Radio Show / Podcast – July 5, 2026

Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell
A variety of topics all about a healthy life

Presented by: Nutrition World

www.nutritionw.com

Broadcasting from the Nooga Dentistry Studio

www.noogadentistry.com

Production of: Whitfield Media Group

www.vitalhealthradio.com

High baseline of general anxiety in pets; fireworks can escalate it dramatically
Rough estimates from Dr. Smith:


~30% with noticeable anxiety
~10% with severe reactions:


Destruction of property
Defecating/urinating in house
Extreme escape behaviors (e.g., dog through plate glass window)

 Natural vs Pharmaceutical Support & Timing

Severe cases: Trazodone often used; Dr. Smith avoids drugs that completely knock pets out
Mentions older drugs (e.g., acepromazine) that overly sedate animals
She prefers starting treatment the day before fireworks:


Anxiety and pain wind up; if you get behind, it’s hard to control



Natural options she likes:


Melatonin, tryptophan, theanine, GABA
Pet products that combine several of these
Start 1–2 days before fireworks because neighbors often start early

[0:18:58]  Melatonin Dosing & CBD for Pets + Environmental Concerns

Melatonin for dogs:


Start around 3 mg, can go up, even up to ~10 mg in some cases
Must be given at bedtime to preserve serotonin/melatonin rhythm



Human reference: some serious disease protocols use up to 50 mg
CBD:


She likes CBD: generally very safe, large margin before toxicity
Important: oil directly in mouth, not hidden in food (stomach acid breaks it down)
Treats are OK, but observe individual response



Ed notes TN hemp rule change (July 1) hurting many businesses; pet CBD appears less restricted for now
Environmental side of fireworks:


Harm to birds and nocturnal wildlife
Startled flocks flying at night, running into obstacles

[0:21:57] About CHAI: Services & Ozone Therapy

Chai = Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute


On Main Street, Southside
Open ~13–14 years



Services:


Conventional: surgery, X-rays
Integrative: herbal medicine, nutrition-first approach, acupuncture, chiropractic
Heavy focus on nutrition as foundation



Ozone therapy:


Used for cancer (mixing with blood + UVB), ear infections (ear cups), GI issues (ozone enema + fecal transplant)
Antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial; research supports it but not mainstream due to lack of patentability
Ed shares parallel human ozone experiences and enthusiasm

[0:24:27] Regulatory Limits on CBD Advice & Practical Dosing Forms

California example:


Vets cannot legally discuss CBD with clients, while retail hemp shops can freely advise



For cats:


Liquids in vegetable glycerin are best
Alcohol-based tinctures: cats won’t like them (foaming, spitting)
Liquids can go in food or directly in mouth



For dogs:


Easier to hide products, but Dr. Smith dislikes many chews:


Often have rice flour, tapioca starch, molasses, smoke flavor (potential carcinogen)



Prefers powders and liquids

Core problems with kibble:


Ultraprocessing damages proteins and fats
Produces advanced glycation end products (AGEs)—carcinogenic
High carbohydrate; not species-appropriate for carnivorous animals



Expensive kibble = “expensive Skittles” – processing is still the issue
Better options:


Raw, dehydrated, freeze-dried
Balanced homemade diets
Light cooking under ~200°F for seniors to aid digestibility without denaturing nutrients



Heat and Summer Safety for Pets

Hot ground + hot air → limit daytime walks, adjust exercise
Brachycephalic (“smushy-faced”) dogs at special risk:


Pugs, Boston Terriers, bulldogs, etc.
Shortened face doesn’t reduce internal soft tissue; narrow airways = breathing through a straw
Heat + humidity = much higher risk of heat exhaustion; many just lie on A/C vents



Cats handle heat better (tend to stay inside), but should still be kept cool and supervised
Pool safety: pets often don’t know how to get out, so human supervision is essential

[0:30:41] Independent Practice vs Corporate Vet Medicine

CHAI is one of the last independent practices in town
Independence allows:


Thinking outside the box and the standard “cookbook”



Corporate practices:


Strict protocols, less flexibility
Vets can’t always practice as they’d like

Ed quotes Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby (81-year-old MD) on “chemical aging”:


Modern environment “poisons” us:


Plastics, can linings, pesticides (glyphosate), microplastics
Addictive refined carbs, seed oils



Many of these mimic hormones and drive accelerated aging



“Chemical aging” shows up as:


Hair thinning, dry/crepey skin, age spots
Persistent belly fat, “man boobs,” fragile bones, poorly fitting clothes



Ed’s own book: “Are You Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired?”


He believes it lays out an A–Z game plan for aging better / “peakspan”
Available as an ebook on TheHolisticNavigator.com

Electrolytes vs Gatorade; Critique of Mainstream Sports Drinks

Context: intense summer heat and need for electrolytes
Our bodies run on electrical currents (heart, brain, nervous system) regulated by electrolytes
Daily potassium need ≈ 3,400 mg
Comparison:


20 oz Gatorade:


~75 mg potassium (very low)
0 mg magnesium
~270 mg sodium
~34–36 g carbohydrates/sugar



Gatorade Zero: no sugar but uses sucralose, which Ed says can disrupt the gut microbiome



Ed’s personal take:


Would rather “spend” that sugar on a cheesecake dessert than on Gatorade



Example True Grace electrolyte formula (carried at Nutrition World):


~750 mg sodium
~250 mg potassium
~100 mg magnesium
~100 mg cordyceps (supportive for lungs/endurance)



Great Naturally has ~700 mg potassium per serving
Conclusion: many store-brand sports drinks are nutritionally weak and sugar-heavy compared to targeted electrolyte blends

Ed introduces Pepcid (famotidine):


H2 blocker commonly used OTC for heartburn
Prefers it over long-term proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Nexium)



Key claim from research Ed cites:


Famotidine uniquely blocks certain serotonin activity
Can sometimes help with:


Chronic pain
Inflammation
Fatigue



Case example: life-threatening serotonin syndrome reversed in 15 minutes with famotidine



Elevated serotonin may:


Impair mitochondrial energy production
Promote chronic inflammation and, paradoxically, some depression and pain



Ed has bought a box himself; recommends it as the safer short-term choice for bad heartburn

Essential Oils vs Antibiotics for Sore Throats

Study on sore throat treatment:


97 adults with clinically diagnosed sore throat
Group 1: penicillin twice daily
Group 2: oral essential oils capsule 3× daily
Group 3: both



Outcomes:


100% improvement in antibiotic group
88% improvement in essential oil–only group
100% improvement in combined group



Essential oil blend ingredients:


Oregano, eucalyptus, lemon, cinnamon, pine oils



Clint raises important question: absent a no-treatment control, some percentage may have improved naturally)

Quick guide to buying quality beef:


Prefer “100% grass-fed” over just “grass-fed”
Look for or confirm grass-finished (often not on labels due to cost; best to know your farmer)
Beware empty buzzwords: “natural,” “farm raised,” “pasture inspired”
Real grass-fed/finished usually costs more due to land/time inputs
Fat color:


Slight yellow hue suggests carotenoids from real forage

Ed references recent high-production video interview in Atlanta
Draws inspiration from Jack LaLanne:


Early television fitness and vitamin pioneer
Nutrition World once helped bring him to Chattanooga; he lived to ~95



Paraphrased LaLanne theme:


Strength gives you options:


Carry your own groceries
Climb stairs confidently
Travel, explore, stay active
Play with grandchildren, work in the yard, maintain independence



Without strength:


Tasks become difficult
Confidence drops
Independence shrinks; world gets smalle

Ed reiterates: muscle is the organ of longevity and needs:


Regular weight training
Adequate protein
Targeted supplementation



Discussion of vitamin D:


Ed’s recent lab: ~54 ng/mL despite summer tan
Wants to remain above 50 ng/mL year-round; may increase winter dosing
Clint mentions his last check (~3 years ago) was ~70 ng/mL, even before supplementation

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