The Doctor Is In Podcast

1087. Q&A with Dr. Martin

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Cheese blocking bile duct Effect of low progesterone on gallbl...

1086. Heart Health H2O: The Power of Water

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the time of the day when people most frequently have a heart attack? The article Dr. Martin read says it's early in the morning. But why i...

1085. Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Cortisol & Insulin Resistance

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A study Dr. Martin looked at is saying how an ongoing stressful situation can cause a healthy person to develop insulin resistance in as little as 4 d...

1084. The Great Cereal Deception: Don't Be Fooled

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every now and then, Dr. Martin will see a headline so absurd, it makes him want to scream. This headline is so bad it gave Dr. Martin a triple migrain...

1083. Sugar Shock: The Link Between Sugar and Autoimmune Disease

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin has often talked about the leaky gut, leaky brain connection, and it appears researchers are now also acknowledging the connection. When yo...

1082. Q&A with Dr. Martin

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Cod liver oil Questions to ask a new doctor Xanthelasma Water ...

1081. Mind-Metabolism Marvels: Unraveling the Mystery

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have a major problem in the world today in terms of health, and would you believe the cause is pre-existing conditions? That's right… They all ha...

1080. Cancer & Fungus: Uncovering the Hidden Connection

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin shares a cancer study that looked at 17,000 cancer tissues for 35 different cancers, and you know what they found? Fungus was present in al...

1079. Sweet Lies: The Truth About Sugar Moderation

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest lies we've ever been fed about food is everything in moderation. Ask any dietician or nutritionist and they will tell you that eve...

1078. Q&A with Dr. Martin

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Constipation food recommendation  Quickly lowering of blood p...

1077. Brain Food: Fueling Mental Health from the Kitchen

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin has been reading some interesting articles on mental health recently and thought he'd talk about them.  Mental health sort of got turned o...

1076. Artificial Intelligence: Threat or Menace?

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Something in the news as of late is artificial intelligence. You may have heard how companies are creating computers that self-learn, and the technolo...

1075. Fuel for Life: Understanding Your Nutritional Needs

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calcium is a very important mineral for your body, and it's not just for bones. Dr. Martin says it's better to get calcium through your food and not b...

1074. Q&A with Dr. Martin

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Tinnitus Ubiquinol  Geographic tongue Low blood pressure & ch...

1073. Wired for Failure

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A major study out of Yale University is saying that your brain gets rewired when you continually eat crappy foods. You'll subconsciously pick and cont...

1072. Sunshine Deficiency: Are You Low on Vitamin D?

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin often talks about why we need vitamin D, but he's never really focused on the specific reasons why someone would be low in vitamin D. It is...

1071. The Science of Vitamin D and Breast Cancer

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin looks at an interesting study coming out of the Journal of Cell Biology. They're saying vitamin D holds the key in both prevention and trea...

1070. The Autoimmune Epidemic: Obesity's Role

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are we seeing so many autoimmune disorders? The numbers in North America are especially frightening, and now there's a study out of Europe that ha...

1069. Q&A with Dr. Martin

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Artichoke extract Blood disorders C. difficile bacteria Cayenn...

1068. Gout Talk: Exploring the Latest Findings

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 In the late 1960's and into the 70's it was believed that gout was caused by high levels of purines because of eating too much meat. The purines wou...

1067. Acid Reflux Exposed: A Silent Epidemic

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a silent epidemic going on with acid reflux. Apparently 2 billion people on our planet suffer from acid reflux, and they don't even know it! ...

1066. The Insulin-Immune Connection: Exploring Autoimmunity

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It has recently been discovered that when you have insulin resistance, it causes your body to create antibodies. Antibodies in themselves aren't a p...

1065. Seeing Clearly: How Vitamin A Affects Your Thyroid

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A question Dr. Martin often gets asked is why we see so many thyroid problems today. Dr. Martin talks about thyroid all the time and he thinks it's ve...

1064. Q&A with Dr. Martin

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Loss of vitamins when cooking Poor vitamin absorption Macadami...

1063. The Sneaky Symptoms of Low B12

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin shares an article that came out in the New England Journal of Medicine about the sneaky and harmful effects of having low B12. Most people ...

1062. The Hidden Causes of Insulin Resistance

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Insulin is a food hormone. Every time you eat, you need insulin. Its primary job is to take sugar out of your bloodstream. But the key is how much ins...

1061. Sweet Poison: The Bitter Truth About Sugar

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oxford University has come out with a study that's saying seed oils really contribute to cognitive decline. Dr. Martin has been saying this for years,...

1060. Autism Unveiled: Terrifying CDC Statistics

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Center for Disease Control in the United States is reporting some terrifying statistics for 2023. It's being reported that for every 36 births, on...

1059. Q&A with Dr. Martin

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Beef vs. pork Trigeminal neuralgia Bodybuilding & excess carbs...

1058. The Hidden Danger of Sun Deprivation

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study is saying that 340,000 deaths in the United States and 480,000 deaths in Europe in the last year were preventable. The researchers have...

1057. Fungal Woes – Part 2

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin continues his series on fungus in today's episode. The CDC announcement about deadly fungal infection spreading at an alarming rate made th...

1056. Fungal Woes – Part 1

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The CDC in the United States is reporting that deadly fungal infections are growing at an alarming rate. The cause is iatrogenic, meaning it's caused ...

1055. The Power of Strength

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Building muscle is the one of the most important things you can do metabolically, and it doesn't matter how old you are, you got to get stronger! Musc...

1054. Q&A with Dr. Martin

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Benefits of alkaline water Autophagy & fasting Red rice yeast ...

1053. Steak: A Life-Saver!

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An article Dr. Martin read in a medical journal says that they're seeing big problems with underdevelopment of the jaw in kids today. Dr. Martin found...

1052. Statins: Worse News Ahead

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you remember what statin drugs do, they lower cholesterol, and specifically LDL cholesterol. Dr. Martin has never understood why you'd want to have...

1051. The Plastic Problem: No Escape

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to the BBC, the oceans are filled with 171 trillion pieces of plastic! Dr. Martin says we live in a different world now. Plastic is everywhe...

1050. Q&A with Dr. Martin

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Acceptable carbs for low carb diet Reverse osmosis water Adren...

1049. Depression: Unveiling New Information

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin looks at some new studies on depression. He has often spoken of vitamin E, exercise, and it turns out it's as effective as taking drugs in ...

1048. Keto: The Truth Unveiled

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A recent headline is saying keto causes heart attacks. Even though Dr. Martin isn't big on the keto diet, he urges listeners to unpack these studies a...

1047. 8 Reasons for Faster Aging – Part 2

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin continues his talk on factors that age you faster in today's episode. The study from the Gerontology Society of America named 8 factors. Dr...

1046. 8 Reasons for Faster Aging – Part 1

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Gerontology Society of America has published a list of 8 factors that age you faster. Dr. Martin says it's a surprising list because six of the fa...

1045. Q&A with Dr. Martin

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Niacin B3 to reduce triglycerides Injectable weight loss medic...

1044. Cancer: Slower than Molasses

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've followed Dr. Martin for any period of time, you've probably heard him use the example of a ballpoint pen to talk about cancer. For a tumor t...

1043. Fructose: Not as Healthy as It Sounds

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone thinks fructose is good for you because it sounds healthier. Fructose implies fruit, and fruit is good for you, right? Well, that may not be ...

1042. Sweetener Dangers: Don't Be Fooled

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin reviews some new research on sugar alcohols. Years ago, studies showed how erythritol was one of the better sugar alcohols because it didn'...

1041. Eggs: A Pricey But Necessary Ingredient

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been at the grocery store lately, you may be surprised at the price of eggs. Dr. Martin is worried the increased price will deter people fro...

1040. Q&A with Dr. Martin

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Shrinking of cysts Red rash from wearing mask Olive leaf extra...

1039. Secrets to Sweet Dreams: A Guide to Better Sleep

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode, Dr. Martin discussed 5 sleep studies highlighting the importance of getting proper sleep. Many listeners expressed their concern ...

1038. Sleep: The Latest Research

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 70% of the population has trouble sleeping? The more researchers study sleep, the more they realize how important it is. So much so ...

1037. Probiotics & Mental Health

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the average toddler laughs 40 times a day, whereas the average 40 year old laughs only 3 times a day? This is from an article in Psy...

1036. New Research on Colon Cancer

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New research is contradicting what was written about colon cancer in the medical textbooks Dr. Martin has from the late 60's and early 70's. The old t...

1035. Q&A with Dr. Martin

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Vitamin D supplements vs. sunshine Elevated bilirubin on Reset...

1034. Fat Is Fuel: Healthy Eating Habits without Fear

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A recent article sent to Dr. Martin is saying that insulin resistance is caused by fat. That statement is factually correct, but they're wrong on the ...

1033. Understanding Memory and Alzheimer's through Finnish Studies

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a common belief that Alzheimer's is a disease of age. The older you get, the more likely you are to get the disease. Dr. Martin says this isn'...

1032. Exposing the Food Industry's Dirty Secrets: A Whistleblower's Tale

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin recently listened to an interview of a consultant to Coca-Cola who became a whistleblower. He brought us into the meetings of the big congl...

1031. Unveiling the Latest Surprises in Breast Cancer Research

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently conducted a survey that has revealed that most women don't really understand the cause...

1030. Q&A with Dr. Martin

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Low hemoglobin B12 deficiency & blood clots Celtic salt MTHFR ...

1029. Striving for Optimal Health: An Offensive Approach

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this second part of Dr. Martin's series on the Super Bowl, he looks at offense and how to score points for your overall health. What can you do off...

1028. Super Bowl Showdown: Can the Immune System Prevail?

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the Super Bowl on Sunday, Dr. Martin wanted to use the analogy of offense and defense to discuss your health.  When it comes to your immune syst...

1027. The Antimicrobial Benefits of Vitamin D: The Future of Health

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin has shared before how getting 20 minutes in the sun is equivalent to getting 10,000 IUs of vitamin D. But some new research on vitamin D is...

1026. The Latest Message from the WHO: What You Need to Hear

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The World Health Organization has recently made a pretty significant statement. They have said that the number one threat to our health is now chronic...

1025. Q&A with Dr. Martin

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Decrease in bone density Dairy & inflammation Frequent stretch...

1024. The Weight of the Nation: Obesity Rates Soar + More Q&A

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since 1980 the rates of obesity in North America have quadrupled! What has changed to make these numbers soar? Dr. Martin says it's because they chang...

1023. The Shift to Plant-Based: A 40% Decline in Meat Eating

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A recent article is saying that beef consumption is down 40% since 1980. Dr. Martin knew that consumption of meat was down, but didn't realize it was ...

1022. Controversial Conclusions: The Bad News Studies

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin looks at some studies with bad news for statin drugs, antidepressants, and omega-6s in today's episode. Statin drugs lower LDL cholesterol....

1021. DHA: A Key Nutrient in the Fight Against Tumours

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You may remember the breakthrough study Dr. Martin shared a few months ago about how DHA omega-3 was able to shrink tumours. A real life case history ...

1020. Q&A with Dr. Martin

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Low testosterone in men Healing of epithelial cells Probiotics...

1019. The Shocking Link Between Antibiotics and Carpet Bombing

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've more than likely heard Dr. Martin talk about leaky gut, but you may not have heard of dysbiosis. It's just another term for leaky gut syndrome,...

1018. Cancer Cells & Insulin Resistance: Understanding the Connection

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin says it's amazing what we're learning more and more about cancer. A new study is saying that cancer cells are much different than ordinary ...

1017. Early Diabetic Indications

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin has mentioned before how health care in North America is a management system that puts little emphasis on prevention. They wait until you'r...

1016. Just Call Me Salty

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin gets asked all the time about the connection between salt and high blood pressure. That question bothers him because it was never true! Sal...

1015. Q&A with Dr. Martin

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Migraine headaches Insulin resistance vs. insulin sensitivity ...

1014. Probiotics, A1C & Heart Disease

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some new studies came out the last few days that Dr. Martin says are quite interesting. Two of the studies are on probiotics. Researchers are realizin...

1013. Sugar's Connection to Chronic Disease

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 65% of the population has some form of chronic disease? Heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's and cancers are all considered chronic di...

1012. Sugar's Effect on the Common Cold

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin looks at a new study on colds that's saying sugar makes you susceptible to getting a cold and makes colds last longer. Regular consumption ...

1011. Healthy Weight Loss

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've listened to Dr. Martin for some time, you know he's not a fan of sugar. Two recent articles shared some interesting facts about sugar that D...

1010. Q&A with Dr. Martin

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: C60 antioxidant Folic acid Tinea versicolor Diabetes insipidus...

1009. Debunking Food Myths

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard the myth that snacking is good for you, or about less calories in and more calories out for weight loss. We've all heard many my...

1008. The Vegan Diet Myth

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The vegan diet has been gaining a lot of traction in recent years as more people become aware of the supposed environmental and health benefits of pla...

1007. Food Intolerances: A Growing Epidemic

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Dr. Martin was in grade school, food intolerances were unheard of. Nowadays, it's estimated that 60 to 70% of the population has some form of foo...

1006. Dispelling Myths About Vitamin D

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin gets questions about vitamin D almost every day, and often those questions stem from bad information.  The number one question is how much...

1005. Q&A with Dr. Martin

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Hashimoto's disease & high A1C Leaky gut syndrome Polyphenols ...

1004. Protecting Your Brain in Today's World

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have a brain epidemic going on as Alzheimer's is the number one killer in the UK, and number 3 in Canada and the US. Join Dr. Martin as he discusse...

1003. The Importance of Vitamin W: Water

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Water is something we can't live without, so much so that Dr. Martin has classified water as a vitamin. Dr. Martin shares a 25 year study that found t...

1002. Obesity Rates Triple in One Generation

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A recent article Dr. Martin read is saying that obesity rates have tripled in one generation! The article goes on to ask what the reason is for the in...

1001. Why Do The Reset?

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Metabolic Reset isn't just a diet, it's about changing your relationship with food. As we enter a new year, people worldwide are trying to carry o...

1000. 1000th Episode Q&A

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Polyps HMB supplement Long term effects of stress and anxiety ...

999. Get The Truth and Never Sell It

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we near the end of 2022 and usher in a new year, many people are making resolutions they are unlikely to keep. Instead of making resolutions, Dr. M...

998. High Fructose Corn Syrup: It Ain't Pretty

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin looks at a new study on high fructose corn syrup and cancer. Cancer needs fuel to grow and it turns out that HFCS is the perfect fuel since...

997. Protecting Your Microbiome with Probiotics

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the best research being done in medicine right now is on the microbiome. When it comes to bacteria, Dr. Martin calls them the good, the bad an...

996. Q&A with Dr. Martin

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Supplements & kidney function Melasma Borage oil Pinching feel...

995. New Studies on Vitamin D

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin has always been a big proponent of vitamin D. He sees it as something your body needs and an important biomarker of your overall health. Jo...

994. Bad Oils

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new study on seed oils has come out, and it's bad news. It turns out that these bad oils can stay in your tissue for up to 6 years! Join Dr. Martin ...

993. Holiday Eating: Tips for Protecting Your Liver

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that your liver is the key to your metabolic health? Dr. Martin says once you get that, the rest is easier to understand. This also appli...

992. Messi and the World Cup

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you watched the World Cup finals in soccer (football everywhere else in the world), you may have heard of Leo Messi. He's widely regarded as one of...

991. Q&A with Dr. Martin

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Eye floaters  Krill oil vs. DHA Splitting skin on fingers Mus...

990. The Great Switch

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the first fast food was bread? In the late 1800's they went from stone ground to porcelain rollers and this changed bread. Fast forw...

989. The War on Red Meat

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's a war going on against meat. Red meat in particular has become vilified in recent years. Do a search on red meat and cancer and you'll see art...

988. The War on Vitamin D

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a war going on against vitamin D despite its many many documented benefits. Dr. Martin looks at a new clinical study where 26,000 participant...