In this episode, Dr. Amir Rashidian and Brandi break down trending health topics, controversial medical headlines, and wellness myths from a non-drug, non-surgical perspective.

Topics Covered:
✔ Why sugar increases inflammation and joint pain
✔ The real reason stress prevents weight loss
✔ Fight-or-flight nervous system effects on fat storage
✔ Weight loss vs true health
✔ Fitness myth: Light weights vs heavy weights
✔ Fluoride safety and public health debate
✔ Abortion pill science and medical risks discussion
✔ Boosting immune system and reducing inflammation naturally
✔ Longevity, lifestyle health and preventative wellness

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome Back!
00:57 Frederick Podcast Network
01:18 Live Longer, Feel Younger
02:05 Overview
02:50 Weight Loss Class
16:24 Tele-Health Abortions
28:05 Gentle Weight Training
41:04 Fluoride
45:30 Outro

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In Part 3 of this powerful series, we continue the journey from war-torn Iran to the American Dream, sharing a deeply personal story of faith, depression, purpose, and redemption.

This episode explores moments of hopelessness, unanswered prayers, and life-changing encounters with God from high school rejection and academic burnout to battling alcohol, dyslexia, and the crushing fear of failed dreams. You'll hear how faith, perseverance, and surrender transformed pain into purpose and ultimately led to a calling in chiropractic care and healing.

If you've ever wondered whether God hears your prayers, questioned your path, or felt like your past disqualified your future, this episode is a reminder that God is still writing your story.

🎙️ Topics covered:
Growing up shaped by war and displacement
Depression, identity, and broken dreams
Faith, prayer, and unmistakable signs from God
Overcoming failure and academic struggle
Finding purpose through chiropractic and healing
Why your beginning doesn't define your ending

👇 Let us know in the comments what part of this story resonated with you most.

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Back!
00:12 Continued from last EP
00:28 Senior Year of High School
04:50 Moment of Realization
06:25 God Gave Me a Sign
08:51 Going Through College
16:35 The Miracle of God
25:40 Thank you

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From child soldiers and chemical warfare to religious persecution, immigration struggles, and culture shock in America, this episode shares what life was really like in Iran and how faith, resilience, and perseverance changed everything.

This powerful podcast episode tells the true story of growing up during the Iran–Iraq war, surviving life under an oppressive regime, and escaping to the United States with nothing but hope.

You'll hear firsthand experiences of:
• Growing up during the Iran war
• Children being sent to the front lines
• Escaping Iran as a teenager
• Arriving in America with nothing
• Learning English and adapting to U.S. culture
• Faith, survival, and personal transformation
• The reality of immigration and the American Dream

This episode offers a raw, honest look at life in Iran, the immigrant experience, and what it takes to rebuild from nothing.

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Back!
00:12 Continued from last EP
01:11 Why We Left Iran
04:55 The Great Reset in Los Angeles
07:23 Core Memories
09:30 Moving to Maryland
11:40 Getting Into School
15:22 High Expectations
16:08 Faith Growing Up
29:04 Until Next Week!

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In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir Rashidian and Brandi dive deep into some of the most controversial health topics today vaccines, RFK Jr's updated vaccine recommendations, GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, and the growing concern over health freedom and informed consent.

We discuss:
Why RFK Jr. reduced the number of recommended childhood vaccines
What the media isn't saying about vaccine safety and informed consent
The real truth behind Ozempic, Wegovy, and rapid weight loss
Why most people regain weight after stopping GLP-1 medications
Muscle loss, metabolism damage, and long-term health risks
The role of government, media, and medical institutions in shaping public health narratives
Why personalized healthcare and patient choice matter more than ever

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Back!
00:50 Brought By
01:02 Todays Plan
02:22 Current Iran War
11:16 RFK Scales Back Vaccine
33:16 Weight Loss
40:35 Older Americans Quit GLP'S
48:43 Until Next Time!

This episode isn't about telling you what to think it's about helping you think critically, understand the data, and make informed decisions about your health and your family's future. Whether you agree or disagree, this is a conversation everyone should hear.

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In this powerful and emotional episode of The Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir Rashidian shares the story he's never fully told from being born in pre-revolution Iran, watching his country fall into chaos, witnessing violence as a child, losing his family's property, surviving war, and ultimately finding freedom, faith, and purpose in America.

You'll hear firsthand what life was like during the Iranian Revolution, how women lost their rights overnight, how families were silenced, how children were warned not to speak, and how the trauma of war shaped Amir into the chiropractor, husband, and man he is today.

This episode isn't about politics... it's about resilience, faith, freedom, and the human spirit.

🎙 Topics covered:
Life in Iran before the Islamic Revolution
Watching violence and riots as a 5-year-old
Losing everything when the regime took over
How war and bombings changed daily life
Why freedom of speech is more fragile than we think
How faith carried Amir through impossible moments
The journey from Iran to the American Dream

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Back!
00:26 Frederick Podcast Network
00:34 Who We Are
01:10 Ready For 2026!
05:05 New Office?
05:27 Next Few Episodes
07:25 Dr. Amir Story Part 1
29:25 Part 2 Next Week!

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Merry Christmas, happy holidays, podcast message, year-end thank you, and holiday wishes from the podcast. In this short episode, we take a moment to thank our listeners, reflect on the year, and wish everyone a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or simply enjoy the holidays, we appreciate your support and can't wait to bring you more conversations, education, and content in the new year.

00:00 Frederick Podcast Network
00:12 Happy Holidays!
00:37 Future Plans!

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FDA reform, vaccine safety, food policy, preventive health, chronic disease, and overmedication are discussed in this Real Health Podcast episode as we break down a rare, honest conversation coming from inside the FDA.

In this episode, Dr. Amir Rashidian and Brandi Rashidian react to recent public statements made by FDA leadership questioning pharmaceutical influence, vaccine safety discussions, food guidelines, chronic disease prevention, and lifestyle-based healthcare alternatives.

We explore:
• Why blind trust in health institutions is being questioned
• How food policy, ultra-processed foods, and environmental exposure impact chronic illness
• The role of chiropractic care and non-pharmaceutical health strategies
• Preventive health vs. symptom-based medicine
• Medication overuse, childhood obesity, and modern wellness failures.

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In this episode of The Real Health Podcast, we talk about Creatine supplements for brain health, muscle strength, longevity, cognition, and anti-aging plus stem cells, cloning, and FDA supplement regulation, all in one wild episode.
We break down creatine for muscle growth, energy production, inflammation recovery, sleep deprivation support, and cognitive performance. Then we explore why creatine may benefit people who DON'T work out, how dosing differs for women vs men, and whether it can slow aging or protect the brain as we get older.

If you've ever wondered:
• Should you take creatine even if you don't lift weights?
• Does creatine improve cognition, mood, and energy?
• Is muscle loss preventable with age?
• Could cloned or engineered humans become real?
• Are supplements safe when not FDA regulated?

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