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Latest Episodes

Preventing Skin Cancer From the Inside Out
February 01, 2016

Eating antioxidant-rich foods can bolster skin protection and reduce sunburn redness by 40%, whereas alcohol can dramatically drop the level of antioxidants in the skin within 8 minutes of consumption.

Protein Source: An Acid Test for Kidney Function
January 29, 2016

Dietary Acid Load is determined by the balance of acid-inducing food, such as meats, eggs, and cheeses, offset by base-inducing (“alkaline”) foods, such as fruits and vegetables.

Fennel Seeds for Menstrual Cramps and PMS
January 27, 2016

Fennel seeds can work as effectively as drugs like ibuprofen for painful periods, and an eighth of a teaspoon of ginger powder three times a day can cut menstrual bleeding in half.

Antibacterial Toothpaste: Harmful, Helpful, or Harmless?
January 25, 2016

Is triclosan in Colgate Total toothpaste safe in regards to the nitrate-reducing bacteria on our tongue and potential endocrine-disrupting effects on thyroid function and obesity?

Omega-3’s and the Eskimo Fish Tale
January 22, 2016

The concept that heart disease was rare among the Eskimos appears to be a myth.

The Evidence That Salt Raises Blood Pressure
January 20, 2016

Rather than reformulate their products with less sodium and save lives, food manufacturers have lobbied governments, refused to cooperate, encouraged misinformation campaigns, and tried to discredit the evidence.

Heart Disease May Start in the Womb
January 18, 2016

Fatty streak formation occurs in human fetal arteries and is linked to the pregnant mother’s cholesterol level.

Turmeric Curcumin for Prediabetes
January 15, 2016

A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial on the use of the turmeric pigment curcumin to prevent diabetes in prediabetics is published with extraordinary results.

The Alzheimer’s Gene: Controlling ApoE
January 13, 2016

Diet may explain the Nigerian Paradox, where they have among the highest rates of the Alzheimer’s susceptibility gene, ApoE4, but among the lowest rates of Alzheimer’s disease.

The Role of Vitamin C in the Treatment of Terminal Cancer
January 11, 2016

What can we conclude about the role of IV vitamin C after 33 years of trials involving at least 1,600 patients?