Radio Show / Podcast – June 14, 2026

Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner of Nutrition World) & Clint Powell
A variety of topics all to living 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

Ed announces a new partnership with Azure:


Bringing ~100 new holistic food items into Nutrition World.
Examples: maple syrup, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, organic chicken breast, cheeses, farm butters.



Ed shares he’s preparing for the Chattanooga Fitness Bodybuilding Contest (his 4th year):


Being coached by Matt Davis (Train Station gym).
Current approach: high protein, ~40% fewer calories, focused fat loss.
Matt had him do a high-carb refeed day (~300g carbs vs his usual 50g) which dramatically improved his energy and look.

Ed emphasizes a higher-protein diet, especially for aging, muscle maintenance, and longevity.
Core diet elements he advocates:


Higher protein
Healthy fats
Colorful vegetables (in smaller but consistent amounts)



Notes many women under-consume protein, which accelerates muscle loss and impacts longevity.
Introduces guest Kristy, a long-time friend and staff member who homesteads and raises eggs that Ed eats 12–18 per week.

Kristy’s setup:


Around 100 chickens, plus goats, dogs, cats, and a donkey (Bradford).
Lives “on the prairie” (rural, wooded property).
Uses no chemicals on the property (no weed killers, pest sprays, etc.).
She wants chickens to “do chicken things”—roam, peck, eat bugs, move soil—rather than be treated like pets or indoor animals.



Predator control:


No perimeter fence; previously lost some chickens to a fox attack.
Now uses Bradford the donkey and a Great Pyrenees dog for protection:


Donkey alerts and deters daytime predators like hawks and owls (stomping and loud calls).
Pyrenees patrols at night, primarily deterring coyotes.



Roosters herd hens into cover when threats appear.



Motivator: Kristy’s passion for knowing where her food comes from, and controlling at least part of her family’s food system.

Kristy filters all animal water with a high-grade system (not just a basic fridge filter):


Removes contaminants without completely stripping all minerals (not full RO).



Then she “restructures” the water with a swirling device (structure unit):


Mimics water flowing over rocks in nature, believed to add “life” and energy back to the water.
She and Ed both report feeling better hydration from structured water (less persistent thirst).



All of her animals receive this filtered/structured water.

Kristy keeps multiple chicken breeds:


Shell color = breed, not nutrition (white, brown, cream, etc., are just different breeds).
Example: White Leghorn → white eggs, Rhode Island Red → darker brown eggs.



Key nutritional indicator: yolk color


She aims for deep orange yolks.
Pale yellow yolks signal lower nutrient density, especially protein and nutrient intake from the chickens’ diet.



Production basics:


Most hens lay about 5–6 eggs per week, especially in their first 3 years.
Ed and Clint estimate she’s getting hundreds of eggs per week in total.



Kristy’s flock policy:


She has a “no-kill” policy for older hens, keeping them for tick and bug control and the social flock structure.
Acknowledges some people cull flocks after 2–3 years, but she tends to keep productive, healthy hens past 4 years.

Ed contrasts Kristy’s setup with CAFO operations (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations):


Chickens crowded in small cages, poor conditions, bad feed.
Notes such operations often use antibiotics—partly for disease, but also because they fatten animals.



Kristy’s holistic management:


No antibiotics; uses natural anti-parasite and immune support:


Pumpkin seeds for worms
Homegrown herbs like oregano and rosemary



She builds a strong “terrain” (internal environment) in the animals so they resist disease better.



Discussion that what chickens eat (seed oils, moldy grains, etc. in industrial systems) ultimately affects the nutritional quality of the eggs humans eat.

Nutritional highlights of eggs:


Choline in yolks (brain and cognitive health).
A “perfect protein” with high biological value and broad micronutrients.

Eggs historically rank at the top for turning dietary protein into muscle due to a complete amino acid profile.

Cholesterol discussion:


Ed challenges the blanket fear of cholesterol: Cholesterol supports hormone production and brain function.
Notes that the real risk markers are advanced lipoproteins like ApoB and Lp(a), not total cholesterol alone.
Personal example: Ed eats 12–18 eggs per week. & his cholesterol is extremely low by clinical standards.



Conclusion: Quality eggs are encouraged, especially from pasture-based systems like Kristy’s, or higher-quality options in stores.

“Organic eggs”: fed organic feed but may still be confined indoors with no outdoor access.
“Pasture-raised”: hens are outdoors on pasture, doing natural chicken behaviors; often superior in welfare and nutrition.
Both agree: If forced to choose, pasture-raised is preferable to organic-only.
They call out labels bragging about “vegetarian-fed” hens as misleading:


Chickens are not natural vegetarians; they’re omnivores that eat bugs.
Forcing a vegetarian diet moves them away from their natural food and may reduce egg quality.

Kristy shares a quirky but natural behavior:


Chickens love scrambled eggs as a treat.
She feeds them scrambled eggs and crushed shells.



Rationale:


Eggshells are rich in calcium, which hens need to build strong new shells.
She simply cracks and throws shells; no elaborate processing..

Kristy’s explanation:


Freshly laid eggs have a “bloom” or natural protective coating that makes them shelf-stable if not washed.
Unwashed farm eggs can sit at room temperature for ~6 weeks or more.
Store-bought eggs are washed and must be refrigerated, because washing removes that protective coating.
You cannot safely leave standard grocery-store eggs on the counter.



Ed highlights this as another example of nature’s built-in protective design.

Ed reintroduces Dr. Curt Dearing to expand on a prior show about deprescribing (reducing excessive medications).
Common scenario Curt sees:


People on many prescription meds plus a large number of supplements, overwhelmed and confused.
They want to simplify, optimize, and know what really matters.



Curt’s consult approach: Review all meds and all supplements, then:


Remove what isn’t necessary.
Emphasize foundational lifestyle and core supplements.



They warn about a false sense of security:


Some people think “I’m taking a pill, so I don’t have to change my habits.”
This applies to both pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.

Ed references his “Core Four” foundational supplements (detailed in a free ebook on The Holistic Navigator):


Designed as tier 1 essentials vs. lower-tier “nice-to-have” supplements.



Curt’s stance:


Diet and exercise are the primary pillars.
Supplements should support, not replace, healthy habits.



Example:


People on metformin or berberine may keep eating poorly yet feel “covered” because their blood sugar numbers look better.
This is managing symptoms, not addressing root causes.

Curt mentions his upcoming ebook “Beyond Cholesterol” (targeting Amazon release):


Argues standard lipid panels (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL) are not enough.
Advocates for advanced tests like ApoB, Lp(a), and coronary calcium scores.



Example case:


A patient with LDL of 212 on atorvastatin.
Curt notes that LDL alone can be “dangerous or harmless” depending on the underlying particle types and inflammation.



Coronary Calcium Score:


Patient’s score is 0, which is reassuring but not a free pass.
Calcium score detects calcified plaque, not soft plaque, and doesn’t capture inflammation.



Curt emphasizes HS-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) as a marker of systemic inflammation, which drives soft plaque formation.

Curt walks through a specific patient on multiple meds:

Atorvastatin (statin)


Curt questions its necessity given:


Calcium score of 0
Lipid values that don’t look catastrophic



Recommends advanced lipid testing and provides patients with evidence-based reasons to discuss with their provider if they want to stop.



Nexium (PPI)


Discusses risks of long-term proton pump inhibitor use:


Impaired absorption of magnesium, calcium, micronutrients
Possible cognitive, kidney, and bone issues.



Insists on a taper, not cold turkey, due to rebound reflux.



Amlodipine (blood pressure med)


Often can be tapered fairly quickly, especially when:


Lifestyle changes are implemented (diet, exercise).
Magnesium intake is optimized (many people take too little magnesium).



Curt’s view: conventional medicine often drives blood pressure too low in older adults; some elevation is physiologically adaptive.



Zoloft (SSRI)


Must be tapered, like most psychiatric meds, to avoid withdrawal and symptom flare.

Curt reviews the patient’s supplement list and simplifies:


Multivitamin:


Advocates a high-quality multi (not basic synthetics like Centrum).
Prefers one that already includes CoQ10 (e.g., 100 mg), so separate CoQ10 can be discontinued.



Vitamin D:


Should be taken with vitamin K to direct calcium into bone and away from arteries and organs.



Omega-3s:


Many people take half the necessary dose.
Recommends triglyceride-form omega-3s like DHA Extra (~960 mg DHA) for inflammation and blood pressure.



Magnesium:


Suggests glycinate or taurate forms for better absorption and blood pressure benefits.






Probiotics:


Curt suggests taking breaks (e.g., a month off) and rotating brands/strains, including spore-based types.



Seasonal products:


The patient takes quercetin + stinging nettle for allergies.
Curt recommends seasonal use only for seasonal allergies, saving money and reducing pill fatigue.

For lipids and blood sugar, Curt favors BerberCol (berberine + bergamot) to:


Improve numbers (to satisfy doctors).
More meaningfully affect ApoB and related risk markers.



Weight & energy:


Patient had been using weight-loss products.
Curt shifts focus to fixing sleep and overall lifestyle rather than stacking more “fat burners.”



Saffron:


He distinguishes between saffron extracts for mood vs. saffron for weight management—formulation details matter.

Ed shares policy/legislative updates:


Alternative health funding preserved in the federal budget.


Initial fear that support would be cut; instead, it was kept in the proposed budget.



The Dietary Supplement Access Act proposal:


Would classify dietary supplements as a qualified medical expense in the IRS code.
Allow individuals to claim up to $500/year (and $250 for married filing separately) for supplements.
Could apply to common products like multivitamins, vitamin D, etc. if/when finalized.

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