Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell
A variety of topics all related to living a healthy life
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Title: Mushrooms for Immune Health, Red Light Therapy, Fatty Liver Antibiotics Effect on Brain Chemistry, & More
[0:00:00] – Show Intro
[0:02:32] – Healthy Restaurants & Eating Out
-Firebox Grill. No seed oils, high fructose corn syrup, GMOs, or MSG.
They render their own tallow and use grass‑fed butter and olive oil.
-Bona Fide Restaurant (not yet open) “purist” about ingredients; leans even more health‑focused than Firebox.
-Mr. Tallow. Associated with Portofino (which Ed loves). Uses tallow instead of seed oils.
Ed eats at Portofino “every other week,” chooses wisely from menu.
[0:05:34] – Mushrooms & Immune Health (Tom Doudant Mention)
-Tom Doudant – “the mushroom guy”, Long‑time expert in holistic “green pharmacy,” especially medicinal mushrooms.
-Trained the Nutrition World staff when he visited this month and recorded a podcast with him that will be coming out very soon..
-Strong data for immune support.
-~55% of human genetics are similar to mushrooms, indicating a unique relationship.
– Ed: will not go without mushrooms due to immune benefits; recommends doubling dose when feeling under the weather.
[0:07:53] – Red Light Therapy Personal use & General Benefits
– Research shows red light therapy can help hair growth, skin & collagen production, possible body‑fat reduction and tightening loose skin (especially important for 50+).
-Choosing effective red light devices – Mamavation.com
-Mamavation.com is a trusted, independent tester of products (including red light devices and cookware). Their testing showed about half of red‑light devices they test are not effective.
– What they found is that these devices are not producing the correct wavelength (nanometers) of red light, around 630–670 nm.
-Ed uses Mamavation as a “partner on the journey” for selecting safe, effective tools.Including gifts for family members.
[0:16:27] –Fatty Liver Basics, Risks, and Fat Loss
-Fatty liver is epidemic and often silent (no symptoms other than bloodwork).Very dangerous if ignored.
-Macro‑focused diet can help:Higher protein, Higher healthy fats, Lower carbohydrates
-Research: consistent exercise reduces liver fat even without weight loss by improving blood sugar control and metabolic function.
– Meaningful liver fat reduction at: ~25 minutes of moderate activity, 5 days/week .Strongest benefit at 150–160 minutes/week total.
– Needs to be in the target heart rate zone (~120 bpm for many people, adjusted for age/health).
-Workout examples: treadmill, punching bag
[0:21:00] – Antibiotics, Gut Microbiome & Mood/Brain Effects
– Example scenario: antibiotic course is over, infection is gone, but now: Poor sleep, Racing heart, Feeling “on edge,” irritable
-Doctors may say “you’re fine,” but literature shows antibiotics can alter brain chemistry and emotional regulation.
-Most neurotransmitters are manufactured in the gut, not just the brain.
-Antibiotics disrupt the microbiome family (gut bacteria), which: Builds immune system, and produces brain chemicals (mood, cognition, energy).
– Adding a spore‑based probiotics during the course of antibiotics is recommended
– Standard acidophilus/probiotics are ineffective during antibiotics because they get killed.
– encapsulated “spores” survive antibiotics and hatch in the intestines, helping preserve gut health and neurotransmitter balance.
[0:24:00] – Smell Loss & Neurological Implications
-~22% of adults have some degree of smell dysfunction (aside from COVID‑related loss).
-Often appears years before: Memory decline, Heart disease, Reduced longevity
-Linked to: Depression and social isolation, Poor diet quality, Safety hazards (gas leaks, spoiled food).
-Loss of smell frequently shows up early in neurodegenerative diseases, so it’s not a harmless sign of aging.
-Home smell test with essential oils: use two familiar essential oils (e.g., rose, lavender): Close eyes; test one nostril at a time. Check if you recognize the smell, both sides are equal or different. Big discrepancies or inability to identify scents can be a warning sign worth investigating.
[0:26:18] – Eye Health, Dr. Troy White & Neurolens
– Ed visits Dr. Troy White for a detailed, ~1‑hour eye exam with latest equipment and no dilation. Feels it is the most thorough he has ever had.
-One eye no worse, the other better compared to past scans—rare for aging eyes.
-Ed attributes improvement partly to his nutritional protocol.
-Neurolens for reading/comprehension, used to correct eyes that aren’t properly aligned, which can help with TMJ, neck pain, headaches, Improve reading speed and comprehension,
[0:27:52] – Farmer Bert, Regenerative Farming, & Clean Meats
-Farmer Bert will again be at Nutrition World on Saturdays with fresh vegetables in spring/summer.
-Regenerative meats, much of it is local, sold at Nutrition World. Including bison and many cuts of beef.
-Regenerative farming is the next step beyond organic.Better soil health, and lower toxin burden.
– Nutrition world uses non‑toxic receipt paper, free of all BPA and endocrine disruptors.
For every case purchased, a tree is planted.
[0:36:40] – Clinical Pharmacist Dr. Curt Dearing, Cardiovascular disease
-Cardiovascular disease #1 killer, often silent for decades.
-Dr. Curt Dearing, clinical pharmacist (~30 years experience), now working with Nutrition World.
-Basic lipid panel (LDL, HDL, total cholesterol) is not enough to assess risk.
-Two people with the same LDL: One could be at high risk, the other fine.
-More than half of people who have a heart attack have “normal” cholesterol.
-Particle size & patterns (A vs B) Larger, fluffy particles (pattern A) are less likely to lodge in arteries. Small, dense particles (pattern B) are more atherogenic, lodge easily and oxidize.
Oxidation = damage driven by seed oils, poor‑quality fats/meats, high carbs and other inflammatory foods.
-Example: rancid nuts smell is oxidative rancidity; similar damage occurs silently in arteries.
-Tests that matter: NMR, calcium score, APOB, Lp(a), NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance): looks at particle size and number.
-Calcium score (CAC): shows hard plaque burden; done via local hospital/lung coach program.
APOB, Lp(a): more predictive than LDL alone but often not ordered or covered by insurance.
-Inflammatory markers: hs‑CRP, Homocysteine
-Access to advanced testing Use Be Well Forever ( BeginWithLabs.com) for Boston Heart or NMR testing.
-Optimize U also orders NMR and related panels
-You can meet with Dr. Dearing for advising on nutraceuticals.
-Drivers of small, dense LDL (pattern B): Insulin resistance (high sugar/carb intake), Chronic inflammation, Oxidative stress, Low thyroid, Sedentary lifestyle, Excessive alcohol, Toxin exposure (mold, pesticides, heavy metals)
-Lifestyle corrections: Diet Paleo or keto‑style with: Grass‑fed meats, Organic vegetables Avocados, olives, healthy fats, Eggs (prefer pasture‑raised), Nuts and seeds
-Move daily, lift heavy, avoid long sedentary stretches, especially in retirement.
-Sun exposure (especially infrared spectrum) supports cellular health and melatonin; Curt and Linny take meetings outside for this.
-Lower stress, support thyroid, and reduce toxins for better lipid quality and lower inflammation.
[0:48:02] – Nutraceuticals for Lipids & Insulin Resistance
-For high LDL particle number (>1600, NMR)
-Berberine + Bergamot):
Berberine: ~500 mg, up to 3×/day; can lower LDL and APOB by ~10–15%.
Bergamot: 500–1000 mg/day; can lower APOB up to ~15%.
-Red yeast rice:
Functions similarly to the original statin (lovastatin) but in a natural matrix.
Used at 1200–2400 mg/day, typically in the evening (matching body’s cholesterol synthesis rhythm).Not to be combined with prescription statins.
-Plant sterols:
Have a place in lipid management, but Ed is more cautious in their use; still part of the toolbox.
-Omega‑3s
-Niacin.
Caution noted: flush/sustained‑release niacin work, but the no-flush will not be very effective.
[0:57:35] – Nutrition World Events & “Learner vs Non‑Learner”mindset
-Ed divides people into “learners and non‑learners.” 17 minutes of study per day = ~100 hours/year; enough to know more than 95% of people on a topic.
-Upcoming events at Nutrition World
Science of stem cell activation – lecture on stem cell activation patches.
Foundations of canine health – with Leah Lycos, focusing on the canine nervous system and health.
Mushroom retreat/workshop – full‑day event with Michelle Wrigley at Harrison Bay State Park (including psychedelic mushroom education).
Optimize your fertility – with Katie Poole on fertility for couples.
Unlock the power of reading and overcoming learning struggles – with Michelle from LearningRx, focusing on cognitive skills and reading.
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