Ask Dr. Ernst

Microplastics are now found in human blood and tissues—but could they be driving insulin resistance / Diabetes? In this episode, Dr. Ernst explains what microplastics are, how they enter the body, how they disrupt metabolism, and what you can do to reduce exposure and support blood sugar balance.

In this special broadcast of the Ask Dr. Ernst Show, Dr. Aaron Ernst dives into a crucial topic that's often overlooked in the discussion of type two diabetes. He reveals a direct, physical cause of the condition that no one's talking about: toxin-induced insulin resistance. Doctor Ernst explains how toxins, such as ferretin, heavy metals, and glyphosate, can damage insulin receptors, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. He shares research and studies that show a significant correlation between these toxins and insulin resistance, and discusses how detoxification and removal of these toxins can be a game-changer for those with type two diabetes.

Diabetes isn’t a blood sugar disease—it’s a metabolic communication problem. In this episode of The Ask Dr Ernst Show, Dr. Ernst exposes why conventional treatment fails and walks you through the six functional root causes driving high blood sugar, A1C, and insulin resistance. Learn how restoring insulin signaling, liver and gut health, nervous system balance, and cellular energy can help the body heal itself—naturally.

In this episode of The Ask Dr Ernst Show, Dr. Ernst dismantles decades of heart-health myths and exposes why butter, red meat, and salt were wrongly blamed for heart disease.You’ll learn how corn-fed, industrial foods drive inflammation, why that’s what really damages the heart, and how grass-fed butter, grass-finished steak, and real mineral salt can actually support cardiovascular health.

Think high cholesterol automatically means heart disease? Think again. In this eye-opening episode of The Ask Dr. Ernst Show, Dr. Ernst breaks down why total cholesterol and LDL numbers are not reliable indicators of heart health—and why chasing “perfect” lab values may actually harm your body. You’ll discover the real root causes behind elevated cholesterol and learn four powerful, at-home strategies to reset your cholesterol naturally, including fixing damaged fats,removing inflammatory foods, stabilizing blood sugar, and addressing spinal health—the most overlooked piece of the puzzle. If you want the truth about cholesterol and a smarter, functional path to real heart health, this episode is a must-listen.

High blood pressure isn’t a disease—it’s a signal. In this episode of The Ask Dr. Ernst Show, Dr. Ernst explains why the 120/80 standard is misleading, why blood pressure rises in response to internal stress and resistance, and shares the four most effective ways to lower blood pressure at home naturally. You’ll learn how fasting rapidly reduces pressure, how nitric oxide restores healthy blood vessel function, why magnesium is essential for vascular relaxation, and how kidney stress silently drives hypertension—all from a root-cause, functional perspective designed to restore true heart health.

Fat loss isn’t about willpower—it’s about biology. In this episode, Dr. Ernst reveals 6 functional fat-burning techniques that reset your metabolism by calming the nervous system, stabilizing blood sugar, healing hormones, reducing inflammation, and unlocking stubborn fat. If dieting hasn’t worked, this episode explains why—and what actually does.

In this episode of The Ask Dr Ernst Show, Dr. Ernst breaks down the top 5 health mistakes people make between Christmas and New Year’s that quietly drive inflammation,weight gain, fatigue, and nervous system burnout. Learn the functional, nervous-system-based truths behind holiday stress, constant eating, alcohol, skipped self-care, and why waiting until January is already too late—plus what to do instead to finish the year strong and start the next one with real momentum.

What happens when your thyroid is removed... but your symptoms never leave?In this revealing episode, Dr. Aaron Ernst uncovers why millions still struggle with weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, and hormone imbalance even after thyroidectomy—and why medication alone rarely solves the problem. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s had thyroid surgery, taking thyroid meds or feels unheard, dismissed, or “stuck” in the conventional thyroid model. Your thyroid may be gone—but your ability to heal is not.

Are your brain fog, fatigue, joint pain, and stubborn weight gain really just“aging”—or are they thyroid check-engine lights your doctor missed? In this episode, Dr.Aaron Ernst exposes why conventional labs overlook hidden thyroid dysfunction, how poor conversion, autoimmunity, inflammation, and cellular resistance silently shutdown metabolism, and the top natural methods to reset your thyroid so you can restore energy,clarity, and effortless weight control—without relying on medication to simply make the numbers look good.

Struggling with stubborn weight, fatigue, and brain fog despite“normal”labs? In this episode Dr. Ernst exposes the thyroid issues conventional medicine overlooks and reveals the functional medicine approach to uncovering hidden low T3, Reverse T3,and autoimmune triggers—so you can finally understand what’s been holding your energy and metabolism back.

Feeling tired no matter how much you sleep? In this powerful episode, Dr.Aaron Ernst uncovers the hidden causes behind America’s fatigue epidemic—from thyroid reverse T3 dysfunction to adrenal burnout and toxic overload. Discover why your labs might look“normal”while your energy is crashing, and learn how to reignite your vitality naturally—without caffeine, drugs, or guesswork. Tune in and take back the energy you were designed to have.

Did you miss the Diabetes Heal Thyself Masterclass? Not to worry–In this episode Dr. Ernst discusses the 3 functional steps to reverse diabetes naturally–Addressing Neurological Subluxations, Leaky Gut and Toxicities to allow your body to repair insulin resistance, lowering blood sugar, fasting insulin and A1C in as little as 90 days.

Join Dr. Ernst as he shares the top 5 functional and natural ways to lower blood sugar/A1C, increase energy and begin transforming diabetes in just 90 days. In this episode Dr. Ernst reveals the 5 functional causes of diabetes and how to implement a self-corrective program for each so your body can heal itself.

In this powerful episode of The Ask Dr. Ernst Show, Dr. Aaron Ernst exposes the hidden epidemic behind obesity, fatigue, brain fog, and chronic disease—high insulin. Discover how elevated insulin silently drives inflammation, aging, cancer, and heart disease, even when your blood sugar looks“normal.”Learn the 10 ways high insulin destroys your health and the simple, functional steps to reverse it naturally through fasting,fat-burning nutrition, and metabolic healing.

In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Aaron Ernst exposes the real, hidden causes of heart disease—toxins like glyphosate, homocysteine, lead, cadmium, and TMAO—that silently inflame and poison the cardiovascular system while conventional medicine blames cholesterol. Discover how these modern poisons damage your heart at the cellular level and learn the natural, functional detox strategies that can reverse inflammation, restore vitality,and help you heal your heart from the inside out.

Your heart health doesn’t start in your arteries—it starts in your gut! Inthis special 30 min episode of the Ask Dr. Ernst Show, Dr. Ernst uncovers the ground breaking research linking gut health to blood pressure, cholesterol, arrhythmias, and systemic inflammation. Discover how imbalances in the microbiome can quietly sabotage your cardiovascular system—and learn the top three functional strategies to heal your gut soyour heart can thrive for decades to come.

Conventional medicine has labeled high blood pressure and cholesterol as enemies to be fought with lifelong prescriptions—but what if they’re your body’s intelligent defense systems? In this episode of The Ask Dr. Ernst Show, Dr. Ernst reveals why elevated blood pressure and cholesterol can be protective, not dangerous. Discover five surprising truths about each and learn three powerful functional techniques to restore balance naturally—without drugs or side effects. If you’ve ever been told you’re“broken”because of your numbers, this show will change everything you thought you knew about heart health.

High blood pressure is called the“silent killer”—but it doesn’t have to be your story. In this episode of The Ask Dr. Ernst Show, Dr. Aaron Ernst reveals the Top 5 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Without Medications.Discover the real root causes behind hypertension and learn natural, science-backed strategies including boosting nitric oxide,balancing minerals, intermittent fasting, chiropractic care, and switching your salt. Backedby research and functional medicine wisdom, this show gives you practical steps to take control of your blood pressure naturally.

You’ve been told for decades that high blood pressure and cholesterol are silent killers—but what if that’s a lie? In this unique 30 min episode Dr. Ernst challenges conventional wisdom and reveals how these so-called“bad numbers”may actually be intelligent signals from your body. Discover three surprising reasons elevated blood pressure protects your brain and organs,and three powerful ways cholesterol helps heal,balance hormones, and strengthen immunity.

Dr. Ernst recaps the past three weeks of shows into one power-packed episode—your Cliff Notes to the top 10 functional strategies for effortless weight loss. From fasting and detox to gut healing and hormone balance, get the simple, natural road map to unlock your body’s fat-burning power.

Why is weight loss so frustrating when you’re“doing everything right”?In this episode, Dr. Ernst reveals the Top 10 Weight Loss Mistakes of conventional wisdom—like calorie counting, low-fat diets, over-exercising, quick fixes, and more—and shows you the functional medicine solutions that heal your metabolism, balance hormones, and make fat loss natural and sustainable.

Struggling to lose weight no matter how hard you try? The problem isn’t you—it’s your nutrients. In this episode, Dr. Aaron Ernst exposes the 10 hidden nutrient deficiencies that shut down metabolism, block fat burning, and make diets backfire.Discover the foods, supplements, and strategies that flip your fat-burning switch back on—naturally.

from 8/16/25

In this episode of the Ask Dr. Ernst Show, Dr. Aaron Ernst exposes the overlooked epidemic of Thyroid Burnout caused by hidden dysfunctions like Hashimoto’s and reverse T3 dominance. Learn why conventional thyroid tests miss the mark, how to interpret labs through a functional lens, and what steps you can take to restore energy,mental clarity, and metabolism—naturally. If you’ve been told your thyroid is fine but you still feel awful, this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Ask Dr. Ernst Show, Dr. Aaron Ernst reveals the four overlooked types of hypothyroidism—Autoimmune (Hashimoto’s), Reverse T3 Dominance,Toxin-Induced, and Neurogenic—and how each requires a different root-cause approach for healing. If you’re tired, cold, foggy, and frustrated with“normal”labs and zero results,this show will open your eyes to what your doctor’s missing and how you can finally heal your thyroid—naturally.

In this powerful episode of The Ask Dr. Ernst Show, Dr. Aaron Ernst uncovers the top 10 overlooked symptoms of hypothyroidism—and explains how functional medicine offers real, root-cause solutions that conventional care often misses.If you’ve been told your labs are“normal”but you still don’t feel right, this episode is your wake-up call.

Are you tired all the time? In this episode of The Ask Dr. Ernst Show, Dr.Aaron Ernst reveals the top five hidden causes of chronic fatigue—and why caffeine and energy drinks are making it worse. From adrenal burnout to thyroid dysfunction and leaky gut, learn how to restore real, lasting energy naturally.

In this episode of The Ask Dr. Ernst Show, Dr. Ernst uncovers the three hidden functional root causes of diabetes that conventional medicine overlooks: Neurogenic Diabetes caused by spinal subluxations, Microbiogenic Diabetes driven by leaky gut and autoimmune dysfunction, and Toxin-Induced Insulin Resistance (TIIR) linked to everyday environmental exposures. Backed by clinical research and patient case studies, this episode provides natural correction strategies that empower you to reverse diabetes naturally.

In this powerful episode of the Ask Dr. Ernst Show, discover how to naturally reverse Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes by addressing the true root causes—insulin resistance, inflammation, visceral fat, hormonal imbalances, and toxic overload—using functional medicine, strategic nutrition, chiropractic, and detoxification.

Dr. Aaron Ernst reveals the top 10 natural, functional strategies to lower blood sugar—without medications. Whether you're diabetic, pre-diabetic, or just battling fatigue, weight gain, or brain fog, this show exposes the hidden dangers of sugar, how it’s infiltrated the modern diet, and what you can do about it. Discover how intermittent fasting, structural chiropractic, grounding, adaptogenic herbs, and simple lifestyle shifts can restore insulin sensitivity, balance cortisol, and help you reclaim your energy—naturally.

Did you know diabetes isn’t about diet and genetics? On this episode ofthe Ask Dr Ernst show Dr. Ernst reveals the 5 surprising functional causes of type 2 diabetes and gives you actionable steps to solve all 5 of them thus resetting your blood sugar quickly and naturally.

"Is your gut sabotaging your heart? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Aaron Ernst reveals the surprising link between leaky gut and heart health. Discover the top 5 causes of leaky gut and practical,natural cures to heal your gut–and ultimately, heal your heart.

Grains, Butter, Salt, Vegetable Oils, Red Meats...-JoinDr. Ernst as he discusses the top 10“heart healthy” foods that are damaging your heart despite what they label says and learn the healthy alternatives to help heal your heart nutritionally.

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses the Great Cholesterol Myth–and why lowering your cholesterol artificially isn’t healthy for your heart. Learn the top 5 functional ways to improve cholesterol the right way for improved cardiovascular health.

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses 5 surprising causes of high blood pressure (heavy metals, subclinical hypothyroidism, food sensitivities, vagal nerve dysfunction and toxic dental infections)and the top 5 natural techniques you can use to lower BP naturally.

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses why conventional cardiology is failing to fix heart disease–they are not addressing the 6 scientifically known cause–Chronic Inflammation, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Insulin Resistance, Mitochondrial Health, Vagal Nerve Interference & Nutrient Deficiencies.

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses the top 10 functional techniques to turn on your fat burning switch leading to effortless weight loss. Unlock the fat burning power of your nervous system, microbiome and detoxification pathways naturally.

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses the dangers of the new weight loss craze–Injectable GLP-1 Medications-and explore the top 10 ways your MDs advice is making you gain weight. Natural solutions to burn fat fast revealed all throughout this episode.

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses the 10 top ten myths that are making you gain weight and the truths behind rapid natural weight loss for each of them!

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses why so many Americans struggle to lose weight effortlessly. The top 5 techniques for functional weight loss and the top 5 weight loss supports are reviewed so you can turn on your fat burning switch.

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses the how to engage in a proper detoxication method to lose weight fast. Learn the difference between cleansing and detoxing and the top resources to upregulate your body’s natural detox pathways to lose weight as aside effect.

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses the top 3 causes of chronic fatigue, joint paint, weight loss resistance, thinning hair and more–Thyroid Hormone Production, Conversion and Receptor Binding Interference. Plus.. natural solutions to fix all three!

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses why most conventional tests are not evaluating your thyroid properly and how Reverse T3dominance can be the reason your gaining weight, fatigued, losing your hair and feeling sick all the time and reveals natural solutions to restore thyroid balance.

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses Hypothyroid and how 90% of patients on thyroid medications are missing their root cause. Dr. Ernst discusses the top 5 functional causes and how to solve them naturally

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses how metabolic syndrome is the precursor for diabetes and how you can unlock blood sugar healing by implementing the 5 steps to metabolic transformation.

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses how most diabetics are missing their ability to heal by ignoring leaky gut and toxicity.Explore the top cause and corrections of both to control your blood sugars naturally.

Join Dr. Ernst as he discussed how insulin resistance is not just for diabetics! Plus learn the top 10 natural solutions to lower blood sugar and insulin breaking free from insulin resistance: lowering blood sugar, inflammation and activating fat burning

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses the top 5 functional causes of type 2 diabetes and a natural approach you can implement immediately to see improvement in your blood sugars, A1C and Fasting Insulin.

Join Dr. Ernst as he discusses the connection between an all too common, yet undiagnosed metabolic condition–Fatty Liver–and your heart health. Learn the top 5 natural ways to reverse a fatty liver in as little as 12 weeks.