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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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."

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

The Magnesium Miracle: Dr. Pinkston & Dr. Carolyn Dean on Reclaiming Vitality

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with Ray Solano of PD Labs to tackle the rising trend of "shortcut healthcare." As more patients turn to automated online platforms for instant prescriptions, our hosts discuss the hidden dangers of self-diagnosis and the critical importance of the patient-physician relationship.

From the "Amazon effect" on medical delivery to the upcoming regulatory shifts in the peptide market, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the complex world of integrative and contemporary medicine safely.

Key highlights include:


The Telemedicine Trap: Why a 5-minute questionnaire can’t replace a physical exam (and the real-life story of a missed heart failure diagnosis).


Health Privilege vs. Health Care: A candid look at celebrity-endorsed weight loss ads and the reality of GLP-1 medications.


The Black Market Alert: How government restrictions created a "black market" for counterfeit peptides and what you need to ask your pharmacist.


The Peptide Revolution: Exciting news on the return of 14 key peptides (like BPC-157 and Kisspeptin) to state-licensed pharmacies and the debut of new topical, needle-free options.


Customized Care: How compounding pharmacies like PD Labs provide affordable, tailored solutions for chronic conditions, longevity, and even prescription-strength skincare for men.

In this episode of&nbsp;The Better Life, Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with Ray Solano of PD Labs to tackle the rising trend of "shortcut healthcare." As more patients turn to automated online platforms for instant prescriptions, our hosts discuss the hidden dangers of self-diagnosis and the critical importance of the patient-physician relationship.
From the "Amazon effect" on medical delivery to the upcoming regulatory shifts in the peptide market, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the complex world of integrative and contemporary medicine safely.
Key highlights include:
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<li>
The Telemedicine Trap: Why a 5-minute questionnaire can&rsquo;t replace a physical exam (and the real-life story of a missed heart failure diagnosis).
</li>
<li>
Health Privilege vs. Health Care: A candid look at celebrity-endorsed weight loss ads and the reality of GLP-1 medications.
</li>
<li>
The Black Market Alert: How government restrictions created a "black market" for counterfeit peptides and what you need to ask your pharmacist.
</li>
<li>
The Peptide Revolution: Exciting news on the return of 14 key peptides (like BPC-157 and Kisspeptin) to state-licensed pharmacies and the debut of new topical, needle-free options.
</li>
<li>
Customized Care: How compounding pharmacies like PD Labs provide affordable, tailored solutions for chronic conditions, longevity, and even prescription-strength skincare for men.
</li>
</ul>

The "Amazon Effect" in Healthcare: Risks of Quick-Fix Medicine and the Return of Peptides

In this insightful episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a board-certified interventional cardiologist who transitioned from emergency heart procedures to the world of functional and integrative medicine. Dr. Bhojraj shares his "origin story," explaining how a decade of performing "oil changes" on the heart led him to realize that conventional medicine was missing the most critical part of the equation: the mental, emotional, and spiritual lifestyle factors that drive chronic disease.

The conversation dives deep into the "lost 20 years" where metabolic issues brew silently before a cardiac event occurs. Dr. Bhojraj introduces his Well12 program, a science-based approach to reversing insulin resistance and inflammation through light optimization, sleep, and whole-food nutrition. They also tackle the modern craze of GLP-1 medications, discussing how to use them as a "slingshot rather than a crutch" by prioritizing muscle preservation and long-term lifestyle shifts.

In this insightful episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a board-certified interventional cardiologist who transitioned from emergency heart procedures to the world of functional and integrative medicine. Dr. Bhojraj shares his "origin story," explaining how a decade of performing "oil changes" on the heart led him to realize that conventional medicine was missing the most critical part of the equation: the mental, emotional, and spiritual lifestyle factors that drive chronic disease.
The conversation dives deep into the "lost 20 years" where metabolic issues brew silently before a cardiac event occurs. Dr. Bhojraj introduces his Well12 program, a science-based approach to reversing insulin resistance and inflammation through light optimization, sleep, and whole-food nutrition. They also tackle the modern craze of GLP-1 medications, discussing how to use them as a "slingshot rather than a crutch" by prioritizing muscle preservation and long-term lifestyle shifts.

From Stents to Sustainability with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj

In this episode, Dr. Pinkston sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, an Ayurvedic expert with a PhD in Turmeric and author of The Inflammation Code. They explore the bridge between Eastern wisdom and Western medicine, detailing how to reverse the "negative stack" of modern life—stress, blue light, and processed foods—through simple, nature-aligned rituals.

https://shivanigupta.com/

Episode Highlights


The Two Worlds of Healing: Dr. Gupta discusses growing up between Houston's conventional pediatrics and her grandmother’s Indian spice cabinet, eventually leading her to a PhD quest to validate ancient remedies with modern science.


The Six Pillars of Ayurveda: Insights into Elemental Design (Air, Ether, Fire, Water, Earth) and how understanding your specific type helps you build a lifestyle that wins against inflammation.


Mental vs. Physical Inflammation: A breakdown of how chronic stress and "mental inflammation" create a feedback loop that damages the gut and dysregulates hormones.


The Power of Turmeric & Curcumin: Why your kitchen spice isn't enough to fight chronic pain and how specific extracts (curcuminoids) act as the "ultimate janitor" for your cells.


Vagus Nerve Toning: Discussion on the Apollo Neuro and other biohacking tools that help transition the body from "survival mode" (sympathetic) to "healing mode" (parasympathetic).

In this episode, Dr. Pinkston sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, an Ayurvedic expert with a PhD in Turmeric and author of The Inflammation Code. They explore the bridge between Eastern wisdom and Western medicine, detailing how to reverse the "negative stack" of modern life&mdash;stress, blue light, and processed foods&mdash;through simple, nature-aligned rituals.
<a href="https://shivanigupta.com/">https://shivanigupta.com/</a>
Episode Highlights
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<li>
The Two Worlds of Healing: Dr. Gupta discusses growing up between Houston's conventional pediatrics and her grandmother&rsquo;s Indian spice cabinet, eventually leading her to a PhD quest to validate ancient remedies with modern science.
</li>
<li>
The Six Pillars of Ayurveda: Insights into Elemental Design (Air, Ether, Fire, Water, Earth) and how understanding your specific type helps you build a lifestyle that wins against inflammation.
</li>
<li>
Mental vs. Physical Inflammation: A breakdown of how chronic stress and "mental inflammation" create a feedback loop that damages the gut and dysregulates hormones.
</li>
<li>
The Power of Turmeric &amp; Curcumin: Why your kitchen spice isn't enough to fight chronic pain and how specific extracts (curcuminoids) act as the "ultimate janitor" for your cells.
</li>
<li>
Vagus Nerve Toning: Discussion on the Apollo Neuro and other biohacking tools that help transition the body from "survival mode" (sympathetic) to "healing mode" (parasympathetic).
</li>
</ul>

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