The Doctor Is In Podcast

923. The Dangers of Low Omega-3

20 Sep 2022

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There are dangers to having low levels of omega-3. That's what researchers are now saying. It turns out that a lack of omega-3 fatty acids is as risky...

922. What You Eat Matters

19 Sep 2022

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Dr. Martin recently read an article that reviewed a study on nutrition coming out of Stanford. The headline said that half the world is starving while...

921. More Negative Studies on Sugar

16 Sep 2022

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Dr. Martin shares two new studies on processed foods and diets in today's episode. The British Journal of Medicine, a very prestigious journal, has pu...

920. Q&A Continued

15 Sep 2022

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Dr. Martin continues answering questions sent in by listeners. Some of today's topics include: Bone spurs Premature grey hair Living without a gallbl...

919. Q&A with Dr. Martin

14 Sep 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Calcium ion therapy Physical activity & HDL Sore hair roots Ge...

918. The World Doesn't Understand Metabolic Syndrome

13 Sep 2022

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Metabolic syndrome is the most serious condition that nobody's ever heard about – and that's despite the fact that 93% of the population is now affe...

917. Protein and Water

12 Sep 2022

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Two important studies were recently published about protein and about water. Dr. Martin has always said that protein is king of the castle when it com...

916. Glutathione and the Liver

09 Sep 2022

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Glutathione is important for your liver. At the Martin Clinic, we have a saying that glutathione is like Velcro for your liver. It's the master detoxe...

915. Testosterone, Progesterone and Stress

08 Sep 2022

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We all know what stress is. There isn't anyone that doesn't experience stress. The problem is when our stress is prolonged, it becomes dangerous to ou...

914. Q&A with Dr. Martin

07 Sep 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Costochondritis Optimal cholesterol numbers Atherosclerosis & ...

913. Losing Just One Night of Sleep Is Bad

06 Sep 2022

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You may think losing one night of sleep isn't a big deal, but a new study is suggesting otherwise. Just one night of bad sleep decreases the activity ...

912. New Study on Fish… Sounds Fishy!

05 Sep 2022

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Brown University is saying in a recent study that fish is what's causing melanoma. Dr. Martin says the study sounds fishy and explains why he doesn't ...

911. Cancer Death & Metabolic Disease

02 Sep 2022

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An article came out in The Lancet, one of the most respected medical journals, saying that cancer deaths from metabolic risk grew the most over the la...

910. The Perfect Storm of Gout

01 Sep 2022

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Gout has been around as long as people have been. In the annals of history, some famous people such as Napoleon have suffered from gout. But why are w...

909. Q&A with Dr. Martin

31 Aug 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Endocrine disruptors Sushi & rice Mineral stones DHA fish oil ...

908. Low Cholesterol Not So Good After All

30 Aug 2022

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New article appearing in the Journal of American College of Cardiology is saying the higher your LDL is, the lower your risk of cancer. You read that ...

907. Grocery Store Madness

29 Aug 2022

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Did you know that 50 years ago, the average grocery store in North America had between 600 to 800 food items on their shelves? Today in 2022, it's 30,...

906. Brain Cells Need Steak

26 Aug 2022

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In each and every cell in your body there's a miniature battery pack called the mitochondria. Your mitochondria make fuel from the food you eat and tu...

905. Antibiotics and the Thyroid

25 Aug 2022

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A recent article is reporting that those who took tetracycline, an antibiotic often given to youth for acne, are developing thyroid problems later on ...

904. Q&A with Dr. Martin

24 Aug 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Nuts & the microbiome Distilled water DHEA supplements Zevia f...

903. Frightening Stats on Diabetes

23 Aug 2022

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New stats on diabetes shows that 133 million Americans are now diabetic! The annual cost to the healthcare system in the United States is now at $16,7...

902. Sugar and Aging

22 Aug 2022

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If you didn't already know, there are dangers to regularly consuming sugar. Our bodies do everything it can to remove sugar from our bloodstream as qu...

901. Fatty Eyes

19 Aug 2022

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You may be surprised to know that our eyes are made up of 93% DHA. Nutrition, what we eat, plays an important role in the health of our eyes. Dr. Mart...

900. Exercise and Mental Health

18 Aug 2022

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Dr. Martin wants you to get the real vitamin E… exercise because it's good for your mental health. A recent article confirms this. The overarching p...

899. Q&A with Dr. Martin

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Repeated styes in kid's eyes Sleep apnea & fat tongue Septic a...

898. High Fructose Corn Syrup & Heavy Metals

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's being reported that the average American consumes 50 grams of high fructose corn syrup each day. On top of that, they drink 403 cans of soda a ye...

897. Bipolar and Insulin Resistance

15 Aug 2022

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New research has come out showing that Metformin, the most used medication for diabetes, appears to help bipolar disorder. An article out of the Unive...

896. Losing the War on Cancer

12 Aug 2022

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Cancer rates are skyrocketing. So much so that it's now being reported that 1 out of every 2 people will get a diagnosis of cancer in their lifetime! ...

895. Doctors Not Getting the Memo

11 Aug 2022

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An interesting article came out saying that some 70% of physicians are still prescribing antibiotics when they shouldn't. It's alarming to know that m...

894. Q&A with Dr. Martin

10 Aug 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Intermittent fasting Benefits of cheese Colonoscopies & probio...

893. Metformin and B12

09 Aug 2022

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One of the most prescribed medications in the world is Metformin. It's the go-to drug given to diabetics and pre diabetics to regulate their blood sug...

892. New Alzheimer's Research

08 Aug 2022

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For the last 25 years, medical research has told us that amyloids in the brain is what causes Alzheimer's disease. Those proteins are what create plaq...

891. Pain and Inflammation

05 Aug 2022

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Did you know that the number one reason why people are hospitalized in North America is because of iatrogenics? It's a big word to describe people bei...

890. The World Doesn't Understand Cholesterol

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you went door to door in your community asking people what they thought the cause of heart disease is… 99% of the population would say it's chole...

889. Q&A with Dr. Martin

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Preventing fallen arches Hand, foot & mouth disease Itchy welt...

888. Chemical Imbalance Debunked

02 Aug 2022

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If you've ever battled with depression, you've likely been told you have a chemical imbalance and were subsequently prescribed an antidepressant drug....

887. Omega-3 and Brain Health

01 Aug 2022

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Over the years, Dr. Martin has found that people suffering from depression were low in vitamin D, B12, magnesium, and omega-3. A recent study agrees w...

886. The Key to Battling Depression

29 Jul 2022

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A recent article is saying how exercise is a more effective antidepressant than any medication we have on the market. Dr. Martin likes the headline bu...

885. 2 to 4 Cups a Day

28 Jul 2022

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People often ask Dr. Martin how many cups of coffee he drinks daily. The answer is 4 and according to a new study on coffee, that's the sweet spot. If...

884. Q&A with Dr. Martin

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Omega-3 acid ethyl esters Estrogen & migraines High creatinine...

883. A Metabolic Mess

26 Jul 2022

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A statistic that Dr. Martin based his last book on is that 88% of the population has some form of metabolic syndrome. That means only 12% of the popul...

882. Fructose and the Pancreas

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin has said before how high fructose corn syrup is the Frankenstein of sugars. It's man-made in a laboratory and your body doesn't know what t...

881. Q&A with Dr. Martin

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Prebiotic fiber Swollen feet Food sensitivity testing Reversin...

880. The Microbiome & Toxins

19 Jul 2022

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Glyphosate is a broad spectrum herbicide used in agricultural weed control. There have been lawsuits against the maker of the chemical because it ends...

879. Autoimmune and the Gut

18 Jul 2022

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Autoimmune is when the immune system turns on its healthy cells. In North America, 1 in 12 people will get autoimmune, and if you're a woman, it's 1 i...

878. Gut Disruptors

15 Jul 2022

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It's unbelievable how prevalent colorectal and colon cancer have become. The number of cases is causing havoc in our society today! Dr. Martin talks a...

877. Q&A with Dr. Martin

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Cirrhosis of the liver Achilles tendonitis Macular degeneratio...

876. The Thymus Gland

11 Jul 2022

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You probably never think of your thymus gland and likely don't know of its purpose. A new study came out showing that this small little insignificant ...

875. Kidney Health

08 Jul 2022

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Dr. Martin recently wrote an article that's just been published. He looks at food choices and asks if our choices are creating deficiencies. In the ar...

874. Plant vs. Animal Protein

07 Jul 2022

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Dr. Martin likes to share with listeners the news behind the news, the stories the mainstream media is unlikely to report on. Case in point this new s...

873. Q&A with Dr. Martin

06 Jul 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Nutmeg vs. oil of oregano B12 or B Complex Type II collagen Bo...

872. Salt and Water

05 Jul 2022

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It's being reported that 45 to 60% of patients seen in the emergency room are deficient in potassium. This is a dangerous situation! There are certain...

871. Coffee and the Thyroid

04 Jul 2022

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Dr. Martin talks about one of his favourite subjects of all time… coffee! Just in the last week three new studies have come out on coffee. Today, Dr...

870. Sunshine on My Shoulders Makes Me Happy

01 Jul 2022

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It was John Denver who sang that sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy. Dr. Martin thinks of that song whenever the sun is shining. Recently Dr. Mar...

869. Too Much of a Woman

30 Jun 2022

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Many doctors automatically put young women on birth control to regulate their periods, and more times than not, those pills contain estrogen. Estrogen...

868. Q&A with Dr. Martin

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Mercury in fish oils Low leptin levels Silent acid reflux Long...

867. The Addictive Brain

28 Jun 2022

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The CDC has found up to 300 chemicals in the blood. Dr. Martin was relating yesterday how toxic that is for our brain. Today, Dr. Martin shifts his fo...

866. Toxic Brain

27 Jun 2022

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Anyone who has ever undergone chemotherapy knows of chemo brain, the loss of short-term memory and brain fog that persists after treatment. That's one...

865. Inflammation and Insulin

24 Jun 2022

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Whenever you see I-T-I-S at the end of a medical condition, it's referring to inflammation. So when you hear arthritis, for example, the name is refer...

864. Colorectal Cancer Rates

23 Jun 2022

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Dr. Martin shares an interesting observational study about colorectal cancer in today's episode. The populations of India and Pakistan are known for h...

863. Q&A with Dr. Martin

22 Jun 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Caffeine tablets vs. coffee ADHD & low thyroid Meniere's disea...

862. The Canola Virus

21 Jun 2022

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Back in March, an Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet went on a flight powered completely by cooking oil! Dr. Martin nearly fell over when ...

861. Deficiencies Affecting Our Mental Health

20 Jun 2022

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Dr. Martin continues his teaching on anxiety and depression in today's episode. He focuses specifically on the two areas of the brain that get affecte...

860. Children's Mental Health

17 Jun 2022

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In the last couple of years, the prescribing of antidepressants for kids is up some 600%. The Journal of the American Medical Association is reporting...

859. Recent Studies

16 Jun 2022

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Dr. Martin looks at several studies in today's episode. From low vitamin D causing migraines to high hematocrit levels putting you at risk of diabetes...

858. Q&A with Dr. Martin

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Magnesium citrate B12 vs. B complex Myeloma of the liver Cause...

857. High Cortisol and Concussion Symptoms

14 Jun 2022

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A new study on cortisol is showing how high cortisol can give you symptoms that resemble a concussion, like a brain injury. The study has shown that h...

856. Signs Your Cortisol Is Too High

13 Jun 2022

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Dr. Martin talks about your adrenal glands and gives 6 signs your adrenals may be off in today's episode. Your adrenals are two small organs located o...

855. Stomach Acidity

10 Jun 2022

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Dr. Martin continues answering listener's questions about digestive issues. He focuses his time in this episode teaching primarily about stomach acidi...

854. Q&A Continued

09 Jun 2022

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Dr. Martin finishes answering questions sent in by our listeners. Today's topics include: Estrogen & breast cancer DIM & estrogen levels Urinary trac...

853. Q&A with Dr. Martin

08 Jun 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Sugar free gum Water therapy Dowager's hump Ocular migraines H...

852. Fix the Roof When the Sun Is Shining

07 Jun 2022

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American President John F. Kennedy said at his inauguration that it's "time to fix the roof, when the sun is shining." Same goes for your brain. Dr. M...

851. The Immune System and Low Cholesterol

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that one teaspoon of sugar will decrease the function of your immune system by 50% in an hour? It literally puts your immunity to sleep! ...

850. Dairy & Heart Disease

03 Jun 2022

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Dr. Martin looks at a long-term study from Sweden on dairy. Over 4100 participants were monitored for 16 years. The results showed that those who cons...

849. Q&A Continued

02 Jun 2022

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Dr. Martin answers more questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: CoQ10 enzyme Reversing pancreatitis  Consumption of orga...

848. Q&A with Dr. Martin

01 Jun 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Acid reflux Thyroid nodules Acupuncture Osteoarthritis Catarac...

847. The Truth About Seed Oils

31 May 2022

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Seed oils are bad for you is something Dr. Martin has said for decades… and another study has come out to confirm this. The study shows how polyunsa...

846. Good News on Fatty Liver

30 May 2022

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Dr. Martin shares two interesting studies on non-alcoholic fatty liver. The first says that 4 decades of research has left big pharma without a medica...

845. Beta Cells and the Pancreas

27 May 2022

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Three studies came out in the last week about beta cells. Beta cells are inside the pancreas and they release insulin into the bloodstream. Old adage ...

844. The Liver-Heart Connection

26 May 2022

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Two recent articles about the liver have piqued Dr. Martin's interest, and in particular one about fatty liver in American teenagers. The cross-sectio...

843. Q&A with Dr. Martin

25 May 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Keto & kidney stones Aloe vera Enteric coated capsules Thinnin...

842. Tips from Dr. Martin

24 May 2022

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From the benefits of drinking coffee, to eating more protein, to why bacon is good for you… Dr. Martin shares some tips in today's episode to help l...

841. Major Deficiencies in Our Diet

23 May 2022

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According to an article Dr. Martin recently read, 25% of North Americans are deficient in iron. Surprisingly, there's more talk today about too much i...

840. Signs Your Thyroid Is Sluggish – Part 2

20 May 2022

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In part 1 of this series, Dr. Martin looked at obvious signs you have a sluggish thyroid. In today's episode, he looks at secondary signs that may be ...

839. Signs Your Thyroid Is Sluggish – Part 1

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your thyroid is like the gas pedal in your car. Push harder and you go faster. Take your foot off the pedal and you slow down. For many women, it's li...

838. Q&A with Dr. Martin

18 May 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Low creatinine levels Keratosis pilaris Swollen ankles when fl...

837. Vitamin D and the Microbiome

17 May 2022

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A recent study asked about the best sunscreen you can use… and the answer may surprise you! It's not any sunscreen or oils, or even covering up, it'...

836. Can Vitamin D Be Toxic?

16 May 2022

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Dr. Martin reviews an article about vitamin D that was recently published in the Toronto Star. The article says hospitals are seeing more vitamin D to...

835. Antibiotics and Babies

13 May 2022

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Dr. Martin shares a groundbreaking study out of the University of Helsinki in Finland. The study has found that a single course of antibiotics affects...

834. Q&A Continued

12 May 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Histamine elevated blood levels Fat elimination & weight loss ...

833. Q&A with Dr. Martin

11 May 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Creatine for teens Homemade beef bone broth Progesterone at ni...

832. A Love/Hate Relationship with Aspirin

10 May 2022

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Dr. Martin has a love/hate relationship with aspirin! He loves it for acute conditions like if someone is having a stroke, but not for long-term use. ...

831. The Trifecta of Health

09 May 2022

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Dr. Martin looks at a recent exhaustive study showing a 60% reduction in cancer. The study says you'll lower your risk of cancer if you're taking high...

830. Fibre Is Overrated

06 May 2022

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Dr. Martin shares two studies that confirm something he's been saying for a long time… that fibre is overrated! The first study shows that insoluble...

829. Harvard Study Swept Under the Rug

05 May 2022

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Dr. Martin looks at a Harvard study from 1997 that was swept under the rug. The study concluded that people with the highest triglycerides and the low...

828. Q&A with Dr. Martin

04 May 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Kidney stress Itchy feet Neuropathy Himalayan salt Recurring U...

827. Vitamin D and Hospitalization

03 May 2022

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A new study out of Sweden is saying that 40 cents of vitamin D saved the cost of hospitalization by 21 days! Researchers gave one group of participant...

826. Don't Drink Milk… Eat Cheese!

02 May 2022

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The number one food allergy is milk and It's estimated that close to 70% of the population has some form of lactose intolerance. Dr. Martin looks at a...

825. PPIs and Diabetes

29 Apr 2022

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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used for acid reflux and conditions such as GERD and Barrett's esophagus. Many people have trouble with their stomac...

824. Fatty Liver and Heart Disease

28 Apr 2022

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Every now and then, Dr. Martin brings you a knock your socks off moment, and this is one of them. The American Heart Association is now linking non-al...