Enhance Vitality with Jared St. Clair: Rational Wellness Podcast 428

View the Show Notes For This Episode

Jared St. Clair discusses How to Enhance Your Vitality with Proper Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes with Dr. Ben Weitz.

[If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]

Podcast Highlights

Mastering Nutritional Supplements and Gut Health with Jared St. Clair In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben White interviews Jared St. Clair, a seasoned herbalist and natural supplement formulator with over 30 years of experience. The discussion focuses on the health status of America, the importance of individuals taking control of their health, and practical strategies for managing conditions like IBS and SIBO. Jared shares insights on the benefits of spore probiotics, digestive enzymes, and a comprehensive approach to detoxification from endocrine disruptors. Additionally, Jared emphasizes the value of personalized supplementation and the importance of understanding product ingredients for optimal health. The episode concludes with advice on maintaining gut health and overall wellness through natural means and consistent education. 00:30 Meet Jared St. Clair: Herbalist and Supplement Expert 01:28 The State of Health in America 02:49 The Importance of Taking Charge of Your Own Health 04:01 Challenges and Successes of Running a Health Food Store 06:29 Discussing Gut Health: IBS and SIBO 10:49 The Gut-Brain Connection and Mental Health 17:31 Strategies for Managing IBS 21:22 The Role of Digestive Enzymes 26:38 Understanding Probiotics: Types and Benefits 31:22 The Role of Lysed Bacteria in Gut Health 31:52 Understanding Postbiotics 32:49 Prebiotics vs. Probiotics vs. Postbiotics 34:16 Favorite Prebiotic Foods 35:40 Evaluating Nutritional Supplements 38:30 Identifying Quality Supplement Brands 45:43 The Impact of Endocrine Disruptors 50:00 Detoxifying Endocrine Disruptors 58:01 Final Thoughts and Contact Information ________________________________________________________

Jared St. Clair is an herbalist and and expert natural supplement formulator with over 30 years of hands-on experience running Vitality Nutrition, a health food store in Utah and the host of the Vitality Radio Podcast. His website is VitalityNutrition.com.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

Dr Ben Weitz
Dr Ben Weitz

Dr. Ben Weitz, DC, CCSP, CSCS is a Santa Monica–based chiropractor frequently rated as "best chiropractor" and functional medicine/nutrition specialist with over 37 years of experience helping patients reduce pain, improve mobility, and improve overall health through non-invasive, evidence-based care.

He specializes in identifying and addressing the root causes of conditions such as back and neck pain, arthritis, poor posture, and metabolic dysfunction—using a combination of chiropractic care, corrective exercise, and therapeutic lifestyle changes. He also offers Functional Medicine consultations, detailed lab testing, interpretation, and recommendations and coaching to reach your health goals.

Dr. Weitz is the author of "The Back Relief Book" and host of the Rational Wellness Podcast, where he shares practical, science-based strategies for long-term health, performance, and disease prevention.

Articles: 757

Sign up for email updates:

And get a free ebook: "How to Reduce Digestive Distress"

Subscribe + Get a free eBook