The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Are you taking fish oil, turmeric, greens powders, and dozens of other supplements but still waking up feeling stiff, inflamed, and exhausted?

Dr. Josh Axe reveals a surprising truth: you can't supplement your way out of an inflammatory diet.

In this episode, Dr. Axe explains why the foods you eat every day have a far greater impact on inflammation than any pill ever could. Drawing from the latest research and years of clinical experience, he reveals the seven foods that naturally lower inflammation, activate your body's own healing pathways, and help protect against heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, and accelerated aging.

You'll discover why inflammation isn't always bad, how chronic inflammation quietly fuels disease, and why the Mediterranean diet consistently outperforms supplements in scientific studies.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why inflammation is the hidden driver behind most chronic illnesses

• Why whole foods outperform supplements

• The truth about fish oil versus eating wild-caught fish

• Why extra-virgin olive oil acts like a natural anti-inflammatory compound

• How berries, pomegranates, and tart cherries help switch off inflammatory genes

• Why cruciferous vegetables support detoxification and cellular repair

• How fermented foods help restore the gut microbiome

• The best nuts and seeds for reducing inflammation

• How herbs and spices such as turmeric, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, and rosemary work together to enhance healing

• Dr. Axe's blueprint for creating anti-inflammatory meals

Get Dr. Axe's FREE Anti-Inflammatory Food Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l14-wCcdPfx3oU3qgjlC7sLmVJcs24NO/view?usp=sharing

Uncover what's really happening inside your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, inflammation, thyroid function, and metabolism—plus a one-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why Supplements Aren't Working

01:05 Why Chronic Inflammation Is So Dangerous

03:11 Why Food Beats Supplements

05:10 The Food Matrix Explained

07:43 Food #1: Wild-Caught Salmon and Fatty Fish

11:01 Food #2: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

13:39 Food #3: Berries, Tart Cherries, and Pomegranates

16:00 Food #4: Leafy Greens and Cruciferous Vegetables

18:21 Food #5: Fermented Foods

20:42 Food #6: Walnuts, Flax Seeds, and Pumpkin Seeds

22:33 Food #7: Turmeric, Ginger, Garlic, and Other Healing Spices

25:17 How to Build an Anti-Inflammatory Plate

26:33 God's Design for Healing Foods

27:15 Dr. Axe's Weekly Anti-Inflammation Plan

27:56 Why You Can't Supplement Your Way Out of a Poor Diet

28:25 The Anti-Inflammatory Food Guide

29:04 Final Thoughts

DISCLAIMER

This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Anyone considering dietary, supplement, or lifestyle changes should consult their physician before beginning any program.

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In the height of a destructive season involving drugs and depression, Michael W. Smith reached a point where he believed he might lose his life. In this deeply personal conversation, he sits down with Dr. Josh Axe to share what happened the night he hit rock bottom—and why he says he was never the same afterward.

Michael also discusses the healing power of worship, the prayer experience that preceded his son’s recovery, the lessons he learned from Billy Graham, and the daily habits helping him stay energized at 68. He also reveals the simple principle that has sustained nearly 45 years of marriage—and what he believes God reveals when we finally become quiet enough to listen.

 

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 The moment everything changed
01:40 Welcome to the show
02:30 Why Michael W. Smith moved to a farm
12:00 The hidden power of worship
20:00 How to find peace in a chaotic world
28:00 The importance of mentors and community
33:40 The incredible story behind "Above All"
42:24 The advice that changed Michael's life
44:30 What Billy Graham taught him
53:00 The daily habits that keep him healthy at 68
01:14:00 The secret to a meaningful life
01:15:00 Final encouragement

 

DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

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Do you wake up tired, depend on coffee to push through the morning, and crash again by mid-afternoon? Dr. Josh Axe explains why constant exhaustion is not necessarily a normal part of aging—and reveals 10 hidden energy drains that may be keeping your cells from producing the fuel you need.

 

In this episode, Dr. Axe breaks down the roles of mitochondrial dysfunction, blood-sugar swings, low iron stores, thyroid imbalance, poor-quality sleep, chronic stress, dehydration, nutrient deficiencies, inactivity and inflammation. He also shares the laboratory markers, foods, movement strategies and supplements he uses to identify and address the underlying cause of fatigue.

 

Get Dr. Axe's FREE Energy Blueprint: https://bit.ly/energyblueprintdraxe

 

Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com

 

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Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally →   http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com

 

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00:00 Why You’re Tired All the Time

01:14 Fatigue Is Not a Normal Part of Aging

03:26 Cause #1: Your Mitochondria Are Running Low

06:04 The Best Nutrients for Cellular Energy

07:04 Cause #2: Your Blood Sugar Is Crashing

09:46 How Dr. Axe Stopped His Afternoon Fatigue

10:57 Cause #3: Low Iron Without Anemia

13:17 The Overlooked Postpartum Cause of Exhaustion

15:37 Cause #4: Chronic Dehydration

17:17 Cause #5: An Underactive Thyroid

20:46 The Thyroid Tests Most Doctors Miss

22:39 Cause #6: Your Sleep Is Not Restorative

26:07 Cause #7: You’re Running on Stress Hormones

29:14 Cause #8: Hidden Nutrient Deficiencies

30:19 Cause #9: You’re Not Moving Enough

32:09 Cause #10: Chronic Inflammation

34:17 The 10 Best Blood Tests for Fatigue

37:03 The Best Supplements for Low Energy

40:02 Purpose, Sabbath and Spiritual Energy

41:42 The Five Biggest Energy Restorers

 

DISCLAIMER

This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

 

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When Clint Phillips’ young daughter suffered a stroke that left the right side of her body paralyzed, his family was told she might never walk or talk. The search for answers led him to build companies focused on medical second opinions, advanced longevity testing, AI-driven personalization and safer access to emerging therapies.

 

In this episode, Clint sits down with Dr. Josh Axe to discuss how to identify the doctors and health metrics that truly matter, why too much tracking can sometimes make people less healthy, and what his laboratory testing revealed about the purity of popular peptides. They also explore the measurable effects of hope, purpose, gratitude, forgiveness and spiritual grounding—and why optimizing every number on your health dashboard may still leave something essential missing.

 

Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com

 

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00:00 Hope, Peptides and the Future of Longevity

01:48 Meet Longevity Expert Clint Phillips

03:20 Why Clint Became Obsessed With Living Longer

04:22 His Daughter’s Life-Changing Childhood Stroke

07:16 Why Medical Second Opinions Matter

10:25 How to Find the Best Doctor for Your Condition

13:47 The Problem With Testing More Biomarkers

15:41 The 400-Marker Longevity Assessment

19:38 When Health Trackers Create More Anxiety

22:59 Can Hope and Optimism Add 8 Years to Your Life?

25:31 Purpose, Gratitude and Lower Inflammation

29:35 Three Spiritual Practices That Build Resilience

33:11 How Emotions and Trauma Affect Physical Health

35:36 Forgiveness, Cortisol and Better Sleep

36:38 Why Constantly Rushing Damages Your Health

38:52 How Clint Stays Fit and Strong in His 50s

40:33 Training to Break a Guinness World Record

42:30 Why Sprinting Is a Longevity Game Changer

46:57 The Value of a Coach, Mentor and Community

49:24 Why Perfect Health Metrics Are Not Enough

50:50 Clint’s Personal Experience With Peptides

52:49 The Hidden Peptide Purity Problem

55:19 MOTS-c, BPC-157 and Other Peptides

58:35 How AI Will Change Personalized Medicine

01:03:10 Using AI to Personalize Every Food Choice

01:05:28 How Clint’s Daughter Is Doing Today

01:06:59 The Greater Purpose Behind Her Recovery

 

DISCLAIMER

This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

 

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Two people can share the same birthday while their bodies differ by more than a decade on the inside. In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe reveals 12 warning signs that your biological clock may be moving faster than it should and explains why some of the strongest predictors of longevity have little to do with the number on your driver’s license.

 

Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com

 

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Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally →   http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com

 

If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com

 

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00:00 Is Your Body Aging Faster Than You Are?

01:28 Biological Age vs. Chronological Age

03:19 The Blood Markers That Predict Longevity

05:20 Sign #1: Losing Muscle and Grip Strength

11:46 Sign #2: Afternoon Energy Crashes

14:20 Sign #3: Early Wrinkles and Sagging Skin

15:36 Sign #4: Increasing Belly and Visceral Fat

17:08 Sign #5: Stiff, Achy and Inflamed Joints

18:37 Sign #6: Short and Broken Sleep

20:43 Sign #7: Chronic Stress and High Cortisol

23:34 Sign #8: Memory Loss and Brain Fog

25:18 Sign #9: Poor Gut Health and Digestion

26:13 Sign #10: Your Blood Markers Are Getting Worse

33:42 Sign #11: Loneliness and Weak Relationships

38:13 Sign #12: Losing Your Sense of Purpose

40:19 How to Slow Your Biological Clock

42:07 Dr. Axe’s Longevity Blueprint

 

DISCLAIMER

This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

 

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