Natural Health Matters

We all want to maximize our potential, but our mindset often holds us back. Join Life Coach Larry Davis and host David Sandstrom for an empowering dialogue about succeeding God's way through renewing your mind. You'll come away with fresh revelation on bounding back from failures, taking thoughts captive, knowing your identity in Christ, and more. Start listening now to begin cultivating true mental and spiritual freedom!

For complete show notes visit my website https://www.davidsandstrom.com/135

David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

Bruce Lipton's Book The Biology of Belief

Larry's Social Handle IamLADavis

Larry's website 

Can you improve your vision and throw out your glasses, even after age 40? Airline Pilot David Sandstrom and Natural Vision coach Carl Vigilante say absolutely! Learn how they used Natural Vision Improvement techniques like the Bates Method to go from failing eyesight to crystal clear 20/20 vision in their 60s. They'll share exactly what worked for them.

For complete show notes visit my website https://www.davidsandstrom.com/134

3:07 Bates Method for Improving Eyesight and Reducing Stress.

12:05 How the Bates Method works

18:33 The Bates Method demonstrated

26:44 Eye movement and focus techniques.

David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

Carl's website: relearntosee.com

The Fruit of the Spirit are all health-promoting. Learning to cultivate God's fruit doesn't have to be difficult. When we allow God's Spirit to flow through us, others are blessed and we maximize our own potential in the process. In this encouraging interview, Host David Sandstrom and guest Robert Bass share how to partner with the Holy Spirit to bear the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

David's Book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

Robert's Book: Hidden Fruit

Personal trainer Chad Austin joins us for an insightful discussion on keeping fitness a central priority — no matter your age or stage of life. We explore the ups and downs we all face in our fitness journeys, and why getting “unstuck” quickly is key after life throws you a curveball. Chad shares his motto: “You don’t stop working out when you get older, you get older when you stop working out.” Chad also introduces listeners to his signature “fitness reset” — designed to help people get unstuck and re-centered around achievable fitness goals after changes or slip-ups throw them off their game. He provides encouragement if you feel discouraged and concrete tips for setting yourself up for lifelong success. For complete show notes visit my website https://www.davidsandstrom.com/132 0:00 Introduction 6:06 Fitness and wellness impacting daily life. 13:15 Fitness goals and resetting for long-term success. 21:59 Fitness priorities and self-care. 26:30 Exercise for aging gracefully 30:56 Fitness prioritization and balance for improved quality of life.

David's book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

Show Notes Page

Chad's website

Chad's Fitness Reset Mini Course

Once a paramedic, Josh Dech now educates doctors on how to end their patient's digestive misery. He explains the spiritual roots of degenerative disease and shares the Christian worldview that unlocked his understanding of the body’s self-healing abilities. Josh describes the two main ways gut diseases start and his cutting-edge lab testing used to pinpoint root causes missed by mainstream medicine, leading to his astounding 90-95% success rate resolving “incurable” cases of IBD, IBS and more.

4:13 Body's ability to heal itself, modern lifestyle's impact on health.

9:06 Health, wellness, and the use of modern Western medicine.

14:43 Rapid increase in inflammatory bowel disease cases.

18:20 Natural remedies and pharmaceutical industry influence.

25:13 The complexity of the human body and its connection to the earth.

30:29 Gut health and autoimmune diseases. 35:20 Gut health and disease diagnosis.

40:15 Gut health and autoimmune diseases with a functional medicine practitioner.

44:32 Gut health and natural remedies with Josh.

David's book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

David's website DavidSandstrom.com 

Josh's website Reversable

Do you ever feel like something is missing in your life? An inner restlessness you can't quite name or satisfy no matter how much you acquire or accomplish? In this eye-opening interview, pastor and author Cory Rosenke reveals the 5 core cravings of every human soul that drive our behavior: security, identity, independence, significance, and innocence.

Discover why material possessions, status, relationships, and even personal health can never fully satisfy these innate spiritual cravings - and how connecting your soul back to God is the only way to find true peace and lasting fulfillment. Learn to recognize your unidentified longings and finally understand the inner emptiness you've been experiencing.

Join host David Sandstrom as he talks with Cory Rosenke about his book “The Magnetic Heart of God: Understanding the Five Cravings of Your Soul.” This enlightening conversation will uncover the hidden truths behind your deepest desires and equip you to nourish your soul the way God designed you.

Time Stamps:

01:02 Spiritual health and connection with God for better well-being.

07:08 The importance of connecting with God as a three-part being.

11:51 Surrendering to God for abundant life.

16:41 The fall of humanity and the pursuit of peace through faith.

22:23 The Five Cravings of the Soul and Their Impact on Peace and Happiness.

26:46 Truth, significance, and sanctification in Christianity.

33:31 God's healing and spiritual growth.

35:58 Understanding people's true nature and finding peace. 40:59 Identity, marketing, and soul cravings.

Resources:

David's book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

Cory's book: The Magnetic Heart of God

For complete show notes visit my website https://www.davidsandstrom.com/130

Learn practical strategies for setting and achieving your goals by developing mental toughness. Derick Johnson, Army veteran and life coach, shares insights on controlling your focus, managing relationships that support (or hinder) your growth, breaking down big goals, and overcoming obstacles. Tune in for actionable tips on exercising discipline, boosting self-confidence through consistency, handling setbacks, and creating positive ripple effects.  

2:58 - Turning childhood trauma into discernment and perspective-taking gifts  
7:14 - Being your own MVP with self-awareness and self-control
13:44 - Identifying and eliminating distractions and unhealthy patterns
32:21 - Visualizing desired outcomes and reverse-engineering the steps   
39:21 - Surrounding yourself with people who fan your flames, not extinguish them
44:10 - Approaching conversations strategically to inspire change
24:10 - Blocking time monthly to check progress and stay on track  
26:42 - Gaining confidence from the growth process itself

Whether starting fitness goals, career objectives, or relationship dreams in 2023, apply Derick's battle-tested mental toughness mindsets to set yourself up for success.

David's book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

Derick's website

Does your relationship need more love? My guest Paul Zolman shares how using "The 5 Love Languages" can strengthen your marriage, family, friendships, and workplace. Paul created an innovative "Love Language" cube to help people be more intentional in sharing love. Each day you roll the cube and whichever love language comes up, you focus on expressing that love language to others.

The five love languages are:

• Words of Affirmation
• Quality Time
• Receiving Gifts
• Acts of Service
• Physical Touch

Discover how this simple practice can transform relationships at home, school, church, and work. Small acts of kindness create connection.

This encouraging conversation provides inspiration and practical tips to enrich your relationships and spread more love in the world.

For complete show notes visit my website https://www.davidsandstrom.com/128

Time Stamps:

2:26 Paul's challenging upbringing

5:07 Taking personal responsibility

9:46 The love language cube explained

18:06 Bringing love languages into schools

24:07 Implementing in the workplace

27:16 Favorite Bible verse

30:29 Love must be given away

32:30 Watch for the divine in one another

Paul's website

Dr. Timothy Jennings website

David's website

David's book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health 

Join Harvard graduate and Relationship Researcher Shaunti Feldhahn on the Natural Health Matters podcast as she talks about her book “Secrets of Sex and Marriage.”

In this mature-content episode, Shaunti shares insights from her research on how couples can build a more vibrant and fulfilling sex life.

The core message: Intentionality, mutual understanding, and working as a team can unlock greater intimacy, even if you feel far apart now. Small changes to your awareness and relationship habits can make a big difference. This eye-opening conversation is for anyone wanting to build greater connection in their marriage. Though it covers mature themes, it does so tactfully with helpful insights.

For complete show notes visit my website https://www.davidsandstrom.com/127

0:00 Introduction

4:00 Maintaining a healthy sex life in marriage.

8:37 Couple's creative solution to keep their marriage fresh: sharing IDs with police officers.

 13:18 Sexual intimacy in marriage, including survey methods and clinical perspectives.

20:35 Sexual frequency in marriage and its correlation with happiness.

24:56 Sexual frequency in marriages, with insights on common misconceptions and the wide range of what works for different couples.

36:12 Sexual desire types and their impact on relationships.

43:19 How men can improve their relationships with their wives.

Shaunti's Book The Secrets of Sex and Marriage

Shaunti's website

David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

David's website

Katrina Foe overcame her cancer naturally while pregnant with her 6th child. After being diagnosed with cancer at 37, she was kicked out of an alternative cancer clinic for asking too many questions. She then found answers through functional medicine testing.

Time Stamps:

03:25 Cancer diagnosis, alternative treatments, and personal journey.

09:31 Individualized healthcare and root cause analysis. 14:30 Identifying health-enhancing factors and health-blocking factors.

8:05 Holistic health and addressing mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects for better physical outcomes.

27:31 Mental health and the ketogenic diet.

37:28 Emotional Healing

David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

Katrina's free ebook

Katrina's website

Learn how to improve your skin health by supporting your microbiome with Dr. Yug Varma in this episode of the Natural Health Matters podcast! 

We cover how gut and skin health are closely related, and how avoiding unnecessary antibiotics helps maintain the balance of good and bad bacteria in our microbiome. We discuss how hand sanitizers, antimicrobial soaps, and harsh acne treatments like Accutane can destroy our skin's microbiome over time and lead to issues like acne and premature aging.  

Key topics covered:

- The link between gut and skin health [3:29]
- How antibiotics disrupt the microbiome [4:27]  
- The role of the skin microbiome in conditions like acne [10:56]
- Prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics explained [21:29]
- Why harsh acne treatments often backfire [20:58]
- Clinical research behind phage technology for acne [32:30]  
- Tips for simplifying your skincare routine [35:52]

For this episode's notes, links, and resources go to davidsandstrom.com/125

David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health 

Bioidentical Hormones for Men and Women - Age gracefully!

Learn the truth about hormone replacement therapy from expert Dr. Daved Rosensweet. This video covers:

- Debunking myths that HRT causes cancer 
- Real benefits of balanced hormones - energy, libido, cognition, strength!
- Difference between bioidentical and traditional hormones  
- Finding an anti-aging or integrative medicine doctor
- Optimal hormone delivery methods like creams, gels and pellets
- Why hormone levels decline and how to test your hormones   
- Restoring vitality, sexuality and independence as you age  
- How hormones prevent muscle loss, fragility, fractures and dementia
- Why nearly EVERYONE needs HRT to age successfully and live life to the fullest!

Boost your energy, build muscle, enhance intimacy and keep your brain sharp with the help of an expert hormone specialist. BHRT allows you to enjoy health and vitality at ANY age!

For full show notes go to https://www.davidsandstrom.com/124

Dr. Glenn explains why food cravings are natural but can be labeled "dormant" with the right techniques. He provides science-backed methods for extinguishing cravings including:

• Making clear food rules and arguing against destructive thoughts that lead to breaking them
• Breathing techniques to calm the panic state of cravings
• Eating regularly to prevent intense hunger leading to binges
• Planning meals in advance to make better evening food choices
• Looking for "evidence of success" when you slip up instead of beating yourself up.

We also discuss:

• Why the modern food environment and culture sets us up for cravings and overeating
• How to change your mindset and stop feeling deprived on a healthy diet
• The truth about counting calories for weight loss
• Why intermittent fasting may not be the best approach when first overcoming cravings
• Tips for long-term mastery over food instead of it mastering you.

• Check out the full podcast episode for all of Dr. Glenn's wisdom on defeating your food cravings for good!

David's book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

Dr. Glenn's book: Defeat Your Cravings

Avrum Bluming book: Estrogen Matters

Chronic pain and anxiety are two common yet debilitating conditions that many people struggle with. My guest today, Monica Norcross, has a unique approach to helping people find freedom from these issues. Her program is called The Still Workout and it's based on Psalm 46:10 "Be still and Know that I am God."

Topics & Timestamps

2:55 Interconnectedness of spirit, mind, and body.

6:08 Anxiety's impact on mental, physical, and spiritual health.

12:12 Fascia, Anxiety, and Spirituality.

18:29 Biblical perspective on physical health and wellness.

23:28 Prioritizing physical and spiritual health. David & Monica share truisms.

28:02 Laughter, breathing, and mental wellness.

33:17 Monica shares her contact info.

Monica's website TheStillWorkout.com

This episode's Show Notes page

David's website DavidSandstrom.com

David's book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health 

In this solo episode, talk about the 3 components of a human being and the 3 focus areas to each part that give us 9 pillars of health. Spirit: Love for God, love for others, and love for ourselves; Mind: Mindset, limiting beliefs, and emotional intelligence; Body: nutrition, movement, and sleep.

In this solo episode, I go over the 6 core tenets of Naturopathy and support each one with biblical principles. I talk about the 3 different ways people tend to see God. I make the case that God wants health for us. I talk about how obedience to God's word sets us up for blessings. I finish off with some specific recommendations for spirit, mind, and body.

4:55 God wants us healthy

7:31 How do we see God?

13:14 The difference between Naturopathy and Allopathic Medicine

16:04 The six core tenants of Naturopathy and The Biblical principles behind them

34:00 Is this name-it-and-claim-it?

36:05 God's design laws for health

David's  book "The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health"

You've probably heard about the health benefits of intermittent fasting. But, maybe you were a little intimidated by the idea of going without food. Well, in this episode, Health Coach Laurie Lewis explains just how easy adopting a fasting lifestyle can be.

Time Stamps

9:32 Diet Coke is a toxin.

16:15 What time to finish eating?

21:55 Intermittent fasting vs. time-restricted eating

28:20 Eat food in its God-given natural form.

33:50 The metabolic setpoint

40:25 Does intermittent fasting mess with your hormones?

48:29 This is simple.

David's book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

Laurie's website fastforwardwellness.com

Analeema water is coherent water or structured water that behaves the way nature intended. Most water is made up of molecules that are in a caotic state. With the Analeema wand, anyone can easily structure their drinking water and enhance the effectiveness of that water. In other words, it makes your water do what water does only dramatically better.

0:00 What is ATP and how does it work?

5:52 The mother tincture

13:30 The science of biophoton research

18:07 The connection between the microbiome and human health

24:14 Double-blind placebo-controlled study for Analeema water

33:55 How to use the Analeema stick.

41:45 What type of water to start with?

46:24 Glycanage and the sun.

52:39 How to get in touch with Mario

Mario's website 

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David's Book "The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health"

Holistic Cancer treatment works with your body and not against it. Yes, chemotherapy can shrink tumors, but it destroys healthy cells in the process. It's better to treat the whole person with methods that cooperate with our body's design.

2:46 Why we need to be more natural.

7:32 Can traditional oncology and holistic integrative cancer care co-exist.

13:22 The dualistic principle of cancer treatment.

19:29 Going to war on cancer.

26:10 Intermittent fasting and cancer treatment.

31:11 How do you use hyperthermia in treatment?

36:37 What is the difference between niacin and Vitamin C?

41:33 The importance of faith in healing.

47:20 Connecting with others who have had the same cancer.

54:56 How to get in touch with Dr. Goodyear.

David's book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

Dr. Goodyear's personal website

Dr. Goodyear's clinic website

In this episode, I'm talking with Mental Health Expert Matt Zemon. Matt is an expert in the use of Physycledelic medications to treat stubborn mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction.