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In This Episode Following up on last week’s discussion about flu vaccines, Neal is joined by Ana Santos Rutschman, Health Law Scholar and recipient of many other titles and accolades. Ana has some interesting facts about what keeps bolstering the fear of vaccines. She and Neal discuss the failings and successes of the FDA and the legal …
One of the best parts of my job is all the great conversations that take place after we share our content. After my last mushroom blog & podcast, I’ve heard from dozens and dozens of people about their mushroom supplements. The common thread in all those chats? People now realize they aren’t taking real mushrooms. “Yeah, you said …
In This Episode With flu season quickly approaching, Neal decided to tackle flu shots head-on. His #1 takeaway? YOU DO NOT GET THE FLU FROM FLU SHOTS. Neal explains the immune response that is to be expected and why the shots are yearly. He also examines who flu vaccines benefit and what is done for immunocompromised …
This is the first in a series of articles that specifically address trends in the supplement industry. A trend may eventually produce awareness of a beneficial supplement, like with collagen and CBD but often the negatives far outweigh the benefits. Poor quality products flood the market. Claims are made not backed by science. People get ripped off. Because of …
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In This Episode Joining Neal today is the Founder and Director of the Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, Sylla Sheppard-Hanger. Essential oils have become ubiquitous, especially in a more holistic lifestyle, but there is a proper and improper way to utilize them- and it’s Sylla’s mission to make sure we know what we’re doing. In this podcast, …
I’m an analogy guy, and I’ve got a bunch! The campfire or jenga analogy for nutrition are two of the more popular ones around here. My favorite is the steak analogy in our 3 Types of Dietary Supplements article, where I teach people our supplements aren’t what they seem and I relate them to steaks, fast-food cheeseburgers, and moldy-disease ridden cheeseburgers. …
In This Episode Joining the conversation today is one of Neal’s favorite whole food vitamin creators, Dr. Vic Shayne. He and Neal go in-depth about why it’s so important to get our vitamins and minerals from food, and how to find a supplement that is closest to food in the case of deficiency. Dr. Shayne explains the …
One dozen links forwarded – AH AH AHH. Two dozen links forwarded – AH AH AHH. Three!!! That’s me cosplaying as Count from Sesame Street as everyone and their dogs forward me a link to the recent New York Times piece about red meat being OK now. Or not. I don’t know which way is …
In This Episode Today Neal is joined by Thomas Winstanley, marketing director for Theory Wellness Dispensaries in Massachusetts. With a Schedule 1 narcotic now legal in MA, the road to dispensing it responsibly is arduous. Thomas explains the processes to become a licensed dispensary and/or grower. He and Neal discuss the costs and the financial risks of …
This flu season is poised to be one of the worst in decades. People are rushing to pharmacies and their doctors to get immunized. A question being asked of us is “Do you believe in the flu shot?” as if we were discussing dragons or the tooth fairy. Yes, we do. Even though we are …
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