The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

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The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living cultures in the world are eating. Every episode is packed with facts that will raise your health IQ and boost your nutrition knowledge. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of The Physicians Committee, and other leading doctors and dietitians. Unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier life and how to fight diseases with every meal.

  1. Best Airports For Plant-Based Food + Dietitian's Travel Tips | Xavier Toledo, MS, RD, LDN

    2 DAYS AGO

    Best Airports For Plant-Based Food + Dietitian's Travel Tips | Xavier Toledo, MS, RD, LDN

    A dietitian spent months researching the friendliest airports for plant-based diets.   Xavier Toledo, MS, RD, LDN, shares the findings on The Exam Room Podcast with “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll.   He also shares his go-to tips for eating healthy while traveling and the results of a survey of travelers that shows how many are able to find vegan options at airports.   Join Chuck and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz at Dr. Barnard’s Bon Voyage Bash in Miami on March 7!  — — SHOW LINKS — — Xavier Toledo Website: https://www.choosemoreplants.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitianxavier TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dietitianxavier — — EVENTS — — Dr. Bulsiewicz and Chuck in Miami Where: Dr. Barnard's Bon Voyage Bash Date: March 7, 2025 https://www.pcrm.org/events/bon-voyage-party-2025 — — — Free Athlete Nutrition E-Book https://www.pcrm.org/athlete — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

    42 min
  2. How to Get a Massive Brain Boost | Kirk Erickson, PhD | The Exam Room Podcast

    4 DAYS AGO

    How to Get a Massive Brain Boost | Kirk Erickson, PhD | The Exam Room Podcast

    The relationship between physical activity and brain health is explored.   Kirk Erickson, PhD, the director of translational neuroscience at Advent Health Research Institute, explains that physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease regardless of how long a person has been sedentary. He stresses studies that show that it is never too late to experience substantial benefits.   Dr. Erickson also discusses the mechanics of how exercise boosts brain function, including increased blood flow and stimulation. The conversation also touches on the importance of strength training and the need for additional research to understand the optimal amount and intensity of exercise.   Additionally, he talks about the potential of blood tests to predict Alzheimer's and the significance of modifying risk factors through lifestyle changes rather than solely relying on pharmaceuticals.   Dr. Erickson joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. — — SHOW LINKS — — Kirk Erickson, PhD Bio: https://www.adventhealthresearchinstitute.com/team/kirk-erickson-phd — — — Exercise As Medicine For The Brain Study: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/13/693 — — EVENTS — — Dr. Bulsiewicz and Chuck in Miami Where: Dr. Barnard's Bon Voyage Bash Date: March 7, 2025 https://www.pcrm.org/events/bon-voyage-party-2025 — — — Free Athlete Nutrition E-Book https://www.pcrm.org/athlete — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

    32 min
  3. Spices That Heal the Gut | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

    12 DEC

    Spices That Heal the Gut | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

    Spices can help restore the gut to optimal health. Whether you're suffering from heartburn, indigestion, bloating, or inflammation, oftentimes relief can be found in your kitchen pantry.   Gastroenterologist and bestselling author Dr. Will Bulsiewicz shares the most powerful options on The Exam Room LIVE with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll.   Topics Covered - What herbs and spices help acid reflux? - What are the best herbs and spices to reduce bloating and IBS symptoms? - Can peppermint help an upset stomach? - What spices help improve digestion? - How do ginger, turmeric, cumin, and coriander optimize gut health? - What spices reduce gut inflammation? - Does black pepper enhance nutrient absorption? - And more!   — — SHOW LINKS — — Join Chuck and Dr. B in Miami https://www.pcrm.org/events/bon-voyage-party-2025 — — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz 38Tera: https://38tera.com Newsletter and courses: https://theplantfedgut.com Fiber Fueled Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34y6GQP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd  — — — Free Athlete Nutrition E-Book https://www.pcrm.org/athlete — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

    46 min
  4. Cook Like a 5-Star Chef: Mother Earth Bowl (Oil-Free Version of Restaurant Favorite) | Caryn Dugan

    10 DEC

    Cook Like a 5-Star Chef: Mother Earth Bowl (Oil-Free Version of Restaurant Favorite) | Caryn Dugan

    Learn how to recreate the Mother Earth Bowl from Flower Child restaurant at home!   Food For Life instructor and founder of the Center for Plant-Based Living, Caryn Dugan, shares her tips for cooking like a 5-star chef. She walks you through how to take the recipe to the next level by cooking without oil to reduce the fat content.   The result is not only a more intense flavor, but a much healthier meal!   The Mother Earth Bowl contains ancient grains, sweet potato, portobello mushroom, avocado, cucumber, broccoli pesto, charred onion, leafy greens, red pepper miso vinaigrette, and hemp seed.   Caryn joined "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine in Washington, DC.   Join Chuck and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz at Dr. Barnard’s Bon Voyage Bash in Miami on March 7!   — — SHOW LINKS — — Caryn Dugan Center for Plant-Based Living: https://www.cpbl-stl.com ** Get a one month free membership! ** Use code: docandchef — — — Doc & Chef IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedocandchef YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedocandchef — — EVENTS — — Dr. Bulsiewicz and Chuck in Miami Where: Dr. Barnard's Bon Voyage Bash Date: March 7, 2025 https://www.pcrm.org/events/bon-voyage-party-2025 — — — Free Athlete Nutrition E-Book https://www.pcrm.org/athlete — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

    1h 10m
  5. Pain Relief Foods: Eat This To Feel Better | Dr. Neal Barnard

    5 DEC

    Pain Relief Foods: Eat This To Feel Better | Dr. Neal Barnard

    Common foods can act like nature's Tylenol. For example, ginger has been shown to relieve headaches while coffee has similar benefits.   Discover what to eat when you have a migraines, back pains, arthritis, or cramps as Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Dr. Barnard is a leading nutrition researcher and multiple-time best-selling author whose works include Foods That Fight Pain.   In This Episode - What foods help headaches? - What foods help with cramping? - What foods help with arthritis? - What foods help with back pain? - What foods help with fibromyalgia? - What foods help with post-workout soreness? - Does sugar increase sensitivity to pain? - And more!   This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. — — SUPPORT PCRM — — https://www.pcrm.org/GT Donations matched dollar for dollar through Dec. 5 — — BOOKS — — Foods That Fight Pain: https://amzn.to/3VlHeFH — — EVENTS — — Dr. Bulsiewicz and Chuck Live Show Where: Dr. Barnard's Bon Voyage Bash in Miami Date: March 7, 2025 Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/events/bon-voyage-party-2025 — — SHOW LINKS — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB X: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

    47 min
  6. What Is the Carbon Footprint of Your Diet? | Cathy Katin-Grazzini

    3 DEC

    What Is the Carbon Footprint of Your Diet? | Cathy Katin-Grazzini

    The environmental impact of eating a meal at home is far less than dining out. And by controlling the ingredients the meal is often far healthier for you as well.   Cathy Katin-Grazzini explains the varying sizes of carbon footprints for different ingredients and how we consume them in her book Love the Foods That Love the Planet. The environmental impact and carbon footprint have been calculated for each recipe.   She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Join Chuck and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz at Dr. Barnard’s Bon Voyage Bash in Miami on March 7! — — SHOW LINKS — — SUPPORT PCRM Donate: https://www.pcrm.org/GT — — — Cathy Katin-Grazzini Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3AXvx1a IG: https://www.instagram.com/cathyskitchenprescription Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathyskitchenprescription Website: https://www.cathyskitchenprescription.com — — EVENTS — — Dr. Bulsiewicz and Chuck in Miami Where: Dr. Barnard's Bon Voyage Bash Date: March 7, 2025 https://www.pcrm.org/events/bon-voyage-party-2025 — — — Free Athlete Nutrition E-Book https://www.pcrm.org/athlete — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

    40 min
  7. Making "Med City" Healthier | Mayor Kim Norton, Mei Liu, Dr. Jengyu Lai

    26 NOV

    Making "Med City" Healthier | Mayor Kim Norton, Mei Liu, Dr. Jengyu Lai

    The honorable Kim Norton is mayor of Rochester, Minn., also known as Med City.   The city is home to the Mayo Clinic, one of the most advanced and well-respected medical facilities in the world.   Despite the advanced treatments available and world class physicians, the area is not immune to the health challenges that have invaded the majority of American cities. Mayor Norton is fighting to change that.   She was an early champion of children's health and worked hard to curb childhood obesity.   "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is then joined by Mei Liu and Dr. Jengyu Lai, who operate the Rochester Clinic. The facility is treating patients using lifestyle medicine practices, including providing them with fresh fruit and vegetables grown at the clinic's on-site garden.   The difference afforded to the patients to be given a "prescription for produce" is immeasurable for their health and long-term outcomes.   The interviews were recorded at the Lotus Health Foundation's Lifestyle Medicine Symposium in Rochester.   Join Chuck and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz at Dr. Barnard’s Bon Voyage Bash in Miami on March 7!   — — SHOW LINKS — — Rochester Clinic https://rochesterclinic.com — — — Lotus Health Foundation https://lotushealthfoundation.org — — — Watch The Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-bXqjz0I54 — — EVENTS — — Dr. Bulsiewicz and Chuck in Miami Where: Dr. Barnard's Bon Voyage Bash Date: March 7, 2025 https://www.pcrm.org/events/bon-voyage-party-2025 — — — Free Athlete Nutrition E-Book https://www.pcrm.org/athlete — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

    41 min
  8. Top Flu Symptoms and Natural Treatments | Dr. Neal Barnard

    21 NOV

    Top Flu Symptoms and Natural Treatments | Dr. Neal Barnard

    Flu symptoms are more than just body aches and fever. Some are mild while others can be severe.   Discover the top symptoms for influenza and natural remedies with bestselling author and nutrition expert Dr. Neal Barnard. He joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room live with insight on the most common flu symptoms and ways to boost your immune system.   In This Episode - How to tell if it's the flu or the common cold. - When should you see a doctor? - What foods boost immunity? - Will vitamin C speed up flu recovery? - Can zinc help with the flu? - Does dairy and milk make flu symptoms worse? - Can spicy foods help with the flu? - Do herbal teas help boost immunity? - What is the best diet for the immune system? - And more!   Dr. Barnard is a multiple-time best-selling author whose latest work is The Power Foods Diet.   This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation.   — — EVENTS — — Dr. Bulsiewicz and Chuck Live Show Where: Dr. Barnard's Bon Voyage Bash in Miami Date: March 7, 2025 Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/events/bon-voyage-party-2025 — — SHOW LINKS — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — FREE PLANT-BASED ATHLETE E-BOOK — — Sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/athlete — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB X: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

    46 min
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Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living cultures in the world are eating. Every episode is packed with facts that will raise your health IQ and boost your nutrition knowledge. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of The Physicians Committee, and other leading doctors and dietitians. Unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier life and how to fight diseases with every meal.

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    Physicians Committee
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    622
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