Wellness Talk with George Batista

In this episode, we take a hard look at the latest changes to the food pyramid and ask the big question: are these updates finally rooted in real science—or just recycled nutrition dogma?
Next, we dive deep into saturated fat. Not all saturated fats are created equal, so we explore the different types, why the body actually needs saturated fat, and whether some sources can be considered genuinely healthy.
Finally, we tackle one of nutrition’s most controversial topics: Is there really a correlation between saturated fat, cholesterol and heart disease? To separate fact from fear, we play a powerful clip from Dr. Aseem Malhotra as he breaks down what the actual studies show—and what they don’t.
If you’re confused by conflicting dietary advice and want evidence-based clarity, this episode is a must

In this episode, we unpack some of the biggest health headlines shaping conversations right now—cutting through fear, hype, and confusion along the way.
We start by breaking down the UK’s intense fear response to flu season and how media, policy, and public perception collide every year. Is the panic helping—or hurting?

Next, we look at the rise in GLP-1–related blindness lawsuits, exploring what’s being alleged, why these cases are increasing, and what questions they raise about fast-growing weight-loss medications.

From there, we shift to the brain: emerging research suggests that early metabolic strain and low choline intake may quietly set the stage for long-term brain damage in young adults—often long before symptoms appear.

We also dive into nutrition science, including evidence that higher vitamin C intake can physically change your skin, influencing structure and appearance from the inside out.
Finally, we zoom out to a global issue: most of the world isn’t getting enough omega-3, and the consequences may be far more serious than many people realize.

A wide-ranging episode connecting public health, nutrition, and long-term brain and body resilience—don’t miss it

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Why do some people take a pill or receive a shot with no ill effects, while others experience lifelong complications—or even fatal outcomes? In this episode, we explore how a rapidly growing field called epigenetics may help explain these striking differences, revealing how prescription medications can influence how our genes are expressed without changing the DNA itself.
Next, we dive into The Energy Behind Disease, examining emerging research that challenges the traditional gene-first model of illness. What if conditions like cancer don’t begin with damaged genes at all, but with disruptions in a cell’s energy systems? We unpack this intriguing perspective and what it could mean for the future of health research.
Finally, we play a compelling clip from Dr. Bruce Lipton, who breaks down the mechanisms of epigenetics in clear, accessible terms—offering a fresh way to think about biology, health, and human potential.
This episode is an exploration of new ideas at the frontier of science, asking big questions about how biology really works and why the same treatment can lead to vastly different outcomes.

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Dr. Christina Rahm has worked as a medical, clinical, and research scientist in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and biotechnology industries for Janssen, Johnson & Johnson, Biogen Idec/Biogen, UCB, Bristol Meyers Squibb, and Alexion. Additionally, she worked on the corporate side for Pfizer, Biogen, and Janssen and is currently the Chairman of International Science Nutrition Society and Chief Science Officer for ROOT Wellness. Dr. Rahm has also served as a formulator for several companies and manufacturing labs, including her own. She has created multiple provisional patents, proprietary formulas, and trade secrets in addition to authoring her first book, Cure the Causes: Live the Life you Want, Not the One Prescribed. Through years of laboratory research and ethical observations, she has developed a personalized and predictive consulting company working on everything from the environment to DNA and detox wellness plans in which Dr. Rahm helps clients reset their bodies and minds to be spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically balanced.

This week we unpack the groundbreaking 2014 paper revealing a statistical error in the estimation of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Vitamin D—an error that may have shaped public health policy for a decade. We explore what the researchers actually found, how the miscalculation occurred, and what it means for real-world supplementation.

Then we take the investigation further with fresh insights from “Why Vitamin D Fails to Rise in Many People: New Evidence—and How Orthomolecular Medicine Solves It.” Discover why some individuals can take “adequate” doses yet see little change in their blood levels, and how orthomolecular strategies—rooted in biochemical individuality and high-precision nutrient therapy—offer promising, evidence-based ways to correct these stubborn deficiencies.