Radio Show / Podcast – August 2, 2026

Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell A variety of topics all related 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 Title: The Importance of Bloodwork and Tips for Improving your Numbers [0:00:00] – Intro, Episode Preview & Themes Ed previews today’s topics: A recent podcast appearance with Clint featuring Rich Hernandez. Cutting boards and microplastics. A “great story” on psilocybin and Alzheimer’s. What happens to glyphosate in forest fires. Teaser for guest Marlene from Be Well Labs (second segment) to discuss advanced blood work. [0:02:31] – Rich Hernandez, Push-Up Challenges & Discipline vs. Motivation Story of Rich Hernandez (Do Hard Things 365): 13,000 push-ups from sunrise to sunset in one day (no knees). ~373,000 push-ups in one year. Attempting push-up world records and touring gyms/CrossFit boxes. Discussion of discipline vs. motivation: Motivation “comes and goes like the weather”; discipline is what actually changes lives. Daily commitment to “do hard things,” inspired also by David Goggins mindset. Ed’s personal example: waking up ~2:30 a.m. and going to the gym even when feeling bad; he’s “wired” not to choose the easy path. Clint’s point: everyone has habits; disciplined people are just intentional about them. [0:06:23] – Health Fair & Safer Tanning (Chocolate Sun) Ed promotes the Nutrition World Health Fair on October 24: Many reps, free samples, and lectures; organized by Cady Personal story: spray tanning for a Chattanooga fitness competition: Conventional spray tans contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals and can darken freckles/sun damage. Introduction of Chocolate Sun: A natural sunless tanner sold at Nutrition World for ~6 years. Ingredients are extremely clean (“so pure you could eat the ingredients”). Gradual, natural-looking tan over ~5 days. Smells pleasant (e.g., Sweet Orange), unlike typical sunless tanners. [0:08:51] – Ed’s E‑Books & Using AI as a Health Coach Ed lists his 6 e‑books (free at theholisticnavigator.com): Sleep Oxalates “Are You Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired?” The Core Four (foundational supplements) Immune system How to Use AI for Health and Fitness (recently updated) Ed’s fitness transformation: Used AI as a primary coach plus a human coach. From 14% body fat to 8.3% from Jan 2 to July 11. AI provided accountability and constant feedback. [0:10:45] – Good Fats vs. Bad Fats Ed addresses a frequently asked question: “What’s a good fat and a bad fat?” Bad fats (especially seed oils): Canola, soybean, peanut, corn, safflower, grapeseed, cottonseed oil Margarine, hydrogenated oils Common in processed foods and especially salad dressings. Seed oils damage mitochondrial function and take ~4 years to clear. Good fats: Butter (preferably organic) Tallow (beef fat) Ghee (though Ed doesn’t love the taste) Coconut milk/oil Avocado oil (brand quality matters; oxidation issues) Olive oil (Ed especially trusts Life Extension brand) Fish oil (must be high quality) Eggs (Nutrition World sells high-quality eggs) Emphasis: mainstream cardiology may differ, but integrative/functional practitioners focus more on overall markers and inflammation than just cholesterol. [0:15:48] – Segment 2: Intro of Marlene & Framing Advanced Blood Work Ed’s analogy: Just as you routinely check your financial accounts to prepare for retirement, you must regularly check your “health account” via comprehensive blood work. Standard physical lab panels are limited for prevention & optimization. Be Well Labs: Convenient walk-in clinic on Lee Highway. Quick turnaround (2–3 days) for lab results. Options for consultations to interpret and build an optimization plan. [0:18:02] – “Body Blueprint” Panel: What It Is & Why It Matters Marlene’s story: recent walk-in cases where lab work revealed serious issues requiring immediate hospital evaluation. Introduction of the “Body Blueprint” package: Designed as a comprehensive wellness check: Blood testing Lab analysis Urinalysis Body composition Vital signs Focus on optimization, not just diagnosing disease. Opportunity to review supplement regimens and lifestyle alignment with lab data. Pricing & value: Regularly $500, currently $275. Can be used like a yearly “wellness physical”. Clint notes it works well as a gift [0:20:25] – Cardiovascular Risk Markers & Limits of Standard Physicals Ed on cardiovascular disease: Major risk for most people is heart attack, stroke, and plaque. Traditional physicals usually check only a few markers. Key advanced markers he values: ApoB Lp(a) Fibrinogen Homocysteine And others (Ed notes ~12 reasons for plaque formation, while standard care typically checks ~3). Observations from those using Be Well’s big panel: ~70% of people have significant issues that need attention. Only ~30% look “pretty darn good.” Ed reiterates: this kind of testing won’t usually be covered or ordered under insurance-driven models; a cash system is needed for real prevention. [0:22:06] – Beyond Labs: IV Therapy, Primary Care Support & “Multi-Service” Clinic Clint emphasizes how the Body Blueprint introduces clients to Be Well’s broader services: IV therapy (e.g., Tri-Immun(e), anti-inflammatory/Toradol) Potential primary care support from Chris Lazu, PA. Marlene: Clinic growth allowed them to expand services after moving off-site from Nutrition World. Team includes: Chris Lazu, PA Donna Duff, NP (running IV clinic) Medical background + lifestyle/functional focus. Example case: older man with respiratory issues Received IV therapy plus a back-up prescription from Chris, with the option not to use it if IV resolved symptoms. Ed and Clint highlight this integrated, flexible care. [0:24:41] – Ed’s “Core Four” and Measurable Results on Labs Ed revisits his Core Four supplement concept: Claims 90% of “average or subclinical” individuals will see positive changes in 8–12 weeks if they repeated blood work. Reinforces that this kind of improvement is visible on lab markers. Discussion of concierge medicine: Often better at including broader lab panels. But typical insurance-based care is constrained. Be Well Labs: Accepts HSA cards. Offers discounting and even installment payments when needed. [0:26:54] – Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) & Blood Sugar Awareness Be Well has placed ~150+ continuous glucose monitors: 15-day wear; results via an app on the phone. No appointment needed; nurses are available to apply them. Website: beginwithlabs.com (also linked with bewellforever.org and alternative domains like startwithlabs.com). Uses & benefits: First 15 days: observe food-only effects. Second 15 days (for those who continue): add exercise, stress, sleep variables. Very individual responses, even between spouses eating identical meals. Ed’s example: Using a CGM, he discovered sweet basil chicken massaman (a long-time favorite) spiked his blood sugar from ~89 to 191, likely due to sugary sauce. Clint wants to try CGM while eating “normal” for a few days to see patterns. Weight loss & longevity: Every 70-point spike is associated with fat gain and inflammation. Longevity goal: slow rise and quick fall of blood sugar curves. [0:30:27] – Back-to-School Sports Physicals & Vitamin D Testing Be Well offering sports physicals with vitamin D screening: Dates mentioned: Fri–Sat, August 14–15. Sports physical: $30 Vitamin D test: reduced to $25 (family can share the discount). Observations: Even active, outdoor teens (e.g., soccer players) often have very low vitamin D. Vitamin D importance: Ed reiterates vitamin D is more like a hormone than a vitamin. Strongly believes higher vitamin D levels could have saved lives during COVID (critical of government silence on this). [0:40:00] –  Microplastics & Everyday Exposure Shift into cutting boards & microplastics: Study: cutting carrots on plastic cutting boards can release: Up to 15 microplastic particles per cut ~50 grams per year, equated to 10 plastic credit cards worth of plastic ingestion. Another study: analysis of clots and plaques in bypass/carotid patients showed significant microplastics in all 68 cases examined. Ed’s practical “baby steps” to reduce microplastic exposure: Switch red plastic cups and utensils to bamboo versions. Avoid heating food in plastic containers (oven or microwave). At restaurants, move hot food onto a paper plate before placing in plastic clamshells. Be cautious with water bottles: Don’t drink from those left in hot cars (plastic leaching). Much of the problem is from the cap area; wipe before drinking. Prefer pouring into glass when feasible. [0:44:11] – Sauna Use, Detox & Dementia Risk Clint describes using a dry infrared sauna ~3x/week. They discuss: Typical temperatures for traditional saunas (150–195°F) vs. infrared (120–150°F). Ed’s simple rule of thumb: once sweat is visibly rolling for ~20 minutes, you’re getting detox benefit. Ed’s detox tips: Saunas mobilize toxins from tissues to the liver and skin. To avoid reabsorption: Always wipe sweat off with a dry towel during/after. Or shower quickly after. Consider TUDCA to support bile flow and internal drainage before sauna. Marlene cites research: Regular sauna use (3x/week) associated with approximately 67% reduced dementia risk. [0:48:48] – Glyphosate, Wildfires & Air Filtration at Home Topic: What happens to glyphosate when forests burn? Smoke from wildfires can travel thousands of miles. Concern: forests treated with glyphosate may release: Glyphosate itself Breakdown products like AMPA Other combustion byproducts All of which can be inhaled. Ed’s solution framework: Accept that outside exposure is hard to avoid. Protect your home as a sanctuary, especially the bedroom. Recommendation: a high-quality HEPA/advanced filter such as AirDoctor to run in the bedroom for the 8–10 hours you’re sleeping. [0:53:14] – Psilocybin & Alzheimer’s: “The Woman Who Came Back” Ed shares an article titled roughly: “The Woman Who Came Back – What One Dose of Psilocybin Revealed About the Self We Thought Alzheimer’s Had Erased.” Case summary: 80-year-old woman with 10 years of Alzheimer’s, 5 years nearly non-verbal. Received one dose of psilocybin; within ~19 hours: Re-engaged in hours-long conversation about her life. Timeline of improvements over the following 6–7 days: Regained alertness and recognition of family. Walked and dressed herself. Regained continence after 5 years of incontinence. Showed flashes of working memory; correctly identified people and objects. Re-established eye contact, smiling, and presence. Conclusions: Her self and capacities were not destroyed, only inaccessible. Psilocybin appears to temporarily “lift the veil” on brain networks. Second, smaller dose gave some benefit but did not fully repeat the effect. Clint notes: Even a temporary restoration provides critical insight: Shows that function may remain latent, not erased. Offers scientists a powerful clue for future therapies. [0:56:46] – Closing & Where to Listen Ed and Clint reflect on: The emotional weight of the psilocybin/Alzheimer’s story. The broader theme that people with dementia may be more “present” internally than they appear. The importance of talking respectfully and not assuming absence of awareness. Reminder: Vital Health Radio episodes are released as a podcast every Tuesday. Past episodes available via vitalhealthradio.com and major podcast platforms. Ed again plugs Clint’s During the Break podcast episode featuring Rich Hernandez (Do Hard Things 365).  The post Radio Show / Podcast – August 2, 2026 first appeared on Vital Health Radio.