The Doctor Is In Podcast

721. Q&A with Dr. Martin

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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...