Too many myths, too many fads, too much misinformation out there about weight loss. I have learned a thing or two in my journey from 300lbs to 120lbs. In our monthly show, Ray and I discuss more tips on appropriate means for weight loss and discuss the weight loss injections while throwing out the myths. 

Too many myths, too many fads, too much misinformation out there about weight loss. I have learned a thing or two in my journey from 300lbs to 120lbs. In our monthly show, Ray and I discuss more tips on appropriate means for weight loss and discuss the weight loss injections while throwing out the myths.

Dr. Pinkston is working hard to create a new vision for health and wellness by re-entering the radio waves coming in April! Dr Pinkston is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio and of the Christus Santa Rosa family practice residency program. Graduating in 1997 and starting her clinical solo practice in 2000, Dr. Pinkston provided South Texas with the best general care in family practice until 2007 when she developed Rheumatoid Arthritis. Through diet, exercise, hormones, mind and body techniques she has regained her health and wants to help others discover their own path to wellness. She will have the local radio show with a national platform on Sirius XM and will have a podcast, blog and YouTube channel! Stay tuned as developments are happening EVERYDAY!

  

Bio

Dr. Marianne Pinkston is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio and of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Practice Residency Program. Graduating in 1997 and starting her clinical solo practice in 2000, Dr. Pinkston provided South Texas with the best general care in family practice until 2007 when she developed Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a severe disabling inflammatory arthritis condition of all the joints that includes severe debilitating fatigue and other issues. Dr. Pinkston then began her journey into integrative and functional medicine where she has earned tens of thousands of hours in training and degrees in stem cell and peptide certification as well as anti-aging and regenerative medicine studies and in integrative medicine studies. Dr. Pinkston is a specialist of weight loss having her self gained up to 300 pounds and developed diabetes and high blood pressure, dr. Pinkston lost 162 pounds in a year and two months regaining her precious health. Dr. Pinkston also provides the best in hormone replacement therapy for men and women and treats autoimmune conditions as well as thyroid and diabetic and other inflammatory conditions. Dr. Pinkston is not limited to any certain disease or treatment style. Dr. Pinkston entered into the mass media scene in 2016 with KTSA 550 and the Dr Pinkston’s Radio Show and now has joined with KLUP-930 The Answer in San Antonio Texas where she will present many contemporary and integrative health topics as well as inspirational and guided life improvement topics and motivational speaking. Dr. Pinkston is a board of director and speaker for Global Pain Association having suffered chronic pain for 14 years and is the president of Pinkston Medical and Wellness Clinic under Total Care Physical Therapy And Rehab. She continues as a solo practitioner in San Antonio Texas treating all ages and men and women for all conditions. Dr. Pinkston is the premier specialist of Hormone Replacement Therapy and of wellness and anti-aging and is medical director of the Dolce Beauty and Laser medical spa. Dr. Pinkston has over 10,000 hours of teaching for medical students and Nurse Practitioner and physician assistants. She is extremely active in the community and in many philanthropic areas and continues in private practice. Dr. Pinkston is sponsored by PD labs in Austin Texas and join forces with pharmacist Ray Solano on Healthy Choices channel on Sirius XM and has developed a blog a podcast and a YouTube channel where you can find Dr. Pinkston at any time. Dr. Pinkston’s mission is to give patients and everyone everywhere the better life.

Dr. Pinkston is working hard to create a new vision for health and wellness by re-entering the radio waves coming in April! Dr Pinkston is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio and of the Christus Santa Rosa family practice residency program. Graduating in 1997 and starting her clinical solo practice in 2000, Dr. Pinkston provided South Texas with the best general care in family practice until 2007 when she developed Rheumatoid Arthritis. Through diet, exercise, hormones, mind and body techniques she has regained her health and wants to help others discover their own path to wellness. She will have the local radio show with a national platform on Sirius XM and will have a podcast, blog and YouTube channel! Stay tuned as developments are happening EVERYDAY!
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Bio
Dr. Marianne Pinkston is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio and of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Practice Residency Program. Graduating in 1997 and starting her clinical solo practice in 2000, Dr. Pinkston provided South Texas with the best general care in family practice until 2007 when she developed Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a severe disabling inflammatory arthritis condition of all the joints that includes severe debilitating fatigue and other issues. Dr. Pinkston then began her journey into integrative and functional medicine where she has earned tens of thousands of hours in training and degrees in stem cell and peptide certification as well as anti-aging and regenerative medicine studies and in integrative medicine studies. Dr. Pinkston is a specialist of weight loss having her self gained up to 300 pounds and developed diabetes and high blood pressure, dr. Pinkston lost 162 pounds in a year and two months regaining her precious health. Dr. Pinkston also provides the best in hormone replacement therapy for men and women and treats autoimmune conditions as well as thyroid and diabetic and other inflammatory conditions. Dr. Pinkston is not limited to any certain disease or treatment style. Dr. Pinkston entered into the mass media scene in 2016 with KTSA 550 and the Dr Pinkston&rsquo;s Radio Show and now has joined with KLUP-930 The Answer in San Antonio Texas where she will present many contemporary and integrative health topics as well as inspirational and guided life improvement topics and motivational speaking. Dr. Pinkston is a board of director and speaker for Global Pain Association having suffered chronic pain for 14 years and is the president of Pinkston Medical and Wellness Clinic under Total Care Physical Therapy And Rehab. She continues as a solo practitioner in San Antonio Texas treating all ages and men and women for all conditions. Dr. Pinkston is the premier specialist of Hormone Replacement Therapy and of wellness and anti-aging and is medical director of the Dolce Beauty and Laser medical spa. Dr. Pinkston has over 10,000 hours of teaching for medical students and Nurse Practitioner and physician assistants. She is extremely active in the community and in many philanthropic areas and continues in private practice. Dr. Pinkston is sponsored by PD labs in Austin Texas and join forces with pharmacist Ray Solano on Healthy Choices channel on Sirius XM and has developed a blog a podcast and a YouTube channel where you can find Dr. Pinkston at any time. Dr. Pinkston&rsquo;s mission is to give patients and everyone everywhere the better life.

The Better Life with Dr. Pinkston Podcast

Dr Pinkston jumps into the holistic and contemporary health, wellness, anti- aging scene with a dose of motivational and inspirational guidance to bring her listeners to experience The Better Life. 

Dr Pinkston jumps into the holistic and contemporary health, wellness, anti- aging scene with a dose of motivational and inspirational guidance to bring her listeners to experience The Better Life.

The Better Life with Dr. Pinkston

Deeper Dive: Weight Loss Tools

The Better Life with Dr. Pinkston welcomes the world-renowned Dr. Andrew Heyman for a deep dive into the "mystery illnesses" that are often ignored by conventional medicine. Dr. Heyman, a leader in the field of integrative medicine and clinical research, shares his personal 10-year battle with Lyme disease and how it led him to uncover the devastating reality of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)—commonly known as mold illness.

In this episode, Dr. Heyman explains how environmental toxins and biological stressors can flip a "genetic switch" in your mitochondria, shifting your body from a healthy energy plant into a defensive "battleship mode." If you are struggling with unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or weight gain, this conversation provides a roadmap for recovery. Dr. Heyman also introduces Beyond Mold, a groundbreaking platform designed to provide affordable, expert-led guidance for testing your home and healing your body.

Key Highlights from This Episode:


The 10-Year Diagnosis: Dr. Heyman shares his personal journey from being an Ironman-in-training to suffering from Bell's palsy and debilitating fatigue before finally discovering he had Lyme disease.


The Mitochondrial "Battleship": Learn how trauma, stress, and toxins affect the mitochondria, causing chronic inflammation that traditional blood tests often miss.


The "Big Three" Indicators: Dr. Pinkston and Dr. Heyman discuss the most reliable ways to identify mold illness:


Typical Symptoms: Fatigue, brain fog, and unexplained weight gain.


Home Environment: History of water damage, musty odors, or feeling better when away from home.


Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) Test: A simple 10-minute online test that is 90% predictive of a "brain on fire."


Brain Health & Trauma: Understanding the similarities between mold-related brain injury and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).


Affordable Solutions: An introduction to BeyondMold.com, a new resource offering low-cost telemedicine, home assessment tools, and expert support for those who feel the "cavalry isn't coming."

The Better Life with Dr. Pinkston welcomes the world-renowned Dr. Andrew Heyman for a deep dive into the "mystery illnesses" that are often ignored by conventional medicine. Dr. Heyman, a leader in the field of integrative medicine and clinical research, shares his personal 10-year battle with Lyme disease and how it led him to uncover the devastating reality of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)&mdash;commonly known as mold illness.
In this episode, Dr. Heyman explains how environmental toxins and biological stressors can flip a "genetic switch" in your mitochondria, shifting your body from a healthy energy plant into a defensive "battleship mode." If you are struggling with unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or weight gain, this conversation provides a roadmap for recovery. Dr. Heyman also introduces Beyond Mold, a groundbreaking platform designed to provide affordable, expert-led guidance for testing your home and healing your body.
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Key Highlights from This Episode:
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The 10-Year Diagnosis: Dr. Heyman shares his personal journey from being an Ironman-in-training to suffering from Bell's palsy and debilitating fatigue before finally discovering he had Lyme disease.
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The Mitochondrial "Battleship": Learn how trauma, stress, and toxins affect the mitochondria, causing chronic inflammation that traditional blood tests often miss.
</li>
<li>
The "Big Three" Indicators: Dr. Pinkston and Dr. Heyman discuss the most reliable ways to identify mold illness:
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Typical Symptoms: Fatigue, brain fog, and unexplained weight gain.
</li>
<li>
Home Environment: History of water damage, musty odors, or feeling better when away from home.
</li>
<li>
Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) Test: A simple 10-minute online test that is 90% predictive of a "brain on fire."
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>
Brain Health &amp; Trauma: Understanding the similarities between mold-related brain injury and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
</li>
<li>
Affordable Solutions: An introduction to BeyondMold.com, a new resource offering low-cost telemedicine, home assessment tools, and expert support for those who feel the "cavalry isn't coming."
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</ul>

The Mystery of Chronic Illness: Lyme, Mold, and the Path to Recovery with Dr. Andrew Heyman

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes Dr. Sherry McAllister, President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and author of Adjusted Reality. Together, they dive deep into the often-misunderstood world of chiropractic care, stripping away decades of stigma to reveal a health model centered on the body’s natural ability to heal, adapt, and perform.

Dr. McAllister shares her personal journey from a life-altering accident to becoming a leading advocate for "whole-being care." The conversation explores the Caregiver Paradox—why women often suppress trauma and stress to care for others, leading to chronic pain and autoimmune issues—and how restoring alignment can flip the switch from surviving to thriving.

Key Topics Covered:


Debunking Chiropractic Myths: The history of the "contain and eliminate" era and why modern collaboration between MDs and Chiropractors is the future of medicine.


The Vagus Nerve: Understanding your body's "reset button" and how it governs rest, repair, and immune function.


The Second Brain: How gut health influences mental clarity and physical well-being.


Lifestyle Alignment: Six simple, actionable steps to start your health investment today, from Box Breathing to Cold Exposure.


The Power of Posture: Why "Tech Neck" is more than just an ache—it’s a disruption of your nervous system’s communication highway.

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes Dr. Sherry McAllister, President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and author of Adjusted Reality. Together, they dive deep into the often-misunderstood world of chiropractic care, stripping away decades of stigma to reveal a health model centered on the body&rsquo;s natural ability to heal, adapt, and perform.
Dr. McAllister shares her personal journey from a life-altering accident to becoming a leading advocate for "whole-being care." The conversation explores the Caregiver Paradox&mdash;why women often suppress trauma and stress to care for others, leading to chronic pain and autoimmune issues&mdash;and how restoring alignment can flip the switch from surviving to thriving.
Key Topics Covered:
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<li>
Debunking Chiropractic Myths: The history of the "contain and eliminate" era and why modern collaboration between MDs and Chiropractors is the future of medicine.
</li>
<li>
The Vagus Nerve: Understanding your body's "reset button" and how it governs rest, repair, and immune function.
</li>
<li>
The Second Brain: How gut health influences mental clarity and physical well-being.
</li>
<li>
Lifestyle Alignment: Six simple, actionable steps to start your health investment today, from Box Breathing to Cold Exposure.
</li>
<li>
The Power of Posture: Why "Tech Neck" is more than just an ache&mdash;it&rsquo;s a disruption of your nervous system&rsquo;s communication highway.
</li>
</ul>

The Power of Chiropractic Care & The Vagus Nerve with Dr. Sherry McAllister

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes back the legendary Dr. Carolyn Dean—MD, Naturopath, and author of The Magnesium Miracle. Dr. Dean shares her incredible journey from being told she should be a "secretary or a nurse" to becoming a leading pioneer in nutritional medicine.

Together, they pull back the curtain on why modern soil is failing our bodies and how simple mineral deficiencies could be the hidden root of anxiety, insomnia, heart palpitations, and even thyroid issues.

In this episode, you’ll discover:


The Magnesium Connection: Why 80% of metabolic functions depend on it and why most supplements don't actually work.


The Truth About Methylation: Moving past the "Genome Project" hype to understand how your body actually detoxes.


Heart Health & Vitamin C: The "Limes" secret and how Vitamin C (and Lysine) can protect your arteries better than a statin.


The "SuppCo" Standard: How to tell if your supplements are high-quality or just "dead" herbs sprayed with chemicals.


Nature’s Pharmacy: Dr. Dean’s life on a 100-acre organic farm in Maui and the simple "Sea Salt" hack for your daily water.

Dr. Dean is living proof of her own protocol—approaching 77 with more energy than she had in her 30s. Tune in to learn how to trust your body again and get back to the basics of "Happy, Holy, Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise."

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes back the legendary Dr. Carolyn Dean&mdash;MD, Naturopath, and author of The Magnesium Miracle. Dr. Dean shares her incredible journey from being told she should be a "secretary or a nurse" to becoming a leading pioneer in nutritional medicine.
Together, they pull back the curtain on why modern soil is failing our bodies and how simple mineral deficiencies could be the hidden root of anxiety, insomnia, heart palpitations, and even thyroid issues.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll discover:
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<li>
The Magnesium Connection: Why 80% of metabolic functions depend on it and why most supplements don't actually work.
</li>
<li>
The Truth About Methylation: Moving past the "Genome Project" hype to understand how your body actually detoxes.
</li>
<li>
Heart Health &amp; Vitamin C: The "Limes" secret and how Vitamin C (and Lysine) can protect your arteries better than a statin.
</li>
<li>
The "SuppCo" Standard: How to tell if your supplements are high-quality or just "dead" herbs sprayed with chemicals.
</li>
<li>
Nature&rsquo;s Pharmacy: Dr. Dean&rsquo;s life on a 100-acre organic farm in Maui and the simple "Sea Salt" hack for your daily water.
</li>
</ul>
Dr. Dean is living proof of her own protocol&mdash;approaching 77 with more energy than she had in her 30s. Tune in to learn how to trust your body again and get back to the basics of "Happy, Holy, Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise."

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