The Doctor Is In Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr. A.W. Martin and Dr. A.P. Martin
Renowned authors and experts Dr. A.W. Martin and Dr. A.P. Martin of the Martin Clinic share advice on how a back to basics approach to nutrition can have you feeling better and prevent disease.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Motor neuron disease
- Burning feeling in feet
- Spirulina
- Castor oil vs. oil of oregano
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
- Tremors in head
- First stage pulmonary fibrosis
- Electrolytes & heart palpitations
- Plantar fasciitis
- Excessive sweating
Many people struggle with getting a good night’s sleep, and if you have high cortisol you could be thrown into a cycle of sleeplessness… and that’s bad!
Join Dr. Martin as he shares some side effects of poor sleep. From developing heart disease, to getting cancer, and weakening your immune system… you’re a lot more at risk when you don’t sleep!
So, what happens when you ingest 700 eggs in a month? According to a Harvard medical student, his lipids actually improved. More importantly, he didn’t die, like the mainstream narrative would like to suggest.
Join Dr. Martin as he looks at this and two other studies in today’s episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Healing of kidneys with Reset
- Non-HDL and HDL numbers on blood work
- Safe levels of sugar consumption
- Sweet wormwood & black currant oil for Sjogren's
- Xylitol to help reduce plaque
- Ubiquinol after bypass surgery
- Taurine as a supplement
After yesterday’s episode on vitamin D and breast cancer, Dr. Martin noticed several questions about the difference between estrogen and xenoestrogens and wanted to address them.
Join Dr. Martin as he further discusses vitamin D and breast cancer and addresses why xenoestrogens play a significant role in a diagnosis.
Back in the 1970’s, when Dr. Martin was in school, it was 1 in 20 women that would be diagnosed with breast cancer. Today that number is 1 in 8, but Dr. Martin thinks the true number is even higher. We’re losing the war on cancer!
Join Dr. Martin as he looks at a new study on vitamin D and breast cancer. The study is saying that having low levels of vitamin D puts women (and men) at higher risk of breast cancer. Learn why in today’s episode!
A study on cholesterol out of India is saying that you want to lower your triglycerides and elevate your high-density lipoprotein (HDL). How do you do that? By reducing your carbohydrates.
Dr. Martin has been telling patients for decades to not only reduce their carbs, but to replace it with a diet high in protein and fat… eggs, meat and cheese! On top of that, to get strong… to build muscle.
Join Dr. Martin to look at several studies and articles he flagged for today’s episode.
From one hour of weekly exercise to help with insomnia, to the benefits of the ketogenic diet for those with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, to a link between type 2 diabetes in women and iron deficiency.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Bioidentical progesterone
- Electrodermal testing
- Curcumin
- Eating vs. losing fat
- Post nasal drip
- Itchy scalp & liver or kidney problems
- Thrush after radiation
- Milk thistle to clean liver
- Heel always feeling hot
- Heavy cream
A shocking study has found if you have microplastics in your bloodstream, your risk of heart attack and stroke is increased by 350%!
Dr. Martin says plastics in our tissues is one thing, but microplastics in the bloodstream is a whole other level. You have big problems and it starts with having a leaky gut.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn 4 ways you can minimize the effects of a leaky gut.
Keto eating has become quite popular in recent years but unfortunately most people don’t really know what it means. Most keto foods are devoid of nutrients and highly processed. Dr. Martin says you may be eating low carb but none of that matters if you’re not getting the nutrients your body needs.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the keto diet and instead advocates for a lifestyle rich in protein. He also highlights the importance of choline, an amino acid found only in the animal kingdom, essential for brain health.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Uric acid & gout
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Bloodtest results
- A1C & insulin
- Bursitis in shoulder
- High red blood cell counts
- Uterine fibroids & polyps
- How leaky gut works
- Lion's mane vs. Navitol
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Plastics in permanent retainers
- Chelation for clogged arteries
- Flax seeds vs soy
- Oil of oregano
- Psyllium husk
- Carnivore diet & protein
- Fermented kefir
- Flank pain
- Mast cell disease
- Parasites & cancer
- Konjac noodles
Something Dr. Martin is asked about all the time is the alkaline diet. So many people have fallen for its false claims of lowering your pH and Dr. Martin wants to finally put it to bed.
Join Dr. Martin in today's episode as he dispels 4 common myths of the alkaline diet. From baking soda and alkaline water, to food lowering your pH, there is a misunderstanding about the role of acidity in our diets.
The “keto flu” can occur when people change their food, going from carbohydrates and sugars to a protein-based diet. Your body will go through withdrawals and some people will experience flu-like symptoms.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares why it happens and why he doesn’t particularly like the keto diet… all in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin looks at two studies that came out in the last week. The first has linked exposure to plastics to preterm babies. It is estimated that exposure to plastics causes one out of 10 preterm babies. Microplastics are everywhere and they get into our tissues.
Have you ever wondered what’s in your cereal? A new study is showing that 80% of Americans are exposed to fertility lowering chemicals in products like Cheerios and Quaker Oats. The peer reviewed study looked at people’s urine to find the chemical.
It doesn’t matter where you go, if your home is planet Earth you’re going to be exposed to chemicals and plastics. What matters most is what you’re doing to protect yourself. Dr. Martin explains.
Dr. Martin continues to answer questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Dairy products appropriate for Reset
- Effects of low blood glucose
- Hair loss on Reset
- Navitol & damaged blood vessels
- Measles
- Still's disease
There is an alarming trend going on where prescription drugs are being used for off-label problems such as obesity. They’re called designer drugs and it’s turning into big business for the pharmaceutical companies. We all wish there was a drug that could fix our problems, but unfortunately it never fixes the underlying issue.
Dr. Martin says we continue to look for love in all the wrong places since the top 4 causes of death all have something in common… they’re caused by high insulin. If we fix insulin resistance, our risk of premature death drops dramatically. Dr. Martin explains in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin was reading a passage in Proverbs that listed 7 things that the Lord hates, and it inspired him to share the “7 deadly sins” that our bodies hate. From sugars and sweets, to seed oils, and to stress, join us in today’s episode to hear the whole list.
Dr. Martin recently finished a book called Why We Get Sick by Dr. Bikman from Brigham Young University. What struck Dr. Martin was a statement that most people are spending every waking moment and even sleeping in elevated insulin. This is a major problem!
Most people are constantly in a state of elevated insulin due to their poor dietary choices. When you’re constantly producing insulin it can cause problems with the size of your organs. You don’t want an enlarged heart or liver. Dr. Martin explains why in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Rising cancer rates
- Eye drop antibiotics
- Dark circles under eyes
- Tremors and stuttering in jawline
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
- Estrogen & protective benefits against heart disease
- Supplements Dr. Martin takes
Dr. Martin discusses the relationship between insulin and the brain in today’s episode. The hippocampus is what’s responsible for memory and it turns out that eating ketones is what it thrives on. This is important in preventing Alzheimer’s.
Join Dr. Martin as he explains why eggs, meat and cheese will feed your brain properly.
Dr. Martin shares two more studies on the importance of vitamin D in today’s episode.
We know that vitamin D isn’t just for bones, and a new study is showing how vitamin D also plays a significant role in the development of muscle. Dr. Martin also discusses the connection between low levels of vitamin D and colorectal cancer.
Dr. Martin discusses an article about patients claiming that a keto diet helped with mental illness. Patients eating a low-carb diet said they saw major improvements in their mental health and researchers now want to understand why.
Join Dr. Martin as he unpacks the article and provides several examples of how food can directly affect our brains. He also discusses SSRIs and why diet should first be addressed before prescribing medication.
There’s a saying that there are no guarantees in life, except death and taxes. When it comes to life expectancy, it’s the insurance companies who are really good at predicting when someone will die. Their business actually depends on it!
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses three things that will increase your life expectancy according to new research. Blood pressure is a vital sign we all know of, but it’s the other two that may surprise you.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Greek yogurt
- Protein & kidney damage
- Calcium supplements
- Astaxanthin antioxidants
- Ubiquinol
- A1C creeping up
- Electrolytes
- Overeating at night
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Xenoestrogens mimicking estrogen
- Purple nose
- Myasthenia gravis
- Eating eggs & autoimmune
- Coffee & leaching of minerals
- Plaque in arteries
- Peripheral vascular disease
- DPA omega-3
- Thinning hair
- Carbs & muscle nutrients
Join Dr. Martin as he follows up from last episode talking about the importance of muscle in metabolic health. Muscle is the most metabolically active tissue we have and Dr. Martin is blown away by the amount of new research that’s coming down the pipe.
Dr. Martin also shares two other studies on prescribing exercise and the benefits of daily going for a 20 minute walk. All of this in today’s episode!
When most people think of metabolic health, they think of metabolism. That’s right to some extent, but the metabolic syndrome Dr. Martin is talking about is characterized by insulin resistance. If you have insulin resistance, your health is already in jeopardy.
Join Dr. Martin as he further discusses metabolic syndrome and explains why muscle resistance exercise is the most important thing you can do!
Dr. Martin has often spoke of when you’re dehydrated, how your blood can be as thick as molasses. Drinking enough water can easily remedy that, but it turns out insulin resistance also plays a role in blood viscosity.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares this blow your socks off study in today’s episode! He also shares another study on the effectiveness of probiotics when it comes to viruses.
In continuation from Question & Answer Friday, Dr. Martin answers a few more questions about the common cold. There is a misconception that you can “catch a cold,” when really it’s more complex than that.
Join Dr. Martin as he explains why we tend to get sick during the winter months. A clue is that our vitamin D levels drop. That plays a major factor!
If you’ve listened to the podcast for any time, you know how much Dr. Martin loves coffee. There are so many benefits to coffee, and now there’s even another.
Researchers have discovered that drinking coffee actually induces autophagy. It turns on your body’s self-cleaning oven so it can detox.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares this hot off the press news about coffee!
Cortisol is the hormone responsible for the fight or flight response. Unfortunately for many people in today's society, they’re constantly in the fight or flight mode. Cortisol doesn’t shut off and it has major negative effects on their health.
High levels of cortisol can disrupt sleep, elevate blood sugar, cause hormone imbalances, contribute to leaky gut, affect mood, and lead to brain fog and pain.
Dr. Martin teaches about the effects of cortisol and how to address it… all in today’s episode!
Dr. Martin has often shared the stat that the average North American consumes 200 pounds of sugar per year. But did you know that 133 pounds of wheat are also consumed in a typical year? Dr. Martin was quite surprised by that number!
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses our addiction to wheat and how it wreaks havoc on our microbiome. He also discusses the benefits of Stevia as a sweetener in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Castor oil
- Cream vs milk
- Repairing myelin sheaths
- Firmicutes or bacteroides in red meat
- Dissolving of blood clots
- Mast cell syndrome
- Abnormal ventricular function
- Methylated folate
- Candida parasite cleanse
- Oxalates
- Pilonidal abscess
- Pericarditis
From energy drinks, to granola bars, to cereal, there are certain foods we buy thinking they’re healthy food choices, when really they’re not. Dr. Martin says to stop wasting your money!
The food companies have convinced us what’s healthy, when really these foods are unnecessary. Join Dr. Martin as he shares what you should stop wasting your money on in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin often talks about kingdoms of food, and the animal kingdom is definitely the one he speaks of the most. When you’re eating primarily from the plant kingdom, you run the risk of developing oxalates, glass-like crystals that can cause you trouble.
A new study on magnesium citrate is showing how it can get rid of oxalates. This is good news, but Dr. Martin says changing your diet is the better answer.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses oxalates and stones in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin continues his series on what has happened since the 1970s that has made us sicker than ever.
In the 1970s, there was less heart disease, there was less cancer, there was less Alzheimer's, there was certainly less diabetes, and there was less autoimmune. All of this has now changed and Dr. Martin discusses what’s happened in part two of this series.
Dr. Martin recently read an article saying that people in 1970 were fit as a fiddle. Although that’s true comparatively to today, Dr. Martin adds an asterisk as many people were still smoking.
So, what has happened since then that rates of obesity and diabetes have skyrocketed? Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he shares what’s happened that we are now sicker than ever!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Floaters in eyes
- DHA & fasting
- Fixing vertigo
- Importance of bloodwork
- Stopping of supplements for tests
- Lowering of CRP
- Intracranial hypertension
- Parathyroid & thyroid
- Recommendation of carnivore diet
- Changing dairy
- Fixing gallstones
Dairy intolerance is a lot more common nowadays, but why is that? It never used to be so prevalent.
Dr. Martin suggests that the problem is not with dairy itself, but with the individual's gut health. The pasteurization and homogenization of milk, along with the overuse of antibiotics, have led to a decrease in beneficial gut bacteria, leading to dairy intolerance.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses germ theory and explains what happened to dairy.
When you regularly don’t get enough sleep, you’re increasing your risk of getting Alzheimer’s. That’s what researchers out of Edinburgh, Scotland learned after following 8,000 participants for 25 years. They found that those who sleep less than six hours a night had a 30% increase in Alzheimer's by the time they were 70.
Dr. Martin shares two new studies about the importance of sleep for overall health, and particularly in relation to Alzheimer's and aging. He shares tips on making sure you’re getting between 6 and 8 hours of sleep regularly.
Dr. Martin has always encouraged listeners to get strong, and especially when you’re older. As we age, we are more susceptible to sarcopenia which is the wasting of muscle.
According to a new study, you have a 2.4 times greater risk of dementia if sarcopenia is present. Muscle and brain have a big connection and this is even more true with older adults.
Dr. Martin also looks at a second study about the link between fructose and Alzheimer's in today’s episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Lung infection & probiotics
- Thyroid Support Formula
- Wet macular degeneration
- Fibromyalgia & immuno-compromised conditions
- Upper limit for vitamin D
- Salt & blood pressure
- Serotonin roll-on for anxiety
- Coffee beans
- Eating liver
- Urinary problems & swollen prostate
- Petechiae red spots
It’s estimated that 50% of the population have trouble with their gut, and when you add upper GI issues, that number swells to 70%.
When you hear the term IBS, Dr. Martin says to think of inflammation in the bowel, but the question is, why is it there?
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin shares 9 reasons why your gut may be inflamed.
Did you know it only takes one month of eating sugar and crappy carbohydrates to start the process of creating a fatty liver? Thankfully, on the flip side, you can also empty your liver in 6 days if you stop eating sugar and crappy carbs.
Dr. Martin shares a Canadian study from University of British Columbia that has found obesity and high insulin are linked to pancreatic cancer. Since cancer cells have 200 times more receptors for glucose than normal cells, it’s no wonder that sugar fuels cancer!
A new study out of Oregon State is saying that DHA is a fat that fights fat. They discovered that 1000 mg of DHA taken daily blocked the progression of fatty liver and lowered triglycerides. Dr. Martin says this is an amazing discovery.
Dr. Martin also answers questions about DHA left by listeners in yesterday’s episode. He stresses the dangers of having visceral fat around your organs.
The Food & Drug Administration in the United States has just approved the claim that fish oil can reduce the risk of high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. It’s very rare that the FDA gives a positive statement about natural products, and Dr. Martin says he never expected to hear this in his lifetime!
Join Dr. Martin as he explains why the omega-3 fatty acids that come from animals are superior to those from plants. Also, he explains why the DHA form of fish oil is the best you can get.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Macular degeneration & parasites
- Drinking water in aluminum cans
- Iodine applied to arms
- Cold hands & anemia
- Vitamin C to absorb other vitamins
- Grape seed extract
- High B12 levels & toxicity
- Intermittent fasting to lower homocysteine
- Reversing kyphosis
- High potassium levels
- Coming off prednisone
A new study is saying that when you choose to go to sleep matters. Melatonin is what helps put you to sleep and it turns out that the greatest amount is secreted between 10 pm and 2 am. Dr. Martin says it’s reason enough to stop being a night owl and go to sleep!
Dr. Martin also answers questions about B12 in today’s shortened episode!
Dr. Martin looks at a 6-year study on the importance of B12 and homocysteine in relation to heart disease. The study is showing that inflammation and high homocysteine levels are more significant factors than cholesterol.
When you are low in vitamin B12 there are a whole host of symptoms you can encounter, and according to this study, high levels of homocysteine is one of them.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn why homocysteine plays a role in heart disease.
It was Ancel Keys who first presented the theory that cholesterol causes heart disease. His theory turned LDL cholesterol into the bad guy and went on to become the common belief since the mid-1950s.
Statin drugs do what they say they do and lower LDL cholesterol, but Dr. Martin asks why you’d want to do that? Cholesterol is essential to our body’s functioning and it turns out that lowering your LDL comes with consequences.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn the long-term effects of using statin drugs to lower LDL cholesterol.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Meal plan for SIBO
- Apeel vegetable wax coating
- Zinc & copper for anxiety
- Type 1 diabetes
- Cleaning up the mitochondria
- Feeling of your heartbeat
- Graves' disease & ashwagandha
- Natural remedy for sciatic pain
- LDL levels in cholesterol
- Low creatinine levels
- Cheese curds & vitamin K2
There’s a new study out showing that being insulin resistant increases your chances of kidney failure by 50%, even when fasting glucose is normal. This is a significant finding and Dr. Martin says it’s another reason why you want to avoid fructose.
Dr. Martin also shares a new report saying that kids now consume on average 126 grams of sugar a day! Join us in today’s episode.
There isn’t a day that goes by that Dr. Martin doesn’t talk about vitamin D, the sun. Today is no different as he discusses two new studies on vitamin D. The first on reducing length of hospital stays, the second about lowering breast cancer risk.
Join Dr. Martin as he looks at two new studies on the sun, showing once again why vitamin D is essential, and especially as we head into the winter months!
It was 1972 when President Nixon declared a war on cancer. Dr. Martin remembers it well. Since then, it is estimated that the United States has spent over 15 trillion dollars on cancer, and we’re not winning the war!
What bothers Dr. Martin most is that very little of that money has been spent on prevention. It’s all spent on treatment in the form of chemo, radiation, surgery and lab work. Nutrition seems to be the last thing on the mind of medicine when it comes to a cancer diagnosis.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares the article he read in today’s episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Papillary thyroid cancer
- Hibiscus tea
- Importance of water
- Xenoestrogens in bottled water
- Salami
- Dry nose
- Hair loss in males
- Estrogen vs. testosterone
- Potassium
- Acid levels in stomach
- Wormwood herb
You may have heard about “the blue zones,” a concept that people living in these areas live longer because of their diet and lifestyle. Dr. Martin challenges the entire premise using the example of Hong Kong versus India.
Dr. Martin also criticizes a recent Harvard study linking high meat consumption to diabetes. The questionnaire style study is misleading and is often bought and paid for. Dr. Martin further explains in today’s episode.
Rarely does a week go by that Dr. Martin isn’t asked for his recommendation on dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Over the years, through his clinical experience, Dr. Martin developed a protocol for treating cancer from a natural perspective.
The most recent discovery was that high levels of DHA can destroy a tumor in 14 days. Now, researchers have found that curcumin has the ability to shut off blood flow to tumors. This is amazing news!
Join Dr. Martin as he shares his protocol for treating cancer, and why DHA and curcumin are now a part of it.
Have you ever looked at the nutrition label on a carton of milk? If you have, you may have been surprised by how much sugar is in a cup of milk, and especially in 1% skim milk.
Join Dr. Martin as he compares the nutrition labels on 35% whipped cream and 1% skim milk. He explains what happened that so many people fell for the lie that fat makes you fat, and that fat free options are healthier options.
Research is showing that high fructose corn syrup can cause a double whammo when it comes to declining levels of vitamin D in our bodies. To break down fructose, the body produces an enzyme which in turn breaks down vitamin D, and this enzyme also weakens the other enzymes needed to create vitamin D.
Dr. Martin says no matter how you look at it, consumption of high fructose corn syrup will negatively affect your levels of vitamin D. It’s no wonder that deficiency of vitamin D is now associated with all-cause mortality!
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn the significance of this new research.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Micronutrient testing
- Ridding body of heavy metals
- Voltaren
- Vitamin D intake
- Why fluoride is bad
- Testicular cancer
- Testing for parasites
- P. gingivalis
- High ferritin levels
- Difference between DHA and EPA
The seeds of disease are anything that causes inflammation within our bodies. At the Martin Clinic, we’ve always taught that insulin resistance, leaky gut, and oxidative damage are the 3 main seeds of disease.
Now there’s new studies out saying that deficiencies in vitamin D and vitamin B12 can also cause inflammation. Dr. Martin further explains the significance of these discoveries in today’s episode!
Dr. Martin shares some new studies on Parkinson's in today’s episode. All of the studies have to do with the microbiome and specifically the gut-brain axis.
Research on the microbiome is some of the most exciting research that’s been done in the last several years. The more they study the microbiome, the more they are studying bacteria. And the more they study bacteria, the more they’re seeing how fungus in the brain plays a huge role in Parkinson’s disease.
Join Dr. Martin to learn how healing your gut can actually help protect your brain!
Dr. Martin looks at new studies on the benefits of omega-3 DHA in today’s episode.
You get two sources of omega-3 from the animal kingdom. EPA is good, but Dr. Martin says DHA is best. It’s the best oil in the world and new studies are showing how it benefits you from your brain to your toes.
When it comes to belly fat, it is often associated with a slew of other underlying conditions. Dr. Martin always viewed belly fat as a symptom of a bigger problem, and it almost always had to do with hormonal balances in both men and women.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares the underlying conditions that go along with belly fat in today’s episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Low triglycerides & high A1C
- Cayenne pepper
- Thoracic aortic aneurysms
- Low B12 & dry lips
- Coffee & osteoporosis
- Berberine & liver damage
- Rhabdomyolysis
- TSH testing
- Quercetin for allergies
- Oil of oregano
One thing that prescription drugs almost always have in common is that they disrupt the microbiome. If you’re taking prescription drugs,there’s a pretty good chance you have leaky gut.
An alarming trend has been the recent off-label use of diabetes medications like Ozempic for weight loss. It can be quite dangerous as it’s actually causing muscle loss, and not fat loss, which can cause organ failure, pancreatitis, liver problems, kidney problems, and gastrointestinal issues.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the side effects of statin drugs and the off-label use of drugs like Ozempic for weight loss.
A new study has revealed if you’re diagnosed with diabetes before the age of 30, you’ve essentially shaved 14 years off your life! This earth shattering news ought to be heralded from the rooftops.
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on sugar diabetes, what type two diabetes was originally called.
Choline is an important amino acid found primarily in the animal kingdom. The highest source of choline is actually found in egg yolks, and this is why Dr. Martin says you should be eating the entire egg.
Join Dr. Martin as he looks at several studies on choline and why eggs are so important… all in today’s episode of Headline News Mondays!
Some of today’s topics include:
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Steak vs. other types of beef
- Healing of gastritis
- Ferritin levels
- Ubiquinol
- Coffee & fiber
Dr. Martin continues his series at the drawing board, this time discussing the reasons why you should avoid wheat.
We have all believed the lie that grains are good for us. In today’s episode, Dr. Martin discusses the negative things that happen in our bodies when we consume wheat. He also provides a history lesson on how the processing of wheat has changed over time, and not for the better.
Dr. Martin has always felt sorry for people who have been duped. Unfortunately, that has happened to all of us at one point or another. We’re constantly being fed propaganda and it’s so easy to fall for the lies.
Join Dr. Martin as he goes over many common health beliefs that are in fact lies. He also disputes “the science” behind many of the food choices we still make today. Propaganda is everywhere, but you can learn to spot it. Dr. Martin explains.
Sugar is not your friend. This is something that Dr. Martin preaches all the time, encouraging listeners not to buy the lie of moderation. It’s not moderation, it’s elimination and it is really important that you understand this.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the destructive effects of sugar on our brains. For kids it can lead to ADHD, and for adults, Alzheimer's and dementia.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Red ginseng tea
- Drinking coffee & low iron
- GABA vs. cortisol
- Cold pressed canola oil
- HRT long-term use
- Gluten & blood pressure
- Sourdough bread
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Magnesium deficiency & acid reflux
- Stem cell therapy for dementia
- Xanthan gum
Dr. Martin continues talking about obesity in today’s episode and focuses on its impact on brain health. A fascinating study has come out showing how obese people have a lot more to worry about than getting diabetes.
A lot of things happened in the 80’s, but one of the biggest things was when food companies made the switch from fructose to high fructose corn syrup. Dr. Martin shares an article saying that researchers are still unsure of what happened to cause the obesity epidemic we are seeing today.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares several reasons why obesity began to soar in the 1980s!
The thyroid is a finicky gland that causes issues mostly for women. Dr. Martin says it’s a puppet because there are many things that can pull its strings. Both the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus are the bosses of your thyroid and can cause you issues if they get out of whack.
Join Dr. Martin as he does an overview teaching about the thyroid in today’s episode!
Join Dr. Martin as he breaks down some of the many benefits of doing the Reset.
The Metabolic Reset is a 30 day program designed to eliminate insulin resistance from the body. Tens of thousands of people have seen life-changing results just from changing their fuel.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Loss of taste and smell
- Muscle discomfort
- Carcinogens in smoked meats
- Acid reflux & esophagitis
- Causes of low sodium
- How body absorbs water
- Parasites
- Microcalcification in breast tissue
- Anxiety & irritability from vitamin D3
If you’ve followed Dr. Martin for some time, you know that coffee, the real vitamin C is one of his favourite topics. New research has come out showing even more benefits to your health!
Dr. Martin looks at a case study where a physician seeks treatment for gout and leaves his doctor’s office with prescriptions for 4 different ailments.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares this comical yet sad story of our dependence on prescription drugs. There’s a drug for everything but it seems as though doctors have forgotten that food is also medicine.
Something Dr. Martin likes to do is “pump up the tires” of his listeners. Sharing information that confirms you’re on the right path is key to changing your mind.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin shares the importance of understanding the nutritional content of food and making informed dietary choices. He looks at the example of natural versus processed peanut butter.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Continuous sweating on face
- Therapeutic lights
- Bed time & quality of sleep
- High calcium & low vitamin D
- Tremors
- The Reset for everyone
- Cervical discopathy
- Weaning toddlers off milk
- B12 intrinsic factor
- Flaxseed or fish oil for omega-3
- Unexpected nosebleeds
Dr. Martin welcomes a special guest in today’s episode. He then discusses the negative impact of sugar on the immune system, weakening the body's defense against bacteria and viruses.
Join Dr. Martin for that and more in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin often talks about the importance of the microbiome and in particular how having a leaky gut can become a major issue.
A new study is showing how patients with Alzheimer's have a significantly different microbiome profile compared to those without the disease. The study also found similar microbiome profiles in Alzheimer's and ALS patients.
Did you know that having low energy and forgetfulness can be a sign of a health problem often linked to low levels of B12? In fact, any low energy, Dr. Martin can guarantee it’s because of suboptimal levels of vitamin B12.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the role of B12 in red blood cell production, nerve health, memory, and mental health, including its impact on depression and dementia.
The primary driver of insulin resistance is known as metabolic syndrome, which 93% of us now have. Metabolic syndrome is primarily driven by food, and in particular, high fructose corn syrup. HFCS is processed differently by our bodies than regular glucose.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he explains why stress and sugar both cause our cortisol and insulin levels to spike.
Dr. Martin discusses the rising prevalence of anxiety, which has now overtaken depression as the number one mental health issue.
Continuing with his headlines series, Dr. Martin looks at a study saying that exercise is like “miracle grow” for your brain. It was found to be 1.5 times more effective than medication alone in treating mental health conditions.
Dr. Martin continues his series looking at medical headlines. Today he shares two studies, one on the benefits of vitamin D with K2 supplementation in preventing the progression of coronary heart disease, and the other on the benefits of resistance training in diabetic patients.
After yesterday’s episode, Dr. Martin circled back to do some more research on Jimmy Buffett’s death. He died of Merkel cell carcinoma, which is a rare form of skin cancer. Dr. Martin further explains in today’s episode.
Join Dr. Martin as he brings listeners several health-related headlines he read over the weekend. From the death of Jimmy Buffett, to eggs lowering fasting insulin levels, to red meat consumption… Dr. Martin brings the news behind the news to listeners.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Always feeling tired
- Grounding sheets
- Parkinson's vs. Lewy’s dementia
- Triglycerides too low
- Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
- ESR to test inflammation
- CoQ10 dosage
- Apricots for removal of yeast
- Low white blood cells
- Oil of oregano
Did you know that muscles are metabolic powerhouses that can help prevent diseases like Alzheimer's and diabetes?
Dr. Martin has often referred to muscles as bins for the storage of glycogen. The bigger your bins, the better. That’s why Dr. Martin always tells listeners to get strong. Weight resistance exercises help build muscle and improve overall health.
Muscles also secrete anti-inflammatory myokines, produce testosterone and growth hormones, which ultimately help burn fat. Dr. Martin explains in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin continues his discussion on the factors that cause Alzheimer’s in today’s episode.
He again mentions two researchers, Linus Pauling and Abram Hoffer, who made significant contributions to the understanding of Alzheimer's.
Dr. Martin also discusses how Alzheimer’s disease was initially called type 3 diabetes, indicating a link between the disease and insulin resistance. A diet low in sugar and crappy carbohydrates and high in healthy fats is key in preventing Alzheimer's.
Dr. Martin looks at some early research on Alzheimer's disease by Dr. Abram Hoffer and Linus Pauling, both Canadian pioneers in the sphere.
The researchers agree on seven factors when it comes to getting Alzheimer’s. From chronic dehydration to the negative impact of prescription medication, to the importance of proper digestion, Dr. Martin discusses these items in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin also discusses the harmful effects of heavy metals like aluminum and mercury on the brain.
Dr. Martin discusses seven red flags for men's health in today’s episode.
Symptoms such as belly fat, mood swings, chronic fatigue, poor sleep, weak erections or erectile dysfunction, man boobs, and chronic brain fog could be signs of underlying health conditions such as heart disease or cancer.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Dyslexia
- Ileocecal valve
- The Reset & diabetics
- Diverticulitis
- Burning feeling in stomach
- Severe bowel issues
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- Butter vs. ghee
- Causes of vertigo
- Digestion issues with cheese
Dr. Martin discusses a study from the European Journal of Inflammation that’s saying subclinical inflammation is a massive problem. Subclinical inflammation is inflammation without infection. Dr. Martin explains.
Dr. Martin continues his talk on insulin but today looks at the pathophysiology involved in heart disease. Cholesterol has long been seen as the main culprit in heart disease, but cardiologists are starting to have a paradigm shift in considering insulin as a huge factor in heart disease.
Cardiologists are finally catching on to the importance of understanding insulin resistance in preventing disease. Dr. Martin shares two articles and explains what insulin resistance does to our bodies in today's episode.
Dr. Martin continues to answer questions sent in by listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Testing of pH
- Tingling in hands
- Sodium & nitrates in bacon
- Navitol for peripheral artery disease
- What happens during a hot flash
- Dramatic change in CRP numbers
- Prostate and hormonal formulas
- Curcumin & liver damage
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 more that you probably didn’t know of.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares the unexpected symptoms of low vitamin B12.
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 more likely the main culprits.
Join Dr. Martin as he explains why lowering your insulin levels is a much better approach to reducing high blood pressure than it is to take medication.
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 progesterone is lacking.
Join Dr. Martin as he takes a deep dive on “horror-mones” and mental health in today’s episode!
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 in Canada. Dr. Martin is quite concerned about the legislation recently passed in Canada that would restrict access to supplements.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the report in today’s episode.
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 yourself from parasites and explains why you shouldn’t let your pets sleep with you!
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 gut as a potential cause of autism.
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. Cancer cells feed on sugar, and fructose provides the perfect storm for cancer to flourish.
Join Dr. Martin as he explains why the fructose in HFCS is far worse for you than regular glucose.
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 as he goes into detail as to why no food on earth compares to red meat!
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 your lungs. Aldehydes still exist, but now they’re found in the bad vegetable oils so much of our food is cooked in.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses this new study and shares how DHA helps your lungs!
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 profits over people's health by encouraging off-label use of their drugs.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses proper nutrition and fueling the body with nutrient-dense foods for long-term weight loss and overall health in today’s episode.
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 people’s gut issues.
Join Dr. Martin in part 1 of a two part series on reasons why your gut may be inflamed.
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 with their gut.
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 chloride!
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 women. In today’s episode, Dr. Martin further expands on that email explaining the hierarchy of hormones.
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 changes.
Join Dr. Martin as he explains how North America lives in a society that’s dominated by big food and big pharma.
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
Continuing from yesterday’s episode, Dr. Martin looks at how young people are young chronologically, but they're becoming old biologically.
A lot of diseases that were considered predominantly “old man” diseases are now showing up in young people. As talked about in the last episode, kidney stones and kidney disease are showing up in far younger people than ever before.
Join Dr. Martin as he sheds more light on what’s happening to cause such rapid biological aging in our young people.
When Dr. Martin thinks of kidneys, he can’t help but think of Niagara Falls. We need to be continually flushing out our kidneys with water to prevent kidney stones.
An article Dr. Martin read is saying that kidney stones are on the rise among children and teens, and especially girls. This is totally unheard of as kidney stones were considered a disease of the middle aged white man 30 years ago.
Why is this happening? Why are so many young people developing kidney stones? Dr. Martin blames it again on sugar, and especially high fructose corn syrup. Join us on today’s episode to learn more!
Did you know that having low levels of vitamin D puts you at risk of getting diabetes? According to a study coming out of India, your risk of getting diabetes goes up big time when you’re deficient in vitamin D.
When you're low in vitamin D, a lot of bad things happen, and Dr. Martin says we can now add poor glucose absorption to the list.
Join Dr. Martin as he again shares the importance of having optimal levels of vitamin D!
There’s been a huge increase in chronic diseases such as diabetes, autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and sleep apnea. Dr. Martin asks why these are becoming more prevalent in today’s world?
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Nattokinase
- Limiting sun exposure
- Food & skin cancer
- Oil of oregano for yeast infection
- Campbell de Morgan spots
- CAC testing for calcium
- Diaper diverticulosis
- Red rice yeast
- Circadian rhythm
- Melatonin
- Berberine
There’s a hot mess going on in the brain when it comes to depression. Depression never comes first and almost always precedes a stressful event. Dr. Martin looks at the underlying factors in today’s episode.
Magnesium is a major deficiency today. Most of us end up peeing it out, and there's a few reasons for that, but join Dr. Martin to learn the primary cause of magnesium deficiency in today’s episode.
The number one reason why people get leaky gut is due to antibiotics… and if you have leaky gut, there’s a good chance you have trouble absorbing vitamin D.
Dr. Martin shares a new study saying that vitamin D actually feeds your good bacteria!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- High potassium from bananas & potatoes
- B12 deficiency
- Fatty pancreas
- A1C not down on Reset
- Oil of oregano on toothbrush
- Sleep apnea
- Prescription strength omega-3
- Hormonal pellets
Atrial fib can be a dangerous condition where the heart’s rhythm gets out of whack. It can lead to stroke and Dr. Martin says that should never be taken lightly. And now there’s a new study showing a direct link between atrial fib and low levels of omega-3!
Dr. Martin says we see so many problems with atrial fib today because of weak heart muscles. We need way more omega-3, as our ratio to omega-6 is completely out of balance. Dr. Martin explains in today’s episode.
You’ve probably heard Dr. Martin discuss the numerous benefits of eating cheese curds, and it seems PubMed is now catching on. They’ve published a study showing how all cause mortality goes up when cheese consumption decreases.
Dr. Martin says he’s only reporting the news. He’s not making this up. Join him in today’s episode to hear more about this study!
The Journal of the American Heart Association has published a study showing the connection between heavy metals and the heart. They’re saying that metals like mercury, lead, cadmium, aluminum can cause atherosclerosis leading to heart disease.
Dr. Martin says it doesn’t matter where you go in the world, you’ll be exposed to heavy metals. What’s most important though, is getting rid of those heavy metals in your body. Join Dr. Martin as he discusses how to do this in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Allergy to iodine
- Drinking water
- Glutamine for psoriatic arthritis
- Atrial fib
- Increase in colorectal cancer
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Loss of balance
- Spinal decompression therapy
- Nitro infused coffee
- Apple cider vinegar
- Sleep apnea
How do you end up getting sick? Dr. Martin says it happens when we’re not getting enough of something, and he’s got nine examples to share in today’s episode. Do these things and you’re bound to get sick.
Dr. Martin has released his new book, Sun, Steak & Steel and in it, he’s included a Q&A about the Metabolic Reset. Over the years, Dr. Martin has received a lot of questions about the Reset, and he answers some 40 questions in the book.
The Reset isn’t a diet per se but is instead about changing your fuel, changing the food you eat. Join Dr. Martin as he gives an overview of the Metabolic Reset in today’s episode.
Dr. Joseph Lister performed the first antiseptic surgery in 1865, but he may be better known for developing the mouthwash Listerine. Dr. Martin explains why you should switch your mouthwash, and not ditch it.
Dr. Martin shares an article that made false claims about red meat. The article claimed that eating red meat causes colon cancer. Consumption of red meat is down 40% in North America over the last 50 years, but during that same time, colorectal cancer has increased by 300%. How can eating meat cause colon cancer?
Join Dr. Martin as he reviews this article and also shares several studies he found interesting in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Leaky gut & muscle stiffness
- Fuzzy head when waking up
- Benefits of doing Reset for a week
- Duck eggs
- Lymphatic drainage
- Seed cycling to balance hormones
- Itchy roof of mouth
- Modified milk in cheese
- Cataracts
- EMC & loose stool
- Sludge in gallbladder
It’s crazy to think that the average American drinks 765 grams of sugar every 5 days. It’s the equivalent of 17 cans of Coke, and it turns out that sweetened beverages increase endometrial cancer by 78%. That’s what a new study on sugar is saying.
Dr. Martin always tells his listeners to never, never drink sugar. Part of the problem is that high fructose corn syrup is used in nearly all sweetened beverages. Dr. Martin says it’s like sugar on steroids and it’s highly addictive!
At the Martin Clinic, it’s believed that the 3 seeds of disease are leaky gut, high circulating insulin and oxidation. All of these lead to inflammation which researchers would agree is the cause of disease.
Some new studies on the brain and glucose have recently been released and Dr. Martin says they are earth shattering news! It’s been discovered that those with Parkinson’s have a defect in how the brain uptakes sugar. Also, how glucose is metabolized plays a role in Alzheimer’s and those with major depression.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares these groundbreaking studies in today’s episode!
In the last episode, Dr. Martin discussed how our bodies have the ability to regenerate. Over the course of a year, we essentially get a new body.
An astute listener followed up with Dr. Martin, asking why we end up dying if our bodies regenerate. The answer is that our blood is tainted. It breaks down and oxidizes and eventually rusts us out. Dr. Martin uses the example of a speed governor on a truck to explain why we ultimately have a shelf life.
Dr. Martin also discusses studies on the microbiome. Researchers are finally making the connection that disease really does start in the gut.
Dr. Martin often reminds listeners how we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Our bodies really are incredible, and that’s evident with the regenerative abilities we all have. That’s right, our bodies regenerate!
Join Dr. Martin as he shares 7 ways our bodies regenerate, literally from head to toe. Dr. Martin also discusses the Reset, helping you understand why you should want to start making changes sooner than later.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Berberine as a herbal supplement
- Bunions & vitamin deficiency
- Epstein Barr virus & thyroiditis
- Adrenal exhaustion
- Sun allergies
- Triglycerides
- Sun or liver spots
- Vasovagal syncope
- Debilitating period pain
- Coffee & hormone levels
- Ivermectin for cancer treatment
There’s a war going on and it’s not just happening in Ukraine. It’s a war on truth, and when it comes to vitamin D there has been tremendous pushback. The pharmaceutical companies haven’t liked that physicians and researchers are saying that vitamin D may have been a huge help during the pandemic.
Dr. Martin says there are a lot of wars we’re losing. The war on cancer, we’re losing that one as cancer is worse than ever. The war on heart disease, we haven’t even made a dent. Heart disease is still the number one killer in North America.
Dr. Martin knows his listeners already see the wars happening around us, but it’s the rest of the world that’s still asleep.
Dr. Martin looks at a new study that’s showing a connection between diabetes and dementia. The study is saying that you’re 3 times more susceptible for dementia if you develop diabetes before the age of 60.
What is going on in our world that Alzheimer’s is the number one killer in the UK, and number three in Canada and the US? When it comes to diabetes, we usually wait for an official diagnosis before making any changes to our diet. Unfortunately by this time, it’s too late. We ignored the clues our body gave us along the way.
Dr. Martin says that prevention starts in the kitchen. If we want to get off the road to diabetes, drastic changes in what food we eat and what fuel we burn will be needed.
Despite all the advancements that have been made in almost every area of our lives, one thing that we've really gone backwards on is our health. Medicine has advanced and we have medications for everything yet 93% of the population still has metabolic syndrome.
Dr. Martin says it’s because we’ve been lied to by the food industry. Lies like saturated fat being the cause of heart disease is one Dr. Martin needs to dispel on a daily basis. Another is that dietitians have continually been telling us that our brains need carbs.
If you’re anything like Dr. Martin, you hate being lied to. In today’s episode, Dr. Martin exposes some of the lies that we’ve been fed.
A lot of people suffer from brain fog. Whenever you see chronic fatigue syndrome, brain fog is a huge component. Dr. Martin believes it's due to inflammation and discusses it in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- The different types of magnesium
- Plexus pink drink
- Absorption of protein
- Trouble absorbing iron
- Blood clots in the lung
- Nattokinase
- Digestive enzymes & DHA
- Peripheral artery disease
- Cause of split nails
- Latent autoimmune diabetes
An article from the Center for Disease Control is saying that nearly half of all Americans have a chronic disease, and what's worse is that 40% of kids and adolescents already have a chronic disease.
According to the CDC, the American healthcare system, which is a disease care system just like in Canada, spends 4.1 trillion dollars a year and 90% of that goes to treating chronic disease. You know how much is spent on prevention? Pennies comparatively to these numbers. Dr. Martin says we’re going down the wrong path because we're not trying to prevent disease.
We’re already paying the price for “looking for love in the wrong places,” like Dr. Martin often says. He’s not optimistic that things will change anytime soon.
A recent article has revealed some frightening statistics on autism. Since the year 2000, there has been a 178% increase in autism. It used to be that 1 in 10,000 kids were autistic. That number is now 1 in every 22 kids has autism!
Dr. Martin says it’s an epidemic, but he can’t help but ask why this is happening. Back in the 1970s and 80s, autism was unheard of. Something autistic kids have in common is leaky gut syndrome. Dr. Martin says we need to start there.
Join Dr. Martin as he sheds some light on a very important topic in today’s episode.
Interesting study out of Johns Hopkins University is saying that those with hearing loss are five times more likely to develop dementia. The 12 year study followed 639 adults and determined that when you lose hearing, the brain atrophies.
There is a belief that says as you age, you lose hearing. Dr. Martin doesn’t necessarily buy that and says diet plays an important role, and especially glycation. Glycation is the loss of elasticity and sugar makes it worse!
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the link between hearing loss and dementia in today’s episode.
The pancreas is a very important organ as it produces the hormone insulin that’s used to regulate our blood sugar. Dr. Martin often speaks of it and in today’s episode he looks at two important studies on the pancreas.
The first one on vitamin A reveals how important this vitamin is, especially on the cellular level. Vitamin A is our invisible mask that protects us from bacteria and viruses. When our pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, it puts us on the road to diabetes. The second study looks at the role high fructose corn syrup plays in damaging the pancreas.
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on the pancreas and why it’s imperative that we eliminate sugar from our diets.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- High potassium levels
- Red meat & diarrhea
- Triple-positive breast cancer
- Coffee high in oxalates
- Ear problems with colds & viruses
- Where vitamin D is sourced from
- Modified milk ingredients in dairy
- Cooking meat & killing parasites
A very recent study out of Harvard showed the benefits of eating no carbohydrates. Dr. Martin says they literally did the Reset by getting diabetic patients to eat only eggs, meat and cheese.
Over 2000 participants were monitored for 6 months and the results were quite convincing. All participants came off their injectable meds, 92% came off insulin, and 84% came off their oral medications. All of this happened just from eliminating carbs from the diet.
Join Dr. Martin as he unpacks this study from Harvard in today’s episode!
Dr. Martin often refers to the Titanic as a picture of the state of our health in North America. Disaster is pending and most people aren’t even aware.
According to some new stats, not only are we on the Titanic, but we’ve already hit the iceberg! 70% of adults are on at least one prescription medication, and that number quadruples after age 65. 71% of the population is overweight and 40% of those are classified as obese. On top of all this, there has been a 62% decrease in sperm count in men in the last 50 years!
Dr. Martin calls the entire situation an unmitigated disaster because it’s already here. We live in a sick nation with people who are physically and mentally sick.
Back in 1999, Dr. Martin wrote a book called, Steps to Fight Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for the Modern Woman. In the book he also discusses fibromyalgia, which he says is an aspect of chronic fatigue. These combined conditions have been renamed at the Martin Clinic. Dr. Martin now refers to them as adrenal exhaustion.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin talks about the different factors that can lead to a category 5 storm of adrenal exhaustion. Chronic stress is the major contributor, but environmental factors like mold exposure, antibiotics, Lyme disease, family dynamics, and a poor diet are all contributing factors.
Dr. Martin also discusses various symptoms associated with adrenal exhaustion and how to address them. Don’t miss this informative episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Bloating after menopause
- Magnesium bisglycinate vs. citrate
- Water flavor enhancers
- Numbness in foot
- Broken blood vessels in eye
- High choline levels
- Graves' eye disease
- GABA
- Fat absorption problems
- Bradycardia
- Intravenous vitamin C
- Berberine
There’s a study from 1973 that appeared in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition that Dr. Martin still remembers to this day. Researchers discovered that consuming 75 grams of sugar would stop white blood cells from chasing bacteria for up to 5 hours. The white blood cells would go for a siesta!
Now there’s a recent study from Dr. Lustig, one of the leading experts on sugar and the effect of sugar, saying that 50 grams of sugar is the level they can already assess damage to the liver. This is more reason why you really need to stop consuming sugar.
Dr. Martin says if you don’t do anything, at least give up sugar. If you truly want to get healthy, it’s an absolute necessity!
One of the most confusing things in medicine is histamine intolerance. Histamine is a substance your body produces when it needs to get rid of something. For some people their body seems to remain in a high state of alert, overreacting to everything.
Dr. Martin says it really is an autoimmune reaction and he used to see it a lot in his clinic. For some women, every one of their hormones, cortisol, estrogen, insulin, thyroid were out of whack.
Join Dr. Martin as he unravels histamine intolerance and its complicated puzzle in today’s episode.
A study out of Norway looked at 50,000 people, both men and women, who had high total cholesterol. After following them for many years, it was discovered that it made absolutely no difference in rates of heart disease. In fact, for the women, if you had high cholesterol, your heart was actually better!
Join Dr. Martin as he unpacks this study in today’s episode. Dr. Martin can’t help but shake his head that it’s been 50+ years and we’re still having to talk about cholesterol. Cholesterol doesn’t cause heart disease. It never did.
An Israeli study is saying that exercise, the real vitamin E, can reduce your risk of cancer by 72%. The study looked specifically at muscle building exercises.
You may not know who Otto Warburg was, but he had a theory that cancer cells are different from normal cells. Normal cells thrive on protein and fat, whereas cancer cells feed on sugar. The premise of the Warburg Effect is that the more muscle you have, the more bins you have for storing glucose.
Dr. Martin has often talked about having larger storage bins for glucose and that’s why muscle building exercises are the most important exercises you can do, especially when it comes to preventing cancer.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Difference between prebiotics and probiotics
- Cod liver oil and DHA
- Mineral oil on the skin
- Safely putting on weight
- Weight lifting
- Healing of thyroid
- Hair analysis for minerals
- How much B6 is toxic
- Allergy shots
- Taking too much iodine
- Calcium scoring
A new study out of Tufts University on prostate cancer is looking at the P13K enzyme. This enzyme’s job is to open the valve that lets sugar in. If you have diabetes, the valve barely functions, but if you have cancer, the valve is wide open.
Why does this happen? Join Dr. Martin to break down this study. The names of some proteins and enzymes can be confusing to most, but Dr. Martin is here to decipher them for you.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States is now recommending that breast cancer screening start at age 40. It used to be 50.
Dr. Martin explores the reasons behind the change in today’s episode. It’s not that Dr. Martin doesn’t like screening, but he thinks focusing on prevention first is a much better approach.
When it comes to cancer imaging, there’s a new kid on the block. GlucoCEST, or Glucose Chemical Exchange Saturation Transfer, utilizes an MRI for detecting cancer and it’s quite effective. You’d think this news would be mainstream, but sadly it isn’t. This technology is so new that Dr. Martin hasn’t even heard of it.
Another study Dr. Martin looks at is saying how cancer can often be misdiagnosed for a fungal infection. Dr. Martin explains why this is significant in today’s episode.
What does Dr. Martin think of weight loss medication? Not much, he says. You may lose some weight while you're on the medication, but the problem is you're going to get a lot of serious side effects. Plus, as soon as you go off the medication, you’ll gain back all the weight.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses some of the weight loss programs and why eating eggs, meat and cheese is the best option. He teaches on how fat storage works in the first place.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Cheese blocking bile duct
- Effect of low progesterone on gallbladder
- Vitamin E D-alpha tocopherol
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Lipoprotein (a) blood test
- Betaine hydrochloride
- Iodine supplements
- Ginkgo biloba
- SIBO (small intestine fungal overgrowth)
Do you know the time of the day when people most frequently have a heart attack? The article Dr. Martin read says it’s early in the morning. But why is this? What’s different about earlier in the morning versus later in the day?
It has to do with blood clots, and we are more likely to have clots when we are dehydrated. We are most dehydrated first thing in the morning, and that means our blood can be thick as molasses.
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on the power of water and why it’s so good for your heart.
A study Dr. Martin looked at is saying how an ongoing stressful situation can cause a healthy person to develop insulin resistance in as little as 4 days!
We all need cortisol. It’s part of our fight or flight mechanism and it’s our friend until it becomes our enemy. The problem is when cortisol doesn’t shut off. This leads to insulin resistance, and left unchecked, it can become a perfect storm for a cancer diagnosis.
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on cortisol and insulin resistance and how to break the cycle.
Every now and then, Dr. Martin will see a headline so absurd, it makes him want to scream. This headline is so bad it gave Dr. Martin a triple migraine. Coming to a grocery store near you is Kit Kat cereal. Literally a chocolate bar for breakfast thanks to General Mills.
The truth is, the cereal companies don’t care about your health. It’s up to the consumer to make better choices, but unfortunately many people don’t know better.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the food industry and why you can’t blindly trust it.
Dr. Martin has often talked about the leaky gut, leaky brain connection, and it appears researchers are now also acknowledging the connection.
When you consume sugar, your microbiome gets disrupted, and when it comes to Alzheimer's, you get a double whammo. This is what a recent study is saying. They’re agreeing that sugar breaks the gut-brain barrier, leading to autoimmune diseases.
Join Dr. Martin as he looks at some studies on Alzheimer's and how sugar affects gut health.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Cod liver oil
- Questions to ask a new doctor
- Xanthelasma
- Water enhancers
- Optimum amount of protein per kilogram
- Amyloidosis
- EGFR in blood work
- Low cortisol vs. high cortisol
- Cheese & absorption of magnesium
- Intermittent fasting vs. 72 hour fast
We have a major problem in the world today in terms of health, and would you believe the cause is pre-existing conditions? That’s right… They all have the same root cause, and it’s metabolic syndrome.
Dr. Martin says there are 3 major epidemics happening today… obesity is the first, metabolic syndrome the second, and the third is mental health. We truly have a mental health crisis in North America, and it’s getting worse.
Join Dr. Martin to learn why pre-existing conditions are linked to what’s happening in our world in terms of health.
Dr. Martin shares a cancer study that looked at 17,000 cancer tissues for 35 different cancers, and you know what they found? Fungus was present in all tissue samples.
There's a huge connection between cancer and fungus, and it’s finally getting some traction. Dr. Martin has often talked about yeast and fungus and how they cause silent inflammation which can lead to cancer.
One of the greatest lies we’ve ever been fed about food is everything in moderation. Ask any dietician or nutritionist and they will tell you that everything in moderation is okay.
Dr. Martin has always disagreed with the statement. We don't need moderation in nutrition, we instead need elimination in nutrition. You would never tell an alcoholic that a little drink is okay, or a drug addict that a little hit is fine. The same goes for food. So many of us are carboholics and we need to eliminate certain foods from our diets.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares an article that explains what happens to your body when you drink just one can of soda. It’s not easy to change, but it’s simple. Dr. Martin explains in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Constipation food recommendation
- Quickly lowering of blood pressure
- Niacin
- Pine Bark Extract effect on kids
- CoQ10 & ubiquinol
- Sjogren's
- High oleic sunflower seed oil
- Diastolic blood pressure
- Osteoarthritis in hips & knees
- Berberine
Dr. Martin has been reading some interesting articles on mental health recently and thought he’d talk about them.
Mental health sort of got turned on its head in the last year. It was shown how depression wasn’t a chemical imbalance, that there’s been a failure in the treatment of bipolar, and how the cause of Alzheimer’s isn’t amyloid plaque.
For Dr. Martin, controlling your mental health really starts in the kitchen. We can’t control our environment, but we can control what we eat. Proper brain food starts with making better food choices.
Something in the news as of late is artificial intelligence. You may have heard how companies are creating computers that self-learn, and the technology is incredible. Dr. Martin saw an interview with Elon Musk talking about the dangers of artificial intelligence.
Well there’s a different kind of AI that’s making headlines and it’s artificial insemination. An article Dr. Martin read is saying by the year 2045, most couples will need the help of AI in order to have a baby. Men’s testosterone levels have been plummeting since the 1970’s and it will continue.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares why men’s testosterone levels are dropping, and what can be done to reverse the trend.
Calcium is a very important mineral for your body, and it's not just for bones. Dr. Martin says it’s better to get calcium through your food and not by supplementing, as it doesn't get to its intended destination this way.
Dr. Martin looked at a study on bioavailability, which is a fancy word for how much nutrients our body can absorb. If you ate a bowl of spinach, which has 115 milligrams of calcium, only 5% of that is getting absorbed. Whereas if you take a single piece of cheese, to get the same bioavailability, you’d need to consume 16 cups of spinach!
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on bioavailability in today’s episode, to help you better understand the nutritional needs of your body.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Tinnitus
- Ubiquinol
- Geographic tongue
- Low blood pressure & chronic constipation
- Cortisol adrenal insufficiency
- DHA vs. EPA in fish oil
- Causes of high blood pressure
- Vitamin A & liver damage
- Low vitamin D & headaches
- Updating of Martin Clinic Formulas
A major study out of Yale University is saying that your brain gets rewired when you continually eat crappy foods. You’ll subconsciously pick and continue to pick bad foods over good ones because of the dopamine hit. You essentially become an addict as the effects can last for months even after quitting!
Dr. Martin says it’s no coincidence that the major tobacco companies eventually moved into food. They are masters of hooking new customers, often for life. The food industry is owned by a dozen major companies who profit most from the crappy foods found in the middle-aisles of your grocery store.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares this and another study that have left him peeved out of frustration!
Dr. Martin often talks about why we need vitamin D, but he’s never really focused on the specific reasons why someone would be low in vitamin D.
It is estimated that 80 to 90% of the population have very low levels of vitamin D. Dr. Martin says it’s an international health crisis because the majority of people don’t know they’re deficient!
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he goes over reasons why people are low in vitamin D!
Dr. Martin looks at an interesting study coming out of the Journal of Cell Biology. They’re saying vitamin D holds the key in both prevention and treatment of aggressive breast cancer!
In the United States alone, there are 40,000 deaths a year from aggressive breast cancer. The study is saying that having optimized levels of vitamin D will help prevent breast cancer. Dr. Martin says that’s good, but he likes to see higher numbers when it comes to vitamin D, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he shares what you can do to lower your risk of all cancers.
Why are we seeing so many autoimmune disorders? The numbers in North America are especially frightening, and now there’s a study out of Europe that has concluded there's a clear correlation between obesity and autoimmune diseases.
Dr. Giuseppe Matarese, a professor of immunology at the University of Naples, Italy, is saying that extra fat causes an inflammatory response and the body views it as an invader. This silent inflammation is what’s causing autoimmune to flourish.
Join Dr. Martin as he looks at the reasons why so much autoimmune is happening and why we’re seeing numbers like never before!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Artichoke extract
- Blood disorders
- C. difficile bacteria
- Cayenne pepper
- Vitamin D with K2
- Diabetics & intermittent fasting
- Systolic blood pressure
- Coming off statin drugs
- When to take probiotics
- Cold water immersion
In the late 1960’s and into the 70’s it was believed that gout was caused by high levels of purines because of eating too much meat. The purines would break down into uric acid and cause gouty arthritis to occur.
Dr. Martin says it was never about meat, but had to do with too much fructose. A recent study is saying that two or more servings of orange juice makes you 2.5x more susceptible to getting gout. Don’t drink your fructose is something Dr. Martin has said for years!
Join Dr. Martin as he shares the latest research about gout and how to prevent it.
There is a silent epidemic going on with acid reflux. Apparently 2 billion people on our planet suffer from acid reflux, and they don’t even know it!
Acid reflux doesn’t need to be constant heartburn, it can come in the form of a constant cough or continually clearing of the throat. Because the symptoms aren’t the usual ones, people aren’t being diagnosed properly and are ending up with cancer.
So, why is this happening? Why are so many people getting throat or esophageal cancer? Join Dr. Martin as he shares his reasons why silent reflux is now so prevalent.
It has recently been discovered that when you have insulin resistance, it causes your body to create antibodies. Antibodies in themselves aren’t a problem, but when you start producing too many, the body can mistakenly attack its good cells. It’s autoimmune when this starts happening!
Dr. Martin says that eliminating sugars and carbohydrates from your diet is the best way to reduce insulin resistance. This discovery is another reason why you don’t want to be a carboholic!
Join Dr. Martin as he looks at a hodgepodge of different studies in today’s episode.
A question Dr. Martin often gets asked is why we see so many thyroid problems today. Dr. Martin talks about thyroid all the time and he thinks it's very much misdiagnosed.
Something that’s very important for your thyroid function is vitamin A and it’s not found in the plant kingdom. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin only found in the animal kingdom.
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on the many benefits of vitamin A on your thyroid.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Loss of vitamins when cooking
- Poor vitamin absorption
- Macadamia milk
- Cod liver oil vs. DHA
- Sugar free gum
- Sources of coQ10
- Glaucoma & cataracts
- Chronic urticaria
- B12 & ubiquinol
- Nitrates in meats
Dr. Martin shares an article that came out in the New England Journal of Medicine about the sneaky and harmful effects of having low B12.
Most people don't realize that they are low in vitamin B12 and a lot of times their blood work is showing normal. The New England Journal of Medicine is finally agreeing that it’s better to have optimized levels of B12 than not.
Insulin is a food hormone. Every time you eat, you need insulin. Its primary job is to take sugar out of your bloodstream. But the key is how much insulin you need. If you use too much, you can develop insulin resistance.
Dr. Martin looks at three new studies on insulin resistance. Researchers have discovered that apart from food, you can develop insulin resistance. A stressful environment, for example, can cause prolonged cortisol that can lead to insulin resistance.
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on insulin resistance and shares the other ways insulin resistance can be caused.
Oxford University has come out with a study that’s saying seed oils really contribute to cognitive decline. Dr. Martin has been saying this for years, to avoid bad oils, and here’s more reason.
There are two things that will especially destroy your body. Sugar and bad oils. Every dentist in the world knows that sugar causes cavities. We’re told to brush regularly so that our teeth don’t rot. But what about our gut? Sugar rots teeth, but sugar will also rot your gut because you’re feeding the bears. You’re feeding an overgrowth of a third invasive army, fungus.
Join Dr. Martin to learn the ways that sugar destroys our bodies. We don’t need to consume sugar, and after this episode, hopefully you will agree!
The Center for Disease Control in the United States is reporting some terrifying statistics for 2023. It’s being reported that for every 36 births, one child will have autism. That’s the average for both boys and girls, but for boys alone, it’s 1 in 23!
Dr. Martin says it’s an epidemic! In the 60’s and 70’s, autism was unheard of. When something changes like this, Dr. Martin can’t help but ask why. Why is this happening? Why are autism numbers exploding like they are?
Join Dr. Martin as he explains why autism is leaky gut, and leaky gut means leaky brain. He gives 5 reasons why he believes autism continues to be on the rise.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Beef vs. pork
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Bodybuilding & excess carbs
- Calcification in joints
- Lutein vitamins for eyes
- IV therapy with vitamin C
- Food grade peroxide
- Iron dysregulation
- Cerebral amyloid angiopathy
- Thiamine/B1 supplementation
A recent study is saying that 340,000 deaths in the United States and 480,000 deaths in Europe in the last year were preventable. The researchers have concluded that these people died of a lack of sun exposure!
The headline, Insufficient Sun Exposure Has Become a Real Health Problem, appeared in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. The study lists 4 reasons why people are not getting enough sun, and the number one reason is that they’re scared of the sun!
Join Dr. Martin as he unpacks this fascinating study and shares the 4 reasons why people aren’t getting enough sun.
Dr. Martin continues his series on fungus in today’s episode. The CDC announcement about deadly fungal infection spreading at an alarming rate made the mainstream media. Dr. Martin says he saw it at least 10 more times over the weekend.
Why are we seeing so many autoimmune diseases today? Dr. Martin says it’s because of fungus. Doctors are trained to look for bacteria and viruses. It seems they never got the memo on how dangerous yeast and candida can be!
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on the immune system and why it’s so important to build it up to protect against these deadly fungal infections.
The CDC in the United States is reporting that deadly fungal infections are growing at an alarming rate. The cause is iatrogenic, meaning it’s caused by medicine, and in this case they’re referring to the overuse of antibiotics.
Dr. Martin isn’t surprised at this news as he has often talked about yeast and candida. When you use an antibiotic, it wipes out both the good and bad bacteria in your gut. Dr. Martin will never tell a patient not to take an antibiotic, but just realize you need to follow up with a probiotic to restore the good guys in your microbiome.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the harm fungus in our bodies can cause in today’s episode!
Building muscle is the one of the most important things you can do metabolically, and it doesn’t matter how old you are, you got to get stronger! Muscle is key, and a new study has found the importance of muscle in preventing chronic disease.
Dr. Martin says with all the research coming together, muscle mass should be viewed as an important vital sign. The number one cause of disability in older adults is sarcopenia, which is muscle wasting.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares several studies on muscle strength, and even one on salt and its connection to insulin resistance.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Benefits of alkaline water
- Autophagy & fasting
- Red rice yeast vs. pine bark extract
- FDA warnings on cheese products
- Vagus nerve & constipation
- Calcific and achilles tendonitis
- Pros and cons of butyrate
- Purecane sweetener
- Migraines in men
- Water retention
An article Dr. Martin read in a medical journal says that they’re seeing big problems with underdevelopment of the jaw in kids today. Dr. Martin found the article quite fascinating because the reason is that kids are not eating enough meat.
The article went on to say that the underdevelopment of the jaw is one of the reasons they’re seeing so many sleep disorders and airway obstructions in kids.
Join Dr. Martin as he talks about steak, and red meat in general, in today’s episode and why it’ll save your life!
If you remember what statin drugs do, they lower cholesterol, and specifically LDL cholesterol. Dr. Martin has never understood why you’d want to have low cholesterol when your body actually needs it.
Dr. Martin looks at 3 studies on statin drugs published in the last week, and it’s not good news. From depleting your immune system, to increasing your risk of breast cancer, to being more susceptible to autoimmune diseases like lupus, this is all possible when you lower your LDL cholesterol.
According to the BBC, the oceans are filled with 171 trillion pieces of plastic! Dr. Martin says we live in a different world now. Plastic is everywhere and our bodies view that as estrogen. Breast cancer for women and prostate cancer for men is now rampant.
But there is some good news. It turns out that exercise, vitamin E, can help our bodies to better cope. Our focus needs to be to get stronger.
Join Dr. Martin as he goes over 4 different studies on exercise in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Acceptable carbs for low carb diet
- Reverse osmosis water
- Adrenal fatigue
- Oil pulling
- High calcium in blood work
- Dense breast tissue
- Shakes in the hands
- Chanca piedra
- Fermented foods
- Flaxseed
- Red rice yeast
- Weight bearing exercises
Dr. Martin looks at some new studies on depression. He has often spoken of vitamin E, exercise, and it turns out it’s as effective as taking drugs in treating anxiety and depression. Also, with vitamin S, steak, people who eat red meat are 50% less likely to get depression. And finally, a sobering stat is that 1 in 5 people in the US will go through major depression!
Three studies on dementia also came out in the last week. The studies looked at fruits and vegetables versus fish and red meat, refined carbs, and high fructose corn syrup for increasing your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Join Dr. Martin as he goes through a hodgepodge of studies in today’s episode.
A recent headline is saying keto causes heart attacks. Even though Dr. Martin isn’t big on the keto diet, he urges listeners to unpack these studies and not take them at face value. It turns out the unpublished non-peer reviewed study didn’t even use a real keto diet in their assessment.
There’s no doubt that the keto diet has become very popular, but Dr. Martin says it’s been hijacked. The original keto, or ketosis diet from the 1920’s was high fat, low carb. The keto diet of today is more artificial than it is natural. In that case, yes, eating all that garbage could possibly give you a heart attack.
Join Dr. Martin as he unveils the truth behind keto and why you want to be careful with it.
Dr. Martin continues his talk on factors that age you faster in today’s episode. The study from the Gerontology Society of America named 8 factors. Dr. Martin continues with ways to stop accelerated aging.
Dr. Martin also shares another study that’s showing how mitochondria is linked to major depression in older adults. The cells’ battery packs are no longer producing enough energy. The end result is accelerated aging in the brain.
The Gerontology Society of America has published a list of 8 factors that age you faster. Dr. Martin says it’s a surprising list because six of the factors have to do with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is food, and 93% of the population has some form of metabolic syndrome.
Join Dr. Martin as he goes over the 8 reasons for aging more quickly… but don’t worry, Dr. Martin also shares how to slow down aging in today’s episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Niacin B3 to reduce triglycerides
- Injectable weight loss medications
- Homemade almond milk
- Removal of basal cell carcinoma
- Gallbladder & digestive enzymes
- Glutathione for diabetics
- Plantar fasciitis
- Turkey tail mushroom for cancer
- Cherry angiomas
- Recommendations for snoring
If you've followed Dr. Martin for any period of time, you’ve probably heard him use the example of a ballpoint pen to talk about cancer. For a tumor to get the size of the tip of a ballpoint pen it takes 5 years… and it turns out that Princeton agrees!
A new study out of Princeton University is saying that the metabolizing of cancer is, “as slow as molasses.” It never happens overnight and by the time you can detect it, it’s already been growing. The second part of the study is saying that cancer needs fuel. Princeton agrees that a tumor cannot survive when it’s fed nutrients, vitamins, and amino acids. It needs glucose to grow, and when you feed your body the right fuel, you're not feeding cancer.
Join Dr. Martin as he unpacks this study that validates what he’s been saying for 50 years!
Everyone thinks fructose is good for you because it sounds healthier. Fructose implies fruit, and fruit is good for you, right? Well, that may not be the case. Research is showing how fructose is metabolized in your liver almost identically to alcohol. We all know you need to be careful with alcohol because of the risk of damage to your liver.
Dr. Martin discusses several studies on how fructose is a lot worse than we think. Instead of being used for energy, fructose is instead being stored in our bodies. Dr. Martin uses the example of bears who can eat up to 30,000 berries a day. Bears are storing fructose on purpose for their hibernation. It’s not being used for energy like glucose would be.
Dr. Martin says fructose is a horrendous man-made sugar, and explains why in today’s episode. It’s important to learn the differences between fructose and glucose.
Dr. Martin reviews some new research on sugar alcohols. Years ago, studies showed how erythritol was one of the better sugar alcohols because it didn't elevate insulin almost at all. Other sugar alcohols like xylitol and maltitol also had similar benefits.
This study is showing how erythritol in particular seems to have a connection with cardiovascular events. It can be hard on your heart. Dr. Martin used to caution people about sugar alcohols. The thing is they're not really sugar and they're not really alcohol. Your body doesn't really know what to do with it, so it has a hard time digesting it.
Dr. Martin’s takeaway for sugar alcohols is to be careful with them. Don’t live on them. Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn more!
If you’ve been at the grocery store lately, you may be surprised at the price of eggs. Dr. Martin is worried the increased price will deter people from trying the Reset. To encourage you to keep eating eggs, Dr. Martin shares 3 convincing studies in today’s episode.
A Greek study is saying that eating eggs 1 to 3 times a week can decrease your risk of heart disease by nearly 50%. Another study about choline is saying that eggs decrease your risk of Alzheimer's. The third study about tryptophan says eating eggs increases serotonin levels.
These are some amazing benefits of eating eggs! Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on cholesterol and shares why eggs have been vilified.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Shrinking of cysts
- Red rash from wearing mask
- Olive leaf extract
- Testing for high cortisol
- Himalayan salt & electrolytes
- Advanced glycated end products (AGE’s)
- Alpha-lipoic acid
- Bee products
- Liposomal glutathione
- Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
In the last episode, Dr. Martin discussed 5 sleep studies highlighting the importance of getting proper sleep. Many listeners expressed their concern they aren't getting enough. In today’s episode, Dr. Martin shares 10 tips for getting better sleep.
Did you know that sleep is a performance enhancing drug? Dr. Martin wrote this in his new book, Sun, Steak & Steel, in the chapter on sleep. If sleep were a medication, it would be unreal, because it’s so good for you. It’s so important to get good sleep!
Join Dr. Martin to learn 10 ways to help improve your sleep!
Did you know that 70% of the population has trouble sleeping? The more researchers study sleep, the more they realize how important it is. So much so that 5 different studies on sleep have come out in the last 48 hours!
When you don’t sleep properly, things start to happen in the body. Dr. Martin looks at all 5 of the studies that highlight what happens when you’re not getting enough sleep. From buildup of plaque in the arteries, to cellular aging of DNA, to teens consuming more sugar, not regularly getting enough sleep can be quite harmful to our bodies.
Join Dr. Martin to hear more of the latest research on sleep in today’s episode!
Did you know that the average toddler laughs 40 times a day, whereas the average 40 year old laughs only 3 times a day? This is from an article in Psychology Today that Dr. Martin has quoted before.
From the recent Probiota Conference in Barcelona, a study with clinical significant results caught Dr. Martin’s eye. The study looked at probiotics and depression and discovered there’s a big connection between the gut and the brain. Those taking broad spectrum probiotics versus the placebo showed big changes in their mental health.
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on probiotics and shares the 7 biomarkers he looks at when dealing with depression.
New research is contradicting what was written about colon cancer in the medical textbooks Dr. Martin has from the late 60’s and early 70’s. The old textbooks say that colon cancer is caused by age and genetics. That’s not true anymore.
The new research is saying it’s lifestyle. Colon cancer is caused by lifestyle choices. Dr. Martin is shocked that researchers are finally starting to see this!
Colon cancer is one of the big killers today and according to the research, there are 3 main causes: gut inflammation, C. difficile, and low vitamin D! Join Dr. Martin as he discusses each cause in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Vitamin D supplements vs. sunshine
- Elevated bilirubin on Reset
- Intermittent fasting & amino acids
- Mammogram showing increased calcification
- Liquid collagen vs. bone broth
- Gestational diabetes
- Hot flashes on Hormonal Support
- Dr. Atkins vs. Reset diet
A recent article sent to Dr. Martin is saying that insulin resistance is caused by fat. That statement is factually correct, but they’re wrong on the source of the fat. The article is saying that fat comes from the greasy, fatty foods we eat. Dr. Martin disagrees.
Fat doesn’t make you fat. It never did. The fat that causes insulin resistance comes from eating sugars and carbohydrates. If your body doesn’t immediately need that energy, it has to store it somewhere. That excess energy ends up being stored as fat in your liver, and that’s what causes insulin resistance. not the consumption of fat.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the article and debunks the erroneous claims. He also teaches about diabetes and explains why you don’t need to fear fat!
There’s a common belief that Alzheimer’s is a disease of age. The older you get, the more likely you are to get the disease. Dr. Martin says this isn’t true, and there’s now proof to back it up.
A study out of Finland has clearly shown how insulin has a much higher statistical value than your age. What that means is that insulin is more likely to cause Alzheimer’s than your age. Dr. Martin says this is earth shattering news!
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches about memory and why Alzheimer’s is about food.
Dr. Martin recently listened to an interview of a consultant to Coca-Cola who became a whistleblower. He brought us into the meetings of the big conglomerate to expose how they manipulate data and how much money goes into lobbying the government.
Coca-Cola does 11 times more research than the National Institute of Health. They pay for research on their products and they're expecting something in return. They will sponsor peer reviewed studies that show how sugar is not near as dangerous as people think.
When the man was asked why he became a whistleblower, his response was that he had children. His children would be consuming 100 times more sugar in their lifetime than a child a hundred years ago.
Dr. Martin says it’s incredible how much power and influence these companies have. Join him in today’s episode as he shares some of the food industry’s dirty secrets.
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently conducted a survey that has revealed that most women don't really understand the cause of breast cancer. Women mistakenly think that genetics is the biggest factor in breast cancer.
Dr. Martin has often said that genetics load the gun, but they don't pull the trigger. A family member having cancer doesn’t automatically mean you’ll get cancer as well. You may be more susceptible, but you can override your genetics.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares some recent surprises in breast cancer research in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Low hemoglobin
- B12 deficiency & blood clots
- Celtic salt
- MTHFR gene & B12 absorption
- Carbonized zero calorie drinks
- Alopecia
- Migraine aura without a headache
- Cause of high enzymes
- Cancer from fungus or parasite
- Stomach ulcers
- Kidney stones
- Probiotics & staph infections
In this second part of Dr. Martin’s series on the Super Bowl, he looks at offense and how to score points for your overall health.
What can you do offensively that's really gonna help you? Dr. Martin says you need to start with food. There’s nothing that will affect your body more than food. Food is fuel, and when you choose nutrient, protein, or fat dense foods, you’re giving your body the best fuels. Eggs, meat and cheese are the perfect examples!
Join Dr. Martin as he talks about an offensive approach to optimizing your overall health!
With the Super Bowl on Sunday, Dr. Martin wanted to use the analogy of offense and defense to discuss your health.
When it comes to your immune system it’s mainly on defense. When a bug, virus, or parasite is detected… its job is to stop it from getting through. Just like a team, the immune system is made up of multiple parts including your gut, your T-cells, your brain and your liver.
Join Dr. Martin to learn how the different parts of your immune system work together to protect you from illness.
Dr. Martin has shared before how getting 20 minutes in the sun is equivalent to getting 10,000 IUs of vitamin D. But some new research on vitamin D is showing that you also get something else. In just 20 minutes of sun, you also benefit from a release of some 200 antimicrobials.
So not only does vitamin D help strengthen your immune system, it’s also providing a natural antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal! This is just another reason why everyone needs vitamin D.
Dr. Martin also shares about a woman who mistakenly took 50,000 IUs daily to combat pancreatic cancer. The woman meant to take 5,000 daily, but after 6 months, most of her cancer had gone away. An amazing story about the power of vitamin D!
The World Health Organization has recently made a pretty significant statement. They have said that the number one threat to our health is now chronic degenerative conditions which are largely preventable.
Dr. Martin says this truly is a blow your socks off moment! It means for the first time in history, more of us are losing our lives to chronic and largely preventable diseases than to trauma, infectious disease, and even to war. This news ought to be heralded around the world!
When Dr. Martin hears statements like this, it just reinforces the significance of what he’s doing with The Doctor Is In podcast. Join him in today’s podcast to hear more about this significant announcement.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Decrease in bone density
- Dairy & inflammation
- Frequent stretching of legs
- Unexplained allergies
- General anesthetic killing brain cells
- Optimal daily levels of protein
- Fasting insulin vs. glucose tests
- Blood clots
- Reversing of gum loss
- Causes of low blood pressure
Since 1980 the rates of obesity in North America have quadrupled! What has changed to make these numbers soar? Dr. Martin says it’s because they changed the sugar.
In the 1980s, high fructose corn syrup was approved for use in food. They went from a glucose to a fructose because it crystalizes well, it’s inexpensive, and very addictive. Dr. Martin says the food industry knew exactly what they were doing. They essentially liquified sugar and now it goes directly to your liver. This is bad news!
Dr. Martin also responds to some unanswered questions from the last Q&A session. He answers questions about vitamin D with K2, diabetics with high A1C, varicose veins, coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, and more in today’s episode.
A recent article is saying that beef consumption is down 40% since 1980. Dr. Martin knew that consumption of meat was down, but didn’t realize it was this much.
The current narrative is that meat is bad for you, that it’ll cause cancer and you should not eat it. Despite consumption being down, why is it that heart disease is up, diabetes is up, cancer is up? None of them are down.
Join Dr. Martin for a history lesson on the decline of beef. He explains why he thinks it’s one of the worst things that has ever happened to our society.
Dr. Martin looks at some studies with bad news for statin drugs, antidepressants, and omega-6s in today’s episode.
Statin drugs lower LDL cholesterol. They do what they’re meant to do, but a study says you’re also increasing insulin resistance when you take them. Dr. Martin has always said you need cholesterol and this is another reason why you shouldn’t take statin drugs.
Antidepressants have become so prevalent in our society today. A study is saying that long term use of SSRIs have made antibiotic resistance worse. It means when you really need an antibiotic, it may not be as effective. Dr. Martin says this is bad news.
We know that bad oils cause an inflammatory response, and a study is showing how omega-6s can also cause your cells to become lectin resistant. This means you’ll feel hungry all the time, and Dr. Martin says this can contribute directly to diabesity!
You may remember the breakthrough study Dr. Martin shared a few months ago about how DHA omega-3 was able to shrink tumours. A real life case history has now been published where a man’s cancer was put into remission.
Dr. Martin shares the case history of a man with 4th stage lung cancer who fought his advanced prognosis with high doses of DHA omega-3. The patient was followed closely by his oncologist and with only taking high doses of DHA, the man was able to shrink the tumors and put his cancer into remission.
Join Dr. Martin to learn why DHA omega-3 is so important and what he would do if ever diagnosed with cancer. Don’t miss this very informative episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Low testosterone in men
- Healing of epithelial cells
- Probiotics stopping antibiotics from working
- Malabsorption of protein
- Polycythaemia (rubra) vera
- Loss of smell
- Anorexia
- Carrageenan
- Raynaud's disease
- Gallbladder stones
You’ve more than likely heard Dr. Martin talk about leaky gut, but you may not have heard of dysbiosis. It’s just another term for leaky gut syndrome, or leaky gut dysbiosis.
The number one cause of leaky gut in our world is antibiotics. They truly are the greatest discovery of the 20th century but they’ve become the curse of the 21st. The use of antibiotics will decimate your microbiome and must be followed up with probiotics. Dr. Martin says that any doctor or pharmacist who doesn’t know this, is committing malpractice.
Join Dr. Martin as he talks about dysbiosis and what leaky gut really is. He uses an illustration of shag carpeting to show how our small intestine works.
Dr. Martin says it’s amazing what we're learning more and more about cancer. A new study is saying that cancer cells are much different than ordinary cells. Cancer cells have seven times more receptors for insulin than ordinary cells.
So, what does this mean? Our cells, and especially the cells in our muscles and liver, have little receptors that are docking stations for insulin. Whenever we eat, insulin is created, and something must be done with sugar. Insulin goes knocking on the doors of these receptors asking that sugar be stored, as sugar cannot remain in the bloodstream.
With cancer having seven times more receptors for insulin, when eating bread, cereal, pasta, rice, pastries, muffins, bagels, store bought milk, carbs, sugar, etc., you’re essentially feeding cancer. Join Dr. Martin as he unwraps the study and explains the connection between cancer cells and insulin resistance.
Dr. Martin has mentioned before how health care in North America is a management system that puts little emphasis on prevention. They wait until you’re sick before jumping into action!
To receive an official diagnosis of diabetes, you need your blood glucose to be a certain number. By this time, you’ve been sick for some time. Diabetes is the last thing that happens in your body, not the first.
Join Dr. Martin for an anatomy lesson showing how insulin is connected to every part of our bodies. He discusses prevention and why you need to pay attention to the early warning signs before you have diabetes.
Dr. Martin gets asked all the time about the connection between salt and high blood pressure. That question bothers him because it was never true! Salt is actually good for you, and it’s really important for your health!
Now the type of salt Dr. Martin is talking about isn’t your typical table salt. That’s sodium chloride and all its minerals have been stripped away. Dr. Martin recommends Himalayan salt or a good sea salt. Both have the minerals your body needs.
Join Dr. Martin as he talks about salt and explains why it doesn’t cause high blood pressure. Study after study has shown that eliminating sodium from your diet does very little to lower your blood pressure.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Migraine headaches
- Insulin resistance vs. insulin sensitivity
- Osteoporosis drugs
- Intermittent fasting at age 76
- Zinc & hair loss
- B12 injections
- Body washes & dry skin
- Hammer protocol for fighting a virus
- Vaseline on your skin
- Glucose dawn effect
Some new studies came out the last few days that Dr. Martin says are quite interesting.
Two of the studies are on probiotics. Researchers are realizing more and more the importance of the microbiome. One of the studies looks at the role of probiotics in colorectal cancer. Your gut is made of billions and billions of bacteria – 3 to 5 pounds worth – and they’re seeing how antibiotics can destroy your microbiome, opening the door to disease.
The other study is reporting that a test of insulin sensitivity or insulin resistance, done once, can predict the risk of major heart disease over the next 22 years. Dr. Martin shares why the A1C test, glycated hemoglobin, is one of the most preventative tests that you can get.
Did you know that 65% of the population has some form of chronic disease? Heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s and cancers are all considered chronic diseases. But did you know that 90 some years ago, in 1930, it was under 8%?
What has happened that two thirds of the population now has some form of chronic disease? Dr. Martin says it’s because our diets have changed. The introduction of seed oils and the over-consumption of crappy carbs have all contributed to this change; but the biggest culprit is high fructose corn syrup. It’s the Frankenstein of sugar and it has set off an epidemic of an insulin resistant nation!
Join Dr. Martin as he lays out sugar’s connection to chronic disease. It’s not a pretty picture and it continues to get worse!
Dr. Martin looks at a new study on colds that’s saying sugar makes you susceptible to getting a cold and makes colds last longer.
Regular consumption of sugar, and especially high fructose corn syrup, will inevitably destroy your immune system. When you consume sugar, this study is saying that your white blood cells are essentially put to sleep, putting you at risk of catching a virus.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares this study and discusses how sugar also affects the gut, which actually is the biggest part of your immune system. Learn more in today’s episode!
If you’ve listened to Dr. Martin for some time, you know he’s not a fan of sugar. Two recent articles shared some interesting facts about sugar that Dr. Martin says are surprising, but not shocking.
We now eat in two weeks the amount of sugar our ancestors 200 years ago ate in a whole year. The average North American is consuming 200 pounds of sugar yearly! This is also making us heavier. The average weight of a man in North America is now 200 pounds, and it’s 171 pounds for women. Back in the 60’s those numbers were 30 pounds lighter!
Join Dr. Martin as he shares some principles of weight loss that often go overlooked. Sugar is a problem for most of the population but it doesn’t need to be for you!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- C60 antioxidant
- Folic acid
- Tinea versicolor
- Diabetes insipidus
- Vitamin D deficiency
- MTHFR gene mutation
- Yo-yo dieting & the heart
- Steroids vs. cortisone
- Gallstones
- Amino acid deficiency
Join Dr. Martin as he continues his series on myths, this time debunking myths about food. He looks specifically at myths about snacking being good for you and calories in and calories out for weight loss.
The vegan diet has been gaining a lot of traction in recent years as more people become aware of the supposed environmental and health benefits of plant-based eating.
Dr. Martin says that plant-based eating being good for you is a myth. With his background in nutrition, Dr. Martin argues that a vegan diet does not provide the essential nutrients that the body needs.
In today's episode, Dr. Martin debunks the myth that veganism is a healthy choice and shares reasons why you’d be foolish to give up red meat!
When Dr. Martin was in grade school, food intolerances were unheard of. Nowadays, it’s estimated that 60 to 70% of the population has some form of food allergy. What has changed that they are so prevalent now?
Dr. Martin gets questions about vitamin D almost every day, and often those questions stem from bad information. Join Dr. Martin as he dispels common myths about vitamin D and shares why you need to take it.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Hashimoto’s disease & high A1C
- Leaky gut syndrome
- Polyphenols
- Pine Bark Extract
- Egg whites
- Hemochromatosis
- Ashwagandha
- Unexplained itchiness
We have a brain epidemic going on as Alzheimer’s is the number one killer in the UK, and number 3 in Canada and the US. Join Dr. Martin as he discusses two new studies on the brain and shares how to protect it!
Water is something we can’t live without, so much so that Dr. Martin has classified water as a vitamin. Dr. Martin shares a 25 year study that found that dehydration is linked to early aging and chronic disease.
A recent article Dr. Martin read is saying that obesity rates have tripled in one generation! The article goes on to ask what the reason is for the increase. Dr. Martin shares the reason why in today’s episode.
The Metabolic Reset isn’t just a diet, it’s about changing your relationship with food. As we enter a new year, people worldwide are trying to carry out their new year resolutions. Join Dr. Martin as he shares reasons why to do The Reset in 2023!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Polyps
- HMB supplement
- Long term effects of stress and anxiety
- Metallic taste in mouth
- Best cookware options
- AIC acid vs. coffee
- 72 hour fasting
- Bovine collagen vs. silica
- Calcium buildup
- ALS diagnosis
As we near the end of 2022 and usher in a new year, many people are making resolutions they are unlikely to keep. Instead of making resolutions, Dr. Martin urges listeners to get the truth and never sell it!
Dr. Martin looks at a new study on high fructose corn syrup and cancer. Cancer needs fuel to grow and it turns out that HFCS is the perfect fuel since it’s already in liquid form. Join Dr. Martin to learn more!
Some of the best research being done in medicine right now is on the microbiome. When it comes to bacteria, Dr. Martin calls them the good, the bad and the ugly. Taking probiotics promotes growth of good bacteria. Learn why everyone should be taking probiotics in this day and age!
Dr. Martin has always been a big proponent of vitamin D. He sees it as something your body needs and an important biomarker of your overall health. Join Dr. Martin as he looks at two new studies on vitamin D!
A new study on seed oils has come out, and it’s bad news. It turns out that these bad oils can stay in your tissue for up to 6 years! Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he discusses the study and shares the 7 dirty oils you want to avoid.
Did you know that your liver is the key to your metabolic health? Dr. Martin says once you get that, the rest is easier to understand. This also applies to holiday eating. Dr. Martin shares ways to keep your health in check during the holiday season!
If you watched the World Cup finals in soccer (football everywhere else in the world), you may have heard of Leo Messi. He’s widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and plays for Argentina.
It has been reported that he had 6,000 pounds of meat brought to the World Cup to fuel the energy needs of the Argentinian soccer team.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Eye floaters
- Krill oil vs. DHA
- Splitting skin on fingers
- Mushroom powders
- Effect of stress on diet
- Cause of hernias
- Thyroid Balance Formula
- Lowering of A1C
- Lyme disease
- Colloidal silver
The world has changed big-time in terms of food in the last number of decades. Dr. Martin looks at how our health has declined since the great switch from sugar to high fructose corn syrup in the 1980s in today’s episode.
There’s a war going on against meat. Red meat in particular has become vilified in recent years. Do a search on red meat and cancer and you’ll see article after article saying that there’s a connection. Dr. Martin says it’s not true and explains why in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin looks at a new clinical study where 26,000 participants were given vitamin D and omega-3 over a 5 year period. The study looked at the impact on deaths caused by heart disease and cancer.
Brain fog is something that has become more prolific in the last few decades. Low mood, mild depression, apathy, mental sluggishness, problems with focus, difficulty remembering and processing information, these are all symptoms of having brain fog.
When Dr. Martin wrote his book about chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia in the late 90’s, one of the common symptoms of chronic fatigue was brain fog. This symptom was usually caused by adrenal gland exhaustion.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to discuss the symptoms of brain fog. A sedentary lifestyle, chronic dehydration, poor diet, and lack of sleep can all lead to the condition.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Kids & dairy
- Cataracts & DHA
- Flavoured coffee beans
- N-acetyl cysteine (NAC)
- Red meat & pesticides
- Growth hormones
- Honey
- Alpha-lipoic acid
- Aspirin & vitamin D
- Best time to work out
An important topic that Dr. Martin could talk about all day is the health of your thyroid. The thyroid is not a large organ at all, but it sure is an important one.
There are two nutrients that really support thyroid function. One is quite common, iodine, but the other, selenium is lesser known. Most people don’t know what selenium does or where to get it.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the importance of selenium, the forgotten nutrient!
In 2021, $4.1 trillion dollars was spent on healthcare in the United States. Despite that, 93% of the population has some form of metabolic syndrome. That number went up 5% since 2016 when it was 88%. We’re spending more money than ever and it’s not producing results.
Dr. Martin says it’s because of the current health philosophy. Medicine is into treating disease and not preventing it. Their modus operandi is viruses, viruses, viruses. The goal is to eliminate viruses entirely instead of equipping people to live with them.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the recent Tufts University article, Five Components of Heart and Metabolic Health.
A study coming out of Japan has found a link between bad food choices and allergies. The university sponsored study had students with allergies clean up their diets by eliminating seed oils, fast foods and soft drinks. They instead consumed meat and fish, eggs and dairy and almost invariably saw their allergies go away.
Dr. Martin says he’s seen the same result with the Reset. People with terrible allergies saw them subside when they changed their diets. They started eating eggs, meat and cheese and eliminated inflammation causing foods.
Join Dr. Martin to look at the connection between bad food and allergies!
Dr. Martin previously wrote a book on the three kingdoms of food. The first is the animal kingdom, the second is the plant kingdom, and the third is man-made food.
The third kingdom of food is found in the middle aisles of your grocery store. It’s the prepared foods containing crappy carbs and bad oils and includes cereals and 99% of all breads. This kingdom of food isn't really natural at all!
Join Dr. Martin as he looks at the food kingdoms and shares the advantages of eating from the animal kingdom.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- How to keep minerals balanced
- Proper estrogen and progesterone levels
- Role of EPA in DHA
- Vitamin D & blood thinners
- A1C levels changing with age
- Lipoprotein (a)
- Prevention of shingles
- Breast cancer & coffee
- Activated charcoal
- Berberine for blood sugar
The last two episodes, Dr. Martin has talked about heart disease and how treatment for it has been a colossal failure. Last episode he started talking about the do’s and don’ts for heart health. In today’s episode Dr. Martin shares more don’ts on how to protect your heart.
There’s no surprise that food plays a major role in heart health. What we choose to put in our mouth has a direct correlation on the health of our hearts. In particular, crappy carbohydrates, bad oils, and sugar can be damaging to your heart.
Join Dr. Martin to learn how continuing to eat bad foods is damaging your heart!
On average, 2,600 people die daily of a heart attack or stroke in the United States. We’re not winning the war on heart disease, and Dr. Martin says the big reason is that we’re looking for love in all the wrong places.
As mentioned in the last episode aspirin and statins haven’t made any dent in the prevention of heart attacks and strokes. If they did, these conditions would now almost be unheard of, but it’s in fact the opposite.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares the do’s and don’ts of heart health in today’s episode!
You may already know that the number one selling prescription medication of all time in terms of revenue is Lipitor. It’s a cholesterol lowering statin drug. But did you know what the all time highest over-the-counter medication is in terms of numbers? It’s aspirin.
Dr. Martin shares two new studies in today’s episode. These are gold standard review studies. They look at a wide sample of studies and analyze the data of those studies to come to a conclusion.
Join Dr. Martin to learn what the studies have concluded about aspirin and statins.
One of Dr. Martin’s heroes in life was his dad. When he got a diagnosis of diabetes in the late 1960’s, he almost immediately started doing something about it. He started jogging on the spot, and quickly turned that into a good healthy habit of running daily.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode where he talks about habits that can change your life. The forming of good healthy habits. Diabetes is more prevalent than ever and most of us are at risk of having it if we don’t develop new habits now.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Getting rid of candida
- Calcium from egg shells
- Estrogen dominance
- Mullein leaf extract
- LDL cholesterol
- Licorice root tea
- Sunflower lecithin
- Fixing torn muscles
- Low thyroid in men
- Low blood platelets
A surprising study out of the US is saying that 77% of adult males are obese. The article Dr. Martin read says those men would not qualify for the US Military if they wanted to!
The question we need to ask is why. Why are so many men classified as obese? Dr. Martin says that the food pyramid is upside down. We have enough history to show that we’ve been part of a failed experiment for well over 50 years. The experiment failed and we're sicker and fatter than ever!
Join Dr. Martin as he talks about why obesity has become such a problem in our world.
Depression and food go together. That’s what a new study linking depression with insulin is saying. When you have insulin resistance, your risk of depression doubles!
Dr. Martin says the link is incredibly significant and another reason why you want to fix insulin resistance. We can’t control everything in our lives, but we can control the types of food we put in our mouths.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he discusses the study and also answers a couple of questions on B12 that he missed yesterday.
B12 deficiency is much more prevalent today than it used to be. Back in the 50s and early 60s doctors used to give B12 shots all the time. Today, you almost need to be dead before they give you B12! There is a reason for it, and Dr. Martin calls it the hijacking of labs.
Modern medicine relies on blood tests and established thresholds to determine a course of action. When it comes to B12 their limits are too low, so doctors rarely if ever give a shot. Even if people are low in B12, their lab results say they’re within a normal range.
Dr. Martin has said for years that you need optimized levels of B12 to function properly. In today’s episode he talks about why people are deficient in B12 and the symptoms you should watch out for.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Saturated fats
- Bone broth
- Negative studies on Stevia
- Elevated heart enzymes
- Stenosis of spine
- Tonsil stones
- Metallic taste in mouth
- Concussion & seizures
- The brain’s self-cleaning oven
- Cataracts
A headline from an Israeli study says that sperm counts are down 62% worldwide in the last 50 years! It’s not good news and Dr. Martin says it’s caused by a decrease in testosterone in men.
In Dr. Martin’s clinical experience, 90% of men over 40 have symptoms of low testosterone, and it gets worse. Most men over the age of 50 have higher estrogen and lower testosterone levels than their spouse!
Join Dr. Martin as he reviews this study and shares what men can do to increase their testosterone.
Dr. Martin has continued sharing about brain health the last few episodes. Today he looks at what we can do to preserve our brains, and specifically the memory centre.
So, how do you protect your memories? Dr. Martin says you start in the kitchen. Start making better food choices that will get your insulin down. You really don’t want to overuse insulin and develop insulin resistance. Insulin is your friend until it’s not.
Probiotics are another thing you can do. Having proper levels of good bacteria will prevent leaky gut syndrome. When yeast crosses the blood brain barrier, then you’re in trouble. Dr. Martin explains why stopping leaky gut is another way to protect your memory!
Dr. Martin again looks at brain health, focusing on Alzheimer’s disease in today’s episode.
When it comes to Alzheimer’s research, it has long been believed that beta amyloid proteins are the cause of the disease. The article Dr. Martin shares looks at how research got hung up on beta amyloids.
It turns out that autoimmune disorder is more likely the cause. Join Dr. Martin as he unpacks the study and shares how researchers “were looking for love in all the wrong places”.
Dr. Martin reviews several studies on brain health in today’s episode. One study is saying how cognitive decline can be the result of not enough protein in the diet. Understand that our brains are energy factories. They need proper fuel to function!
The best protein for our brains is animal protein, but when you live on carbohydrates, you’re sure to shrink your brain. Our brains shrink over our lifetime, but if they shrink too much, it could result in Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Join Dr. Martin to learn why red meat is good for preventing cognitive decline!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Healing of sore tongue
- Blocked arteries
- Safe way to gain weight
- Antibodies showing up in thyroid test
- Probiotics for weight loss
- Flax seeds & hair growth
- Himalayan salt consumption
- Preventing hair loss
- Function of pancreas
- Mould & environmental toxins in body
Dr. Thomas Seyfried is a well known scholar in cancer research and professor of biology at Boston College. He recently wrote an article saying that cancer is not a genetic disease but instead a metabolic one. Dr. Martin agrees 100% with his statement!
For the last 50 years, cancer has been seen as mutation of cells and not as a disease of metabolic health. Dr. Seyfried says that once people understand that cancer is a metabolic disease, you will see a big reduction in death and improvement in quality of life and survival.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses this article that backs up what he’s been saying for years!
Dr. Martin shares an article he enjoyed about the almost instant benefits of ditching sugar. From losing weight, to reducing the risk of diabetes, and to lowering your blood pressure, these are just some of the instant benefits.
Since the 1990s, we’ve seen a 300% increase in fatty liver. You get a fatty liver from sugar and the worst is fructose. High fructose corn syrup came into existence in the early 80’s and the world was forever changed. We now see that 93% of the population has some form of metabolic syndrome!
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn the other instant benefits of ditching sugar. Dr. Martin also shares a bonus benefit that he thinks is important.
Dr. Martin loves coffee! If you’ve followed him for any length of time, you know this. He flagged two more studies about coffee over the weekend, and one of them has to do with fat cells.
There are two types of fat cells. White fat cells are the storing machines, whereas brown fat cells help to metabolize and burn off other fat cells. For both of these cells to function, they need blood. If you gain just one pound of fat, your body creates five extra miles of blood vessels to bring the nutrients to the fat!
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he looks at how coffee can help starve fat cells and help you to lose weight.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Granuloma
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Oil of oregano for kids
- Milk thistle for the liver
- Pelvic pain in men
- Arthritis in the knee
- Lowering of triglycerides
- Cultured Oil
- Alpha-gal syndrome
- Chelation
Join Dr. Martin on Vitamin D Day as he continues his discussion on how to prevent memory loss in today’s episode!
The study from last episode showed how 1 in 8 people over the age of 65 will get Alzheimer’s. It also showed how having low levels of vitamin D resulted in profound and rapid decline in cognitive function.
Dr. Martin says for your brain to operate properly, it needs vitamin D!
A new study out in the States is saying that 1 in 8 people over 65 will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. This number is worse than we thought, but it’s not surprising considering Alzheimer’s is the number 3 cause of death in North America!
When it comes to Alzheimer’s, the brain shrinking is primarily due to metabolic syndrome. It starts with your food choices, and when you’re continually eating sugar and crappy carbs, your liver can’t keep up!
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he teaches on how to prevent memory loss.
Dr. Martin looks at a new study on vitamin D. This study is quite interesting because it looks at E-cadherin, an adhesion molecule that’s the glue that holds your cells together. Without proper levels of vitamin D and calcium, this molecule can malfunction.
Join us in today’s episode as Dr. Martin explains the significance of this new finding. Dr. Martin also looks at a study on vitamin D and depression.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Halloween treats
- Kombucha
- Drinking complex sugars vs. simple sugars
- Vitamin D interfering with thyroid
- Hydrogen water
- Magnesium citrate
- Loss of bowel movement control
- Methylene blue
- Purpose of appendix
- Calcium D-glucarate
Dr. Martin has talked before about why you shouldn’t eat at night. Two new studies have come out that are again saying not to eat at night. One about acid reflux and the other about anxiety and depression.
When it comes to digestion, limiting your eating time can have a huge benefit on your health. The same goes for depression. Those who didn’t eat at night were 16 to 26% less likely to get depression.
Join Dr. Martin to learn why not eating at night can improve your overall well-being!
In the last episode, Dr. Martin talked about the big food conglomerates that control nutrition. They influence what we eat in a major way! The same goes for medicine. It’s controlled by big pharmaceutical conglomerates.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin looks at how big pharma has a major influence in the world of medicine. Doctors have essentially become firefighters, managing people’s symptoms, and not getting to the root cause.
Join Dr. Martin to learn how cardiologists got it wrong when it comes to cholesterol.
In a typical grocery store in North America, you’ll find around 33,000 products. That number may be surprising, but what’s more surprising is they’re all owned by 8 to 10 large conglomerates. Big food companies that own everything!
In the article Dr. Martin read, it was saying how these big companies also control what’s being taught to nutritionists and dieticians. What that means is what we’re being told to eat benefits their bottom line more than our health.
We’ve been indoctrinated in our thinking. In today’s episode, Dr. Martin challenges listeners to change their thinking. Things aren’t what they seem, and especially in today’s world!
October is breast cancer awareness month. Dr. Martin promised he would talk about breast health this month, and he didn’t forget.
An article caught Dr. Martin’s eye about probiotics and breast cancer. A study looked at women who had breast cancer that were taking probiotics. Their outcomes were better because the probiotic enhanced the effectiveness of the breast cancer drug tamoxifen.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses breast health in today’s episode. He says we’re continuing to lose the war on cancer because they’re “looking for love in all the wrong places.” Learn why estrogen is the culprit when it comes to breast cancer.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Visceral fat levels
- Eating carbs with protein
- Phosphorus
- Oxalates & the kidneys
- Enzymes for digestion
- How to heal gastritis
- Antifungals
- B12 deficiency
- Pork rinds
- Angioma
Don’t ignore skin tags! That’s the headline of a new study that says you’re 11 times more likely to have metabolic syndrome if you have a skin tag.
What are skin tags anyways? Dr. Martin says they’re a sign of hyperlipidemia or hyperemia, meaning you have high circulating cortisol. They’re an early warning sign of a bigger problem that should be taken seriously.
Metabolic syndrome comes from food and primarily from sugar and crappy carbohydrates. If you have skin tags, it’s time you look into the problem!
A recent article is saying that 70 million Americans now suffer from irritable bowel syndrome! For Canada, that translates to about 10 million people that have digestive problems.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the pain and discomfort that people with IBS experience on a daily basis. In order to fix the problem, you need to address the issues in both the stomach and intestines. Dr. Martin says it needs to be a top to bottom approach to be effective.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares how stopping leaky gut is the key in preventing IBS!
Dr. Martin looks at an interesting study that shows how people with sleep problems are likely to also have digestive problems. The study looks at the actual gut-brain connection that Dr. Martin has spoken of before.
There are several things that can happen when you don’t sleep properly. One of them is that your hormones get messed up. Your brain has a drainage system that only works when you sleep. Another thing is that you can develop digestive problems.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn about sleep and its connection to the health of your gut!
The FDA has told cereal companies that they can no longer say their products are healthy. People have this idea that they’re making healthy choices when they eat cereal. This can’t be further from the truth and Dr. Martin says it’s a win for us!
Cereal companies in the United States and in Canada have a lot of money and influence. They have convinced the world that lower cholesterol is good for you, and big pharma is in lockstep with them. Creating a health problem and providing the remedy is big business!
Join Dr. Martin as he shares several headlines recently in the news.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Hemp seed oil
- Women & lowering testosterone
- Coffee depleting magnesium
- Uses for lion's mane
- How lymphatic system works
- Flax seeds
- Estrogen & xenoestrogens
- Bioenergetic Intolerance Elimination (BIE)
- Chronic cough and phlegm
- Dr. William Crook
A recent study looked at 90,000 cancer-free participants to see what would happen when they started drinking their sugar. Dr. Martin has always said that drinking sugar is worse for you than eating it. The study actually found an increase in pancreatic cancer when the participants drank diet soda.
Cancer cells are like teenagers looking for sugar and study after study, including this one, are saying that cancer needs fuel and until it becomes a tumor it will thrive on sugar. Join Dr. Martin as he looks at orange juice and soda and what happens when you regularly drink it.
Often when we’re looking for a diagnosis, we present a series of symptoms and that can mean this, this or the other thing. This is what we call a differential diagnosis. You need to rule out the symptoms until you get to the right diagnosis.
A zinc deficiency is one of those conditions that presents a series of symptoms. Join Dr. Martin as he teaches about zinc and explains what causes its depletion. If you’re not getting enough zinc from your food, you need to be supplementing!
What happened to the flu season the last couple of years? It seemed to disappear, but Dr. Martin says in all reality, it didn’t disappear at all.
When the temperatures drop, and the days get shorter and shorter, people, and especially Canadians, experience a drop in vitamin D levels. People are covering up with more clothing and spending more time indoors. This is why we see an increase in cases of the flu.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn why increasing your intake of vitamin D is crucial in preparing for flu season!
Dr. Martin looks at the cause of calcification in the heart's coronary arteries in today's episode.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Easing of jet lag
- Microscopic colitis
- Progesterone
- Autoimmune encephalitis
- Egg shell membrane
- Cheese & constipation
- Food allergies
- Renal stenosis
- Copper IUDs
- Stevia sweetener
Dr. Martin looks at three major articles on depression. Two involve the use of antidepressants, the third about aging. Join us in today’s episode!
If you’ve followed Dr. Martin for any time, you know how much he loves coffee! Another study is showing how coffee reduces the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
The benefits of coffee don't come from the caffeine. It’s the thousands of phytonutrients that are in coffee that make it good for you. One nutrient in particular, quercetin is especially good for you. Dr. Martin explains why in today’s episode.
In the last episode, Dr. Martin talked about fructose fatty liver and how it’s more problematic than we thought. From driving insulin resistance, to increasing uric acid and lowering nitric oxide in the liver, it’s so important that we address liver health!
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin talks about the functions of the liver and why its health is so important. The liver is one of the organs you can’t live without. Surprisingly, if you donate part of your liver, it will grow back. There's not an organ in your body that can regenerate itself like the liver!
Join Dr. Martin as he continues his talk on the importance of a healthy liver!
In the 1970s, we only heard of cirrhosis of the liver, and that was caused by alcohol. Today we have a new problem called fructose fatty liver. The driving factor is the consumption of high fructose corn syrup, or Frankensugar as Dr. Martin calls it!
Dr. Martin talks about fructose fatty liver and how it’s more problematic than we thought. From driving insulin resistance, to increasing uric acid and lowering nitric oxide in the liver, it’s a new epidemic!
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the dangers of high fructose corn syrup in today's episode.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Best type of coffee
- Inconsistent blood pressure
- Yellow spots in eyes
- Donating blood plasma
- Progesterone cream
- Post nasal drip
- Colon cancer & red meat
- Lactose free milk
- Dental x-rays
- Metformin & Reset diet
A recent headline is saying that LDL cholesterol is a poor risk marker for heart disease. More studies are saying this same thing. Dr. Martin talks about the real problem with triglycerides.
Dr. Martin teaches about hormones in today's episode, and looks at the many side effects of birth control pills.
The television series The Biggest Loser ran for 17 seasons. It’s being reported that the winning contestants have gained all their weight back. Dr. Martin explains why it happened in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin looks at 3 remarkable studies on memory, specifically on how to restore and protect your memories. From making sure you have optimal levels of vitamin D and DHA, to doing proper exercises, you won’t want to miss the findings from these studies!
If you remember from biology class, there are two primary centres in our brains called the hippocampus and the hypothalamus. The hippocampus is your memory centre, while the hypothalamus handles the regulation of your hormones.
What’s remarkable about these studies is they’re showing that the hippocampus can be regenerated. Old memories can be restored and protected!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Synergistic effects of supplements
- Ozone therapy
- Sweating & dehydration
- Pancreatitis
- Uric acid control
- Pernicious anemia & diabetes
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Absorption of water
- Overactive bladder
- Colloidal silver
- Magnesium bicarbonate
A groundbreaking study is saying that early exposure to antibiotics creates permanent side effects in children! The study published in the Journal of Mucosal Immunology looked at thousands of other studies to come to their conclusion.
If you’re a long time listener of Dr. Martin, this study is no surprise to you. Dr. Martin has been talking about the dangers of antibiotics for decades. But this study is saying permanent side effects in children. They’re saying how antibiotics disrupt the microbiome.
Join Dr. Martin to learn why the “proof is in the pudding” when it comes to antibiotics!
Dr. Martin continues his teaching on mental health, focusing today on the role cortisol plays.
If you remember from previous teachings, cortisol is a stress hormone. When cortisol is continually secreted, it can mess up body functions from your brain to your toes if it goes on for any length of time.
In Dr. Martin’s opinion, depression is a perfect storm. One of the keys to that storm is the secretion of cortisol. Depression never just shows up one day. It’s the result of cortisol being continually secreted because of stress.
When it comes to depression and anxiety, we don't realize how bad things really are. Statistics from 2021 are showing that a quarter of the US population over 18 years are on prescription meds for mental health!
Doctors wrote an astonishing 300 million prescriptions for antidepressants, and another 70 million for patients with ADHD.
Dr. Martin teaches about the cause of depression and anxiety in today’s episode and discusses alternatives to prescription drugs. Getting to the root cause of why someone is depressed or anxious is the first step.
We don’t really think of our hearts unless something is going wrong. We actually take for granted the hundred thousand times our hearts beat in a day!
Our heart is a muscle, and the best thing we can do for our heart is to strengthen it. New research is showing how being a cardio bunny isn’t the best exercise to make your heart strong. Dr. Martin isn’t against cardio, he used to jog all the time, but there’s a better way.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he shares the best way to strengthen your heart!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Sore tongue & thyroid
- Calcium inhibiting iron absorption
- Dental implants
- Absorption of food
- Red meat & gut bacteria
- Butyrate acid
- Reverse osmosis water
- Potassium levels
- Hyperhidrosis
- Too much calcium in blood
Back in the 70’s, there was only one type of major liver problem and that was cirrhosis of the liver caused by alcohol. Today, you may have heard of non-alcoholic fatty liver, or NAFL for short. It’s a very dangerous condition that Dr. Martin thinks needs a new name. Fructose fatty liver is better because it describes the cause of the condition… fructose!
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on fructose fatty liver and why it’s so dangerous to your health. If you have fructose fatty liver, you have problems. Dr. Martin shares ways to correct the condition in today’s episode.
In North America, 70% of the population has some form of sleep disorder. Dr. Martin isn’t talking about sleep apnea, but instead the micronutrients people lack for a good sleep. Proper levels of melatonin is important for a good night’s sleep.
Dr. Martin isn’t a fan of supplementing with melatonin, but instead wants you to get out in the sun. Letting sunlight into your eyes is one of the best ways of creating melatonin. But even better, when you’re eating properly, melatonin is produced from your food.
Join Dr. Martin as he explains how getting the proper micronutrients can increase melatonin levels and improve your sleep!
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. Any movement is good. Walking, biking, swimming… whatever you like, it's all good. But there’s an exercise that’s best. Resistant exercises, lifting weights, is the best exercise you can do for your health!
Resistant exercises build muscle, and this is especially important for the health of your liver. Our muscles act like bins for storing excess fat. The larger your muscles, the more storage you have, and the less your body has to depend on your liver for storage.
This is especially important for women. A study out of the British Medical Journal has shown that resistant exercise reduces breast cancer by 41%. That’s significant and it confirms what Dr. Martin tells his patients… to get strong!
There’s reports of a new strain of antibiotic resistant E. coli that’s been found in chicken. We all know to make sure chicken is fully cooked before eating, but that doesn’t always prevent the transfer of bacteria.
The overuse of antibiotics has contributed to the creation of superbugs found mostly in hospitals. We live in a different world now, but Dr. Martin says there’s hope and it comes in the form of a broad spectrum probiotic.
Join us in today’s episode to learn more reasons why Dr. Martin loves probiotics!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Keeping herpes dormant
- Thyroid Balance Formula
- Baker's cyst behind knee
- Limits on eating liver
- Fosamax for osteoporosis
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Oil of oregano
- Causes of polyps
- Barometric pressure changes
- Prolapse bladder
There are dangers to having low levels of omega-3. That’s what researchers are now saying. It turns out that a lack of omega-3 fatty acids is as risky for your health as smoking!
Dr. Martin has spoken before about the importance of fatty acids. This study is making a pretty significant statement as to why omega-3s are important, and especially for heart disease and dementia.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the dangers of low omega-3 and the impact it could have on your health!
Dr. Martin recently read an article that reviewed a study on nutrition coming out of Stanford. The headline said that half the world is starving while the other half is trying to lose weight. This statement would actually be comical if it weren’t so sad!
The study has concluded that nutrition is not about how much you eat, but instead what you eat. Dr. Martin agrees with this as he’s always said it’s not about calories. It’s about the quality of the fuel you’re putting in your mouth.
Join Dr. Martin as he reviews this study in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin shares two new studies on processed foods and diets in today’s episode.
The British Journal of Medicine, a very prestigious journal, has published that ultra processed foods are very detrimental to your health. The study followed 200,000 people and came to the conclusion that regular consumption of processed foods is linked to cancer and early death.
The second study is showing how sugar disrupts the microbiome by eliminating protection against obesity and diabetes. Regularly consuming sugar sets off a cascade of problems with the friendly bacteria found in your gut.
One thing that Dr. Martin talks about, and will always talk about as long as he’s living, is the dangers of sugar. It always boils down to the food we eat, and these studies further prove that!
Dr. Martin continues answering questions sent in by listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Bone spurs
- Premature grey hair
- Living without a gallbladder
- Phlegm tickle in throat
- Pinched sciatica nerve
- Osteoarthritis
- Differing blood pressure in arms
- Thinning hair & hypothyroidism
- Burst blood vessels in eye
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Calcium ion therapy
- Physical activity & HDL
- Sore hair roots
- Getting taste and smell back after COVID
- Hypothyroidism in men
- Potassium citrate
- Sodium in cheese and meats
- Probiotics dosing
- Lyme disease
Metabolic syndrome is the most serious condition that nobody's ever heard about – and that’s despite the fact that 93% of the population is now affected by it!
Dr. Martin has had physician’s eyes glaze over when he’s talked to them about metabolic syndrome, as if they really didn't know what he was talking about. Doctors are trained to look for certain symptoms when diagnosing disease, but they don’t look at nutrition.
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on metabolic syndrome and why it is a fat storing problem.
Two important studies were recently published about protein and about water. Dr. Martin has always said that protein is king of the castle when it comes to nutrition. He has also said how only water is water when it comes to hydration.
It turns out that protein is necessary to keep water and sodium inside your blood vessels. This is what a study out of Washington is saying. The other study is showing how water is necessary to burn fat. Being sufficiently hydrated helps to metabolize fat better.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he explains why these two studies are so important.
Glutathione is important for your liver. At the Martin Clinic, we have a saying that glutathione is like Velcro for your liver. It’s the master detoxer that removes harmful toxins from our bodies.
The problem for most of the population is that we don’t make enough glutathione. Our livers are so gummed up from the sugars and crappy carbs we consume. What we’re told is ‘healthy eating’ doesn’t match up with what our bodies actually need.
Join Dr. Martin as he talks about detoxing your liver and how to naturally make more glutathione in today’s episode.
We all know what stress is. There isn’t anyone that doesn’t experience stress. The problem is when our stress is prolonged, it becomes dangerous to our bodies.
When we are stressed, our adrenals produce cortisol. Cortisol is fine in the short-term, but it’s the constant drip, drip, drip over a long period of time that is very damaging. Too much cortisol affects all parts of our bodies.
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on the connection between stress and low levels of testosterone in men and progesterone in women.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Costochondritis
- Optimal cholesterol numbers
- Atherosclerosis & diet
- Added sugar in bacon
- Pseudogout
- Kombucha
- Body temperature swings
- Building muscle for seniors
- Benefits of Navitol
- Eating wild game meat
You may think losing one night of sleep isn’t a big deal, but a new study is suggesting otherwise. Just one night of bad sleep decreases the activity of your T cells which in turn affects your immune system. This leaves you more susceptible to catching a virus.
Sleep is very important and 70-80% of the population never get into the four stages of sleep. They’re not getting the sleep they need and Dr. Martin says a lack of sleep has become an epidemic!
Join Dr. Martin to learn the 3 areas our bodies are most affected when we’re sleep deprived.
Brown University is saying in a recent study that fish is what’s causing melanoma. Dr. Martin says the study sounds fishy and explains why he doesn’t agree with their deduction.
There are 3 basic types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer, and Dr. Martin agrees that melanoma rates have really skyrocketed. But, not because of mercury in fish. It’s because of high fructose corn syrup!
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he teaches on the real cause of melanoma and explains why cases are now so prevalent!
An article came out in The Lancet, one of the most respected medical journals, saying that cancer deaths from metabolic risk grew the most over the last 10 years. Dr. Martin says it’s an astonishing headline but unfortunately the mainstream media won’t be picking it up.
We live in a different world now with some cancers occurring so rapidly. Lung cancer is still the number one killer, but not because of smoking. It’s because of aldehydes!
Join Dr. Martin as he explains why cancer is on the rise and how it’s linked to metabolic disease. It’s now being reported that 9 out of every 10 people are metabolically unwell!
Gout has been around as long as people have been. In the annals of history, some famous people such as Napoleon have suffered from gout.
But why are we seeing so much gout today? It’s up about 300% from what it was in the 1970s!
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he refreshes your thinking and explains why the condition is more prevalent today. A hint is that it has to do with sugar!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Endocrine disruptors
- Sushi & rice
- Mineral stones
- DHA fish oil source
- Medullary sponge kidney
- Butter & vitamin K2
- Cannabis
- Bed wetting
- Loss of electrolytes
New article appearing in the Journal of American College of Cardiology is saying the higher your LDL is, the lower your risk of cancer. You read that right! The higher your cholesterol, the lower your risk of cancer!
For years and years, medicine has made cholesterol the bad guy. Doctors were trained to hammer down cholesterol and the lower the levels, the better. For whatever reason, that thinking is now changing.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares several articles that came out in health news recently!
Did you know that 50 years ago, the average grocery store in North America had between 600 to 800 food items on their shelves? Today in 2022, it’s 30,000 items!
The food industry is made up of a conglomerate of about 10 companies that own it all. They’re not interested in our health but instead making us into consumers for life. Their bottom line is more important than the health of their customers.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses several articles about how the food we eat has changed over the last 50 years.
In each and every cell in your body there’s a miniature battery pack called the mitochondria. Your mitochondria make fuel from the food you eat and turn it into energy.
Several new studies are revealing that the type of fuel you eat is important in powering your mitochondria. Bad fuel like carbs and sugars will give you poor energy, whereas good fuels like steak optimize energy output.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he explains why our brain cells need steak to function at their optimum level!
A recent article is reporting that those who took tetracycline, an antibiotic often given to youth for acne, are developing thyroid problems later on in life. That’s millions and millions of people who were prescribed the antibiotic drug.
Antibiotics are the greatest discovery of the 20th century but have become the curse of the 21st. They’ll save your life if you have an infection, but the overuse of them will cause you harm. Research is showing when our good bacteria is wiped out, the door to fungal infections is opened.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn how antibiotics are harming the thyroid.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Nuts & the microbiome
- Distilled water
- DHEA supplements
- Zevia flavoured drinks
- Greek plain yogurt
- Coconut oil
- Black seed oil vs. oil of oregano
- Ear wax build up
- Eating rice
- Maltodextrin
New stats on diabetes shows that 133 million Americans are now diabetic! The annual cost to the healthcare system in the United States is now at $16,752 per person. That’s a financial burden of over 2.2 trillion dollars a year!
Dr. Martin has often shared how health care is now just health management. Diabetics are led to believe they can’t get better and will be on insulin for the rest of their lives. Reversing of diabetes doesn’t begin at the hospital, but instead in the kitchen.
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches how diabetes is a food problem in today’s episode.
If you didn’t already know, there are dangers to regularly consuming sugar. Our bodies do everything it can to remove sugar from our bloodstream as quickly as possible. Sugar, and especially high fructose corn syrup, is viewed as a toxin that must be eliminated.
Glycation happens when sugar attaches itself to protein and fat cells within your body. It causes wrinkled or sagging skin by changing the nature and structure of your skin. It also affects all your tissues as well, causing premature aging.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he brings you a study on sugar and aging. Sugar really is a toxin we ought to avoid to keep our youthful appearance!
You may be surprised to know that our eyes are made up of 93% DHA. Nutrition, what we eat, plays an important role in the health of our eyes.
Dr. Martin reminds listeners that DHA omega-3 is only found in the animal kingdom. Fish may be a good source of DHA, but steak is even better. Dr. Martin prefers you to eat your DHA and only rely on supplements as a secondary source.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses why it’s good to have fatty eyes in today’s episode!
Dr. Martin wants you to get the real vitamin E… exercise because it’s good for your mental health. A recent article confirms this.
The overarching principle of exercise is that it's all good. Dr. Martin doesn’t care what you do… just move. Doing some sort of activity is great for regulating blood glucose and for lowering your stress hormone.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he points out some of the many benefits that exercise has on your mental health!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Repeated styes in kid’s eyes
- Sleep apnea & fat tongue
- Septic arthritis
- When insulin is prescribed
- Progesterone pills
- Canadian bacon
- Pigmentation of skin
- Vitamin D & kidney stones
- Drinking well water
It’s being reported that the average American consumes 50 grams of high fructose corn syrup each day. On top of that, they drink 403 cans of soda a year!
These statistics may be shocking to some, but it isn’t to Dr. Martin. High fructose corn syrup is highly addictive and it has so many names that you may not know you’re consuming it.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the connection between high fructose corn syrup and heavy metals. We live in a toxic world, there’s no question about that, but knowledge is power, and Dr. Martin wants to educate his listeners.
New research has come out showing that Metformin, the most used medication for diabetes, appears to help bipolar disorder.
An article out of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine says the study is intriguing. The researcher says the potential link between insulin resistance and bipolar disorder is causing a paradigm shift in psychiatry.
Dr. Martin says this is major news. Join him in today’s episode as he explains why insulin resistance is at the root cause of bipolar.
Cancer rates are skyrocketing. So much so that it’s now being reported that 1 out of every 2 people will get a diagnosis of cancer in their lifetime!
Join Dr. Martin as he talks about how we’re losing the war on cancer. Back in the 1970s, the chances of getting breast cancer was 1 in 20. Now it’s 1 in 6. For prostate cancer it was also 1 in 20, but now it’s 1 in 4!
Cancer research has largely focused on genetics, but it turns out that genetics only plays a 5% role in whether or not you’ll get cancer. Dr. Martin says you can override your genetics and explains how in today’s episode.
An interesting article came out saying that some 70% of physicians are still prescribing antibiotics when they shouldn’t. It’s alarming to know that many doctors still haven’t got the memo on overprescribing of antibiotics!
The article goes on to list the top 3 occasions when antibiotics are prescribed. Urinary tract infections for women, precautionary measures at the dentist, and for children’s ear and throat infections. Some of the big players in medicine have even come out and said we're overusing antibiotics.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses antibiotics and what to do to prevent infections in the first place. Antibiotics are a two-edged sword… they can save your life but can become ineffective if they’re overused.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Intermittent fasting
- Benefits of cheese
- Colonoscopies & probiotics
- Radiation from EMFs
- Numbness in toes
- Autoimmune attacking joints
- Pancreatitis
- Vitamin D absorption as you age
- Insulin Resistance Formula
- Swollen ankles
One of the most prescribed medications in the world is Metformin. It’s the go-to drug given to diabetics and pre diabetics to regulate their blood sugar. The drug may help control blood sugar but it doesn’t fix the root problem of insulin resistance.
With all medications, there are side effects, and with Metformin it destroys your vitamin B12 levels. You need optimized levels of B12 to help regenerate your brain. In fact, there are many different organs that benefit from B12.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses Metformin and why he thinks it’s a band-aid solution to the real problem for diabetics.
For the last 25 years, medical research has told us that amyloids in the brain is what causes Alzheimer’s disease. Those proteins are what create plaque in the brain. New research is showing that was never true!
Trillions of dollars has been spent researching a single path, and it has been a colossal failure! Nothing has got better and the pharmaceutical industry has profited immensely.
The number one way of avoiding Alzheimer’s is not getting it in the first place. We now know that insulin resistance is the number one cause of Alzheimer’s. Join Dr. Martin as he discusses how to protect your brain now and avoid a diagnosis later.
Did you know that the number one reason why people are hospitalized in North America is because of iatrogenics? It’s a big word to describe people being hospitalized for side effects from taking pain pills!
If you have pain anywhere in your body, it’s because you have inflammation. This is always the case, no exceptions. It’s the inflammation that causes the pain… and if you’re always in pain, you know how disabling it can be.
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches about pain and inflammation in today’s episode. There are two types of inflammation… with cause, and without. Dr. Martin explains the difference.
If you went door to door in your community asking people what they thought the cause of heart disease is… 99% of the population would say it’s cholesterol. We’ve all been sold the lie that cholesterol is bad and fibre is good for you.
A conference on nutrition will be happening at the White House in Washington. The keynote speaker from Tufts University, who has a PhD in nutrition, has ranked Frosted Mini Wheats, Honey Nut Cheerios, orange juice and ice cream ahead of eggs cooked in butter and ground beef!
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches on why we need cholesterol and shares the history on why we were duped about cholesterol.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Preventing fallen arches
- Hand, foot & mouth disease
- Itchy welts on head
- High lipoprotein
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Protein in urine
- DHA thinning the blood
- Benefits of bone broth
- Detoxing of heavy metals
If you’ve ever battled with depression, you’ve likely been told you have a chemical imbalance and were subsequently prescribed an antidepressant drug.
A comprehensive study appearing in Psychology Today has given a decisive blow to the serotonin hypothesis. The study concludes that we were marketed a hypothesis that is a hundred percent wrong!
It was Joseph Schildkraut who introduced the chemical imbalance theory in 1965. Shortly thereafter, the pharmaceutical industry came out with serotonin inhibitors like Prozac and Zoloft which have turned into a multi-billion dollar industry.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares this study debunking the chemical imbalance theory!
Over the years, Dr. Martin has found that people suffering from depression were low in vitamin D, B12, magnesium, and omega-3. A recent study agrees with that and has shown how omega-3 is especially good for improving depression symptoms.
There are different types of omega-3s, but the most effective one is DHA. In fact, our brains are made up mostly of DHA. That’s why it’s important to consume healthy fats like steak and fish.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares the 5 reasons this study found why omega-3 is good for brain health!
A recent article is saying how exercise is a more effective antidepressant than any medication we have on the market. Dr. Martin likes the headline but says when a person is depressed it’s nearly impossible to get them to exercise!
Dr. Martin was around in the 1970s when antidepressants took off. They were intended to be used temporarily and not for long-term treatment. Getting to the root cause of why someone is depressed is something Dr. Martin would do in his practice.
Join Dr. Martin as he unpacks the article and shares why vitamin E, exercise is the key to battling depression!
People often ask Dr. Martin how many cups of coffee he drinks daily. The answer is 4 and according to a new study on coffee, that’s the sweet spot.
If you’ve followed Dr. Martin for some time, you know that one of his favourite topics is coffee – or as he calls it, the real vitamin C.
Join Dr. Martin as he looks at two new studies on the benefits of regularly drinking coffee.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Omega-3 acid ethyl esters
- Estrogen & migraines
- High creatinine & the kidneys
- Swollen leg edema
- Common triggers for acid reflux
- Ketone drinks
- Oil of Oregano for your teeth
- DHA from food
- Digestion of raw vegetables
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 reporting that only 7% of the population is metabolically healthy. It means that out of 15 people, 14 of them have some form of metabolic syndrome!
Join Dr. Martin as he unpacks this study and explains why we’re in such a metabolic mess!
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 the pancreas.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn about the pancreas and why high fructose corn syrup is causing damage.
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 the animal kingdom!
How do these toxins avoid getting in the flesh of the animal? It’s their gut, the microbiome, that deals with the toxins. Dr. Martin explains further in today’s episode!
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 see if the cell is friendly or not.
When it comes to your gut, you have trillions of bacteria that are part of your immune system. When the bacteria can’t read the barcode of something, it flags it as a foreign invader. Without enough good bacteria, your immune system can turn on its healthy cells.
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 will destroy your microbiome quicker than processed foods. What we eat has changed dramatically over the last 50 years and Dr. Martin explores how that’s affecting our gut.
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 our body functions. In Dr. Martin’s words, it’s absolutely incredible!
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 want your kidneys to function properly!
Dr. Martin also focuses on sugar as something that’s detrimental to your kidneys. Don’t believe it? Ask a diabetic. Join us in today’s episode to learn what the remaining items are.
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.
Protein is king. It's the king of the castle and when it comes to the nutrients we need. Why not choose the one your body absorbs better?
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 lack of water can affect your heart’s electrical grid. The vast majority of people who have a heart attack is when their heart goes into afib.
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’s difficult to diagnose a problem with your thyroid.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin looks specifically at how cortisol affects the thyroid and how coffee helps lower cortisol.
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 he shares a combination of studies on sunshine, why it works, and what it does when you get it on your skin. Exposure to the sun is so good for you, and there’s no need to be afraid of it.
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 levels of estrogen and progesterone need to be in balance.
Join Dr. Martin as he talks about birth control pills and what it means to be too much of a woman!
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 companies had to pivot and now are some of the largest food companies in the world.
Processed foods have become the tobacco of today. Dr. Martin explains why in today’s episode.
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 connections are really important to understand.
We live in a toxic world and our brains can become toxic if we don’t protect them!
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 inflammation without a cause is bad news. Learn more in today’s episode!
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 religious beliefs. Pakistan is almost a 100% Muslim population and they eat more meat.
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 on seed oils and explains why they’re so bad for you!
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, you end up with high levels of cortisol. This is bad.
Cortisol over a period of time has a major effect on the body. Join Dr. Martin as he looks at these major effects.
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 gut but it’s also linked to the mental health of children.
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!
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. It’s a vicious cycle that many are stuck in.
Join Dr. Martin as he talks about cortisol in today’s episode!
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 to your sleep, weight, or to your energy… but to your mental health. Dr. Martin explains how.
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 Alzheimer's and dementia.
Join Dr. Martin in this important teaching about protecting your brain!
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 suffer life threatening infections.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares these ‘knock your socks off’ studies in today’s episode!
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. Martin in today’s episode to hear all about this study!
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, rice bran, soy etc. all cause an inflammatory response in your body, which is bad.
Join Dr. Martin as he shares the dangers of seed oils in today’s episode!
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!
Listen to today’s episode to learn why this news is so important!
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 the current narrative.
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 their menses.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he talks about the major deficiencies found in our diet and why they exist.
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 sheds light on this condition affecting millions of women!
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-tell sign the thyroid is involved. Same goes with weak, brittle nails. There’s a good chance you have a sluggish thyroid!
Make sure to listen to part 1 of this 2 part series on the thyroid!
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. This is another major discovery!
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn how vitamin D and the microbiome are influenced by the sun!
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 accumulate in the body, but rarely does it turn toxic.
Dr. Martin also teaches on vitamin D and explains why it consistently gets negative reviews in today’s episode!
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 community, but Dr. Martin has been teaching this for years. He’s excited the results are seeing some ink and thinks every physician ought to get a copy of this study.
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
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Creatine for teens
- Homemade beef bone broth
- Progesterone at night
- Leaky gut and its effect on liver
- Biotin health benefits
- Leptin resistance
- Reversing of insulin resistance
Dr. Martin has a love/hate relationship with aspirin! He loves it for acute conditions like if someone is having a stroke, but not for long-term use.
Aspirin was once recommended by doctors to reduce strokes as it's an anti-clotting medication. But over the last 20 years, it’s been discovered that the benefits of aspirin are far outweighed by the risk of taking aspirin.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn why taking aspirin daily may cause more harm than good!
Dr. Martin looks at a recent exhaustive study showing a 60% reduction in cancer. The study says you’ll lower your risk of cancer if you’re taking high doses of vitamin D, omega-3, and doing strengthening exercises.
This trifecta is something Dr. Martin has been preaching for years. Join him in today’s episode and learn why this trio is so effective in promoting wellness!
Dr. Martin shares two studies that confirm something he’s been saying for a long time… that fibre is overrated!
The first study shows that insoluble fibre in particular feeds your bad bacteria, and that’s not good. The second study goes along with the first showing that fibre can actually help grow tumours. Again, not good!
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to understand why these studies are significant!
Dr. Martin looks at a Harvard study from 1997 that was swept under the rug. The study concluded that people with the highest triglycerides and the lowest HDL are 16 times more likely to die of heart disease!
Cardiologists are taught to look for total cholesterol and LDL and they don't look at triglycerides the way they should. Dr. Martin has been screaming about this study for decades and thinks it needs to be revived.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he looks at this forgotten study!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Kidney stress
- Itchy feet
- Neuropathy
- Himalayan salt
- Recurring UTIs
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Oxalates & digestion
- Ear wax buildup
- Low ferritin
- Costochondritis
- Sleep apnea
A new study out of Sweden is saying that 40 cents of vitamin D saved the cost of hospitalization by 21 days! Researchers gave one group of participants 10,000 IUs daily, and the other 2000 IUs daily. Dr. Martin shares the results of the study in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin says if vitamin D was a pharmaceutical it would have won a Nobel prize, but because it’s a vitamin, there’s no money in it. If researchers would give it a chance they’d see how essential vitamin D is to every organ in our bodies!
Don’t miss this important episode!
The number one food allergy is milk and It’s estimated that close to 70% of the population has some form of lactose intolerance.
Dr. Martin looks at an observational study on acne and dairy. The study looked at people that had acne and stopped consuming dairy. Milk is not what it was in the 1970s and you shouldn’t be drinking it today.
Dr. Martin then discusses one of his favourite topics… cheese! He doesn’t want you drinking milk but wants you eating cheese. Learn why in today’s episode!
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used for acid reflux and conditions such as GERD and Barrett's esophagus. Many people have trouble with their stomachs with acid coming up. It can be a very unpleasant condition and literally so painful at times, it mimics a heart attack.
A new study is showing that people who take PPIs are much more susceptible to diabetes. Join Dr. Martin as he breaks down the study and looks at insulin resistance as a possible cause.
Every now and then, Dr. Martin brings you a knock your socks off moment, and this is one of them. The American Heart Association is now linking non-alcoholic fatty liver to heart disease!
Dr. Martin says this is maybe the first time he’s seen the connection, at least in mainstream medicine. In the 70’s there was cirrhosis of the liver, but never non-alcoholic fatty liver. The study goes on to say that 1 in 4 people, including children, in North America have a fatty liver.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to understand why the linking of fatty liver and heart disease is so significant!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Osteoporosis & high vitamin D
- Stress hormone in animals
- Hibiscus tea & blood pressure
- Saggy arm skin
- Benefits of oregano oil
- Heme iron in meat
- Coffee & water consumption
- NMR lipid testing
- Globus sensation
- Barometric pressure disrupting sleep
A new study is saying that 90% of the population is walking around with sticky blood vessels. What does this mean? Dr. Martin teaches on insulin resistance, or high circulating insulin like we call it at the Martin Clinic.
In every chronic disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, diabetes, autoimmune… the elephant in the room is food. The food we eat causes our pancreas to secrete insulin, and when we’re eating crappy carbs and sugars, this insulin never shuts off. When this happens we become insulin resistant and in most cases, you’re already a diabetic.
Learn how sticky blood vessels occur and why they’re dangerous to our health!
A new study is saying red meat will shorten your life. Of course Dr. Martin disagrees and he uses the “motorcycle gang theory” to explain why this claim is false.
When guys join a motorcycle gang, they generally die young. They tend to love red meat, 90% of them smoke, and nearly 100% of them drink hard. So, to say that red meat shortens your life and to exclude the other factors, makes the claim invalid. This is the motorcycle gang theory – to look at the obvious and not consider the other factors.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn more about the importance of eating red meat!
When Dr. Martin talks about vitamin C, it’s usually about coffee, but in today’s episode he talks about the actual vitamin, ascorbic acid.
It was Linus Pauling who put vitamin C on the map. Before him, vitamins weren’t popular at all in North America. He actually won a Nobel Prize in medicine for his work on vitamin C.
Dr. Martin shares some points from a recent article he read on vitamin C and provides his thesis on the topic.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Keto and hair loss
- POTS
- Magnesium citrate
- Headaches in frontal lobe
- Pork vs. beef for nutrients
- Taking Gravol to fall asleep
- Natural sunscreens
- Coffee stains on teeth
- Plastic water bottles
Part two of Dr. Martin’s podcast on the benefits of eating steak. He’s calling it, “Steak Wins by a Knockout.”
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin focuses on the minerals and vitamins found in red meat. He also talks about omega-3.
Join Dr. Martin to learn why steak really is the best food in the world!
If you’ve followed Dr. Martin for some time, you know that vitamin S is steak!
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin gives 10 reasons why you need to be eating steak. The eating of red meat has been vilified in recent years, but there are so many benefits to eating it. Dr. Martin receives a lot of pushback in promoting it but won’t stop until more people learn the truth.
With BBQ season around the corner, learn why you should be eating more steak!
Dr. Martin discusses osteoporosis and how prevalent it is in our society today.
A surprising statistic about osteoporosis is that half of all American women and one quarter of men will break a bone because of osteoporosis. Those who end up breaking a hip, 20% of them will die because of it.
Dr. Martin always likes to look for the root cause and discusses food in relation to weak bones. Don’t miss this very informative episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Skin itchiness
- Ear wax buildup
- Allergy illumination therapy
- Lean red meat
- High blood pressure in mornings
- Overactive bladder
- Sodium bicarbonate for cancer
- Probiotics for newborns
- Bruising in legs
- High lymphocytes
Oxalates are found in the vegetable kingdom and are little crystals that your body makes from food. The highest sources are found in spinach, almonds, and legumes.
Dr. Martin reviews a new study showing that oxalates can be bad news for some. The study is saying that dietary oxalates can be a factor in heart disease if you don't eat them with calcium. They can cause hardening of your arteries.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn all about oxalates and why they can be bad news.
Dr. Martin reviews an interesting study on omega-3 and metabolic syndrome.
We have about a 30:1 ratio of omega-6 over omega-3s and the biggest reason for that are crappy carbohydrate vegetable oils. When you consume so many omega-6s, your body starts an inflammatory process. This is bad.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn the benefit of increasing your omega-3 intake and decreasing your omega-6.
We’ve always been told that calories are important and to lose weight you need to eat less and move more. Dr. Martin has always fought this idea as they’re not taking into account insulin, estrogen, or a sluggish thyroid.
Dr. Martin wants you eating nutrient-dense foods. When you do this, calories are irrelevant because you need less food to feel full. An example is one slice of pizza that has the equivalent calories of eating 9 eggs. We usually eat more than 2 slices of pizza, so the caloric intake is like eating 2 dozen eggs!
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses calories and why we don’t count them on The Reset!
Did you know that in 1975, one out of every 5,000 kids born had autism? Today, in 2022, that number is now one in 36 kids born are on the spectrum of autism!
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin reviews an article sharing updated stats on autism. He shares how autism is actually an autoimmune disorder that starts with mom.
Learn why this is and the steps to take to fix leaky gut!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Serrapeptase for inflammation
- Ozone water
- Healing of insulin resistance
- Allergy illumination therapy
- A2 milk
- Coronary calcification test
- Hand cramps
- Marijuana for cancer patients
- Uric acid
- Boron
Dr. Martin is a history guy. He loves history and especially the history of food. It makes up a big part of his education and it’s why he wants to teach nutrition to the world.
It was 1955 when President Eisenhower had a heart attack while playing golf. This is when a pathologist at the University of Minnesota, Ancel Keys, first became known. He claimed that cholesterol and saturated fat had caused Eisenhower’s heart attack. Keys went on to become the leading doctor when it came to cholesterol and food.
President Eisenhower’s heart attack changed the world because it set us on a track of hammering down cholesterol and changing the foods we eat. It turns out that the heart attack wasn't caused by diet, but rather cigarette smoking.
Dr. Martin continues with part 2 of his deep dive on what stress does in the body.
We live in a tsunami of stress, and for the last 2 years especially, between the virus and lockdowns, everyone was affected by stress one way or another. In this episode, Dr. Martin looks at how stress suppresses the immune system.
Don’t miss this informative two part series!
‘Follow the science’ has become a catch phrase in recent years and it’s often used when people don’t want to be questioned. Our health care is really not following the science either, especially when it comes to prevention of disease.
Our bodies are built to handle stress but for short periods of time, not long-term. When we’re stressed, cortisol kicks in, but when it doesn’t shut off, it can be detrimental to your body. Dr. Martin talks about 6 things that can happen when you have high circulating cortisol.
Join Dr. Martin as he talks about the effects of stress on your body in today’s episode!
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Martin thinks it’s important to talk about it. Colorectal cancer is an extremely dangerous cancer and it’s affecting young people like nobody's business.
Early detection is used to detect colorectal cancer, but if you’re under 50 in Canada, they’re not yet doing colonoscopies on you. Those that are diagnosed are almost always told they’re not getting enough fiber in their diet, when this isn’t the case.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he discusses what’s really happening with the sharp increase in cases of colon cancer.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Repairing sun damaged skin
- Alkaline water
- Teeth whitening
- High MPV
- Goat’s milk on the Reset
- Psoriasis
- How Candida leaves the body
- Hyperthyroid
- Essential Tremors & caffeine
- Coffee enemas
Dr. Martin recently became a great grandparent and has recognized that his great grandson needs fat to develop properly. Mother’s breast milk is almost 100% fat and it has exactly what the baby needs.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin teaches about fructose and how it actually fries the brain. It’s not good for babies because it actually changes brain chemistry. Babies’ brains grow about 1% per week, so it’s important they’re getting the proper nutrients.
Join Dr. Martin in learning how fructose changes your brain chemistry!
Time Magazine has published a piece showing there’s a link between psychiatric disorders and type II diabetes. Dr. Martin calls this a big step as researchers are finally looking at the causative factors of mental health disorders.
Dr. Martin does some teaching in today’s episode as to why there’d be a link between mental health and diabetes. In his practice, Dr. Martin would always bring it back to diet. There’s actually a huge link between mental health and food!
Don’t miss this very informative episode! Learn why diabetes and mental health go together!
In 1943, the average testosterone in men was 1400. By 2013 it was averaging 400. In the article Dr. Martin flagged, researchers are calling this 1000 point drop a “pandemic.”
Dr. Martin agrees with that statement as he witnessed the drop in his own clinic. In addition, the trend has been that men now have more estrogen than their wives at the age of 50. This is not a good thing!
Join Dr. Martin as he unpacks the low testosterone pandemic in today’s episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Purpose of iodine
- Collagen for hot flashes
- NAD
- Exploding head syndrome
- Autophagy
- Type I diabetes & carbs
- Lipedema in men
- Probiotics after antibiotics
- Heart palpitations
- Infrared lights & melatonin
- Flaxseed
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Iodine from eggs, meat & cheese
- Adenoids in children
- Hyperglycemia
- Painful dry lips
- Crystal deodorants
- Acidic saliva
- Pseudogout vs. gout
- Costochondritis
- Cushing's disease
- Bloodshot eyes
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Herpes virus
- The immune system
- Carbs & blood pressure
- ALS & leaky gut
- Zinc & clinical depression
- Uric acid crystals
- Almond milk
When it comes to problems with your thyroid, it’s 95% women who have complications compared to only 5% for men. At the Martin Clinic, we’ve coined the term Thyroid Distress Syndrome to describe a thyroid that is distressed.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin teaches on the thyroid and explains why it’s women in particular who are affected. He shares the top 10 symptoms women experience when their thyroid is distressed.
Don’t miss this chance to learn more about the complicated thyroid!
Researchers have found a way to predict whether someone is going to have a stroke or not. This is major news that Dr. Martin thinks everyone needs to hear!
The study is measuring the ratio of triglycerides and glucose to determine the amount of plaque found in your carotid arteries. Your carotid arteries go right along the side of your neck to feed blood to your brain. If they’re finding plaque here, it’s about guaranteed it's happening elsewhere around your heart.
Join Dr. Martin to hear more about your chances of having a stroke and what to do to prevent plaque build-up in your arteries!
If you’ve been following Dr. Martin for some time, you know that he doesn’t want you eating at night. The longer you go between your dinner and breakfast, the better in terms of intermittent fasting.
A blow your socks off type of study has just been released and it shares 10 things that get better when you give up night time eating. From a decrease in blood pressure to losing weight and better digestion, Dr. Martin goes over the items.
Of course, not eating at night won’t cure everything, but it will help in improving your health. Learn more in today’s episode!
In the last episode, Dr. Martin talked about dessert for breakfast and how eating cereal is exactly like that. Today he shares a lawsuit where Kellogg’s in the US has agreed to pay a $30 million fine for misleading consumers with false health claims.
Dr. Martin has been claiming for years that cereal companies have been duping the population. This is a bit of retribution, but Dr. Martin thinks the fine should be $30 billion for all the damage that has been caused.
Join Dr. Martin in this episode as he talks about false advertising and shares a few more health articles that he flagged.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Lack of taste since COVID
- Low vitamin B12
- White blood cells & immune system
- Postpartum depression
- The Dutch tests
- Burning, dry eyes
- Fatty liver disease
- Zinc supplements
- Long-term side effects of medications
Hopefully we can agree that having dessert for breakfast probably isn’t the best choice. But that’s exactly what’s happening to children when they’re fed cereal for breakfast.
Dr. Martin recently made a trip to the cereal aisle of a grocery store, and his findings are not good. With the amount of sugar in some of these cereals, it’s no wonder juvenile diabetes continues to be on the rise. The kids don’t have a chance!
Join Dr. Martin as he makes the case for eliminating cereal from our diets!
When people see a dish of butter, they see it as something that will clog your arteries, and not as a healthy food. We’ve all bought the lie that butter is bad, and oils are good.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin talks about the many benefits of butter and shares why it was vilified some 40 years ago. A recent study is showing how butter is an excellent source of vitamin K2. More and more studies are showing the importance of K2 in our diet.
Don’t miss this episode where Dr. Martin explains why he loves butter!
Study after study has confirmed that 88% of the population is metabolically unwell. If you’ve followed Dr. Martin for some time, you know that metabolic syndrome is at the root of every chronic disease!
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin reviews 7 things you can do to get into the top 1% of the population in terms of metabolic health. Eliminating sugars and crappy carbs from your diet is a good start, but there’s more to it as Dr. Martin will explain.
Don’t miss this important episode!
Dr. Martin shares the results of 3 interesting studies on the thyroid. One showing a link to depression. Another about the effects of no sugar or carbs on the thyroid. Third showing a connection between thyroid medications and breast cancer.
Did you know that the thyroid makes up a big part of your metabolism? It’s your body’s gas pedal and the orchestra leader of your hormones, but it’s also a puppet. There’s a lot of strings attached to it, meaning that many systems control it.
Listen to today’s episode to learn more about your thyroid!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Olives
- Multivitamins
- Whey protein
- Teeth whitening strips
- Iodine & selenium
- Vitamin K2
- Amino acids in red meat
- Stressed kidneys
- Pre & post workout nutrition
- Blood viscosity
- Exercises for COPD
It’s estimated that 600 million people worldwide suffer from depression. According to the CDC, from August 2020 to February 2021, anxiety or depression has increased 41.5%. Dr. Martin thinks that number is even higher!
When Dr. Martin refers to brainwashing, he’s literally talking about washing your brain. Getting rid of the debris from the energy it uses. It’s like a self-cleaning oven, but it only works when you’re sleeping.
If you’re suffering from depression or anxiety, you’re likely secreting high levels of cortisol. When this happens, you’re not sleeping properly, and your brain isn’t getting washed. This can become a major issue and Dr. Martin explains why in this episode.
Did you know that canola oil is proudly made in Canada? They call it canola oil because it’s a Canadian oil and we ship it all over the world.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin teaches on seed oils and why you want to avoid them. The ‘hateful eight’ is the term given to the 8 worst oils for human consumption. The reason they’re so bad is because of how they’re processed.
Dr. Martin also discusses a new study that’s showing how these denatured oils are damaging your mitochondria. The little battery pack within your cells are actually being damaged from the continued consumption of seed oils!
Dr. Martin says if cows could laugh, they’d laugh at our crazy world with its nutritional insanity. They would die laughing at how the world has gone hook, line and sinker over vegetables.
We were never meant to eat just salad. Cows and rabbits are meant to eat grass because their physiology is built for that. Ours is not. If you’re only eating from the plant kingdom, you’re missing out on key nutrients that are only found in red meat.
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches about nutrition and explains why so many have problems with their thyroid.
Dr. Martin shares a study out of Denmark, where four groups of participants daily drank a liter of soda, diet soda, whole milk or water. Those who drank soda gained weight. Those who drank whole milk stayed the same weight, whereas those who drank water lost 4 pounds!
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he unpacks this interesting study on weight loss!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Sluggish thyroid
- Cataracts
- Low white blood count
- Polyps
- Chlorine & leaky gut
- Plant-based diets
- High levels of estrogen
- Almond oil
- Graves' disease
- Oil of oregano
A recent study has identified nearly 300 chemicals, many in consumer products, that could increase the risk of breast cancer. This isn’t anything new and is just confirming what we already know.
Dr. Martin says we live in a completely different world with estrogen coming out of both ears! Estrogen is a growth hormone that makes a woman, a woman, and it also makes a man a woman too. Oftentimes men have more estrogen than women!
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he teaches on the connection between chemicals and estrogen.
A1C is a blood test you can get done to see the progression of atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque in your blood vessels. The higher the number, the more plaque you have.
If someone has a high A1C, doctors almost always attribute it to high cholesterol, when it’s actually blood sugar. A1C is glycated hemoglobin, and it shows the average glucose (sugar) that’s attached to the hemoglobin.
Dr. Martin says the testing of A1C is a very significant blood test as it shows if you’re on the road to diabetes or not. Join us in today’s episode, to learn why Dr. Martin loves A1C.
The vast majority of people in North America have extremely low levels of cholesterol. Contrary to what your doctor or cardiologist says, you actually want to increase your cholesterol.
Dr. Martin asks the question of why people are trying to lower their LDL when your body needs cholesterol. Your brain is made up of cholesterol. Every cell in your body has cholesterol.
Join Dr. Martin to learn all about cholesterol in today’s episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Cheese causing inflammation
- Chia seeds on The Reset
- Nutrient absorption
- Baking soda and peroxide for brushing teeth
- Lowering of blood pressure on The Reset
- Cause of Hiccups
- Calcification in arteries
- Coffee & dehydration
- Vitamin D & pancreatic cancer
Not a day goes by that Dr. Martin isn’t asked questions concerning red meat. Red meat is the bad guy and you will be vilified if you try to defend it.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin discusses a study out of California saying that your microbiome needs B12 just as much as you do. Your microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria, good and bad, and researchers are showing how your good bacteria needs vitamin B12 to flourish.
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches about B12 and why red meat is essential for a healthy microbiome!
An interesting study out of Boston Medical Center is showing how 50% of cancer patients were obese and 30% were already diabetics. The study shows how cancer cells and fat cells don’t like each other, or as Dr. Martin says, they’re ‘frenemies’.
Frenemies are people who are friends but they really can’t stand each other. In this study, it was shown how the cells communicate, and how fat cells took over fat cells helping them to spread like wildfire.
Join Dr. Martin to unpack this fascinating study that should be all over the news!
When Dr. Martin wrote The Metabolic Reset, his primary goal was not to fix obesity, but to fix insulin resistance. If you fix insulin resistance, you fix the bigger problem!
The problem is us. It’s the food we eat and that has sent our diets to “H-E double hockey sticks” as Dr. Martin likes to say! We have seen a massive increase in non-viral, non-bacterial disorders in the last 50 years. The elephant in the room is food!
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses obesity and how to change our diets by fixing insulin resistance!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Vitamin K2 in meat and butter
- Serum calcium
- NAC (N-acetyl cysteine)
- Curcumin & kidney stones
- Liposomal C supplement
- Almond flour
- Digestion time for meat
- Ketone powder
- Arterial plaque
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
There are no two countries that spend more on healthcare than Canada and the United States. The US per capita is number one and we're number two. Despite that, only 12% of the population is considered healthy!
Dr. Martin discusses type II diabetes and how healthcare is more interested in managing symptoms than actually fixing them. Instead of getting to the root of the problem, we give out ‘magic pills’ to make the symptoms go away.
Don’t miss this episode where Dr. Martin brings you the news behind the news on how diabetes is an epidemic in North America!
Join Dr. Martin as he teaches about leaky gut and autoimmune in today’s episode!
In Dr. Martin’s experience, the moment the word ‘gut’ is used, 99% of people respond that they don’t have digestive symptoms. But what people don’t realize is that disease really does start in the gut, and this includes autoimmune disorders.
There is a continuous battle going on in our gut with our good bacteria and the bad. Dr. Martin discusses this and shares what you can do to fix your gut!
Orthopedic surgeons were surveyed recently to see if patients having joint replacements had any common underlying conditions. 90% of the surgeons reported metabolic syndrome as the most common condition!
Join Dr. Martin as he unpacks this finding and explains why those with metabolic syndrome often have problems with their joints. He also discusses changes you need to make to improve your metabolic health.
Be sure to listen to this episode to learn more about joint health!
Saturated fat has been given a bad rap over the years. In today’s episode, Dr. Martin teaches on fats and why saturated fat is superior.
Dr. Martin makes the point that if saturated fat is bad for you, then why is mommy’s breast milk made up of 50% saturated fats? It was in the 1960s that baby formula became popular, and eventually even medicine admitted there’s nothing like breast milk.
So the question is, how can saturated fat be bad for you when it’s good for the baby? Dr. Martin answers this question and more.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Dry eyes
- Strophanthus seed extract
- Plant sterols
- Stiffness & tingling
- Stool softeners
- Tinnitus
- Sugar feeding cancer
- Probiotics
- Healing of damaged capillaries
- Carcinogens
Join Dr. Martin as he talks about one of his true loves… walking. If you’ve followed the podcast for some time you know that true vitamin E is exercise!
Dr. Martin discusses a study on people walking 10,000 steps a day. The study shares 9 major benefits to walking and what it does to your body.
Dr. Martin also talks about weight resistance exercises and how those are even more important than walking!
New statistics are out on mental health and they’re showing an 80% increase in prescriptions for anxiety!
Researchers followed 35,000 people in the last couple of years and monitored the side effects of anxiety drugs. The reported side effects are crazy!
Join Dr. Martin as he unpacks this study and shares the hidden dangers of long-term use of these prescription meds.
Mexico has a huge problem with what Dr. Martin calls diabesity. Basically you’re pre-diabetic and already on the road to destruction.
A recent headline asked what Mexico knew that we didn’t. This comes after the country seized 380,000 boxes of Kellogg’s cereals. The reason? The boxes featured cartoons designed to lure children into eating the cereal. It’s illegal to do that in Mexico!
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode where he talks about blood sugar and the gut. He also discusses a study on the H. pylori bacteria.
Researchers are pretty certain they’ve found the cause of multiple sclerosis. MS is an autoimmune disorder and it's much more common today than it ever used to be.
The researchers have shown that Epstein-Barr, a common type of the herpes virus, is what triggers MS. The virus essentially primes the immune system to start attacking the body’s nervous system.
The herpes virus is latent in your system, meaning it’s dormant, and it will only raise its ugly head when your immune system is not working properly. In today’s episode, Dr. Martin provides insight as to why the Epstein-Barr virus can be activated in the first place.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- When to take blood pressure
- Fluid in the middle ear
- Dairy & thyroid antibodies
- Difference between brown and white fat
- Benefits of quercetin
- Adrenal glands & coffee
- Bile salts & the gallbladder
- The Daniel Fast
- Hemp seed oil
- Ulcers & colon polyps
In the last episode, Dr. Martin talked about oxalates and how they are the main cause of kidney stones. Oxalates also cause digestive issues as they can irritate your gut.
We all suffer digestive issues from time to time, but if you’re always struggling with IBS and other stomach problems, you may have diverticulosis. It’s a condition where you develop small pouches in the transverse colon of the gut and they cause bloating, pain and discomfort. It can become a very dangerous situation that will put you in the hospital.
Dr. Martin also discusses what kills your gut. Without fail, again and again, the number one thing on the hit parade for digestive issues is antibiotics! They’ll save your life, but the overuse of them sets you up for a lifetime of digestive problems.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to learn how you can improve your gut health.
A new study has come out on oxalates, the tiny molecules that bind themselves to calcium. The study says, more than anything else, oxalates are the root cause of kidney stones.
Dr. Martin is big on transport systems and the trucks on the highways of your blood vessels. He talks specifically about two “transport companies,” HDL cholesterol and vitamin K2, and how they also take oxalates out of your system.
Listen to today’s episode to learn why calcification is bad, and how putting more trucks on the highways of your blood vessels is good for you!
Dr. Martin talks about a huge announcement made by the CDC in the United States. The CDC director admitted that 75% of all the deaths from the virus occurred in people with four comorbidities. Three out of four deaths, the patients had multiple comorbidities!
This announcement is significant, and it goes along with what Dr. Martin has been saying since day one of the virus. We already know that 88% of the population is metabolically unwell – that’s 9 out of every 10 people!
People are on the broad road to disease and this virus has exposed how unhealthy North Americans really are. Remember, disease doesn’t happen overnight!
Over 50 years ago now, saturated fat started getting a bad rap as doctors thought it was clogging up your arteries. We ended up making the switch to polyunsaturated fats found primarily in vegetable and seed oils. We know now that the doctors were wrong!
Join Dr. Martin as he talks about fat, consuming fat, and knowing the difference between a healthy fat and an unhealthy one. Using vitamin S, steak as an example, Dr. Martin explains what it means that saturated fat is a satisfied fat.
Don’t miss this episode where you’ll learn why we need saturated fat.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Canker sores
- Heavy feeling legs
- Iron levels for women
- Healing of fissures
- Insulin spikes from protein
- Liver detox and choline
- Dandruff & acne
- Cellulitis
- Copper and silver supplements
- Esophageal dilation
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
What’s worse for your heart? If you had to choose between smoking, cholesterol or obesity, which one would you choose? Most people would pick smoking, but the answer is actually stress!
A recent study out of The Journal of the American Medical Association is saying that stress is the number one most dangerous factor for your heart. When we are stressed, high levels of cortisol start circulating.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he explains why cortisol plays a huge factor in a diagnosis of heart disease.
When doctors check if someone has diabetes, they’re relying on high blood sugar levels to make the diagnosis. Oftentimes, when people have their blood tested, their blood sugar is already back within normal range.
Dr. Martin says a paradigm shift in medicine needs to happen where doctors are looking at insulin resistance instead of blood sugar. When our bodies are constantly secreting insulin to remove sugar from our bloodstream, we become insulin resistant. When this happens, more and more insulin is needed to do the same job.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin looks at insulin resistance and how it really is a head to toe problem. If you do nothing else for your health, fix insulin resistance!
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 rollercoaster.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he addresses “horror-mones” and why they’re preventing you from keeping the weight off!
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 now is the time to try it!
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 mistake in only being interested in controlling blood sugar!
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 T-cells looking specifically for vitamin D. They energize your cells and help strengthen your immune system.
The second study on fructose consumption, and specifically high-fructose corn syrup, the Frankenstein of sugar, is warning of serious changes to the liver even in the absence of obesity. The study is basically saying you can be skinny and still metabolically unwell, and that’s a dangerous combination.
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 episode as he discusses mitochondrial health and why it’s so important!
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, identical cancers.
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 need to be doing to prolong your life, not shorten it!
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 cholesterol, high triglycerides, low vitamin D… all things that Dr. Martin has been consistent in reporting.
Want to die young? Then continue doing the things reported in this study. Learn what they are in today’s episode.
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 of cholesterol, HDL!
Dr. Martin also shares two studies; one about plant protein and mortality, and the other about causes of death attributed from the virus.
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 today’s episode to learn how we really do have it backwards in terms of the foods we are told to be eating.
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 vitamin C. People think he’s joking around, but it’s true… coffee is at least 50 times stronger than vitamin C, because of its polyphenols.
If you love coffee like Dr. Martin does, you don’t want to miss this one!
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 diabetes of the brain!
Listen to today’s episode to learn more about this important discovery!
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 250 of that is sugar! No wonder we’re so sick!
Listen to today’s episode to hear more frightening food facts that are, “sure to blow your socks off!”
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-medicated, and if we would only eliminate, or severely reduce, our consumption of sugar, right there people could come off 2 or 3 medications.
Don’t miss this episode as Dr. Martin goes over “the hit parade” of the all-time best selling drugs!
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
Dr. Martin teaches on how to read food labels and become a sugar detective!
The two things you’re looking for are sugar and added sugar. You especially need to watch out for the hidden sugars that go by one of ninety some names!
Dr. Martin also examines the food label on a loaf of bread in today’s episode. In making a sandwich with two pieces of bread, it’s surprising how much sugar is actually consumed!
Dr. Martin shares another study on vitamin D, this time coming out of Pakistan. The study looked at breast cancer and discovered the common denominator in cases was low vitamin D!
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin goes over 3 main things that have been exposed during the duration of the pandemic. From being metabolically unwell, to having poor mental health… it's been shown that people are extremely low in vitamin D.
Listen in to find out why Pakistan has discovered the importance of vitamin D!
Dr. Martin considers protein as the king of all foods! A recent study took 90 overweight people and tried 3 different diets with them. The most effective was the high protein diet! Learn more in today’s episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Cortisol resistance
- Fasting & progesterone
- Calcium oxalate stones
- Cedar tea vs. coffee
- Inner eardrum build-up
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- L-tyrosine supplement
- Foods that trigger insulin
- Cause of tremors
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Did you know that over 40 million Americans are diagnosed officially with type II diabetes? Over half the population is also considered pre-diabetic. It’s an epidemic!
Dr. Martin reviews a study from the Journal of Critical Reviews in Food Science that's showing how meat consumption is better for depression.
A recent study is showing that 92% of Americans have a vitamin or mineral deficiency! The results don’t actually surprise Dr. Martin as he’s been seeing this for years in his clinic.
In North America we are overfed and undernourished, which means we’re not getting the proper vitamins and minerals from the food we eat.
Dr. Martin goes over the 6 areas where most people are deficient. He teaches why you need optimum levels of omega-3, vitamin D, zinc, iron, magnesium and B12.
Join us for this informative session!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Ridding body of Candida toxins
- Causes of a swollen colon
- Oxidized cholesterol
- Ketones and Candida
- Synthetic vitamin D3
- Tanning beds
- Reversing coronary disease
- Tumours and calcification in breast
- Specific testing for systemic yeast
- DHA and CoQ10 differences
- Oxygen desaturation
When we hear about melatonin, most of us think of it as helping us sleep better. That’s true, but did you know that melatonin is a very powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant? It helps your cells not to rust out so quickly.
Dr. Martin teaches about melatonin in today’s episode. We all have a small pea-sized gland at the base of our brains. This gland, the pineal gland, has been referred to as our ‘third eye.’ When light enters our eyes, the pineal gland is what makes melatonin. Melatonin is also made in complete darkness.
Listen to today’s episode to learn all about melatonin, and how it has a shelf life for some people.
A recent study is showing how the combination of vitamin D and omega-3 decreases your chances of getting autoimmune by 25%.
Dr. Martin shares his theory on autoimmune disease, and why today it’s an epidemic. All disease starts in the gut and it’s no different with autoimmune. Dr. Martin speaks specifically about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and how it can begin.
He also speaks about vitamin D and omega-3 and how we need to supplement if we’re not getting it naturally or through our food. Join us today for this informative session!
A recent discovery of a specific protein called ROC has got Dr. Martin excited. This protein actually feeds the good bacteria of your microbiome.
Your microbiome is made up of trillions and trillions of bacteria on your body, and in your body, and most of it is found in your gut. In the last number of years, scientists have been studying the microbiome and bacteria and are seeing how it affects everything. They're finding out that Hippocrates was right 2,000 years ago when he said that all disease starts in the gut.
Dr. Martin also discusses how high fructose corn syrup is changing our microbiome. Learn more by listening to today’s episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- High fat diet and the gallbladder
- Sarcoidosis
- Reversing osteoporosis
- Bioidentical hormone therapy
- Choline and betaine in red meat
- Salt and high blood pressure
- Potatoes and rice
- Worst plants for lectins
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Parathyroid gland
- Preparation for a colonoscopy
- Foods to avoid for pancreas
- Chaga tea
- Digesting chicken
- Cod liver oil
- Gallbladder problems
- Low body temperature
- Sun spots after sun exposure
- Tachycardia
- Fatty tongue
Tune in to hear Dr. Martin’s responses!
Dr. Martin shares two fascinating studies in today’s episode. One of them is showing how the virus can hijack certain receptors in our cells to gain access to the body. People with high blood pressure, and those especially on medication, are more susceptible to getting the virus.
When you take blood pressure medication, your body creates more ACE2 receptors in order to lower your blood pressure. The problem with having more of those receptors is that it allows more opportunity for the virus to enter your body.
But there’s good news… the second study is showing how cholesterol shields your cells with a dome of protection. The higher your cholesterol, the more dome you have over your cells so they don't get hijacked by a virus or a bacteria.
Listen to today’s episode to learn another reason why you want your cholesterol to be high!
Did you know it was World Vitamin D Day on November 2nd? Of course Dr. Martin couldn’t pass up the chance to celebrate, what he calls, World VitDerma Day!
He brings you a shocking study from researchers at the Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. They have made a recommendation to their government and to other governments to change their opinion on vitamin D. They’re recommending that everyone should be taking vitamin D.
One of the things that surprised researchers was that the amount of vitamin D you had in your bloodstream was directly proportional to the outcome with the virus. That’s right, the more vitamin D you had in your system, the less likely you were seriously affected.
Dr. Martin pontificates on sleep apnea, hypertension and their connection to leaky gut in today’s episode. He reviews a recent study by the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Sugar and estrogen in dairy
- Hyperbaric therapy
- Beans and slow digesting carbs
- Bioavailability of protein
- Talking to kids about nutrition
- Infrared saunas
- Dry mouth on The Reset
- Segmented sleep patterns
- Tick bites
- Male libido on The Reset,
- Carrageenan
Tune in to hear Dr. Martin’s responses!
The vast majority of the population have a fatty liver and they don't even know it. Dr. Martin gives a recap of yesterday's episode and explains what 'The Fog of War' is in this episode.
Dr. Martin shares an incredible new finding published by the New England Journal of Medicine. Listen to today's episode to find out what it is.
Certain types of mould… candida, yeast, fungus… can produce toxic compounds called mycotoxins. These toxins disrupt your microbiome and will make you sick if they get in your bloodstream.
Dr. Martin looks at several studies about breast cancer and breakfast cereals and their connection to mycotoxins. He has always been interested in dysbiosis, which is a big word for the disruption of the microbiome.
A new study is showing that having high blood pressure between the ages of 35 and 44 is linked to smaller brain sizes later on in life. The findings mean you’re more susceptible to getting Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other autoimmune disorders.
Today’s episode is all about blood pressure. Dr. Martin teaches about the systolic and diastolic numbers that make up your blood pressure. He also shares the ranges for normal blood pressure, prehypertension, and for hypertension.
Blood supply is really important and Dr. Martin shares what you can do to ensure your brain stays healthy!
Dr. Martin shares some history on probiotics and how his recommendation for patients has changed over the last 40 years. What we knew about probiotics back in the 70s compared to now, there's really no comparison.
Dr. Martin also teaches on the different strains of probiotics and why it’s so important to have a broad spectrum of bacteria. To be classified as ‘broad spectrum’ a probiotic must have 10 different strains of bacteria.
Listen to today’s episode to learn how our Probiotic Complex is ideally suited to your gut!
Dr. Martin discusses over the counter medications and their effect on your microbiome. We often take these medications, usually for pain, with no regard for their side effects. In fact, 300,000 visits to the ER take place each year for serious side effects from these medications!
Despite the serious damage non-steroidal anti-inflammatories can cause to the liver and kidneys, most people don’t realize they also cause damage to their gut. They actually are very damaging to the lining of your gut because they kill your good bacteria!
Don’t miss this informative episode where Dr. Martin breaks down the long term effects of using over the counter meds.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Building white blood cells
- Sun exposure in fall/winter months
- Sudden drops in blood pressure
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Adaptogens
- Heart palpitations and flutters
- Red light therapy
- Essential oils that elevate estrogen
- High calcium in blood
- Hypertension and diet
- Hormones in cheese
Tune in to hear Dr. Martin’s responses!
October is breast cancer awareness month. When Dr. Martin graduated in 1974, one in every 20 women in North America would get breast cancer. Today, that number is 1 in every 6 women!
Dr. Martin agrees that we need to be more aware of breast cancer. Cancer starts as the size of a pen tip, and it takes 5 years to get that size. Our healthcare system is all about early detection, when it really needs to be about prevention – what to do to prevent cancer in the first place!
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin answers a question about eliminating tumours in breast tissue. He teaches about the trifecta that makes tumours grow... estrogen, insulin, cortisol, and how getting those under control can literally save your life!
Dr. Martin shares a 12 week study that’s showing inflammation was reduced by 30% when taking probiotics. A really interesting study that used C-reactive protein (CRP) testing to determine inflammation levels in participants.
Inflammation damages blood vessels primarily, but it also affects the brain. More studies are referencing the gut-brain axis and the importance of having healthy bacteria – why everyone needs to be taking probiotics!
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin also goes over 10 things to keep doing if you want to get Alzheimer’s. Nobody wants to get Alzheimer’s, but if you keep doing these things, your risk goes up dramatically!
Dr. Martin answers a few more questions from last Friday’s Q&A in today’s episode:
- Is krill oil good for you?
- What’s the best kind of fasting?
- Are carbonated beverages bad for you?
Don’t miss Dr. Martin’s in-depth answers to these questions!
In the last episode, Dr. Martin didn’t get to all the questions and wanted to answer another asking how to prevent a brain aneurysm. Dr. Martin groups the question with how to prevent a stroke as both conditions have to do with your blood vessels.
Dr. Martin goes over an anatomical chart that lists what can put you at risk of aneurysm or stroke. High blood pressure, heart disease, and hardening of arteries, all put you at risk. You want to keep your blood vessels healthy, which means keeping them open and without damage.
A lot of people have damage in their blood vessels, and they don't even know it. The best way to have healthy blood vessels is to change your diet. Although the concept is simple, it’s not going to be easy but it will be worth it.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Vitamin D
- Protein intake post Reset
- Balancing high pH
- B12 by mouth or by shot
- Treatment for diverticulitis
- Optimizing your B12
- Diabetics craving sugar
- Citrulline malate for ED
- Supplements for MS
- High levels of ALT liver enzyme
Tune in to hear Dr. Martin’s responses!
The selling of sickness is big business! From big pharma to big food, if you’ve been watching for the last 18 months, you know how much these large companies influence our society.
Dr. Martin shares a study that followed three groups of people for 6 years. The participants were placed in the different groups based on their metabolic biomarkers. The healthiest group, not a single person developed a chronic disease. The third “unhealthy” group had significantly higher rates of cancer, cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke.
The study serves to show the importance of optimizing your metabolic biomarkers, something Dr. Martin has been teaching for years!
Did you know that 50 to 60% of North Americans have a non-alcoholic fatty liver? Your body would rather have a fatty liver than high blood sugar or diabetes.
Dr. Martin looks at a study showing that Alzheimer's may begin in the liver. They discovered that in the presence of a fatty liver, toxic proteins were released and made their way through the bloodstream into the brain. This created inflammation in the brain and caused damage.
Dr. Martin uses this study to talk about the importance of detoxing your liver.
It’s becoming evident how out of touch oncology departments are when it comes to giving nutrition advice to cancer patients. Most doctors know very little about nutrition, and many still don’t see the correlation between food and disease.
In Northern Ontario, the major cancer centre is located in Sudbury. Nurses working in the oncology department used to give Dr. Martin’s Perfect Smoothie recipe to patients who had no appetite. The hospital got wind of this and put a stop to it. They in turn created their own info sheet to be given to patients when they left the hospital.
Dr. Martin discusses the 12 nutrition myths they came up with in today’s episode. From consuming sugar to low-carb diets, to juicing and probiotics, it’s unfortunate how many misconceptions are still prevalent today!
As we head into Fall, now is the time to be taking your natural flu shot. That’s right, you want to be strengthening your immune system, your body’s natural flu shot!
Dr. Martin shares how to prepare your immune system for the traditional start of cold and flu season. He gives 5 preventative measures you can take now. From supplementing with vitamin D, taking probiotics, and changing your diet, all of these things help.
Dr. Martin even throws in an extra thing you can be doing… but you’ll need to listen to today’s episode to learn that one.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Eating for your blood type
- Probiotics and fungus
- Causes of kidney stones
- BDNF and brain regeneration
- High cholesterol and gallstones
Tune in to hear Dr. Martin’s responses!
In a previous episode, Dr. Martin encouraged listeners not to ditch dairy, but instead to switch it. He’s never been a fan of grocery store milk. They’ve denatured it, removing the fat and making it too sweet. He wants you instead to be eating cheese and butter.
Dr. Martin shares a study looking at the connection between dairy and cardiovascular disease. The researchers thought they were going to find that dairy clogs up your arteries... but they found the opposite! Dairy fat actually diminishes your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Martin also talks about the importance of vitamin K2. Don’t miss part two of this discussion!
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid that you have. It’s actually called L-glutamine and its purpose is to help repair the gut.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin talks about several reasons that L-glutamine is important for your gut. The study that came out is showing 5 things that L-glutamine does.
One thing it does is stop dysbiosis, which is the invasion of the third army in your gut. It builds up your good army to prevent yeast, fungus and candida from thriving. This is the reason why Dr. Martin likes bone broth, because it’s packed with L-glutamine.
Listen in as Dr. Martin goes over the 4 other benefits of glutamine.
Dr. Martin breaks down an interesting study about neurogenesis, which is the regeneration of neurons, the nerve cells in your brain. The key factor in regenerating your brain is something called Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor, or BDNF. It’s essentially a gauge for how much regenerative power you have.
The study shared 4 specific things you can do to increase your BDNF. Implementing exercise, the real vitamin E, was one of them. Researchers were able to increase the BDNF of elderly individuals at high risk for Alzheimer's and dementia by 1800% just by getting them to exercise!
Don’t miss today’s episode to learn the other items, and two more that Dr. Martin suggests.
Dr. Martin shares a troubling headline that’s saying obesity has doubled since 2018 in the United States. The biggest headline continues to be the virus, but that's not killing the most people, not even by a long shot. Obesity kills 2.8 million people a year in the US!
We have an unhealthy obsession with processed foods! Bad oils, crappy carbs and sugars all contribute to metabolic disease. We really need to break up with these bad foods. Dr. Martin admits breaking up is hard to do, but we need to do it – our lives depend on it!
Don’t miss this eye-opening episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Supplements and your kidneys
- Lion's mane and chaga
- Sleepwalking
- Consuming too much salt
- Nutrients in veal
- Grapefruit
- Thyroid function with no ovaries
- Colostrum
- Valerian root
Tune in to hear Dr. Martin’s responses!
Dr. Martin shares a small study showing how Alzheimer’s was reversed in patients. Not just stopped, but reversed! What’s encouraging is the study didn’t look at genetics, but instead at lifestyle. They looked at Alzheimer's the way it should be, as a metabolic disease.
Many people think that Alzheimer’s is simply aging of the brain, when it’s really not that at all. It’s a neurodegenerative disease, and this study is showing how lifestyle changes can dramatically affect its progression.
Dr. Martin unpacks the study in today’s episode. He shares the changes they made resulting in this breakthrough discovery!
According to Dr. Martin, there is not an organ more misdiagnosed than the thyroid gland. Your thyroid controls your metabolism, like the gas pedal in your car, but it never acts independently on its own. It’s subject to a lot of things going on in your body.
A recent study is showing that your thyroid will not work properly without proper levels of selenium or iodine. The study has prompted Dr. Martin to talk about the causes of a sluggish thyroid. He brings up 17 unexplained symptoms that could point to a sluggish thyroid.
Don’t miss today’s informative episode!
A study published in July in the Journal of Neurology is showing how cancer slowed down rapidly when sugar and carbs were eliminated from the diet. The research was done by a cancer biologist studying aggressive brain and spinal cord cancer.
Dr. Martin shares how we are all battling cancer on a daily basis. It takes 5 years for cancer to grow to the size of a pen tip, but what accelerates that growth is sugar! Cancer needs fuel to grow, and sugars and carbs cause it to, “grow, grow, grow,” as Dr. Martin says.
What we need to do is cut out the carbs and the sugars and DIM out your estrogen. DIM is short for diindolylmethane and it helps balance estrogen levels in your body. You're never going to get away from estrogen, but Dr. Martin shares ways to reduce your exposure to it.
One of the big things we're seeing in this day and age is a deficiency in zinc, or vitamin Z as Dr. Martin likes to call it. If you eat red meat, vitamin S, you’re getting zinc and you don’t need to worry about taking it as a supplement.
So where do we see zinc deficiencies? In those who primarily eat plant-based diets. Vegans and vegetarians are at risk because there’s not enough zinc in vegetables. Humans need to be eating from the animal kingdom to get zinc.
Listen to today’s episode to learn how your immune system doesn’t work without zinc. Dr. Martin also shares two other groups of people that are susceptible to zinc deficiencies. Don’t miss this informative episode!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Probiotics & prebiotics
- Purpose of yawning
- Use of sun lamps
- Hyperlipidemia
- Cortisol resistance
- Vitamin D for kids
- Peptides for healing
- Can Parkinson's be reversed?
- Blood pressure & vitamin K2
- Atrophied pancreas
- Uric acid in blood
Tune in to hear Dr. Martin’s responses!
A study out of the University College in London, England is showing that patients with rheumatoid arthritis also have leaky gut. The study is confirming something Dr. Martin has been saying for 40 years… that all autoimmune disorders originate in the gut, a leaky gut.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin goes over signs you can look for to see if you have leaky gut syndrome. The first one is that you have an autoimmune disorder. Sjogren's, MS, and even Parkinson's are examples of autoimmune disorders.
The second is the overuse of antibiotics and prescription drugs, which can lead to dysbiosis in the gut. It basically means you have more bad bacteria than good bacteria in your gut.
Don’t miss this episode to learn the other signs you may have leaky gut!
The CDC is showing that 61% of the population in North America have reported weight gain in the last 18 months. The average weight gain is 15 pounds!
Dr. Martin is calling this The Netflix Syndrome. People have been staying home, the schools were closed, the shut downs occurred. People have not been getting exercise or even getting out. They’re staying home and watching Netflix.
In addition to this, the National Health Institute is saying if you gain 11 pounds you have almost an 80% increase in your risk of developing Type II diabetes. This information isn’t getting out to the general public. We’re not being told how to better protect ourselves from viruses and bacteria. This bothers Dr. Martin!
A Bible verse that Dr. Martin loves is Proverbs 23:23. It says, “get the truth and never sell it.”
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin discusses the 7 Pillars of Truth, as far as your health is concerned. He urges listeners to “get the truth” in the overarching principles he consistently teaches about.
The 7 things that will help you stay healthy are better food choices, water, exercise, sleep, managing stress, gut health, and vitamin D. Dr. Martin teaches on the importance of each of these items.
There is a growing concern that men are losing their masculinity too quickly. Studies are showing that testosterone levels are down 30-40% in the last 20 years. Sperm counts over the last 30 years are down nearly 60%. One study is even showing that by the year 2045, babies won’t be conceived without artificial semen!
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin shares 7 reasons why men’s masculinity is plummeting and offers ways to correct it. He also talks about low testosterone and how changing your diet can have an immediate effect!
Dr. Martin also shares more unintended consequences of the virus, and that is our cortisol levels are through the roof. People are stressed, they’re not sleeping, and they’re stuck in a vicious cycle.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- NAC supplement
- Blood thinners and their use
- non-HDL cholesterol
- Berberine to lower high-circulating insulin
- Unsalted nuts elevating blood pressure
- Safety of The Reset for children?
- Long-term fasting
Tune in to hear Dr. Martin’s responses!
According to Dr. Martin, true vitamin E is actually exercise! There is nothing negative about vitamin E. It's all good, but just realize some exercises are better for you than others.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin talks about the most effective exercise you can do – weight resistant exercises. Lifting weights actually decreases insulin resistance, and as we age, it’s important to do something, anything to keep our muscles moving.
Dr. Martin also looks at a study that’s showing that just 2 minutes on a rebounder will drain your lymphatics. This is major news as it’s important we get the debris out of our bodies.
Did you know that our bodies have a self cleaning function? It’s called autophagy and it’s the body's way of cleaning out debris from our systems.
We are finding more and more about how our brain’s glymphatic, and our body’s lymphatic systems work. They’re all connected, and for autophagy to work, you need to sleep. It’s estimated that 70% of the North American population does not get a good night’s sleep. As a result, our bodies don’t clean, they don’t detox the way they should.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode where he shares 3 other ways to promote autophagy, your body’s self cleaning oven!
If you’ve followed Dr. Martin for any length of time, you’ll know he refers to women’s hormones as horror-mones. When your levels of estrogen and progesterone go out of balance, “you become too much of a woman,” says Dr. Martin.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin teaches about the importance of estrogen and your thyroid gland. When you are estrogen dominant, your thyroid slows down. This opens the door to a variety of issues such as fatigue, weakness, weight gain, and even hair loss. Your thyroid is your metabolism, your gas pedal, and ladies, you must fix that first!
Dr. Martin also discusses some foods that women need to be avoiding. The worst offender is soy, and Dr. Martin urges women to avoid it like the plague!
Did you know that during the COVID lockdowns the food industry doubled down on their marketing to children? Knowing that children were mostly at home, watching TV, the food industry geared its advertising directly to them. It’s being called food porn!
The study, published in the Journal of American Medical Association, revealed that over 90% of children between the ages of 2 and 19 live on junk food. On top of that, 70% of children in the United States are obese! 70 percent!
Dr. Martin is angry this is happening! It literally makes him sick knowing how this will affect his grandchildren. By the year 2030, the World Health Organization is predicting a pandemic of diabetes – a pandemic of diabetes! Our health truly is in jeopardy!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Potatoes
- Vegetables causing inflammation
- Symptoms of a non-functioning liver
- The Reset diet for kids
- Optimal zinc levels in blood
- Repairing the pancreas
- FDA banning supplements
- Blood high in hemoglobin
- Homogenized milk for babies
- Soy isoflavones in Menopausal Formula
- Magnesium supplements
Tune in to hear Dr. Martin’s responses!
Have you ever heard of a Food Anthropologist? They’re scientists who look at the history of food and the dietary changes in populations around the world.
As far back as 1776, during the declaration of independence in the United States, people consumed on average 4 pounds of sugar in a year. In the 1950s, it was 25 pounds. Fifty pounds in the 70s… and today, it’s 200 pounds of sugar in a year!
Dr. Martin looks at what sugar does to our bodies in today’s episode. He shares a study that’s showing how people with elevated levels of blood glucose are more likely to die from the coronavirus. Sugar actually impairs the “first responders” in your body, allowing the virus to spread.
If you search online for the pineal gland, it’s often referred to as your body’s “third eye.” It’s located deep in the center of the brain and is important for receiving light. It’s also responsible for helping make melatonin.
Melatonin is a widely recognized supplement for helping you sleep. 70% of the population in North America doesn't get enough sleep, so it’s no wonder so many rely on supplements and sleeping pills.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin teaches about melatonin and how your body naturally produces it. He talks about the pineal gland and how it becomes calcified as you age, essentially slowing down your body’s ability to create the melatonin hormone.
When you are insulin resistant, your pancreas needs to produce increasingly more insulin to remove sugar from your bloodstream. The insulin takes those sugars and parks it in your liver, your fat cells… and in your muscles, which is the preferred destination. This is why weight resistance exercises are the best for your health. You are creating more bins in your muscles to store glucose.
For years now, we have known that sugar feeds cancer cells, but we didn’t know the mechanism used to do this. We now know the enzyme p31k diverts sugar, which was meant to be stored in your muscles, into cancer cells. This is especially true if you are insulin resistant!
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he unpacks this discovery. He also teaches on fatty acids and how cancer tumours need this fuel to grow.
A recent survey has revealed the top 11 reasons why people visit their doctors. Ten years ago, when Dr. Martin wrote Energy Robbers and the Fatigue Cure, the number one reason was fatigue. The number one reason has now been replaced, and the reason may surprise you.
The number one reason why people visit their doctors is for skin issues. From psoriasis, to eczema, to acne, to rashes... our skin is the largest, and most visible organ in the body!
There are two things that are going to influence your skin more than anything else. One, is leaky gut. Two is what you eat. If you look at your skin, it's almost a mirror image of what is happening in your gut. Our modern diet of crappy oils and carbs and enormous amounts of sugar is destroying people’s lives.
Dr. Martin also answers several additional questions he missed from Question & Answer Friday.
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Caloric deficit for weight loss
- Lipedema
- Benfotiamine to combat effects of glycation
- Tanning beds & lotions
- Unexpected bruising
- Nitrates and additives in processed meats
- Vitamin D with K2
- Canker sores
- High levels of B12
Tune in to hear Dr. Martin’s responses!
Dr. Martin shares a study out of India showing that their diet is very, very low in protein. Their daily protein intake is around 30 grams, when it should be triple that and ideally between 200 and 300 grams.
When it comes to nutrition, protein is the king of the castle. What insulin does with protein is different than what it does with carbohydrates. Carbs are a bad fuel because if you don’t use that energy right away, it gets stored as fat. For protein, insulin will take it and drive amino acids inside your cells.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin uses this study as a springboard to teach on how to drive up your HDL cholesterol and to lower your triglycerides.
Don’t miss this informative episode!
A staggering statistic coming out of the United States is that 250 million prescriptions were written for antidepressants in 2020! Dr. Martin calls this an unintended consequence of locking down society because of a virus.
SSRIs like Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil were never meant to be used long-term. Their intention was to get you through a crisis. Dr. Martin shares 4 major side effects of the prolonged use of antidepressants.
Dr. Martin also shares the biomarkers of depression he has seen in his patients. From leaky gut, to being chronically low in B12, there are many reasons why people have depression. Dr. Martin unpacks this in today’s episode.
Dr. Martin has previously urged listeners not to ditch dairy, but instead to switch their dairy. Now, the same thing applies to salt.
Did you know that table salt (sodium chloride) is stripped of all of its nutrients? Dr. Martin wants you to instead choose a Himalayan or a good sea salt that gives you all your minerals.
Why switch your salt? It has to do with dehydration, in which there are two types. The most commonly known one is a lack of water. People drink everything else but water and have no idea how dehydrated they are. The second one is salt. The type of salt you choose matters. Dr. Martin explains why in today’s episode.
Health officials in Japan have drawn up new guidelines stating that the higher your cholesterol is, the better you feel, and the longer you live! This is a major breakthrough that Dr. Martin has been talking about for years.
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin links this breakthrough with another study showing that low levels of cholesterol equals more Alzheimer’s. He applauds the Japanese for understanding that our bodies need cholesterol.
Dr. Martin also talks about the history of statin drugs and shares why he thinks they cause more harm than good. Listen in to hear more!
Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.
Some of today’s topics include:
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Temporal arteritis
- Glutathione supplementation
- Brachial radial bursitis
- Fulvic acid
- Varicose veins
- Prolia shots for osteoporosis
- Calcium supplements
- Hydrochloric acid
- Celiac disease
Tune in to hear Dr. Martin’s responses!