The Doctor Is In Podcast

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Magnesium citrate B12 vs. B complex Myeloma of the liver Causes of celiac Prednisone & probiotics Digestive enzymes Hypothyroidism Daily coffee intake Kidney stones  

A new study on cortisol is showing how high cortisol can give you symptoms that resemble a concussion, like a brain injury. The study has shown that high levels of cortisol can cause dizziness as if you had a head injury. Dr. Martin has talked previously about how stress can trigger a cortisol response. When you don't sleep, your cortisol goes up… and when your cortisol goes up, you don't sleep. I...

Dr. Martin talks about your adrenal glands and gives 6 signs your adrenals may be off in today's episode. Your adrenals are two small organs located on top of your kidneys. They're really important because they release cortisol, your stress hormone. You want your adrenals to work, but you don't want them to work overtime all the time. Cortisol continually being secreted becomes disruptive not only...

Dr. Martin continues answering listener's questions about digestive issues. He focuses his time in this episode teaching primarily about stomach acidity and why so many people have problems with their gut. He also touches on peptic ulcers, bacterial overgrowth and why the thyroid has a role to play.  

Dr. Martin finishes answering questions sent in by our listeners. Today's topics include: Estrogen & breast cancer DIM & estrogen levels Urinary tract infections  

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Sugar free gum Water therapy Dowager's hump Ocular migraines High potassium Supplements for shingles Prominent veins in mens' noses Age proofing your brain Ghee vs. butter Removing uric acid  

American President John F. Kennedy said at his inauguration that it's "time to fix the roof, when the sun is shining." Same goes for your brain. Dr. Martin wants you to fix your brain before it's in trouble. One of the biggest fears people have is that they'll end up with Alzheimer's. At the Martin Clinic, we've been focusing on brain health recently, and specifically in the prevention of Alzheime...

Did you know that one teaspoon of sugar will decrease the function of your immune system by 50% in an hour? It literally puts your immunity to sleep! Two new studies have come out with some incredible findings. The first one about the immune system and the negative effects of sugar. The second about LDL cholesterol is showing how those with the lowest cholesterol are five times more likely to suff...

Dr. Martin looks at a long-term study from Sweden on dairy. Over 4100 participants were monitored for 16 years. The results showed that those who consumed the most dairy had the lowest instances of heart disease! The results of the study have Dr. Martin thrilled as he's been urging you to switch your dairy, and not ditch it. Don't drink milk… but instead consume cheese, cream and butter. Join Dr....

Dr. Martin answers more questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: CoQ10 enzyme Reversing pancreatitis  Consumption of organ meat Too much vitamin A Protein & blood sugar Symptoms of leaky gut Seeds, nuts & your appendix  

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Acid reflux Thyroid nodules Acupuncture Osteoarthritis Cataracts Supplements for lupus Low blood sugar Deep sleep Pernicious anemia Fixing fatty liver  

Seed oils are bad for you is something Dr. Martin has said for decades… and another study has come out to confirm this. The study shows how polyunsaturated seed oils disrupt your microbiome. When Dr. Martin refers to crappy carbohydrates, he means seed oils and they're found in nearly all processed foods. Often marketed as vegetable oils… canola, grapeseed, corn, cottonseed, safflower, sunflower,...

Dr. Martin shares two interesting studies on non-alcoholic fatty liver. The first says that 4 decades of research has left big pharma without a medication for it. The second says that a specific blend of probiotics can help reverse liver damage. If you've followed Dr. Martin, you know how much he loves probiotics. He's absolutely thrilled to hear that probiotics can help repair a damaged liver! Li...

Three studies came out in the last week about beta cells. Beta cells are inside the pancreas and they release insulin into the bloodstream. Old adage says use it or lose it, but in the case of your pancreas, the more you use it, the more you lose it. Dr. Martin pontificates on these new studies and shares how to keep your pancreas healthy!  

Two recent articles about the liver have piqued Dr. Martin's interest, and in particular one about fatty liver in American teenagers. The cross-sectional study is showing that 74% of teens have some form of fatty liver. Having a fatty liver can be very dangerous for your heart, and in today's episode, Dr. Martin explains how the liver and the heart are connected.  

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Keto & kidney stones Aloe vera Enteric coated capsules Thinning hair in women Constipation High testosterone in women Polymorphous light eruptions (PMLE) Abdominal cramping Trigger finger  

From the benefits of drinking coffee, to eating more protein, to why bacon is good for you… Dr. Martin shares some tips in today's episode to help listeners understand his philosophy, the way he thinks. For decades now, Dr. Martin has been challenging the mainstream thinking when it comes to health & wellness. He has remained consistent in his teaching and often gets flack for not going along with...

According to an article Dr. Martin recently read, 25% of North Americans are deficient in iron. Surprisingly, there's more talk today about too much iron than being deficient in the mineral. When you consider the North American diet, consisting primarily of crappy carbs and sugars, it's no wonder 1 in 4 people are deficient. Many women are also deficient in iron because of heavy bleeding from thei...

In part 1 of this series, Dr. Martin looked at obvious signs you have a sluggish thyroid. In today's episode, he looks at secondary signs that may be contributing factors. Dr. Martin has often called the thyroid a puppet as it reacts to other things happening in the body. Doctors will often dismiss symptoms a woman is having because their test results come back as normal. Join Dr. Martin as he she...

Your thyroid is like the gas pedal in your car. Push harder and you go faster. Take your foot off the pedal and you slow down. For many women, it's like their car is stuck in neutral. Their thyroid has become sluggish almost always because of horror-mones. In today's episode, Dr. Martin looks at some obvious signs that you have a sluggish thyroid. When a woman starts losing her hair, it's a sure-t...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Low creatinine levels Keratosis pilaris Swollen ankles when flying Staying regular with probiotics Triglycerides Glomerulonephritis Treatment for recurring UTIs Probiotics for kids Toddler with eczema Candida–Parasite Formula  

A recent study asked about the best sunscreen you can use… and the answer may surprise you! It's not any sunscreen or oils, or even covering up, it's in fact vitamin D! Dr. Martin has always said you're a human solar panel and that every cell has a little antenna looking for sunlight. What surprised Dr. Martin about this study, is that when the sun hits your skin, it stimulates the microbiome. Thi...

Dr. Martin reviews an article about vitamin D that was recently published in the Toronto Star. The article says hospitals are seeing more vitamin D toxicity than ever before. The article is misleading because those who got toxic were taking 50,000 IUs daily. No one should be taking such high concentrations unless for short-term therapeutic use. Since vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin it will accu...

Dr. Martin shares a groundbreaking study out of the University of Helsinki in Finland. The study has found that a single course of antibiotics affects the gut microbiome of children. The first line of the study says that fungus, candida, and yeast was growing in the microbiome of kids compared to the control group who had never taken antibiotics. This discovery may be groundbreaking to the medical...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Histamine elevated blood levels Fat elimination & weight loss Reset diet & gallstones Hemochromatosis Food coma after eating breakfast Eating finely ground eggshells Mercury amalgam fillings Psyllium fiber Restless legs