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Strive for Great Health Podcast

Dr. Richard Harristheghwellness.com
Welcome to a podcast powered by the Double Doc, Richard Harris, MD, PharmD, MBA. Dr. Harris is a board-certified pharmacist and holistic internal medicine physician in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harris passion is to educate; his podcast focuses on research-based health and wellness information backed by the principles of functional medicine and the ancestral lifestyle. Dr. Harris motto is Strive for Great Health which sounds simple. However, there is a lot of conflicting information presented by so many so-called experts that people are confused about what is actually healthy. Pull up a chair, get comfy and listen to the Double Doc drop potent bits of information about what is actually in your best health interests and what you should be doing to achieve your health goals. Wellness to Dr. Harris is a holistic approach and as a partner in an education consulting firm that specializes in curricula for social-emotional learning and mental fortitude, and a consultant for several start-up companies, the nature of the podcast will reflect Dr. Harris' wide variety of interests and expertise. We aim to be your go-to health and wellness resource as you progress on your wellness journey!
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Episodes

Episode 108 - East Meets West: Ayurveda & CBD

Dr. Harris is joined by Dr. Swathi Varanasi, a pharmacist and serial entrepreneur who was recently voted one of the top 50 most influential leaders in pharmacy in 2023. We discuss how she incorporates the principles of Ayurveda into her clinical practice, why continuing education is essential, and the innovative ways she mentors students about alternative careers. Finally, we discuss CBD and her company Element Apothec. It was a wonderful conversation full of take-home points to help you boost y...

Feb 14, 202348 min

Episode 107 - Why You Should Care About Your Oral Microbiome

Dr. Spencer Wood, DDS, joins the show today to talk about his integrative approach to dentistry and using dentistry to improve our overall health. He utilizes an innovative test to determine the health of our mouths and gums and then utilizes a holistic treatment algorithm to fix what needs to be fixed. We discuss that approach and how he spearheads the movement to pay the dentist not to do dental work. Connect with Dr. Wood : https://smilebellaire.com/ Nimbus Healthcare : https://nimbushealthca...

Jan 18, 202338 min

Episode 106 - Functional Culinary Medicine

Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 106 - Functional Culinary Medicine There is a new healthcare paradigm making waves, and it's called functional culinary medicine. Have you heard of it? It's taking the food is medicine philosophy and taking it a step further by combining the principles of functional medicine. Dr. Monisha Bhanote joins us on the podcast to discuss how she uses the principles of functional culinary medicine to heal her patients. Connect with Dr. Bhanote : https://www.drbhano...

Dec 14, 202248 min

Episode 105 - Myth Busters: Fat Loss Edition

There are so many myths related to body composition and fat loss. In our early media career, we got many of these myths wrong and, unfortunately, propagated things that were not true. In our Things I Got Wrong episode and subsequent episodes, we covered some of these. In this episode, we cover some of the prevailing myths regarding losing body fat and then present what we found in our data analysis covering each myth. Nimbus Healthcare : https://nimbushealthcare.com Lifestyle Medicine : https://...

Nov 21, 202242 min

104 - Sexual Health, Intimacy, & Desire

Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 104 - Sexual Health, Intimacy, & Desire The quality and frequency of intimate moments you share with your spouse affect your health. Did you know if you have intercourse 52 or more times a year, you decrease your risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, among other disease states? I am joined on the podcast by my good friend Dr. Angela Jones of Get Centered Counseling & Consultants, who is a certified Sex Therapy Candidate at the Texas...

Oct 20, 202248 min

Episode 103 - How To Gain Control Of Your Appetite

Overconsumption of calories is a great way to make yourself sick. Many of us feel like our appetites are out of control. How and when we eat is under the control of many different factors, but all is not lost. We dive into those factors and end the episode with actionable tips for taking control of your appetite. Nimbus Healthcare : https://nimbushealthcare.com Lifestyle Medicine : https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle...

Sep 26, 20221 hr 1 min

Episode 102 - I Got It Wrong

I want to apologize to all of my listeners. Some things were mentioned on the podcast that I did not vet properly. I also incorporated some of my own bias and agenda into the podcast's early episodes, which resulted in information being presented that was not scientifically accurate. This episode is my apology, where I dive into some of the issues I know I got wrong on previous podcast episodes. Thank you for your continued support, and God Bless. Nimbus Healthcare : https://nimbushealthcare.com...

Aug 29, 202241 min

Episode 101 - BNDF: How To Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 101 - BDNF: How To Teach An Old Dog New Tricks Brain health fascinates me. I was raised in a house full of mental illness and saw two grandparents pass away from neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer's and Parkinson's). Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is one of the critical regulators of brain health by controlling neuroplasticity. Our brain can adapt to our ever-changing environment and has a remarkable ability to heal when placed in the right s...

Aug 15, 202233 min

Episode 100 - Bone Health: A Matter Of Life & Death

The title of this podcast sounds like an exaggeration and a marketing ploy to get you to listen to this episode. I assure you it is not. Let's say you are a 65-year-old standard American female or male with three medical conditions and had a hip fracture. You have a 30 to 40% chance of being dead one year from that fracture. Astronomical; how come nobody is talking about this? Luckily, we have your back and will break down everything you need to know about your bones and how to optimize bone hea...

Jul 20, 202256 min

Episode 99 - Why Lifestyle Medicine Is Necessary For Blood Pressure & Lipids

Dysregulations in blood pressure and blood lipids/cholesterol are common issues affecting millions of Americans. The conventional approach is to treat each with medication and hope for the best. Yet millions of people die each year due to cardiometabolic illnesses connected to high blood pressure and abnormal lipids. What if medications are not the best solution to these problems? We dive into five studies that outline why lifestyle medicine is necessary to treat high blood pressure and abnormal...

Jun 18, 202227 min

Episode 98 - Financial Health With Dr. Bryan McElderry

What does your financial health look like? I've often found just like mental, physical, and spiritual health, we often make many mistakes and missteps regarding our financial health. How we view our finances, and our relationship with money can impact our overall health. Holistic life and business coach Dr. Bryan McElderry joins the podcast to discuss how he empowers his clients to achieve robust financial health. Connect with Dr. Bryan : https://www.bryanmcelderry.com/ Nimbus Healthcare : https...

May 19, 202238 min

Episode 97 - Stress: The HPA Axis

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is one of the two primary stress circuits in the body. Stress is one of the root causes of chronic disease, and it's incredibly prevalent in our lives today. We can lower our risk of self-injury by moderating how our HPA axis responds to stressors. We discuss what the HPA axis is, how it works, and ways you can take control of this pathway to master stress. Nimbus Healthcare : https://nimbushealthcare.com CBD Health Collection : https://cbdhealthcoll...

Apr 27, 20221 hr

Episode 96 - Time Management With The ADHD Life Coach

It seems like some people have all the time in the world. How can these individuals stack so much into the same 24 hours that we all get? Must it be some magic, right? The magic is time management, and it's a skill like any other skill. It can be learned and mastered. ADHD Life Coach Dr. Diana Mercado joins the podcast to discuss how she developed a time management system that allows her to thrive as a busy physician with ADHD. Connect with Diana : https://www.adhd-lifecoach.com/ Nimbus Healthca...

Apr 06, 202248 min

Episode 95 - My Personal Acute Care Protocols

Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 95 - My Personal Acute Care Protocols What do you do when things do not go according to plan? Do you have a plan for these situations? We break down what we do when inflammation, injuries, infection, stomach upset, and more strike the Harris household. Are you ready to boost your Health EQ and IQ regarding holistic acute care? Nimbus Healthcare : https://nimbushealthcare.com Lake Hills Pharmacy : https://lakehillsrx.com/c/shop CBD Health Collection : https...

Mar 25, 202244 min

Episode 94 - LDN: The Most Versatile Medication You've Never Heard Of

Dr. Harris Is joined by David Yeazel and Stephen Anderson of the LDN Health Center to discuss one of our favorite holistic treatments, Low Dose Naltrexone. We discuss the history of naltrexone, how it works, and why its uses have exploded recently. You've probably never heard of this medication, but it's something that is helping people all over the US right now. Are you ready to boost your Health EQ and IQ regarding LDN? Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris : https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p...

Feb 21, 202239 min

Episode 93 - February Wellness Review 2022

Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 93 - February Wellness Review 2022 This podcast covers the following topics: Wellness Journey - Follow your own path Study #1 - Shortening your DNA is not good Study #2 - T Cells to the COVID-19 rescue Supplement Discussion - Tribulus Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris : https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Alpha Male X : https://www.alphatherapeutics.com/supplements/alpha-male-120 CBD Health Collection : https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?re...

Feb 03, 202231 min

Episode 92 - Hair Loss Featuring Nimbus Healthcare

Hair loss is estimated to affect 80 million Americans. The conventional one size fits all approach fails to address the root causes of hair loss. Many have tried this approach with minimal to no results. We at Nimbus healthcare use personalized medicine to address hair loss's root cause or causes. By checking genetics and providing lifestyle medicine, each solution is unique. This episode will discuss the structure and function of hair, why the conventional approach fails, and how Nimbus achieve...

Jan 20, 202236 min

Episode 91 - Negative Ion Therapy

Energy medicine utilizes the natural energies and frequencies present in nature to promote optimal mental, physical, and spiritual health. We have covered two forms of energy medicine already, infrared therapy and PEMF therapy. One of our favorite tools is negative ions. Negative ion therapy is starting to get a lot of publicity, especially with the wrist band wearables. Is there any juice behind negative ions? In this Strive for Great Health Podcast episode, we dive into what the research shows...

Dec 01, 202127 min

Episode 90 - Cancer Made Me A Superhero W/ Matt Ode

From survivor to superhero, Matt Ode joins the podcast to discuss his journey through Stage 3C testicular cancer and how his faith and tribulation made him the dynamic motivator and speaker he is today. It is a fantastic conversation about the perseverance of faith amid a severe storm. Connect With Matt : https://www.mattodespeaks.com/ Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris : https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle CBD Health Collection : https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u...

Nov 17, 202133 min

Episode 89 - November Wellness Review 2021

This podcast covers the following four topics: ➡️ Wellness Journey - Adversity ➡️ Study #1 - Does increasing fat intake increase LDL ➡️ Study #2 - Artificial sugars impair the gut microbiome ➡️ Supplement Discussion - Ashwagandha Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris : https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Alpha Male X : https://www.alphatherapeutics.com/supplements/alpha-male-120...

Nov 03, 202143 min

Episode 88 - Brain Based Wellness

Dr. Harris is joined by Elisabeth Kristof of Brain Based Wellness, an applied neurology practice in Austin, Texas. Her practice is a comprehensive method that puts the brain and nervous system at the center of movement training, behavior change practice, and mindset coaching for improved health, resilience, and athletic performance. In this episode, we talk about her wellness journey, how she became an applied neurology practitioner, and some simple movements for you to do at home that improves ...

Oct 20, 202143 min

Episode 87 - How Do You Know You Are Healthy

Healthy is a myth when 60% of the adult population has one chronic disease. Even the "young" are not spared, as 44% of millennials have one chronic disease. The term healthy is the most misunderstood word in medicine. Health is not the absence of illness. Health is a state of being comprised of thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. In this episode, we outline several factors that go into proper health. How do you know you are healthy? Find out by tuning in. Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: ...

Oct 06, 202140 min

Episode 86 - The Hidden Benefits Of Exercise

It's a secret that is no longer a secret! We often think about exercise to look good, but there are many surprising benefits to a routine exercise program. International fitness superstar Mario Tomic joins the podcast to discuss five hidden benefits of exercise essential to overall mental, physical, and spiritual health. What are those five benefits, you ask? Tune in to find out! Connect With Mario : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdt93DFIUVMMCPrKp6VHuQ Lifestyle Medicine With Dr. Harris: htt...

Sep 24, 202159 min

Episode 85 - September Wellness Review 2021

This episode covers the following topics: ➡️ Wellness Journey: Praise, Criticism, & Critiques ➡️ Article 1: Obesity Decreases COVID Vaccine Response ➡️ Article 2: Small Increases In Movement Improve Metabolism ➡️ Supplement Discussion: Alpha Male X - Longjack Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Alpha Male X: https://www.alphatherapeutics.com/supplements/alpha-male-120...

Sep 08, 20214 hr 49 minEp. 85

Episode 84 - iCRYO: Why You Should Be Doing Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is an intervention that is taking the world by storm right now. One of the pioneers in bringing cryotherapy to the masses is Kyle Jones, the co-founder, and COO of iCRYO. This episode dives into the origins of the cryotherapy empire, how God led the way for Kyle and what research shows are the benefits of engaging in cryotherapy. Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris : https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle CBD Health Collection : https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64j...

Aug 25, 202133 min

Episode 83 - Myth Busters: The Opportunity Cost Of Healthy Food & Exercise

Do you remember that show Myth Busters? We loved that show because it took a scientific approach to popular myths to bust them or uphold them. We took that approach on this episode to two myths we can not stand! It's too expensive to eat healthy, and I don't have time to work out. Do you think these myths are going to stand up after they run through the Strive for Great Health Podcast Gauntlet? Tune in to find out! Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course : https://theghwe...

Aug 11, 202126 min

Episode 82 - Stupid Cancer With Matthew Zachary

What comes to mind when you hear advocacy? We all have been touched by cancer, and the medical effects are understood by many of us. However, the non-medical logistical issues are something that can be extremely difficult to navigate. After being diagnosed with brain cancer, Matthew Zachary has dedicated his life to advocacy, the act of making cancer suck less. Hear his story and learn about advocacy in this episode of the Strive for Great Health Podcast. Connect With Matthew : https://www.matth...

Jul 29, 202147 min

Episode 81 - A Day In The Life Of Dr. Harris

Strivers, have you ever wondered what do I do to keep myself well? As a lifestyle medicine physician, I prioritize the daily interactions with our environment to treat and prevent illness. This podcast episode walks you through how I use lifestyle medicine to keep myself healthy, vibrant, and full of purpose and joy. Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course : https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine : https://rootinevitamins.df7...

Jul 21, 202127 min

Episode 80 - DISC: How Your Personality Affects Your Health, Finances & Relationships with Sean Sessel

Sean Sessel joins the podcast to discuss how our personality types can influence how we gather information and how we respond to our environment. Our personalities affect how we view our health, finances, and relationships. There is also even a link between our brain chemicals and our personalities! This is the episode you don't want to miss, and we give you tips and tricks to maximize your health, finances, and relationships, all based upon your brain chemistry and personality. Oculus Institute...

Jul 15, 202156 min

Episode 79 - July Wellness Review

Our monthly wellness review contains four segments, the segments in this month's episode are as follows: ➡️ Wellness Journey: What other people see ➡️ Article 1: Artificial sweeteners and your gut bacteria ➡️ Article 2: Exercise saves you money ➡️ Supplement Discussion: Zinc (From Alpha Male X ) - https://www.alphatherapeutics.com Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course : https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine : https://rooti...

Jul 07, 202132 min
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