

Dr Joe Unplugged
Dr Joe Kosterich
Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise, sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.
Opinions expressed are my own and you may agree or disagree with them.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Episodes are released weekly on Mondays.
Opinions expressed are my own and you may agree or disagree with them.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Episodes are released weekly on Mondays.
Episodes
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May 1, 2024 • 42min
Ep 28: Tom Shiyoya
Dr Joe talks with life coach and gym owner Tom Shiyoya about his life, passion to help others improve their health and giving back.
https://tomshiyoya.com
Donations: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sponsoring-orphan-girls-to-school
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Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Apr 28, 2024 • 6min
Ep 27: Jargon Doesn’t Help But Balance Training Does
The term neuromuscular exercise will mean nothing to most of us. This form of exercise which strengthens our core and may help reduce falls is important.
Sources:
1. https://www.medpagetoday.com/rheumatology/arthritis/109564
2. https://exergame.com/what-is-neuromuscular-training-what-are-neuromuscular-exercises/
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Apr 25, 2024 • 44min
Ep 26: Health Myths Exploded and Solutions Proposed With Dr Brian Walker
Dr Joe talks with Dr Brian Walker about cannabis legislation and ideas for a healthier society.
Dr Joe Kosterich is the medical advisor to Little Green Pharma an Australian medical cannabis company.
If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast!
Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Apr 21, 2024 • 8min
Ep 25. How To Be Happy
In many respects life, for many, has never been better compared to our ancestors. Yet mental health problems are increasing. Can we learn to be happy?
Sources:
1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/happiness-can-be-learned-but-it-may-take-practicing-7-habits#How-to-be-happy
2. https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/gloomy-youth-pull-us-and-western-europe-down-global-2024a100055j
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Apr 17, 2024 • 9min
Ep 24. The Issue NO ONE Wants To Talk About
The big question that nobody seems to be asking is what is causing the significant increase in chronic illness. There is no one absolute answer but what we eat is a big contributor
Sources:
1. https://www.worldhealth.net/news/ultra-processed-foods-not-so-new-silent-killer/
2. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/high-sugar-intake-tied-increased-risk-depression-2024a10003lj
3. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/pro-inflammatory-diet-salt-intake-increases-t2d-risk-2024a10004za
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Apr 14, 2024 • 7min
Ep 23. Steps Are Good!
The magical figure of daily steps is 10,000. However, new research shows that any number above 2200 is beneficial. The key is to be active!
Source:https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/5/261
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Apr 10, 2024 • 12min
Ep 22. Interview on Vaping with Gary Hardgrave on 4BC
The Australian government continues to wage war on people trying to quit smoking. My chat with Gary Hardgrave on radio 4BC covers the problems and the obvious solution.
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Apr 7, 2024 • 10min
Ep 21. The Soil Matters More Than The Seed
Fascinating new research shows that long term sequalae after a viral illness is more a function of our immune response than the virus per se. This may also explain why different people get the same illness with differing severity.
Source: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/immune-response-may-cause-virus-induced-neurologic-damage-2024a1000340
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Apr 4, 2024 • 7min
Ep 20. Yoga May Protect Cognition and Memory
Ancient wisdom and practices need not be dismissed just because we live in a technological age. Ongoing work confirms the benefits of yoga for possibly reducing the risk of dementia in addition to benefits for our mental and physical health
Source: https://www.worldhealth.net/news/yoga-provides-unique-cognitive-benefits/
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Apr 1, 2024 • 7min
Ep 19. Are We Really Surprised With The AFL?
Despite the hyperventilation in some quarters, the revelation that AFL footballers may use illicit drugs and seek to conceal it should not surprise anyone. It is time we looked at the bigger picture.
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.


