During pregnancy, nutritional needs change. This includes both the foods you eat (and don’t eat) and the supplements you take. There is also specific pre-pregnancy nutritional advice that should be known and nutritional tips for mothers who will be nursing. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What important step needs to be done prior to pregnancy. The foods you need to avoid that can lead to a miscarriage. Which nutrients are vitally important to a healthy baby and why. Natural remedies for morning s...
Mar 06, 2019•48 min
Balancing nutrients – not only can you waste money taking vitamins if you do this wrong, you can potentially cause a harmful situation. Taking supplements will help with your health and longevity but not if you don’t pay attention to the correct balance needed. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: Which vitamins and minerals are most important to keep in balance. Which vitamins and minerals cause the most serious problems when proper balance is not watched. The importance of protein in your diet. The b...
Feb 27, 2019•36 min
We’ve already covered the major essential minerals. But there are other minerals which can wreak havoc if their are deficient in your body. These minerals are vital to some of the most important functions of your body and should not be overlooked. In addition to covering these trace minerals, Dr. Nedd goes over other supplements not covered that are must-haves for your vitamin cabinet. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What trace minerals are and what they are needed for in the body. Why some of the...
Feb 20, 2019•42 min
Sodium and Potassium are two vital minerals. They have some important functions related to the heart and cardiovascular system as well as other important functions at the cellular level. These are 2 minerals you should not take chances with. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: Why the body works hard to ensure the sodium level in the blood stays within a certain range. Why sodium and potassium must remained balanced. How far off most people are from the proper ratio of sodium to potassium and the heal...
Feb 13, 2019•36 min
Calcium is needed for bone growth. But what other vital roles does it play in body functions and overall health? And why is magnesium so important in relation to calcium. You might be surprised at what could be caused by a deficiency or imbalance in these minerals. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: Why calcium is so important that your body will steal it from your bones if needed. Why the balance between calcium, magnesium, Vitamin D and Vitamin K is so important. How to get adequate calcium without...
Feb 06, 2019•40 min
Vitamin D wasn’t talked about much until a few years ago. Most people only know that they get more of it when they’re out in the sun. But now that it’s getting more attention, it’s becoming clearer that this is one of the most underrated vitamins there is. The statistics on cancer and Vitamin D deficiency alone should get your attention. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: Getting Vitamin D from the sun, from food and from supplements. The important functions Vitamin D plays in the body. Why nearly 75...
Jan 30, 2019•36 min
One of the most widely known supplements, Vitamin C is vitally important to your health. But do you know what foods are the best sources of Vitamin C? Do you know why taking Ascorbic Acid as your Vitamin C supplement isn’t smart? Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: How Vitamin C assists the body and what conditions or symptoms come about from Vitamin C deficiency. The best food sources of Vitamin C. Some of the amazing things that larger doses of Vitamin can accomplish. The other nutrients in Vitamin ...
Jan 23, 2019•27 min
8 out of the 22 B vitamins still remain. The history behind them and the other 14 is fascinating. But more importantly, the B Complex Vitamins are some of the most important to both physical AND mental health. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What are each of the B vitamins and what functions do they assist in the body. What kind of physical and mental conditions and symptoms will you get when there are B vitamin deficiencies. Foods that will help you get more of each of the B vitamins. Why do you ...
Jan 16, 2019•42 min
The next in our Vitamin series episodes has to do with another fat-soluble vitamin. Vitamin E. It is known by some as the anti-aging vitamin because of the positive effects from taking it both internally and externally. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What vitamin E is needed for and the symptoms you’ll see when you have a deficiency. How vitamin E can fight or even reverse certain aspects of the aging process. Including how you look. Foods that will help you get more vitamin E. Why nearly everyon...
Jan 09, 2019•18 min
You probably know you should take vitamins. That they are helpful. But how much do you really know about them? Do you know what they will do specifically? Do you know what foods contain them? Or why they have those letters? Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: How the word “vitamin” came about. Why the vitamin names are letters. What vitamin A is needed for and the symptoms you’ll see when you have a deficiency. Foods that will help you get more vitamin A. When you need higher dosages of vitamin A. Why...
Jan 02, 2019•26 min
One of the most frustrating things you can have happen is to be tired and not be able to sleep. Or get to sleep easily, then wake in the middle of the night and not be able to get back to sleep. Various forms of insomnia affect almost everyone at some time in their life. So this is a topic that will be of benefit to you at some point. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: The different types of insomnia and some of the causes. Some helpful suggestions from the medical profession. The side effects from u...
Dec 26, 2018•39 min
Chances are that you or someone in your family has had one this year or will have one before the Spring. Colds can be annoying and uncomfortable so understanding them and how to prevent or treat them takes you one step beyond just symptom relief. Before your next one, make sure to listen to this episode. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What causes a cold and how it differs from the flu. A whole bunch of natural remedies for the symptoms of a cold. The best ways to prevent a cold. Resources mention...
Dec 19, 2018•31 min
Concussions have become a hot topic in the past several years. Especially after the Will Smith movie. It’s important to know how to recognize when a concussion might have happened and what to do if it has. It’s also important to know that children have many more concussions than previously thought. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What a concussion is and how it happens. What someone with a concussion can experience. The surprising incidence of unreported concussions in children. What to do if some...
Dec 12, 2018•32 min
You may have heard about homeopathy but probably don’t fully understand what it is, what it does or how it works. Based on a principle similar to vaccinations but without the same potential problems, homeopathy offers help with a variety of conditions. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: The principles behind how homeopathy works. What the numbers and letters on the bottles actually mean (I, myself didn’t know this before!). What types of symptoms and conditions can respond to homeopathy. What risks t...
Dec 05, 2018•27 min
Does it seem like every year you get sick around the holidays? It’s not your imagination. This is actually statistically-proven. But why? And is there anything you can do about it? Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What kinds of illnesses or conditions happen more during the holiday season. What changes in our behavior causes this to occur. How to prevent most of these conditions and illnesses. Natural remedies when you get these conditions and illnesses. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Avoidin...
Nov 28, 2018•24 min
Animals are our best, non-human friends. So we should do everything we can to make their lives happy, and comfortable and healthy. Sometimes they have physical problems that don’t respond to traditional veterinary techniques, so then what is there to do? Are there any other possible solutions out there to help them. Actually, the answer to that is yes. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What animal adjusting is and how it differs from human adjusting. What types of animal adjusting techniques are ava...
Nov 21, 2018•24 min
The incidence of autism is growing rapidly. Way too fast. And it is a difficult situation not only for the autistic person but also for their parents. Seemingly a mystery with no solution, this episode will look into what autism is and possible reasons for its alarming growth. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What autism is and what the common signs/symptoms are. How common it’s become over the past several decades and theories as to why. Possible preventive measures that can at least reduce the ri...
Nov 14, 2018•35 min
This topic is personal for Dr. Nedd. Had he not grown up when he did, he would likely have been labeled as having either ADD or ADHD and forced to take extremely addictive drugs. This is a very touchy subject because people think if you say anything against these labels you mean that what these children are manifesting doesn’t really exist. That’s wrong. Listen in to understand better. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What ADD and ADHD stand for and how they are ‘diagnosed’. Dr. Nedd’s personal sto...
Nov 07, 2018•41 min
Nicotine patches, commercials showing people with holes in their throats, banning, prohibiting, taxing… These are all attempts to get people to stop smoking. Are they working? Why is smoking such a concern? Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: How many people in the U.S. currently are smokers and how does that compare to the 1940s and 50s. What are the effects that smoking has on the body. What are the commonly used medical drugs used by doctors to help people stop smoking. What are their side effects....
Oct 31, 2018•43 min
It seems strange that someone could die within minutes of eating peanuts, or shellfish, or after getting stung by a bee. That extreme allergic reaction starts with anaphylaxis and goes down hill rapidly into anaphylactic shock. It’s important to know what it is, how to recognize it and what to do when it happens. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What are the most common things that people react to and which lead to anaphylactic shock. What are the signs and symptoms you should be very aware of that...
Oct 24, 2018•27 min
There’s a fairly narrow range that your blood sugar has to stay within in order for you to function normally. When it goes too high or too low you can have serious health problems. Understanding these conditions is important so that you can recognize them in yourself or others. It’s also important to know about possible ways prevent them. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What the causes, signs and symptoms are for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. How Diabetes is monitored and treated. Possible ways to p...
Oct 17, 2018•53 min
Your blood travels around your body to carry oxygen and nutrients to all its different parts. But what happens when something goes awry. This week’s episode is all about bleeding conditions including clotting that goes right and clotting that goes wrong. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What clotting is and why it occurs. Which conditions related to clotting are dangerous and why. What are the other major bleeding related conditions. Natural methods to stop bleeding and to help normalize clotting. ...
Oct 10, 2018•39 min
It doesn’t seem to make any sense. Why would a sprain or strain take longer to heal than a broken bone? Last week’s episode was about broken bones. This week we discuss sprains and strains to give some differentiation and to explain that confusing point. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What are the different types of strains and sprains. How do sprains and strains occur. What natural healing methods can be used to speed up the healing of a sprain or a strain. What are some ways to prevent sprains ...
Oct 03, 2018•32 min
Chances are pretty good that you or someone in your family either has had or will have a broken bone at some point in your lifetime. So what do you need to know about broken bones and is there anything you can do to prevent them? Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: The different ways a bone can break and which ones are most serious. What to do after you or someone else breaks a bone. What can be done to help the healing of a broken bone. Things you can do to help prevent broken bones. Resources mentio...
Sep 26, 2018•34 min
Micro-organisms, bacteria, viruses. Various different names of the ‘bugs’ which can cause a whole slew of different infections and unhealthy body conditions. Bacteria and viruses are often confused as being the same and even some doctors will treat conditions from them in the same way. But that can actually make things worse in some cases. It’s important for you to understand the difference so that you can prevent that from happening to you. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What bacteria are, what ...
Sep 19, 2018•51 min
Peanuts, shellfish, mold, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, sunshine and penicillin. These are all things that people can have allergies to. Most people in the U.S. have one or more allergies and assume nothing can be done but treat the symptoms. Not necessarily. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What allergies are and why people get them. What kind of symptoms come from allergies, from mild to deadly. Natural remedies for allergy symptoms that won’t make you too drowsy to drive or operate heavy machi...
Sep 12, 2018•44 min
With more of the day spent sitting than at any other time in the past, posture becomes ever more important than ever before. Especially because the effects of poor posture on health are more significant than most people realize. This is an important episode if you want to have more control over your health today and as you get older. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: Why posture is most important in the sitting position but also has to be looked after when standing and lying down. What health proble...
Sep 05, 2018•37 min
Heart disease is a top killer and high blood pressure is a top contributing factor. So shouldn’t you know more about it? Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What blood pressure measures and what the normal range is. What problems high blood pressure can lead to and what issues low blood pressure causes. How high blood pressure is treated medically and the side effects of blood pressure medications. Some possible alternative ways to control high blood pressure with supplements and foods. Resources ment...
Aug 29, 2018•31 min
With a politically charged topic like vaccinations it can be hard to get accurate information. Dr. Nedd has studied this area in depth and is going to share some valuable data on this topic that any parent (or anyone planning to be a parent at some point) really does need to know. Today, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What is immunization and what are vaccinations, and why those terms shouldn’t be used interchangeably. What are the additives in vaccinations and why do they increase the risk of dangerous...
Aug 22, 2018•44 min
Statins are one of the most widely prescribed categories of drugs in the world. Odd thing is they have an adverse reaction rate of 20% in clinical practice but only had a 5% reaction rate in the clinical studies. You know, the studies that ‘prove’ how effective and safe they are. The ones required for drug approval from the FDA. That big difference in percentages wouldn’t have anything to do with tens of billions of dollars of sales, now would it? They’re touted as being effective at reducing ca...
Aug 15, 2018•34 min
