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Take Charge of Your Health with Corinne and Carol
Carol has partnered with Corinne Furnari, nutritional practitioner and physician assistant since 2013. Take Charge of Your Health is a long running radio program at www.WBAI.org in the Pacifica network serving the greater New York City area and also appears at Progressive Radio Network www.prn.fm.
We strive to bring the latest information to our listeners. We pull information from conferences, thought leaders, medical and popular literature and discuss how this information can translate into practical tips.
We believe that knowledge is power and that each of us can and should empower ourselves to make the best decisions for extraordinary health and successful aging. Take advantage of the shows archived here.
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Take Charge of Your Health Radio Shows
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariDiscussion: This episode of Take Charge of Your Health, hosted by Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, dives deep into the roots of hormonal science by revisiting Dr. Louis Berman’s groundbreaking 1922 book, The Glands Regulating Personality. Berman, a pioneer in early endocrinology, proposed that internal glands—such as the thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands—not only regulated physical health […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariDiscussion: In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen have a dynamic discussion on personalized dietary strategies. They delve into the ketogenic (keto) diet, describing it as a powerful metabolic tool that shifts the body’s energy source from glucose to fat—an approach shown to support cognitive health, particularly in conditions […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariDiscussion: In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, host Carol Peterson interviews best-selling author Jeff T. Bowles about his book ALS Breakthrough, which presents a bold theory that ALS may be caused by severe magnesium deficiency in the nerves. Drawing from over 25 years of independent research, Bowles outlines a therapeutic protocol involving […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariTitle: Rethinking Salt: Hydration, Hormones, and HealingDiscussion: In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen lead an insightful exploration into the misunderstood yet vital role of salt in human health. The hosts challenge conventional medical advice that promotes salt restriction, arguing instead for a return to natural, mineral-rich salts that […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariDiscussion: In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen delve into the therapeutic uses of apple cider vinegar (ACV). They discuss its traditional and modern applications, with a focus on its role in insulin resistance, weight management, and liver support. The conversation also explores topical uses of ACV for skin […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariTitle: Unpacking the Truth: The Hidden Dangers of Seed Oils and Misinformation in HealthDiscussion: In this episode, Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen tackle a range of health-related topics with a focus on exposing misinformation. They delve into the controversial role of seed oils in modern diets, highlighting their harmful effects and the industrial refining processes that […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariTitle: Toxic Ingredients: Taking Charge of America’s Food FutureDiscussion: In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, clinical nutritionist Corinne Furnari and pharmacist Carol Petersen dive into the hidden dangers of food additives commonly found in the American diet. The discussion highlights harmful substances such as artificial dyes, high-fructose corn syrup, and bromated wheat […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariTitle: Magnesium Uncovered: Why This Mineral Could Change Your Health Discussion: Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, discussing the vital role of magnesium in human health, its connection to various chronic diseases like ALS, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's, and its interactions with other essential nutrients such as vitamin D, calcium, progesterone, boron, B6, zinc, and selenium. They emphasize the challenges in diagnosing magnesium […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariTitle: Take Charge of Your Health. Corinne and Carol Welcome Back Dr. Iman Bar Discussion: In the previous show, Dr. Bar explained how she uses peptides in her practice. We covered some of the most popular peptides such as BPC 157. This week Dr. Bar returns with more insights and practice tips and we open the […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariDiscussion: There is a revolution in the medical world focused on bioregulators and peptides. These are small chains of amino acids, the building blocks of protein, which turn out to be very bioactive. 1000's of them have been identified. Some have already been used very successfully for nerve and joint repair, immune system boosting, improving […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariDiscussion: Collagen supplements have become very popular. There are those that target different distinct tissues like the skin. Does the research show that these supplements deliver?
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariDiscussion: Methylation is an important detoxification process for estrogens, adrenaline, histamine and more. Learn how your methylation efficiency can affect your hormones. https://forum.worldhealth.net/articles/hormones-on-a-methylation-leash-calming-the-endocrine-storm/
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariDiscussion: Using Dexa Scans as the gold standard for measuring osteoporosis is not without questions. Bone density does not equal bone health. Healthy bone must be flexible yet conventional medicine touts drugs which produce brittle old bone which gives you a good dexa score but not good bone. We delve into other tests and methods […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariDiscussion: The true drivers of appetite, weight and mood. This was the topic that Corinne Furnari explored while she interacted with the audience as her cohost.
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariDiscussion: Fish oils are heavily promoted for anti inflammatory properties. And yet, very little research has been done on oxidized and other metabolites which can be inflammatory. Youri Kruse writes that these unsaturated fats are just as dangerous as the plant based PUFAs. Fish oils deplete progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, pregnenolone and dihydrotestosterone. Estrogen is enhanced. […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariDiscussion: Osteoporosis is a serious loss of healthy bone turnover. Conventional medicine offerings focuses on bisphosphonate drugs which stops bone remodeling. This looks good on a bone density test but retains poor quality bone. Bisphosphonate drugs even interfere with cholesterol production just as statin drugs to.
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariWe wanted to discuss some pearls like vitamin C babies, black seed oil benefits, licorice and DGL and other remedies that might come up. We discussed erectile dysfunction as the topic came up – included increasing circulation, herbal remedies that improved testosterone and testosterone itself.
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariInsulin resistance is rampant and characterized by spikes of glucose, followed by insulin and then drops in glucose. We discuss spike management Insulin and glucose disturbances snowball into more health problems.
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariThis week Corinne was speaking with Seth Greiner, physical therapist. The discussion was about the importance of maintaining physical strength. Strength is the foundation of physical function. It underpins our ability to perform everyday tasks, from carrying groceries to getting up from a chair. As we age, we naturally lose strength, which can lead to […]
- Corinne has a new cohost today, the audience, sharing information on the benefits of motion/exerciseby Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIf you want to live a long, healthy life, there’s one truthyou can’t escape: your body needs to move. Exercise isn’t just about shedding pounds or flexing in the mirror — it’s a scientifically proven weapon against the ravages of aging. From your heart to your brain, regularphysical activity can rewind the clock on many of aging’s harmful effects. […]
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