Body Chat Podcast

A ‘popular’ hallucinogenic drug that takes people on a ‘trip’, LSD’s origins show it doesn’t bring enlightenment.  Rather, it brings about a more controllable population.  In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: How the CIA used LSD on unwitting subjects during their MK Ultra project in the 1950s and early 60s.. The reported effects people...

Beer, wine, whiskey, mixed drinks.  Commonly consumed by adults in all periods of history including today.  Drinking and driving is dangerous but what about drinking by itself?  What is safe and what is a health risk when it comes to drinking?   In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: The alcoholic ‘strength’ of different drinks. The...

Cocaine is known as the rich man’s drug while crack cocaine is the economical version.  For the poor man.  Neither version is as glorious as it had been made out to be, especially when going withdrawal symptoms.   In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: The differences between cocaine and crack. Why these drugs are the...

You’ve probably heard about the ‘opioid epidemic’, but do you know what that is?  Why is it being called an epidemic?  Is it something that could affect you or someone you care about?  It sure could if you don’t have the information that will be shared here.   In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: What...

After 100 episodes on mainly health-related topics, we’re going to spend time in this episode getting to know Dr. Nedd a little better.  His patients and brother were given the opportunity to ask any question they wanted, as long as it wasn’t embarrassing.  There were some health-topic questions but most of them were more personal...

Continuing from where we left off in part 1, this episode looks at the effects marijuana can have, and has had, on people’s physical and mental health.  We also explore the impact on cities and states where it has been legalized.   In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: The 5 “everyone knows…” statements from last...

It’s probably the best known and most commonly used recreational drug in the world, and most people think of it as a ‘safe’ drug.  But is it really?  Who can you believe – the advocates or the opponents?   In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What are the key active components or drugs in marijuana....

One of the most commonly used chemicals to control the weeds that affect our food crops is Glyphosate.  Originally in just the product known as RoundUp, it’s now in many, many weed killers used on farms.  It gained prominence because of its effectiveness but there is another side that’s concerning.  Very concerning.  Because it has...

GMO has to do with food.  Genetic engineering of food.  Combining genes from one plant or animal with the genes of another.  Like using Halibut genes in a new breed of tomato (true story).  Is this good?  Is this bad?   In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What GMO is, the reasons given for its...

Infants and young children have different nutritional needs from older childer or adults.  It’s important to understand what they need and why, so you don’t make the mistakes most parents make.  Properly fed children will be less susceptible to chronic health problems in later life and will also be less likely to have behavioral issues...

There are a lot of changes that go on in a woman’s body during pregnancy.  There’s no avoiding this.  But mothers-to-be can avoid or minimize the problems that these changes can cause for the mother physically.   In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What changes do happen in a mother-to-be’s body and why. How misalignment...

We don’t always eat healthily and we’re in an environment that exposes us to toxic substances on a routine basis.  Just like you need to get an oil change for your car periodically to prevent the buildup of sludge, and to keep it running smoothly, you have to take care of your body in a...

Trigger point therapy is very effective in handling specific problems that come up with muscles and the tissue that surrounds them.  These problems commonly come from or contribute to subluxations and can cause pain and spasms that are very uncomfortable.  In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What happens in muscle tissue that causes trigger...

Whether you exercise regularly or not, you probably at least think you should.  Or have been told you should.  But what is the right kind of exercise for you, and what should you do to get the best results from any fitness program?  In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: The 2 main types of...

Arthritis is a condition that affects 10s of millions of people in the US alone.  It is a painful and sometimes debilitating condition which typically never goes away.  In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: 2 of the most common forms of arthritis – Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis. The usual treatments for arthritis and the...

While Dr. Nedd might approve of some heavy metal in music, he knows that heavy metals in the body aren’t good for you at all.  But how can you get rid of a heavy metal buildup in the body.  And is there a way to reduce a calcium buildup in the blood vessels?  In this...

When your heart stops, so do you.  The longer your heart and circulatory system function well, the longer and healthier life you’ll have.   Since you can’t trade in your heart like you can your car, you might want to know how to keep it working at it’s optimum.  In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss:...

A body isn’t just composed of random parts that are isolated from one another.  The parts and systems of the body work together and affect each other.  Ignoring this fundamental fact can lead to a whole mess of physical conditions that seem hard to fix.  Unless you and your doctor take a Holistic health approach. ...