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The entire history of artificial sweeteners like Aspartame, Sweet N' Low, and many others is surrounded by politics, financial interested and dangerous toxins. So which artificial sweeteners are the worst, and what are they really doing to your body?

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If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.

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This episode dives deep into the relationship between food poisoning, gut motility, microbiome dysfunction, chronic bloating, inflammation, and recurring digestive symptoms. Lindsey explains why many people continue struggling with SIBO despite repeated rounds of treatment and discusses the importance of identifying root causes rather than simply managing symptoms.

Josh and Lindsey also explore advanced testing options such as the IBS Smart Test, stool microbiome testing, and breath testing while discussing overlooked contributors including mold exposure, low stomach acid, pancreatic insufficiency, adhesions, hypothyroidism, and immune dysfunction.

One of the most fascinating parts of the episode centers...

Constipation is a huge pain in the ass...  and if you're not having at least 1 to 2 bowel movements a day, you're on the "constipation spectrum."

Long term opioid use, antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and the newer weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro all slow your gut and put you on the same path that killed Elvis Presley. 

So does chronic stress, mold exposure, parasites, and the kind of inflammation that drives most cases of IBS, Crohn's, and ulcerative colitis.

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Michael shares his extraordinary story of surviving childhood abuse, homelessness, addiction, suicidal ideation, and severe emotional neglect — and how those experiences ultimately shaped his mission to help others heal from trauma and reclaim their lives.

Together, Josh and Michael unpack how unresolved emotional pain can manifest physically through chronic inflammation, nervous system dysregulation, insomnia, autoimmune conditions, gut health issues, emotional avoidance, addiction, and self-sabotaging behaviors.

For anyone struggling with chronic illness, burnout, gut health problems, anxiety, emotional numbness, or unresolved trauma, this episode offers a powerful new perspective on healing the body by addressing the ro...

There's a famous plague known as "the dancing plague" that infected over 400 people in Europe, over 500 years ago, and medical historians are still unsure what caused it. However, there are some strong suspicions that it was a mold realted illness due to what old can do to humans.

It can affects your skin, eyes, nervous system, brain, immune system and even destroy your gut; and mold is in up to 70% of US homes, causing problems for you, right now.

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Ben explains why symptoms like weight gain, acid reflux, fatigue, IBS, and autoimmune issues are not the actual problem — but rather warning signs from a body under stress. Together, Josh and Ben dive deep into the root causes of poor gut health and metabolic dysfunction, including processed foods, sugar dependence, environmental toxins, circadian rhythm disruption, chronic inflammation, and the growing impact of toxic food additives and seed oils.

One of the most compelling parts of the episode focuses on mindset and identity. Ben explains how subconscious beliefs and self-image can sabotage healing progress, even when someone is fo...

What we know about health and medicine today didn't come from clinical trials. In fact, most of what we know today came from hundreds of years of accidents, tregedies, crazy stories and stubborn people who refused to let their ideas die.

In this episode, I'm going to share 4 of the biggest stories from medical history, what we learned and what that means dfor your health today. These stories include a fabric merchant who built his own microscopes, a doctor who watched food digest through a hole in a man's stomach, a cook who infected and killed dozens...

Josh Dech sits down with Dr. Amie Hornaman to expose the hidden epidemic of thyroid dysfunction, Hashimoto's disease, and failed conventional treatment.

Dr. Amie shares her personal story of being repeatedly dismissed by doctors while rapidly gaining weight despite extreme dieting and exercise. After finally being diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, she discovered that standard thyroid treatment often ignores one critical factor: proper thyroid hormone conversion.

She unpacks the root causes driving thyroid disease today, including chronic inflammation, gut dysfunction, microbiome imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, environmental toxins, stress, hormonal shifts, and immune system dysregulation.

Originally studied for its chemical properties, ESS60 gained unexpected attention when a toxicity study revealed that rats given ESS60 lived up to 90% longer than the control group..

Chris explains how this molecule may work at the root cause level—inside the mitochondria, the energy-producing centers of our cells. According to emerging research and the "buffering oxidative stress system" (BOSS theory), ESS60 may help neutralize reactive oxygen species, reducing oxidative stress and supporting cellular resilience.

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Bad breath can't always be solved with chewing gum and mouthwash. This is becasue your bad breath actaully comes from your gut and your blood, and the only way to fix it is to clean up your insides.

This episodes answers the questions our listeners had from Episode 265 - this is the follow up episode.

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While conventional approaches focus heavily on hormone replacement therapy, Cynthia explains why this is only part of the picture. The gut microbiome plays a central role in regulating the immune system, influencing inflammation, and even impacting how the body metabolizes hormones.

The conversation dives into how chronic inflammation accelerates aging, contributes to weight gain, and disrupts metabolic health. Cynthia outlines how modern lifestyle factors—including stress, poor sleep, antibiotic use, and diet—damage the microbiome and create hidden dysfunction, even in women who feel symptom-free.

This episode is essential listening for women seeking a root-cause appr...

Millions of people use mouthwash every single day to freshen their breath - but it's actually making your breath, and yur blood pressure worse. 

In this episode, I'm breaking down the dangers of mouthwash, why it's actually doing more harm than good and showing you what to to instead, so you can have fresh breath (safely).

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If you have Crohn's, Colitis or...

A powerful converstaion that dives deep not only into health and facts, but also into Udo's personal story and childhood stories that shaped him and the way he sees the world! How he started his business, the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life!

The conversation dives deep into how modern oil processing methods—exposure to heat, light, and oxygen—create massive amounts of damaged molecules, even in oils considered "healthy." As explained in the episode, even 1% damage in a tablespoon of oil can equate to tens of quintillions of altered molecules, which may significantly impa...

Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid produced by the microbiome—and it plays a foundational role in gut health, inflammation control, immune system regulation, and even brain function. The problem? Most people today are deficient due to poor microbiome health, low fiber tolerance, and chronic gut dysfunction.

Steven breaks down how butyrate supports the integrity of the gut lining, fuels colon cells, regulates oxygen levels in the microbiome, and creates an environment where beneficial bacteria can thrive. Without it, even the best diets and supplements may fall short.

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Bowel disease is becoming more and more common - in fact, in the 1950s, 1 in every 6667 Americans had bowel disease. Today, it's 1 in 2016. And experts are predicting that by 2045, that number will be 1 in 100. 

This is an epidemic - and we have lots of medications to treat the symptoms - by why aren't we asking the real question: Why is bowel disease exploding and how can we prevent it?

Today's episode addresses an email that on of our listeners sent in about her 15 year old nephew who got diagnosed with Crohn's. If you want an e...

Josh and Michael also unpack the concept of self-sufficiency, discussing practical ways to regain control over your food—even if you live in a city. From growing herbs to sourcing local farms, they emphasize that small steps toward food awareness can have a profound impact on overall health.

One of the most compelling parts of the episode explores the emotional and ethical experience of producing your own food—and how it fundamentally changes your relationship with what you eat. This shift often leads to reduced waste, greater appreciation, and more intentional nutrition choices.

If you're stru...

There are a few critical fundamentals you need to for any health program to work - no matter what it is. From surgery, to weight loss, gut health, chronic inflammation or disease - anything at all.

This episode covers everything you need to know about creating a rock solid foundation. As a side note, this episode goes out to NewCreationARC on YouTube who is a listener that asked for this episode.

If you want an episode made answering your questions, you can email my team media@reversablepod.com.

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Matty explains that eating disorders and unhealthy food patterns often stem from unresolved emotional experiences, including stress, shame, and even past trauma. In many cases, food becomes a coping mechanism—a way for the brain to regulate difficult emotions or create a sense of control. This is why traditional approaches to gut health, weight loss, and nutrition often fail to create lasting change.

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After suffering from a severe injury that left her in chronic pain for years—relying on morphine and mobility aids—Brandy was told by doctors there was nothing more they could do. Determined to find answers, she turned to medical research and discovered a deeper layer of healing rooted in the mind-body connection.

What she uncovered challenges conventional approaches to chronic illness.

Brandy now demonstrates, under medical thermal imaging, how individuals can reduce pain and inflammation in real time by shifting subconscious emotional patterns. This isn't about positive thinking—it's about identifying and changing the specif...

The word "Gastritis" simply means "inflamed stomach". And the typical treatment from your doctor is antibiotics, antacids, or both. But it's not always that simple - in fact, these treatments can actually serve to make you much worse long term. 

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If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.

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Around the world, fertility rates are collapsing. Couples are struggling to get pregnant more than ever before, and the common solution most people hear is simple: try IVF, take hormones, or hope for the best.

But what if infertility isn't actually the problem?

What if infertility is your body's signal that something deeper is going wrong?

Dr. Aumatma explains that fertility is actually the first biological system to shut down when the body perceives stress or danger. When the immune system is inflamed, the microbiome is disrupted, or the body is overloaded with...

There's one one food ingredient that's in almost everything, and it's linked to gut diseases, autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, neurological issues, and nearly 100 different health problems.

And it's not just in food. It's in hand lotions, stamp and envelope glue, and much more. 

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Jordan's journey began with a devastating diagnosis of Crohn's disease, a severe inflammatory bowel condition that left him wheelchair-bound after consulting 69 medical experts. After losing over 80 pounds and exhausting conventional treatments, he discovered a radically different approach rooted in whole foods, gut healing, and ancient dietary practices.

The result: a complete transformation in his health.

Jordan went on to become the author of more than thirty books and founder of multiple natural health companies. In this conversation, he shares insights from his newest book, The Biblio Diet, which explores how biblical-era food practices align with...

Nearly 1 in 5 people experience acid reflux or GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease), but the most popular treatment is actually wrong. Reflux isn't from too much acid - it's too little acid. But you can fix it.

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If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.

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Dr. Balcavage explains the difference between glandular hypothyroidism and cellular hypothyroidism — a critical but often overlooked concept. While standard care assumes that correcting lab values restores function, it ignores how stress, immune system activation, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction impact thyroid hormone signaling at the cellular level.

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MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) is becoming more and more popular - not because all the cool kids are talking about it, but because our world is becoming more toxic. This is causing more allergic responses, histamine intoelrance and mast cell activation - but all hope is not lost. It can be fixed.

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After years of chronic inflammation, anxiety, and daily bowel symptoms, Saffron turned to an unconventional yet increasingly researched solution: fecal microbiome transplantation. Over two years, she performed nearly 200 transplants using her husband as a donor — ultimately achieving full clinical, endoscopic, and histologic remission.

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If you're hacing trouble sleeping, you've probably tried the melatonin, lavender pillow sprays, air conditioner, eye mask and even prescription drugs - but what if the real root cause of your sleep issues are coming from somewhere else?

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The term "heart disease" either sounds really scary or so far fetched that we don't worry about it, but it's actually the number one killer in the world - and it's not just for old people anymore.

But once you understand the risks of heart disease, you can actually work to prevent it (quite easily). And prevention starts now - not 30 years from now when it's too late. 

This is Cardiologist, Dr. Christopher Davis is joining us today to talk about the real causes of heart disease your doctor will never mention.

Trace nutrient deficiencies are one of the most overlooked aspects of healing. Because if your body lacks the ability to heal itself, simply because you do not have the building blocks, then you will always be at a deficit - like building a house with bricks.

When it comes to bowel diseaes like Crohn's and Colitis, it's even more important. 

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Humans aren't meant to live forever, but we've been trying to stop aging since the beginning of time.

So how do we stop the aging process? 

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Alzheimer's isn't just for old people. Chris Hemsworth found out he might be prone and Bruce Willis already has dimentia. 

So what's causing so many people, young and old, to experience so much cognitive decline? 

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What if the reality you experience online isn't organic, but entirely engineered to control your emotions, attention, and behavior?

In this episode, I expose how social media algorithms are designed to keep you anxious, outraged, addicted, and psychologically hooked instead of not informed, empowered, or free.

You'll learn how platforms build a psychological profile of your mind, manufacture emotional cycles, and feed you a personalized "reality" designed to maximize engagement, division, and profit.

We break down how this constant emotional stimulation rewires your nervous system, fuels chronic stress, disrupts your mental health, and...

If you feel like your doctor doesn't know how to help you, it's because women's health guidelines are largely based on research done in men. The vast majority of research and clinical trials excluded women because of factors that could screw up their studies: pregnancy, hormone changes, etc. and this has resulted in women's health being neglected.

This is why I brought Kaely McDevitt on the show. She's a registered dietician, specializing in hormones, menstrual cycle health, mineral repletion, metabolism and root cause nutrition. 

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Have you ever wondered how to find the root cause of your gut issues like IBS, Crohn's, colitis or diverticulitis? 

This episode is actually a recording from a discovery call I did with a brand new client who thought her ulcerative colitis was caused by covid but this was lightyears from the whole story and all it took was some carefully placed questions to uncover the reason she got sick to begin with.

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You need stress to adapt, grow and survive, but at a certain point it becomes highly toxic to your body, creating a phenomenon called a "cell danger resposne", which is a survival state where your cells stop prioritizing healing and shift into defense mode instead, because it thinks you're under threat.

Even though this is designed to protect you, in today's modern world, it actually creates disease. 

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Stress or "distress" is obviously toxic to your body, but there's actually a good kind of stress that has a ton of health benefits - this is called "eustress" and you should have more of it in your life.

This episode is all about why you should have more eustress, all of the reasons it's good for you, and how to get more eustress in your life.

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As health nuts, we obsess over calories, chemicals and sunlight, but we rarely think about two things we consume more than anything else on earth: air and water.

This is Part 2 of a two part series on clean air and clean water, and it may change how you look at every glass you drink, every meal you cook, and every shower you take.

Because our modern water is no longer natural. Municipal/city water systems disinfect water just enough to prevent infectious disease, but not enough to protect you from heavy metals, forever chemicals (PFAS...

Holidays can be hard on your health - there's sugar, stress, new foods and all sorts of things that can make you feel like crap.

In this episode, I'm going to show you how to bounce back quickly so you can start feeling good right away.

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As health nuts, we obsess over calories, chemicals and sunlight, but we rarely think about two things we consume more than anything else on earth: air and water. This is Part 1 of a two part series on clean air and clean water.

The truth is that your home is built from synthetic, petroleum-based materials. We're surrounded by microplastics, VOCs, air fresheners, off-gassing furniture, and chemical cleaners. Our water treatment plants pump chlorine and fluoride into municipal water systems, along with trace pharmaceutical residues, industrial runoff, and contaminants that were never part of the original design.

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