What happens when ozone enters your body—and why are people using ozone therapy through saunas, ozonated water, blood treatments and other applications?

In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Blake Miller, founder of Ozone Purity and the Ozone for Life movement. Blake has worked with ozone technology and holistic wellness for nearly three decades, focusing on ozone equipment, education and professional and home-based applications.

Blake explains how ozone is produced, describes several methods of administration and discusses why proponents believe controlled ozone exposure may influence oxygen utilization, energy, microorganisms and detoxification.

The conversation covers:

• The difference between ambient-air and medical ozone generators

• Why ozone should not be inhaled

• Ozone steam saunas

• Ozonated water

• Rectal insufflation and ear applications

• Autohemotherapy and IV ozone

• EBOO, or extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation

• Professional and home ozone equipment

• Questions surrounding dosage, evidence and safety

• Blake’s use of dark-field microscopy and live-blood analysis

QUICK TAKEAWAY

“Ozone therapy” is not one treatment. Ozonated water, an ozone steam sauna, rectal insufflation, autohemotherapy, EBOO and direct gas administration expose the body to ozone in substantially different ways.

Any proposed benefit or risk should be evaluated according to the particular route, concentration, dose, condition and quality of supporting evidence. Ozone should not be inhaled, and clinical applications require appropriately trained healthcare professionals.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

00:00 What ozone is and how it is produced

01:03 Ozone therapy: promise, controversy and safety

02:28 Introducing Blake Miller

03:12 Dr. Haley’s previous experience with ozone generators

04:45 Ambient-air ozone versus medical ozone

05:50 IV ozone and autohemotherapy explained

07:12 Ozone saunas and rectal insufflation

09:17 How rectal ozone is administered

10:01 What happens to the O₃ molecule

11:04 Ozone dosing and potential dangers

11:40 Ear applications and neurological claims

12:24 Evidence, oxygen levels, fatigue and brain fog

15:03 The history of ozone therapy

16:14 Why Blake believes people use ozone today

17:24 EBOO and less-invasive home applications

18:53 How ozonated water is made

19:41 Ozone, bacteria, gut health and SIBO

21:16 Entry-level ozone applications

22:03 Home and professional ozone equipment

24:01 Measuring results and live-blood analysis

24:52 Heavy metals, toxicity and chronic fatigue

27:02 Where to find Blake Miller and Ozone Purity

RESOURCES

Read the complete episode notes and transcript:

https://drhaley.com/ozone-therapy-explained/

Ozone Purity:

https://ozonepurity.com/

The Ozone Guru on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/theozoneguru/

The Ozone Guru on TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@theozoneguru

Ozone Purity on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@OzonePurity

Blake Miller on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-miller-926b4a261/

FDA regulation concerning ozone-generating devices:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-801/subpart-H/section-801.415

Related episode—Chronic Fatigue and the “Toxic Five” with Dr. Evan Hirsch:

https://drhaley.com/chronic-fatigue-toxic-five/

Visit Haley Nutrition and listen to the podcast for the current listener coupon code:

https://haleynutrition.com/

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

This episode is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The views expressed by the guest are his own and do not necessarily represent those of Dr. Michael Haley, The Dr. Haley Show or Haley Nutrition.

Some claims discussed in this episode remain controversial or have not been established through high-quality clinical research. Ozone should not be inhaled. Consult an appropriately licensed healthcare professional before beginning, changing or discontinuing any treatment, especially a blood-based, injectable or other invasive procedure.

Why can someone feel profoundly exhausted even when routine blood work looks normal?

In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley talks with Evan H. Hirsch, MD, known as the EnergyMD, about chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), Long COVID, post-exertional malaise, environmental exposures, nervous-system regulation, and the limitations Dr. Hirsch sees in relying on laboratory testing alone.

After struggling with chronic fatigue himself for five years, Dr. Hirsch began looking beyond conventional and functional medicine for answers. That journey led him to develop the EnergyMD Method and what he calls the “Toxic Five”: heavy metals, chemicals, mold, infections, and nervous-system dysfunction or trauma. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

In this conversation, Dr. Hirsch explains:

• What separates chronic fatigue from ordinary tiredness

• The role of post-exertional malaise, brain fog, pain, and poor sleep

• How ME/CFS and Long COVID can overlap

• Why he believes laboratory testing can sometimes miss important contributors

• The “Toxic Five” framework

• His views on mold, heavy metals, infections, and environmental exposures

• His four-step EnergyMD Method

• Why he replaces deficiencies before addressing deeper toxicities

• What he means by “opening the exit pathways”

• Nervous-system and limbic-system retraining

• Breathwork, vagal stimulation, mindset, and parasympathetic activity

• Why he believes recovery often takes many months

• How he tracks energy and symptom improvement over time

Dr. Hirsch also discusses one of the more controversial aspects of his approach: treating suspected contributors even when laboratory testing does not confirm them. Dr. Haley challenges him on how to distinguish a helpful treatment reaction from an adverse response and how clinical experience should be weighed alongside testing and research.

The conversation concludes with an important message for people who have spent years looking for answers: keep asking why, continue looking for underlying contributors, and track progress over time rather than expecting an overnight recovery.

RESOURCES

Dr. Evan Hirsch / EnergyMD Method: https://www.energymdmethod.com/

Fix Your Fatigue Masterclass: https://fixyourfatigue.com/

Book — Fix Your Fatigue: https://www.energymdmethod.com/fyf-book

Episode page and full transcript: https://drhaley.com/chronic-fatigue-toxic-five/

Dr. Hirsch specifically recommends FixYourFatigue.com as the next place to learn more about his current approach and masterclass.

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Statements made by guests represent their own views, clinical experience, and interpretation of the available evidence. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health and treatment decisions.

Do you live with widespread pain, persistent fatigue, poor sleep, or brain fog—even though your medical tests keep coming back normal? Or is someone you love struggling with symptoms that other people cannot see or understand?

Fibromyalgia is real, but patients are still frequently dismissed, misunderstood, or told that their suffering is “all in their head.”

In Episode 152 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with fibromyalgia wellness expert Tami Stackelhouse about what fibromyalgia feels like, how it is diagnosed, what may trigger or amplify its symptoms, and why a lack of answers does not mean that meaningful improvement is impossible.

Tami was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2007 and eventually became disabled by her symptoms. After working with healthcare providers and a health coach—and developing a more individualized approach to caring for her body—she reached what her physician described as fibromyalgia remission.

Tami explains why fibromyalgia may overlap with or resemble conditions such as hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, ME/CFS, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, migraines, and sleep disorders. She also shares how discovering that she was waking approximately 45 times per hour changed her understanding of her own fatigue and pain.

Dr. Haley and Tami discuss:

• Why fibromyalgia is a real physical condition

• How fibromyalgia is diagnosed without one definitive test

• What fibromyalgia remission means

• Conditions that may mimic or accompany fibromyalgia

• Physical, emotional, and medical trauma as possible triggers

• Why fibromyalgia can amplify other sources of pain

• The importance of sleep and identifying sleep disorders

• How pacing helps patients budget limited energy

• The appropriate roles of medication and lifestyle changes

• Why knowing what to do is different from consistently doing it

• How a fibromyalgia coach complements medical care

• Nutrition, protein intake, and manageable dietary changes

• Mindset and learning to treat the body as an ally

• Tami’s Christian faith and how fibromyalgia gave her a deeper sense of purpose

• Why researchers should study people who have substantially improved

Tami also explains why she believes many people can feel considerably better. When Dr. Haley asks whether her estimate is supported by clinical research, she clearly identifies it as an observation drawn from her experience and coaching work rather than a published recovery rate.

ABOUT TAMI STACKELHOUSE

Tami Stackelhouse is an award-winning author, fibromyalgia wellness expert, founder of the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute, host of the Fibromyalgia Podcast®, and executive producer of the documentary INVISIBLE.

Today, Tami trains Certified Fibromyalgia Coaches® and Certified Fibromyalgia Advisors® and helps people develop individualized strategies for addressing pain, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, and the practical demands of living with fibromyalgia.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Complete show notes and transcript:

https://drhaley.com/fibromyalgia-not-all-in-your-head/

Tami Stackelhouse:

https://tamistackelhouse.com/

Fibromyalgia Podcast®:

https://fibromyalgiapodcast.com/

International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute:

https://fibromyalgiacoachinginstitute.com/

Download Take Back Your Life:

https://takebackyourlifebook.com/

Fibromyalgia Wellness Style℠ Quiz:

https://fibroquiz.com/

Find a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®:

https://findafibrocoach.com/

INVISIBLE documentary:

https://www.invisible-film.com/

CONNECT WITH TAMI

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@fibromyalgiawellness

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/fibrocoach/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/fibrocoach/

X:

https://x.com/fibrocoach

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamistackelhouse

Pinterest:

https://www.pinterest.com/fibrocoach/

CONNECT WITH THE DR. HALEY SHOW

Website:

https://drhaley.com/

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-haley-show/id1573943789

If this episode helped you understand fibromyalgia differently, please follow The Dr. Haley Show and share this conversation with someone living with chronic pain, fatigue, poor sleep, or brain fog.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The experiences and opinions discussed are those of the speakers and should not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not begin, discontinue, or change any medication, supplement, diet, or treatment based solely on this episode.

What if bread itself isn’t necessarily the problem—but the ways we grow grain, process flour, and make bread have fundamentally changed?

In Episode 151 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley welcomes German baker, engineer, author, and nutrition adviser Dr. Sven Mostegl. Their wide-ranging conversation explores traditional breadmaking, modern flour, sourdough cultures, wheat berries, gluten, fiber, and long fermentation.

Rather than declaring bread universally good or bad, Dr. Mostegl explains why the grain, milling process, ingredients, fermentation time, and craftsmanship can produce very different foods.

You’ll learn:

• How traditional bread differs from much of today’s packaged bread

• What happens after a wheat berry is milled into flour

• The advantages and limitations of grinding flour at home

• Why professionally milled flour is not necessarily inferior

• What long fermentation may change inside dough

• Why fermentation involves more than simply waiting a certain number of hours

• The difference between authentic sourdough and sourdough-flavored bread

• Where the yeasts and bacteria in a sourdough starter come from

• How commercial yeast changed bread production

• Why whole-grain flour and proper preparation should be considered together

• How wheat, spelt, einkorn, and rye differ in breadmaking

• Why rye is Dr. Mostegl’s favorite grain

• How fiber, bread structure, and fermentation may influence blood sugar

• Which questions to ask when buying bread from a bakery

• What equipment a beginning home baker actually needs

• Why learning to handle dough by hand can be valuable before using machinery

• How consumer choices can influence what bakeries and manufacturers produce

Dr. Mostegl also discusses breadmaking as a tactile, meditative, and even spiritual practice. Working with dough teaches the baker to respond to temperature, humidity, hydration, flour, starter activity, and the changing condition of the dough—not merely follow a clock.

IMPORTANT CELIAC DISEASE DISTINCTION

Ordinary wheat, rye, or barley sourdough should not be presumed safe for someone with celiac disease. Fermentation can modify components of the dough, but traditionally fermented bread may still contain clinically significant gluten.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Read the complete article, watch the interview, and access the full transcript: https://drhaley.com/bread-fermentation-sven-mostegl/

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UmqcdtIaoNg

LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. SVEN MOSTEGL:

Official Website: https://sventhebaker.com/

About Dr. Sven Mostegl: https://sventhebaker.com/about

All Links and Social Channels: https://linktr.ee/drsvenmostegl

Baking Classes: https://sventhebaker.com/baking-classes

Online Courses: https://sventhebaker.com/online-course

Bread Calculator: https://sventhebaker.com/bread-calculator

Books and Publications: https://sventhebaker.com/buecher

BOOKS BY DR. SVEN MOSTEGL

The Bread Revolution: Why Grain Is Healthier Than Many People Think, and How We Can Use It to Feed the World

English edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/3903521884

Die Brot-Revolution German edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/3903660361

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Sven-Mostegl/e/B0FK5HHK2G

FOLLOW DR. SVEN MOSTEGL

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsventhebaker/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-mostegl/

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

ABOUT DR. SVEN MOSTEGL

Dr. Sven Mostegl is a German professional baker, PhD engineer, author, trained nutrition adviser, and health educator based in Dubai. With decades of experience in food and baking, his work connects fully fermented foods, nutrition, the microbiome, and metabolic health.

Through his books, baking classes, and educational work, he challenges common assumptions about food and translates complex topics into practical ideas for everyday life. His goal is to help people better understand what they eat, how their bodies work, and how everyday choices may support a healthier and happier life.

ABOUT THE DR. HALEY SHOW

The Dr. Haley Show explores health, nutrition, natural living, and the evidence behind the claims that shape our decisions. Host Dr. Michael Haley speaks with clinicians, researchers, authors, entrepreneurs, and other experts whose experience can help listeners ask better questions and make better-informed choices.

Learn more: https://drhaley.com/

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

This episode is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Statements made by the guest represent his perspectives and should not be interpreted as universally applicable medical or nutritional recommendations. Consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes, especially if you have celiac disease, wheat allergy, diabetes, digestive disease, or another medical condition.

What if eating nutritious food isn't enough because what really matters is what your body can actually digest, absorb, and utilize?

In Episode 150 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley sits down with Dr. Ryan Jones, a Doctor of Oriental and Complementary Medicine with decades of experience spanning traditional healing systems, nutritional medicine, supplement formulation, and manufacturing.

The conversation begins with monolaurin—the monoglyceride of lauric acid at the heart of Lauricidin®—and expands into a much bigger discussion about gut health, the microbiome, food sensitivities, probiotics, fermented foods, immune health, supplement quality, and why improving health usually requires much more than simply adding another pill or supplement.

Dr. Jones explains why Lauricidin comes in tiny pellets, why he recommends starting with small amounts and gradually increasing intake, and how he believes monolaurin fits into a broader approach to digestive and immune health.

Michael and Ryan also dig into coconut oil and lauric acid, leaky gut, Candida, probiotics, homemade sauerkraut and kefir, food sensitivities, topical products, and what Ryan has learned from working inside the supplement and cosmetic manufacturing industries.

• What monolaurin and glycerol monolaurate are
• Lauric acid, coconut oil, and MCT oils
• Why Lauricidin is made as small pellets
• Why Dr. Jones recommends starting low and increasing slowly
• Digestion, absorption, and the idea that "it's not what you eat—it's what you absorb"
• The gut microbiome and dysbiosis
• Why there may be no single "magic bullet" for chronic health problems
• Food sensitivities and Dr. Jones' experience with NAET
• What may contribute to increased intestinal permeability or "leaky gut"
• Probiotics, fermented foods, kefir, and homemade sauerkraut
• Colloidal silver and topical antimicrobial approaches
• Oral health, toothpaste, lotions, deodorant, and other Lauricidin products
• Low-potency supplements and what Dr. Jones calls the "pixie dust effect"
• What decades of supplement formulation have taught him about the industry
• How Dr. Jones personally incorporates Lauricidin into his lifestyle

00:00 — You Can't Drug the Body Back to Health

00:48 — Meet Dr. Ryan Jones

03:39 — What Is Lauricidin and Monolaurin?

06:36 — Monolaurin, Lauric Acid & Breast Milk

08:43 — Coconut Oil vs. Concentrated Monolaurin

10:48 — Why Lauricidin Uses Pellets

13:18 — Eastern Medicine Meets Modern Formulation

15:22 — Caprylic, Capric & Lauric Acid Explained

19:50 — It's Not What You Eat—It's What You Absorb

21:48 — Monolaurin and the Gut Microbiome

24:08 — What Research Would Dr. Jones Fund?

27:35 — Why One Intervention May Not Be Enough

31:14 — Colloidal Silver & Topical Approaches

32:27 — Wounds, Scarring & Secondary Infection

35:44 — Herpes, Shingles & Viral Load Discussion

38:28 — Monolaurin, COVID & Immune Health

40:26 — Food Sensitivities and NAET

42:06 — Why There Is No Health "Magic Bullet"

44:20 — Which Microorganisms Are Most Susceptible?

48:23 — What Causes "Leaky Gut"?

50:46 — Dr. Jones' Gut Health Approach

54:19 — Probiotics, Kefir & Homemade Sauerkraut

58:15 — Oral Health, Toothpaste & Lauricidin Products

1:02:57 — Natural Deodorant & the Skin Microbiome

1:05:00 — What the Supplement Industry Gets Wrong

1:06:33 — Low Potency & the "Pixie Dust" Problem

1:09:47 — How Dr. Jones Uses Lauricidin Personally

1:11:23 — Final Thoughts

Dr. Ryan Jones: https://www.lauricidin.com/collections/dr-ryan

Lauricidin®: https://www.lauricidin.com/

Dr. Jones' Gut Health Protocol: https://www.lauricidin.com/pages/expert-protocol-series-br-protocol-for-gut-health-using-monolaurin-by-dr-ryan-jones

Dr. Jones' Leaky Gut Support Protocol: https://www.lauricidin.com/pages/expert-protocol-series-br-leaky-gut-support-using-lauricidin-by-dr-ryan-jones

Lauricidin Pro — Health Professional Resources: https://www.lauricidin.pro/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lauricidin/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lauricidin

X: https://x.com/lauricidin

Show notes, video, resources, and additional information: https://drhaley.com/monolaurin-gut-health/

The Dr. Haley Show explores health, nutrition, natural medicine, longevity, the microbiome, lifestyle, and unconventional ideas about human health.

Hosted by Dr. Michael Haley. https://drhaley.com/

Haley Nutrition: https://haleynutrition.com/

Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Statements made by guests represent their views, experiences, and interpretations and should not be considered diagnosis or treatment recommendations. Consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding medical conditions, medications, supplements, or changes to your healthcare regimen.

Could your skin be revealing what’s happening inside your gut?

In Episode 149 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley sits down with Dr. Jonathan Carp, a board-certified dermatologist, lifestyle medicine expert, and founder and CEO of Miracle Noodle, for a fascinating conversation about the gut-skin connection, inflammation, metabolism, nutrition, mental imagery, and taking a more active role in your own health.

Dr. Carp explains why he has always viewed the skin as a window into the body and shares the story of a patient with severe lupus whose unexpected improvement changed the direction of his medical career.

That experience led him to explore nutrition and lifestyle medicine more deeply while continuing to practice conventional dermatology.

The conversation also explores acne and insulin, psoriasis and metabolic health, the gut microbiome, mental imagery, and the idea that different people may have very different “80/20” factors influencing their health.

Later, Dr. Carp tells the story of traveling to Japan and eating a bowl of konjac noodles at a Buddhist vegetarian restaurant outside Kyoto. That experience eventually led him to create Miracle Noodle, now sold in thousands of stores nationwide.

Dr. Carp explains what konjac and glucomannan are, why glucomannan is considered a soluble prebiotic fiber, how Miracle Noodle fits into low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets, and the difference between the company’s traditional konjac noodles and its newer egg-white noodles.

• Why the skin can provide clues about internal health
• Acne, insulin, hormones, and metabolic health
• How gut health may influence inflammatory skin conditions
• The lupus patient who changed Dr. Carp’s approach to medicine
• Mental imagery and the work of Dr. Gerald Epstein
• Why Dr. Carp views the gut and skin as closely connected systems
• Metabolic health, inflammation, and the microbiome
• The difference between a disease-reversal diet and a long-term diet
• Why whole, minimally processed foods remain central to Dr. Carp’s approach
• The Japanese meal that inspired Miracle Noodle
• Konjac, glucomannan, and soluble prebiotic fiber
• Miracle Noodle for low-carb, keto, and gluten-free diets
• How to prepare konjac noodles
• Miracle Noodle’s high-protein egg-white noodles
• Why Dr. Carp wants people to become their own authority in health
• Three pieces of advice that helped shape his life

00:00 Your Gut Is an Extension of Your Skin

00:49 Meet Dermatologist Dr. Jonathan Carp

03:04 The Skin as a Window Into Internal Health

06:26 Acne, Insulin & Gut Health

08:50 The Lupus Patient Who Changed His Practice

12:16 Mental Imagery and Healing

15:08 How Dr. Carp Uses Healing Visualization

19:29 The Gut-Skin Connection Explained

23:10 Metabolism, Gut Health & Inflammation

27:09 The Four Pillars and the 80/20 Rule

30:23 Disease-Reversal Diet vs. Long-Term Diet

33:00 How Miracle Noodle Began in Japan

34:45 Glucomannan: The Fiber Behind Miracle Noodle

35:50 Keto, Satiety & Fasting-Mimicking Diets

38:10 Gut Benefits of Konjac and Glucomannan

40:46 How to Prepare Miracle Noodle

41:44 Egg-White Noodles: A High-Protein Alternative

43:11 Fiber, Regularity & the Microbiome

45:21 Where to Find Miracle Noodle

46:24 Becoming Your Own Authority in Health

48:22 The “Power Words” That Shaped Dr. Carp

51:41 Final Thoughts

Full show notes and transcript:

https://drhaley.com/gut-skin-connection-jonathan-carp/

Watch the video interview on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/RDLizF7_Qgw

Miracle Noodle:

https://miraclenoodle.com/

Healing Visualizations by Gerald Epstein, M.D.

Mentioned by Dr. Carp as a resource for learning the mental-imagery techniques discussed in the episode.

Radical Remission by Kelly A. Turner, Ph.D.

Mentioned during the discussion of people who have experienced unexpected improvement from serious illness.

Discover more interviews and health conversations at:

https://drhaley.com/

Learn more about Haley Nutrition and its raw Aloe vera products at:

https://haleynutrition.com/

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Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Statements made by guests represent their own views, experiences, and interpretations. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing medications, supplements, diet, or other healthcare practices.

Is an enlarged prostate simply an unavoidable part of getting older—or could it be a warning sign that something deeper is happening in the body?

In Episode 148 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley sits down with Dr. Lisbeth Roy, DO, founder of Doctors Studio and creator of the ProstaGen™ Method, for a wide-ranging discussion about prostate health, BPH, chronic prostatitis, urinary symptoms, hidden infections, gut health, inflammation, immune function, nutrition, and regenerative medicine.

Dr. Roy challenges the common assumption that prostate problems should automatically be dismissed as “just aging.” Instead, she encourages men to look at the prostate as part of a larger system that may be influenced by metabolic dysfunction, chronic inflammation, oral and gut health, hormonal balance, immune function, and infection.

In this episode, Dr. Roy explains why prostate size alone may not explain a man's symptoms, why conventional urine cultures may miss certain microorganisms, how next-generation sequencing can detect microbial DNA, and why biofilms may make chronic infections more difficult to identify and address.

Dr. Haley and Dr. Roy also discuss food quality, gut permeability, environmental exposures, conventional medications such as Flomax and finasteride, prostate procedures, PSA testing, MRI, prostate exams, and when younger men should start paying attention to prostate symptoms.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why Dr. Roy does not consider an enlarged prostate to be simply a normal consequence of aging

• BPH, chronic prostatitis, urinary frequency, and nighttime urination

• Why prostate size and prostate function are not necessarily the same thing

• PSA testing, prostate exams, MRI, and the importance of gathering multiple data points

• The limitations of conventional urine cultures in some chronic prostate cases

• Next-generation sequencing and detecting bacterial or fungal DNA

• Biofilms and their possible role in persistent prostate infections

• The connection Dr. Roy sees between the gut, oral health, and the prostate

• How gut bacteria or oral bacteria may reach other areas of the body

• Chronic inflammation, immune function, and metabolic dysfunction

• Whole-food nutrition and why the quality of food matters

• Grass-fed meat, free-range eggs, organic produce, and traditionally prepared foods

• Flomax, finasteride, TURP, laser procedures, and other approaches to managing prostate symptoms

• Why symptom relief and addressing underlying causes are not necessarily the same thing

• Dr. Roy's ProstaGen™ Method

• When men in their 20s, 30s, and beyond should pay attention to prostate symptoms

• What a prostate assessment at Doctors Studio may involve

• Dr. Roy's personal family experience that dramatically influenced the way she practices medicine

• Her book Regenerating Sexual Potential and upcoming work focused on prostate health and wellness

ABOUT DR. LISBETH ROY, DO

Dr. Lisbeth W. Roy is an osteopathic physician, founder and CEO of Doctors Studio, and creator of the ProstaGen™ Method.

Her work focuses on functional, regenerative, sexual, and men's health medicine, with particular attention to prostate dysfunction, chronic prostatitis, BPH, erectile dysfunction, metabolic health, inflammation, hormonal balance, and longevity.

Dr. Roy is also the author of Regenerating Sexual Potential: Revolutionary Treatment Solutions for Sexual Dysfunction Using Platelet-Rich Plasma.

RESOURCES FROM DR. LISBETH ROY

Doctors Studio: https://doctorsstudio.com/

Prostate information and assessment: https://askdrroy.com/

Doctors Studio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorsStudioBocaRaton

WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL08fn4Vfqk

FULL SHOW NOTES, RESOURCES & TRANSCRIPT

https://drhaley.com/prostate-health-root-causes-lisbeth-roy/

CONNECT WITH DR. MICHAEL HALEY

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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Dr. Roy discusses her clinical experience, professional opinions, and approaches used in her practice. Some of the diagnostic concepts, therapies, and interpretations discussed are emerging, debated, or may not represent established medical consensus.

Do not delay appropriate medical evaluation for urinary symptoms, prostate problems, elevated PSA, suspected infection, or possible prostate cancer. Decisions regarding testing, medications, procedures, or treatment should be made in consultation with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

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Could some of the changes we associate with aging actually involve declining oxygen utilization?

In Episode 147 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Brad Pitzele, founder of One Thousand Roads, about Exercise With Oxygen Therapy—better known as EWOT.

Brad’s interest in EWOT began during his own struggle with cancer, autoimmune illness, chronic Lyme disease, Bartonella, chronic fatigue, severe foot pain, and declining mobility. After trying numerous approaches without meaningful improvement, he used his mechanical-engineering background to build an EWOT system of his own.

Brad explains what he experienced after using the system consistently, why he believes oxygen utilization deserves more attention, and how that personal journey led him to establish One Thousand Roads.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What EWOT is and how a typical session works

• Why concentrated oxygen is combined with exercise

• How oxygen utilization may change with age and inflammation

• The proposed relationship between circulation, capillaries, oxygen, and cellular energy

• How EWOT differs from ordinary supplemental oxygen

• EWOT compared with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT

• Whether the benefits come from oxygen, exercise, or both

• What an EWOT session may feel like

• Which forms of exercise can be used with EWOT

• Why sessions commonly last approximately 15 minutes

• How often Brad recommends using EWOT

• What to consider when comparing EWOT systems

• The difference between 5-liter and 10-liter oxygen concentrators

• Why reservoir capacity, mask quality, component safety, and customer support matter

• How EWOT may be combined with red light therapy

• Potential applications involving exercise performance, recovery, VO2 max, healthy aging, and chronic health challenges

• Why EWOT should not be presented as a cure for cancer or other diseases

ABOUT BRAD PITZELE

Brad Pitzele is the founder of One Thousand Roads, a wellness technology company focused on Exercise With Oxygen Therapy and red light therapy.

Brad’s work grew from his own experience with serious health challenges, including cancer, autoimmune illness, chronic Lyme disease, fatigue, pain, and limited mobility. He credits EWOT and red light therapy with helping change the direction of his recovery.

Combining that experience with his background in mechanical engineering and business, Brad now works to make these technologies easier to understand and more accessible. He also hosts conversations with experts in chronic health recovery, biohacking, and longevity.

Learn about Brad’s special listener offer:

http://onethousandroads.com/drhaley

RESOURCES

Learn about EWOT—Exercise With Oxygen Therapy:

https://www.onethousandroads.com/pages/exercise-with-oxygen-therapy

Learn about Red Light Therapy:

https://www.onethousandroads.com/pages/red-light-therapy-education

Explore One Thousand Roads EWOT Systems:

https://www.onethousandroads.com/collections/ewot-systems

One Thousand Roads YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@OneThousandRoadsHQ

Visit One Thousand Roads:

https://www.onethousandroads.com/

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Are You Aging—or Losing Oxygen?

00:55 Meet Brad Pitzele

02:20 Brad’s Health Crisis and Search for Answers

06:00 Discovering EWOT and Mitochondrial Health

07:43 Building His Own EWOT System

09:47 Recognizing Predatory Wellness Marketing

11:29 Lyme Disease and Bartonella Explained

15:57 When Illness Becomes a Catalyst for Change

18:22 Can EWOT Cure Cancer? Responsible Claims

19:05 Oxygen, Inflammation, and Aging

22:05 The Origins and Proposed Mechanism of EWOT

24:00 Exercise Alone vs. Exercise With Oxygen

28:18 EWOT vs. Supplemental Oxygen and HBOT

36:44 EWOT Explained in 60 Seconds

37:38 What an EWOT Session Feels Like

39:17 The Best Exercises and Who Uses EWOT

42:20 Session Length, Frequency, and Safety

45:11 How to Compare EWOT Systems

48:18 5-Liter vs. 10-Liter Oxygen Concentrators

50:30 Masks, Sharing, and Cleaning

51:48 Combining EWOT With Red Light Therapy

54:02 VO2 Max, Recovery, and Potential Benefits

57:15 Where to Learn More

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MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Brad Pitzele’s recovery story reflects his personal experience and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of similar results. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning EWOT, supplemental oxygen, a new exercise program, red light therapy, or another health intervention—especially if you have a cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or other medical condition.

Type 2 diabetes may be the diagnosis—but what if it is also a symptom of deeper problems affecting the body?

In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Dr. Jade Guerra about the functional medicine approach to Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, autoimmune conditions, environmental toxins, nutrition, sleep, and chronic illness.

Dr. Guerra is both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 35 years of experience. Instead of applying the same treatment plan to every patient, she investigates the individual metabolic, hormonal, digestive, environmental, and lifestyle factors that may be interfering with that person’s health.

She explains why a diagnosis often develops years—or even decades—before it is discovered and why simply controlling a laboratory number may not address the underlying cause.

DR. JADE GUERRA’S RESOURCES

Website and Free Masterclasses:

https://jadeguerra.com/

The End of Type 2 Diabetes NOW! Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/321420510744852/

Unbroken: Women Overcoming Low Thyroid Symptoms:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/743871260049166/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/drjadeguerra/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@drjadeguerra

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@drjadeguerra

X:

https://x.com/jadeguerrareal

COMPLETE EPISODE PAGE

Find the video, resources, key takeaways, timestamps, and full transcript at:

https://drhaley.com/type-2-diabetes-root-causes-jade-guerra/

IN THIS EPISODE

Dr. Guerra and Dr. Haley discuss:

• Why Type 2 diabetes may be a symptom of deeper metabolic dysfunction

• The difference between managing symptoms and investigating root causes

• Why Type 2 diabetes may sometimes be placed into remission through appropriate nutrition, lifestyle changes, and professional care

• How insulin resistance and blood sugar problems can develop years before diagnosis

• Why environmental toxins may contribute to inflammation, hormonal disruption, autoimmune disease, and poor metabolic health

• The relationship between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroid disease

• Why testing only thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH, may provide an incomplete picture

• How the thyroid depends upon the liver, digestive system, brain, adrenal glands, and overall metabolic health

• Testing for mold, metals, pesticides, and other environmental toxins

• Why aggressive detoxification programs can create problems when the body’s elimination pathways are not working properly

• How functional blood chemistry may be used to create an individualized health plan

• Why the same diet, supplements, or treatment strategy will not work for everyone

• The importance of protein, vegetables, healthy fats, hydration, electrolytes, movement, and sleep

• Practical ways to make better food choices before hunger takes control

• The limitations of short medical appointments and insurance-directed healthcare

• The difference between a laboratory value being “normal” and being optimal

• How thoughts, words, meditation, gratitude, and mindset may influence behavior and long-term health

ABOUT DR. JADE GUERRA

Dr. Jade Guerra, FNP, APRN, DC, DABCO, has nearly 35 years of experience helping people improve their health through natural and integrative approaches.

She is both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Family Nurse Practitioner, with advanced education in functional medicine, blood chemistry, brain neurotransmitters, and thyroid health.

Her work focuses on identifying factors that may contribute to Type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, autoimmune conditions, and other chronic health problems. She helps patients explore appropriate changes involving nutrition, targeted supplementation, lifestyle, laboratory testing, and their environment.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

00:00 A patient is told she is no longer diabetic

00:23 Welcome to The Dr. Haley Show

00:51 Introducing Dr. Jade Guerra

02:10 Free diabetes and thyroid masterclasses

03:53 Can Type 2 diabetes be reversed?

05:27 The functional medicine pioneers who influenced Dr. Guerra

06:36 Taking responsibility for your own health

10:35 Functional medicine versus mainstream medicine

13:37 Symptom relief, medications, and health messaging

17:23 Finding root causes before symptoms develop

18:14 Environmental chemicals and chronic illness

21:12 Thyroid disease, Hashimoto’s, and childhood diabetes

23:18 The markers in a complete thyroid evaluation

25:19 Connections between the thyroid, gut, liver, and brain

26:06 Testing for mold, metals, and environmental toxins

27:26 Supporting the body’s detoxification pathways

29:49 The risks of unsupervised cleanses

31:14 Personalized testing, nutrition, and supplements

33:37 How Dr. Guerra discovered functional medicine

36:35 Protein, meal planning, hydration, and sleep

38:40 Sleep temperature, grounding, and electrolytes

42:22 Better restaurant choices and emergency snacks

45:31 Dr. Guerra’s diabetes and thyroid support communities

47:39 Short appointments and insurance limitations

50:21 “Normal” versus optimal laboratory ranges

51:22 The power of words, mindset, and meditation

58:09 Where to connect with Dr. Guerra

58:54 Closing thoughts

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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and should not replace personal medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

Individual health circumstances and outcomes vary. Do not discontinue, reduce, or change prescription medication without first consulting the licensed healthcare professional responsible for your care.

ABOUT THE DR. HALEY SHOW

The Dr. Haley Show explores natural health, functional medicine, nutrition, personal transformation, and unconventional ideas that challenge listeners to think differently about their health.

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In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Michael Bovarnick, founder of The Prostate Education Project, about his personal journey through prostate cancer, recurrence, treatment decisions, and the mission that grew out of his experience.

Michael shares what it was like to hear the words “you have prostate cancer,” why education became such an important part of his journey, and how clear information can help reduce fear for men, spouses, caregivers, and families facing prostate cancer.

The conversation covers PSA testing, Gleason scores, prostate cancer recurrence after prostate removal, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), ADT side effects, ADT holidays, intimacy and relationship challenges, and the importance of having a spouse, partner, or loved one present during medical appointments.

Dr. Haley and Michael also discuss Michael’s long history with Haley Nutrition’s Aloe Vera Gel Health Drink as part of his personal wellness routine. Aloe vera is not presented as a cancer cure. Instead, this conversation focuses on education, supportive wellness, patient empowerment, and asking better questions when navigating serious health decisions.

Michael’s closing message is simple and powerful:

Knowledge reduces fear.

Understanding builds confidence.

Education empowers patients.

Episode Resources:

The Prostate Education Project

https://theprostateeducationproject.org/

Haley Nutrition Aloe Vera Gel Health Drink

https://haleynutrition.com/

Dr. Haley Show Notes

https://drhaley.com/

Haley Nutrition

https://haleynutrition.com/

Episode Highlights:

00:00 PSA testing and false positives

00:39 Meet Michael Bovarnick of The Prostate Education Project

02:50 How Dr. Haley and Michael first connected

03:14 Michael’s prostate cancer diagnosis and aloe vera story

05:37 Important disclaimer about aloe vera and cancer

08:05 Why prostate cancer can return after prostate removal

10:54 Life today after prostate cancer recurrence

12:18 Prostate cancer awareness and rising diagnosis rates

13:36 PSA testing, screening, and Dr. Haley’s personal story

16:59 Hearing the words “you have prostate cancer”

18:46 Intimacy, relationships, and emotional challenges

23:10 What doctors explain — and what patients may miss

26:22 Advice for newly diagnosed men in the panic phase

28:33 PSA, Gleason score, and treatment decisions

31:06 What is ADT? Androgen deprivation therapy explained

32:45 ADT side effects doctors may not fully prepare you for

34:51 Why you should bring a partner to appointments

36:39 What is an ADT holiday?

39:27 PSA testing advice for men over 40

40:36 Urinary symptoms, enlarged prostate, and getting checked

42:49 Prostate cancer symptoms beyond urinary problems

43:52 Exercise, diet, bone health, and muscle health during ADT

45:00 Exploring TheProstateEducationProject.org

46:47 Spanish-language resources and community outreach

48:32 Final thoughts: Knowledge reduces fear

Medical Disclaimer:

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. The information shared in this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding PSA testing, prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, medications, supplements, treatment options, or any health-related decisions.

Aloe vera is discussed in this episode as part of Michael Bovarnick’s personal wellness routine and experience. It is not presented as a treatment or cure for prostate cancer.

About Michael Bovarnick:

Michael Bovarnick is the founder of The Prostate Education Project, a growing educational resource created to help prostate cancer patients, spouses, caregivers, and families better understand the prostate cancer journey. His work focuses on clear explanations, practical tools, lived experience, and helping people know what questions to ask when facing diagnosis, treatment decisions, side effects, recurrence, and recovery.

About Dr. Michael Haley:

Dr. Michael Haley is the host of The Dr. Haley Show and founder of Haley Nutrition, known for producing raw, inner-leaf Aloe Vera Gel Health Drink and other natural wellness products. Through the podcast, Dr. Haley explores natural health, patient education, practical wellness strategies, and conversations that help listeners take a more informed role in their health journey.