
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.
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 22, 2024 • 10min
Ep 75. The Earth is Flat!
This was conventional wisdom 500 years ago and those proposing it was round were castigated. What else might be accepted as fact but might not be?
Source: https://reason.com/2024/10/16/we-were...
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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.

Nov 10, 2024 • 9min
Ep 74. Eggscellent
Eggs got a bad rap in the 1970’s. A Harvard Medical student ate 720 in 30 daysand his cholesterol went down. N=1 studies have validity. The randomised control trial is useful but has its own limitations.
Sources:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhUMUCoJOsc&ab_channel=NickNorwitz
2. https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/harvard-med-student-eats-720-eggs-in-30-days-highlighting-a-trend-in-n1-science-5735409
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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.

Nov 4, 2024 • 9min
Ep 73. Do As I Say Not As I Do - The Covid Hypocrisy
This old adage remains apt and truth is genuinely stranger than fiction. The adverse impacts are also less hidden now.
Sources:
1. https://www.drvinayprasad.com/p/dr-jay-varmas-sex-parties-are-a-metaphor?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
2. https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/112121
3. https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/depression/112220
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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.

Oct 27, 2024 • 9min
Ep 72. Twin Systems With Similar Problems - Health and Education
The education and health systems have similar problems. Increasingly they are geared to protect ministers and resist change rather than serve the public. There is hope and you can take control.
Sources:
1. https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/meet-the-rebel-teachers-educating-wa-kids-their-own-way-20240927-p5kdz8.html
2. https://ideacademy.com.au/
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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.

Oct 21, 2024 • 9min
Ep 71. Sensible Vape Policy Works
The USA is seeing significant falls in teen vaping without making it nearly impossible for those who smoke to quit by the world's most successful method.
Source: https://www.medpagetoday.com/pulmonology/smoking/111823
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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.

Oct 13, 2024 • 10min
Ep 70. Hydration - The Simple Health Tweak
The body is 70% water by composition many of us are chronically dehydrated and don’t even know it. The solution is simple
Source: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/regular-cell-phone-use-linked-higher-heart-disease-risk-2024a1000g52
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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.

Oct 6, 2024 • 14min
Ep 69. Fuels - Cars Versus People
Nobody would but diesel fuel into a Ferrari. Do we adopt the same approach when we put fuel (food) into our body?
Sources:
1. https://worldhealth.net/news/the-role-of-nutrition-in-supporting-mental-health/
2. https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/dietnutrition/111680
3. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/hidden-plain-sight-growing-epidemic-ultraprocessed-food-2024a1000gsq
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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.

Sep 28, 2024 • 48min
Ep 68. The Problems With The Australian Medical System
Dr Joe is joined by Professor (Dr) Martin Samy talking about health systems and what could make
them better.
Dr Martin Sammy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-dr-martin-samy-6349231a/
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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.

Sep 25, 2024 • 11min
Ep 67. Does Making A Phone Call Really Impact Heart Disease?
Explore the intriguing link between mobile phone use and heart disease. The discussion debunks common myths, emphasizing that correlation does not equal causation. It highlights the need for a balanced approach to screen time and advocates for healthy habits. There's also a deep dive into how technology can positively and negatively affect personal health. Tune in for insights on navigating the modern digital landscape while prioritizing your well-being!

Sep 20, 2024 • 42min
Ep 66. George Helou on Finding and Living Your Purpose
EP7 founder George Helou joins Dr Joe to talk about purpose and fulfilment in life including his ideas on how to attain it.
https://ep7.com.au
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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.