The Mineral Way

How does pain actually work—and could a robot ever truly experience it? Ben and Dave explore the science and mystery of pain, including whether machines might someday experience something comparable to human suffering. A caller also shares her husband's experience after having his thyroid gland removed and living with sarcoidosis.

The conversation also covers nasal polyps, fluoride in drinking water, and other health-related questions, while Ben shares updates on some of his side projects.

The Mineral Way airs live Mondays at 5 PM Pacific Time. Call 831-479-1080, text 831-218-5726, or send questions to [email protected] or [email protected].

In Episode 50 of The Mineral Way, we explore the potential benefits of dark chocolate, SIBO and digestive health, edamame, vision loss and eye exercises, olive oil, sugar in fruit, and creatine.

The Mineral Way airs live Mondays from 4–5 PM PT. The call-in phone number is 831-479-1080, text (24/7) 831-218-5726, email [email protected]

The Mineral Way #49 – Creatine, Melatonin, Gut Health & the Vitamin Connection

This week on The Mineral Way, we explore creatine, autism and schizophrenia, melatonin, Dr. Bronner's, digestion and fat-soluble vitamin C. We also dig into hormesis and amygdalin, calcium buildup and the role of vitamin K, plus dysglycemia, leaky gut and how these seemingly different subjects may be connected.

The Mineral Way airs live every Monday from 4–5 PM Pacific Time.

What happens when artificial intelligence starts designing viruses? In Episode 48 of The Mineral Way, Dave and pharmacist Ben Fuchs explore what this emerging technology could mean for medicine and the future of human health.

They also discuss urolithin and its potential role in cellular health, along with listener questions and insights on shingles, ALS, and myasthenia gravis.

Pharmacist Ben Fuchs discusses practical ways to support healthy aging and explores a wide range of listener health questions. Topics include shingles, castor oil, Fucoid Z from Youngevity, the Triangle of Disease, sulfur, elevated lead levels and heavy metal detoxification, hiatal hernias, overactive bladder, and Hashimoto's disease. As always, Ben explains the nutritional principles behind these conditions and offers practical strategies to help support the body's natural ability to heal and function at its best.

In Episode 46 of The Mineral Way, Dave Michaels and Pharmacist Ben Fuchs tackle a wide range of listener questions on fibromyalgia, estrogen, scarring, arthritis, sepsis, endometriosis, and the underlying causes of chronic inflammation. They also discuss joint and knee replacement surgery, "bone-on-bone" joint conditions, and nutritional strategies that may help support healthier connective tissue and overall wellness.

Plus... Nick calls in and, well... we're still not entirely sure what he was talking about, but it somehow became part of the show.

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from illness, or simply looking for practical ways to support your health naturally, Episode 46 is packed with useful information—and at least one entertaining detour.

Join Ben Fuchs and Dave Michaels for Episode 45 of The Mineral Way as they explore the essential nutrients your body needs to thrive and discuss practical ways to saturate your cells with the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients necessary for optimal health. Ben explains why proper nutrition starts at the cellular level and how small dietary changes can make a big difference.

The conversation also covers skin health, common skincare misconceptions, and the surprising health benefits of chocolate. Plus, Ben and Dave open the phone lines and answer listener questions on a variety of health and wellness topics, delivering the practical advice and nutritional insights that have made The Mineral Way a trusted resource for healthy living.

On Episode 44 of The Mineral Way, Ben Fuchs and Dave Michaels explore the surprising connection between unwanted hair growth, insulin, and hormone balance, including the roles of androgens and estrogen. They also discuss vitamin D, cholesterol, heart health, and practical strategies for lowering cholesterol naturally.

Plus, Ben explains hip dysplasia in both dogs and humans, how gut health can be restored using Youngevity products, and whether dental bone loss can actually be reversed. It's another information-packed episode filled with practical health insights and listener questions.

In Episode 43 of The Mineral Way, Ben Fuchs and Dave Michaels explore the connections between brain degeneration, Parkinson's disease, metabolism, circulation, and chronic inflammation. The episode covers Fucoid Z, Youngevity's Collagen Peptides, the Brain & Heart Pack, niacin, fructose, oxylates, kidney stones, allergies, spider veins, leaky gut, chronic Lyme disease, blood viscosity, plaque buildup, and the surprising ways the body warns us when something is wrong. A fast-moving and information-packed episode focused on nutrition, healing, and understanding the body from the inside out.

From mind-bending talk about whether we're living in a simulation to real-world health concerns like glaucoma, heart stents, and prostate enlargement, this episode covers both the philosophical and the practical sides of staying alive—and aware. Ben and Dave break it all down with insights you can actually use on this week's episode of The Mineral Way.