Dr. Joe Galati Podcast

HEADLINE: INCREASED ALCOHOL-RELATED DEATHS IN THE UNITED STATES! So, what are we to do about this? George Joseph, CEO of Positive Recovery Centers in Houston, is an expert on this subject. He joined Dr. Joe Galati this week on Your Health First, and shared his 30+ years of experience in the recovery space on how we have to start addressing this public health crisis. #positiverecovery #alcoholism #...

#Coronavirus has been in the news now for the past few weeks and the public has numerous questions about it, and want to know if they are at risk. Dr. Jay Murthy , a lung expert, joins Dr. Joe Galati as they review the most common questions about Coronavirus. Don't forget, subscribe to our podcast , and sign-up for our newsletter to keep up to date with all of our health and wellness news. Here ar...

This week, you'll get a detailed discussion of the pros and cons of drinking V-8 juice. We try to outline some of the advertising strategies they use to give you a false sense of security, in making you feel like this is a perfect substitute for eating FRESH fruits and veggies. It is NOT. The best I can say right now, and of course listen for more details, is that V-8 may serve as a good substitut...

Dr. Mike Wilson , cardiologist in the Texas Medical Center, sits with Dr. Joe Galati and explains details on artrial fibrillation.

Mike Emanuel , chief congressional correspondent and senior political correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC) joined Dr. Joe Galati this past weekend to discuss his Greek heritage, and the impact of the Mediterranean Diet on his own (and families) health and wellness. Dr. Galati is also joined by Dr. James M. Wilson , a cardiologist in the Texas Medical Center. Mike gives honest insight into his...

This week on Your Health First , Dr. Garth Davis joins Dr. Joe Galati discussing obesity, a plat based diet, and intermittent fasting. There has been growing interest in fasting, and Dr. Davis and Galati weigh in. How To Reach Dr. Joe Galati and his Team: For an on-line consultation or press inquiries, contact Teresa Reyes at 713-794-0700 Dr. Galati's Newsletter Sign-Up Liver Specialists of Texas...

A real treat this episode. The program is co-hosted by Bridget Gleason , Booking Producer for Fox & Friends, seen on the Fox News Channel. She and Dr. Joe Galati tackle current health issues in the news, including millennial health concerns , cancer and modest alcohol use, anti-depressive effects of the Mediterranean Diet, as well as the positive health consequences of youth sports. Ray Yslas...

This week we cover a broad range of topics of interest. Settle in and listen. Yes, it is true - Willie Nelson has given up smoking marijuana . We get into the lung effects of smoking pot. Spoiler alert...smoking pot is as bad, or WORSE than smoking tobacco. Joining the program is Bridget Gleason from Fox News Channel. She is a Booking Producer for Fox and Friends, and we discuss how health and wel...

This episode of the Dr. Joe Galati Podcast spins a new light on the information we always try to share with our followers. For this program, I am being interviewed by my dear friend, Chuck Garcia . Chuck and I met in 1978, while students at Syracuse University. I followed a path to medicine, while Chuck followed a path the the business world and Wall Street. Over the past several years, Chuck has...

All about #Diabetes-but first we hear from Chuck Garcia, author and communication coach . Dr. Galati and Chuck were roommates at Syracuse University, and even back then, they both realized that they lived in a big world, full of opportunities. Tonight Chuck is kicking off his inaugural episode of his radio program on #77wabc, A Climb to the Top-Stories of Transformation. In Season 2, Episode 2,&nb...

In this episode of the Dr. Joe Galati podcast, Dr. Galati discusses the recent Zantac recall, and how to deal with your acid-reflux and GERD. He also talks about the latest craze related to celery juicing , reviewing data and controversies surrounding this latest health interest. There are claims that celery juice will heal just about every chronic illness. Such claims are unfounded in the medical...

This past week, I had the great honor to speak with Ed Henry , Chief National Correspondent for Fox News Channel, about his recent live liver donation for his sister, who was in need of a liver transplant. This past July, Ed announced on Fox and Friends that he would be donating a portion of his liver, to be implanted into his sister who was currently awaiting a liver transplant for complications...

This past week, I had the great opportunity to have by Dad, who will soon be 95 years old, on the program with me talking about food, cooking, and how the Great Depression impacted his views of food, cooking, and nutrition. Remembering that we lost Mom a few years ago, Dad has been able to remain active, and most importantly, still cook for himself. He is not eating "out of the box" junk food, but...

For the Labor Day episode of The Dr. Joe Galati Podcast, we are discussing some key health topics. Dr. Galati reviews 4 strategies for weight loss, including getting more sleep, high-intensity exercise, and more dietary fiber. These simple steps will lead to improved health. Unfortunately, colon cancer rates in young men is on the rise . It is felt to be partially related to the food we eat (or th...

Obesity is the #1 public health concern we face in America. With 75% of adults overweight or obese , this is no small problem. This damaging obesity is the belly fat around the mid-section, which triggers inflammation and tissue damage throughout the body, including the heart and liver . The untucked shirt movement, which doesn't even look that good from a fashion standpoint, is a cover-up for the...

It is always a pleasure to have Anahad O'Connor from the NY Times on the radio and podcast joining me. Anahad is one of the rising start at the NY Times, and has written some of the best medical and health related articles recently. Over the past several weeks, he has written an article titled: Supplements and Diets for Heart Health Show Limited Proof of Benefit- Some supplements may actually be h...

Big treat this week. Eddie Martiny , President and Market Manager of iHeart radio-Houston , joins Dr. Joe Galati and talks about his experience with the Peloton cycle. Eddie recently purchased a Peloton, as did Dr. Galati, and is super excited about adding this cycling experience to his overall work-out routine. They discuss exercise strategies for the busy executive, including the use of cardio,...

This week, Justin Batt joins Dr. Joe Galati to talk about his new book, Daddy Saturday , and the program he has developed to foster more intentional parenting for men with children. They both discuss the cross-over association between good parenting skills , fatherhood, and the health and wellness impact that this brings to children, and the family as a whole. Also on the program, Dr. Galati discu...

What a story! Ed Henry from Fox News donated about 30% of his liver to his sister that was in need of a liver transplant as a result of end-stage liver disease. Through a series of amazing twists, I was was asked to appear on Fox and Friends last week to help explain live liver donation, organ transplant, and the overall liver transplant process to the Fox and Friends audience. During this broadca...

Dr. Joe Galati is back from his Sicilian vacation, and in Segment 1 , he shares some of the things he learned while traveling through the countryside, learning about the people and food of Sicily. There, the Mediterranean Diet is taken seriously, and displayed at every meal they make. In Segment 2 , Dr. Galati talk about how he takes care of patients with "complication" related to diabetes, obesit...

In Episode 6, Dr. Joe Galati shares his experience while on the road traveling to Sicily. With his Sicilian roots, Dr. Galati digs deep into the Sicilian culture through the centuries, and how all of this has impacted the food that is eaten on this relatively small island just off the coast of Italy. Sicily embodies the best of the "Mediterranean Diet", but with their own twist. With a diet high i...

It's a pleasure to introduce everyone to Dr. Tom MacGillivray, Chief, Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Transplant Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates. Dr. MacGillivray is an expert heart surgeon and heads up the heart transplant program at Houston Methodist Hospital, located in the world-famous Texas Medical Center. Together with Dr. Joe Galati, he discusses some of the breakthroughs i...

This week Dr. Joe Galati comments on the hazards of eating out, and why he feels eating out is indeed a hazard to your health. During this episode, learn about an awesome NY Times article, by Anahad O'Connor, outlining a well-rounded exercise and fitness program you can follow. Other news items talked about include the dangers of impure supplements, dangers of deli meats, and non-invasive treatmen...

In this episode, Dr. Joe Galati discusses several worthwhile health and wellness stories in the news, and explains his " produce giveaway " program in his office. Yes, he gives our vegetables to his patients in an effort to support good eating habits. He also talks about some new research showing that doing pushups is a very good indicator of cardiovascular health and future risk for heart disease...

This week, Dr. Joe Galati is discussing a wide range of health and wellness topics. He reviewed an article on walking safety, and how to make the best of this really easy exercise routine...but you need to do it safely. The month of May is Stroke Awareness Month, and he invited Dr. John Volpi, a neurologist at Houston Methodist Hospital to give details on stroke awareness, and what you need to kno...