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In This Episode In this episode, Dr. Neal talks about supplements using case studies from his recent interactions at his practice in Woodstock, NY. This is an anthology episode where he and Mark take the questions people ask Neal about supplements and dig deeper into the mindset of supplement consumers, and they then highlight how …
A new, large, high-quality study released in the New England Journal of Medicine concludes that Vitamin D supplementation has no effect on fracture risk in patients over 50. It’s for real. I talk about the study briefly in this video on my social feed. People are upset. If you’ve learned anything from COVID, it’s that …
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 …
One of the most common questions we get is some variation of “What should an otherwise healthy person use, supplement-wise, to be healthier?” Our advice always starts with a brief word of caution: people take too many of the wrong types of supplements. Our goal should be to only take a few, high-quality supplements that …
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A new mini-industry has made its… whey …to shelves and cupboards nationwide and that deserves a discussion. Dairy alternatives are getting glugged down happily by millions, guilt-free. A recent report pegs the sector’s worth at $32 billion over the next 5 years. All those happy people, and I’m about to ruin it for everyone.I say that, but …
In This Episode Neal is joined by podiatrist and author, Doug Tumen. Doug recently published his first book, covering every aspect of foot care. Doug and Neal discuss the importance of proper footwear; the causes and treatment of fungus; and how to deal with Plantar Fasciitis. Other topics discussed include copper-infused socks, what to do about …
If you know two things about me, know this: I love M&Ms (too much) and I am the father of 4, 3 of those being triplets. Being a dad is the best thing about my life. Here’s the triplets when they were born being held by my wife: Here’s the full goon squad now: I …
In This Episode Neal is talkin’ bones this week. How to care for our bones and keep them strong into the winter of our lives can get murky. Neal explains what calcium actually does for us and what other vitamins and factors we should be taking into account. It might surprise you what influences bone …
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble nutrient involved in the production of various proteins. These proteins are the precursors and building blocks for pathways that regulate blood clotting, bone formation, and calcification of the arteries. In other words, it’s pretty important. I’m always curious why we call things certain names, so here’s an interesting factoid about Vitamin …
Joint Biology Basics Joints are complicated intersections of bones in our body that bend and flex so we can move, stand, and lift in a manner beneficial to our corporate overlords. Some of us outside of Woodstock are less familiar with what a joint looks like. This is an example of a human joint: The …
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