Body Chat Podcast

Our last episode on the coronavirus was 2 months ago, before any shutdowns occurred.  A lot has changed since then so we want to give you updated info.   In this episode we will cover: The changes in statistics since the last episode worldwide, for the U.S. and for states like FL, CA and NY....

We’ve all heard about the current recommendations for protecting ourselves, our family and others from the coronavirus and the Covid-19 condition.  But why are these the recommendations being made?  And would they be useful to us in the future?   In this episode we will cover: The reasons behind washing hands and how this was...

You probably eat refined and processed foods every day but may not even realize it.  Which ones are good for you and which ones are sabotaging your health?  If you want to live a healthier life with less visits to the doctor and hospital, you should know this info.   In this episode we will...

Last week we covered the factors that contribute to the internal and external manifestations of aging.  This week we continue with Part 2 of the Longevity Paradox series and cover Dr. Gundry’s recommendations that can help you live a longer and healthier life.   In this episode we will cover: Dietary factors that you can control...

Is it really possible to escape the ‘it all goes downhill from here’ dilemma as you age?  This week is the first of 2 episodes where we cover what Dr. Gundry found out about not only living a longer life, but one that is healthier and more active well past the retirement age.   This...

All bodies age, there’s no getting around that.  When you get into your 40s, 50, 60s and beyond, the effects of an aging body become more noticeable.  But does the fact that your body gets older mean that you have to feel older?   In this episode we will cover: Some of the causes behind aging...

Having spent 12 years in jail because of his addiction to drugs and alcohol, Michael DeLeon has now made it his life’s mission to help prevent that from happening to as many kids as possible.   In this episode we will cover: What the Trifecta Gateway is and why it is the foundation of most addiction....

Why would anyone say that vaping is more dangerous than cigarettes?  It’s just steam, isn’t it?  Turns out there are a lot of misconceptions that our guest host has to clear up with thousands of teens and adults around the country.   In this episode we will cover: What vaping is and what are the ingredients....

Kidney stones can be one of the most painful conditions to deal with.  They can even be more painful than childbirth.  Why do kidney stones form?  What other conditions come from calcium deposits in the body?   In this episode we will cover: The different types of kidney stones and why they form. Symptoms, diagnosis and...

Coronavirus and the illness Covid-19 are frightening when you don’t have the facts.  When there is too much unknown about it.  This episode will go over the facts and all that is known about the virus and condition at the time of this recording.  We think you’ll experience some relief by getting some of this...

Urinary tract infections are very common and are fairly easy to diagnose and treat.  But if not taken care of quickly, they can become much more serious.   In this episode we will cover: The different types of urinary tract infections. When antibiotics should be taken and when they shouldn’t. Some natural/nutritional ways to fight off...

Almost everyone has had a prescription for an antibiotic at some time or another.  These are considered to be safe and necessary.  So why is there concern about the overprescription of antibiotics and the rise of new superbugs?   In this episode we will cover: How antibiotics came about and what they’re used for. Why antibiotics...

This week we continue our discussion regarding vaccines and the laws mandating them with our special guest Teresa Reile.  Teresa shares some inside knowledge as well as a glimpse into the ‘cash bonus system’ from a major insurer that incentivizes doctors to vaccinate  all their patients with every vaccine.   In this episode we will cover:...

In episode 36 we talked about immunization and vaccinations.  Since then, laws have been passed in states like California that take away a lot of previous rights.  Religious and medical exemptions from mandatoroy vaccinations were pretty much wiped out and there are attempts to do this in Florida and other states around the country.  To...

This week’s guest is Adan Lopez from BulletProof Athletics in Clearwater.  Adan is Dr. Nedd’s personal trainer and is going to share how he helps people BulletProof their body through his custom fitness programs.   In this episode we will cover: Why Adan chose the name ‘BulletProof’ and how the BulletProof principles prevent injuries from sports...

One group of drugs is mostly used in conjunction with a surgery.  These are anesthetics.  They are mostly safe when used correctly but there are some specific general anesthetic drugs that can cause more serious problems than others.   In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: The differences between local, general and ‘block’ anesthetics. Which general...

To finish this series of episodes, we’re covering the remaining street/recreational drugs that didn’t fall into the other categories.  No less serious or problematic, these drugs have a wide range of effects and warnings.   In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: Inhalants, and drugs that come from mushrooms and cactus. A ‘legal’ drug that can...

If the list of existing illegal recreational drugs wasn’t bad enough, we now have labs that create ‘designer drugs’ to skirt laws and ruin more lives.   In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: What is the concept behind ‘designer drugs’ and what the most popular ones are. How the top designer drugs were developed and...

Athletes can suffer an injury that takes a long time to diagnose but can’t seriously hamper their performance and even their ability to play.  Known as a Sports Hernia, this type of injury isn’t well-known but has gotten some attention recently due to a pro football player names Odell Beckham, Jr.   In this episode Dr....

What you eat has a lot to do with your overall health and longevity.  But what you eat will depend on what you prepare or cook for your meals.  And what you prepare for your meals will depend on what you buy when you shop.  So wouldn’t it be helpful to know best practices on...