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Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: Dr. Sinatra has been suggesting nattokinase for some time to help reduce the amount of fibrin in the bloodstream to prevent clotting, thereby reducing the chance of a heart attack. Ralph Holsworth talks about other things to use, like serrapeptase for heart attack prevention. Do you have an opinion on nattokinase or serrapeptase? Dr. Mike things that there should be more research on both of these types of therapies. Inflammation is part of most diseases, and Dr. Mike believes it's crucial to get inflammation under control to help prevent disease. Inflammation occurs when there are too many proteins within your blood. Blood clotting also happens because of the excessive amount of proteins that are in your blood. Fibrinogen is what doctors target to help reduce blood clotting with enzymes like nattokinase or serrapeptase. In Dr. Mike's opinion, nattokinase is the better therapy, because it targets fibrinogen more specifically and more potently. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

How have trials gone so far and what can we expect for the future of new cancer treatment Mipsagargin?Mipsagargin is a recent generic drug that was created by GenSpera, Inc., a leader in developing therapies for cancer treatments. This is a new drug that contains a natural product (a poisonous weed) that kills the growth of tumors. Currently, Mipsagargin is in phase two clinical trials for hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) and glioblastoma (brain cancer). Will this drug be expanding to other cancer treatments?Dr. Craig Dionne shares what Mipsagargin is and how patients can receive this drug for treatment.

How have trials gone so far and what can we expect for the future of new cancer treatment Mipsagargin?Mipsagargin is a recent generic drug that was created by GenSpera, Inc., a leader in developing therapies for cancer treatments. This is a new drug that contains a natural product (a poisonous weed) that kills the growth of tumors. Currently, Mipsagargin is in phase two clinical trials for hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) and glioblastoma (brain cancer). Will this drug be expanding to other cancer treatments? Dr. Craig Dionne shares what Mipsagargin is and how patients can receive this drug for treatment.

What's the biggest barrier holding doctors back in finding a cure for cancer?If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, it can make you feel like your whole world has turned upside down.Besides the emotional roller coaster, you also have to figure out what your next step is in terms of treatment.Typically, if you've been diagnosed with cancer, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy are the most utilized treatments. Unfortunately, with all of these treatments, there are many physical and emotional side effects.Are there any other potential cancer cures that have limited access?Listen in as Dr. Craig Dionne joins Dr. Mike to discuss potential cancer treatments that have limited access.

What's the biggest barrier holding doctors back in finding a cure for cancer?If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, it can make you feel like your whole world has turned upside down. Besides the emotional roller coaster, you also have to figure out what your next step is in terms of treatment. Typically, if you've been diagnosed with cancer, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy are the most utilized treatments. Unfortunately, with all of these treatments, there are many physical and emotional side effects. Are there any other potential cancer cures that have limited access? Listen in as Dr. Craig Dionne joins Dr. Mike to discuss potential cancer treatments that have limited access.

The most common use for chamomile tea is easing anxiety, but it has several benefits for your overall health.Chamomile tea has been used in traditional medicine for many years. If you've ever wanted something natural to drink before bed to help soothe your body, your doctor might have recommended drinking this tea.A recent study from the University of Texas and published in The Gerontologist showed that chamomile might help extend your life. Researchers studied the effects of chamomile in the Mexican-American female population.They found that 14 percent of the women in the study who drank chamomile tea were 29 percent less likely to die over the seven-year period compared to those women who did not drink chamomile tea.Listen in as Dr. Mike shares why chamomile tea is beneficial to your health and how it can help you live longer.

The most common use for chamomile tea is easing anxiety, but it has several benefits for your overall health.Chamomile tea has been used in traditional medicine for many years. If you've ever wanted something natural to drink before bed to help soothe your body, your doctor might have recommended drinking this tea. A recent study from the University of Texas and published in The Gerontologist showed that chamomile might help extend your life. Researchers studied the effects of chamomile in the Mexican-American female population. They found that 14 percent of the women in the study who drank chamomile tea were 29 percent less likely to die over the seven-year period compared to those women who did not drink chamomile tea. Listen in as Dr. Mike shares why chamomile tea is beneficial to your health and how it can help you live longer.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:Can you review the foods that I can and cannot eat with gout?Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in your blood, which causes inflammation.There are some foods you should probably avoid if you're prone to acute gout, including meat, dairy, fructose, and beer.You might want to consider drinking more water and eating more nutritious foods, plant based protein, and fruit.There are some supplements that can help acute gout, including drinking a combination of water, tart cherry extract, and vitamin C.If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: Can you review the foods that I can and cannot eat with gout? Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in your blood, which causes inflammation. There are some foods you should probably avoid if you're prone to acute gout, including meat, dairy, fructose, and beer. You might want to consider drinking more water and eating more nutritious foods, plant based protein, and fruit. There are some supplements that can help acute gout, including drinking a combination of water, tart cherry extract, and vitamin C. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:Are nutritional deficiencies to blame for being overweight? When you lack proper nutrition, your body may be showing you signs that you have a nutritional deficiency. These signs can be a number of things like brittle nails, bleeding gums, painful joints, hair loss, acne, dry skin, and many others. What about weight gain? A study from a children's hospital in Oakland, California conducted three eight-week trials involving the twice daily intake of nutrient bars for two months for 43 lean and overweight/obese adolescents. What researchers found was in the overweight/obese participants, there was a reduction in weight, weight circumference, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, triglycerides, insulin resistance, C-Reactive Protein, and inflammation. Nutrition is extremely important; in fact, it's listed as one of the nine pillars of successful weight loss Dr. Mike wrote about. The rest of the pillars are: Restore insulin sensitivity Restore youthful hormone balance Control rate of carbohydrate absorption Increase physical activity Restore brain serotonin Restore resting energy expenditure rate Restore healthy adipocyte signaling Inhibit the lipase enzyme Eat to live a long and healthy life If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: Are nutritional deficiencies to blame for being overweight? When you lack proper nutrition, your body may be showing you signs that you have a nutritional deficiency. These signs can be a number of things like brittle nails, bleeding gums, painful joints, hair loss, acne, dry skin, and many others. What about weight gain? A study from a children's hospital in Oakland, California conducted three eight-week trials involving the twice daily intake of nutrient bars for two months for 43 lean and overweight/obese adolescents. What researchers found was in the overweight/obese participants, there was a reduction in weight, weight circumference, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, triglycerides, insulin resistance, C-Reactive Protein, and inflammation. Nutrition is extremely important; in fact, it's listed as one of the nine pillars of successful weight loss Dr. Mike wrote about. The rest of the pillars are: Restore insulin sensitivity Restore youthful hormone balance Control rate of carbohydrate absorption Increase physical activity Restore brain serotonin Restore resting energy expenditure rate Restore healthy adipocyte signaling Inhibit the lipase enzyme Eat to live a long and healthy life If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

What role do zinc, copper, iron, and glutathione play in heart health?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the number-one killer of U.S. men and women, accounting for 40 percent of all U.S. deaths. That's more than all forms of cancer combined.What antioxidants are the most important for preventing heart disease?Listen in as Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum joins Dr. Mike to share how you can prevent heart disease with antioxidants.

What role do zinc, copper, iron, and glutathione play in heart health?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the number-one killer of U.S. men and women, accounting for 40 percent of all U.S. deaths. That's more than all forms of cancer combined. What antioxidants are the most important for preventing heart disease? Listen in as Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum joins Dr. Mike to share how you can prevent heart disease with antioxidants.

Consuming just one 12-ounce sugary soda a day could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by a whopping 30 percent.Did you know that increased consumption of sugar can trigger insulin resistance and diabetes, as well as magnesium deficiency, all of which have an impact on heart health?Research supports this, with a study in JAMA Internal Medicine (2014) revealing that American adults consume, on average, about 15 percent of their calories from sugar added to their food, with 37 percent of the added sugar coming from sugar-sweetened beverages.Researchers project that consuming just one 12-ounce sugary soda a day could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by a whopping 30 percent.What are some tips to beat sugar addiction?Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, shares his top tips to help you overcome your sugar addiction.

Consuming just one 12-ounce sugary soda a day could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by a whopping 30 percent.Did you know that increased consumption of sugar can trigger insulin resistance and diabetes, as well as magnesium deficiency, all of which have an impact on heart health? Research supports this, with a study in JAMA Internal Medicine (2014) revealing that American adults consume, on average, about 15 percent of their calories from sugar added to their food, with 37 percent of the added sugar coming from sugar-sweetened beverages. Researchers project that consuming just one 12-ounce sugary soda a day could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by a whopping 30 percent. What are some tips to beat sugar addiction? Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, shares his top tips to help you overcome your sugar addiction.