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Could Environmental Toxins Be a Cause of Parkinson’s Disease? Featuring Former U.S. Congressman Jack Quinn

Release Date: 05/16/2022

Karyn Shanks, MD: The Hidden Language of Illness and How to Speak It

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This week, Tee sits down with , a physician, author, and functional medicine practitioner who has spent over four decades helping individuals recover from chronic, complex illness. Once trained in conventional medicine, Dr. Karyn shares that her early clinical experience revealed a gap; she could diagnose and prescribe, but many patients were still left without real solutions. This realization led her to explore a more integrative path, combining functional medicine, epigenetics, neuroplasticity, and transformational psychology to better understand the full picture of human health. Her work is...

Dee Manuel Cloud: The Hidden Toxins Within: How Suppressed Emotions Impact Health and Healing

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This week, Tee sits down with , a two-time breast cancer survivor, bestselling author, international speaker, and transformational coach devoted to helping women prevent disease or thrive beyond it. Diagnosed at 35 and again at 38, Dee transformed her personal journey into a mission to empower women to reclaim their voice, reduce stress, and prioritize their well-being. As President of the , she advocates for education, awareness, and support, while her coaching work focuses on helping women release emotional burdens and protect their peace. In this conversation, Tee and Dee explore the...

John Neustadt, ND: The Gut-Bone Connection: How Intestinal Health Dictates Bone Density

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This week, Tee sits down with John Neustadt, ND, a Bastyr University graduate, internationally recognized expert in integrative and functional medicine, and #1 Amazon best-selling author of (2nd Edition). As founder of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc., John has published over 100 medical articles and is among the most cited researchers in the world for his work on osteoporosis and fracture prevention. In this episode, he shares why his mission is to shift the conversation from simply improving bone density scores to actually reducing real-world fracture risk. In the conversation, John explains...

Lou Banas: The Future of Light Therapy: Research and Real-World Applications

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This week, Tee sits down with Lou Banas, a certified laser therapist and founder of , to explore photobiomodulation (PBM), also known as red light therapy. This non-invasive approach uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to support the body’s natural healing processes by reducing inflammation, relieving pain, and promoting tissue repair. Lou shares his journey into this field and explains why proper training and certification are critical as PBM becomes more widely available in both clinical and at-home settings. In the conversation, Lou breaks down the science behind PBM,...

Mario Brainović: Hydration Redefined with Structured Water for Cellular Health

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This week, Tee sits down with Mario Brainović, CEO and co-founder of , a company focused on transforming ordinary water into “structured water” — a more ordered form believed to function like a liquid crystal with enhanced energy-carrying properties. Analemma’s technology uses a crystal-filled device to influence water at the molecular level, producing stable, long-lasting changes. Mario’s mission is to make this approach accessible through practical, easy-to-use products, including handheld wands, pitcher inserts, and whole-home systems. In this conversation, Mario shares insights...

Dr. Paul Dabney: Reimagining Diabetes Care With Nutrition Not Prescriptions

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This week, Tee welcomes Dr. Paul Dabney, NMD, MPH, M.Ed., a naturopathic physician and CEO of , for a conversation on rethinking diabetes care through prevention and integrative medicine. With over 20 years of experience in clinical research, medical writing, and public health, his work has included contributions to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Food and Drug Administration, Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine, and The U.S. Army Medical Corps, along with teaching roles in naturopathic education. In this episode, Dr. Paul shares how his path into...

Chris Burres: Revitalizing Your Approach to Longevity

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This week, Tee is excited to welcome Chris Burres for an in-depth look at longevity and the power of ESS60 supplements. Chris is the founder and chief scientist at , author of , host of the Uncovering the Secrets to Longevity Health Summit, and host of the . His life’s mission is to help people live longer, healthier, happier, pain-free lives with science. Together, Tee and Chris explore key drivers of aging, including oxidative stress, inflammation, stem cell decline, and telomere shortening. Chris introduces ESS60, a carbon-based molecule discovered at Rice University, and explains its...

Caleb Granger: Exosomes: The Natural Solution for Healing and Regeneration

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This week, Tee welcomes , the founder and President of , to explore the emerging science behind stem cell-derived exosomes and their potential role in healing, regeneration, and longevity. Caleb explains that many forms of chronic decline are not simply the result of aging, but of reduced cellular communication and diminished regenerative signaling in the body. Caleb breaks down the science behind exosomes, which are nano-sized particles released by stem cells that carry proteins, growth factors, and biological instructions that help coordinate repair and healing across tissues and organs....

Dr. Chris DeArmitt: PLASTIC: Debunking the Myths and Misinformation

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This week, Tee sits down with , founder of the and author of and (both available as free PDFs), to unpack some of the most persistent myths surrounding plastics, microplastics, waste, and human health. Dr. DeArmitt explains that his work began after his daughters were taught in school that plastics do not degrade, a claim he says is false and led him to independently review roughly 6,000 scientific studies, sharing primary sources publicly to encourage verification rather than fear-based conclusions. Dr. DeArmitt also argues that public perception of plastics is largely shaped by media...

Paul Kealey: Why Most Homes Silently Damage Your Health and How to Fix It

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This week, Tee welcomes Paul Kealey, founder of , for a grounded conversation on why “the house is medicine.” Paul explains how many conventional homes are built vapor-closed yet leaky, trapping moisture inside walls and roofs and creating long-term mold exposure that quietly degrades indoor air quality, stresses the immune system, and impacts overall health. The episode traces Paul’s journey from teacher to builder and how discovering the Passive House Institute standard fundamentally changed his approach to home design. Together, they break down practical, achievable steps for...

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Scientists are working to better understand the broad range of environmental exposures linked to Parkinson's disease (PD). According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, most experts agree that PD is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors (such as chemicals, toxins, or head trauma). Researchers believe that a combination of factors may trigger biological changes that ultimately lead to Parkinson's.

Jack is a former U.S. Congressman for the 27th Congressional District of New York and past President of Erie Community College in Buffalo, NY and has over 40 years of experience in higher education. He helps clients navigate the intricate and often complex issues that community leaders face.

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014, and has been an active public policy advocate and has shared his voice on the need for better treatments and a cure with elected officials. Jack Quinn joined the Board of Directors of The Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2021. He is currently the senior advisor for public and community relations for Barclay Damon LLP, which has offices in the Northeastern United States and Toronto, Canada.

Dr. Dorsey Book: Ending Parkinson’s Disease: https://www.amazon.com/dp/154172450X?tag=onamztheresef-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=154172450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.27JQJ9INSHYRP

Michael J. Fox Foundation Website: https://www.michaeljfox.org/parkinsons-awareness-month?smcid=ap-a1b1R0000086fHf

Parkinson’s Boxing Gym: https://www.parkinsonsboxing.com/

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https://buffalonews.com/news/local/jack-quinn-takes-parkinsons-fight-national-on-michael-j-fox-foundation-board/article_0c339112-ba9d-11eb-9cfa-d75a4effd3c1.html

https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/former-congressman-fighting-for-parkinsons-awareness/

Video Interview with Jack by the Buffalo News: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=293697841530487

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