Body Chat Podcast

Why do some people gain weight eating almost exactly the same as others who are losing weight?  Why does exercise seem to work for some people and not for others?   Today, Dr. Nedd goes into the Dr. Eric Berg’s “7 Principles of Fat-Burning” and will discuss: How Dr. Berg discovered these principles. What the 7...

During pregnancy, nutritional needs change.  This includes both the foods you eat (and don’t eat) and the supplements you take.  There is also specific pre-pregnancy nutritional advice that should be known and nutritional tips for mothers who will be nursing.   Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What important step needs to be done prior to pregnancy....

Balancing nutrients – not only can you waste money taking vitamins if you do this wrong, you can potentially cause a harmful situation.  Taking supplements will help with your health and longevity but not if you don’t pay attention to the correct balance needed.  Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: Which vitamins and minerals are most...

We’ve already covered the major essential minerals.  But there are other minerals which can wreak havoc if their are deficient in your body.  These minerals are vital to some of the most important functions of your body and should not be overlooked.  In addition to covering these trace minerals, Dr. Nedd goes over other supplements...

Sodium and Potassium are two vital minerals.  They have some important functions related to the heart and cardiovascular system as well as other important functions at the cellular level.  These are 2 minerals you should not take chances with.  Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: Why the body works hard to ensure the sodium level in...

Calcium is needed for bone growth.  But what other vital roles does it play in body functions and overall health?  And why is magnesium so important in relation to calcium.  You might be surprised at what could be caused by a deficiency or imbalance in these minerals.  Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: Why calcium is...

Vitamin D wasn’t talked about much until a few years ago.  Most people only know that they get more of it when they’re out in the sun.  But now that it’s getting more attention, it’s becoming clearer that this is one of the most underrated vitamins there is.  The statistics on cancer and Vitamin D...

One of the most widely known supplements, Vitamin C is vitally important to your health.   But do you know what foods are the best sources of Vitamin C?  Do you know why taking Ascorbic Acid as your Vitamin C supplement isn’t smart?  Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: How Vitamin C assists the body and what...

8 out of the 22 B vitamins still remain.  The history behind them and the other 14 is fascinating.  But more importantly, the B Complex Vitamins are some of the most important to both physical AND mental health.  Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What are each of the B vitamins and what functions do they...

The next in our Vitamin series episodes has to do with another fat-soluble vitamin.  Vitamin E.  It is known by some as the anti-aging vitamin because of the positive effects from taking it both internally and externally.  Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What vitamin E is needed for and the symptoms you’ll see when you...

You probably know you should take vitamins.  That they are helpful.  But how much do you really know about them?  Do you know what they will do specifically?  Do you know what foods contain them?  Or why they have those letters?  Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: How the word “vitamin” came about. Why the vitamin...

One of the most frustrating things you can have happen is to be tired and not be able to sleep.  Or get to sleep easily, then wake in the middle of the night and not be able to get back to sleep.  Various forms of insomnia affect almost everyone at some time in their life. ...

Chances are that you or someone in your family has had one this year or will have one before the Spring.  Colds can be annoying and uncomfortable so understanding them and how to prevent or treat them takes you one step beyond just symptom relief.   Before your next one, make sure to listen to this...

Concussions have become a hot topic in the past several years.  Especially after the Will Smith movie.  It’s important to know how to recognize when a concussion might have happened and what to do if it has.  It’s also important to know that children have many more concussions than previously thought.  Today, Dr. Nedd will...

You may have heard about homeopathy but probably don’t fully understand what it is, what it does or how it works.  Based on a principle similar to vaccinations but without the same potential problems, homeopathy offers help with a variety of conditions.  Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: The principles behind how homeopathy works. What the...

Does it seem like every year you get sick around the holidays?  It’s not your imagination.  This is actually statistically-proven.  But why?  And is there anything you can do about it?  Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What kinds of illnesses or conditions happen more during the holiday season. What changes in our behavior causes this...

Animals are our best, non-human friends.  So we should do everything we can to make their lives happy, and comfortable and healthy.  Sometimes they have physical problems that don’t respond to traditional veterinary techniques, so then what is there to do?  Are there any other possible solutions out there to help them.  Actually, the answer...

The incidence of autism is growing rapidly.  Way too fast.  And it is a difficult situation not only for the autistic person but also for their parents.  Seemingly a mystery with no solution, this episode will look into what autism is and possible reasons for its alarming growth.  Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What autism...

This topic is personal for Dr. Nedd.  Had he not grown up when he did, he would likely have been labeled as having either ADD or ADHD and forced to take extremely addictive drugs.  This is a very touchy subject because people think if you say anything against these labels you mean that what these...

Nicotine patches, commercials showing people with holes in their throats, banning, prohibiting, taxing…  These are all attempts to get people to stop smoking.  Are they working?  Why is smoking such a concern?  Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: How many people in the U.S. currently are smokers and how does that compare to the 1940s and...