Holistic MD Dr. Donna Chacko shares wisdom from 4 decades of practicing medicine and her book Pilgrimage A Doctor's Healing Journey 4:40 Faith and health 13:31 Dr. Donna's family crisis 30:01 The red dumpster 34:58 Emotional health 42:37 ACEs Adverse Childhood Events Dr. Donna's website Dr Donna's Book Pilgrimage A Doctor's Healing Journey Dr Donna's Women's Group David's book The Chrisitan's Guide to Holistic Health

Pilgrimage A Doctor's Healing Journey w/Dr. Donna Chacko

This show helps Christians over 40 maximize their health potential to age gracefully, live abundantly, and be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Are you looking for health tips in alignment with your Christian values? Do you want more energy and vigor but feel overwhelmed by all the information available? You're in the right place. From a biblical perspective, we cut through the noise and put you on the fast track to vibrant health and vitality.
We answer questions like: How do I eat healthy on a budget? How do I have more energy? How do I lose weight? How do I stay young after 40? How do I maintain my motivation? How do I get over anxiety and depression?  How do I improve my marriage?... and a whole lot more.
We cover nutrition and supplements, exercise and sleep, marriage and relationships, self love, mental health, mindset, and emotional intelligence. We blend biblical teaching, naturopathy, holistic health, and functional medicine.
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Discover the shocking truth about seed oils and the diet-heart hypothesis. This episode blows the lid off the saturated fat controversy using the Framingham Heart Study, Minnesota Coronary Experiment, and more. 4:54 The history of food production and the impact of new technologies on the industry. 10:30 The history of heart disease research and the influence of Ancel Keys. 20:29 Limitations of Seven Countries Study, a flawed observational epidemiology study on saturated fat and heart disease. 24:43 Flaws in the diet-heart hypothesis, including ignored mortality data. 34:03 Dietary heart hypothesis study with unexpected results. 38:40 Reducing seed oil intake for better health. Website Show Notes Page David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

142: The Shocking Truth About Vegetable Oils They Don't Want You to Know (part 2)

For decades, we've been told vegetable oils are a "heart-healthy" choice. But what if that advice is completely wrong and even dangerous? In this eye-opening video, you'll discover the disturbing truth about how seed oils like canola, soybean, and corn oils could be setting you up for chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and more. Don't miss these vital facts that could change how you look at dietary fats forever. For all the resources mentioned and more go to the show notes page at https://www.davidsandstrom.com/141 David's Book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health To ask a question to be used on an upcoming episode or leave an episode request click here to leave a voice message Time Stamps 2:58 Cholesterol and heart health: contradicting common beliefs 9:11 High cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease, but rather a marker of poor metabolic health 12:42 Fatty acids, their structures, and health impacts 23:17 Excessive seed oil consumption leads to oxidative stress and cellular damage

The Shocking Truth About Vegetable Oils That Could Be Destroying Your Health

On May 22nd, 2024 Natural Health Matters is changing it's name to Christian Healthy Lifestyle. The old name turned out to be too confusing. Christian Healthy Lifestyle more clearly expresses the mission of the show. I talk about a few more changes that I'm going to make and I give you a sneak peek at the new artwork. For complete show notes visit my website https://www.davidsandstrom.com/140 4:39 Other changes on the horizon 8:35 The new artwork  David's book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health David's website davidsandstrom.com

Natural Health Matters is Rebranding

Statin Nation: an inside look at how bad science and good marketing transformed cholesterol into a money-making disease. In this jaw-dropping episode, Dr. Sandstrom investigates the shady practices big pharma used to convince millions of people to take cholesterol drugs for life. Is lowering cholesterol really the key to avoiding heart attacks? The truth will shock you. For complete show notes visit my website https://www.davidsandstrom.com/139 0:00 Introduction 4:55 Cholesterol's crucial role in our physiology 10:33 Statin side effects, including high blood sugar and cognitive issues. 15:24 Pharmaceutical industry's marketing strategies and their impact on public health. 26:47 Causes of atherosclerosis, including damage to artery walls and buildup of plaque. 37:22 Metabolic health, lifestyle changes for heart health. 41:58 Twitter language predicting heart disease mortality. David's Book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health 

Cholesterol Myths Busted: The Shocking Truth About Statins

For decades, we've been advised that the route to heart health is paved with plants - lots of vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and vegetable oils. But what if this conventional advice is dead wrong? This riveting episode dares to question wether a plant-centric diet could actually be detrimental to your heart over time. From the dangers of plant toxins and anti-nutrients to the problematic proteins in grains and legumes, you'll be shocked at the potential cardiac risks of consuming too many plant foods. Is your "heart healthy" diet secretly sabotaging your most important organ? 4:17 Plant toxins and their impact on nutrient absorption 10:12 Plant-based diets and their potential health effects 15:28 Why some people seem to turn their health around by going plant-based 20:33 Saturated fats, cholesterol, and heart health 29:12 Best dietary choices for heart health and nutrition 34:23 Seafood safety and mercury content 44:39 Healthy eating habits and having fun David's Book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health Show Notes page  

Pilgrimage A Doctor's Healing Journey w/Dr. Donna Chacko

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