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Dec 2, 2016 • 0sec
Show 1060: How to Keep Your Relationship Healthy
When two people join to form a family, they bring with them lots of habits and expectations based on the families they grew up in. Sometimes these constitute big differences, but more often they are little things. Who does the dishes? Do you agree on how that should be done? How can you keep those […]
Nov 23, 2016 • 0sec
Show 1027: How One Doctor Changed His Mind about Medical Marijuana (Archive)
In the recent election, voters in several more states approved the use of medical marijuana. Now more than half the states in the US accept the medicinal use of cannabis, but the federal government does not. As a recent New York Times article about a cannabis company in California illustrates, that creates a certain amount […]
Nov 17, 2016 • 0sec
Show 1059: What Are the Sacred Cows of Marriage?
Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, if we are to believe the statistics. Despite that, there is significant social pressure on married couples to stay together, even though the relationship may be unraveling. What Are Sacred Cows? Our guests examine the rationalizations the friends and family members often employ when a marriage starts […]
Nov 10, 2016 • 0sec
Show 1058: Health News Update-Cranberry Pills Fail to Prevent Infection
This show will be broadcast live on November 12, 2016, at 7 am EST. We discuss a number of fascinating health news stories from recent weeks. Fidgeting: If you find yourself tapping your foot or jiggling your knee, you just might be doing your legs a favor. We talk with a researcher who found that […]
Nov 3, 2016 • 0sec
Show 1057: How Can You Improve Your Immune Response?
The original air date for this radio show is November 5, 2016, at 0700 EDT. In this season of colds, do you know how to improve your immune response and lower your susceptibility? Dr. Tieraona Low Dog discusses a wide range of natural approaches to improving your immunity to respiratory viruses. You could start with simple steps like […]
Oct 27, 2016 • 0sec
Show 1056: Longevity, Spice and Diet-Secrets Italians Know That You Don’t
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme: Could rosemary in your food be part of the secret to long life? Will sage make you smarter? Will garlic, leeks and onions help you keep your heart healthy? Cinnamon, fenugreek and turmeric all appear to help regulate blood sugar. Could they be useful in warding off type 2 diabetes? […]
Oct 20, 2016 • 0sec
Show 1055: What Are the Best Treatments for Headaches?
Do you know how to treat a headache, beyond taking aspirin or acetaminophen? Can you get into trouble by taking your medication too frequently? (The answer is yes; this can make headaches worse.) Ways to Treat Serious Headaches: Cluster Headaches: Cluster headaches recur with such extreme pain that they are sometimes termed “suicide headaches.” There are […]
Oct 6, 2016 • 0sec
Show 1053: How to Have a Healthy Heart
There is considerable confusion over cholesterol and its connection to heart health and longevity. Should cholesterol be lowered at all costs? We’ll discuss the evidence for and against focusing on cholesterol. We also get good advice on the best lifestyle practices for maintaining a healthy heart. What Are the Benefits and Risks of Statin Drugs? […]
Sep 28, 2016 • 0sec
Show 1052: The Challenge of Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
Ever since penicillin was discovered, scientists have realized that bacteria could develop resistance to antibiotics. In the last decade or so, these fears have become more acute. Many dangerous pathogens have evolved to become resistant to multiple antibiotics. Some have become impervious to drugs that are generally reserved for last-resort use. With the common use of many antibiotics to promote […]
Sep 22, 2016 • 0sec
Show 1051: How Can Vegetarians Get All the Nutrients They Need?
Research makes it clear that what we eat makes a difference for our health. But there are many different diet patterns that have been promoted as healthy. Some people are vegetarians, while others embrace a high-fat, low-carb Atkins-type eating pattern. Is there one that is optimal for you? What Should Vegetarians Consider for Complete Nutrition? […]
