The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Learn the warning signs that your arteries might be clogged and what you can do about it! How will you know if you are in danger? Find out as Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast! Dr. Barnard also reveals how long it might take to clear blocked arteries and the best foods for reversing heart disease! Plus, he answers other questions from The Doctor's Mailbag: - How can you lower chronically high cholesterol? - Where does the iodine in iodized salt come from? - Can eating too many berries be bad for your health? - Is it dangerous to remain in ketosis for a long time? - And many more! This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Certain foods can cause migraines in some people, while other foods can prevent or even treat them. Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss research on the foods that have been shown to reduce pain from migraines and those that are the most common triggers for the intense headaches. If you've ever suffered from a migraine you're going to want to hear this! Plus, Chuck is joined by "Plant Fit Meg" who shares her astonishing journey back to health. She is a cancer survivor who stopped yo-yo dieting, lost 80 pounds, overcame chronic pain, and now has more energy than ever! The secret to her success? She says everything changed when her diet did! — — — Migraine Help Safe Food List: http://bit.ly/MigraineFoods Study: http://bit.ly/StudyMigraines — — — Plant Fit Meg IG: https://www.instagram.com/plantfitmeg Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantFitMeg YouTube: http://bit.ly/PlantFitMegYT — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

These are the top foods to eat when you need an energy boost! Dietitian Lee Crosby (aka "The Fiber Queen") shares what you may want to snack on if you're feeling sluggish as she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live. You will also learn the foods that can slow you down and make you feel tired! We also open up The Dietitian's Mailbag to answer your questions: - How can you beat sugar addiction? - Are monk fruit sweeteners a healthy alternative to sugar? - Can eating fiber help you lose weight? - Should you limit carbs if you're having trouble losing weight? - And many more! Plus, Chuck chats with World Series of Poker champion Daniel Negreanu about the amazing lengths he goes to in order to eat healthy vegan meals during long tournaments. Clearly, he's putting his winnings to good work! This episode is supersized in the healthiest way possible to raise your nutrition IQ! If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Lee Crosby IG: @leeatveggiequest — — — Daniel Negreanu IG: @dnegspoker — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The high fat, fast food heavy, standard American diet has infiltrated India. The result? The standard American health conditions that come with it are also affecting the world's second most populated country! Zeeshan Ali, PhD and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll explore the consequences of his homeland's expanding appetite for fast food, including exploding rates of heart disease and other preventable conditions. Plus, hear the inspirational story of one woman who is going to extraordinary lengths to reverse the unhealthy trend. Nidhi Nahata has opened JustBe Resto Cafe, India's first and only whole food plant-based oil-free restaurant! She became inspired after improving her own family's health and now is using her groundbreaking restaurant to help others. — — — JustBe Resto Café http://bit.ly/JustBeCafe IG: @JustBeCafe — — — Fight Diabetes with Food: India http://bit.ly/IndiaHealthCourse — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

What supplements do vegans need to take? Find out as Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on the Exam Room for a live Q&A! Plus, Dr. Barnard answers other questions from The Doctor's Mailbag: -Can carbs raise cholesterol? -Can you lower cholesterol if you don't eat nuts and avocado? -How can a plant-based diet lower blood pressure? -Is olive oil needed for healthy cells? This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Go behind the scenes of the groundbreaking documentary "Seaspiracy" with producer Kip Andersen and Dr. Neal Barnard as they join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast. Following the success of "What The Health" and "Cowspiracy", Kip reveals how this powerful film came together to expose the falsehoods of the fish industry and the health of our oceans. Everything from the lies of "dolphin safe" labels on tuna to the realities of modern day whale hunts are being discussed. Plus, Dr. Barnard examines research that debunks the popular belief that fish is a health food. The group then looks at the growing number of healthier plant-based fish alternatives that are now being sold in stores. Kip also shares his three part action plan to save the ocean and how you can get involved! — — — Support PCRM Become a member: http://bit.ly/donatePCRM — — — Seaspiracy Watch: http://bit.ly/WatchSeaspiracy Official Website: https://www.seaspiracy.org — — — Kip Andersen Twitter: @Kip_Andersen IG: @kipandersen Facebook: http://bit.ly/KipAFacebook — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The doctors didn't understand how much food could impact fertility until they understood the science of a plant-based diet. Now, OBGYN Dr. Debra Shapiro and lifelong educator Dr. Jeanne Schumacher are sharing the facts about vegan diets and pregnancy on The Exam Room™ podcast. They join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share how food may affect fertility and tips for maintaining a healthy diet throughout pregnancy. The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Exam Room podcast do not necessarily reflect official positions or policies of the Physicians Committee. — — — Pregnancy Advantage Fertility Summit http://bit.ly/PAFertilitySummit — — — PCRM Pregnancy Resources http://bit.ly/PCRMPregnancy — — — Jeanne Schumacher Twitter: @DrJSchumacher — — — Dr. Debra Shapiro Twitter: @DebraShapiroMD — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

What effect does a high-fat diet like keto have on gut health? A pretty big one! Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ to explore what loading up on a menu full of meat and fat can do to the microbiome and your health! They also chew the fat about plenty of other health issues during this live Q&A! - How the body processes trans fat and saturated fat compared to unsaturated fat - Whether any fats are beneficial to gut health - How to reset gut microbiome after taking antibiotics - The effect of intermittent fasting on gut health - And many more! Plus, Chuck reports on a study of more than 15,000 people that shows the significant effect that replacing red meat with mushrooms can have on your health. If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Fiber Fueled: https://amzn.to/2OHnU6i Online course: http://bit.ly/plantfedgut IG: @theguthealthmd — — — Mushroom Study https://bit.ly/2Qb9qNc — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Why be vegan? Best-selling author Kathy Freston has come up with 72 of the best reasons! Everything from better health to better skin to better sex! She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the list from her new book, 72 Reasons To Be Vegan, on this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast. Plus, Chuck reports on a massive study showing a strong connection between nitrate-rich vegetables and heart health. Which veggies lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and clogged arteries? Find out as the diets of almost 60,000 people are put under the microscope! — — — 72 Reasons To Be Vegan Order: https://amzn.to/3vbCjI0 — — — Nitrate Vegetables Study http://bit.ly/NitrVegStudy — — — Kathy Freston Twitter: @kathyfreston IG: @kathyfreston Facebook: http://bit.ly/KathyVeganFB — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Discover why more people than ever are turning to plant-based diets to revolutionize their health! Dr. Alan Desmond joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to reveal the biggest health benefits of going vegan during a special live healthy gut Q&A on The Exam Room™. He also shares tips and secrets from his new book, The Plant-Based Diet Revolution, and answer questions from The Doctor's Mailbag. - What are the best foods for a healthy gut? - What does eating fast food do to your gut? - How much less likely are you to get cancer if you stop eating meat and dairy? - How much can a plant-based diet help with Crohn's disease and IBS? - And many more! If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — The Plant-Based Diet Revolution Order book: https://amzn.to/3nDbBFG​ Enter to win: http://bit.ly/PBRevoWin * Entries must be received by 5/10/21 at 5pm ET — — — ICNM Register: https://pcrm.org/icnm — — — Dr. Alan Desmond Twitter: @DrAlanDesmond IG: @dr.alandesmond Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrDesmondFB — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!