The Dr. Ward Bond Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oftentimes advertised to promote brain health, omega-3s are also very important for aiding heart health.Nutrition plays an integral role in overall health and wellness. While that seems like a no-brainer, many individuals don't know what kind of nutrition is required for optimal health.

Omega-3s are one of those key nutrients. Oftentimes advertised to promote brain health, omega-3s are also very important for aiding heart health. 

In fact, in 2002, the American Heart Association recognized the importance of eating fish twice a week for those without heart disease and recommends at least one gram of EPA+DHA for those with established coronary artery disease. Since then, additional research has shown that omega-3s may help you maintain healthy blood pressure, support healthy triglyceride levels, and manage your risk of heart disease. 

According to Jolie Root, Senior Nutritionist and Educator for Carlson Laboratories, omega-3s are also key in helping manage heart arrhythmia. 

Root joins Dr. Bond to explain why omega-3s are so essential for overall health, how they contribute to heart health, and what dosage is needed to realize those benefits.

More than one doctor told him he would never play an instrument, but Brandon Mendenhall had other plans."Mind over matter" is a common phrase when encountering difficult situations. For Brandon Mendenhall, it was the mantra of his life.

Mendenhall was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological condition that affects movement, coordination and balance. More than one doctor told him he would never play an instrument, but Mendenhall had other plans, which he documents in his film, MIND OVER MATTER.

The film follows his unbelievable journey to rehabilitate his then-paralyzed left hand in order to play guitar, while also overcoming bullies and stereotypes. Along the way he found friendship and mentors with members of the Grammy-award winning band KORN.

Mendenhall joins Dr. Bond to share his resilience, despite being faced with not only physical challenges, but the bullying and misunderstandings he's experienced throughout his life.

Dr. Anthony Youn, a board-certified plastic surgeon, wants people to view youth-preserving surgical intervention as a last option.As you age, you might consider options for preserving your youthful appearance. Fortunately, there are many approaches you can take other than going "under the knife."

In fact, Dr. Anthony Youn, a board-certified plastic surgeon, wants people to view surgical intervention as a last option.

Dr. Youn believes a more holistic strategy can be just as effective. He has spent the past 16 years researching the secrets of plastic surgeons, dermatologists, makeup artists, and dietitians in order to discover what works, what doesn’t, and what’s overpriced.

For example, light therapy can address issues from dry skin and acne to wrinkles. This therapy is non-invasive and pain-free. A few other treatments he supports include micro-needling, microdermabrasion, platelet rich plasma (PRP), and radiofrequency therapy.

Listen as Dr. Youn joins Dr. Bond to discuss the various non-surgical options for turning back the clock.

Chef Jacqueline King Schiller joins Dr. Bond to share her personal journey with food, highlights from her new book, and why eating a pescan diet is beneficial for health.The pescan way of eating, as defined by Chef Jacqueline King Schiller, is centered on plant-based, dairy-free dishes, but with high-protein seafood and eggs incorporated.

It's also the focus of Jacqueline's new book, co-authored by her best friend Abbie Cornish: Pescan: A Feel Good Cookbook.

The cookbook is a culmination of Jacqueline and Abbie's weekly trips to the farmers’ market, after which they'd spend all day cooking and then serve those dishes to their family and friends. Pescan is an extension of this tradition and all the food the two explored together. It’s also a story of friendship, healing, and developing a more positive relationship with food.

Listen as Jacqueline joins Dr. Bond to share her personal journey with food, highlights from the book, and why eating a pescan diet is beneficial for health.

Learn how you can take charge of the aging process and make your coming years the best they can be, if you just make a commitment to "just move."An inspirational speaker, author, and former Wall Street rainmaker, Jim Owen was 70 when he decided he had to get fit.

Getting started was a challenge. Realizing that the old bodybuilding approach was no way to tackle the stiffness, weakness, and aches and pains that come with age, he set off on a journey of discovery and transformation.

With help from the experts, he developed a common-sense, step-by-step program that can be tailored to any level of physical ability. 

Today, Owen is in better shape than he was at 25. He has proven you don't have to be powerless in the face of advancing years.

Listen as Owen joins Dr. Bond to share how you can take charge of the aging process and make your coming years the best they can be, if you just make a commitment to "just move."

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.

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.

Turn trauma into triumph, eliminate processed foods and work to heal yourself.Fitness coach Shanna Ferrigno struggled with childhood obesity. Her father, Lou, was a body builder and actor. His return to bodybuilding competitions during her youth turned her family into a business.

While eating clean food, Lou was emotionally unavailable during his training. Shanna missed the connection with her father. She turned to processed foods for consolation because healthy foods were associated with her dad’s distance.

Getting educated on ingredients in processed food helped Shanna change her mindset. If your great-grandmother didn’t eat it, eliminate it from your diet.

Shanna believes in turning trauma into triumph. 

Listen as Shanna joins Dr. Bond to share how she overcame childhood obesity and escaped yo-yo diets to reset her life.

Learn more about suicide and how you can help a friend in need.George Vernadakis of Everyday Health saw the suicide statistics and had to do something about it. Everyday Health published an extensive report about suicide risk factors and how to help.

Self injury deaths (overdose and suicide) are higher in Americans than those caused by diabetes. Suicide rates are climbing.

Suicide is complex and rarely has just one contributing factor. Financial trouble, illness, relationship difficulty and substance abuse play a role. Social media may be a factor among younger people, leading them to feel isolated and depressed.

Red Flags

• Expressing feelings of hopelessness or isolation
• Extreme mood swings
• Worrying about being a burden to others
• Changes in sleep habits
• Substance abuse

The red flags may be subtle and may not all be present. Keep communication open with the person who is enduring some trouble.

Listen as George joins Dr. Bond to discuss the latest findings on suicide and how to help when a friend may be in need.

Improve mild mood symptoms with herbal tinctures.Sara-Chana Silverstein endorses lifting your mood with herbs.

We already use herbs in cooking and teas, like parsley, mint and cilantro. Using herbal tinctures means you can get the benefits of herbs on the go.

Sara-Chana has herbal recommendations for those who need a bit of a boost.

• Mild depression: Rhodiola is an adaptogen that helps the body adapt to life stresses.
• Anxiety: Passionflower and valerian may ease anxiety. Kava is often used for tense muscles. Blue vervain lessens cortisol levels from panic attacks.
• Insomnia: Lemon balm or passionflower at dinner can help with insomnia. Dose once or twice more before bed.
• Stress: Skullcap may help calm back-to-school nerves without grogginess. Linden is calming and aids digestion. Catnip is soothing after school.

Sara-Chana advises speaking with your doctor if you are seeking treatment for a chronic or moderate condition.

As a bonus tip, Sara-Chana recommends lowering cortisol through random acts of kindness. They help you control your mood and don’t cost a thing.

Listen as Sara-Chana joins Dr. Bond to share how to boost your mood with herbal tinctures.

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum discusses how fibromyalgia can be addressed effectively by optimizing the hormones in the body.According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions.

The disorder affects an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 3-6 percent of the world population. While it is most prevalent in women (75-90 percent of the people who have fibromyalgia are women), it also occurs in men and children of all ethnic groups.

According to long-standing research and his personal work with treating chronic pain, Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum says fibromyalgia can be addressed effectively by optimizing the hormones in the body; particularly the "sex" hormones of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. By doing this, you restore the body's energy production capabilities. 

Dr. Teitelbaum warns that physicians should treat individuals uniquely, based on symptoms -- not necessarily on what blood work shows hormone levels to be. 

Listen in as Dr. Teitelbaum joins Dr. Bond to share more about this approach to treating fibromyalgia, as well as his S.H.I.N.E. protocol.

Eating healthy shouldn't just be about losing weight. It should be about striving for an overall healthy lifestyle.Sometimes the term "diet" gets a bad rap, especially when in the company of another word: fad.

Eating healthy shouldn't just be about weight (losing or maintaining). It should be about striving for an overall healthy lifestyle. 

Dr. Felicia Stoler advises three diet approaches the not only help you lose weight, but also provide significant health benefits.

MIND: combination of DASH and Mediterranean diets
Fasting Mimicking: developed by Dr. Valter Longo, a “fasting with food” concept
Flexitarian: encourages mostly plant-based eating with small amounts of animal protein

Listen as Dr. Stoler joins Dr. Bond to discuss these three diet plans and all of their many benefits -- not just for your waistline, but for your overall health and wellness.

Eating vegetarian not only resolved Steve Vai's health issues but promoted better health overall.Accomplished musician and producer, Steve Vai, has been a vegetarian for over 38 years.

He began this lifestyle after encountering multiple health issues in his youth, including migraines and digestive distress. Eating vegetarian not only resolved these issues, but also promoted better health overall and provided a mental clarity that contributed to Steve's creativity in his musical artistry. 

Steve joins Dr. Bond to discuss his vegetarian lifestyle, as well as stories from his long history of being a celebrated member of the musical arena.

As a healthy and fit man in his early 30s, James Templeton was shocked to the core when he was diagnosed with melanoma.James Templeton had become an avid runner to stave off the fates of his father and grandfather, who both died of heart attacks at a young age.

His fitness fanaticism led him to believe he was truly in good health, so he was shocked to the core when he was diagnosed with melanoma in his early 30s during a regular physical routine. 

When conventional treatment methods failed, James was devastated. Fortunately, help came in the form of three different visitors who would change the course of his life―and help direct him on a path back to health.

Listen as James joins Dr. Bond to share his journey through cancer and the inspiration, methods, and lifestyle changes that helped him heal.