Heal Thyself Radio, Using A Holistic Approach to Health

Do you normally make a New Year's Resolution?  Dr. Madrid explains why you should not do this and what you should do instead!  This podcast is a  MUST LISTEN TO  for anyone who wants to improve their life! Website/Social Media: www.EricMadridMD.com Instagram: @ericmadridmd Twitter:   @ericmadridmd Facebook.com/EricMadridMD YouTube.com/EricMadridMD

Dr. Madrid interviews Jeff Chilton, mushroom expert and “Fun guy”. They discuss the health benefits of specific mushrooms and how they can help enrich your life, lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation.  In 1983, after 10 years of commercial mushroom growing experience, Jeff co-authored and published the classic, bestselling book on small-scale mushroom cultivation, The Mushroom Cultivator. That same year he moved his family to British Columbia to start a mushroom spawn laboratory and small speciality mushroom growing facility. By 1989, after much research, it became clear that many of the specialty mushrooms had medicinal properties and this was the wave of the future.  In 1989 Jeff made his first trip to China to attend the International Society for Mushroom Science’s (ISMS) conference in Nanjing and he discovered the depth of mushroom knowledge and production capacity that China offered.  The relationships Jeff built over the next 10 years laid the foundation that made Nammex (www.nammex.com) a leader in the new category of medicinal mushrooms. This same year, 1989, Nammex was founded. His products can also be purchased retail at www.realmushrooms.com  Website/Social Media: www.EricMadridMD.com Instagram: @ericmadridmd Twitter:   @ericmadridmd Facebook.com/EricMadridMD YouTube.com/EricMadridMD

Dr. Talha Memon received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at New York Institute of Technology. He completed his Family Medicine Residency at University of California, Riverside where he was awarded Intern of the Year.  He completed his specialty training in Sleep Medicine at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, which is one of the most prestigious programs in the nation. He is board certified with the American Academy of Family Physicians for Family Practice and Sleep Medicine.  Dr. Memon enjoys Academic Medicine. He has won numerous Research Awards, including first prize in California Academy of Family Medicine, 2nd prize at Michigan Academy of Sleep Medicine and Researcher of the Year Award at UCR. He specializes in seeing adult and children patients with Sleep Disordered Breathing (Sleep Apnea), Restless legs syndrome, Insomnia, Parasomnia and Hypersomnolence.  Follow Dr . Memon on Twitter.com/SoCalSleepDoc  Website/Social Media: www.EricMadridMD.com Instagram: @ericmadridmd Twitter:   @ericmadridmd Facebook.com/EricMadridMD YouTube.com/EricMadridMD DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid and guests are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each person is unique.

Dr. Madrid discusses the numerous health benefits of cranberries, a seasonal favorite. Cranberries are rich in antioxidants and help protect the body from many conditions such as: -Urinary infections -High blood pressure and cholesterol -High blood sugar in diabetes -Anticancer properties -Digestive benefits One cup or 220 grams of chopped cranberries contains: 50 calories 13.2 grams of carbohydrates (4.7 grams of sugar) 4 g of fiber (25 mg per day of fiber is advised) 10 milligrams (mg) of calcium 7 mg of magnesium 12 mg of phosphorus 88 mg of potassium 15 mg of vitamin C 70 IU of vitamin A 5.50 mcg of vitamin K Cranberries also contain thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B6. In addition, they are a great source of vitamin E. Based on article: https://iherb.co/Ly9Rifag Follow Dr. Madrid: Instagram: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @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.

Controlling one’s emotions can be difficult at times. As the saying goes, 10% of life is what happens to you while 90% of life is how you react. We can choose the 90%. Many people spend their life blaming others for their problems. If you blame someone else for your problems, you are in essence giving them the power and expecting them to fix your problems. You are now a powerless. Take responsibility for your life, take the “power to fix” back, make smart but frequently hard choices and you’ll see your life will improve. We each have one life to live, create the life you want. Don’t expect somebody else to create your life for you. Two artist can both paint a beautiful portrait together, but one artist should not expect the other to do it ALL. Follow me: IG: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @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.

Introduction to the Top 12 Superfoods, a class of foods rich in vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. These foods should be consumed in one’s diet daily. Listen and learn about the health benefits of each of the superfoods listed below. 02:42 Wheatgrass 04:11 Goji berries 06:36 Cinnamon 07:36 Acai berries 08:51 Maqui berry 11:31 Bee Propolis 14:06 Spirulina 15:36 Almonds 16:51 Turmeric 16:26 Celery 16:54 Brazil Nuts 17:16 Chocolate (Dark Chocolate) Eric Madrid MD IG: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @ericmadridmd Based on my article found on iherb: https://www.iherb.com/blog/the-top-16-superfoods-to-incorporate-into-your-diet/321 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 Dr. Wes Youngberg, a practicing clinical nutritionist and lifestyle medicine specialist in Temecula, CA. They discuss reversal of chronic diseases such as diabetes, dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Youngberg was trained at Loma Linda University where he earned a doctorate in clinical preventive care and a master’s degree in nutrition. (2:15) Reverse diabetes? (5:22) Diabetes and Cancer Risk- 30-50% increased risk of many cancers, including prostate cancer, breast cancer & more. (7:55) Diabetes is reversible through intensive lifestyle changes. Dr. Youngberg discusses his success in helping 76% of his patients reverse their diabetes. Dr. Madrid discusses two recent patients who improved their diabetes, including once who stopped insulin after one week of diet improvement. (12:50) Diabetes increases risk for Alzheimer’s Disease. (14:25) Insulin Resistance & Alzheimer’s in addition to heart disease & other chronic diseases. (17:45) Dr. Youngberg discusses the connection between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease & what some are now calling Type 3 Diabetes. (21:00) The Genetics of Alzheimer’s, including an APOe gene discussion and risk. (23:00) Dr. Youngberg discusses what one can do to “reverse” Alzheimer’s disease by reducing exposure to risk factors. Turn off bad genes, turn on good genes. (24:40) Know your genetic risk using www.23andme.com (26:40) Insulin Resistance & prostate cancer (27:26) Vitamin D, Prostate cancer & Alzheimer’s disease (30:37) Erroneous “Silver Bullet” paradigm in medicine & how the paradigm of medicine is now changing to a Holistic paradigm. (32:40) Exercise & Alzheimer’s risk in identical twins. (34:30) Dr. Youngberg discusses his protocol for helping those with cognitive dysfunction (36:10) Dr. Youngberg discusses a patient whose cognitive function improved after 2 months using his comprehensive protocol. (41:00) Top Strategies to Prevent Alzheimer’s 1. Correct Nutritional Deficiencies (Magnesium, Zinc, etc) 2. Minimize Exposure to Environmental Toxins (48:00) Dr. Youngberg discusses patient from Texas whose cognitive function improved using his protocol & the role toxins played. Published article: https://journals.sagepub.com/stoken/default+domain/10.1177/1559827618766468-free-token/full (58:00) Alzheimer Reversal Program 1. Reversal of Inflammation using diet (increase fruits, vegetables and avoid sugars/simple carbohydrates), lifestyle changes &/or supplements (ie Fatty acids, Turmeric, etc.) 2. Blood level of copper:zinc ; 1:1 ratio is optimal 3. Gut Health- optimize gut microbiome, probiotics, diet 4. Optimize Digestion - Reduce/stop acid reducers if possible to ensure optimal absorption of nutrients 5. Order the appropriate blood tests as recommended by Dr. Youngberg 6. Exercise regularly Watch Dr. Youngberg’s Lecture series on how to implement the full Bredesen Protocol for the prevention & reversal of cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s Disease: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/drwesyoungberg (1 hour 7 min) Cognoscopy- Get a brain evaluation at age 45 per Dr. Bredesen, Neurologist at UCLA (1 hour 20 min) Following the protocol can be hard for some but having Alzheimer’s disease is also hard. Therefore, choose your “hard”. Dr. Bredesen and Dr. Youngberg's Research Study https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/reversal-of-cognitive-decline-100-patients-2161-0460-1000450.pdf Dr. Youngberg’s and Paulina Shetty’s study in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine https://journals.sagepub.com/stoken/default+domain/10.1177/1559827618766468-free-token/full ————————————————————————— Follow Dr. Madrid Instagram @ericmadridmd Dr. Youngberg Contact Information: http://dryoungberg.com YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/wyoungberg DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Consult with your own doctor

Dr. Eric Madrid interviews Lauren Quan-Madrid, co-founder of People’s Yoga, the first yoga studio ever, in East Los Angeles. Lauren shares her experience with yoga over the last decade and how it has enriched her life. Lauren graduated from Cal Berkeley with a Bachelor’s degree in Ethnic Studies and a Master’s Degree from the University of Southern California (USC) in Urban Planning. After spending a few years in the corporate world, Lauren co-founded People’s Yoga Studio as a way of giving back to her community. Lauren also shares how yoga benefits the mind, body and spirit. Dr. Madrid also discusses the scientific studies which show yoga to be helpful for those with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, insomnia and much more. Contact People's Yoga http://www.peoplesyoga.org IG: @peoplesyoga Eric Madrid MD IG: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @ericmadridmd References: Yoga & Back Pain- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28076926 Yoga & Breast Cancer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28045199 Yoga & Depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23922209 Yoga & Mod Dep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28301561 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.

Seasons change and so does life. Dr. Madrid discusses life, expectations and realities. Learn how to be content and happy no matter what is going on in your life. Most of our problems occur as a result of our outlook on the world. If we change our outlook, we change our lives. Dr. Madrid discusses how he tries to be optimistic during challenging (bad) times but humble and thankful during good times. Using this approach, he is able to focus on happiness. "If you feel like you are losing everything, remember that trees lose their leaves every year, and they still stand tall and wait for better days to come" IG: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @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 natural approaches to treating and controlling depression symptoms. Do not stop taking any prescription medications for depression unless told to do so by your physician. If you are feeling suicidal, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Alternatives tratments discussed: Diet Exercise Toxins Essential Fatty Acids Vitamin D Magnesium Zinc SAMe St. John's Wort The information in this podcast is based on my article: https://iherb.co/2dwgTK9g SOCIAL MEDIA: 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.

Can probiotics lower cholesterol? According to a 2018 study, the answer is yes. Probiotics appear to have many other health benefits in addition to maintaining a healthy gut. In addition to diet, exercise and prescription cholesterol medications the use of probiotics may be an additional tool one can consider to help lower total cholesterol levels in the blood. Most need at least 10 billion to 100 billion units per day of a probiotic supplement. Common strains taken include acidophilus, lactobacillus and bifidobacteria. Some supplements have a combination of multiple probiotic species. Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5805418/ 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.

Doctor Madrid briefly discusses the importance of not only having a healthy body but making smart diet decisions and the impact this will have on our brain health and thinking. "Keeping the body in good shape keeps the mind strong and clear" 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.

If you, a family member or friend have been diagnosed and suffer from migraine headaches, you might want to listen & share this podcast. Dr. Madrid discusses natural approaches he takes with his patients to help prevent and control their migraines. See disclaimer below! Based on my article: https://iherb.co/3pJ5kNUC Some commonly recognized triggers of migraines: -Cheeses (due to the amino acid tyramine) -Wine (due to the presence of sulfites) -Food additives such as MSG, food dyes and preservatives -History of head trauma and concussion -Sleep deprivation -Sleep apnea -Chronic stress -Menstruation/Hormone changes -Caffeine can trigger in some, while preventing in others -Dehydration -Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame (NutraSweet), found in essentially all diet or zero-calorie carbonated beverages. Recommended Supplements: -Riboflavin – Adults - 400 mg daily. Pediatrics - 100 to 400 mg daily. -Magnesium chelate (i.e malate, citrate, etc.) –125 mg to 500 mg daily -Ginger – 250 mg to 500 mg once or twice daily. -Omega 3-Fish Oil – 2,000 to 4,000 mg daily. Divide into twice a day dosing. -Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) – 100 mg to 300 mg daily -Alpha Lipoic Acid – 600 to 800 mg daily to prevent migraines, okay to take in divided doses. -Melatonin –3 mg to 10 mg each night 1-2 hours before bed. -Feverfew – 250 mg once or twice per day. -Butterbur – 75 mg once to three times daily. Other Useful Prevention Measures -Clean up your diet, avoid toxins -Optimize Gut health -Regular aerobic exercise -Yoga -Acupuncture -Meditation -Chamomile essential oil has shown benefit when applied to the upper lip or when used with a diffuser -Lavender essential has shown benefit when applied to the upper lip or when used with a diffuser 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. Madrid discusses commonly prescribed medications which can cause and contribute to weight gain. Is it possible your doctor is contributing to your weight gain? Dr. Madrid also discusses some alternatives to these medications. Diabetes drugs which cause weight gain: 1. Insulin- Long acting and short acting formulations 2. Thiazolidinediones. – rosiglitazone, poglitazone (actos) 3. Sulfonylureas – glipizide, glimepiride and glyburide Alternatives? Metformin, Liraglutide and dulaglutide can assist with weight loss Depression/Anxiety: 1. Antidepressant drugs like amitriptyline, paroxetine, sertraline and mirtazapine (Remeron) frequently cause weight gain.. *Alternatives to ask your doctor about include reducing the dose of the medication, especially if it is working for you. Some find that fluoxetine, and buproprion (Wellbutrin) help with weight loss. St. Johns wort is an herbal equivalent with no affect on weight. Blood pressure-reducing drugs: 1. beta-blockers (metoprolol, atenolol, carvedilol) slow down metabolism/heart rate, and increase weight. Alternatives: ace inhibitors, ARBs and Calcium Channel blockers. Seizure disorders/epilepsy drugs; 1. Valproate and carbamazepine Steroid hormone drugs: 1. Prednisone and birth control pills are associated with weight gain. Inhaled steroids, used for asthma/copd is not associated with weight gain. Bipolar and schizophrenia drugs: Antipsychotic drugs such as haloperidol, clozapine, lithium, dulaglutide and liraglutide. 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 a popular quote attributed to the ancient Chinese Philosopher, Lao Tzu. A meme for this quote was seen on the IG page of @medicine_remixed and then reposted on @ericmadridmd. Upon seeing this quote, I realized I needed to explore it in a bit more detail. “If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” ― Lao Tzu