Confessions of a Doctor: Recent Episodes
Dr. Emma Petshow
Listen along as Dr. Emma, a board-certified naturopathic physician and CEO of EmPower U Health and Wellness LLC, discusses the hot health and wellness news of the day. Along with her cohost she debunks health myths and click bait, reviews natural supplements, and provides health information from an integrative and holistic health prospective. Have health questions? Submit them for a chance to be answered in her Ask Dr. Emma the Dilemma segment.
Learn the top 3 reasons why you should not take vitamins daily straight from a naturopathic doctor!
Dr. Emma Petshow is a licensed, board-certified naturopathic physician who takes vitamins daily, but has 3 reasons why you should not and they are not what you might think! Come along in this Confessions of a Doctor series where Dr. Emma answers your top questions, debunks health myths, and decodes the health and wellness industry.
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Join Dr. Emma and her Producer Alex as they embark on a health and wellness journey in Confessions of a Doctor. They breakdown food sensitivity testing, how to get it done, and how you can use that information to heal your gut in Some Like it Taught. A new segment called, Health News Alerts brings the top health stories of the week to the pod for Dr. Emma's take and if they are all fact or have some fiction to debunk. The Workout Wednesday Exercise of the month is debuted, which is the push-up. Lastly, Dr. Emma answers a listener question about the right way to exercise in Ask Dr. Emma Your Dilemma. This is a jam packed episode full of health education and doctor secrets.
Some Like it Taught: Food Sensitivity Testing
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Health News Alerts: CNN
- Movement and Cognition
- Food and Memory
- Is napping really bad for you?
Workout Wednesday: Push-up
Ask Dr. Emma Your Dilemma: What is the best way to exercise?
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This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Emma Petshow and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational and educational purposes only. Each person is unique, so consult your healthcare professional for any personal medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are our own. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. Privacy is of utmost importance to us. All people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast have been changed to protect patient confidentiality. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.
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Join Dr. Emma and her Producer Alex as they embark on a health and wellness journey in Confessions of a Doctor. They breakdown mindful eating and why you should do it in Some Like it Taught, talk about why spinach is the Superfood of the Month, rate a lavender supplement in Poppin' Pills, and answer the listener question about tinctures in Ask Dr. Emma Your Dilemma. This is a jam packed episode full of health education and doctor secrets.
Some Like it Taught: Mindful Eating
Superfood of the Month: Spinach
Poppin' Pills: Lavela by Integrative Therapeutics
Ask Dr. Emma Your Dilemma: What is a tincture and how does it work?
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This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Emma Petshow and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational and educational purposes only. Each person is unique, so consult your healthcare professional for any personal medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are our own. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. Privacy is of utmost importance to us. All people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast have been changed to protect patient confidentiality. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.
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Some Like it Taught - Traveler's Diarrhea
- CDC Travel Website: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
Workout Wednesday - Plank - The best exercise for your core!
Poppin' Pills - HPA Adapt by Integrative Therapeutics
- Supplement linked here!
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To submit questions for "Ask Dr. Emma" head over to instagram at @confessions_of_a_doctor or @dr_emma_petshow. Learn more about Dr. Emma and how to work with her as a doctor or health consultant through her health education company, EmPower U Health and Wellness LLC. Sign up for her mailing list at www.dremmapetshow.com.
This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Emma Petshow and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational and educational purposes
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- Dr. Emma's favorite is Ginger tea right now. Here is a link to her fave blend.
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Some Like it Taught - Acid Reflux
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Health Myths Debunked - 6 Lifestyle Changes to Manage Eczema by Physician Voices on CNN
- EWG Skin Deep Guide
Ask Dr. Emma Your Dilemma - How do you calculate the glycemic index?
- Glycemic Index Database
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To submit questions for "Ask Dr. Emma" head over to instagram at @confessions_of_a_doctor or @dr_emma_petshow. Learn more about Dr. Emma and how to work with her as a doctor or health consultant through her health education company, EmPower U Health and Wellness LLC. Sign up for her mailing list at www.dremmapetshow.com.
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Some Like it Taught - All about the Eyes
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Poppin' Pills - Zand Herbals Elderberry Zinc Immunity Gummies
- Elderberry and Immunity Study
- Vitamin C and Immunity Study
- Zinc and Immunity Study
Ask Dr. Emma Your Dilemma - What is the perfect poop?
- Bristol Stool Scale
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To submit questions for "Ask Dr. Emma" head over to instagram at @confessions_of_a_doctor or @dr_emma_petshow. Learn more about Dr. Emma and how to work with her as a doctor or health consultant through her health education company, EmPower U Health and Wellness LLC. Sign up for her mailing list at www.dremmapetshow.com.
This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Emma Petshow and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational and educational purposes
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Some Like it Taught - 5 Common Women's Health Myths
Poppin' Pills - Chaste Tree Berry by Vitanica
- Vitex for PMS Symptoms like cramps
- Vitex vs. Vitamin B6 for Period cramps
- Vitex for perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms
Ask Dr. Emma Your Dilemma - What are some vegetarian sources of iron?
- Harvard - The Nutrition Source - Iron
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Learn more about Dr. Emma and how to work with her as a doctor or health consultant through her health education company, EmPower U Health and Wellness LLC: www.dremmapetshow.com. For the month of June, Dr. Emma is offering 50% off Food Sensitivity testing with your purchase of a nutrition counseling appointment. Use the code "CONFESSIONS" at checkout.
This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Emma Petshow and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational and educational purposes only. Each person is unique, so consult your doctor.
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Some Like it Taught - Heat Related Illnesses and How to Prevent Them
Poppin' Pills - NUUN Hydration Tablets
- NUUN Electrolyte Tablet Study
- NUUN Hydration Clean Planet Initiatives
Workout Wednesday - Squats
Ask Dr. Emma Your Dilemma - How often should you go to the doctor?
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To submit questions for "Ask Dr. Emma" head over to instagram at @confessions_of_a_doctor or @dr_emma_petshow. Sign up for her mailing list at www.dremmapetshow.com.
Learn more about Dr. Emma and how to work with her as a doctor or health consultant through her health education company, EmPower U Health and Wellness LLC: www.dremmapetshow.com. For the month of June, Dr. Emma is offering 50% off Food Sensitivity testing with your purchase of a nutrition counseling appointment. Use the code "CONFESSIONS" at checkout.
This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Emma Petshow and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational and educational purposes only. Each person is unique, so consu
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Some Like it Taught - The Truth About Sunburns and Sunscreen
- Environmental Working Group Sunscreen Guide 2022
Poppin' Pills - Soothing Aloe After Sun Gel by Banana Boat
- Aloe Vera for Sunburns
- Aloe Vera for Skin Healing
- EWG Skin Deep Guide
What Cha Eating? - Avocado is the Food of the Month
- Health Benefits of Avocado
- Part 2
Ask Dr. Emma Your Dilemma - How to soothe itchy, irritated skin?
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To submit questions for "Ask Dr. Emma" head over to instagram at @confessions_of_a_doctor or @dr_emma_petshow. Sign up for her mailing list at www.dremmapetshow.com.
Learn more about Dr. Emma and how to work with her as a doctor or health consultant through her health education company, EmPower U Health and Wellness LLC: www.dremmapetshow.com. For the month of June, Dr. Emma is offering 50% off Food Sensitivity testing with your purchase of a nutrition counseling appointment. Use the code "CONFESSIONS" at checkout.
This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Emma Petshow and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational and educational purposes only. Each person is unique, so consu
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Some Like it Taught - Alternative Treatments for the Common Cold
- Elderberry for the Common Cold
- Throat Coat Tea by Traditional Medicinals
Health Myths Debunked - Foods that Help you Poop by POOSH
- Prunes for Poop
- Psyllium Husk vs. Prunes for Constipation
Ask Dr. Emma Your Dilemma - What is the correlation between gut health and allergies? Part 2
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To submit questions for "Ask Dr. Emma" head over to instagram at @confessions_of_a_doctor or @dr_emma_petshow. Sign up for her mailing list at www.dremmapetshow.com.
Learn more about Dr. Emma and how to work with her as a doctor or health consultant through her health education company, EmPower U Health and Wellness LLC: www.dremmapetshow.com.
This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Emma Petshow and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational and educational purposes only. Each person is unique, so consult your healthcare professional for any personal medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are our own. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.
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Some Like it Taught - Bloating
- Low FODMAPs Diet Guide
Poppin' Pills - Rhizinate by Integrative Therapeutics
- DGL for Acid Reflux and GERD
- A RCT for DGL to address functional dyspepsia
- Interaction checker link on Integrative Therapeutics website
Ask Dr. Emma Your Dilemma - What is the correlation between gut health and allergies?
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To submit questions for "Ask Dr. Emma" head over to instagram at @confessions_of_a_doctor or @dr_emma_petshow.
Learn more about Dr. Emma and how to work with her as a doctor or health consultant through her health education company, EmPower U Health and Wellness LLC: www.dremmapetshow.com.
This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Emma Petshow and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational and educational purposes only. Each person is unique, so consult your healthcare professional for any personal medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are our own. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.
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Some Like it Taught - Allergic Rhinitis
- Mast Cells and histamine video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40ziKmtnWSc
Poppin' Pills - Natural D-Hist by Ortho Molecular Products
- Stinging Nettle and Allergic Rhinitis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5963652/pdf/ijpr-16-112.pdf
- Vitamin C and Allergic Rhinitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7076989/
- Quercetin and Allergic Rhinitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19295240/
- NAC and Allergic Rhinitis (rat study): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23307410/
- Bromelain and Allergies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3870104/
Ask Dr. Emma Your Dilemma - What is in your medicine cabinet?
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To submit questions for "Ask Dr. Emma" head over to instagram at @confessions_of_a_doctor or @dr_emma_petshow. Learn more about Dr. Emma and how to work with her as a doctor or health consultant through her health education company, EmPower U Health and Wellness LLC: www.dremmapetshow.com.
This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Emma Petshow and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational and educational purposes only.
Join Dr. Emma Petshow, an integrative health expert and licensed naturopathic physician, and her Producer Alex as they provide health education, debunk health myths, answer listener questions, and bring her hot takes to the health topics of the day.
Some Like it Taught - Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
- A randomized controlled trial with bright light and melatonin for the treatment of delayed sleep phase disorder: effects on subjective and objective sleepiness and cognitive function. J Biol Rhythms. 2013 Oct;28(5):306-21.
Poppin' Pills - Alka Calm by Professional Formulas
- The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Res Med Sci. 2012 Dec; 17(12): 1161–1169.
- The Effects of Magnesium Supplementation on Subjective Anxiety and Stress—A Systematic Review. Nutrients. 2017 May; 9(5): 429.
- The effect of magnesium supplementation on blood pressure in individuals with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or noncommunicable chronic diseases: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2017 Sep;106(3):921-929. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.117.155291.
- Magnesium for skeletal muscle cramps. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
Ask Dr. Emma Your Dilemma - What is naturopathic medicine?
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To submit questions for "Ask Dr. Emma" head over to instagram at @confessions_of_a_doctor or @dr_emma_petshow. Learn more about Dr. Emma and how to work with her as a doctor or health consultant through her health education company, EmPower U Health and Wellness LLC: www.dremmapetshow.com.
This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Emma Petshow and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational and educational purposes only. Each person is unique, so consult your healthcare professional for any personal medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are our own. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. Privacy is