Body Chat Podcast

Pain in the area of the rib cage and the mid-back is very common.  Sometimes it can be excruciatingly painful.  Other times it can be due to serious conditions.  Understanding what can cause pain in this area of the body and what to do about it can save you aggravation and can also save your...

The most mobile joint in the body needs some extra protection.  That’s where the shoulder girdle comes into play.  As a protector of the shoulder joint it is a complex structure set up to be strong.  But with 23 muscles and multiple joints, it also faces some interesting challenges that can cause pain and discomfort...

Neck pain is common, but there isn’t just one type of pain.  Surface, deep, localized, referred, sharp, dull, burning…  There are several types of neck pain.  You might have one, or a combination of a few of them.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What types of neck pain people can have. What are...

Sensory symptoms include numbness, tingling and a burning sensation.  They can be experienced alone or in combination and indicate something wrong in the body.   Sometimes it’s minor and sometimes it can indicate something serious.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What can cause each of these sensory symptoms. Which serious conditions these symptoms can...

If you’ve never had sciatica, the torture it causes may not be real to you.  But it can hamper your ability to go on with your daily life.  Hopefully, you don’t suffer from it and will never experience it.  But just in case…  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What sciatica is and how...

Chances are good at some point that you’ll be looking for a diet to help you lose weight.  Or at least control your weight.  Maybe you’ll even go a step further and look for a dietary approach that is the healthiest one for you.   This week we’ll look at 2 of the most popular diets...

As we head out of the holidays and into January, most people want to return to a healthier eating pattern.  They also want to lose weight and get in better shape.  One change that most people need to make is to eliminate sugar from their diet.  That’s a great plan but it can be sabotaged...

This week we dive further into 3 potential serious conditions caused by tick and mosquito bites.  Each one causes health problems that are troubling and, in some cases, deadly.  So they can’t be ignored.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: Why lyme disease can be such a problem and so difficult to deal with....

In case you ever get bitten or stung by a spider, snake, or scorpion it would be good to know what to do.  How dangerous is it?  What precautions can you take?  What should you do if you’re bitten or stung?  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: Simple ways to tell if a snake...

It doesn’t matter where you go, insects are always there somewhere.  Some leave you alone and others are going to sting or bite you.  Besides the pain of the sting or the itch or the bite, you can suffer some more serious health consequences.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: The most dangerous insect...

There are 2 more health destroyers which are found in many homes and workplaces.  They can cause some serious health problems that aren’t easily diagnosed, even in children.   This week we go over asbestos and lead.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: Where asbestos can be found and why you have to be cautious...

Hidden in the environment, these health destroyers can cause problems that aren’t easily diagnosed.   This week we go over mold and mycotoxins.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: The different types of mold and the symptoms or conditions they can cause. How testing for mold is most commonly done. A very high percentage of...

It tastes so good but we feel like crap afterwards.  Holiday meals are great but they aren’t necessarily healthy for us.  No one wants a kale and tofu meal for Thanksgiving so how do you do both tasty and healthy for holiday dinners?  In this episode, Dr. Nedd and our special guest, Janine Allington, will...

The air you breathe can have big impacts on your health.  When you’re in an environment where the air is particularly ‘dirty’ it can cause even more health problems.  Knowing what those problems are, how to protect yourself against them and how to help your body heal is helpful in case you ever find yourself...

There’s been a theory being presented and pushed this year that people need to avoid viruses and that this is somehow a solution.  One of the big problems with that is it doesn’t permit you to be in control of your life.  Understanding what you can do to prevent or fight viruses, and then doing...

Chiropractors are very skilled at helping people with musculoskeletal issues.  The musculo part has to do with the muscles, so in this episode we’re going to discuss the various muscle therapies that can be used and what they do.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd, will cover: The different categories of muscle therapies. Which manual muscle...

You’ve probably heard someone talk about being fatigued and may think that just means they are tired.  That’s not quite right.  Fatigue is different than just being tired and is often a sign of a more serious condition.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd, will cover: The difference between tiredness and fatigue. What conditions fatigue can...

We’ve talked about the importance of the normal bacteria in your gut and how they play a key role in your overall health.  This week we go more in depth on those bacteria, how to replenish them when they get killed off, and how to feed them.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd, will cover: The...

Most people have heard about someone older who has a ‘laundry list’ of medications.  We just take for granted that as we get older we’ll have more health issues and that we’ll be taking more medications.  But is this wise?  And what problems can arise from taking multiple drugs at the same time when you’re...

Our environment can affect our health, sometimes in hidden ways.  This week we dive into the man-made influences.  Microwave, WiFi, 5G, Nuclear bombs.  These are just some of the man-made waves, particles and rays we’ll discuss.  In this second part , Dr. Nedd, will cover: Smart meters and how to prevent the negative radiation effects....