Ross Pelton graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1966 with a degree in pharmacy and in 1984 he received his Ph.D. in Psychology and Holistic Health from the University for Humanistic Studies in San Diego, California. In 1993, Dr. Pelton also became a Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN).His latest book is: THE PILL PROBLEM.
Dr. Pelton is also the author/co-author of the following 9 books:
1) Mind Food & Smart Pills (Doubleday, 1988)
2) Alternatives in Cancer Therapy (Simon & Schuster, 1994)
3) How To Prevent Breast Cancer (Simon & Schuster, 1995)
4) The Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook (Lexi-Comp, 1999)
5) The Nutritional Cost of Prescription Drugs (Morton Publishing, 2000)
6) The Natural Therapeutics Pocket Guide (Lexi-Comp, 2000)
7) The Nutritional Cost of Drugs, 2nd Edition (Lexi-Comp, 2001)
8) Natural Therapies to Prevent and Treat Swine Flu (eBook 2010)
9) Let’s Have Healthy Kids (eBook 2010)
From 1988 to 1994, Dr. Pelton was the hospital administrator at Hospital Santa Monica in Baja, Mexico, which is one of the largest alternative non-toxic cancer treatment centers in the world.
In October 1999, Ross was named as one to the Top 50 Most Influential Pharmacists in the United States by American Druggist magazine for his work in natural medicine. He has also been a member of the Medical Advisory Board for the Life Extension Foundation many years.
Dr. Pelton conducts lectures, seminars and consults with individuals and businesses on programs for optimal health and wellness through his company Healthy Longevity Coaching and Consulting. Dr. Pelton’s WEB site www.AskDrRoss.com contains articles on many health topics that can be downloaded for FREE.
Dec 16, 2024 |
For almost 25 year we’ve been talking about Dr. Ohhira’ probiotics. During that time we’ve seen the rise of probiotics in general in the Natural Health aisles, much of which as the result of Dr. Ohhira’s pre-eminence in the marketplace. We’ll talk to Ross Pelton, Microbiome Health Expert and Science and Education Director for Essential Formulas, distributors of Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics. He has a fascinating new challenge in his lectures he calls the “Dr. Ohhira’s Reset”. What better time than during the Holidays? |
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Jun 24, 2024 |
Epecially important info during the Summer when our eating habits tend to wander. Science and Education Director for Essential Formulas talks about the Oral Probiotic Dilemma and what you can do to get past it. |
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Apr 29, 2024 |
Science and Education Director for Essential Formulas talks about the Oral Probiotic Dilemma and what you can do to get past it. |
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Oct 27, 2023 |
It’s that time of year when we’re back indoors and all the pathogens we might not want are in there with us. It’s time to talk about what we need to do to tune-up our immune systems. We’ll talk to health expert and researcher Dr. Ross Pelton about what he recommends. Then… We’ll delve into another area of well-being that we all have to address in our lifetimes… grief. We’ll talk to Tracee Dunblazer, author of Transformative Grief: An Ancient Ritual of Healing for Modern Times |
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Apr 14, 2023 |
One of our favorite health experts, especially when it comes to the Microbiome, brings us up to date on his latest research on how probiotics can help us in ways we never imagined. He reports on his research article entitled, "The Microbiome Theory of Aging". Brenda and Rob bring us up to date on what they've been experiencing and experimenting with. They recommend things to do for the Spring. |
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Jan 27, 2023 |
Ok, it’s still a “new-ish” year and you’re working on getting and keeping your act together in so many ways. So what’s all this talk about probiotics and why the heck are we taking them? We’ll tap our favorite expert on the matter for the answer. Dr. Ross Pelton returns to give us a Probiotics 101 Primer. Then… How important are the stories we tell ourselves? More important than you might think when it comes to our health. We talk to Dr. Carrie Jarosinski about her book, Reclaim Your Story: Renew Your Health and wellness through the Power of Storytelling. |
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Oct 07, 2022 |
Let's face it, in today’s economy, you need the biggest bang for your buck in all areas of your life. That certainly goes for your supplements, which are more important than ever in these stressful times if you are going to stay healthy. We’ll talk to health expert Ross Pelton about the unique world of Multi-Tasking Supplements. Then… Brenda and Rob will share some of their supplement experience and other ways of navigating these times. |
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Aug 12, 2022 |
In this show we want to talk about healthy approaches to wellness. First, we address our largest organ, our skin, with some tips from Dr. Ross Pelton on the best ways to keep it healthy. Dr. Linda Isaacs informs us of new support for an old theory that speaks to serious cancer concerns with a natural approach we’ve visited on this show before. |
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May 06, 2022 |
We have learned so much about our gut when it comes to overall health. We talk to Dr. Ross Pelton about something you may not know about probiotics, the importance of diversity. What does that mean? Stay tuned for an answer that makes a lot of sense to us.Some think Spirituality is above worldly concerns. We would beg to differ. We talk to Dr. Rachel Mann about sacred activation for peacemaking and ending violence. When we talk about Spirit in action, this is it. |
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Oct 27, 2021 |
Everyone is always talking about immune systems these days? Do you really know anything about your immune system? Really? We tap Ross Pelton, one of our favorite health experts, for the facts behind immune functionality. Then, we take a look at something they also didn’t teach you about in school but we need it in so many life situations. How to negotiate. We talk to Cash Nickerson, author of Negotiation As A Martial Art: Techniques to Master the Art of Human Exchange. |
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Feb 09, 2021 |
Okay. We’re into 2021 and you’ve already been forming up your exercise and dietary routines to get you in shape for the year. A little anxiety provoking? Right? We’re here to help. We talk to Dr. Ross Pelton about what he considers the important Health and Wellness Protocols for 2021. Take a breath, we got you! |
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Oct 07, 2020 |
This Fall may be the most important time for you to have your immune system working at it’s optimum. We talk to health expert Ross Pelton about how probiotics may lead the way in an unexpected way. Brenda and Rob will talk about staying healthy in a holistic way. |
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Jul 21, 2020 |
We are holistic beings and that applies to everything in our lives, including our food and supplements. We talk to health expert Dr. Ross Pelton about foods without labels - you know, that diversity of foods rich in fiber that our supplements complement, not the other way around. Brenda and Rob bring us up to date on what they’ve been learning you might want to know. |
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Dec 20, 2019 |
Did you know glutathione is the “master anti-oxidant” that makes it all happen for your anti-oxidant supplements? We talk to health expert Ross Pelton about the essential way to raise your glutathione levels. Obviously, we need more joy in our lives. We’ll talk to Halina Goldstein, founder of the Joy Keepers Network for her thoughts on how to be more joyful. |
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Oct 16, 2019 |
Health expert schools us on glutathione and the Essential ME-3 bacteria that produces increases in our bodies. New and important information and a suggested supplement.fo under of Awakening to Joyful Living and the Joy Keeoers Network is the author of Finding Joy Everyday. She's giving the book away as a free e-book. |
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Jun 20, 2019 |
Health expert puts forth his best probiotic recommendation for the summer to maintain digestive health.New Spirit Journal Publisher talks about changing our beliefs. |
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Apr 24, 2019 |
Earth Day may be in the rear-view mirror, but do not forget it is still a toxic world out there. Pollution is both personal and global and we have to deal with it to live our best lives. We talk to Dr. Ross Pelton about what we can do to get well and stay well in our toxic world. Are you living your life trying to fulfill an impossible to-do list that never ends? You have Achiever Fever. We talk to Claire Booth, author of The Achiever Fever Cure to find out how you can stop striving yourself crazy. |
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Feb 20, 2019 |
Health expert and probiotic researcher reports on health circumstances and situations when it is advisable to take a high quality probiotic to re-establish your microbiome.Author of Who's In Your Room? The Secret to Creating Your Best Life talks about how you can say NO without being a jerk. |
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Dec 05, 2018 |
Noted health expert talks about the effects of external factors on our immune health and how a natural product, Reg Activ boosts glutathione levels.Exec. Director for World Animal Protection, USA lays out the dark side of factory farming and what we can do about it as consumers. |
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Aug 01, 2018 |
Health expert talks about cardio health from a nutritional point -of-view. We get the info on what our body needs to maintain heart health and why glutathione is so important. We discuss a unique approach.Rob and Brenda discuss metabolic acidosis and it's effect on chronic conditions and aging... and... another cardio connection is discussed. |
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May 17, 2018 |
Health expert and scientific researcher talks about summer digestive health andour favorite probiotic. Founder of Wisdom soup talks about her new community building app for connecting healers and seekers. |
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Mar 15, 2018 |
Health expert reports on Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics and why they are unique among others in the field. They actuallly have new packaging that is a piece of education in itself.New Spirit Journal Publisher talks about the concept of initiation. It's different than you think. |
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Sep 25, 2017 |
Nutritional expert and natural health educator talks about the inside-out nature of immune health, including the importance of pro-biotics and glutathione... and their best sources.Cause and effect in health and wellness is examined, especially the role of acid overload in the body. |
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Apr 20, 2017 |
Natural Pharmacist and expert on the microbiome talks about the importance of taking care of the Earth as we'll as our inner landscape and how the two go hand in hand.Rob and Bren talk about embracing uncertainty. |
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Feb 22, 2017 |
Natural Pharmacist and natural health educator and advisor talks about Glutathione as a new BioMarker for aging and how you can boost your levels for anti-aging.Rob tunes into the philosophy of natural health and supplementation as food. |
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Nov 02, 2016 |
Health expert and educator, who also refers to himself as a recovered pharmacist, educates us on the power of antioxidants.Executive Director of the Humane Society of Louisiana talks about why you should rescue a pet rather than buy one. |
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Aug 01, 2016 |
Natural Pharmacist talks about the advances already here from the Microbiome Project.We're learning a lot! |
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Jun 08, 2016 |
Natural Pharmacist and health educator talks about our toxic world and what to do about it.Scalar Energy expert and developer of energy protocol explains how scalar energy works on pathogens. |
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Mar 14, 2016 |
ENCORE: Health expert and master educator talks about a new probiotic approach to heart, immune, and liver health. Rob and Brenda talk about recent media reports that call into question the safety of supplements. |
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Feb 22, 2016 |
Health expert and master educator talks about a new probiotic approach to heart, immune, and liver health. Rob and Brenda talk about recent media reports that call into question the safety of supplements. |
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Nov 23, 2015 |
Scaler Energy Healing expert talks about how this universal energy can handle the pathogens, fungi and such that cause us problems.Health educator talks about the free-radical theory of aging and what you can do about it. |
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Oct 15, 2015 |
The Natural Pharmacist talks about the dangers of Addyi, an ineffective anti-depressant now marketed as a female viagra.Publisher of New Spirit Journal and spiritual teacher talks about trust. |
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May 20, 2015 |
Health and nutrition expert talks about the new revolution in how we view health as he introduces a new probiotic that actually produces glutathione, the master anti-oxidant.Editor of Grit Magazine talks about the reality of our changing weather patterns. |
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Mar 27, 2015 |
Health expert delves into the revolutionary new world of probiotics in medicine.Spiritual teacher and Publisher of New Spirit Journal talks about living by grace. |
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Jul 10, 2014 |
Nutritionist and pharmacist talks about a new brain-gut connectiion that can affect natural therapies for depression and anxietyAuthor ofLiving Life in Full Bloom talks about our connections to our environs. |
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Mar 17, 2014 |
Pharmacist and clinical nutritionist talks about some new research on the brain-gut connection and the real reasons probiotics might be even more important than we thought. Pranic Healing teacher talks about how we can all learn to work with Pranic life-force and more. |
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May 16, 2013 |
Health expert talks about calcium uptake and probioticsPublisher of the New Spirit Journal instructs us on how to train your dragons. |
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Jul 23, 2012 |
Health expert with pharmacological background talks about effects of anti-biotics and what to do about them.Money Editor for AARP The Magazine talks about Eating Better and Saving More. |
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Feb 16, 2012 |
Health educator and Pharmacist believes we can control our immune systems and has ideas on how to do it. Publisher of The New Spirit Journal digs under the surface of surrender. |
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Oct 20, 2011 |
Psychology and Holistic Health PhD as well as Certified Clinical Nutritionist and pharmacist talks about Keys to healthy Aging from a Pharmacist's POV.Editor of New Spirit Journal shares her wisdom |
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