Radio Show / Podcast – March 8, 2026
Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell A variety of topics of all about living a healthy life www.vitalhealthradio.com Presented by: Nutrition World www.nutritionw.com Broadcasting from the Nooga Dentistry www.noogadentristy.com Production of: Whitfield Media Group Show Summary & Time Stamps: Title: Neural Integration., Trazodone: Sleep Use, Risks & Alternatives, and Lithium: From Psychiatric Drug to Trace Nutrient [0:00:00 ] Show Intro Preview of guests and topics: Dr. Matt (Rev) – neural integration and nervous system regulation. Dr. Curt Dearing – Trazodone for sleep and lithium (high‑dose risk vs low‑dose benefit). [0:01:34 ] Event Announcements Optimize Your Fertility with Katie Pool Date: Wednesday, April 1. Meet Jeff Nursie – Pain‑Relief Bracelets Date: April 3, 11:00 am–1:00 pm at Nutrition World. Demonstration of bracelets with a disc on the back that many users (including pets) report help reduce pain. Brain Training for Effective Intervention Date: April 9 Topic: improving reading comprehension and information processing for all ages. [0:04:43] Microplastics & Prostate Cancer Discussion of a study comparing benign vs tumor prostate tissue: About 90% of tumor samples contained microplastic particles. Ed questions long‑standing claims that testosterone drives prostate cancer; newer evidence suggests testosterone may not cause and may sometimes protect against some prostate cancers. Practical tips: Ed limits plastic‑bottled water to ~2 bottles/week. Strong warning against drinking from plastic bottles left in hot cars or repeatedly frozen/squeezed, which can concentrate microplastics. [0:10:24] “Team” Approach to Aging & Health Ed emphasizes aging well requires a health team, not just genetics. Encourages listeners to build a trusted circle of varied practitioners (chiropractic, nervous system work, eye care, nutrition, etc.). [0:11:34] Neural Integration & Rev: What They Do and Why It Matters Concept & Science Dr. Matt has been practicing this style of care in Chattanooga for 10 years. increasingly backed by: Neuroscience, quantum physics, cell biology, epigenetics. Core focus: nervous system regulation rather than just bones/joints. Increase vagal tone and parasympathetic (rest‑and‑digest) activity. Create more coherence in the nervous system. Who Comes & Why Common issues: headaches, neck/back pain, chronic anxiety, depression, PTSD, and a general feeling of being “disconnected” from oneself. Many clients have already tried multiple approaches and see Rev as a “last stop.” Philosophy & Process They don’t claim to know precisely what’s wrong with each person; bodies and histories are too complex. Emphasis on supporting the body’s own “ancient intelligence”: The notochord forms early in utero and becomes the nervous system, which orchestrates organ development and lifelong regulation. The nervous system is also our perceptual filter for physical, emotional, mental, and chemical stress. Chronic unprocessed stress = dysregulation; their work aims to process and release that backlog. Ed’s Personal Experience at Rev Ed attended weekly, often for a double session. Typical visit: Lie face down for ~15 minutes: very gentle touch at specific points. Then face up for another ~15 minutes of similar work. Outcomes he reports: Some pain reduction Enhanced well‑being and sense of groundedness. Feeling more connected and less weighed down by “packed‑away chaos.” [0:34:48] Trazodone: Sleep Use, Risks & Alternatives What Trazodone Is Used For Originally an antidepressant; use declined with newer SSRIs. Now frequently prescribed off‑label for insomnia. Concerns & Side Effects Does not improve REM sleep, which Dr. Dearing considers key. Side effects: Daytime drowsiness, grogginess. Nausea. Dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation (anticholinergic‑like effects). Risk of priapism (rare but serious; requires emergency treatment). Ed questions claims that Trazodone is “not addictive” given: Many patients experience