The Doctor Is In Podcast

987. Brain Fog

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brain fog is something that has become more prolific in the last few decades. Low mood, mild depression, apathy, mental sluggishness, problems with fo...

986. Q&A with Dr. Martin

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Kids & dairy Cataracts & DHA Flavoured coffee beans N-acetyl c...

985. Selenium: The Forgotten Nutrient

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An important topic that Dr. Martin could talk about all day is the health of your thyroid. The thyroid is not a large organ at all, but it sure is an ...

984. No Bang for the Buck

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 2021, $4.1 trillion dollars was spent on healthcare in the United States. Despite that, 93% of the population has some form of metabolic syndrome. ...

983. Bad Food & Allergies

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A study coming out of Japan has found a link between bad food choices and allergies. The university sponsored study had students with allergies clean ...

982. Advantages of the Animal Kingdom

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin previously wrote a book on the three kingdoms of food. The first is the animal kingdom, the second is the plant kingdom, and the third is m...

981. Q&A with Dr. Martin

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: How to keep minerals balanced Proper estrogen and progesterone...

980. Bad Food Is Damaging Your Heart

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The last two episodes, Dr. Martin has talked about heart disease and how treatment for it has been a colossal failure. Last episode he started talking...

979. The Do's and Don'ts of Heart Health

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On average, 2,600 people die daily of a heart attack or stroke in the United States. We're not winning the war on heart disease, and Dr. Martin says t...

978. Aspirin & Statins

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may already know that the number one selling prescription medication of all time in terms of revenue is Lipitor. It's a cholesterol lowering stati...

977. Forming Healthy Habits

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of Dr. Martin's heroes in life was his dad. When he got a diagnosis of diabetes in the late 1960's, he almost immediately started doing something ...

976. Q&A with Dr. Martin

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Getting rid of candida Calcium from egg shells Estrogen domina...

975. Obesity in Adult Males

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A surprising study out of the US is saying that 77% of adult males are obese. The article Dr. Martin read says those men would not qualify for the US ...

974. Insulin Resistance & Depression

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Depression and food go together. That's what a new study linking depression with insulin is saying. When you have insulin resistance, your risk of dep...

973. Low B12: Hidden in Plain Sight

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

B12 deficiency is much more prevalent today than it used to be. Back in the 50s and early 60s doctors used to give B12 shots all the time. Today, you ...

972. Q&A with Dr. Martin

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Saturated fats Bone broth Negative studies on Stevia Elevated ...

971. Low Testosterone & Decreasing Sperm Counts

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A headline from an Israeli study says that sperm counts are down 62% worldwide in the last 50 years! It's not good news and Dr. Martin says it's cause...

970. How to Protect Your Memory

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin has continued sharing about brain health the last few episodes. Today he looks at what we can do to preserve our brains, and specifically t...

969. Autoimmune Theory of Alzheimer's

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin again looks at brain health, focusing on Alzheimer's disease in today's episode. When it comes to Alzheimer's research, it has long been be...

968. Red Meat Is Good for You

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin reviews several studies on brain health in today's episode. One study is saying how cognitive decline can be the result of not enough prote...

967. Q&A with Dr. Martin

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Healing of sore tongue Blocked arteries Safe way to gain weigh...

966. Cancer Is a Metabolic Disorder

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Thomas Seyfried is a well known scholar in cancer research and professor of biology at Boston College. He recently wrote an article saying that ca...

965. Instant Benefits of Ditching Sugar

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin shares an article he enjoyed about the almost instant benefits of ditching sugar. From losing weight, to reducing the risk of diabetes, and...

964. Coffee & Starving Fat Cells

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin loves coffee! If you've followed him for any length of time, you know this. He flagged two more studies about coffee over the weekend, and ...

963. Q&A with Dr. Martin

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Granuloma Hyperbaric oxygen therapy Oil of oregano for kids Mi...

962. Preventing Memory Loss – Part 2

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Martin on Vitamin D Day as he continues his discussion on how to prevent memory loss in today's episode! The study from last episode showed h...

961. Preventing Memory Loss – Part 1

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new study out in the States is saying that 1 in 8 people over 65 will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This number is worse than we thought, but it's ...

960. More Good News on Vitamin D

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin looks at a new study on vitamin D. This study is quite interesting because it looks at E-cadherin, an adhesion molecule that's the glue tha...

959. Q&A with Dr. Martin

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Halloween treats Kombucha Drinking complex sugars vs. simple s...

958. Why You Shouldn't Eat at Night

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin has talked before about why you shouldn't eat at night. Two new studies have come out that are again saying not to eat at night. One about ...

957. Cardiologists Got It Wrong

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode, Dr. Martin talked about the big food conglomerates that control nutrition. They influence what we eat in a major way! The same go...

956. Change Your Thinking

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a typical grocery store in North America, you'll find around 33,000 products. That number may be surprising, but what's more surprising is they're ...

955. Probiotics & Breast Health

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

October is breast cancer awareness month. Dr. Martin promised he would talk about breast health this month, and he didn't forget. An article caught Dr...

954. Q&A with Dr. Martin

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Visceral fat levels Eating carbs with protein Phosphorus Oxala...

953. Skin Tags

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don't ignore skin tags! That's the headline of a new study that says you're 11 times more likely to have metabolic syndrome if you have a skin tag. Wh...

952. Why Is There So Much IBS?

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A recent article is saying that 70 million Americans now suffer from irritable bowel syndrome! For Canada, that translates to about 10 million people ...

951. Sleep and the Gut

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin looks at an interesting study that shows how people with sleep problems are likely to also have digestive problems. The study looks at the ...

950. Bad News for Cereal Companies

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The FDA has told cereal companies that they can no longer say their products are healthy. People have this idea that they're making healthy choices wh...

949. Q&A with Dr. Martin

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Hemp seed oil Women & lowering testosterone Coffee depleting m...

948. Orange Juice & Soda

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study looked at 90,000 cancer-free participants to see what would happen when they started drinking their sugar. Dr. Martin has always said t...

947. All About Zinc

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Often when we're looking for a diagnosis, we present a series of symptoms and that can mean this, this or the other thing. This is what we call a diff...

946. Preparing for Flu Season

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happened to the flu season the last couple of years? It seemed to disappear, but Dr. Martin says in all reality, it didn't disappear at all. When...

945. Calcification of Coronary Arteries

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin looks at a study that's saying elevated blood pressure and triglyceride levels contribute to the progression of coronary calcification. Res...

944. Q&A with Dr. Martin

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Easing of jet lag Microscopic colitis Progesterone Autoimmune ...

943. Depression & Accelerated Aging

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin looks at three major articles on depression. Two involve the use of antidepressants, the third about how hopelessness, loneliness, and unha...

942. Coffee & Quercetin

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've followed Dr. Martin for any time, you know how much he loves coffee! Another study is showing how coffee reduces the risk of neurodegenerati...

941. Why Liver Health Is So Important

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode, Dr. Martin talked about fructose fatty liver and how it's more problematic than we thought. From driving insulin resistance, to i...

940. High Fructose Corn Syrup

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the 1970s, we only heard of cirrhosis of the liver, and that was caused by alcohol. Today we have a new problem called fructose fatty liver. The dr...

939. Q&A with Dr. Martin

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Best type of coffee Inconsistent blood pressure  Yellow spots...

938. Triglycerides

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study is saying that LDL cholesterol is a poor risk marker for heart disease. Dr. Martin has been saying this for years, and it appears that ...

937. Birth Control

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Birth control pills have been around a long time. When something's been around for a long time like that, researchers have a chance to study it and it...

936. The Biggest Loser

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The television series The Biggest Loser ran for 17 seasons. It's being reported that most of the winning contestants have gained all their weight back...

935. Protecting Your Memory

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin looks at 3 remarkable studies on memory, specifically on how to restore and protect your memories. From making sure you have optimal levels...

934. Q&A with Dr. Martin

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Synergistic effects of supplements Ozone therapy Sweating & de...

933. The Proof Is in the Pudding

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A groundbreaking study is saying that early exposure to antibiotics creates permanent side effects in children! The study published in the Journal of ...

932. Cortisol & Mental Health

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin continues his teaching on mental health, focusing today on the role cortisol plays. If you remember from previous teachings, cortisol is a ...

931. Prescription Meds & Mental Health

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to depression and anxiety, we don't realize how bad things really are. Statistics from 2021 are showing that a quarter of the US populat...

930. Don't Be a Cardio Bunny

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We don't really think of our hearts unless something is going wrong. We actually take for granted the hundred thousand times our hearts beat in a day!...

929. Q&A with Dr. Martin

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Sore tongue & thyroid Calcium inhibiting iron absorption Denta...

928. Fructose Fatty Liver

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back in the 70's, there was only one type of major liver problem and that was cirrhosis of the liver caused by alcohol. Today, you may have heard of n...

927. Increasing Melatonin for Great Sleep

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In North America, 70% of the population has some form of sleep disorder. Dr. Martin isn't talking about sleep apnea, but instead the micronutrients pe...

926. Ladies, Get Strong!

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. Any movement is good. Walking, biking, swimming… whatever you like, it's all good. Bu...

925. Why Dr. Martin Loves Probiotics

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's reports of a new strain of antibiotic resistant E. coli that's been found in chicken. We all know to make sure chicken is fully cooked before ...

924. Q&A with Dr. Martin

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Keeping herpes dormant Thyroid Balance Formula Baker's cyst be...

923. The Dangers of Low Omega-3

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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