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The DNA Restart with Guest Dr. Sharon Moalem

Aug 29th, 2016 38m 51s

You may have heard that a big part being in shape is the role of genetics. It might be easy enough for Chris Evans to be in shape, he's born with those good genes. For the rest of us, are we just stuck fighting our genetics to get that flat bel

Dying to Wake Up with Guest Dr. Rajiv Parti

Aug 22nd, 2016 36m 55s

We have heard of people having all sorts of various out-of-body experiences when having near-death experiences. Today Pedram welcomes a guest to The Health Bridge who has had an experience of his own, but is also a doctor with over thirty years

Getting Kids to Love Vegetables with Guest Dr. Drew Hanks

Aug 15th, 2016 41m 13s

Anyone with kids knows how hard it can be to get them to eat fruits and vegetables. It's an even harder battle when you have to fight the advertisements they may see for less nutritional choices. Today's guest on The Health Bridge is an assista

Global Outreach Doctors with Guest Dr. Andrew Lustig

Aug 8th, 2016 28m 57s

Today's guest on The Health Bridge is a man focused on solutions. Dr. Andrew Lustig volunteers his time, energy, and knowledge to people in need all over the globe. He is the founder and president of Global Outreach Doctors which gathers a team

Rethinking Narcissism with Guest Dr. Craig Malkin

Aug 1st, 2016 43m 19s

With the rise of social media and all of its forms, between Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and Snapchat, it's hard to determine a post that seems like genuine sharing and one that is posted just to try to get as much attention as possible.

The Mind-Gut Connection with Guest Dr. Emeran Mayer

Jul 25th, 2016 43m 46s

For the past several years in health care, it seems like the "gut" has been on everyone's mind. Pedram has talked at length with various guests about the gut and its processes on this program, but in this episode, he welcomes Dr. Emeran Mayer,

Harness Your Hormones to Lose Weight with Guest Dr. Warren Willey

Jul 18th, 2016 37m 30s

Many of us who have struggled with our weight surely have tried a good variety of methods to reach our weight goals. There's the obvious "eat less, exercise more" that we start with before moving on to any variety of dieting plans. But what if

Eat Dirt with Guest Josh Axe

Jul 11th, 2016 37m 1s

Did you know that 70% of your immune system is located in your gut? So if your digestive system is off, it could possibly lead to some other serious health problems such as chronic inflammation, allergies, autoimmune disease, eczema, psoriasis,

A Mind of Your Own with Guest Dr. Kelly Brogan

Jul 4th, 2016 51m 17s

Depression affects 14.8 million American adults and women experience it at twice the rate of men. According to the World Health Organization it is the leading cause of disability worldwide, but the National Institute of Health reports that 80%

Ending Heart Disease with Guest Dr. Joel Fuhrman

Jun 27th, 2016 38m 8s

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death with an estimated 600,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone. That means every 60 seconds someone in the U.S. dies from heart disease. To talk about these staggering numbers, Pedram Shojai welc

The Age Fix with Guest Dr. Anthony Youn

Jun 21st, 2016 32m 46s

The human body's largest organ, our skin, covers an area of about 20 square feet and weighs about 8 pounds on its own. It protects us from the elements, from microbes, helps control body temperature and transmits the sensations of touch and tem

The Allergy Solution with Guest Dr. Leo Galland

Jun 13th, 2016 38m 52s

You might know someone with an allergy if you don't suffer from one yourself. It's estimated that 30 percent of adults suffer from an allergy ranging from asthma to hay fever to eczema and food allergies. What's more alarming however is researc

I Am A Food Addict with Guest Susan Peirce Thompson

Jun 6th, 2016 41m 2s

It takes a lot of courage to admit to an addiction. But sometimes we can overlook the idea of being addicted to food. Some of us might just think we're chronic overeaters before we admit to ourselves that we're just plain addicted. For some it

The Teenage Brain with Guest Dr. Frances Jensen

May 30th, 2016 32m 6s

This week on the Health Bridge, Pedram turns the focus on a huge mystery some of us may have to deal with on a daily basis: What exactly is going on in a teenager's brain? To help us decipher this mystery, Pedram welcomes Dr. Frances Jensen, a

The Future of Personalized Healthcare with Guest Matt Reimann

May 23rd, 2016 27m 40s

Here on The Health Bridge we've discussed how health care and the right things to do to be in better health can vary wildly from person to person. So while we on the show do our best to provide information that can help a large number, it's har

Enzyme Essentials with Guest Wade Lightheart

May 17th, 2016 48m 39s

Chances are if you follow our podcast, you know the importance of nutrition, but what can easily be overlooked is the importance enzymes play in our digestion and absorption of nutrients. Today Pedram Shojai welcomes Wade Lightheart to The Heal

Freedom From High-Cost Healthcare with Guest Tom Blue

May 10th, 2016 39m 52s

Health insurance is now mandated by federal law. We all have to have it. But what are all the options out there? Are we all forced into high-cost plans with little actual benefits? What alternatives are out there? Well this week on The Health B

Intimacy, Connection, and God with Guest Anna Cabeca

May 2nd, 2016 36m 7s

What is the relationship between intimacy and connection betweencouples and that relationship in regards to God? What role does thespiritual play in a relationship? To help explore relationships onthis unique level is Dr. Anna Cabeca. She's

Opioid Epidemic with Guest Dr. Debra Houry

Apr 25th, 2016 31m 13s

The United States is in the midst of a prescription drug overdose epidemic. Prescriptions and sales of opioids like Vicodin and Percocet have quadrupled since 1999. According to the CDC, more than 40 people die every day from prescription opioi

Eat Fat, Get Thin with Guest Dr. Mark Hyman

Apr 18th, 2016 45m 1s

For years we were told fat was bad. We were told that if we didn't want fat on our bodies we shouldn't eat it and that it could lead to heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. But now years of research and studies have shown that fat has little,

Going Vegan with Guest Donovan Green

Mar 30th, 2016 34m 9s

Veganism is the practice abstaining from using animal products, from meats to fish to eggs and milk, and living only on plant-based foods. Recently on The Health Bridge, Pedram welcomed Kevin Gianni who was a former vegan but had to re-introduc

Is Surgery The Best Option? Functional Orthopedics with Guest Dr. Ben Rubin

Mar 22nd, 2016 42m 58s

It's not uncommon, even at a young age, to have injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system, that is, the system involving joints, muscles, and ligaments. Orthopedic complaints are among the most common reasons people seek medical care.

Brain Health with Guest Daniel Amen

Mar 14th, 2016 38m 53s

Today kicks off Brain Awareness Week! It's an annual global campaign to increase awareness on the progress and benefits of brain research. To help us better understand the brain, Pedram Shojai invited to The Health Bridge a man the Washington P

Confessions of a Former Vegan with Guest Kevin Gianni

Feb 22nd, 2016 39m 25s

Maybe you've thought about it, becoming a vegan. Removing all animal products from your diet may be okay depending on your nutritional needs. We of course would recommend you double check with a health professional on your specific case. On thi