The Doctor Is In Podcast

687. A Breakthrough in Alzheimer's?

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin shares a small study showing how Alzheimer's was reversed in patients. Not just stopped, but reversed! What's encouraging is the study didn...

686. Causes of a Sluggish Thyroid

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

According to Dr. Martin, there is not an organ more misdiagnosed than the thyroid gland. Your thyroid controls your metabolism, like the gas pedal in ...

685. Cut It Out and DIM It Out

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A study published in July in the Journal of Neurology is showing how cancer slowed down rapidly when sugar and carbs were eliminated from the diet. Th...

684. Vitamin Z Is for Zinc

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the big things we're seeing in this day and age is a deficiency in zinc, or vitamin Z as Dr. Martin likes to call it. If you eat red meat, vita...

683. Q&A with Dr. Martin

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Probiotics & prebiotics Purpose of yawning Use of sun lamps Hy...

682. Signs You Have Leaky Gut

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A study out of the University College in London, England is showing that patients with rheumatoid arthritis also have leaky gut. The study is confirmi...

681. The Netflix Syndrome

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The CDC is showing that 61% of the population in North America have reported weight gain in the last 18 months. The average weight gain is 15 pounds! ...

680. Get the Truth and Never Sell It

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Bible verse that Dr. Martin loves is Proverbs 23:23. It says, "get the truth and never sell it."  In today's episode, Dr. Martin discusses the 7 Pi...

679. Plummeting Masculinity

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a growing concern that men are losing their masculinity too quickly. Studies are showing that testosterone levels are down 30-40% in the last...

678. Q&A with Dr. Martin

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: NAC supplement Blood thinners and their use non-HDL cholestero...

677. More Good News About Vitamin E

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

According to Dr. Martin, true vitamin E is actually exercise! There is nothing negative about vitamin E. It's all good, but just realize some exercise...

676. Autophagy: Your Self Cleaning Oven

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that our bodies have a self cleaning function? It's called autophagy and it's the body's way of cleaning out debris from our systems. We ...

675. Hormones or Horror-mones?

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you've followed Dr. Martin for any length of time, you'll know he refers to women's hormones as horror-mones. When your levels of estrogen and prog...

674. Food Marketing and Children

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that during the COVID lockdowns the food industry doubled down on their marketing to children? Knowing that children were mostly at home,...

673. Q&A with Dr. Martin

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Potatoes  Vegetables causing inflammation Symptoms of a non-f...

672. More Bad News About Sugar

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard of a Food Anthropologist? They're scientists who look at the history of food and the dietary changes in populations around the wor...

671. The Pineal Gland

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you search online for the pineal gland, it's often referred to as your body's "third eye." It's located deep in the center of the brain and is impo...

670. Insulin Resistance and Cancer

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you are insulin resistant, your pancreas needs to produce increasingly more insulin to remove sugar from your bloodstream. The insulin takes thos...

669. Top Reason Why People Visit Doctors

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A recent survey has revealed the top 11 reasons why people visit their doctors. Ten years ago, when Dr. Martin wrote Energy Robbers and the Fatigue Cu...

668. Q&A with Dr. Martin

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Caloric deficit for weight loss Lipedema Benfotiamine to comba...

667. Protein Is King

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin shares a study out of India showing that their diet is very, very low in protein. Their daily protein intake is around 30 grams, when it sh...

666. Biomarkers of Depression

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A staggering statistic coming out of the United States is that 250 million prescriptions were written for antidepressants in 2020! Dr. Martin calls th...

665. Don't Ditch the Salt… Switch It!

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin has previously urged listeners not to ditch dairy, but instead to switch their dairy. Now, the same thing applies to salt.  Did you know t...

664. Cholesterol in Japan

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Health officials in Japan have drawn up new guidelines stating that the higher your cholesterol is, the better you feel, and the longer you live! This...

663. Q&A with Dr. Martin

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Psoriatic arthritis Temporal arteritis Glutathione supplementa...

662. The Vitamin D Hammer

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard of therapeutic doses of medication being used on patients. Doctors would take an inexpensive medication, such as ivermectin or hydr...

661. Iron Deficiency

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is an epidemic happening amongst women, and it's called iron deficiency. A recent study is showing that 21% of women in North America between th...

660. The Pancreas

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard of the pancreas but are unsure of what it actually does. In today's episode, Dr. Martin teaches about the pancreas and talks about ...

659. Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Disorders

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may have never heard this said before, but diabetes is a food allergy. That's right. Diabetics have an allergy to carbohydrates, says Dr. Martin. ...

658. Q&A with Dr. Martin

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Postbiotics with butyrate Ketone salts GAPS and Mediterranean ...

657. Healthy Lifestyle vs. Genetics

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A recent headline from the Journal of the American Association for Cancer Research is saying that a healthy lifestyle may help mitigate high genetic r...

656. Sugar and Your Brain

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's probably not surprising to hear that sugar is detrimental to your brain. If you've been listening to Dr. Martin's podcast for any length of time,...

655. Artificial Sweeteners Continued

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks back, Dr. Martin shared a study showing how artificial sweeteners like aspartame have a negative impact on our overall health. That study ...

654. Q&A with Dr. Martin

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Electrolytes & dehydration Diabetes & hypertension Optimal iod...

653. Omega-3 Studies

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is no doubt that omega-3 is an effective tool in keeping you healthy. There have been countless studies about its benefits, and Dr. Martin share...

652. The Top 4 Selling Medications

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin looks at the top 4 selling medications in North America. These top drugs manage the symptoms associated with high cholesterol, thyroid issu...

651. What About Your Immune System?

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Something that has bothered Dr. Martin over the whole of the pandemic, is that nobody is talking about the immune system. What's more frustrating is w...

650. Science Is Never Settled

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You've more than likely heard the saying, "follow the science," especially from the media and government officials in recent times. You may also hear ...

649. Q&A with Dr. Martin

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Amino acids Thickening of bladder walls Lichen planopilaris Na...

648. Vitamin D and Thyroid Health

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that your thyroid is about the size of a walnut? It's a small organ that's powerful like Mighty Mouse, however, it's got a lot of strings...

647. The Root Cause of Mental Illness – Part 2

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin continues his teaching on the root cause of mental illness in today's episode. Last episode he spoke about insulin and how our North Americ...

646. The Root Cause of Mental Illness – Part 1

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin has often spoken about the unintended consequences of the pandemic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now reporting a shortage of Zo...

645. Q&A Continued

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions that were missed on Friday. Today's topics include: Low estrogen in post menopause Unwanted chemicals and heavy metals C...

644. Q&A with Dr. Martin

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Protein in the urine Artichoke oil for liver Glycemic index to...

643. The Unholy Trinity

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In natural medicine, it is believed that inflammation is at the root of disease. Although that can be true, Dr. Martin believes it's a symptom of a bi...

642. Microbiome and Brain Health

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin continues his discussion on brain health in today's episode. He summarizes the study from the Dementia Research Institute out of the UK tha...

641. Can We Form New Brain Cells?

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest fears people have is losing their memory. Nobody wants their body to outlive their brain, but it's happening more and more. Alzhei...

640. It Isn't the Calories

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how many calories were in that food you just ate? According to Dr. Martin, it doesn't matter – your body doesn't work that way! If it we...

639. Q&A with Dr. Martin

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Pine needle tea Certified organic food Vitiligo Fat-soluble vi...

638. Metabolic Syndrome and Omega-3

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin discusses a study from the Mayo Clinic that is showing the importance of omega-3 for those with metabolic syndrome. Since 88% of the North ...

637. Questions I Always Ask – Part 2

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin continues his series on questions he always asks. In today's episode he focuses on questions he asks for women. He talks about the horror-m...

636. Questions I Always Ask – Part 1

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Dr. Martin used to see patients in his office, he'd first use his eyes to observe, then he'd ask a lot of questions. He'd do this to understand a...

635. Vitamin L Is For Laughter

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Laughter is merry medicine," was written over 4000 years ago by King Solomon in the Book of Proverbs. Dr. Martin discusses a new study about the good...

634. Q&A with Dr. Martin

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: CLA in dairy Food sensitivities Astragalus root vs Navitol Chr...

633. How Your Body Absorbs Vitamin D

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study on low levels of vitamin D and schizophrenia has inspired Dr. Martin to do some teaching on vitamin D for today's episode. The evidence...

632. Type 2 Diabetes in Children

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The American Diabetic Association is showing that over the last 18 months, the cases of adult-onset type 2 diabetes has doubled in children. Yes, in c...

631. More About Omega-3

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that having low levels of omega-3 is as dangerous to your health as smoking is? That's right, a new study is showing that having low omeg...

630. Artificial Sweeteners

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the 1960s, diet beverages were introduced so that people could enjoy a fizzy drink and not have to worry about their blood sugar spiking. For years...

629. Q&A with Dr. Martin

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Anti-inflammatory foods Eliminating free radicals Bleeding gum...

628. Prevention vs. Detection

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to cancer, the emphasis in medicine is on detection and not prevention. In medicine's mind, you don't have cancer until they can actuall...

627. What Is a Nutrivore?

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin often gets asked if he's a carnivore, and his response is that he's actually a nutrivore! He's big time into nutrients, and getting the pro...

626. Skin Health Matters

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study is showing how polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) make you burn much easier in the sun. That's right… the more seed oils you consume...

625. Don't Ditch Dairy

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dairy has been given a bad name over the years and Dr. Martin explains why in today's episode. He urges you not to ditch dairy, but to instead change ...

624. Q&A with Dr. Martin

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Aspirin vs. prescription drugs Blood sludge  Importance of wa...

623. Brain Health – Part 2

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin continues his two part series on brain health. Last episode he went over foods you should be avoiding, and today he shares ways to protect ...

622. Brain Health – Part 1

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A study from the University of Florida is showing how terrible high-fructose corn syrup is for the brain. It starts to create amyloid plaque in the ce...

621. Vitamin D and Addictions

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's a mental health crisis in North America – and it's going to kill hundreds of thousands of people. One of the curses in our society today is ...

620. Can DHA Kill Cancer Cells?

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

DHA is crucial for your brain, eyes, and reducing inflammation... and now is associated with reducing the incidence of cancer. The University of Louva...

619. Q&A with Dr. Martin

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: White bumps on the skin Acupuncture Colonoscopies and your mic...

618. The Best Fuel for Your Body

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An interesting study out of France is showing that the French have less incidents of heart disease than all their European neighbours, and 10 times le...

617. New Alzheimer's Drug

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The FDA recently approved a new drug for Alzheimer's. The drug was approved despite a panel of doctors voting 10-1 against its efficacy. This decision...

616. Plastics and Testosterone

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Annually, 450 million tons of plastic are created in our world. Plastic has been found in the highest parts in the world, Mount Everest, and in the de...

615. A1C Testing and Hardening of Arteries

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hemoglobin A1C is a simple blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. Every time you breathe, red blood cells go...

614. Q&A with Dr. Martin

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Bunions Probiotics in raw milk Sand feeling in the eyes Exerci...

613. Death By Lack of Sunshine

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is estimated that 340,000 people die in a typical year in the United States because of a lack of sunshine! Yes, you read that correctly! The number...

612. Fibre Is Overrated

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin shares a study on chronic constipation and fibre. The study points to your thyroid as a factor, but the biggest factor is dehydration. It's...

611. Effects of a Plant Based Diet

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin shares two recent studies on the effects of eating a plant based diet. When you decide to eat strictly from the plant kingdom, your risk of...

610. Who Is Otto Warburg?

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may not have heard the name Otto Warburg but he is a Nobel prize winning physiologist who was before his time. He started talking about how the ca...

609. Q&A with Dr. Martin

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Atherosclerosis Collagen protein Estrogen dominance Iodine and...

608. Louis Pasteur vs. Antoine Béchamp

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard the name Louis Pasteur, the inventor of pasteurization, but unless you've taken a class in biology, you may not know the name An...

607. Deadly Fungi: The Newest Emerging Microbe

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin shares a recent headline, "Deadly fungi are the newest emerging microbe threat all over the world." This information, coming out of India, ...

606. The Omega-3 Catastrophe

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study out of the US that tested the omega-3 serum levels of thousands of Americans is showing that 68% of adults are low in omega-3. What's e...

605. Thyroid Distress Syndrome

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The number one condition that people, and especially women, came to see Dr. Martin is for a misdiagnosed thyroid problem. Dr. Martin has seen enough p...

604. Q&A with Dr. Martin

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Reversing hardening of arteries Tanning beds Absorption of sup...

603. Protecting Your Wicks – Part 2

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin continues his teaching on telomeres in today's podcast. Telomeres are the wick-like caps that protect your DNA. The shorter they are, the q...

602. Protecting Your Wicks

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Inside our cells, we have DNA, and on your DNA are little wick-like caps called telomeres. The length of those wicks is the key to determining how qui...

601. The Road to Unhealthiness

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An article in the Daily Mail in the UK is recounting a medical doctor's 30-day experiment where his diet consisted of 80% processed foods. He ate ever...

600. Dementia and Red Meat

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We almost always hear from the media and the gurus on the internet and dieticians that we shouldn't be eating red meat. Young people are especially in...

599. Q&A with Dr. Martin

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Digestive enzymes Germ and terrain theories Vinegar  Types of...

598. Dangers with a Lack of Sun

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study has shown that avoiding the sun is as detrimental as smoking. Yes, not going out in the sun is as healthy as smoking! No doctor today i...

597. Caution About Oxalates

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oxalates are small molecules that have a tendency to pick up calcium in our bodies. You may have heard of oxalates when hearing about kidney stones. M...

596. Sugar and Colorectal Cancer

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that colorectal cancer is the fastest growing cancer in women, next only to breast cancer? That's a 30% uptick in the last few years, and...

595. Young Women Are at Risk

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin discusses a headline saying that doctors are starting to worry about the diet of teen girls. He thinks we have a big problem in the world, ...

594. Q&A with Dr. Martin

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Vitamin D and night sweats Type I diabetes Ginseng supplements...

593. Liver Health

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that your liver does 600 different things? You can't live without the liver… and did you know it can even regenerate? You truly are fea...

592. SIBO, What Is It?

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SIBO stands for Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. In this episode, Dr. Martin teaches why he thinks the word bacterial needs to be replaced with a...

591. What Is Leptin Resistance?

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leptin is the hormone that tells our brains, "Okay, I'm full. I don't need to eat anymore and now I'm going to increase your metabolism."  Dr. Martin...

590. Signs You're Low in Vitamin D

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's an epidemic going on… and it's that very few people know they're low in vitamin D!  In today's episode, Dr. Martin gives 9 major signs you ...

589. Q&A with Dr. Martin

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Gallbladder and bile production Collagen & CLA Low testosteron...

588. Importance of Raising Your HDL

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Dr. Martin teaches on HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and shares how to increase your levels of it. HDL is often referred to as you...