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BetterHealthGuy Podcast
by Scott Forsgren, FDN-P
BetterHealthGuy Podcast features conversations with leading experts exploring complex chronic illnesses, mold illness, chronic Lyme disease and other chronic infections, environmental toxicity, and related conditions.After nearly 30 years navigating his own journey through chronic Lyme disease and mold illness to recover his health, Scott has been fortunate to learn from many leading experts and healers in the integrative health space.Among those who have influenced Scott's journey are Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD; Neil Nathan, MD; Jill Crista, ND; Amy Derksen, ND; Simon Yu, MD; Dale Bredesen, MD; Lee Cowden, MD; Raj Patel, MD; and many others.Through these conversations, Scott explores topics such as mold and mycotoxin illness (CIRS), chronic Lyme disease and coinfections, Long COVID, ME/CFS, PANS/PANDAS, autism, Alzheimer's, parasites, the microbiome, detoxification, limbic system retraining, emotional health, and much more.Join Scott, the BetterHealthGuy, as he shares insigh
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EP238: Two Perspectives, One Mission: Advancing the Conversation on Mold Illness and CIRS - Neil Nathan, MD and Ritchie Shoemaker, MD
🎧 Episode Summary In this special episode, Neil Nathan, MD and Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD come together to share their distinct perspectives on mold-related illness and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Drawing on decades of clinical experience and research, they explore where their...
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EP237: Brain Folate Connection: Cerebral Folate Deficiency, FRAAs, and Leucovorin - Emily Gutierrez, DNP, C-PNP, CCN, IFMCP, FMAPS
🎧 Episode Summary Emily Gutierrez, DNP, C-PNP, CCN, IFMCP, FMAPS explores the brain-folate connection and the role of cerebral folate deficiency in autism, PANS/PANDAS, and neurodevelopmental health. She explains how folate supports DNA synthesis, myelination, neurotransmitter production, and...
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EP236: The Microbiome Connection: Optimizing Health from the Inside Out - Jason Hawrelak, ND, PhD
🎧 Episode Summary Jason Hawrelak, ND, PhD explores the central role of the gut microbiome in shaping human health, explaining how the trillions of microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract influence immunity, metabolism, brain function, inflammation, and resilience. Drawing on more...
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EP235: Inside CIRS Lab and the Evolving Science of Biotoxin Illness - Christian Navarro-Torres, PhD
🎧 Episode Summary Christian Navarro-Torres, PhD shares his journey from cognitive neuroscientist and academic researcher to becoming a patient with severe CIRS, biotoxin illness, and extreme environmental hypersensitivity. Drawing from both scientific training and lived experience, he discusses...
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EP234: Born Free: Rethinking Chronic Illness Through the Lens of Systems Biology - Part 2 - Joshua Leisk
🎧 Episode Summary Joshua Leisk continues the discussion of his systems biology model for ME/CFS, Long COVID, and related chronic illnesses, focusing on how lymphatic dysfunction, sympathetic nervous system dominance, metabolic impairment, and chronic stress responses may contribute to the...
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EP233: Born Free: Rethinking Chronic Illness Through the Lens of Systems Biology - Part 1 - Joshua Leisk
🎧 Episode Summary Joshua Leisk explores his systems biology model for ME/CFS and related chronic illnesses, explaining that many seemingly different conditions may stem from shared patterns of autonomic nervous system dysfunction, chronic infections, biofilms, oxidative stress, and impaired...
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EP232: Essential Detoxification for Better Health in a Toxic World - Haroldo Magarinos, ND, DDS
🎧 Episode Summary This episode explores the growing impact of environmental toxicity on chronic illness and overall health with Dr. Haroldo Magarinos, an expert in biological dentistry, microbiome science, and detoxification medicine. The conversation examines how toxic exposures, including…
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EP231: Lipid Biology, Plasmalogens, and Neurodegenerative Prodromes - Part 2 - Dayan Goodenowe, PhD
🎧 Episode Summary This episode continues the conversation with Dayan Goodenowe, PhD, exploring the shared biochemical patterns underlying conditions such as autism, PANS/PANDAS, chronic Lyme, mold illness, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, and ALS. The discussion examines how environmental…
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EP230: Lipid Biology, Plasmalogens, and Neurodegenerative Prodromes - Part 1 - Dayan Goodenowe, PhD
🎧 Episode Summary This episode explores the foundational role of lipid biology and plasmalogens in cellular health, inflammation, and neurodegenerative patterns. Dayan Goodenowe, PhD discusses how membrane composition, oxidative stress, and environmental factors influence cellular function…
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Episode #229: Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) with Dr. Clayton Bell, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy, or SOT, in the treatment of Lyme disease and vector-borne infections. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Clayton Bell. Clayton Bell, MD is a leading integrative and…
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Episode #228: Body Ecology for Modern Times with Donna Gates, MEd, ABAAHP
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of Body Ecology in Candida, Long COVID, viral illness, and autism. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Donna Gates. Donna Gates, MEd, ABAAHP is a pioneer in gut health, infections, and immunity. Decades before it…
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Episode #227: It Ain't No Accidental Cure with Dr. Simon Yu, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will discover how addressing parasites and dental issues can unlock better health and why real healing is rarely an Accidental Cure. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Simon Yu. Simon Yu, MD combines internal medicine with integrative...
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Episode #226: Microglial Activation in Chronic Illness with Dr. Jonathan Streit, DC, CPN, IFMCP
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of microglial activation in complex, chronic illness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Jonathan Streit. Jonathan Streit, DC, CPN, IFMCP is a Functional and European Biological Medicine practitioner. He has...
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Episode #225: The Long COVID Puzzle with Dr. Robin Rose, DO
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the many pieces that contribute to the puzzle of Long COVID. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Robin Rose. Robin Rose, DO, author of "The 28-Day Gut Fix," is a double board-certified specialist in Gastroenterology and...
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Episode #224: Nitric Oxide with Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the vast role that nitric oxide plays in supporting health and strategies to increase nitric oxide. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Beth Shirley. Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN, developed an expertise as a compounding pharmacist…
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Episode #223: TOXIC and Beyond with Dr. Neil Nathan, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the latest approaches to healing your body from mold toxicity, Lyme disease, and other complex, chronic health conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan. Neil Nathan, MD has been practicing medicine for…
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Episode #222: EBOO and TPE: Breakthrough Therapies for Chronic Illness with Dr. Tami Lyday, DO, MS
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about breakthrough therapies for chronic illness recovery including EBOO and TPE. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Tami Lyday. Tami Lyday, DO, MS has been a physician since 2006 and a functional and integrative specialist…
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Episode #221: Getting to the Roots of Hair Loss with Dr. Alan J. Bauman, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about hair loss and some of the leading edge treatment options available today. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Alan J. Bauman. Alan J. Bauman, MD is an acclaimed board-certified hair restoration physician with nearly 30…
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Episode #220: Harnessing Quantum Energy to Transform Health with Todd Shipman
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about quantum energy and how to harness the power of quantum energy to transform health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Todd Shipman. Todd Shipman is a wellness enthusiast, entrepreneur, and advocate for cutting-edge quantum...
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Episode #219: Detox, Heal, Thrive: The Power of Sauna Therapy with Connie Zack
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about sauna therapy as tool for detoxification and health optimization. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Connie Zack. Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, the world leader in infrared sauna and light therapy, was inspired by her...
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Episode #218: Addressing the Kidneydemic with Renology: Part 2 with Dr. Robin Rose, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about chronic kidney disease and how to address the Kidneydemic with Renology. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Robin Rose. Robin Rose, MD began a journey into holistic healing in her teens in the mid-sixties beginning with...
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Episode #217: Addressing the Kidneydemic with Renology: Part 1 with Dr. Robin Rose, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about chronic kidney disease and how to address the Kidneydemic with Renology. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Robin Rose. Robin Rose, MD began a journey into holistic healing in her teens in the mid-sixties beginning with...
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Episode #216: Metabolic Vulnerability Index with Dr. Darren Schmidt, DC
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Metabolic Vulnerability Index (MVX) as an indicator of mortality and longevity. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Darren Schmidt. Darren Schmidt, DC is the Founder of The Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor which is…
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Episode #215: Osteoporosis with Dr. John Neustadt, ND
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about osteoporosis and how to fracture-proof your bones. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. John Neustadt. John Neustadt, ND is the Founder and President of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI). Dr. Neustadt earned his...
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Episode #214: Super Gut: Part 2 with Dr. William Davis, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the microbiome and how to create a Super Gut. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. William Davis. William Davis, MD is cardiologist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wheat Belly series of books and, more...
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Episode #213: Super Gut: Part 1 with Dr. William Davis, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the microbiome and how to create a Super Gut. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. William Davis. William Davis, MD is cardiologist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wheat Belly series of books and, more...
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Episode #212: Peptide Bioregulators with Nathalie Niddam, CNP, BPC
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the emerging world of peptide bioregulators in restoring health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Nathalie Niddam. Nathalie Niddam, CNP, BPC is a holistic nutritionist and longevity educator and is a trailblazer in the…
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Episode #211: Actinobacteria and Endotoxins in CIRS with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of Actinobacteria and Endotoxins in CIRS. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD is a recognized leader in patient care, research, and an education pioneer in the field of...
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Episode #210: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Dr. Derik Anderson, DC, CPT, CSN
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and effective approaches to treatment. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Derik Anderson. Derik Anderson, DC, CPT, CSN helps his patients be healthier by utilizing his education and personal and...
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Episode #209: The Glutathione Guy with Nayan Patel, PharmD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of glutathione in health and advanced glutathione delivery systems. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Nayan Patel. Nayan Patel, PharmD is an alumnus of the University of Southern California School Of Pharmacy, where…
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Episode #208: The Perrin Technique™ with Dr. Raymond Perrin, DO, PhD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about The Perrin Technique™ and the importance of detoxification and drainage in ME/CFS, Long COVID, and other conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Raymond Perrin. Raymond Perrin, DO, PhD is an osteopath and...
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Episode #207: Hypercoagulation with Ruth Kriz, MSN, APRN
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the important role of hypercoagulation in chronic illness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Ruth Kriz. Utilizing her functional medicine background as well as experience in microbiology and teaching pharmacology, Ruth Kriz,...
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Episode #206: Thiamine and Beyond with Elliot Overton, DipCNM, CFMP
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of thiamine in supporting those with various complex, chronic conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Elliot Overton. Elliot Overton, DipCNM, CFMP is a nutritionist based in France and the founder of…
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Episode #205: GENIE Testing in CIRS with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the use of GENIE testing in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD is a recognized leader in patient care, research, and an education pioneer in...
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Episode #204: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids with Dr. Elisa Song, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about integrative pediatrics and how to create whole child resilience. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Elisa Song. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford, NYU, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine…
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Episode #203: Gadolinium Deposition Disease with Dr. Richard Semelka, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of gadolinium in chronic conditions and about the entity of Gadolinium Deposition Disease. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Richard Semelka. Richard Semelka, MD has been in practice as a radiologist for 28 years...
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Episode #202: Reversing Alzheimer's with Dr. Heather Sandison, ND
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about a toolkit to improve cognition and protect brain health from cognitive decline. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Heather Sandison. Heather Sandison, ND is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive...
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Episode #201: Primal Trust with Dr. Cathleen King, DPT
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about a system called Primal Trust that is used to support the limbic system, vagus nerve, and autonomic nervous system. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Cathleen King. Cathleen King, DPT is a physical therapist who is...
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Episode #200: The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide with Dr. Neil Nathan, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about a healing guide to support sensitive patients in restoring health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan. Neil Nathan, MD has been practicing medicine for 50 years. He has written several books including: "Healing...
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Episode #199: Mold Dogs with Bill Whitstine, CMT
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of mold dogs as a tool used in mold inspection of an indoor environment. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Bill Whitstine. Bill Whitstine, CMT owns and operates the Florida Canine Academy, which trains bomb, drug,...
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Episode #198: DNA Adducts with Dr. Werner Vosloo, ND
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of DNA adducts in chronic health conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Werner Vosloo. Werner Vosloo, ND is a Naturopathic and Homeopathic Physician who focuses on and has a passion for helping people with...
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Episode #197: Toxoplasmosis with Dr. Eboni Cornish, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn the role of Toxoplasmosis in chronic illness and approaches for addressing it. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Eboni Cornish. Eboni Cornish, MD, a highly regarded physician, provides integrative medicine services to a diverse...
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Episode #196: Cellular Wellness with Justine Stenger
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about lipid therapies and the importance of healthy lipid balance in optimizing cellular health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Justine Stenger. Justine Stenger received her degree from the University of Alberta in Nutrition and...
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Episode #195: Heavily Metalled with Shari Guess
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about heavy metals, metal allergy, and Type IV delayed hypersensitivity responses. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Shari Guess. Shari Guess almost died from severe allergies due to metal hypersensitivity after a litany of...
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Episode #194: Sacred Psychiatry with Dr. Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about "Sacred Psychiatry" and healing through the integration of heart, mind, body, soul, the biosphere, and the cosmos. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir. Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir, MD, is a holistic...
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Episode #193: Actinos as a Root Cause of CIRS with Dr. Eric Dorninger, ND, LAc
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the root causes of CIRS including Actinos and endotoxins. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Eric Dorninger. Eric Dorninger ND, LAc is a Registered Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist. He graduated from Bastyr...
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Episode #192: Cutting Edge Approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr. Christian Bogner, MD, FACOG, CFMNP and Alex Zaharakis, MA, MS, DABR
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about cutting edge approaches to support children dealing with autism. About My Guests: My guests for this episode are Dr. Christian Bogner and Alex Zaharakis. Christian Bogner, MD, FACOG, CFMNP is a lecturer, educator, and experienced...
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Episode #191: Ellen Cutler Method with Dr. Ellen Cutler, DC
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the components of the Ellen Cutler Method including detoxification, enzymes, and desensitization. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ellen Cutler. Ellen Cutler, DC is a bestselling author and an internationally recognized...
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Episode #190: Exploring Mold with John Banta, CIH
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will explore mold and consider how Pathways testing might be a helpful tool in an environmental exploration. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is John Banta. John Banta, CIH, BA is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene as a...
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Episode #189: ImmunoLytics with JW Biava
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about ImmunoLytics and gravity plate testing. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is JW Biava. JW Biava is the Owner and CEO of ImmunoLytics, an environmental laboratory that specializes in assessing indoor environments for mold...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
BetterHealthGuy Podcast features conversations with leading experts exploring complex chronic illnesses, mold illness, chronic Lyme disease and other chronic infections, environmental toxicity, and related conditions.After nearly 30 years navigating his own journey through chronic Lyme disease and mold illness to recover his health, Scott has been fortunate to learn from many leading experts and healers in the integrative health space.Among those who have influenced Scott's journey are Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD; Neil Nathan, MD; Jill Crista, ND; Amy Derksen, ND; Simon Yu, MD; Dale Bredesen, MD; Lee Cowden, MD; Raj Patel, MD; and many others.Through these conversations, Scott explores topics such as mold and mycotoxin illness (CIRS), chronic Lyme disease and coinfections, Long COVID, ME/CFS, PANS/PANDAS, autism, Alzheimer's, parasites, the microbiome, detoxification, limbic system retraining, emotional health, and much more.Join Scott, the BetterHealthGuy, as he shares insigh
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