The Doctor Is In Podcast

Now that 2022 is here, many of us will make New Year's resolutions. Losing weight tends to be the number resolution people will make. Dr. Martin is all for losing weight, but he also knows if you're not fixing the underlying problem, diets never work. What is the likely underlying problem? It's high circulating insulin. If you don't first fix this, you are on your way to a yo-yo dieting rollercoas...

As we enter 2022, Dr. Martin has 22 reasons why you should do the Metabolic Reset! The overarching principle of the Reset is to fix insulin resistance and is the most important thing you can do for your health. If you did nothing else for your health, getting your insulin down would give you the biggest benefit! If you were ever interested in trying the Reset, this episode will convince you that n...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Apple cider vinegar Colostrum Dr. Martin's daily diet Low potassium levels Himalayan salts & iodine Thyroid meds & low calcium levels Ideal fasting insulin levels Teens on birth control Cluster headaches  

Dr. Martin unpacks a new study showing how high blood sugar is bad, but high insulin is worse. Insulin resistance or high circulating insulin really is at the root of all major chronic diseases of today – heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, and of course, diabetes. Learn why lowering your insulin needs to play a bigger role in metabolic health. Dr. Martin shares why medicine has made a huge mistak...

Dr. Martin looks at two different studies in today's episode. The first about vitamin D, or VitDerma as Dr. Martin likes to call it, and the second on high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Any study on vitamin D is a good study, and this one is saying how sunlight energizes special cells in your immune system called T-cells. Dr. Martin has spoken previously about these little antenna receptors on your...

If you remember from science class, mitochondria are the little battery packs in your cells. They're what give you energy, and there's a new study out showing how statin drugs are destroying your mitochondria! The purpose of statin drugs is to lower your cholesterol, but this study shows how the cell wall is being damaged and your production of CoQ10 is being diminished. Join Dr. Martin in today's...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Night sweats Cause of gallstones Fat & insulin resistance Too much vitamin K2 Healthy tooth enamel Cortisone injections Lipomas Chlorine dioxide Oxidative stress Keto flexing  

Dr. Martin reviews an article written by the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The article is saying that prostate cancer has a sweet tooth. Cancer needs sugar to grow, and it's surprising to Dr. Martin that a cancer foundation is admitting this. In today's episode, Dr. Martin discusses prostate health and why men need to lay off the sugar. He also explains why he calls prostate and breast cancer, ident...

Dr. Martin continues his review of a recent 30-year comprehensive Framingham study looking at early mortality rates. Medicine continues to see cholesterol as the boogeyman. Patients are put on statin drugs to lower their cholesterol, which goes against everything we've ever been taught. If you want to die young, continue hammering your cholesterol down. Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on what you ne...

Dr. Martin reviews a 30-year comprehensive Framingham study that looked at mortality. What Framingham does is review all the studies on a given topic. Whatever the research shows is what they report. They remain unbiased because they're not benefiting financially. This recent study was looking at early mortality rates and what people who die young have in common. Some of the things included low ch...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: IGF1 growth hormone Why thyroid is a puppet Sodium deficiency Overactive immune systems Shingles Blood clot in the lung Liposomal vitamins Glutathione Mirena IUD or the new Nexplanon  

Dr. Martin discusses 8 different "gut busters," or things that can cause digestive issues. Primarily he talks about IBS and irritable bowel, and why it happens to people. Dr. Martin also goes over 5 reasons to get rid of artificial sugars. The jury is finally in, and the verdict is guilty – that stuff is no good for you!  

Join Dr. Martin as he reviews a survey of foods people think are healthy. Surprisingly eggs, meat, and cheese didn't make the top 10! Dr. Martin also answers a question about the basic premise of the Reset. The customer is confused as to why there's a lot of animal fat consumption when doctors are telling you to avoid red meat. He also discusses the keto diet versus the Reset in today's episode.  

If you live in Canada or the northern US states, you're more than likely low in vitamin D! And if you're not supplementing during the dark months of December, January and February, it's pretty much guaranteed you're low in vitamin D. Join Dr. Martin in today's episode to learn the signs to look for and what to do to optimize your levels of vitamin D!  

You may have heard of eggs referred to as nature's perfect food. They have a nearly perfect profile of protein, fat, and no carbs. In nutrition, eggs were considered the gold standard especially in the 1970s when they were used to compare other foods. Join Dr. Martin as he does an overview of all the benefits of eggs in today's episode. Yes, eggs are famous for cholesterol, but it's the right kind...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Creatinine levels Uric acid & the kidneys Oxalates Alkalizing of urine Instant coffee vs brewed Scleroderma Birth control with estrogen Reducing bilirubin Thyroid nodules Benefits of pork Bile salts  

What are macros, and why should we care about them? Dr. Martin teaches about macros in today's episode and why we need to understand them. If you're trying to lose weight and are consuming seeds and nuts, or snacking all the time, you'll have a difficult time losing that weight. You need to understand that protein is king, and getting that high quality fuel is essential to being healthy. Listen to...

Join Dr. Martin as he talks about his favourite topic… coffee! He shares 10 reasons why you should drink coffee and why it's more than just a drink. Coffee has been vilified over the years with people saying it's not good for you… but did you know that coffee has over a thousand phytochemicals? That's right, it's an antioxidant helping you rust proof your insides. Dr. Martin calls coffee the true...

The four big killers in society today continue to be chronic diseases. Heart disease and stroke, cancer, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. They are all metabolic diseases, meaning they're diseases caused by lifestyle. Dr. Martin shares a huge finding that shows how cerebrovascular insulin receptors are defective in Alzheimer's. What that means is that Alzheimer's is insulin resistance in the brain. It's...

It's being reported that 52% of Americans believe that doing their taxes is easier than figuring out how to eat healthy! Dr. Martin shares a report citing frightening food facts coming out of the United States. Americans consume 10 billion donuts a year! That stat would be comical if it weren't so sad.  On top of that, the average American eats a ton of food in a year. That's 2000 pounds, and some...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Benfotiamine Black garlic Bone broth benefits vs. protein Cheese and fatty liver Freshly ground coffee vs. pre-ground Dry skin in the winter Proper creatinine levels Blood thinner medications Mammograms unhealthy for breast tissue Histamine intolerance  

Dr. Martin continues going over The Top 10 Prescribed Medications in North America in today's episode.  The list covers stats for 2020, but gives a pretty good overview of the state of health in North America. Dr. Martin also talks about the unintended consequences of taking so many medications. Don't miss the second part in this informative series!  

Dr. Martin goes over The Top 10 Prescribed Medications in North America in today's episode.  The purpose of the overview is to discover the state of our health here in North America. Health care is not about prevention but instead all about treatment. It's a disease-care business with big pharma at the helm. Dr. Martin shares a blanket statement of what he thinks the problem is. We are over-medica...

Heart disease is still the number one killer in North America… and it's been this way ever since cholesterol lowering statin drugs were introduced in the 1980s.  Dr. Martin poses an important question in today's episode… How do you keep yourself away from heart disease? He shares with listeners ways to prevent and even "mend" a broken heart. A clue… it starts with food!  

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Stevia in coffee Why to take probiotics daily Growth spurts and growing pains Fasting in women and hormones Connection in thyroid, gut health and food allergies Caralluma fimbriata cactus Lamb liver vs. beef liver Best support for telomeres