Your Health In Mind with Michael Storm and Dr. Dean Lloyd, August 19, 2026 Hour 1

“Food Medicine” Show for 8-19-26

I will cover the food medicine topic and discuss what I’ve learned about the tick issue brought up 2 weeks ago:

Lone Star tick: Known for transmitting the sugar molecule that causes red meat allergies.

American dog tick: Frequently found in grassy or open fields.

Black-legged tick: Known for carrying Lyme disease.Contributing 

FactorsWarm climate: Milder winters and warmer spring temperatures allow ticks to survive and stay active longer.Host populations: Higher numbers of deer and mice help feed and expand tick populations.Increased exposure: CDC data shows a regional rise in tick-bite-related emergency or clinic visits across the Southeast.

Prevention Tips:

Better ways than chemical..clay, 

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Use bug spray with DEET on skin and clothing.Wear long pants tucked into socks when walking in woods or tall grass.Check your body and pets thoroughly after being outdoors.

Food Medicine

– Medical food shake

Food list

Do’s and don’ts:

The phrase food is medicine means using healthy, nutritious food to prevent, manage, and treat health problems. 

Doctors and health groups use this idea to treat chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease through proper diet.

Core Interventions

Medically Tailored Meals: Ready-to-eat meals sent to patients with specific health needs.Produce Prescriptions: Vouchers or cards from doctors to buy free or cheap fresh fruits and vegetables.

Medically Tailored Groceries: Healthy food boxes given to people who lack access to good food.Main GoalsPrevent Disease: Stop health issues before they start by eating whole foods.

Manage Illness: Help the body heal and lower blood sugar or blood pressure.

Nourish Blood foods

  1. Beef Barley and wine

  2. Black beans

  3. Sunflower seeds (raw)

Talk soon ..

 ! Dean !