The Doctor Is In Podcast

A statistic that Dr. Martin based his last book on is that 88% of the population has some form of metabolic syndrome. That means only 12% of the population is considered healthy. This is significant because metabolic syndrome opens the door to heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes and autoimmune. A new study from Tufts University is saying the situation is worse than we thought. It's report...

Dr. Martin has said before how high fructose corn syrup is the Frankenstein of sugars. It's man-made in a laboratory and your body doesn't know what to do with it. One of the major side effects of consuming so much fructose is a fatty liver. When the liver can no longer process the sugar it starts storing it around our major organs. What has recently been discovered is that fructose also damages t...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Prebiotic fiber Swollen feet Food sensitivity testing Reversing of neuropathies Time release vitamins Oil of oregano Lactic acid build-up  

Glyphosate is a broad spectrum herbicide used in agricultural weed control. There have been lawsuits against the maker of the chemical because it ends up in our food. An interesting study is showing how glyphosate doesn't end up in the actual meat of animal, but instead in what they produce. So, it may show up in the milk or eggs, but not the animal itself. Dr. Martin says this is a big win for th...

Autoimmune is when the immune system turns on its healthy cells. In North America, 1 in 12 people will get autoimmune, and if you're a woman, it's 1 in 9. One thing that's consistent with autoimmune is that all forms of it start in the gut. Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on autoimmune and the gut in today's episode. Every cell in your body has a barcode, and your immune system checks the barcode to...

It's unbelievable how prevalent colorectal and colon cancer have become. The number of cases is causing havoc in our society today! Dr. Martin talks about what is destroying our guts in today's episode. Another way to put it is, what makes your gut susceptible to cancer? Or what destroys your microbiome? Number one reason on the hit parade is crappy food… sugars and crappy carbohydrates! Nothing w...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Cirrhosis of the liver Achilles tendonitis Macular degeneration Palm oil Elliptical trainers Food poisoning Progesterone creams Goat vs. cow milk Vitamin C High blood pressure and inflammation  

You probably never think of your thymus gland and likely don't know of its purpose. A new study came out showing that this small little insignificant gland actually has a purpose. The research showed that the thymus gland is actually like a university. It's a bootcamp for your white blood cells! Join Dr. Martin in today's episode as he teaches about the thymus gland and the role it plays in how ou...

Dr. Martin recently wrote an article that's just been published. He looks at food choices and asks if our choices are creating deficiencies. In the article, Dr. Martin focuses on kidney health and talks about 4 things that are detrimental to your kidneys. The number one thing is a lack of water, H2O. Your kidneys are like Niagara Falls flowing all the time. You need to remain well hydrated if you...

Dr. Martin likes to share with listeners the news behind the news, the stories the mainstream media is unlikely to report on. Case in point this new study talking about the difference between plant and animal protein. The study looked at the absorption of protein from plants versus that of chicken. What they found was that the body absorbed the protein from chicken better than the plant protein. P...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Nutmeg vs. oil of oregano B12 or B Complex Type II collagen Bone broth Sleep apnea Fixing bunions SIBO & malabsorption Skipping rope vs. rebounder Mineral sunscreens & zinc Protein intake  

It's being reported that 45 to 60% of patients seen in the emergency room are deficient in potassium. This is a dangerous situation! There are certain electrolytes that we all need. Potassium, magnesium, and sodium are all very important for our bodies. Dr. Martin looks at why so many people are deficient in electrolytes like potassium in today's episode. He also explains how dehydration and a lac...

Dr. Martin talks about one of his favourite subjects of all time… coffee! Just in the last week three new studies have come out on coffee. Today, Dr. Martin looks at coffee and its effect on the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a complicated, finicky organ and at the Martin Clinic we call it a puppet, because of all the strings attached to it. So many things can affect the thyroid, so much so that it...

It was John Denver who sang that sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy. Dr. Martin thinks of that song whenever the sun is shining. Recently Dr. Martin shared some news that the FDA was recalling lots of sunscreens because of their carcinogenic effect. Now, a new study is showing that people who use sunscreen are much more susceptible to melanoma than people that don't use it. Join Dr. Martin as...

Many doctors automatically put young women on birth control to regulate their periods, and more times than not, those pills contain estrogen. Estrogen is a growth hormone. It's what makes ladies beautiful, but too much estrogen is a bad thing. If you've followed Dr. Martin for any time, you know how he's interested in hormonal balance. Finding this balance is a tightrope walk for most women. Your...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Mercury in fish oils Low leptin levels Silent acid reflux Long-term effects of BP meds Acid reflux and indigestion CoQ10 Cannabinoids in the gut Hot flashes Dry mouth Symptoms of low B12  

The CDC has found up to 300 chemicals in the blood. Dr. Martin was relating yesterday how toxic that is for our brain. Today, Dr. Martin shifts his focus to the addictive brain. Nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs as it gets to the pleasure center of your brain within 10 seconds of lighting up a cigarette. We've known for a long time now that smoking causes lung cancer. Large tobacco compa...

Anyone who has ever undergone chemotherapy knows of chemo brain, the loss of short-term memory and brain fog that persists after treatment. That's one of the side effects from the toxins reaching your brain. Dr. Martin talks about how to protect the brain by diminishing exposure to these toxins in today's episode. He teaches about the gut-brain axis and the liver-brain axis and why these connectio...

Whenever you see I-T-I-S at the end of a medical condition, it's referring to inflammation. So when you hear arthritis, for example, the name is referring to inflammation of the joints. Dr. Martin reveals the connection between anything that ends in -itis, inflammation, and food, which is insulin. He talks about the symptoms to look for that point to high circulating insulin. Remember that inflamm...

Dr. Martin shares an interesting observational study about colorectal cancer in today's episode. The populations of India and Pakistan are known for having very high rates of diabetes. They share similar diets, but it turns out that India has 400% more colorectal cancer than in Pakistan. Why is this you may ask? Indians generally eat much less meat than their Pakistani neighbours because of their...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Caffeine tablets vs. coffee ADHD & low thyroid Meniere's disease Female libido High A1C after Reset Wisdom teeth & jaw issues Cancer spread & surgery Breast tissue & estrogen Protecting the hippocampus Age spots & lupus  

Back in March, an Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet went on a flight powered completely by cooking oil! Dr. Martin nearly fell over when he read this! Canola oil… Canada's gift to the world has become a virus spreading to the corners of the Earth. Everything is now fried in these bad oils and they can also power a jumbo jet. Unbelievable! Join Dr. Martin as he gives a history lesson o...

Dr. Martin continues his teaching on anxiety and depression in today's episode. He focuses specifically on the two areas of the brain that get affected by stress. Our bodies are built for stress, but no one was built for chronic levels of stress. We have two organs in our body, the adrenal glands, that are built for stress. They control your fight or flight response, but when they don't shut off,...

In the last couple of years, the prescribing of antidepressants for kids is up some 600%. The Journal of the American Medical Association is reporting this finding as well as saying that antibiotics can do more harm than good in children! Join Dr. Martin as he ties these two crucial studies together in today's episode. The overuse of antibiotics has been well documented to cause problems in the gu...

Dr. Martin looks at several studies in today's episode. From low vitamin D causing migraines to high hematocrit levels putting you at risk of diabetes. Dr. Martin also shares a study on vitamin W, water. It turns out staying well hydrated is important in reducing the risk of developing heart failure! Join Dr. Martin as he brings you the news behind the news!