The Dr. Josh Axe Show

• Best Natural Alternatives for Common Prescription Drugs

  What if your fatigue, anxiety, or brain fog isn’t from your condition—but from the meds you’re taking? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe uncovers how common medications can deplete key nutrients, trigger side effects, and keep you from true healing. Learn what’s really going on—and the natural alternatives that work. The top nutrient-depleting drugs and what they do to your body. Symptoms that are actually caused by medications (not your illness). Natural options for pain, anxiety, reflux, high cholesterol, and more. How to heal by getting to the root cause—not masking it. Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------  Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe  ------  Links:  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8579431/ https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db470.pdf https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/americans-take-prescriptions-a-large-portion-of-their-lives https://ssri.psu.edu/news/americans-will-spend-half-their-lives-taking-prescription-drugs-study-finds ​​https://pharmacy.msu.edu/resources/nutrient-depletion-is-an-often-overlooked-side-effect-of-some-medications https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr213.pdf https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4573453/ https://news.gallup.com/poll/654425/americans-say-overweight-slim-down.aspx https://gi.org/topics/irritable-bowel-syndrome/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6007725/ https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep-deprivation https://www.jwatch.org/na55225/2022/08/16/antidepressants-work-only-small-subset-patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31475623/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26424423/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26424423/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30564123/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4757677/ https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/ask-the-doctors-not-much-scientific-evidence-to-support-use-of-coq10-for-pain https://www.europeanreview.org/article/4579 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031395509000807?via%3Dihub https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5126440/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557385/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36464072/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8395812/ https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.02.20.25322455v1.full https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2787541 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430882/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35685421/ https://www.nhs.uk/contraception/methods-of-contraception/natural-family-planning/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0049017208001339?via%3Dihub https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/anti-inflammatory/turmeric-wont-help-arthritis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547742/ ------  Ads:  Get your free wealth protection guide from Preserve Gold. Visit www.preservegold.com/axe or text AXE to 50505 to claim your free guide, and you could receive up to $15,000 in free gold or silver with a qualified purchase or account rollover. Don’t wait – claim your special offers today!  Upgrade your Summer with Cozy Earth.  Go to cozyearth.com and use code AXE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. Sleep Cooler, Lounge Lighter, Stay Cozy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Why Men and Women Shouldn’t Eat the Same Way

  Did you know men and women can respond differently to the same diet, supplement, or workout—simply because of biology? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe dives deep into the unique nutritional, hormonal, and emotional needs of men and women. From PMS to prostate health, fertility to fasting, this is the guide to understanding how gender shapes our health—and what to do about it. The key nutrient deficiencies men and women face—and why they differ. How hormones, cycles, and life stages shift nutritional needs in women. Why intermittent fasting affects women and men differently. What sleep and emotional stress do to hormones across sexes. ------  Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------  Links:  https://recreation.gsu.edu/2023/09/28/ways-to-support-females-hormones-through-nutrition/ https://www.nature.com/articles/nri.2016.90 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10031253 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-32647-0 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9710417/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6010824/ https://umiamihealth.org/treatments-and-services/uhealth-comprehensive-women%E2%80%99s-health-alliance/women's-services/nutrition-services/common-vitamin-deficiencies-for-us-womenhttps://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iron-HealthProfessional/ https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/patients/treatment/calciumvitamin-d/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8877546/ https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/micronutrient-inadequacies/overview https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition-report/about/index.html https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/billions-worldwide-consume-inadequate-levels-of-micronutrients-critical-to-human-health/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1186/s12970-021-00412-w?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed#d1e502 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39830337/ https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/condition/premenstrual-syndrome https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(24)00276-6/fulltext https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/diabetes/library/reports/reportcard/national-state-diabetes-trends.html https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/24/13213 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4164903/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3328995/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5613977/ https://womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/insomnia https://womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/thyroid-disease https://www.medstarhealth.org/blog/heart-disease-men https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/understanding-cancer-risk/cancer-facts/cancer-facts-for-men.html https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db516.htm https://www.issaonline.com/blog/post/this-hot-diet-trend-is-not-recommended-for-women https://health.clevelandclinic.org/intermittent-fasting-for-women https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20377631 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5831910/ https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle-medicine-2-relationships/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6125010/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28463088/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/so-happy-together/201712/men-vs-women-and-emotional-support https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/men-women-and-differing-responses-to-stress ------  Ads:  Get your free wealth protection guide from Preserve Gold. Visit www.preservegold.com/axe or text AXE to 50505 to claim your free guide, and you could receive up to $15,000 in free gold or silver with a qualified purchase or account rollover. Don’t wait – claim your special offers today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• This Nutritional Therapy is 10x More Effective Than Supplements

  What if your supplements aren’t working—because your gut can’t absorb them? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe breaks down the science and safety behind Vitamin IV Therapy, the growing trend used by celebrities, CEOs, and health pros alike to boost energy, immunity, and brainpower. ------  Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------  Links:  https://www.americaniv.com/iv-therapy-vitamins-benefits-costs-and-side-effects/ https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/special-subjects/dietary-supplements-and-vitamins/intravenous-vitamin-therapy-myers-cocktail https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/north-america-intravenous-iv-hydration-therapy-market-report https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10855962/ https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/living-well/iv-vitamin-therapy-understanding-the-lack-of-proven-benefit-and-potential-risks-of-this-health-fad/ https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/iv-vitamin-therapy.html https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33523616/ https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/PrimaryMitochondrialDisorders-HealthProfessional/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2894814/ https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/11/1211 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33652579/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-014-0706-z https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831322004112?via%3Dihub https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5719794/ https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0003-4975(24)01029-4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37971292/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9662251/ https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(22)03890-9/fulltext https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/20379-magnesium-sulfate-injection https://reference.medscape.com/drug/mgso4-magnesium-sulfate-344444 https://www.drugs.com/pro/selenium-injection.html https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19874951/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10817270/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5240054/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9450039/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36726625/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26371950/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mnfr.201200636 https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/10/151.long ------  Ads:  Get 15% off your first order with the code AXE at oneskin.co/AXE.  Get your free wealth protection guide from Preserve Gold. Visit www.preservegold.com/axe or text AXE to 50505 to claim your free guide, and you could receive up to $15,000 in free gold or silver with a qualified purchase or account rollover. Don’t wait – claim your special offers today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Modern Medicine Was Built on Lies (What Big Pharma WON’T TELL YOU)

  Did you know Americans now spend over $400 billion a year on prescriptions—yet chronic disease is only rising? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe uncovers the hidden history and ongoing influence of Big Pharma, revealing how natural medicine was pushed aside—and what you can do to reclaim your health. How the Flexner Report and Rockefeller shaped a drug-first medical system. Why 69% of U.S. adults take at least one medication—and 25% take four or more. The financial and political power of pharma giants, from Fauci to Pfizer. Why so many “diagnoses” today are just symptoms of a deeper imbalance. How the food system feeds illness—and pharma profits from the fallout. The root-cause tools of functional medicine that actually promote healing. Tune in to discover the truth about pharmaceuticals, the future of functional medicine, and how you can support your body naturally—without relying on daily prescriptions. #RootCauseHealing #BigPharmaExposed #FunctionalMedicine ------  Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------  Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get:  Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe  ------  Links:  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3178858/ https://www.consumerreports.org/prescription-drugs/too-many-meds-americas-love-affair-with-prescription-medication/ https://www.statista.com/outlook/hmo/pharmaceuticals/worldwide https://www.biospace.com/u-s-pharmaceutical-market-size-to-reach-usd-1-093-79-billion-by-2033 https://www.hrsa.gov/opa/updates/2023-340b-covered-entity-purchases https://www.npr.org/2025/04/24/nx-s1-5374372/millions-of-american-kids-have-an-adhd-diagnosis-is-their-treatment-effective https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/health/teen-misuse-adhd-meds-wellness/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db388.htm https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/1215/p742.html https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4859526/\ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532953/ https://hpi.georgetown.edu/rxdrugs/ https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db347.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430655/ https://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/09/corporate-kleptocracy-rjr-nabisco.asp https://www.cdc.gov/museum/pdf/cdcm-pha-stem-uncovering-the-opioid-epidemic-lesson.pdf https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2034715/ https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2023.00418 https://www.nami.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/improving-health/mental-health-in-schools/ https://www.cms.gov/priorities/key-initiatives/open-payments https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3778453/ https://www.pharmavoice.com/news/big-pharma-campaign-election-pac-donations/731124/ https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/fda-blocks-biopharma-employees-serving-advisory-committees https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10830426/ https://weillcornell.org/news/america%E2%80%99s-loneliness-epidemic-what-is-to-be-done ------  Ads:  Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• This Is What’s REALLY Causing Inflammation (And How to Fix It) | Dr. Gundry

  What if inflammation isn’t just a symptom, but the real root of nearly every chronic disease? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe sits down with bestselling author and cardiologist Dr. Steven Gundry to reveal what’s actually driving inflammation, from leaky gut and mitochondrial dysfunction to hidden environmental triggers. You’ll learn the science behind why your body feels like it’s constantly under attack and how to reverse it naturally. Dr. Gundry shares his top strategies to heal the gut, support mitochondrial health, and calm the immune system using simple tools like vitamin D3, infrared saunas, fermented foods, and more. You’ll Learn: The true root cause of inflammation (and why most people miss it) Why healing your gut is the key to reversing disease How red light, heat therapy & vitamin D restore your energy Foods Dr. Gundry recommends for gut and mitochondrial health This episode was made possible by Sunlighten. Use code AXE to save up to $1,400 on your purchase. Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website Follow Dr. Steven Gundry Instagram Facebook X Website ------  Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe  ------  Links:  Check out Dr. Steven Gundry’s latest book, The Gut-Brain Paradox → https://www.amazon.com/Gut-Brain-Paradox-Improve-Reverse-Microbiome/dp/0062911805  ------  Ads:  If you’re ready to restore your energy, support your gut, and age in reverse, go to https://www.sunlighten.com/axe and use code AXE to save $1400 off your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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