Health Talk America, August 23, 2026
Health Talk America with Dr Adam Brockman
When Health Sends a Signal: Immunity, Oral Care, and a Clot Inside the Heart
This hour on Health Talk America, Dr. Adam Brockman breaks down the biggest health headlines, practical ways to support your immune system, and how your mouth and gut connect to whole-body health. We’ll also explore Dr. Ohhira’s postbiotic metabolites—and investigate the startling case of a grape-sized clot that repeatedly blocked a woman’s heart valve.
Health Headlines of the Week
Health Alternative of the Week
Health Mystery of the Week
The Mouth-Body Connection: Unlocking Hidden Pathways to Whole-Body Restoration
What if your next great health breakthrough doesn’t come from a pill—but from your mouth? In this episode, Dr. Bob Martin pulls back the curtain on the overlooked link between oral health and total-body wellness. Explore how infections and toxic dental materials may quietly fuel chronic inflammation, brain fog, fatigue, and even heart disease. Then, Dr. Bob discusses his recent visit to Dr. Alessandro Porcella—who is rewriting the rules of modern medicine with ozone therapy, plasma healing, and a detox-first approach that repairs more than just smiles.
Special Guest: Dr. Alessandro Porcella of American Biodental and Holistic Care
The Signals We Ignore: Mental Health, Blood Sugar, Gut Trouble, and Sleep — What Your Body Has Been Trying to Tell You
This hour, Dr. Adam Brockman opens with a compassionate look at Hayden Panettiere's public battle with postpartum depression and substance use — and what her story reveals about the millions of Americans suffering the same struggles in silence. Then, real listener questions take center stage: a caller wonders whether vitamin D deserves a place back in his diabetes management plan, a San Diego man is told his stubborn bloating and irregular digestion is "just IBS" — but is more fiber really the answer? — and a devoted listener from Queens reaches back through the years for help finding real, natural sleep support for an aging student. It's an hour built entirely around one idea: your body never stops talking to you —the question is whether you're listening.
Health Talk America
Health Talk America with Dr. Adam Brockman and Dr. Bob Martin
Health Talk America is the nation's #1 health talk radio program. Formerly known as ‘The Dr. Bob Martin Show,’ the program has been a trusted voice in health for more than 30 years and continues to grow — on over 200 radio stations in the US and with podcast downloads in the top 1% globally.
Hosted by Dr. Adam Brockman and Dr. Bob Martin, each episode delivers a powerful mix of cutting-edge health insights, expert interviews, listener Q&A, and recurring segments like Health Alternative of the Week and Health Mystery of the Week. The show's philosophy is simple: “You can be your own best doctor.”
Whether it's functional medicine, natural supplements, breakthrough medical research, or longevity science — Health Talk America bridges the gap between conventional medicine and holistic wellness, giving you the tools to upgrade your health today.
Listen Online: healthtalkamerica.com

