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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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