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Hosted by Dr. Neal Smoller
A sarcastic, slightly unprofessional medical professional talks myths and misinformation in the wellness space. Do supplements REALLY work? Are medicines REALLY the devil? Broadcasting from the most famous small town in America — Woodstock, NY!
In This Episode Neal wanted to get into more detail about stress management, so today he and Daena take a look at a specific case from Neal’s pharmacy. Neal explains how he went about diagnosing the real culprit behind his patient’s fatigue, as well as his recommendations for supplements and lifestyle changes. He and Daena also touch on foods that …
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In This Episode Managing stress has become paramount this year, so Neal and Daena go through some options for destressing. Neal has a step-by-step method to identify and treat stress which includes both lifestyle changes and supplements, if needed. He also has a weight loss update, and a bit of news on the Covid front. …
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In This Episode This week in Week-Old News, Covid-19 has torn through the White House. But since we all saw this coming, Neal and Daena are focusing on foods that promote bone health. Neal has curated a list of which foods are good for bone health and which detract from it. He also explains what …
In This Episode Nootropics are in the hot seat today after a Harvard study found unapproved drugs in the mix. As it’s Neal’s mission to expose poor quality in supplements, he’s breaking down the details of this study, and how these drugs found their way into American supplements. He and Daena also take a look …
In This Episode It’s in the title, but it bears repeating- Neal’s fired up! On the heels of Dr. Fauci’s spat with Sen. Rand Paul, Neal has had his own run-in with a once respected colleague who has since prioritized the economy over public safety, and who has alluded to debunked conspiracy theories. So today …
In This Episode Neal has spoken about his thoughts around immune health before, as well as his distain for the idea of “boosting” the immune system. But people have been extra concerned about immune support lately, with good reason, and Neal has been fielding questions about boosting immunity almost nonstop. So today he’ll do a quick run-down of …
In This Episode Neal is on his own today, so he takes this opportunity to expound upon one of his areas of expertise, supplement quality. He explains the three ways to judge supplement quality, and cites an instance of grifting that affected dozens of retail brands. With vaccines for Covid being rushed out by election …
In This Episode Neal and Daena brave a tornado to discuss five supplements that are simply doing you no good. Modern-day snake oils. The antithesis of Neal’s Vital Five, the data on these supplements shows little to no efficacy, and that in some cases, taking these supplements can actually be detrimental to your health. Other topics …
Ep. 78 5 Supplements You Should Stop Taking. Right Now. Read More »
In This Episode This week, Neal and Daena do a little refresher on cold treatments. Neal is hoping that the cold and flu will not do what they usually do, since we should all be wearing masks and staying home as much as possible. However, Neal has recommendations for what will work and what won’t …
In This Episode Neal talks about his annoyance with the latest supplement cocktail getting attention in regard to COVID-19. A local doctor has helped all of two COVID patients with antioxidants, so Neal takes a hard look at each of these supplements and explains what they do. He also discusses why they’re administered together, how …
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