The Doctor Is In Podcast

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Flaxseed dangers Synthetic vs. natural supplements Charlie horse cramps Plaque psoriasis Cause of sore tongue Nattokinase Frequent pneumonias Statins & serious side effects How gallbladder works Recurring headaches  

Throughout the years, Dr. Martin has had the opportunity to counsel other doctors on nutrition. Unfortunately, family physicians receive little to no training about nutrition and that includes vitamin B12. B12 is essential for making red blood cells, nerve function, and brain health, but so many of us are deficient. Poor diet, medication use, and digestive issues are all factors, but there are mor...

Dr. Martin discusses two new surprising studies both having to do with diabetes and insulin resistance. It turns out that H. pylori bacteria and statin drugs both have connections to diabetes. Dr. Martin further explains in today's episode.  

Martin Clinic recently sent an important email to its customers about high blood pressure. Dr. Martin breaks down that email in today's episode and gives a teaching on what causes high blood pressure. For most of us, we've been led to believe the common misconception that salt intake is the primary cause of high blood pressure. Dr. Martin says that's false. Dehydration and a high-carb diet are mor...

Dr. Martin looks at a new study about the significance of your thymus gland. Much like your appendix, researchers are determining if it's needed. Dr. Martin explains why it's important for your immune system.  

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Tissue salts Scabies Navitol & heart palpitations Swelling in the ankles Parathyroid Disease Gastroparesis Treatment for H. pylori Ivermectin for parasites Norwegian dwarf goat's milk BP top number vs. bottom Gestational diabetes  

When Dr. Martin sees a trend in health care, he can't help but ask why it's happening. Why are we seeing so much more depression lately? And why specifically are women more susceptible to getting depression? When it comes to hormones and mental health, Dr. Martin says you need to connect the dots. Women are more prone to depression because of hormonal imbalances, when estrogen dominates and proges...

According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition in the United States, hundreds of thousands of medical events related to chronic diseases could be avoided with the use of supplements. The report showed how taking omega-3 was especially effective in reducing cardiovascular events and hospitalizations. It turns out that 80% of Americans already take supplements, and that number would be similar i...

Do you let your pets regularly sleep in your bed? You may not realize it, but you're putting yourself at risk of getting parasites! Dr. Martin looks at two studies on the brain in today's episode, one on schizophrenia and the other on multiple sclerosis (MS). Both studies found a common denominator: parasites in the brain or the central nervous system. Join Dr. Martin as he shares how to protect y...

A Canadian study has found that missing out on 4 hours of sleep affects decision making. Researchers discovered there is less activity in the frontal and parietal lobes of the brain when you're lacking sleep. Join Dr. Martin as he brings you two studies on sleep in today's episode!  

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Honey & bee pollen Cyst in kidneys Lump in throat Colloidal silver What Dr. Martin eats when traveling Probiotic side effects Choline for brain food Supplements for amyloidosis Hormone levels & menopause Nonverbal autism Thermography  

Dr. Martin shares an incredible study that's linking autism to the microbiome. Researchers analyzed the microbiome of kids with autism and discovered they have no bifidobacterium or very little of it. This likely lead to leaky gut. Dr. Martin has been consistent in saying that leaky gut leads to autoimmune and can cause autism in kids. This study just emphasizes the importance of looking at the gu...

Back in 1900, your risk of being diagnosed with any type of cancer was 1 in 30 people. By 1990, that number had jumped to 1 in 5. In 2000, the number is now 1 in 2 people will get cancer. These statistics are quite frightening. Why has cancer surged so much in the last century? Dr. Martin attributes it to changes in our food, and particularly with the introduction of high fructose corn syrup. Canc...

You must already know how much Dr. Martin likes vitamin S, steak. There's no food in the world that is better for your organs than steak. In fact, every organ in your body benefits from red meat.  Dr. Martin says certain nutrients in steak are especially beneficial for the brain, liver, immune system, and heart, and are only found in the animal kingdom. He calls them the four C's. Join Dr. Martin...

Insulin resistance has been identified as a major factor in heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and autoimmune. Dr. Martin shares the signs to look for. He also talks about the trifecta for disease in today's episode.  

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Narcolepsy Sleep cycles repeating Ubiquinone vs. ubiquinol Phytoplankton High cortisol due to anxiety Glucosamine Streptococcus B Plantar fasciitis Shrinking an enlarged prostate Lipoprotein A and B Constant clearing of throat Improving B12 absorption  

Many people know about the benefits of omega-3 DHA for the brain and heart, but what about your lungs? A new study is showing that omega-3 DHA also helps with lung health. Lung cancer is still the number one cancer in North America, despite so many getting the memo to quit smoking. Why is that? Dr. Martin blames it on aldehydes. When you smoke, aldehydes are produced, and they're extremely bad for...

You may have heard about the latest craze in weight loss. Drugs intended for diabetes such as Ozempic and Wegovy are being used off-label for weight loss.  The drugs definitely help you shed the weight, but it turns out they have significant side effects such as stomach paralysis that can persist even after stopping the medication. Dr. Martin says the pharmaceutical industry is prioritizing profit...

Dr. Martin continues his discussion on gut inflammation, and recaps the reasons why your gut may be inflamed in today's episode. The use of antibiotics is the number one reason for leaky gut. They disrupt the microbiome and for a lot of people, opens the door to an invasion of the third army, yeast. Small intestine fungal overgrowth, SIFO as Dr. Martin prefers to call it, is the cause of so many p...

Join Dr. Martin in part 1 of a two part series on why your gut may be inflamed. From antibiotics, to fiber, to dehydration, there are many reasons why your microbiome can get disrupted.  Probably 99% of the population will go through a period in their life when their gut bothers them. But for some, their gut is the most sensitive area in their body. They struggle big time with issues like irritabl...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Neuromyelitis optica Absorption of nutrients Glomerulonephritis Phototherapy patches Shingles & skin treatment Creatine Healing of nerve damage Cannabinoids Phlegm in throat Iodine Celery salt  

In the summertime when you're hot or sweating, you lose salt. Most people know this, but many don't know about the importance of electrolytes. Dr. Martin was reading a study on electrolytes and wanted to talk about salt in today's episode. We know we need to drink water, but what about salt for restoring our electrolytes? Salt is important, but so is calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, and chlo...

Why Doctors Struggle to Fix Hormones was the subject of an email Martin Clinic recently sent. Dr. Martin says the email was quite significant as hormones are something he dealt with every day with patients. Doctors just aren't taught how to properly deal with hormones. If you've followed Dr. Martin for some time, you know he refers to hormones as horror-mones, as that's the experience for many wom...

The United States has only 5% of the world's population yet they consume 50% of all pharmaceutical drugs. This stat comes from an article Dr. Martin read, Pill Popping Nation. When it comes to health statistics, Dr. Martin usually groups Canada into the number, as we're often similar to the US. When someone develops a sickness, the first response is always prescribing drugs, and never lifestyle ch...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Cause of high potassium Celtic salt Reversing of androgen alopecia Transient global amnesia Eye floaters Advice for chronic leukemia Berberine Long-term use of quercetin Humic & fulvic acids Turkey tail micronized mushrooms Cyst polyps on vocal cords