Occupy Health

Susan Downs, MD
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Occupy Health provides leading edge health information to allow you to take proactive steps towards optimal health. We help you look under the hood to find the underlying contributing causes to illness. We also interview health and functional medicine experts to provide answers to questions and to arm you with questions for your health provider. Tune in to Occupy Health, broadcasting every Friday at 11 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.

  1. 2D AGO

    Health Assessment and Improvement with Functional Nutrition with Reed Davis

    Reed Davis has developed a wellness paradigm where he defines key laboratory tests to measure health status.  He then has a program to move the person towards optimal wellness.  He has a training program through which the students can become health coaches.    The laboratory tests he uses include: Stress and hormone profile This saliva test  assesses  cortisol levels and provides information on immune system Metabolic wellness profile This is a dried urine test which addresses digestion, detoxification (via liver) and oxidative stress.  This looks at cell and tissue damage that builds up  with metabolic dysfunction Gut  intestinal permeability which includes diamine oxide the enzyme that breaks down histamine (dried blood spot) GI map stool test Mediator Release test for food sensitivity Metabolic typing questionnaire       BIO Reed Davis, Double-Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Doctor of Nutritional Therapy (DNT), is a globally recognized expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. As the visionary founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), Reed pioneered the FDN Certification Course, which has empowered over 5,000 practitioners across 50 countries to take charge of their clients' health.     Reed noticed that most patients had already seen multiple doctors and therapists and still had many of their original complaints. Reed decided then he would be the last practitioner anyone needed to see and became an expert in functional lab assessments. FDN is the result of more research and experience than most practitioners get in a lifetime.   While working with top leaders in alternative medicine, he ran thousands of labs on thousands of people and learned to identify "healing opportunities." Using all-natural, drug-free protocols, Reed made observations about who got better and who didn't, codifying which "general principles of health building" would outperform "specific treatments" being provided by standard and even alternative medicine. And through this work, he then developed the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Certification Reed Davis is one of the authors of four books including "The Needs Gap": A Simple Guide to Manage Autoimmune Disease and Chronic Pain. This book fills the gap between standard medicine approaches and alternative strategies for resolving chronic conditions as well as some great recipes.   His website is www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com

    57 min

  2. APR 17

    Cancer; an interesting history with Judyth Vary Baker

    Judyth describes her experience as a cancer researcher - -a story that involves Fidel Castro and Lee Harvey Oswald.  Her note to the listener:  she suspects AI will not address SV40 because when it is found, it is in pieces and not found as a whole unit.   Judyth Vary Baker Her lists of books include: Letters to the Cyborgs Me + lee How I came to love and lose lee Harvey Oswald Lee Havey Oswald and Me Kennedy & Oswald David Ferrie mafia pilot, participant in anti-Castro bioweapon plot, friend of Lee Harvey Oswald and key to JFK assassination

    56 min

  3. APR 10

    Chlorine dioxide and how to use it with Mark Grenon

    Chlorine dioxide has been shown to help with almost any medical challenge including detoxification.  It works through oxidation and reportedly attacks poisons/ toxins in the body.. There are many oxidizing substances such as oxygen, ozone, hydrogen peroxide, and iodine. The body harmonizes by maintaining a healthy balance of oxidants and antioxidant. Learn about chlorine dioxide and see if it can be of use to you.     Mark Grenon bio As a missionary for 47 years in 3 continents (North America, Africa, and South America.  He is the founder of three Bible Institutes and was a missionary pilot in the Dominican Republic and Haiti for over 15 years., he shared god's Word and helped people medically.  He  has taught many and is the author of many books including Imagine, a World without Disease Is It possible?  His website is https://godsuniversalantidote.org/

    57 min

  4. APR 3

    Candida and Allergies

    Candida is a condition many of us have, but we are not aware of. Lean about candida, how to recognize it and steps we can take to reduce its adverse effects on our helath. Bio Dean Mitchell, MD   Dr. Dean Mitchell is a board-certified allergist, immunologist, and integrative medicine specialist with over 25 years of experience. He is the founder of Mitchell Medical Group in New York City and a national leader in sublingual immunotherapy, a safer and more natural treatment for allergies. Dr. Mitchell is the author of Dr. Dean Mitchell's Allergy and Asthma Solution, which offers an innovative, holistic approach to managing immune and allergic conditions. A graduate of NYU School of Medicine, he is also the host of the Smart Medicine podcast, where he explores cutting-edge strategies for treating chronic illness and restoring vibrant health.   His recent book is Conquering Candida.  https://www.mitchellmedicalgroup.com   . Twitter: https://x.com/deanmitchellmd . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmartestDoctorintheRoom/ . Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmartestdoctor/ . Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZcgJpFeI_ZyqDsv-JyoXvQ

    56 min

  5. MAR 20

    Unlock Your Longevity Potential: A Simple Approach to Optimal Health!

    In a world where healthcare costs continue to skyrocket and chronic diseases plague millions, one truth remains constant: *Optimum Health is Your Greatest Wealth.*     An ounce of prevention is worth a TON of cure,  . With decades of experience in nutritional consulting and biohacking, Robert has witnessed firsthand how proactive health strategies can prevent the devastating cycle of illness and expensive treatments. The question isn't whether prevention is possible — it's whether you're ready to take control of your health destiny.       Instead of treating symptoms, Robert looks at underlying causes.  Important for cell functioning are essential nutrients, and identifying and eliminating harmful toxins that compromise  cell function.   Robert's approach centers on a fundamental principle: *The best way to know if you're improving is to measure.  :He discusses eight crucial biomarkers that can predict your health trajectory years in advance.  This can be useful in many aspects of health improvement such as weight loss and a comprehensive health optimization     Robert Menkemeller, R.N.C., C.P.T. Registered Nutritional Consultant & Certified Personal Trainer Robert Menkemeller brings over three decades of dedicated expertise in nutritional consulting, personal training, and longevity optimization. His journey into health and wellness began in 1984 while living in the Seychelles Islands, where he developed a deep appreciation for the connection between environment, lifestyle, and vitality.   He graduated from nutrition school in February 1992, where he was mentored by Dr. Kenneth Johnson, a triple Ph.D. in Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, and Oriental Medicine. His education continued under the guidance of renowned chemist Raymond Francis in 1996, who provided advanced training in supplement chemistry and bioavailability—critical knowledge rarely taught in traditional nutrition programs.   In 1994, Robert earned his Personal Training Certification from Hayward State University and gained practical experience at 24 Hour Fitness, developing expertise in exercise physiology with a focus on bilateral function and optimal body mechanics. In 2015, Robert expanded his expertise into biohacking, studying the science of optimizing human performance through measurable lifestyle interventions and self-experimentation. This knowledge enhanced his ability to help clients make precise, data-driven improvements to their health and longevity.   Specialized Expertise - With over 20 years of experience with PERQUE products and deep knowledge of Dr. Russell Jaffe's eight biometrics blueprint, Robert specializes in personalized health optimization through advanced biomarker analysis. His approach addresses inflammation control, nutritional optimization, and metabolic balance to unlock each individual's longevity potential. Robert's personal health journey includes overcoming seven years of chronic hip pain through natural methods, achieving complete pain relief since 2007. This experience reinforced his belief that symptoms are signals requiring root-cause solutions, not merely symptom suppression.   Philosophy & Approach - Guided by his mantra "Optimum Health is Your Greatest Wealth," Robert combines scientific precision with practical application. His methodology integrates nutritional biochemistry, supplement quality assessment, and lifestyle optimization to create personalized wellness strategies.   Robert's holistic approach incorporates mind-body wellness principles, including NLP and positive psychology, recognizing that mental health is fundamental to physical vitality.

    56 min

  6. JAN 23

    Natural Approaches for Mental Health with Ameet Aggarwal, ND

    1.7 billion people worldwide suffer from mental illness.  Only 44 % of adults with mental health issues receive treatment, and less than 20 % of children needing mental health treatment receive it.  Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide with 350 million cases.  At any time, 17 % in US are depressed.  Other than pain from arthritis, depression most disabling   Dr. Ameet discusses simple steps for recovery with natal remedies for conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress and burnout which have lasting results.   Ameet Aggarwal, ND Biography Voted as one of the Top 43 therapists in the world, 5-times bestselling author, naturopath and psychotherapist Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND is one of the only naturopathic doctors who combines naturopathic medicine, functional medicine, homeopathy, gestalt psychotherapy, EMDR, family constellations and A Course In Miracles.   He focuses on healing the physical and emotional root causes of illness and mental health issues to help with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, weight loss, childhood trauma and ancestral trauma.   He easily helps you with gut health, liver detox, adrenal fatigue, depression, anxiety, mood, skin, hormones, inflammation, health and sexual issues using supplements, nutrition, healthy foods, natural medicine, holistic therapies & emotional healing.   Free videos on gut health, liver detox, mental health, releasing emotional blocks, adrenal fatigue and trauma can be found on https://drameet.com

    56 min

  7. 12/05/2025

    Protecting Children's (and Adult's) Health with Brian Hooker, PhD

    Brain Hooker worked closely with HHS Secretary. Robert Kennedy Jr and is the Chief Science officer of the Children's Health Defense.  He has spent his life looking for answers as to what causes childhood disease.  He delves deeply into the questions on why our children and adult populations are so ill.  He shares his experience in a discussion on contributing causes such as toxins, our food supply, and medical interventions.   Government interventions, and corporate interference are also discussed. Biography Brian S. Hooker, Ph.D., is the Senior Director of Science and Research at Children's Health Defense, an organization committed to the best health for children in the U.S. and worldwide. He is also a former Professor of Biology at Simpson University in Redding, California, where he specialized in microbiology and biotechnology. Dr. Hooker coauthored, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the New York Times best-selling book Vax-Unvax: Let the Science Speak.   In 1985, Dr. Hooker earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California. He earned his Master of Science degree in 1988 and his doctorate in 1990, both in biochemical engineering, from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.   Brian Hooker has many accomplishments to his credit, including co-inventor for five patents, recipient of the Battelle Entrepreneurial Award in 2001, and a Federal Laboratory Consortium Recognition Award in 1999 for his work on "Reactive Transport in 3-Dimensions." The breadth of Hooker's over 70 science and engineering papers have been published in internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journals.  Dr. Hooker has been active in vaccine safety since 2001 and has a 25-year-old son with autism. In 2013 and 2014, Dr. Hooker worked with the CDC Whistleblower, Dr. William Thompson, to expose fraud and corruption within vaccine safety research in the CDC, which led to the release of over 10,000 pages of documents.

    55 min

  8. 11/21/2025

    What happens between lives?

    Andy and Reena discuss what happens between lives.  The provide a bigger perspective  of the current challenging times and propose that raising our vibratory level is very important.  They address the following questions: Are there soul contracts?   Do we have choices as to which life we enter during the next life time?   Do we keep coming back with similar situations til we learn to manage the situation?   What is a twin flame? How to manage the stressors of current times and maintain balance and open mindedness.  They say the most important vibrations and things we are to learn are enlightenment, peace and love.  The lowest vibrations are shame guilt, and fear.     Bios:   Andy Tomlinson is a psychotherapist and the founder of the Past Life Regression Academy, established in 2002 that has trained ore than six hundred past lie, current life , and between livers spiritual regression therapists worldwide.  He is a founding member of the Spiritual Regression Therapy Association and the Earth Association of Regression Therapy and has been the president of the society of medical Advance and research regression Therapy.  Andy has been coteaching pioneering the New Consciousness workshops since 2014 using Advanced Vibration Techniques as well as teaching shorter workshops training healers to clear a wide range of intrusive energies.   He is the author of Exploring the Eternal soul  and Healing the Eternal soul and the editor of Transforming the Eternal soul. www.pioneeringnewconsciousness.com   Reena Kumarasingham has been a regression therapist, between life spiritual regression therapist and a certified international trainer for the Past Life Regression Academy for ten years.  She has trained therapists in the UK, Australia, Singapore and the United States specialising in between lives spiritual regression since 2014.  She also developed this training for the internet classroom and home study.  Reena has been teaching Advanced Vibrational Techniques in Pioneering `new consciousness workshops since 2014 to help people transition and live in the New consciousness with calm, peace and empowerment.\\She is the author of the highly acclaimed Radiant Light series comprising Shrouded Truth, the Madalene Lineage and Divine Consciousness. www.reenakumarasingham.com

    57 min
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Occupy Health provides leading edge health information to allow you to take proactive steps towards optimal health. We help you look under the hood to find the underlying contributing causes to illness. We also interview health and functional medicine experts to provide answers to questions and to arm you with questions for your health provider. Tune in to Occupy Health, broadcasting every Friday at 11 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.

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  • Creator
    Susan Downs, MD
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    176
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Susan Downs, MD
  • Show Website
    Occupy Health

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