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Wednesday, 22 January 2014 14:45
Should You Take a Multivitamin?
Recent headlines spurred doubt in many faithful vitamin advocates. Dr. Holly dissects the controversy.
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Mindful Medicine
Tuesday, 10 December 2013 12:33
Juice Fasts: Weight Loss & Cleansing or Just Hype?
Have you tried every diet known to mankind, only to slip back into your old habits? Perhaps a juice fast is the answer.
Published in
Train Your Body
Tuesday, 10 December 2013 12:22
Supplements for Women: Myths & Facts
Would you be able to tell the difference between a supplement you really need, and one that's just a rip-off?
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Train Your Body
Thursday, 05 December 2013 14:22
New Approach to Treating Hypothyroidism
If you are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, don't wait any longer... learn how to get your life back with this new treatment approach.
Published in
Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 21 November 2013 14:33
B12 Deficiency: Epidemic of Misdiagnoses
When B12 is low, all sorts of symptoms and problems develop, from anxiety and depression to muscles spasms and memory loss.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Wednesday, 13 November 2013 14:11
The Magic Formula for Better Health
Amongst all the different diets, brands, programs, studios, books, articles... what is the magic formula for better health?
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Mindful Medicine
Wednesday, 30 October 2013 14:11
Vitamins: Liquids vs. Pills, Supplements vs. Replacements
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Mindful Medicine
Wednesday, 16 October 2013 12:11
How Much Vitamin D Do Kids Really Need?
Published in
Healthy Children
Wednesday, 09 October 2013 14:11
Does Your Juice Give You Complete Nourishment?
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Mindful Medicine
Wednesday, 09 October 2013 11:33
Detoxifying with Zeolite: A Miracle Mineral?
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 02 October 2013 14:11
Are the Nutrients in Your Juice Enough?
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Mindful Medicine
Wednesday, 02 October 2013 11:33
Chlorella: The Green Vitamin
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 18 September 2013 14:33
Omega-3s & Prostate Cancer
A recent study suggested a link between omega-3s and prostate cancer. Could you be at risk? Should you stop taking fish oil?
Published in
Mindful Medicine
Tuesday, 27 August 2013 12:22
Supplements for Exercise & Weight Loss
Published in
Train Your Body
Thursday, 15 August 2013 14:45
Can Niacin Fight Heart Disease?
Published in
Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Wednesday, 14 August 2013 11:45
Not All Vitamin D is Created Equal
Vitamin D seems like one of the simpler nutrients your body needs. But, that's a myth. Find out which vitamin D you need and why.
Published in
Naturally Savvy
Tuesday, 30 July 2013 12:22
Workout Supplements: The Real Scoop
Muscle milk, protein powders, bars, goo, ready-made drinks... do any of them make a difference in your results or in your workout?
Published in
Train Your Body
Thursday, 18 July 2013 14:22
Is Low Magnesium Increasing Your Risk of Heart Disease?
Published in
Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 18 July 2013 14:11
Are You Suffering From Magnesium Deficiency?
Magnesium deficiency is at epidemic proportions in the U.S. and could be a root cause of many of America’s health problems.
Published in
Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 11 July 2013 14:00
Women: Your 3 Must-Have Supplements
Men and women are created equal; but they sure do have differences. Most women could benefit from a little nutritional tailoring to their specific needs.
Published in
Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Tuesday, 09 July 2013 23:00
20 Surprising Things That May Cause Cancer (& 18 Ways to Help Prevent It)
20 Surprising Things That May Cause Cancer...
- Mammography radiation
- Chemotherapy and radiation
- Perfumes and fragrance products
- Cosmetics and personal care products
- Home cleaning products, including laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc.
- Drinking non-organic milk or eating non-organic dairy products
- Hydrogenated oils and trans fatty acids.
- Plastic food containers - includes plastic lining inside food cans.
- Sodium nitrite - found in most processed meats.
- Pesticides, PCBs, chlorine and other chemicals.
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RadioMD Blog
Monday, 01 July 2013 21:37
Block & Clear Estrogen, One Meal at a Time
Fancy scientists call it adaption, or the survival of the fittest. We call it eating smart.
But whatever you call it, here are foods that help your body fight off those “endocrine disrupters” (thank you Tori) that we have been talking about on the show.
1. Cruciferous veggies: Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower Brussel sprouts and cabbage contain several powerful nutrients that detoxify bad estrogenic molecules. These nutrients include Indole-3 Acetate, Indole-3 Carbonyl and Diindolylmethane. These cruciferous veggies also contain sulfur containing nutrients such as Sulfuraphane and Phenyl Isothiocyanates that enhance liver detoxification processes and destroy cancer cell formation.
2. Healthy fat-rich foods: These are foods that are rich in saturated and omega-3 fatty acids. It includes plant based fats such as coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil and avocados. Raw nuts (other than peanuts) and seeds contain anti-estrogenic plant sterols. Organic poultry, wild-caught salmon, wild game and 100% grass-fed beef are great for healthy hormone function.
3. Alium family: The aliums include garlic, onions, scallions, chives and leeks. These are all rich in sulfur-containing amino acids and the powerful flavone anti-oxidant quercetin that both help the liver detoxify at a higher level and reduce the production of estrogen.
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RadioMD Blog
Thursday, 27 June 2013 14:22
How to Eat Vegan as an Athlete
Contrary to popular belief, you CAN go meatless and dairy-free while remaining a serious athlete. Here’s how.
Published in
Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 27 June 2013 14:11
How Healthy is Juicing?
Juicing is more than a craze; it has become a dietary lifestyle for many. But is it as healthy as people claim it is?
Published in
Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Monday, 17 June 2013 13:34
Heart Disease Risk Factors Your Doctor Won't Tell You About
Modifying traditional heart disease risk factors is not enough to protect your heart. Many Americans continue to suffer from heart attacks and stroke despite receiving a clean bill of health from their doctors. So what are we missing?
Traditional medicine modifies just 6 risk factors — obesity, smoking, high LDL-cholesterol, low HDL-cholesterol, high triglycerides, and high blood sugar. However, integrative and alternative doctors have come to recognize 11 additional risk factors.
Here are two additional risk factors to consider if you want to keep your heart healthy …
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RadioMD Blog
Thursday, 09 May 2013 14:45
Can Vitamin D Relieve Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms?
Published in
Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 22:25
Should You Be Taking Vitamin D?
Everyone is talking about Vitamin D, but is it something everyone should take? Currently, we are including a vitamin D level on most routine laboratory exams, but labs will never tell the whole story. Let's look at conditions associated with vitamin D deficiency.
The flu – In our profession of natural medicine we do not believe a person gets the flu from being sneezed on, breathed or from a door handle. We believe you get it because your immune system is not up to par. In a study published in the Cambridge Journals, it was discovered that vitamin D deficiency might lead children to respiratory diseases. A study was than conducted which showed that vitamin D reduced the incidence of respiratory infections in children. There is no reason in my opinion to think that the same protection wouldn’t be available for adults.
Muscle weakness – There are many reasons for muscle weakness, which include a lack of healthy protein and exercise in the diet. However, according to Michael F. Holick, a leading vitamin D expert, muscle weakness is usually caused by vitamin D deficiency. He states that for skeletal muscles to function properly, their vitamin D receptors must be sustained by vitamin D. Interesting.
Psoriasis - Vitamin D, along with Zinc, vitamin A, beta-carotene, and essential fatty acids have been a stalwart of treatment for chronic skin conditions including psoriasis. In a study published by the UK PubMed central, it was discovered that synthetic vitamin D analogues were found useful in the treatment of psoriasis. Hmmm.
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RadioMD Blog
Friday, 19 April 2013 12:22
7 Reasons to Drink More Water
Published in
Staying Well
Friday, 19 April 2013 12:11
Is Your Tap Water Making You Sick?
Unfiltered water contains dirt, rust, lead, chlorine, fluoride, dioxins, parasites and other contaminants than can be hazardous to your health.
Published in
Staying Well
Monday, 01 April 2013 12:45
Fight Cancer with Supplements & Vitamins
The vitamins and supplements that may help improve fight initial cancer development, prognosis and recovery.
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Staying Well
Monday, 11 March 2013 12:00
IV Vitamin Therapy: The Must Have Cocktail?
This invasive therapy claims to be highly effective in treating a range of ailments, increasing your energy, and even slowing down the aging process.
Published in
Staying Well
Friday, 21 December 2012 12:45
Vitamins & Supplements on the Floor of Congress
There are 30,000 natural supplements on the market today. Should natural health products by required to undergo drug-like testing by the FDA?
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Staying Well
Friday, 30 November 2012 12:00
Probiotics and Prebiotics
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Staying Well
Monday, 05 November 2012 12:45
Essential Winter Supplements
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Staying Well
Monday, 29 October 2012 12:00
5 Drugs in Your Medicine Cabinet That May Be Making You Sicker
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Staying Well