Body Chat Podcast

Chinese medicine developed over 5000 years ago and includes many drug-free, alternative therapies.  Acupuncture is one of the best known, but isn’t the only one.  Auriculotherapy and reflexology are others which can be done by professional practitioners but can also be used as home therapies.   In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What is unique...

Spinal decompression therapy is not a cure by itself, but it does enhance the results that can be obtained from Chiropractic treatment.  It, and other traction therapies are very helpful in spinal conditions including difficult disc situations and can be a great alternative when surgery isn’t required.   In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: How...

“____(drug) is safe and effective.”  “____ (drug) is FDA-approved.”  That’s all you really need to know about a medication or medical device, right?  Not so fast…   In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: Why clinical testing protocols became a requirement for drug or medical device approval and when this happened. How clinical researchers have had...

You may have heard about them or seem something about them in a movie.  Maybe you’ve heard why they should be done or that they are safe.  But were prefrontal lobotomies really effective and safe?  And is ECT, the modern name for electroshock therapy is it safe or effective?  Or is it’s current day use...

You’ve probably heard about ADD or ADHD and may want to know more about them.  We covered both in detail on Episode 47.  During that discussion, we mentioned the drugs being used for the ‘treatment’ of these – but there’s additional info that you really should know about them.   In this episode Dr. Nedd will...

Let’s be honest, psychotic behavior is scary.  In part because we don’t understand it and in part because it’s unpredictable.  The answer many years ago was what would be considered cruel and unusual punishment today.  Now we have more humane treatments with modern anti-psychotic drugs.  Or do we?  In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss:...

They became more widely used in the 50s and 60s after Valium gained in popularity with housewives.  Well, at least it was prescribed more for housewives.  I can’t really say they were popular.  Anti-anxiety drugs may be seen as something to ‘just help you relax’, but should never be taken lightly.  In this episode Dr....

Since the release of Prozac in the late 1980s, antidepressants have been touted  as wonder-drugs that helps people overcome depression.  But what do antidepressants really do?  And why do so many have the dreaded, FDA Black Box warning on them.  In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What anti-depressants are supposed to do, in theory....

Psychiatric drugs have become more accepted than in the past and are increasingly prescribed for adults, children and even infants.  Hear about how this category of drugs gain such prominence and what information should you have regarding them.  In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What a psychiatric drug is and what are the different...

One of the most pervasive and commonly experienced fungal infections, Candida can have more of an impact than you probably realize.  In fact, some symptoms or conditions you currently have might actually be the result of a Candida infection.  In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What Candida is, how it can affect your body...

There are 2 sets of uncomfortable symptoms women go through related to their unique reproductive system.  One is PMS or Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and these symptoms can range from just annoying to completely debilitating.  The other is Menopause which is the result of the female reproductive system going into retirement.  Both can be very difficult to...

The ovaries and uterus are the main organs in the female reproductive system and the ovaries are also part of the endocrine system.  They play a role in female characteristics and in the ability of a woman to conceive and bear a child.  However, there are times when not all goes the way it should. ...

The testes and prostate are the 2 key components of the male reproductive system and they also have a role in the endocrine system.  They are much more important to overall health than most men realize., Dr. Nedd will discuss: The role that the testes have in the male reproductive system and what endocrine functions...

The glands of the endocrine system control some very important functions of the body.  Growth, sleep and even emotions are affected by hormones produced by the endocrine system.  3 endocrine glands are located in the brain and have control over other endocrine glands…essentially the control centers.   In this episode, Dr. Nedd will discuss: How the...

The pancreas is another dual purpose organ, having both digestive functions and endocrine functions.  The appendix however is a mystery.  Is it just some random piece of the body with no purpose?  No.  And new information is showing how important it is.   In this episode, Dr. Nedd will discuss: How important the pancreas is in...

The liver aids in digestion and also is considered part of the endocrine system.  With hundreds of functions it is one of the most important organs in the body.  The gallbladder works together with the liver and supports in.  Illness in either organ is not something you want to experience.   In this episode, Dr. Nedd...

Sluggishness, difficulty losing weight, hair loss and various other symptoms related to a slowed metabolism can be due to thyroid problems.  Bone loss and other calcium related issues can arise when the parathyroid glands don’t function right.  These glands both play a key role in health and daily functions.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will...

The adrenal glands have some very important functions in the body but the ones they are best known for are handling acute and chronic stress.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will discuss: How the adrenals come into play for the ‘fight or flight mechanism’. What hormones are released by the adrenal glands and how they...

The endocrine system has some of the most important functions in the body.  In fact, the hormones created in and distributed by the endocrine glands and organs have a lot to do with physical and emotional well-being.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What organs and glands  are in the endocrine system and the...

How should your diet differ from someone else’s and why?  What type of exercise is best for your body type?   Today, Dr. Nedd finishes our discussion of Dr. Eric Berg’s “7 Principles of Fat-Burning” when we talk about: How to tell which body type you have. Why you need to proof up your liver first...