DHEA was first identified in 1931 by Dr. Adolf Butenandt, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1939. Frequently called “the anti-aging hormone”, DHEA is a base for more than 50 hormones that are smaller or more specific carbon chain molecules in human biochemistry. As a precursor for all estrogenic and androgenic hormones, humans make DHEA naturally from birth.

It’s now well established that chronic stress leads to an out-pouring of cortisol and with that, a gradual depletion of DHEA. DHEA is a prohormone – a natural building block for hormones our bodies make.

Over time, this hormonal imbalance can lead to brain fog, thinning bones, weight gain, low sex drive and poor Immune function.

Maintaining proper DHEA levels in the body is important to your overall health and may lead to Increased energy, enhanced mood and focus, sound sleep, and better letting skin.

Guest: Joining us today is Hugh Woodward, He is the President of Health2Go, Inc the makers of Twist 25 DHEA cream. Hugh is a subject matter expert on DHEA dedicating nearly 2 decades of his life studying the medical research about it, and starting a company to research, develop the safest most effective DHEA supplement that can be made and distributing it.

In 2007 Mr. Woodward started Health2Go, Inc. to research and develop leading edge anti-aging and wellness products and bring them to people conveniently and cost effectively.

Quality matters when supplementing with DHEA.

Twist 25 DHEA Cream puts exactly what the body makes naturally – bioidentical DHEA -in the skin, where the body processes DHEA. As a base building block for hormones, DHEA gives the body a key foundation it uses to make hormones, (especially the androgens our feel-good hormones.)

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Joining us today is our good friend and colleague, Jim LaValle, a Clinical Pharmacist, Author, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Health Expert. Jim joins us to discuss a very exciting, NEWLY published study that shows that Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract supplements can significantly reduce periodontal pocket depth – a key indicator of gingivitis and periodontal disease progression.

It’s an alarming fact, but periodontal disease affects most adults in America.

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly HALF of American adults over the age of 30 suffer from some form of periodontal disease which is linked to tooth loss and systemic conditions like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, COPD, and other respiratory issues.

In the latest study, which appeared in the February 2025 issue of Biomedical Reports, 300 otherwise healthy adults with moderate-to-severe periodontal disease were divided into four treatment groups—three groups who were assigned to take various doses of AGE and one control group. Over the next 18 months, researchers found that the participants supplementing with AGE experienced marked reductions in periodontal pocket depth - a key indicator of disease progression—compared to those taking the placebo.

The study, which was conducted by scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, also demonstrated that a greater daily AGE intake led to better outcomes. Statistical modeling confirmed that improvements were most strongly associated with participants' baseline pocket depths, smoking status, and AGE dosage.

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On this Episode good friend of the show Amber Lynn Vitale joins to discuss the Science behind supplements. We will share some buyer beware tips and things you should look for when purchasing a dietary supplement.


Bio: Amber Lynn Vitale, CN, is a Board-Certified Holistic Nutrition® professional and a Certified Dietary Supplement Professional™ (CDSP™). She is an Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant and an instructor with Wild Rose College of Herbal Medicine.

Amber also sits on the advisory boards for Natural Practitioner and Taste for Life magazines, contributing her expertise to enhance readers’ understanding of health and wellness trends. Since 2003, Amber has maintained an Integrative Nutrition practice, collaborating with Functional Medicine healthcare providers. Her passion for traditional foods, herbs, and regenerative farming inspires her holistic approach to nutritional education. In 2020, Amber and her family moved from Brooklyn, NY, to a 25-acre farm in Montana, where she rejuvenated the soil to improve plant, animal, and human health.

Amber's professional credentials highlight her commitment to advanced nutritional science and ethical practice. Her designations as a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist® and Certified Dietary Supplement Professional™ ensure she brings the most current research and best practices to her work, empowering others to optimize their health through tailored supplementation and lifestyle strategies.

Learn more at Amberlynnvitale.com

To learn more about Qummune please visit Betterimmunesupport.com
When you use the code: Amber they will double your order. While supplies last.

A breakthrough in inflammatory support has arrived in the natural health market. PEA, which stands for palmitoylethanolamide, is a naturally occurring fatty acid derivative made in the body and found in small amounts in foods. Several human studies have demonstrated that PEA has broad- spectrum pain-relieving properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and nerve protection.

To help us unpack all the research and studies we have Dr. Stengler joining us today.

In addition to authoring 30 books on health and several best-sellers such as “The Natural Physician’s Healing Therapies,” “Prescription for Natural Cures,” “Prescription for Drug Alternatives,” and “Outside the Box Cancer Therapies,” Dr. Stengler has been published in several peer-reviewed medical journals such as The International Journal of Family & Community Medicine, Endocrinology & Metabolism International Journal, and Journal of Nutritional Health & Food Engineering.

Dr. Stengler’s, NMD. The newest book is called, The Holistic Guide to Gut Health. A comprehensive yet accessible approach to healing leaky gut and the many uncomfortable symptoms it causes. Dr Stengler is also the founder of The Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine.

Talking Points:

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), is a naturally occurring fatty acid derivative made in the body and found in small amounts in foods.

PEA was first discovered in 1957 by scientists at Merck Sharp & Dohme, who isolated it from egg yolk, peanut meal, and soy lecithin. They found that PEA had anti-inflammatory properties in guinea pigs.

However, PEA’s role as a potential therapeutic agent was not widely recognized until 1993, when Rita Levi-Montalcini and her colleagues published research that suggested PEA has anti-inflammatory properties. Levi-Montalcini’s group termed PEA an autocoid local injury antagonist (ALIA), and suggested that it acts locally to counteract injury.

Multiple studies have demonstrated that PEA improves all sorts of pain. For example, a 2023 analysis of 11 studies found that PEA improved pain of various conditions, including muscle and joints, nerves, gynecological, and digestive. In terms of joint pain, a high-quality study demonstrated that PEA significantly reduced adult joint pain compared to placebo. Moreover, 8 clinical trials demonstrated that PEA was effective for low back pain, sciatica, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Even migraine headache pain was shown in published research to be improved with PEA.

Lipid mediators help to balance the immune, nervous, and endocrine systems, affecting pain pathways related to inflammation. But unfortunately, due to changing diets, many of us do not get the nutrition and activity we need to make enough PEA ourselves.

Supplemental PEA, by Levagen+ is properly formulated for optimal bioavailability, 75% more bioavailable to cell receptors than dietary forms. Levagen+ liposomal delivery of PEA has been clinically studied and shows benefits in joint pain, nerve pain, migraine, infections, sleep, and cognitive function.

Learn more about Dr. Mark Stengler, NMD
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In this episode, good friend Amber Lynn Vitale joins us to unpack the many layers of one of the hottest new supplements in the past year, Berberine. She shared what’s real, based on science and as a consumer how to spot a poorly made version of Berberine.

What is Berberine?

Berberine is found in Goldenseal, Oregon Grape, and Turmeric Tree also known as Barberry. In all these plants Berberine comes from the roots, and is used in Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Western herbalism. Bitter and Astringent, it is traditionally known to reduce fat and improve sugar metabolism by improving glucose and lipid receptor expression.

Numerous studies on Berberine show it supports healthy:
Blood Sugar levels
Lipid profile
Blood Pressure
Inflammatory response
Weight and Body Composition
Cognitive function
Reproductive function…especially researched in PCOS

Berbevis clinical studies show benefits in body composition with fat redistribution away from the organs, glucose and insulin metabolism, and bioavailability with respect to both absorption and half-life potency.

Guest: Amber Lynn Vitale, CN is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® and a Certified Dietary Supplement Professional™. She is also an Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant on faculty with Wild Rose College of Herbal Medicine, and on the advisory board for Natural Practitioner and Taste for Life magazines. Amber’s journey in the healing arts developed richly as she worked for years in practices with Integrative Physicians, Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, and Nurses. Since 2008 she has been producing written and video educational content for many publications, an educational YouTube channel, and Instagram and Facebook pages. By 2012 she had realized that raw materials sourcing, labeling transparency, legitimate certifications, and educational support were the criteria that would set quality natural products brands apart from the rest; and she made it her mission to educate both the practitioner and the public about the standards that ensure a reliable product. Recently she founded Trifecta for Health, LLC using her years of experience to develop synergistic health protocols tailored to individual needs, and provide brand support for the best supplemental products currently available.

Read More about Berberine
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On this episode we spend some time with a special guest, who has been coined, The Mineral Geek.

Caroline Alan is a health survivor, mineral expert, and educator on a mission to redefine how we think about cellular health. After a high-pressure career in tech left her physically and mentally depleted, her healing journey led to the discovery of plant-based minerals and their powerful role in restoring the body’s natural balance. Her experience sparked deep research into human physiology and the science of humic and fulvic substances.

Today, as Co-Founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals, Caroline, affectionately known as “The Mineral Geek,” shares this life-changing knowledge with clarity, science, and heart, empowering others to take charge of their wellness at the cellular level.

Talking Points:

More than 30 trillion cells in the body: Minerals are required in the life cycle of a cell and to function properly.

Without minerals the cells struggle to complete basic functions.

We tend to think of illness as something wrong with an organ or a system of the body, rather than a symptom of depletion at the cellular level.

Many chronic health issues are rooted in mineral depletion.

Learn more by visiting Beamminerals.com Listeners of the show can save 20% off
the first order when using the code: Forever at checkout.

Guest: Dr. Nibodhi is a board-certified Traditional Naturopath and Ayurvedic Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in integrative wellness. Since 1994, he has supported individuals across 77 countries in returning to balance, vitality, and meaningful connection with their health and life.

His background combines traditional and modern healing systems. He holds advanced certifications in:

Acupuncture
Clinical nutrition
Vedic Psychology and Counseling
Jyotish (Vedic Astrology)
Yoga therapy
Trauma-informed care

This multidisciplinary foundation allows him to offer support that is practical, personalized, and rooted in both science and tradition.

To date, Dr. Nibodhi has worked with over 30,000 individuals, blending Ayurvedic principles with evidence-informed tools to support physical well-being, emotional clarity, and resilience.

Widely appreciated for his calm presence and clear guidance, Dr. Nibodhi brings together decades of study and real-world experience to help people feel more aligned, empowered, and well in daily life.

He is also the host of a wonderful podcast, Awakened Living with Nibodhi.

Social Media @dr.nibodhi
Website

Talking Points:

-Mushrooms have been valued for centuries in traditional medicine and as functional foods because of their potential health benefits, and two of the most popular varieties today are Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane. These functional mushrooms have distinct properties, potential wellness benefits, and unique compounds that make them stand out. Please share some of the common applications on why people are incorporating Lion’s Mane into their daily routine.

-Key Compounds & Bioactive Components of Lion’s Mane?

-Who would be a good fit to incorporate Lion’s Mane into their daily regimen?

-Cordyceps and share with the listeners about the Potential Benefits & Uses.

-What are some of the benefits you have experienced incorporating Cordyceps?

- Is there a specific time a day that the listeners should Incorporate Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane?

-Final Comparison: Cordyceps vs. Lion’s Mane

While both mushrooms offer unique benefits, their primary applications are distinct. Cordyceps is most often used for energy, stamina, and physical endurance, while Lion’s Mane is known for its cognitive function and nervous system support. For those looking to optimize physical performance, Cordyceps may be the better option, whereas individuals seeking enhanced memory, focus, and mood support may find the Lion’s Mane mushroom more beneficial. Understanding their differences allows for better integration into individual wellness routines.

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Real Mushrooms ensure that all products are made from mushroom (fruiting body) and contain higher levels of the beneficial compound’s beta-D-glucans and triterpenes with NO grain fillers.

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Back by special request we have The Mineral Geek returning today. We will cover the topic of Plant-Based Minerals: BEAM Minerals Fulvic & Humic liquid minerals supplements are 100% bioavailable!

Caroline Alan is a health survivor, mineral expert, and educator on a mission to redefine how we think about cellular health. After a high-pressure career in tech left her physically and mentally depleted, her healing journey led to the discovery of plant-based minerals and their powerful role in restoring the body’s natural balance. Her experience sparked deep research into human physiology and the science of humic and fulvic substances. Today, as Co-Founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals, Caroline, affectionately known as “The Mineral Geek,” shares this life-changing knowledge with clarity, science, and heart, empowering others to take charge of their wellness at the cellular level.

ELECTROLYZE™: Electrolyte Replenishment
Electrolyze™ is a liquid Fulvic supplement that provides important transportation for nutrients into and bio-waste out of the cells.

INSTA-LYTES™: Electrolyte Misting Spray

Insta-Lytes provides 100% bio-available electrolytes that can be applied directly to cramping, aching or inflamed areas of the body.

MICRO-BOOST™: Exceptional Cellular Micronutrient Support
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ELECTRO-BOOST™: Complete Electrolyte and Micronutrient Support
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