Eat your way to hydration and quench your thirst.   Dr. Neal Barnard reveals some of the most hydrating foods you can eat when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Topics Discussed - What foods have the highest water content? - How many ounces of water should you drink each day? - How much water can come from food? - What are the most hydrating fruits? - What are the most hydrating vegetables? - What are the best foods to eat after a workout? - Does soda actually quench thirst? - How much do coffee and caffeinated drinks dehydrate you? - And m ..read more

Fat in milk does not count. That’s great news for dairy lovers!   Unfortunately, it’s simply not true and the science just doesn’t add up. Yet, that is the premise of new legislation that would return whole-fat milk with 5 grams of saturated fat per serving, representing a quarter of an entire day’s limit, to school lunches across the United States.   While the fat from the pizza, hamburgers, french fries, and other food on cafeteria trays is totaled up, the largest source of saturated fat is being totally disregarded. Why is that?   Double-board-certified pediatrician Dr. Yami ..read more

A poor diet can destroy healthy skin, but a good diet can bring a flawless complexion right back.   That is the key to Dr. Robynne Chutkan's gut-based approach to treating skin conditions from the inside out. Her method shows that acne, eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis don't have to be treated exclusively with expensive treatments and messy creams.   Dr. Chutkan joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE with tips and for restoring glowing skin and getting rid of unwanted and embarrassing blemishes.   In this episode: - Foods that help acne - Foods that h ..read more

Learn the best foods and natural ways to help with depression and mental illness.   More than one in five adults in the U.S. are living with a mental illness, but most are unaware that small changes can often lead to the biggest improvements.   Dr. Eddie Ramirez has seen remarkable transformations in his patients using a groundbreaking approach that targets the root causes of mental health issues.   He has engaged in extensive research and spoken in nearly 100 countries, and now he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to discuss the powerful co ..read more

Imagine a place where the average lifespan is shockingly low and the rates of diabetes and heart disease are sky-high. Now, imagine what would happen if the people who lived there embraced the power of plant-based nutrition and positive lifestyle changes.   No need to imagine, because this is happening in the Marshall Islands.   Renowned dietitian Brenda Davis shares her groundbreaking work in a community challenged by severe health issues, including how her team brought this work all the way up to the president. Discover how her lifestyle intervention program is improving health out ..read more

Dr. Dawn Mussallem was clinically dead for four minutes. Her heart stopped beating in a room full of other doctors.   The fact that she came back to life is a miracle. It was the second time she defied the odds to live. Earlier in life she beat Stage 4 terminal cancer.   Does she have super DNA that helped her survive?   No. Her superpower is one that every other human has the potential to possess: a positive outlook on life. That outlook would enable her to become the first person in history to complete a marathon on the first anniversary of receiving a heart transplant.   ..read more

Fasting is a powerful tool in fighting multiple diseases.   Dr. Alan Goldhamer explains how the body is often able to overcome chronic health challenges by detoxifying during the fasting process. Dr. Goldhamer is the author of Can Fasting Save Your Life? and co-founder of the TrueNorth Health Center.   He has helped more than 25,000 individuals.   In This Episode - Diseases most effectively treated by fasting - Does visceral fat act like a tumor? - Are salt, oil, and sugar real food? - Becoming addicted to food and breaking the addiction with fasting - And more!   Dr. Goldh ..read more

John Salley was one of the bad boys of the NBA and one of the stars of the Bad Boys movie franchise. But he's also doing good things to improve his health and inspire others.   The 60-year-old has a goal to spend the next 60 years of his life teaching the world about health and wellness. And for Salley, that begins with his plant-based diet.   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to peel back the curtain on his transition from the basketball court to Hollywood and health world.   Topics - Has he ever gotten Bad Boys co-stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence to try veg ..read more

Robert Cheeke is a New York Times bestselling author and champion vegan bodybuilder who joins us to discuss what it means to be an impactful vegan.   In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, we explore: - How small changes can lead to massive positive impacts - Actionable advice on leveraging skills and resources to promote effective vegan altruism - The inspiring story and mission behind his latest book, "The Impactful Vegan"   Join host Chuck Carroll, "The Weight Loss Champion," and Robert Cheeke for a conversation that goes beyond muscles and dives deep into making a lasting diff ..read more

While we often link excess salt intake to heart disease and high blood pressure, the damage to the gut and microbiome is not to be overlooked.   Join Chuck Carroll and the master of gut health, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI, for a deep dive into the impact of sodium on your microbiome.   Tune in to discover: - How excessive salt intake can disrupt your gut bacteria and cause a host of health issues. - The effects of high-sodium diets on gut bacteria. - The role of potassium-rich foods in balancing sodium levels. - Tips to help you navigate the sodium minefield in everyday foods. - Ho ..read more