Dr. Joe Galati Podcast
A native of Long Island, New York, Dr. Joe Galati was raised in a family where good nutrition and family were ways of life. Today, his practice, Liver Specialists of Texas and the Metabolic Liver Center (Fatty Liver Disease Clinic), is devoted to the care of patients with all facets of liver diseases, obesity, fatty liver, and related disorders. Based in Houston, Texas, Dr.Galati is an expert “physician-communicator”, and brings his listeners the information they need to to get on a healthy path to wellness, understand what’s needed to remain healthy, with a solid foundation of food and nutrition. Each week he is joined by experts from around the world to shed light on these important topics to keep America healthy. Since 2003, Dr. Galati has created consumer-oriented radio programming on health and wellness, producing and hosting “Your Health First,” a one-hour radio program each weekend, heard on iHeart Radio’s 740 am KTRH. When he’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Galati is an avid photographer and is a member of Entrepreneur’s Organization, supporting entrepreneurs in all corners of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In this latest podcast episode, we delve into the groundbreaking research of Jonathan Stine, MD, a renowned liver specialist and faculty member at Penn State, who is making significant strides in the field of fatty liver disease research. Originally aired as part of a radio segment on YOUR HEALTH FIRST, this engaging podcast episode features Dr. Stine's compelling insights and findings on the impactful role of exercise in reversing...
Join Martha MacCallum, renowned host from Fox New Channels' "The Story with Martha MacCallum," as she sits down with Dr. Galati on his podcast.
This segment, which recently aired on the Catholic Channel on SiriusXM 129, delves into Martha's Catholic upbringing and her effective strategies for raising a healthy family. Additionally, Martha shares her perspectives on the "Make America Healthy Again" movement...
A new feature of our weekly newsletter is to ask experts in the field of medicine and healthcare three questions in their field of specialty. This week we have Dr. Joseph Rogers, a world renowned cardiologist and medical director of the Texas Heart Institute in the world famous Texas Medical Center, here in Houston, Texas.
The three questions that we proposed to Dr. Rogers included:
(1) His tho...
First Episode of 2025: Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods and Their Impact on Health
Welcome to the inaugural episode of 2025! This week, we dive into the world of ultra-processed foods, exploring their negative health implications and the NOVA food classification system, which categorizes foods into groups from one to four based on processing levels. We’ll discuss how ultra-processed foods can lead to overeating, resu...
Podcast Episode Summary: "Eating Yourself Sick: An In-Depth Discussion with Brady
In our final podcast episode of 2024, we bring you an engaging conversation from a recent studio interview with Brady, the well-known iHeartRadio personality from Chicago. Together, we delve into the themes of my book, "Eating Yourself Sick," exploring the critical health issues associated with obesity and poor nutrition.
During t...
This week's episode of our podcast is a deeply insightful conversation with George Joseph, the founder and CEO of Positive Recovery Centers based in Houston, Texas. With over 30 years of experience, George has established himself as a leading authority in the addiction field, making significant contributions to the understanding of substance use disorders and recovery.
As part of a special #SiriusXM feature...
This past week on the radio I had my sister, Celeste Galati, RN, on the program with me to talk about the challenge we have with health literacy and how this contributes to poor health and chronic disease. There's no doubt that much of the chronic disease we see is related to lifestyle choices we make. What we eat, how much exercise we get, alcohol consumption, and sleep are all decisions that impact our health and wellness. There ...
The cost of wellness is indeed a significant topic that often goes under-discussed. The numbers regarding healthcare expenses in the United States highlight the profound impact of chronic diseases on both individuals and the economy. Chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes not only lead to substantial healthcare costs but also affect productivity and personal finances.
The ripple effects ...
This week on Your Health First we are talking physical therapy.
You need to invest in your physical strength, balance, and agility as we age.
Alison Teheng, from Burcutt Physical Therapy and Wellness Center, was our special guest. We reflected on the need to seriously take stock in our own strength and how it impacts on our long-term health and wellness, and what you can do to delay or prevent the onset of chronic ...
This episode of our podcast focuses on breast cancer awareness.
Our special guest in the SiriusXM studio in New York City is Jackie DeAngelis with the Fox Business Network.
Jackie is the co-host of the Big Money Show which airs Monday through Friday at 1 PM EST on the FOX Business Network. Jackie has been a guest on our program before and has shared her health journey with breast cancer.
In this episode, we introduce you to Michael Varieur. He is a father of three young children and takes cooking for his family quite seriously. Mike is a tinkerer in the kitchen, experimenting with new techniques always trying to figure out a new and better way to prepare food.
While he admits that he is not perfect in the meals he prepares, meaning that some of them are not the most nutritious, he is Willing to experiment ...
This is Part 2 of our discussion on the nutrition of the bagel.
While we may be spending far too much time on the topic (how much can you really talk about the bagel?), I do think it is worthwhile to drive home the point that the "Better Bagel" on its own will not improve your health.
From a consumer standpoint, you are led to believe that a product such as this, allegedly, lower in ...
Part 1 of Bagel Nutrition.
Dr. Galati discusses the pros and cons of a frozen bagel product. Is it really better for you compared to an off the shelf NYC bagel? Not sure. Listen and find out.
Next week we'll hear from a Registered Dietitian and fill in some of the blanks.
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Dr. Joe Galati last week was on the radio with Frank Morano on THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT. The show airs every evening between 1:00-5:00 a.m. EST on 77-WABC out of New York. Dr. Galati was discussing new data from the CDC on increased deaths from alcohol over the past few years.
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealing a significant increase in alcohol-related deaths in the United Stat...
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
This week, Dr. Dang Nguyen joins Dr. Galati discussing the strategies to screen for colon cancer.
Colon Cancer knowledge facts:
Colon CA Stats 2024:
106,000 new colon CA cases
46,000 new rectal CA cases
53,000 deaths (8.6% all CA deaths)
**Younger people increasing CRC by 1-2%/year
Lifetime risk: 1/23 men; 1/25 female
Colon Cancer ranks as the #2 cancer death case, behind lung CA (breast is...
Over the past several weeks, we have been highlighting the connection between fatty liver and heart disease.
This is a topic that we feel is not receiving enough discussion. The majority of individuals with fatty liver suffer from a constellation of disorders which is called metabolic syndrome. Within metabolic syndrome, patients have truncal obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and high choleste...
Dr. Sudha Kodali was recently a guest on Your Health First with Dr. Joe Galati. Dr. Kodali is a hepatologist at Houston Methodist Hospital and is a favorite contributor to the program.
With Dr. Kodali, we discussed the benefits of home cooking, and strategies to accomplish this while trying to manage busy work and family schedules. Considering the increasing rates in childhood obesity, as well as the continued concern...
Dr. Joe Galati this week on Your Health First shares a few ideas on longevity.
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Medical Practice: Liver Specialists of Texas
Dr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself Sick
Facebook: Dr. Joe Galati
Dr. Galati's YouTube Channel
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This week we share with you the Mediterranean diet. Dr. Joe Galati is joined by Lauren Mahesri, Registered Dietitian at Liver Specialists of Texas. She will share with everybody the elements of a Mediterranean diet which include fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, nuts, legumes, citrus, good fats, fish, and of course extra virgin olive oil.
Data from around the world indicates that those that follow a Mediterranean diet...
This week on the radio, doctor Galati talked about Wellness strategies for the upcoming year in 2024. The key take away is that everybody has a good understanding of various health metrics including your weight and body mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, liver chemistries, and blood glucose.
Good health never happens by accident. Wellness is something that is the result of paying attention to your own health details...
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