Radio Show / Podcast – February 8, 2026

Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell Host Contributor: Dr. Curt Dearing (Nutrition World) Guest: Shawn Whitfield (Whitfield Media Group – Producer of Vital Health Radio) Topic: Celebrating the 8th Anniversary of Vital Health Radio / Vital Health Radio DOWNLOAD. Nutrition World is NOW the presenting sponsor of Vital Health Radio. A variety of topics all related to living a healthy life. www.vitalhealthradio.com Presented by: Nutrition World www.nutritionw.com   Production of: Whitfield Media Group #nutritionworld #vitalhealthradio #theholisticnavigator #nutrition #livinghealthy Show Summary & Time Stamps: Title: Magnesium Deep Dive, Supplements for Rheumatoid Arthritis, & Celebrating 8 Years of Vital Health Radio [00:00:00] Show Intro [00:02:57] Origin of the Show & History 8 year anniversary of the show How Sean Whitfield, Clint, and Ed created the show. Original vision: bridge holistic and medical perspectives.. Ed’s evolving respect for the medical system vs the “broken system” itself. [00:16:31] Magnesium Deep Dive with Kevin (BioOptimizers) Magnesium is the #2 best-selling product at Nutrition World. Kevin from BioOptimizers explains: Why magnesium is critical (energy, blood sugar, muscles, heart, DNA). High rates of deficiency and poor lab testing accuracy. Their products combine multiple forms (7 in capsules, 8 in powder). Discussion of: Typical doses (~400–600 mg/day). Loose stool as the main sign of “too much.” Links to stress, sleep, muscle recovery, and synergy with vitamin D. Powders as a “mocktail” with tart cherry for sleep and recovery. [00:35:13] Green Pharmacy & Dr. Curt Dearing’s Background Curt’s shift from conventional pharmacy to green pharmacy. His consults through Nutrition World (education, not disease treatment). Introduction of the Core Four foundational supplements: Multivitamin Omega‑3s Magnesium Vitamin D [00:39:30] Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Case Study 36‑year‑old woman with RA since 18; possible trigger after a tetanus shot. On long-term prednisone (18 years, now 2.5 mg) and Orencia (abatacept). Risks reviewed: bone loss, adrenal suppression, infection, cardiovascular risk. Goal: very slow prednisone taper (and possibly biologic later) with her doctor. Diet clean-up: Remove refined grains, seed oils, and processed snacks. Consider Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet. Key supplements: Curcumin, omega‑3s, Boswellia, vitamin D. Probiotics (including skin-focused for Demodex). Black cumin seed oil, SPMs, peony (immune-modulating herb). Type II undenatured collagen (e.g., Total Body from Natural Factors). Resource mentioned: LEF.org rheumatoid “protocol.” [00:55:27] Ed’s Quick Updates & Closing Mentions: Prior video critiquing some Peter Attia points. New peptide-focused NP partner: Noel Lawson at doublebridgeswellness.com. Shout-out to Josh Porter (Optimize U) for his book and speaking with Gary Brecka. Favorite restaurants and a highlight of OK Café in Atlanta for its preservative-free, hormone-free, olive-oil-based cooking. Ed reads an old post about getting Omicron, natural immunity, and living without excessive fear. Clint wraps the show, pointing listeners to the Vital Health Radio Download podcast and thanking Nutrition World.  The post Radio Show / Podcast – February 8, 2026 first appeared on Vital Health Radio.