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When it comes to your health, it's important to get your information from a source you can trust. Every Friday, join Ed Jones as he uses over 40 years of experience in the natural health industry and discusses how to take control of your own health throug


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    Vaccine Education with the NVIC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 36:52


    On this week's episode Ed sits down the Barbara Loe Fisher, the co-founder and president of NCIV (National Vaccine Information Center). They discuss how vaccines have evolved over the years, how usage has increased, and resources for parents to educate themselves about vaccine usage in their children.

    How To Keep Your Bones Healthy and Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 33:32


    On this week's episode Ed's flying solo to talk about something that 44 million people struggle with world wide, osteoporosis. Once you hit the age 50 (sometimes before) many people begin thinking about how to keep their bones strong. Ed presents information you won't hear anywhere else on this episode, so it's one you don't want to miss!

    The Power of Quercetin in Combatting Illness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 56:29


    On this week's episode we're talking with Dr. Robert Rountree again about some of his favorite natural products to fight against infection, including quercetin. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant that's found in numerous fruits and vegetables, and is a powerful ally in combatting free radicals. Dr. Rountree walks us through how quercetin can help combat illness, among other of his personal favorites to help during this season.

    The Fascinating World of Hydrogen Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 40:53


    The Most Followed Vet in the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 48:23


    How To Have the Perfect Poop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 37:30


    An Expert's Thoughts on Nebulizing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 29:46


    How to Have More Energy In the Mornings and Better Sleep At Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 46:42


    On this week's episode we talk once again with author and naturopathic doctor, Kate Rhéaume. Do you wake up in the mornings and still feel tired and sluggish? It's not just because you're getting older! There are easy steps you can take to boost your energy, even at a cellular level. Dr. Kate walks us through some of her favorite supplements and lifestyle changes to give you a boost of natural, long-lasting energy.

    Wisdom in the Era of Illness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 17:28


    On this week's episode we wanted to take the time to impart some wisdom in a time of fear and uncertainty. We all though that this pandemic season would already be finished, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen any time soon. Ed shares his thoughts on relative vs absolute risk, censorship, and his thoughts on the jab.

    Why You Should Take Omega-3's Every Day and Easy Home Testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 36:28


    On this week's episode we talk with Sam Wiley, founder of Wiley's Finest, a company that produces all-natural fish oil products. Sam gives the in's and out's of omega-3 supplements, including sourcing and quality. He and Ed also discuss a new, easy-to-use at home testing kit and why omega-3 blood levels are a better predictor of health than cholesterol.

    Overcoming Anxiety the Natural Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 47:34


    On this week's episode we talk with NutriGold National Educator Chad Kelly. After last year, more people than ever are suffering from anxiety. Thankfully there are plenty of natural options to help balance anxiety levels. Chad breaks down some of his favorite supplements and practices to keep anxiety at bay.

    Balanced Brain Chemistry: Neurotransmitters Made Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 38:38


    On this week's episode we talk with Dr. Vanessa Pavey, a naturopathic doctor and Education Scientist for Life Extension. We speak with Dr. Pavey about neurotransmitters, common and more obscure, and how to test to see if they're balanced in your body.

    Why Vitamin C Is Absolutely Essential

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 35:00


    On this week's episode we take a close look at Vitamin C and why we believe it's an essential supplement for everyone. From immunity to skin health, Vitamin C is an important nutrient and we speak with somebody who knows exactly how important it is. Our guest, Richard Passwater, Jr, has a couple decades worth of experience in the supplement industry and he helps us understand exactly what Vitamin C does, what happens if we don't have enough, and how to pick a supplement that works.

    5 Steps To Become A Superhero

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 34:20


    We're departing from our normal format to celebrate “National Super Hero Day” and to explain how you can become a superhero in your own right. No radioactive spiders or gamma radiation here, just practical wisdom to feel and function your best!

    Lion's Mane Mushrooms for Optimal Memory and Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 40:48


    Key Supplements That Make Keto Even Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 42:44


    An Interview With Chris Wark of Chris Beat Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 51:52


    Long Term Solutions for Bacterial Overgrowth In the Gut

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 41:45


    On this week's episode we're happy to welcome back Brenda Watson to the show. Brenda is a gut health expert, with a career spanning the last 20 years of educating people on the importance of keeping your gut healthy and happy. We sit down with Brenda to discuss SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and how natural remedies can provide long-term results.

    Metabolic Inflammation and the Single Most Important Supplement to Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 43:20


    Why Functional Medicine Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 45:06


    Quercetin: A Powerful Antioxidant That's More Than Just Allergy Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 33:03


    The Despicable State of Pet Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 36:21


    How To Subdue Adrenal Fatigue with Cheryl Myers (Replay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 32:57


    On this week's episode we had the opportunity to speak with Cheryl Myers, Chief of Scientific Affairs & Education for Europharma. Cheryl provides incredible insight into the why adrenal fatigue occurs and all the associated symptoms. She and Ed then cover some essential natural supplements to help your adrenal function return to normal!

    Combating Autism with Diet and Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 38:05


    5 Tips to Help Eliminate Food Cravings (Replay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 31:55


    On this week's episode Ed addresses why we crave particular foods and gives a few easy to implement tips to help reduce those cravings. There's always a fair amount of self-control that needs to happen when trying to change our eating habits, but these small steps can make that journey much easier.

    Holistically Reversing Chronic Health Problems in Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 36:04


    How to Get Well and Stay Well Naturally

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 42:50


    Everyone Should Be Taking Berberine with Carrie Pattison, Natural Factors National Educator

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 43:04


    Taking on the Food Industry One Giant at a Time with Vani Hari, “The Food Babe”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 43:06


    Why You Desperately Need Collagen and How to Produce It Naturally with Richard Passwater, Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 36:13


    The Urgency of Regenerative Farming with Jennifer Maynard of Nutrition for Longevity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 34:40


    On this week's episode we speak with Jennifer Maynard, co-founder of Nutrition for Longevity. Nutrition for Longevity is a meal delivery service that focuses on providing the absolute best quality plant-forward meals sourced directly from their own farm. Jennifer talks to us about regenerative farming and how important it is to our future, how consuming a highly diverse produce based diet can improve our health, and how Nutrition for Longevity can provide an easy solution for eating healthy at home.

    Iron Overload: How Too Much Puts You at Risk for Disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 26:32


    On this week's episode we're flying solo and talking about how many people can accumulate excess iron in their blood. From fortified foods to genetic diseases, we're talking about all the ways we may soak up too much iron, risk factors surrounding excess iron, specific blood testing to know your levels, and what to do if you find yourself with too much.

    Weight Loss and Muscle Gain Starts Outside of the Gym with IFBB Pro Matt Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 45:42


    On this week's episode we're excited to welcome IFBB Pro Matt Davis to the show. Matt is a competing body builder, trainer, and owner of the TrainStation in Hixson, TN and he breaks down why many people fail to get the results they desire, despite working hard at the gym. If you're wanting to lose weight, gain muscle, and look your best, this episode is for you!

    How Vitamin K2 Could Save Your Life with Dr. Kate of Natural Factors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 27:21


    On this week's episode we're excited to welcome back Dr. Kate Rhéaume. Dr. Kate is a naturopathic doctor, educational speaker for Natural Factors, Vitmain K2 is an often overlooked nutrient that can have a drastic impact on your health. Dr. Kate breaks down the important role of Vitamin K2 in calcium delivery, bone health, and a many other biological functions.

    Why Omega-3s Matter So Much with Amber Vitale of Garden of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 41:08


    On this week's episode we're with Amber Vitale, Regional Educator for Garden of Life. Amber walks us through why omega-3's are so vital for our well-being. Quality is everything when it comes to omega-3's, so we talk about how to select the best product that will provide maximum results and chat about some new fish oils available on the market.

    The Must Have Pandemic Kit with Dr. Robert Rountree of THORNE®

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 44:59


    On this week's episode we're talking with Dr. Robert Rountree again about some of his favorite natural products to fight against infection. Corona is still lingering and it's incredibly important to continue to build your defenses from the inside out.

    The Transformative Power of CBD On Pets with Angela Ardolino

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 46:26


    On this week's episode we're talking with the Founder/CEO of CBD Dog Health, Angela Ardolino. Angela discovered the power of pure CBD after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and quickly found the benefits extended to her pets! She's now on a mission to not only educate people about the many benefits of CBD for pets, but to also offer some of most quality and effective CBD out there.

    Why Earth Day Matters with Dr. Kate of Natural Factors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 26:37


    On this week's episode we're talking with Dr. Kate Rhéaume about the impact a healthy (or unhealthy) world has on us. Dr. Kate is a naturopathic doctor, author, and educational speaker for Natural Factors with a wealth of real world experience. We discuss the impact of the environment on our health, specifically in our food and supplements.

    Guard Yourself From EMF with Dr. Jerod Bergman, DC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 39:27


    On this week's episode we're talking all about EMF. With 5G just around the corner, powerful wifi networks everywhere we go, and a cell device in every pocket, we're inundated with EMF every day. It might seem a futile task to guard against it, but our guest Dr. Jerod Bergman, DC has developed products to protect yourself and your loved ones.

    How To Subdue Adrenal Fatigue with Cheryl Myers of Europharma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 32:49


    On this week's episode we had the opportunity to speak with Cheryl Myers, Chief of Scientific Affairs & Education for Europharma. Cheryl provides incredible insight into the why adrenal fatigue occurs and all the associated symptoms. She and Ed then cover some essential natural supplements to help your adrenal function return to normal!

    Immune Protective Mushrooms with Jerry Angelini of Host Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 28:02


    On this week's episode we're talking with Jerry Angelini once again. Jerry is the Head of Education at Host Defense, a company dedicated to the research and production of the best mushroom supplements. We're talking about functional mushrooms on this episode, not what you find on the salad bar. Ed and Jerry break down the best choices for boosting immunity and breathing easy.

    Fight a Pandemic From Within with Dr. Jack Wolfson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 31:43


    On this week's episode, we stray from our original topic of heart health to cover the growing pandemic concern with our guest. Dr. Jack Wolfson is a holistic physician known for his book The Paleo Cardiologist. We discuss some immune basics, supplementation, and why a strong immune system is your best line of defense.

    Arm Yourself Against Viral Infection with Dr. Mike Smith of Life Extension

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 35:24


    On this week's episode we're speaking with Dr. Mike Smith. Dr. Mike is the director of education for Life Extension and one of our favorite people to talk with. He walks us through how to guard yourself against infection and shares his own personal immune boosting regimen, with the science and clinical evidence to back up each supplement.

    How to Choose the Perfect Multivitamin with John Mills of Highland Labs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 29:55


    On this week's episode we're excited to welcome back John Mills to talk about multivitamins. John is the Director of Quality and Compliance for Highland Labs makers of Mt. Angel Vitamins. We talk about why taking a multivitamin is so important, the poor quality of many popular multivitamins, and key ingredients you should look for when selecting your multi.

    How To Protect Yourself and Your Family With Essential Oils, with Pranarōm National Educator Terra Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 40:26


    On this week's episode we sit down with Terra Johnson, National Educator for Pranarōm essential oils. Terra walks us through what makes Pranarom unique and why customers need to careful when sourcing and using essential oils. People often forget that these are highly concentrated compounds, so Terra gives us some pointers and outside resources for safe use of essential oils.

    Understanding Blood Chemistry For a Better, Healthier Life with James LaValle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 31:42


    On this week's episode we have the privilege of speaking with James LeValle. James is a clinical pharmacist, author, and board certified clinical nutritionist. We talk with James about his book Your Blood Never Lies and the vital importance of blood testing for living a healthier life.

    Easy Steps to Control Your Weight and Health With Intermittent Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 36:47


    On this week's episode we talk about the mysterious world of fasting. Those that fast with regularity likely make up the minority of our population, but we want to encourage everyone to consider it! Intermittent fasting is a great way to lose weight, regulate body functions, and even heal your body at a cellular level. We examine the types of fasting, what we've found that works best, who shouldn't fast, and how to easily implement the practice of fasting in your own life.

    Why We Should Care About Methylation (in simple terms) with Dr. Robert Rountree of THORNE®

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020


    On this week's episode with speak with Dr. Robert Rountree, Chief Medical Officer for THORNE®. Dr. Rountree is a practicing physician out of Boulder, CO and is passionate about integrative medicine and natural healing. We talk about methylation, the transfer of one carbon atom and three hydrogen atoms from one substance to another. It's a pretty basic process and happens a billion times every second (whoa). With that kind of frequency, if our bodies are doing it improperly it's not without consequence. We talk about the basics of methylation, why it's so important, why some people don't do this process well, and of course supplements to help you along the way.

    The Vital Role of Nutrition During Traumatic Brain Injury Healing with Dr. Dan Engle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 48:36


    On this week's episode we speak with Dr. Dan Engle. Dr. Engle is an international lecturer, Medical Director of The Revive Treatment Centers of America, and medical adviser to Onnit labs and several other institutions. His 2017 book Concussion Repair Manual has received praise from many in the medical realm and is the . Today we're covering the important role proper diet, nutrition, and supplementation can play in the prevention and healing of head injuries. This program is for general informational purposes only, so you can understand more about the brain and body and how they heal, it does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice.  No doctor/patient relationship is formed. The information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. It is not a prescription; you must talk with your own primary doctor for that. There are a variety of factors that contribute to your healing process, your body is complex and your circumstances are unique. For questions or more information about working privately with us contact the Managing Director at info@halotrustorganization. Copyright © HALO Trust Organization. All rights reserved. All information, records, recordings, meetings, conversations are held in and protected by private trust agreement.

    The 5 Most Important Questions Concerning CBD with Jon Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 42:09


    On this week's episode, Ed speaks with Jon Kennedy, a former cannabis lobbyist, CBD expert, and representative for the Realm of Caring Foundation. They speak about the importance of CBD, it's function, sourcing and what to look for in quality CBD.

    A Holistic View of Thyroid Function, Iodine and Blood Pressure with Dr. Brownstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 35:12


    On this week's episode we speak to board certified family physician Dr. David Brownstein. He is one the foremost holistic practitioners and author of many books including The Statin Disaster and Overcoming Thyroid Disorders. We talk about the importance of supplementing with iodine for thryoid dysfunction and some of the misunderstood facts about blood pressure.

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