Defiant Health Radio with Dr. William Davis – Details, episodes & analysis

Sleep issues represent a major struggle for millions of people: too little sleep, trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, early morning awakenings followed by difficulty falling back asleep. Some people complain that, despite having a full night of sleep, they awake feeling like they didn’t sleep at all, struggling with sleepiness, fog, and fatigue all through waking hours. There are also known associations of health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and Parkinson’s disease with disruptions of sleep. 

The science that explores the role of gastrointestinal microbes in sleep are yielding new and exciting lessons. Recently, for instance, lack of sleep has been shown to adversely impact the composition of the GI microbiome, i.e., there is a bidirectional cross-talk: the brain communicates with the gut, the gut communicates with the brain in ways that influence sleep. But new observations are also emerging from our fermentation projects, especially our yogurts in which we ferment unique microbial species to very high counts, increasing the number of microbes a hundred, or even a thousand-fold, efforts that are yielding new lessons that have not yet been formally described in human scientific studies. So let’s discuss some of these interesting lessons that are emerging involving sleep. 

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A 15% discount is available for Defiant Health podcast listeners by entering discount code UNDOC15 (case-sensitive) at checkout.*
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Get your 15% Paleovalley discount on fermented grass-fed beef sticks, Bone Broth Collagen, low-carb snack bars and other high-quality organic foods here.*

For 12% off every order of grass-fed and pasture-raised meats from Wild Pastures, go here.

Support the show

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD

Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com

Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com

Books:

Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

You’ve likely heard the headlines gushing about the weight loss effects of the GLP-1 agonist class of drugs, agents that go by names like Wegovy, Mounjaro, Rebelsus and others. Doctors are declaring these drugs as breakthroughs or even magical, witnessing the rapid and dramatic weight loss they can achieve. 

People appear willing to accept the side-effects of nausea, vomiting, even bowel obstruction, a catastrophic complication, or thyroid cancer, or pancreatitis that can irreversibly damage your pancreas and make you a type 1 diabetic. They also accept the costs that vary widely, depending on who dispenses it, but not uncommonly hundreds of dollars, even over a thousand dollars a month. And doctors jump at the chance to prescribe these drugs, as they often have arrangements with the dispensing pharmacy for kickbacks in one form or another. Prescribe the drug, make a lot of money, for many doctors an irresistible temptation. 

People lose weight and even can become non-type 2 diabetic and modestly reduce risk for heart disease—so what’s not to like? 

Plenty. That is the topic of discussion today on the Defiant Health podcast, a place where you hear ideas you cannot hear anywhere else because we dig deeper, are not swayed by big payoffs, and thumb our nose at conventional wisdom. The GLP-1 agonist drugs are not miraculous, but invite health disaster or hold you hostage for the rest of your life, shelling out money to enrich the pharmaceutical industry and doctors.

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For BiotiQuest probiotics including Sugar Shift, go here.

A 15% discount is available for Defiant Health podcast listeners by entering discount code UNDOC15 (case-sensitive) at checkout.*
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Get your 15% Paleovalley discount on fermented grass-fed beef sticks, Bone Broth Collagen, low-carb snack bars and other high-quality organic foods here.*

For 12% off every order of grass-fed and pasture-raised meats from Wild Pastures, go

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Support the show

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD

Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com

Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com

Books:

Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

Cancer is, of course, something we all fear, a collection of diseases that strike us down unexpectedly and often put us at the mercy of a deeply flawed and exploitative medical system. So it can help to identify the factors that leads us down this path and take action to minimize such risks. We don’t smoke cigarettes, we try to consume organic foods whenever possible to minimize the carcinogenic effects of herbicides and pesticides, we avoid getting sunburned—advice you are all likely familiar with. 

But the microbiome is proving to be an exceptionally powerful factor in causing or preventing cancer, in some unexpected ways. For instance, it has become clear that many instances of colon cancer get their start in the mouth. It is also becoming clear that numerous forms of cancer, from breast cancer to prostate cancer, originate with the composition of microbes in the gastrointestinal tract. It is the one common thread among many forms of cancer. This single insight has the potential to give you enormous control over your lifetime risk for these diseases.

So, in this episode of Defiant Health, let’s consider these cancer-related issues of the microbiome. It is, admittedly, a conversation that is just getting started with many more lessons to learn. But gain an awareness of these microbiome-related issues and you can take concrete steps to address these risks. 

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For BiotiQuest probiotics including Sugar Shift, go here.

A 15% discount is available for Defiant Health podcast listeners by entering discount code UNDOC15 (case-sensitive) at checkout.*
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Get your 15% Paleovalley discount on fermented grass-fed beef sticks, Bone Broth Collagen, low-carb snack bars and other high-quality organic foods here.*

For 12% off every order of grass-fed and pasture-raised meats from Wild Pastures, go here.

Support the show

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD

Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com

Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com

Books:

Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

Low-carb diets work. They are more effective at weight loss and reducing health conditions such as high blood sugar, high blood pressure, even fatty liver. Whether you call it ketogenic, carnivorous, Atkins' or other version of a low-carb diet, the majority of people experience substantial near-term health benefits. 

But there are some issues to be aware of to prevent the long-term health deteriorations that can develop from such lifestyles. This is why diet is powerful but not enough for genuine long-term health. You must therefore address common nutrient deficiencies that result from modern life, exposures to various toxins in your food and environment, and address your intestinal microbiome. 
 

Paleovalley is Defiant Health's newest sponsor because they only use ultra-clean ingredients that are also delicious. And their grass-fed beef sticks are fermented and thereby a source of healthy probiotics!

More information here:
paleovalley.com
Shipping is free for orders of $75 or more. Get a 15% discount for Defiant Health listeners by entering the coupon code “defiant” (not case-sensitive).

For more information on Dr. Davis’ programs:

Books:

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded edition

Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox

Wheat Belly 30-Minute (Or Less!) Cookbook

Undoctored: Why Health Care Has Failed You and How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor

Online media:

Wheat Belly Blog: www.wheatbellyblog.com

Wheat Belly Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialWheatBelly/

Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox private Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/527516110738721/

Undoctored Inner Circle (membership website with direct interaction with Dr. Davis):

InnerCircle.Undoctored.com

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZp4ONYOXZkf92UxxNnAiKQ

Support the show

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD

Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com

Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com

Books:

Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

My guest in this episode of Defiant Health is co-founder of Paleovalley, Autumn Smith. 

Autumn describes the emotional and physical struggles she had earlier in her life, finding the healthcare system useless for effective solutions. She and her husband learned about the power of diet and all her health problems are now just a memory. This inspired the couple to start Paleovalley.

I’ve had a chance to try a number of their products and they are absolutely terrific. It’s not easy finding products that don’t contain unhealthy ingredients that are consistent with the lifestyles we follow, that is the Wheat Belly and Undoctored lifestyles. That’s why I was so pleasantly surprised to see that the entire line of Paleovalley products—grass-fed fermented beef sticks, turkey sticks, low-carb Super Food snack bars, a bone broth collagen protein powder, Super Greens powder rich in phytonutrients and others—contain only healthy ingredients with no unhealthy additives. Incredible attention to detail has been devoted by Autumn and her co-founders. In this interview, Autumn tells us how and why she and her team went the extra mile to provide clean and healthy food products. 

Use the coupon code "Defiant" for an additional 15% discount. Go to this page on the Paleovalley website, enter the code and the discount will be automatically applied to your order:

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For more information on Dr. Davis’ programs:

Books:

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded edition

Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox

Wheat Belly 30-Minute (Or Less!) Cookbook

Undoctored: Why Health Care Has Failed You and How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor

Online media:

Wheat Belly Blog: www.wheatbellyblog.com

Wheat Belly Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialWheatBelly/

Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox private Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/527516110738721/

Undoctored Inner Circle (membership website with direct interaction with Dr. Davis):

InnerCircle.Undoctored.com

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZp4ONYOXZkf92UxxNnAiKQ

Support the show

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD

Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com

Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com

Books:

Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

Brenda Watson's name may already be familiar to you, having been featured on Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, and six PBS specials. She is also a prolific author of books such as The Road to Perfect Health and Fiber 35 Diet. But you may not know that she, along with her husband Stan, were the founders of Renew Life, for many years the largest probiotic company in the U.S. that they have since sold, then started a new probiotic company, Vital Planet.

With 25 years of experience in the world of the microbiome, my conversation with Brenda yielded many valuable insights into the power of managing the human microbiome. She is a vocal advocate for the restoration of microbial diversity, one of the most important and insightful aspects of bowel flora management.

You can find more from Brenda at:

VitalPlanet.com
BrendaWatson.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BrendaWatsonCNC
Instagram: www.instagram.com/brendawatsonwellness/?hl=en

Among Brenda's books:
The Road to Perfect Health: Balance Your Gut, Heal Your Body

Skinny Gut Diet

Fiber 35 Diet

For more information on Dr. Davis’ programs:

Books:

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded edition

Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox

Wheat Belly 30-Minute (Or Less!) Cookbook

Undoctored: Why Health Care Has Failed You and How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor

Online media:

Wheat Belly Blog: www.wheatbellyblog.com

Wheat Belly Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialWheatBelly/

Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox private Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/527516110738721/

Undoctored Inner Circle (membership website with direct interaction with Dr. Davis):

InnerCircle.Undoctored.com

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZp4ONYOXZkf92UxxNnAiKQ

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Support the show

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD

Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com

Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com

Books:

Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

Of the many effects of wheat consumption on the human body, it's the brain effects that stand out, effects that include:

• Appetite stimulation
• Depression, suicidal thoughts
• High blood sugar and insulin resistance
• Seizures

Once you understand how and why the various components of common wheat products can be blamed for many modern health problems, you have the key to reclaiming many aspects of health and weight control. 

For more information on Dr. Davis’ programs:

Books:

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded edition

Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox

Wheat Belly 30-Minute (Or Less!) Cookbook

Undoctored: Why Health Care Has Failed You and How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor

Online media:

Wheat Belly Blog: www.wheatbellyblog.com

Wheat Belly Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialWheatBelly/

Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox private Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/527516110738721/

Undoctored Inner Circle (membership website with direct interaction with Dr. Davis):

InnerCircle.Undoctored.com

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZp4ONYOXZkf92UxxNnAiKQ

Support the show

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD

Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com

Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com

Books:

Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

All throughout human history and up until approximately 100 years ago, iodine deficiency, goiters (enlarged thyroid glands), hypothyroidism, and death from thyroid failure was a common public health problem.  Ask your great grandmother (if you could) about goiters and she would likely have been able to share many horror stories about people who were disfigured by goiters and who died of thyroid failure. This public health problem essentially disappeared when, in the U.S., the FDA asked salt manufacturers to add iodine to table salt.

But then, years later, various government agencies advised Americans to cut back on salt--and guess what is now making a comeback? Yes: iodine deficiency, hypothyroidism from iodine deficiency, and even goiters. Don't let this happen to you.

In this episode of Defiant Health Radio, I show you how to make certain that sufficient iodine is part of your life.


For more information on Dr. Davis’ programs:

Books:

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded edition

Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox

Wheat Belly 30-Minute (Or Less!) Cookbook

Undoctored: Why Health Care Has Failed You and How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor

Online media:

Wheat Belly Blog: www.wheatbellyblog.com

Wheat Belly Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialWheatBelly/

Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox private Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/527516110738721/

Undoctored Inner Circle (membership website with direct interaction with Dr. Davis):

InnerCircle.Undoctored.com

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZp4ONYOXZkf92UxxNnAiKQ

Support the show

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD

Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com

Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com

Books:

Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

People of the 21st century have lost empathy, as well as experiencing more social isolation, divorce, and suicide than prior decades--but why?

Psychologists talk about lack of community, the dissolution of traditional families, over-reliance on technology, all of which are undoubtedly important contributors. But could there be a physical factor that could contribute to these social phenomena? And, if so, can it be remedied? 

I talk about how modern humans have lost a crucial microbial species from our intestinal microbiomes that, when replaced, restores the hormone oxytocin, the hormone of love, empathy, social connection, and youthfulness.

Support the show

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD

Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com

Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com

Books:

Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

CT heart scans to generate a coronary calcium score is, by a long stretch, the best and most precise way to gauge risk for heart disease, certainly far better than virtually useless cholesterol values.  Even though this technology dates back over 25 years, it is still plagued by misinformation, often used to twist people's arms into taking drugs like statins, and even used to exploit people by putting them unnecessary procedures. 

The reality is that a coronary calcium score can be the starting point for an enormous effective heart disease prevention program that does not involve conventional wastes-of-time such as reducing fat, tracking cholesterol, or taking statin drugs. Instead, let's focus on the natural methods that actually address the real causes of coronary disease, coronary calcium, and cardiovascular risk. By doing so, you can be far more knowledgeable than your doctor.

For more information on Dr. Davis’ programs:

Books:

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded edition

Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox

Wheat Belly 30-Minute (Or Less!) Cookbook

Undoctored: Why Health Care Has Failed You and How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor

Online media:

Wheat Belly Blog: www.wheatbellyblog.com

Wheat Belly Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialWheatBelly/

Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox private Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/527516110738721/

Undoctored Inner Circle (membership website with direct interaction with Dr. Davis):

InnerCircle.Undoctored.com

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZp4ONYOXZkf92UxxNnAiKQ

Support the show

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD

Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com

Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com

Books:

Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed