The Doctor Is In Podcast

787. The Hateful Eight

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that canola oil is proudly made in Canada? They call it canola oil because it's a Canadian oil and we ship it all over the world. In toda...

786. If Cows Could Laugh

25 Feb 2022

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Dr. Martin says if cows could laugh, they'd laugh at our crazy world with its nutritional insanity. They would die laughing at how the world has gone ...

785. Danish Weight Loss Study

24 Feb 2022

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Dr. Martin shares a study out of Denmark, where four groups of participants daily drank a liter of soda, diet soda, whole milk or water. Those who dra...

784. Q&A with Dr. Martin

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Sluggish thyroid Cataracts Low white blood count Polyps Chlori...

783. Chemicals and Estrogen

22 Feb 2022

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A recent study has identified nearly 300 chemicals, many in consumer products, that could increase the risk of breast cancer. This isn't anything new ...

782. Why Dr. Martin Loves A1C

21 Feb 2022

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A1C is a blood test you can get done to see the progression of atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque in your blood vessels. The higher the number, th...

781. Trying to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol?

17 Feb 2022

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The vast majority of people in North America have extremely low levels of cholesterol. Contrary to what your doctor or cardiologist says, you actually...

780. Q&A with Dr. Martin

16 Feb 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Cheese causing inflammation Chia seeds on The Reset Nutrient a...

779. The Microbiome Needs B12

14 Feb 2022

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Not a day goes by that Dr. Martin isn't asked questions concerning red meat. Red meat is the bad guy and you will be vilified if you try to defend it....

778. Frenemies

11 Feb 2022

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An interesting study out of Boston Medical Center is showing how 50% of cancer patients were obese and 30% were already diabetics. The study shows how...

777. The Diet from Hell

10 Feb 2022

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When Dr. Martin wrote The Metabolic Reset, his primary goal was not to fix obesity, but to fix insulin resistance. If you fix insulin resistance, you ...

776. Q&A with Dr. Martin

09 Feb 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Vitamin K2 in meat and butter Serum calcium NAC (N-acetyl cyst...

775. North Americans and Diabetes

08 Feb 2022

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There are no two countries that spend more on healthcare than Canada and the United States. The US per capita is number one and we're number two. Desp...

774. Teaching About Leaky Gut

07 Feb 2022

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Join Dr. Martin as he teaches about leaky gut and autoimmune in today's episode! In Dr. Martin's experience, the moment the word 'gut' is used, 99% of...

773. Joint Health & Metabolic Syndrome

04 Feb 2022

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Orthopedic surgeons were surveyed recently to see if patients having joint replacements had any common underlying conditions. 90% of the surgeons repo...

772. Healthy Fats in Breast Milk

03 Feb 2022

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Saturated fat has been given a bad rap over the years. In today's episode, Dr. Martin teaches on fats and why saturated fat is superior. Dr. Martin ma...

771. Q&A with Dr. Martin

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Dry eyes Strophanthus seed extract Plant sterols Stiffness & t...

770. Why Walking Is Great Exercise

01 Feb 2022

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Join Dr. Martin as he talks about one of his true loves… walking. If you've followed the podcast for some time you know that true vitamin E is exerc...

769. Skyrocketing Anxiety

31 Jan 2022

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New statistics are out on mental health and they're showing an 80% increase in prescriptions for anxiety! Researchers followed 35,000 people in the la...

768. What Does Mexico Know That We Don't?

28 Jan 2022

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Mexico has a huge problem with what Dr. Martin calls diabesity. Basically you're pre-diabetic and already on the road to destruction. A recent headlin...

767. Epstein-Barr Virus and MS

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Researchers are pretty certain they've found the cause of multiple sclerosis. MS is an autoimmune disorder and it's much more common today than it eve...

766. Q&A with Dr. Martin

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: When to take blood pressure Fluid in the middle ear Dairy & th...

765. Gut Killers

25 Jan 2022

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In the last episode, Dr. Martin talked about oxalates and how they are the main cause of kidney stones. Oxalates also cause digestive issues as they c...

764. Transport Companies in Your Blood Vessels

24 Jan 2022

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A new study has come out on oxalates, the tiny molecules that bind themselves to calcium. The study says, more than anything else, oxalates are the ro...

763. The Light Finally Comes On

21 Jan 2022

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Dr. Martin talks about a huge announcement made by the CDC in the United States. The CDC director admitted that 75% of all the deaths from the virus o...

762. Saturated Fat Is a Satisfied Fat

20 Jan 2022

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Over 50 years ago now, saturated fat started getting a bad rap as doctors thought it was clogging up your arteries. We ended up making the switch to p...

761. Q&A with Dr. Martin

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Canker sores Heavy feeling legs Iron levels for women Healing ...

760. Stress and Heart Disease

18 Jan 2022

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What's worse for your heart? If you had to choose between smoking, cholesterol or obesity, which one would you choose? Most people would pick smoking,...

759. Insulin Resistance: From Head to Toe

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When doctors check if someone has diabetes, they're relying on high blood sugar levels to make the diagnosis. Oftentimes, when people have their blood...

758. New Year's Resolutions

14 Jan 2022

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Now that 2022 is here, many of us will make New Year's resolutions. Losing weight tends to be the number resolution people will make. Dr. Martin is al...

757. Ready for the Reset?

13 Jan 2022

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As we enter 2022, Dr. Martin has 22 reasons why you should do the Metabolic Reset! The overarching principle of the Reset is to fix insulin resistance...

756. Q&A with Dr. Martin

12 Jan 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Apple cider vinegar Colostrum Dr. Martin's daily diet Low pota...

755. What's Worse? Blood Sugar or Insulin?

11 Jan 2022

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Dr. Martin unpacks a new study showing how high blood sugar is bad, but high insulin is worse. Insulin resistance or high circulating insulin really i...

754. Vitamin D and HFCS

10 Jan 2022

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Dr. Martin looks at two different studies in today's episode. The first about vitamin D, or VitDerma as Dr. Martin likes to call it, and the second on...

753. Mitochondrial Health

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you remember from science class, mitochondria are the little battery packs in your cells. They're what give you energy, and there's a new study out...

752. Q&A with Dr. Martin

04 Jan 2022

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Night sweats Cause of gallstones Fat & insulin resistance Too ...

751. Prostate Health

03 Jan 2022

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Dr. Martin reviews an article written by the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The article is saying that prostate cancer has a sweet tooth. Cancer needs su...

750. Early Mortality Rates – Part 2

31 Dec 2021

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Dr. Martin continues his review of a recent 30-year comprehensive Framingham study looking at early mortality rates. Medicine continues to see cholest...

749. Early Mortality Rates

30 Dec 2021

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Dr. Martin reviews a 30-year comprehensive Framingham study that looked at mortality. What Framingham does is review all the studies on a given topic....

748. Q&A with Dr. Martin

29 Dec 2021

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: IGF1 growth hormone Why thyroid is a puppet Sodium deficiency ...

747. Gut Busters

28 Dec 2021

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Dr. Martin discusses 8 different "gut busters," or things that can cause digestive issues. Primarily he talks about IBS and irritable bowel, and why i...

746. Top 10 Foods People Think Are Healthy

27 Dec 2021

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Join Dr. Martin as he reviews a survey of foods people think are healthy. Surprisingly eggs, meat, and cheese didn't make the top 10! Dr. Martin also ...

745. 7 Signs of Low Vitamin D

24 Dec 2021

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If you live in Canada or the northern US states, you're more than likely low in vitamin D! And if you're not supplementing during the dark months of D...

744. Eggs: The Super Food

23 Dec 2021

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You may have heard of eggs referred to as nature's perfect food. They have a nearly perfect profile of protein, fat, and no carbs. In nutrition, eggs ...

743. Q&A with Dr. Martin

22 Dec 2021

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Creatinine levels Uric acid & the kidneys Oxalates Alkalizing ...

742. Macros

21 Dec 2021

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What are macros, and why should we care about them? Dr. Martin teaches about macros in today's episode and why we need to understand them. If you're t...

741. Coffee: More Than Just a Drink

20 Dec 2021

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Join Dr. Martin as he talks about his favourite topic… coffee! He shares 10 reasons why you should drink coffee and why it's more than just a drink....

740. Insulin Resistance in the Brain

17 Dec 2021

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The four big killers in society today continue to be chronic diseases. Heart disease and stroke, cancer, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. They are all metab...

739. Frightening Food Facts

16 Dec 2021

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It's being reported that 52% of Americans believe that doing their taxes is easier than figuring out how to eat healthy! Dr. Martin shares a report ci...

738. Q&A with Dr. Martin

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Benfotiamine Black garlic Bone broth benefits vs. protein Chee...

737. Top 10 Most Prescribed Meds – Part 2

13 Dec 2021

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Dr. Martin continues going over The Top 10 Prescribed Medications in North America in today's episode.  The list covers stats for 2020, but gives a p...

736. Top 10 Most Prescribed Meds

10 Dec 2021

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Dr. Martin goes over The Top 10 Prescribed Medications in North America in today's episode.  The purpose of the overview is to discover the state of ...

735. How to Mend a Broken Heart

09 Dec 2021

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Heart disease is still the number one killer in North America… and it's been this way ever since cholesterol lowering statin drugs were introduced i...

734. Q&A with Dr. Martin

08 Dec 2021

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Stevia in coffee Why to take probiotics daily Growth spurts an...

733. Be a Sugar Detective

06 Dec 2021

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Dr. Martin teaches on how to read food labels and become a sugar detective! The two things you're looking for are sugar and added sugar. You especiall...

732. New Study From Pakistan

03 Dec 2021

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Dr. Martin shares another study on vitamin D, this time coming out of Pakistan. The study looked at breast cancer and discovered the common denominato...

731. Protein and Weight Loss

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin considers protein as the king of all foods! A recent study took 90 overweight people and tried 3 different diets with them. The most effect...

730. Q&A with Dr. Martin

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Cortisol resistance Fasting & progesterone Calcium oxalate sto...

729. Diabetes Awareness Month

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Did you know that over 40 million Americans are diagnosed officially with type II diabetes? Over half the popula...

728. Depression and Meat

29 Nov 2021

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Dr. Martin reviews a study from the Journal of Critical Reviews in Food Science that shows how meat consumption is good for the prevention of depressi...

727. Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies

25 Nov 2021

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A recent study is showing that 92% of Americans have a vitamin or mineral deficiency! The results don't actually surprise Dr. Martin as he's been seei...

726. Q&A with Dr. Martin

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Ridding body of Candida toxins Causes of a swollen colon Oxidi...

725. All About Melatonin

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we hear about melatonin, most of us think of it as helping us sleep better. That's true, but did you know that melatonin is a very powerful anti-...

724. Preventing Autoimmune

22 Nov 2021

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A recent study is showing how the combination of vitamin D and omega-3 decreases your chances of getting autoimmune by 25%. Dr. Martin shares his theo...

723. ROC and Your Microbiome

19 Nov 2021

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A recent discovery of a specific protein called ROC has got Dr. Martin excited. This protein actually feeds the good bacteria of your microbiome. Your...

722. Q&A Continued

18 Nov 2021

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: High fat diet and the gallbladder Sarcoidosis Reversing osteop...

721. Q&A with Dr. Martin

17 Nov 2021

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Parathyroid gland Preparation for a colonoscopy  Foods to avo...

720. Cholesterol, Your Immune System's Ally

15 Nov 2021

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Dr. Martin shares two fascinating studies in today's episode. One of them is showing how the virus can hijack certain receptors in our cells to gain a...

719. World Vitamin D Day

12 Nov 2021

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Did you know it was World Vitamin D Day on November 2nd? Of course Dr. Martin couldn't pass up the chance to celebrate, what he calls, World VitDerma ...

718. Sleep Apnea, Hypertension & Leaky Gut

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 70% of the population has some form of sleep disorder? That statistic probably isn't as surprising nowadays as it was 30 years ago. ...

717. Q&A with Dr. Martin

09 Nov 2021

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Sugar and estrogen in dairy Hyperbaric therapy Beans and slow ...

716. The Fog of War

08 Nov 2021

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As discussed in yesterday's episode, the vast majority of the population has a fatty liver and doesn't even know it. Dr. Martin gives a quick recap an...

715. An Incredible New Finding

05 Nov 2021

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According to the New England Journal of Medicine, 25% of the adult population has a fatty liver! That's an incredible finding because most is going un...

714. Mycotoxins

04 Nov 2021

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Certain types of mould… candida, yeast, fungus… can produce toxic compounds called mycotoxins. These toxins disrupt your microbiome and will make ...

713. Q&A with Dr. Martin

03 Nov 2021

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Preventing a blockage in the gut Apple pectin Osteoarthritis M...

712. The Cost of Diabetes

02 Nov 2021

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Dr. Martin talks about money in today's episode. In the United States, it costs $1 billion dollars a day to manage diabetes. That's a $365 billion ann...

711. What Is VitDerma?

01 Nov 2021

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When Dr. Martin likes something that's essential, he tends to give it a name. Vitamin S is for steak, vitamin E for exercise, vitamin W for water. As ...

710. Failure to Launch

29 Oct 2021

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Growth only happens with a challenge, and challenge brings change. This is a saying Dr. Martin jotted down as it reminded him of the days in his clini...

709. Depression Linked to Insulin Resistance

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An interesting finding published in the American Journal of Psychiatry from a Dutch cohort study. In diagnosing major depressive disorder, three thing...

708. Q&A with Dr. Martin

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Sunflower lecithin Oil of oregano capsules Electrolytes for pa...

707. Glutathione & Vitamin D

26 Oct 2021

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It's being reported that when you have low levels of vitamin D, you also have low levels of glutathione. Dr. Martin says this is concerning because 80...

706. Blood Pressure

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A new study is showing that having high blood pressure between the ages of 35 and 44 is linked to smaller brain sizes later on in life. The findings m...

705. Real Probiotics

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin shares some history on probiotics and how his recommendation for patients has changed over the last 40 years. What we knew about probiotics...

704. Your Microbiome and Meds

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin discusses over the counter medications and their effect on your microbiome. We often take these medications, usually for pain, with no rega...

703. Q&A with Dr. Martin

20 Oct 2021

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Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Building white blood cells Sun exposure in fall/winter months ...

702. Breast Cancer Awareness Month

19 Oct 2021

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October is breast cancer awareness month. When Dr. Martin graduated in 1974, one in every 20 women in North America would get breast cancer. Today, th...

701. New Alzheimer's Study

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin shares a 12 week study that's showing inflammation was reduced by 30% when taking probiotics. A really interesting study that used C-reacti...

700. Q&A Continued

15 Oct 2021

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Dr. Martin answers a few more questions from last Friday's Q&A in today's episode: Is krill oil good for you? What's the best kind of fasting? Are ca...

699. Brain Aneurysm and Stroke

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode, Dr. Martin didn't get to all the questions and wanted to answer another asking how to prevent a brain aneurysm. Dr. Martin groups...

698. Q&A with Dr. Martin

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Vitamin D  Protein intake post Reset Balancing high pH B12 by...

697. Selling Sickness

12 Oct 2021

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The selling of sickness is big business! From big pharma to big food, if you've been watching for the last 18 months, you know how much these large co...

696. Detoxing Your Liver

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 50 to 60% of North Americans have a non-alcoholic fatty liver? Your body would rather have a fatty liver than high blood sugar or di...

695. Nutrition Myths

08 Oct 2021

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It's becoming evident how out of touch oncology departments are when it comes to giving nutrition advice to cancer patients. Most doctors know very li...

694. Getting Ready for Fall

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we head into Fall, now is the time to be taking your natural flu shot. That's right, you want to be strengthening your immune system, your body's n...

693. Q&A with Dr. Martin

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Eating for your blood type Probiotics and fungus Causes of kid...

692. Don't Ditch Dairy – Part 2

05 Oct 2021

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In a previous episode, Dr. Martin encouraged listeners not to ditch dairy, but instead to switch it. He's never been a fan of grocery store milk. They...

691. The Benefits of Glutamine

04 Oct 2021

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Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid that you have. It's actually called L-glutamine and its purpose is to help repair the gut. In today's episod...

690. Brain Regeneration

01 Oct 2021

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Dr. Martin breaks down an interesting study about neurogenesis, which is the regeneration of neurons, the nerve cells in your brain. The key factor in...

689. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin shares a troubling headline that's saying obesity has doubled since 2018 in the United States. The biggest headline continues to be the vir...

688. Q&A with Dr. Martin

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Supplements and your kidneys Lion's mane and chaga Sleepwalkin...