ep. 7- Plantar Faciitis and Connective Tissue- The Mineral Way
Release Date: 02/11/2025
Episode 48: AI-Created Viruses, Urolithin & the Mysteries of the Nervous System
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What happens when artificial intelligence starts designing viruses? In Episode 48 of The Mineral Way, Dave and pharmacist Ben Fuchs explore what this emerging technology could mean for medicine and the future of human health. They also discuss urolithin and its potential role in cellular health, along with listener questions and insights on shingles, ALS, and myasthenia gravis.
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ep 47 – Aging Gracefully, Heavy Metals & Everyday Health
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Pharmacist Ben Fuchs discusses practical ways to support healthy aging and explores a wide range of listener health questions. Topics include shingles, castor oil, Fucoid Z from Youngevity, the Triangle of Disease, sulfur, elevated lead levels and heavy metal detoxification, hiatal hernias, overactive bladder, and Hashimoto's disease. As always, Ben explains the nutritional principles behind these conditions and offers practical strategies to help support the body's natural ability to heal and function at its best.
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Episode 46: Fibromyalgia, Failing Joints & Rambling Nick
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In Episode 46 of The Mineral Way, Dave Michaels and Pharmacist Ben Fuchs tackle a wide range of listener questions on fibromyalgia, estrogen, scarring, arthritis, sepsis, endometriosis, and the underlying causes of chronic inflammation. They also discuss joint and knee replacement surgery, "bone-on-bone" joint conditions, and nutritional strategies that may help support healthier connective tissue and overall wellness. Plus... Nick calls in and, well... we're still not entirely sure what he was talking about, but it somehow became part of the show. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain,...
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Episode 45: Essential Nutrients, Healthy Skin, and the Sweet Truth About Chocolate
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Join Ben Fuchs and Dave Michaels for Episode 45 of The Mineral Way as they explore the essential nutrients your body needs to thrive and discuss practical ways to saturate your cells with the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients necessary for optimal health. Ben explains why proper nutrition starts at the cellular level and how small dietary changes can make a big difference. The conversation also covers skin health, common skincare misconceptions, and the surprising health benefits of chocolate. Plus, Ben and Dave open the phone lines and answer listener questions on a variety of health and...
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The Mineral Way – Episode 44: Hair Growth, Heart Health, and Healing from the Inside Out
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On Episode 44 of The Mineral Way, Ben Fuchs and Dave Michaels explore the surprising connection between unwanted hair growth, insulin, and hormone balance, including the roles of androgens and estrogen. They also discuss vitamin D, cholesterol, heart health, and practical strategies for lowering cholesterol naturally. Plus, Ben explains hip dysplasia in both dogs and humans, how gut health can be restored using Youngevity products, and whether dental bone loss can actually be reversed. It's another information-packed episode filled with practical health insights and listener questions.
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Episode 43 – Brain Fog, Blood Flow & The Body’s Hidden Warning Signs
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In Episode 43 of The Mineral Way, Ben Fuchs and Dave Michaels explore the connections between brain degeneration, Parkinson’s disease, metabolism, circulation, and chronic inflammation. The episode covers Fucoid Z, Youngevity’s Collagen Peptides, the Brain & Heart Pack, niacin, fructose, oxylates, kidney stones, allergies, spider veins, leaky gut, chronic Lyme disease, blood viscosity, plaque buildup, and the surprising ways the body warns us when something is wrong. A fast-moving and information-packed episode focused on nutrition, healing, and understanding the body from the inside...
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Episode 42 – “Are We Real? Eyes, Arteries, and Aging Questions”
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From mind-bending talk about whether we’re living in a simulation to real-world health concerns like glaucoma, heart stents, and prostate enlargement, this episode covers both the philosophical and the practical sides of staying alive—and aware. Ben and Dave break it all down with insights you can actually use on this week’s episode of The Mineral Way.
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ep 41- Detox, Brain Health and Hidden Triggers
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In Episode 41 of The Mineral Way, Ben Fuchs and Dave Michaels break down detox strategies, brain and nervous system health, and the hidden causes behind issues like eczema, ear infections, Meniere’s disease, and more—plus a look at how Youngevity’s i26 may support the body’s defenses.
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ep 40 – Skin, Seeds, and System: A Full-Body Health Check
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Ben Fuchs and Dave Michaels cover folliculitis, the health benefits of chia seeds, kidney function, thyroid imbalances, and estrogen patches—connecting the dots between skin issues and deeper systemic health, with practical insights to support healing from the inside out.
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ep 39 – Inflammation, Irritation, and the Truth About Grains
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ep 39 – Inflammation, Irritation, and the Truth About Grains Dave and Pharmacist Ben connect the dots between poison oak, histamine reactions, gum disease, prostate health, cataracts, and hidden food triggers like MSG and grains. From red algae and nutrients for optimal eye health to HIIT training, the modern food pyramid, and the real story on fruits and vegetables, this episode breaks down how inflammation shows up in the body — and what you can do nutritionally to calm it down and build real resilience from the inside out.
info_outlineDave and Pharmacist Ben Fuchs tackle the pressing issue of plantar fasciitis and the broader topic of connective tissue health. They explore the transformative effects of products like Gluco Gel, Osteo FX, Collagen Peptides, Fucoid Z, EFA Plus, The Bone and Joint Pack, and enzymes on your well-being. Plus, don’t miss their insightful discussion on the lucrative business opportunities Youngevity offers.