Welcome to the 250th Episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show!
We’ve hit a major milestone—and we’re celebrating with a powerful episode filmed on our brand new set! Thank you to every listener, subscriber, and supporter who’s helped make this show a success. We’ve got so much more coming your way!
In this special episode, Dr. Josh Axe breaks down 10 surprising reasons you might not be healing or feeling your best—even if you eat clean, take supplements, and exercise regularly.
From hidden metabolic traps to overlooked deficiencies and modern lifestyle patterns that block recovery, this episode is packed with actionable, research-backed insights to help you take your health to the next level.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why combining fats and carbs in one meal may sabotage your metabolism
- How under-eating or eating the wrong proteins affects your hormones, muscle mass, and mood
- The critical mistakes most people make with supplements and how to fix them
- The massive impact of light, nature, and sleep on your healing and hormone balance
- How cutting-edge peptides and advanced lab tests can unlock faster results
- What nasal breathing and organ meats have to do with your brain, sleep, and resilience
You’ll also get practical tips, food swaps, and simple fixes you can apply today to start feeling stronger, clearer, and more energized.
Whether you're a health warrior or just starting your journey, this episode is a game-changer.
#naturalhealth #draxe #drjoshaxe
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00:00 Introduction
01:55 Combining High Fats & High Carbs
06:19 Stop Undereating Protein
15:19 Support Nutrient Absorption
23:55 Chronic Dehydration & Electrolyte Imbalance
27:08 Nature & Light Exposure
28:45 Lack of Deep Sleep
30:25 Not Enough Peptides
34:41 Mouth Breathing
37:05 Personalized Nutrition Plan
40:01 Overreliance on Conventional Testing
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