Myers Detox Podcast

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/

Joe Cohen joins the show to explain how you can make optimized choices for your diet, your health, and your lifestyle, by finding your genetics that impact weight gain, thyroid function, diabetes and other health conditions. On today’s podcast, you will learn: How to discover the genes that make you susceptible to weight gain or diabetes. Why almost all doctors do not use genes to make recommendations for your health. How knowing your genes can help with finding specific diet, lifestyle, and supplement approaches to counteract these genetic variations. How many genetic companies are selling info to Pharma, and how to find a company that WON’T sell your information. Joe Cohen's Bio: Joe is a well known biohacker and founder of Self Hacked, which provides thoroughly-researched, evidence-based health and performance information that reaches 2 million visitors each month. He has a quite fascinating background, and as he likes to say he won the genetic lottery of bad genes. As a kid, he suffered from inflammation, brain fog, fatigue, digestive problems, anxiety, depression, and other issues that were poorly understood in both conventional and alternative medicine which embarked him on a journey of self-experimentation and starting Self Hacked. Joe is also the founder of SelfDecode, which lets people get personalized health recommendations based on their genes. To learn more and purchase a DNA wellness report plan, as well as a DNA test kit go to get.selfdecode.com/wendy and use code MYERSDETOX for 10% off your order!   Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at heavymetalsquiz.com/

Leo Szymborski and Dr. Nathan Bryan join us to discuss why it is essential to your health to properly filter your shower water. Shower water contains many dangerous toxins and heavy metals that can enter your body through your skin, or through breathing water vapor while you bathe. Leo and Dr. Bryan explain the best ways to filter this water, and the benefits you can experience once you properly filter your shower water. On today’s podcast, you will learn: The #1 toxins in shower water (hint: testosterone) Why your skin absorbs toxins better than if you ingest them orally. How toxins are vaporized during a shower, which you breathe in while you bathe. The health issues being caused by toxins in water. Why most water filters don’t work very well. A revolutionary shower filter that can help improve people’s skin and overall health. How to get vitamins through your skin while you shower. Leo Szymborski's Bio: Leo Szymborski is President & Founder of pH Prescription, LLC. For over 30 years he has worked in the water filtration and purification industry. Within this time he has designed and developed many different types of water treatment systems; including custom filters that remove toxic chemicals from public and private wells, medical kidney dialysis machines, as well as sea water desalination systems. In his 30 plus years in the water purification business he has successfully developed water equipment that effectively removes harmful contaminants from the water. Leo’s mission is to continue developing new technology that makes water safe, clean, and healthy for all. To learn more about the DermaShower and all of its incredible benefits click here!   Dr. Nathan Bryan's Bio Dr. Nathan Bryan earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and his doctoral degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport where he was the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research. He pursued his post-doctoral training as a Kirschstein Fellow at Boston University School of Medicine in the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute. After a two year post-doctoral fellowship, in 2006 Dr. Bryan was recruited to join faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston by Ferid Murad, M.D., Ph.D., 1998 Nobel Laureate in Medicine or Physiology. Dr. Bryan has been involved in nitric oxide research for the past 19 years and has made many seminal discoveries in the field. His many seminal discoveries have resulted in dozens of issued US and International patents and the product technology resulting from his discoveries and inventions has improved patient care worldwide. You can learn more about Dr. Bryan and his work, go to www.drnathansbryan.com Make sure to go to www.DSSOrders.com/NitricOxide to get special discounts on Dr. Bryan's amazing nitric oxide products. Simply register and enter code "NitricOxide" to get up to 15% off of products plus free shipping on most items!   Make sure to preorder Leo and Dr. Bryans incredible DermaShower shower filtration system! Just click here!  Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at heavymetalsquiz.com/