Rethinking Health: Lessons from the Certified Health Nut

What if the key to healing isn’t found in a pill—but in the body’s own natural intelligence?

That’s one of the central ideas explored in our latest conversation with the Certified Health Nut, a wellness educator with over 35 years of experience in holistic nutrition, herbalism, detoxification, and natural healing practices. His insights invite a reexamination of everything we think we know about health, offering a bold (and sometimes controversial) alternative to conventional medical approaches.

The Problem of “Clogged Tubes”

According to the Certified Health Nut, most chronic conditions stem from a common root cause: blockage. Whether it’s arteriosclerosis, diverticulitis, or cataracts, many illnesses can be traced back to the body’s natural systems becoming congested or stagnant.

His preferred remedy? Fasting.

He describes fasting as the most effective way to initiate autophagy—the process where the body clears out dead cells and regenerates new ones. Paired with ketosis, this metabolic state allows the body to become a self-cleaning, self-healing system. In his view, when we give the body space (i.e., time without food), it knows exactly what to do.

Sunlight as Medicine—Even in Unexpected Places

Sunlight isn’t just about getting your daily vitamin D. Our guest points to ancient yogic practices and emerging biohacking trends that explore how direct sunlight exposure—including to areas that typically never see the sun—can increase energy, improve mood, and support hormone regulation.

According to him, areas of the body like the perineum contain epidermal layers that are especially responsive to light. Just a few minutes of targeted exposure, he claims, can deliver more benefits than hours in the sun.

It’s not mainstream advice, but it reflects a deeper idea: nature still holds solutions we’ve forgotten how to see.

A Conversation on Urine Therapy

Among the more unconventional topics discussed was urine therapy, also known as Shivambu in Ayurvedic tradition.

While it might sound shocking to modern ears, this practice has historical roots and is viewed in some wellness circles as a powerful tool for healing. According to the Certified Health Nut, morning urine contains over 100 naturally occurring stem cells—and when aged properly, those stem cells can multiply exponentially.

He describes it as a free, self-supplied form of regenerative medicine, part of the body’s own internal feedback and recycling system.

Food, Intuition, and Getting Back to Basics

Our diets today are shaped more by marketing than by nature. From addictive processed foods to engineered ingredients, we’ve lost our connection to how humans were meant to eat.

The Certified Health Nut advocates for a return to intuitive eating—foods that are whole, organic, and nutrient-dense. This includes grass-fed ruminant meats, raw plant foods, and seasonal produce. He points out that animals in the wild never need a diet plan—they instinctively know what to eat. We’ve simply forgotten how to listen to that same internal wisdom.

Sleep, Blue Light, and Red Light Therapy

No conversation on health is complete without addressing sleep. Our guest stressed that disrupted circadian rhythms are a major source of hormonal and metabolic imbalance in modern life. From staying up late under artificial light to scrolling through phones in bed, our bodies are constantly being pushed out of sync.

His recommendations are straightforward:

• Use red light in the evening to mimic natural sunset tones

• Limit blue light exposure at night

• Prioritize deep, consistent sleep as the foundation of wellness

No supplement, he reminds us, can make up for poor sleep.

Wellness as a Global Responsibility

Perhaps most powerful was his reminder that personal health doesn't exist in a vacuum. The choices we make—what we eat, how we consume, how we live—are directly tied to the health of the planet.

Toxic agricultural practices, pharmaceutical overreach, and environmental degradation are all symptoms of a disconnected system. By taking responsibility for our individual wellness, he believes we can also contribute to collective healing.

Small Shifts, Big Impact

For those looking to begin or deepen their wellness journey, the Certified Health Nut offered several practical suggestions:

• Explore fasting protocols suited to your body

• Consider red light therapy for sleep support

• Use Epsom salt baths to replenish magnesium

• Drink structured or mineralized water

• Eat real, unprocessed, organic food whenever possible

None of these require a prescription. Just a willingness to trust the body—and nature—as co-partners in healing.