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The Model Health Show

TMHS 676: The Root Cause of Obesity, Autoimmunity, and Cancer - With Dr. Zach Bush

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 7.3K Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2023

⏱️ 94 minutes

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Summary

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. Items mentioned in this episode include: Beekeepersnaturals.com/model -- Save 20% on raw honey & other natural remedies! Foursigmatic.com/model -- Get an exclusive 10% discount on your daily health elixirs! EWG’s Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Intelligence of Nature  -- Save 15% off your first purchase with the code MODEL The Journey of Intrinsic Health Farmer’s Footprint Connect with Dr. Zach Bush Website / Instagram / Facebook Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Download Transcript

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You are now listening to The Model Health Show with Sean Stevenson.

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For more, visit TheModelHealthShow.com.

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Welcome to The Model Health Show,

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the Substance and Nutrition Expert, Sean Stevenson.

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And I'm so grateful for you tuning in today.

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The NIH has recently released their latest numbers on obesity in the United States

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and the numbers are shocking.

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According to the NIH, today,

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you're in the United States looking at the population of American adults

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based on body mass index.

0:35.0

We've now crossed over 70% of United States adults being clinically obese or overweight.

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And that number, if we're specifically looking at obesity,

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has now crossed over 42% of U.S. citizens being clinically obese.

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Now, there are many different theories about what's happening underneath the surface

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or what's the root cause of these epidemics taking place.

0:59.0

And also, the offshoots, because a lot of folks don't realize that many of the leading causes of death in the United States

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are top 10 leading causes of death.

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Obesity is one of the most predominant risk factors.

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So right now, approximately 400,000 deaths plus are also linked to obesity here in the United States.

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So with the leading one being cardiovascular disease or heart disease,

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being the number one cause of death or our citizens.

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Now, with these numbers being kind of bleak,

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