In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen have a dynamic discussion on personalized dietary strategies. They delve into the ketogenic (keto) diet, describing it as a powerful metabolic tool that shifts the body’s energy source from glucose to fat—an approach shown to support cognitive health, particularly in conditions like Alzheimer’s, where insulin resistance in the brain is a key concern. The conversation also explores the blood type diet, encouraging listeners to consider how genetic individuality might influence nutritional needs. A significant portion of the episode focuses on the challenges women face during perimenopause and menopause, including stubborn weight gain and fatigue. The hosts link these issues to hormonal imbalances—such as elevated cortisol and adrenaline, low thyroid function, and declining progesterone levels. The show’s message: that lasting health comes from eating whole, natural foods and tailoring nutrition to each person’s unique biology—not from one-size-fits-all commercial diet plans.

 In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, host Carol Peterson interviews best-selling author Jeff T. Bowles about his book ALS Breakthrough, which presents a bold theory that ALS may be caused by severe magnesium deficiency in the nerves. Drawing from over 25 years of independent research, Bowles outlines a therapeutic protocol involving high-dose magnesium, vitamin D3, and progesterone to slow or even reverse neurodegeneration. The conversation expands to explore how imbalances in these nutrients and hormones may also contribute to other chronic conditions such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and type 2 diabetes. Bowles emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper nutrient ratios and long-term supplementation, cautioning against simplistic or short-term fixes. The episode also addresses concerns about statin medications, which Bowles believes may increase the risk of neurological disorders like ALS by depleting essential nutrients. This thought-provoking discussion challenges conventional views on neurodegenerative diseases and highlights the potential of targeted, nutrient-based therapies.

 In this episode, Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen tackle a range of health-related topics with a focus on exposing misinformation. They delve into the controversial role of seed oils in modern diets, highlighting their harmful effects and the industrial refining processes that make them toxic. Arguing that these oils were never part of traditional human nutrition, the hosts suggest their widespread use stems from orchestrated disinformation campaigns. Corinne and Carol stress the importance of critical thinking and evidence-based information in navigating today’s overwhelming health landscape.

In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, clinical nutritionist Corinne Furnari and pharmacist Carol Petersen dive into the hidden dangers of food additives commonly found in the American diet. The discussion highlights harmful substances such as artificial dyes, high-fructose corn syrup, and bromated wheat products—ingredients often banned in Europe but still prevalent in U.S. food. The hosts compare regulatory differences across continents and spotlight efforts by health advocates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to eliminate these toxic additives, especially to protect children’s health.

 Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, discussing the vital role of magnesium in human health, its connection to various chronic diseases like ALS, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's, and its interactions with other essential nutrients such as vitamin D, calcium, progesterone, boron, B6, zinc, and selenium. They emphasize the challenges in diagnosing magnesium deficiency and advise on proper supplementation and absorption.

In the previous show, Dr. Bar explained how she uses peptides in her practice.   We covered some of the most popular peptides such as BPC 157.   This week Dr. Bar returns with more insights and practice tips and we open the phone lines to some specific questions and conditions. 

Collagen supplements have become very popular.  There are those that target different distinct tissues like the skin.  Does the research show that these supplements deliver?

Methylation is an important detoxification process for estrogens, adrenaline, histamine and more.  Learn how your methylation efficiency can affect your hormones.  https://forum.worldhealth.net/articles/hormones-on-a-methylation-leash-calming-the-endocrine-storm/

The true drivers of appetite, weight and mood. This was the topic that Corinne Furnari explored while she interacted with the audience as her cohost.