130 episodes

The Delivering Health podcast gives a fresh perspective on the age old question. Why do I feel like crap and what can I do about it? I’m Dr. John Neustadt. I cut through the confusion of alternative medicine’s promises, conventional medicine’s failures, fad diets and dietary supplement hype to help you get empowered, get energized and unlock your full health potential.

Delivering Health Dr. John Neustadt

    • Health & Fitness

The Delivering Health podcast gives a fresh perspective on the age old question. Why do I feel like crap and what can I do about it? I’m Dr. John Neustadt. I cut through the confusion of alternative medicine’s promises, conventional medicine’s failures, fad diets and dietary supplement hype to help you get empowered, get energized and unlock your full health potential.

    138. Happiness is Good Medicine

    138. Happiness is Good Medicine

    For over 35 years, Margie Bissinger has helped her patients learn skills and habits to increase their resilience and happiness. It’s not simply about feeling better, it’s about living better and longer. The risks for chronic diseases, including osteoporosis, heart disease, dementia, are all decreased when someone is living a happier, more fulfilled life. Margie is a physical therapist, integrative health coach, author, and happiness trainer.
     
    Key Takeaways To Tune In For:
    [00:01] - Unlocking Your Full Health Potential
    [10:54] - Transformative Morning Energy Routine
    [15:23] - Happiness Set Point and Habits
    [29:01] - Overcoming Negativity and Building Self-Love
    [35:46] - Happy Habits for Personal Development
    [47:36] - Prioritize Habits for Health Success
     
    Resources talked about in this episode
    Website: 
    Margiebissinger.com Social media handles:
    Facebook Instagram YouTube Podcast: Happy Bones, Happy Life 
     

    • 48 min
    137. Fentanyl Crisis in Our Schools with DEA Agent Rocky Herron

    137. Fentanyl Crisis in Our Schools with DEA Agent Rocky Herron

    Every year, more than 107,000 people in the US–adults and children–die from drug overdoses. Over half of those are from fentanyl. This drug is so powerful that just a tiny amount kills. When do we stop tolerating this loss? Where is the outrage? What can we do differently? DEA Agent Rocky Herron has worked on this issue for over 30 years. Listen to what he has to say. It might save a child in your community. 
     
    Key Takeaways to Tune in For
    [00:01] - Fentanyl Crisis and Drug Education
    [10:26] - The Fentanyl Crisis and Its Dangers
    [19:36] - Understanding the Dangers of Drug Use
    [27:04] - Preventing Drug Use in Youth
    [32:56] - Preventing Drug Use Through Education
     
    Resources talked about in this episode
    Website:
    www.rockyherron.com
    www.sdcoe.net/ichoose
    Some resources if you need help:
    https://211sandiego.org
    https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
    https://mcalisterinc.org
    https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/programs/bhs/alcohol_drug_services/adult_treatment_services_nonresidential.html
    Videos:
    Six free, short information videos for families: www.sdcoe.net/ichoose  

    • 34 min
    136. How to Assess Bone Health

    136. How to Assess Bone Health

    There are lots of ways to assess bone health and strength. While none of them are fantastic, combining tests creates a better idea of your overall bone health and what changes you can make to improve it. Learn about different options and when you should talk to your doctor about getting tested. 
    Key Takeaways to Tune In For
    [01:54] - When Are Women More Susceptible  [02:31] - Assessing Bone Health Through Testing [08:04] - Alternative Ways of Testing Bone Health [13:03] - Bone Turnover Marker and Other Test [16:04] - Understanding What Affects Bone Health  
    Resources talked about in this episode
    Book - Fracture-Proof Your Bones  

    • 20 min
    135. How Hormones Affect Bone Health

    135. How Hormones Affect Bone Health

    Hormones control all aspects of your health, including your mood, metabolism, sleep, digestion, bone health, and menstrual cycle. Most people know that estrogen is important for bone health, but so are other hormones. Learn how estrogen, testosterone, thyroid hormone, oxytocin, serotonin, melatonin, and cortisol affect your bones.
     
    Key Takeaways To Tune In For:
    [1:30] Estrogen and bone health
    [7:08] Testosterone and bone health
    [9:22] What does your Thyroid do?
    [13:42] What is Oxytocin?
    [17:30] The happy hormone, Serotonin
    [1912] Complications with artificial Serotonin
    [22:56] How Melatonin affects your health
     
    Resources talked about in this episode
    Articles mentioned:
    How Menopause Destroys Collagen
    Top Tips for Healthy Blood Pressure
    Willing but Unable: How Insomnia Kills a Man’s Sex Life
    Top Nutrients That Increase Dopamine and Serotonin
    Top Thyroid Nutrients You Can’t Ignore
    How to Reduce Your Alzheiimer’s Disease Risk
    How to Boost Oxytocin
    Why Melatonin isn’t Enough
    The Three Most Dangerous Drugs for Bones
    Top Natural Approaches for Stress
    Top Natural Strategies for Healthy Mood
    Stress Shrinks Your Brain
     

    • 29 min
    134. All About Olive Oil with Brandi Muilenburg

    134. All About Olive Oil with Brandi Muilenburg

    Olive oil is one of the healthiest foods. Including olive oil in people's diets is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, dementia, cancer, obesity, osteoporosis, and more. Brandi Muilenburg is a nutritionist and entrepreneur. She loves the health benefits of olive oil; she doesn’t just use it. She started a company, Cesira Olive Oil, that sources only small-batch, sustainably grown olive oil from Italy.
     
    Key Takeaways To Tune In For:
    [2:30] Olive oil within the Mediterranean diet
    [5:59] Importance of top-quality olive oil
    [6:30] Deceptive marketing strategies
    [9:12] Guidance on recognizing fresh oil
    [14:52 ] Truth behind olive oil labeling
    [28:30] Olive oil harvesting
     
    Resources talked about in this episode:
    Website:
    Cesira Olive Oil 
    Social media handles 
    Instagram @brandimuilenburg
    Instagram @cesira_olio_doliva
    Facebook @cesira_olio_doliva 
     

    • 35 min
    133. MK4 or MK7, Which is Better for Bones?

    133. MK4 or MK7, Which is Better for Bones?

    MK4 and MK7 are two forms of vitamin K2 commonly found in dietary supplements. Both are naturally occurring, and both have health benefits. But which one is better? When should you take one instead of the other? Dr. Neustadt answers the most common questions about these nutrients so you can make the best possible decision for your health. 
     
    Blog mentioned - MK4 or MK7, Which is Better for Bones?
    Website - NBI
    Book - Fracture-Proof Your Bones

    • 19 min

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