What you drink can affect your health. There’s a lot of information you’ve probably gotten about different types of beverages which is incorrect. There’s even more information you should know that you don’t get. This episode will address almost all of that. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What are the different categories of beverages. What are the pros and cons of caffeinated drinks. Why is green tea so good for you. Is juice better for you with the pulp or without it. Nedd Chiropractic ...
Oct 02, 2019•30 min
Your mouth is involved in so many functions that you can’t live without it. Talking, eating, showing emotion – all involve the mouth and its various parts. In some ways it’s part of the first line of defense in protecting your body. So you should know how to property take care of it. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What the different parts of the mouth are and what they do. How dental deficiencies can create more serious health problems in other parts of the body. Updated information abou...
Sep 25, 2019•23 min
We don’t always eat healthily and we’re in an environment that exposes us to toxic substances on a routine basis. Just like you need to get an oil change for your car periodically to prevent the buildup of sludge, and to keep it running smoothly, you have to take care of your body in a similar way. You have to get rid of the substances that can buildup and make your body run less efficiently or even cause it to breakdown and become ill. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What flushes and cle...
Sep 18, 2019•18 min
Trigger point therapy is very effective in handling specific problems that come up with muscles and the tissue that surrounds them. These problems commonly come from or contribute to subluxations and can cause pain and spasms that are very uncomfortable. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What happens in muscle tissue that causes trigger points to form and the effects these can have. Different forms of trigger point therapy including ones you can do at home. What referred pain has to do with...
Sep 11, 2019•22 min
Whether you exercise regularly or not, you probably at least think you should. Or have been told you should. But what is the right kind of exercise for you, and what should you do to get the best results from any fitness program? In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: The 2 main types of exercise and the benefits of each. Why ‘burst’ or ‘interval’ training gets even better results than standard exercise. What to do avoid unnecessary damage to the body from doing exercise. Resources mentioned in ...
Sep 04, 2019•36 min
Arthritis is a condition that affects 10s of millions of people in the US alone. It is a painful and sometimes debilitating condition which typically never goes away. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: 2 of the most common forms of arthritis – Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis. The usual treatments for arthritis and the potential side effects associated with them. Alternative ways of controlling arthritis and its symptoms which don’t require the use of drugs. Other, less common forms o...
Aug 28, 2019•29 min
While Dr. Nedd might approve of some heavy metal in music, he knows that heavy metals in the body aren’t good for you at all. But how can you get rid of a heavy metal buildup in the body. And is there a way to reduce a calcium buildup in the blood vessels? In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What chelation therapy is. How chelation therapy can help reduce heavy metal buildup in the body. Ways you can get tested for heavy metal buildup. How chelation therapy might help reduce calcium buildup i...
Aug 21, 2019•33 min
When your heart stops, so do you. The longer your heart and circulatory system function well, the longer and healthier life you’ll have. Since you can’t trade in your heart like you can your car, you might want to know how to keep it working at it’s optimum. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: The variety of cardiovascular system conditions that people experience. Alternative methods of dealing with cardiovascular conditions. How diet can lead to poor or good cardiovascular health. The role t...
Aug 14, 2019•35 min
A body isn’t just composed of random parts that are isolated from one another. The parts and systems of the body work together and affect each other. Ignoring this fundamental fact can lead to a whole mess of physical conditions that seem hard to fix. Unless you and your doctor take a Holistic health approach. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: Why physical conditions can stem from problems in a completely different area of the body. How kidney problems can actually be a symptom of liver pro...
Aug 07, 2019•25 min
Chinese medicine developed over 5000 years ago and includes many drug-free, alternative therapies. Acupuncture is one of the best known, but isn’t the only one. Auriculotherapy and reflexology are others which can be done by professional practitioners but can also be used as home therapies. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What is unique about the shape of the ear in relation to Chinese medicine. What reflexology is and how it involves both the feet and the hands. Real-life examples of usi...
Jul 31, 2019•27 min
Spinal decompression therapy is not a cure by itself, but it does enhance the results that can be obtained from Chiropractic treatment. It, and other traction therapies are very helpful in spinal conditions including difficult disc situations and can be a great alternative when surgery isn’t required. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: How spinal decompression therapy works and how it is done. What the principles are behind its use. Personal examples of results Dr. Nedd has seen in his patie...
Jul 24, 2019•26 min
“____(drug) is safe and effective.” “____ (drug) is FDA-approved.” That’s all you really need to know about a medication or medical device, right? Not so fast… In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: Why clinical testing protocols became a requirement for drug or medical device approval and when this happened. How clinical researchers have had a financial interest in the results of their studies worth millions of dollars (think that might affect the outcome?). Specific examples of falsified and m...
Jul 17, 2019•59 min
You may have heard about them or seem something about them in a movie. Maybe you’ve heard why they should be done or that they are safe. But were prefrontal lobotomies really effective and safe? And is ECT, the modern name for electroshock therapy is it safe or effective? Or is it’s current day use on patients (including children and infants) brutal and barbaric as some claim? In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: A history of how prefrontal lobotomies and ECT came about and the theory behind w...
Jul 10, 2019•48 min
You’ve probably heard about ADD or ADHD and may want to know more about them. We covered both in detail on Episode 47. During that discussion, we mentioned the drugs being used for the ‘treatment’ of these – but there’s additional info that you really should know about them. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: A brief summary of the definitions of ADD and ADHD. Why the drugs being used have an opposite effect on children as they do on adults. The dangers involved in using these drugs. What ph...
Jul 03, 2019•31 min
Let’s be honest, psychotic behavior is scary. In part because we don’t understand it and in part because it’s unpredictable. The answer many years ago was what would be considered cruel and unusual punishment today. Now we have more humane treatments with modern anti-psychotic drugs. Or do we? In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What psychosis is. What the older anti-psychotics did and what the new ones do. The horrific serious side effects from these drugs that are much more common than you ...
Jun 26, 2019•36 min
They became more widely used in the 50s and 60s after Valium gained in popularity with housewives. Well, at least it was prescribed more for housewives. I can’t really say they were popular. Anti-anxiety drugs may be seen as something to ‘just help you relax’, but should never be taken lightly. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What the most commonly prescribed anti-anxiety medications currently are. The seriously dangerous side effects that come from these medications. Which physical condi...
Jun 19, 2019•34 min
Since the release of Prozac in the late 1980s, antidepressants have been touted as wonder-drugs that helps people overcome depression. But what do antidepressants really do? And why do so many have the dreaded, FDA Black Box warning on them. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What anti-depressants are supposed to do, in theory. What unwanted physical and mental effects they can cause including some very dangerous ones. Which physical conditions cause depression symptoms. Conditions that can ...
Jun 12, 2019•37 min
Psychiatric drugs have become more accepted than in the past and are increasingly prescribed for adults, children and even infants. Hear about how this category of drugs gain such prominence and what information should you have regarding them. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What a psychiatric drug is and what are the different types. How do psychiatric drugs affect your body and what are the most concerning side effects. Which subjective tests can be done to determine if you should take ...
Jun 05, 2019•53 min
One of the most pervasive and commonly experienced fungal infections, Candida can have more of an impact than you probably realize. In fact, some symptoms or conditions you currently have might actually be the result of a Candida infection. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What Candida is, how it can affect your body and ways to tell if you have it. Current theories that might link Candida to Alzheimers and other previously unexplained conditions. Ways to eliminate Candida without having t...
May 29, 2019•29 min
There are 2 sets of uncomfortable symptoms women go through related to their unique reproductive system. One is PMS or Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and these symptoms can range from just annoying to completely debilitating. The other is Menopause which is the result of the female reproductive system going into retirement. Both can be very difficult to experience. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: What causes the symptoms of PMS, Menopause and the little-discussed PeriMenopause. When each of these...
May 22, 2019•28 min
The ovaries and uterus are the main organs in the female reproductive system and the ovaries are also part of the endocrine system. They play a role in female characteristics and in the ability of a woman to conceive and bear a child. However, there are times when not all goes the way it should. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: The role that the ovaries and uterus play in reproduction and hormone production. What happens when either of them malfunction. Other parts of the body that contrib...
May 15, 2019•27 min
The testes and prostate are the 2 key components of the male reproductive system and they also have a role in the endocrine system. They are much more important to overall health than most men realize., Dr. Nedd will discuss: The role that the testes have in the male reproductive system and what endocrine functions they play. Conditions that can affect both the testes and the prostate gland and what effects they have on the body. The downsides of using drugs like Cialis, Viagra and Levitra. More...
May 08, 2019•44 min
The glands of the endocrine system control some very important functions of the body. Growth, sleep and even emotions are affected by hormones produced by the endocrine system. 3 endocrine glands are located in the brain and have control over other endocrine glands…essentially the control centers. In this episode, Dr. Nedd will discuss: How the pineal gland is vital to proper sleep. What other endocrine glands are controlled by the pituitary and hypothalamus. An often misdiagnosed condition and ...
May 01, 2019•31 min
The pancreas is another dual purpose organ, having both digestive functions and endocrine functions. The appendix however is a mystery. Is it just some random piece of the body with no purpose? No. And new information is showing how important it is. In this episode, Dr. Nedd will discuss: How important the pancreas is in many ways and how its malfunction can cause serious health problems. What are some of the less-drastic, alternative methods to treat pancreatic conditions. Why do we have an app...
Apr 24, 2019•30 min
The liver aids in digestion and also is considered part of the endocrine system. With hundreds of functions it is one of the most important organs in the body. The gallbladder works together with the liver and supports in. Illness in either organ is not something you want to experience. In this episode, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What the gallbladder and liver do that help you get nutrients from the food you eat. The most serious conditions that arise when either malfunctions. When medical treatment...
Apr 17, 2019•36 min
Sluggishness, difficulty losing weight, hair loss and various other symptoms related to a slowed metabolism can be due to thyroid problems. Bone loss and other calcium related issues can arise when the parathyroid glands don’t function right. These glands both play a key role in health and daily functions. In this episode, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What the thyroid and parathyroid glands do. The problems that can arise when either is not functioning at the right level. 2 simple home tests you can d...
Apr 10, 2019•35 min
The adrenal glands have some very important functions in the body but the ones they are best known for are handling acute and chronic stress. In this episode, Dr. Nedd will discuss: How the adrenals come into play for the ‘fight or flight mechanism’. What hormones are released by the adrenal glands and how they have opposite functions from when they are released by the brain. What adrenal fatigue, adrenal exhaustion and adrenal insufficiency are. Both medical and alternative solutions for adrena...
Apr 03, 2019
The endocrine system has some of the most important functions in the body. In fact, the hormones created in and distributed by the endocrine glands and organs have a lot to do with physical and emotional well-being. In this episode, Dr. Nedd will discuss: What organs and glands are in the endocrine system and the hormones they produce. The different conditions that can arise when there are any endocrine system problems. Why hormone replacement therapy and certain drugs for hormonal imbalances ca...
Mar 27, 2019•43 min
How should your diet differ from someone else’s and why? What type of exercise is best for your body type? Today, Dr. Nedd finishes our discussion of Dr. Eric Berg’s “7 Principles of Fat-Burning” when we talk about: How to tell which body type you have. Why you need to proof up your liver first to be effective in fat-burning. The basic differences in the diets for the 4 body types. More details about fat-burning and fat-storing triggers. Newly released and announced in the a previous episode are...
Mar 20, 2019•48 min
Why do some people gain weight eating almost exactly the same as others who are losing weight? Why does exercise seem to work for some people and not for others? Today, Dr. Nedd goes into the Dr. Eric Berg’s “7 Principles of Fat-Burning” and will discuss: How Dr. Berg discovered these principles. What the 7 principles are. Why the wrong type of exercise for your type of body can end up in poor or no results. What the fat-burning and the fat-storing triggers are. What the 4 different body types a...
Mar 13, 2019•32 min
