The Dr. Haley Show

Michael Haley
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The Dr. Haley Show explores integrative, complementary, natural, and emerging approaches to better health. Hosted by Dr. Michael Haley, the show brings together clinicians, researchers, practitioners, authors, innovators, and people with firsthand experience to examine important health questions from more than one point of view. Dr. Haley is a chiropractor, entrepreneur, health educator, and founder of Haley Nutrition, a company focused on high-quality aloe vera and nutritional products: https://haleynutrition.com/ Episodes cover topics including nutrition, gut health, metabolism, chronic illness, immune health, healthy aging, pain and recovery, natural therapies, men’s and women’s health, and other areas that influence how people feel, function, and age. The goal of the show is not to promote one single philosophy of health, but to ask better questions, explore competing perspectives, and help listeners better understand the ideas, evidence, experiences, and options being discussed. Some guests bring established clinical or scientific perspectives. Others explore integrative, complementary, traditional, or emerging approaches. Personal experiences and professional opinions are presented as perspectives to consider—not as a substitute for individualized medical care. Question More. Live Healthier. Learn more and explore episodes, resources, and transcripts at https://drhaley.com/ To see how we can help and support you on your health journey, tune into the episodes and listen for coupon codes that you can use before you make your orders of RAW aloe vera. To learn more about bettering your health and the powerful effects of aloe vera, please visit: https://haleynutrition.com/

  1. 4d ago

    156 | Why Your Herbal Supplements Aren’t Working with Bonnie D’Arcangelo

    Why can the same herb help one person yet do little—or even create problems—for someone else? Clinical herbalist Bonnie D’Arcangelo says one reason is that people often use herbs as though they were generic pharmaceuticals: match one popular supplement to one symptom and hope for a predictable result. Herbal medicine, she explains, is more complex—and “natural” does not automatically mean safe. In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Bonnie joins Dr. Michael Haley to explain why herbal medicine is not one-size-fits-all. They discuss individualized herbal formulas, herb-drug interactions, tinctures, topical delivery systems, orthosilicic acid, chronic pain, diabetic wound research, phantom-limb pain, and the importance of separating published evidence from clinical observation, personal testimony, theory, and spiritual belief. The conversation also explores Bonnie’s unconventional views about plant consciousness, the etheric body, intention during harvesting, and the relationship between people and medicinal plants. ABOUT BONNIE D’ARCANGELO Bonnie D’Arcangelo is a clinical herbalist, holistic health consultant, herbal formulator, and botanical conservationist. She holds a Master of Science in Herbal Medicine, completed advanced clinical herbalism training through David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies, is a certified aromatherapist, and is pursuing doctoral studies in integrative health. Bonnie is the founder of Botanical Healing Arts, co-founder and formulator of Ætherbal, and founder and president of Michigan Protects, a nonprofit working to preserve native medicinal plants at risk of disappearing from the wild. RESOURCES Complete article, video, resources, and transcript: https://drhaley.com/herbal-medicine-not-one-size-fits-all/ Bonnie D’Arcangelo’s resource hub: https://bonniedarcangelo.com/ Botanical Healing Arts: https://botanicalhealingarts.com/ Ætherbal herbal topical products: https://www.aetherbal.com/ Michigan Protects: https://michiganprotects.org/ Ætherbal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aetherbal/ Ætherbal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aetherbal_topicals/ Ætherbal on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AEtherbal EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why herbal medicine is not automatically safe 00:45 Introducing Bonnie D’Arcangelo 05:13 Bonnie’s journey from childhood illness to herbal medicine 10:00 Integrating herbal medicine with conventional medical care 15:08 Herb-drug interactions and the principles of herbal formulation 18:54 Why single-herb approaches and popular supplements may fail 20:14 An example of individualized herbal formulation 23:41 Comparing tinctures, capsules, and topical delivery 27:39 What evidence supports Bonnie’s transdermal delivery system? 31:12 Amphiphilic delivery, hyaluronic acid, oil, and water 36:05 Orthosilicic acid and the patent-pending formulation 42:01 Research goals involving diabetic wounds and breast cancer 47:17 Neuropathy, chronic pain, and the stories behind Bonnie’s products 50:56 Phantom-limb pain, anecdotal results, and spiritual interpretation 55:34 Plant signaling, harvesting, intention, and consciousness 59:44 Rapid-fire questions about herbs and herbalists 1:03:02 Advice for people discouraged by unsuccessful natural remedies KEY TAKEAWAY Herbal medicine is not simply a matter of matching an herb to a diagnosis. According to Bonnie, responsible herbal practice considers the individual, the possible causes underlying the symptoms, the qualities and interactions of multiple herbs, the delivery method, dosage, and any medications the person already uses. The episode also illustrates why different types of evidence should not be treated as interchangeable. Published research, plausible mechanisms, clinical observations, testimonials, traditional practices, and spiritual beliefs may all inspire questions, but they do not establish a claim with the same degree of certainty. ABOUT THE DR. HALEY SHOW The Dr. Haley Show explores natural health, nutrition, emerging research, unconventional ideas, and the foundational practices that help people pursue better health. Follow or subscribe so you do not miss future conversations with practitioners, researchers, innovators, and health radicals. Explore more episodes, complete articles, guest resources, and transcripts: https://drhaley.com/ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The experiences and opinions discussed are those of the speakers and should not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not begin, discontinue, or change any medication, supplement, diet, or treatment based solely on this episode.

  2. Sep 29

    155 | Why Eating Less and Exercising More Stops Working with Bria Gadd

    What happens when the strategies that once kept you lean and energized—eating less, exercising harder, and pushing through fatigue—stop working? In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Bria Gadd, also known as The Period Whisperer, about the accumulated strain she calls “health debt.” Bria explains how chronic stress, inadequate recovery, under-fueling, poor sleep, illness, and demanding exercise can leave the body without enough energy to meet its daily demands. Although health debt can affect both men and women, the additional demands of perimenopause may make underlying problems much harder to ignore. Dr. Haley and Bria discuss why stubborn weight is not always a discipline problem, how excessive exercise can become another expense the body cannot afford, why protein and recovery matter, and what waking between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m. may reveal. They also explore symptom tracking, blood-sugar regulation, caffeine, hormones, gut health, and functional tests such as DUTCH hormone testing, GI-MAP stool testing, thyroid panels, minerals, and comprehensive blood chemistry. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: • What Bria means by “health debt” • How energy supply and energy demand affect the body • Why perimenopause may expose problems that were already developing • Why eating less and exercising more can stop producing results • How under-fueling and inadequate recovery may affect metabolism • Why intense cardio is not always the best weight-loss strategy • The importance of protein, balanced meals, and eating earlier in the day • Why coffee may provide stimulation without correcting low energy • How caffeine or blood-sugar dysregulation may contribute to nighttime waking • Why resistance training must be supported by nutrition and recovery • How tracking food, energy, mood, digestion, and cravings can reveal patterns • Where functional laboratory testing may fit • The difference between functional support and licensed medical care EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Why the body protects its energy 00:55 — Why eating less and exercising harder may stop working 02:29 — Introducing Bria Gadd, The Period Whisperer 04:24 — Can men accumulate health debt too? 07:33 — Energy supply, energy demand, and health debt 10:04 — How Bria accumulated her own health debt 13:19 — When exercise becomes another burden 15:15 — Strength training, mobility, and recovery 17:51 — Why more cardio may not produce weight loss 20:05 — Midlife nutrition mistakes and inadequate protein 22:47 — How long should you fast? 25:27 — Why coffee is not breakfast 27:07 — Eating 1,400 calories while gaining weight 29:23 — Sleep, recovery, and waking during the night 33:00 — Caffeine, blood sugar, and 2:00 a.m. waking 34:53 — Measuring symptoms and tracking progress 38:31 — Hormones, peptides, and foundational health 40:22 — DUTCH hormone testing and GI-MAP testing 42:12 — Individualized gut-health protocols 44:01 — Bria’s professional scope and working with doctors 48:25 — How to work with Bria 48:48 — The opportunity hidden within perimenopause ABOUT BRIA GADD: Bria Gadd, known as The Period Whisperer, is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, certified holistic health coach, certified personal trainer, and educator specializing in perimenopause and menopause. After experiencing weight gain, fatigue, disrupted sleep, anxiety, and changing periods while following the nutrition and exercise strategies that had previously worked for her, Bria began investigating the relationships among energy availability, recovery, hormones, metabolism, stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and gut health. She now helps women understand the patterns behind their symptoms and develop individualized strategies intended to support energy, strength, metabolic health, and quality of life. She is also the host of The Period Whisperer Podcast. CONNECT WITH BRIA GADD: Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ Work with Bria: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching The Period Whisperer Podcast: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BriaThePeriodWhisperer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bria-gadd Midlife Mojo: https://www.skool.com/midlife-mojo-1786/about EPISODE RESOURCES: Read the complete article and transcript: https://drhaley.com/health-debt-perimenopause/ Watch the interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPLRmMMQlxE Visit The Dr. Haley Show: https://drhaley.com/ Explore Haley Nutrition: https://haleynutrition.com/ Listen to the episode for the current Haley Nutrition listener coupon code. This episode is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before changing your diet, exercise routine, medications, supplements, hormones, or healthcare plan. Bria Gadd is a non-prescribing Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe.

  3. Sep 22

    154 | What Happens When Ozone Enters Your Body? Ozone Therapy Explained with Blake Miller

    What happens when ozone enters your body—and why are people using ozone therapy through saunas, ozonated water, blood treatments and other applications? In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Blake Miller, founder of Ozone Purity and the Ozone for Life movement. Blake has worked with ozone technology and holistic wellness for nearly three decades, focusing on ozone equipment, education and professional and home-based applications. Blake explains how ozone is produced, describes several methods of administration and discusses why proponents believe controlled ozone exposure may influence oxygen utilization, energy, microorganisms and detoxification. The conversation covers: • The difference between ambient-air and medical ozone generators • Why ozone should not be inhaled • Ozone steam saunas • Ozonated water • Rectal insufflation and ear applications • Autohemotherapy and IV ozone • EBOO, or extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation • Professional and home ozone equipment • Questions surrounding dosage, evidence and safety • Blake’s use of dark-field microscopy and live-blood analysis QUICK TAKEAWAY “Ozone therapy” is not one treatment. Ozonated water, an ozone steam sauna, rectal insufflation, autohemotherapy, EBOO and direct gas administration expose the body to ozone in substantially different ways. Any proposed benefit or risk should be evaluated according to the particular route, concentration, dose, condition and quality of supporting evidence. Ozone should not be inhaled, and clinical applications require appropriately trained healthcare professionals. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What ozone is and how it is produced 01:03 Ozone therapy: promise, controversy and safety 02:28 Introducing Blake Miller 03:12 Dr. Haley’s previous experience with ozone generators 04:45 Ambient-air ozone versus medical ozone 05:50 IV ozone and autohemotherapy explained 07:12 Ozone saunas and rectal insufflation 09:17 How rectal ozone is administered 10:01 What happens to the O₃ molecule 11:04 Ozone dosing and potential dangers 11:40 Ear applications and neurological claims 12:24 Evidence, oxygen levels, fatigue and brain fog 15:03 The history of ozone therapy 16:14 Why Blake believes people use ozone today 17:24 EBOO and less-invasive home applications 18:53 How ozonated water is made 19:41 Ozone, bacteria, gut health and SIBO 21:16 Entry-level ozone applications 22:03 Home and professional ozone equipment 24:01 Measuring results and live-blood analysis 24:52 Heavy metals, toxicity and chronic fatigue 27:02 Where to find Blake Miller and Ozone Purity RESOURCES Read the complete episode notes and transcript: https://drhaley.com/ozone-therapy-explained/ Ozone Purity: https://ozonepurity.com/ The Ozone Guru on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theozoneguru/ The Ozone Guru on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theozoneguru Ozone Purity on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OzonePurity Blake Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-miller-926b4a261/ FDA regulation concerning ozone-generating devices: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-801/subpart-H/section-801.415 Related episode—Chronic Fatigue and the “Toxic Five” with Dr. Evan Hirsch: https://drhaley.com/chronic-fatigue-toxic-five/ Visit Haley Nutrition and listen to the podcast for the current listener coupon code: https://haleynutrition.com/ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This episode is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The views expressed by the guest are his own and do not necessarily represent those of Dr. Michael Haley, The Dr. Haley Show or Haley Nutrition. Some claims discussed in this episode remain controversial or have not been established through high-quality clinical research. Ozone should not be inhaled. Consult an appropriately licensed healthcare professional before beginning, changing or discontinuing any treatment, especially a blood-based, injectable or other invasive procedure.

  4. Sep 15

    153 | Normal Labs, Still Exhausted? Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID & the Toxic Five | Dr. Evan Hirsch

    Why can someone feel profoundly exhausted even when routine blood work looks normal? In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley talks with Evan H. Hirsch, MD, known as the EnergyMD, about chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), Long COVID, post-exertional malaise, environmental exposures, nervous-system regulation, and the limitations Dr. Hirsch sees in relying on laboratory testing alone. After struggling with chronic fatigue himself for five years, Dr. Hirsch began looking beyond conventional and functional medicine for answers. That journey led him to develop the EnergyMD Method and what he calls the “Toxic Five”: heavy metals, chemicals, mold, infections, and nervous-system dysfunction or trauma. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} In this conversation, Dr. Hirsch explains: • What separates chronic fatigue from ordinary tiredness • The role of post-exertional malaise, brain fog, pain, and poor sleep • How ME/CFS and Long COVID can overlap • Why he believes laboratory testing can sometimes miss important contributors • The “Toxic Five” framework • His views on mold, heavy metals, infections, and environmental exposures • His four-step EnergyMD Method • Why he replaces deficiencies before addressing deeper toxicities • What he means by “opening the exit pathways” • Nervous-system and limbic-system retraining • Breathwork, vagal stimulation, mindset, and parasympathetic activity • Why he believes recovery often takes many months • How he tracks energy and symptom improvement over time Dr. Hirsch also discusses one of the more controversial aspects of his approach: treating suspected contributors even when laboratory testing does not confirm them. Dr. Haley challenges him on how to distinguish a helpful treatment reaction from an adverse response and how clinical experience should be weighed alongside testing and research. The conversation concludes with an important message for people who have spent years looking for answers: keep asking why, continue looking for underlying contributors, and track progress over time rather than expecting an overnight recovery. RESOURCES Dr. Evan Hirsch / EnergyMD Method: https://www.energymdmethod.com/ Fix Your Fatigue Masterclass: https://fixyourfatigue.com/ Book — Fix Your Fatigue: https://www.energymdmethod.com/fyf-book Episode page and full transcript: https://drhaley.com/chronic-fatigue-toxic-five/ Dr. Hirsch specifically recommends FixYourFatigue.com as the next place to learn more about his current approach and masterclass. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Statements made by guests represent their own views, clinical experience, and interpretation of the available evidence. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health and treatment decisions.

  5. Sep 8

    152 | Fibromyalgia Is NOT All in Your Head: Symptoms, Remission, and Hope with Tami Stackelhouse

    Do you live with widespread pain, persistent fatigue, poor sleep, or brain fog—even though your medical tests keep coming back normal? Or is someone you love struggling with symptoms that other people cannot see or understand? Fibromyalgia is real, but patients are still frequently dismissed, misunderstood, or told that their suffering is “all in their head.” In Episode 152 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with fibromyalgia wellness expert Tami Stackelhouse about what fibromyalgia feels like, how it is diagnosed, what may trigger or amplify its symptoms, and why a lack of answers does not mean that meaningful improvement is impossible. Tami was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2007 and eventually became disabled by her symptoms. After working with healthcare providers and a health coach—and developing a more individualized approach to caring for her body—she reached what her physician described as fibromyalgia remission. Tami explains why fibromyalgia may overlap with or resemble conditions such as hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, ME/CFS, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, migraines, and sleep disorders. She also shares how discovering that she was waking approximately 45 times per hour changed her understanding of her own fatigue and pain. Dr. Haley and Tami discuss: • Why fibromyalgia is a real physical condition • How fibromyalgia is diagnosed without one definitive test • What fibromyalgia remission means • Conditions that may mimic or accompany fibromyalgia • Physical, emotional, and medical trauma as possible triggers • Why fibromyalgia can amplify other sources of pain • The importance of sleep and identifying sleep disorders • How pacing helps patients budget limited energy • The appropriate roles of medication and lifestyle changes • Why knowing what to do is different from consistently doing it • How a fibromyalgia coach complements medical care • Nutrition, protein intake, and manageable dietary changes • Mindset and learning to treat the body as an ally • Tami’s Christian faith and how fibromyalgia gave her a deeper sense of purpose • Why researchers should study people who have substantially improved Tami also explains why she believes many people can feel considerably better. When Dr. Haley asks whether her estimate is supported by clinical research, she clearly identifies it as an observation drawn from her experience and coaching work rather than a published recovery rate. ABOUT TAMI STACKELHOUSE Tami Stackelhouse is an award-winning author, fibromyalgia wellness expert, founder of the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute, host of the Fibromyalgia Podcast®, and executive producer of the documentary INVISIBLE. Today, Tami trains Certified Fibromyalgia Coaches® and Certified Fibromyalgia Advisors® and helps people develop individualized strategies for addressing pain, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, and the practical demands of living with fibromyalgia. EPISODE RESOURCES Complete show notes and transcript: https://drhaley.com/fibromyalgia-not-all-in-your-head/ Tami Stackelhouse: https://tamistackelhouse.com/ Fibromyalgia Podcast®: https://fibromyalgiapodcast.com/ International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute: https://fibromyalgiacoachinginstitute.com/ Download Take Back Your Life: https://takebackyourlifebook.com/ Fibromyalgia Wellness Style℠ Quiz: https://fibroquiz.com/ Find a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®: https://findafibrocoach.com/ INVISIBLE documentary: https://www.invisible-film.com/ CONNECT WITH TAMI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fibromyalgiawellness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fibrocoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fibrocoach/ X: https://x.com/fibrocoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamistackelhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fibrocoach/ CONNECT WITH THE DR. HALEY SHOW Website: https://drhaley.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-haley-show/id1573943789 If this episode helped you understand fibromyalgia differently, please follow The Dr. Haley Show and share this conversation with someone living with chronic pain, fatigue, poor sleep, or brain fog. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The experiences and opinions discussed are those of the speakers and should not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not begin, discontinue, or change any medication, supplement, diet, or treatment based solely on this episode.

  6. Sep 1

    151 | Bread Isn’t the Problem—We’ve Been Making It Wrong | Dr. Sven Mostegl

    What if bread itself isn’t necessarily the problem—but the ways we grow grain, process flour, and make bread have fundamentally changed? In Episode 151 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley welcomes German baker, engineer, author, and nutrition adviser Dr. Sven Mostegl. Their wide-ranging conversation explores traditional breadmaking, modern flour, sourdough cultures, wheat berries, gluten, fiber, and long fermentation. Rather than declaring bread universally good or bad, Dr. Mostegl explains why the grain, milling process, ingredients, fermentation time, and craftsmanship can produce very different foods. You’ll learn: • How traditional bread differs from much of today’s packaged bread • What happens after a wheat berry is milled into flour • The advantages and limitations of grinding flour at home • Why professionally milled flour is not necessarily inferior • What long fermentation may change inside dough • Why fermentation involves more than simply waiting a certain number of hours • The difference between authentic sourdough and sourdough-flavored bread • Where the yeasts and bacteria in a sourdough starter come from • How commercial yeast changed bread production • Why whole-grain flour and proper preparation should be considered together • How wheat, spelt, einkorn, and rye differ in breadmaking • Why rye is Dr. Mostegl’s favorite grain • How fiber, bread structure, and fermentation may influence blood sugar • Which questions to ask when buying bread from a bakery • What equipment a beginning home baker actually needs • Why learning to handle dough by hand can be valuable before using machinery • How consumer choices can influence what bakeries and manufacturers produce Dr. Mostegl also discusses breadmaking as a tactile, meditative, and even spiritual practice. Working with dough teaches the baker to respond to temperature, humidity, hydration, flour, starter activity, and the changing condition of the dough—not merely follow a clock. IMPORTANT CELIAC DISEASE DISTINCTION Ordinary wheat, rye, or barley sourdough should not be presumed safe for someone with celiac disease. Fermentation can modify components of the dough, but traditionally fermented bread may still contain clinically significant gluten. EPISODE RESOURCES Read the complete article, watch the interview, and access the full transcript: https://drhaley.com/bread-fermentation-sven-mostegl/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UmqcdtIaoNg LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. SVEN MOSTEGL: Official Website: https://sventhebaker.com/ About Dr. Sven Mostegl: https://sventhebaker.com/about All Links and Social Channels: https://linktr.ee/drsvenmostegl Baking Classes: https://sventhebaker.com/baking-classes Online Courses: https://sventhebaker.com/online-course Bread Calculator: https://sventhebaker.com/bread-calculator Books and Publications: https://sventhebaker.com/buecher BOOKS BY DR. SVEN MOSTEGL The Bread Revolution: Why Grain Is Healthier Than Many People Think, and How We Can Use It to Feed the World English edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/3903521884 Die Brot-Revolution German edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/3903660361 Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Sven-Mostegl/e/B0FK5HHK2G FOLLOW DR. SVEN MOSTEGL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sventhebaker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsventhebaker/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-mostegl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@svenmostegloffical ABOUT DR. SVEN MOSTEGL Dr. Sven Mostegl is a German professional baker, PhD engineer, author, trained nutrition adviser, and health educator based in Dubai. With decades of experience in food and baking, his work connects fully fermented foods, nutrition, the microbiome, and metabolic health. Through his books, baking classes, and educational work, he challenges common assumptions about food and translates complex topics into practical ideas for everyday life. His goal is to help people better understand what they eat, how their bodies work, and how everyday choices may support a healthier and happier life. ABOUT THE DR. HALEY SHOW The Dr. Haley Show explores health, nutrition, natural living, and the evidence behind the claims that shape our decisions. Host Dr. Michael Haley speaks with clinicians, researchers, authors, entrepreneurs, and other experts whose experience can help listeners ask better questions and make better-informed choices. Learn more: https://drhaley.com/ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This episode is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Statements made by the guest represent his perspectives and should not be interpreted as universally applicable medical or nutritional recommendations. Consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes, especially if you have celiac disease, wheat allergy, diabetes, digestive disease, or another medical condition.

  7. Aug 25

    150 | It's Not What You Eat—It's What You Absorb: Monolaurin & Gut Health with Dr. Ryan Jones

    What if eating nutritious food isn't enough because what really matters is what your body can actually digest, absorb, and utilize? In Episode 150 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley sits down with Dr. Ryan Jones, a Doctor of Oriental and Complementary Medicine with decades of experience spanning traditional healing systems, nutritional medicine, supplement formulation, and manufacturing. The conversation begins with monolaurin—the monoglyceride of lauric acid at the heart of Lauricidin®—and expands into a much bigger discussion about gut health, the microbiome, food sensitivities, probiotics, fermented foods, immune health, supplement quality, and why improving health usually requires much more than simply adding another pill or supplement. Dr. Jones explains why Lauricidin comes in tiny pellets, why he recommends starting with small amounts and gradually increasing intake, and how he believes monolaurin fits into a broader approach to digestive and immune health. Michael and Ryan also dig into coconut oil and lauric acid, leaky gut, Candida, probiotics, homemade sauerkraut and kefir, food sensitivities, topical products, and what Ryan has learned from working inside the supplement and cosmetic manufacturing industries. In This EpisodeWhat monolaurin and glycerol monolaurate areLauric acid, coconut oil, and MCT oilsWhy Lauricidin is made as small pelletsWhy Dr. Jones recommends starting low and increasing slowlyDigestion, absorption, and the idea that "it's not what you eat—it's what you absorb"The gut microbiome and dysbiosisWhy there may be no single "magic bullet" for chronic health problemsFood sensitivities and Dr. Jones' experience with NAETWhat may contribute to increased intestinal permeability or "leaky gut"Probiotics, fermented foods, kefir, and homemade sauerkrautColloidal silver and topical antimicrobial approachesOral health, toothpaste, lotions, deodorant, and other Lauricidin productsLow-potency supplements and what Dr. Jones calls the "pixie dust effect"What decades of supplement formulation have taught him about the industryHow Dr. Jones personally incorporates Lauricidin into his lifestyle Episode Timestamps00:00 — You Can't Drug the Body Back to Health 00:48 — Meet Dr. Ryan Jones 03:39 — What Is Lauricidin and Monolaurin? 06:36 — Monolaurin, Lauric Acid & Breast Milk 08:43 — Coconut Oil vs. Concentrated Monolaurin 10:48 — Why Lauricidin Uses Pellets 13:18 — Eastern Medicine Meets Modern Formulation 15:22 — Caprylic, Capric & Lauric Acid Explained 19:50 — It's Not What You Eat—It's What You Absorb 21:48 — Monolaurin and the Gut Microbiome 24:08 — What Research Would Dr. Jones Fund? 27:35 — Why One Intervention May Not Be Enough 31:14 — Colloidal Silver & Topical Approaches 32:27 — Wounds, Scarring & Secondary Infection 35:44 — Herpes, Shingles & Viral Load Discussion 38:28 — Monolaurin, COVID & Immune Health 40:26 — Food Sensitivities and NAET 42:06 — Why There Is No Health "Magic Bullet" 44:20 — Which Microorganisms Are Most Susceptible? 48:23 — What Causes "Leaky Gut"? 50:46 — Dr. Jones' Gut Health Approach 54:19 — Probiotics, Kefir & Homemade Sauerkraut 58:15 — Oral Health, Toothpaste & Lauricidin Products 1:02:57 — Natural Deodorant & the Skin Microbiome 1:05:00 — What the Supplement Industry Gets Wrong 1:06:33 — Low Potency & the "Pixie Dust" Problem 1:09:47 — How Dr. Jones Uses Lauricidin Personally 1:11:23 — Final Thoughts Dr. Ryan Jones & LauricidinDr. Ryan Jones: https://www.lauricidin.com/collections/dr-ryan Lauricidin®: https://www.lauricidin.com/ Dr. Jones' Gut Health Protocol: https://www.lauricidin.com/pages/expert-protocol-series-br-protocol-for-gut-health-using-monolaurin-by-dr-ryan-jones Dr. Jones' Leaky Gut Support Protocol: https://www.lauricidin.com/pages/expert-protocol-series-br-leaky-gut-support-using-lauricidin-by-dr-ryan-jones Lauricidin Pro — Health Professional Resources: https://www.lauricidin.pro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauricidin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lauricidin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lauricidin X: https://x.com/lauricidin Full Episode ResourcesShow notes, video, resources, and additional information: https://drhaley.com/monolaurin-gut-health/ About The Dr. Haley ShowThe Dr. Haley Show explores health, nutrition, natural medicine, longevity, the microbiome, lifestyle, and unconventional ideas about human health. Hosted by Dr. Michael Haley. https://drhaley.com/ Haley Nutrition: https://haleynutrition.com/ Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Statements made by guests represent their views, experiences, and interpretations and should not be considered diagnosis or treatment recommendations. Consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding medical conditions, medications, supplements, or changes to your healthcare regimen.

  8. Aug 18

    149 | Your Skin Problems May Be Starting in Your Gut with Dr. Jonathan Carp

    Could your skin be revealing what’s happening inside your gut? In Episode 149 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley sits down with Dr. Jonathan Carp, a board-certified dermatologist, lifestyle medicine expert, and founder and CEO of Miracle Noodle, for a fascinating conversation about the gut-skin connection, inflammation, metabolism, nutrition, mental imagery, and taking a more active role in your own health. Dr. Carp explains why he has always viewed the skin as a window into the body and shares the story of a patient with severe lupus whose unexpected improvement changed the direction of his medical career. That experience led him to explore nutrition and lifestyle medicine more deeply while continuing to practice conventional dermatology. The conversation also explores acne and insulin, psoriasis and metabolic health, the gut microbiome, mental imagery, and the idea that different people may have very different “80/20” factors influencing their health. Later, Dr. Carp tells the story of traveling to Japan and eating a bowl of konjac noodles at a Buddhist vegetarian restaurant outside Kyoto. That experience eventually led him to create Miracle Noodle, now sold in thousands of stores nationwide. Dr. Carp explains what konjac and glucomannan are, why glucomannan is considered a soluble prebiotic fiber, how Miracle Noodle fits into low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets, and the difference between the company’s traditional konjac noodles and its newer egg-white noodles. In This EpisodeWhy the skin can provide clues about internal healthAcne, insulin, hormones, and metabolic healthHow gut health may influence inflammatory skin conditionsThe lupus patient who changed Dr. Carp’s approach to medicineMental imagery and the work of Dr. Gerald EpsteinWhy Dr. Carp views the gut and skin as closely connected systemsMetabolic health, inflammation, and the microbiomeThe difference between a disease-reversal diet and a long-term dietWhy whole, minimally processed foods remain central to Dr. Carp’s approachThe Japanese meal that inspired Miracle NoodleKonjac, glucomannan, and soluble prebiotic fiberMiracle Noodle for low-carb, keto, and gluten-free dietsHow to prepare konjac noodlesMiracle Noodle’s high-protein egg-white noodlesWhy Dr. Carp wants people to become their own authority in healthThree pieces of advice that helped shape his life Episode Chapters00:00 Your Gut Is an Extension of Your Skin 00:49 Meet Dermatologist Dr. Jonathan Carp 03:04 The Skin as a Window Into Internal Health 06:26 Acne, Insulin & Gut Health 08:50 The Lupus Patient Who Changed His Practice 12:16 Mental Imagery and Healing 15:08 How Dr. Carp Uses Healing Visualization 19:29 The Gut-Skin Connection Explained 23:10 Metabolism, Gut Health & Inflammation 27:09 The Four Pillars and the 80/20 Rule 30:23 Disease-Reversal Diet vs. Long-Term Diet 33:00 How Miracle Noodle Began in Japan 34:45 Glucomannan: The Fiber Behind Miracle Noodle 35:50 Keto, Satiety & Fasting-Mimicking Diets 38:10 Gut Benefits of Konjac and Glucomannan 40:46 How to Prepare Miracle Noodle 41:44 Egg-White Noodles: A High-Protein Alternative 43:11 Fiber, Regularity & the Microbiome 45:21 Where to Find Miracle Noodle 46:24 Becoming Your Own Authority in Health 48:22 The “Power Words” That Shaped Dr. Carp 51:41 Final Thoughts ResourcesFull show notes and transcript: https://drhaley.com/gut-skin-connection-jonathan-carp/ Watch the video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RDLizF7_Qgw Miracle Noodle: https://miraclenoodle.com/ Healing Visualizations by Gerald Epstein, M.D. Mentioned by Dr. Carp as a resource for learning the mental-imagery techniques discussed in the episode. Radical Remission by Kelly A. Turner, Ph.D. Mentioned during the discussion of people who have experienced unexpected improvement from serious illness. The Dr. Haley ShowDiscover more interviews and health conversations at: https://drhaley.com/ Haley NutritionLearn more about Haley Nutrition and its raw Aloe vera products at: https://haleynutrition.com/ Podcast listeners: Listen during the episode for the current Haley Nutrition coupon code and exclusive listener offer. If this episode made you think of someone dealing with skin problems, gut issues, metabolic health challenges, or chronic inflammation, please share it with them. Subscribe to The Dr. Haley Show wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss future conversations about gut health, nutrition, longevity, lifestyle medicine, and unconventional ideas worth exploring. Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Statements made by guests represent their own views, experiences, and interpretations. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing medications, supplements, diet, or other healthcare practices.

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The Dr. Haley Show explores integrative, complementary, natural, and emerging approaches to better health. Hosted by Dr. Michael Haley, the show brings together clinicians, researchers, practitioners, authors, innovators, and people with firsthand experience to examine important health questions from more than one point of view. Dr. Haley is a chiropractor, entrepreneur, health educator, and founder of Haley Nutrition, a company focused on high-quality aloe vera and nutritional products: https://haleynutrition.com/ Episodes cover topics including nutrition, gut health, metabolism, chronic illness, immune health, healthy aging, pain and recovery, natural therapies, men’s and women’s health, and other areas that influence how people feel, function, and age. The goal of the show is not to promote one single philosophy of health, but to ask better questions, explore competing perspectives, and help listeners better understand the ideas, evidence, experiences, and options being discussed. Some guests bring established clinical or scientific perspectives. Others explore integrative, complementary, traditional, or emerging approaches. Personal experiences and professional opinions are presented as perspectives to consider—not as a substitute for individualized medical care. Question More. Live Healthier. Learn more and explore episodes, resources, and transcripts at https://drhaley.com/ To see how we can help and support you on your health journey, tune into the episodes and listen for coupon codes that you can use before you make your orders of RAW aloe vera. To learn more about bettering your health and the powerful effects of aloe vera, please visit: https://haleynutrition.com/

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  • Creator
    Michael Haley
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    157
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