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From Backyard to $200K Farm: How Small-Scale Regenerative Farming Actually Works

Can you really make a living (or at least feed your family) on just ONE acre of land? In this episode of Ultra Life Today, Josh Bellieu sits down again with Kevin Marshall of Indigo Acres (Guthrie, OK) to unpack the real numbers, methods, and mindset behind high-yield, small-scale regenerative farming. Kevin walked away from a 35-year IT career, burned out and unsure of what was next. Today he’s: Growing serious revenue on roughly one acreTurning dead dirt into living, nutrient-rich soi...

12-05
19:35

Are Your Greens Nutrient-Dead? Regenerative Farmer Explains Fresh vs Store-Bought

Why do grocery-store greens taste flat—and help less? 🥬 Regenerative farmer Kevin Marshall (Indigo Acres) breaks down how leafy greens can lose ~40% of nutrients in just 8 days after harvest, why many store greens are 10–14 days old, and how living soil, cover crops, and no-till flip the script on nutrition, flavor, pests, and profit. We dig into: Dirt vs. soil: billions of microbes, fungi, and the underground food web 🌱Cover cropping & no-till: fewer chemicals, better water retention, ri...

11-28
33:12

Regenerative vs “Sustainable” Farming: Reviving Soil Health

Burned out CTO → regenerative farmer. Kevin Marshall of Indigo Acres (Guthrie, OK) breaks down why regenerativegoes beyond “sustainable,” how living soil (fungi + bacteria) feeds plants, and how his 1-acre market garden built a six-figure business—without chemical crutches. What you’ll learn Regenerative vs. sustainable: why “not getting worse” isn’t enoughLiving soil 101: mycorrhizae, cover crops, compost, and no-till basicsHow a microfarm plans the week: harvest, pack, deliver, re-pl...

11-21
20:57

Fulvic Acid Foot Detox: Parasites, Plastics & Lymph Cleanse

What if a simple fulvic acid foot soak could change how you think about detox forever? In this episode of Ultra Life Today, we’re back with Kim “The Worm Queen” Rogers of RogersHood.com to explore how she uses humic & fulvic acid soaks alongside her parasite and detox protocols — and why she says she literally saw things swim out of her feet during a foot bath. Kim, a former Western-medicine insider with two healthcare degrees, breaks down: 🦶 Fulvic & humic acid foot soak...

11-14
21:56

Why Your Parasite Cleanse Isn’t Working

Are you taking ivermectin or doing parasite cleanses… and still not feeling better? In this episode of Ultra Life Today, we’re back with Kim “The Worm Queen” Rogers of RogersHood — a former Western medicine insider who walked away from the system after discovering that parasites were the hidden root cause of her mystery illness. Kim explains why: Wormwood only targets specific wormsIvermectin doesn’t hit pinworms (and what that means for your cleanse)Parasite cleanses without binders, candi...

11-07
20:28

The ‘Worm Queen’ Exposes What’s in Your Tap Water

When Kim “The Worm Queen” Rogers tested her Seattle water, she found nematodes — actual worms — swimming in the sample. What she discovered next shocked her: over 75% of U.S. water sources she tested came back positive for nematodes. A former Western medicine professional turned health investigator, Kim shares how her battle with chronic illness, surgeries, and endometriosis led her to uncover the hidden epidemic of parasites in the U.S. and create RogersHood.com, a platform helping people de...

10-31
15:42

Stop Blaming LDL: Oxidation, Seed Oils & Heart Disease

Functional cardiologist Dr. Royce Bargas (DO, EP, Board-Cert Cardiology) returns to unpack the real heart risks most panels miss: oxidative stress, oxidized LDL, APOB, seed oils, AFib, and post-infection/post-vaccine myocarditis. If you still only watch LDL/HDL, this episode will change how you think about cardiovascular prevention. In this episode: * Why APOB is more predictive than LDL for atherogenic risk * How oxidation (not just “high cholesterol”) damages arteries and fuels plaque * Se...

10-24
33:20

Rheumatoid Arthritis & the Heart: The Hidden Inflammation Link

Board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist Dr. Royce Bargas (Bargas Wellness) returns to unpack how chronic inflammation—from stress, trauma, leaky gut/leaky brain, seed oils, oxidized LDL, and omega-6:omega-3 imbalance—drives heart disease. She walks through the 7 pillars of functional medicine, why integrative cardiology looks at the whole matrix (mitochondria, detox/biotransformation, assimilation, transport, structure, communication/hormones, immune/inflammation), and the ...

10-17
29:54

The Truth About Herbs: Wildcrafting, Kratom & Ephedra

What do Valium, Ephedra, and Kratom all have in common? They all come from plants — and today, fourth-generation wildcrafter Ed Fletcher joins Ultra Life Today to reveal the hidden world behind the herbs you see on store shelves. 🌿 Discover why wildcrafted herbs can be more potent than cultivated ones, how stress in nature changes their chemistry, and what really happened when Ephedra was banned overnight. We’ll also explore: The real numbers behind herbal safety and recallsHow Valerian ...

10-10
29:54

Bioresonance Frequency Scan Explained: Parasites, SIBO & H. pylori

Is a bioresonance frequency scan useful on a wellness journey? Researcher and Neighborly Wellness founder Chip Paul joins Ultra Life Today to explain how non-diagnostic bio-resonance technology can provide informational insights into potential pathogen stress—like parasites, SIBO, and H. pylori—and help guide next steps with your practitioner. We also cover the endocannabinoid system (CB1/CB2), why your Omega-3 to Omega-6 balance matters, how CBD really interfaces with the body, and practical...

10-03
30:14

Omega-3 vs Omega-6: The Missing Link to Inflammation

Researcher and Neighborly Wellness founder Chip Paul breaks down how the omega-3 to omega-6 ratio can “program” your body toward inflammation or healing—and why that matters for your endocannabinoid system (ECS), immunity, and recovery. We cover the modern diet’s omega-6 overload (grain-fed meats, seed oils), simple omega-3 food fixes (chia, flax, bone-broth/grass-fed options), supplement quality (oxidation, stability), and how ECS balance may influence pain, immune “overreactions,...

09-26
26:33

Beat Insulin Resistance? Stem Cells for Autoimmune Disease? A Doctor Explains

What if paralysis, autoimmune disease, and even chronic joint pain could be treated in a new way? In this episode of Ultra Life Today, Dr. Douglas Rowles shares remarkable results from IV stem cell therapy, including stories of patients with Lyme-related paralysis learning to walk again, autoimmune conditions improving, and why this therapy is only legal in Utah right now. We also dive into the role of collagen and turmeric, insulin resistance, intermittent fasting, and why lifestyle sh...

09-19
37:44

From Cortisone Shots to Stem Cells: A New Hope for Chronic Pain

Do you really need a knee replacement—or is there another way? In this episode of Ultra Life Today, Navy orthopedic surgeon turned functional medicine doctor Dr. Douglas Rowles shares how stem cell therapy is transforming the way patients heal chronic joint pain. From Vietnam veterans getting back on the golf course to everyday patients avoiding knee replacements, Dr. Rowles explains how stem cells, collagen, turmeric, and simple lifestyle changes can give the body what it needs to repa...

09-12
26:37

From Surgery to Supplements: How an Orthopedic Surgeon Discovered Functional Medicine

What happens when a Navy orthopedic surgeon scheduled for elbow surgery finds healing through two simple supplements instead? In this episode of Ultra Life Today, Dr. Douglas Rowles shares how collagen and turmeric (curcumin) completely changed his personal health — and reshaped his medical career. From his 24 years in the U.S. Navy to training residents in Oklahoma, Dr. Rowles reveals how his wife’s persistence led him to functional medicine, how he challenged 31 patients with a 6-week natur...

09-05
20:39

From Paralysis to Purpose: A Chiropractic Story

What happens when a 14-year-old cheerleader is dropped from 17 feet in the air, left paralyzed, and told by doctors she would never recover? In this episode of Ultra Life Today, chiropractor Dr. James Bugg shares the inside story of how God used chiropractic care, prayer, and hands-on techniques to help Kenzie Taylor walk again when conventional medicine had given up hope. From a diagnosis of piriformis muscle syndrome to prayer-led treatment that brought immediate results, this powerful test...

08-29
30:28

Chiropractic Beyond Back Pain: Healing Nerves, Headaches & More

In this inspiring episode of Ultra Life Today, chiropractor Dr. James Bugg shares his journey of faith, healing, and the incredible power of the nervous system. Chiropractic care is far more than just “fixing backs” — it’s about restoring communication in the body, addressing conditions from headaches and constipation to mold toxicity and even complex neurological challenges. Dr. Bugg also discusses how the Holy Spirit guides his practice, why the nervous system is the master system, and real...

08-22
23:15

The Miracle Chamber: Real Stories of Healing with Hyperbaric Therapy

In this powerful episode of Ultra Life Today, we sit down with Paul Conrady of Hyperbaric Fitness to explore how hyperbaric oxygen therapy is helping people regain lung function, accelerate healing, and improve quality of life — from post-COVID recovery to veterans with PTSD and chronic wounds. You’ll hear incredible real-life stories — like a man going from dragging an oxygen tank to breathing freely, veterans finding peace after trauma, and diabetic foot ulcers reversing before amputation. ...

08-15
32:06

What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? Benefits for PTSD, Lung Recovery & More

What do toxic burn pits, PTSD, and a hotel built like a spaceship in the 1930s all have in common? In this eye-opening episode of Ultra Life Today, we sit down with Paul Conrady of Hyperbaric Fitness to explore the healing power of hyperbaric air therapy, the untold damage of burn pits, and how oxygen under pressure could be the key to better brain, lung, and immune health. You’ll hear jaw-dropping stories of recovery from post-COVID lung damage, PTSD, and veterans exposed to environmental to...

08-08
30:09

How Curcumin Supports Stem Cells, Inflammation Relief, and Longevity

What if one natural compound could reduce inflammation, support stem cell regeneration, detox your body, and even reverse signs of aging? In this episode of Ultra Life Today, Adam Payne (CEO of Ultra Botanica) and co-host Josh Bellieu unpack the explosive science behind curcumin—from its role in cardiovascular health and detoxification to groundbreaking stem cell and anti-aging applications. 💥 Discover why most curcumin supplements don’t work, what makes Ultra Botanica’s LPs technology (now...

08-01
29:46

Curcumin vs. Turmeric: The Truth About Absorption, Research & Real Results

Why has curcumin been studied in over 22,000 scientific papers but so many people see little to no results when taking it? #CurcuminBenefits #TurmericVsCurcumin #AntiInflammation #BrainHealth #NaturalHealthPodcast In this episode of Ultra Life Today, Adam Payne (CEO of Ultra Botanica) and Josh Bellieu break down the science of curcumin vs. turmeric, bioavailability breakthroughs, and common myths about black pepper (piperine) and absorption. Learn about the "Curcumin Buzz", why most supplem...

07-25
34:16

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