Healthy Talk

Healthy Talk

Dr. Michael A. Smith, MD, is committed to providing listeners with the most current health information available. His weekly show is the place to listen to respected experts in the fields of integrative health, wellness, fitness, and medicine. Dr. Mike's engaging ability to present complex medical topics in a clear, conversational manner has attracted a sizable following of anti-aging and disease-prevention enthusiasts who have dubbed him "the country doctor with a city education." Healthy Talk is produced in conjunction with the Life Extension Foundation.

Episodes

February 24, 2016
ask-dr-mike-reducing-risk-for-genetic-cancer-predispositionHere you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.

Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:

I don’t wan...
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ask-dr-mike-repeat-heart-attack-preventionHere you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.

Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:

Can you suggest a heart prot...
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safe-exercises-for-lung-disease-patientsEveryone knows exercise is a component of healthy living. It's important to exercise, even when challenged with lung disease.

Speaking with your doctor and starting out with a low gradient is the best way to get started.

Here are some exercises for begin...
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stem-cell-therapy-takes-on-lung-diseaseStem cells are the body's natural way of healing. When you are sick or injured, stem cells travel through the body to the site that needs repair.

But, the stem cells the body provides don't work fast enough to remedy a chronic progressive disease like ch...
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February 24, 2016
the-benefits-of-female-ginsengGinseng is well known for for its ability to support male sexual function, heart health, and endurance.

Dong quai is known as the female ginseng, mainly because of its ability to ease menopausal symptoms. But, dong quai can help men and women alike with a myriad ...
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ask-dr-mike-osteoporosis-prevention-virus-helpHere you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.

Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:

I am healthy and 74 year...
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ask-dr-mike-curcumin-to-fight-alzheimer-s-vitamin-d-levelsHere you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.

Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:

I read an ar...
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food-the-gut-brain-connectionYour moment-to-moment weight can ultimately be determined by a simple equation: calories in minus calories out.

How your body handles stress, calorie combinations, seratonin in the brain, hormones, sugar management, inflammation, and chronic disease can all influen...
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February 17, 2016
why-you-eat-what-you-eatThere is no miracle solution to weight loss. The latest cleanse or elimination diet won't shed the pounds and keep them off.

Learning better eating habits can help you lose the weight. Some foods give you an energy boost, and some foods make you drag. When you are awar...
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an-apple-a-day-keeps-prescriptions-at-bayHow do you like them apples? A new study indicates apple eaters may be less likely to require prescription medications.

Scientists tracked the nutritional habits of 8,399 individuals to compare the data of those who ate an apple a day to those who didn'...
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ask-dr-mike-cancer-linked-to-mold-sugar-plus-chest-virus-durationHere you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.

Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:

Is mo...
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ask-dr-mike-5-tips-to-look-feel-better-plus-joint-pain-post-surgeryHere you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.

Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:

Wha...
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commit-to-a-knee-centric-lifestyleKnees receive a lot of stress and torque on a daily basis.

The way you stand, walk, and move can greatly impact your knee health.

What habits are harming your knees? How can you change those habits to preserve your knees?

Listen in as Dr. Gregory Martin joins D...
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ways-to-keep-your-knees-strong-healthyKnee problems are very common, and they happen in people of all ages.

Nearly everyone will have some knee trouble at some point, possibly requiring surgery.

There are treatments and options that can not only reduce and eliminate knee pain, but also postpon...
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5-foods-that-live-up-to-the-hypeNot all dietary recommendations are based on research. Dr. Mike skips past the assumptions about food and makes recommendations based on solid evidence.

What five foods live up to they hype for improved health?

  1. Avocados. They have good fats that may combat ...
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ask-dr-mike-trouble-sleeping-on-supplements-arterial-plaqueHere you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.

Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:

I’ve been t...
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ask-dr-mike-kefir-telemedicineHere you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.

Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:

I eat more whole foods than processed fo...
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new-evidence-on-vitamin-d-omega-3s-as-mood-boostersAn estimated 44 million American adults are suffering from mental illness.

Omega-3s and vitamin D have been previously suggested to help treat mental illnesses. New research has determined the role each plays in increasing serotonin.

Listen in ...
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health-spell-hypnosis-for-a-better-youHypnosis is a natural state for human beings.

We've all had the experience of driving and suddenly realize we passed our exit and have no idea where we are. Or, you're reading a book and realize you've turned three or four pages but haven't actually read ...
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fenugreek-boosts-female-sex-driveFenugreek extract has been used to treat many ailments, including female reproductive issues and digestive issues.

Recent studies show that it may assist in lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Fenugreek extract has also supported the male libido, and c...
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