The Dr. Ward Bond Show

Many of us are caught up in a vicious cycle of stimulation with caffeine and sugar and sedation with drugs and alcohol. How can it be broken?More than 80% of the patients Dr. Elson Haas treats are using caffeine and sugar as energy stimulants in the day and/or alcohol and other substances at night to calm and rest.When we don’t do that in balance, we disrupt our natural energy flow and get into a vicious cycle of needing to stimulate our body every day, to whip it into action, and then slow it down in the evening. Dr. Haas has named this the Stimulation-Sedation Cycle.Listen as he joins Dr. Bond to discuss the long-term health hazards that can happen if we keep stimulating and sedating ourselves in this manner, as well as simple steps to overcome this vicious cycle.

Doyle Dykes' book, The Lights of Marfa, regales some of his experiences in the music world, but it's also about much more than his life as a guitar player.Doyle Dykes is one of the premier fingerstyle guitarists in the world. He has thrilled secular and church audiences all over the world and garners respect from some of the hottest musicians today.His book, The Lights of Marfa: One of the World's Great Guitar Player's Amazing Encounters with God, does regale some of his experiences in the music world, but it's also about much more than his life as a guitar player.Infused into stories like how he was invited to be part of the Stamps Quartet (Elvis' backup band), why a white rose is on the headstock of his signature-model guitar, and how his worst night at the Opry turned out to be anything but, are accounts of the remarkable ways God has shown up in Doyle's life.Listen as Doyle joins Dr. Bond to share highlights from the book, his life, and why he cherishes the blessings in his life.

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.

While some view MS as a "disability," David Lyons knows a diagnosis is not a sentence to be bound to a wheelchair.Multiple sclerosis (MS) takes different forms and is categorized into four different types. While some view this condition as a "disability," but David Lyons knows an MS diagnosis is not a sentence to be bound to a wheelchair. Diagnosed at age 47, David went through a period of darkness and doubt about his future. He lost the muscle mass he'd worked so hard to build in his many years in the gym. Ultimately, he decided that was not the future he wanted to live.Now, he's helping others with MS and other conditions to meet their fitness and lifestyle goals. In his book, Everyday Health and Fitness with Multiple Sclerosis: Achieve Your Peak Physical Wellness While Working with Limited Mobility, David provides solutions for overcoming mental hurdles, nutrition fundamentals to properly fuel workouts, easily adaptable exercises, and motivation. As Amazon describes it, the book is a "road map for every person who wants to conquer a disease or disability, and just get moving."David also co-founded the MS Fitness Challenge (MSFC) with his wife Kendra in order to help others with MS.Listen as David joins Dr. Bond to share his own journey through MS and the great work the MSFC is doing.

Richard and Sheri Bright share their marriage advice and how you can bring happiness back into your relationship.Weddings are a blessed event, but the marriage that follows isn't always rainbows and unicorns. From small gripes like whose responsibility it is to unload the dishwasher to devastating problems like infidelity, marriage is something people have to work at.Richard and Sheri Bright are certified Marriage on the Rock trainers (taught under Christian marriage expert, Jimmy Evans). The couple has a powerful testimony and undeniable chemistry that enable them to speak to couples all over the country. They use wisdom, humor, and a deep compassion for others to reach the hearts of everyone who listens.Listen as The Brights join Dr. Bond to share their marriage advice and how you can bring happiness back into your relationship.

Learn how to use anger and frustration for good, instead of letting it take hold of you in a negative way.People are angry a lot these days. Whether it's based in political views or unfair treatment in the workplace, anger is a common occurrence. According to Joël Malm, counselor, communicator, and pastor, anger is a secondary emotion. It is actually a response to the threat of one of three basic needs: safety and security, connection with others, and empowerment. Anger is the response we emit to try to regain control and to overcome resulting feelings of abandonment, rejection, and humiliation.More than a mental state, anger can also have severe physical impacts -- particularly if you've held on to it for a lengthy period of time. Sleep issues, high blood pressure, depression, and inflammation are physical effects that can manifest due to chronic, unreleased anger.In his book, Fully You: Unlocking the Power of All You Really Are, Malm provides tips on how to use anger, frustration and resentment for good, instead of letting it take hold of you in a negative way.Listen as Malm joins Dr. Bond to discuss anger's detrimental effects and how you can turn it around.

Oftentimes advertised to promote brain health, omega-3s are also very important for aiding heart health.Nutrition plays an integral role in overall health and wellness. While that seems like a no-brainer, many individuals don't know what kind of nutrition is required for optimal health.Omega-3s are one of those key nutrients. Oftentimes advertised to promote brain health, omega-3s are also very important for aiding heart health. In fact, in 2002, the American Heart Association recognized the importance of eating fish twice a week for those without heart disease and recommends at least one gram of EPA+DHA for those with established coronary artery disease. Since then, additional research has shown that omega-3s may help you maintain healthy blood pressure, support healthy triglyceride levels, and manage your risk of heart disease. According to Jolie Root, Senior Nutritionist and Educator for Carlson Laboratories, omega-3s are also key in helping manage heart arrhythmia. Root joins Dr. Bond to explain why omega-3s are so essential for overall health, how they contribute to heart health, and what dosage is needed to realize those benefits.

More than one doctor told him he would never play an instrument, but Brandon Mendenhall had other plans."Mind over matter" is a common phrase when encountering difficult situations. For Brandon Mendenhall, it was the mantra of his life.Mendenhall was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological condition that affects movement, coordination and balance. More than one doctor told him he would never play an instrument, but Mendenhall had other plans, which he documents in his film, MIND OVER MATTER. The film follows his unbelievable journey to rehabilitate his then-paralyzed left hand in order to play guitar, while also overcoming bullies and stereotypes. Along the way he found friendship and mentors with members of the Grammy-award winning band KORN.Mendenhall joins Dr. Bond to share his resilience, despite being faced with not only physical challenges, but the bullying and misunderstandings he's experienced throughout his life.

Dr. Anthony Youn, a board-certified plastic surgeon, wants people to view youth-preserving surgical intervention as a last option.As you age, you might consider options for preserving your youthful appearance. Fortunately, there are many approaches you can take other than going "under the knife."In fact, Dr. Anthony Youn, a board-certified plastic surgeon, wants people to view surgical intervention as a last option.Dr. Youn believes a more holistic strategy can be just as effective. He has spent the past 16 years researching the secrets of plastic surgeons, dermatologists, makeup artists, and dietitians in order to discover what works, what doesn’t, and what’s overpriced.For example, light therapy can address issues from dry skin and acne to wrinkles. This therapy is non-invasive and pain-free. A few other treatments he supports include micro-needling, microdermabrasion, platelet rich plasma (PRP), and radiofrequency therapy.Listen as Dr. Youn joins Dr. Bond to discuss the various non-surgical options for turning back the clock.

Chef Jacqueline King Schiller joins Dr. Bond to share her personal journey with food, highlights from her new book, and why eating a pescan diet is beneficial for health.The pescan way of eating, as defined by Chef Jacqueline King Schiller, is centered on plant-based, dairy-free dishes, but with high-protein seafood and eggs incorporated. It's also the focus of Jacqueline's new book, co-authored by her best friend Abbie Cornish: Pescan: A Feel Good Cookbook.The cookbook is a culmination of Jacqueline and Abbie's weekly trips to the farmers’ market, after which they'd spend all day cooking and then serve those dishes to their family and friends. Pescan is an extension of this tradition and all the food the two explored together. It’s also a story of friendship, healing, and developing a more positive relationship with food.Listen as Jacqueline joins Dr. Bond to share her personal journey with food, highlights from the book, and why eating a pescan diet is beneficial for health.