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Apr 2023
1h 33m

TMHS 676: The Root Cause of Obesity, Aut...

SHAWN STEVENSON
About this episode

The collective health of our citizens has been progressively declining for decades. Every year, rates of chronic health conditions like obesity, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune diseases are on the rise. And as our rates of disease rise, our life expectancy is on the decline. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about the root cause of our failing health, and what we can do to create a healthy future for ourselves and the planet. 

Our guest today is Dr. Zach Bush, is a physician who specializes in internal medicine, endocrinology, and hospice care. He is also the founder of The Journey of Intrinsic Health and Farmer’s Footprint. Dr. Bush is passionate about how our planet’s health impacts human health. He’s back on The Model Health Show to break down the root cause of our chronic health epidemics and how we can restore our health.

In this interview, you’re going to learn about how the advent of herbicides and pesticides coincided with skyrocketing rates of disease. Dr. Bush is sharing powerful insights on agriculture in the US, how to eat in a way that supports your gut health, and the important connection between humans and nature. I hope you enjoy this episode with Dr. Zach Bush!

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • What percentage of American adults are clinically obese.
  • How carbon cycles work.
  • Which year glyphosate was implemented into our food system.
  • The problem with statin drugs.
  • How chemicals in our food system caused an inflammatory cascade.
  • Why herbicides and pesticides are harmful for our enzyme pathways.
  • What the root cause of obesity is.
  • The percentage of US soil that is damaged.
  • How to save money and eat healthy at the grocery store.
  • The connection between nature and health.
  • Why fiber is a critical component of fruit.
  • What a zombie sugar is.
  • Shocking statistics about food on American farms.
  • How to improve your family’s health by incorporating biodiversity on your plate.

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