We’ve all heard about the current recommendations for protecting ourselves, our family and others from the coronavirus and the Covid-19 condition. But why are these the recommendations being made? And would they be useful to us in the future? In this episode we will cover: The reasons behind washing hands and how this was found to be effective when it dramatically reduced deaths in the early 1900s. The history of ‘social distancing’ and why it’s being recommended. What sanitary habits are most e...
Apr 29, 2020•43 min
You probably eat refined and processed foods every day but may not even realize it. Which ones are good for you and which ones are sabotaging your health? If you want to live a healthier life with less visits to the doctor and hospital, you should know this info. In this episode we will cover: What are the differences between refined and processed foods and why are they even needed. Which health problems can be caused by too much refined and processed foods in your diet. What brands of refined o...
Apr 22, 2020•29 min
Last week we covered the factors that contribute to the internal and external manifestations of aging. This week we continue with Part 2 of the Longevity Paradox series and cover Dr. Gundry’s recommendations that can help you live a longer and healthier life. In this episode we will cover: Dietary factors that you can control which contribute to the issues of aging. What to eat and not to eat. Why exercise is vital and what is the best type of exercise. Dr. Nedd’s brother shares his fascinating ...
Apr 15, 2020•41 min
Is it really possible to escape the ‘it all goes downhill from here’ dilemma as you age? This week is the first of 2 episodes where we cover what Dr. Gundry found out about not only living a longer life, but one that is healthier and more active well past the retirement age. This isn’t just for older people. The sooner you start, the better chances you have. In this episode we will cover: How The Longevity Paradox ties in with the info in Dr. Gundry’s earlier book, The Plant Paradox. The 7 Deadl...
Apr 08, 2020•56 min
All bodies age, there’s no getting around that. When you get into your 40s, 50, 60s and beyond, the effects of an aging body become more noticeable. But does the fact that your body gets older mean that you have to feel older? In this episode we will cover: Some of the causes behind aging and the effects noticed in various parts of the body. Changes in dietary habits that are needed as you get older. What supplements are even more vital during later years. Why exercise is so important in maintai...
Apr 01, 2020•42 min
Having spent 12 years in jail because of his addiction to drugs and alcohol, Michael DeLeon has now made it his life’s mission to help prevent that from happening to as many kids as possible. In this episode we will cover: What the Trifecta Gateway is and why it is the foundation of most addiction. Alarming statistics of drug usage by school children. Why the ‘harmless’ alcohol and drugs of the 70s aren’t what children are using today. What Michael’s approach is to ending addiction in this gener...
Mar 25, 2020•35 min
Why would anyone say that vaping is more dangerous than cigarettes? It’s just steam, isn’t it? Turns out there are a lot of misconceptions that our guest host has to clear up with thousands of teens and adults around the country. In this episode we will cover: What vaping is and what are the ingredients. Why ingredients that might otherwise be considered safe can be harmful when heated to 200-400 degrees and inhaled in steam. The surprising % of middle school and high schoolers that vape and are...
Mar 18, 2020•43 min
Kidney stones can be one of the most painful conditions to deal with. They can even be more painful than childbirth. Why do kidney stones form? What other conditions come from calcium deposits in the body? In this episode we will cover: The different types of kidney stones and why they form. Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones. Alternative treatments for kidney stones. Other calcium deposit conditions. Scleroderma – the condition our mother had and more details about her experienc...
Mar 11, 2020•44 min
Coronavirus and the illness Covid-19 are frightening when you don’t have the facts. When there is too much unknown about it. This episode will go over the facts and all that is known about the virus and condition at the time of this recording. We think you’ll experience some relief by getting some of this data. In this episode we will cover: What the coronavirus is, what Covid-19 is and what similarities they have to other conditions. What is known about how it is transmitted and the current sta...
Mar 04, 2020•44 min
Urinary tract infections are very common and are fairly easy to diagnose and treat. But if not taken care of quickly, they can become much more serious. In this episode we will cover: The different types of urinary tract infections. When antibiotics should be taken and when they shouldn’t. Some natural/nutritional ways to fight off a urinary tract infection or prevent them from happening. Information about bedwetting and a great success story from a patient Dr. Nedd helped in college. Nedd Chiro...
Feb 26, 2020•31 min
Almost everyone has had a prescription for an antibiotic at some time or another. These are considered to be safe and necessary. So why is there concern about the overprescription of antibiotics and the rise of new superbugs? In this episode we will cover: How antibiotics came about and what they’re used for. Why antibiotics should NOT be prescribed for viral infections. What are the ways antibiotic overuse happens and what this has to do with our food and drinking water. The adverse effects on ...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min
This week we continue our discussion regarding vaccines and the laws mandating them with our special guest Teresa Reile. Teresa shares some inside knowledge as well as a glimpse into the ‘cash bonus system’ from a major insurer that incentivizes doctors to vaccinate all their patients with every vaccine. In this episode we will cover: Why this issue is personal for Teresa and how she initially got involved. The added ingredients in vaccines that don’t really belong there. Why some doctors aren’t...
Feb 12, 2020•38 min
In episode 36 we talked about immunization and vaccinations. Since then, laws have been passed in states like California that take away a lot of previous rights. Religious and medical exemptions from mandatoroy vaccinations were pretty much wiped out and there are attempts to do this in Florida and other states around the country. To get more info on this topic, Dr. Nedd invited a special guest, Jonathan Lockwood, to share his insight on this. In this episode we will cover: How these laws have c...
Feb 05, 2020•53 min
Adan and Eva Lopez from BulletProof Athletics This week’s guest is Adan Lopez from BulletProof Athletics in Clearwater. Adan is Dr. Nedd’s personal trainer and is going to share how he helps people BulletProof their body through his custom fitness programs. In this episode we will cover: Why Adan chose the name ‘BulletProof’ and how the BulletProof principles prevent injuries from sports or exercise programs. Free weights vs machines – which are better for you and why. The mistakes Adan most oft...
Jan 29, 2020•34 min
One group of drugs is mostly used in conjunction with a surgery. These are anesthetics. They are mostly safe when used correctly but there are some specific general anesthetic drugs that can cause more serious problems than others. In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: The differences between local, general and ‘block’ anesthetics. Which general anesthetic does not need to be given in a ‘cocktail’ of drugs. What ‘forgetter drugs’ are and the one which has had some very concerning side effects. Re...
Jan 22, 2020•41 min
To finish this series of episodes, we’re covering the remaining street/recreational drugs that didn’t fall into the other categories. No less serious or problematic, these drugs have a wide range of effects and warnings. In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: Inhalants, and drugs that come from mushrooms and cactus. A ‘legal’ drug that can be as dangerous as the illegal ones. How laundry detergent pods have been used like drugs. The truth about drugs and why people take them. Resources mentioned i...
Jan 15, 2020•49 min
If the list of existing illegal recreational drugs wasn’t bad enough, we now have labs that create ‘designer drugs’ to skirt laws and ruin more lives. In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: What is the concept behind ‘designer drugs’ and what the most popular ones are. How the top designer drugs were developed and why there is no end in sight for other designer drugs. What ‘bath salts’ are and why they have nothing to do with a bath. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Drug-Free World Online Cour...
Jan 08, 2020•25 min
Athletes can suffer an injury that takes a long time to diagnose but can’t seriously hamper their performance and even their ability to play. Known as a Sports Hernia, this type of injury isn’t well-known but has gotten some attention recently due to a pro football player names Odell Beckham, Jr. In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: What a sports hernia is and why it isn’t a typical hernia. How someone gets a sports hernia and the symptoms that accompany it. When surgery is required and when a m...
Jan 02, 2020•20 min
What you eat has a lot to do with your overall health and longevity. But what you eat will depend on what you prepare or cook for your meals. And what you prepare for your meals will depend on what you buy when you shop. So wouldn’t it be helpful to know best practices on how to shop and cook? In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: Tips to make your food shopping as effective as possible. Food labeling tricks used by food companies you need to be alert to. Advice on food prep and cooking practices...
Dec 26, 2019•38 min
A ‘popular’ hallucinogenic drug that takes people on a ‘trip’, LSD’s origins show it doesn’t bring enlightenment. Rather, it brings about a more controllable population. In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: How the CIA used LSD on unwitting subjects during their MK Ultra project in the 1950s and early 60s.. The reported effects people experience during an LSD trip. What can go wrong when someone uses LSD and how to help them when they have a bad trip.. The ‘hip’ college professors who got their ...
Dec 18, 2019•34 min
Beer, wine, whiskey, mixed drinks. Commonly consumed by adults in all periods of history including today. Drinking and driving is dangerous but what about drinking by itself? What is safe and what is a health risk when it comes to drinking? In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: The alcoholic ‘strength’ of different drinks. The physical effects from alcoholic drinks, how long they last and how to reduce or shorten the effects. The connection between quantity of drinks and impairment. The list of a...
Dec 11, 2019•51 min
Cocaine is known as the rich man’s drug while crack cocaine is the economical version. For the poor man. Neither version is as glorious as it had been made out to be, especially when going withdrawal symptoms. In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: The differences between cocaine and crack. Why these drugs are the ‘ultimate tease’. The connection between marijuana use, cocaine use and heroin addiction. The list of actors and musicians who left us too soon due to cocaine use. References mentioned i...
Dec 04, 2019•26 min
You’ve probably heard about the ‘opioid epidemic’, but do you know what that is? Why is it being called an epidemic? Is it something that could affect you or someone you care about? It sure could if you don’t have the information that will be shared here. In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover: What are opioids and what are opiates. The problem which is causing the opioid epidemic and how big of a problem is it. A list of famous people who we’ve lost to an opioid overdose. What can someone do to av...
Nov 27, 2019•41 min
After 100 episodes on mainly health-related topics, we’re going to spend time in this episode getting to know Dr. Nedd a little better. His patients and brother were given the opportunity to ask any question they wanted, as long as it wasn’t embarrassing. There were some health-topic questions but most of them were more personal and let us see who Dr. Nedd is outside the practice. In this episode Dr. Nedd will answer questions about: Why he named his dog ‘Undura’ and how he came up with that nam...
Nov 20, 2019•38 min
Continuing from where we left off in part 1, this episode looks at the effects marijuana can have, and has had, on people’s physical and mental health. We also explore the impact on cities and states where it has been legalized. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: The 5 “everyone knows…” statements from last episode. The difference between the U.S. and the U.K. in regards to marijuana. Good references that help with informed decision-making about marijuana use. References mentioned in this ep...
Nov 13, 2019•47 min
It’s probably the best known and most commonly used recreational drug in the world, and most people think of it as a ‘safe’ drug. But is it really? Who can you believe – the advocates or the opponents? In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What are the key active components or drugs in marijuana. What CBD is, whether it can be helpful and which kind is legal. The effects that marijuana can have on the body. A connection between marijuana and schizophrenia? References mentioned in this episode: ...
Nov 06, 2019•40 min
One of the most commonly used chemicals to control the weeds that affect our food crops is Glyphosate. Originally in just the product known as RoundUp, it’s now in many, many weed killers used on farms. It gained prominence because of its effectiveness but there is another side that’s concerning. Very concerning. Because it has some very negative effects on the body and your health. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: Why there was a need for a chemical like glyphosate and what it actually do...
Oct 30, 2019•36 min
GMO has to do with food. Genetic engineering of food. Combining genes from one plant or animal with the genes of another. Like using Halibut genes in a new breed of tomato (true story). Is this good? Is this bad? In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What GMO is, the reasons given for its need, and how it began. What GMO foods have to do with auto-immune reactions. What are the most commonly found GMO foods in the U.S. How can you avoid GMO foods. Resources mentioned in this podcast: https://ar...
Oct 23, 2019•53 min
Infants and young children have different nutritional needs from older childer or adults. It’s important to understand what they need and why, so you don’t make the mistakes most parents make. Properly fed children will be less susceptible to chronic health problems in later life and will also be less likely to have behavioral issues in school. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: The nutritional requirements during the first 6 months, 12 months, 2 years and beyond. Why too much starch and not...
Oct 16, 2019•36 min
There are a lot of changes that go on in a woman’s body during pregnancy. There’s no avoiding this. But mothers-to-be can avoid or minimize the problems that these changes can cause for the mother physically. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What changes do happen in a mother-to-be’s body and why. How misalignment in the spine or pelvis can make the pregnancy more uncomfortable and the delivery more difficult. What things a mother-to-be can do at home to help keep these problems to a minim...
Oct 09, 2019•37 min
