Is what you’re eating causing your pain, fatigue, or stubborn weight gain? Join Dr. Pinkston and nutritionist Laura LaValle as they dive deep into the Elimination Diet—the gold standard for identifying hidden food sensitivities.

In this episode, Dr. Pinkston explores why modern life has triggered a surge in "leaky gut" and how removing common culprits like gluten, dairy, and soy can resolve everything from chronic migraines to seasonal allergies. Learn the exact protocol to reset your system, boost your metabolism, and finally understand your body’s unique needs.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr. Pinkston as she welcomes Erica Bacchus, author of the deeply personal book, A Promise Kept. Erica shares the extraordinary and heartbreaking story of her late husband, John, and his battle with early cognitive impairment consistent with Alzheimer's disease.

This conversation delves into a highly controversial and often-unspoken topic: end-of-life choices in the face of neurodegenerative disease. Erica describes the difficulty of John's diagnosis, his profound desire to maintain agency and dignity, and the intense emotional journey she undertook as his caregiver. They discuss:

• The challenge of Alzheimer's and end-of-life options, particularly the catch-22 regarding mental capacity and current U.S. laws like Medical Assistance in Dying.

• The couple's decision to seek assistance at Dignitas in Switzerland and the seven-month, complex application process.

• The overwhelming emotional toll of caregiving, the isolation, and the importance of honoring a spouse's deeply held, personal beliefs about life, purpose, and death.

Erica's story is a testament to unwavering love, shared independence, and the courage it takes to support a loved one's choice to have a peaceful, dignified end on their own terms.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Dr. Pinkston and Paul Herchman, Co-Executive Founder of Get Hair MD, discussing a holistic and evidence-based approach to hair loss. They highlight the widespread issue of hair loss in both men and women, exacerbated by factors like stress and rapid weight loss (including GLP-1s).

Key Takeaways from Get Hair MD's Approach:

• Multifactorial Treatment: Hair loss is complex, requiring a comprehensive approach.

• Personalized Diagnosis: The process begins with an AI-driven photo documentation system to identify viable hairs, followed by a cheek swab for genetic analysis. This determines which topical products (like Minoxidil) a patient can effectively metabolize, avoiding wasted time and money.

• Treatment Modalities:

  • Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT): A Class II device used to quickly stop hair loss and is often done in-office a couple of times a month initially.

  • HairCell Technology: A new, exciting technology that uses electrical stimulation to signal cells to emit beneficial proteins like Clotho (longevity protein) and COAL17A (hair longevity protein) to condition the atrophic scalp.

  • Topical & Oral Supplements: Customized topical sprays from compounding pharmacies, plus validated vitamins and specialized shampoos.

  • Regenerative Products: Physicians may use extracellular matrix/regenerative products like exosomes, often applied using needle-free technology for comfort.

• Sustained Home Care: Patented dual-wavelength caps are used at home to maintain results and protect the investment. They also offer a protective, fashionable baseball cap that filters sun to SPF 50 while converting sun rays to a therapeutic wavelength.

• Early Intervention is Key: The most important message is to act early. Once a hair follicle dies, it cannot be reversed. Don't waste time and money on unproven methods.

https://gethairmd.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Better Life with Dr Pinkston features Dr Pinkston and Ray Solano from PD Labs, focusing on how to navigate and survive the holidays—dubbed the "Super Bowl of Sugar" (Halloween to Valentine's Day)—without derailing your health goals.

The discussion centers on research challenging restrictive dieting, suggesting that unrestricted eating of nutritious food, layered with non-digestible fiber (nuts, seeds, berries) to slow sugar absorption, can offer similar benefits to fasting without the negative effects.

Key Takeaways:

• Mindful Holiday Strategy: The holidays are a time for balance and not gaining weight, rather than focusing intensely on losing it.

• The Problem with Restriction: Restrictive diets (like extreme keto or carnivore) can backfire psychologically and physically. Research suggests high protein without proper carbohydrates can negatively affect longevity.

• The "Eat Human" Approach: Focus on a common-sense approach: avoid processed foods, know your intolerances, and aim for a balance of protein, fat, and carbs (suggested ratio: 40% protein, 30% fat, 30% carb) in every meal.

• Breakfast is Key: Start the day with high protein (40 grams) to stabilize blood sugars, reducing cravings later. Avoid traditional high-carb breakfasts like instant oatmeal.

• Stay Hydrated & Stress-Free: Managing stress with simple supplements like Magnesium Glycinate and Theanine (or cortisol managers like Triquillata) is crucial, as stress often leads to poor eating choices.

• Next-Generation Health: Ray Solano introduces PD Labs' work on peptides (like the GLP-1 incretins) and their innovative two-year project to make these high-molecular-weight molecules available transdermally (non-injectable) by Christmas, transforming chronic disease prevention.

The conversation emphasizes starting your health recovery journey now, not waiting for a "magical time" in January.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr. Pinkston and special guest Dr. Lesser from Magna Pharmaceuticals as they discuss the connection between the immune system, the common cold, and allergies (Upper Respiratory Symptoms, or URIs).

In this highly relevant episode, Dr. Lesser delves into:

• Myths and Facts surrounding the common cold, including debunking old wives' tales.

• The Four Stages of the common cold, from incubation to recovery.

• The profound ways that colds and allergies can impair cognitive function, sleep, mood, and relationships.

• The critical role of a strong immune system and the importance of being proactive with prevention and treatment.

• Preventative measures like hygiene, exercise (myokines), and the impact of sleep on immune restoration.

• Identifying the difference between cold and allergy symptoms, including the significance of mucus color.

• Appropriate treatments for symptoms, emphasizing when to use decongestants, mucolytics, and when antibiotics are not the answer.

Tune in to learn how an integrative approach, combining holistic health and contemporary medical information, can help you and your family navigate the cold and allergy season for a better life!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr. Pinkston and her esteemed guest, pharmacist and expert on anti-aging and metabolic health, Jim LaValle, as they dive into the science and benefits of Red Light Therapy, also known as photobiomodulation. They discuss how this non-invasive therapy works by utilizing specific wavelengths of light—ideally in the mid-600s and mid-800s—to stimulate collagen synthesis (for improved skin and anti-aging), boost nitric oxide production (for better circulation), and enhance ATP production (for increased cellular energy and mitochondrial health).

LaValle explains how the different wavelengths penetrate tissues, with the shorter waves targeting the skin and the longer, near-infrared waves (800s) penetrating deeper to help with inflammation, muscle soreness, and overall cellular repair. The discussion also covers:

• Optimal usage (timing and frequency) and best forms (whole-body beds/blankets vs. panels/masks).

• Potential benefits for conditions like fibromyalgia, post-exercise recovery, and skin issues like psoriasis.

• Crucial supplements to combine with red light therapy for maximized benefits, including NAD+ boosters (like Nicotinamide Riboside), CoQ10, Magnesium, collagen peptides (with Vitamin C), and Methylene Blue (USP grade).

• Important warnings, especially regarding photosensitizing medications and pre-existing conditions.

• New diagnostic tests, like the MeeScreen, for assessing mitochondrial health.

Learn how integrating this contemporary tool with foundational nutrition and lifestyle changes can improve longevity, vitality, and help you live The Better Life.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr. Pinkston for a vital conversation with Dr. Rose, a passionate children's advocate and educator with 40 years of experience. They discuss the critical need for an integrative approach to health and healing for children, especially those who have experienced trauma, abuse, and adverse childhood circumstances.

Dr. Rose shares her inspiring journey of personal healing and decades of professional work, from building schools in the inner city to teaching at the college level, emphasizing the resilience of children and the power of creative outlets like art in healing.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The powerful, often unseen, impact of trauma and anxiety that can be epigenetically transmitted from parent to child.

• The importance of self-healing for parents and the danger of "dumping" unresolved issues onto children.

• The crucial role of early childhood development (ages zero to five) and why a nation that neglects its children is a nation in peril.

• Insights into recognizing signs that a child is struggling, how to provide an outlet for them, and strategies to stop cycles of abuse and bullying.

• The challenges faced by teachers and the societal responsibility to establish policies that support educators and protect the most vulnerable.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr. Pinkston and returning favorite guest, Dr. Carolyn Dean, as they tackle the great confusion surrounding sugar and its profound impact on your health.

In this illuminating discussion, you'll learn:

• The Sugar-Heart Disease Connection: Discover the suppressed history of how the sugar industry successfully blamed fat for heart disease and the critical role of Vitamin C in preventing arterial damage.

• The Magnesium Link: Understand the biochemistry of how sugar metabolism depletes your body's essential magnesium stores and its direct connection to ATP energy production.

• Collagen & Scurvy: Hear how high sugar intake bumps off Vitamin C, which is vital for collagen production, potentially leading to weakened blood vessels (scurvy) and the mechanism of arterial plaque formation.

• The Addiction and Cravings Cycle: Explore why sugar is highly addictive, the role of yeast overgrowth (Candida) in cravings, and how nutrient depletion drives excessive eating.

• Artificial Sweeteners & Toxicity: Dr. Dean explains the dangers of many synthetic sweeteners, including how they break down into toxic compounds, and offers safer alternatives like Stevia and monk fruit.

• Peripheral Neuropathy Explained: Learn the fascinating (and terrifying) mechanism by which excess sugar transforms into sorbitol, which builds up inside cells and can lead to nerve damage.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the science behind sugar's toxicity and how an integrative approach—focusing on critical nutrients like Magnesium and Vitamin C—can help you achieve the "Better Life."

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.