Dr. Pinkston and metabolic expert Jim LaValle explain why Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the ultimate metric for stress and aging. Learn how to track your HRV, avoid the "caffeine trap," and use simple breathing and movement techniques to retrain your nervous system for a longer, healthier life.

Dr. Pinkston and metabolic expert Jim LaValle explain why Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the ultimate metric for stress and aging. Learn how to track your HRV, avoid the "caffeine trap," and use simple breathing and movement techniques to retrain your nervous system for a longer, healthier 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!

  

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

Mastering HRV: The Key to Longevity with Jim LaValle

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with Jaclyn Downs, MS, a certified functional genomics expert and author of Enhancing Fertility Through Functional Medicine.

While many people have heard of the "MTHFR" gene, Jaclyn explains to Dr. Pinkston why that is only the tip of the iceberg. They delve into how functional genomics—the study of subtle genetic variations you can actually influence through diet and lifestyle—holds the key to solving chronic issues like infertility, anxiety, migraines, and poor detoxification.

In this episode, you’ll learn:


Genetics vs. Genomics: The difference between fixed mutations and "snips" (SNPs) that you can optimize with nutritional cofactors.


The "Folate Trap": Why taking high doses of methylfolate can sometimes backfire if your B12 levels aren't addressed first.


Beyond MTHFR: Why looking at the big picture (including pathways like glucuronidation and histamine metabolism) is vital for hormone health and longevity.


Personalized Medicine: Why "automated" genetic reports often lead to "analysis paralysis" and why a customized, practitioner-led approach is essential.


Environmental Triggers: How toxins, stress, and poor soil quality interact with your unique genetic blueprint.

Whether you are struggling with unexplained infertility, chronic fatigue, or just want to optimize your "healthspan," this conversation provides a roadmap for using your DNA as a tool for empowerment rather than a source of fear.

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with Jaclyn Downs, MS, a certified functional genomics expert and author of Enhancing Fertility Through Functional Medicine.
While many people have heard of the "MTHFR" gene, Jaclyn explains to Dr. Pinkston why that is only the tip of the iceberg. They delve into how functional genomics&mdash;the study of subtle genetic variations you can actually influence through diet and lifestyle&mdash;holds the key to solving chronic issues like infertility, anxiety, migraines, and poor detoxification.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
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Genetics vs. Genomics: The difference between fixed mutations and "snips" (SNPs) that you can optimize with nutritional cofactors.
</li>
<li>
The "Folate Trap": Why taking high doses of methylfolate can sometimes backfire if your B12 levels aren't addressed first.
</li>
<li>
Beyond MTHFR: Why looking at the big picture (including pathways like glucuronidation and histamine metabolism) is vital for hormone health and longevity.
</li>
<li>
Personalized Medicine: Why "automated" genetic reports often lead to "analysis paralysis" and why a customized, practitioner-led approach is essential.
</li>
<li>
Environmental Triggers: How toxins, stress, and poor soil quality interact with your unique genetic blueprint.
</li>
</ul>
Whether you are struggling with unexplained infertility, chronic fatigue, or just want to optimize your "healthspan," this conversation provides a roadmap for using your DNA as a tool for empowerment rather than a source of fear.

Cracking Your Genetic Code: Functional Genomics with Jaclyn Downs

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes back her favorite compounding pharmacist, Ray Solano of PD Labs. Together, they pull back the curtain on the skincare industry, revealing why a high price tag doesn't always equal high quality. Ray introduces his new Skin Lasting line—pharmacist-designed formulations that prioritize stable, bioavailable ingredients like Vitamin C, glutathione palmitate, and GHK copper peptides over fancy packaging.

The conversation also tackles the "Super Bowl of Sugar" and its impact on internal health, which invariably reflects on the skin. Beyond aesthetics, Dr. Pinkston and Ray discuss the critical role of compounding pharmacies in making healthcare affordable and customized. From natural thyroid solutions to tailored GLP-1 weight loss dosages, learn how personalized medicine can save you money and reduce side effects by giving you exactly what your body needs.

Key Takeaways from the Show


Inside-Out Health: Your skin is a window into your gut health; issues like eczema or psoriasis are often internal signals.


The "Skin Lasting" Line: Ray explains the science behind his new serums, including the C+ Serum for daily defense and Lift Up for collagen production.


The Compounding Advantage: Why "one size fits all" dosages in pharmaceutical medicine often fail patients and how customization can improve outcomes.


Affordability: Discover how compounding pharmacies can offer significant savings on medications like natural thyroid and peptides.


Special Offer: Listeners can get $25 off their prescription at PD Labs by mentioning Better Life TV or Dr. Pinkston.

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes back her favorite compounding pharmacist, Ray Solano of PD Labs. Together, they pull back the curtain on the skincare industry, revealing why a high price tag doesn't always equal high quality. Ray introduces his new Skin Lasting line&mdash;pharmacist-designed formulations that prioritize stable, bioavailable ingredients like Vitamin C, glutathione palmitate, and GHK copper peptides over fancy packaging.
The conversation also tackles the "Super Bowl of Sugar" and its impact on internal health, which invariably reflects on the skin. Beyond aesthetics, Dr. Pinkston and Ray discuss the critical role of compounding pharmacies in making healthcare affordable and customized. From natural thyroid solutions to tailored GLP-1 weight loss dosages, learn how personalized medicine can save you money and reduce side effects by giving you exactly what your body needs.
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Key Takeaways from the Show
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<li>
Inside-Out Health: Your skin is a window into your gut health; issues like eczema or psoriasis are often internal signals.
</li>
<li>
The "Skin Lasting" Line: Ray explains the science behind his new serums, including the C+ Serum for daily defense and Lift Up for collagen production.
</li>
<li>
The Compounding Advantage: Why "one size fits all" dosages in pharmaceutical medicine often fail patients and how customization can improve outcomes.
</li>
<li>
Affordability: Discover how compounding pharmacies can offer significant savings on medications like natural thyroid and peptides.
</li>
<li>
Special Offer: Listeners can get $25 off their prescription at PD Labs by mentioning Better Life TV or Dr. Pinkston.
</li>
</ul>
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Beyond the $400 Cream: Science-Backed Skincare and Affordable Health

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with renowned philosopher and author Thomas Attig to tackle one of life’s most difficult and avoided subjects: death and grieving.

Moving beyond the common "five stages" model, Thomas shares his unique existential approach to loss. He explains that grieving isn't just a reaction that washes over us—it is an active response where we must reconstruct our daily lives and redirect our personal histories. Dr. Pinkston and Thomas explore the concept of "dancing with the mysteries," encouraging listeners to embrace their fragile humanity—including vulnerability and impermanence—rather than fighting against it.

Key topics discussed include:


Why contemporary medicine often fails to address the deep emotional work of grieving.


The difference between Everyday Problems (managed by the ego) and Mysteries (responded to by the soul).


How to find "wise people" in your own life who can listen without judgment.


Practical insights from Thomas's books, Seeking Wisdom in Death’s Shadow and Catching Your Breath in Grief.

Understanding the Active Process of Grief

Thomas Attig emphasizes that grieving is a dual experience involving both passive suffering and active engagement.

FeatureGrief as Reaction (Passive)Grief as Response (Active)ExperienceFeelings of sadness and distress "washing over" you.Re-learning how to live in a world that has changed.ActionCrying, screaming, or waiting for time to heal the wound.Reshaping daily routines and finding new meaning.FocusThe emotional "hit" of the loss.The intentional effort to put a life back together.Export to SheetsThe Four Constants of Fragile Humanity

Dr. Pinkston and Thomas discuss four essential truths that humans often try to deny, which can lead to chronic unhappiness. To live with integrity, we must accept that we are:


Small and Insignificant in the grand scale of the universe.


Susceptible to Suffering and physical pain.


Living in Uncertainty without all the answers.


Impermanent and susceptible to dying.

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with renowned philosopher and author Thomas Attig to tackle one of life&rsquo;s most difficult and avoided subjects: death and grieving.
Moving beyond the common "five stages" model, Thomas shares his unique existential approach to loss. He explains that grieving isn't just a reaction that washes over us&mdash;it is an active response where we must reconstruct our daily lives and redirect our personal histories. Dr. Pinkston and Thomas explore the concept of "dancing with the mysteries," encouraging listeners to embrace their fragile humanity&mdash;including vulnerability and impermanence&mdash;rather than fighting against it.
Key topics discussed include:
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<li>
Why contemporary medicine often fails to address the deep emotional work of grieving.
</li>
<li>
The difference between Everyday Problems (managed by the ego) and Mysteries (responded to by the soul).
</li>
<li>
How to find "wise people" in your own life who can listen without judgment.
</li>
<li>
Practical insights from Thomas's books, Seeking Wisdom in Death&rsquo;s Shadow and Catching Your Breath in Grief.
</li>
</ul>
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Understanding the Active Process of Grief
Thomas Attig emphasizes that grieving is a dual experience involving both passive suffering and active engagement.
FeatureGrief as Reaction (Passive)Grief as Response (Active)ExperienceFeelings of sadness and distress "washing over" you.Re-learning how to live in a world that has changed.ActionCrying, screaming, or waiting for time to heal the wound.Reshaping daily routines and finding new meaning.FocusThe emotional "hit" of the loss.The intentional effort to put a life back together.Export to SheetsThe Four Constants of Fragile Humanity
Dr. Pinkston and Thomas discuss four essential truths that humans often try to deny, which can lead to chronic unhappiness. To live with integrity, we must accept that we are:
<ol data-path-to-node="16">
<li>
Small and Insignificant in the grand scale of the universe.
</li>
<li>
Susceptible to Suffering and physical pain.
</li>
<li>
Living in Uncertainty without all the answers.
</li>
<li>
Impermanent and susceptible to dying.
</li>
</ol>
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