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In This Episode Collagen is having its 15 minutes of fame, so Neal and Daena are talking about it! In this podcast, Neal discusses the structure of this unique protein, and what it does for the body. He also explains powders vs. bone broth, quality issues and adulteration, collagen booster supplements, and how this all intersects …
Today I rant about melatonin. Surprised? You should be! I normally drone on and on about the trendy, flash-in-the-pan type supplement that’s only popular because of social media. Why rant about something considered to be low risk and widely used? Something reliable… something dependable? It’s not like it’s outlawed over-the-counter in the UK, European Union, …
We know listicles are kind of cliché. We don’t like all the clickbait-y stuff that floods our Facebook feeds. We also know that the points that are on this list will make people go, “Yeah, yeah, I’ve heard it before.” But this information is important. In fact, it’s so important that it can’t be ignored. …
In This Episode Toothpaste with activated charcoal has swept the nation, so Neal is joined today by Dr. John Brooks to explore the pros and cons. Dr. Brooks and colleagues conducted a study to examine the effects of brushing with charcoal, and the short version is that it’s not doing you any good. He and neal discuss …
In This Episode The idea of superfoods has been buzzing for years, but one berry truly deserves that title: the currant. Neal chats with local farmer and restaurateur, Greg Quinn, who tells us all about the surprising history of this unassuming fruit. Currants were made illegal over 100 years ago, and Greg is the one who got …
With cough and cold season in full swing, it’s time we take a deep dive into an age-old winter-time companion, elderberry. In a break from the norm, we’ll attack this in a fun, modern listicle format. Just like all those really popular blogs that we always said we wouldn’t emulate. The kids want it, so …
In This Episode In the spirit of Halloween, today Neal is joined by Dr. Randy Rissman, founder of Maverick Family Health here in Woodstock. Randy is recently retired but he treated darn near everyone in this town for 36 years and he is here to talk horror stories in medicine. He and Neal discuss the causes …
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This article is part of a series that discuss, in depth, quality-related issues around a specific ingredient. Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a berry grown predominantly in the southeastern United States, mostly in Florida. No, saw palmetto isn’t what makes a Florida man meme-worthy – that’s usually bath salts. The extracts of saw palmetto have solid …
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 …
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