Podcasts by Radio Naturopath

Radio Naturopath Episode 338: Happy Valentine’s Day! History, Chocolate, and Love; Herbs To Help With Blood Pressure from 2022-02-16T15:00

This week Ron and I talked about Valentine’s Day and our relationship, since it’s also our anniversary. 17 years and going strong! We also talked about why chocolate is good for you, and how it cam...

Radio Naturopath Episode 337: Should You Try To Catch Omicron? Help Me, I’m Anxious! from 2022-02-09T15:00

This week I talked about whether it’s a good idea to deliberately try to contract the Omicron COVID-19 variant. My conclusion, in short, is NO. Czech folk singer Hana Horka, who was unvaccinated, d...

Radio Naturopath Episode 336: Supplement Timing, Red Wine, Food and LDL, QiGong, Natural Feminine Products from 2022-02-02T15:00

Today I had a question about the timing of supplements. We talked about how there are certain ones that are taken at certain times for specific purposes, but I don’t like to be too strict about tha...

Radio Naturopath Episode 335: Hunker Down to Beat Omicron, Supplements for Bone Density from 2022-01-26T15:00

Today we talked about the origins of the word Hunkering Down! Who knew it was Scottish for hanging out in a squat? We also talked about some other weather terms, like sheltering in place and riding...

Radio Naturopath Episode 334: Are Eggs, Red Meat, Red Wine, and Saturated Fat Good For You? from 2022-01-19T15:00

Today we talked about food! There ARE actually health benefits to eggs, red meat, and red wine, and it looks like saturated fat isn’t really the thing that raises your LDL cholesterol. Naturally, i...

Radio Naturopath Episode 333: New Year’s REST, Then Start On Nutrition and Fitness Goals from 2022-01-12T15:00

We started out talking about how to deal with the cold weather this year! This week’s discussion turned to healthy habits for the new year, mostly diet and exercise. We also talked about the benefi...

Radio Naturopath Episode 332: A Little Chocolate, Hiatal Hernia, and Heartburn/Reflux/GERD from 2021-12-29T15:00

This week we started out with a discussion of ALL the chocolate in the house, from the pedestrian to the sublime. We reminded everyone that high cocoa content is healthiest, but it’s OK to indulge ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 331: Santa the Mushroom Shaman, Mushrooms For Your Health from 2021-12-22T15:00

This week we talked about mushrooms! We talked about how the legend of Santa Claus is in part brought on by the Amanita Mushroom Shaman of the indigenous people of the Arctic,right down to the red ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 330: Home Physical Medicine, Women’s Probiotics, My Current Take On The Pandemic from 2021-12-15T15:00

This week, we talked about just a few things: Ron had a slip and fall injury about two years ago, hit his head, his right shoulder blade, and maybe more. He got checked out at the ER to see if he h...

Radio Naturopath Episode 328: Happy Hanukah Foods, Mosquitoes, Green Tea and Weight, Memory from 2021-12-01T15:00

Radio Naturopath Episode 327: Water: Alkaline and Cactus, Beta Blockers, Statins, Red Meat from 2021-11-24T15:00

Today we played Ask Dr. Fran! Ron asked me five questions: 1. What is alkaline water? 2. Is cactus water good for you? 3. Will I ever get off these beta blockers? 4. Why do statins make me sore? 5....

Radio Naturopath Episode 326: 2021 NHAND Highlights Part 2: Natural Help for Viruses, Senior Fitness, Brain Fog, Hiatal Hernia from 2021-11-17T15:00

This week, we did Part 2 of the highlights of the 2021 NHAND conference. We talked about natural help for viruses and summarized a talk about one doctor’s use of natural medicine for COVID-19; abou...

Radio Naturopath Episode 325: NHAND Highlights Part 1: Diabetes Meds, Alcohol and Food Addiction, Calming Herbs, Repro Microbiome from 2021-11-10T15:00

This week, I did a highlight episode for the New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors convention. There was so much great information that I have to do a Part 1 and Part 2! This week, the ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 324: Supplements, Exercise, and Salt Water for Joint Pain from 2021-11-03T14:00

This week I started with a caveat about COVID-19, as I had two virtual visits with patients with acute cases of COVID-19. They were both vaccinated. I mentioned that if you’re eligible, it’s a good...

Radio Naturopath Episode 323: Natural Foods and Your Immunity from 2021-10-27T14:00

This week I talked about nutrition and immunity. There are so many great natural foods that we can eat that have constituents that support our immunity in so many ways. Some of them compete for rec...

Radio Naturopath Episode 322: Nuts, Collagen, Arthritis and Nutrition from 2021-10-13T14:00

This week, I had a question from a listener about whether it’s better to soak nuts before eating. The answer: Ideally, yes, but it’s better to eat un-soaked nuts than not at all, unless you have a ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 321: Dietary Fats and Your Health from 2021-10-06T14:00

This week I talked about fats. Essential fatty acids, saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsatured, medium chain triglycerides. Certain fats are really good for your health, and certain fats really ar...

Radio Naturopath Episode 320: Chromium, Cinnamon, Berberines, and Your Blood Sugar from 2021-09-29T14:00

This week I talked about blood sugar. A listener wanted to know about the best for of chromium to use, so I compared chromium picolinate to GTF chromium, which is polynicotinate. I also talked abou...

Radio Naturopath Episode 319: Migraines: Ocular, Common, Classic, and Help for Prevention and Treatment from 2021-09-22T14:00

This week, I talked about migraines, how they happen, what meds get used, how to help to prevent them and how natural medicine and lifestyle fits in. I’m so lucky, I had an ocular migraine that sen...

Radio Naturopath Episode 318: Move It or Lose It: Osteoporosis: Keep Your Bones! from 2021-09-15T14:00

This week I was on my own, and I focused on osteoporosis. I talked about what it is, incidence, prevalence and treatments. I talked about the different pharmaceuticals that are used to help it and ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 317: Ivermectin; Your Health in the Time of COVID-19; Colorectal Cancer from 2021-09-08T14:00

I took a chance and discussed the drug ivermectin, which people are obtaining out of desperation any way that they can for COVID-19. This is very concerning, because ivermectin has not been proven ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 316: Neti Pots, Nasal Sprays and Gargling; Help for Diverticulosis-Itis from 2021-09-01T14:00

This week we talked about the benefits of nasal rinses, such as neti pots and nasal sprays with salt and xylitol. These can be helpful in preventing and treating respiratory infections. Although th...

Radio Naturopath Episode 315: Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Vaccine Hesitancy, Get Some Exercise! from 2021-08-25T14:00

This week I talked about the Novavax vaccine, a new vaccine for COVID-19 that is in its final stages of study before receiving emergency use authorization. It may be more palatable to many people b...

Radio Naturopath Episode 314: Lyme Disease 2021: Update on Prevention and Treatment from 2021-08-18T14:00

This week, I did a review of Lyme disease recommendations for prevention and treatment. I’ve been seeing more people with Lyme disease lately, and lots of people getting tick bites or pulling them ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 313: Vaccine Mandates At Work, Tea Tree Oil and Your Oral Health from 2021-08-04T14:00

This week, I talked about mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic for workplaces. Currently due to the sharp increase in cases across the country, indoor mask mandates are being reinstituted. I ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 312: Organic On a Budget, Onion, Broccoli, and Pigments from 2021-07-28T14:00

Today I discussed ways to make organic produce more cost effective: things such as buying local, frozen, store brands, and more. I also talked about choosing organic produce that is more likely to ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 311: The Benefits of Farmer’s Markets and CSAs, and Fiber! from 2021-07-21T14:00

This week, I showcased our wonderful farmer’s markets an CSAs. I talked about the benefits of them, the quality of the organic produce, the reduced effect on the environment, and the benefits to th...

Radio Naturopath Episode 310: Protect Yourself: The COVID-19 Pandemic Isn’t Over, Micellar Water and Other Health and Beauty Aids from 2021-07-14T14:00

I started with a serious reminder that the pandemic is not over. People of the United States are only 47% fully vaccinated, and there are hot spots in areas where people are largely unvaccinated. I...

Radio Naturopath Episode 309: SWEAT: Why It’s Good For You, When It’s Too Much from 2021-07-07T14:00

This week, I talked about a subject dear to my heart, and to heated folks everywhere: SWEAT. We discussed why it’s good to sweat, how it helps with detoxification, how it cools you down, why it sti...

Radio Naturopath Episode 308: COVID-19 Vaccination by State, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding from 2021-06-30T14:00

I was curious to see what the COVID-19 vaccination rate and also the absolute number of vaccinated people ranked by state in the United States. Unfortunately, the states with the lowest rates are i...

Radio Naturopath Episode 307: Statins: Pros and Cons, More Natural Help for Cardiovascular Disease from 2021-06-23T14:00

This week we have more discussion of cardiovascular health. We touch on how statins actually help to lower cardiovascular risk, but also the problems associated with them. We also suggest ways to m...

Radio Naturopath Episode 306: A Month After Bypass Surgery: Ron’s Experience from 2021-06-16T14:00

This week, we talk to Ron at length about his progress, just one month past his coronary artery bypass graft surgery. We specifically ask him about his healing scars, healing bones, how he’s doing ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 305: Chest Pain, Stroke, and Pulse Rate from 2021-06-02T14:00

This week we continued the discussion about cardiovascular health, and checked in with Ron about his healing process. He is getting along great! However, the metoprolol is making him very sleepy, e...

Radio Naturopath Episode 304: Cardiovascular Disease: Ron’s Bump In The Road from 2021-05-28T19:35:26

We talked about Ron’s experience of chest discomfort and shortness of breath during exertion, and how that led us to have him go to first his primary care physician, then the walk-in, and then fina...

Radio Naturopath Episode 303: COVID-19: Safely Getting Back to Life, More On Asthma from 2021-05-06T16:56:25

ASTHMA, COVID-19, MASKS, CINCO DE MAYO, CDC, GARLIC, FISH OIL, VITAMIN C, KHELLA, GRINDELIA, ELECAMPANE, GOLDENROD Today I did a short history of Cinco de Mayo, which is NOT Mexican Independence Da...

Radio Naturopath Episode 302: More on J&J Vaccine, CBD for Health, and Natural Help for Asthma from 2021-04-30T19:21:51

Radio Naturopath Episode 302: More on J&J Vaccine, CBD for Health, and Natural Help for AsthmaFran Storch and Ron Manizza  This week we talked about how the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 is still very...

Radio Naturopath Episode 301: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine and Blood Clots, Happy Cannabis Day! from 2021-04-30T19:12:02

This week I talked about the blood clotting situation with the Johnson & Johnson and Astra-Zeneca COVID-19 vaccinations. In the US, the J&J vaccination administration has been put on pause until th...

Radio Naturopath Episode 300: High Intensity Interval Training, Respiratory Allergies 2021 from 2021-04-07T14:00

In our continuing quest to inform about exercise, we talked about how high intensity interval training can be helpful. It can increase fat burning during and after exercise, improve insulin sensiti...

Radio Naturopath Episode 299: Preservatives and Gut Flora, Food Tracking for Weight Loss, Basic and High Intensity Exercise from 2021-03-31T14:00

This week, we had a question about potassium sorbate effecting gut flora, and it was a great question because additives and preservatives CAN affect gut flora. Cutting out processed food can help y...

Radio Naturopath Episode 298: Happy Spring! More Women’s History, Sleep Better During the Pandemic from 2021-03-24T14:00

Today we welcomed in Spring and encouraged people to enjoy it. It’s still Women’s History Month, so today we honored a former teacher and researcher in naturopathic medicine, Anna MacIntosh, Ph.D.,...

Radio Naturopath Episode 297: St. Patrick’s Day, Women in Naturopathic Medicine, Protein Calculators and Shakes from 2021-03-17T14:00

Today we talked about the origin of St. Patrick’s Day. Apparently, good ol’ Maewyn did NOT physically chase the snakes OR the pagans out of Ireland, but he DID promote and spread the practice of Ch...

Radio Naturopath Episode 296: International Women’s Day, Women’s Naturopathic Healthcare, More on Protein for Health from 2021-03-10T15:00

This week we talked about the origin of International Women’s Day. Did you know that it came from the Socialist Party in Russia obtaining suffrage for women in 1917? In the US, the Socialist Party ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 295: J&J vs. Moderna/Pfizer Vaccine Efficacy, Eat More Produce and Protein from 2021-03-03T15:00

Today we talked about what it’s good for you to eat your fruits and vegetables. You’d think it would be obvious, but a lot of Americans still aren’t that great at it. We talked about ways to prepar...

Radio Naturopath Episode 294: Getting That 2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Dose, No Flu Season, Liver Cleanse? from 2021-02-24T15:00

This week, I talked about what it feels like to get the COVID-19 vaccine, what you experience afterward, and if it’s worth it. The short answer is YES! If the research bears out and this vaccine is...

Radio Naturopath Episode 293: Visiting When You’re Not Vaccinated, Liver Friendly Foods from 2021-02-17T15:00

Today we discussed whether it’s a good idea to visit your vaccinated family if you are non-vaccinated, and the short answer is maybe. The vaccine isn’t 100% effective, you can still transmit it, an...

Radio Naturopath Episode 292: Montelukast and Psychiatric Side Effects; Why Chocolate is Good For You from 2021-02-10T15:00

This week, we alerted listeners to the drug montelukast, brand name Singulair. This anti-leukotriene drug is commonly given to children and adults with allergies and asthma. The manufacturer has kn...

Radio Naturopath Episode 291: Happy Imbolc! Healthy Ways to Stay Warm, Fatty Liver from 2021-02-03T15:00

I reminded people to avoid anti-inflammatories and to get rest after getting the COVID-19 vaccine for maximum effect. Because it’s another major snow day, I talked about how to stay warm naturally ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 246: Know Your Farmer Fair 2020, More on Coronavirus, Why Chocolate is Good For You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s the 2020 Know Your Farmer Fair! It’s at Town Hall in Willimantic, CT. It’s a great way to get to know the local people who grow your food! There will be produce, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, map...

Radio Naturopath Episode 245: Natural Treatment of Bronchitis, Shingles, and Type 2 Diabetes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I wasn’t on last week because of bronchitis! Will I get to have a year that I don’t catch this malady? Anyway, I rested, ate soup and drank tea, and took immune and lung herbs, and mucolytics. Joe ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 244: Prevent and Treat the Coronavirus Naturally; Why Chalcones, Pomegranate, and Turmeric Are Good For You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The whole Coronavirus thing is scary. It’s a new strain that hasn’t been seen in humans before, 2019-nCoV. It likely came from an animal vector from a market where exotic animals are purchased for ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 243: Dr. Oz vs. Mark Wahlberg: Should You Skip Breakfast for Health and Weight? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mark Wahlberg and Dr. Oz got into it! I think it’s pretty funny but it’s a topic worth discussing. They both got into their corners and said Everyone Should Do Things This Way. The thing is, they’r...

Radio Naturopath Episode 242: Normal and Abnormal Body Temperature; Is Food Addiction Really a Thing? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we talk about normal body temperature, since a recent study from Stanford University collected 20th century data and found that Wunderlich’s data from 1851 was outdated. Body temperature ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 241: Neem the Antifungal, Body Lotion, Microbiome Food Test, Genetic Testing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

All about NEEM, an ayurvedic herb that cured my athlete’s foot, I’m so excited! Plus other things Neem helps, like hair, skin and nails, and reducing inflammation and infections. Body lotion can be...

Radio Naturopath Episode 240: Help for Colds, New Year’s Resolutions, Those Veggie Burgers! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I managed to catch a cold while in Florida. The good thing is that I was in Florida, didn’t have to work, got to lie about and relax, lie in the sun, and eat fresh-picked citrus! So I was only sick...

Radio Naturopath Episode 239: I Got a Kidney Stone for Hanukkah; Glycine for Anxiety, Sleep, and Liver Detox from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Last week I got my first kidney stone! Not so unusual; there is about a 1 in 10 chance that anyone will get them, men around 19% and women 9%. Why am I so lucky? Probably a combination of age, dehy...

Radio Naturopath Episode 237: Obesity and Flu Susceptibility, HDL and Cholesterol Efflux Capacity, Why Thanksgiving is Good For You! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I read an interesting article about how obesity causes people to have more difficulty fighting influenza, and to make antibodies when given the flu vaccine, so I talk about other steps that you can...

Radio Naturopath Episode 290: Rest After the COVID-19 Vaccine, Sea Buckthorn, Qi Gong, Heart Healthy Food and Exercise from 2021-01-27T15:00

I found that lots of people getting the COVID-19 vaccination are having some symptoms afterward, and are taking anti-inflammatories and going on with their lives. I encouraged avoiding those if pos...

Radio Naturopath Episode 289: Heart Healthy Foods; Krill vs. Fish Oil For Health from 2021-01-20T15:00

Today as a follow up to last week’s discussion of the Mediterranean Diet, I talked about a whole bunch of healthy foods that can improve cardiovascular health. They can lower LDL, raise HDL, lower ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 288: Why Ron and I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine; Why the Mediterranean Diet Is Good For You from 2021-01-13T15:00

Ron and I got the COVID-19 vaccine! We talk about why we made the decision to do it, what we experienced, and some ways to help mitigate side effects. We got a great question about the benefits of ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 287: New Year’s Goals, Intermittent Fasting and Fat Loss from 2021-01-11T19:25:29

Today we talked about New Year’s resolutions, and also intermittent fasting. Only part of intermittent fasting is really about the temporal nature of it; the rest is common sense about how to eat a...

Radio Naturopath Episode 286: COVID-19 Vaccine Symptom Report; Get Some Rest; How Exercise Improves Metabolic Health from 2021-01-04T20:32:14

Today I talked about the upcoming New Year and how we’re looking forward to 2021 being a better year than 2020. I also wished my mom a Happy Birthday since her birthday is broadcast day, December 3...

Radio Naturopath Episode 285: Pfizer and Moderna Vaccine Ingredients And Information, Who Can Be Vaccinated, Heavy Metal Toxicity from 2021-01-04T20:27:08

Today I talked more about the COVID-19 vaccination, the ingredients of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Neither of them has preservative, and no heavy metals! I’m including links for more info...

Radio Naturopath Episode 284: Happy Hanukkah! COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, New Drugs and Natural Treatments; NrF2 Enhancers from 2021-01-04T20:21:45

This week, there’s great excitement over the initial rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination by Pfizer. We talked about the rollout, how it works, who is likely to be in line for it, and what it may co...

Radio Naturopath Episode 283 from 2020-12-14T20:33:24

Happy Hanukkah! Our COVID-19 Quarantine and Helpful Supplements, Pelvic Pain Last Thursday, Ron had an acute GI bug, from which he recovered very quickly. However, unknown bugs are COVID-19 until p...

Radio Naturopath Episode 282: Help for Bruising, Histamine Intolerance from 2020-12-02T15:00

This week, I gave a short update about my fracture healing process. Then I went into bruising, why it itches, why all the pretty colors, and some help for it. I also talked about histamine sensitiv...

Radio Naturopath Episode 281: Natural Fracture Healing, Happy Thanksgiving! from 2020-11-30T19:30:05

Happy Almost Thanksgiving! OK, so I’m well enough to make a show and talk all about my fracture experience! I talked about the different kinds of fractures, what kind mine is and how it happened, d...

Radio Naturopath Episode 280: CDC on How COVID-19 Is Spread; It’s 11:11; Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding from 2020-11-11T21:05:23

This week I talked about the CDC’s statement on how COVID-19 is spread, basically being exposed to aerosols, worse if unmasked, within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes. Droplet...

Radio Naturopath Episode 279: Election Day Stress, Humidity in Your Home, Get More Rest from 2020-11-04T15:00

Whew, Election Day 2020! At this writing I don’t know who won the election and I’ll edit when I find out. I talked about election day stress, which most people are feeling regardless of your side o...

Radio Naturopath Episode 278: Happy Halloween! COVID-19 Uptick in CT; Is It Allergies Or Is It COVID-19? from 2020-11-02T19:16:33

I talked a little about having a safer Halloween. I reminded people that sadly, there is an uptick in COVID-19 cases all over the country, even in Connecticut, although it’s not as severe here as i...

Radio Naturopath Episode 277: Should You Get The Flu Shot? Feeling Down? Maybe It’s Acedia from 2020-10-26T19:14:46

This week, Ron really wanted to know if he should get a flu shot, since Medicare and the media are marketing to him that he’s high risk and should absolutely get one. I discuss the pros and cons of...

Radio Naturopath Episode 276: Dexamethasone and the President; How to Stay Healthy in the Autumn; Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! from 2020-10-26T19:06:11

This week I talked about dexamethasone, the drug that may well be affecting the president’s behavior. I explained what steroid are, the different types, and how they affect the body. I also talked ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 275: The President Has COVID-19; Overweight/Obesity and COVID-19 and Risk Reduction from 2020-10-09T19:10:43

President Trump has contracted COVID-19. As is often the case when a president falls ill, there seems to be some confusion and protection about the president’s actual health status. I wish him well...

Radio Naturopath Episode 274: COVID-19 and Aerosol Spread; Swimming and Health, Uterine Fibroids, Gray Hair from 2020-10-09T19:03:26

This week, I talked about contested evidence that COVID-19 is spread in great part by aerosols, in addition to droplets. It’s not spread as easily by fomites, by touching objects and transmitting t...

Radio Naturopath Episode 273: COVID-19 and Variolation, Iodine and COVID-19, High Fiber Foods for Health from 2020-09-23T19:58:13

There have been more developments in COVID-19. This week, I talked about the concept of variolation. This is taking from hundreds of years ago where practitioners in the East either powdered dried ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 272: COVID-19: Sorting Out the Statistics, Testing Recommendations, The Bradykinin Theory and How to Calm Yours from 2020-09-21T21:10:59

This week I talked about: you guessed it, COVID-19. There were reports that only 6% of the people who had COVID-19 as one of their diagnosis codes had that as the only diagnosis; the rest had other...

Radio Naturopath Episode 271: COVID-19 Safety Reminder, Bowel Habits During Travel, Gout from 2020-09-07T19:34:07

I gave a review of good COVID-19 safety practices, reminding everyone that the way we’re still spreading this virus is spending time with too many people in close quarters, especially indoors and w...

Radio Naturopath Episode 270: Notes on the Amish, Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome from 2020-09-07T19:31:37

Ron and I went to Pennsylvania Dutch Country! It was really interesting to learn that there are about 40,000 Amish in greater Lancaster County, PA, the difference between Amish and Mennonite, that ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 269: Atherosclerosis in the Aorta, Hip Bursitis from 2020-08-19T19:08:18

This week on Radio Naturopath I responded to two questions from listeners. The first was about reducing atherosclerotic plaque in the aorta: so the whole thing about reducing oxidative stress, eati...

Radio Naturopath Episode 268: Avoiding Food Intolerances and Allergies Can Help You; Those Pesky Bumps On Your Arms from 2020-08-12T20:13:45

This week I talked about the various kinds of food allergy testing you can do. IgE or IgG, skin prick, blood draw, or finger stick. This can be helpful for improving many conditions, including any ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 267: COVID-19: Healthy Diet and Exercise to Help Outcomes, No Large Gatherings, Reopening School, Connecticut Travel Advisories from 2020-08-05T14:00:08

This was all about COVID-19, because leading up to the new school year, there’s a lot going on. I talked briefly about Stella Immanuel, M.D., the physician whom President Trump tweeted about, and h...

Radio Naturopath Episode 266: COVID-19: Nasal Spread, Masking and Nasal Cleansing; More Natural Help for Menopause from 2020-08-03T20:09:32

Today I talked about an actual study that shows that COVID-19 replicates very well in the nose and it’s an important vector of spread. It also spreads to the lungs not by migration, but by nasal se...

Radio Naturopath Episode 265: Richard Redfield and Masking, Stay Hydrated in the Heat, Menopause 2020, Part 1 from 2020-07-22T21:23:53

It’s like Ground Hog Week! This week, I quoted Richard Redfield, the director of the CDC, who said that if we all wore masks, we could get a handle on this virus in about 2 months. I keep repeating...

Radio Naturopath Episode 264: Wear Your Mask Correctly; All About FIBER, Your Health and Digestion! from 2020-07-18T18:42:52

This week, I played a broken record: affirmed that people REALLY NEED to wear their masks CORRECTLY when they’re in difficult-to-distance situations, such as grocery stores. This was inspired by se...

Radio Naturopath Episode 263: Wear Your Mask Properly, A History of Hygiene and Health, Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis from 2020-07-08T14:00:52

Today, I discussed my concern that people are going into shops or in places where masks should be worn and wearing them incorrectly. I saw at least three people in one store with their mouths cover...

Radio Naturopath Episode 262: COVID-19: Relative Risk of Activities, Tri-State Travel Advisories, Eat Your Berries, Flowers are Good For You, and IS Breakfast Good For You? from 2020-07-06T21:57:16

This week, I talked about relative risk of various activities during the pandemic, indoor dining with guests vs. outdoor barbecues, various shopping experiences, and the like. I discussed the trave...

Radio Naturopath Episode 261: Avoid Large Gatherings; Hydrate in the Heat; Why Fruit is Good For You, Especially Strawberries and Watermelon from 2020-06-24T14:00

I talked about the folly of the Trump organization having a large gathering where they didn’t push mask-wearing, and that this could potentially become a super-spreader event. I continue to encoura...

Radio Naturopath Episode 260: Asymptomatic Spread of COVID-19, Sunburn: Foods, Supplements, and Sunscreen, Bugs: Food and Repellant, Eat Your Flowers from 2020-06-17T14:00

This week, I discussed the World Health Organization’s initial finding that asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 is nearly unknown, and their subsequent backpedaling. Of course, if someone is asymptomat...

Radio Naturopath Episode 259: Wear Your Mask, Screen Time and Health, Insect Repellant, Repairing Your Joints from 2020-06-09T17:21:32

This week, once again I cautioned people about running out too soon and continuing to take coronavirus seriously. I cautioned about wearing masks and wearing them correctly, respecting others’ comf...

Radio Naturopath Episode 258: Black Lives Matter, Reopen with Caution, Glutathione, Glycine and Selenium from 2020-06-03T12:00

This week, I felt I had to address the recent killing of George Floyd and the riots that are going on. Racism is a public health crisis and puts the lives of black and brown people in danger every ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 257: Coronavirus, Leaky Blood Vessels, Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetes and Clots from 2020-06-02T21:31:38

This week I talked about how it’s important to keep your endothelium intact! That’s the lining of the inside of your blood vessels. If it’s leaky, the virus can get in, damage the pericytes that ke...

Radio Naturopath Episode 256: Stop Calling It Lockdown; A View of the Bakersfield Doctors; Why Sourdough Bread is Good For You from 2020-06-01T22:22:13

This week, I first addressed the term “lockdown”. I strongly discourage the use of the word because it magnifies the panic, fear, and drama present during the pandemic. At  no point in the US has a...

Radio Naturopath Episode 255: Coronavirus and Masking; Where We Stand; Foods That May Block Corovirus Cell Binding from 2020-06-01T21:10:39

Today I talked about how people criticize folks who wear masks in their cars and encourage them to not be so judgy. I talked about my current position on the pandemic, which is basically to focus o...

Radio Naturopath Episode 254: Coronavirus and Clots, Studies on Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin, WHO’s Coronavirus Myths from 2020-06-01T21:09:52

I talked about some French studies on the use of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin together, which shows possible promise. I also went through the WHO’s COVID-19 mythbusting page, which contained...

Radio Naturopath Episode 253: Melatonin, Sleep and Coronavirus; Why Daylight Savings Time is Bad for You; Eat Your Veggies! from 2020-06-01T21:09:06

This week, I focused on sleep and melatonin. I talked about why they’re helpful for fighting off the coronavirus, and how to get better sleep, including some supplements and herbs. I also talked ab...

Radio Naturopath Episode 252: Happy 4/20! Cannabis, Coronavirus, Inflammation; Obesity in the USA from 2020-06-01T21:08

Well, TODAY is 4/20/20, so we thought we’d talk about CHOCOLATE. No, I’m kidding, of course it’s Cannabis Day in the USA! So we talked about the benefits of CBD for pain and inflammation, and that ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 251: Coronavirus: Basic Supplements and Possible Drug Therapies, Lifestyle Changes, Kindness from 2020-04-20T12:00

This week, I focused on the basic supplements that are thought to be helpful, emphasizing that there is no one thing that has been definitively proven to eradicate SARS-CoV-2. We are using common s...

Radio Naturopath Episode 250: Coronavirus and Telehealth; Your Health and Going Outdoors! from 2020-04-06T12:00

Ron and I are still recording in our state-of-the-art studio in the bustling metropolis of beautiful downtown Mansfield Hollow, CT, while simulcasting to the universe on @franstorchnd on Facebook L...

Radio Naturopath Episode 249: Do the 5, CoVID-19 and Mental Health, CoVID-19 and Economics from 2020-03-23T23:00

Ron and I are committing to recording our shows in our DOWNSTAIRS LIVING ROOM until we are permitted back into the student union! This week we simply recorded them into Ron’s computer, and next wee...

Radio Naturopath Episode 248: The Latest on Coronavirus; Elderberry for Nerve Pain, Cinnamon and Ginger for Diabetes and Inflammation from 2020-03-16T11:00

The 2020 Coronavirus outbreak is not only historic in its scope, but in the response to it. I’ve never seen such an intense global response to an illness. Conferences, sporting events, concerts, pu...

Radio Naturopath Episode 247: Yet More Coronavirus, Heart Healthy Foods from 2020-03-09T11:00

This week we reviewed the wonderful Know Your Farmer Fair, where I got a great pair of alpaca wool gloves, some fire cider, and a horse hair bracelet. We got to talk with local farmers about their ...