Episode 55: Essential Nutrients, Healthy Skin, and the Sweet Truth About Chocolate
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Join Ben Fuchs and Dave Michaels for Episode 55 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.
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ep 38 – Skin, Side Effects and Cellular Energy
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Ben and Dave dig into what your skin may be trying to tell you. From stubborn eczema to slow-healing skin ulcers, they explore the deeper nutritional imbalances that often get overlooked. You’ll also hear an honest discussion about GLP-1 drug side effects and what they could mean for long-term metabolic health. Plus, they break down Fucoid and its role in tissue repair, the real story behind Rebound FX, and why creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders — it’s a powerful tool for cellular energy and recovery at any age. Another practical, no-nonsense conversation designed to help you feel...
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ep 37- Weight Loss Drugs, Parasites, and Metabolic Mayhem
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Ben Fuchs and Dave Michaels dive into the rapidly expanding world of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, including newer compounds like retatrutides, and what they may be doing beneath the surface. The conversation explores parasites, inflamed joints, liver and kidney regeneration, impaired nutrient absorption, and the concept of “sludgy blood” as a sign of deeper metabolic stress. Rather than chasing quick fixes, Ben breaks down how supporting the body nutritionally may be key to real healing and long-term metabolic balance.
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ep 36- From Pets to People — Arthrydex, Blood Health, and Brain Decline
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Dave Michaels and pharmacist Ben Fuchs start with Arthrydex, the joint-support supplement designed for pets, and use it as a springboard into a much bigger conversation about inflammation, minerals, and degeneration in the body. Along the way, they dig into gall bladder and kidney function and discuss practical ideas around cleansing and detox support. The episode also explores controversial but timely topics including COVID vaccines and “dirty blood,” Alzheimer’s disease and brain deterioration, the connection between dementia and blood sugar, and how systemic breakdown often begins...
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In this episode, Dave Michaels and pharmacist Ben Fuchs take a deep dive into cholesterol—separating the truth about LDL and HDL from the myths surrounding statin drugs. The conversation explores the health effects of tallow versus seed oils, and highlights the protective benefits of Fucoid Z against oxidative stress and cataracts. The hosts also break down how ketogenic eating and creatine supplementation support energy, resilience, and long-term wellness. It’s a practical guide for listeners looking to strengthen their health as they age.