Heal Thyself Radio, Using A Holistic Approach to Health

Can probiotics lower cholesterol? According to a 2018 study, the answer is yes. Probiotics appear to have many other health benefits in addition to maintaining a healthy gut. In addition to diet, exercise and prescription cholesterol medications the use of probiotics may be an additional tool one can consider to help lower total cholesterol levels in the blood. Most need at least 10 billion to 100...

Doctor Madrid briefly discusses the importance of not only having a healthy body but making smart diet decisions and the impact this will have on our brain health and thinking. "Keeping the body in good shape keeps the mind strong and clear" Instagram: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @ericmadridmd Facebook: facebook.com/ericmadridmd DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment...

If you, a family member or friend have been diagnosed and suffer from migraine headaches, you might want to listen & share this podcast. Dr. Madrid discusses natural approaches he takes with his patients to help prevent and control their migraines. See disclaimer below! Based on my article: https://iherb.co/3pJ5kNUC Some commonly recognized triggers of migraines: -Cheeses (due to the amino acid ty...

In this episode, Dr. Madrid discusses commonly prescribed medications which can cause and contribute to weight gain. Is it possible your doctor is contributing to your weight gain? Dr. Madrid also discusses some alternatives to these medications. Diabetes drugs which cause weight gain: 1. Insulin- Long acting and short acting formulations 2. Thiazolidinediones. – rosiglitazone, poglitazone (actos)...

Dr. Madrid discusses a popular quote attributed to the ancient Chinese Philosopher, Lao Tzu. A meme for this quote was seen on the IG page of @medicine_remixed and then reposted on @ericmadridmd. Upon seeing this quote, I realized I needed to explore it in a bit more detail. “If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you a...

Dr. Madrid discusses his 13 Pillars of Health... 1. EAT MORE FRUITS, VEGETABLES (preferably organic) 2. READ FOOD LABELS 3. AVOID WHITE POWDERS 4. ONE LEG IS BEST 5. AVOID SODA 6. COOK YOUR FOOD - 7. LIMIT/AVOID DAIRY 8. AVOID HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (HFCS) AND TRANS-FATS 9. DRINK MORE GREEN TEA and BLACK COFFEE 10. ALCOHOL? OK TO DRINK? 11. SLEEP ADEQUATELY 12. INCREASE YOUR EXERCISES 13. FORGIV...

Dr. Madrid and two UC Riverside medical students, Rashid Awan and Chinedum Oranusi, sit down to discuss life, medicine, rap and more at the end of a clinic day. To watch the youtube visit of this conversation, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOlLg_jlIHk&t=1905s

In this podcast I have a discussion with Dr. Ji Kim who is a practicing dentist in Honolulu, Hawaii and also a missionary dentist who has traveled around the world (Haiti, Honduras and the Philippines) to take care of patients and their dental needs. He shares his experiences with all of us so we can learn what being a missionary dentist is all about. His practice website is: http://www.laulaniden...

In this episode, Dr. Eric Madrid discusses the health benefits of Mangosteen. Mangosteen is a popular fruit in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, which is where this podcast was recorded. Mangosteen has numerous health benefits due to it’s potent antioxidant properties and is considered the queen of all fruits. Reference: https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/mangosteen.html I...

Dr. Madrid interviews William Guthrie, a 4th year medical student from Loma Linda University Medical School located in Southern California. Doctor Madrid asked William why he wants to be a doctor, the answer may surprise you! Dr. Madrid and William discuss the future of medicine and the fact that some students now have the option to do a functional medicine rotation while in medical school. Is med...

Nootropic is a term used to describe so-called “smart drugs” or “smart supplements” that can improve cognitive function. According to a 2016 study in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, nootropics can improve memory, alertness, creativity, and attention. While there are prescription drugs considered nootropics, many prefer supplements, which may be a better and safer option to o...

Should you buy organic fruits and vegetables? And if, so which ones? Visit www.ewg.org for more information This non-profit group identified the following items on its “Dirty Dozen” list of produce, which have high levels of pesticide residue. These include: Strawberries Spinach Nectarines Apples Peaches Celery Grapes Pears Cherries Tomatoes Sweet bell peppers Potatoes The group also identified th...

Dr. Madrid discusses the top 10 health benefits of walking. Reduce your risk for cancer, heart disease, strokes, dementia, diabetes and more by simply walking 20 to 60 minutes per day. The recommended goal for most is 7,000 to 10,000 steps per day. Instagram: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @ericmadridmd Facebook: facebook.com/ericmadridmd DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, tr...

Learn which supplements vegetarians should consider adding to their diet and why? Based on my article: https://www.iherb.com/blog/top-6-supplements-vegetarians-may-need/462 Recommended Supplements: Calcium Iron Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protein Vitamin B-12 Vitamin D *Special thanks to Shelby Campbell, who helped me conduct research on this topic. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a di...

In this episode, we discuss natural approaches to help your child minimize accidents at night time. Original Article: https://iherb.co/TxbmAQw Vitamin D – 1,000 IU minimum but children frequently take up to 2,000 IU daily under the guidance of their physician. Omega 3 – 1,000 mg daily, can be taken as a capsule, gummy or liquid. Sources: Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2018 Feb 5. pii: S1477-5131(18...

Improve your quality of life and your overall health by changing your focus and your mindset. Focus on health. Health is not something that just accidentally occurs in your life. We need to educate our minds daily on the subject of health. Recommended Documentaries: Forks over Knives Fed Up Food Inc. Food Choices What the Health Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead Recommended Books: Eat to Live by Dr. Joel...

Dr. Madrid discusses whether or not Alcohol is safe to drink and if so, what is the maximum amount and what supplements can help protect the liver? Serving Sizes of alcohol: -12 ounces of typical beer, which is usually between 4.5 to 5.5 % alcohol. - 5 ounces of wine, which is typically between 11-13% alcohol. -1.5 ounces of distilled spirits (Tequila, Vodka, Rum, Whiskey, etc) which is about 40%...

Drug prices can vary significantly from one pharmacy to another. Some pharmacies will charge up to 15 times more money than a competing pharmacy for the same drug. Learn what you can do to save money. Using prescription drug saving websites like www.goodrx.com and www.wellrx.com may help you save thousands per year.

Eliminate leg cramps without taking pharmaceutical drugs. Dr. Madrid discusses what you can do to eliminate cramps and can finally get a good night's sleep. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each individual situation...

A 2018 study showed that these two herbal supplements could help improve arthritis related pain. Based on my article: https://iherb.co/4gv9QSq3 Source: Haroyan A, Mukuchyan V, Mkrtchyan N, et al. Efficacy and safety of curcumin and its combination with boswellic acid in osteoarthritis: a comparative, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 20...

Dr. Madrid discusses whether or not you should spend your money on a daily multivitamin. Source: Fletcher RH, Fairfield KM. Vitamins for Chronic Disease Prevention in Adults Clinical Applications. JAMA.2002;287(23):3127–3129. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with...

History and Health Benefits of Coffee, one of the worlds most loved beverages. How was coffee discovered? Who called it Satan's drink? When did coffee first come to America? How much coffee should you drink each day for optimal health? Listen to find out the answers to these questions, and more. Based on my article: https://iherb.co/4qNi7Sex Sources: 1. Gunter MJ, Murphy N, Cross AJ, Dossus L, Dar...

5 common medications classes which cause nutritional deficiencies include acid reducers, diabetic medications, cholesterol medications diuretic blood pressure medications and birth control pills. Based on my article: https://iherb.co/2knTCQhG Sources: 1. Supplement Your Prescription Copyright 2007 by Hyla Class, MD 2. Drug Muggers by Suzy Cohen, RPh. Copyright 2011, Rodale Publishing. 3. FDA warns...

Can you prevent sunburns by consuming a diet high in antioxidants and taking these supplements? Based on my article: https://iherb.co/4J3rkJpR DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. The content by Dr. Madrid is for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each individual situation will vary.