Radio Show / Podcast – September 13, 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: Pasture-Raised Eggs and Smarter Supplementation  [0:02:35] Clint’s Podcasts & New Health Success-Story Show Clint mentions he has multiple podcasts under the Nuga Podcast umbrella. Shares that he’s curating and sharing many shows (20+). Ed and Clint plan a new podcast through Nutrition World on health success stories. [0:03:02] Ed’s Injury & The Body’s Healing Power Ed describes nearly severing his middle finger in a steel door. Took 3 days to stop bleeding, now ~70% healed in 5 days. Uses this to illustrate the “magic” of the human body when given what it needs. Critiques tendency to credit treatments instead of the body’s inherent healing capacity. Highlights tension between the traditional medical model and holistic philosophies. [0:04:25] New Azure Partnership for Food Products Announces partnership with Azure (AZURE): Nutrition World will stock ~100 new high-quality, holistic food items: Maple syrup, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, organic chicken breast, cheeses, farm butters, etc. Positioned as top-quality natural food products aligned with Nutrition World’s standards. [0:05:13] Ed’s Bodybuilding Contest Prep & Carb Refeed Lesson Ed is training for his 4th Chattanooga fitness/bodybuilding contest. Coached by Matt Davis (Train Station gym owner) and his wife Julie. Current approach: High protein, ~40% fewer calories than usual. Dealing with hunger and caloric restriction. Matt’s key advice: Eat 300g carbs (vs usual 50g) on a specific Sunday. Result: Ed realized how depleted he had been; refeed improved performance and appearance. [0:11:08] Segment with Kristy: Homesteading, Chickens, and Truly Pasture-Raised Eggs Christy: long-time friend and staff member at Nutrition World; now a homesteader. Has ~100 chickens, plus donkey, goats, dogs, cats, husband. Sells eggs through Nutrition World; Ed personally eats 12–18 of her eggs per week. Philosophy: Doesn’t “domesticate” or Instagram her chickens. Lets chickens “do chicken things”: peck, eat bugs, scratch soil. No chemicals on property: no weed killers, garden chemicals, or pest sprays. Birds are effectively free-range in the woods, not fenced.  Predator Management with Donkey & Dogs Previously lost 3 chickens to a fox attack. Now uses: Bradford the donkey – daytime guardian; alerts with noise and stomping. Great Pyrenees dog – night guardian for coyotes. Roosters help herd hens to cover when alerted. [0:15:36] Water Filtration & “Structured Water” for Animals Christy filters all animal water with a strong (non-RO) filtration system. Then uses a “structuring” device that swirls water to mimic natural flowing water over rocks, restoring “life” and improving hydration. Reports animals (and people) feel more hydrated and less thirsty on structured water. [0:18:13] Egg Production, Breeds, and Yolk Color Different shell colors = different breeds (white Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, etc.). Shell color does NOT indicate health (brown ≠ healthier than white). Key health marker: deep orange yolk Pale yellow = missing nutrients, especially protein-rich, nutrient-dense feed. Production: A chicken lays about 5–6 eggs/week, with 3 most productive years. Christy does not cull hens at 2–3 years like many operations; keeps older birds for tick and bug control and because they’re still valuable. [0:21:17] Feed, Herbs, and Natural Health Strategies Summer: chickens get very little commercial feed, mostly bugs and forage. Uses pumpkin seeds, oregano, rosemary, etc. daily to support gut health and control worms. Avoids antibiotics; instead builds terrain (overall resilience) through diet and environment. [0:22:07] Eggs as “Perfect Protein” & Cholesterol Discussion Ed: eggs have top-tier Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) and complete amino acid profile. Highlights key yolk nutrients: especially choline for brain health. Addresses cholesterol myth: Ed eats 12–18 eggs/week, yet his total cholesterol is ~140 and ApoB is 43 (very low). Emphasizes ApoB and Lp(a) are more meaningful than plain cholesterol. Suggests dietary cholesterol from eggs is not the main driver of cardiovascular risk for most people. Organic eggs: chickens get organic feed, but may still be caged indoors. Producers can sometimes switch feed briefly and still qualify. Pasture-raised: chickens outdoors, in sunlight, foraging — Christy’s preference and Ed’s recommendation. Chickens are not vegetarians; they’re meant to eat bugs and animal protein, so “vegetarian-fed” marketing is misleading for their natural diet. [0:26:34] Other Egg Tips Chickens love scrambled eggs as a high-protein treat. She also feeds them crushed eggshells back for calcium, supporting strong shells. Storing unwashed farm-fresh eggs: Have a natural “bloom” (protective coating). Can be kept unrefrigerated for ~6 weeks or more. Storing retail eggs: Legally must be washed, removing that coating. Must therefore be refrigerated and cannot safely sit on the counter. [0:33:27]  Segment with Curt Dearing: Deprescribing & “Desupplementing” Curt recaps prior discussion on deprescribing medications and the danger of polypharmacy (average American: ~17 prescriptions/year). Introduces “desupplementing”: Many people take too many supplements, often focused on low-impact (“tier 4”) items rather than foundational ones. Goal: simplify supplement regimens, cut redundancy, and focus on what truly matters. Warns about a false sense of security: People think “I’m taking a pill, so I don’t need to improve diet or lifestyle.” Applies to pharmaceuticals and supplements. [0:37:41] Case Study: Simplifying a Real Person’s Regimen Medications this person was on: Atorvastatin (for cholesterol) Nexium (PPI for reflux) Amlodipine (for blood pressure) Zoloft (for mood) Curt’s key points: Standard lipid panel is limited; LDL number alone is not predictive. Recommends advanced lipoprotein testing (ApoB, etc.) and calcium score. Patient had a calcium score of 0 (good), but: That only measures calcified plaque, not soft plaque. Still must monitor inflammation markers like hs-CRP. On specific meds: Atorvastatin: Curt can support stopping it outright, especially with good advanced labs and zero calcium score. Notes statins lower numbers but don’t always improve real-world outcomes or calcium scores. Nexium (PPI): Must taper (risk of rebound acid if stopped cold turkey). Long-term use harms magnesium, calcium, micronutrient absorption and may affect bones, kidneys, cognition. Amlodipine: Often tapered (half-dose a few weeks, then lower), while improving lifestyle and boosting magnesium intake. Curt believes conventional targets may push blood pressure too low in older adults. Zoloft: Psych meds generally need careful tapering, not abrupt cessation. [0:47:51] Desupplementing: Cutting Redundancy & Upgrading Quality Key supplement clean-up actions Curt recommends in the case study: Switch to a high-quality multivitamin that includes: B vitamins → drop separate B-complex. CoQ10 (100 mg) → drop separate CoQ10. Vitamin D: always pair with Vitamin K for calcium direction (bones vs arteries). Probiotics: Take breaks (e.g., a month off periodically). Rotate brands/strains, including spore-based options. Quercetin + stinging nettle for allergies: Great combo, but if allergies are seasonal, use it seasonally, not all year. Magnesium: Many people take too little and/or the wrong form. Curt prefers glycinate and taurate for blood pressure, relaxation, sleep, and broad benefits. Omega-3s: Ensure triglyceride form for better absorption. For blood pressure and inflammation, consider high-DHA formulas (e.g., DHA Extra ~960 mg DHA). Berberine/Bergamot: Combines as “Berbercol” to support lipids, blood sugar, and cardiovascular health. Weight-loss products: Instead of chasing stimulants, tackle sleep quality, mood, and lifestyle (he mentions different forms of saffron for mood vs weight management, with the right extract making a difference). Overall result: fewer pills, more targeted impact, and cost savings. [0:56:11] Policy Wins, Tax Treatment of Supplements, and Food Spots Ed shares good news on alternative health funding: Despite fears it might be cut from the federal budget, support for alternative/holistic health remains in the proposal. Dietary Supplement Access Act: Would classify dietary supplements as a qualified medical expense in the IRS code. Proposed annual limits: Up to $500/year per individual. $250/year for married filing separately. Could effectively make many people’s basic supplement costs tax-advantaged. Ed plugs Tallow House in Cleveland (tallow-based burger concept, extremely busy) and his regular Cheesecake Factory order: Steak Diane, extra broccoli, extra mushrooms, no mashed potatoes. Matches his preferred macro pattern: high protein, healthy fat, and a colorful vegetable. Clint closes by encouraging listeners to control what they can about their health and keep making incremental improvements. The post Radio Show / Podcast – September 13, 2026 first appeared on Vital Health Radio.