Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

In this solo episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down a simple three-step evening ritual that supports your body's two built-in drainage systems, the lymphatic system and the brain's glymphatic system, so you can sleep deeper, wake up refreshed, and finally move past a stubborn weight loss plateau.
You will learn why a high toxin load can cause your body to hold onto fat as a protective measure, how impaired lymphatic drainage is linked to visceral fat building up around your organs, and why daily movement and morning sunlight are the two foundations that make overnight drainage possible.
Dr. Jockers also walks through exactly how to do each step, dry brushing, an Epsom salt bath, and a castor oil pack over the liver, plus the sleep habits, including the ideal bedroom temperature and the best sleeping position, that help your brain clear out waste while you rest.
"A castor oil pack over the liver helps to dilate the bile ducts and move toxins out of the body through healthy bowel movements." - Dr. David Jockers
 
In this episode
0:00 - Introduction: The Hidden Reason You Can't Lose Belly Fat
1:13 - Jill's Story (Lost 20 Pounds in 3 Months)
2:02 - Your Two Drainage Systems (Lymphatic & Glymphatic)
3:25 - How Movement & Light Prime Your Drainage
4:37 - Step 1: Dry Brushing (5-10 Minutes)
5:42 - Step 2: Epsom Salt Bath (15-20 Minutes)
7:31 - Step 3: Castor Oil Pack Over Liver (Overnight)
10:07 - Wind Down & Optimize Sleep Hygiene
10:21 - Block Blue Light 60-90 Minutes Before Bed
10:45 - Cool, Dark Room (65-68°F)
11:16 - Side Sleeping (Right Side Optimal)
11:56 - Limit Fluids Close to Bedtime
12:10 - Summary: Your Body Isn't Broken, It's Just Backed Up
 
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Just like your muscles lose protein as you age, your hair loses protein too, leaving strands thin, dry, and brittle. That's why I love the HydraLift Volumizing Shampoo from Purance, which uses wheat protein to strengthen hair follicles from deep within and betaine from sugar beets to draw moisture into each strand for fuller, silky-soft hair. Go to purance.com and use code JOCKERS for 35% off your entire order.
 
If you're under stress, fasting, eating low carb, or training hard, you're likely losing more sodium, potassium, and magnesium than you realize, leaving you wired, tired, and depleted. That's why I drink Re-Lyte from Redmond every day, made with Redmond Real Salt, an unrefined sea salt with naturally occurring trace minerals, plus two forms of magnesium and no sugar or artificial ingredients. Go to redmond.life/drjockers and use code JOCKERS for 15% off.
 
Resources
Visit purance.com and use code JOCKERS to get 35% off HydraLift Volumizing Shampoo and your entire order
Visit redmond.life/drjockers and use code JOCKERS to get 15% off Re-Lyte electrolytes
 
Connect with Dr. Jockers
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers
Website – https://drjockers.com/
If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! -  https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers lays out his 7-day arterial repair nutrition plan, built around one powerful meal shown in human studies to calm arterial inflammation, improve blood flow, and restore endothelial function.
 
 
You will learn why arteries don't clog from cholesterol but from inflammation, what really damages the arterial lining, and how each component of the arterial repair meal, from arugula, cucumbers, and tomatoes to wild-caught salmon, high-polyphenol olive oil, grass-fed cheese, and a collagen-rich yogurt parfait, targets a different repair mechanism.
 
 
Dr. Jockers also shares the common foods quietly destroying your arteries, a simple 7-day reset protocol, the key labs to track, a realistic timeline of results from week one to month six, and answers to the most common questions, including what to do if you're already on a statin.
 
 
"A vitamin K2 deficiency can lead to arterial calcifications, osteoporosis, gallstones and kidney stones." -Dr. David Jockers
 
 
In This Episode
04:57 The Real Cause of Heart Disease (Inflammation)
05:26 Why Blaming Cholesterol is Wrong (Firefighter Analogy)
06:12 What Actually Damages Your Arteries
07:36 Component 1: Arugula Salad (Nitric Oxide Booster)
09:32 Component 2: Cucumbers (Silica for Arterial Strength)
10:31 Component 3: Tomatoes (Lycopene Protection)
12:01 Component 4: Wild Salmon (Omega-3 Anti-Inflammatory)
13:47 Component 5: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Polyphenol Power)
15:59 Component 6: Lemon & Mediterranean Herbs
18:48 Component 7: Grass-Fed Cheese (Vitamin K2)
20:11 Component 8: Greek Yogurt Parfait (Gut-Artery Connection)
26:19 The Synergy: Why This Meal Works Together
27:29 What's Destroying Your Arteries (Avoid These)
28:00 Your 7-Day Arterial Reset Protocol
29:59 Common Questions Answered
 
 
Chronic stress hormones like cortisol wear down your body at the cellular level, weakening your immune system and putting extra strain on your heart and blood vessels. That's why I love the Ashwagandha from Purality Health, which uses root-only KSM-66 ashwagandha wrapped in healthy lipids for full absorption, helping to calm cortisol while supporting memory, sleep, and metabolism. Go to longevityroot.com/drj for a buy one, get one free deal, backed by a 180-day money-back guarantee.
 
If you've been taking collagen for months and still aren't seeing results in the mirror, it may be because most collagen comes from cow or fish protein that gets lost in digestion. A simple way to fix that is CollaReplen from Chef Foundry, a vegan collagen builder made from fermented free amino acids that match human type 1 collagen, shown in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to reduce wrinkle depth by 32.9% and boost skin hydration by 21% in just eight weeks. Go to gloriousdaily.com/drjockers for up to 50% off, plus a 90-day money-back guarantee.
 
Optimizing your mineral levels is one of the most overlooked keys to steady energy and overall wellness. That's why I've added Beam Minerals to my morning routine; their liquid Electrolytes and Micro Boost use plant-based humic and fulvic mineral complexes that absorb easily, taste like water, and won't break your fast. Go to beamminerals.com/drjockers and use code DRJOCKERS for 20% off your first order.
 
Resources
Visit longevityroot.com/drj to get buy one, get one free on Purality Health Ashwagandha
Visit gloriousdaily.com/drjockers to get up to 50% off CollaReplen
Visit beamminerals.com/drjockers and use code DRJOCKERS to get 20% off your first order
Interested in working with our health coaching team? Email info@drjockers.com
 
Connect with Dr. Jockers
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers
Website – https://drjockers.com/
If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Dr. Cassie Smith, a dual board-certified endocrinologist, founder of Modern Endocrine, and author of the book Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones, to uncover why so many people still feel terrible despite being told their labs are normal.
 
You will learn why a TSH test alone misses so many thyroid problems, how stress, medications, insulin resistance and gut dysbiosis block the conversion of T4 into active T3, and the optimal lab ranges Dr. Cassie uses for TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, fasting insulin and ferritin.
 
Dr. Jockers and Dr. Cassie also cover how your gut, liver and lymphatic system clear toxins and excess estrogen, the simple test for low stomach acid you can do at home, the key nutrients and supplements for thyroid and gut repair, and the evening wind-down routine that helps Dr. Cassie fall asleep and wake up rested.
 
"Vitamin D, zinc and selenium have all been shown to reduce thyroid antibodies and improve thyroid hormone levels."
 
In This Episode:
00:00 Why Thyroid Takes Ten Years
00:27 Podcast Intro and Dr. Cassie
04:30 Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones
05:51 Hidden Thyroid Symptoms
07:54 Why TSH Alone Falls Short
08:35 T4 Savings, T3 Checking
09:25 What Blocks T4 Conversion
10:11 Functional vs Clinical Hypothyroid
11:24 Progesterone Loss by 40
12:19 Outer Eyebrow Hair Loss
13:01 Optimal Thyroid Lab Ranges
15:09 Free T4 and Reverse T3
16:27 The Gut Thyroid Connection
17:45 Stress, Vagus Nerve, Immunity
19:06 Liver, Bile and Toxins
22:15 Pee and Poop to Health
23:21 Lymph and Estrogen Recycling
25:12 Top Nutrition Strategies
26:31 Hydration and Fiber Goals
27:32 Don't Drink With Meals
28:28 When Fiber Backfires
30:55 Boosting Digestive Juices
31:58 Low Stomach Acid and Heartburn
34:00 Baking Soda Stomach Test
36:28 Stomach Acid and Relaxed Eating
38:21 Iodine, Selenium and Thyroid
40:39 Gut Supplements and Peptides
41:37 Butyrate and Gut Oxygen
43:13 Dr. Cassie's Daily Foods
47:19 Protein Timing and Lighter Dinners
48:50 Evening Wind Down Routine
51:06 Epsom Salt Baths
52:05 Labs Most Doctors Miss
53:35 Where to Find Dr. Cassie
54:12 Advocate for Yourself
 
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Most protein bars are really candy bars in disguise, loaded with sugar, artificial sweeteners and low-quality soy protein, while the healthier ones usually taste like chalk. That's why I'm so happy to have the Superfood Bars from Paleovalley, made with collagen protein from 100% grass-fed beef plus real whole foods like kale, broccoli, blueberries and spirulina, in delicious flavors like Apple Cinnamon, Lemon Meringue, Red Velvet and Chocolate Chip. Go to paleovalley.com/jockers for 15% off your order.
 
Bon Charge's Red Light Toothbrush combines the most researched red and near-infrared wavelengths (660 and 830 nanometers) with sonic power to support circulation, manage gingival inflammation, and aid recovery after dental procedures, all in your everyday brushing routine. It's HSA/FSA eligible, travel-ready, and low EMF. Go to boncharge.com and use code DRJOCKERS for 15% off, with free shipping and a 12-month warranty.  
Branch Basics makes human-safe cleaning products with no fragrance or hormone disruptors, screened against thousands of known and suspected harmful chemicals.
The concentrate mixes into cleaners for every room, and the line also includes dishwasher tablets and a fragrance-free laundry detergent. Find Branch Basics at Target, Amazon, or branchbasics.com, and use code DRJOCKERS for 15% off the premium starter kit.
 
Optimizing your mineral levels is one of the most overlooked parts of wellness, and it's often the missing piece when your energy and focus are lagging. That's why I've added the Advanced Set from BEAM Minerals to my morning routine, pairing liquid electrolytes and Micro Boost made from plant-based humic and fulvic mineral complexes that absorb easily, taste like water, and won't break your fast. Go to beamminerals.com/drjockers and use code DRJOCKERS for 20% off your first order.
 
Resources
Visit paleovalley.com/jockers to get 15% off Paleovalley Superfood Bars and other products
Go to boncharge.com and use code DRJOCKERS for 15% off, with free shipping and a 12-month warranty
Visit branchbasics.com and use code DRJOCKERS to get 15% off the Branch Basics Premium Starter Kit
Visit beamminerals.com/drjockers and use code DRJOCKERS to get 20% off your first order
 
Connect with Dr. Cassie Smith
Website: https://www.modern-endocrine.com/about/
Book: Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones - https://link.amazon/B0fXaX8lT
 
Connect with Dr. Jockers
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers
Website – https://drjockers.com/
 
If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Lucy Goff, founder of LYMA, to explore how clinical-grade cold laser therapy, once available only in hospitals and clinics, can now be used at home to reverse skin aging and activate longevity genes.
 
You will learn why near-infrared laser light penetrates far deeper than LED, why the 808 nanometer wavelength is the most regenerative part of the spectrum, and how this technology rebuilds collagen without damaging your skin, unlike microneedling, radiofrequency, and ablative lasers.
 
Dr. Jockers and Lucy also break down the independent study showing a six-fold increase in the SIRT1 longevity gene, how to use the device for skin versus deeper tissue, real-world results for scars, rosacea, and sagging skin, and the key safety considerations to know.
 
"In a clinical study, the Lyma near-infrared laser activated 45 longevity genes in human skin, including a 6 fold increase in the SIRT-1 master longevity gene."
 
 
In This Episode
00:00 Meet Lucy Goff of LYMA
00:44 A Business Born by Accident
01:23 Cold Laser's Hospital History
02:20 Shrinking a $40,000 Machine
04:04 Wavelength vs Light Source
06:07 Why 808 Nanometers Matters
08:34 Beauty Tech That Damages Skin
09:50 Damage Makes Disordered Collagen
10:23 Epigenetics and Youth Mode
11:14 The Piano Out of Tune
13:01 Lifting Jowls and the Deep Plane
13:49 Mitochondria as Photoreceptors
14:55 Commissioning the Skin Study
16:44 Laser vs LED in Human Dermis
17:45 SIRT1 Up Six-Fold
19:26 Growth vs Maintenance and Repair
21:50 Dr. Jockers' Four-Week Results
22:33 Gliding vs Holding Technique
25:44 What Users Are Reporting
26:23 Scars, Rosacea and C-Sections
28:30 Skin Longevity in Your Thirties
29:40 Healing a Chickenpox Scar
31:12 Light Is Energy and the Sun
32:57 Earning FDA Home Clearance
33:40 Contraindications and Safety
36:12 How the Patented Lens Works
37:40 Why You Won't Feel It
38:02 Cheap Diodes vs 25,000 Beams
39:54 Professor Clayton's Knee Discovery
42:20 Lucy's Wrinkly Knee Test
43:20 Dosing and Diminishing Returns
44:40 Skin vs Deep Tissue Routine
46:20 GLP-1 and Loose Skin
47:00 Where to Find LYMA
47:40 Look at the Science
 
Most anti-aging skin devices work by damaging your skin so it repairs itself, but near-infrared laser light can switch your cells back into "youth mode" without harming a single cell. That's why I've been using the LYMA Laser, an FDA-cleared, clinical-grade 808 nm cold laser that reaches deep into the dermis and the ligaments beneath your skin, and it's HSA/FSA eligible. Go to lyma.life and use code DRJOCKERS10 for 10% off.
 
This Black Friday, you can get 25% off the LYMA Laser or $1000 off the Lyma Laser Pro before it opens to anyone else.
Get Early Access to Lyma Laser's Black Friday Sale: http://lyma.sjv.io/oNDVRO
 
Most conventional cleaning products leave behind synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals that you and your family breathe in and absorb every single day. That's why I love Branch Basics, a plant- and mineral-based concentrate that replaces nearly every cleaner in your home with one simple, non-toxic formula. Visit branchbasics.com and use code DRJOCKERS to get 15% off the Branch Basics Premium Starter Kit
 
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Resources
Visit lyma.life and use code DRJOCKERS10 to get 10% off the LYMA Laser

Visit branchbasics.com and use code DRJOCKERS to get 15% off the Branch Basics Premium Starter Kit
Study: The Use of a Proprietary Near-Infrared Laser to Enhance Wound Healing: A Preliminary Preclinical and Clinical Study
 
Connect with Lucy Goff
Website: https://lyma.life/
 
Connect with Dr. Jockers
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers
Website – https://drjockers.com/
If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers delivers a complete masterclass on apple cider vinegar, explaining how this ancient remedy, used by Hippocrates and Japanese samurai warriors, supports digestion, gut health, blood sugar balance, and fat burning.
 
You will learn why acetic acid, a postbiotic created during fermentation, is the key compound behind ACV's benefits, from supporting mitochondrial health and strengthening the gut lining to stimulating the vagus nerve so your body can produce stomach acid, bile, and pancreatic enzymes before a meal.
 
Dr. Jockers also breaks down the latest research, including a 2025 meta-analysis on blood sugar and A1C and a 2024 study on weight loss and cholesterol, and shares the exact dose, dilution, and timing he recommends, how to protect your teeth and esophagus, and the simple ginger root alternative for anyone with histamine intolerance or stomach ulcers.
 
In This Episode
00:00 Introduction of Apple Cider Vinegar
00:21 ACV: Historical Use & Key Benefits
02:43 How to Use ACV for Digestion & Blood Sugar
04:09 Scientific Evidence for ACV's Blood Sugar Benefits
05:07 Optimal ACV Dosage & Safety Tips
07:08 2024 Study: ACV for Weight Loss & Metabolic Health
08:50 Who Should Avoid ACV?
09:08 Alternatives for Sensitive Individuals
 
 
Most anti-aging skincare leans on harsh preservatives and retinol that can leave your skin red, dry, and irritated. That's why I like Pureance, a clean, organic skincare line whose Cellular Restore Serum uses bakuchiol, a gentle plant-based alternative to retinol; in a small focus group, 92.9% of women saw fewer wrinkles after just three weeks. Go to pureance.com and use code JOCKERS for 35% off your order.
 
Two people can have completely different microbiomes, and completely different diet and supplement needs, even when their symptoms look exactly the same. That's why I recommend Tiny Health, an at-home gut test that uses metagenomic sequencing to show not just which microbes are there but what they're doing, then gives you a personalized diet, lifestyle, and supplement plan based on your results. Go to tinyhealth.com/drjockers for $50 off your first test kit.
 
"Apple Cider Vinegar stimulates the vagus nerve, which activates a calm, relaxed state, better sleep, improved digestion and fat burning" - Dr. David Jockers



 
 
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Resources
Visit pureance.com and use code JOCKERS to get 35% off Pureance organic skincare
Visit tinyhealth.com/drjockers to get $50 off your first Tiny Health gut test kit
 
Connect with Dr. Jockers
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers
Website – https://drjockers.com/
If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/