Myers Detox Podcast

Dr. Aly Cohen, medical doctor, rheumatologist, and an expert on toxins, joins the show to discuss how chemicals affect your hormones, weight loss, and so much more! She also provides some incredible tips on how to live a healthier non-toxic lifestyle. On today’s podcast, you will learn: The specific ways that toxins inhibit weight loss and cause weight gain. The problem with hand sanitizer and disinfectants - what you don’t know is harming your immunity. The insidious nature of toxins - how something you can’t see causes so much harm. Why your hormones are a mess - how the most common chemicals do the most damage to our hormones. How drinking water only has 91 chemicals removed out of the 90,000 in our environment. Why teenagers are the most at risk group for chemical exposure. How the most lasting damage from toxins began when you were in utero, and how to have a healthy child. The health issues, namely autoimmune, that toxins cause. The problems with vapes. Dr. Aly Cohen Bio: Dr. Aly Cohen is a board certified rheumatologist and integrative medicine specialist, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease- prevention or­ganizations, and is coeditor of the textbook, Integrative Environmental Medicine, part of the Oxford University Press/Weil Integrative Medicine, Academic Series. In 2015, she created thesmarthuman.com to share environ­mental health, disease prevention, and wellness information with the public. She lectures nationally on environmental health topics for el­ementary, high schools, colleges, universities, medical schools, and physician- training programs, and she is a regular expert guest for tele­vision, print, and podcasts. In 2015 she received the NJ Healthcare Heroes Award in Education for The Smart Human educational platform and she was awarded the 2016 Burton L. Eichler Award for humanitarianism. Dr. Cohen is working to educate and empower the next generation to make safer, smarter lifestyle choices through the creation of en­vironmental health and prevention curricula for schools nationally. Her TEDx talk, How to Protect Your Kids from Toxic Chemicals", can be found on YouTube, and you can follow her health and wellness tips and recommendations on Facebook at The Smart Human, Twitter, and Instagram: @thesmarthuman. You can also sign up for The Smart Human newsletter, read her latest posts at TheSmartHuman.com, and listen to her podcast The Smart Human. Dr Aly Cohen is the co-author of the new consumer guidebook, Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World. Non-Toxic is part of the Dr. Weil Healthy Living Guides. You can learn more about Aly and her incredible work at alycohenmd.com   🌿 Get Started With Detox: http://bit.ly/3pWmzWK 📊 Do You Need to Detox? Take the Heavy Metals Quiz: http://bit.ly/3pZJFvO 👩‍🔬 Discover my Top Detox Hacks: http://bit.ly/3nwBXYt Wendy Myers, FDN-P, NC, CHHC is a best-selling author, podcast host, and expert in detoxification, specializing in the adverse effects of heavy metal exposure. Wendy founded Myers Detox to share her research and support people in restoring wellness with natural detox solutions.

Jenn Malecha joins the show to talk about how to address and reverse Hashimoto's with proper diet lifestyle choices, and detoxification. She also discusses what type of testing you should do to find out if you have Hashimoto's, and the toxins you must avoid to have a healthy thyroid function! On today’s podcast, you will learn: What is Hashimoto's and what are its root causes? The liver's role in healthy thyroid function. The top tests Jenn recommends for anyone who thinks they might have hypothyroidism. Toxins that affect the thyroid. The proper steps to detoxing and addressing Hashimoto's. Jenn Malecha's Bio: Jenn Malecha supports busy, health-mind professionals in taking back control of their health by giving them access to the right lab tests and resources so they can find the missing pieces of their health puzzle, actually fix what is wrong, and get back to feeling like themselves again. Using over a decade of personal training experience, training in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®, and Transformational Coaching, she creates personalized health-rebuilding programs for clients, that are realistic and sustainable for long-lasting results, and that empowers clients to be the boss of their own health. If you’re ready to look at the big picture of your health (not just one disconnected piece at a time), to embrace healthy as a way of being, and to stop settling for anything less than you deserve, when it comes to your health and happiness, then Jenn is exactly who you've been looking for! To learn more about Jenn and her incredible work, go to www.wholistichealthboss.com You can also follow on instagram @wholistichealthboss and on Facebook at Wholistic Health Boss Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at heavymetalsquiz.com/

Lara Zakaria joins the show to discuss whether or not bone broth is actually too toxic to drink. She also covers some other great topics relating to bone broth including how to safely incorporate bone broth into your diet! On today’s podcast, you will learn: The verdict is in!! Is bone broth too toxic to drink? Research surprisingly shows organic and conventional bone broths have about the same level of metals. How collagen protein powders are made of skin - not cartilage and bone - that you find in bone broth. Who should avoid bone broth? Tips on how to incorporate bone broth into your diet. Lara Zakaria Bio: Lara is a Functional Pharmacist and Clinical Nutritionist based in New York City. A graduate of the Earnest Mario School of Pharmacy, at Rutgers University, she spent 20 years in community pharmacy practice. After developing an interest in nutrition, she earned a MS in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and subsequently qualified as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) as well as an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). Lara currently practices as part of a multi-disciplinary Functional Medicine practice and supervises a professional mentorship program for nutrition and functional medicine. She is co-owner of Pharmacy Evolutions, a functional medicine education platform and consulting group focused on professional development for pharmacists. Lara is also adjunct professor of nutritional biochemistry at the University of Bridgeport. Lara is passionate about prevention and reversal of metabolic and autoimmune disease and working with pharmacy professionals to leverage their unique expertise in medication management, drug-drug/drug-nutrient interactions, and genomics to optimize patient medical and nutritional programs. You can learn more about Lara and her work at drkarafitzgerald.com Don't forget to check out Lara's awesome bone broth toxin report! Click here! Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at heavymetalsquiz.com/

Dr. Christina Bjorndal talks to us today about the many toxins that contribute to declining mental health. She believes that the increasing rates of suicides, depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders is largely due to toxins in our environment. On today’s podcast, you will learn: Anxiety and depression are not usually a deficiency in a neurotransmitter. What else leads to imbalances? How neurotransmitter receptors can be inhibited by toxins. What Dr. Bjorndal believes that the increasing suicides, depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders is largely due to toxins in our environment. The specific toxins that dramatically impact your mood and mental health. The role of trauma in mood swings and mental health. Solution: The 5 pillars of addressing environmental toxins. Dr. Christina Bjorndal Bio: Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND is considered an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and eating disorders using a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual approach. Having overcome many mental health challenges, Dr. Chris is a gifted speaker and writer and has shared her wellness philosophy with audiences from platforms such as the Jenny McCarthy show, the International Bipolar Foundation, and many health summits and docuseries. She is recognized as a top ND to follow by two independent organizations. Her book Beyond the Label is a comprehensive guide to naturopathic mental health. You can learn more about Dr. Bjorndal and her incredible work at drchristinabjorndal.com Make sure to check out her book Beyond The Label, click here! Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at heavymetalsquiz.com/

Dr. Lisa Koche joins the show to reveal what is undermining your mitochondria and how to optimize mitochondria function to increase energy. This is the key to any type of healing! On today’s podcast, you will learn: Lisa’s journey through many types of serious illness, and how this lead to profound insights into how the body works. The top things undermining your mitochondria that will surprise you. How to increase the number of mitochondria in your body. The type of diet that optimizes mitochondria function and energy production. The power of intention and thought in recovering your health. Dr. Lisa Koche Bio: Lisa Saff Koche, M.D., is a triple-board certified medical professional, Founder and Director of Spectra Wellness Solutions clinic, author of Get Lit and a national speaker. Dr. Koche is a truth-seeker paving the way for access to unbiased science and medical freedom. She specializes in anti-aging, regenerative, bio-hacking, traditional and functional medicine. Her clinic, Spectra Wellness Solutions, located in Tampa, focuses on all aspects needed for total body healing including the ketogenic diet, hormone replacement therapies, and enhancing mitochondrial function. She has built a team of gifted healers that work together to create individualized treatment plans. She has several signature programs for optimal performance including the Ignite program featured in her first book, GET LIT. Dr. Koche has lectured nationally and has been featured on numerous podcast, radio and TV segments across the country. You can learn more about Dr. Koche and her amazing work at drlisakoche.com You can learn more about her practice and the services they offer at spectrawellness.com Find her on instagram by searching @dr.lisakoche, and on Facebook by searching Dr. Lisa Koche! Make sure to check out her book Get Lit which covers a wealth of information on how to help your mitochondrial function, release trauma, improve yourself energetically, and build a ketogenic diet that’s right now you! Click here! Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at heavymetalsquiz.com/

Dr. Melina Robert talks to us today about the do’s and don’ts of IV chelation therapy for removal of heavy metals. It’s not for everyone, but can be life saving for others. We also do a deep dive on the gallbladder. And why you DON’T want to remove it even if your doctor insists it’s the only way to relieve your symptoms. The gallbladder is very easy to address without invasive surgery that can negatively impact your gut forever. On today’s podcast, you will learn: What you need to do before considering IV chelation therapy. Why IV chelation therapy is not for everyone. How many IV chelation sessions do you need? The biggest pitfall when it comes to IV chelation. Can IV chelation really clean up your whole body of heavy metals and toxins? The key role in the gallbladder for detox. How to support healthy gallbladder function and bile flow. Dr. Melina Robert's Bio: Dr. Melina Roberts is a Naturopathic Doctor, Author of Building a Healthy Child and Founder of Advanced Naturopathic Medical Centre in Calgary. She is recognized as one of the top Biological Medicine practitioners in North America and is a lecturer for the Paracelsus Academy. She is a leading authority in the field of naturopathic medicine specializing in Biological Medicine effectively treating digestive issues, chronic disease and cancer. Dr. Roberts is a graduate of the University of Waterloo and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. She did a 2 year post-graduate study in Biological Medicine with Paracelsus Klinik in Switzerland. You can learn more about Dr. Melina Roberts and her incredible work at advancednaturopathic.com Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at heavymetalsquiz.com/

Spencer Feldman, owner and formulator of Remedylink, joins the show to talk about some of the lesser discussed topics of detox, the difference between using detox suppositories and chelation therapy, and how to prevent getting stuck in a "detox trap". On today’s podcast, you will learn: How to properly chelate toxins in your body. Why it is essential do the three phases of detox in tandem. How you can get stuck in a "detox trap" and what to look out for. Why liver-gallbladder flushes can lead you to a detox trap. How detox suppositories and chelation therapy are good for different detox purposes. How calcium can lead to crystals forming in your body. What sets Spencers amazing suppositories apart from the rest. Spencer Feldman's Bio: Spencer Feldman is a multiple patent holding inventor with more than 20 years experience formulating and manufacturing detoxification products for doctors and their patients. His trailblazing use of suppositories to deliver ingredients that would otherwise require intravenous therapy has changed the way many doctors do detoxification. The owner and formulator of the Remedylink brand of products, now in his 50's, he lives with his partner completely off grid on his 100 acre farm where he spends his time tending his orchard and garden, while continuing to design new products to help detoxify people in our ever more toxic world. To learn more about Spencer and purchase his incredible products, click here!  Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at heavymetalsquiz.com/

Josh Macin joins the podcast to discuss the emotional and spiritual aspects of detoxing. Detoxing is not just about ridding your body of toxins, it also plays a role in releasing trauma, anxiety, and depression, and can help you become more in tune with your mind and intuition. Josh also goes into some lesser known aspects of detox like jaw alignment and the impact of stress on a successful detox. On today’s podcast, you will learn: Why you must control stress in order to detox. Best ways to handle relationships while going through a healing process. Why we can become angry and irritable when we have a congested liver. Josh’s parasite killing protocol. Josh Macin's Bio: Josh Macin was the 2010 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion and the 2012 Pan-American champion. Suddenly, in October of 2013, he began to experience debilitating panic attacks, suicidal despair, and gut-wrenching anxiety. After pharmaceutical drugs provided no relief, he found himself on a hero’s journey traveling to the corners of the earth experimenting with some of the worlds most powerful hallucinogens. When neither ayahuasca, float tanks, fasting, meditation, colon cleaning, nor yoga could provide him with relief he began to lose faith. In a surreal sequence of events that transpired three years after beginning the journey, he found out about heavy metal poisoning and started a comprehensive detoxification protocol. Now, alive and well to tell the tale, Josh has created TheDetoxDudes.com a company devoted to helping people overcome toxicity. You can learn more about Josh and all of his extensive detox strategies at www.thedetoxdudes.com/ Make sure to check out Josh's youtube channels packed full of awesome videos, and his incredible detox course! Detox Dudes YouTube: Click here! Macin Your Face YouTube: Click here! Josh’s Detox Course: Click here! Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at heavymetalsquiz.com/

Dr. Ray Dorsey joins the show to reveal how toxins are the main causes of Parkinson’s disease, and how to prevent and reverse this disease that has grown 500% in the last few decades! On today’s podcast, you will learn: The #1 heavy metal that causes Parkinson’s like symptoms and where it comes from. The pesticide more toxic than glyphosate that scientists use in labs to induce Parkinson’s in mice (it causes Parkinson’s in humans too). The two early signs of Parkinson’s. The link between air pollution and Parkinson’s. Why Dr. Dorsey believes that Parkinson’s is a man-made disease. What you can do to prevent and reverse Parkinson’s. Dr. Ray Dorsey's Bio: Dr. Ray Dorsey is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Health + Technology at the University of Rochester. The Center seeks to provide care and research opportunities to anyone anywhere. Ray and his colleagues have written Ending Parkinson’s Disease, a book that provides a prescription for ending this debilitating condition. Ray previously directed the movement disorders division and neurology telemedicine at Johns Hopkins and worked as a consultant for McKinsey & Company. His research has been published in leading medical, neurology, and economic journals and has been featured on National Public Radio, in The New York Times, and in The Wall Street Journal. In 2015, the White House recognized him as a “Champion for Change” for Parkinson’s disease. You can learn more about Dr. Dorsey and his work, and how you can prevent Parkinson's at www.endingPD.org Make sure to check out Dr. Dorsey's incredible book Ending Parkinson's Disease: A Prescription for Action Click here!    Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at heavymetalsquiz.com

Dr. David Jockers jons the show to talk about the many benefits of fasting, and some of the best and easiest ways to activate autophagy, our bodies ability to clean out damaged cells in order to produce new ones. Dr. Jockers also explains how to fast to prevent some of its typical side effects, and maximize its results. On today’s podcast, you will learn: How you can transform your health, inflammation and waistline with fasting. Blood sugar, immunity, longevity, hormonal and restoration benefits of fasting. Step-by-step tips to transition into fasting to make it easier. What is a fasting mimicking diet? Should you do water or bone broth or juice fasting? Who should avoid fasting. Dr. David Jockers' Bio: Dr. David Jockers is a doctor of natural medicine, a functional nutritionist and corrective care chiropractor. He runs one of the hottest natural health websites drjockers.com which has gotten over 1 million monthly visitors. His work has been seen on popular media such as the Dr. Oz show and Hallmark Home and Family. Dr Jockers is the author of the best-selling book "The Keto Metabolic Breakthrough" by Victory Belt publishing, and is a world-renowned expert in the area of ketosis, fasting, and the ketogenic diet. He is also the host of the popular Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition podcast. Dr Jockers lives in Canton, Georgia with his wife Angel, his twin boys David & Joshua, and his daughter Joyful. To learn more about Dr. Jockers and his incredible work go to www.drjockers.com Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at heavymetalsquiz.com/