Healthy Talk

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 inflammation really be a cause of weight gain? I recently read in an article by a doctor that it can. What are your thoughts? The fat you have in your body works like a factory that pours out inflammatory molecules. These molecules have a metabolic affect that can slow down your metabolism. Your fat cells within your body can be used to store fat for energy. However, your body needs to know when to hold onto those fat cells to store them and when to burn them. It makes sense that there is a neuro-hormonal connection in different parts of your body. Dr. Mike believes that inflammation can disrupt the normal fat cell signals, causing the fat cell to hold on to more fat. However, if you were to do something to reduce some of the inflammation, can you lose weight? This is where it get a little tricky. Is calcium supplementation necessary? In other cultures where they don't supplement calcium, do they have a higher risk of bone breaks and fractures? In older adults, calcium supplementation is crucial. It's important to have the right dose and to remember that you shouldn't be taking just calcium, this can lead to build up in your arteries. Dr. Mike suggests taking calcium with vitamin K2 and vitamin D. 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 inflammation really be a cause of weight gain? I recently read in an article by a doctor that it can. What are your thoughts?The fat you have in your body works like a factory that pours out inflammatory molecules. These molecules have a metabolic affect that can slow down your metabolism.Your fat cells within your body can be used to store fat for energy. However, your body needs to know when to hold onto those fat cells to store them and when to burn them. It makes sense that there is a neuro-hormonal connection in different parts of your body.Dr. Mike believes that inflammation can disrupt the normal fat cell signals, causing the fat cell to hold on to more fat. However, if you were to do something to reduce some of the inflammation, can you lose weight? This is where it get a little tricky.Is calcium supplementation necessary? In other cultures where they don't supplement calcium, do they have a higher risk of bone breaks and fractures?In older adults, calcium supplementation is crucial. It's important to have the right dose and to remember that you shouldn't be taking just calcium, this can lead to build up in your arteries. Dr. Mike suggests taking calcium with vitamin K2 and vitamin D.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: I've been a Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patient since 1998. My doctor has put me on PPI's since then; however, earlier this year my friend encouraged me to reach out to a specialist on natural medicine. During the conversation he recommended that I stop eating wheat and start taking enzymes and probiotics. I started the diet and started taking the enzymes and probiotics that have improved my GERD condition. I am now back to only 1 mg a day of the PPI (instead of 20 mg). Before bed, I was taking six to eight Tums, and now I'm just taking one or two esophageal guardian soft chews. Recently, looking for additional alternatives, I was listening to one of your shows on Healthy Talk that discussed GERD and you mentioned Di-Delamine. If I stop taking my PPI's and start taking Di-Delamine would that be okay? Dr. Mike first wants to point out that his advice is informational and wants you to first discuss any changes in your medication with your doctor. Di-Delamine is a protein found within citrus fruits. Doctors are surprisingly unsure why Di-Delamine works. Some believe it works as a coating mechanism. Can you suggest something for muscle soreness after working out? There's a lot of information on muscle support and building, but not on recovery. Dr. Mike suggests branch chain amino acids, tart cherry extract, glutathione, and lemon verbena. You might also want to try using a foam roller to help ease some of the muscle soreness. I was wondering if the sudden infusion with a large amount of calcium from a pill is good for our health? If you take a bunch of calcium in pill form, there could be some problems and it could deposit into your arteries. Dr. Mike suggests taking calcium with vitamin K2 and vitamin D. 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:I've been a Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patient since 1998. My doctor has put me on PPI's since then; however, earlier this year my friend encouraged me to reach out to a specialist on natural medicine. During the conversation he recommended that I stop eating wheat and start taking enzymes and probiotics. I started the diet and started taking the enzymes and probiotics that have improved my GERD condition. I am now back to only 1 mg a day of the PPI (instead of 20 mg). Before bed, I was taking six to eight Tums, and now I'm just taking one or two esophageal guardian soft chews. Recently, looking for additional alternatives, I was listening to one of your shows on Healthy Talk that discussed GERD and you mentioned Di-Delamine. If I stop taking my PPI's and start taking Di-Delamine would that be okay?Dr. Mike first wants to point out that his advice is informational and wants you to first discuss any changes in your medication with your doctor.Di-Delamine is a protein found within citrus fruits. Doctors are surprisingly unsure why Di-Delamine works. Some believe it works as a coating mechanism.Can you suggest something for muscle soreness after working out? There's a lot of information on muscle support and building, but not on recovery.Dr. Mike suggests branch chain amino acids, tart cherry extract, glutathione, and lemon verbena. You might also want to try using a foam roller to help ease some of the muscle soreness.I was wondering if the sudden infusion with a large amount of calcium from a pill is good for our health?If you take a bunch of calcium in pill form, there could be some problems and it could deposit into your arteries. Dr. Mike suggests taking calcium with vitamin K2 and vitamin D.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 can being obsessed with healthy eating and fitness lead to an eating disorder?There's nothing wrong with trying to make healthier swaps with foods and making better lifestyle choices, but when it becomes obsessive, it can turn deadly. Orthorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder where you're fixated on healthy eating. It often starts out as an innocent attempt to eat more healthfully, but orthorexics become fixated on food quality and purity. How can you tell if someone is trying to be healthy or if they are struggling from orthorexia? Dr. Ovidio Bermudez and Dr. Mike discuss orthorexia and how to spot the warning signs.

How can being obsessed with healthy eating and fitness lead to an eating disorder?There's nothing wrong with trying to make healthier swaps with foods and making better lifestyle choices, but when it becomes obsessive, it can turn deadly.Orthorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder where you're fixated on healthy eating. It often starts out as an innocent attempt to eat more healthfully, but orthorexics become fixated on food quality and purity.How can you tell if someone is trying to be healthy or if they are struggling from orthorexia?Dr. Ovidio Bermudez and Dr. Mike discuss orthorexia and how to spot the warning signs.

What sort of factors can trigger an eating disorder?You may be concerned with what you are eating and how you look in the mirror every once in a while, but an eating disorder takes your perceived body image to an serious level.An eating disorder is an illness that causes extreme changes in your everyday diet, such as eating small amounts, overeating or eliminating food altogether.What are the main warning signs to look out for to determine if you or someone you know might have an eating disorder?Dr. Ovidio Bermudez and Dr. Mike discuss warning signs of an eating disorder and how you can seek professional treatment if you or a loved one is struggling.

What sort of factors can trigger an eating disorder?You may be concerned with what you are eating and how you look in the mirror every once in a while, but an eating disorder takes your perceived body image to an serious level. An eating disorder is an illness that causes extreme changes in your everyday diet, such as eating small amounts, overeating or eliminating food altogether. What are the main warning signs to look out for to determine if you or someone you know might have an eating disorder? Dr. Ovidio Bermudez and Dr. Mike discuss warning signs of an eating disorder and how you can seek professional treatment if you or a loved one is struggling.

How can Ashwagandha help with your thyroid issues?Your thyroid is not only responsible for your body temperature, but it also acts as an important factor for your metabolism and how you burn and store fat for energy. If your thyroid isn't working properly, it can cause a handful of health issues.If you've been diagnosed with a thyroid disease, you know how frustrating it can be to get the proper dosing of medication. Would you ever consider using herbs to help?Ashwagandha is one of the most popular and powerful herbs in healing and has been used since ancient times to help strengthen and restore your body.How can Ashwagandha help boost your thyroid?Listen in as Dr. Mike discusses Ashwagandha and how it can boost your thyroid.

How can Ashwagandha help with your thyroid issues?Your thyroid is not only responsible for your body temperature, but it also acts as an important factor for your metabolism and how you burn and store fat for energy. If your thyroid isn't working properly, it can cause a handful of health issues. If you've been diagnosed with a thyroid disease, you know how frustrating it can be to get the proper dosing of medication. Would you ever consider using herbs to help? Ashwagandha is one of the most popular and powerful herbs in healing and has been used since ancient times to help strengthen and restore your body. How can Ashwagandha help boost your thyroid? Listen in as Dr. Mike discusses Ashwagandha and how it can boost your thyroid.

What's the connection between lack of sleep, too much sugar, and lack of sex drive?Not sleeping well is sure to interfere with your daily activities and can alter your mood. You may find that when you're overly-tired, you reach for foods and drinks packed with sugar to help boost your energy.By doing that, not only are you damaging your overall health, but you're affecting your sex drive.What is the connection between lack of sleep, too much sugar, and lack of sex-drive?Listen in as Brad Davidson, Co-Founder and Performance Strategist at Stark, joins Dr. Mike to share the connection between sugar, lack of sleep, and your sex drive.

What's the connection between lack of sleep, too much sugar, and lack of sex drive?Not sleeping well is sure to interfere with your daily activities and can alter your mood. You may find that when you're overly-tired, you reach for foods and drinks packed with sugar to help boost your energy. By doing that, not only are you damaging your overall health, but you're affecting your sex drive. What is the connection between lack of sleep, too much sugar, and lack of sex-drive? Listen in as Brad Davidson, Co-Founder and Performance Strategist at Stark, joins Dr. Mike to share the connection between sugar, lack of sleep, and your sex drive.

Should you eat less often or five to six meals a day?It seems like every month or so there's a new diet or rule you should be following in order to drop the stubborn weight you can't seem to get rid of. For example, you might have heard that you shouldn't eat past 8 p.m. Or, that you should eat only protein and fat during the day, and carbohydrates at night. Do you know which weight loss myths can actually backfire and cause you to gain more weight? Listen in as Brad Davidson, Co-Founder and Performance Strategist at Stark, joins Dr. Mike to bust the top six weight loss myths that can actually cause you to gain weight.

Should you eat less often or five to six meals a day?It seems like every month or so there's a new diet or rule you should be following in order to drop the stubborn weight you can't seem to get rid of.For example, you might have heard that you shouldn't eat past 8 p.m. Or, that you should eat only protein and fat during the day, and carbohydrates at night.Do you know which weight loss myths can actually backfire and cause you to gain more weight?Listen in as Brad Davidson, Co-Founder and Performance Strategist at Stark, joins Dr. Mike to bust the top six weight loss myths that can actually cause you to gain weight.

Why do you need arterial support as you age?As you age, inflammatory cells, lipids, calcium, and cellular waste products build up within the walls of your blood vessels and form arterial plaque. This plaque can build up and rupture and potentially block your blood flow. This can be extremely dangerous, even fatal. How can you find total arterial support to help keep your cells healthy? Listen in as Dr. Mike shares why arterial support is important as you age and how you can find total arterial support.