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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 …
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, …
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