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The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living people in the world are eating. Every episode is packed with facts that will raise your health IQ and boost your nutrition knowledge. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, a leading voice in nutrition science and founder of The Physicians Committee, and other elite doctors and dietitians. Unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier life and how to…
Episodes
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeYour Gut: A Second Brain | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Q&A
The gut is considered a second brain by many experts. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, "'The brain in your gut' is revolutionizing medicine's understanding…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeRacing Past Cancer & Into a Healthy Future: The "Broccoli Rob" Klein Story
Robert Klein came face-to-face with his mortality. The young father had been diagnosed with testicular cancer. After a painful surgery, he felt more needed to…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteePower Foods for Weight Loss: A Diet Revolution with Dr. Neal Barnard
Fuel up on power foods that can help trap calories, flush the fat out of your system, and help you lose and keep weight off for good! Dr. Neal Barnard, author…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeSexy Fit Vegan: Gorgeous Inside and Out | Ella Magers
Ella Magers is the founder of Sexy Fit Vegan and is recognized as a top personal trainer by Shape magazine. This incredible power woman joins "The Weight Loss…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeCoconuts: Healthy or Not? | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A 🥥
Are coconuts healthy? Get the answer from nutrition expert Dr. Neal Barnard. Coconuts are packed with healthy nutrients but also contain a surprising amount of…
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Chef AJ's Favorite Spices, Recipes, Tips and Tricks
Go in the kitchen with Chef AJ and discover her must haves! She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share her tips and tricks and how you can…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteePoisoned With Protein? Rethinking A Nutrient Obsession | Dr. Joel Kahn
Is a protein obsession doing more harm than help to your health? What researchers have discovered about high-protein diets reveals a startling truth that may…
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee1 Change = 100 Pounds Lost: The New Life of Shauné Hayes
Shauné Hayes has an amazing story to tell! She struggled with her weight for her entire life before turning to a vegan diet and losing 100 pounds! After dozens…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeLove Sick: How Your Partner Influences Your Health | Dr. Neal Barnard Exam Room LIVE Q&A
Can you spouse or significant other make you physically sick? The joke writes itself, but it's truly no laughing matter. The answer is yes! And the reasons…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeLove Diet: Foods That Love You Back and Heartbreakers Too | Dr. Hana Kahleova
Food is a true love story. Some things you eat will love you back with their whole heart. But often the love is unrequited. Despite the devotion you've shown…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow Sugar Sours the Gut and Messes With Microbiome | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeNutritional Stress and Resiliency with Dr. Columbus Batiste
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeLower A1C Naturally: 5 Foods To Eat, 5 To Forget | Stephanie McBurnett, RDN
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDoctor's Insight on Better Health Care For Patients | Dr. Laurie Marbas
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFoods for a Healthy Thyroid: Hyperthyroid and Hypothyroidism | Dr. Neal Barnard Exam Room LIVE Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeVegan Coach Takes NBA by Storm 🏀 | Joseph Blair
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeTop 10 Studies of 2023: Obesity Gene, Twins Eating Different Diets, and More! | Dr. Roxie Becker
The ten biggest findings in nutrition from 2023 are unveiled! Groundbreaking research in 2023 may lead to major advancements in the prevention, treatment, and…
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Is A Vegan Diet Always Health? | Dr. Hana Kahleova
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHeadache Relief: Foods That Help, Foods That Trigger | Dr. Neal Barnard Exam Room LIVE Q&A
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…
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73-Year-Old Stroke Survivor Finally Free Of Heart Problems, Diabetes | Bob Madison
A 73-year-old stroke survivor in critical health has transformed! Bob Madison no longer struggles with high cholesterol, has drastically improved diabetes, and…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeRadiant Skin: What to Eat to Look Your Best | Dr. Jessica Krant
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDr. Joel Fuhrman: Resetting Your Relationship with Food
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeUnleashing the Potential of 38 Trillion Gut Microbes | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeSix Healing Habits to Get Well & Stay Well | Dr. Gemma Newman
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFive Foods For Fast Weight Loss with Dr. Neal Barnard | Exam Room Podcast
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeEggs and Your Health: What Else You Need to Know | Dr. Neal Barnard Exam Room Live Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeUnclogging Arteries: Surgery or Broccoli? | Dr. Ted Barnett
"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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee5 Habits To Build a Healthy Gut | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Live Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeStaying Healthy With Age: Nutrient Needs | Brenda Davis, RN
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee5 Foods to Prevent a Heart Attack | Dr. Jim Loomis Live Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDr. Michael Greger: Inside "How Not To Age"
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDo Some Vegans Have Naturally High Cholesterol? | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeLeaving a $100 Million Empire Behind For Good | Jim Greenbaum
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeEasy Yummy Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes | Chef Dustin Harder Live Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Esselstyn Family: A Lifetime of Hope and Health | LIVE In Washington, D.C.
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeNew Prevention Options for Alzheimer's Disease: Are They Effective? | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDoctor Rethinks Weight Loss After Losing 100 Pounds | Dr. Steve Lome
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeAll Meat vs. All Plants: Huge Microbiome Difference | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Live Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeGrow Younger and Defy Father Time | Shabnam Islam, MS
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee5 Foods for a Naturally Strong Immune System | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWild Conversation with a Legit Vegan Rockstar | Tanya O'Callaghan
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDiet Comparison: Mediterranean vs. Plant-Based — Which Is Healthier? | Dr. Neal Barnard Exam Room LIVE Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow to Treat and Cure Breast Cancer: Alternatives and Traditional Options | Dr. Kristi Funk
Current breast cancer treatments are explored by leading expert and breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk. Dr. Funk also outlines effective alternatives to…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeNatural Help for Diabetes: Lower Blood Sugar Without Medication | Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, Live Q&A
Improving blood sugar and treating diabetes is possible without medication in many cases. Through specific changes to diet insulin resistance can improve…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow to Cut Your Risk of Breast Cancer in Half Regardless of Genes | Dr. Kristi Funk Live Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFormer Drug Addict Loses 200 Pounds, Reverses Life-Threatening Hypertension In New Life | Tim Kaufman
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeProtein In Foods You'd Least Expect | Christopher Gardner, PhD.
Protein can be found in the foods you'd least expect. Nutrition researcher Christopher Gardner, PhD, explains that virtually all fruits, vegetables, whole…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHelp for Alopecia: Twins Regrow Hair After Going Vegan | Jeremy and Jorden Allen
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBroken Bones and Being Vegan: Should You Worry? | Dr. Neal Barnard Exam Room LIVE Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeUCLA Football Player Tackles Cancer With New Diet | Pete Holland
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHealthy Gut Means Living Longer | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Live Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFrom Satanic American Diet to Minister of Wellness | Nathaniel Jordan
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeVegan Diet Is $500 Cheaper Than Eating Meat | Dr. Hana Kahleova
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeAnti-nutrients: More Hype Than Harm? | Dietitian Stephanie McBurnett Live Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeVegan Diet After Weight Loss Surgery: Can You Do It? | Dr. Garth Davis
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDASH vs. Mediterranean Diet: Which Is Best for High Blood Pressure? | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
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…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeSecrets for Living Longer Revealed With Dan Buettner of The Blue Zones
The average American could live about 14 extra years if they optimized their lifestyle. Longevity expert Dan Buettner is spilling the secrets of what it takes…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteePlant-Based Diet for Athletes: Eat to Optimize Performance | Live Q&A
How can an athlete succeed by eating so much differently than their competitors? What does a plant-based diet for athletes look like? The fundamentals of…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeGoing Raw Vegan: Tragic Loss Leads to New Life | Samantha Salmon's Story
What would inspire someone to give up all meat and dairy? Why give up cooked food altogether? Samantha Salmon did just that after the tragic loss of beloved…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeIrregular Sleep and Harmful Gut Bacteria | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Live Q&A
Irregular sleep habits can create a breeding ground for harmful gut bacteria. Even small changes to your normal sleep schedule can make a big difference in gut…