56. The Plastics Problem: From Gut Health to Hormones

In this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Terri Show, Dr. Terri sits down with board-certified cardiologist and longevity expert Dr. Ken Johnson to unpack one of the most urgent questions in medicine today: why are young people being diagnosed with chronic diseases oance reserved for the aging? From microplastics to mitochondrial breakdown, Dr. Johnson connects the dots between modern toxins, hormone dysfunction, and the inflammation that quietly drives nearly every disease. With more than 25 years in interventional cardiology, Dr. Johnson shares his powerful journey from traditional practice to founding the Balanced Vitality Institute, a cutting-edge clinic blending cardiovascular medicine with root-cause functional care. Together, he and Dr. Terri explore why testosterone matters just as much for heart health as it does for energy and libido, how inflammation, not cholesterol is the real culprit behind heart disease, and what today’s teenagers have in common with chronically ill adults. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of microinflammation, why “normal” lab ranges can be dangerously misleading, and how everyday choices, including the plastics in your kitchen, can hijack your hormones and your health. Plus, Dr. Johnson offers simple, science-backed lifestyle shifts that can lower your toxic burden and boost your longevity starting today. The Dr. Terri Show is presented by Evexias Health Solutions. For more, visit: https://www.evexias.com Connect more with Dr. Terri: 📱 Instagram: @drterrideneui 📱 Facebook: DrTerriDeNeui 💻 Website: hormonehavoc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices