Radio Naturopath
Call-in talk show about health and natural medicine
45 episodes
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English language
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Call-in talk show about health and natural medicine
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This week, I found an article that discussed the LUTEAL UGLIES. That’s when people who menstruate feel LOUSY the second half of their cycle. The article I read said that it’s due to declining estrogen, but I think it’s really due to estrogen dominance. I discuss how that happens and what you can do about […]
This week, I talked about the senate hearings with Anthony Fauci. Hero, or no? I encouraged everyone to remember that he WAS a hero during the AIDS crisis, and he helped research and getting medicine into the hands of people who desperately needed it. For COVID, we need to remember that there were everyday heroes […]
This week, it was a potpourri! We talked about how coffee can postively affect the microbiome. As long as you can tolerate it, it appears that coffee is a superfood! Then we found a shocker: chronic physiological stress leads to cognitive decline. So, stress reduction helps it! And did you know that Vitamin C can […]
This week, I reviewed the cyclosporiasis outbreak a little more; not much has changed. I’m waiting to hear a friend’s experience with treatment. Then, I got into how much caffeine is enough, or too much? According to the American Heart Association, 400 mg is fine for most people! It’s NOT fine for me. I’d be […]
This week, we reviewed the latest on cyclosporiasis. Hint: DON’T stop eating produce. Shop local! Go the farmer’s markets and talk to the actual farmers about their growing practices! Then, it was all about cholesterol. There’s a new drug on the market, an oral PCSK-9 inhibitor, before which there were only injectables. Is it a […]
This week, I started off mentioning the smoky skies due to the Canadian wildfires, and that it’s not the best idea in the world to spend a lot of time outdoors while it’s here. It can definitely affect people already compromised by allergies, asthma, COPD, and other lung conditions. Then we got into what’s going […]
This week, I reviewed the latest on my Lyme treatment, which is not too bad, some antibiotics, herbs, and probiotics. Then we talked about the great vitamin K2, whose job is to direct calcium to your bones and away from places you don’t want it, like in your knees, kidneys, and arteries. Then on to […]
This week, I reviewed the symptoms of various tick borne illnesses, and what pharmaceuticals are usually given for acute illness. I also discussed herbs that can be helpful, including oregano oil I talked about tick borne relapsing fever, which is more common west of the Rockies, and is not caused by the Lyme species we […]
This week, I talked more about treating my Lyme disease with herbs and antibiotics, and some of the pitfalls. It’s a slow process, good days and bad days. I also talked about how important it is to make sure your lymphatic system is functioning properly so that you can carry the waste products of the […]
This week, I talked about having accepted that yep, I have active Lyme disease again, and how I’m treating it. Amoxicillin to take the top off, all kinds of Buhner herbs to fight Lyme and coinfections, and probiotics to keep my immune system healthy and to replace what the antibiotics are killing. Gentle exercise, no […]
This week, I talked about post-viral syndrome that can happen to anyone, and also to people with long COVID or long vax syndromes. It’s where your immune system stays kicked up even after fighting off a current infection, and gives you symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, cough, and digestive upset. We talk about help for this. […]
This week, I talked about the dreaded DEMODEX BLEPHARITIS, that nasty mite that loves to hand out in your eyelids. There are natural and pharmaceutical ways of eradicating it and we talk about them! As if that’s not bad enough, there’s TOENAIL FUNGUS, natural help for that too, but the pharmaceuticals work faster. We finish […]
This week, I talked about hydration especially in the heat. It’s really important! There’s different mineral levels based on your sweat and activity level, and even glycerol for hyperhydration! We also talked about using technology to encourage folks to drink adequate fluids to prevent kidney stones, and it was found to be difficult! But it wasn’t because […]
This week, I had an epidural pain injection, so I talked about the experience. Overall: thumbs up! The worse thing for me, as usual, was the pre-procedure anxiety. Otherwise it went very well! Then, I talked about a hot topic: FOOD NOISE. It’s a recently coined term and it isn’t even in the Oxford Dictionary […]
This week, we got into modern natural dental care, and why we tend to get more cavities as we age. Some people have none, some a few here and there, and some lose most of their teeth! So we talk about fluoride vs. hydroxyapatite, microbiome and probiotics, and should you do an oral rinse? Ron just […]
This week, we talked about Ron’s unfortunate situation with a bowel blockage, what causes it and how to manage it. When it’s very acute, it involves an overnight stay in the hospital. To prevent it, it involves some diet alteration. I also offered some turmeric, which is a great anti-inflammatory. We hope it doesn’t happen again! […]
This week, I talked about foods that can interfere with fat loss. Hazelnuts and kiwi fruit, right??? Shocking stuff. Ultra processed foods, sugar, refined carbohydrates, juice and sweetened drinks, non-organic animal products. We also talked about how early menopause can increase a woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease. Less hormones means less resilient blood vessels, more […]
This week, we talked about iron deficiency anemia, because Ron has it! We think it’s from the baby aspirin he took for four years as directed by his cardiologist. He stopped, and he’s now taking iron. We hope he’ll get his energy back soon! I also gave an update on the surgery I don’t need […]
This week, I talked about local herbs and how they can help, like autumn olive, goldenrod, and chicory. I continued the series on better sleep, with a good mention of yoga nidra, a guided meditation that can really help with good sleep and energy! We also focused on the best temperature for sleep.
This week, the MRI showed that I have post-surgical epidural fibrosis over my L4 left thecal sac and left L4 nerve root! That is the likely cause of my continuing femoral nerve pain. I will see the neurosurgeon this week to find out next steps. Meanwhile, I’ve gotten going on a number of natural remedies to […]
This week, I talked about monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) and what they can do for you. All good stuff, mostly related to cardiovascular health! Then I talked about two of the best nuts to get MUFAs, macadamia and pistachios. They’re good for you in so many ways! Then I talked about sleep: why you don’t sleep as […]
This week, I talked about how an electrostim device may be helpful for back pain, nerve pain, and spinal stenosis pain. Just attach electrodes and get an auto-massage! Then, CREATINE, it’s all the rage, and probably can be helpful for you too! The Mediterranean diet is studied to be protective against stroke risk in women. […]
This week, I talked about what it’s like to get a tooth extraction! No straws, no hot/spicy, no crunchy! Then I talked about LOWER respiratory illnesses, since I talked about UPPER ones last week. Coughs and mucus, supplements and herbs to take, teas to drink, and lots of hydrotherapy! We finished with how to prevent […]
This week, I did a review of natural care for colds and flus, since people are gang-housed indoors and spreading the viruses! Neti-pots, nasal sprays, teas, herbs, vitamins, rest, diet, all the things! Your natural primer for your winter immune system.
This week, I talked about what it was like to get laser iridotomy surgery! As with most things, it wasn’t that bad. Still using drops for a few more days and will have the next one later in the month. I then talked about lots of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day when you’re single, with […]
