The Dr. Ward Bond Show

Learn how you can take charge of the aging process and make your coming years the best they can be, if you just make a commitment to "just move."An inspirational speaker, author, and former Wall Street rainmaker, Jim Owen was 70 when he decided he had to get fit.Getting started was a challenge. Realizing that the old bodybuilding approach was no way to tackle the stiffness, weakness, and aches and pains that come with age, he set off on a journey of discovery and transformation.With help from the experts, he developed a common-sense, step-by-step program that can be tailored to any level of physical ability. Today, Owen is in better shape than he was at 25. He has proven you don't have to be powerless in the face of advancing years.Listen as Owen joins Dr. Bond to share how you can take charge of the aging process and make your coming years the best they can be, if you just make a commitment to "just move."

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.

Turn trauma into triumph, eliminate processed foods and work to heal yourself.Fitness coach Shanna Ferrigno struggled with childhood obesity. Her father, Lou, was a body builder and actor. His return to bodybuilding competitions during her youth turned her family into a business. While eating clean food, Lou was emotionally unavailable during his training. Shanna missed the connection with her father. She turned to processed foods for consolation because healthy foods were associated with her dad’s distance. Getting educated on ingredients in processed food helped Shanna change her mindset. If your great-grandmother didn’t eat it, eliminate it from your diet. Shanna believes in turning trauma into triumph.  Listen as Shanna joins Dr. Bond to share how she overcame childhood obesity and escaped yo-yo diets to reset her life.

Learn more about suicide and how you can help a friend in need.George Vernadakis of Everyday Health saw the suicide statistics and had to do something about it. Everyday Health published an extensive report about suicide risk factors and how to help. Self injury deaths (overdose and suicide) are higher in Americans than those caused by diabetes. Suicide rates are climbing. Suicide is complex and rarely has just one contributing factor. Financial trouble, illness, relationship difficulty and substance abuse play a role. Social media may be a factor among younger people, leading them to feel isolated and depressed.Red FlagsExpressing feelings of hopelessness or isolation

Extreme mood swings

Worrying about being a burden to others

Changes in sleep habits

Substance abuse

The red flags may be subtle and may not all be present. Keep communication open with the person who is enduring some trouble. Listen as George joins Dr. Bond to discuss the latest findings on suicide and how to help when a friend may be in need.

Improve mild mood symptoms with herbal tinctures.Sara-Chana Silverstein endorses lifting your mood with herbs. We already use herbs in cooking and teas, like parsley, mint and cilantro. Using herbal tinctures means you can get the benefits of herbs on the go. Sara-Chana has herbal recommendations for those who need a bit of a boost. Mild depression: Rhodiola is an adaptogen that helps the body adapt to life stresses.

Anxiety: Passionflower and valerian may ease anxiety. Kava is often used for tense muscles. Blue vervain lessens cortisol levels from panic attacks.

Insomnia: Lemon balm or passionflower at dinner can help with insomnia. Dose once or twice more before bed.

Stress: Skullcap may help calm back-to-school nerves without grogginess. Linden is calming and aids digestion. Catnip is soothing after school.

Sara-Chana advises speaking with your doctor if you are seeking treatment for a chronic or moderate condition. As a bonus tip, Sara-Chana recommends lowering cortisol through random acts of kindness. They help you control your mood and don’t cost a thing. Listen as Sara-Chana joins Dr. Bond to share how to boost your mood with herbal tinctures.

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum discusses how fibromyalgia can be addressed effectively by optimizing the hormones in the body.According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. The disorder affects an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 3-6 percent of the world population. While it is most prevalent in women (75-90 percent of the people who have fibromyalgia are women), it also occurs in men and children of all ethnic groups.According to long-standing research and his personal work with treating chronic pain, Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum says fibromyalgia can be addressed effectively by optimizing the hormones in the body; particularly the "sex" hormones of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. By doing this, you restore the body's energy production capabilities. Dr. Teitelbaum warns that physicians should treat individuals uniquely, based on symptoms -- not necessarily on what blood work shows hormone levels to be. Listen in as Dr. Teitelbaum joins Dr. Bond to share more about this approach to treating fibromyalgia, as well as his S.H.I.N.E. protocol.

Eating healthy shouldn't just be about losing weight. It should be about striving for an overall healthy lifestyle.Sometimes the term "diet" gets a bad rap, especially when in the company of another word: fad.Eating healthy shouldn't just be about weight (losing or maintaining). It should be about striving for an overall healthy lifestyle. Dr. Felicia Stoler advises three diet approaches the not only help you lose weight, but also provide significant health benefits.MIND: combination of DASH and Mediterranean dietsFasting Mimicking: developed by Dr. Valter Longo, a “fasting with food” conceptFlexitarian: encourages mostly plant-based eating with small amounts of animal proteinListen as Dr. Stoler joins Dr. Bond to discuss these three diet plans and all of their many benefits -- not just for your waistline, but for your overall health and wellness.

Eating vegetarian not only resolved Steve Vai's health issues but promoted better health overall.Accomplished musician and producer, Steve Vai, has been a vegetarian for over 38 years. He began this lifestyle after encountering multiple health issues in his youth, including migraines and digestive distress. Eating vegetarian not only resolved these issues, but also promoted better health overall and provided a mental clarity that contributed to Steve's creativity in his musical artistry. Steve joins Dr. Bond to discuss his vegetarian lifestyle, as well as stories from his long history of being a celebrated member of the musical arena.

As a healthy and fit man in his early 30s, James Templeton was shocked to the core when he was diagnosed with melanoma.James Templeton had become an avid runner to stave off the fates of his father and grandfather, who both died of heart attacks at a young age.His fitness fanaticism led him to believe he was truly in good health, so he was shocked to the core when he was diagnosed with melanoma in his early 30s during a regular physical routine. When conventional treatment methods failed, James was devastated. Fortunately, help came in the form of three different visitors who would change the course of his life―and help direct him on a path back to health.Listen as James joins Dr. Bond to share his journey through cancer and the inspiration, methods, and lifestyle changes that helped him heal.