Dr John

Dr. John Poothullil is:
  • Nationally syndicated on radio markets coast to coast and distributed by USA Business Radio.
  • On every major podcast platform including Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Audible, and many more. 
  • Syndicated columnist as part of the Price of Business Digital Network. 

Learn more about the media presence at the USA Daily Postthe archive home of Dr. John Poothullil on the Price of Business Digital Network and USA Business Radio.

September 18, 2018

Challenging Your Assumptions on Type 2 Diabetes There are many assumptions and myths about Type 2 Diabetes, even in the medical community. The one most people do not question is the cause. Why do they get diabetes? Can it be prevented or reversed? It is time that we understand the cause — as this condition affects millions of people and […]

September 12, 2018

Psychology Today Talks to Me, Dr. John Poothullil Psychology Today hosts “The Author Speaks”, a section on their site which highlights conversations with writers you should know about. I am now one of them! The following is an excerpt from my interview.  This may have information you have heard before from me but I hope you […]

September 6, 2018

Is Natural Sugar Good Or Bad For Children? From 1980 to 2013 the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children has increased by nearly 50%. Many blame the consumption of sugar for this, but there is a lot of confusion as to what type of sugar we are talking about and whether natural sugar is bad or […]

August 29, 2018

Why Don’t Two People With The Same Diet Develop Diabetes? I’ve been giving some talks recently and a fellow asked me a good question.  After hearing me talk about how Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the result of the overconsumption of grains (not insulin resistance), he wanted to know why only he developed diabetes and […]

August 15, 2018

I was recently asked to comment on a new Gallup poll that found only 54 percent of Americans pay attention to the nutrition information provided at restaurants. It raises the question: Why don’t people care about nutritional information when they’re eating out? Shouldn’t it be useful to know the nutrient content of the food you want to […]

August 7, 2018

This is a Thai chicken dish that incorporates turmeric and garlic with a delicious peanut and coconut milk sauce. Watch Chef Thu Ha Dinh of Portland, Oregon prepare this simple and healthy dish. Diabetes: The Real Cause & The Right Cure.  8 Steps to Reverse Your Diabetes in 8 Weeks!! I am proud to share this informative […]

August 7, 2018

If you have never made a “salad roll” before, it’s a great way to enjoy a nutritious meal on a hot day. Try this Thai roll recipe and enjoy a healthy combination of chicken, fish, meat or tofu along with crunchy vegetables, all wrapped into one “roll” that you can dip in peanut sauce. The […]

August 1, 2018

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that affects almost 10% of pregnancies in Western countries. It is usually diagnosed between gestational weeks 12 – 16 and rapidly abates following delivery. The presence of gestational diabetes has consequences for both the baby and the mother. Babies can be very large and suffer birth injuries. Women […]

July 25, 2018

Let’s talk about nutrition. Science has identified 118 nutrients that are used at some time for human health. No one knows with certainty how much of each of these your body actually needs, whether some nutrients perform multiple functions, or whether different combinations of nutrients can accomplish the same functions as other combinations of nutrients. […]

July 17, 2018

People ask me, “John, what do you think about dietary supplements, especially fiber?” I tell them, “I believe you can get all of the necessary nutrition your body needs from the food you eat and there is little proof that supplements are effective.” In my book, Surviving Cancer, I included a section on dietary fiber and my thoughts on […]