Wellness Talk with George Batista

Wellness Talk with George Batista

Welcome to Wellness Talk with George Batista, the podcast where we break down the latest news in health, wellness and science backed nutrition to help your body heal from the inside out. Each week you will get a fresh perspective from nutrition and supplement expert George Batista with the goal of providing support and education to anyone on their health journey. https://www.georgebatista.com/ http://www.myvitaminresource.com https://www.facebook.com/wellnesstalkpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/georgebatistajr/ Email: wellnesstalk@protonmail.com

Episodes

The Toxic Truth: Pesticides, Cancer, and Your Body's Breakdown

June 22, 2025 • 39 mins
Whether applied to your lawn, public spaces, orchards, or farmland, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides are nearly impossible to avoid. These chemicals are used worldwide and are found in the food you eat, water you drink, and air you breathe. While manufacturers claim they are safe for human exposure when used as directed, your body still must detoxify and repair from their impact.
Overall pesticide use in 2022 reached 4.2 mil...
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Type 5 Diabetes? Here's What That Actually Means

June 15, 2025 • 39 mins
The world of diabetes research has taken a major step forward with the official recognition of type 5 diabetes, a form of diabetes linked to malnutrition. First acknowledged by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 2025, type 5 diabetes is not just a new name; it’s a call to action.

This condition has long gone underdiagnosed and misclassified, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Now, with growing awareness an...
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Prescription: Nutrition – The Med School Mandate

June 12, 2025 • 34 mins
In a decisive move reflecting both urgency and commitment to better healthcare, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has issued an ultimatum to medical schools demanding that nutrition-focused courses be part of medical education.

He’s pushing American medical schools to teach nutrition as essential preventive medicine by threatening to withdraw federal funding for noncompliance.

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MAHA’s Childhood Health Report: Progress or Just Promises?

June 8, 2025 • 38 mins
The MAHA report highlights four indisputable drivers of unhealthy children—ultra-processed food, toxic chemical exposure, screen-driven stress, and rampant prescription drug use—yet skirts around or ignores other intertwined factors.

Action items listed in the report focus on “more research” instead of bold levers that could actually reverse disease trends. By avoiding hard fights with Big Ag, Big Pharma, and Big Tech, the report ri...
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Glow, Move, Thrive Unlocking the Power of Collagen & Keratin

June 5, 2025 • 30 mins
Feeling less bounce in your step—or in your skin? Collagen peptides and keratin are two of the most powerful structural proteins your body depends on for strength, flexibility, and resilience—from your bones and joints to your skin and hair. Daily stressors, environmental factors, and the natural wear-and-tear of life can deplete them. Here’s what you need to know to fuel your body’s foundation and thrive at any age.

In this episode...
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Sleepless from Supplements: Understanding Nutrient Interference

June 1, 2025 • 38 mins
While nutritional supplements are usually safe and beneficial, this case illustrates that even "good" nutrients can disturb sleep in vulnerable individuals, especially when taken at the wrong time or in overly rapid titration.

 In this episode George discusses which Nutrients are Most Often Linked to Sleep Disturbance
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Multilevel Marketing and Supplements: Scam or Solution?

May 28, 2025 • 66 mins
In the heart of Nashville, where dreams are strummed on six strings and sung into microphones every night, many musicians hustle for not just gigs but also ways to stay healthy and fund their creative lives. Enter supplement companies with promises of boundless energy, sharper focus, and a “side hustle” income stream that sounds too good to pass up. These companies know how to market to artists—they frame their pills and powders as...
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The Diet-Alzheimer’s Link and the Suppression of Natural Prevention

May 25, 2025 • 35 mins
Despite over $40 billion spent on Alzheimer’s drug development—most notably anti-amyloid antibody (AAA) drugs with minimal impact and major risks—natural interventions like B vitamins and omega-3s show far greater promise in reducing brain shrinkage and slowing cognitive decline.
Contrary to fatalistic views about genetic inevitability, lifestyle factors—such as diet, exercise, supplementation, and stress management—can significantl...
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Reversing Chronic Disease at 94 An Orthomolecular Medicine Case Study

May 18, 2025 • 31 mins
Modern medicine has made significant strides in managing chronic diseases, yet many elderly patients with multiple conditions continue to deteriorate under standard care. Conventional therapies often overlook the root causes of chronic degeneration, such as oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, toxin accumulation, and nutritional deficiencies. Integrative

Orthomolecular Medicine (IOM) offers a solution-oriented framework that...
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Guidelines or Red Lines?: HHS and RFK in the Spotlight

May 11, 2025 • 41 mins
Robert F Kennedy leads the "Make America Healthy Again" Commission, focusing on chronic childhood diseases and promoting transparency in federally funded health research.

Policy Directives: The commission aims to ensure transparency in health research, prioritize research on the causes of illnesses, expand treatment options, and collaborate with farmers to ensure healthy, affordable food. In this episode, 

George discusses the new HH...
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Turmeric: The Golden Ticket to Joint Health & Repair

May 8, 2025 • 33 mins
Turmeric is a golden powerhouse with benefits for everyone! Used for thousands of years in Indian and Asian cultures, this vibrant spice continues to be a modern-day miracle. From supporting joints and cartilage to promoting heart health, sharp brain function, a healthy gut, and a resilient immune system—turmeric does it all. With benefits that span your entire body, isn’t it time you added turmeric to your life?

 In this episode Ge...
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Cycles to Flames - Nutrition for Women at Any Phase

May 4, 2025 • 48 mins
Did you know that certain nutrients are absolutely essential for a healthy menstrual cycle? I recently wrote about key minerals and protein for menstrual cycle wellness.  Today, the spotlight is on the powerful role certain vitamins and antioxidants, as well as lifestyle tips for supporting hormone balance, energy, and mood.

When your body has what it needs, you can feel the difference—less PMS, fewer mood swings, and more steady en...
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The rise of injectable drugs

May 1, 2025 • 22 mins
  • From weight-loss drugs like Wegovy to cholesterol-lowering Leqvio, injectable drugs are reshaping modern medicine—with new risks and higher costs.
  • Injectables are already an $800 billion a year market.
  • One popular injectable costs $70,000 a year.
Today, a growing number of new medications are being delivered via injection rather than as oral pills. It’s a trend driven by advancements in biotechnology, the idea that it’s easie...
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Best Supplements for Athletic Performance and Recovery

April 27, 2025 • 36 mins
The ability of your body to recover from exercise and training is vital to maintaining peak performance. During exercise, it is normal for tiny microscopic damage to occur to muscles, joints, ligaments, and bones. When the body repairs itself properly, it rebuilds a better, stronger version of itself.

If vital repair nutrients are lacking, it is like trying to repair a house without enough construction materials. The more wear-and-...
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Are Your Allergies Getting Worse? - Natural Options

April 20, 2025 • 45 mins
According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, an estimated 50 million Americans (one in five people) suffer from some type of allergies. The chances are high that you or someone you know deals with ongoing allergies, whether seasonal allergies, food allergies or another type, and could use allergy relief at least from time to time.

This week George discusses natural options for seasonal allergies

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The Crisis in Male Reproductive Health

April 12, 2025 • 35 mins
Over the past few generations, male fertility and sperm counts have declined in America and across the globe. Epidemiology studies show that male fertility has been decreasing since at least 1938, with a significant drop in fertility rates --52% from 1973 to 2011-- and the trend continues to worsen. While outside factors interfere with fertility, personal choices and dietary needs also play a crucial role in supporting healthy fert...
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Bone Strength, Mitochondria, and Gut Health, Whats the Connection?

April 6, 2025 • 42 mins
Think strong bones are just about calcium and vitamin D? Think again. Your bones are living, ever-changing structures influenced by far more than just minerals. Mitochondrial health, blood sugar balance, and even your gut microbiome all play important roles in bone remodeling. Understanding these connections can help you maintain strong, resilient bones for life. Read on to explore the science behind bone health and the key factors...
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DHA Needed for Childrens Brain Growth and Longevity

March 30, 2025 • 29 mins
Omega-3 DHA is an essential and incredibly vital nutrient for health. In recent years, its importance during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and infancy has been widely recognized and supported. This is great! But, does the need for DHA stop as your child grows and reaches maturity? Not at all! Daily intake of omega-3 DHA remains essential throughout life. Are you and the children in your life getting enough DHA?

This week George discusse...
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Vitamin C and Virus Recovery - Dr. Thomas Levy

March 23, 2025 • 57 mins
Dr. Levy is a board-certified cardiologist and a bar-certified attorney. After practicing adult cardiology for 15 years, he began to research the enormous toxicity associated with much dental work, as well as the pronounced ability of properly-administered vitamin C to neutralize this toxicity. He has now written eleven books, with several addressing the wide-ranging properties of vitamin C in neutralizing all toxins and resolving ...
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Best Nutrients for Detoxification Support

March 16, 2025 • 31 mins
You’ve probably heard about cleanses or short-term detoxes. The truth is your body detoxifies nonstop—flushing out toxins from daily exposures and natural metabolic processes. But in today’s world, where toxins are prevalent, giving your body the right support is more important than ever.

In this episode George discusses the science of detoxification and how you can make it more efficient. 

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