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Marijuana is legal in more places and more potent than ever. But what could frequent THC use be doing to a young, developing brain?
In Episode 299 of the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis examine emerging research into marijuana, brain circulation, memory, motivation, and mental health, particularly among adolescents and adults under 25.
They also investigate the viral claims surrounding BPC-157, also called "Wolverine in a vial," and discuss its potential applications, limited human evidence, sourcing concerns, and why peptide therapy should be personalized and professionally supervised.
The conversation then turns to testimony shared during a Senate roundtable about COVID hospital protocols, patient advocacy, medical trust, and the lessons healthcare must carry forward.
They also discuss whether fear surrounding artificial intelligence resembles earlier fear-driven narratives, how coffee may influence mood through the gut-brain connection, what scented cleaning products could release into indoor air, and why healthy blood sugar should be flexible—not necessarily perfectly flat.
WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR?
●Parents concerned about marijuana use and the developing brain ●Anyone curious about BPC-157, peptides, and recovery claims ●People interested in patient advocacy and lessons from COVID-era healthcare ●Coffee drinkers curious about gut health, mood, and mental wellness ●Anyone using a continuous glucose monitor or reducing toxins at home
TIMESTAMPS
00:09 – Welcome to Episode 299 02:21 – What Is Marijuana Doing to the Young Brain? 05:26 – THC, Memory, Blood Flow and Brain Development 13:20 – Is BPC-157 a Breakthrough or Biohacking Hype? 21:49 – The COVID Hospital Protocols Senate Roundtable 28:54 – Medical Trust, Personalization and Patient Advocacy 32:36 – Is Fear Around Artificial Intelligence Being Overhyped? 37:27 – Coffee, Mood and the Gut-Brain Connection 42:29 – Are Scented Cleaning Products Affecting Your Lungs? 47:53 – Should Healthy Blood Sugar Stay Perfectly Flat?
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
●Why frequent, high-potency marijuana use may deserve greater caution in younger people ●How THC may affect memory, motivation, mood, and brain development ●What BPC-157 is and why sourcing, dosage, and supervision matter ●Why patients need the freedom to ask questions and seek personalized care ●How coffee may interact with mood through the gut microbiome ●Why scented household products may affect indoor air quality ●What blood sugar variability and metabolic flexibility actually mean
Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Research discussed may be preliminary, observational, disputed, or incomplete. BPC-157 is not approved by the FDA for human therapeutic use. Do not purchase injectable products from unverified sources or change medications, supplements, or treatments without consulting an appropriate licensed provider.
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#MarijuanaEffects #BrainHealth #BPC157 #PeptideTherapy #PatientAdvocacy #GutBrainConnection #ToxicCleaningProducts #BloodSugar #MetabolicHealth #HealthPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A
What if some of the health advice women receive after menopause is based on an outdated belief?
In this Episode of Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis challenge the idea that a woman's body stops responding to exercise after menopause.
They discuss how aerobic exercise may support cardiovascular health, cholesterol, mood, and endurance and why the best fitness plan should combine strength, mobility, and stamina.
They also explore emerging research into lead stored in the bones and its association with dementia risk, why a "normal" thyroid result may not reveal the complete picture, and what brain-imaging research may help explain about long COVID fatigue and brain fog.
Finally, they unpack why cold and flu season may also be "sugar, stress, and alcohol season" and what you can do to support your immune system before symptoms begin.
WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR?
●Women navigating perimenopause or menopause ●Anyone experiencing fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, or cold intolerance ●People concerned about thyroid health, Hashimoto's, or incomplete testing ●Anyone experiencing ongoing symptoms after COVID or another viral infection ●People who want to strengthen their immune foundations before cold and flu season
TIMESTAMPS
00:09 – Welcome to Health Hub Episode 10 02:46 – Does Exercise Still Work After Menopause? 05:17 – Strength, Mobility and Endurance After Menopause 09:56 – Could Lead Be Stored in Your Bones? 16:53 – The Thyroid Problem Women May Be Missing 22:43 – Thyroid Disease vs. Thyroid Autoimmunity 28:02 – Is Long COVID Brain Fog More Than Stress? 35:46 – Cold and Flu Season—or Sugar and Stress Season? 41:39 – What to Do When You Feel Symptoms Starting 47:30 – Final Takeaways and Personalized Health Support
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
●Why women can still respond powerfully to exercise after menopause ●How to balance aerobic exercise, strength training, and mobility ●Why environmental exposures from decades ago may still matter ●Why TSH alone may not provide the complete thyroid picture ●How thyroid disease differs from thyroid autoimmunity ●What emerging research suggests about long COVID and brain fog ●How sugar, stress, alcohol, sleep, and nutrition may affect immune resilience
Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Research discussed may be preliminary or observational and does not prove direct causation. Seek medical care for severe, persistent, or worsening symptoms. Do not stop medication or change your exercise, supplement, or treatment plan without consulting an appropriate licensed provider.
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Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt
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#MenopauseHealth #ThyroidHealth #LongCOVID #BrainFog #DementiaPrevention #ImmuneHealth #WomensHealth #HealthyAging #HealthPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A
Does losing weight automatically mean you're becoming healthier?
In this episode of the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis examine some of today's biggest health headlines—including the new weight-loss drug retatrutide, muscle loss during rapid weight loss, fiber maxing, nighttime light exposure, vaccine guidance, ultra-processed foods, and the possible reasons people faint.
They explore why the number on the scale should not be the only measure of health, how following fiber trends may aggravate certain digestive problems, and why sleep quality involves much more than getting eight hours.
They also discuss how to evaluate conflicting health recommendations, what separates processed foods from ultra-processed foods, and why fainting should not automatically be dismissed as simple dehydration.
WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR?
●Anyone using or considering GLP-1 weight-loss medications
●People experiencing bloating, constipation, IBS, or digestive discomfort
●Anyone who struggles with sleep or uses screens before bedtime
●Parents confused by changing health and vaccine recommendations
●Anyone who has experienced fainting or unexplained dizziness
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Today's Biggest Health Headlines
04:41 – Can Retatrutide Rival Bariatric Surgery?
09:29 – Does Weight Loss Automatically Equal Better Health?
13:18 – Could Fiber Maxing Make Gut Problems Worse?
20:00 – Is Nighttime Light Affecting Your Sleep and Heart?
29:48 – Conflicting Vaccine Guidance: Who Should You Trust?
36:17 – Processed Food vs. Ultra-Processed Food
44:54 – Why Are More People Fainting?
48:28 – Stress, Dehydration and the Tests to Consider
53:34 – Final Takeaways and Personalized Health
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
●Why weight loss, muscle preservation, and metabolic health must be considered together
●Why rapidly increasing fiber may not be appropriate for every digestive system
●How nighttime light and screen exposure may disrupt sleep and circadian rhythm
●How to approach conflicting health recommendations with informed questions
●Why ultra-processed foods are different from minimally processed whole foods
●Why fainting may involve several overlapping factors—not just dehydration
Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Weight-loss medications, vaccines, digestive symptoms, sleep concerns, fainting, and other health conditions should be discussed with an appropriate licensed provider. Seek urgent medical care for fainting during exercise, chest pain, breathing difficulty, severe injury, recurring episodes, or other concerning symptoms. Do not stop medication or change your treatment plan without consulting the prescribing provider.
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What if the symptom you desperately want to eliminate isn't the real problem, but your body's way of telling you that something needs attention?
In this episode of the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt explores the concept of innate intelligence: the body's inborn ability to communicate, regulate, protect, and support healing.
He examines why symptoms such as fever, coughing, sneezing, reflux, histamine reactions, sleep problems, pain, and inflammation may deserve deeper investigation instead of being viewed only as problems to suppress.
Dr. Bart also explains the difference between symptom management and root-cause support, the foundational systems that may influence your health, and the questions you can ask when your body begins sending signals.
WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR?
●Anyone experiencing symptoms that keep returning ●People interested in root-cause and holistic health ●Anyone struggling with sleep, reflux, pain, inflammation, or histamine issues ●People who want to understand their bodies more deeply ●Anyone curious about the difference between managing symptoms and supporting healing
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – What If Your Symptoms Aren't the Real Problem? 01:10 – Understanding Your Body's Innate Intelligence 05:18 – Fever and the Body's Natural Response 07:09 – Why We Cough and Sneeze 12:51 – The Better Question to Ask About Symptoms 13:49 – Five Foundational Areas Behind Your Health 18:08 – Acid Reflux, Digestion and Nutrient Absorption 23:18 – Sleep Problems, Pain and Inflammation 32:27 – Symptom Management vs. Root-Cause Support 40:32 – When to Seek Professional Support
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
●Why symptoms may be signals rather than the root problem ●How innate intelligence influences the body's responses ●Why gut health, the nervous system, immune health, lifestyle, environment, and hormones matter ●The difference between short-term symptom management and root-cause support ●Questions to ask when a new or recurring symptom appears ●Why supporting the body's foundations may help promote long-term wellness
Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Some symptoms—including severe, persistent, or rapidly worsening symptoms—may require prompt medical evaluation. Do not stop medication or change your treatment plan without speaking with the prescribing provider.
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Callie Michaelis https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt
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#RootCauseHealth #HolisticHealth #SymptomManagement #InnateIntelligence #GutHealth #NervousSystemHealth #Inflammation #SleepHealth #NaturalHealing #WellnessPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A
Preparing for a baby may start much earlier than you think and it involves both of you.
In Episode 295 of the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis explore how early decisions may influence a child's development, metabolism, nervous system, fertility, food preferences, and long-term health.
They discuss the potential role of chiropractic care for babies and children, why both men and women should prepare before trying to conceive, how the first 1,000 days may shape metabolic health, and why childhood sugar exposure can create habits that follow us into adulthood.
They also examine whether protein chips and other "functional foods" are genuinely healthy and whether black coffee may offer metabolic and liver-supporting benefits when consumed properly.
WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR?
●Parents curious about chiropractic care for babies and children
●Couples who want to prepare their bodies before trying to conceive
●Parents concerned about sugar, processed foods, and childhood nutrition
●Anyone confused by protein snacks, functional foods, and health claims
●Coffee drinkers who want a healthier relationship with caffeine
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome to Episode 295
00:29 – Babies, Fertility, Sugar, Food Marketing & Coffee
02:54 – Can Babies and Children Benefit From Chiropractic Care?
04:20 – Infant Colic, Crying, Sleep & the Nervous System
09:43 – What a Gentle Infant Adjustment Looks Like
13:03 – How to Choose the Right Chiropractor for Your Baby
23:21 – Why Preconception Health Is Not Just for Women
23:49 – Male Fertility, Sperm Health & the 90-Day Window
28:28 – Zinc, Toxins, Nutrition & Preparing for Pregnancy
35:57 – A Three-Month Preconception Health Plan
37:17 – Can the First 1,000 Days Shape Lifelong Health?
38:55 – Sugar, Metabolic Programming & Childhood Food Habits
46:55 – Are Functional Foods Actually Healthy?
48:51 – Protein Chips, Health Halos & Reading Food Labels
53:04 – Can Coffee Support Weight Loss and Liver Detox?
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
●How birth and early postural patterns may affect a baby's nervous system
●Why both men and women should prepare at least three months before conception
●How early sugar exposure may influence taste, metabolism, and future habits
●How to identify misleading health claims on processed food packaging
●How coffee quality, timing, ingredients, and caffeine intake affect its benefits
Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not stop medication or change your treatment plan without speaking with the prescribing provider.
FOLLOW US
Dr. Bart Precourt
https://www.instagram.com/drbartprecourt/
Callie Michaelis
https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/
https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A
https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt
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#InfantChiropractic #PreconceptionHealth #MaleFertility #ChildhoodNutrition #SugarAddiction #FunctionalFoods #HealthyCoffee #GutHealth #MetabolicHealth #HealthPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A
What happens when we stop chasing symptoms and start asking why they are happening?
In Episode 294 of the Now and Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis explore how your personal health philosophy can influence the decisions you make about medication, healing, postpartum recovery, inflammation, and alternative therapies.
They discuss the growing conversation around deprescribing, why postpartum symptoms may involve more than hormones alone, how science is beginning to examine the healing mechanisms behind acupuncture, and why immediately suppressing inflammation may sometimes interfere with the body's natural repair process.
This episode is not about stopping medication or avoiding medical care. It is about asking better questions, reviewing your options with qualified professionals, and becoming a more informed advocate for your health.
WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR?This episode is for anyone who:
00:00 – Welcome to Episode 294 & Today's Health Topics 06:29 – Building Your Personal Health Philosophy 10:18 – How the Body Heals: Deficiency, Toxicity & Interference 12:30 – Medication Overload & the Rise of Deprescribing 15:55 – The Prescribing Cascade & Medication Side Effects 20:58 – Postpartum Depression, Anxiety & Recovery 24:55 – Nutrient Deficiencies & Postpartum Symptoms 28:20 – Supporting the Body During & After Pregnancy 35:56 – Acupuncture: Has Ancient Medicine Been Right All Along? 38:50 – The Science Behind Acupuncture & Tissue Repair 43:45 – Acupuncture for Stress, Fertility, Pain & Nervous System Health 46:23 – Anti-Inflammatory Medications, NSAIDs & Healing 52:35 – Steroid Injections & Long-Term Recovery 61:30 – What Are Your Symptoms Really Telling You? 66:51 – Final Takeaways: Ask Better Questions About Your Health
WHAT YOU'LL LEARNDisclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not stop medication or change your treatment plan without speaking with the prescribing provider.
FOLLOW USDr. Bart Precourt https://www.instagram.com/drbartprecourt/
Callie Michaelis https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt
WANT TO GO FURTHER?Schedule a health consultation with us at Balance Health Studio: https://momence.com/appointments/appointment-reservation/70712?boardId=76851
#Deprescribing #PostpartumDepression #Acupuncture #Inflammation #MedicationReview #PostpartumHealth #FunctionalMedicine #NaturalHealing #NSAIDs #HealthPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A
Are the health standards we have trusted for years always supported by the latest research?
In Episode 293 of the Now and Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis break down some of the week's biggest health conversations from changing blood pressure recommendations and proper testing to colonoscopy research, GLP-1-related muscle loss, and the overlooked symptoms associated with mast cell activation.
This conversation is not about ignoring medical care or recommended screenings. It is about asking better questions, understanding what your results may be telling you, and looking beyond symptom management to address your health more proactively.
WHO IS THIS FOR?This episode is for anyone who:
Has concerns about blood pressure or inaccurate readings
Is considering a colonoscopy or wants to understand screening versus prevention
Uses or is considering GLP-1 medications
Experiences unexplained inflammation, brain fog, anxiety, or fatigue
Wants to make more informed, proactive health decisions
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome to Episode 293 01:14 – This week's biggest health topics 03:05 – Are blood pressure standards changing? 05:42 – What systolic and diastolic numbers actually mean 09:18 – The problem with "whack-a-mole" healthcare 12:36 – White coat syndrome and inaccurate readings 15:44 – Stress, sleep, inflammation, and blood pressure 18:48 – How to check your blood pressure properly at home 22:02 – Becoming your own health advocate 24:11 – Colonoscopies: screening versus prevention 27:06 – What newer colonoscopy research suggests 30:32 – Colon health, polyps, and the gut microbiome 34:47 – Less-invasive testing and stool analysis 38:15 – GLP-1 medications and muscle loss 42:09 – Why losing weight is not the same as becoming healthier 46:18 – How to protect muscle while using GLP-1 medications 50:26 – Using GLP-1s safely and strategically 53:38 – Understanding mast cell activation 56:21 – Overlooked physical and mental symptoms 59:12 – Inflammation, brain fog, anxiety, and feeling disconnected 1:02:18 – Practical steps and final takeaways
WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhat blood pressure numbers may actually be telling you
How stress, sleep, and inflammation can affect your readings
The difference between colon cancer screening and prevention
Why GLP-1 medications may contribute to muscle loss
How mast cell activation may be connected to overlooked symptoms
Practical ways to become a stronger advocate for your health
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Never stop medication or change your treatment plan without consulting a qualified healthcare professional.
FOLLOW USDr. Bart Precourt https://www.instagram.com/drbartprecourt/
Callie Michaelis https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt
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#BloodPressure #GLP1 #Colonoscopy #GutHealth #MastCellActivation #FunctionalMedicine #MuscleLoss #WeightLoss #HealthPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A
Is your avocado oil even real? A new UC Davis study tested 54 avocado oil products and most failed authenticity testing. This week on the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart and Callie break down which products missed the mark, why cheaper seed oils end up in your "healthy" swaps, and how to protect yourself at the grocery store.
Then they take on the biggest health headlines of the week: the new executive order proposing changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, the newly released Fauci messages about the COVID vaccine and pregnancy, and why the conversation about informed consent matters no matter where you stand.
In this episode:
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Is half the research you're reading bought and paid for? This week on the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart and Callie break down who's really funding nutrition science, and why "trust the science" isn't as simple as it sounds.
Then they dig into the headlines: Is Ozempic causing hair loss, or is it the crash dieting? Are artificial sweeteners quietly starving your gut bacteria? And what's the deal with methylene blue, genius biohack or expensive blue urine?
In this episode:
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Does your body ache the moment you get out of bed? Do you carry tension in your shoulders and neck that never fully lets go, no matter how many massages or adjustments you try?
In this episode, Dr. Bart shares what three decades of practice have taught him about pain: that roughly half of it can be eliminated with four habits that cost nothing. He also explains why most people never follow through, from the fear of giving up comfort foods to the all-or-nothing thinking that makes people quit before their body has a chance to respond.
In this episode:
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