Nutrition Prescription: Wellness vs Medications

Dr. Steve Hughlett
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Join us for practical tips, and inspiring success stories—all designed to help listeners unlock more energy, confidence, and lasting health through nutrition, not restrictive diets or expensive supplements. Whether you're overwhelmed by feeling stuck, interested in getting off medication, or looking for a balanced approach to eating, this show is your trusted guide for healthier habits and sustainable wellness. Hosted by Dr. Steve Hughlett, a Doctor of Pharmacy turned nutrition advocate, every episode explores the power of natural foods, simple lifestyle changes, and holistic health solutions that help people reduce or eliminate the need for medication. Tune in each week to learn how real food, holistic methods, and a brighter mindset can transform your health—one episode, one meal, and one simple choice at a time. This podcast is for you if you are searching for answers to questions such as: How to lose weight and keep it off? Is the keto diet right for me? Should I use a low carb diet? What foods are best for weight loss? What are the best exercises for weight loss? Why can't I lose weight? Which diet is the best one for me? Is cholesterol bad? Are statins safe? How can I get off my diabetes medication?

  1. 6D AGO

    174: High Insulin_Normal Sugar_A Silent Danger

    *:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> Hey Podcast Friends! If you could use some help with weight loss, inflammation and getting off medications.. Check out my  Essential step-by-step course that helps you get started to take control of your health using real food — not pills, not crash diets, and definitely not tons of time in the gym. You'll learn how to eat low-carb, boost your energy, and build a healthier lifestyle that actually lasts. This is my Basic Essentials Course and it will help you to get started. Get signed up here before the price increase! Thrive Naturally Course ​ Most people think high blood sugar is what causes type 2 diabetes, but the real problem starts years earlier with high insulin while your blood sugar still looks "normal." In this episode, Dr. Steve explains the 7-step path from eating too much glucose to full-blown type 2 diabetes, and why focusing only on A1C and glucose tests keeps so many people sick. You'll learn how insulin forces your body to store fat, what "pre-diabetes" really is, and why lowering insulin—by changing what's on your plate—can help you lose weight, reverse type 2 diabetes, and get off medications.​ Dr. Steve also breaks down carbs, sugar, and fructose in simple terms so you can finally understand food labels and see how boxed, bagged, and bottled foods are secretly driving weight gain and fatigue. He shares practical steps to keep insulin low using low-carb, whole foods, and explains why animal-based foods and above-ground vegetables are usually a better choice if you struggle with blood sugar or weight.​ If you're tired of feeling overweight, exhausted, and confused by your lab work—this episode will show you how to spot the silent danger of high insulin and what to do about it.​ 5 Key Takeaways​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> High insulin with "normal" blood sugar is pre-diabetes, and it can silently damage your body for 10–40 years before glucose ever shows high on labs.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Type 2 diabetes is driven by eating too much glucose (carbs), which raises blood glucose, then insulin, then packs fat into your cells until they become insulin resistant.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> When insulin is high, you force your body to store fat; when insulin is low, you force your body to burn its own fat for energy.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Packaged foods, grains, sugars, and high-fructose ingredients flood your body with glucose and fructose, driving weight gain, fatty liver, and inflammation.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> You can start reversing type 2 diabetes by lowering insulin: stop eating lab-made, high-carb foods, focus on animal-based foods and seasonal, whole fruits and vegetables (especially above-ground veggies p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Disclaimer:  The information provided on this channel/podcast/publication is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications

    30 min

  2. MAR 9

    173: Over the Counter Medications and the Smart Way to Use Them

    *:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> Hey Podcast Friends! If you could use some help with weight loss, inflammation and getting off medications.. Check out my  Essential step-by-step course that helps you get started to take control of your health using real food — not pills, not crash diets, and definitely not tons of time in the gym. You'll learn how to eat low-carb, boost your energy, and build a healthier lifestyle that actually lasts. This is my Basic Essentials Course and it will help you to get started. Get signed up here before the price increase! Thrive Naturally Essentials Course     In this episode of Nutrition Prescription, Dr. Steve Hughlett, a Doctor of Pharmacy for over 35 years, breaks down the confusing world of over-the-counter (OTC) medications so you can stop feeling overwhelmed in the pharmacy aisle and start feeling confident about what you buy for your family. He explains why there are only a few main active ingredients behind most of the colorful boxes, and how to read the "Active Ingredients" section so you're not tricked by marketing and combination products you don't really need.​ You'll learn the smart way to choose pain relievers like ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, and acetaminophen, when to use anti-inflammatories versus Tylenol, and the serious side effects that can come from taking NSAIDs every day, like stomach ulcers, bleeding, and kidney issues. Dr. Steve also walks through common problems with your eyes, nose, sinuses, and lungs—red, itchy, or dry eyes, runny or stuffy nose, dry nose in winter, and chest congestion—and how to match the right OTC product to the exact symptom instead of grabbing a "do-it-all" combo.​ He explains why symptoms like pain, runny nose, sneezing, and coughing are your body's way of talking to you, and why you don't always want to completely shut them down—especially chest coughs that are helping clear mucus out of your lungs. You'll also hear practical home strategies like using saline sprays, humidifiers, boiling water for steam, and simple nasal sprays instead of heavy-duty pills that affect your whole body and can raise blood pressure.​ Dr. Steve finishes by reminding you that most medications—OTC and prescription—treat symptoms, not the root cause, and that real long-term change comes back to better nutrition, lowering toxins, and taking care of your body daily. If you're tired of being on too many meds, frustrated with your weight, and want more energy and control over your health, you can click the link in the show notes to book a one-on-one call with him to review your medications, labs, habits, and goals together.​   p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Most OTC products are built from just a few main active ingredients; learning to read the "Active Ingredients" box helps you avoid confusion and unnecessary combination meds.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> For pain, ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin reduce inflammation but carry more risks (bleeding, kidney damage, stomach ulcers), while acetaminophen (Tylenol) is usually safer if not overdosed.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Eye products should never be used past their expiration date, and you should match the product to the problem: redness (vasoconstrictor), watery/itchy (antihistamine), or dry eyes (lubricant drops).​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> For nasal and sinus issues, decide if it's runny, dry, or congested, use topical options (saline, nasal steroids, limited Afrin) when possible, and be very careful with oral decongestants if you have high blood pressure.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Coughing from the chest is your body's way of clearing mucus from the lungs; you usually want to manage it (especially at night for sleep), not completely shut it down, and always remember that fixing your nutrition and lifestyle is key to reducing long-term medication use.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Disclaimer:  The information provided on this channel/podcast/publication is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications

    46 min

  3. MAR 2

    172: Clear the Clutter to Claim Your Health

    Hey Podcast Friends! If you could use some help with weight loss, inflammation and getting off medications.. Check out my  Essential step-by-step course that helps you get started to take control of your health using real food — not pills, not crash diets, and definitely not tons of time in the gym. You'll learn how to eat low-carb, boost your energy, and build a healthier lifestyle that actually lasts. This is my Basic Essentials Course and it will help you to get started. Get signed up here before the price increase! Thrive Naturally Essentials Course   Clutter isn't just stressing you out—it's quietly stealing your sleep, your energy, and even expanding your waistline. In this episode, Dr. Steve and Theresa break down how clearing both mental and kitchen clutter can make low-carb, whole-food choices almost automatic, so you can finally lose weight, cut meds, and feel energized again without living at the gym.​ You'll learn how to shift your thoughts from "I have to" to "I get to," use the CTFAR model to get unstuck, and build a simple "health-first" home that makes it easier to follow through than to fall off. Then they walk you step-by-step through cleaning out your cabinets and refrigerator, what ingredients to toss, what real foods to bring back in, and how to set up easy, low-carb meals and snacks that actually keep you full. They also share one small, non-overwhelming action you can take this week to get started.​ If you're tired, overwhelmed, scrolling on your phone, and grabbing sugar and energy drinks just to get through the day, this episode will help you create a home and mindset that finally support the healthy life you want.​ You'll hear about:​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> The CTFAR framework (Circumstance, Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, Results) and how changing your thoughts changes your health results. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Why man-made, processed foods (boxes, bottles, bags, cans) keep you hungry, inflamed, and overweight—and what to eat instead. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How to shop the perimeter, focus on single-ingredient, low-carb, God-made foods, and stop being fooled by front-of-package marketing. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Simple snack ideas (like boiled eggs, burger patties, wings, cheese, olives, beef sticks, pork rinds, Greek yogurt) that fit a low-carb, whole-food lifestyle. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How to involve your kids so you break the cycle of poor health for the next generation.​ They also mention their Thrive Naturally Transformation (TNT) course if you want deeper help with your thoughts, environment, and step-by-step change.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How mental clutter and negative self-talk ("I have to," "I should have…") keep you stuck, tired, and overwhelmed—and how to flip them to future-focused, energizing thoughts.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> The CTFAR method to go from "overweight and on meds" to "empowered and taking action" without starting in the gym.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Step-by-step kitchen declutter: what to remove from your cabinets and fridge (sugars, seed oils, dyes, "natural flavors," maltodextrin, long ingredient lists) and what to bring in instead.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> What a simple, low-carb, whole-food kitchen looks like: meat, eggs, dairy, seasonal fruits and veggies, and easy grab-and-go protein-based snacks.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> One small, doable action you can take this week to clear the clutter, lower temptation, and set up a health-first home for you and your family. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Check out our Thrive Naturally Transformation course at drstevehughlett.com under the "Work With Us" tab to help reverse type 2 diabetes, get off medications, and regain energy and confidence in their health.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> If you'd like even more information on this topic, you can go to Amazon or Audible and pick up my book, Your Plate Is Your Fate. Check out our website: drstevehughlett.com You can also check us out on Youtube. Sign up for a FREE 15 minute Wellness Solutions Chat  to help you decide if you would like our help on your weight-loss journey. For more in-depth answers on how to lose weight the healthy way, how to decrease the need for medications, and how to eliminate diseases like type 2 diabetes, sign up for our FREE weekly Thrive Naturally Newsletter released every Thursday   p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Disclaimer:  The information provided on this channel/podcast/publication is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications

    33 min

  4. FEB 23

    171: Everything Sourdough Bread. Interview with Dr Bill Schindler

    Hey Podcast Friends! If you could use some help with weight loss, inflammation and getting off medications.. Check out my  Essential step-by-step course that helps you get started to take control of your health using real food — not pills, not crash diets, and definitely not tons of time in the gym. You'll learn how to eat low-carb, boost your energy, and build a healthier lifestyle that actually lasts. This is my Basic Essentials Course and it will help you to get started. Get signed up here before the price increase! Thrive Naturally Essentials Course     Why does sourdough bread matter for your health and your life?​ It's not just about nutrition; food also feeds your feelings, family traditions, and even faith or culture.​ You don't need bread to live, but if you love bread, real sourdough can be the kindest choice for your body.​ Long‑fermented sourdough can lower the "sugar impact" of bread on your blood, help calm inflammation, and support people with blood sugar issues like diabetes.​ Many people with gluten troubles feel better on true sourdough, and some celiac patients can even tolerate carefully made sourdough from the right bakery.​   How is real sourdough bread different from store bread? Real sourdough uses just three simple ingredients: flour, water, and salt, plus wild yeast and bacteria that grow naturally.​ Store "sourdough" often starts as cheap yeast bread, then has acids (like vinegar, citric acid, or lactic acid) added just to make it taste sour.​ True sourdough takes time to ferment, so it's slower and harder to mass‑produce; fake sourdough is fast and easy for big companies.​ A quick label check helps: if you see added acids, it's almost surely not real sourdough, and if you see added yeast, it's a red flag.​   What happens during the sourdough process inside the dough? Tiny wild yeasts eat sugars in the dough and make gas, which helps the bread rise and feel light.​ Friendly bacteria eat sugars too and make lactic acid, which slowly makes the dough more acidic (a lower pH).​ As the pH drops below about 4.6, special enzymes switch on and start breaking down gluten into smaller amino acids that are gentler on the gut.​ The long, slow fermentation also helps "detox" grains by reducing lectins and phytates and lowering the glycemic index from around 71 (high) to about 54 (low).   How can families pick or make healthier sourdough at home? First, choose organic flour, because non‑organic flour is often heavily sprayed and "fortified" with things like folic acid that can be problematic.​ If possible, use sprouted grains, then grind them into flour; sprouting naturally lowers some of the grain's built‑in toxins before baking.​ Learn to make your own sourdough so every bit of flour ferments long enough to get the pH below about 4.6 at some point.​ If you buy bread, try to talk to the baker, look for simple ingredients, and consider slicing and freezing the loaf to lower the glycemic impact even more and make toast easy. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Check out our Thrive Naturally Transformation course at drstevehughlett.com under the "Work With Us" tab to help reverse type 2 diabetes, get off medications, and regain energy and confidence in their health.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> If you'd like even more information on this topic, you can go to Amazon or Audible and pick up my book, Your Plate Is Your Fate. Check out our website: drstevehughlett.com You can also check us out on Youtube. Sign up for a FREE 15 minute Wellness Solutions Chat  to help you decide if you would like our help on your weight-loss journey. For more in-depth answers on how to lose weight the healthy way, how to decrease the need for medications, and how to eliminate diseases like type 2 diabetes, sign up for our FREE weekly Thrive Naturally Newsletter released every Thursday   p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Disclaimer:  The information provided on this channel/podcast/publication is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications

    58 min

  5. FEB 16

    170: Focus HERE for Weight Loss and to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

    Hey Podcast Friends! If you could use some help with weight loss, inflammation and getting off medications.. Check out my  Essential step-by-step course that helps you get started to take control of your health using real food — not pills, not crash diets, and definitely not tons of time in the gym. You'll learn how to eat low-carb, boost your energy, and build a healthier lifestyle that actually lasts. This is my Basic Essentials Course and it will help you to get started. Get signed up here before the price increase! Thrive Naturally Essentials Course *:first-child]:mt-0"> In this episode, Dr. Steve breaks down exactly where you need to focus if you want real weight loss, more energy, and to reverse type 2 diabetes—without starving yourself or living at the gym. You'll learn why man-made, ultra-processed foods are toxic to your body, what your body is actually made of, and how to nourish it with real, low-carb, whole foods so it can grow, heal, thrive, and survive. Dr. Steve explains why glucose (sugar and flour) is the real problem, why fat and protein are your friends, and how eating animal-based meals in a tight eating window can lower insulin, burn fat, and keep you full for hours. He also shares why diabetes drugs often make insulin resistance worse, why focus must shift from glucose levels to insulin levels, and why walking and building muscle are critical as you age. If you're tired of being confused by diets and ready for a clear, simple path to better health, this episode will give you a step-by-step focus that can transform your life.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> What your body is actually made of (protein, fat, cholesterol, vitamins, minerals, water) and why your food should match that.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Why man-made foods (box, bottle, bag, can) are toxic and drive obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> The difference between man-made food, plant-based "God-made" food, and animal-based "God-made" food.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Why glucose is a toxin in excess, how carbs turn into glucose, and why "eating healthy" salads can still leave you hungry and undernourished.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How to eat: mainly animal-based meals, 1–3 times a day, in a 6–8 hour window, with no snacking, to keep insulin low and burn fat.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Why eating fat does not make you fat, but eating glucose does, and why fat is a cleaner, more powerful fuel than carbohydrates.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How type 2 diabetes medications often make insulin resistance worse and why the real solution is changing nutrition, not adding more drugs.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Your body is built from protein, fat, cholesterol, vitamins, minerals, and water—so that's what you must feed it.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Man-made foods from a box, bottle, bag, or can are toxic and slowly damage your organs over decades.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> All plant foods contain carbohydrates (glucose), but animal foods give you the dense protein and healthy fat your body really needs.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Glucose spikes insulin, stores fat, blocks your fullness hormones, and keeps you hungry and gaining weight.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Eating mainly animal-based meals, 1–3 times a day in a 6–8 hour window, lowers insulin and lets your body burn stored fat.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Diabetes and weight-loss drugs often lower blood sugar while driving insulin higher, making insulin resistance and long-term health worse.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> When you stop eating sugar and flour and focus on real food, walking daily, and building muscle, you can reverse type 2 diabetes and reclaim your energy and life.​   p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Check out our Thrive Naturally Transformation course at drstevehughlett.com under the "Work With Us" tab to help reverse type 2 diabetes, get off medications, and regain energy and confidence in their health.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> If you'd like even more information on this topic, you can go to Amazon or Audible and pick up my book, Your Plate Is Your Fate. Check out our website: drstevehughlett.com You can also check us out on Youtube. Sign up for a FREE 15 minute Wellness Solutions Chat  to help you decide if you would like our help on your weight-loss journey. For more in-depth answers on how to lose weight the healthy way, how to decrease the need for medications, and how to eliminate diseases like type 2 diabetes, sign up for our FREE weekly Thrive Naturally Newsletter released every Thursday   p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Disclaimer:  The information provided on this channel/podcast/publication is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications

    32 min

  6. FEB 9

    169: From Medication to Real Food with Holistic Hilda

    *:first-child]:mt-0"> Hey Podcast Friends! If you could use some help with weight loss, inflammation and getting off medications.. Check out my  Essential step-by-step course that helps you get started to take control of your health using real food — not pills, not crash diets, and definitely not tons of time in the gym. You'll learn how to eat low-carb, boost your energy, and build a healthier lifestyle that actually lasts. This is my Basic Essentials Course and it will help you to get started. Get signed up here before the price increase! Thrive Naturally Essentials Course In this episode, Dr. Steve talks with Hilda Labrada Gore, better known as Holistic Hilda, a world‑traveling health explorer and host of the Wise Traditions podcast from the Weston A. Price Foundation. Hilda shares what she has learned from traditional cultures in places like Mongolia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Cuba about food, joy, and real health.​ They discuss how moving away from processed "Franken foods" and back to simple, God‑made foods (meat, eggs, butter, seasonal produce) can lower inflammation, improve energy, and help prevent diseases like type 2 diabetes. You'll hear practical examples from indigenous diets, why getting off the blood‑sugar roller coaster matters, and how healthy fats help you feel full so you naturally stop snacking.​ Hilda and Dr. Steve also dive into lifestyle "medicine": grounding, sunlight, stress, and sleep. Hilda explains why she thinks of humans as "little batteries" that charge from the earth below and the sun above, and how morning sunlight and going barefoot can calm your nervous system and support better hormones and sleep.​ If you're stuck in the cycle of stress‑eating, ultra‑processed food, and more medications, this conversation will show you how simple, low‑carb, whole‑food changes (plus sun and grounding) can move you toward real energy and a longer health span, not just a longer lifespan.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> What Dr. Weston A. Price discovered about traditional diets and why the Weston A. Price Foundation was created.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Why indigenous groups eating local, organic, seasonal, traditional foods have almost no type 2 diabetes or obesity.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How refined foods (sugar, white flour, seed oils, additives) drive cavities, crowded teeth, inflammation, and chronic disease over generations.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Why ultra‑processed foods are engineered to be addictive (the "bliss point," crunch, hand‑to‑mouth pattern) and keep you overeating.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How swapping to nutrient‑dense animal foods and healthy fats can reduce cravings and help natural weight loss.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> The difference between "God‑made" and "man‑made" food, and why long shelf life often means it shortens your life.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How Hilda's husband lost weight and lowered inflammation by ditching gluten and dairy for a time and focusing on meat and simple whole foods.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Why healthy animal fats like butter, tallow, and lard (plus olive and coconut oil) are more supportive than industrial seed oils.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How grounding (bare feet on the earth) and sunlight act like natural anti‑inflammatories and help your body "charge" properly.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> A simple morning routine (barefoot outside + early sunlight) that can help reset cortisol, improve sleep, and support energy all day.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How Holistic Hilda went from curious health coach to "Dora the Explorer 2.0," visiting traditional cultures around the world to learn their secrets for energy and longevity.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> What Dr. Weston A. Price found when he studied isolated people groups and compared their teeth, posture, and overall health to those eating modern, refined foods.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Why indigenous communities eating "the lost diet" of local, organic, seasonal, traditional foods almost never develop type 2 diabetes.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How refined grains, sugar, and vegetable oils change facial structure, increase cavities, and set kids up for poorer health in future generations.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> The reason you can't stop at one bag of chips or cookies: food companies engineer products to hit your brain's pleasure centers and keep you hooked.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Why real fats like butter, tallow, lard, and quality animal products are deeply satisfying and can naturally crowd out late‑night junk food.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Hilda's story of Mongolian families thriving on animal foods (meat, milk, fat, even organs) and what that says about nutrient density and strength.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> The true cost of "cheap" food: more inflammation, pain, medications, doctor visits, and a poor quality of life as you age.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How to start breaking the cycle of stress‑eating and ultra‑processed snacks by focusing on satiating protein and fat instead of constant carbs.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> A simple, free "prescription": get outside within 30–45 minutes of sunrise, bare feet on the ground, and let natural light and the earth help reset your body. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Check out our Thrive Naturally Transformation course at drstevehughlett.com under the "Work With Us" tab to help reverse type 2 diabetes, get off medications, and regain energy and confidence in their health.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> If you'd like even more information on this topic, you can go to Amazon or Audible and pick up my book, Your Plate Is Your Fate. Check out our website: drstevehughlett.com You can also check us out on Youtube. Sign up for a FREE 15 minute Wellness Solutions Chat  to help you decide if you would like our help on your weight-loss journey. For more in-depth answers on how to lose weight the healthy way, how to decrease the need for medications, and how to eliminate diseases like type 2 diabetes, sign up for our FREE weekly Thrive Naturally Newsletter released every Thursday   p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Disclaimer:  The information provided on this channel/podcast/publication is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications   ​

    53 min

  7. FEB 2

    168: The TRUTH about Weight Loss and Type 2 Diabetes

    Hey Podcast Friends! If you could use some help with weight loss, inflammation and getting off medications.. Check out my  Essential step-by-step course that helps you get started to take control of your health using real food — not pills, not crash diets, and definitely not tons of time in the gym. You'll learn how to eat low-carb, boost your energy, and build a healthier lifestyle that actually lasts. This is my Basic Essentials Course and it will help you to get started. Get signed up here before the price increase! Thrive Naturally Essentials Course   In this episode, Dr. Steve breaks down the biggest myths about weight-loss and type 2 diabetes and explains why focusing on insulin, not calories or exercise, is the real key to lasting fat loss, more energy, and reversing disease. You'll learn why our modern food system, high sugar intake, and the wrong medical focus have left so many people overweight, tired, and sick—and what mindset shift has to happen first before true change starts.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> It's not about losing "weight"; it's about losing fat while protecting your muscle so you stay strong and independent as you age.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Exercise is not the main driver of fat loss—you can't outwork a high-carb, high-insulin lifestyle.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> The real problem is not "too many calories" but the source of those calories, especially constant glucose from carbs that keeps insulin high.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> High insulin is the root cause of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and many chronic diseases—not just high blood sugar.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Most diabetes medications work by raising insulin or making you more sensitive to it, which can actually worsen the root problem of insulin resistance.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Our sugar intake has exploded from about 2 teaspoons a day in the 1960s to roughly 65 teaspoons a day, driving obesity and type 2 diabetes in adults and even children.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Chronic stress and the mindset of "escaping the old you" keep you stuck; real change comes from focusing on building the "new you" with less fat and more energy.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> When you lower insulin by cutting excess carbs and processed foods, your body can burn stored fat for fuel, improve energy, and move toward reversing type 2 diabetes If you're ready to reverse type 2 diabetes, reduce medications, and finally feel energetic and confident in your health, schedule a free Wellness Solutions Chat using the link in the show notes. You can also visit DrSteveHughlett.com and click the "Work With Us" tab to learn more about one‑on‑one coaching and online programs. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Check out our Thrive Naturally Transformation course at drstevehughlett.com under the "Work With Us" tab to help reverse type 2 diabetes, get off medications, and regain energy and confidence in their health.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> If you'd like even more information on this topic, you can go to Amazon or Audible and pick up my book, Your Plate Is Your Fate. Check out our website: drstevehughlett.com You can also check us out on Youtube. Sign up for a FREE 15 minute Wellness Solutions Chat  to help you decide if you would like our help on your weight-loss journey. For more in-depth answers on how to lose weight the healthy way, how to decrease the need for medications, and how to eliminate diseases like type 2 diabetes, sign up for our FREE weekly Thrive Naturally Newsletter released every Thursday   p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Disclaimer:  The information provided on this channel/podcast/publication is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications

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  8. JAN 26

    167: How Eating Glucose is Killing Us

    *:first-child]:mt-0"> Hey Podcast Friends! If you could use some help with weight loss, inflammation and getting off medications.. Check out my  Essential step-by-step course that helps you get started to take control of your health using real food — not pills, not crash diets, and definitely not tons of time in the gym. You'll learn how to eat low-carb, boost your energy, and build a healthier lifestyle that actually lasts. This is my Basic Essentials Course and it will help you to get started. Get signed up here before the price increase! Thrive Naturally Essentials Course  In this eye‑opening episode, Dr. Steve breaks down how constant glucose intake silently destroys your health and drives obesity, diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, and brain decline. You will learn why man‑made, ultra‑processed foods and a high‑carb diet keep you in "glucose toxicity" and how lowering glucose and insulin with animal‑based, low‑carb whole foods can help reverse disease and get you off medications. Dr. Steve also explains the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, why current medical guidelines often make things worse, and the simple (but not easy) steps you can start today to protect your body from the inside out.​ If you're tired of low energy, weight gain, and endless prescriptions, this episode will show you how to fuel your body with real nutrition so it can finally heal, thrive, and stay well.​ 10 Key Takeaways p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> We are living in "glucose toxicity" because most people eat man‑made, ultra‑processed food made almost entirely of carbohydrates and sugar.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Glucose damages proteins all over the body (glycation), which leads to inflammation, organ damage, and diseases like heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, and vision loss.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Type 1 diabetes is a problem of no insulin, leading to very high blood sugar and extreme fat loss, while type 2 diabetes is a problem of too much insulin and constantly stored fat.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Many type 2 diabetics are made worse by drugs that force the body to make even more insulin instead of addressing the real problem: eating too much glucose.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Man‑made foods in boxes, bottles, bags, and cans are filled with ultra‑processed carbs, seed oils, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and chemicals that drive inflammation and disease.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> All plant foods contain carbohydrates (glucose), while animal foods provide protein and fat with minimal impact on insulin and blood sugar.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Root vegetables, grains, flour products, breads, pastas, and baked goods act like powdered glucose in the body and rapidly raise blood sugar and insulin.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Fructose from sugar and large amounts of fruit is quickly turned into fat in the liver, similar to how bears fatten up on berries for hibernation.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> The three pillars of modern disease are high glucose, high insulin, and chronic inflammation from chemical‑laden, ultra‑processed foods.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Shifting toward animal‑based, low‑carb, whole foods and cutting sugar‑sweetened drinks and flour products is the fastest way to lower glucose and insulin, reduce medications, and allow the body to heal.​ If you're ready to reverse type 2 diabetes, reduce medications, and finally feel energetic and confident in your health, schedule a free Wellness Solutions Chat using the link in the show notes. You can also visit DrSteveHughlett.com and click the "Work With Us" tab to learn more about one‑on‑one coaching and online programs. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Check out our Thrive Naturally Transformation course at drstevehughlett.com under the "Work With Us" tab to help reverse type 2 diabetes, get off medications, and regain energy and confidence in their health.​ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> If you'd like even more information on this topic, you can go to Amazon or Audible and pick up my book, Your Plate Is Your Fate. Check out our website: drstevehughlett.com You can also check us out on Youtube. Sign up for a FREE 15 minute Wellness Solutions Chat  to help you decide if you would like our help on your weight-loss journey. For more in-depth answers on how to lose weight the healthy way, how to decrease the need for medications, and how to eliminate diseases like type 2 diabetes, sign up for our FREE weekly Thrive Naturally Newsletter released every Thursday   p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Disclaimer:  The information provided on this channel/podcast/publication is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications. ​

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Join us for practical tips, and inspiring success stories—all designed to help listeners unlock more energy, confidence, and lasting health through nutrition, not restrictive diets or expensive supplements. Whether you're overwhelmed by feeling stuck, interested in getting off medication, or looking for a balanced approach to eating, this show is your trusted guide for healthier habits and sustainable wellness. Hosted by Dr. Steve Hughlett, a Doctor of Pharmacy turned nutrition advocate, every episode explores the power of natural foods, simple lifestyle changes, and holistic health solutions that help people reduce or eliminate the need for medication. Tune in each week to learn how real food, holistic methods, and a brighter mindset can transform your health—one episode, one meal, and one simple choice at a time. This podcast is for you if you are searching for answers to questions such as: How to lose weight and keep it off? Is the keto diet right for me? Should I use a low carb diet? What foods are best for weight loss? What are the best exercises for weight loss? Why can't I lose weight? Which diet is the best one for me? Is cholesterol bad? Are statins safe? How can I get off my diabetes medication?

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