Radio Show / Podcast – September 20, 2026

Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell
A radio show that’s all about 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 attended a health/nutrition convention in Orlando (Soho) with:


Dr. Kurt Dearing (pharmacist, Nutrition World)
Scott Goulart (VP, Nutrition World)
Matt (assistant manager, fitness/bodybuilder)
Elisha (staff; helped pick products)



Ed recorded 17 short educational video interviews with experts (not product pitches; focused on practical health insights).

Ed previews a large Health Fair on October 24 organized by Cady and the staff.
Described as a “big carnival fair” with:


Vendors, lectures, shuttles, big crowd expected.



Emphasis on “learners vs non-learners”; in‑person lectures seen as more impactful than YouTube alone.

Dr. Charles Miller – Scenic City Neurotherapy


Topic: “The collective lie of ketamine therapy.”
Uses of ketamine for:


PTSD, anxiety, depression
End‑of‑life journeys
Memory and deeper consciousness work



Ed: ketamine is one of the few drugs he considers “miraculous.”



Dr. Dave – Tonal Spine


Topic: Unusual approach to physiology and structure.
Key idea: “You’re not broken; your body’s intelligently adapting to your experience of life.”



Laura Chastain – Optimize You


Topic: “The pacemaker of aging: Why your ovaries run the show.”
Hormones and aging 



Dr. Chile (MD, naturopath, Chicago)


Topic: “The future of healing: Why so many aren’t getting better.”
Focus: chronic illness and integrative healing.



Brenda Watson – Founder, Vital Planet


Topic: “Your gut health is your wealth.”
Long history on PBS and many books on gut & microbiome.
Described as likely the most knowledgeable gut expert Ed knows.
Speaking at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24.

Katie Poole – Nurse Practitioner


Topic: “Fertility foundations: A holistic approach.”



Chris Lazu – PA, Be Well Labs


Topic: “The narrow path: Balancing medicine and wellness.”



Noelle Lawson – Double Bridges Health and Wellness


Topic: “The peptide talk your TikTok feed won’t give you.”
Ed calls her “queen of peptide knowledge,” works with Nutrition World.



Dr. White – Dr. White Eye Care


Ed and Clint’s optometrist; uses Neurolens technology for vision.



Heather Cliff – LearningRx


Topic: “Upgrade your brain.”
Focus on cognitive training and improved learning; Ed’s grandson benefitted from LearningRx.



Dr. Curt Dearing – Pharmacist, Nutrition World


Topic: “Beyond Cholesterol: The ultimate cardiovascular testing and supplements for heart health.”
Based on his book “Beyond Cholesterol.”



James Brown – Health Coach at Nutrition World


Topic: “Detox done right: The right order to address toxins, parasites, mold, and heavy metals.”
Ed’s go‑to resource for mold, heavy metals, and toxin protocols.

Food spotlight: Jonathan’s in East Ridge now using tallow instead of seed oils.
Discussion of seed/vegetable oils:


Retain in body ~6 years.
Linked to cognitive decline and heart disease.
Strong focus on avoiding them for long‑term health.

Ed highlights his habit of reading/listening to non‑fiction health and life books.
Top recommendation this week:


“The Untethered Soul” – Michael Singer


About the “roommate in your brain” (constant inner chatter) and how to quiet it.






Clint plugs his own book:


“The Room with No Doors: How We End Up Defending the Excuses That Trap Us in Life.”
~64 pages; available on Amazon (paperback & Kindle).
Mentions two more upcoming books (Nov 1 and December).

Presented by Ed, based on a talk by Dr. Jockers:

Plastic chopping boards


Replace with wood cutting boards.



Scented candles


Conventional scented candles can emit unhealthy chemicals.
Safer, natural options (e.g., handmade, cleaner waxes) are recommended.



Refined seed oils / vegetable oils


Examples: canola, safflower, sunflower, generic “vegetable oil”.
Strongly advised to eliminate from kitchen.
Preferred: extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, tallow.



Excess processed sugar


Large amounts called “pretty darn toxic”; occasional small amounts acceptable.



Teflon / non‑stick cookware


Concerns over chemicals from damaged coatings.
Ed uses 360 Cookware (stainless, no coatings) – expensive but long‑lasting.



Ultra‑processed foods


Usually found:


In gas stations and center aisles.
As boxed, bagged snacks and ready‑to‑eat foods.



Common profile: white flour, seed oils, sugar, preservatives, additives.



Plastic water bottles


Risk of microplastics ingestion.



Lemon juice in plastic bottles


Acidity may leach plastic chemicals; use glass bottles instead.



Canned tomatoes


Acidic content can pull metals or chemicals from can linings (including plastics).
Prefer tomatoes in glass containers.



Microwave use

Occasional use is “perfectly fine,” but not the healthiest primary cooking method.

Conventional cleaning products

Strong, chemical-laden cleaners (heavy fumes, degreaser‑type) discouraged.
Suggests switching to cleaner brands from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Nutrition World, etc.

Plastic food containers

Ed is ~98% plastic‑free but admits occasional use for convenience.
Recommends switching to glass storage containers 

Study reviewed:


69 studies, ~3,200 healthy marathon runners.
Completing marathons causes temporary, unfavorable changes in:


Heart structure and function
Blood markers of heart stress



Right side of heart particularly strained (high volumes of blood through lungs for hours).



Conclusion discussed:


Rigorous endurance exercise offers fewer longevity benefits than many assume.
Weight training provides superior benefits for longevity and metabolic health.
“Muscle is the organ of longevity” – critical focus as we age.
Excess endurance training associated with more atrial fibrillation (AFib).

Ed works on balance at the gym, especially:


One‑legged stance (eyes open vs closed).



Discussion of foot muscles, especially one connecting to big toe, as key for balance.
Simple desk exercise:


Raise toes for 5 seconds, then press big toes down.

Drug highlighted: Metformin


16‑week Rutgers trial, 72 adults:


Metformin dampened exercise benefits, reducing typical gains in aerobic fitness.



Long‑term metformin risks: B12 deficiency, acidosis, hypoglycemia.



Lifestyle factors that worsen glucose regulation:


Skipping breakfast
Poor sleep
Excess alcohol
Social isolation



Contrast with berberine:


Ed and Curt suggest berberine supports blood sugar without “forcing” the body like a drug.
Clint takes berberine morning and evening.

Stats:


~86,000 industrial chemicals in household items.
~7,300 tested by FDA; only 12 regulated.
Last major federal change: 2016.



Microplastics:


Increase stress and inflammation.
Disrupt mitochondrial function, gut & liver function, and hormones.
Found in arterial plaque at autopsy → concern for heart disease.
Linked to higher risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s.



Takeaway: reinforcing earlier advice on plastics, seed oils, canned goods, cleaning products.

Ed previews discussion (next segment) on:


How to stay well through “illness season” (increasingly year‑round).
New oyster mushroom supplement he learned in Orlando (later identified as Pleuromax).
Claims dramatic personal benefit:


Felt sinus infection coming on; took oyster mushroom product on an empty stomach as instructed; woke up feeling 100% well.

Ed reintroduces Vital Health Radio and Dr. Curt Dearing.
Focus: building a resilient immune system vs just reacting when sick.
Free e‑book: “Secrets to Your Best Immune System” at theholisticnavigator.com.

N – Nutrition


Whole‑food, nutrient‑dense diet.
“Let food be thy medicine.”
Supplements often needed because modern food is nutrient‑depleted



E – Exercise


Reduces inflammation and stress.
Personal example: Kurt only got sick during a stressful job; never caught COVID while less stressed, despite exposure.



W – Water


Hydration is essential.
Non‑supplement uses of water: saunas, cold plunges, hot baths.
Fever support: hot bath to raise body temp to ~102°F to activate interferons.
Ed adds: need electrolytes or water “flows right through” (frequent urination).



S – Sunshine


Not only for vitamin D, but especially near‑infrared light:


Stimulates cellular melatonin, key for healing.



Curt’s morning routine:


Sunshine + walking + barefoot grounding + greens drink.



Ed: morning routine is 3 a.m. gym (no sun).



T – Temperance


Avoid smoking, junk foods, seed oils, excess alcohol — anything you know harms health.



A – Air


Need fresh air; indoor air quality matters.
Ed uses an Air Doctor filter in bedroom.



R – Rest


Quality sleep (7–9 hours) crucial for immune strength and circadian rhythm.
Sunlight exposure helps set rhythms and support melatonin.
Ed tracks sleep debt on his Oura ring (currently ~1.5 hours).

Vitamin D – temporarily higher doses.
Vitamin C – increased intake.
Agarikon mushroom – supports body’s anti‑viral defenses (boosts immune function rather than acting like a drug antiviral).
Quercetin + Zinc:


Quercetin is a zinc ionophore → helps zinc enter cells.
Zinc inside cells can inhibit viral replication → lowers viral load.



Methylene blue – added to his regimen.
Usual baseline:


Quality multivitamin
Omega‑3s
Possibly extra vitamin A for epithelial tissues.

Olive leaf extract:


Long‑time “angel” supplement for Ed (30 years).
Uses 6 capsules/day at onset of illness (2 is only maintenance; dose‑dependent effect).



Pleuromax (oyster mushroom):


Inspired by story of industry leader Terry Lemerond:


Rarely sick; once severely ill in Europe; recovered overnight after local gave him oyster mushroom.



Ed replicated this:


Took product when sinus infection started → woke up completely fine.



Key instruction: must be taken on an empty stomach or it doesn’t work as well.

Vitamin D – foundational, assumed knowledge.
Zinc:


Important but must be taken with food to avoid nausea (especially on empty stomach).



Echinacea & Elderberry:


Known immune herbs.
Elderberry is rich in quercetin, again tying back to zinc transport.
Ed cites a study:


312 airline passengers (Australia → overseas).
Half elderberry; half placebo.
Elderberry group had significantly fewer colds/flus around flights.






Nasal iodine spray:


All three endorse as a preventive, especially on airplanes.
Ed uses twice daily, more often while flying.

70% of immune system is in the gut.
Supports:


Probiotics
Lactoferrin
Colostrum



For metabolically challenged individuals:


N‑acetylcysteine (NAC) + glycine → supports glutathione.
Glutathione helps neutralize hydrogen peroxide generated in cells during immune responses; prevents self‑damage.

Ed thanks his Nutrition World staff for managing:


Major transition to Shopify for point‑of‑sale and ordering, done over Labor Day.
Improved customer experience:


Better in‑store and online shopping.
Reward points and text confirmations.






Nutritionw.com now more capable:


Better online ordering.
Events listings.
Consultant info.



Gratitude to customers for patience during the transition.

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