Radio Show / Podcast – February 22, 2026
Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell A variety of topics all related to living a healthy life www.vitalhealthradio.com Presented by: Nutrition World www.nutritionw.com Production of: Whitfield Media Group Broadcasting from the: Nooga Dentistry Studio www.noogadentistry.com Show Summary & Time Stamps: Title: Mushrooms for Immune Health, Red Light Therapy, Fatty Liver Antibiotics Effect on Brain Chemistry, & More [0:00:00] – Show Intro [0:02:32] – Healthy Restaurants & Eating Out -Firebox Grill. No seed oils, high fructose corn syrup, GMOs, or MSG. They render their own tallow and use grass‑fed butter and olive oil. -Bona Fide Restaurant (not yet open) “purist” about ingredients; leans even more health‑focused than Firebox. -Mr. Tallow. Associated with Portofino (which Ed loves). Uses tallow instead of seed oils. Ed eats at Portofino “every other week,” chooses wisely from menu. [0:05:34] – Mushrooms & Immune Health (Tom Doudant Mention) -Tom Doudant – “the mushroom guy”, Long‑time expert in holistic “green pharmacy,” especially medicinal mushrooms. -Trained the Nutrition World staff when he visited this month and recorded a podcast with him that will be coming out very soon.. -Strong data for immune support. -~55% of human genetics are similar to mushrooms, indicating a unique relationship. – Ed: will not go without mushrooms due to immune benefits; recommends doubling dose when feeling under the weather. [0:07:53] – Red Light Therapy Personal use & General Benefits – Research shows red light therapy can help hair growth, skin & collagen production, possible body‑fat reduction and tightening loose skin (especially important for 50+). -Choosing effective red light devices – Mamavation.com -Mamavation.com is a trusted, independent tester of products (including red light devices and cookware). Their testing showed about half of red‑light devices they test are not effective. – What they found is that these devices are not producing the correct wavelength (nanometers) of red light, around 630–670 nm. -Ed uses Mamavation as a “partner on the journey” for selecting safe, effective tools.Including gifts for family members. [0:16:27] –Fatty Liver Basics, Risks, and Fat Loss -Fatty liver is epidemic and often silent (no symptoms other than bloodwork).Very dangerous if ignored. -Macro‑focused diet can help:Higher protein, Higher healthy fats, Lower carbohydrates -Research: consistent exercise reduces liver fat even without weight loss by improving blood sugar control and metabolic function. – Meaningful liver fat reduction at: ~25 minutes of moderate activity, 5 days/week .Strongest benefit at 150–160 minutes/week total. – Needs to be in the target heart rate zone (~120 bpm for many people, adjusted for age/health). -Workout examples: treadmill, punching bag [0:21:00] – Antibiotics, Gut Microbiome & Mood/Brain Effects – Example scenario: antibiotic course is over, infection is gone, but now: Poor sleep, Racing heart, Feeling “on edge,” irritable -Doctors may say “you’re fine,” but literature shows antibiotics can alter brain chemistry and emotional regulation. -Most neurotransmitters are manufactured in the gut, not just the brain. -Antibiotics disrupt the microbiome family (gut bacteria), which: Builds immune system, and produces brain chemicals (mood, cognition, energy). – Adding a spore‑based probiotics during the course of antibiotics is recommended – Standard acidophilus/probiotics are ineffective during antibiotics because they get killed. – encapsulated “spores” survive antibiotics and hatch in the intestines, helping preserve gut health and neurotransmitter balance. [0:24:00] – Smell Loss & Neurological Implications -~22% of adults have some degree of smell dysfunction (aside from COVID‑related loss). -Often appears years before: Memory decline, Heart disease, Reduced longevity -Linked to: Depression and social isolation, Poor diet quality, Safety hazards (gas leaks, spoiled food). -Loss of smell frequently sho