What if the way we understand viruses—and how they’re used to explain illness—is incomplete?

In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley is joined by former clinical research physician Dr. Mark Bailey and holistic health advocate Autumn McLees for a thought-provoking conversation on the virus model, modern medical testing, and what may actually drive disease.

Autumn shares her personal experience of being diagnosed with hepatitis C despite having no symptoms or known risk factors—and how that diagnosis led her to question the system and explore alternative explanations for health and illness.

Dr. Bailey breaks down how concepts like PCR testing, antibody testing, and “viral isolation” are used in modern medicine, and why he believes these methods deserve closer scrutiny.

Together, they explore:

1. How viral diagnoses are made
2. The difference between bacteria and viruses
3. Why testing methods matter
4. The role of environment, lifestyle, and internal health
5. Why taking ownership of your health decisions is critical

Whether you agree or disagree, this episode encourages deeper thinking, curiosity, and personal responsibility when it comes to your health.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Health Doesn’t Come in a Prescription Bottle

00:00:16 Welcome to The Dr. Haley Show

00:00:43 Meet Autumn McLees and Dr. Mark Bailey

00:02:25 Why This Conversation Is So Controversial

00:05:04 Why the Virus Model Matters So Much

00:06:21 Autumn’s Hepatitis C Diagnosis Story

00:09:23 The Financial Engine Behind Medical Narratives

00:11:54 What Dr. Mark Bailey Saw in Clinical Research

00:15:46 Are Medications Helping or Just Buying Time?

00:17:22 Autumn’s Wake-Up Call and Turning Point

00:20:15 Bacteria vs. Viruses: What’s the Difference?

00:25:16 Has the Virus Hypothesis Actually Been Disproven?

00:29:56 Why Cell Culture Testing Is So Problematic

00:31:25 What “Virus Isolation” Really Means

00:37:07 How Virus Narratives Distract from Real Health Causes

00:38:44 What Causes Symptoms People Call “Contagious”?

00:42:16 How COVID Was Defined by Tests, Not Symptoms

00:45:03 Autumn’s Practical Advice for Taking Back Your Health

00:47:25 Dr. Mark Bailey’s Call to Action

00:49:19 Final Thoughts on Health and Medical Freedom

00:49:53 Outro

Can hidden toxins, inflammation, and gut health imbalances contribute to autism symptoms? In this episode of the Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with chiropractor and cellular healing specialist Dr. Jeffrey Knight about natural approaches that support children on the autism spectrum.

Dr. Knight explains how detoxification, gut health support, and nervous system regulation may help improve behavioral, digestive, and neurological symptoms. The discussion covers heavy metals, environmental toxins, hidden infections, leaky gut, inflammation, and the importance of preparing the body before detox protocols.

You’ll learn:

• How hidden toxins may affect brain and nervous system function

• Why gut health plays a major role in autism symptoms

• The connection between inflammation and neurological conditions

• How cellular healing supports the body from the inside out

• A chiropractic perspective on nervous system regulation

• Why detox preparation is essential for safe toxin removal

• Natural strategies families are using to support autism recovery

Dr. Knight also shares real clinical observations from families who have seen improvements in communication, sleep, digestion, emotional regulation, and social engagement after supporting detox pathways and cellular health.

This conversation is valuable for parents seeking natural autism support, integrative health practitioners, and anyone interested in functional medicine approaches to neurological and developmental conditions.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro — Detox & Preparing the Body

0:26 Welcome to The Dr. Haley Show

0:54 Meet Dr. Jeffrey Knight

2:47 Is Autism Acquired or Present at Birth?

5:10 Conditions That Can Mimic Autism

7:54 Nutrition, Body Chemistry & Brain Health

9:51 Aloe Vera Sponsor Message

10:53 Cellular Healing & Detox Preparation

13:16 Improvements Families Are Seeing

15:16 Hidden Infections Explained

18:26 Eating Close to Nature & Food Guidelines

21:12 Glyphosate, Toxins & Modern Exposure

23:27 Mainstream Medicine vs. Natural Healing

28:36 Above, Down, Inside-Out Healing Philosophy

33:58 Inflammation, Generational Toxicity & Kids Today

38:38 Practical Action Steps for Parents

42:33 Final Thoughts & Outro

Is ultra-processed food making mental and gut health worse—especially for kids and teens?

In this episode of **The Dr. Haley Show**, Dr. Michael Haley sits down with Lexi, a real-food advocate and social media creator whose personal journey through anorexia led her to uncover a powerful truth: healing doesn’t come from ultra-processed “nutrition,” but from real food, gut health, and mindset change.

This conversation isn’t about fad diets, weight loss, vegan vs carnivore, or extreme rules. It’s about stepping back and asking bigger questions about **food, mental health, gut health, faith, and long-term healing**—especially for young people.

Lexi shares her experience being diagnosed with anorexia at 13, the harmful nutrition advice she was given, how gut health and serotonin affect mental health, and why so many people relapse when recovery focuses on weight instead of healing.

Dr. Haley adds perspective for parents, families, and anyone concerned about how modern food systems are impacting physical and mental health—one bite at a time.

In this episode:

* Why ultra-processed food can make eating disorder recovery harder

* How gut health affects serotonin, mood, and mental health

* Why “everything in moderation” often fails people who are struggling

* What *real food* actually means in simple terms

* How to spot fake food at the grocery store

* Better energy alternatives to energy drinks

* Why kids and teens are especially vulnerable to food misinformation

* How faith, purpose, and mindset play a role in healing

The Dr. Haley Show is dedicated to helping you optimize your health by challenging conventional wisdom, exploring root causes, and returning to foundational principles that actually work—nutrition, gut health, lifestyle, and purpose.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 Eating disorder recovery and real food

00:46 Introduction to Lexi Noel

02:13 Lexi’s anorexia story

04:18 Why junk food is not healing food

05:11 Why this matters for kids today

07:13 Gut health and “Buy or Bye”

08:57 Divine Treats and food created by God

10:12 What is real food?

11:37 Aloe vera sponsor break

12:39 Social media, criticism, and influence

16:27 Is processed junk food a sin?

18:43 Life after healing

19:45 New food guidelines and RFK Jr.

20:50 Toxic ingredients and food dyes

21:38 Advice for young people

22:31 Energy drinks and natural energy

24:58 Best healthy food swaps

28:58 Lives changed through better eating

29:50 Bad advice from dietitians

32:23 Faith and healing

33:38 Final message for parents and kids

35:08 Outro

Dr. Yolanda Cintron is President of the International Center for Dental Excellence in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She has been a dentist for nearly 40 years and a biological dentist for nearly 30 years. Dr. Cintron is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in biological and holistic dentistry. Dr. Cintron is known for integrating advanced restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry with a comprehensive, whole-body approach to oral health. Patients travel from across the United States and around the world to seek her expertise in complex, health-focused dental care.

Dr. Yolanda Cintron's practice is centered on the identification and removal of oral toxic loads and the restoration and rebuilding of not only the oral cavity, but all systems connected to the mouth. Dr. Cintron’s clinical philosophy is grounded in the understanding that oral health and systemic health are inseparable, and that true healing requires addressing the body as an integrated whole. Through precision diagnostics, biocompatible materials, and evidence-based protocols, she also places strong emphasis on patient education in whole-body wellness—recognizing that when one part of the body is compromised, the entire system is affected.

On this podcast, I found out that Dr. Cintron is bold in her faith. She prays for her patients and gives the glory to God.

RESOURCES:

Visit this episode's blog page:

https://drhaley.com/holistic-dentistry/

Visit Dr. Yolanda Cintron – International Center for Dental Excellence https://fortlauderdaledentistry.com/

Documentary: *Root Cause* (available on Tubi)

https://tubitv.com/movies/507721/root-cause

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Root Canals and Infection: Opening Clip

00:34 Podcast Intro

01:02 Meet Dr. Yolanda Cintron

04:25 Aloe Vera, Education, and Healing

06:10 Prayer, Spiritual Health, and Healing

09:33 Why Biological Dentists Are Hard to Find

11:00 How Dr. Cintron Became a Biological Dentist

13:35 The Learning Curve in Biological Dentistry

17:19 Aloe Vera Sponsor Break

18:21 Mercury Toxicity and Whole-Body Symptoms

20:46 What Is Biological and Reconstructive Dentistry?

22:00 Hidden Wisdom Tooth Infections

24:19 Removing Root Canals and Rebuilding the Mouth

27:22 Inflammation, PSA, and Dental Meridians

28:23 How Teeth Connect to Organs

30:07 Oral Hygiene and Whole-Body Care

32:15 Root Canal Removal and Bone Regeneration

35:24 Titanium vs. Zirconia Implants

38:30 Clenching, Grinding, and Implant Success

42:06 January 2026 Coupon Code

42:41 Can All Dental Problems Be Fixed?

44:57 Rapid Fire: Fillings, Invisalign, Crowns, and Root Canals

51:31 Sedation Dentistry, Ozone, and Safer Procedures

54:57 When It May Be Time to Change Dentists

56:13 Diet, Sugar, and Cavities

57:06 Long-Distance Consultations

58:35 Final Advice for Patients

59:02 Root Cause Documentary Recommendation

01:02:30 Dr. Haley’s Personal Takeaways

01:04:03 Outro

What if you could have better physical performance and less pain 10 years from now? How would you like to have more strength and flexibility in your Seveneties than you had in your 30's? Jerzy Gregorek is a four time world weightlifting champion and co-creator, along with his wife, also a world champion, of "The Happy Body Program"; a program that combines mindful exercise, nutrition, and emotional eating intelligence.

RESOURCES:

Get the Book "The Happy Body Program" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4jprfBp

Visit this episodes blog page: https://drhaley.com/happy-body/

Visit Jerzey Gregorek's website: https://thehappybody.com/

This episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJSKafgKMn8

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro Snip

01:57 What were you awarded by the polish government and why?

03:52 What felt better, being awarded medals for being a freedom fighter or winning medals for powerlifting?

05:25 What power words were spoken into your life that you apply to your life?

07:05 What happened at the first fire you went to that affected you the rest of your life?

09:30 What do you mean by lose everything to gain everything?

10:30 What were Jerzy Gregorek's powerlifting records?

12:12 What are your secrets to success for getting strong?

13:13 What is the "Power" that makes people strong, lean, attractive, and more?

17:00 What is best in the gym for powerlifting, full range of motion repetitions or partial range repetitions?

18:45 Discussion about Jerzy Gregorek's YouTube short of snatch on a balance board

21:35 How do you learn balancing boards using microprogression?

22:35 How does training speed relate to the aging process and dementia?

23:20 What is "senile atrophy?

25:46 What is "Hard Choices, Easy Life. Easy Choices, Hard Life"?

29:36 What is micro-progression and could it be the cure of cerebral palsey?

33:23 What is the "Happy Body: Lifestyle Medicine Program"?

40:00 What is your call to action and where is the best place to go for more information?

46:30 Dr. Haley askes the forbidden question

48:24 What advice do you have for someone that has no motivation and wants to give up?

In this podcast we are talking about fertility and its' relationship to the very survival of our species. It is an indicator of the health of a population and important in the survival of the fittest theory... that is "Natural Selection".

"Dr. Marina" Straszak Suri has over 30 years of experience as an OBGYN doctor where she takes a holistic functional approach to patient care. She is also an assistant professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. She is author of the book "Optimize Your Fertility Naturally", a holistic guide to achieving a healthy pregnancy. It's a book to help both women and men learn proven lifestyle strategies to help them increase their chance of natural conception and a healthy pregnancy.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro Snip

01:06 Introduce Dr. Marina Strashzak-Suri

03:45 Why aren't people reproducing?

04:58 Fertility rates compared to the National Debt

06:45 What does fertility rate have to do with health?

07:46 how stress interferes with fertility

09:38 How do you manage the stresses that interfere with fertility?

10:50 What is the difference between mainstream medicine and functional medicine?

12:00 How does mainstream medicine manage fertility problems?

16:25 What are some examples of results and testimonials from your work?

18:38 How does your practice work and who can be a patient?

22:08 What is your recommended app for stress management?

23:40 What are the Warrior Versus Worrier gene and what influences them?

25:15 Do you have a favorite genetic test?

On this podcast, we are going to learn how to make better grocery shopping decisions using technology; unless you are a grocery store owner... in which case you can use the same app to choose better products for your store. Our guest, Galen Karlan-Mason, is the CEO and Founder of GreenChoice, found at greenchoice.co, a food intelligence company dedicated to making transparent, evidence-based nutrition and sustainability data accessible to both retailers and shoppers. There is a GreenChoice app you can download and have with you at all times on your phone.

RESOURCES:

Visit the GreenChoice Website: https://greenchoicenow.com/

Download the GreenChoice App: https://about.greenchoicenow.com/food-scanner-app

This episode's blog post: https://drhaley.com/greenchoice/

This episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6KsxW7tkmc

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro Snip

00:59 Introduce Galen Karlan, CEO of GreenChoice

03:18 What is the inspiration behind the GreenChoice app?

09:05 What is GreenChoice and what is the benefit to the shoppers and store owners?

09:48 How does GreenChoice make money?

12:39 Where does the data come from and how do you prevent people from gaming the data?

15:48 Is the data "open source" or crowd sourced? Where does the food green score come from?

20:55 Dr. Haley's update demonstrating the app working which did not work properly during the interview

23:19 Does the app index products that are direct to consumer and not available in stores?

25:57 What is the benefit of GreenChoice over other apps?

28:35 What is the target market?

31:08 What is an example of a food type and the variability of scores in that category?

33:12 Can I program the app to not show me foods with added sugar?

36:25 What is ultra processed foods?

38:28 What did you learn in your analysis of the top 20 retailers in the United States?

41:27 What is the range of scores for frozen pizzas?

42:57 What is our role in determining what foods are available for purchase?

43:43 What is the best place to get the app and find out more?

On this podcast we are going to learn from an expert in autism and find out what can be done to better navigate the Autism Matrix with a roadmap that organizes the autism science into clear, actionable steps that lead to transformation. From this podcast you will get a new understanding of autism and, if you have a child with autism, you will have clear next steps you can use today with a confidence to advocate for your child while filtering out the misinformation.

Dr. Theresa Lyons is founder and CEO of Navigating AWEtism, found at www.navigatingawetism.com - the Awetism is spelled A W E T I S M a platform dedicated to turning autism complexity into clarity. Theresa has a PhD in Computational Chemistry from Yale University. She also has first hand experience as a parent to a daughter with autism.

RESOURCES:

This episode's Blog Post: https://drhaley.com/resolving-autism/

Access the Navigating Awetism platform: https://awetism.co/work-together

Visit Dr. Theresa Lyon's website https://navigatingawetism.com

This episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xBfzNpfIWQ

Dr. Theresa Lyons on Social Media:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@navigatingawetism

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_awetism/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro Snip

00:53 What we will learn on this podcast

01:38 Introduce Dr. Theresa Lyons

02:27 What is on your YouTube Channel?

06:50 What is Computational Chemistry?

09:20 When was your daughter diagnosed and was it acquired or something she was born with?

10:10 Should parents blame themselves for making their child autistic?

11:30 Is there hope for improvement with autism?

12:20 What is the best approach to managing autism... medical, natural, or integrated?

13:38 Is the medication to help the child or is the child medicated so the parents don't have to deal with their children?

15:57 What is the purpose of medicine?

17:32 How is autism diagnosed?

18:36 Are there any biochemical biomarkers associated with autism?

19:26 How is it determined the autism diagnosis is lost and how has this changed over the years?

20:18 Are there any commonalities among the group that loses their diagnosis?

22:47 What causes autism? What doesn't cause autism? And what might cause autism that we aren't sure about yet?

26:50 What role does genetics play?

29:00 If chemistry is the cause of autism, is detoxification the cure and what role does Luecovorin play?

32:28 What is a story of someone having used your platform to get amazing results?

34:02 An example where autism was a challenge with expression... not learning.

36:12 How does the navigating autism matrix platform work?

38:09 How much time is required to effectively use the navigating autism matrix platform?

39:37 What is the ATEC standardized test for measuring autism?

On this podcast we are discussing the "No Options" mindset with Ty Gipson. This podcast is not our typical health radical podcast where we learn the latest and greatest bio-hacks for optimal health and longevity. My guest is radical in a different way that brings a unique viewpoint on resilience, health, and entrepreneurship. We'll be discussing a "NO OPTIONS" mindset that can be applied to a lot of areas of your life - not just overcoming health challenges.

Ty Gipson's experience is pretty extensive including navigating health challenges that I suspect many of us probably would have just surrendered to. But he developed a 3-step mindset approach to tackling not just the life threatening challenges, but also the everyday life obstacles that pop up constantly.

RESOURCES:

This episode's blog post: https://drhaley.com/no-options/

Ty Gipson's website: https://tygipson.com/

Ty Gipson's "No Options" podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-options-with-ty-gipson/id1827303025

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro Snip

01:05 Introduction to Ty Gipson

02:45 How powerful is our mind?

04:47 What power words shaped Ty's 3 step approach?

07:09 What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

08:57 How did diabetes affect your health and other organs?

12:15 What significant health challenge did you have when you were 30?

13:30 What is your faith helping you get through this?

19:50 How did your dual transplant for kidney and pancreas go?

30:15 What is your calling to the people that hear this podcast?

31:27 "you never know how far reaching something you think, say, or do can affect the lives of millions tomorrow"

32:57 How long did your pancreas last? and your kidney?

33:49 Why do you pray when you drive by a dialysis center?

35:11 What is the kidney swap for transplant matches and what miracle happened for your donor?

37:27 What happened following the family gathering where you shared your story for the first time?

38:27 What is your 3 step process for overcoming challenges?

40:36 How does Romans 8:28 apply to challenges?

42:58 How does someone learn the 3 step process?

46:08 What does Ty Gipson do for a living now?

46:58 Final thoughts and encouragements?

Dr. Michael Biamonte from https://health-truth.com/ explains how to diagnose leaky gut and then heal and seal it. Dr. Biamonte is author of "The Candida Chronicles" and founder of "The Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition. In this podcast we also discuss the importance of detoxification, the microbiome, and the various tests for determining the health of your microbiome. Dr. Biamonte also appeared on Episode 36 of the Dr. Haley Show podcast found HERE: https://drhaley.com/candida-chronicles-with-michael-biamonte/

RESOURCES:

This Episode Blog Post: https://drhaley.com/healing-leaky-gut/

Recommended Reading "The Candida Chronicles" https://amzn.to/48ll9gu

Recommended Reading "The Real Anthony Fauci" https://amzn.to/3M1j4yu

Recommended Reading "Bamboozled, Duped, and Hoodwinked..." https://amzn.to/4hSqUWY

Dr. Biamonte's Websites:

https://health-truth.com/

NewYorkCityCandidaDoctor.com

NewYorkCityThyroidDoctor.com

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro Snip

01:24 Introduce Dr. Michael Biamonte

03:16 How Dr. Biamonte's Classical Guitar study required discipline that carries over into the study of biology

05:56 What were some power words spoken into your life?

07:12 How does keep your friends close and your enemies closer relate to the medical profession?

11:30 What does Bill Gates have to do with the direction of our health?

12:25 What is your opinion on the next pandemic or worldwide struggle?

14:24 How do we detoxify our bodies?

15:20 What is the hubbard method?

18:08 How does Niacin support detoxification?

19:42 How do you get rid of Candida overgrowth?

23:51 After killing the bad flora, how do you restore the good flora?

25:02 what are prebiotics?

26:16 How do you get rid of the leaky gut?

27:11 How do you test for leaky gut?

29:40 How do you treat leaky gut?

32:28 How do you get an appointment with Dr. Michael Biamonte?

33:22 How do you test the microbiome?

34:40 what is the challenge of stool testing?

35:30 what is a biofilm?

37:45 what is the drawback to urine tests for arganic acids from the gut flora?

38:40 How do you target the bad flora?

40:49 What are some of the common herb and spices that have anti microbial and anti-parasitic properties?

43:18 What are some good sources of these herbal remedies?

44:57 What is potentially the best anti-covid nutrition supplement?

45:50 What do you do about the spike protein and does nattokinase and bromelain really work?

49:28 What upsets you the most about covid?

52:28 What is the book you recommend everyone read?

53:55 How did they determine covid vaccines were 100% effective?

55:35 Dr. Biamontes in-house study comparing covid vaccines with number of times people got covid

57:52 Dr. Biamonte's websites and books