
128 episodes

Natural Health Matters David Sandstrom
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 74 Ratings
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"Natural Health Matters” is about holistic well-being from a biblical Christian perspective. Here, “Natural” means according to God’s design. With new episodes every other Wednesday, David Sandstrom and his expert guests help you pursue whole-person health in spirit, mind, and body. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic health challenge or you simply want to age gracefully, this podcast will help put you on the fast track to vibrant health and vitality.
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Unlocking the Secrets of Sex and Marriage w/Shaunti Feldhahn
Join Harvard graduate and Relationship Researcher Shaunti Feldhahn on the Natural Health Matters podcast as she talks about her book “Secrets of Sex and Marriage.”
In this mature-content episode, Shaunti shares insights from her research on how couples can build a more vibrant and fulfilling sex life.
The core message: Intentionality, mutual understanding, and working as a team can unlock greater intimacy, even if you feel far apart now. Small changes to your awareness and relationship habits can make a big difference. This eye-opening conversation is for anyone wanting to build greater connection in their marriage. Though it covers mature themes, it does so tactfully with helpful insights.
For complete show notes visit my website https://www.davidsandstrom.com/127
0:00 Introduction
4:00 Maintaining a healthy sex life in marriage.
8:37 Couple's creative solution to keep their marriage fresh: sharing IDs with police officers.
13:18 Sexual intimacy in marriage, including survey methods and clinical perspectives.
20:35 Sexual frequency in marriage and its correlation with happiness.
24:56 Sexual frequency in marriages, with insights on common misconceptions and the wide range of what works for different couples.
36:12 Sexual desire types and their impact on relationships.
43:19 How men can improve their relationships with their wives.
Shaunti's Book The Secrets of Sex and Marriage
Shaunti's website
David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health
David's website -
Asking the Right Questions w/Katrina Foe
Katrina Foe overcame her cancer naturally while pregnant with her 6th child. After being diagnosed with cancer at 37, she was kicked out of an alternative cancer clinic for asking too many questions. She then found answers through functional medicine testing.
Time Stamps:
03:25 Cancer diagnosis, alternative treatments, and personal journey.
09:31 Individualized healthcare and root cause analysis. 14:30 Identifying health-enhancing factors and health-blocking factors.
8:05 Holistic health and addressing mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects for better physical outcomes.
27:31 Mental health and the ketogenic diet.
37:28 Emotional Healing
David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health
Katrina's free ebook
Katrina's website
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The Surprising Link Between Gut Health and Acne
Learn how to improve your skin health by supporting your microbiome with Dr. Yug Varma in this episode of the Natural Health Matters podcast!
We cover how gut and skin health are closely related, and how avoiding unnecessary antibiotics helps maintain the balance of good and bad bacteria in our microbiome. We discuss how hand sanitizers, antimicrobial soaps, and harsh acne treatments like Accutane can destroy our skin's microbiome over time and lead to issues like acne and premature aging.
Key topics covered:
- The link between gut and skin health [3:29]
- How antibiotics disrupt the microbiome [4:27]
- The role of the skin microbiome in conditions like acne [10:56]
- Prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics explained [21:29]
- Why harsh acne treatments often backfire [20:58]
- Clinical research behind phage technology for acne [32:30]
- Tips for simplifying your skincare routine [35:52]
For this episode's notes, links, and resources go to davidsandstrom.com/125
David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health -
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for Me?
Bioidentical Hormones for Men and Women - Age gracefully!
Learn the truth about hormone replacement therapy from expert Dr. Daved Rosensweet. This video covers:
- Debunking myths that HRT causes cancer
- Real benefits of balanced hormones - energy, libido, cognition, strength!
- Difference between bioidentical and traditional hormones
- Finding an anti-aging or integrative medicine doctor
- Optimal hormone delivery methods like creams, gels and pellets
- Why hormone levels decline and how to test your hormones
- Restoring vitality, sexuality and independence as you age
- How hormones prevent muscle loss, fragility, fractures and dementia
- Why nearly EVERYONE needs HRT to age successfully and live life to the fullest!
Boost your energy, build muscle, enhance intimacy and keep your brain sharp with the help of an expert hormone specialist. BHRT allows you to enjoy health and vitality at ANY age!
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(123) Defeat Your Cravings the Back Door to Weight Loss w/Glenn Livingston
Dr. Glenn explains why food cravings are natural but can be labeled "dormant" with the right techniques. He provides science-backed methods for extinguishing cravings including:
Making clear food rules and arguing against destructive thoughts that lead to breaking them Breathing techniques to calm the panic state of cravings Eating regularly to prevent intense hunger leading to binges Planning meals in advance to make better evening food choices Looking for "evidence of success" when you slip up instead of beating yourself up. We also discuss:
Why the modern food environment and culture sets us up for cravings and overeating How to change your mindset and stop feeling deprived on a healthy diet The truth about counting calories for weight loss Why intermittent fasting may not be the best approach when first overcoming cravings Tips for long-term mastery over food instead of it mastering you.
Check out the full podcast episode for all of Dr. Glenn's wisdom on defeating your food cravings for good! David's book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health
Dr. Glenn's book: Defeat Your Cravings
Avrum Bluming book: Estrogen Matters -
Finding Freedom from Chronic Pain and Anxiety w/Monica Norcross
Chronic pain and anxiety are two common yet debilitating conditions that many people struggle with. My guest today, Monica Norcross, has a unique approach to helping people find freedom from these issues. Her program is called The Still Workout and it's based on Psalm 46:10 "Be still and Know that I am God."
Topics & Timestamps
2:55 Interconnectedness of spirit, mind, and body.
6:08 Anxiety's impact on mental, physical, and spiritual health.
12:12 Fascia, Anxiety, and Spirituality.
18:29 Biblical perspective on physical health and wellness.
23:28 Prioritizing physical and spiritual health. David & Monica share truisms.
28:02 Laughter, breathing, and mental wellness.
33:17 Monica shares her contact info.
Monica's website TheStillWorkout.com
This episode's Show Notes page
David's website DavidSandstrom.com
David's book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health
Customer Reviews
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Truly appreciate Dave’s approach to health! Great podcast snd interesting guests.
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Natural health from a biblical Christian worldview is hard to find - this podcast is two thumbs up!
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David curates informative content with diverse subject matter and guests to create truly impactful data and stories worth listening to. Thank you David.