Health Unveiled with Dr. Dan

There is so much confusion today on how to be healthy. Ideas not rooted in science are masqueraded about as truth causing confusion—and potential danger—as people engage in health practices not validated by bonafide scientific research. This confusion has created a knowledge gap and is impeding the progress of individuals to achieve optimal health.The mission of Health Unveiled is to bridge this health knowledge gap by uncovering science-based research and accurately educating the world on topics related to proper nutrition, exercise, supplementation and general wellness.... Show More

Episodes

Modern Science Behind Old Health Adages

December 18, 2019 • 15 min

In this episoide, Dr. Dan talk about how modern science backs up old health adages like:

"A apple a day keeps the doctor away"

"Grain is the staff of life"

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"

"Eat to live, not live to eat"

And others...

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#55. Plant Based Meat Products—Fad or the Future?

December 11, 2019 • 18 min

Episode Summary:

Dr. Dan discusses the known science around the hot plant based meat industry.

Episode References:

Flexitarian diet info: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30042947

Potential health concerns regarding conventional meat: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2749260

Plant based meats might be more part friendly than conventional meat: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-46590-1.pdf

Plant based mea...

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#54. Natural Products From the Sea and Their Ability to Promote Health

December 4, 2019 • 25 min

Episode Summary:

Natural products from the sea and their ability to promote human health is the topic Dr. Dan tackles in this episode.

Episode References:

Review on astaxanthin health benefits: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3917265/

Astaxanthin and skin health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5946307/

Neuroprotective properties of astaxanthin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5352583/

Astaxanthin a...

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#53. Shilajit—“Mountain Blood” with Interesting Health Properties

November 27, 2019 • 16 min

Episode Summary:

Dr. Dan discusses the science behind Shilajit—a new health ingredient on the market.

Episode References:

Shilajit found in Antartica: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18996940

Mythical origins of shilajit: https://krishnamurti.abundanthope.org/index_htm_files/The-Bhagavata-Purana.pdf

Origin of shilajit is still unknown: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22557605

Beauty from within properties of shilajit: https://www...

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#52. The Real Science Behind the Vaccination Debate

November 20, 2019 • 21 min

Episode Summary:

Listen as Dr. Dan discusses both sides of the vaccination debates and breaks down the accurate science.

Episode References:

Thiomersal is not responsible for autism: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17168158

Legal battles of thiomersal and autism: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17898095

Original lancet paper on MMR vaccine and autism that fueled the debate: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0...

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#51. Natural Products for Women’s Health

November 13, 2019 • 22 min

Episode Summary:

Dr. Dan discusses natural products that can help with PMS, PMDD, UTIs, morning sickness, breastfeeding, and menopause.

Natural Ingredients to Help with PMS:

Chaste-tree

Zinc

Calcium

Vitamin D3

Phosphatidyl serine and phosphatidic acid

Justica pectoralis (water willow)

Natural Ingredients to Help with PMDD:

Chaste-tree

Natural Ingredients to Help with UTIs:

Cranberry standardized to proanthocyandins (PACs)

Natural Ingredients ...

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#50. GMOs—Real Science, Potential Benefits, and Possible Concerns

November 6, 2019 • 26 min

Episode Summary:

Dr. Dan breaks down the actual science behind the safety and efficacy of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

Topics discussed are as follows:

What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

Scientific literature behind the potential benefits of GMOs

Literature on the potential dangers of GMOs

The real issues behind GMOs

Summary/future outlook

Dr. Dan recommendation

Episode References:

See here for an article on the populat...

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#49. How to Choose Effective Supplements?

October 30, 2019 • 23 min

Episode Summary:

With thousands of supplements to choose from, Dr. Dan explains what to look for in order to find science-based products that can support human health.

Principles For Picking Out a Science-Based Supplement:

Avoid Pixie-dusting/Witches Brew Formulations

Steer Clear of Proprietary Blends that don’t give ingredient amounts

Choose ingredients that are standardized to bioactive compounds

Look for technology in formulations th...

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#48. Mindfulness—Promoting Health by Looking From Within

October 23, 2019 • 22 min

Episode Summary:

Mindfulness and its ability to improve human health is the topic Dr. Dan address in this episode.

Episode References:

Wikipedia has a nice introduction to mindfulness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness

Stress and anxiety reduction via mindfulness: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31601362

Mindfulness increases quality of life in cancer patients: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31621473

Postpartum depressi...

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#47. Phytoceramides—Facelift in a Bottle?

October 16, 2019 • 18 min

Episode Summary:
Dr. Dan breaks down the actual science behind the hot trend of phytoceramides.

Episode References:

Dr. Oz—How to Fake a Facelift Campaign: https://www.doctoroz.com/episode/how-drop-decade-5-secrets-cheat-your-age?video_id=1937182025001

Ceramides Improve Skin Condition: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18492188

Ceramides Improve Skin Hydration: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20646083

Improvement of wrinkles us...

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#46. Camel Milk—Latest Science on this Hot Health Trend

October 9, 2019 • 8 min

Episode Summary:

Dr. Dan discusses the science behind the hot trend of camel milk and its anti-diabetic properties.

Episode References:

Zero prevalence of diabetes in rural India where camel milk is consumed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17098321

See here for a review article on the health benefits of camel milk: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27432772

Anticancer properties of camel milk: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed...

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#45. Intermittent Fasting—Current Science

October 2, 2019 • 20 min

Episode Summary:

Dr. Dan breaks down the known science regarding intermittent fasting.

Topics discussed are as follows:

Introduce intermittent fasting

Different types of intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting in the scientific literature

Potential mode of action of intermittent fasting

Challenges and potential issues

Key takeaways

Future outlook

Episode References:

See here for a review of different types of intermittent fasting: https://...

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#44. Are Essential Oils Essential for Good Health?

September 25, 2019 • 29 min

Episode Summary:

Dr. Dan discusses what is known in the scientific literature about the health benefits, challenges, and future outlook of essential oils.

Topics discussed are as follows:

Definition of essential oil

Molecular composition of essential oils

What is the actual published science behind essential oils?

Potential problems with essential oils

Key takeaways and future outlook

Episode References:

Essential oils and quorum sensing: h...

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#43. Elderberry—Facts and Fiction

September 19, 2019 • 21 min

Episode Summary:

The actual science regarding elderberry is the topic Dr. Dan tackles on this episode.

Episode References:

Elderberry as a food colorant: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31247974

Phytonutrients in elderberry: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29241318

Elderberry reduces cold-like symptoms: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30670267

Flu duration shortened by elderberry: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9395631

Co...

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#42. The Actual Science Behind the Keto Diet

September 11, 2019 • 23 min

Episode Summary:

Dr. Dan discusses what is actually known in the scientific literature regarding the keto diet.

Episode References:

The keto diet in the treatment of drug resistant epilepsy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31204451

See here for a good review on the science of the ketones diet: https://www.nature.com/articles/ejcn2013116

Keto diet can change composition of the microbiome: https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674...

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#41. Eating Our Way to a Healthy Blood Pressure

September 4, 2019 • 22 min

Episode Summary:

Dr. Dan discusses a science-based eating pattern that can lower blood pressure.

Episode References:

Blood pressure prevalence by the WHO: https://www.who.int/gho/ncd/risk_factors/blood_pressure_prevalence_text/en/

Original New England Journal of Medicine report on the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9099655/

See here for a good review of the DASH eating pla...

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#40. Repelling Insects the Science-Based Way

August 28, 2019 • 30 min

Episode Summary:

Dr. Dan describes the best science-based methods to repel those pesky mosquitos.

Topics discussed are as follows:

Synthetically derived insect repellents

Naturally derived insect repellents

Factors that attract or repel mosquitos

Summary and future outlook

Episode References:

See here for a nice review of insect repellents: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29410208

Effectiveness of DEET: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub...

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#39. Healthy Eating—Vignette #1

August 21, 2019 • 14 min

The word "diet" is my most hated word in the english language. Diet means short term, non-sustainable, drudgery, gimmicky, burden, and pain. In this episode I discuss basic princioles of how one can eat healthy food sustainably long term—as opposed to a white-knuckle diet.

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#38. The Bean Diet—Brilliant or Bunk?

August 14, 2019 • 24 min

Episode Summary:

The scientific efficacy of the popular bean diet is the topic tackled by Dr. Dan on this episode.

Topics discussed are as follows:

What is the bean diet?

Nutritional composition of beans

Scientific literature on the bean diet

Is the bean diet scientifically legit?

Future outlook and summary

Episode References:

Early reference on the bean diet: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/5851199

Legumes are rich in polyphenols: http...

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#37. Mushrooms and Their Science-Based Health Benefits

August 7, 2019 • 27 min

Episode Summary:

Dr. Dan discusses the scientific literature behind different types of mushrooms.

Topics discussed are as follows:

Introduction to mushrooms

Mushrooms with science based evidence

Best ways to get mushrooms into our diets

Future outlook and summary

Episode References:

Reishi mushroom and immune health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30317947

Metabolic syndrome reduced using reishi mushroom: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...

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