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The Frum Health Club Podcast
Hosted by Mendel Krashunsky · EN
The Frum Health Club Podcast
We started The Frum Health Club with a clear mission: to spark real change in our community’s health and well-being. Too many in the Frum world lack the knowledge and guidance needed for proper nutrition and fitness, leading to preventable illness and, tragically, lives cut short.
This podcast and group is here to change that.
Each episode brings you practical health tips, simple meal ideas, fitness guidance, and inspiring stories, all designed to help you live longer, feel stronger, and have more energy for your family and your avodas Hashem.
Your health matters. Your family matters. Together, we can build a healthier, stronger future for Klal Yisrael.
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Parshas Pinchas & 17th Tammuz Health & Hopeful Insights
5d ago00:04:49Tap to summarizeYou know about small letters and big letters in the Torah… Do you know about a broken letter? The Vov in שלום is broken and the Midrash says this word here has the same value as Moshiach - when Eliyahu who is Pinchas will announce it…we will have complete-שלם- peace שלום & Maybe this is why the Vov is broken by the verse of the bris because after the Bris the baby is שלם - complete Roll the Torah to Pinchas if you’re buying a used Torah since it is read often The most important verse in the entire Torah is about the daily sacrifice קרבן תמידWhich was sadly stopped on the 17th day of Tammuz • this verse connects you to GD through daily prayer• the same applies to investing time into your marriage and learning and exercise, doing them daily, cements your commitment to it!The Haftorah talks about an almond tree that takes 21 days to blossom corresponding to the 3 weeks that we mourn the destruction of the 2 Bais Hamikdash. Yet It ends with Hope telling us about the everlasting love and bond between us and GD…. we continue to serve Hashem and ask for Moshiach & the rebuilding of the 3rd Bais Hamikdash when 17 Tammuz will be turned into feast and joy!!!🙏🔥
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Your Gut Controls More Than You Think | Dr. Avraham Gundle
1w ago00:51:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Frum Health Club Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Avraham Gundle, a leading gut health specialist and functional medicine practitioner, for a fascinating conversation about how healing often begins in the gut.For more than 30 years, Dr. Gundle has helped people overcome IBS, bloating, Crohn’s disease, autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, anxiety, digestive disorders, and many other chronic health issues by addressing the root causes rather than simply managing symptoms.His journey into gut health began as a father searching for answers after his daughter, who has special needs, struggled with severe digestive issues that conventional medicine could not resolve. That search led him around the world, studying natural medicine, nutrition, traditional healing practices, and functional medicine. Today, he shares the lessons he has learned from decades of clinical experience.In this episode we discuss:• Why the gut may be the foundation of physical and mental health• The powerful connection between the gut and the brain• How gut health influences mood, anxiety, brain fog, immunity, and inflammation• The biggest mistakes people make when trying to heal their gut• The truth about probiotics, prebiotics, and fiber• Why ultra-processed foods, sugar, and processed oils are damaging our health• Practical nutrition strategies anyone can begin implementing today• The importance of movement and exercise for digestion and longevity• Why taking responsibility for your own health is one of the greatest investments you can makeOne of my favorite moments from this conversation is when Dr. Gundle says:“Where do you want to be in 20, 30, or 40 years? Do you want to be dancing at your grandchildren’s weddings, or sitting on a walker? Your health today determines your future.”This conversation is practical, inspiring, and filled with timeless wisdom for anyone who wants to live a healthier, longer, and more energetic life.About Dr. Avraham Gundle:Dr. Avraham Gundle is a Gut Health Specialist and Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 30 years of experience helping people restore their health by addressing the root causes of disease. His work combines nutrition, gut microbiome science, lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, and holistic approaches to help patients achieve lasting healing.Learn more about Dr. Avraham Gundle:Website: https://www.theguthealthspecialists.com/Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/avrahamgundle/ Join the next Frum Health Club 10K Step Challenge!! (Win a Rolex worth $10,000!) Join here: https://wa.link/zfgmx1
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Parshas Chukas & Balak with Health and Postive Insights by Dr. Rubie Minkowitz
2w ago00:04:52Tap to summarizeSomething that is engraved becomes part of you - Torah is compared to water, since both are a source of life in the world A daily drip of Torah like water can make a dent in you until you get transformed - same applies to exercise, do it daily-Don’t even think about it and it will transform you to a better version of your self!These are the Chukas of Torah to teach us that a Jew must help another even if it requires sacrifice, this is what the Friedker Rebbe did and this is what the Chaylim are doing today! May Hashem protect themParshas Balak teaches us that Torah is from the heavens The most famous blessing of Bilam מה טובו is the start of our morning prayers, that no matter how bad the day may start, it can be changed to blessing!May history repeat itself, the antisemites of today will be singing our blessings!The Parsha is called Balak after a Rasha since his hate was transformed to blessings and he is also the ancestor of Moshiach May the prophecy of Bilam about Moshiach said thousands of years ago come to fruition today!!!💪🔥❤️
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Parshas Korach & Gimmel Tammuz thoughts about the Model of Leadership
3w ago00:04:19Tap to summarizeRebbe doesn’t want our sigh-we need to carry out his work - If you know an Aleph, you could teach it to someone elseThe model of Jewish leadership. Service to others. Power versus influence. Faithful ShepherdWhy need to show the sign from the staffs when there were just three other signs prior ? Because a leader can make a dead stick blossom and that is what the Rebbe Did - Rebbe stands for the Head of the Jewish people A beautiful story that illustrates this The Rebbe did not just have followers he created leadersSo do an extra good deed in his merit to give him an elevation and to elevate you as well May we greet Moshiach Now! The greatest wish of the Rebbe❤️🔥🙏
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The Weekly Torah Parsha: Shelach with optimistic insights by Dr. Rubie Minkowitz
4w ago00:05:07Tap to summarizePossible reason for the shidduch crisis. Moshe should have sent women!Kolev had protection by praying in chevron the burial place of tzadikim - same applies today at the Ohel Many positive lessons;The funerals were to provide distraction for the spies. No matter how low you go, you still can be counted for a MinyanThe mitzvahs described at the end of the part where to give Hope since they were to be done on entry into the Holy land We read about Tzisis right before summer vacation to remind us to wear them! They give us protection and makes us mindful about Hashem! If you think you’re grasshopper, then you’ll become one! Stand tall, no matter what because GD put you on this world for your unique GDly objective so take care of yourself physically and spiritually so you could achieve it💪The name of the Parsha is Shelach, we are all shluchim to bring Moshiach 💪🔥❤️
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The Weekly Torah Parsha: Behaloscha with Health and Wellness Insights by Dr Rubie Minkowitz
Jun 400:05:00Tap to summarizeThe trumpets were hammered out from one block of silver, so was the menorah and the Keruvim. Why were these items made in such a difficult way? - Torah is teaching us that raising children, which is corresponds to the Keruvim, spreading the light of Torah and mitzvahs reflecting the menorah and unifying בני ישראל corresponding to the trumpets Are all difficult, but worth it! And one can infer, so is exercising and eating healthy, Hard to do but worth it!Weak people, chase pleasure, strong people chase purpose, the world can give you pleasure but GD gives you purpose! So when chasing GDly things, which is difficult, our intrinsic purpose is revealed - be a positive influence on someone, this is highlighted by the name of our Parsha kindling the light…the soul The Ark cleared all the obstacles as we traveled - The Rebbe says this is true with all the journeys we take when we follow the light of Torah Saying “GD willing” comes from our Parsha The reason why Pesach Shaini (that is never too late!) was revealed through a request, is because revelation comes through people doing kindnessAs we say, ויהי בנסע May our enemies be scattered and made those who hate GD flee! Leading us to Moshiach, our final destination🔥❤️💪
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Parshas Naso with Health & Wellness Insights
May 2800:04:33Tap to summarizeRaise your head high to be proud & courageous -Don’t be fazed by anyone or anything says the Rebbe because we are a holy nationThe entire Parsha is predicated on peace,GD allows his name to be erased for peace between husband and wife. We repeat all of the 12 exact sacrifices for peace And if someone wants to be holy, there is another pathway to be a Nazir again for peace -Rabbi Sacks שלום Peace is also one of GDs names and it is the anchor of the Bircas Cohanim This blessing given with love & achieves unity and this is an elevation נשא The peculiar way of us saying this blessing is because those who bless shall be blessed!The 12 tribes use six wagons to achieve unity and to maximize everything!- RebbeJewish people are called lamps נרותOne needs to kindle the flame to spread light- once inspired you could ignite someone else’s lamp through peace and love and together we will bring Moshiach 🔥❤️
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The Holidays of Shavous with Health Insights and Inspiration
May 2100:05:20Tap to summarizeWhy is this Holiday called Shavous which means weeks when we just counted 49 days?When someone does something for one day, that’s nice but when you do something for seven weeks straight, that’s when you see the results and it’s time to accept the Torah, the same thing applies to everything in life, including exercise!The first word of the Aseres Hadibros (אנכי) has the acronym that means; I, Hashem wrote the Torah and has invested himself into it!Furthermore, Anochi is an Egyptian word to make the Torah relatable!The first chapter of ethics of our father’s is a beautiful rendition of the giving of Torah from Moshe down the generations. Why is this mentioned here and not at the beginning of the Mishna? To tell us that morals & ethics are not a human creation rather come from Har Sinai with all the other Mitzvos!Whether one is in Israel, or in the diaspora the blessing of יברכך will be heard!Milk and cheese reflect chesed-kindness, which should preceed Torah, which is truth-let us be kind to each other and be unified as we were at Har Sinai❤️Maybe receive the Torah with Joy and be able to internalize it to our core! בשמחה ובפנימיות💪🔥❤️
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The Weekly Torah Parsha Bamidbar with Health Insights by Dr. Rubie Minkowitz
May 1400:04:35Tap to summarizeHe was a kind soul with a big smile, always doing chesed for others- He got an Aliyah on the day we read about the Jews getting elevated thru being counted The leader of the free world is Mandating the observance of Shabbos this week! Moshiach Times We celebrate our individual uniqueness and collective unity thru surrounding the Mishkan to serve Hashem - So too the Frum Health club is collectively starting the 10K step challenge, how you do it- is up to you !Bamidbar is read before Shavuos because the Midbar is central to Yidishkeit - we had the Torah before the land and that allowed us to survive without our land, because of TorahThe connection of מדבר and דבר is in the emptiness of the desert, Hashem revealed the words דבר of Torah The Rebbe says that we are not bound with the laws of Nature when bound to Torah and Mitzvos, so let us be blessed to have spiritual and physical health, despite any obstacles!And may GD provide healing and comfort so that we may celebrate the giving of the Torah with Moshiach 💪❤️🔥
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The Weekly Parsha Behar-Bechukosai with Health & Wellness Insights
May 700:06:35Tap to summarizeHow do you conquer the mountain in your life - by going in GDs ways , Rashi says Thru toiling in Torah, & you can also learn Torah while you toil (in exercise)! Secret for getting GD in the heart of your child Shmita is about Bitachon-a living example R SM Rubashkin A slave can also be a slave to addiction & One ultimately needs to rely on himself and if that fails then GD will do a reset with Yovel Don’t go thru life treating GD as if by chance קרי, rather GD is calling you ויקרא to connect with him through service which is sacrifice - R SacksThe hidden blessings have 143 verses & 143 shekels for Eruchin (intrinsic value for צדקה) # 1 Tzedeka is critical # 2 we all have intrinsic value, no matter who we areMay we have strength to conquer our own mountains & addictions and to have bitachon to Merit to hear the shofar of Moshiach & Yovel 💪💪💪חזק חזק ונתחזק🔥🔥🔥
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