hol+ with Dr. Taz MD | The Future of Medicine is Holistic

What’s Carol Alt’s secret to glowing skin, boundless energy, and youthful vitality at 64?
In this episode of Hol+, Dr. Taz MD sits down with the iconic supermodel, entrepreneur, and raw food advocate to reveal the powerful truths behind aging well, naturally. From reversing signs of aging to healing chronic health issues with food, Carol shares how raw nutrition, enzyme therapy, and a deeply holistic lifestyle transformed her health in her 30s, and why she’s never looked back.
You’ll learn the raw, unfiltered truth (pun intended) about how Carol rebuilt her body from the inside out, the rituals that keep her glowing into her 60s, and her philosophy that the closer you eat to God, the better your body functions. From raw tiramisu to trail mix, from detox protocols to spiritual mindset shifts, this is a must-watch episode for anyone who wants to age with grace, energy, and empowerment, without surgery or shortcuts.
 
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Carol opens up about:
• The moment she knew cooked food was draining her life force
• Her enzyme-rich daily routine that supports digestion, skin, and energy
• How she healed chronic health problems (like candida) by going raw
• Why beauty really does start in your 20s, and what to do now if you didn’t know
• Her take on fats, fasting, juicing, and eating with intention
• How mindset, discipline, and food all fuel her glow at 64
If you’re dealing with fatigue, low energy, hormone changes, or want to support healthy aging from the inside out, explore related Hol+ care options here:
Longevity and Anti-Aging:
https://holplus.co/services/longevity-anti-aging/

Hormone Imbalance:
https://holplus.co/conditions/hormone-imbalance/

Menopause & Perimenopause:
https://holplus.co/conditions/menopause-perimenopause/

About Carol Alt
Dubbed The Face by The Fashion Industry, Carol Alt is a pioneer and chameleon in the fashion, entertainment and Health industries; she is constantly on the lookout for new challenges. Since her days as the world’s most renowned Supermodel, Carol has gone on to be multi-award winning actor, successful entrepreneur, best-selling author on Raw Food and Nutrition, and the host of A Healthy You & Carol Alt on FOX News Channel.
Follow Carol Alt
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https://instagram.com/modelcarolalt  
About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia, also known as Dr. Taz, is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

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Host & Production Team
Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Chapters
00:00 Health, aging, and your daily choices
01:00 Meet Carol Alt
02:20 Why beauty begins earlier than we think
03:49 Why Carol changed her diet at 36
08:12 Her biggest dieting mistake and raw food basics
17:31 Raw food, digestion, and rebuilding nutrition
20:50 What Carol noticed after changing her diet
23:25 How to begin and what to remove first
27:30 Juicing, fasting, cravings, and practical food swaps
35:30 Aging after 60, oils, beauty, spirituality, and final advice

What happens when men’s health gets reduced to one testosterone number? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Dr. Brandon Smith, MD, a conventionally trained physician practicing at hol+, for a practical and eye-opening conversation about men’s health, low testosterone, sleep apnea, TRT, GLP-1s, muscle, stress, hormones, and why so many men are waiting too long to get proactive about their health.
Together, they explore why men’s health needs a reframe, especially in a medical culture where many men are taught to only go to the doctor when something is clearly broken. Dr. Smith shares what he sees in the exam room, from younger men asking about testosterone before starting a family, to men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s realizing they have spent years pushing through fatigue, stress, brain fog, weight changes, low libido, poor sleep, or changes in performance without knowing where to start.
Dr. Taz and Dr. Smith also unpack why low testosterone is not always a simple testosterone problem. Dr. Smith explains the difference between total testosterone and free testosterone, why one lab number is only a snapshot, why testosterone can fluctuate throughout the day, and why morning testing matters. They also discuss why symptoms, context, body composition, sleep, stress, inflammation, chronic illness, and lifestyle all need to be part of the conversation before jumping straight to testosterone therapy.
This conversation takes a closer look at one of the most overlooked drivers of low testosterone: sleep apnea. Dr. Smith explains why disrupted sleep can create a stress signal in the body, why men may not realize they are waking up throughout the night, and why the body may lower reproductive hormones when it does not feel safe, rested, or recovered. They also discuss how fasting, chronic stress, high cortisol, poor recovery, and underlying medical conditions can affect hormone levels.
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Men’s health is not just about testosterone, TRT, libido, or muscle. It is shaped by sleep, stress, metabolism, body composition, inflammation, blood sugar, chronic illness, movement, recovery, hormone signaling, and the way men are often conditioned to ignore symptoms until they become impossible to avoid. In this episode, Dr. Taz and Dr. Smith look at men’s health through a whole-body lens, where the goal is not just replacing a number, but understanding why the body is responding the way it is.
Learn more about support related to this conversation:
Men’s Health:
https://holplus.co/services/mens-health/
Hormone Imbalance:
https://holplus.co/conditions/hormone-imbalance/
Book a Hol+ Consultation: https://holplus.co/locations/virtual/

Dr. Smith shares why most testosterone deficiency is often secondary, meaning the issue may not start in the testes, but in the brain’s signal to the testes. He explains how sleep apnea, diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, infections, stress, and poor recovery can all push testosterone levels down. He also explains why a more complete workup may include LH, FSH, sleep history, body composition, lifestyle patterns, symptoms, and a deeper look at what is getting in the way of healthy hormone signaling.
Dr. Taz and Dr. Smith also discuss the different approaches men may hear about, including testosterone injections, creams, pellets, Clomid, lifestyle changes, and GLP-1 medications. Dr. Smith explains why the right path depends on the individual, including whether the biggest barrier is sleep, weight, joint pain, libido, motivation, metabolic health, or body composition. They also discuss why strength training, muscle mass, and movement are essential parts of the men’s health conversation, especially for long-term resilience and aging.
If you are navigating low testosterone, low libido, fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, poor sleep, sleep apnea, high stress, low motivation, muscle loss, GLP-1 questions, TRT decisions, or the feeling that something is off but you are not sure what to test first, this episode offers a more complete way to understand what your body may be trying to tell you.
About The Guest:
Dr. Brandon Smith, MD, is a conventionally trained physician practicing at hol+. His background includes biochemistry, conventional medicine, integrative health, movement, fitness, and a deep interest in helping patients connect the dots between symptoms, lifestyle, labs, and long-term health. In his work with patients, Dr. Smith focuses on asking better questions, understanding the whole person, and creating practical, personalized plans around diet, sleep, stress, exercise, hormones, and metabolic health.

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician,
bestselling author, and founder of hol+ a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

Stay Connected:
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Host & Production Team
Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Chapters
00:00 Why Men’s Health Needs a Reframe
01:20 Why Men Avoid the Doctor
03:35 What Brings Men Into the Clinic
06:00 Why Younger Men Are Asking About Testosterone
07:25 What Testosterone Actually Is
09:15 Why One Testosterone Test Is Not Enough
10:10 The Best Time to Test Testosterone
11:15 Total Testosterone vs Free Testosterone
14:00 Is Testosterone Therapy Always the Answer?
15:25 Sleep Apnea and Low Testosterone
18:05 Stress, Fasting, and Hormones
20:05 Symptoms of Low Testosterone
22:15 When to Consider a Sleep Study
24:30 Why Most Low Testosterone Is Secondary
26:10 Cortisol, Stress, and Testosterone
28:20 Testosterone Shots, Creams, Clomid, and Pellets
32:20 Lifestyle Changes That Can Raise Testosterone
35:00 Why Muscle Matters for Men’s Health
40:00 How Often Men Should Strength Train
43:00 GLP-1s, Weight Loss, Muscle, and Testosterone
47:30 Why Men Need a Whole-Body Health Partner
50:20 What Makes Dr. Brandon Smith Feel Whole

What if aging gracefully is not about trying to look younger, but about staying energized, purposeful, healthy, and connected to yourself? In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down with Jane Seymour to talk about healthy aging, beauty from the inside out, energy after 70, and the daily habits that help her keep showing up with vitality.
Jane shares how she thinks about sleep, movement, supplements, intermittent fasting, beauty standards, Botox, mindset, and living with purpose. Together, Dr. Taz and Jane explore why aging does not have to mean slowing down, and how women can support their bodies, chemistry, skin, energy, and confidence at every stage of life.
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Stop following confusing diet trends that make you miserable. Learn how to prioritize your actual body function over endless food lists.
We are constantly bombarded with instructions on how much kale, blueberries, or celery we need to eat by a certain time every day. This video breaks down why most popular nutritional advice is completely impractical for the average person. Instead of tracking arbitrary ingredients, focus on understanding how your body function works so you can make sustainable choices that actually matter.
This approach is for anyone tired of the noise surrounding healthy diet habits. By cutting through the hype, you can stop obsessing over specific superfoods and start building a routine that fits your lifestyle. If you are overwhelmed by conflicting diet trends, this perspective offers a simpler way to view your health.
If you’re dealing with fatigue, low energy, hormone changes, or want to support healthy aging from the inside out, explore related Hol+ care options here:
Longevity and Anti-Aging:
https://holplus.co/services/longevity-anti-aging/

Hormone Imbalance:
https://holplus.co/conditions/hormone-imbalance/

Menopause & Perimenopause:
https://holplus.co/conditions/menopause-perimenopause/

About Jane Seymour:
A multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner, recipient of the Officer of the British Empire (OBE) bestowed upon her by Queen Elizabeth II, Jane Seymour has proven her talents in virtually all media, the Broadway stage, motion pictures and television.  As iconic star of the beloved TV series “Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman,” she became a role model to young women and girls throughout the world with her inspiring rendition of a woman who can courageously dare, achieve, and improve anything a man can do, investing it with that “woman’s touch” of caring humanity.   
Seymour currently stars in the leading role in Harry Wild for Acorn TV and BBC America as a retired college professor who cannot quite manage to stay quietly retired to the dismay of her police inspector son. 
Beyond her acting career, Seymour has made significant contributions as a producer and philanthropist. She has been involved in numerous charitable initiatives, including the creation of the Open Hearts Foundation, which supports nonprofit organizations aligned with her mother's philosophy of selfless giving. Seymour’s artistic endeavors extend to her work as a sculptor and painter, with notable exhibitions and collaborations, including designing limited-edition champagne bottles and receiving accolades for her contributions to the fine arts. Today, she continues to inspire others through her art, philanthropic efforts, and motivational speaking, all while balancing her roles as a mother and grandmother.

Follow Jane Seymour:
https://JaneSeymour.com
https://instagram.com/janeseymour
About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia, also known as Dr. Taz, is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

Stay Connected:
Connect further to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/ - Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.
Book a Hol+ Consultation: https://holplus.co/locations/virtual/
Follow Dr. Taz on Instagram:
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https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/
Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribe
Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcasts
Host & Production Team
Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Chapters
0:00 Jane Seymour on staying present, purposeful, and healthy
2:15 Why aging does not mean you are “done”
5:40 Breaking age barriers in Hollywood
8:30 Jane Seymour’s mindset around energy and purpose
11:10 Her daily routine for sleep, fasting, and supplements
15:20 Movement, core strength, and listening to your body
20:05 Why “less is more” with wellness routines
25:40 Beauty from the inside out
32:15 Botox, aging naturally, and Hollywood beauty standards
38:50 What makes Jane Seymour feel whole

What if your birth control is affecting more than your cycle? In this episode, Dr. Taz breaks down how birth control pills, hormonal IUDs, copper IUDs, and other forms of contraception may influence inflammation, mood, metabolism, nutrient levels, libido, gut health, and fertility over time.

If you’re navigating hormone symptoms, birth control decisions, or long-term reproductive health and want deeper support, join the Circle here:
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Birth control can affect hormone balance, inflammation, fertility, gut health, mood, and metabolism.
Learn more about related conditions and support here:
Hormone Imbalance: https://holplus.co/conditions/hormone-imbalance/
Fertility Support: https://holplus.co/conditions/fertility-support/
Inflammation: https://holplus.co/conditions/inflammation/
In this episode, Dr. Taz explains the holistic birth control conversation every woman should have before staying on the pill or choosing another contraception option long term. You’ll learn how birth control may affect inflammation markers, nutrient levels, gut health, testosterone, ovarian reserve, and even how you feel and make decisions.
If you’ve been on birth control for years, are considering starting the pill, or are helping a daughter make informed choices, this episode will help you understand what to ask, what to test, and how to support your body.
In this episode, we cover:
How birth control may affect inflammation
The difference between hormonal and non-hormonal contraception
How the pill may influence mood, libido, metabolism, and testosterone
Why nutrient testing matters before and during birth control
The connection between birth control, gut health, and ovarian reserve
What labs to consider before choosing contraception
How diet, sleep, stress, and holistic support can protect hormone health
This is not about fear. It’s about choosing wisely, understanding your body, and making birth control decisions with the full picture in mind.

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Host & Production Team
Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)
Chapters
00:00 Can Birth Control Change Your Brain and Hormones?
02:10 Why Long-Term Birth Control Use Needs a Deeper Look
05:25 Birth Control, Inflammation, and Disease Risk
10:20 IUDs, Gut Health, and the Microbiome Connection
13:45 Types of Birth Control: Pills, Patches, Rings, IUDs, and More
18:30 Birth Control Side Effects: Testosterone, Mood, Libido, and Nutrients
25:20 Non-Hormonal Birth Control and Fertility Awareness
29:40 What to Test Before Choosing Birth Control
36:30 Diet, Sleep, Stress, and Nutrient Support for Hormone Health
44:20 Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and the Holistic Approach to Birth Control

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine offer a different way to understand the body, especially when it comes to chronic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, stress, digestion, anxiety, inflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and unexplained symptoms.
In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with  Dr. Jordan Barber, clinician, educator, published researcher, licensed acupuncturist, and author of Thinking in Chinese Medicine: A Patient’s Guide to Acupuncture, Herbs, and Healing, for a grounded conversation about what Chinese medicine actually is, why it has been misunderstood in the West, and how it can help us see chronic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, stress, symptoms, and whole-body health through a more connected lens.
Together, they explore why Chinese medicine is not just acupuncture, herbs, or “energy work,” but a way of thinking. Dr. Barber explains how Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at the whole person, including sleep, digestion, emotions, stress, relationships, movement, pain patterns, and the way someone experiences life. He also breaks down how the word qi became simplified into “energy,” why that translation can be misleading, and why Chinese medicine is often more practical, physiological, and science-informed than many people realize.
Dr. Barber shares his own path into Chinese medicine after working in IT, living through 9/11 in New York City, and experiencing chronic health issues that conventional care did not resolve. After trying acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and dietary changes, he saw a major improvement in his recurring sinus issues and began to understand health through a completely different framework.
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Chinese medicine is not just about needles. It is about patterns, relationships, the nervous system, circulation, metabolism, pain signals, emotional stress, and the body’s ability to return to balance. In this conversation, Dr. Taz and Dr. Barber discuss why chronic disease is often connected to the mind, why stress can reshape the body, and why patient agency is such a central part of healing.
They also explore how Chinese medicine approaches chronic pain, including biomechanics, inflammation, central sensitization, scar tissue, nerve entrapment, neuromodulation, dry needling, electroacupuncture, and vagus nerve stimulation. Dr. Barber explains how acupuncture may help regulate pain signals and support the body’s ability to shift out of a chronic stress state.
Dr. Taz and Dr. Barber also take a deeper look at pelvic floor dysfunction, a condition that can affect both women and men in ways many people do not recognize. They discuss hidden signs such as urinary leaking, pelvic pain, pain after bowel movements, tailbone pain, hip pain, back pain, erectile dysfunction, painful sex, and symptoms that may be dismissed or misunderstood for years.
This episode also explores why TikTok herbal advice can be risky, why Chinese herbs should be personalized, and why the question “What are the best Chinese herbs?” is often the wrong place to start. Dr. Barber explains why ginger may help one person and aggravate another, why formulas are traditionally customized, and why Chinese medicine has always been rooted in matching the treatment to the person.
If you are navigating chronic pain, pelvic floor symptoms, stress, nervous system dysregulation, digestive issues, unexplained symptoms, or curiosity about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, this episode offers a grounded, science-informed, and deeply practical way to understand what your body may be trying to communicate.

Learn more about support related to this conversation:
Chinese Medicine: https://holplus.co/services/chinese-medicine/
Acupuncture: https://holplus.co/services/acupuncture/
Integrative Mental Health: https://holplus.co/services/integrative-mental-health-services-for-emotional-wellbeing/
Arthritis / Chronic Joint Pain: https://holplus.co/conditions/arthritis-chronic-joint-pain/
About The Guest:
Dr. Jordan Barber is a clinician, educator, author, published researcher, and licensed acupuncturist known for explaining Chinese medicine without mysticism or oversimplification. His published work includes research on acupuncture and dry needling in the Journal of Medical Acupuncture. He is a former faculty member in bioscience and acupuncture, serves on the NCCAAOM AI Task Force, and is the author of Thinking in Chinese Medicine: A Patient’s Guide to Acupuncture, Herbs, and Healing. His work focuses on pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, psychosocial medicine, and helping bridge Chinese medicine with modern clinical understanding.

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia, also known as Dr. Taz, is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

Stay Connected:
Connect further to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/ - Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.
Book a Hol+ Consultation: https://holplus.co/locations/virtual/
Follow Dr. Taz on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/
https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/
Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribe
Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcasts

Connect with Dr. Jordan Barber:
https://www.instagram.com/jbarberlac/
Host & Production Team
Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Chapters
00:00 Pain, Suffering, and Changing Perception
00:19 Meet Dr. Jordan Barber
00:39 Chinese Medicine and the Mind Body Connection
01:21 Dr. Barber’s Research and Background
01:46 Dr. Taz Introduces the Episode
02:07 Dr. Taz’s Personal Connection to Chinese Medicine
02:53 From IT to Acupuncture After 9/11
04:09 How Acupuncture Changed Dr. Barber’s Health
05:28 Dr. Taz’s Healing Journey with Chinese Medicine
06:59 Acupuncturists, Herbalists, and Chinese Medicine Credentials
10:18 How to Choose a Chinese Medicine Practitioner
11:31 What Chinese Medicine Really Is
12:36 Health, Disease, and the Chinese Medicine Model
13:29 Dr. Taz Introduces The Circle
14:14 Is Chinese Medicine an Energetic System?
15:06 Why Chinese Medicine Is Not Just Energy Work
16:31 Acupuncture, fMRI, and Real Physiological Effects
17:36 Why Chinese Medicine Should Not Be Called Alternative
19:07 A Brief History of Chinese Medicine
21:51 How Chinese Medicine Came to the West
23:01 Lineage...