Heal Thyself Radio, Using A Holistic Approach to Health

Dr. Madrid discusses his 13 Pillars of Health... 1. EAT MORE FRUITS, VEGETABLES (preferably organic) 2. READ FOOD LABELS 3. AVOID WHITE POWDERS 4. ONE LEG IS BEST 5. AVOID SODA 6. COOK YOUR FOOD - 7. LIMIT/AVOID DAIRY 8. AVOID HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (HFCS) AND TRANS-FATS 9. DRINK MORE GREEN TEA and BLACK COFFEE 10. ALCOHOL? OK TO DRINK? 11. SLEEP ADEQUATELY 12. INCREASE YOUR EXERCISES 13. FORGIVE THOSE WHO WRONGED YOU Instagram: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @ericmadridmd Facebook: facebook.com/ericmadridmd DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each person is unique.

Dr. Madrid and two UC Riverside medical students, Rashid Awan and Chinedum Oranusi, sit down to discuss life, medicine, rap and more at the end of a clinic day. To watch the youtube visit of this conversation, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOlLg_jlIHk&t=1905s

In this podcast I have a discussion with Dr. Ji Kim who is a practicing dentist in Honolulu, Hawaii and also a missionary dentist who has traveled around the world (Haiti, Honduras and the Philippines) to take care of patients and their dental needs. He shares his experiences with all of us so we can learn what being a missionary dentist is all about. His practice website is: http://www.laulanidentalcare.com/ Instagram: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @ericmadridmd Facebook: facebook.com/ericmadridmd DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each person is unique.

In this episode, Dr. Eric Madrid discusses the health benefits of Mangosteen. Mangosteen is a popular fruit in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, which is where this podcast was recorded. Mangosteen has numerous health benefits due to it’s potent antioxidant properties and is considered the queen of all fruits. Reference: https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/mangosteen.html Instagram: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @ericmadridmd Facebook: facebook.com/ericmadridmd DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each person is unique.

Dr. Madrid interviews William Guthrie, a 4th year medical student from Loma Linda University Medical School located in Southern California. Doctor Madrid asked William why he wants to be a doctor, the answer may surprise you! Dr. Madrid and William discuss the future of medicine and the fact that some students now have the option to do a functional medicine rotation while in medical school. Is medical education changing, for the good? Instagram: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @ericmadridmd Facebook: facebook.com/ericmadridmd DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each person is unique.

Nootropic is a term used to describe so-called “smart drugs” or “smart supplements” that can improve cognitive function. According to a 2016 study in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, nootropics can improve memory, alertness, creativity, and attention. While there are prescription drugs considered nootropics, many prefer supplements, which may be a better and safer option to optimize brain performance—in today’s competitive world, many are also searching for a way to keep the brain strong and hopefully prevent age-related, progressive diseases, like as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and others. -Artichoke Extract -Bacopa Monnieri -Forskolin -Ginkgo Biloba -Gotu Kola -L-theanine -Turmeric -Panax ginseng -Xanthines Based on my article: https://iherb.co/3TnCsoM8 DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only.

Should you buy organic fruits and vegetables? And if, so which ones? Visit www.ewg.org for more information This non-profit group identified the following items on its “Dirty Dozen” list of produce, which have high levels of pesticide residue. These include: Strawberries Spinach Nectarines Apples Peaches Celery Grapes Pears Cherries Tomatoes Sweet bell peppers Potatoes The group also identified the “Clean 15” foods, which contain the least pesticide residue. These include: Sweet corn Avocados Pineapples Cabbage Onions Frozen sweet peas Papayas Asparagus Mangoes Eggplant Honeydew Kiwifruit Cantaloupe Cauliflower Grapefruit Instagram: ericmadridmd Twitter: @ericmadridmd Facebook: facebook.com/ericmadridmd DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each person is unique.

Dr. Madrid discusses the top 10 health benefits of walking. Reduce your risk for cancer, heart disease, strokes, dementia, diabetes and more by simply walking 20 to 60 minutes per day. The recommended goal for most is 7,000 to 10,000 steps per day. Instagram: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @ericmadridmd Facebook: facebook.com/ericmadridmd DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each individual situation will vary. Sources: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20046261 https://www.prevention.com/fitness/a20485587/benefits-from-walking-every-day/ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/5-surprising-benefits-of-walking

Learn which supplements vegetarians should consider adding to their diet and why? Based on my article: https://www.iherb.com/blog/top-6-supplements-vegetarians-may-need/462 Recommended Supplements: Calcium Iron Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protein Vitamin B-12 Vitamin D *Special thanks to Shelby Campbell, who helped me conduct research on this topic. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each individual situation will vary.

In this episode, we discuss natural approaches to help your child minimize accidents at night time. Original Article: https://iherb.co/TxbmAQw Vitamin D – 1,000 IU minimum but children frequently take up to 2,000 IU daily under the guidance of their physician. Omega 3 – 1,000 mg daily, can be taken as a capsule, gummy or liquid. Sources: Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2018 Feb 5. pii: S1477-5131(18)30034-2. doi:10.1016/j.jpurol.2018.01.007 DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each individual situation will vary.

Improve your quality of life and your overall health by changing your focus and your mindset. Focus on health. Health is not something that just accidentally occurs in your life. We need to educate our minds daily on the subject of health. Recommended Documentaries: Forks over Knives Fed Up Food Inc. Food Choices What the Health Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead Recommended Books: Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman Food Rules by Michael Pollan 10 day Detox Diet- Dr. Mark Hyman Paleo Diet - Loren Cordain

Dr. Madrid discusses whether or not Alcohol is safe to drink and if so, what is the maximum amount and what supplements can help protect the liver? Serving Sizes of alcohol: -12 ounces of typical beer, which is usually between 4.5 to 5.5 % alcohol. - 5 ounces of wine, which is typically between 11-13% alcohol. -1.5 ounces of distilled spirits (Tequila, Vodka, Rum, Whiskey, etc) which is about 40% alcohol or 80 proof. Supplements discussed: NAC (N-acetyl cysteine): https://iherb.co/qp9bV32 Milk Thistle: https://iherb.co/ERX3fSP This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Content by Dr. Madrid is for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation. The information Dr. Madrid advises is his personal opinion.

Drug prices can vary significantly from one pharmacy to another. Some pharmacies will charge up to 15 times more money than a competing pharmacy for the same drug. Learn what you can do to save money. Using prescription drug saving websites like www.goodrx.com and www.wellrx.com may help you save thousands per year.

Eliminate leg cramps without taking pharmaceutical drugs. Dr. Madrid discusses what you can do to eliminate cramps and can finally get a good night's sleep. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each individual situation will vary.

A 2018 study showed that these two herbal supplements could help improve arthritis related pain. Based on my article: https://iherb.co/4gv9QSq3 Source: Haroyan A, Mukuchyan V, Mkrtchyan N, et al. Efficacy and safety of curcumin and its combination with boswellic acid in osteoarthritis: a comparative, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018;18:7. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each individual situation will vary.