The Dr. Ward Bond Show

Libby Gill is the reigning Miss Earth, USA, and is using the title to promote her platform of coastal preservation and educate future generations about the importance of sustainability.When it comes to protecting the earth, our younger generations play a critical role. Libby Gill is the reigning Miss Earth, USA, and is using the title to promote her platform of coastal preservation and educate future generations about the importance of sustainability.As a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer, she plans to establish a private nutritional counseling practice with the mission to educate others on health, body kindness, and sustainable food sourcing practices.Libby joins Dr. Bond to explain why sustainability is so critical for preserving the earth and global health.

Samantha Miller, owner and president of The Apothecary, joins Dr. Bond to explain the myriad benefits of CBD and why it's safe for kids.As Samantha Miller's father was going through cancer treatment, he was looking for options to help with the side effects.It was the impetus for Miller to open The Apothecary, which carries a number of CBD products -- from oils and tinctures to capsules. The store even has a line for pets, called "The Apawthecary."Listen as Miller joins Dr. Bond to explain the myriad benefits of CBD and why it's safe for kids.

Sherry Torkos, RPh, joins Dr. Bond to share three healthy belly habits to have and five belly busters to break.In the gut, there are hundreds of species of bacteria; some are friendly, while others are not. Good digestion relies on friendly gut bacteria to destroy harmful bacteria and other microorganisms. If the gut flora contains too many harmful bacteria and not enough friendly bacteria, an imbalance can occur known as dysbiosis, which has been linked to insulin resistance, weight gain, inflammation, obesity, allergies, brain fog, inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.Sherry Torkos, RPh, joins Dr. Bond to share three healthy belly habits to have and five belly busters to break.

Learn some simple, doable tips to help with anxiety -- especially during these uncertain times of COVID-19.According to a 2018 poll by the American Psychiatric Association, anxiety is on the rise in the U.S. and women are disproportionately affected. In fact, a survey by EverydayHealth.com, found among 3,000 women, 50 percent said stress and anxiety are one of the top factors currently affecting their personal wellness. What’s more, more than 80 percent said they don't get a good night's rest on a daily basis.Health journalist Julie Revelant suffers with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and as a busy working mom of two, she experience a fair share of stress as well. Julie joins Dr. Bond to discuss natural ways to cope with anxiety, including:Eat real food

Sweat

Sleep

Breathe

Try supplements

Practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Meditate

Try Essential Oils

Set the tone for the day

Listen to music

Listen in to learn some simple, doable tips to help with anxiety -- especially during these uncertain times of COVID-19.

The ancient discoveries of the medieval period have guided how we treat certain conditions today.The medieval times presented plenty of health challenges, including severe illnesses like the bubonic plague. It also was a time when many remedies were discovered. Those ancient discoveries have guided how we treat certain conditions today. For example, colloidal silver has strong anti-microbial properties and may help enhance immunity. Turmeric and mint are two other powerful natural options.These natural remedies may also aid in the battle against the "superbugs" that have arisen due to the over-prescribing of antibiotics. Listen as Sherry Torkos, BScPhm, RPh, joins Dr. Bond to discuss how the lessons learned during the medieval period have contributed to modern-day healing.

Choosing the right kind of garlic supplement makes all the difference in potential odor concerns and other undesirable side effects.Garlic has been used for medical purposes for thousands of years, but it's only been in the last few decades that it has been studied for its healing properties. Choosing the right kind of garlic supplement makes all the difference in potential odor concerns and other undesirable side effects. Even though some products may claim to be "deodorized," the garlic odor is just masked by chemical or sugar coatings. When the capsules or tablets dissolve, garlic body odor results.Kyolic odorless Aged Garlic Extract, on the other hand, is truly the only odorless garlic supplement. The exclusive aging process eliminates garlic odor and harsh side effects. Moreover, Kyolic contains various antioxidant properties and is the only antioxidant garlic supplement available.Listen as Jay Levy, Director of Sales at Wakunaga of America Co., Ltd. (Kyolic) joins Dr. Bond to discuss the medicinal properties of garlic, as well as what sets Kyolic apart from other supplements.

Quitting sugar takes more than "willpower."Sugar is not only bad for your health, it’s also a substance with highly addictive potential -- one that creates physical, neurological, and hormonal changes that often make moderation impossible.And, quitting sugar takes more than "willpower." Molly Carmel, an eating disorder therapist with a thriving clinic in New York City, discovered the devastating role sugar played in her own 20-year struggle with disordered eating. After reaching 325 pounds, Molly found the key to transform her life... by breaking up with sugar.She has since helped thousands of people overcome compulsive overeating, repetitive dieting, and sugar addiction. In her book, Breaking Up With Sugar: Divorce the Diets, Drop the Pounds, and Live Your Best Life, Molly outlines a 66-day blueprint for cutting ties with sugar, once and for all.Listen as Molly joins Dr. Bond to share insights from the book, as well as from her own journey to a happy, healthy, sugar-free life.

Which foods should you be eating to create bedroom bliss?Food is closely connected to sexual health -- and not just in the form of aphrodisiacs. Your diet can have either a positive or negative impact on your libido. Not surprisingly, the standard American diet (SAD) has played a key role in the bedroom blues.Which foods should you be eating to create bedroom bliss? In her book, Clean Eating, Dirty Sex: Sensual Superfoods and Aphrodisiac Practices for Ultimate Sexual Health and Connection, Lisa Davis, MPH, explores all the different ways you can strengthen your sexual health, deepen intimacy, and become healthier overall in the process.Listen as Lisa joins Dr. Bond to discuss factors that impede a healthy sex life and ways to overcome those factors. She also shares some of her favorite recipes from the book.

If just one person in your household comes down with the flu, it can just take a few hours for it to spread to everyone.Can you believe it’s already time to prepare for another flu season? It feels like we just wrapped up the last one, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says it’s time to prepare for the 2018-2019 flu season now, especially coming off of a horrible season that killed more children than any other non-pandemic year on record. Dr. Bond's guest, Dr. Ken Redcross, board-certified internal medicine physician and author of Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor, says if just one person in your household comes down with the flu, it can just take a few hours for it to spread to everyone. In fact, it only takes one sick person’s cough to spread 2,000 virus-laden droplets into the air.Having a strong immune system is key to protection and keeping it clean from the inside out, including your environmental surroundings, can make the difference in whether or not you will catch flu. Dr. Redcross joins Dr. Bond to explain how tackling influenza room-by-room in your home can keep those unwanted house guests (aka: germs) from invading your space and thus lower your chances of getting sick this season.He also provides tips on what you can do to prevent the flu in the kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom (e.g. flu-fighting foods, natural disinfectant and antibacterial wipes, one-use paper towels and bedding).

Taking shortcuts in the OTC aisle can be a health hazard.Over-the-counter drugs are an easy way to self-medicate when you need fast relief from some of life’s most common health obstacles. Research shows that 81 percent of adults use OTC medicines as a first response to minor ailments and seven in ten parents have given their children OTC medicines late at night to help aid sudden medical symptoms according to Consumer Healthcare Products Association.However taking shortcuts in the OTC aisle can be a health hazard.The perceived safety net vibe OTC medications emit by being readily accessible to anyone on a store shelf without a prescription is the reason why many people tend to overuse them for a wide range of ailments including cold and flu, pain, fever, heartburn, allergies and insomnia. With more than 300,000 OTC products on the market, the mistakes that can be made are high and so are the stakes for your health if misuse happens frequently.Dr. Amy Shah, a double-board certified physician in internal medicine and allergy immunology, says the main problem with OTC medications is that most people do not take the time to thoroughly read the ingredient labels or strictly follow directions. Over-medicating with OTC’s, especially over long periods of time, can be particularly dangerous.  Listen as Dr. Shah joins Dr. Bond to discuss the medication mistakes you don't want to make.