Vitality Made Simple

Words Impact Rate of Aging?

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if feeling great was more than the right food, exercise, sleep and detoxification strategies?  In today’s episode, we explore the power of wor...

Finding Meaning Amid Chaos

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Viktor Frankl, MD, is one of my very favorite dead guys because he has so much to teach us about dealing with suffering.  Nazi death camp survivor an...

Shocking Vitamin C Update: Thomas Levy, MD, JD

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Board-certified Cardiologist and bar-certified Attorney, Thomas Levy, MD,  fearlessly seeks the truth.  He is curious and relentless at sharing his ...

Colostrum For Leaky Gut?

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast clears up much of the confusion surrounding Bovine Colostrum.  Colostrum expert, Roger Braun, with Sovereign Labs, explains what it is, ...

The Ozone Miracle: Frank Shallenberger, MD

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Considered the “Father of Ozone Therapy” in the United States, Dr. Frank Shallenberger shares his medical experience using Ozone Therapy for a myr...

Microbiome Biohacking: Ron McGlennen, MD

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Personalized medicine starts with the right test. If you want a life brimming with energy, take control of your microbiome!  Here’s the good news: ...

Sleep Simplified: Funke Afolobi-Brown, MD

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to sleep better tonight, this podcast episode is for you!  A triple-board certified sleep medicine physician, Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is ...

Lifting Depression: Kelly Lambert, PhD

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every person, of every age, in every location, needs this hope-filled  information.  Global depression rates have reached new highs. Kelly Lambert, ...

Chronic O2 Deprivation: Felix Liao, DDS

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We hear about the rule of threes regarding survival:  in general, a human can live for three minutes without oxygen, three hours without shelter in a...

Autoimmune Reversal: Terry Wahls, MD

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Curious, courageous, and generous, Dr. Terry Wahls is revered as a trailblazer in the world of Integrative Medicine therapies to treat Multiple Sclero...

Magnesium Answers: Dr. Robert Fredrickson

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you have nagging questions about different types of Magnesium, this podcast is for you. Dr. Robert Fredrickson shares early signs of Magnesium defi...

Restore Soil Fertility: Michael Sileck

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mineral and micronutrient expert, Michael Sileck, is on a mission to restore soil fertility, which enhances nutrient and flavor content of the plants....

Vegetarianism Explained: Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You are going to love the truth-filled intelligence and uncommon sense of Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD.  Born in Russia and residing in the United Ki...

Eat Fat, Get Lean: Sally Fallon Morell

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the shining lights and independent thinkers in the world of nutrition, Sally Fallon Morell is my guest today.  She shares her wisdom on the ma...

EMF Risks and Strategies: Elizabeth Plourde PhD

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Electromagnetic Fields, also known as EMF, are the pollution of the 21st century.  While we cannot imagine a world without electricity and all of the...

Thyroid Health: David Brownstein, MD

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Author of 16 books on Holistic Medicine, Dr. David Brownstein has a gift for making “functional biochemistry” understandable and actionable for th...

2023: Recap

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to Vitality Made Simple Podcast!  In this short episode, I recap the year of guests and topics. Thanks to your listens and sh...

Type 2 Diabetes & Black Seed Oil (Nigella sativa)

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you handle one more (brief) podcast on the powerful vitality benefits of Nigella sativa, also known as Black Seed Oil or Black Cumin Oil? If so, b...

Nigella sativa: Cancer Research

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigella sativa, also known as Black Seed or Black Cumin, has been used as a traditional medicine for centuries. Thymoquinone, the active ingredient th...

Nigella sativa: Beauty and Skin Benefits

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Also known as Black Seed or Black Cumin, Nigella sativa is a medicinal plant that has been widely used for millennia.  Penned as the “miracle herb”...

Think Your Way to Chronic Health: Ellen Langer PhD

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You will be amazed as Dr. Langer shares her pioneering research into the power of the mind. In this engaging interview, she shares how our thoughts an...

Living Sea Salt Boosts Vitality!

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join the living salt revolution!  “Chief Mineral Officer” at Baja Gold, Michael Sileck shares fascinating wisdom on the power of unrefined sea sa...

Say YES to Rest! Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Too many of us are running on empty!  Today’s podcast gives you permission to REST!  Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine...

How To Stop Cancer with Thomas Seyfried, PhD

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody knows somebody fighting cancer and suffering from the collateral damage of cancer-related treatment.  What if we are fighting with the wron...

Functional Labs Decoded: Laura Miles, MD

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Created by Laura Miles, MD, FUNCTIONAL LABS DECODED is a self-paced, online course designed to equip you to understand your lab tests and confidently ...

Ferments Will Change Your Life: Donna Schwenk

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donna Schwenk, founder of Cultured Food Life, shares the incredible healing power of fermented food.  Faced with her own health crisis and that of he...

Healing Power of Humor w/Jollytologist Allen Klein

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk all about the health benefits of laughter with Jollytologist Allen Klein.  Allen is an Ambassador of Light who shows people worldwide...

How Beans Impact Stress with Karen Hurd

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do beans impact your stress response and stress resilience?  Enjoy this fascinating interview with Nutritionist Karen Hurd, who chronicles the ex...

Deanna Minich, PhD: Quantum Healing

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Deanna Minich, PhD, shares insights from her book, Quantum Healing and introduces us to “flower essences,” which are liquid extracts used to addre...

Mitochondrial Reboot: Thomas Levy, MD, JD

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need more energy and want to learn how to recharge your mitochondria?  Thomas Levy, MD, JD, shares his fascinating research about how Methylen...

Gut-Immune Connection: Emeran Mayer, MD

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emeran Mayer, MD, Gastroenterologist, Neuroscientist, and distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of...

Is Aging a Disease?

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aging is not a disease to be feared; it is an adventure to be enjoyed.  In some medical arenas, however, the definition of aging is being redefined a...

Vitamin D3 Levels & Insulin Resistance

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, sub-optimal Vitamin D3 levels and Insulin Resistance are “normal” in our current society.  However, Vitality Made Simple listeners...

Encouragement and Lesser Pain

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Change is tough!  We humans tend to move toward “Lesser Pain” even if that lesser pain is not good for us in the long run. In Episode 119, I’m ...

Dr. Carolyn Dean: The Magnesium Miracle

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, is the world expert on Magnesium and author of The Magnesium Miracle, the authority on Magnesium’s influence on health, fitnes...

Biology of Belief and the Bible

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s podcast, I’m doing a short book review on The Biology of Belief, an incredible book by Bruce Lipton, PhD, that looks scientifically at ...

Integrative Cardiology: Dr. Royce Bargas

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heart health champion, Dr. Royce Bargas, shares insight into her world of Integrative Cardiology, where the focus is on prevention and total body vita...

Probiotic Synergy: Raul Cano, PhD

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A pioneer in the field of “Microbial Ecology,” Dr. Raul Cano generously  shares the latest research in the world of probiotics, gut health and so...

William Davis, MD: Sweeteners, Emulsifiers, Astaxanthin, Oh My!

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned cardiologist, New York Times bestselling author of the Wheat Belly series, and tireless health crusader, William Davis, MD, is an absolute ma...

Colon/Breast Cancer Update

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody knows someone battling cancer. Fusobacterium nucleatum is an oral anaerobe that trans-locates to other areas of the body. It negatively impa...

Impact of marriage on Vitality with Kim Kimberling, PhD.

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The research is clear!  A happy marriage boosts health, vitality, and lifespan.  Married men have lower levels of stress hormones and married women ...

Prevail Over Cancer with Keith Bishop, the Cancer Cowboy

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Bishop, creator of Prevail Over Cancer, shares evidence-based, integrative food, lifestyle, and supplement information that is actionable today....

Does Stress Trigger Cancer?

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a podcast that you will want to share far and wide!  Holistic Cancer Coach, Karla Mans Giroux, talks about key factors that have been proven ...

David Minkoff, MD: Heal Your Body

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Minkoff, MD, truly practices what he preaches! Youthful still although in his mid 70’s, he has completed 47 Iron Man competitions - most recen...

Cod Liver Oil: Granny was right!

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The oil from the liver of the Cod fish has helped humankind for centuries.  Its many benefits are just as sensational today as they were back in the ...

Rapid Virus Recovery: Dr. Levy

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Levy, MD, JD, shares specific protocols to overcome colds and viruses - no prescription necessary.  Curious and brave, Dr. Levy graduated with...

Integrative Cancer Therapy with Thomas Lodi, MD

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having traveled around the world searching for effective and less toxic ways to heal people, Dr. Thomas Lodi is a pioneer in the field of Integrative ...

Heal Your Oral Microbiome: Cass Nelson-Dooley

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is a pleasure to welcome Cass Nelson-Dooley to Vitality Made Simple!  An expert in Medicinal Plants via her research in Panama, Cass is the author...

Dirk Yow - Colon Hygiene and Detoxification

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What in the world is Colon Hygiene?  Although Colonic Hydrotherapy has been used globally for years, it is certainly new to me.  An expert in this a...

Nattokinase: Natural Blood Clot Buster?

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is much in the news about the recent increase in the number of people who are experiencing blood clots.  In today’s episode, I’ll be tellin...

Dr. Steve Lantier: Surgery Center of Oklahoma

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Innovators in the medical field for 26 years, Drs. Steve Lantier and co-founder Keith Smith have brought a new paradigm to the field of medicine with ...

Osteoporosis: Proactive Strategies

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 You can have stronger bones, no matter what your stage in life! In last week’s episode of Vitality Made Simple, we talked about the causes of thin...

Osteoporosis Risk Factors

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Osteoporosis is not just an “old woman disease.”  This bone thinning is impacting more people at younger ages, including men.  Assessing your vu...

Dr. William Davis: HOW TO REDUCE VISCERAL FAT

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. William Davis, MD, NYT best-selling author of the Wheat Belly series, Undoctored, and Super Gut, is a tireless patient advocate for optimal vitali...

Glyphosate Truth with Dr. Stephanie Seneff

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The truth is often difficult to uncover!  Senior Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stephanie Seneff, PhD, generously s...

Integrative Dental Medicine: DeWitt Wilkerson, DMD

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Author of “The Shift,” DeWitt Wilkerson, DMD, inspires us with his innovative style of whole-body dental care, which he terms “Integrative Denta...

Root Cause Protocol: Morley Robbins

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A life brimming with Vitality requires more than just putting a bandaid on chronic inflammatory disease.  Merely treating symptoms is, unfortunately,...

High C-Reactive Protein: Hidden Culprits

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How much autonomy do you want over your Vitality Span?  Proactive strategies, rather than the reactive medical model, will empower you to feel better...

Meet Bristle Health CEO Danny Grannick

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Grannick, CEO and Co-Founder of Bristle Health, inspires us to test our microbiomes in the privacy of our homes.  This simple, inexpensive, and...

Hope for Parkinson’s Disease with Martha Carlin

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You are in for a treat!  Inspired by love for her husband, Martha has been relentless in her pursuit to understand and unravel complex health challen...

Joe Tippens: Cancer Hope via Pet Dewormer Fenbenzadole

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all know someone facing a cancer diagnosis.  Amazing, inspiring, and brimming with hope, Joe Tippens generously shares his personal cancer story i...

Unconventional Cancer Strategy: Dr. Al Danenberg

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody knows somebody dealing with cancer.  Dr. Al Danenberg shares his journey in dealing with the life-threatening diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma...

Authentic Anti-Aging Medicine

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are hearing much these days about “anti-aging” strategies but many  are actually cosmetic procedures that do nothing to slow down the aging pr...

Root Canal Revelation: Thomas Levy, MD, JD

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Curious and brave, Dr. Thomas Levy graduated, with honors, from Tulane Medical School in 1976, and then from Denver College of Law in 1998.  A board-...

Super Gut with William Davis M.D.

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned cardiologist, New York Times bestselling author of the Wheat Belly series, and tireless health crusader, William Davis, MD, connects the dots...

Breast Implant Illness, Expert Interview: Dr. Laura Miles

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Functional Medicine pioneer, Laura Miles, M.D., shares her knowledge, insight, and experience on this emerging medical challenge.  Difficult to diagn...

Ozone Therapy and More: Dr. Greg Dennis

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Greg Dennis shares his passion for personalized, relationship-based medicine that empowers his patients to stay well and thrive with innovative th...

Insulin Resistance Self Test

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to feel younger – longer?  If so, learning about Insulin Resistance is a key because this sneaky disorder is at the root of all the chr...

New Year Resolutions Made Simple

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are making any New Year Resolutions, this podcast is for you! Learn and incorporate the Start Somewhere Mindset to increase your confidence and...

Your Gut’s Forgotten Orifice

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Too many people are suffering from digestive issues - everything from burping and bloating to alternating constipation and diarrhea.  After today’s...

Quercetin Enhances Immunity

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s podcast, I want to empower you with research on Quercetin, a friendly nutrient that has been scientifically proven to enhance immunity. ...

Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Food should be a source of enjoyment as well as fuel and nourishment!  But fear of holiday weight gain and food regret are common stressors that can ...

Health Shaming: Kindness Matters

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are your personal reasons for making conscientious decisions about your physical and mental health?  And why in the world would anybody mock you...

How To Slow Vision Decline

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t have to be from Oklahoma to know that it is good to do everything possible to maintain sharp vision.  In this episode, I am going to talk...

How I’m Kicking Cancer

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Call me crazy, but I’m actually excited about fasting!  If somebody had told me ten years ago that I would choose to eat less and actually like it,...

Foods That Promote Anxiety

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How good do you want to feel?  In our modern world, anxiety, depression, and less-than-optimal mental health run rampant.  Nothing zaps vitality lik...

Inflammatory Bowel Shock-a-Roo!

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you see a research study that makes SO MUCH SENSE!  I am so thankful for people who ask quality questions and then do the tough work to sea...

Unavailable From Doctors Or Pills

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you depending on a doctor, a prescription, or a nutritional supplement to keep you healthy?  When it comes to Vitality, there is nothing that any...

Blood Sugar and Cancer Risk

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The purpose of this podcast is to help you lower your risk of cancer and actually RAISE YOUR EXPECTATIONS regarding how good you can feel. Vitality Ma...

Small Stools, Big Hospitals

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is for people who want a vibrant healthspan and less stress in life!  What does “Small Stools, Big Hospitals; Big Stools, Small Hospit...

HOPE: Stretch Your Healthspan

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We humans tend to complicate all aspects of life. In Episode 72, we are going to simplify the quest for a longer and richer healthspan and enhanced  ...

Harness this Natural Antidepressant

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I will explore an often overlooked strategy to help combat depression.  It is free, it is easy, and you can begin to feel bette...

Mastic Gum for H.pylori?

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How good do you want to feel?  Many people suffer from bloating and digestive discomfort caused by a pesky bacteria called Helicobacter pylori.  In ...

Refuse to “Watch and Wait”

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How good do you want to feel?  “Watch and Wait” is often the prescribed protocol for an early medical diagnosis. It is exactly what an oncologist...

Blood Sugar Revelation

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How good do you want to feel?  Insulin Sensitivity is key to Vitality but is a real challenge for many of us - including me!  In today’s episode, ...

Liver Reboot: Part Three (of Three)

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is time to show your liver some love!  Early damage is reversible; you just need to know what to look for.  In today’s podcast, Dr. Debbie give...

Liver Reboot: Part Two (of Three)

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How good do you want to feel? For optimal Vitality, you need to show your liver some love.  In Episode 66, Dr. Debbie will help you recognize early s...

Liver Reboot - Part One (of Three)

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We could accurately call the liver “The Forgotten Organ!”  In Part One of Liver Reboot, Dr. Debbie will discuss why the liver is so vital to your...

More Doctors Smoke Camels

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How good do you want to feel?  Vitality requires discernment.  The world of advertising can be misleading and you have to protect yourself - your bo...

What is Nutritional Psychiatry?

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Better mood means better relationships and better relationships are what matters!  In today’s podcast, Dr. Debbie introduces you to the new field o...

Colon Cancer’s Stealth Fertilizer

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How good do you want to feel?  Colon Cancer robs vitality and joy.  Too often, it is deadly. In today’s episode, Dr. Debbie shares insights and  ...

Give Away Your Heart’s Desire

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

These are perilous, divisive times that can easily harm relationships.  In this episode, Dr. Debbie shares strategies to nourish your emotional life ...

Snake Bite Lessons

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody has “surprise attacks” in life. They are inevitable!  In today’s podcast, Dr. Debbie shares a real-life snake bite experience and thr...

Relationships Impact Osteoporosis

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Life is all about relationships! Does poor social connection impact bone health?  What if stronger bones were a side effect of better social relation...

Broccoli Sprouts Slow Aging

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are all looking for ways to feel and look younger longer from the inside out.  Plus, we want life to be delicious!  Today we are going to talk ab...

Improve Situational Awareness

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How good do you want to feel?  We are much more than just our physical health. We are designed as body, soul, and spirit. Today, Dr. Debbie takes a d...

A New, Old Blood Sugar Hack

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

High blood sugar can slow you down both in the short run and in the long run.  What if a simple, safe, and inexpensive solution was waiting inside yo...

Want a Silver Bullet?

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How scared should you be of germs - bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi?  In this episode of Vitality Made Simple we are going to explore two com...

Truth About Vitamin D

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To bolster your vitality, you must optimize your Vitamin D level. Surprisingly, most people find that they are on the low end of optiomal!   Remember...

Butter and Brain Power

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are you most concerned about when it comes to your long-term health and vitality?  As I work this question into conversation, people overwhelmin...