Healthy Cells, Healthy You with Janet Walker

Healthy Cells, Healthy You with Janet Walker

A podcast about the science, research, and lifestyle changes that will help reduce and repair damage to our cells. Topics include epigenetics, gut and digestive health, fibroblast growth factor, weight management, immune support, skin repair, healthy living, sleep, surgical procedures and more. Hosted by long-time producer and writer for the award-winning PBS health and information programs, American Health Journal and Innovations in Medicine, Janet Walker.

Episodes

July 23, 2025 48 mins

When esthetician Albina Mastrangelo moved from sun-drenched southern Italy to frigid Canada, she never anticipated that the climate shock and cultural adjustment would trigger devastating cystic acne that no commercial or prescription product could fix. Her breaking point? The moment her boyfriend couldn't find a clear spot on her face to kiss.

That heartbreaking moment launched Albina on a mission to create her own s...

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Ready to change the way you recover from knee replacement surgery? In this engaging episode, We speak with Shehla Rooney, a physical therapist and the creator of the revolutionary GoKnee program. With her extensive experience treating geriatric patients, Shehla noticed a gap in aftercare for knee surgeries—a gap she sought to fill with her innovative device and home exercise plan designed specifically for knee replacement recovery....

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Explore the groundbreaking insights of Dr. Steven Gundry, a leading authority in the field of gut health, as we uncover the fascinating connection between your gut and your brain. Join me, Janet Walker, on Healthy Cells, Healthy You, where we examine how the gut microbiome impacts everything from your mood and emotions to addictive behaviors and food choices. Dr. Gundry's revelations challenge the traditional understanding of ...

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Understand the intricacies of managing knee pain with insights from expert physical therapist Shehla Rooney. Shehla unpacks the complexities of knee osteoarthritis, revealing its symptoms, risk factors, and the demographics most affected, emphasizing that while we can't halt time, proactive steps can significantly enhance knee health.

Shehla shares details about conservative treatments  while also clarifying the role ...

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Discover the transformative power of earthing with our guest, Clint Ober, the visionary behind the earthing movement and EarthFX Inc. Clint's journey from a Montana ranch to pioneering discoveries in the cable TV industry sparked a life-altering question: Could modern footwear be affecting our health? Join us as Clint shares a personal childhood memory that ignited his passion for natural healing and invites us to explore grou...

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Discover the groundbreaking advancements in knee replacement surgery with Dr. Timothy Kavanaugh, a pioneering orthopedic surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Gain invaluable insights from Dr. Kavanaugh as he explains the traditional knee replacement process and brings an enlightening discussion on how Jiffy Knee, the newest total knee replacement surgical technique, is a game-changer for knee replacement patients.

Dr. Kavanaug...

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Welcome back to our first episode of Season 2! 

Snoring has long been a running joke between sleep partners, but if your snoring is a symptom of sleep apnea, the consequences are no laughing matter. 

GUEST EXPERT LESIA CRAWFORD

Today’s guest, Lesia Crawford, has over twenty years’ experience in the dental field and specializes in helping patients understand their sleep apnea symptoms and treatment options. In 2018, she co-fo...

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Every day, we are constantly exposed to potentially harmful microbes of all kinds. That’s why our immune system is so important.  It protects us against these harmful microbes as well as certain diseases. It recognizes foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses, and parasites and takes immediate action. 

Today we welcome back guest expert, Yana Etemadi to talk about a powerful supplement for immune health, Immune 3+ by LifePharm.  Yana...

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Intro: Every mother has said it… “Wear a jacket and shoes, or you’ll catch a cold!” Was Mom right?  Today’s guest expert will answer that question and teach us all about our immune system and how to keep it functioning well for optimal health.

Our guest expert today is Yana Etemadi.  Yana is a Certified Nutritional Consultant with over 10 years of experience working with autoimmune, metabolic, and neurological disorders. S...

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Throughout history, soft and smooth skin has been a measure of youth, beauty and status. But the skin’s most important functions are our body’s protection, regulation and sensation.  So while topical creams and serums, like LifePharm’s Lamiderm Apex, can help replace lost moisture and heal skin from the outside in, healthy skin needs nutritional support that will keep our skin youthful and healthy and heal our skin from the inside ...

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Together, we'll build Healthy Cells, and a Healthy You!

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As we age, we gain wisdom. But what else happens to our brains as we age? Are you protecting your aging brain? We know that Lifestyle has a profound impact on our brain health. What we eat and drink, how much we exercise, how well we sleep, the way we socialize, and how we manage stress are all critically important to our brain health. 

In today’s episode, we’ll be joined by dementia specialist and healthy brain expert Jennifer Awin...

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July 20, 2022 32 mins

In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Thomas Staudacher, who is the creator of the world’s first, internationally-acclaimed Acoustic Restoration Therapy and the founder of the “International Centre of Holistic Natural Medicine”. 

As the CEO and founder of Subtle Energy Solution, Dr. Staudacher is an expert in cellular repair through his own patented therapy that targets the vibrations, or songs, of our cells.  He is a pioneering ...

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Last time, we spoke with Scientific advisors for LifePharm, and experts in the area of nutrition and supplementation, professor Kimberly Lloyd and Dr. Samina Ahmad.  We learned about the dangers of high blood sugar and diabetes.  Today, we continue that discussion with Kimberly and Dr. Samina and talk about what we can do with diet and a healthy lifestyle to work toward healthy blood sugar levels.  We also discuss a recent study on...

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If you’re one of the 1.8 billion adults in the world over 40,  your blood sugar level should be at the top of you health "to do" list!  Healthy blood sugar levels are the difference between life as you know it, and living with diabetes.

In an earlier episode, we talked about LifePharm’s product, Extrim Shape, and how it can help you manage your weight and positively impact that frustrating weight-loss plateau. In today&apo...

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“Boost”, “Block”, “Burn”!  Sounds like you’re listening to your favorite sport’s team commentary, doesn’t it? Well, I’m actually talking about a product blend made to help burst through that weight loss plateau we talked about last time.

Dr. Samina Ahmad is an MD, an Ayurvedic practitioner, and nutrition consultant. She is also a Scientific Advisory Board Member for LifePharm Incorporated. Today, Dr. Ahmad is back to continue our co...

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 Our genes control most of our lives – from the way we look, to the way we act, to the way our bodies respond to disease.   LifePharm, Incorporated is a company committed to improving health and longevity at a cellular level through their study of the science of “Epigenetics”.  Today we’re visiting with Neuro Regenerative Coach, Simone Kvalheim, to learn more about this fascinating science!

To contact Simone, visit www.x-c...

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Are you ready? AYURVEDA! Dr. Samina Ahmad explains this ancient medicine and WAIT!...Weight loss plateaus that you CAN overcome!

Today, we are speaking with Dr. Samina Ahmad .  Dr. Ahmad is an MD, an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Ayurvedic Food and Nutrition Consultant, and is the Founder and Director of the Salman and Samina Global Wellness Initiative. She is also a Scientific Advisory Board member for LifePharm, Incorporate...

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Welcome back skin expert Annette Richardson of Regen OC to tell us all about stem cell therapy and a cell regenerating supplement, OMNIA. 

Would you like to try OMNIA for free?  No purchase required...Enter to win and get in the ZONE! 
1.     Download the free channel American Health Journal on your Streaming TV platform:  Amazon Fire, Apple TV, or ROKU (Just search your TV apps for “American Health Journal”)

 2.     ...

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Your skin is a tattle-tale! It can tell others how old you are, how tired you are, if you're stressed, malnourished, ill, and even if you aren't sleeping well. Give your skin a youthful boost!  Guest skin expert Annette Richardson of Regen OC tells us how a healthy skin regimen with Lamiderm Apex can help hide the signs of aging.

With over 30 years in the Beauty and Medical Aesthetics industry as a practitioner, ...

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