The Informed Health Initiativehttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-informed-health-initiative--6550013enHealth & FitnessCopyright Culpepper McCullerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/af64380e729b90c928c48c3f9bbe000d.jpgThe Informed Health Initiativehttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-informed-health-initiative--6550013Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:25:18 +0000Culpepper McCullerCulpepper McCullerfeeds@spreaker.comDiscussions of contemporary health care issues, including nutrition and the field of modern medicine.false841f1efe-56c2-54f3-ad0a-0c28fb8b9904episodic#17-Dr. Henry Barhamhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-dr-henry-barham--74688100
  • Taste receptors beyond the tongue, including in the nasal and other organs
  • The role of bitter taste receptors in innate immunity and infection defense
  • Genetic and phenotypic testing of taste receptor expression
  • Impact of diet and lifestyle on taste receptor expression and immune function
  • Potential therapies including nose sprays and oral droplets to stimulate receptors
  • The connection between smell, taste, and neurodegenerative diseases
  • Public health implications of personalized immune testing and education
    • Further information can be found at Dr. Barham's websites:Sinus and Nasal Specialists | Louisiana ENTPhenomuneThe Pituitary & Skull Base Institute
    ]]>    71f96b22-9acb-4f71-86ea-9a03e1a17fd4Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:31:58 +0000Culpepper McCullerToday we will be talking to Dr. Henry Barham. Dr. Barham is a trailblazer in rhinology, dedicated to providing cutting-edge care for sinus, nasal, and allergy-related conditions. As a board-certified specialist at Sinus and Nasal Specialists of...
  • Taste receptors beyond the tongue, including in the nasal and other organs
  • The role of bitter taste receptors in innate immunity and infection defense
  • Genetic and phenotypic testing of taste receptor expression
  • Impact of diet and lifestyle on taste receptor expression and immune function
  • Potential therapies including nose sprays and oral droplets to stimulate receptors
  • The connection between smell, taste, and neurodegenerative diseases
  • Public health implications of personalized immune testing and education
    • Further information can be found at Dr. Barham's websites:Sinus and Nasal Specialists | Louisiana ENTPhenomuneThe Pituitary & Skull Base Institute
    ]]>    3325falsefull    #16-Dr. Suzanne Humphrieshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-dr-suzanne-humphries--72423742Suzanne Humphries, MDMore information about Dissolving Illusions, including how to purchase a copy can be found at Dissolving Illusions | Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History - Dissolving Illusions details facts and figures from long-overlooked medical journals, books, newspapers, and other sources. Using myth-shattering graphs, this book shows that vaccines, antibiotics, and other medical interventions are not responsible for the increase in lifespan and the decline in mortality from infectious diseases.]]>47c05497-0ae7-4cea-bf8d-ab7a88a8c95dMon, 08 Jun 2026 17:35:47 +0000Culpepper McCullerToday we will be talking to Dr. Suzanne Humphries, co-author with Roam Bystrianyk of the best-selling book, Dissolving Illusions.Dissolving Illusions is a groundbreaking exploration of Western health history, challenging the belief that medical...Suzanne Humphries, MDMore information about Dissolving Illusions, including how to purchase a copy can be found at Dissolving Illusions | Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History - Dissolving Illusions details facts and figures from long-overlooked medical journals, books, newspapers, and other sources. Using myth-shattering graphs, this book shows that vaccines, antibiotics, and other medical interventions are not responsible for the increase in lifespan and the decline in mortality from infectious diseases.]]>4687falsefull#15-Megan Mansellhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-megan-mansell--71795155
  • PPE is highly regulated and hazard specific. There is an entire field — Industrial Hygiene — dedicated to making sure that PPE meets specific thresholds to be deemed mitigating. 
    • Aerosol mitigation in medical settings is not under the purview of medical practitioners.
    • Many people complied not out of personal fear but because they thought they were being helpful, but instilling a false sense of security for the truly medically vulnerable is antithetical to the efforts made. 
    • We’re stuck. New pathogens require us to look at transmission method, particle size, minimum infective dose, terms of viability, and specific mitigation measures for each hazard or pathogen. This is not one size fits all. We skipped these critical steps and continue to do so. 
    Megan's book can be found at Accommodating Chaos: Correcting course on a plague of misinformation: Mansell, Megan Kristen: 9798765561461: Amazon.com: BooksHer writings can be found at Megan Mansell, Brownstone InstituteRational Ground by Justin Hart | SubstackFollow her on X at: Megan Mansell@mamasaurusMeg
    ]]>    3dd74018-d3d2-4b4c-995a-134059cf4158Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:54:09 +0000Culpepper McCullerToday we will be talking to Megan Mansell, who served as a rare voice of reason and common sense concerning masking during the worst days of the COVID hysteria.Megan is a former district education director over special populations integration, serving...
  • PPE is highly regulated and hazard specific. There is an entire field — Industrial Hygiene — dedicated to making sure that PPE meets specific thresholds to be deemed mitigating. 
    • Aerosol mitigation in medical settings is not under the purview of medical practitioners.
    • Many people complied not out of personal fear but because they thought they were being helpful, but instilling a false sense of security for the truly medically vulnerable is antithetical to the efforts made. 
    • We’re stuck. New pathogens require us to look at transmission method, particle size, minimum infective dose, terms of viability, and specific mitigation measures for each hazard or pathogen. This is not one size fits all. We skipped these critical steps and continue to do so. 
    Megan's book can be found at Accommodating Chaos: Correcting course on a plague of misinformation: Mansell, Megan Kristen: 9798765561461: Amazon.com: BooksHer writings can be found at Megan Mansell, Brownstone InstituteRational Ground by Justin Hart | SubstackFollow her on X at: Megan Mansell@mamasaurusMeg
    ]]>    3937false15full    #14-Dr. Jack Krusehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-dr-jack-kruse--70822253Dr. Jack Kruse – Neurosurgeon & optimal health educatorBooks mentioned in today's podcast:The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life: Becker, Robert, Selden, Gary: 9780688069711: Amazon.com: BooksEpi-paleo Rx: The Prescription for Disease Reversal and Optimal Health: Kruse, Dr. Jack: 9780989057738: Amazon.com: Books]]>816ee17d-e483-48c5-973f-d00a1057a896Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:31:55 +0000Culpepper McCullerIn this episode, we will be talking to Dr. Jack Kruse, retired neurosurgeon, bout his unique perspectives on health and healthcare. We will focus on his evolving ideas about quantum biology and biophysics, with a particular focus on light, water and...Dr. Jack Kruse – Neurosurgeon & optimal health educatorBooks mentioned in today's podcast:The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life: Becker, Robert, Selden, Gary: 9780688069711: Amazon.com: BooksEpi-paleo Rx: The Prescription for Disease Reversal and Optimal Health: Kruse, Dr. Jack: 9780989057738: Amazon.com: Books]]>9494falsefull#13-Sarah Duhon, NDhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-sarah-duhon-nd--70160525Dr. Sarah Duhon N.D.Illuminate Natural Health]]>54acc772-4922-4be7-9ac6-07030913d200Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:36:53 +0000Culpepper McCullerToday we will be talking to Dr. Sarah Duhon, ND, BSN, about the role of naturopathic medicine in the evolution of our present health care paradigm.Dr. Sarah Duhon has her doctorate in naturopathic medicine and bachelors in the science of nursing. She...Dr. Sarah Duhon N.D.Illuminate Natural Health]]>3221false13full#12-Anthony Luczak: Leucovorin & Autismhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-anthony-luczak-leucovorin-autism--69067024Anthony Luczak, APRN | SubstackVitamin B9 (Leucovorin) Overview. - by Anthony Luczak, APRNAnthony APRN's: Approach to Leucovorin and AutismAdditional information:Clinical Implications of Folate Transport in the Central Nervous System: Trends in Pharmacological SciencesInborn Errors of Metabolism Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Approaches to Intervention - PubMedFrom Wake-Up Call to Action Plan with Dr. Richard Bartlett]]>ae8f9fba-9a6a-4496-b914-8f6bb238b81eMon, 15 Dec 2025 22:08:30 +0000Culpepper McCullerToday we will be talking to Anthony Luczak, APRN, about the use of supplements/nutraceutical in various pediatric neurocognitive disorders, and more specifically, the potential role of leucovorin in the treatment of autism. We will discuss the...Anthony Luczak, APRN | SubstackVitamin B9 (Leucovorin) Overview. - by Anthony Luczak, APRNAnthony APRN's: Approach to Leucovorin and AutismAdditional information:Clinical Implications of Folate Transport in the Central Nervous System: Trends in Pharmacological SciencesInborn Errors of Metabolism Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Approaches to Intervention - PubMedFrom Wake-Up Call to Action Plan with Dr. Richard Bartlett]]>4135false11full#11-Sally K. Norton/"Toxic Superfoods"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-sally-k-norton-toxic-superfoods--68951822Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better which was released in January 2023 from Rodale Press and is available everywhere books are sold. Our topics for today will include:
    • Functional Medicine and Oxalates 
    • How Sally recovered from her chronic health issues by lowering her oxalate intake! 
    • Sally's NEW COOKBOOK 
     Sally K. Norton's book, “Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better” is available everywhere books are sold., The Data Companion to Toxic Superfoods is available at https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion. Sally’s latest project, the long awaited cookbook, Sally’s Recipe Collection, is filled with amazing recipes; it can be found at Shop.SallyKNorton.com. For more information, visit SallyKNorton.com or follow Sally on YouTube and social media. She’s @sknorton and @toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book (on Instagram), @BeFreeToThrive  (on Facebook), and @BetterLowOx (on X)   LINKS:]]>    86991231-e2fe-4ccc-a0fa-9dde06519ef1Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:36:31 +0000Culpepper McCullerToday we will be talking to Sally K. Norton. MPH, Ivy-league nutritionist & author of the book, "Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better".Sally K. Norton, MPH holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University...Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better which was released in January 2023 from Rodale Press and is available everywhere books are sold. Our topics for today will include:
    • Functional Medicine and Oxalates 
    • How Sally recovered from her chronic health issues by lowering her oxalate intake! 
    • Sally's NEW COOKBOOK 
     Sally K. Norton's book, “Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better” is available everywhere books are sold., The Data Companion to Toxic Superfoods is available at https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion. Sally’s latest project, the long awaited cookbook, Sally’s Recipe Collection, is filled with amazing recipes; it can be found at Shop.SallyKNorton.com. For more information, visit SallyKNorton.com or follow Sally on YouTube and social media. She’s @sknorton and @toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book (on Instagram), @BeFreeToThrive  (on Facebook), and @BetterLowOx (on X)   LINKS: