Radio Show / Podcast – January 11, 2026
Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell Host Contributor: Dr. Curt Dearing (Nutrition World) Guest: Dr. Hitchcock Topic: HPV & different types of treatment. A variety of other topics all related to living a healthy life. www.vitalhealthradio.com Production of: Whitfield Media Group Title: New Food Pyramid, Critique of Consumer Reports and HPV Deep Dive with Dr. Hitchcock. [ 0:00:00] New Year, Sponsors, Cava, CGM & Microplastics in Sleep Tape Ed praises Cava No seed oils in their dressings (exception: cinnamon pitas). He’s eaten there 5 times in 8 days. Uses a continuous glucose monitor (CGM): Best meal pattern for blood sugar: ½ serving brown rice Lamb (high protein) Olive oil, vegetables, lettuce, feta Full serving of rice spikes blood sugar more; half serving gives a slow rise and nice return to baseline. [0:04:50] Microplastics in Sleep Tape Ed realizes a daily habit was driving his microplastic exposure: mouth/sleep tape. Many sleep tapes tested contain microplastics, raising concerns for health. He plans to switch to and carry a microplastic‑free sleep tape product. [0:09:50] HPV Deep Dive & Alternative to LEAP with Dr. Hitchcock Guest: Dr. Hitchcock, OB‑GYN using innovative approaches to HPV‑related cervical dysplasia. HPV (Human Papillomavirus): Described as “the common cold of the cervix.” Up to 90% of the U.S. population has HPV according to some studies. Most visible issue: external genital warts, but main concern: Cervical dysplasia (precancerous cervical changes) Potential progression to cervical cancer if untreated. Early detection via Pap smears makes it highly treatable. Ed notes the body often clears HPV on its own, especially with good nutrition and supplementation. Standard treatment: LEAP (Loop Electrocautery Excisional Procedure): Electrified loop used to cut out part of the cervix. Conventional choices often limited to “watch and wait” or cut it out. Dr. Hitchcock’s long‑term concerns from practice: Chronic pelvic pain Sexual dysfunction Other complications not well addressed in standard counseling. Many women feel pressured or bullied into LEAP and lack a sense of choice. [0:13:36] A New Option: Topical Immune Modulation Imiquimod – a topical immune modulator. Applied to the cervix to stimulate the patient’s own immune system to clear HPV‑infected and abnormal cells. Already widely used for: External genital warts VAIN (vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia) VIN (vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia) In the U.S., using Imiquimod for cervical dysplasia is off‑label, but: Larger studies in Europe, Brazil, and UNC Chapel Hill show non‑inferiority vs. LEAP for many women. 2024 article in the “Green Journal” (OB‑GYN journal) notes Imiquimod as a reasonable option when women decline LEAP. [0:21:00] Direct Primary Care & Low‑Cost Imaging Dr. Hitchcock practices Direct Primary Care (DPC) in Chattanooga: No insurance billing: “fired” insurance to focus on patient care and flexible, off‑label options. Adult membership: $99/month; kids $39/month when with same provider. Includes: Direct access and doctor’s cell phone After‑hours urgent visits (l.e.g., laceration repair, respiratory issues) at no extra charge. New imaging center in‑house (open to the public, not just members): CT, X‑ray, ultrasound; flat cash prices, no prior auth. Typical pricing example: CT without contrast at $350 (vs. $800–$4000+ through hospital/insurance). Required a Certificate of Need and multi‑year licensing process; now state‑licensed. Ideal for people with no insurance or high‑deductible plans. Hitchcock.md (includes primary care, imaging center, and cervical dysplasia clinic info). [0:31:15] New Food Pyramid / Dietary Guidelines with Dr. Dearing Guest: Dr. Dearing, clinical pharmacist with 30+ years in medicine and specialty clinics. Major Shifts in the New Food Pyramid New guidelines are described as a major positive shift: More protein: Old: ~0.8 g/kg body weight (lean meats, plant‑based preferred). New: 1.0–1.6 g/kg at