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Avoiding a Liver Transplant & Unlocking the Power of Advanced Testing

Tune in as Dr. Merkle shares the remarkable case of a 12-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis who avoided a liver transplant and went into symptom remission. He also highlights the value of advanced testing, including specialized coronary panels (SDMA, ADMA, MPO) and cutting-edge Alzheimer’s markers (p-tau 217, p-tau 1-42, NFL). Discover how deeper insights can lead to earlier intervention—and better outcomes.

May 17, 2025

Toxic Yards, Sick Pets & Ozempic Risks: What You’re Not Being Told

In this episode, Dr. Merkle uncovers the hidden dangers in everyday environments—from yard chemicals and Roundup linked to pet illness, to a shocking case of high Creatine Kinase tied to a toxic home. Plus, learn about growing concerns over Ozempic and reported cases of blindness. If you care about your health, your home, and your pets, this is a must-watch.

May 6, 2025

Mercury Toxicity, MS Breakthroughs & Ozempic Risks Explained

Explore the latest research on mercury toxicity from Calgary University and its link to brain neuron degeneration. Discover how three MS patients became asymptomatic and learn about serious risks associated with Ozempic, including cases of blindness. We also discuss global trends in premature deaths and what these findings mean for your health.

May 3, 2025

Early Detection & True Prevention: Key to Better Health

How you feel isn’t always how healthy you are. In this episode, Dr. Merkle explores the importance of true prevention, early detection, and annual baseline testing.

Topics include: joint pain, kidney health, cancer risk, breast thermography, and more—plus natural solutions that can make a real difference. Catch problems early, feel better longer.

April 26, 2025

Visual Version: Dr. Merkle’s Radio Show Reimagined

In this newly enhanced, visually narrated episode, Dr. Merkle dives into timely topics including how to combat allergies naturally, the critical role of annual baseline health testing, and emerging trends in healthcare. With on-screen graphics to guide the discussion, this format offers a more engaging and informative viewing experience for patients and providers alike.

April 5, 2025

Catch the Stories. Learn the Science. Take Control.

Dr. Merkle shares real case studies that highlight just how powerful nutritional blood testing can be when it comes to early detection and long-term health. From uncovering hidden imbalances to preventing serious conditions before they start, these real-life stories reveal the life-changing impact of data-driven wellness.

Dr. Merkle also explains why annual testing—at a minimum—is essential for anyone serious about maintaining their health. You’ll learn how subtle changes in your bloodwork can be the earliest indicators of deeper issues and why consistent testing puts you in the driver’s seat of your well-being.

March 29, 2025

The Power of Testing: Unlocking Hidden Health Clues

Young Patient with Elevated P-Tau Tests – What happens when a young patient shows elevated P-Tau levels, a biomarker linked to neurodegenerative diseases? We’ll dive into the case, what this means for brain health, and how early intervention could make all the difference.

Also in this episode: Cancer (1/2 men and 1/3 women), early detection with yearly baseline testing, heavy metal testing, breast cancer case study

March 1, 2025

Vaccines vs Natural Immune Development

Dr. Merkle goes in depth on the topic of vaccines and how they can be impairing your immune system and impacting it’s development over time. Whatever you have, take 2 weeks to 2 months to try a safe and natural option.

Also in this episode: Long term MS patient symptom free and in remission for 20 years, high mercury and lead, long term Stage 4 Breast Cancer in remission for years

February 15, 2025

Check Your Score

When was the last time you Checked Your Score? Athletes don’t wait until the end of the game to see how they’re playing. This episode is loaded with case studies to enlighten you on why Baseline Testing can provide invaluable feedback on where your health stands, and how it can be optimized.

Also in this episode: Crohn’s, extreme psoriasis, bed wetting, MS, and more.

January 18, 2025

2024 Wrap Up

IF YOU HAVE CANCER, watch this video before doing anything: biopsy, chemo, radiation; it will likely save or change your life and outcome. Get a second opinion from a true health expert to see if there are other possibilities or options to traditional treatment.

Also in this episode: Lead toxicity symptoms, hair testing, chelation, ADHD, ADD, mood swings in a 4yr/o, Bird Flu hysteria, Shingles solution, and more!

December 21, 2024

Find the Fire

If you’re healthy enough, does it matter the name of the disease? Don’t wait for the symptoms to show that you’re body is a raging forest fire. Our Baseline Testing could find the fire while it smolders within.

Also in this episode: Cancer (Treatment + Options), Hormones, Measles, Whooping Cough, Flu, and Covid Shots.

December 14, 2024

Catching Cancer

Cancer is not genetic, it’s environmental. Gene’s may load the gun, but it’s the environment we live in that pulls the trigger. Today, we see Cancer at the highest numbers we’ve seen in history, even more so in younger people.

Also in this episode: Cancer Protocols, Toxic Environments, Early Detection

November 30, 2024

The Earlier You Find a Problem, the Better Results You Will Have

The Clinical Ranges are changing and that’s why we look at blood testing differently than your medical doctor. In our country, we have some of the worst health outcomes because we wait until its already advanced.. which is why you should consider consulting with an expert in Nutrition. We look at where things SHOULD be!

Also in this episode: Mental Illness in Children, Heavy Metal Testing

September 05, 2024

Serious Issues Can Have Simple and Safe Solutions

SBN Members and their patient’s success – Chronic Fatigue caused by elevated Liver Enzymes, High Ferritin, and low Vitamin D – all easy to fix! Simple Solutions helped return her levels to nearly normal within just 2 weeks! Another patient with Low Testosterone up nearly 200 points within 2 months. Don’t keep putting “air in your tires”, question WHY your “tires need air” and FIX the “leak”!

Also in this episode: Chronic Fatigue, Low Testosterone

August 31, 2024

Birth defects, statins and kidney cancer

Birth Defects and Covid shots during pregnancy, statin side effects, and a case of kidney cancer. Radio show from 7-6-2024

July 6, 2024

Lupus

Today we discuss Lupus with Dr. Merkle and WHIO 95.7 AM1290!

June 15, 2024

Lung Cancer, second opinions and options

In today’s Ask the Experts Weekend on WHIO 95.7 AM1290, we discuss:
Proper testing if you have cancer
The difference between blood test vs. scan
Quality of life: medical tx vs. getting healthy and more.

June 8, 2024

Consider SBN in 2024

Why use SBN? With 30+ years in business, over 700 members nationwide, and over 200,000 patients, SBN can can help you with the most severe cases!

April 24,  2024

Patient doesn’t need meds after 2 weeks with Take2!

In today’s radio show we discuss a patient with hypertension, high cholesterol, ED, depression, upset stomach and on 3 meds! This was easy to fix and after only 2 weeks the patient doens’t need their drugs! We also discuss what is probably responsible for very high infant deaths in the US, an Alzheimer’s article in AARP March 2024 vs. natural options as well as knee replacements, knee injection or natural options…PEMF, Baxyl, glucoamine sulfate and avoid caffeine and sugar.

April 20, 2024

Cancer – what can we do?

We do not treat or cure cancer but your body can treat and cure itself! Some research has shown that we get 100-1,000 possibilities of cancer every day. This means that keeping an eye on your cancer markers can be key to keeping you healthy. If you have cancer we have protocols in place that can improve your odds in beating it. Listen to today’s show to learn what we can do to help you!

April 13,  2024

The Easter Show!

Radio Show from 3-30-2024. In today’s show we will take a look at a case of a multiple sclerosis patient. She was put an a diet and protocol targeting lead and mercury. Over time she was able to walk again and even go down stairs! Her ophthalmologist also no longer recommended cataract surgery!

March 30, 2024

The Future of Science Based Nutrition

2024 is going to be a big year for SBN! We have several new things planned like our 2024 SBN Symposium currently scheduled for October, SBN lectures and partnering with Fetterman Events and a few other surprises! 

January 11, 2024

Live with the Take2 Staff!

Today is a special show! We have a few of our Take2 staff workers on the show with us today! We discuss what exactly we do at Take2, the services we offer and what it’s like to be a Take2 patient.

January 06, 2024

How you feel is no indication of how healthy you are!

Have you ever met someone who was fine one day and suddenly type 1 diabetic or in liver failure seemingly over night?

December 30, 2023

Some thoughts on insurance and a great way to remain a cash based practice in light of an insurance payment.

July 16, 2023

Let’s catch up on a previous patient who has chronic pancreatitis and see how they are doing now.

July 16, 2023

A 14 year old with low c-peptide

What could low c-peptide in a 14 year old male mean? What testing should be done and what should you look for in his test results?

May 24, 2023

A Brand New Seminar From SBN!

SBN has a new lecture! In this 12 hour seminar we focus on oral chelation, the thyroid, hormones, and PEMF (pulse electromagnetic frequency.) Join us! Visit www.sciencebasednutrition.com/seminars to register today!

May 11, 2023

Safety in Genetic Testing?

What kind of safety is there in genetic testing? What safety protocols are in place and who is making the vaccines? Find out this and more in today’s Ask an Expert radio show with Dr. Van D. Merkle!

May 6, 2023

Maybe there is a safe natural solution to your health problem

Our goal isn’t to take you off your medications, but to get your body healthy enough to not need them anymore. In today’s show we discuss a Take2 patient who had their MS symptoms clear up!

April 8, 2023

Your body needs to be healthy

In today’s show we discuss a 68 year old man with a testosterone of 158. After visiting Take2, his testosterone nearly doubled to 301. We can do much more than this and in today’s show Dr. Merkle will go over a few of these cases.

March 25, 2023

Be Active be healthy

Being active is excellent for our health, but injuring ourselves in the process isn’t! This could be something as minor as pulling a muscle or as major as severe heart problems. This morning Dr. Merkle takes us though supplements for an active body as well as some tests that Take2 Healthcare can have ran that take a look inside your body!

February 23, 2023

Start Feeling Better Today!

Testing can find many things! Good comprehensive blood testing is your key to finding out what is wrong with your body and what is causing your ailments and disease. Take2 Healthcare specializes in testing for heavy metals and other imbalances that can impair your bodies ability to efficiently eliminate toxic elements, in particular heavy metals. Listen to today’s radio show to learn much more!

January 7, 2023