Episode 33 | Omega Oils with Jonny Bowden

In this episode, Jim talks with Darren Landis, president and co-founder of Hyalogic. Hyalogic specializes in products using hyaluronic acid (HA). They will discuss the benefits of hyaluronic acid in multiple areas of the body, reasons for long life in a Japanese village, how hyaluronic acid degrades over time in the body, use of hyaluronic acid in skincare and additional supplements to take when using hyaluronic acid.

Darren Landis co-founded Hyalogic twenty years ago, one of the first companies to bring hyaluronic acid to the marketplace for joint benefits. He has held health care positions for twenty years, and is certified as a respiratory therapist and has a B.S. degree in Allied Health Sciences from the University of Kansas Medical Center.

In this episode, Jim explores a couple of health journal articles regarding the benefits of turmeric curcumin for muscle fatigue and inflammation as well as an article exploring similar befits from the essential amino acid leucine.

Then his guest Tom Dadant from Host defense will explore many topics related to medical mushrooms (fungi) including a wide variety of topics. Here are just a few examples; the history of mushrooms and health, structure of mushrooms explained, mushrooms can be both medicinal and culinary at the same time (i.e. lion's mane tastes like lobster), all mushrooms are a prebiotic feeding the microbiome in the gut, benefits of taking concentrated formulas of multiple mushrooms vs single mushroom formulas, capsule vs liquid, children studies, and questions like, "Did you know we share more genetic DNA with mushrooms than we do with plants?" 

Also at the beginning and end of the conversation, Tom goes into very intriguing details about bees and the current concerns of their health and how Host Defense has been investing efforts to assist bees by feeding them medicinal mushrooms for their immune health. It's extremely fascinating and inspiring. Check out all the buzz around this topic.

Take a listen and see if you learned as much has we did. Also use coupon code "shrooms" for 10% off your entire order on our sponsor's website www.hollyhillvitamins.com.

In this episode, Jim will be chatting with Cheryl Meyers, Chief Scientific Affairs for Europharma, Inc (parent of Terry Naturally). They will be focusing on two topics; Blood Sugar Health in America as well as Thyroid Health. Some bullet points are; how diabetes went from a rarity to common place, complications from diabetes and prediabetic states, insulin resistance, thyroid health as impacted by iodine, impact of both high and low iodine levels, why is Japan less likely to have thyroid issues, the reality of iodine in salt, diet and supplementation solutions. 

Cheryl Myers is an expert in dietary supplements and natural medicines who has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and television shows, plus lectures and publicized in health journals.

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In this episode Jim talks about some new research about the health benefits of Vitamin D and then an in-depth conversation with Stacey Littlefield Formulator and Master Herbalist for REDD Remedies. They will discuss two new products; Peaceful Mama and Rhythm & Flo. There is a lot that can be learned about the benefits of particular herbs which support hormone balance and stress related issues, both in women and men. Take a listen and see if you learn something new. Also use coupon code "mama" on www.hollyhillvitamins.com for a 10% discount on all REDD Remedies products including those discussed in the show. Don't forget to exercise when you can (even for short intervals) and pay attention to what you are eating.

This show will focus on taking a much deeper dive into the health benefits of the rather misunderstood superfood and herb called aloe. Karen Masterson Koch C.N.C. She will discuss a wide range of topics including; base information about the herb aloe, her early career at the Livingston Clinic, influence of the active food in aloe, the history of aloe and varieties used by Aloe Life International, testing aloe products on the market for efficacy, toxic exposures and aloe, aloe research on early strains of COVID (before COVID-19), touch on over 100 studies of aloe and the immune system, paradontal benefits from aloe and topical applications for skin and hair health. This episode is loaded with information about aloe that I am sure you have never heard. Take a listen and let me know what you learned?

Karen Masterson Koch is a Clinical Nutritionist with over 17 years of experience counseling patients in medical clinics. Karen's internship was at the Livingston Clinic, with the world renowned Immunologist, Dr. Virginia Livingston, M.D..

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In this episode we explore many aspects of enzymes. First there is some general discussions about what enzymes are and how they work in the body. Then there is an exploration of many related topics including; dental considerations, enzymes and digestion, gallbladder, medication interactions, systemic enzymes, and the SBO Enzyme. My guest, Jeff Owens is an industry veteran who has worked for multiple enzyme companies and he also understands the retail aspect of the industry. He wears multiple hats in his current role at Dynamic Enzymes (https://dynamicenzymes.com/) and AST Enzymes (https://astenzymes.com/).  

Hopefully you will learn as much as I did. There is a lot of information you may not have considered. Take a listen and feel free to reach out if you want to talk more about the topic. Keep in mind that our sponsor HollyHillVitamins.com will give you a 10% discount with the coupon code "gut" for any Dynamic Enzyme product found here https://hollyhillvitamins.com/product-category/shop-by-brand/dynamic-enzymes/ .

Thanks for joining us again for another gut health episode, this time with 2nd time guest of the show Paul Freeman, national educator for Garden of Life.

 Hey there folks, it's been a while but we're back with a very special guest on this episode. Paul Schulick is a Master Herbalist and has been in the natural healing industry for over 40 years. After selling his company, New Chapter, Paul and his wife Barbi have started a "new chapter" with their company 'For the Biome' which seeks to deliver solutions for the mind, body, and microbiome that build strength and resilience amidst modern health challenges. 

We've all witnessed the scenes in films and TV; a bunch of sweaty men hanging out in a steamy wooden sauna discussing the happenings in their lives. While that may be a somewhat disturbing mental image, imagine if you could get the benefits of a sauna without the unwanted accompaniment of strangers, and in a much more sanitary environment, right in your own home? 

Our guest Phil Wilson and I have a conversation about just that possibility in the form of Far Infrared Saunas. If you've ever wondered about the health benefits of far infrared light, you will not want to miss this episode!!

On this episode, we talk with the 'Nutrition Myth Buster' himself, Jonny Bowden, PhD in holistic nutrition, and best-selling author of books such as The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, Living Low-Carb, and The Great Cholesterol Myth.  Our topic of discussion is omega oils, particularly of the flaxseed and fish varieties, and the numerous health benefits of supplementing your diet with them.