Episodes

  • Power Supplement: Berberine

    Power Supplement: Berberine
    Jun 4 2024
    Greetings Friends!As an Integrative Physician with a passion for natural measures, I am excited to bring to your attention the next installment in our series called “Power Supplements”. The goal is to educate and inspire you towards optimal health, always with an emphasis on natural, inexpensive, and practical ideas. So what’s next? Berberine. Berberine is a component of several historical medicinal herbs (e.g. Goldenseal, Barberry), features strongly in Chinese traditional medicine, and more recently has been extensively studied and validated to have significant medicinal value. It has been making waves in the supplement world and has featured prominently in several FLCCC protocols. Why all the hype? Let’s dive in! 1. Weight loss. Berberine enhances blood sugar uptake and utilization, promotes fat burning, and reduces insulin levels: The end result is your cells receive metabolic signals to burn energy instead of store it.And how, pray tell, does it do all that?.. It is a potent stimulator of AMPk. You know what else stimulates AMPk?Ozempic, Wegovy, and all the other GLP-1 agonists (read more here), as well as one of my other favorite supplements, EGCG (aka green tea extract). And because it stimulates AMPk, Berberine protects and promotes mitochondrial health and efficiency (read here). 2. Diabetes / blood sugar reductionAs mentioned above, Berberine enhances blood sugar uptake and utilization, and greater cellular uptake = less blood sugar floating in circulation. One study found lowering of the Hemoglobin A1c from 9.5% —> 7.5% (read here) and another from 7.5% to 6.6% (read here) — results equivalent to the prescription medications Metformin and rosiglitazone!Learn more:* Berberine and Pancreatic Beta Cells.* How Berberine Helps Manage Type 2 Diabetes3. Creates beneficial changes to your cholesterol levels.Like our friend, Nattokinase, Berberine lowers LDL and triglyceride levels. * My favorite talk explaining cholesterol levels: watch here* Why is there so much controversy about cholesterol and heart disease? watch here* Challenging talk describing goal LDL targets: watch here* Increases effectiveness of statin drugs: read hereBut even better….4. Actually shown to reverse atherosclerosis.People come to me all the time for anti-aging advice: You know what I tell them? The single most important anti-aging concept — ahead of hormones, ahead of cancer screening, ahead of any particular exercise or diet — is the health of your blood vessels (aka “cardiovascular health”).Why? Because cardiovascular health is responsible for 2 of the top 3 leading causes of death (heart attacks and strokes) and because the function of every other organ system in your body depends on a sufficient level of blood flow.Atherosclerosis (aka “hardening of the arteries”) is the pathologic condition describing damage to the artery walls, progressive cholesterol and calcium deposition, inflammation, narrowing, and propensity for clotting.* Great video of atherosclerosis: click hereThere are multiple factors that conspire to drive atherosclerosis (inflammation, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and lack of exercise, to name a few) but the most important of these is circulating cholesterol levels.Here’s the million-dollar question: Can it be reversed? Once you have created arterial damage, can it resolve and heal? Or only be slowed?Landmark intervention programs (including the Ornish method and Dr. Esselstyn’s program at Cleveland Clinic) have already answered that question. In addition, certain supplements — like nattokinase, aged garlic, Vitamin K, and Berberine — have also been shown to reverse it. Amazing! Learn more: Berberine Treats Atherosclerosis Via Vitamin-Like Effect5. Stimulates the immune system.Berberine increases blood supply to the spleen (read here), activates macrophages (read here) and has been used in China since 1972 to boost white blood cell counts in patients undergoing chemo and radiation (read here). 6. Fights Cancer Multiple mechanisms against cancer, including stimulating white blood cells (as above), regulating autophagy, and inhibiting metastasis (read here). It also has direct killing activity against tumor cells, most notably demonstrating activity against one of the most feared brain tumors — glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) (read here and here).7. Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties* Strong, broad-spectrum antibacterial actions, especially against group A Strep (hence traditional use of Goldenseal as a remedy for Strep Throat).* FYI: sold in China for decades as an over-the-counter (OTC) treatment for bacterial-caused diarrhea. * Potent anti-fungal activity against candida.8. Brain Booster: Cognition-Enhancing Properties of BerberineThe roles of Berberine in the brain are, truly, too extensive to all list here, but let’s hit some highlights:* Reduces enzymatic activity involved in the development of Alzheimer’s* Reduces beta-amyloid plaque ...
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    15 mins
  • Overcomers: Eric Beck Part 2

    Overcomers: Eric Beck Part 2
    May 3 2024

    Join Dr. Turner for Part 2 of this thought-provoking conversation with Eric Beck as they reflect on their journey of self-discovery, releasing victimhood, transforming excuses into catalysts for growth and empowerment, and embracing ownership of every aspect of our lives. They pick up where part 1 left off and dive deep into subjects like:

    * What does it really mean to be a man?

    * The perils of short-term thinking

    * Letting go of being a victim:

    * “It’s not your fault but it is your responsibility.”

    * “Maybe this didn’t just happen to me, it happened for me.”

    * “Strong enough for two” — honoring what his father would have done if he had the ability to do it.

    * Dr. Turner shares his story of going to Harvard as a fulfillment of the aspirations of his own father and grandfather.

    * Your greatest enemy on the path to self-improvement? = Excuses

    * Crafting Your Life's Narrative: Eric's invites listeners to consider the authorship of their life stories, urging deliberate reflection on the narratives we construct through our choices and actions.

    If you missed part one, find it HERE

    About Eric Beck

    Over the past 23 years, Eric Beck has coached over 1,000 business owners in the process of systemization, scaling, and getting free from the daily grind. In the process he has pioneered a proven system called Founder’s Fire that provides down-to-the-minute clarity, as well as a community of accountability to drive the process of reclaiming the fire that leads entrepreneurs on their journey. He has spoken to over 10,000 people live drawing on his experience as a US Army Vet, Jazz musician, Educator, and former Director of Training at Emyth Worldwide.

    Connect with Eric: www.FoundersFire.com

    About Dr. Turner:

    Michael K. Turner, M.D., is a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard Medical School, and The Mayo Clinic. He practices Integrative Medicine in his own national concierge practice, providing personalized approaches (including hormones, sleep, recovery, nutrition, supplements, and exercise) to help people achieve their optimal state of health. Called “genuine”, “caring”, and “the best doctor in the world” by patients, he brings a high degree of empathy, trademark optimism, and a holistic approach to patient care. He brings a passion for excellence to everything he does. He believes in living and modeling a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

    What would it feel like to be as healthy as you could possibly be?

    I would love to connect with you at www.MichaelTurnerMD.com

    Learn How To Remove the Spike Protein from your body!



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    33 mins
  • Overcomers: Eric Beck Part 1

    Overcomers: Eric Beck Part 1
    May 2 2024

    * His greatest life challenge? Never knowing his father (who died tragically before Eric was born).

    * Who was going to teach him to be a man?

    * And who was going to affirm him in a fatherly way?

    * Journey as a professional musician

    * Letting go of being a victim

    * “If we don’t transform our pain, we will transmit our pain.”

    * Through a journey of self-exploration sparked by his studies in philosophy and theology during college, Eric experienced a profound shift in his worldview.

    * Taking ownership for all aspects of our lives

    About Eric Beck

    Over the past 23 years, Eric Beck has coached over 1,000 business owners in the process of systemization, scaling, and getting free from the daily grind. In the process he has pioneered a proven system called Founder’s Fire that provides down-to-the-minute clarity, as well as a community of accountability to drive the process of reclaiming the fire that leads entrepreneurs on their journey. He has spoken to over 10,000 people live drawing on his experience as a US Army Vet, Jazz musician, Educator, and former Director of Training at Emyth Worldwide.

    Connect with Eric: www.FoundersFire.com

    About Dr. Turner:

    Michael K. Turner, M.D., is a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard Medical School, and The Mayo Clinic. He practices Integrative Medicine in his own national concierge practice, providing personalized approaches (including hormones, sleep, recovery, nutrition, supplements, and exercise) to help people achieve their optimal state of health. Called “genuine”, “caring”, and “the best doctor in the world” by patients, he brings a high degree of empathy, trademark optimism, and a holistic approach to patient care. He brings a passion for excellence to everything he does. He believes in living and modeling a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

    What would it feel like to be as healthy as you could possibly be?

    I would love to connect with you at www.MichaelTurnerMD.com

    Learn How To Remove the Spike Protein from your body!



    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drturner.substack.com/subscribe
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    44 mins
  • COVID vaccinations, miscarriages and fertility

    COVID vaccinations, miscarriages and fertility
    Apr 2 2024
    Folks, Our message this week is tough to hear but important to understand, and I feel that we cannot not bury our heads in the sand on this matter. The COVID “vaccines” are detrimental and dangerous to pregnant women and their babies, and to female and male fertility in general. I repeat: They are damaging and killing babies, and they are damaging people’s ability to conceive. It is my privilege to host the courageous, outspoken OB-GYN whistleblower, Dr. Kimberly Biss, for an extended conversation on this matter. I first heard of her at FLCCC 1, and then we met and had a lovely conversation at FLCCC 3 in Pheonix, leading to this podcast. Join us as she shares her OB-GYN expertise and first-hand observations of the effects of these injections. And thank you, Dr. Biss, for speaking out. * After vaccine rollout, Dr. Biss saw her monthly miscarriage rates rise from 4% to 8% and then peak at 30%. * Federal government V-safe data revealed an alarming 83% overall miscarriage rate.* Possible reasons: * 1) Direct lipid nanoparticle or spike protein movement across the placenta, triggering an inflammatory response* 2) mRNA transmission across the placenta, triggering spike protein production within the fetus. * 3) Spike protein in the mother being structurally similar to embryonic proteins; thus, as the mother creates antibodies to spike protein antibodies, these same antibodies “inadvertently” react and destroy her embryo. * Recap of the Naomi Wolff findings from the post-marketing Pfizer data (that they wanted to hide for 75 years!) —fetal deaths, blue and green breastmilk, rashes on the baby (read more here and here) * Why has the OB-GYN community been largely silent? * ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) accepted $11 million from Health and Human Services to promote the vaccine (watch interview here) * “Evidence-based medicine” emphasis promotes adherence to protocols above critical thinking. ** Learn how to test for and remove the Spike Protein from your body ** Links for further reading:Dr. Biss testifies before congressNaomi Wolf’s extraordinary interview with Dr. Jim Thorpe Ob-GYN Naomi Wolf commenting on reproductive harmsShimabukuro article discussion hereOpen VAERS dataJessica Rose's article on miscarriage data hereAbout Dr. Kimberly Biss:Dr. Kimberly Biss, a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, obtained her BA in Biology in 1989 before pursuing her medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine, which she completed in 1993. Following this, she embarked on a journey of surgical training, starting with a general surgery internship at Emory University School of Medicine in 1994, followed by a fulfilling residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, which concluded in 1998.Since then, Dr. Biss has dedicated herself to private practice in St. Petersburg, initially joining a practice and eventually founding her own in 2007, which has grown to include two physicians and three nurse practitioners. Beyond her professional endeavors, she finds joy in diverse interests such as cheering for her favorite ice hockey team, the Bolts, indulging in fine wines, embracing the challenge of heavy lifting, and cherishing moments of companionship with her beloved dog, Ben.About Dr. Turner:Michael K. Turner, M.D., is a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard Medical School, and The Mayo Clinic. He practices Integrative Medicine in his own national concierge practice, providing personalized approaches (including hormones, sleep, recovery, nutrition, supplements and exercise) to help people achieve their optimal state of health. Called “genuine”, “caring”, and “the best doctor in the world” by patients, he brings a high degree of empathy, trademark optimism, and a holistic approach to patient care. He brings a passion for excellence to everything he does. He believes in living and modeling a healthy, balanced lifestyle. What would it feel like to be as healthy as you could possibly be?I would love to connect with you at www.MichaelTurnerMD.comLearn How To Remove the Spike Protein from your body! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drturner.substack.com/subscribe
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    26 mins
  • Overcomers: Supermodel & Actress Claudia Mason - Part 2

    Overcomers: Supermodel & Actress Claudia Mason - Part 2
    Mar 25 2024

    Part 2

    * The live of a supermodel: fancy yachts, French mansions, and dancing with James Brown

    * A curtain descends: the stroke and its aftermath

    * Divine alignment leads to divine action: getting the mind and body into healing mode.

    * Embarking on a new journey and transitioning into a role as a life coach.

    About Claudia Mason:

    Born and raised in Manhattan, New York City, Claudia Mason navigated a diverse path from an awkward kid in a body brace to an international supermodel and successful actor-producer, all while embracing her mother's teachings in spirituality. Despite the pressures of the fashion world, she maintained a grounded mindset through gratitude and meditation. A stroke survivor, she has since dedicated herself to inspiring resilience, serving as a spokesperson for The American Stroke Association, and authoring "Finding the Supermodel in You." Now a certified life coach, Claudia blends spirituality with practical guidance to help others unlock their potential for personal growth and transformation. With a background in yoga, spiritual studies, and coaching, she is committed to empowering individuals to embrace change and thrive in today's transformative landscape.

    https://www.claudiamason.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/claudiamason1

    info@claudiamason.com

    About Dr. Turner:

    Michael K. Turner, M.D., is a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard Medical School, and The Mayo Clinic. He practices Integrative Medicine in his own national concierge practice, providing personalized approaches (including hormones, sleep, recovery, nutrition, supplements, and exercise) to help people achieve their optimal state of health. Called “genuine”, “caring”, and “the best doctor in the world” by patients, he brings a high degree of empathy, trademark optimism, and a holistic approach to patient care. He brings a passion for excellence to everything he does. He believes in living and modeling a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

    What would it feel like to be as healthy as you could possibly be?

    I would love to connect with you at www.MichaelTurnerMD.com

    Learn How To Remove the Spike Protein from your body!



    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drturner.substack.com/subscribe
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    27 mins
  • Overcomers: Supermodel & Actress Claudia Mason - Part 1

    Overcomers: Supermodel & Actress Claudia Mason - Part 1
    Mar 21 2024

    Greetings amigos!

    Excited to kick-off a new series with you all today: “Overcomers”.

    You know, we all have stories of going through hardships and challenges, and some more than others.

    As we reflect back on the most difficult challenges of our lives, and how we overcame them, what specifically did we learn and how could we use that knowledge to inspire others?

    Just like our other series, “Power Supplements” and “Words That Change Lives”, this will offer periodic episodes on a theme I feel is highly relevant for all of us in these challenging times.

    I am honored to welcome as our very first guest for this series, none other than the beautiful and inspirational Claudia Mason. Hers is a story you won’t want to miss. Enjoy!

    Part 1

    * How can we lead our most positive and inspiring lives and bring out our best selves every day?

    * Remaining spiritually grounded while navigating the dark world of money and fame

    * Finding a sense-of-self to aid in staying grounded

    About Claudia Mason:

    Born and raised in Manhattan, New York City, Claudia Mason navigated a diverse path from an awkward kid in a body brace to an international supermodel and successful actor-producer, all while embracing her mother's teachings in spirituality. Despite the pressures of the fashion world, she maintained a grounded mindset through gratitude and meditation. A stroke survivor, she has since dedicated herself to inspiring resilience, serving as a spokesperson for The American Stroke Association, and authoring "Finding the Supermodel in You." Now a certified life coach, Claudia blends spirituality with practical guidance to help others unlock their potential for personal growth and transformation. With a background in yoga, spiritual studies, and coaching, she is committed to empowering individuals to embrace change and thrive in today's transformative landscape.

    https://www.claudiamason.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/claudiamason1

    info@claudiamason.com

    About Dr. Turner:

    Michael K. Turner, M.D., is a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard Medical School, and The Mayo Clinic. He practices Integrative Medicine in his own national concierge practice, providing personalized approaches (including hormones, sleep, recovery, nutrition, supplements, and exercise) to help people achieve their optimal state of health. Called “genuine”, “caring”, and “the best doctor in the world” by patients, he brings a high degree of empathy, trademark optimism, and a holistic approach to patient care. He brings a passion for excellence to everything he does. He believes in living and modeling a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

    What would it feel like to be as healthy as you could possibly be?

    I would love to connect with you at www.MichaelTurnerMD.com

    Learn How To Remove the Spike Protein from your body!



    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drturner.substack.com/subscribe
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    27 mins
  • The $13 treatment that prevents and treats COVID - Part 2

    The $13 treatment that prevents and treats COVID - Part 2
    Mar 11 2024

    Dr. Turner finishes his enlightening discussion with Nate Jones, the CEO of Xlear, as they review the phenomenal benefits of Xylitol nasal sprays to prevent and treat COVID, as well as other types of respiratory illnesses. If you or someone you love needs to be protected from respiratory illnesses, this is the best $13 you will ever spend!

    Part 2

    * Fighting the government: the FTC lawsuit

    * FTC efforts to suppress supplement sales

    * Dangers of long-term nasal povidone/iodine solutions and traditional mouthwash (damages gut microbiome)

    * Xylitol as a potent pre-biotic

    * How improving hygiene and sanitation always trumps pharmaceutical “solutions”

    Further reading:

    https://xlear.com/scientific-studies/#studies

    About Nathan Jones:

    Nathan Jones, the CEO of Xlear, global leader in creating natural, convenient, xylitol-based sinus and oral care products that support a healthy lifestyle.

    Nathan was born in Kansas City and he spent his formative years in Idaho, in a small town where his father was the town doctor. Later, in a pursuit to provide needed support for the entire family of 14 kids, Nathan’s parents made the decision to move to Michigan, and then Mexico City. When he was 16 years old, the family made another move, this time to Utah which is also where Nathan graduated from high school.

    He attended college for a year, spent a year in active duty, and also went on a two-year mission with his church. Nathan moved back home in 1994 and started attending Utah Valley University. Later, he made a transition to Seattle where he attended school to become a commercial diver – he used skills from this education when he worked as a diver in oilfields in Louisiana between 1995 and 2000. Nathan then returned to Utah and founded Xlear in order to improve lives by spreading the message of Proactive Health.

    About Dr. Turner:

    Michael K. Turner, M.D., is a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard Medical School, and The Mayo Clinic. He practices Integrative Medicine in his own national concierge practice, providing personalized approaches (including hormones, sleep, recovery, nutrition, supplements, and exercise) to help people achieve their optimal state of health. Called “genuine”, “caring”, and “the best doctor in the world” by patients, he brings a high degree of empathy, trademark optimism, and a holistic approach to patient care. He brings a passion for excellence to everything he does. He believes in living and modeling a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

    What would it feel like to be as healthy as you could possibly be?

    I would love to connect with you at www.MichaelTurnerMD.com

    Learn How To Remove the Spike Protein from your body!



    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drturner.substack.com/subscribe
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    21 mins
  • The $13 treatment that prevents and treats COVID - Part 1

    The $13 treatment that prevents and treats COVID - Part 1
    Mar 7 2024

    Dr. Turner welcomes to the show Nate Jones, the CEO of Xlear to discuss the phenomenal benefits of Xylitol nasal sprays to prevent and treat COVID, as well as other types of respiratory illnesses. If you or someone you love needs to be protected from respiratory illnesses, this is the best $13 you will ever spend.

    Part 1

    * Who cares about Xylitol? The story of the family doctor who found a cure for childhood respiratory and ear infections

    * Xylitol = prevents viruses from attaching

    * Grapefruit seed extract = kills SARS as effectively as alcohol

    * Can it prevent COVID transmission? 75% reduction among healthcare workers in India facing the Delta variant

    * How come X-lear cannot be advertised as the effective COVID solution that it is?

    Further reading:

    https://xlear.com/scientific-studies/#studies

    About Nathan Jones:

    Nathan Jones, the CEO of Xlear, global leader in creating natural, convenient, xylitol-based sinus and oral care products that support a healthy lifestyle.

    Nathan was born in Kansas City and he spent his formative years in Idaho, in a small town where his father was the town doctor. Later, in a pursuit to provide needed support for the entire family of 14 kids, Nathan’s parents made the decision to move to Michigan, and then Mexico City. When he was 16 years old, the family made another move, this time to Utah which is also where Nathan graduated from high school.

    He attended college for a year, spent a year in active duty, and also went on a two-year mission with his church. Nathan moved back home in 1994 and started attending Utah Valley University. Later, he made a transition to Seattle where he attended school to become a commercial diver – he used skills from this education when he worked as a diver in oilfields in Louisiana between 1995 and 2000. Nathan then returned to Utah and founded Xlear in order to improve lives by spreading the message of Proactive Health.

    About Dr. Turner:

    Michael K. Turner, M.D., is a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard Medical School, and The Mayo Clinic. He practices Integrative Medicine in his own national concierge practice, providing personalized approaches (including hormones, sleep, recovery, nutrition, supplements, and exercise) to help people achieve their optimal state of health. Called “genuine”, “caring”, and “the best doctor in the world” by patients, he brings a high degree of empathy, trademark optimism, and a holistic approach to patient care. He brings a passion for excellence to everything he does. He believes in living and modeling a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

    What would it feel like to be as healthy as you could possibly be?

    I would love to connect with you at www.MichaelTurnerMD.com

    Learn How To Remove the Spike Protein from your body!



    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drturner.substack.com/subscribe
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    24 mins