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Hi Jimi,
Most people who get a heart scan have no idea what the images can reveal — but 1 in 4 adults carry a hidden problem that raises heart attack risk by 69%. Find out how to avoid heart damage.

In addition, if you’re dealing with chronic stress, don't make another move until you discover how to avoid an unwanted spike in your stress hormones.
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How can we get the most nourishment from our mushrooms? Mimi Prunella’s answer is simple: slow down. In her latest blog post, Mimi talks about how she weaves shiitake medicine into her daily life: from growing the mushrooms on inoculated logs, to letting them rest in the sun, to simmering them in a creamy amber broth that becomes a daily remedy.

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And there’s good reason to give these mushrooms a little extra time and attention. Shiitakes contain polysaccharides that support immune function, and when they’re exposed to sunlight, they can become a rich source of vitamin D. They also provide a variety of vitamins and minerals our bodies need. How cool! Mimi’s broth is a simple way to enjoy all of this nourishment. And once you’ve simmered your mushrooms, you can use them in all kinds of dishes: from stir-fries and soups to mushrooms served with a delicious sauce. Whatever you do with your shiitakes, I hope this blog post encourages you to slow down and savor their rich flavor and texture, letting it slowly nourish and energize your body. In Health, Kimberly Gallagher LearningHerbs P.S. We made a printable PDF recipe card just for subscribers like you! Read the full post to learn more about shiitake medicine, then download your PDF recipe card to keep in your kitchen.

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Hi Jimi,

A century ago, type 2 diabetes was almost unheard of in the Marshall Islands. After World War II, imported foods like Spam, white rice, and sugary drinks replaced the traditional diet, and within decades, the Marshall Islands had one of the highest diabetes rates in the world.

Registered dietitian Brenda Davis helped lead a clinical trial there to see if whole plant foods could turn that around. In the intervention group, blood glucose dropped an average of 75 points within the first 2 weeks. By 12 weeks, average A1C had fallen by 2 full points, and 1 in 4 participants who started with an A1C below 9 reached full remission.

Brenda was stunned by how fast people improved. As some participants described it, pain they'd lived with for years eased within days, and brain fog that had lingered for a decade began to lift.

Brenda teaches the science and the food approach behind that trial in a free masterclass that she and I created together.

Watch the Tackling Type 2 Masterclass

She's a million-copy best-selling author and one of today's leading voices on nutrition and diabetes. You'll learn what actually drives insulin resistance, why conventional advice often backfires, and how eating more of the right foods, not less, can help lower blood sugar and A1C naturally.

Yours for food as medicine,

Ocean Robbins

P.S. If type 2 diabetes or prediabetes has ever made the future feel uncertain for you or someone you love, this free masterclass offers real, research-backed hope. Watch it here while it's available.

 

[Jimi]

Hi Jimi, here's a familiar belief espoused by medical professionals and health advocates around the world:

“If you want to avoid Type 2 diabetes, avoid all forms of sugar. (And all carbs while you’re at it.)”

However, this approach is dangerously misguided.

And you need and deserve to know what the research says about the foods that actually cause diabetes and prediabetes...

>> Before your next grocery trip, be sure you check out the Tackling Type 2 Masterclass.

It’s free, I can assure you this one is a serious "game-changer" if you or a loved one has diabetes...

And it's hosted by award-winning diabetes expert Brenda Davis, RD, and my good friend Ocean Robbins from Food Revolution Network.

You’ll learn:

• The so-called “health foods” that actually increase your risk for Type 2 diabetes (make sure you aren’t eating any of these now)

• Powerful foods that can prevent and reverse Type 2 diabetes (YES, certain kinds of fruit are on the list)
• 10 big diabetes breakthroughs that are so new, most doctors don’t know about them yet

• And MUCH more!


Today you can join in the Tackling Type 2 Masterclass — for free:

>> Sign up right here:


(As you'll see, Jimi, you can even choose a time that works best for you.)

Enjoy the essential learning if you do choose to join free here, and enjoy your day!


To Living Long and Living Well,

 

[Jimi]

CORRECTION: Grab our new Young Herbalist Guide for free?​

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We made something new for families, and I think you’re going to like it.It’s called the Young Herbalist Guide, and it’s designed to help kids start learning about useful herbs in a simple, hands-on way.Inside, they’ll get introduced to herbs like lemon balm, dandelion, plantain, echinacea, elder, ginger, yarrow, rosemary and more, with activities that help turn herbal learning into something they can actually experience.And right now, you can get the guide free.Here’s how:We created it as a special bonus for the upcoming Homeschool Teaching Summit, a free online event happening October 19–23.When you register for the summit through our link, you’ll get access to the Young Herbalist Guide from Healthy Life at no cost.→ Get the Free Young Herbalist Guide + Register for the SummitThe summit itself includes 20 speakers covering homeschooling, teaching, discipleship, family rhythms, and practical ways to make education at home work better.Speakers include Rosaria Butterfield, Kevin Swanson, Heidi St. John, Dr. Kathy Koch, C.R. Wiley, Hal & Melanie Young, Israel Wayne and many others.But even if you’re mainly interested in the herbal guide, registration is completely free.And if you don’t homeschool, this would also be a great one to forward to a homeschooling family, grandparent, co-op leader, or anyone raising kids who would enjoy learning more about herbs and the natural world.Homeschool Teaching SummitOctober 19–23, 2026Online + Free→ Get the Young Herbalist Guide FreeP.S. We made this guide specifically to give kids a fun introduction to herbalism, so if you have a child or grandchild who loves plants, nature, gardening, or making things with their hands, I think they’ll really enjoy it.

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A century ago, type 2 diabetes was almost unheard of in the Marshall Islands. People ate what the ocean and the land naturally provided. Shortly after World War II, imported food began to arrive. Spam, white rice, and sugary drinks gradually replaced the old diet. Before long, the Marshall Islands had one of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the world. Registered dietitian Brenda Davis helped lead a trial there to see if whole plant foods could turn it around. The results were striking. In the first 2 weeks, participants’ blood glucose dropped an average of 75 points. By 12 weeks, the average A1C had fallen by 2 full points, and 1 in 4 who started with an A1C below 9 reached full remission. Brenda was stunned by how fast people started getting well. Some who could barely walk across a room were pain-free within a week. One person shared that a decade of brain fog had lifted. That’s the kind of turnaround Brenda teaches in her free Tackling Type 2 Masterclass she created with my friend Ocean Robbins at Food Revolution Network. >> Learn more and sign up.

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Brenda is a million-copy best-selling author and one of today’s top experts on nutrition and diabetes. In this masterclass, she’ll walk you through the real root cause of insulin resistance, why conventional advice often backfires, and how eating more of the right foods can help lower your blood sugar and A1C naturally. You’ll learn the food-first approach behind the Marshall Islands results, along with the same principles that have helped thousands of people take control of their health. >> Watch the Tackling Type 2 Masterclass here. Kim P.S. If type 2 diabetes or prediabetes has ever made the future feel uncertain for you or someone you know, this free masterclass offers real hope. Brenda will show you exactly how food can support healing from the inside out, with or without a diagnosis. Join in now.

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Hi Jimi, Two people can be the same age… yet one feels decades older than the other. Why? It may have less to do with their birth year than what's happening inside their bodies. Scientists are uncovering fascinating connections between the gut microbiome, chronic inflammation, and how we age. And one of the most intriguing parts? Your everyday food choices help influence this process.

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That’s why I am sharing this powerful eBook with you called, 30 Everyday Foods That Cool "Inflammaging"... With simple ways to start incorporating them into your routine. Download your complimentary ebook here → Because getting older is inevitable. But how well you age may be more within your influence than you think.

To your health,

 

[Jimi]

Why To Consider Eating More Plant-Based Whole Foods​

Why To Consider Eating More Plant-Based Whole Foods

When I talk about how my gut health is good, or how I overcame 21 diagnoses, half my life ago, I don’t mean I eat weird “plant-based” manufactured foods.

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Sometimes you simply needed someone kind to sit with you while you dealt with things.​

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People-pleasing. Perfectionism. Overpreparing. Being the one everyone can count on? We call it being responsible, capable, high functioning… But for women, ADHD can hide in plain sight for decades! (And it does not look like the stereotypical hyperactive child.) In today’s podcast we are hearing from Dr. Jolene Brighten. She’s a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, women’s hormone expert, educator, and bestselling author whose work focuses on helping women better understand the relationship between their hormones, brain, and overall health. She shared that an estimated 50 to 75% of women with ADHD reach adulthood before anyone recognizes it, because we got so good at hiding it. Behind the mask, it can look like running your to-do list before your feet hit the floor. Interrupting mid-sentence so the thought doesn’t vanish. Or lying awake replaying something someone said twenty years ago. In this episode, we get into: Why so many girls with ADHD were labeled anxious instead How perimenopause can look like ADHD (and how to tell the difference) The 20-minute habit that can sharpen your focus for hours What to say when you bring this up and get brushed off

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LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE >>​

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Today's episode is an important conversation for women to hear and may finally give you some answers.

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THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS ​

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LET’S FIX YOUR 3 AM WAKE-UPS If your body keeps waking you up in the middle of the night, join me for a live Q&A on Wednesday, October 14. I’ll answer your questions and share insights and actions to help you take back control of your sleep. Save your spot for the live Q&A here >> FEELING OLDER THAN YOU ARE? That afternoon crash, the new stiffness, the face in the mirror that suddenly looks more tired: it’s not just “getting older.” Researchers are uncovering a powerful link between gut health and how quickly we age, and my friend Sarah Otto brings it all together in her free series, The Gut-Aging Solution. If your body has been sending you signals, learn more about the gut-aging connection here >> PREVENTION RESOURCES FOR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALING Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, and as estrogen declines in midlife, the risk begins to rise. HEARTproof is a free event with 36 leading cardiologists and heart health experts sharing what’s really driving cardiovascular disease and how much your body can still repair. Register free here and get the bonus guide, The #1 Heart Disease Accelerator >>

 

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We made something new for families, and I think you’re going to like it.

It’s called the Young Herbalist Guide, and it’s designed to help kids start learning about useful herbs in a simple, hands-on way.

Inside, they’ll get introduced to herbs like lemon balm, dandelion, plantain, echinacea, elder, ginger, yarrow, rosemary and more, with activities that help turn herbal learning into something they can actually experience.

And right now, you can get the guide free.

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Here’s how:

We created it as a special bonus for the upcoming Homeschool Teaching Summit, a free online event happening October 19–23.

When you register for the summit through our link, you’ll get access to the Young Herbalist Guide from Healthy Life at no cost.

→ Get the Free Young Herbalist Guide + Register for the Summit

The summit itself includes 20 speakers covering homeschooling, teaching, discipleship, family rhythms, and practical ways to make education at home work better.

Speakers include Rosaria Butterfield, Kevin Swanson, Heidi St. John, Dr. Kathy Koch, C.R. Wiley, Hal & Melanie Young, Israel Wayne and many others.

But even if you’re mainly interested in the herbal guide, registration is completely free.

And if you don’t homeschool, this would also be a great one to forward to a homeschooling family, grandparent, co-op leader, or anyone raising kids who would enjoy learning more about herbs and the natural world.

Homeschool Teaching Summit October 19–23, 2026 Online + Free

→ Get the Young Herbalist Guide Free

P.S. We made this guide specifically to give kids a fun introduction to herbalism, so if you have a child or grandchild who loves plants, nature, gardening, or making things with their hands, I think they’ll really enjoy it.

 

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Episode 497: RUSSIA’S PLAGUE MYSTERY, A SUPREME CONFLICT OF INTEREST & TOXIC TEETH​

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A mysterious death inside a Russian plague research facility is raising questions far beyond the lab. With nearly 200 people reportedly placed under observation and international health agencies now watching closely, Jefferey Jaxen investigates what happened and why the story is drawing unsettling comparisons to the early days of COVID.

Then, a major climate battle heads toward the Supreme Court just as Justice Samuel Alito unexpectedly steps aside. We follow the growing legal fight over who should pay for climate change and why the outcome could have consequences far beyond this one case.

And as HHS moves to eliminate mercury from dentistry, biological dentist Marc DiNola, DDS, joins Del alongside patient Zachary Heidemann. From mercury fillings to root canals, they take viewers inside Zachary’s biological dental journey and reveal what was discovered beneath years of dental work.

Plus, author Dr. Shannon Kroner joins Del with her new book, “Making America Healthy Again,” and a look at where the growing movement to transform America’s health goes from here.

Guests: Marc DiNola, DDS, Zachary Heidemann, Dr. Shannon Kroner​

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Clint Eastwood: The 3 Week C0PD REVERSAL?​