, I sit down with neurosurgeon Dr. Jeff Gross to explore how regenerative medicine is giving new hope to patients with spine and joint pain. Dr. Gross walks us through the science behind exosome therapy—especially those derived from ethically sourced amniotic fluid—and how they help regenerate tissue, reduce inflammation, and provide a non-surgical path to recovery. He also shares how a bone injection technique encourages cartilage regrowth, debunks the myth of “bone on bone,” and explains the hidden damage long-term NSAID use can cause. If you've been considering surgery or are searching for better ways to manage chronic pain, don't miss this episode. ---- Dr. Jeff Gross is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in regenerative medicine and founder of Recelebrate, a clinic based in Las Vegas. With a focus on spine and joint care, Dr. Gross uses leading-edge regenerative techniques like exosome therapy to help patients heal naturally. He believes surgery should be a last resort and advocates for evidence-based, ethically sourced treatment options that align with the body's healing potential. Dr. Gross is currently leading a project exploring natural killer cell exosomes in potential cancer therapies. ---- Website: https://ifixspines.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-gross-md-5605605/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifixspines/ ---- www.linkedin.com/in/ray-solano-76960463 www.instagram.com/pdlabs/ open.spotify.com/show/78tLVSbC28VnDbpw2SqiEg podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal…es/id1203354304 www.iheart.com/podcast/256-healt…choices-31040306/ ---- PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com drtalks.com/podcast-service/

    The Muscle-Boosting Molecule Changing How We Age—with Jim LaValle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 25:10


    Can one molecule preserve muscle, protect kidneys, and supercharge metabolism? In this episode of Healthy Choices, Dr. Jim LaValle joins Ray Solano to dive into OSO1—a next-gen therapeutic with wide-ranging benefits. From boosting AMPK to supporting mitochondria, OSO1 shows promise for everything from athletic recovery to age-related decline. Whether you're dealing with muscle loss or chasing peak performance, this episode is a game-changer. ---- In this episode of Healthy Choices, I sit down with Dr. Jim LaValle to talk about a breakthrough small molecule compound called OSO1. This isn't your typical supplement—it's a targeted therapeutic that supports your body's natural repair systems without relying on stimulants. We dive into how OSO1 helps preserve lean muscle, improve mitochondrial function, support glucose transport, and reduce inflammation—especially important for those on GLP-1 medications or dealing with age-related muscle loss. Dr. LaValle even shares how he uses OSO1 personally and why he sees it as a smarter, safer alternative to drugs like rapamycin. ---- Jim LaValle is a leading integrative and metabolic health expert with over 35 years of experience. He's treated thousands of patients—from elite athletes to those with chronic conditions—through his Metabolic Model for Health and founded the Metabolic Code platform to personalize care using lab data and lifestyle insights. He's been a consultant for top health brands, directed programs for the NFL Hall of Fame, and educated military special forces. A clinical instructor at George Washington University and award-winning educator, LaValle has authored 20+ books, made 1,000+ media appearances, and is recognized as one of the “50 Most Influential Pharmacists. ---- Website: https://www.jimlavalle.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lavalle-1a6b8858/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjimlavalle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Jim-LaValle-100062990514032/ ---- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-solano-76960463 https://www.instagram.com/pdlabs/ https://open.spotify.com/show/78tLVSbC28VnDbpw2SqiEg https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-choices/id1203354304 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-healthy-choices-31040306/ ---- PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com drtalks.com/podcast-service/

    Revolutionizing Drug Delivery: Dr. Richard Horowitz & Ray Solano on the Future of Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 19:08


    What if you could take lower doses of medication with better results and fewer side effects? In this episode of Healthy Choices, Dr. Richard Horowitz joins Ray Solano of PD Labs to reveal a breakthrough in drug delivery that's changing the game. Discover how PD Labs' cutting-edge nanosphere technology enhances absorption, improves efficacy, and minimizes side effects—making treatments like methylene blue and low-dose naltrexone (LDN) safer and more effective. Plus, get an inside look at upcoming clinical trials, including groundbreaking research on Lyme disease treatment. If you're interested in the future of medicine, this is a must-listen! ---- In this episode of Healthy Choices, I dive into an exciting breakthrough in drug delivery with Dr. Richard Horowitz. We're talking about PD Labs' patented nanosphere technology—a game-changer that boosts drug absorption, minimizes side effects, and enhances treatments for Lyme disease, testosterone therapy, and low-dose naltrexone (LDN). Plus, we'll share the latest on upcoming clinical trials and cutting-edge research that could redefine the future of medicine. Don't miss this fascinating discussion on the next evolution of personalized healthcare! ---- Dr. Richard Horowitz is a renowned Lyme disease specialist and co-host of the Doctor Talk Healing Lyme Summit 2.0. He is leading research on innovative treatments, including the use of methylene blue and dapsone in Lyme disease protocols. ---- https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-horowitz-b4634012/ ---- PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com drtalks.com/podcast-service/

    The Truth About Weight Loss: Why Muscle Matters More Than Diets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 29:08


    Are your weight loss efforts working against you? In this episode of Healthy Choices, I sit down with Dr. Anthony Capasso, a leading weight loss expert from Jacksonville, Florida, to bust the biggest myths about dieting. We explore why muscle mass—not just calorie restriction—is the real driver of metabolism, how insulin plays a critical role in fat storage, and why eating the right balance of carbs and protein after exercise is essential for muscle preservation. Plus, we unpack the science behind the carnivore and ketogenic diets, the truth about healthy fats, and the benefits and risks of GLP-1 medications. If you're tired of temporary fixes and want real, sustainable weight loss strategies, this episode is for you! ---- In this episode of “Healthy Choices,” I sit down with Dr. Anthony Capasso to uncover why traditional diets fail and what really works for long-term weight loss. We explore muscle's role in metabolism, insulin's impact on fat storage, and how strategic eating can optimize weight management. Plus, we break down the latest insights on ketogenic diets, the carnivore diet, and the benefits—and risks—of GLP-1 medications. Walk away with actionable insights to take control of your health for the long haul! ---- Dr. Anthony Capasso is a weight loss expert with decades of experience helping patients achieve lasting results. He specializes in optimizing metabolism, preserving muscle mass, and using science-backed nutrition strategies for sustainable health. Dr. Capasso is committed to helping people reach their goals with evidence-based approaches. ---- PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

    Weight Loss Tips with Dr. Marianne Pinkston- Ep. 400

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 44:58


    Ray sits down with Dr. Marianne Pinkston to talk about weight loss tips.

    Ray's healthy minute about obesity and prevention of diseases episode 226

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 0:59


    Ray's healthy minute about obesity and prevention of diseases

    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About Bad Sleep Cycles And Deep Zzz's Episode 231

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 1:00


    Ray talks about the importance of sleep and sleep cycles.

    Ray And Dr. Pinkston Talk About The Aging Test- Fighting Biological Aging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 25:05


    Ray is the guest on Dr. Pinkston's show, talking about anti-aging.

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Fast Food, Packaged Snacks And Diabetes Episode 227

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 1:00


    Ray talks about the risks of eating an unhealthy diet full of processed foods and how it can lead to diabetes.

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Vaccines, Health And Optimeal Shake Benefits Episode 225

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 1:00


    Ray talks about what vaccines can do to your health and how PDLabs' optimeal shake can help.

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Gut Inflammation, Veggies And Optimeal Shake Episode 224

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 1:00


    Ray talks about gut inflammation and the importance of veggies and PDLabs' optimeal shake.

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Sugar, Metabolism And Optimeal Shake Episode 223

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 1:00


    Ray talks about the importance of balancing your blood sugar, how your metabolism works on sugar and the benefits of PDLabs' optimeal shake.

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Sleep Importance And Deep Zzz's Episode 222

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 1:00


    Ray talks about why sleep is so important and using PDLabs' Deep zzz's if you have trouble sleeping.

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Viruses And Obesity Episode 220

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 1:00


    Ray talks about viruses and how they can lead to obesity.

    Beyond Liposomal - The New Adaptogen Story With Jim LaValle And Ray Solano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 54:00


    Jim LaValle and Ray Solano talk about the NEW Synapsin LPT tablets and the many benefits it provides.

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Alpha Lipoic Acid And Diabetes Episode 219

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 1:00


    Ray's Healthy Minute About Alpha Lipoic Acid And Diabetes

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Vitamin D3 Episode 218

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 1:00


    Ray talks about the importance of vitamin d3.

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Virus Prevention Including Medication Episode 217

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 1:00


    Virus prevention and what to take if you do get sick.

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Brain Fog And Viruses Episode 216

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 1:00


    Covid brain and brain fog solutions.

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Your Blood Sugar Levels Episode 215

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 1:00


    The importance of monitoring your blood sugar and prevention.

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Heart Health Episode 214

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 1:00


    Heart health and the important steps to take to protect it.

    Ray's Healthy Choices Minute And Feeding Your Mitochondria Episode 213

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 1:00


    The importance of feeding your mitochondria

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Covid Brain And The Solution Episode 212

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 1:00


    Ray talks about covid brain and the solution

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Compounded Stress Episode 211

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 0:59


    Ray talks about compounded stress and what it can do to your body.

    Ray's Healthy Minute About How Healthy Are You Really Episode 210

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 0:59


    Ray talks about how healthy we really are and how PDLabs can help.

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Glutathione And Immune System Episode 209

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 1:00


    Ray talks about the importance of keeping your glutathione levels optimal for a healthy immune system

    Ray's Healthy Choices Minute About Healthcare Episode 208

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 0:59


    Ray talks about your choice in healthcare

    Ray's Healthy Minute About Compounded Stress Episode 208

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 0:59


    Ray talks about compounded stress and how PDLabs can help.

    Ray's Healthy Choices Minute About Healthcare Episode 208

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 0:59


    Ray introduces the new HealthyChoices minute and talks about having a choice in healthcare.

    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About Personalized Prescription Needs Episode 207

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 1:00


    Ray talks about personalized prescription needs and how PDLabs can help.

    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About Nutrient Depletion And Prescriptions Episode 206

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 1:00


    Ray talks about prescription depletion and how PDLabs can help.

    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About Keeping Your Body Strong During Flu And Virus Season Episode 205

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 1:00


    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About Keeping Your Body Strong During Flu And Virus Season Episode 205 by Ray Solano

    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About Brain Fog And Inflammed Nerve Cells Episode 204

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 0:59


    Ray talks about brain fog and current research about inflamed nerve cells in the nasal cavity.

    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About The Art Of Prevention During This Winter Episode 203

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 1:59


    Ray talks about different foods to eat during the holidays for this upcoming covid winter 2020.

    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About PDLabs' Services Episode 202

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 0:59


    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About PDLabs' Services.

    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About Prevention Of Viruses W/ Zinc, Glutathione, Vitamin D3 And Water Epi 203

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 1:59


    Ray talks about the season of prevention when it comes to viruses. Take zinc, topical glutathione, vitamin D3, increase your water, and lay off the sweets and alcohol.

    Healthy Choices XM Ray And Dr. Capasso Mitoblast 6.11.21 Epi 200

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 43:48


    Pharmacist, Ray Solano is joined by Dr. Anthony Capasso talking about Alzheimers, post Covid metabolism, weight loss and overall health. Dr. Capasso also talks about why Mitoblast is one of the best solutions for weight loss.

    Healthy Choices Minute About How To Look At Your Health And OptiMeal Episode 197

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 1:00


    Healthy Choices Minute with Ray Solano talking about how to look at your health and our meal replacement shake, Optimeal. It's more than just a shake.

    Healthy Choices Minute About 3 Important Factors For Heart Health Episode 196

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 1:00


    Healthy Choices Minute with Ray Solano talking about 3 important factors for heart health

    Healthy Choices Minute About Being Overweight And Mitoblast Episode 195

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 1:00


    Healthy Choices Minute with Ray Solano about unhealthy eating habits and renewing your mitochondria with Mitoblast.

    Healthy Choices Minute About Brain Fog Episode 194

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 1:00


    Healthy Choices Minute with Ray Solano about brain fog and rG3/Synapsin.

    Healthy Choices Minute About Topical Glutathione Episode 192

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 1:00


    Healthy Choices Minute with Ray Solano about the body's master forcefield, glutathione.

    Healthy Choices Minute About Compounded Stress Episode 191

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 0:59


    Healthy Choices Minute with Ray Solano about compounded stress.

    Healthy Choices Minute About Blood Sugar Episode 190

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 0:59


    Ray Solano talks about blood sugar and it's importance for maintaining healthy levels.

    Ray and Dr. Anthony Capasso talk about jump-starting your health journey- Jan 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 43:40


    Ray and Dr. Anthony Capasso talk about jump-starting your health journey. They give supplement suggestions such as Mitoblast

    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About Sleeping And Deep Zzz's Product Episode 182

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 1:59


    Ray talks about how important sleep is and a product that can help you get a peaceful restful sleep.

    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About Blood Sugar Levels And Mitoblast Episode 189

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 0:59


    Ray talks about blood sugar and how Mitoblast can help.

    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About Keeping Your Immune System Strong This Season Episode 184

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 1:59


    Ray talks about keeping your immune system strong this holiday season with vitamin c, vitamin d3 and zinc

    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About Brain Fog Episode 183

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 0:59


    Ray talks about brain fog and tips on how to get rid of it.

    Thanksgiving 2020 Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 1:33


    Guest host, Alex Solano, give key tips for Thanksgiving cooking and about the day.

    Ray's Healthy Tidbit About Zinc And The Importance Of It Right Now Episode 186

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 0:59


    Ray talks about the importance of taking zinc right now and how it should be paired with vitamin D3.

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