The Be Well Now Podcast
Be Well -- a focus on wellness. Now -- a focus on the present moment. Join Dr. Ron Dummar as he fields questions from Nick McGurk...the curious patient. Dr. Dummar is a Chiropractic Physician, holds a masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He selected a scientific evidence based program for his Chiropractic training and additionally completed more than 3,000 hours of training in Acupuncture and Medicinal Herbs. Nick has plenty of questions for Dr. Dummar...what questions do you have? Reach out to us: bewellnowpodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
109 episodes
RFK Jr.'s Combative Senate Hearing: Is He Making The World Sicker?
RJK Jr.’s Senate hearing, on Sept. 4, involved tense exchanges about his track record as Health Secretary. RFK Jr. challenged the CDC, called out conflicts of interest in trusted medical organizations and even accused senators of being in bed w...
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Episode 110
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42:48
Birth Control: Side Effects You Might Not Know About (From a Functional Medicine Doctor)
This podcast is about the pros and cons of birth control. How do options like the pill, patches or IUDs affect hormones, nutrients and overall balance? What are the long-term ramifications of using birth control?Birth control is highly e...
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Episode 109
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30:56
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Safe? (Holistic Solutions for Menopause)
Menopause affects millions of women -- from hot flashes, night sweats, to mood swings. Is HRT (hormone replacement therapy) the only answer?In this podcast, Dr. Ron Dummar blends Western science with Traditional Chinese Medicine to addr...
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Episode 108
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40:31
Are Infrared Saunas Good For You? A Functional Medicine Doctor Weighs In
Infrared Saunas sure sound like a game changer for health and relaxation. But do they work, and are they safe??? Infrared Saunas use light waves to heat your body directly, rather than just warming the air around you. Who is Dr. Ro...
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Episode 107
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28:35
The HIDDEN DANGERS of Seed Oils: A Functional Medicine Doctor’s Advice!
This podcast is all about seed oils and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils — stuff like canola, corn, soybean, cottonseed and palm kernel oils. They’re everywhere, from processed foods to restaurant kitchens, and there’s growing evidence the...
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Episode 106
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29:55
What are the best NATURAL oils for your skin — and your gut?
If you've been hearing about tallow, ozonated olive oil or castor oil for health--and you're wondering which one to use, and for what--then this is the podcast for you!Oils are in our food, our skincare, even our medicine cabinets. We a...
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Episode 105
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29:21
Is Your Back Pain a Kidney Stone?
This podcast is an example of how patients are treated at Community Health and Wellness in Heber City, Utah. Dr. Ron Dummar outlines how a patient came in with back pain and how that patient was evaluated and treated.Who is Dr. Dummar? ...
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Episode 104
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15:30
6 BIOHACKING TIPS: A Functional Medicine Doctor’s Advice
In this podcast, Dr. Dummar goes over six biohacking topics — intermittent fasting, cold exposure, nootropics, health-optimizing therapies, physical medicine boosts and gut health!Who is Dr. Dummar? He's a licensed Chiropractic Physicia...
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Episode 103
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35:08
What is a Functional Medicine Doctor? Here's How I Treat Patients at Community Health and Wellness
Who is Dr. Ron Dummar? He's a licensed Chiropractic Physician who holds a masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Dummar selected a scientific, evidence-based program for his Chiropractic training and additionally ...
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Episode 102
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40:08
What are Peptides (And Are They Safe?)
Peptides are small chains of amino acids -- often referred to as the building blocks of proteins. But these tiny compounds play a significant role beyond just protein synthesis. In this week's episode, Dr. Ron Dummar goes over 5 benefits -- fro...
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Episode 101
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26:00
The DANGER of Pharmaceutical Meds: how your pills are depleting *vital* nutrients from your body
This episode is all about drug-induced nutrient depletion. Many pharmaceuticals deplete vitamins in your body. Examples are Vitamin B, Magnesium, Vitamin D, CoQ10 and Zinc. In this episode, Dr. Ron Dummar goes over 5 medications (and their pote...
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Episode 100
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31:03
Why we’re so sick as a country: the POLITICS OF MEDICINE, explained
Medicine in our country has strong ties to the pharmaceutical industry -- and the government. How did this happen, and what went wrong? That's the subject of this week's episode of Be Well Now. -Who is Dr. Ron Dummar? He's a licens...
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Episode 99
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36:24
5 Foods that SPIKE your cortisol! Here's what to do about it
What is cortisol -- and why is it so crucial for our health? Cortisol, often called the "stress hormone," is produced by the adrenal glands and helps regulate various -- and essential -- body functions. Those include: -Metabolism
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Episode 98
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34:14
The Creatine Podcast: 5 Amazing Health Benefits!
What is creatine — and how does it work? It helps supply energy to all cells, especially muscle cells, by increasing the formation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy carrier in cells. Creatine is both synthesized b...
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Episode 97
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28:39
PARASITES: top myths and misconceptions (+ natural remedies for healing!)
When you hear the word “parasite,” you might picture some faraway tropical disease. In truth, parasites are far more common than we think. And yes, they could be living inside people who’ve never left their home state. So what’s important to kn...
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Episode 96
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27:56
How to SPRING CLEAN your diet! 5 tips for a healthier life
In this episode of Be Well Now, Dr. Dummar outlines 5 ways to live healthier this Spring. Who is Dr. Ron Dummar? He's a licensed Chiropractic Physician who holds a masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. D...
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Episode 95
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34:22
Should you be concerned about measles? A Functional Medicine Doctor’s Explanation
In this podcast episode, Dr. Ron Dummar discusses:-The current measles outbreak-Vaccine immunity vs. Natural immunity-Asymptomatic Carries & Secondary Immune Response-Immunity for those born before 1957-Measles vs Ha...
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Episode 94
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30:27
Functional Medicine Doctor Explains why RFK Jr. is good for our collective health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now Secretary of Health and Human Services -- so what are we to make of his appointment, and what the future might hold? Dr. Ron Dummar shares why he's excited about RFK, and how we might view Kennedy's role and tenure ...
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Episode 93
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25:26
Synthetic vs. “Natural” Medicine: how to best choose what goes in your body! (Regenerative Medicine for healing)
How can we stimulate our own body to heal? In this episode, Dr. Ron Dummar shares his philosophy on healing patients. It’s a fascinating listen for those interested in improving their health!!!Who is Dr. Ron Dummar? He's a licensed Chiro...
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Episode 92
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38:57
Ending Chronic Disease in 2025!
This podcast is all about chronic disease -- what is is, and how to prevent it. Diabetes, heart disease and obesity are the subject's of this week's podcast.Who is Dr. Ron Dummar? He's a licensed Chiropractic Physician who holds a maste...
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Episode 91
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33:20
How to RAPIDLY relieve pain using ancient techniques: BATTLEFIELD ACUPUNCTURE, explained
Battlefield Acupuncture is a method of rapid pain relief that has gained prominence through military medicine -- but its roots go far back in history as a practice rooted in auricular acupuncture. This episode of Be Well Now is all about explor...
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Episode 90
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31:03
MEDICAL OPINION: Is RFK Jr. *fit* to lead Dept. of Health and Human Services?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been a prominent voice in questioning the mainstream health narrative, especially around vaccines, toxins, and environmental health. He's facing significant pushback, with 77 Nobel Laureates writing to the Senate -- ur...
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Episode 89
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27:45
NATURAL Pain Relief Through Acupuncture: why & how it works (including proof) Podcast Ep 88
Acupuncture involves inserting very thin needles into specific points on the body, known as acupuncture points, with the aim of restoring balance to the flow of Qi — the life force in Traditional Chinese Medicine.A growing body of resear...
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Episode 88
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25:04
Ancient Healing Massage Technique: Gua Sha (how to do it and 5 easy benefits from home!)
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that has gained popularity worldwide. Gua Sha involves scraping the skin with a smooth-edged tool -- often made from jade or rose quartz -- to promote circulation and healing. Curious about ho...
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Episode 87
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24:49
Treating Hepatitis NATURALLY: Herbs that heal & fortify the liver
Hepatitis is a viral infection that causes inflammation and attacks the liver, leading to chronic disease and serious complications like cirrhosis and liver cancer. According to the WHO, over 300 million people are living with chronic hepatitis...
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Episode 86
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28:46