Strive for Great Health Podcast
Welcome to a podcast powered by the Double Doc, Richard Harris, MD, PharmD, MBA. Dr. Harris is a board-certified pharmacist and holistic internal medicine physician in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harris passion is to educate; his podcast focuses on research-based health and wellness information backed by the principles of functional medicine and the ancestral lifestyle. Dr. Harris motto is Strive for Great Health which sounds simple. However, there is a lot of conflicting information presented by so many so-called experts that people are confused about what is actually healthy. Pull up a chair, get comfy and listen to the Double Doc drop potent bits of information about what is actually in your best health interests and what you should be doing to achieve your health goals. Wellness to Dr. Harris is a holistic approach and as a partner in an education consulting firm that specializes in curricula for social-emotional learning and mental fortitude, and a consultant for several start-up companies, the nature of the podcast will reflect Dr. Harris' wide variety of interests and expertise. We aim to be your go-to health and wellness resource as you progress on your wellness journey!
Episodes
What does your financial health look like? I've often found just like mental, physical, and spiritual health, we often make many mistakes and missteps regarding our financial health. How we view our finances, and our relationship with money can impact our overall health. Holistic life and business coach Dr. Bryan McElderry joins the podcast to discuss how he empowers his clients to achieve robust financial health.
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is one of the two primary stress circuits in the body. Stress is one of the root causes of chronic disease, and it's incredibly prevalent in our lives today. We can lower our risk of self-injury by moderating how our HPA axis responds to stressors. We discuss what the HPA axis is, how it works, and ways you can take control of this pathway to master stress.
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It seems like some people have all the time in the world. How can these individuals stack so much into the same 24 hours that we all get? Must it be some magic, right? The magic is time management, and it's a skill like any other skill. It can be learned and mastered. ADHD Life Coach Dr. Diana Mercado joins the podcast to discuss how she developed a time management system that allows her to thrive as a busy physician with ADHD.
Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 95 - My Personal Acute Care Protocols
What do you do when things do not go according to plan? Do you have a plan for these situations? We break down what we do when inflammation, injuries, infection, stomach upset, and more strike the Harris household. Are you ready to boost your Health EQ and IQ regarding holistic acute care?
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Dr. Harris Is joined by David Yeazel and Stephen Anderson of the LDN Health Center to discuss one of our favorite holistic treatments, Low Dose Naltrexone. We discuss the history of naltrexone, how it works, and why its uses have exploded recently. You've probably never heard of this medication, but it's something that is helping people all over the US right now. Are you ready to boost your Health EQ and IQ regarding LDN?
Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 93 - February Wellness Review 2022
This podcast covers the following topics:
Wellness Journey - Follow your own path
Study #1 - Shortening your DNA is not good
Study #2 - T Cells to the COVID-19 rescue
Supplement Discussion - Tribulus
Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:
https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle
https://www.alphatherapeutics.com/supplements/alpha-male-120
Hair loss is estimated to affect 80 million Americans. The conventional one size fits all approach fails to address the root causes of hair loss. Many have tried this approach with minimal to no results. We at Nimbus healthcare use personalized medicine to address hair loss's root cause or causes. By checking genetics and providing lifestyle medicine, each solution is unique. This episode will discuss the structure and function...
Energy medicine utilizes the natural energies and frequencies present in nature to promote optimal mental, physical, and spiritual health. We have covered two forms of energy medicine already, infrared therapy and PEMF therapy. One of our favorite tools is negative ions. Negative ion therapy is starting to get a lot of publicity, especially with the wrist band wearables. Is there any juice behind negative ions? In this Strive for G...
From survivor to superhero, Matt Ode joins the podcast to discuss his journey through Stage 3C testicular cancer and how his faith and tribulation made him the dynamic motivator and speaker he is today. It is a fantastic conversation about the perseverance of faith amid a severe storm.
Connect With Matt: https://www.mattodespeaks.com/
Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle
This podcast covers the following four topics:
➡️ Wellness Journey - Adversity
➡️ Study #1 - Does increasing fat intake increase LDL
➡️ Study #2 - Artificial sugars impair the gut microbiome
➡️ Supplement Discussion - Ashwagandha
Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:
https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle
https://www.alphatherapeutics.com/supplements/alpha-male-120
Dr. Harris is joined by Elisabeth Kristof of Brain Based Wellness, an applied neurology practice in Austin, Texas. Her practice is a comprehensive method that puts the brain and nervous system at the center of movement training, behavior change practice, and mindset coaching for improved health, resilience, and athletic performance.
In this episode, we talk about her wellness journey, how she became an applied neurology practitioner...
Healthy is a myth when 60% of the adult population has one chronic disease. Even the "young" are not spared, as 44% of millennials have one chronic disease. The term healthy is the most misunderstood word in medicine. Health is not the absence of illness. Health is a state of being comprised of thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. In this episode, we outline several factors that go into proper health. How do you know you...
It's a secret that is no longer a secret! We often think about exercise to look good, but there are many surprising benefits to a routine exercise program. International fitness superstar Mario Tomic joins the podcast to discuss five hidden benefits of exercise essential to overall mental, physical, and spiritual health. What are those five benefits, you ask? Tune in to find out!
Connect With Mario: https://www.youtube.com/chann...
This episode covers the following topics:
➡️ Wellness Journey: Praise, Criticism, & Critiques
➡️ Article 1: Obesity Decreases COVID Vaccine Response
➡️ Article 2: Small Increases In Movement Improve Metabolism
➡️ Supplement Discussion: Alpha Male X - Longjack
Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:
https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle
Alpha Male X:
https://www.alphatherapeutics.com/supplements/alpha-male-120
Cryotherapy is an intervention that is taking the world by storm right now. One of the pioneers in bringing cryotherapy to the masses is Kyle Jones, the co-founder, and COO of iCRYO. This episode dives into the origins of the cryotherapy empire, how God led the way for Kyle and what research shows are the benefits of engaging in cryotherapy.
Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle
Do you remember that show Myth Busters? We loved that show because it took a scientific approach to popular myths to bust them or uphold them. We took that approach on this episode to two myths we can not stand! It's too expensive to eat healthy, and I don't have time to work out. Do you think these myths are going to stand up after they run through the Strive for Great Health Podcast Gauntlet? Tune in to find out!
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What comes to mind when you hear advocacy? We all have been touched by cancer, and the medical effects are understood by many of us. However, the non-medical logistical issues are something that can be extremely difficult to navigate. After being diagnosed with brain cancer, Matthew Zachary has dedicated his life to advocacy, the act of making cancer suck less. Hear his story and learn about advocacy in this episode of the Stri...
Strivers, have you ever wondered what do I do to keep myself well? As a lifestyle medicine physician, I prioritize the daily interactions with our environment to treat and prevent illness. This podcast episode walks you through how I use lifestyle medicine to keep myself healthy, vibrant, and full of purpose and joy.
Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris
The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillars...
Sean Sessel joins the podcast to discuss how our personality types can influence how we gather information and how we respond to our environment. Our personalities affect how we view our health, finances, and relationships. There is also even a link between our brain chemicals and our personalities! This is the episode you don't want to miss, and we give you tips and tricks to maximize your health, finances, and relationship...
Our monthly wellness review contains four segments, the segments in this month's episode are as follows:
➡️ Wellness Journey: What other people see
➡️ Article 1: Artificial sweeteners and your gut bacteria
➡️ Article 2: Exercise saves you money
➡️ Supplement Discussion: Zinc (From Alpha Male X) - https://www.alphatherapeutics.com
Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris
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