The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

eartburn affects millions—but what if we've been thinking about it all wrong?
In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast with Chuck Carroll, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz reveals the surprising truth about acid reflux, GERD, and what's really causing that burning sensation.
🧠 You'll learn:
- Natural strategies to reduce or eliminate heartburn
- Why heartburn isn't always about too much acid
- The role digestion speed plays in reflux
- How fiber can help prevent symptoms
- Why your gut microbiome is key
📊 Did you know?
Nearly 20% of Americans experience GERD, and over 60 million deal with heartburn regularly.
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🪷 Lotus Health Foundation Symposium
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- About Us -
The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.

Chronic disease can be reversed and the science to prove it is stronger than ever.
 
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Michael Klaper draws on decades of clinical experience and extensive research to explain how nutrition can not only prevent disease, but in many cases help reverse it.
 
From heart disease and type 2 diabetes to obesity and inflammation, the root cause often traces back to what's on our plate — and that means the solution can start there too.
 
In this episode, Dr. Klaper joins Chuck Carroll to discuss:
 
- Why chronic disease is largely driven by lifestyle, not genetics
- How whole plant foods help the body repair and heal itself
- The biggest gap in modern medical education
- What doctors should be telling patients — but often aren't
- Simple, practical steps to start improving your health today
 
Plus, stick around to the end as Dr. Klaper shares some personal insights — including his favorite foods (hint: two green powerhouses you probably already know 👀).
 
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- About Us -
The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.

Could your gut hold the key to preventing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease? Researchers believe the first signs of these diseases could be digestive issues that occur years before neurologic symptoms appear. 
In this live Q&A, gastroenterologist and researcher Dr. Trisha Pasricha joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to break down the powerful connection between the gut microbiome and brain health — and what it could mean for your future.
From constipation as an early signal to the power of diet in shaping gut health, this episode uncovers the science behind the gut-brain axis.
🧠 You will learn:
- The gut-brain axis explained
- Early warning signs hidden in digestion
- The role of constipation in disease risk
- How diet shapes your microbiome
- Practical tips to improve gut health
- The power of the vagus nerve 
Plus, we answer live audience questions on Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, digestion, fiber, and microbiome health.
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🔬 Dr. Pasricha's Research on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
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- About Us -
The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.

Why aren't doctors taught nutrition?
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Kim Scheuer joins Chuck Carroll to share how her own health transformation led her to question everything she learned in traditional medicine — and ultimately embrace lifestyle medicine.
From ultra-processed foods in hospitals to real-world patient transformations, this episode of The Exam Room Podcast explores the gap between modern medicine and true health.
🧠 You will learn:
- Why nutrition education is missing in medical school
- The dangers of ultra-processed foods
- How lifestyle medicine can reverse chronic disease
- What a "pantry raid" can reveal about your health
- The surprising benefits of living off the grid
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- About Us -
The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.

What if you could see heart disease coming… and stop it before it starts?
That's exactly what happened to Lauren Bernick.
She was heading down a path that millions of people are on right now — a path toward heart disease. But instead of accepting it as inevitable, she made a change.
And it changed everything.
In this powerful conversation with Chuck Carroll, Lauren shares how she transformed her health, what finally clicked for her, and how plant-based eating helped her take control before it was too late.
Now, as the host of the Age Like A Badass Mother podcast and creator of Well Elephant, she's helping others do the same — simplify plant-based eating and build a lifestyle that actually sticks.
🧠 You will learn:
- How to reverse heart disease
- The warning signs she couldn't ignore
- How small changes led to big results
- Why perfection isn't required for transformation
- How to make plant-based eating simple and sustainable
- The mindset shift that made everything click
If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to turn your health around… this episode will give you hope — and a plan.
❤️ Heart Disease Resources
👉 https://www.pcrm.org/health-topics/heart-disease
🥦 Well Elephant
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- About Us -
The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.