Body Chat Podcast

In past episodes we went over the entire endocrine system and the hormones it produces.  We mentioned some of the alternative solutions for people who don’t want to take drugs for the rest of their lives.  Now we’ll cover those solutions in more depth.   In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What hormone supplements are,...

Oxygen, or O2, is vital to your body and without it your body won’t function.  How important is it and how do you know whether you have enough?   In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What level of blood oxygen is healthy, what level should be watched closely, and what level is dangerously low. How...

The pH has a big role in whether your body is healthy or sick.  It’s’ part of the environment of the body and will affect many of it’s functions.   In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What pH is and what it does. What pH affects and how a pH that’s too high or...

“You are what you eat”.  “Eat a healthy diet and you’ll live a healthy life”.  Sounds good but it isn’t true…if you don’t absorb the nutrients in your food.  To be healthy, your body has to absorb its basic building blocks and sources of energy from food.  Through your digestive tract.  This is where enzymes...

This week we go into great depth about the current vaccines and treatments for COVID.  If you want to make the right decision for yourself and your family, this info will help you to gain a better understanding so you can make a good decision.   In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What the most...

A lot has happened since we did our coronavirus episodes last year so we felt it was time for an update.  The update will be in two parts.  Part 1, this week, will cover the statistics being reported.  We’ll go over how they are determined and their accuracy.  In Part 2, we’ll cover treatments and...

When your joints aren’t healthy you will be restricted in movement and stability.  What does a joint need in order to function at its optimal level?  What is missing when it isn’t healthy?  What can you do to keep your joints as healthy as possible even into your later years?   In this episode, Dr. Nedd...

The sinuses have very important functions in the body despite the fact that they are basically just holes.  They have roles both in breathing and in fighting infections.  But they can also have problems which will cause pain or other suffering.   In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What the sinuses are, what lines them...

The bones in the skull that protect the brain have joints between them.  But these are different than almost all other joints in the body.  There are also nerves that control sensations and head movement that don’t come from the spinal cord.  All of these bones and joints and nerves serve important functions but can...

The hips and pelvis have vital functions which differ from men to women.  There are also quite a few conditions involving one or both that can cause pain and hamper daily function.   In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What comprises the pelvis and the hips. The factors that lead to both hip and pelvic...

Low back pain affects a huge percentage of the population at least once in their life.  What most people don’t understand is the relationship between the low back and the abdomen and how each affects the other.   In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What comprises the abdomen and the low back. How each can...

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...