The Dr. Ward Bond Show

EP 110 - 3 Steps To Boost Vitality

When we think about vitality and detoxing, we don't often think about our home environment.

When we think about vitality and detoxing, we don't often think about our home environment.

Cleaning products, skincare products, pesticides in our food and much more can impact us in so many ways on top of the things we eat.

Beth Greer the "Supernatural Mom," and an Environmental Toxins Expert & Educator, who ALSO eliminated a tumor in her chest without drugs or surgery just by detoxing her body and home!

Today she talks about detoxing your surroundings, surprising home goods that can be toxic, as well as how to read labels.

EP 109 - The Power of Sprouts

It's more likely than not that sprouts are an afterthought in your day to day life. You might see them thrown on a sandwich or on top of a salad, but they're never really the center of a dish. Well this week, the spotlight is on sprouts.

It's more likely than not that sprouts are an afterthought in your day to day life. You might see them thrown on a sandwich or on top of a salad, but they're never really the center of a dish. Well this week, the spotlight is on sprouts.

Doug Evans is a serial health food entrepreneur, and an early pioneer of the natural food industry and shares his love of sprouts, his journey to incorporate the food into his life, and how sprouts are more than just alfalfa. 

EP 108 - Self-Care for Men

Guys, this ones all for you! We have the grooming editor on from Esquire Magazine to tell you all about self-care for men.

Guys, this ones all for you! We have the grooming editor on from Esquire Magazine to tell you all about self-care for men.

Self-care isn't just manicures and facials (although it can be). In times like these, everyone deserves to feel pampered, relaxed, and simply the best they can be.

Garrett Munce is a writer and editor specializing in men’s grooming, beauty, style, and wellness. And he's going to talk about what self-care and grooming look like for men in 2020

EP 107 - Optimizing Health with Intermittent Fasting and Ketosis

Have you ever thought about trying a keto diet? or intermittent fasting? Sure they sound like fads, but Dr. Lori Shemek is here to tell you why they are not. 

Have you ever thought about trying a keto diet? or intermittent fasting? Sure they sound like fads, but Dr. Lori Shemek is here to tell you why they are not. 

Dr. Lori Shemek a leading fat cell researcher, healthy & weight loss expert, and keynote speaker focusing on inflammations role in weight loss. 

She says it's her mission to educate people on toxic effects of some foods, and how they lead to inflammation, including the many benefits of a keto diet.

EP 106 - Forging a New Standard for a Healthier Planet

Zen Honeycutt is first and foremost a mom, as well as an activist, speaker, podcast host and founding Executive Director of Moms Across America.Zen Honeycutt is first and foremost a mom, as well as an activist, speaker, podcast host, and founding Executive Director of Moms Across America.

She is unstoppable, going head to head with government agencies, and big corporate entities to change the future for our children. 

She joins Dr. Ward today to talk about keeping GMOs, Roundup, glyphosates and other pesticides out of our food.

EP 105 - Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, Part 2

Part 2 of our conversation with Alec Klein about his new book, Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, is a first-person true story about faith, forgiveness, and redemption.

Alec Klein spent years helping people who faced wrongful accusations -- even freeing many from prison.

Then, he himself was accused of misconduct. Before he had a chance to even begin defending himself, his life was destroyed. 

Klein's new book, Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, is a first-person true story about faith, forgiveness, and redemption. He joins Dr. Bond, in part one of two interviews, to share his story, insights from the book, and why he felt compelled to write it.

Listen to Part 1 of this conversation here

EP 104 - Bridging Science, Spirituality and Psychology

Bridging science, spirituality, and psychology is Dr. Denise McDermott's specialty.A doctor and mother and a healer. That's how Denise McDermott describes herself. Her work centers on bridging science, spirituality, and psychology - in an effort to break down stigmas on sensitive topics and talk mental health.

She joins Dr. Ward today to talk about the intersection of these fields, being real, and how to stop hiding behind your issues.

EP 103 - Fear, Faith & In Between

Janine Urbaniak Reid shares the very personal story of being a mother of a son with a slow-growing brain tumor. 

Janine Urbaniak Reid is a mother, an author, and an advocate of bringing humanity to the healthcare discussion.

She joins Dr. Bond to shares the very personal story of being a mother of a son with a slow-growing brain tumor, being catapulted into this medical struggle, and her book The Opposite of Certainty: Fear, Faith, and Life in Between.

EP 102 - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Key Habits that Can Help Us Through the Pandemic

Stephen Covey's 7 Habits For Highly Effective People turns 30 years old this year - but those habits are just as relevant today as ever.Stephen Covey's 7 Habits For Highly Effective People turns 30 years old this year - but those habits are just as relevant today as ever. 

Todd David has been with the company FranklinCovey for over 2 decades and joins Dr. Bond to discuss those 7 habits and the cultural influence of the book.

EP 101 - Raising Boys

Author Cara Natterson sits down with Dr. Bond to talk about raising sons, puberty difference in sons and daughters, and her new book Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons.

When it comes to talking to our children about puberty and growing up, much of the narrative is centered on girls. Owning their bodies, discussing menstruation, what to do about sex with partners. 

But what about our sons? Author Cara Natterson sits down with Dr. Bond to talk about raising sons, puberty difference in sons and daughters, and her new book Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons.

EP 100 - Energy Boosters: Not All Are Created Equal

According to Dr. Neil Paulvin, not all energy is the same. There is good energy and bad energy.A lot of people look for ways to boost their energy. Whether it is their morning cup of coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up in a can, something to help fuel their workout, or a snack to get them through the day.

But, according to Dr. Neil Paulvin, not all energy is the same. There is good energy and bad energy.

One challenge in distinguishing between the two is that labels can be deceiving. How do you really know if a snack or drink is clean?

Dr. Paulvin joins Dr. Bond to explain the difference between good and bad energy, different ways you can boost your energy throughout the day, and which red flags to watch for when choosing a energy drink or snack.

EP 99 - Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, Part 1

Alec Klein's new book, Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, is a first-person true story about faith, forgiveness, and redemption.Alec Klein spent years helping people who faced wrongful accusations -- even freeing many from prison.

Then, he himself was accused of misconduct. Before he had a chance to even begin defending himself, his life was destroyed. 

Klein's new book, Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, is a first-person true story about faith, forgiveness, and redemption. He joins Dr. Bond, in part one of two interviews, to share his story, insights from the book, and why he felt compelled to write it.

EP 98 - Tips for Reducing Hypertension, Naturally

Hypertension increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the U.S.In the United States, nearly 68 million people have high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension.

Hypertension increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the U.S. 

Aside from medications, what are some lifestyle shifts you can make to reduce your blood pressure -- or sway your future risk? Are there certain supplements you can take?

James B. LaValle, RPh, CCN, is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist and naturopathic doctorate with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He joins Dr. Bond to explain how to reduce hypertension, naturally.

EP 97 - Simple, Beautiful Food: Delicious Meals for Any Day of the Week

Amanda Frederickson's "Fridge Foraging" series empowers people to cook with what they have in their fridge and pantries. That skill is coming in handy during the time of COVID-19.Amanda Frederickson started her Instagram series, "Fridge Foraging" as a way to empower people to cook with what they have in their fridge and pantries. That skill is coming in handy during the time of COVID-19, with trips to the grocery store limited. 

She has also created a new cookbook, Simple Beautiful Food: Recipes and Riffs for Everyday Cooking, which features more than 100 recipe ideas with a photo to accompany each one.

In the book, she also provides “choose your own adventure” riffs, where one ingredient is used in many different ways, giving you greater flexibility and confidence in the kitchen.

Listen as Amanda joins Dr. Bond to share some examples of the recipes included in the book -- as well as why eating healthfully doesn't have to be difficult.

EP 96 - Eating Sustainably

Libby Gill is the reigning Miss Earth, USA, and is using the title to promote her platform of coastal preservation and educate future generations about the importance of sustainability.When it comes to protecting the earth, our younger generations play a critical role. 

Libby Gill is the reigning Miss Earth, USA, and is using the title to promote her platform of coastal preservation and educate future generations about the importance of sustainability.

As a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer, she plans to establish a private nutritional counseling practice with the mission to educate others on health, body kindness, and sustainable food sourcing practices.

Libby joins Dr. Bond to explain why sustainability is so critical for preserving the earth and global health.

EP 95 - Benefits of CBD in Kids

Samantha Miller, owner and president of The Apothecary, joins Dr. Bond to explain the myriad benefits of CBD and why it's safe for kids.As Samantha Miller's father was going through cancer treatment, he was looking for options to help with the side effects.

It was the impetus for Miller to open The Apothecary, which carries a number of CBD products -- from oils and tinctures to capsules. The store even has a line for pets, called "The Apawthecary."

Listen as Miller joins Dr. Bond to explain the myriad benefits of CBD and why it's safe for kids.

EP 94 - Healthy Belly: Habits to Make and Break

Sherry Torkos, RPh, joins Dr. Bond to share three healthy belly habits to have and five belly busters to break.In the gut, there are hundreds of species of bacteria; some are friendly, while others are not.

Good digestion relies on friendly gut bacteria to destroy harmful bacteria and other microorganisms. If the gut flora contains too many harmful bacteria and not enough friendly bacteria, an imbalance can occur known as dysbiosis, which has been linked to insulin resistance, weight gain, inflammation, obesity, allergies, brain fog, inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.

Sherry Torkos, RPh, joins Dr. Bond to share three healthy belly habits to have and five belly busters to break.

EP 93 - Natural Ways to Cope with Anxiety

Learn some simple, doable tips to help with anxiety -- especially during these uncertain times of COVID-19.According to a 2018 poll by the American Psychiatric Association, anxiety is on the rise in the U.S. and women are disproportionately affected.

In fact, a survey by EverydayHealth.com, found among 3,000 women, 50 percent said stress and anxiety are one of the top factors currently affecting their personal wellness. What’s more, more than 80 percent said they don't get a good night's rest on a daily basis.

Health journalist Julie Revelant suffers with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and as a busy working mom of two, she experience a fair share of stress as well.

Julie joins Dr. Bond to discuss natural ways to cope with anxiety, including:

1. Eat real food
2. Sweat
3. Sleep
4. Breathe
5. Try supplements
6. Practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
7. Meditate
8. Try Essential Oils
9. Set the tone for the day
10. Listen to music

Listen in to learn some simple, doable tips to help with anxiety -- especially during these uncertain times of COVID-19.

Encore Episode: Medieval Remedies to Fight Flu, Stomach Aches, Pain and Pandemic Problems

The ancient discoveries of the medieval period have guided how we treat certain conditions today.The medieval times presented plenty of health challenges, including severe illnesses like the bubonic plague. It also was a time when many remedies were discovered. 

Those ancient discoveries have guided how we treat certain conditions today. For example, colloidal silver has strong anti-microbial properties and may help enhance immunity. Turmeric and mint are two other powerful natural options.

These natural remedies may also aid in the battle against the "superbugs" that have arisen due to the over-prescribing of antibiotics. 

Listen as Sherry Torkos, BScPhm, RPh, joins Dr. Bond to discuss how the lessons learned during the medieval period have contributed to modern-day healing.

EP 92 - The Age of Garlic

Choosing the right kind of garlic supplement makes all the difference in potential odor concerns and other undesirable side effects.Garlic has been used for medical purposes for thousands of years, but it's only been in the last few decades that it has been studied for its healing properties. 

Choosing the right kind of garlic supplement makes all the difference in potential odor concerns and other undesirable side effects. Even though some products may claim to be "deodorized," the garlic odor is just masked by chemical or sugar coatings. When the capsules or tablets dissolve, garlic body odor results.

Kyolic odorless Aged Garlic Extract, on the other hand, is truly the only odorless garlic supplement. The exclusive aging process eliminates garlic odor and harsh side effects. Moreover, Kyolic contains various antioxidant properties and is the only antioxidant garlic supplement available.

Listen as Jay Levy, Director of Sales at Wakunaga of America Co., Ltd. (Kyolic) joins Dr. Bond to discuss the medicinal properties of garlic, as well as what sets Kyolic apart from other supplements.

EP 91 - How to Break Ties with Sugar for Good

Quitting sugar takes more than "willpower."Sugar is not only bad for your health, it’s also a substance with highly addictive potential -- one that creates physical, neurological, and hormonal changes that often make moderation impossible.

And, quitting sugar takes more than "willpower." 

Molly Carmel, an eating disorder therapist with a thriving clinic in New York City, discovered the devastating role sugar played in her own 20-year struggle with disordered eating. After reaching 325 pounds, Molly found the key to transform her life... by breaking up with sugar.

She has since helped thousands of people overcome compulsive overeating, repetitive dieting, and sugar addiction. In her book, Breaking Up With Sugar: Divorce the Diets, Drop the Pounds, and Live Your Best Life, Molly outlines a 66-day blueprint for cutting ties with sugar, once and for all.

Listen as Molly joins Dr. Bond to share insights from the book, as well as from her own journey to a happy, healthy, sugar-free life.

EP 90 - Enhance Your Sexual Health Naturally

Which foods should you be eating to create bedroom bliss?Food is closely connected to sexual health -- and not just in the form of aphrodisiacs.

Your diet can have either a positive or negative impact on your libido. Not surprisingly, the standard American diet (SAD) has played a key role in the bedroom blues.

Which foods should you be eating to create bedroom bliss?

In her book, Clean Eating, Dirty Sex: Sensual Superfoods and Aphrodisiac Practices for Ultimate Sexual Health and Connection, Lisa Davis, MPH, explores all the different ways you can strengthen your sexual health, deepen intimacy, and become healthier overall in the process.

Listen as Lisa joins Dr. Bond to discuss factors that impede a healthy sex life and ways to overcome those factors. She also shares some of her favorite recipes from the book.

Encore Episode: Room-by-Room Flu Prevention for Unwanted House Guests

If just one person in your household comes down with the flu, it can just take a few hours for it to spread to everyone.Can you believe it’s already time to prepare for another flu season?

It feels like we just wrapped up the last one, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says it’s time to prepare for the 2018-2019 flu season now, especially coming off of a horrible season that killed more children than any other non-pandemic year on record.

Dr. Bond's guest, Dr. Ken Redcross, board-certified internal medicine physician and author of Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor, says if just one person in your household comes down with the flu, it can just take a few hours for it to spread to everyone. In fact, it only takes one sick person’s cough to spread 2,000 virus-laden droplets into the air.

Having a strong immune system is key to protection and keeping it clean from the inside out, including your environmental surroundings, can make the difference in whether or not you will catch flu.

Dr. Redcross joins Dr. Bond to explain how tackling influenza room-by-room in your home can keep those unwanted house guests (aka: germs) from invading your space and thus lower your chances of getting sick this season.

He also provides tips on what you can do to prevent the flu in the kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom (e.g. flu-fighting foods, natural disinfectant and antibacterial wipes, one-use paper towels and bedding).

Encore Episode: Medication Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make

Taking shortcuts in the OTC aisle can be a health hazard.Over-the-counter drugs are an easy way to self-medicate when you need fast relief from some of life’s most common health obstacles.

Research shows that 81 percent of adults use OTC medicines as a first response to minor ailments and seven in ten parents have given their children OTC medicines late at night to help aid sudden medical symptoms according to Consumer Healthcare Products Association.

However taking shortcuts in the OTC aisle can be a health hazard.

The perceived safety net vibe OTC medications emit by being readily accessible to anyone on a store shelf without a prescription is the reason why many people tend to overuse them for a wide range of ailments including cold and flu, pain, fever, heartburn, allergies and insomnia.

With more than 300,000 OTC products on the market, the mistakes that can be made are high and so are the stakes for your health if misuse happens frequently.

Dr. Amy Shah, a double-board certified physician in internal medicine and allergy immunology, says the main problem with OTC medications is that most people do not take the time to thoroughly read the ingredient labels or strictly follow directions. Over-medicating with OTC’s, especially over long periods of time, can be particularly dangerous.  

Listen as Dr. Shah joins Dr. Bond to discuss the medication mistakes you don't want to make.

Encore Episode: The Stimulation-Sedation Syndrome

Many of us are caught up in a vicious cycle of stimulation with caffeine and sugar and sedation with drugs and alcohol. How can it be broken?More than 80% of the patients Dr. Elson Haas treats are using caffeine and sugar as energy stimulants in the day and/or alcohol and other substances at night to calm and rest.

When we don’t do that in balance, we disrupt our natural energy flow and get into a vicious cycle of needing to stimulate our body every day, to whip it into action, and then slow it down in the evening.

Dr. Haas has named this the Stimulation-Sedation Cycle.

Listen as he joins Dr. Bond to discuss the long-term health hazards that can happen if we keep stimulating and sedating ourselves in this manner, as well as simple steps to overcome this vicious cycle.

Encore Episode: Doyle Dykes & His Amazing Encounters with God

Doyle Dykes' book, The Lights of Marfa, regales some of his experiences in the music world, but it's also about much more than his life as a guitar player.Doyle Dykes is one of the premier fingerstyle guitarists in the world. He has thrilled secular and church audiences all over the world and garners respect from some of the hottest musicians today.

His book, The Lights of Marfa: One of the World's Great Guitar Player's Amazing Encounters with God, does regale some of his experiences in the music world, but it's also about much more than his life as a guitar player.

Infused into stories like how he was invited to be part of the Stamps Quartet (Elvis' backup band), why a white rose is on the headstock of his signature-model guitar, and how his worst night at the Opry turned out to be anything but, are accounts of the remarkable ways God has shown up in Doyle's life.

Listen as Doyle joins Dr. Bond to share highlights from the book, his life, and why he cherishes the blessings in his life.

Encore Episode: Medieval Remedies to Fight Flu, Stomach Aches, Pain and Pandemic Problems

The ancient discoveries of the medieval period have guided how we treat certain conditions today.The medieval times presented plenty of health challenges, including severe illnesses like the bubonic plague. It also was a time when many remedies were discovered. 

Those ancient discoveries have guided how we treat certain conditions today. For example, colloidal silver has strong anti-microbial properties and may help enhance immunity. Turmeric and mint are two other powerful natural options.

These natural remedies may also aid in the battle against the "superbugs" that have arisen due to the over-prescribing of antibiotics. 

Listen as Sherry Torkos, BScPhm, RPh, joins Dr. Bond to discuss how the lessons learned during the medieval period have contributed to modern-day healing.

Encore Episode: The MS Fitness Challenge with Founder David Lyons, National Fitness Hall of Famer

While some view MS as a "disability," David Lyons knows a diagnosis is not a sentence to be bound to a wheelchair.Multiple sclerosis (MS) takes different forms and is categorized into four different types. 

While some view this condition as a "disability," but David Lyons knows an MS diagnosis is not a sentence to be bound to a wheelchair. 

Diagnosed at age 47, David went through a period of darkness and doubt about his future. He lost the muscle mass he'd worked so hard to build in his many years in the gym. Ultimately, he decided that was not the future he wanted to live.

Now, he's helping others with MS and other conditions to meet their fitness and lifestyle goals. In his book, Everyday Health and Fitness with Multiple Sclerosis: Achieve Your Peak Physical Wellness While Working with Limited Mobility, David provides solutions for overcoming mental hurdles, nutrition fundamentals to properly fuel workouts, easily adaptable exercises, and motivation. As Amazon describes it, the book is a "road map for every person who wants to conquer a disease or disability, and just get moving."

David also co-founded the MS Fitness Challenge (MSFC) with his wife Kendra in order to help others with MS.

Listen as David joins Dr. Bond to share his own journey through MS and the great work the MSFC is doing.

Encore Episode: Happiness in Marriage

Richard and Sheri Bright share their marriage advice and how you can bring happiness back into your relationship.Weddings are a blessed event, but the marriage that follows isn't always rainbows and unicorns. From small gripes like whose responsibility it is to unload the dishwasher to devastating problems like infidelity, marriage is something people have to work at.

Richard and Sheri Bright are certified Marriage on the Rock trainers (taught under Christian marriage expert, Jimmy Evans). The couple has a powerful testimony and undeniable chemistry that enable them to speak to couples all over the country.

They use wisdom, humor, and a deep compassion for others to reach the hearts of everyone who listens.

Listen as The Brights join Dr. Bond to share their marriage advice and how you can bring happiness back into your relationship.

Encore Episode: Releasing Anger & Resentment for Better Health

Learn how to use anger and frustration for good, instead of letting it take hold of you in a negative way.People are angry a lot these days. Whether it's based in political views or unfair treatment in the workplace, anger is a common occurrence. 

According to Joël Malm, counselor, communicator, and pastor, anger is a secondary emotion. It is actually a response to the threat of one of three basic needs: safety and security, connection with others, and empowerment. Anger is the response we emit to try to regain control and to overcome resulting feelings of abandonment, rejection, and humiliation.

More than a mental state, anger can also have severe physical impacts -- particularly if you've held on to it for a lengthy period of time. Sleep issues, high blood pressure, depression, and inflammation are physical effects that can manifest due to chronic, unreleased anger.

In his book, Fully You: Unlocking the Power of All You Really Are, Malm provides tips on how to use anger, frustration and resentment for good, instead of letting it take hold of you in a negative way.

Listen as Malm joins Dr. Bond to discuss anger's detrimental effects and how you can turn it around.