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Science vs. Spirituality: Is There Room for Magic? A Talk with Dr. Alan Lightman
December 02, 2024

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Dr. Alan Lightman to explore "spiritual materialism," the idea that we can embrace awe-inspiring, spiritual moments without turning to the supernatural for explanations. Dr. Lightma

Boost Performance, Heal Faster, Reverse Aging: Hyperbaric Oxygen Secrets with Dr. Shai Efrati
November 18, 2024

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks welcomes Dr. Shai Efrati, a world-renowned physician from Tel Aviv specializing in internal medicine, nephrology, and hyperbaric medicine. Dr. Efrati is the director of the Sagol Center for Hyperb

Dive into Relief: Cold Water Swimming for PMS & Menopause, with Prof. Joyce Harper
November 14, 2024

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Professor Joyce Harper to discuss her fascinating study on the effects of cold water swimming on premenstrual and perimenopausal symptoms. Prof. Harper kicks off by sharing her back

November 07, 2024

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a text In this bonus episode for subscribers of Causes or Cures, we uncover the strange history of a truth serum that began as a drug intended to ease labor pain but took an unexpected turn. First thought to compel honesty

Heart Risks After COVID: Uncovering Long-Term Effects & Blood Type Links, with Dr. Hooman Allayee & James Hilser
November 07, 2024

Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Dr. Hooman Allayee and James Hilser to explore their new research on the lasting impact of COVID-19 on heart health. They reveal surprising findings about how COVID—especially in t

How Your Poop Patterns are Linked to Organ Health, with Dr. Johannes P. Johnson-Martinez
October 30, 2024

Send us a textDo you struggle with constipation or diarrhea? How is that linked to your overall organ health? In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Johannes P. Johnson-Martnez about his recent research on how variations in bowel mov

Why are People Afraid of Clowns? Exploring the Origins of Coulrophobia with Sophie Scorey
October 22, 2024

Send us a textAre you afraid of clowns?If you're like many who dread those painted smiles, you're not alone- especially as Halloween approaches and horror movies like It remind us just how unsettling they can be. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Ee

Venom & Snake Oil: Bizarre and Shocking Snakebite Cures Through History, with Bob Ashley
October 14, 2024

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with snake expert Bob Ashley on his fascinating new book, A Photographic History of Snakebite Treatments: Bad Medicine Snake Oils, Potions, Elixirs and Kits. From ancient remedies described

October 11, 2024

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textIn this bonus episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks dives into the "War on Misinformation" and unravels its complexities. Is misinformation truly an "infodemic," like a virus infecting our brains? Is the militaristic ap

Could this Simple Sugar Reverse Hair Loss? A chat with Dr. Sheila MacNeil & Dr. Muhammad Yar
October 11, 2024

Send us a textDiscovering new hope for hair loss! In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Sheila MacNeil and Dr. Muhammad Yar about their accidental discovery that a simple sugar compound may stimulate hair regrowth and help end male-p