The Byron J. Richards Weekly Wellness Update® is THE health podcast to keep you in the know! Clinical Nutritionist and leading natural health authority Byron J. Richards brings you breaking health news and vital nutritional pearls that can make a big difference in your life. He covers common health topics, answers your questions, explains how nutrients work, and gives you tips on how to use nutrition to tackle common health issues. Be in the know and amongst the smartest, healthiest group of people in the world!
Oh boy...first let me say how much I love....love....love listening to your podcasts. I come away from them feeling that I've gained so muck knowledge and do appreciate what you are sharing with the world. People like you are the true teachers of health in my opinion. I no longer listen to mainstream news stories and don't even listen to the news anymore." - Joyce
This week Byron discusses bioidentical hormone truths and myths, hormone balance, and what you can personally do to take charge of your health. This is excellent information for women of all ages! Plus he answers many listener questions on a variety of health topics.
This week Byron discusses bioidentical hormone truths and myths, hormone balance, and what you can personally do to take charge of your health. This is excellent information for women of all ages! Plus he answers many listener questions on a variety of health topics.
Byron discusses the latest health news including: Sluggish Thyroid Linked to to Alzheimer's, Cognitive Decline, and Blood Sugar Problems; The Huge Benefits of Whey Protein for Breakfast, and more!
He answers listener questions about: gallbladder health, thyroid cysts, quercetin, hypothyroidism, weight loss, the Leptin Diet rules, vegetarian/ vegan diets, iron supplements, and more!
Byron Richards discusses the latest health news including: Neptune Krill Oil Joins Forces with Bayer, Milk Thistle and Vitamin D Help Weight Loss, Anti-Aging Breakthroughs, Gray Hair, Vitagenes, Acetyl-L-Carnitine Enhances Longevity, Carnosine Offsets Liver Aging, and Resveratrol Benefits. He also answers listener questions about: hypo and hyper-thyroid, digestive enzymes, strontium and calcium absorption, hand tremors and cholesterol medications, eczema, eye floaters, and much more!
Byron Richards discusses the latest health news including: Benefits of Tocotrienols, Grape Seed Extract, and Omega 3 Oils; Antioxidants for Fertility, and more! He also answers listener questions about: osteoporosis, PMS and exercise, DIM and I3C, vaccines, progesterone, dry patches on skin, and flaxseed oil.
This week's podcast is a live recording from Byron's Saturday's class on Women's Health. He discusses hormone balance, energy, mood, PMS, transition, and much more! This is excellent information for women of all ages. Listen for free!
Byron discusses the latest health news including: benefits of vitamin D during pregnancy, Q10 and cholesterol meds, mangosteen for weight loss, multi-vitamins increase lifespan, dairy improves blood pressure, vitamin E improves immunity, and why to avoid high fructose corn syrup. He also answers listener questions about: enzymes, adrenal fatigue, numb hands, skin problems, lowering cholesterol, dairy and weight loss, and bedwetting.
Byron discusses the latest health news including: Weight gain and cardiovascular risk, DHEA helps bones in senior women, loss of appetite in elderly increases mortality, stress leads to adolescent obesity, and glutamine helps stomach ulcers. He also answers listener questions on women's health including: bioidentical hormones, estrogen, vaginal dryness, menstrual cramps, headaches, and PMS.
Byron discusses the latest health news including: Thyroid Cancer on the Rise, Dietary Fat Helps Memory, Digestive Health and Flu, Friendly-Flora Reduces Belly Fat Post-Pregnancy, and The Leptin Diet.
He answers listener questions about thyroid health, cholesterol med side-effects, weight loss, eczema and immunity, toxins, iodine, female health, and much more!
This week's podcast is a live recording from Byron Richards' Mastering Thyroid for Life class from last Saturday. Byron discusses how optimum thyroid function is essential not only for healthy weight but for health in general! Discover what you can do to keep your thyroid in optimum working function and why this is essential for longevity!
Byron explains the latest news including: Candida and Digestive Health, Woman turns 115, Tocotrienols kill cancer cells, Facts on magnesium stearate, Quercetin helps allergies, DHA reduces inflammation, Colostrum lowers blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides, and Brown adipose tissue burns calories. He answers listener questions about: ringing in the ears, ongoing congestion, diabetes, infant nutrition, female hormones, and thyroid medication.
Byron explains the latest health news including: Calcium & Magnesium Help to Prevent Type II Diabetes, The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup, Rapid Infant Weight Gain Predictor of Obesity, Infants on Multiple Vitamins Experience Better Growth, Elevated Triglycerides Best Predictor of Heart Disease, Warning: Perchlorate Found in Infant Formula, Sleeping Problems Disturb Cardiovascular Health and more.
Byron also answers listener questions about: menstrual cravings, 5+ meal-a-day diets, Bells Palsy, amenorrhea after birth control pill use, red blood cells, and inflammatory markers.
Byron explains the latest health news including: Vitamin D Lacking in Americans, Vitamin D Helps Fibromyalgia, Red Blood Cell Breakthrough, Fish Oil Lowers Prostate Cancer Risk, Zinc is Essential, Alcohol-related Acetaldehydes and Mental Fogginess, High Stress Shrinks Brain, Anger or Hostility Increases Heart Disease Risk, Daily Energy Multiple Vitamin Review, and more!
Byron also answers listener questions about: bioidentical hormones, cancer, fluid retention in legs, magnesium stearate controversy, CPN, and shortness of breath.
Byron discusses the latest health news including: Pregnancy and health of mothers, PCB and toxin exposure, traffic pollution increases heart attack risk, product review of Daily Balancer, obesity is a direct predictor of longevity, lack of sleep increases blood sugar, major breakthrough on biological rhythms and metabolism, and more! He also answers listener questions about: Leptin levels, allergies and asthma, estriol, PCOS, thyroid health, adult acne, blood pressure, diabetes, vision, potassium, and B12.
Byron explains the latest health news including: Are Your Stress Brakes Working? Stress and Immunity Link, Major Dangers of Antidepressants, Benefits of DHA Fish Oil for Brain Health and Weight, Quality of Fish Oil, Calcium Reduces Cancer Risk in Women, Calcium Boosts Weight Loss Efforts, and Detecting Low Quality Calcium. He answers listener questions about: How much fish oil to take, supplements and liver health, muscle cramps, shin splints, PMS headaches, and running tips.
Byron Richards discusses the latest health breakthroughs including: The best types of Q10 to take, Top nutrients to help Macular Degeneration, Health info for Type II Diabetes, Cholesterol meds disrupt brain function, Why high fructose corn syrup should be banned from the food supply, How protein and fiber helps weight loss, and more!
This week's podcast is a live recording of Byron Richards' Cardiovascular Health class from February 28, 2009. Byron discusses the "Secret 7", seven key lifestyle factors that determine cardiovascular fitness. He also outlines the best nutrients to help improve cardiovascular health.
Byron Richards discusses breaking news on sleep, memory, sleep apnea, and weight. He discusses the quality difference of omega oils, the importance of zinc to reduce alcohol damage, and much more! Byron answers listener questions about: pH levels, thyroid and high body heat, bone drugs, nutrients for men, knee injury recovery, high platelet count, and ACL injury.
Byron Richards discusses the latest news including: Tips for Cardiovascular Health, Health Freedom Updates, Cholesterol Med Dangers, Quercetin Inhibits Growth of Colon Cancer, Vitamin D and Folic Acid Reduce Breast Cancer Risk. He answers listener questions about: The Leptin Diet for kids, digestive and esophagus problems, cholesterol, The Leptin Diet and caffeine, chewing gum, and eating after dinner, plus more!
Do you have difficulty losing weight? Low energy? Low body temperature? Last weekend Byron Richards spoke on Thyroid & Metabolism at the Healthy Life Expo in Minneapolis. Here is the recording from that talk. Learn about thyroid health and what you can do to naturally improve thyroid function, improve motivation, and lose weight. Byron also answers audience questions.
Byron Richards discusses the latest health news including: Top leptin weight loss stories of the past year;Insulin, blood sugar, and why Diabetes meds don't work; plus more! Byron also answers your questions about: thyroid nodules, removed thyroid, dry eyes, dry skin, optimum exercise, focus, and more.
Byron Richards discusses: The leptin, thyroid, weight loss connection, Oprah's thyroid problem, and top thyroid articles of the past year. Byron also answers your questions about: Thyroid medications, caffeine and leptin, sleep, teen health, thyroid, and postpartum mood.
Byron Richards discusses the latest health news including: Byron's Jump Start program for weight loss in 2009; Increased statins sales based on faulty research; Diabetes and mental health; Guar Gum - a unique fiber; Fiber, leptin and weight loss. Byron also answers listener questions answered about: weight loss plan, muscle cramps, Buspar for anxiety, vitamin B6 and eczema.
In this week's podcast Byron Richards discusses the latest health news including: The Importance of Iodine for Pregnancy, Grape Seed Extract Helps Leukemia and Heart Health, Immense Dangers of Bone Drugs, Thyroid and Kidney Link, Immune Health, and more. He also answers listener questions about: uterine fibroids, arthritis, hashimotos, iodine, sleep apnea, lupus, and female hormone balance.
Byron Richards discusses the Top 10 Health Breakthroughs of 2008! This year marks a major turning point in the theory of wellness and the prevention of disease. The drug-based paradigm of Western medicine is crumbling under the weight of its own massive fraud. New technology is proving how nutrients interact at the fundamental gene level to promote health and prevent disease. Byron explains exciting research on the benefits of grape seed extract, vitamin D, fish oils, resveratrol for longevity, and the importance of thyroid health for everyone.
Byron discusses the latest health news including: Cholesterol Med Dangers for Pregnancy, Statins Cause Eye Muscle Injury, Pollutants Disrupt Thyroid Hormone Function, I3C Reduces Cancer Risk, Statins Increase Heart Failure, and Protein Improves Weight Loss. Byron also answers listener questions about: low iron, food cravings at night, boils or dry/ cracking skin, Gilbert's Syndrome, auto-immune thyroid failure, fluoride and thyroid link, and morning congestion.
Byron discusses the latest news including: New Immunity Breakthroughs; Candida, Celiac and Thyroid Links; Fascinating News about HDL Cholesterol, Blood Sugar; Cell Phones Induce Brain Damage; Obesity and Thyroid; Abdominal Fat; Sweet Cravings. Byron also answers your questions about: excessive sweating during exercise, thyroid and blood sugar, thyroid nodules, fluid retention during menstruation, and fibromyalgia.
Byron Richards discusses the latest news including: High Triglycerides Increase Stroke Risk; Protein Boosts Weight Loss; Grape Seed Extract Reduces Alzheimer's Plaque; Thyroid and Heart Disease Link; Byron's Running Tips; Significance of Running Over 50; Resveratrol Breakthroughs for Anti-Aging; Antidepressants Cause Bone Loss and Suicide, FDA Fails to Warn Public. Byron also answers listener questions about diabetes, the difference between iosol iodine and iodorol, thyroid and muscle weakness, acne in teens, hoarseness and asthma meds, and more.
Byron discusses the latest health news including: Nutrients for cardiovascular support and anti-aging, digestive health, sleep and memory link, vitamin D deficiency, and more. He answers listener questions about: Arthritis, progesterone, Lupus, Hashimoto's and iosol iodine.
This week Byron discusses the shenanigans at the recent American Heart Association meeting, their effort to get healthy people to take statins, and a number of nutrients that safely and effectively support cardiovascular health. He also gives special tips on weight loss plateaus and answers listener questions about: Fosamax side effects, pain, and The Leptin Diet program for weight loss.
Byron Richards discusses the latest health news including: huge benefits of vitamin D; H. pylori and cancer risk; mind and body health linked; vaccinations in babies; and more. Byron also answers listener questions about: forms of vitamin D, spider veins, skin pigmentation changes, menopause and hair falling out, dizziness, quitting smoking, and hernias.
Chlorella lowers blood sugar and cholesterol; Flawed vitamin e study; Bone drugs cause serious Atrial Fibrillation; Monolaurin supports immune system; Lactoferrin improves digestive health; Pregnancy cautions about caffeine, stress, and depression; Lack of sleep in kids increases obesity risk; Sleep and neurotransmitters. He also answers listener questions about hair falling out, sleep, sneezing, brain fog, and weak muscles.
High fructose corn syrup causes obesity, elevates triglycerides; Snoring linked to fat intake at dinner; Brain, food desire and pleasure; Nerve and brain decay at age 39 in healthy people; Blueberries, Byron's favorite super-fruit, shown to improve memory and reduce inflammation; Digestive bacteria balance and arthritis, immune health; Theanine for sleep, relaxation, focus, and stress-related food cravings; Mother's sleep prior and during pregnancy predictor of baby's sleep; Sleep problems in teens and adults linked to depression and drug abuse. Good sleep is fundamental for everyone for optimum health.
This week's podcast is Byron Richards' health class from October 11th. Byron explains in easy-to-understand terms how your brain and nervous system function and provides valuable tips for children, adults and seniors. This is great information for people of all ages! Your brain and nervous system affects memory, learning, focus, coordination and mood. Learn Byron's tips to help you feel at your best!
Byron discusses the latest health news including: Plastic & the FDA; the Role of Cholesterol in Health; GI Flora & Obesity; Gut Health and more. Byron also answers your questions about: Low-carb diets, Cardiovascular Health, Junk Food and Children and more!
Byron discusses the latest health news including: Type I diabetes and GI flora; statin drugs and their effects on brain and muscle function; sleep, adrenals, obesity; baby fat cells; bone drugs and jaw decay; management of bad memories and relationships; lactic acid, your brain and fibromyalgia; breaking news on viral infections and weight loss; colon cancer, obesity and inflammation; cell phone usage and health. Byron also answers your questions about: low cholesterol, low triglycerides, low glucose and low insulin levels; pingueculas and eye health, skin health, cystic acne and more!
This week’s podcast is Byron Richards’ health class from September 27th. Byron explains in easy-to-understand terms how your adrenal system works. This is excellent information for everyone! Your adrenal system affects stress tolerance, mental energy, food cravings, thyroid function and weight management. Learn Byron’s tips to help you feel at your best!
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Byron discusses the latest health news including: dental health and its link to heart disease; stress and fatty liver; pantethine aiding in free radical clearance of acetyl aldehyde; zinc and its health benefits for brain function, strong nails, immunity and digestion; acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) for pain and nerve health; the latest research on the anti-oxidant function of the nutrients carnosine and coenzyme Q10. Byron introduces his newest products Digestive Helper and Motility Helper. Byron also answers your questions about leptin and blood pressure regulation, thyroid support and iodine, soy products, hernias, female health, bone health related to diabetes and more!
Byron discusses the latest health news including: fall temperature fluctuations and its affect on thyroid, mood, energy and susceptibility to illness; vitamin B12 and brain health and function; stress and how it relates to breast cancer; DHA for pregnancy and postpartum nutrition; recalibrating the immune system after a bacterial infection; how healthy fats condition proper fat metabolism. Byron also answers your questions about muscle fatigue, female health and more!
Byron discusses latest health news including: the comparison between fish oil and the statin drug Crestor for heart health, DHA for pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, nutrient NAC helps brain health, Vytorin increases cancer risk, anti-psychotic drugs detrimental for kids, link between leptin and fertility, flu vaccine harms, nutrient quercetin supports immune system, snoring, folic acid,
Byron answers your questions about: thyroid health and more!
In today’s podcast Byron Richards discusses cholesterol health, blood pressure, magnesium deficiency, bone health, and cortisol. He also your answers questions about cholesterol medications, low cholesterol, gall bladder health, adrenals, thyroid and more.
Byron discusses the relationship of subclinical thyroid and: heart health, nerves, cholesterol, and weight loss. He also discusses the links between obesity and: MSG intake, ear infections, prenatal nutrition, and the misleading food pyramid. Byron answers your questions about low-thyroid symptoms, thyroid medications, iosol iodine, warm body temperature, anxiety and more.
In this week’s podcast Byron Richards covers new thyroid breakthroughs. This is excellent information for everyone. Even subtle changes in health such as lack of coordination, low energy, or cold hands are signs of thyroid slowing. Byron explains the relationships between thyroid and leptin, weight loss, stress, memory, cholesterol and blood pressure. He answers questions about thyroid medication, starvation diets, thyroid and pregnancy and more. So listen today and learn what you can do to support your thyroid function for optimum health and longevity.
Byron discusses recent news about the addiction to food, eggs for weight loss, and thyroid health as well as insane new cholesterol markers for children and the fact that new FDA-approved drugs injure and kill twice as many people as older drugs approved for the same purpose. He also answers several listen questions about congestion, hypothyroidism, muscle pain, cholesterol, triglycerides, homocysteine, and more.
Byron explains the health concern of cholesterol and triglycerides in easy to understand terms. He also covers the important benefits of DHA fish oil and answers listener questions on toe fungus, cholesterol, fibromyalgia, muscle tightness, and more. Be in the know!
In this week's podcast Byron covers top news including: Vytorin causing cancer, the plant sterol debate and the benefits of cranberry, b-vitamins, tocotrienols, and aerobic exercise. He discusses the health issue cholesterol; this is the first part of a heart health series. Learn how to keep your cardiovascular system in excellent working order!
In this week's podcast Byron covers the health topic "Bone Health". He explains the normal process of bone repair, what inflammation and wear does to bones, and how to strengthen your bones for longevity. He also discusses memory, nerves, heart health, and the regulation of your appetite -- especially carbohydrate cravings.
In this week's podcast Byron covers the health topic "Adrenaline Resistance". He explains how stress causes weight gain and can make it difficult to lose weight.
Today, Byron will bring you the latest health news, discuss sluggish thyroid and how Iosol Iodine plays an essential role in optimum thyroid health. He further shares his expertise with you by answering listeners health, nutritional and wellness questions. Be sure to send your questions to Byron at AskByron@wellnessresources.com
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Byron, I love your podcast; it is the best health podcast out there. I download it weekly and listen to it on my walks. I really enjoy it and learn so much. I wish you would do one everyday!"
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The Byron J. Richards Weekly Wellness Update® is THE health podcast to keep you in the know! Clinical Nutritionist and leading natural health authority Byron J. Richards brings you breaking health news and vital nutritional pearls that can make a big difference in your life. He covers common health topics, answers your questions, explains how nutrients work, and gives you tips on how to use nutrition to tackle common health issues. Be in the know and amongst the smartest, healthiest group of people in the world!
Oh boy...first let me say how much I love....love....love listening to your podcasts. I come away from them feeling that I've gained so muck knowledge and do appreciate what you are sharing with the world. People like you are the true teachers of health in my opinion. I no longer listen to mainstream news stories and don't even listen to the news anymore." - Joyce
Byron, I love your podcast; it is the best health podcast out there. I download it weekly and listen to it on my walks. I really enjoy it and learn so much. I wish you would do one everyday!" 
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