In this episode of Better Life, Dr. Pinkston is joined by long-time peer and mentor Ray Solano from PD Labs in Cedar Park, Texas, to discuss the revolutionary shift in peptide therapy. As regulatory discussions surround the peptide landscape, Dr. Pinkston and Ray dive into the game-changing developments in transdermal and topical peptide delivery.

Discover how new formulations are bypassing the need for multiple daily injections—offering effective, fast-absorbing options for nerve pain, joint inflammation, mitochondrial energy, sleep support, skin rejuvenation, and hair restoration. Plus, learn why addressing lifestyle, diet, and root causes remains the true foundation for long-term health and vitality.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:


The current regulatory state of peptides and the risks of black-market injectables.


How exclusive high-molecular-weight transdermal bases deliver peptides past the skin barrier safely and effectively.


Topical solutions for nerve pain (including Low-Dose Naltrexone and BPC-157 combinations).


Transdermal peptides for energy production, sleep (DSIP alternatives), growth hormone support, and skin/hair restoration (GHK-Cu, OSO-1).


Why lifestyle habits, root-cause healing, and integrative care remain essential alongside peptide therapy.

Connect & Resources:


Learn more about PD Labs: pdlabsrx.com


Explore past episodes and resources with Dr. Pinkston: drpbetterlife.com

In this episode of Better Life, Dr. Pinkston is joined by long-time peer and mentor Ray Solano from PD Labs in Cedar Park, Texas, to discuss the revolutionary shift in peptide therapy. As regulatory discussions surround the peptide landscape, Dr. Pinkston and Ray dive into the game-changing developments in transdermal and topical peptide delivery.
Discover how new formulations are bypassing the need for multiple daily injections&mdash;offering effective, fast-absorbing options for nerve pain, joint inflammation, mitochondrial energy, sleep support, skin rejuvenation, and hair restoration. Plus, learn why addressing lifestyle, diet, and root causes remains the true foundation for long-term health and vitality.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
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The current regulatory state of peptides and the risks of black-market injectables.
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How exclusive high-molecular-weight transdermal bases deliver peptides past the skin barrier safely and effectively.
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Topical solutions for nerve pain (including Low-Dose Naltrexone and BPC-157 combinations).
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Transdermal peptides for energy production, sleep (DSIP alternatives), growth hormone support, and skin/hair restoration (GHK-Cu, OSO-1).
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Why lifestyle habits, root-cause healing, and integrative care remain essential alongside peptide therapy.
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Connect &amp; Resources:
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Learn more about PD Labs: <a href="https://pdlabsrx.com" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiC89_LieuVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQGw">pdlabsrx.com</a>
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Explore past episodes and resources with Dr. Pinkston: <a href="https://drpbetterlife.com" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiC89_LieuVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQHA">drpbetterlife.com</a>
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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

Breakthrough Topical Peptides: The Future of Pain Relief, Aging, and Cellular Health

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with Harvard-trained physician, consultant, and author Dr. Michael Myers Jr. to tackle the complex and often controversial topic of vaccines through the lens of sound science and clear data. With deep expertise as a former chief of primary care and pediatrics, Dr. Myers previews his upcoming book, The Vaccine Bible, and unpacks how immunization works as a reliable tool for long-term health and disease prevention.

Together, Dr. Pinkston and Dr. Myers address the most common concerns shared by patient communities today, including the safety of combination shots, the reality of preservatives, and the thoroughly debunked links between vaccines and autism. They look closely at the critical role vaccines play in modern longevity—highlighting massive clinical wins like the shingles vaccine’s link to reduced dementia risk, and cancer-preventing tools like the Gardasil and Hepatitis B vaccines. Dr. Myers also breaks down the rapid development and safety of mRNA technology used during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tune in for an honest, evidence-based conversation that bridges the gap between integrative health practices and conventional immunology, empowering you to perform your own objective risk assessment for you and your family.

https://www.drmikemyers.com/

 

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with Harvard-trained physician, consultant, and author Dr. Michael Myers Jr. to tackle the complex and often controversial topic of vaccines through the lens of sound science and clear data. With deep expertise as a former chief of primary care and pediatrics, Dr. Myers previews his upcoming book, The Vaccine Bible, and unpacks how immunization works as a reliable tool for long-term health and disease prevention.
Together, Dr. Pinkston and Dr. Myers address the most common concerns shared by patient communities today, including the safety of combination shots, the reality of preservatives, and the thoroughly debunked links between vaccines and autism. They look closely at the critical role vaccines play in modern longevity&mdash;highlighting massive clinical wins like the shingles vaccine&rsquo;s link to reduced dementia risk, and cancer-preventing tools like the Gardasil and Hepatitis B vaccines. Dr. Myers also breaks down the rapid development and safety of mRNA technology used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tune in for an honest, evidence-based conversation that bridges the gap between integrative health practices and conventional immunology, empowering you to perform your own objective risk assessment for you and your family.
<a href="https://www.drmikemyers.com/">https://www.drmikemyers.com/</a>
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The Science of Vaccines: Balancing Integrative Health and Objective Truth with Dr. Michael Myers Jr.

Since recording this episode, Mara Labs has just pre-launched their new MicroPlastX product, which can be found https://mara-labs.com/pages/microplastx.  Listeners can add it to their cart on this landing page, then click the Mara Labs logo to continue to the rest of the shop for other products.  The discount code PINK will apply to all products in cart at checkout.  

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with David Roberts, MPH, co-founder of Mara Labs, to dive deep into the world of high-absorption, science-backed supplements. David shares the emotional and inspiring backstory of how his late wife’s cancer journey led to a massive breakthrough: the creation of BrocElite, the only naturally derived, stable sulforaphane product on the market.

They discuss how to protect your family from the hidden dangers of microplastics and endocrine disruptors in your daily environment, the synergy between sulforaphane and curcumin for halting joint pain and inflammation, and advanced supplement protocols for sleep, weight management, and healthy detoxification.

Special Offer for Listeners: Visit mara-labs.com and use code PINK at checkout to get 25% off during the first week following this release, and a continuous 15% discount thereafter on their entire line of filler-free products, all backed by a 100-day money-back guarantee.

Since recording this episode, Mara Labs has just pre-launched their new MicroPlastX product, which can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://mara-labs.com/pages/microplastx" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://mara-labs.com/pages/microplastx</a>.&nbsp; Listeners can add it to their cart on this landing page, then click the Mara Labs logo to continue to the rest of the shop for other products.&nbsp; The discount code PINK will apply to all products in cart at checkout.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this episode of&nbsp;The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with David Roberts, MPH, co-founder of Mara Labs, to dive deep into the world of high-absorption, science-backed supplements. David shares the emotional and inspiring backstory of how his late wife&rsquo;s cancer journey led to a massive breakthrough: the creation of BrocElite, the only naturally derived, stable sulforaphane product on the market.
They discuss how to protect your family from the hidden dangers of microplastics and endocrine disruptors in your daily environment, the synergy between sulforaphane and curcumin for halting joint pain and inflammation, and advanced supplement protocols for sleep, weight management, and healthy detoxification.
Special Offer for Listeners: Visit <a href="mara-labs.com">mara-labs.com</a> and use code PINK at checkout to get 25% off during the first week following this release, and a continuous 15% discount thereafter on their entire line of filler-free products, all backed by a 100-day money-back guarantee.

Unlocking the Power of Stabilized Sulforaphane and Fighting Microplastics

Guest: Dr. Yi Song, Pathologist, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, and Author of The Regeneration Effect

Is it possible to slow down the clock and heal chronic joint pain without relying on invasive surgeries? In this episode of The Better Life, host Dr. Pinkston sits down with Dr. Yi Song to explore the groundbreaking intersection of cutting-edge Western regenerative medicine and ancient Eastern philosophy.

Dr. Yi Song shares his personal and professional journey into umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell therapy—demystifying common misconceptions, explaining how these cells act as "medicinal signaling molecules" to jumpstart the body's natural repair systems, and detailing how he used these therapies to save his own mother from a looming amputation.

Dr. Pinkston and Dr. Yi Song dive deep into the limitations of purely "evidence-based" Western medicine when it comes to intuitive healing, the critical importance of evaluating a patient's unique body constitution, and why traditional fundamentals—like diet, sleep, and emotional stress management—are non-negotiable for any therapy to truly succeed. Tune in to learn how to view your body as a garden, address the root causes of chronic inflammation, and take your first steps toward vibrant longevity.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:


The Signaling Power of Stem Cells: Why mesenchymal stem cells don't just grow into new tissue, but actually signal your own body to heal itself.


Debunking the Myths: Clarifying the ethical, legitimate sources of modern stem cell therapies.


Early Prevention vs. Crisis Management: Why you shouldn't wait until "the fire has already started" to address cellular exhaustion and aging.


The Six Principles of Natural Longevity: A sneak peek into Dr. Yi Song's upcoming book, Regeneration Effect: Secret Wisdom for Staying Young.

Connect with Our Guest:


Websites:regenerationeffect.com | stemcelltherapyexperts.com


Pre-Order the Book:book.regenerationeffect.com


Free Gift (Tend Your Body Like a Garden):gift.regenerationeffect.com


Podcasts:Regeneration Effect and Stem Cell Talk (Available on all major platforms)

Guest: Dr. Yi Song, Pathologist, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, and Author of The Regeneration Effect
Is it possible to slow down the clock and heal chronic joint pain without relying on invasive surgeries? In this episode of The Better Life, host Dr. Pinkston sits down with Dr. Yi Song to explore the groundbreaking intersection of cutting-edge Western regenerative medicine and ancient Eastern philosophy.
Dr. Yi Song shares his personal and professional journey into umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell therapy&mdash;demystifying common misconceptions, explaining how these cells act as "medicinal signaling molecules" to jumpstart the body's natural repair systems, and detailing how he used these therapies to save his own mother from a looming amputation.
Dr. Pinkston and Dr. Yi Song dive deep into the limitations of purely "evidence-based" Western medicine when it comes to intuitive healing, the critical importance of evaluating a patient's unique body constitution, and why traditional fundamentals&mdash;like diet, sleep, and emotional stress management&mdash;are non-negotiable for any therapy to truly succeed. Tune in to learn how to view your body as a garden, address the root causes of chronic inflammation, and take your first steps toward vibrant longevity.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
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<li>
The Signaling Power of Stem Cells: Why mesenchymal stem cells don't just grow into new tissue, but actually signal your own body to heal itself.
</li>
<li>
Debunking the Myths: Clarifying the ethical, legitimate sources of modern stem cell therapies.
</li>
<li>
Early Prevention vs. Crisis Management: Why you shouldn't wait until "the fire has already started" to address cellular exhaustion and aging.
</li>
<li>
The Six Principles of Natural Longevity: A sneak peek into Dr. Yi Song's upcoming book, Regeneration Effect: Secret Wisdom for Staying Young.
</li>
</ul>
Connect with Our Guest:
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Websites: <a href="https://regenerationeffect.com" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjxzenP6rSVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQGg">regenerationeffect.com</a> | <a href="https://stemcelltherapyexperts.com" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjxzenP6rSVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQGw">stemcelltherapyexperts.com</a>
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Pre-Order the Book: <a href="https://book.regenerationeffect.com" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjxzenP6rSVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQHA">book.regenerationeffect.com</a>
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Free Gift (Tend Your Body Like a Garden): <a href="https://gift.regenerationeffect.com" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjxzenP6rSVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQHQ">gift.regenerationeffect.com</a>
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Podcasts: Regeneration Effect and Stem Cell Talk (Available on all major platforms)
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</ul>

Breakthrough Topical Peptides: The Future of Pain Relief, Aging, and Cellular Health

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