Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Chip Talks Health.
Today is going to be a good one — I’m sharing some practical tips you can start using right now to defend yourself, improve your health, and lower your risk for disease.
Stick around to the end, because I’ll break down some eye-opening statistics that show just how powerful these simple strategies can be. I’ve used AI plus existing studies to run the numbers — so you’ll see exactly what these changes can do for conditions like Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, fatty liver, Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, cancer, kidney disease, autism, allergies, infections, digestive issues, depression, anxiety, migraines, and more.
So whether you’re already dealing with these health challenges — or you want to prevent them before they start — this episode is for you.
Let’s talk about the Three Pillars of Health.
If you’ve ever come through our clinic, you know these pillars well — because you’ll hear them from me again and again. They’re that important.
Here’s why: most of us don’t really understand how to work with our immune system. But at the end of the day, your body has two main jobs:
1️⃣ Make energy.
2️⃣ Defend your castle — meaning, defend you from outside threats.
I’m a Star Trek fan, so think of your immune system as your body’s shields. Most of what we see in the clinic ties back to infection — parasites, viruses, bacteria — things like hookworm, pinworm, H. pylori, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, or other overgrowths in the gut like lactobacillus acidophilus.
A lot of these infections fly under the radar — you might not feel them directly. But they drive inflammation and cause 99% of chronic disease outside of trauma or injury.
So how do you strengthen your shields and lower your risk of infection and inflammation? That’s where the Three Pillars come in.
Pillar One: Intermittent Fasting
This isn’t about starving yourself or eating less — it’s about when you eat. Most people don’t realize that when you eat, you flip your metabolism into what I call low gear. In low gear, you store fat, your shields drop, and you’re more vulnerable to infections and inflammation.
If you stay in low gear too much, you’re 50 times weaker than when you’re in high gear. High gear is where your immune system is strongest, you’re burning fat instead of storing it, you’re breaking down cholesterol instead of making more, and you have a better shot at fighting off things like cancer.
The switch? It’s eating. Every time you eat, you drop down for about five hours. That’s why packing your meals into a shorter window — 8 hours or less — is so powerful. It gives your body more time in high gear.
So if you’re a breakfast eater, pick an 8 am to 4 pm window and stick to it. If you can skip breakfast, you can push your eating window to later in the day — lunch and dinner only. Cindy and I started with an 8-hour window and now pack our meals into about 4 hours. It’s simple, and the impact is huge.
Pillar Two: Balance Your Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats
The fats you eat every day literally program your immune system. Omega-6 fats are like fire — they drive inflammation and help you react to threats. Omega-3s are like water — they cool inflammation and help you heal.
We need both — but they need to be in balance. Right now, the modern diet is way out of balance, with about 40 times more Omega-6 than Omega-3. That’s why we’re so reactive, inflamed, and more likely to overreact to small things — like allergens or infections.
Fixing this is simple: cut back on Omega-6-heavy seed oils (like corn, safflower, sunflower) and up your Omega-3s. Chia seeds are a great source. Good seed oils, like cranberry seed oil or black seed oil, are good options too. If you eat meat, aim for grass-fed and grass-finished when you can — it has a better fat profile.
Pillar Three: Get Your B and C Vitamins
Your body can store fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K), but B and C vitamins are water-soluble. You don’t store them — you use them or lose them every day.
B vitamins fuel your cells, especially your immune cells — your “soldiers.” Without enough B vitamins, your soldiers have no ammo. Vitamin C helps manage oxidative stress when you’re fighting infections or inflammation.
Most of us don’t get enough from food alone. That’s why I recommend a high-quality multivitamin or simple additions like a tablespoon of chia seeds daily. Our TrueMedX supplement covers the bases too.
Putting It All Together
If you focus on these Three Pillars — intermittent fasting, balanced fats, and proper vitamins — you can lower your risk for chronic disease dramatically. We’re talking about reducing your risk of Type 2 diabetes by up to 85%, cardiovascular disease by up to 75%, obesity by up to 80%, and even migraines and depression by half or more.
And the best part? It’s not expensive. Fasting is free, chia seeds are cheap, and good supplements cost a fraction of what sickness costs.
Wrap-Up
That’s it for this week — your roadmap to better shields, stronger cells, and real health. Put these pillars to work and see the difference yourself.
We’ll be back next week with another episode of Chip Talks Health.
Take care and stay healthy!
