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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 …
In This Episode Neal has discussed many types of ‘diets’ on the show, and one thing they all have in common is cooking! So today Neal is joined by renowned chef Ric Orlando. Ric reminds us why things are cooked the way they are- not only to achieve great flavors but to optimize nutrient availability …
In This Episode Managing menopause can be tricky, so joining Neal today is one of the leaders in the field, Dr. Daved Rosensweet. Daved tells us about the role that each hormone plays in menopause, and why it’s so important to find the right balance. Dr. Rosensweet and Neal also discuss what caused the scare …
In 2016, the FDA made changes to the regulations for the labels on foods and supplements. The goal was to simplify and standardize some of the more ambiguous labelling going on. This impacts consumers because we’re changing how a some ingredients are represented and as a result, their labels will look different. Trying to make …
At Woodstock Vitamins we often talk of the Vital 5, those 5 nutrients I believe almost everyone could benefit from. This is part of a more strategic approach to using supplements; they shouldn’t be added to our regimen without a darn good reason. Supplements should fit into an established health or wellness plan, be backed by science, and be …
In This Episode Neal was on vacation with his family this week, but luckily he does monthly webinars! So we thought this was a great time to share some of that content with you. This episode focused on chronic inflammation. The World Health Organization states that chronic inflammatory diseases are the most significant cause of …
In This Episode Albert Hirdt, DO, joins Neal today to talk about histamine intolerance. Most people don’t even know what’s causing their symptoms, so Albert tells us about why this diagnosis is so hard to pin down. He and Neal explore what the results of methylation testing are worth, the factors that lead to this …
When it comes to supplements that can start a fight, fluoride takes the cake. It’s like trying to talk about politics on Facebook. It’s like talking about Apple Cider Vinegar. Yep, that bad. On first glance, it’s honestly quite confusing to me. Fluoride is everything we’d want from a holistically-leaning wellness perspective. It’s a mineral. It’s …
In This Episode Neal speaks with Dr. Claudia Patch to explore why dental hygiene is among the most important parts of overall health. Dr. Patch explains how sugar leads directly to tooth decay, and which tooth care habits are most important to maintain at a bare minimum. Neal and Claudia also explore the effect of acid …
In This Episode In this episode, Neal is joined by Skye Chilton, founder of Real Mushrooms, a supplement company that specializes in medicinal mushroom extracts. Skye tells us all about the anatomy of a mushroom, and which compounds in the mushrooms are medicinal. He and Neal explore the challenges of ensuring high-quality compounds in the …
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